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File #: 001825    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/10/2001 In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 5/8/2001
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution approving the design and aesthetic appearance of the freeway noise barrier proposed for construction along IH-94, northbound on-ramp from West Holt Avenue also known as Noise Barrier No. 22, by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. (Infrastructure Services Division)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: EXPRESSWAYS, NOISE CONTROL, WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Attachments: 1. FISCAL NOTE.pdf, 2. Infrastructure Services Division Cover Letter.pdf
Number
Version
ORIGINAL
REFERENCE
950426
SPONSOR
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving the design and aesthetic appearance of the freeway noise barrier proposed for construction along IH-94, northbound on-ramp from West Holt Avenue also known as Noise Barrier No. 22, by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.  (Infrastructure Services Division)
Analysis
Resolution approving the design and aesthetic appearance of the freeway noise barrier proposed for construction along IH-94, northbound on-ramp from West Holt Avenue also known as Noise Barrier No. 22, by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Body
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) has conducted a study identifying where traffic noise levels at properties located adjacent to freeways could be reduced with the construction of noise barriers; and
 
Whereas, A freeway noise barrier located along the east side of the northbound on-ramp from West Holt Avenue was identified as one which would reduce traffic noise level for those properties located adjacent to the ramps; and
 
Whereas, The construction of said barrier would be at no cost to the City or the abutting property owners; and
 
Whereas, Common Council Resolution File Number 950426, adopted July 14, 1995, supported the construction of the freeway noise barrier contingent upon approval of the barrier final design, appearance and location by the Common Council upon submission of same by the WISDOT; and
 
Whereas, The WISDOT has submitted plans and specifications for the design and construction of the freeway noise barrier, which include the following construction parameters:
  • Single-sided sound absorption noise barrier
  • Length: 922 feet
  • Height: 23 feet maximum
  • Color: earthtone brown or tan
  • Finish: exposed aggregate or wood panel
; and
 
Whereas, The WISDOT is seeking approval for these plans so that they may proceed with securing the services of an engineering consulting firm to undertake the design/build freeway noise barrier project; and
 
Whereas, The City has existing land use and rezoning ordinances for the lands adjacent to the freeway to comply with the intent of the WISDOT criteria regarding future development; and
 
Whereas, The City desires that the freeway noise barrier project proceed; now, therefore, be it
 
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the City supports the construction of the freeway noise barriers located along IH-94 northbound on-ramp from West Holt Avenue, based upon review of the plans and specifications and no cost to the City or the abutting property owners.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
JJM:cjt
March 22, 2001
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