Number
200900
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
190518
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing installation and funding of non-assessable green infrastructure public improvements in public right-of-way in the areas of North Sherman Boulevard between West Custer Avenue and West Florist Avenue, in the 1st and 9th Aldermanic Districts, acceptance of a $20,000 Green Infrastructure grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for maintenance of the infrastructure, and City entry into a Green Infrastructure Maintenance Covenant for the maintenance of the infrastructure.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes installation and funding of non-assessable green infrastructure public improvements in public right-of-way in the areas of North Sherman Boulevard between West Custer Avenue and West Florist Avenue, in the 1st and 9th Aldermanic Districts, acceptance of a $20,000 Green Infrastructure grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for maintenance of the infrastructure, and City entry into a Green Infrastructure Maintenance Covenant for the maintenance of the infrastructure. The City share of the projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $341,000. The total estimated cost is $361,000.
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, reduces the volume of stormwater in the sewer system and the amount of pollutants discharged to surface waters; and
Whereas, The City proposes to construct bioswales in the terrace areas of North Sherman Boulevard between West Custer Avenue and West Florist Avenue; and
Whereas, MMSD desires to promote the installation of that green infrastructure and is willing to provide the City up to a maximum reimbursable amount of $20,000 in Green Infrastructure grant funding, which requires the City to enter into a 10-year Green Infrastructure Ma...
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