Number
060606
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving a Landscape Maintenance Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Wal-Mart Corporation regarding a traffic diversion improvement to be constructed in North Servite Drive immediately south of the main entrance to the Wal-Mart store located at 8700 North Servite Drive.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Landscape Maintenance Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Wal-Mart Corporation. The agreement pertains to a new traffic diversion facility to be constructed in North Servite Drive to prevent store-related traffic exiting the parking lot from turning south on Servite Drive. Under the terms of the agreement, the City would construct the traffic diverter structure and Wal-Mart would install and maintain landscaping thereon.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee plans to construct a traffic diversion facility in Servite Drive near the entrance to the Wal-Mart store located at 8700 North Servite Drive; and
Whereas, The Wal-Mart Corporation is willing to install and maintain landscaping in the new traffic diverter; and
Whereas, Wal-Mart’s willingness to make and maintain these improvements is likely to mean a higher quality landscape amenity than the City could afford; and
Whereas, A plan for the landscape improvements will be prepared in conjunction with the Department of Public Works’ Forestry Section; and
Whereas, A Landscape Maintenance Agreement between Wal-Mart and the City has been drafted and is attached to the file; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized to enter into the Landscape Maintenance Agreement; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner may make minor, non-substantive changes in the agreement prior to signing it; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner is authorized to take the steps necessary to carry out the City’s obligations under the terms of the agreement.
Requestor
The Department of Public Works
Drafter
JJM:THM:ph
7/26/06
DOC: Servite Drive Landscape res.rtf