Number
130921
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic signal improvements under four Congestion Mitigation Air Quality projects in various Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of $246,723.54, with an estimated grantor share of $197,378.83, and an estimated City share of $49,344.71.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute four Local Force Account agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of traffic signal improvements using City forces at various intersections citywide under four Congestion Mitigation Air Quality projects in various Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of $246,723.54, with an estimated grantor share of $197,378.83, and an estimated City share of $49,344.71. This resolution also authorizes the Comptroller to establish and transfer funds to the appropriate accounts for the project. The total cost of all four projects is $1,033,620, with a grantor share of $826,896, and a City share of $206,724.
Body
Whereas, Four Project Agreements for the installation of traffic signal improvements under the 2013 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality program were approved by the Common Council under File Number 110136; and
Whereas, The projects include the installation of signal improvements including pedestrian and vehicle detection or optimized traffic signal timings at various intersections Citywide; and
Whereas, The Congestion Mitigation Air Quality program is intended to reduce traffic congestion and vehicle emissions; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost of the four projects is $228,766.95 for traffic control signal improvements; and
Whereas, $49,344.71 is not reimbursable and is included in the Division's 2013 Capital Purpose Project Grant Number ST320130000; and
Whereas, $197,378.83 is reimbursable from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and should be earmarked for this project in the 2012 Capital Grant and Aids Projects Fund Project Grant Number SP032130100; and
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation requires the execution of four Local Force Account agreements to allow City forces to construct these improvements using Federal funding; and
Whereas, The State cannot proceed with any project cost overruns 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 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 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 execute four Local Force Account agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of traffic control signal improvements with City forces under four Congestion Mitigation Air Quality projects, copies of which are attached to this resolution, and are incorporated into this resolution as though set forth in full; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, that the Commissioner of Public Works is directed to install traffic signal improvements with City forces at various intersections citywide; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to create within 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.-1693-35-96
Computer Optimization of Traffic Signals
Capitol and Fond du Lac Corridors
City of Milwaukee Share
Fund Number-0333
Project Grant Number-ST320130000
$4,866.25
Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Control
Fund Number-0306
Project Grant Number-SP032130100
$19,465.01
Total-$24,331.26
Previously Authorized for Traffic Control Improvements-$0
Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Including this Resolution-$280,410
Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project (Common Council Resolution File Number 110136)-$280,410
Location:
Project I.D.-1693-35-97
Computer Optimization of Traffic Signals
34 Various Locations (Bay View)
City of Milwaukee Share
Fund Number-0333
Project Grant Number-ST320130000
$1,606.34
Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Control
Fund Number-0306
Project Grant Number-SP032130100
$6,425.36
Total-$8,031.70
Previously Authorized for Traffic Control Improvements-$0
Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Including this Resolution-$110,710
Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project (Common Council Resolution File Number 110136)-$110,710
Location:
Project I.D.-1693-35-98
Install Semi-Actuated Operation
25 Local Intersections Citywide
City of Milwaukee Share
Fund Number-0333
Project Grant Number-ST320130000
$32,697.81
Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Control
Fund Number-0306
Project Grant Number-SP032130100
$130,791.22
Total-$163,489.03
Previously Authorized for Traffic Control Improvements-$0
Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Including this Resolution-$441,000
Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project (Common Council Resolution File Number 110136)-$510,500
Location:
Project I.D.-1693-35-99
Install Semi-Actuated Operation
10 Connecting Highway Intersections
City of Milwaukee Share
Fund Number-0333
Project Grant Number-ST320130000
$10,174.31
Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Control
Fund Number-0306
Project Grant Number-SP032130100
$40,697.24
Total-$50,871.55
Previously Authorized for Traffic Control Improvements-$0
Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Including this Resolution-$201,500
Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project (Common Council Resolution File Number 110136)-$201,500
Resolution Total-$246,723.54
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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October 18, 2013