Number
091477
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
031155, 040858
Sponsor
ALD. DONOVAN
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the transfer and expenditure of $120,000 from the Neighborhood Commercial District Street Improvement Fund for the National Avenue Transportation Enhancement Project.
Analysis
This substitute resolution directs the appropriate City officials to transfer $120,000 from the Neighborhood Commercial District Street Improvement Fund account to a new subaccount. This street enhancement project is located along West National Avenue from 27th to 39th Streets in the Silver City Main Street Milwaukee District. The project will include commercial district amenities such as installation of harp style lighting, bicycle lanes, commercial district signage and specialty paving at designated intersections.
Body
Whereas, The 2009 City of Milwaukee's (“City”) Capital Budget contains $120,000 in the Neighborhood Commercial District Street Improvement Fund; and
Whereas, The City has an ongoing commitment to the revitalization of commercial districts in urban neighborhoods; and
Whereas, On November 3, 2004, the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee established the Main Street Milwaukee Program and created a board to implement the program via File Nos. 031155 and 040858; and
Whereas, The Layton Boulevard West Neighbors and the Silver City Main Street Milwaukee District operate along West National Avenue from South 27th to South 39th Streets; and
Whereas, The Layton Boulevard West Neighbors and the Silver City Main Street Milwaukee District have worked collectively with area business owners to market and promote the commercial district; and
Whereas, The proposed public way improvements will include the installation of harp style lighting, bicycle lanes, commercial district signage, specialty paving at designated intersections and other commercial district enhancements that will greatly improve the West National Avenue commercial district; and
Whereas, The State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation has indentified project funds, which exceed the amount of City funds for this project; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Comptroller is directed to transfer the sum of $120,000 from the Neighborhood Commercial District Street Improvement Fund Account No. 9990-ST0408000A to Account No. 1910-ST04084800 for the streetscape work described above; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller, in conjunction with the Commissioner of the Department of City Development (“DCD”), is directed to establish any and all subaccounts in accord with generally accepted accounting practices and follow the City guidelines necessary to maintain the fiscal control to carry out the intent and purpose of this resolution; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of DCD is directed to enter into all contracts and agreements, as necessary, to carry out all project activities; and, be it
Further Resolved, That all City officials, departments, boards, agencies and commissions are directed to assist and cooperate regarding all project activities.
Drafter
DCD:RFM:rfm
03/08/10