City of Milwaukee - File #: 240957

• File #: 240957
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: In Committee
• File created: 10/15/2024
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Title: Resolution relating to the installation of lighting in the alley bounded West Highland Boulevard, West State Street, North 29th Street and North 33rd Street.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
10/23/2024	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: Appearing: DPW Infrastructure Kevin Muhs DPW Infrastructure - Rollin Beltran Resident testimony of Cidney Key and husband 3109 W Highland Ald. Bauman requested DPW take a look at the site with the intention to relocate/move the light pole for more efficient lighting. .	Pass	5:0
10/15/2024	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

240957

Version

ORIGINAL

Reference

Sponsor

ALD. BAUMAN

Title

Resolution relating to the installation of lighting in the alley bounded West Highland Boulevard, West State Street, North 29th Street and North 33rd Street.

Analysis

This resolution directs the Department of Public Works to install additional lighting in the alley abutting the property at 3109 West Highland Boulevard.

Body

Whereas, The alley bounded by West Highland Boulevard, West State Street, North 29th Street and North 33rd Street (Alley) is an “L” shaped alley in the Concordia Neighborhood; and

Whereas, The Alley is approximately 930 feet in length; and

Whereas, The City has installed 4 LED lights to provide illumination in the Alley; and

Whereas, There have been a number of reports of crime in the Alley including vehicle entry, theft, gunfire, drug dealing and sexual activity; and

Whereas, Periodic enhanced patrols by the Police Department have not resulted in a lasting reduction in crime in the Alley; and

Whereas, The Police Department has determined that the lighting in the Alley is inadequate; and

Whereas, There can be significant costs to adjacent property owners for property-related crime; and

Whereas, In June, 2024, the local Common Council member requested additional lighting in the Alley to help address on-going criminal activity; and

Whereas; In July, 2024, the Department of Public Works determined that no additional lighting in the Alley was warranted; and

Whereas, Nuisance activity has continued in the Alley; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works is directed to install additional lighting in the alley abutting the property at 3109 West Highland Boulevard.

Requester

Drafter

LRB180226-1

Kathleen M. Brengosz

10/9/2024