Number
071411
Version
Original
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Grant for a Demonstration project for ship ballast water collection and onshore treatment and related work.
Analysis
This Resolution authorizes the Port of Milwaukee to apply for, accept and spend a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Grant for a Demonstration project for ship ballast water collection and onshore treatment and related work.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Harbor Assistance Program; and
Whereas, It is the mission of the Port of Milwaukee to enhance the overall economic environment of the region by stimulating trade, business, and employment; and
Whereas, The Port of Milwaukee is willing to cooperate with the State of Wisconsin in a Demonstration project for ship ballast water collection and onshore treatment and related work; and
Whereas, A Demonstration project for ship ballast water collection and onshore treatment and related work has been approved by the City of Milwaukee's Board of Harbor Commissioners at its meeting of January 31, 2008; and
Whereas, The project is estimated to cost approximately $2,650,000 with the entire amount coming from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Harbor Assistance Program; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Port of Milwaukee is authorized to apply for and accept the grant without further approval unless terms of the grant change as indicated in Section 304-81 Milwaukee Code of Ordinance; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City of Milwaukee formally requests assistance for this project; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller, upon acceptance of the Grant, is authorized and directed to create the appropriate Capital Grant Project account within the Port Capital Projects Fund 0481 from the appropriate Special Projects Fund; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Port of Milwaukee is authorized to expend these funds for the
specified purpose as indicated in the grant agreement; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Municipal Port Director is the representative of the Board of Harbor Commissioners authorized to sign agreements, forms, claims and other required documents binding upon said Board in connection with the application for the Wisconsin Harbor Assistance Program funds; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City of Milwaukee hereby accepts all responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the Project upon completion of the work funded under a Harbor Assistance Program grant; and, be it
Further Resolved, That this project is consistent with the Harbor Development Plan for the Port of Milwaukee; and, be it
Further Resolved, That this project is consistent with the Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions submitted by the Port of Milwaukee as required by s Trans 28.11; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Board of Harbor Commissioners hereby agrees to provide to the Department, in a timely manner, additional analysis or documentation in support of the application, if necessary, for the review process; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials and/or the Municipal Port Director are hereby authorized to sign the aforementioned Grant, enter into contracts, engage consultants and take whatever steps are necessary to complete the Grant without further Common Council approval.
Drafter
Port of Milwaukee
LES
01/29/08