NUMB:
980105
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to negotiate and execute agreements for a temporary access route for emergency vehicles on private property in conjunction with the construction of the North Emmber Lane Bridge over the Menomonee River.
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This substitute resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to negotiate and execute agreements for a temporary access route for emergency vehicles on private property in conjunction with the construction of the North Emmber Lane Bridge over the Menomonee River.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation are planning the replacement of the North Emmber Lane Bridge over the Menomonee River between West Canal Street and West Mt. Vernon Avenue; and
Whereas, North Emmber Lane from West Canal Street to West Mt. Vernon Avenue will be closed to through traffic during the two-year construction period of the bridge; and
Whereas, Public access to the properties between the River and West Mt. Vernon Avenue will only be available from North 13th Street and North 17th Street, both of which include existing railroad crossings; and
Whereas, Concern has been expressed by several of these affected property owners about emergency vehicle access to the businesses south of West Mt. Vernon Avenue and north of the bridge when a train is blocking the crossings at North 13th Street and North 17th Street; and
Whereas, Initial investigations indicate that an emergency route could be provided, however, it would extend across private property; and
Whereas, These private property owners have initially expressed their willingness to cooperate and provide such a route across their lands; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that a temporary access route for use by emergency vehicles when the railroad crossings at North 13th Street and North 17th Street are blocked is desirable;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute agreements for a temporary access route for emergency vehicles on private property in conjunction with the construction of the North Emmber Lane Bridge over the Menomonee River, a draft copy of which is attached to Common Council Resolution File Number 980105 and is incorporated in this substitute resolution by reference as though set forth in full;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That minor changes to the draft agreements which do not change the intent of the agreements are hereby approved.
DFTR: Infrastructure Services Division
RB:cjt
May 8, 1998
980105