Number
130405
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Fund for Lake Michigan Grant, "Porous Walks."
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works-Operations Division-Forestry Section to accept and fund a Fund for Lake Michigan Grant "Porous Walks." The purpose of this grant is to demonstrate the use and application of porous concrete sidewalk as an effective stormwater management tool. The total project cost is $40,000 of which 100% will be provided by the grantor with no cost-share from the City required. The program will include the following components:
1. Installation of porous concrete sidewalk segments between the driveway and driveway approach in conjunction with street reconstruction projects
2. Project locations include:
a. Edison Street between Juneau and Highland Avenues
b. 72nd Street between Locust and Burleigh Street
3. Capture stormwater runoff from private driveways and sidewalks that would otherwise drain to the street and into the sewer system
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for a Fund for Lake Michigan Grant; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works would use this grant to install porous concrete sidewalks to reduce stormwater runoff; and
Whereas, This project would include the following components:
1. Installation of porous concrete sidewalk segments between the driveway and driveway approach in conjunction with street reconstruction projects
2. Project locations include:
a. Edison Street between Juneau and Highland Avenues
b. 72nd Street between Locust and Burleigh Street
3. Capture stormwater runoff from private driveways and sidewalks that would otherwise drain to the street and into the sewer system
; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014 would cost $40,000, of which 100% would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that grant award from the Fund for Lake Michigan is authorized and the Department of Public Works shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as provided in s. 304-81, Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds with the Project/Grant Parent of the 2013 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects, the following amount for the project titled Porous Walks:
Project/Grant GR0001300000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Sub Class R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $40,000
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amount required under the grant agreement;
3. Establish the necessary City Share Project Values.
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted for the Department of Public Works-Operations Division-Forestry Section, which is authorized to:
1. Expend from the amount budgeted for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;
2. Transfer funds within the project budget as long as the amount expended for each specific purpose does not exceed the amount authorized by the budget by 10 percent;
3. Enter into subcontracts and leases as detailed in the grant budget.
Requestor
DPW-Operations Division
Drafter
Kimberly Kujoth
6/28/13