City of Milwaukee - File #: 170058

• File #: 170058
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/18/2017
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 5/31/2017
• Title: Resolution approving a Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with U.S. Venture, Inc.
• Sponsors: ALD. BORKOWSKI
• Indexes: AGREEMENTS, LEASES, PORT OF MILWAUKEE

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
6/9/2017	0	MAYOR	SIGNED
5/31/2017	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED; Minutes note: Ald. Bohl offered motion reconsidered this file to be sent back to committee. Ald. Bohl withdrew motion. Ald. Bohl asked to change his vote. Vote was taken	Fail	6:8
5/31/2017	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	12:2
5/17/2017	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Paul Vornholt - Port Milwaukee stated that the company will be able to transport crude oil if approved by DNR. US Venture is liable for immediate environmental damage to the Port if it occurs. He stated that they are required to provide Certificates of Insurance yearly. Individuals also present: Richard Seawall - U.S. Venture Inc. stated the products like canola oil and ethanol will be trucked and railed in. He stated that the ethanol will be placed on boats and taken to Canada or further overseas. He stated that they don't anticipate hauling products back into Milwaukee. Chris Gray - U.S. Venture Inc. Don Johnson - U.S. Venture Inc. stated that they have an air permit for ethanol. He stated that there are disaster plans in place that will focus on biodiesel, canola oil, and ethanol. Asst. City Attorney Mukamal stated that Section #16 of the lease outlines the insurance requirements for U.S. Venture. Individuals present in opposition: Eric Hansen Citizens Acting for Rail Safety stated he has concerns about the route and volumes of the hazardous products. Anne Steinberg Citizens Acting for Rail Safety stated she has concerns about explosions and fires from ethanol. Jeanine Arsenal Citizens Acting for Rail Safety stated she has concerns about the hazards. Sarah Zarling Citizens Acting for Rail Safety stated she has concerns about the transport of hazardous materials. Ald. Kovac asked what products will be hauled and will any products be hauled back. He asked Mr. Vornholt if the lease will allow them to haul crude products without coming back before the Committee if approved by DNR. Ald. Kovac moved to enter articles that he provided into the record. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
4/26/2017	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: Peter Hirthe - Port of Milwaukee	Pass	5:0
4/18/2017	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

170058

Version

Original

Reference

Sponsor

Ald. Borkowski

Title

Resolution approving a  Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with U.S. Venture, Inc. 

Analysis

This resolution would approve a Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with U.S. Venture, Inc. for an additional 0.89 acres of property adjacent to its current leasehold at 1626 S. Harbor Drive.

BODY

Whereas, U.S. Venture is a tenant in good standing with the Port of Milwaukee and has an existing lease dated May 16, 2014; and

Whereas, This Third Amendment to Lease Agreement is for an additional 0.89 acres of property to construct a pipeline connection to the Liquid Cargo Pier.  Rent for the parcel is $15,000 per acre annually.  The lease term will run concurrent with the current lease agreement and terminate on December 31, 2024; and

Whereas, The Board of Harbor Commissioners at its meeting of April 13, 2017 acted by vote of the Board to grant such amendment; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that said Common Council hereby ratifies and approves the Third Amendment to Lease Agreement between U.S. Venture, Inc. and the City of Milwaukee, by and through its Board of Harbor Commissioners; and, be it 

Further Resolved, That the designated officers of said government and of said Board of Harbor Commissioners are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement to carry out this purpose, as prepared by the City Attorney's office.

Drafter:

Paul Vornholt

4/17/17

Usvlse3rdamendlseagree17ccres.doc