City of Milwaukee - File #: 260289

• File #: 260289
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: In Council-Adoption
• File created: 6/23/2026
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Title: Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $177,900 for a total estimated cost of $197,900.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
7/1/2026	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW) 4th Aldermanic District N. 28th St. - W. Kilbourn Ave. to W. Richardson Pl. (ST211250134). Concrete pavement reconstruction, replace all curb and gutter, sidewalk, and driveway approaches, sodding (6' width tree border area), grading, and tree removal where necessary. No public testimony. Ald. Bauman moved to delete, to be reconsider next year. The motion to delete was approved without objection. 8th and 11th Aldermanic Districts W. Cleveland Ave. ~ S. 43rd St. to S. 68th St (ST211250137). Install traffic calming speed hump(s) and pinned-on traffic cirde(s). Appeared Gregory Rihn - opposed the project, citing concerns about snowplow efficiency, vehicle wear and tear, and potential delays for emergency vehicles. Appeared John Kolbert and Lauren Cardenas testified in favor of the measures, reporting extreme speeding (exceeding 65 mph) and dangerous road rage incidents. Ald. Burgelis was present he is in support. He also attached to the file a aldermanic survey showing opposition and support for the project. Ald. Bauman moved approval. Ald. Coggs Abstain The motion to approve passed with one abstention. 10th Aldermanic District N. 55th St. at W. Garfield Ave. (ST211250150). Install traffic calming raised crosswalk. Appeared Steve Kichenmeister - He supports the proposed raised crosswalk but requested that DPW Engineering evaluate signal timing at Lloyd and North Avenue to prevent traffic backups that might block residential driveways. Holly Rutenbeck committed to a follow-up with the resident. Ald. Moore supports the project. Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. The motion was approved without objection. W. Vliet St. - N. Alois St. to N. 60th St. (ST211250152). Install traffic calming speed table(s) and pinned-on island(s). Appeared Rebecca Bailey - supports the project. Appeared Judson - opposed the project. Holly Rutenbeck communicated that Ald. Moore request the project to be held to allow for more community discussion. Ald. Taylor moved to hold to the call of the chair. The motion was approved without objection. 14th Aldermanic District S. 11th St-W.HoitAve. to W. Ohio Ave.(ST211260123). Install traffic calming speed hump(s). No public testimony. Ald. Dimitrijevic supports the project. Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. The motion was approved without objection.	Pass	4:0
6/23/2026	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

260289

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

250266

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $177,900 for a total estimated cost of $197,900.

Analysis

This resolution confirms the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, as modified by the Common Council Committee, on projects for which Public Hearings have been held.  The resolution authorizes the levying of special assessments and directs the installation and construction of said public improvements.  The City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $177,900.  The total estimated cost of these projects is $197,900.

Body

Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee adopted preliminary resolutions, determining it necessary and in the public interest to construct and levy special assessments for the following improvements:

8th and 11th Aldermanic Districts

W. Cleveland Ave. - S. 43rd St. to S. 68th St. (ST211250137) File Number 250266: Install traffic calming speed hump(s) and pinned-on traffic circle(s). (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $32,605; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $87,395).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $130,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2026 construction season.

10th Aldermanic District

N. 55th St. - W. Lloyd St. to W. North Ave. (ST211250150) File Number 250402: Install traffic calming raised crosswalk. (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $10,825; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $39,175).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $60,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2026 construction season.

14th Aldermanic District

S. 11th St. - W. Holt Ave. to W. Ohio Ave. (ST211260123). Install traffic calming speed hump(s).  (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $3,145; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $4,755).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $7,900. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2026 construction season.

; and

Whereas, The report of the Commissioner of Public Works has been filed with the City Clerk; and

Whereas, Notices have been sent to all interested persons and public hearings held; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works’ Report, as amended at said Public Hearing, is approved and the properties therein identified are benefited; and, be it

Further Resolved, That said Commissioner of Public Works is authorized and directed to proceed with said work in accordance with said report pursuant to Section 66.0703 and any other pertinent sections of the Wisconsin Statutes and in the manner directed by Section 115-42 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the proper departments take such action as is required of them to assess the abutting or adjacent properties and collect such assessment in the manner directed by Section 115-42 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to transfer such funds which are available for this purpose to the appropriate capital Project/Grant accounts; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the projects do not involve any parcels of agricultural land which are eligible for deferred special assessments under the provisions of Section 14.30 of the Milwaukee City Charter; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Department of Public Works is authorized to use the funding as specified in the above description of work; and, be it

Further Resolved, That projects W. Cleveland Ave. (ST211250137), N. 55th St. (ST211250150), S. 11th St. (ST211260123) will be billed after January 1, 2028, but not before 12 months after the project contract has been completed; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the following projects be deleted from the 2026 Paving Program: N. 28th St. - W. Kilbourn Ave. to W. Richardson Pl. (ST211250134).

Requestor

Infrastructure Services Division

Drafter

Holly Rutenbeck

AFR 14

7/1/2026