City of Milwaukee - File #: 151890

• File #: 151890
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Placed On File
• File created: 4/15/2016
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Final action: 9/24/2024
• Title: Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales within the terrace areas of North Terrace Avenue between East Bradford Avenue and East Lafayette Place in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
• Sponsors: ALD. KOVAC
• Indexes: GRANTS, MILWAUKEE METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
9/24/2024	0	COMMON COUNCIL	PLACED ON FILE	Pass	15:0
9/11/2024	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE	Pass	5:0
5/11/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: Nader Jaber - Department of Public Works	Pass	5:0
4/15/2016	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
151890

Version
ORIGINAL
Sponsor
ALD. KOVAC

Title
Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales within the terrace areas of North Terrace Avenue between East Bradford Avenue and East Lafayette Place in the 3rd 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 with a maximum reimbursement amount of $207,258. The purpose of the grant is to help the City pay for the installation of bioswales used to improve the quality and reduce the volume of storm water runoff. The total estimated cost of the project is $288,000 and the City share of the cost is $80,742.

Body
Whereas, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is responsible for collecting and treating wastewater from local sewerage systems; and

Whereas, Green infrastructure, such as bioswales reduce the volume of stormwater in the sewer system and the amount of pollutants discharged to surface waters; and

Whereas, The Bioswales will be constructed in the terrace areas of North Terrace Avenue between East Bradford Avenue and East Lafayette Place (Project); and

Whereas, Plans, specifications and cost estimates have been prepared for said Project; and

Whereas, The cost to construct the bioswales is $288,000; and

Whereas, The MMSD desires to promote the installation of green infrastructure and is willing to provide the City funding up to a maximum reimbursable amount of $207,258; and

Whereas, The Department of Public Works has committed the remaining $80,742 for the construction of the Project per Common Council file number 150323 and Project No. SM499150106; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized to accept such a grant without further Common Council approval unless the ...