Number
060920
Version
SUBSTITUTE
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Milwaukee County for the transfer of maintenance jurisdiction for two traffic signals in the City of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Jurisdictional Transfer Agreement for the maintenance and operation of traffic control signals at West Mill Road and North 60th Street and West Oklahoma Avenue and South 76th Street in the City of Milwaukee.
Body
Whereas, The traffic signal at the intersection of West Mill Road and North 64th Street is under the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County; and
Whereas, The traffic signal at the intersection of West Mill Road and North 64th Street is located one quarter mile from the traffic signal at West Mill Road and North 60th Street which is under the jurisdiction of the City of Milwaukee; and
Whereas, The transfer of jurisdiction of the maintenance and operation of the traffic signal at the intersection of West Mill Road and North 64th Street to the City of Milwaukee from Milwaukee County will ensure more efficient and effective traffic flow on West Mill Road between North 60th Street and North 64th Street; and
Whereas, The traffic signal at the intersection of West Oklahoma Avenue and South 76th Street is under the jurisdiction of the City of Milwaukee; and
Whereas, The traffic signal at the intersection of West Oklahoma Avenue and South 76th Street is located on two major traffic signal systems on West Oklahoma Avenue and South 76th Street which are under the jurisdiction of the Milwaukee County; and
Whereas, The transfer of jurisdiction of the maintenance and operation of the traffic signal at the intersection of West Oklahoma Avenue and South 76th Street to the Milwaukee County from the City of Milwaukee will ensure more efficient and effective traffic flow on West Oklahoma Avenue and South 76th Street; and
Whereas, The transfer of the jurisdiction of both signals will occur effective upon the commencement of paving work at the intersection of West Oklahoma Avenue and South 76th Street, scheduled for April 2007; 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 execute an agreement for the jurisdictional transfer for the maintenance and operation of the traffic signal at the intersection of West Mill Road and North 64th Street to the City of Milwaukee and for the jurisdictional transfer for the maintenance and operation of the traffic signal at the intersection of West Oklahoma Avenue and South 76th Street to Milwaukee County from the City of Milwaukee; and, be it
Further Resolved, The agreement will go into effect upon the commencement of paving work at the intersection of West Oklahoma Avenue and South 76th Street, scheduled for April 2007.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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October 27, 2006
West Mill Road and North 64th Street (10-27-06)