NUMB:
991872
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 1
REF:
XXBY:
ALDERMAN WITKOWIAK
TITL:
Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to undertake sidewalk replacement and street lighting work adjacent to the Leader Paper Company expansion project and authorizing funding for same.
ANLS:
- ANALYSIS - This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to contract for sidewalk and curb replacement work and to undertake street lighting improvements in conjunction with expansion of the Leader Paper Company production facility located at the southwest corner of West Walker and South 5th Streets. The estimated cost of the sidewalk, curb, and lighting work is $70,000 and would be funded from the City's Non-Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund (ST211000171) ($35,000), the Community Block Grant Site Contingency Fund ($15,000), and with funds remaining from the City's Allen Bradley area lighting initiative ($20,000).
BODY:
Whereas, Leader Paper Company has long been an economic anchor for the Walker's Point neighborhood; and
Whereas, The company is currently undertaking a major expansion of its facility located at 935 South 5th Street; and
Whereas, The expansion project will result in additional production space, new loading docks, and related improvements at a total cost estimated to be around $4,000,000; and
Whereas, The expansion project is expected to generate 23 new permanent jobs many of which are likely to be filled by residents of the Walker's Point area; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee acknowledges Leader Paper's long term commitment to the Walker's Point neighborhood and wishes to work with the company to extend the scope of the project beyond property lines and into the public sidewalk area; and
Whereas, Sidewalk and pedestrian lighting improvements in conjunction with the company's new facility will further emphasize the company's and the City's commitment to the Walker's Point neighborhood; and
Whereas, The limits of these improvements will be (1) South 5th Street (west side) - a point 225 feet +/- south of West Walker Street to South Walker Street, and (2) West Walker Street (south side) - a point 100 feet +/- west of South 5th Street to South 5th Street; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee hereby authorizes and directs the proper City Officials to undertake public sidewalk and pedestrian lighting improvements adjacent to Leader Paper Company's expansion project located at the southwest corner of West Walker and South 5th Streets; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the pedestrian lighting ($20,000) shall be paid for with funds remaining in the Allen Bradley Area Lighting Account (account # 0339 5010 UR03582200); and, be it
Further Resolved, That $35,000 be allocated from the Non-Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund to pay the non-assessable portion of sidewalk and curb improvement costs; and, be it
Further Resolved, That, subject to Policy Committee review and approval as may be necessary, $15,000 be allocated from the Community Block Grant Site Contingency Fund to pay the assessable portion of sidewalk and curb improvement costs.
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer such funds which are available for this purpose to the appropriate capital project/grant accounts.
DFTR:
LEADERSUBSTITUTE.RES
THM:gs
March 23, 2000