Number
240105
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 a green alley located in the area bounded by West Congress Street, West Marion Street, North 62nd Street, North 63rd Street as part of the City’s 2024 alley reconstruction program, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division, to accept and fund a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant for the construction of a green alley in the City of Milwaukee in the amount of $143,000. The green alley will be constructed as part of the City’s 2024 alley reconstruction program by installing permeable pavers at an alley located in the area bounded by West Congress Street, West Marion Street, North 62nd Street, North 63rd Street. 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 green alleys, reduces the volume of stormwater in the sewer system and the amount of pollutants discharged to surface waters; and
Whereas, Green alleys consist of permeable pavers constructed in the center 4-foot of newly reconstructed alleys; and
Whereas, MMSD desires to promote the installation of Best Management Practices such as green alleys and is willing to provide the City funding as part of its Green Solutions Program; and
Whereas, The Common Council File authorizing the construction of said alley project is submitted concurrently in this Common Council Cycle; and
Whereas, The cost of the green alley portion of the alley reconstruction projects is approximately $143,000; and
Whereas, The City will enter into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD after the completion of the projects;...
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