Number:
090541
Version:
ORIGINAL
Reference:
Sponsor:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution authorizing the construction of a transformer enclosure at 1322 West Layton Avenue and 2105 West Van Norman Avenue, to reroute existing street lightning circuits and the removal of the transformer enclosure at 1322 West Layton Avenue, in conjunction with Mitchell Interchange reconstruction.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to install a transformer enclosure at 1322 West Layton Avenue and 2105 West Van Norman Avenue, to reroute existing street lighting circuits and the removal of the transformer enclosure at 1322 West Layton Avenue, in conjunction with reconstruction of Mitchell Interchange. Funding for the construction of the transformer enclosures is to be provided entirely by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as part of the interchange project, total estimated cost is $210,000.00 of which 100% is State funded.
Body:
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reconstructing the Mitchell Interchange of IH 94, USH 41, IH 43, and IH 894 under the State Highway Improvement Program; and
Whereas The proposed interchange reconstruction project will isolate the street lighting circuitry in neighborhoods north of the freeway from their energy source south of the freeway; and
Whereas The proposed transformer enclosures will supply energy to the street lighting circuitry in the neighborhoods isolated by the interchange reconstruction, to keep the street lights operational during the duration of the reconstruction of the Mitchell Interchange; and
Whereas The transformer enclosure at 2105 West Van Norman Avenue may remain in service to more efficiently handle the changes in circuitry loading due to the reconstruction of the Mitchell interchange; and
Whereas, The Interchange reconstruction project provides cost participation for City of Milwaukee street lighting system improvements required due to this construction; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost of street lighting modifications included as part of this project is $210,000.00; and
Whereas, One hundred percent of the participating project cost, or $210,000.00, is reimbursable from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and should be earmarked for this project in the 2009 Capital Grant and Aid Projects Account, Project/Grant Number SP032090100; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works shall notify the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee at the next scheduled meeting of any such project cost overruns and/or changes in scope approved by the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be 100% liable for any such project cost overruns and/or changes in scope as approved by the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be liable for any costs incurred by the State should the City decide to withdraw from the project; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works be and hereby is authorized to execute a contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation pertaining to cost participation for the construction of a transformer enclosure at 1322 West Layton Avenue and 2105 West Van Norman Avenue, to reroute existing street lighting circuits and the removal of the transformer enclosure at 1322 West Layton Avenue, in conjunction with Mitchell Interchange reconstruction and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to construct the transformer enclosures in conjunction with the Mitchell Interchange improvements; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to transfer to these accounts the amount required under the agreement and City accounting policy, but not to exceed a ten percent increase of the total amounts reserved for the grantor's share or $5,000, whichever is greater as follows:
Location:
Project I.D. 1030-21-95
1322 W Layton Avenue and 2105 West Van Norman Avenue and adjoining streets
Grantor Share (WISDOT)
Fund Number 0306
Estimated Cost - $210,000.00
Project/Grant Number SP032090100
Total Estimated Cost: $210,000.00
Previously authorized for street lighting improvements: $0.00
Current estimated costs of the project including this resolution: $210,000.00
Original estimated costs of the total project: $210,000.00
Requestor:
Department of Public works
Drafter:
Infrastructure Services Division
RWB:sdp
August 25, 2009