Number
060390
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Substitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Grant for the Port of Milwaukee for Liquid Cargo Pier Rehabilitation & related work.
Analysis
This Resolution authorizes the Port of Milwaukee to apply for, accept and fund a
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Grant for Liquid Cargo Pier Rehabilitation & 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 planning a Pier / Channel Improvement and Related Work Project - specifically - Liquid Cargo Pier Rehabilitation & Related work; and
Whereas, A Liquid Cargo Pier Rehabilitation & Related work Project has been approved by the City of Milwaukee's Board of Harbor Commissioners as part of its Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions at its meeting of January 20, 2006; and
Whereas, A Pier Improvement Project and related work, has been included in the
approved Port Capital Improvements budget; and
Whereas, A Pier Improvement Project and related work, has been approved by the City of Milwaukee's Common Council (meeting of February 28, 2006) as part of the Port of Milwaukee's Three-Year Statement of Intentions, and has been submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; and
Whereas, The project is estimated to cost approximately $1,500,000 with $1,200,000
coming from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Harbor Assistance Fund and
$300,000 coming from the 2006 capital budget; 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 Common Council File 030712 (Grant 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, and transfer the City share of $300,000 from the
capital project account PT180000200, Pier Berth Channel Improvements, and transfer
the grantor share of $1,200,000 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 City of Milwaukee hereby agrees that it will provide such
amounts of matching funds as may be required (up to a maximum amount of $300,000)
upon the signing of a grant agreement and at a time and manner specified by the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation in the Grant Agreement; 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
07/05/06