Number
251879
Version
SUBSTITUTE
Reference
240145
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 $1,012,000 for a total estimated cost of $1,630,000.
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 $1,012,000. The total estimated cost of these projects is $1,630,000.
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:
2nd Aldermanic District
Alley between W. Fiebrantz Ave., W. Hope Ave., N. 62nd St., N. 63rd St. (ST212240109) File Number 240145: Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary. (Assessable Alley Paving Fund - $57,085; Nonassessable Alley Paving Fund -- $97,915). The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $290,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2026 construction season.
6th Aldermanic District
Alley between W. Hopkins St., W. Townsend St., N. 22nd St., N. 23rd St. (ST212220116) File Number 220870: Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary. (Assessable Alley Paving Fund - $69,565; Nonassessable Alley Paving Fund -- $172,435). The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $440,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2026 construction season.
8th Aldermanic District
Alley between W. Greenfield Ave., W. Orchard St., S. 22nd St., S. 23rd St. (ST212220107) File Number 220617: Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary. (Assessable Alley Paving Fund - $28,490; Nonassessable Alley Paving Fund -- $72,510). The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $225,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2026 construction season.
10th Aldermanic District
W. Michigan St. - N. 35th St. to N. 37th St. (ext’d) (Including N. 36th St. - W. Michigan St. to W. Wisconsin Ave. (ST211240153) File Number 240145: Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk. and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (6’ to 10’ width of tree border area), green infrastructure bioswales and grading. (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $23,650; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $351,350). The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $400,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2026 construction season.
15th Aldermanic District
Alley between W. Fond du Lac Ave., W. Meinecke St., W. Wright St., N. 22nd St., N. 23rd St (ST212220118) File Number 220993: Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary. (Assessable Alley Paving Fund - $39,070; Nonassessable Alley Paving Fund -- $99,930). The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $275,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2026 construction season.
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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 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 Alley between W. Fiebrantz Ave. (ST212240109); Alley between W. Hopkins St.(ST212220116); Alley between W. Greenfield Ave. (ST212220107); W. Michigan St. (ST211240153); Alley between W. Fond du Lac Ave.(ST212220118) will be billed after January 1, 2028, but not before 12 months after the project contract has been completed.
Requestor
Infrastructure Services Division
Drafter
Holly Rutenbeck
AFR 9
3/11/2026