Number
050368
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and direct construction and installation of traffic control improvements at three intersections under the 2003 Small Hazard Elimination Safety Program in the 7th, 12th, and 15th Aldermanic Districts.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to direct construction of traffic control improvements at three intersections. This resolution also authorizes the comptroller to establish and transfer funds to the appropriate accounts for the project.
Body
Whereas, The Surface Transportation Program provides cost participation for the construction of traffic control improvements in conjunction with Federal/State Aid under the 2003 Small Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) Program; and
Whereas, Preliminary engineering for this project, previously authorized by the Common Council under Resolution File Number 021538, has been completed and construction is ready to begin; and
Whereas, Preliminary engineering included the intersections of West Center Street and North 7th Street, West Center Street and North Sherman Boulevard, West Lincoln Avenue and South 13th Street, and West Walnut Street and North 12th Street; and
Whereas, The intersection of West Center Street and North 7th Street has been removed from construction because it is included on another project; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost for construction of this project is $13,261.83 for the construction and installation of traffic control improvements; and
Whereas, Ten percent of the participating costs, or $1,326.18 is non-reimbursable and is included in the Division's 2005 Capital Purpose Project/Grant Number ST320050000; and
Whereas, Ninety percent of the participating project cost, or $11,935.65, is reimbursable from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT), and this amount is not included in Division accounts, and should be earmarked for this project in the 2005 Capital Grant and Aids Projects Fund Project/Grant Number SP032050100; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works be and is hereby authorized to execute the agreed unit prices contract with WISDOT for the construction and installation of traffic control improvements at three intersections under the 2003 Small HES Program with agreed unit prices based on a predetermined estimate prepared under the Federal/State aided highway program, copy of which is attached to this resolution, and is incorporated into this resolution as though set forth in full; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, the Commissioner of Public Works be and is hereby authorized to direct construction and installation of traffic control improvements at three intersection; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to create with the Capital Grant and Aid Projects Fund the appropriate Project/Grant Chartfield Value for this project; and transfer to these accounts the amount required under the agreement and City accounting policy, but not to exceed a ten percent increase of the total amounts reserved for the grantor's share and local share or $5,000, whichever is greater as follows:
Location
Project I.D. 2066-05-70
West Center Street and North Sherman Boulevard
West Lincoln Avenue and South 13th Street
West Walnut Street and North 12th Street
City Share
Fund Number 0333
Project/Grant Number ST320050000
Estimated Cost $1,326.18
Grantor Paving Reimbursable Cash Fund
Fund Number 0306
Estimated Cost $11,935.65
Project/Grant Number SP032050100
Total Estimated Cost $13,261.83
Requestor
Department of Public works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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July 11, 2005
TITLE
West Center Street and North Sherman Boulevard
West Lincoln Avenue and South 13th Street
West Walnut Street and North 12th Street