Number
041210
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue one or more permits to the Milwaukee Riverwalk District allowing installation of informational and directional signing in the public right-of-way along the downtown riverwalk. (DPW)
Analysis
Over the last decade the City and the Milwaukee Riverwalk District have worked together to create the downtown riverwalk system. In 2004 the City included funds in its capital budget for various upgrades to the riverwalk including enhanced signing. Some of the new signs will be located in the public
right-of-way. In accord with the City's development agreement with the Riverwalk District, property owners within Business Improvement District No. 15 will pay back a portion of the cost of the upgrades.
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to issue permits as appropriate allowing Milwaukee Riverwalk District to install the signs to be located in the public right-of-way. Once installed, these signs will belong to the City and will be maintained under the City's maintenance agreement with Milwaukee Riverwalk District.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Riverwalk District (MRD) have worked together over the past decade to develop the downtown riverwalk system; and
Whereas, That system continues to evolve and expand with recent improvements creating a link to the Third Ward and to the Time Warner complex; and
Whereas, Other improvements are planned which will upgrade the existing riverwalk segments to make them more attractive and usable; and
Whereas, These planned improvements include a signing system that will help people not particularly familiar with downtown find such attractions as the Shops of Grand Avenue, Pere Marquette Park, Old World Third Street, and City Hall; and
Whereas, The signing system will also clearly define the riverwalk route, indicate to boaters where they can temporarily dock their boats, and provide information about handicap accessibility; and
Whereas, The City's approved 2004 capital budget contained funding for the planned riverwalk upgrades, including the proposed signing improvements; and
Whereas; While the City will fund the initial cost of the signs, property owners in Business Improvement District No. 15 will pay back a portion of the cost in accord with its approved development agreement with the City; and
Whereas, Some of the new signs will be located on City light poles or elsewhere in the public right-of-way; and
Whereas, The signs to be located in the public right-of-way can only be installed with the permission of the Commissioner of Public Works; and
Whereas, Once installed, the signs in the public right-of-way will be maintained by the City through its riverwalk maintenance agreement with Business Improvement District No. 15; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized to issue permits as needed to the Milwaukee Riverwalk District allowing the installation of various riverwalk signs on City light poles and other City facilities located along or near the downtown riverwalk system; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner shall establish appropriate permit conditions to protect City improvements and to ensure the wellbeing of the general public.
Requestor
The Department of Public Works
Drafter
JJM:THM:ph
11/30/2004
DOC: RIVERWALK SIGNS PERMISSORY res