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