City of Milwaukee - File #: 970605

• File #: 970605
• Version: 2
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/11/1997
• In control: FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
• Final action: 7/25/1997
• Title: Substitute resolution relating to implementation of the 1997 Capital Program for the Department of Public Works-Forestry Division.
• Sponsors: COMMON COUNCIL
• Indexes: BUREAU OF FORESTRY, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
7/31/1997	2	MAYOR	SIGNED
7/25/1997	2	COMMON COUNCIL	Minutes note: ---This resolution directs the DPW-Forestry Div. to suspend all installation
7/24/1997	2	CITY CLERK	DRAFT SUBMITTED
7/23/1997	2	FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	Minutes note: Ald. Witkowiak moved to amend, irrigation beds. Prevailed.
7/22/1997	1	CITY CLERK	DRAFT SUBMITTED
7/17/1997	0	FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO; Minutes note: No response
7/17/1997	0	FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO
7/16/1997	0	FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
7/16/1997	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TO	Pass	5:0
7/11/1997	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

NUMB:
970605
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 2
REF:
970493
XXBY:
ALD. KALWITZ AND SCHERBERT
TITL:
Substitute resolution relating to implementation of the 1997 Capital Program for the Department of Public Works-Forestry Division.
ANLS:
- Analysis -

This resolution directs the Department of Public Works-Forestry Division to suspend all installation of bed-only boulevard irrigation systems until the Division receives further direction from the Common Council. The resolution also directs the Forestry Division to prepare an estimate of the cost of changing all bed-only irrigation systems to full irrigation systems and to prepare a report on the feasibility and cost of using dual-valve irrigation systems. The cost estimate and report shall be submitted to the Council no later than August 25, 1997.


BODY:
Whereas, Milwaukee's landscaped boulevards, which are known for their healthy green grass, attractive ornamental trees and shrubs and colorful flower beds, have long been a source of pride for city residents; and

Whereas, Any significant reduction in maintenance of the City's boulevards will have a negative impact on the quality of life for Milwaukee residents; and

Whereas, In August, 1996, the Department of Public Works-Forestry Division produced a "Comprehensive Boulevard Study" which called for reducing the cost of maintaining the City's landscaped areas (primarily boulevards) and for placing all boulevards in 3 maintenance-level categories, 2 of which would not have full turf irrigation; and

Whereas, The use of full irrigation systems, as opposed to bed-only irrigation systems, is essential for maintaining healthy, attractive green space in Milwaukee's boulevards throughout the growing season; and

Whereas, On July 11, 1997, the Common Council adopted File Number 970493, a resolution authorizing and directing the Department of Public Works-Forestry Division to prepare a written report on the City's past, current and future boulevard mainte...