Number
040022
Version
Substitute
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for funding of street lighting installation and overhead cable removal on West Blue Mound Road (USH 18), from North 66th Street to North Story Parkway using Federal/State Aid under the Surface Transportation Program.
Analysis
This substitute resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Work to execute a Service and Supply Contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) to fund removal of temporary overhead cable and installation of permanent street lighting facilities by City forces on West Bluemound Road (USH 18) from North 66th Street to North Story Parkway in conjunction with paving of that roadway. The resolution also directs the City's Comptroller to create the necessary accounts and transfer funds for construction of this project.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council has previously approved execution of a project agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to undertake paving of West Blue Mound Road (USH 18), from North 66th Street to North Story Parkway under Common Council File Number 981633; and
Whereas, Improvements to the street lighting within the project limits are eligible for funding under the Surface Transportation Program; and,
Whereas, WISDOT has indicated that funding assistance for 100% 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 (CPW) is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with WISDOT for cost participation in the installation of street lighting facilities within the aforementioned project limits, a copy of which is attached to Common Council File Number 040022, 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 improvements to street lighting equipment included in the agreement following execution of the agreement; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to create within the Capital, 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 total amounts reserved for the Grantor's share or $5,000, whichever is greater, as follows:
State Grantor Share
Fund No. 0306
Project Grant No. SP032040100
$253,445.98
Total to be transferred $253,445.98
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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April 8, 2004