Number
040259
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled "Federal/State/Project Sponsor, CMAQ Program, Transportation, Project Agreement" with the Department of Transportation for the programming of a project known as "South Point Streetscape Project".
Analysis
This resolution authorizes and directs the Commissioner of PublicWorks to execute the Project Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming of the South Point Streetscape Project. The project will be funded 80 percent by CMAQ funds, with the remaining 20 percent being paid by City funds.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has actively promoted the expansion of bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and
Whereas, West Greenfield Avenue has been identified as a location that has experienced a trend of disinvestment; and
Whereas, The South Point Streetscape Project is a proposed project which creates a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly atmosphere; and
Whereas, Increased pedestrian and bicycle activity is one element in attracting new private investment to revitalize the neighborhood retail district; and
Whereas, Bicycle and pedestrian projects such as the South Point Streetscape Project are eligible for the state's CMAQ program; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee applied for CMAQ funds to undertake the South Point Streetscape Project; and
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) has approved this application and submitted a Project Agreement to be executed by the City of Milwaukee for the programming of the project with federal aid under the STP-Discretionary program; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works (CPW) is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Project Agreement for the programming of the South Point S...
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