Number
260758
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $7,469,319.36 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $12,608,478.70.
Analysis
This resolution directs the installation and construction of certain public improvements which have been determined to be nonassessable by the Commissioner of Public Works. The City cost of the projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $7,469,319.36. The total estimated cost of these projects is $12,608,478.70.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee adopted preliminary resolutions determining it necessary and in the public interest to construct nonassessable improvements; and
Whereas, Plans, specifications and cost estimates have been prepared for the following described improvements:
4th Aldermanic District
E. Summerfest Pl. - E. Erie St. to N. Harbor Dr. (SM495260016). File Number 260441: Relaying combined sewer. (Nonassessable Sewer Maintenance Relay Fund -- $75,000 additional funding). The total estimated cost of this project is $592,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2026 construction season.
4th and 6th Aldermanic Districts
W. Kilbourn Ave. - N. Plankinton Ave. to N. 6th St & N. Commerce St. - N. Holton St. to Northeast of E. Pleasant St. (SM495260036). File Number 260664: Large diameter sewer cleaning. (Nonassessable Sewer Maintenance Relay Fund -- $1,530,000). The total estimated cost of this project is $1,542,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2026 construction season.
6th Aldermanic District
N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. intersections from W. Center St. to W. Wright St. (ST320230710) (2568-00-71) File Number 221230: traffic signal replacement, street lighting replacement, and updated pedestrian curb ramps. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2027 construction season.
Grantor Non-Reimbursable Paving Fund -- $1,285,434.78
Grantor Reimbursable Paving Fund -- $192,815.22
City Share Non-Assessable Paving Fund -- $1,607,516.60
These funds are to be transferred to the construction accounts (ST320230710) (2568-00-71)
Previously authorized for project construction: $0.00
Current estimated cost of total project including this resolution: $3,343,766.60
Original estimated cost of the project (File Number 221230): $2,229,780.00
N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. intersection with W. North Ave. (ST320230810) (2568-00-72) File Number 221229: traffic signal replacement, street lighting replacement, and updated pedestrian curb ramps. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2027 construction season.
Grantor Non-Reimbursable Paving Fund -- $774,000.00
Grantor Reimbursable Paving Fund -- $116,100.00
City Share Non-Assessable Paving Fund -- $456,813.66
These funds are to be transferred to the construction accounts (ST320230810) (2568-00-72)
Previously authorized for project construction: $0.00
Current estimated cost of total project including this resolution: $1,607,813.66
Original estimated cost of the project (File Number 221229): $2,087,725.00
W. Keefe Ave. - N. 13th St. to N. 17th St. (SM495260024). File Number 260664: Relaying combined sewer. (Nonassessable Sewer Maintenance Relay Fund -- $875,000). The total estimated cost of this project is $895,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2027 construction season.
14th Aldermanic District
S. Lincoln Memorial Dr. - S. Carferry Dr. to E. Jones St. (ST320240110) (2190-02-70) File Number 231077: pavement removal, excavation, storm sewer, base aggregate dense, concrete curb and gutter, asphalt pavement, pavement marking, erosion control, and restoration. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2027 construction season.
Grantor Non-Reimbursable Paving Fund -- $1,929,824.56
Grantor Reimbursable Paving Fund -- $270,175.44
City Share Non-Assessable Paving Fund -- $2,270,898.44
These funds are to be transferred to the construction accounts (ST320240110) (2109-02-70)
Previously authorized for project construction: $0.00
Current estimated cost of total project including this resolution: $4,470,898.44
Original estimated cost of the project (File Number 2331077): $3,201,850.00
Various Districts
Movable Bridge Upgrades (BR100260105). File Number 251491: Movable bridge mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical upgrades (Non-assessable Structure Fund - $75,000, additional funds). The total estimated cost for this project is $157,500. The engineering is anticipated to be completed during the 2026 construction season.
now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized and directed to proceed with said work; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Department of Public Works is authorized to use the funding as specified in the above description of work; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to transfer such funds which are available for this purpose to the appropriate capital Project/Grant accounts.
Requestor
Infrastructure Services Division
Drafter
Holly Rutenbeck
NFR 2
9 /16 /2026