Number
260660
Version
Original
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to the application, acceptance, and execution of funding of a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant for the installation of bioswales along West Lapham Boulevard from South 6th Street to South 16th Street, and authorizing entry into a post-installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division, to apply for and accept Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant funding for the construction of eighteen bioswales in the City of Milwaukee in the amount of $1,159,760.
The bioswales will be constructed as part of a larger traffic and pedestrian safety, curb ramp improvement, and high impact paving project along West Lapham Boulevard from South 6th Street to South 16th St. In total, ten bioswale bumpouts and eight floating island bioswales, will be installed, creating approximately 6,630 square feet of new green space designed to manage stormwater and improve traffic and pedestrian safety along the corridor. The resolution also authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a post installation Maintenance Covenant with the MMSD.
Body
Whereas, The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is responsible for collecting and treating wastewater from local sewerage systems; and
Whereas, Green infrastructure reduces the volume of stormwater in the sewer system and the amount of pollutants discharged to surface waters; and
Whereas, The City desires to install bioswales as Green Infrastructure to complement multimodal corridor and paving improvements and provide enhanced protection for bike lanes; and
Whereas, MMSD desires to promote the installation of green infrastructure practices such as bioswales and is willing to provide the City funding as part of its Green Solutions Program; and
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