Number
030206
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving a Cooperation Agreement for Milwaukee River Clean-up Services (Revised) between the City of Milwaukee and Business Improvement District No. 15 (Riverwalk District). (DPW)
Analysis
This resolution approves a Cooperation Agreement between the City and Business Improvement District No. 15 (Riverwalk District). Under the terms of the Agreement, BID #15 would assume responsibility for operating the City's river skimmer vessel. BID #15 could subcontract the work to others such as the Milwaukee Riverwalk District organization and the Milwaukee Community Service Corps. Funding for river clean-up activities could come from a variety of sources including the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, the City, and private contributors. The Commissioner of Public Works would be responsible for monitoring the river clean-up program and for re-authorizing it on an annual basis.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee has approved the creation of Business Improvement District No. 15 (BID #15) via Resolution File # 931824, adopted March 31, 1994, which file also approved the initial operating plan for the BID; and
Whereas, The Common Council has subsequently approved amendments to the BID #15 operating plan; and
Whereas, BID #15 generally encompasses the downtown area on either side of the Milwaukee River; and
Whereas, The City has entered into a May 23, 1994, Riverwalk Development Agreement, as amended, with BID #15 pursuant to which the City has provided the BID with partial funding for a Riverwalk System within the limits of the business improvement district; and
Whereas, Section 66.1109 (4) of the Statutes authorizes the City to make appropriations for the benefit of business improvement districts such as BID #15; and
Whereas, On June 4, 1996, the City entered into a Cooperation Agreement for Milwaukee River Clean-up Services with BID #15 pursuant to which the City provided the BID with up to $30,000 for the purpose of funding removal of debris and related river clean-up services; and
Whereas, The City desires to continue to assist BID #15 in funding the upkeep of the downtown portion of the Milwaukee River so as to keep the surface of the river free from unsightly debris which would detract from the public's use and enjoyment of the Riverwalk; and
Whereas, In order to assist in the debris removal and river clean-up program, the City will provide up to $40,000 to BID #15 subject to the terms and conditions of a Cooperation Agreement for Milwaukee River Clean-up Services (Revised), a copy of which is attached hereto; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that this resolution hereby approves the Cooperation Agreement for Milwaukee River Clean-up Services (Revised) and directs the proper City Officials to execute it on the City's behalf; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to make minor, non-substantive changes in the Agreement prior to its execution.
Requestor
The Department of Public Works
Drafter
MAS:THM:cp
5/5/2003
DOC: River clean-up agr.res