Number
141826
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
111507
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic control devices in conjunction with the Federal State Aid paving of North Teutonia Avenue from West Capitol Drive to West Ruby Avenue in the 1st Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $252,245.78 with an estimated grantor share of $164,000, and an estimated City share of $88,245.78.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to enter into a funding agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for installation of traffic control improvements in conjunction with the Federal State Aid paving of North Teutonia Avenue from West Capitol Drive to West Ruby Avenue in the 1st Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $164,000, and an estimated City share of $88,245.78, and to install these improvements upon execution of the agreement. This resolution also authorizes the Comptroller to establish and transfer funds to the appropriate accounts for the project. The total estimated cost of the entire project is $3,335,650.78, with a grantor share of $2,116,800, and a City share of $1,218,850.78.
Body
Whereas, The Project Agreement for the paving of North Teutonia Avenue from West Capitol Drive to West Ruby Avenue was approved by the Common Council under File Number 111507; and,
Whereas, The Surface Transportation Program provides cost participation for traffic control improvements in conjunction with the paving of highways located on the Federal State Aid Highway System; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost of this project is $219,344.16 for the alteration and upgrade of traffic control signals and the upgrade of traffic control signs; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost for state review for the project is $32,901.62; and
Whereas, $88,245.78, is not reimbursable and is included in the Division's 2015 Capital Purpose Project Grant Number ST320150000; and
Whereas, $137,678.70, is reimbursable from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and should be earmarked for this project in the 2014 Capital Grant and Aids Projects Fund Project Grant Number SP032150100; and
Whereas, Eighty percent of the state review costs, or $26,321.30, is non-reimbursable from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; and
Whereas, The State cannot proceed with any project cost overruns or changes in scope of more than 5% without prior Department of Public Works approval; 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 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 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 and the Comptroller are authorized to enter into a funding agreement and are directed to execute the contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of traffic control facilities in conjunction with the improvements to North Teutonia Avenue from West Capitol Drive to West Ruby Avenue with unit prices based on a predetermined estimate prepared under the Federal State aided highway program, a copy of which is attached to this resolution, and is incorporated into this resolution as though set forth in full; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, that the Commissioner of Public Works is directed to install and modify traffic control facilities in conjunction with the improvements to North Teutonia Avenue from West Capitol Drive to West Ruby Avenue; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to create within the Capital Grant and Aid Projects Fund the appropriate Project Grant Chartfield Value for this project; and 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 and local share or $5,000, whichever is greater as follows:
Location:
Project I.D.-2080-00-91
North Teutonia Avenue - West Capitol Drive to West Ruby Avenue
City of Milwaukee Share
Fund Number-0333
Project Grant Number-ST320150000
$88,245.78
Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Control
Fund Number-0306
Project Grant Number-SP032150100
$137,678.70
Grantor Non-reimbursable
$26,321.30
Total - $252,245.78
Previously Authorized for Traffic Control Improvements-$0
Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Including this Resolution-$3,335,650.78
Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project (Common Council Resolution File Number 110507) -$2,671,000
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
ROBERT W. BRYSON:JOSEPH BLAKEMAN:C. Murphy
March 20, 2015