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File #: 030803    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/23/2003 In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 10/14/2003
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in conjunction with street lighting improvements at 875 East Wisconsin Avenue under the Federal Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Program. (Infrastructure Services Division)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, STREET LIGHTING, WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Attachments: 1. Fiscal Note.pdf, 2. Inf. Ser. Div. cover letter.pdf, 3. Contract.PDF
Number
030803
Version
Original
Reference

Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in conjunction with street lighting improvements at 875 East Wisconsin Avenue under the Federal Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Program. (Infrastructure Services Division)
Analysis
This resolution will authorize and direct the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for replacing the permanent street lighting units and traffic control signage on East Wisconsin Avenue using Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Funds. The resolution also directs the City's Comptroller to create the necessary accounts to fund the City of Milwaukee's share for construction of this project.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has requested and received approval for a Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality (CMAQ) from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) to undertake streetscape and pedestrian improvements at 875 East Wisconsin Avenue; and

Whereas, Permanent streetscape improvements consistent with those currently being implemented by the Department of Public Works on Wisconsin Avenue have been implemented at no cost to the City or CMAQ grant in conjunction with building construction on this site; and

Whereas, The proposed improvements to the street lighting and traffic control signage consistent with the current Wisconsin Avenue streetscape are eligible for CMAQ funds; and

Whereas, WISDOT has indicated that the funding assistance for 80% of the estimated cost is available under the CMAQ grant; 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 enter into an agreement with WISDOT pertaining to the cost participation for replacement of street lighting units and traffic signage...

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