Number
260070
Version
Original
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to acceptance and execution of funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of permeable pavers in the westerly parking lane of South 18th Street between West Lincoln Avenue and West Becher Street as part of the City’s street reconstruction project, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division, to accept Green Solutions fund from Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the construction of green infrastructure consisting of interlocking permeable pavers in the westerly parking lane of South 18th Street between West Lincoln Avenue and West Becher Street. The funding is in the amount of $135,000. The green infrastructure will be constructed as part of the City of Milwaukee’s street reconstruction program in 2027. The resolution also authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a post installation Maintenance Covenant with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Body
Whereas, Green infrastructure, such as permeable pavements, reduces the volume of stormwater in the sewer system and the amount of pollutants discharged to surface waters; and
Whereas, MMSD desires to promote the installation of such Best Management Practices and is willing to provide the City funding as part of its Green Solutions Program; and
Whereas, The cost of the green infrastructure portion is approximately $135,000; and
Whereas, The City will also enter into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD after the completion of the project and a template Maintenance Covenant is submitted to this file; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division is hereby authorized to apply, accept, and execute grant funding for the projects from th...
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