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SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Grant Project for the Port of Milwaukee in connection with Dockwall Rehabilitation and related work.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Port of Milwaukee to apply for , accept, and fund a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Grant Project in connection with Dockwall Rehabilitation and related work in the Municipal Mooring Basin.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Railroad & Harbors; and
Whereas, It is the mission of the Port of Milwaukee to enhance the overall economic environment of the region by stimulating trade, business, and employment; and
Whereas, The Port of Milwaukee owns and maintains 10 miles of dockwall to serve the Port area; and
Whereas, A dockwall rehabilitation project has been approved by the City of Milwaukee's Board of Harbor Commissioners as part of its Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions at its meeting of January 23, 2001; and
Whereas, A dockwall rehabilitation project has been approved by the City of Milwaukee's Common Council as part of the Port of Milwaukee's Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions at its meeting of March 20, 2001; and
Whereas, The above named Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions has been submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Railroad & Harbors, Harbor Assistance Program as required by their Grant Requirements; and
Whereas, Approximately 1800 lineal feet of dockwall in the mooring basin portion of the Port of Milwaukee is in need of rehabilitation; and
Whereas, Upgrade of the mooring basin dockwall is estimated to cost $1,250,000 of which $1,000,000 (80%) will be provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and $250,000 (20%) will be provided by the City 2001 capital budget, for Fund 0481, capital account PT180000200; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Port of Milwaukee is authorized to apply for and accept the grant without further approval unless terms of the grant change and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer $250,000 from Fund 0481, account PT180000200, Pier Berth Channel Improvements, upon approval, authorized to create within the Capital Grant and Aid Projects Fund the appropriate Project/Grant number for this project and to transfer the Project amounts to these Projects and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Port of Milwaukee is authorized to expend these funds for the specified purposes as indicated in the grant agreement and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Municipal Port Director is the representative of the Board of Harbor Commissioners authorized to sign agreements, forms, claims and other required documents binding upon said Board in connection with the application for the WISDOT, Bureau of Railroad and Harbors, Harbor Assistance Program grant; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials and/or the Municipal Port Director are hereby authorized to sign the aforementioned grant without further Common Council approval.
Drafter
Port of Milwaukee
July 19, 2001
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