Number
201439
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution approving Port Milwaukee’s Three-Year (2021-2023) Harbor Development Statement of Intentions for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Program.
Analysis
This resolution approves Port Milwaukee’s Three-Year (2021-2023) Harbor Development Statement of Intentions for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Harbor Assistance Program for transmission to WisDOT for its further consideration.
Body:
Whereas, Port Milwaukee generates $100 million in local economic activity and regional business revenue annually through its ongoing commercial, cruise ship and multimodal activity in Milwaukee; and
Whereas, Port Milwaukee was responsible for the cargo movement of over 2.8 million tons in 2020, including a 5% increase in overall commercial activity, when compared to 2019; and
Whereas, Port Milwaukee is responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of its capital assets and transportation infrastructure; and
Whereas, Port Milwaukee seeks future eligibility for available grants under the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Harbor Assistance Program (HAP); and
Whereas, A requirement of potential HAP grant eligibility is the annual submission of a Three-Year Statement of Intentions by Port Milwaukee to WisDOT by April 1st each year; and
Whereas, Port Milwaukee’s Three-Year (2021-2023) Harbor Development Statement of Intentions is reflective of several potential projects envisioned by Port Milwaukee to address its ongoing infrastructure needs and asset renewal objectives from 2021 to 2023; and
Whereas, The Board of Harbor Commissioners at its meeting of February 11, 2021 acted by a unanimous vote of the Board to approve the 2021-2023 Harbor Development Statement of Intentions; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the attached Three-Year (2021-2023) Harbor Development Statement of Intention...
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