Number
090326
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
040977
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of street lighting improvements in conjunction with the Federal/State Aid paving of South 13th Street from West College Avenue to West Rawson Avenue by Milwaukee County in the 13th Aldermanic District and the City of Oak Creek at a total estimated cost of $104,164.45, with an estimated grantor share of $83,331.56, and an estimated City share of $20,832.89.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to enter into a funding agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for installation of street lighting improvements in conjunction with the paving of South 13th Street from West College Avenue to West Rawson Avenue by Milwaukee County in the 13th Aldermanic District and the City of Oak Creek at a total estimated cost of $104,164.45, with an estimated grantor share of $83,331.56, and an estimated local share of $20,832.89, and to install these improvements upon execution of the agreement. The local share is to be funded by the Cities of Milwaukee and Oak Creek. Cost participation for funding of the local share of improvements constructed in Oak Creek will be established under a separate funding agreement with the City of Oak Creek.
Body
Whereas, Common Council File Number 040977 authorized execution of a project agreement with Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT), construction, and transfer of funds for street lighting improvements in conjunction with the paving of South 13th Street from West College Avenue to West Rawson Avenue by Milwaukee County; and
Whereas, The Surface Transportation Program provides cost participation for street lighting improvements in conjunction with the paving of highways located on the Federal/State Aid Highway System; and
Whereas, The street lighting improvement project consists of the installation of street lighting poles and fixtures, underground cable, electrical service equipment, and other incidental items in conjunction with the paving of South 13th Street from West College Avenue to West Rawson Avenue in the Cities of Milwaukee and Oak Creek; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost of this project is $104,164.45 for the alteration and upgrade of street lighting equipment; and
Whereas, Eighty percent of the participating project cost, or $83,331.56, is reimbursable from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT), while the 20 percent local share will be funded by the Cities of Milwaukee and Oak Creek; and
Whereas, The portion of the local share to be provided by the City of Oak Creek is $13,499.71 or 65 percent, while the City of Milwaukee share is $7,333.18 or 35 percent; and
Whereas, A separate agreement with the City of Oak Creek for their share of construction, maintenance and operation of street lighting equipment installed in Oak Creek must be submitted and approved by the Common Council before any equipment is installed within their boundaries; and
Whereas, The State cannot proceed with any project cost overruns and/or changes in scope of more than 5% without prior Department of Public Works approval; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works shall notify the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee at the next scheduled meeting of any such project cost overruns and/or changes in scope approved by the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be 100% liable for any such project cost overruns and/or changes in scope as approved by the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be liable for any costs incurred by the State should the City decide to withdraw from the project; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works and the Comptroller are authorized to enter into a funding agreement and are directed to execute the contract with WISDOT for the installation of street lighting improvements in conjunction with the paving of South 13th Street from West College Avenue to West Rawson Avenue, a 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 and execution of a pending operation and maintenance agreement with the City of Oak Creek, the Commissioner of Public Works is directed to install street lighting equipment in conjunction with the improvements to South 13th Street from West Rawson Avenue to West College Avenue in the Cities of Milwaukee and Oak Creek; and, be it
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
RWB: ns
June 29, 2009
South 13th Street (West College Avenue to West Rawson Avenue)