Number
251748
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
250514
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS)” for the cost sharing of construction for asphalt surface overlay on N. Hawley Rd. and W. Wisconsin Ave. in the 10th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS)” for the cost sharing of construction for asphalt surface overlay on N. Hawley Rd. and W. Wisconsin Ave. in the 10th Aldermanic District.
Body
WHEREAS, MCTS, in cooperation with the DPW, initiated in 2016, the BRT project, Milwaukee County's planned 9-mile, regional, modern transit service connecting major employment, education and recreation destinations through downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee's Near West Side, Marquette University, Wauwatosa, and the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center; and,
WHEREAS, DPW and MCTS have a common interest in improvement of Bus Rapid Transit ("BRT") lines; and,
Whereas, N. Hawley Rd. from W. Bluemound Rd. to a point 300’+/- North of W. Valley Forge Dr. is 1999 asphalt overlay, and W. Wisconsin Ave. from N. 44th St. (ext.) to a point 225’+/- West of N. 45th Pl. is 1995 asphalt overlay. Both roadways are in need of repairs; and
Whereas, This project is included in the Department of Public Works 2026 High Impact Paving Program; and
WHEREAS, Milwaukee County's BRT project has Capital Investment Grants Program; and,
WHEREAS, The MCTS will be the lead agency for construction of the asphalt surface overlay, and the City of Milwaukee will be the lead agency of necessary ADA ramp replacements; and
Whereas; The DPW and MCTS have agreed to the scope of work and retain all responsibilities to their assets; and
Whereas; Any cost overruns and/or changes in scope shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and the MCTS with costs divided based on percentage of the project scope; and
Whereas, This project is programmed for construction in 2026; and
Whereas, The preliminary engineering was approved in Resolution File Number 250514; and
Whereas, The construction cost was approved in Resolution File Number 251747; and therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public works is hereby authorized to execute the project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS)” for the cost sharing of construction for asphalt surface overlay on N. Hawley Rd. and W. Wisconsin Ave. Copies of which are attached; and, be it
Further Resolved, That minor changes to the memo of understanding which do not change its intent are hereby approved.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
Holly Rutenbeck
2/12/2026
BRT Cost Share Memo of Understanding Sub