Number
090889
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. WITKOWSKI
Title
Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of two traffic control signals in conjunction with the reconstruction of West Layton Avenue from South 13th Street to South 20th Street as part of the Mitchell Interchange Project in the 13th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $195,326.21, with one hundred percent of the total cost funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to enter into a funding agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for installation of two traffic control signals in conjunction with the reconstruction of West Layton Avenue from South 13th Street to South 20th Street as part of the Mitchell Interchange Project in the 13th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $195,326.21, with one hundred percent of the total cost funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and to install these improvements upon execution of the agreement. This resolution also authorizes the comptroller to establish and transfer funds to the appropriate accounts for the project. The total estimated cost of the entire project is $195,326.21.
Body
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) is reconstructing the Mitchell Interchange of IH 94, IH 43, IH 894, and USH 41 under the State Highway Improvement Program; and
Whereas, The proposed reconstruction of West Layton Avenue including the structure and ramps with IH 94/USH 41 will result in the installation of two new traffic control signals at the new ramp intersections on West Layton Avenue; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost of this project is $195,326.21 for the installation of two traffic control signals; and
Whereas, One hundred percent of the participating project cost, or $195,326.21, is reimbursable from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT), and should be earmarked for this project in the 2010 Capital Grant and Aids Projects Fund Project/Grant Number SP032090100; and
Whereas, The State cannot proceed with any project cost overruns and/or changes in scope of more than 5% without prior Department of Public Works approval; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works shall notify the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee at the next scheduled meeting of any such project cost overruns and/or changes in scope approved by the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be 100% liable for any such project cost overruns and/or changes in scope as approved by the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be liable for any costs incurred by the State should the City decide to withdraw from the project; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller are authorized to enter into a funding agreement and are directed to execute the contract with WISDOT for the installation of two traffic control signals in conjunction with the reconstruction of West Layton Avenue from South 13th Street to South 20th Street as part of the Mitchell Interchange Project, a copy of which is attached to this resolution, and is incorporated into this resolution as though set forth in full; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, that the Commissioner of Public Works is directed to install two traffic control signals at the new IH 94/USH 41 ramp intersections on West Layton Avenue in conjunction with the reconstruction of West Layton Avenue from South 13th Street to South 20th Street as part of the Mitchell Interchange Project; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to create within the Capital Grant and Aid Projects Fund the appropriate Project/Grant Chartfield Value for this project; and transfer to these accounts the amount required under the agreement and City accounting policy, but not to exceed a ten percent increase of the total amounts reserved for the grantor’s share and local share or $5,000, whichever is greater as follows:
Location:
Project I.D. - 1030-21-96
West Layton Avenue from South 13th Street to South 20th Street
Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Control
Fund Number-0306
Project/Grant Number-SP032090100
$195,326.21
Total $195,326.21
Previously Authorized for Traffic Control Improvements: $0.00
Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Including this Resolution: $195,326.21
Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project: $195,326.21
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
RWB: ns
October 27, 2009
West Layton Avenue (South 13th Street and South 20th Street)