Number
170807
Version
Original
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL
Title
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of two green alleys in the 5thAldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division, to accept a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant funding for the construction of two green alleys in the City of Milwaukee in the amount of $62,450. Common Council File No 170145 authorized the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Green Solutions Funding Agreement with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District with a total grantor share not to exceed $636,774.
Body
Whereas, The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is responsible for collecting and treating wastewater from local sewerage systems; and
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, Common Council File No. 170390 approved the construction of two green alleys at locations bounded by the following areas:
West Keefe Av., West Nash St., North 99th St., and North 100th St.
West Fiebrantz Av., West Hope Av., North 82nd St., and North 83rd St; and
Whereas, Plans, specifications and cost estimates have been prepared for these projects; and
Whereas, The cost of the green alley portion of the two said alley reconstruction projects is approximately $62,450; and
Whereas, Common Council File No. 170145 authorized acceptance and funding of said grant for the installat...
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