Number
180433
Version
ORIGINAL
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Infrastructure grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales within the medians of South 76th Street between West Waterford Avenue and West Honey Creek Drive in the 11th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division, to accept and fund a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Infrastructure grant with a maximum reimbursement amount of $145,000 for the construction of bioswales in the medians of South 76th Street between West Waterford Avenue and West Honey Creek Drive. The resolution also authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute the Green Infrastructure Funding Agreement. The City share of the project approved by this resolution is estimated to be $80,000 and the total estimated cost is $225,000.
Body
Whereas, The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is responsible for collecting and treating wastewater from local sewerage systems; and
Whereas, Green infrastructure, such as bioswales, reduces the volume of stormwater in the sewer system and the amount of pollutants discharged to surface waters; and
Whereas, MMSD desires to promote the installation of green infrastructure and is willing to provide the City funding up to a maximum reimbursable amount of $145,000 as part of its Green Infrastructure program; and
Whereas, The City proposes to construct bioswales in the medians of South 76th Street between West Waterford Avenue and West Honey Creek Drive; and
Whereas, The Common Council has adopted File Number 171710 authorizing the expenditure of capital funds for construction of said bioswales on South 76th Street (SM499160120); and
Whereas, The unused portion of said capital funds shall be returned to the parent account; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City ...
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