Number
001264
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute three Memorandums of Understanding with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) regarding the design, construction and maintenance of improvements to reduce the flooding of Lincoln Creek.
Analysis
This substitute resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute three Memorandums of Understanding with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) regarding the design, construction and maintenance of improvements to reduce the flooding of Lincoln Creek.
Body
Whereas, The Lincoln Creek has experienced flooding during large rain events; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) has jurisdiction over Lincoln Creek; and
Whereas, MMSD has performed engineering studies and developed the Lincoln Creek Environmental Restoration and Flood Control Project to reduce the flooding of Lincoln Creek; and
Whereas, MMSD is in the process of designing and awarding construction contracts for the improvements outlined in the Lincoln Creek Environmental Restoration and Flood Control Project; and
Whereas, Some of the improvements required by the Lincoln Creek Environmental Restoration and Flood Control Project will involve modifications to or removal of City of Milwaukee infrastructure; and
Whereas, Three Memorandums of Understanding have been prepared which specify the responsible party for the design, construction and maintenance of these improvements; and
Whereas, The City has tentatively agreed to the maintenance of the new North 37th Street pedestrian bridge provided Milwaukee County accepts ownership and maintenance of Kilbourn Park and any land added to this park; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to execute each of the three Memorandums of Understanding, copies of which are attached to and made a part of this file, regarding the design, construction and maintenance of improvements to reduce the flooding of Lincoln Creek; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works shall not execute the Memorandums of Understanding between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District concerning construction in Reach 4 of Lincoln Creek until Milwaukee County has agreed to the acceptance and maintenance of Kilbourn Park and any land added to this park.
Requestor
Drafter
Environmental Engineering
TJT/gw
February 9, 2001
ResMOU-LC
Clerical errors corrected 3/5/01. mbh