Number
231814
Version
Original
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to application, acceptance, and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of four green alleys to be constructed as part of the City’s 2024 alley reconstruction program in the 8th, 11th, 13th and 14th Aldermanic Districts.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division, to apply for and accept Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant funding for the construction of green alleys in the City of Milwaukee in the amount of $646,000 to install four green alleys that will be constructed as part of the City’s 2024 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, Green alleys consist of permeable pavers constructed in the center 4-foot of newly reconstructed alleys; and
Whereas, MMSD desires to promote the installation of Best Management Practices such as green alleys and is willing to provide the City funding as part of its Green Solutions Program; and
Whereas, The Common Council has adopted File Numbers 230866 and 231567 authorizing the construction of said alley projects at locations bounded by the areas:
· West Burnham Street, West Rogers Street, South 19th Street, South 20th Street
· South Graham Street, East Homer Street, South Kinnickinnic Avenue, East Otjen Street
· West Eden Place, West Morgan Avenue, South 9th Place, South 11th Street
· West Eden Place, West Morgan...
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