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File #: 230421    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/11/2023 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 7/31/2023
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $33,365 for a total estimated cost of $91,600.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Attachments: 1. AD 15.pdf, 2. Signed LTR.pdf, 3. Signed AD.pdf, 4. AFR 15.pdf, 5. Sign in sheet, 6. Notice published 8/17/2023
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
8/17/20231 CITY CLERK PUBLISHED   Action details Meeting details Not available
8/2/20231 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
7/31/20231 COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
7/19/20231 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE  

Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW - said that all of the projects were based on the survey response and that the respective alderperson supports each project. 1st Aldermanic District N. 42nd st. - W. Kiley Ave. to W. Good Hope Rd. (ST211230108) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Neighbor in support: Geroge Petz - 2037 N 42nd St - said that he has seen kids being hit by cars, that the people who lives in the apartment buildings are also the ones that leave their driveways like there is no tomorrow. Ms. Rutenbeck said that 37 properties were surveyed and only 1 postcard was returned in opposition. Ald. Stamper moved approval. There were no objections. N. 52nd st. - W. Villard Ave. to W. Custer Ave. (ST211230107) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that 41 properties were surveyed, 6 postcards were returned in favor and 2 in opposition. Ald. Brostoff moved approval. There were no objections. W. Fiebrantz Ave. — N. 19th PI. to N. 20th St. (ST21'iZ30125) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Neighbor in support: Curtis Marbin Sr. -1975 W Fiebrantz - said that there is a constant speed around the Rufus King area, that they are tired. Ms. Rutenbeck said that 5 properties were surveyed, 1 postcard was returned in favor and 1 in opposition. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. 7th Aldermanic District N. 47th St. — W. Burleigh St. to W. Auer Ave. (ST 211230136) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Neighbor in support: Eva Carver - 3164 N 47th St - said that the driving is terrible, that cars sometimes hit 80 and 90 mph and that something needs to be done. Ald. Rainey recommended approval. Ms. Rutenbeck said that 22 properties were surveyed, 5 postcards were returned in favor and 1 in opposition. Ald. Stamper moved approval. There were no objections. N. 54th St. — W. Parkway Dr. to W. Hampton Ave. (ST211230131) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Rainey recommended approval. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. 12th Aldermanic District S. 9th st. - W. Madison st. to W. Scott st. (ST211230137) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Neighbor in support: Laura Lopez - 1217 S 9th St - said that she lives between Madison and Scott and even being a one way street, the drivers don't care and speed on both directions. She said that she is very concerned for the safety of the children who walk to school (Bruce Guadalupe) and for the many families with children in the area. Ms. Rutenbeck said that 8 properties were surveyed, 3 postcards were returned in favor. Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections. S. 14th St. — W. Harrison Ave. to W. Arthur Ave. (ST211190204) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that 20 properties were surveyed, 1 postcard was returned in favor and 1 in opposition. Ald. Stamper moved approval. There were no objections. S. 17th st. - W. Lincoln Ave. to W. Grant st. (ST211230121) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s) Ms. Rutenbeck said that 31 properties were surveyed, 4 postcards were returned in favor and 1 in opposition. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. 13th Aldermanic District S. 25th st. - W. Euclid Ave. to W. Oklahoma Ave. (ST211230138) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Neighbor in support: Ron Blazer - 3130 S 25th St - said that the block is directly across from Oklahoma Av and that there are a lot of cars from the high school that do not stop or slow down. He added that the project on Oklahoma will frustrate drivers (lane reductions) and that they will look for an outlet. Ms. Rutenbeck said that 25 properties were surveyed, 2 postcards were returned in favor. Ald. Bauman asked Ms. Rutenbeck to give an update of how many speed humps have been approved. Ms. Rutenbeck said that about 1,000 speed humps have been approved between last and this years. Ald. Stamper moved approval of the file 230421 as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Number

230421

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $33,365 for a total estimated cost of $91,600.

Analysis

This resolution confirms the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, as modified by the Common Council Committee, on projects for which Public Hearings have been held.  The resolution authorizes the levying of special assessments and directs the installation and construction of said public improvements.  The City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $33,365.  The total estimated cost of these projects is $91,600.

Body

Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee adopted preliminary resolutions, determining it necessary and in the public interest to construct and levy special assessments for the following improvements:

 

1st Aldermanic District

 

N. 42nd St. - W. Kiley Ave. to W. Good Hope Rd. (ST211230108) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund - $4,830; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $1,000).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $13,300. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2023 construction season.

 

N. 52nd St. - W. Villard Ave. to W. Custer Ave. (ST211230107) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund - $4,760; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $1,000).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $11,700. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2023 construction season.

 

W. Fiebrantz Ave. - N. 19th Pl. to N. 20th St. (ST211230125) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund - $845; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $1,000).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $6,900. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2023 construction season.

 

7th Aldermanic District

 

N. 47th St. - W. Burleigh St. to W. Auer Ave. (ST211230136) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund - $1,820; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $1,000).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $11,700. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2023 construction season.

 

N. 54th St. - W. Parkway Dr. to W. Hampton Ave. (ST211230131) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund - $5,750; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $1,000).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $16,400. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2023 construction season.

 

12th Aldermanic District

 

S. 9th St. - W. Madison St. to W. Scott St. (ST211230137) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund - $860; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $1,000).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $9,100. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2023 construction season.

 

S. 14th St. - W. Harrison Ave. to W. Arthur Ave. (ST211190204) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund - $1,440; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $1,000).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $6,900. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2023 construction season.

 

S. 17th St. - W. Lincoln Ave. to W. Grant St. (ST211230121) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund - $1,960; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $1,000).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $8,600. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2023 construction season.

 

13th Aldermanic District

 

S. 25th St. - W. Euclid Ave. to W. Oklahoma Ave. (ST211230138) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund - $2,100; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $1,000).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $7,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2023 construction season.

 

; and

 

Whereas, The report of the Commissioner of Public Works has been filed with the City Clerk; and

 

Whereas, Notices have been sent to all interested persons and public hearings held; now, therefore, be it

 

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works’ Report, as amended at said Public Hearing, is approved and the properties therein identified are benefited; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That said Commissioner of Public Works is authorized and directed to proceed with said work in accordance with said report pursuant to Section 66.0703 and any other pertinent sections of the Wisconsin Statutes and in the manner directed by Section 115-42 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That the proper departments take such action as is required of them to assess the abutting or adjacent properties and collect such assessment in the manner directed by Section 115-42 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to transfer such funds which are available for this purpose to the appropriate capital Project/Grant accounts; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That the projects do not involve any parcels of agricultural land which are eligible for deferred special assessments under the provisions of Section 14.30 of the Milwaukee City Charter; and, be it

 

Further Resolved That a portion of the speed hump projects will be utilizing ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds:  The project/grant number is RG1515236105; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That the Department of Public Works is authorized to use the funding as specified in the above description of work; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That projects N. 42nd St. (ST211230108), N. 52nd St. (ST211230107), W. Fiebrantz Ave. (ST211230125), N. 47th St. (ST211230136), N. 54th St. (ST211230131), S. 9th St. (ST211230137), S. 14th St. (ST211190204), S. 17th St. (ST211230121), S. 25th St. (ST211230138) will be billed after January 1, 2025, but not before 12 months after the project contract has been completed.

 

Requestor

Infrastructure Services Division

Drafter

Holly Rutenbeck

AFR 15

7/19/2023