NUMB:
971411
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 1
REF:
941932
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Substitute resolution relating to the designation of bicycle routes in the city of Milwaukee.
ANLS:
- Analysis -
With this resolution, the Common Council takes the following actions relating to the designation of bicycle routes in the city of Milwaukee:
1. The City of Milwaukee Bicycle Plan is amended to include the complete list of bicycle routes identified as part of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Project.
2. The Commissioner of Public Works is directed to request the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission to amend the regional bicycle plan to reflect these changes to the City's Bicycle Plan.
3. The Commissioner of Public Works is authorized and directed to enter into an Agreed Unit Price contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation pertaining to cost participation for the fabrication and installation of bicycle route signs along selected bicycle routes throughout the city of Milwaukee. The Commissioner is further authorized to install these signs.
4. The City Comptroller is authorized to create the necessary revenue and expenditure accounts for the bicycle route sign project and to transfer appropriate amounts to these accounts.
BODY:
Whereas, On May 4, 1993, the Common Council adopted File Number 921699, a resolution approving a Bicycle Plan for the City of Milwaukee; and
Whereas, On June 6, 1995, the Common Council adopted File Number 941932, a resolution adopting the "Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities System Plan for Southeastern Wisconsin: 2010" prepared by the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission; and
Whereas, This regional plan incorporated the City's Bicycle Plan; and
Whereas, Common Council Resolution File Number 941827, adopted March 27, 1995, authorized and directed the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a "State/Sponsor Agreement for Congestion Mitigation & Ai...
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