Number
060972
Version
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the improvements of West Highland Boulevard Retaining Wall to be reconstructed in conjunction with the West Highland Boulevard Bridge with Federal/State Aid under the Surface Transportation Program.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works (CPW) to execute a project agreement with WISDOT for the reconstruction of a retaining wall in conjunction with the West Highland Boulevard Bridge Project with 80 percent Federal and 20 percent Local cost share. The total federal funding is $105,800 for this project. The total estimated cost for the project is $132,250 of which the City of Milwaukee’s share is $26,450.
Body
Whereas, A project agreement has been executed by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) and the City of Milwaukee for the improvement of West Highland Boulevard Bridge over The Canadian Pacific Railroad with Federal/State aid under the Local Bridge Replacement Program in accordance with Common Council Resolution File Number 861643, adopted on January 13, 1987; and
Whereas, The condition of the retaining wall warrants reconstruction; and
Whereas, The retaining wall is an extension of the north-east wing wall of the bridge; and
Whereas, Both projects will be carried out under one construction contract; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost of the retaining wall is $132,250, of which the City of Milwaukee’s share is $26,450; and
Whereas, The City has requested and the WISDOT has submitted a Project Agreement to reconstruct the retaining wall as a cost participating item; and
Whereas, This project is scheduled for construction in 2008; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized to execute the said Project Agreement for the improvements of West Highland Boulevard Retaining Wall with Federal/State Aid under the Surface Transportation Program, a copy of which is attached to Common Council Resolution File 060972 and is incorporated in the resolution by reference as though set forth in full.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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November 7, 2006
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