Number
050358
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
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.
Analysis
This Resolution authorizes the Port of Milwaukee to apply for, accept and fund a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Grant in connection with a Pier Improvement Project and related work at the Port's Confined Disposal Facility.
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 - Improvements to the Confined Dredge Disposal Facility; and
Whereas, A Pier Improvement Project and related work, 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 March 4, 2005; 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 3/16/05) 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 $1,860,000 with $1,488,000 coming from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Harbor Assistance Fund and $372,000 coming from the approved capital budget; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Port of Milwaukee is ...
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