City of Milwaukee - File #: 001378

• File #: 001378
• Version: 2
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/16/2001
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Final action: 2/6/2001
• Title: Substitute resolution approving a plat of right-of-way required for the construction of a new bridge over the Milwaukee River in conjunction with the removal of the Park East Freeway (STH 145).
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: BRIDGES, EXPRESSWAYS, PLATS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
2/12/2001	2	MAYOR	SIGNED
2/6/2001	2	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:1
1/26/2001	2	CITY CLERK	DRAFT SUBMITTED
1/24/2001	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: A motion was made by Ald. Murphy to amend this resolution by adding a "Resolved" clause stating that the City Engineer present a design of the bridge to the Common Council.
1/24/2001	2	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION	Pass	5:0
1/19/2001	1	CITY CLERK	DRAFT SUBMITTED
1/19/2001	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
1/19/2001	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
1/19/2001	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
1/18/2001	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
1/16/2001	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO
1/10/2001		PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO

Number
001378
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
990947
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution approving a plat of right-of-way required for the construction of a new bridge over the Milwaukee River in conjunction with the removal of the Park East Freeway (STH 145).
Analysis
This substitute resolution approves a right-of-way plat and subsequent acquisition of land or interests required to construct a new bridge over the Milwaukee River connecting West McKinley Avenue and East Knapp Street as part of the removal of the Park East Freeway project. The approval is contingent upon one of the "Build" alternatives, currently under environmental review, being chosen. This substitute resolution also authorizes and directs the City Comptroller to transfer funds to cover the real estate cost. The estimated cost is $200,000, of which the City share is $30,000.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee on November 9, 1999, adopted Resolution File Number 990947 authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for various projects associated with the removal of the Park East Freeway (STH 145); and

Whereas, There are two "Build" alternatives currently being considered in the environmental review process for the project; and

Whereas, Each "Build" alternative includes the construction of a new vertical lift bridge over the Milwaukee River connecting West McKinley Avenue and East Knapp Street; and

Whereas, Due to the "fast-tracking" of the project, the new bridge construction must proceed in a timely manner; and

Whereas, To accommodate the new bridge, the acquisition of several parcels is necessary; and

Whereas, HNTB, as part of the preliminary engineering process for this project, has completed a right-of-way plat to include the real estate needed for the new bridge; and

Whereas, Should a "Build" alternative be chosen, it is neces...