Number
060390
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Substitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Grant for the Port of Milwaukee for Liquid Cargo Pier Rehabilitation & related work.
Analysis
This Resolution authorizes the Port of Milwaukee to apply for, accept and fund a
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Grant for Liquid Cargo Pier Rehabilitation & related work.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Harbor Assistance Program; and
Whereas, It is the mission of the Port of Milwaukee to enhance the overall economic environment of the region by stimulating trade, business, and employment; and
Whereas, The Port of Milwaukee is planning a Pier / Channel Improvement and Related Work Project - specifically - Liquid Cargo Pier Rehabilitation & Related work; and
Whereas, A Liquid Cargo Pier Rehabilitation & Related work Project has been approved by the City of Milwaukee's Board of Harbor Commissioners as part of its Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions at its meeting of January 20, 2006; and
Whereas, A Pier Improvement Project and related work, has been included in the
approved Port Capital Improvements budget; and
Whereas, A Pier Improvement Project and related work, has been approved by the City of Milwaukee's Common Council (meeting of February 28, 2006) as part of the Port of Milwaukee's Three-Year Statement of Intentions, and has been submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; and
Whereas, The project is estimated to cost approximately $1,500,000 with $1,200,000
coming from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Harbor Assistance Fund and
$300,000 coming from the 2006 capital budget; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Port of Milwaukee
is autho...
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