Number
141136
Version
Original
Sponsor
ALD. WITKOWSKI
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to apply for a State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Municipal Flood Control Grant, on behalf of Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, to acquire and raze the property at 980 West College Avenue and restore the area as an open space to prevent future flood related damages.
Analysis
This Resolution authorizes the City Engineer to apply for a State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Municipal Flood Control Grant, on behalf of Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD). The project is estimated to cost $457,500, of which, 70% of the total estimated cost up to a maximum of $320, 250 will be grantor share and the remaining $137,250 to be borne by MMSD. The grant would allow MMSD to appraise, acquire and raze one property located at 980 West College Avenue and maintain the site as an open space to prevent future flood related damages.
Body
Whereas, The property at 980 West College Avenue, identified as a severely flood prone property, has had repetitive flood damages, including during the 2008 and 2010 storm events; and
Whereas, The property is located on the flood plain of the North Branch Oak Creek, of which Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) has jurisdiction over and has determined that the only viable solution to the flooding problem at the property is to acquire the property and raze the structure; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee (City) qualifies to apply for a Municipal Flood Control grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on behalf of MMSD to acquire and raze the property; and
Whereas, The DNR would provide a maximum cost share of 70% of the total project cost of $457,500, with MMSD share of $137,250 and grantor share not to exceed $320,250; and
Whereas, The property is being acquired with the consent of the of the property owner; and
Whereas, The City and MMSD will allow DNR staff access to inspect the site; and
Whereas, MMSD will maintain records documenting all expenditures made during the Municipal Flood Control Grant project; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the City Engineer is authorized to apply for a 2014 Municipal Flood Control Grant on behalf of MMSD; and, be it
Further Resolved, A signed Environmental Hazard Assessment form is included in the application; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Engineer is authorized to sign and submit a grant agreement between the City, on behalf of MMSD, and the DNR; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Engineer is the authorized agent for the City of Milwaukee for the purpose of entering into a 2014 Municipal Flood Control Grant agreement between the City, on behalf of MMSD, and the DNR.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
Environmental Engineering Section
Solomon Bekele/Tim Thur
October 30, 2014