Number
060596
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Comptroller to execute two project agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of traffic signal improvements in the City of Milwaukee at 162 signalized intersections under the 2006 Hazard Elimination Safety Program at a total estimated cost of $950,000 with an estimated City share of $95,000.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Comptroller to execute two project agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming and construction of traffic signal/roadway improvements using Hazard Elimination Safety program funds at a total estimated cost of $950,000, with an estimated City share of $95,000. These improvements consist of replacing existing incandescent traffic signal lamps with light emitting diode (LED) indications. The resolution also directs the City Comptroller to create the necessary accounts to fund the City of Milwaukee's share of preliminary engineering for these projects.
Body
Whereas, Preliminary approval has been requested and received from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT), along with two project agreements to be executed by the City of Milwaukee, for the programming and construction of a 2004-2007 Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) project; and
Whereas, One hundred and sixty two (162) locations with a high frequency of crashes involving disregard of signals were identified through the City's ongoing Accident Identification and Surveillance program; and
Whereas, The proposed improvements will increase safety at signalized intersections by installing LED signal heads to increase visibility of signal indications; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee has previously approved the replacement of incandescent traffic signal lamps with LED signal heads at 245 intersections using HES funding under Common Council File Numbers 041072, 050260, and 050378; 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; and
Whereas, WISDOT has submitted two project agreements for execution by the City of Milwaukee for the design and construction of:
Project I.D. 2984-76-00/70
LED Retrofit Project
City Street Locations
130 Intersections
Milwaukee County
Project I.D. 2984-06-07/77
LED Retrofit Project
City Street Locations
32 Intersections
Milwaukee County
; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby directed to execute two project agreements for the programming and the design/construction of aforementioned projects with Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) funds, copies of which are attached to and incorporated in this resolution by reference as though set forth in full; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City of Milwaukee official is hereby directed to undertake preliminary engineering for the above-mentioned project and to reimburse WISDOT for preliminary engineering costs they incur for the improvements; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to create within the Capital Improvement Fund, Grant and Aid Projects, the necessary Project/Grant Chartfield Values for preliminary engineering for the project (expenditure) and transfer to any of these accounts the amount required under this grant agreement and City Accounting policy but not to exceed a 10 percent increase of the total amounts reserved for the grantors share or $5,000, whichever is greater, as follows:
Project I.D. 2984-76-00/70
LED Retrofit Project
City Street Locations
130 Intersections
Milwaukee County
Preliminary Engineering
City of Milwaukee Share
Fund Number 0306
Project Grant Number ST32006000
$7,500
Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Signals
Fund Number 0306
Project Grant Number SP032060100
$67,500
Project I.D. 2984-06-07/77
LED Retrofit Project
City Street Locations
32 Intersections
Milwaukee County
Preliminary Engineering
City of Milwaukee Share
Fund Number 0306
Project Grant Number ST32006000
$2,000
Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Signals
Fund Number 0306
Project Grant Number SP032060100
$18,000
Total Preliminary Engineering Cost
$95,000
Total Project Cost Estimated for both Agreements
$950,000
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Engineer is hereby directed to approve and make periodic payments to WISDOT upon receipt of invoices for local share costs for the project.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
RWB:lja
September 8, 2006
Title
#060596
Clerical addition -- 9/8/06 -- jro