Number
000736
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of an Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) Reduction Demonstration Project Grant.
Analysis
This substitute resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works to accept and fund an Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) Reduction Demonstration Project Grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District in the amount of $50,000. The purpose of the project is to identify an opportunity to demonstrate the means, costs and effectiveness of downspout disconnection.
Body
Whereas, Portions of the City of Milwaukee have sustained numerous sewer backups as a result of severe precipitation events; and
Whereas, Sewer backups experienced during precipitation events are potentially caused by Infiltration and Inflow (I/I); and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is implementing an I/I Reduction Demonstration Program to provide information as to the cost effectiveness of various methods of reducing I/I; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has submitted a proposal to MMSD for implementing a demonstration project in a City of Milwaukee sewer system; and
Whereas, MMSD has adopted Resolution File ID# 00-094-6 approving a grant of up to $50,000 for the City of Milwaukee to identify an opportunity to demonstrate the means, costs and effectiveness of downspout disconnection, a copy of said resolution being attached to this file and incorporated in this resolution by reference as though set forth in full; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant for the I/I Reduction Demonstration Project would cost $50,000 of which $50,000 (100%) would be provided by the grantor; and
Whereas, The areas generally bounded by East Bradford Avenue, North Downer Avenue, East Locust Street, North Lake Drive and North Wahl Avenue and the area generally bounded by North 17th Street, West McKinley Avenue, North 20th Street and West Galena Street have been selected as test areas because they best fit the following technical criteria:
A. Within the combined sewer system
B. Consistent zoning throughout the area
C. Sewers drain to a common point which can be monitored
D. A control area with similar characteristics is nearby
E. Less than one mile away from the nearest rain gauge
F. Large enough to provide a measurable change
G. Lot sizes provide additional non paved areas for infiltration of rainwater runoff
H. Construction methods employed allow disconnection of downspouts to non paved areas
; and
Whereas, Multiple notices will be provided to residents within the demonstration project study area which will indicate the purpose of the program and the requirements for participation; and
Whereas, Property owners within the study area will have a reasonable amount of time, which will be determined based upon the adoption date of this resolution, to return the postcard indicating their willingness and ability to participate in the program; and
Whereas, Authorized owners within the study area shall complete the work required to properly disconnect their downspouts from the sewer system within a reasonable amount of time, which will be determined based upon the adoption date of this ordinance; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works will inspect the disconnections for approval; and
Whereas, Owners shall be granted payment in the form of a $50 rebate per downspout that is disconnected and approved with a maximum of two rebates per property; and
Whereas, Said rebates shall be mailed to owners; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the proper City officers and/or the herein named department head are hereby authorized to accept such a grant without further Common Council approval; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2000 Special Revenue - Grant and Aid Projects and fund the following amount for the project titled, "Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Demonstration Project".
Project/Grant Parent Grantor Share
Project/Grant GR0009000000
Fund 0150
Organization 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year (BY) 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $50,000
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant Levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amount required under the grant; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted for the Department of Public Works, which is authorized to:
1. Expend from the amount budgeted for specific purposes as indicated in the grant and incur costs consistent with the grant.
2. Provide rebates to residents that have disconnected downspouts in accordance with the requirements as set forth in the attached notice
;and, be it
Further Resolved, That the reimbursement amount received from MMSD be deposited in accordance with procedures established by the City Comptroller.
Requestor
Drafter
Environmental Engineering
RJR/JAZ/gw
October 9, 2000