City of Milwaukee - File #: 251131

• File #: 251131
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: In Committee
• File created: 11/4/2025
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Title: Resolution relating to acceptance and execution of a Green Infrastructure funding from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the construction of five bioswales and three grass swales at West Becher Street near the Interstate 43 overpass and authorizing entry into post construction maintenance covenant, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
11/4/2025	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
251131
Version
Original
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to acceptance and execution of a Green Infrastructure funding from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the construction of five bioswales and three grass swales at West Becher Street near the Interstate 43 overpass and authorizing entry into post construction maintenance covenant, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division, to apply for and accept Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Infrastructure funding in the amount of $235,000 for the installation of five bioswales and three grass swales at West Becher Street near the Interstate 43 overpass. 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 bioswales and grass swales, reduces the volume of stormwater in the sewer system and the amount of pollutants discharged to surface waters; and

Whereas, During wet weather, stormwater enters the sewerage system and surface water, increasing the volume of wastewater the District must collect and treat and increasing pollution levels in those waterways and increasing the risk of flooding; and

Whereas, MMSD wishes to expedite the amount of GI installed in its service area and this agreement includes plans to install GI that supports the District’s GI goals; and

Whereas, The cost of the bioswales and grass swales portion of the reconstruction projects is approximately $235,000; and

Whereas, The City will enter into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD after the completion of the projects; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of...