NUMB:
980458
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
XXBY:
ALD. MURPHY
TITL:
Resolution authorizing an Agreement between CP Rail Systems and the City of Milwaukee in connection with the development, operation and maintenance of a bicycle and pedestrian trail for use by the public through and upon certain property owned by CP Rail Systems in the City of Milwaukee. (DCD)
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This resolution authorizes the preparation and execution of an Agreement by the proper City officials for the development of a bicycle and pedestrian trail in the Menomonee Valley. This resolution also authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of City Development, with the assistance of the City Attorney's Office, to draft an Agreement in accord with the terms listed herein.
BODY:
Whereas, CP Rail Systems ("CPRS") owns property in the Menomonee Valley; and
Whereas, CPRS has agreed in principle to cooperate with the City of Milwaukee ("City") and the CMC Corporation to establish a bicycle and pedestrian trail generally along the south bank of the river from a point east of South 27th Street to Miller Park; and
Whereas, CPRS is willing to enter into an Agreement with the City to establish said trail; and
Whereas, The City seeks to offer its citizens recreational opportunities and access to public waterways; and
Whereas, The Agreement will not require compensation from the City to CPRS; and
Whereas, The Agreement will provide for indefinite use by the City, subject to termination if the City abandons the trail; and
Whereas, The trail may be used by bicyclists and pedestrians and not by motorized vehicles; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee desires to enter into an Agreement with CPRS for the development, operation and maintenance of said bicycle and pedestrian trail in the Menomonee Valley; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Commissioner of the Department of City Development, as the City Real Estate Agent, is authorized and directed, with the assistance of the City Attorney's Office, to prepare an Agreement in accord with the conditions stated above for the development, operation and maintenance of said bicycle and pedestrian trail; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are authorized and directed to execute said Agreement in accord with these general provisions; and, be it
Further Resolved, That all City officials, commissions, boards and departments are authorized and directed to provide such assistance as is necessary to further the intent and purpose of this resolution.
ZDPT:
DFTR:
DCD/PGW/arj
07/07/98/A