Number
200672
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
200055
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to the application for, and acceptance, funding and expenditure of, an emergency Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2020 Harbor Assistance Program grant for flood relief at Port Milwaukee
Analysis
This resolution authorizes Port Milwaukee to apply for, accept, fund and expend a Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2020 Harbor Assistance Program grant in the amount of $1,558,330 to remediate damage at the Port stemming from the historic flood event on January 11, 2020.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for 2020 Harbor Assistance Program (HAP) funds from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT); and
Whereas, It is the mission of Port Milwaukee to enhance the overall economic environment of the region by stimulating trade, business, and employment through its commercial, recreational, and cruise ship operations; and
Whereas, Great Lakes water levels have been at historic highs for over two years; and
Whereas, On January 11, 2020, Port Milwaukee sustained historic damage to its transportation infrastructure due to an unprecedented flood and weather event on Jones Island; and
Whereas, The events of January 11, 2020 caused significant damage across lakeshore property throughout Southeastern Wisconsin, and the comprehensive damage was declared an emergency by the State of Wisconsin and Federal governments; and
Whereas, The Common Council previously supported Port Milwaukee’s flood relief efforts in adopting Common Council File Number 200055 on May 27, 2020 in anticipation of the Port receiving emergency HAP grant funds; and
Whereas, In order to accommodate the expanded safe, secure and efficient use of the Port’s multimodal infrastructure, emergency repairs to the Port’s terminals, dockwalls, security fencing, and other capital assets are immediately necessary; and
Whereas, The proposed emergency repairs across the Port...
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