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File #: 251599    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: In Council-Adoption
File created: 1/20/2026 In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action:
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a change order to a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant funding agreement for the installation of bioswales within North Jefferson Street between East Wells Avenue and East Erie Street in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 1. CO - 81 - 20260108 213955 Jefferson.pdf, 2. Resolution Certification G98005P181.pdf
Number
251599
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
250267, 250404, 250384
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a change order to a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant funding agreement for the installation of bioswales within North Jefferson Street between East Wells Avenue and East Erie Street in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a change order to a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant funding agreement for the installation of bioswales in North Jefferson Street between East Wells Avenue and East Erie Street in the 4th Aldermanic District. The change order allows the City of Milwaukee to construct the bioswales without any City share.
Body
Whereas, Common Council File No. 250384 authorized the City to enter into a Green Solution Funding Agreement (G98005P181) with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) to accept and fund a grant with a maximum reimbursement amount of $225,000 in grantor funds for the installation of bioswales in North Jefferson Street between East Wells Avenue and East Erie Street in the City of Milwaukee; and

Whereas, Common Council File Nos. 250267 and 250404 authorized additional City Share funding for anticipated construction costs in excess of $225,000 based on estimates developed during design; and

Whereas, The total estimated construction cost of said bioswales on North Jefferson Street based on bid results for the construction contract is approximately $280,000 and can be better funded in its entirety by grantor share; and

Whereas, The MMSD has prepared a change order amending the previously mentioned funding agreement to provide an additional $74,000 in grantor funds, allowing a maximum reimbursement amount of $299,000; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to accept and execute a change ord...

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