Number
080845
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a Highway Improvement Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the funding of the preliminary engineering for the rehabilitation of the West Wisconsin Avenue Lift Bridge over the Milwaukee River with 80% Federal/State aid under the Local Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program, the estimated total preliminary engineering cost for the projects is $1,200,000, of which the City share is $240,000 and the grantor share is $960,000.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement with the WISDOT for funding the preliminary engineering for the rehabilitation of the West Wisconsin Avenue Lift Bridge over Milwaukee River with 80% Federal/State aid under the Local Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program. This resolution also directs the City Comptroller to transfer funds and establish project/grant chartfield values for the preliminary engineering for this project. The estimated total cost for the project is $11,200,000 of which the City’s share is $10,240,000 and the grantor share is $960,000. The estimated total preliminary engineering cost for the projects is $1,200,000, of which the City’s share is $240,000 and the grantor share is $960,000. Federal/State aid for construction funding for this project will be requested in the 2012-2014 federal/state aid program cycle. Construction funding, therefore, will be included in a future resolution.
Body
Whereas, Preliminary approval has been received from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) along with this agreement to be executed by the City of Milwaukee for the rehabilitation of the West Wisconsin Avenue Lift Bridge over the Milwaukee River with 80% Federal/State aid; and
Whereas, This bridge rehabilitation is included in t...
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