Number
040260
Version
SUBSTITUTE
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled "Federal/State/Project Sponsor, Transportation, CMAQ Program, Project Agreement" with the Department of Transportation for the programming of a project known as "Holton Street Initiative."
Analysis
This resolution authorizes and directs the Commissioner of PublicWorks to execute the Project Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming of the Holton Street Initiative. The project will be funded 80 percent by CMAQ funds, with the remaining 20 percent being paid by City funds.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has actively promoted the expansion of bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and
Whereas, North Holton Street has been identified as a location that links several near north side neighborhoods with downtown; and
Whereas, The Holton Street Initiative is a proposed project which creates a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly atmosphere on this important roadway link; and
Whereas, The Holton Street Initiative will encourage residents of these neighborhoods to walk and bike to work and other destinations; and
Whereas, Bicycle and pedestrian projects such as the Holton Street Initiative are eligible for the state's CMAQ program; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee applied for CMAQ funds to undertake the Holton Street Initiative; and
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) has approved this application and submitted a Project Agreement to be executed by the City of Milwaukee for the programming of the project with federal aid under the CMAQ program; 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 execute the Project Agreement for the programming of the Holton Street Initiative, a copy of which is attached to Common Council Resolution File Number 040260 and is incorporated in this resolution by reference as though set forth in full; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the CPW is hereby authorized and directed to undertake or engage a consultant to undertake the above mentioned project and to reimburse the WISDOT for costs they incur for the project; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to create within the Capital Improvement Fund, Grant and Aid Projects, the necessary Project/Grant Chartfield values for preliminary engineering for the project (Expenditure), and transfer to these accounts the amount required under the grant agreement and City Accounting Policy, but not to exceed a 10 percent increase of the total amounts reserved for the grantor's share and local share or $5,000, whichever is greater, as follows:
Federal Grantor Share
Fund Number 0306
Project Grant Number SP032040100
$61,000
Federal Grantor Share (Non-Reimbursable)
Fund Number 0306
Project Grant Number SP032040100
$5,000
Local Share
Fund Number 0333
Project Grant Number ST320040000
$16,500
Estimated Preliminary Engineering
Total = $82,500
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to approve and make periodic payments to the WISDOT upon receipt of invoices for the local share of the project.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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May 20, 2004