Number
230064
Version
Original
Reference
221939
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the construction of permeable pavers in the alley bounded by West Euclid Avenue, West Oklahoma Avenue, South 7th Street, and South 8th Street and authorizing entry into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division, to accept a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant for the construction of a green alley in the City of Milwaukee in the amount of $165,000 to install one green alley that will be constructed as part of the City’s 2023 alley reconstruction program. The resolution also authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a post installation Maintenance Covenant with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.
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 green alleys, reduces the volume of stormwater in the sewer system and the amount of pollutants discharged to surface waters; and
Whereas, The Green alleys consist of permeable pavers constructed in the center 4-feet of newly reconstructed alleys; and
Whereas, The construction of the alley was approved on Common Council File Number 221939; and
Whereas, MMSD promotes the construction of Best Management Practices such as green alleys and provides the City funding as part of its Green Solutions Program; and
Whereas, MMSD is willing to reimburse the City up to $165,000 towards the cost of the construction of the permeable pavers and related items in said alley; and
Whereas, The City will enter into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD after the completion of the pr...
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