Number
040260
Version
SUBSTITUTE
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled "Federal/State/Project Sponsor, Transportation, CMAQ Program, Project Agreement" with the Department of Transportation for the programming of a project known as "Holton Street Initiative."
Analysis
This resolution authorizes and directs the Commissioner of PublicWorks to execute the Project Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming of the Holton Street Initiative. The project will be funded 80 percent by CMAQ funds, with the remaining 20 percent being paid by City funds.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has actively promoted the expansion of bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and
Whereas, North Holton Street has been identified as a location that links several near north side neighborhoods with downtown; and
Whereas, The Holton Street Initiative is a proposed project which creates a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly atmosphere on this important roadway link; and
Whereas, The Holton Street Initiative will encourage residents of these neighborhoods to walk and bike to work and other destinations; and
Whereas, Bicycle and pedestrian projects such as the Holton Street Initiative are eligible for the state's CMAQ program; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee applied for CMAQ funds to undertake the Holton Street Initiative; and
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) has approved this application and submitted a Project Agreement to be executed by the City of Milwaukee for the programming of the project with federal aid under the CMAQ program; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works (CPW) is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Project Agreement for the programming of the Holton Street Initiative, a copy o...
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