Number
031435
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
021273
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the funding of outlet circuitry for holiday decorations in the West Capitol Drive, West Atkinson Avenue and North Teutonia Avenue area under a State Transportation Enhancement Grant. (Infrastructure Services Division)
Analysis
This resolution will authorize and direct the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a funding agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of outlet circuitry for West Capitol Drive, West Atkinson Avenue and North Teutonia Avenue area using State Highway Enhancement funds. The resolution also directs the City's Comptroller to create the necessary accounts to fund the City of Milwaukee's share for construction of this project
Body
Whereas, Common Council Resolution File Number 021273, adopted on January 22, 2003, authorized and directed the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for cost participation in the installation and/or modifications of street lighting facilities improvements on West Capitol Drive from West Atkinson Avenue to North 27th Street, on West Atkinson Avenue from North 19th Street to North Teutonia Avenue and on North Teutonia Avenue from West Melvina Street to West Atkinson Avenue; and
Whereas, In conjunction with the street lighting improvements, outlet circuitry could be installed for holiday lighting on West Capitol Drive from North Teutonia Avenue to West Atkinson Avenue, on North Teutonia Avenue from West Atkinson Avenue to North 20th Street and on West Atkinson Avenue from North Teutonia Avenue to West Capitol Drive; and
Whereas, Installation of outlet circuitry for power to holiday lighting within the project limits are eligible for funding under the State Transportation Enhancement Grant; and
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has indicated that funding assistance for 80% of the estimated cost is available; now, therefore be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for cost participation in the installation of outlet circuitry for power for holiday lighting within the aforementioned project limits, a copy of which is attached to Common Council File Number 031435, and is incorporated in this resolution by reference as though set forth in full; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to construct the outlet circuitry included in the State Transportation Enhancement Funding agreement; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to create within the Capitol Improvements Fund, Grant and Aid Projects, the necessary Project/Grant Chartfield values for this project (Expenditures), and transfer to these accounts the amount required under the project agreement and City Accounting Policy, but not to exceed a 10 percent increase of the total amount reserved for the grantors share or $5,000, whichever is greater, as follows:
City Share
Fund No. 0339
Project Grant No. UR03394500
$11,132.96
Federal Grantor Share
Fund No. 0306
Project Grant No. SP032040100
$44,531.84
Requestor
Department of Public works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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January 29, 2004
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