Number
000892
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HENNINGSEN
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the proper City officials to enter into a Security Gate Replacement Pilot Project Agreement.
Analysis
This substitute resolution authorizes the proper City officials to enter into an Agreement that will provide grant funds up to $25,000 for a pilot project that replaces the security gates at 234 West Wisconsin Avenue with a protective vision glass treatment.
Body
Whereas, Security gates create a negative visual impact on the City's commercial areas; and
Whereas, Several security gate installations continue to exist because they were installed prior to the changes in the building and zoning codes; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee wishes to demonstrate to retailers and building owners from throughout the city that an alternative treatment can meet both retailer's needs and present a better visual appearance for neighborhoods; and
Whereas, The retailer and owner of 234 West Wisconsin Avenue have agreed to use the property as a pilot test for the alternative treatment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the proper City officials are authorized and directed to enter into a Security Gate Replacement Pilot Project Agreement consistent with the terms and conditions contained in Exhibit A, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is directed to transfer $25,000 from the Downtown Riverfront & Other Downtown Planning & Improvement Fund, Account No. PR01880000 to Security Gate Pilot Project, Account No. PR01882006.
Drafter
DCD:DJM:djm
10/19/00