NUMB:
980735
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds as a contribution to the design of a proposed seawall replacement project at the War Memorial/Art Museum. (DCD)
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This resolution appropriates $100,000 from the Department of City Development's Riverfront and Other Downtown Planning and Improvement Fund for the design work related to the proposed reconstruction of the Lake Michigan seawall running north of the Municipal Pier to the south line of East Wisconsin Avenue, extended. This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of City Development to disburse the sum of $100,000 as the City of Milwaukee's contribution to the design work associated with the seawall reconstruction project.
BODY:
Whereas, The Milwaukee Art Museum is undertaking the construction of an expansion of its facilities located immediately to the south of the existing Milwaukee County War Memorial Center building; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee, by and through its Board of Harbor Commissioners, has entered into an Easement and Lease Agreement for Port property located north of East Michigan Street, extended; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Art Museum has proposed to reconstruct the seawall adjoining the easement and leasehold area in addition to that portion of certain County property north and adjacent thereto which is the current site of the Milwaukee Art Museum and its expansion which provides for several enhancements to the seawall such as:
1. A walkway overhanging and concealing the armor rock which provides a cleaner, more aesthetic appearance at the water's edge, and which also will conceal flotsam and reduce overtopping waves during storms.
2. Projections into the lake located at both the existing museum and directly in front of the location of the new museum under the sunscreen, which will increase opportunities for public use and provide added weather protection to the lakeside facades...
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