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File #: 250905    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/23/2025 In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 10/14/2025
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement and appropriating funds for these purposes for the “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and Deer District LLC” for the cost sharing of sidewalk replacement on N. Vel R. Phillips Ave. in the 4th Aldermanic District with a City share of $125,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: AGREEMENTS, SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
Attachments: 1. 2025 Cost Sharing Agreement, 2. Exhibit A.pdf, 3. 2025 Deer District Cost Sharing Agreement.pdf

Number

 250905

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

250267

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement and appropriating funds for these purposes for the “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and Deer District LLC” for the cost sharing of sidewalk replacement on N. Vel R. Phillips Ave. in the 4th Aldermanic District with a City share of $125,000.

Analysis

Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement and appropriating funds for these purposes for the “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and Deer District LLC” for the cost sharing of sidewalk replacement on N. Vel R. Phillips Ave. in the 4th Aldermanic District with a City share of $125,000.

Body

Whereas, The sidewalk was constructed in 1988 and requires replacement; and

 

Whereas, This project is permitted as part of a Deer District development in 2025; and

 

Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has jurisdiction over the Right of Way adjacent to the development project limits and will share the construction costs for portions within the Right of Way; and

 

Whereas, Deer District will be the lead agency for construction; and

 

Whereas; Deer District has agreed to undertake the construction work with the City of Milwaukee paying for the portion within the City of Milwaukee jurisdiction for all construction expenses; and

 

Whereas; The City of Milwaukee and Deer District have agreed to the scope of work and retain all responsibilities to the right of way and property parcel; and

 

Whereas; Any cost overruns and/or changes in scope shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and the Deer District with costs divided based on property boundaries; and

 

Whereas, This project is programmed for construction in 2025; and

 

Whereas, The engineering cost was approved in Resolution File Number 250267; and therefore, be it

 

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public works is hereby authorized to execute the project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the Deer District LLC” for the cost sharing of sidewalk replacement on N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., copies of which are attached; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That minor changes to the memo of understanding which do not change its intent are hereby approved; 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 account, as follows:

 

Non-Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund

ST211250138

Fund 0333

$120,000

 

Estimated Total Construction: $120,000

Total Construction Previously Authorized: $0

Current Estimated Cost of Total Project Including this Resolution: $125,000

Original Estimated Cost of Total Project (Resolution 250267): $50,000

 

Further Resolved, That the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve and make periodic payments to Deer District upon receipt of invoices for the City’s share of the project costs.

 

Requestor

Department of Public Works

Drafter

Infrastructure Services Division

Holly Rutenbeck

9/26/25

Cost Share Memo of Understanding SUB