Number
140821
Version
ORIGINAL
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL
Title
Resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of a Private Property Inflow and Infiltration grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District totaling $420,625 for the project in North 86th Street from West Center Street to West Chambers Street and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a funding agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division to accept and fund a City of Milwaukee Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) Demonstration project in the amount of $445,625 with an MMSD reimbursement amount of $420,625. The City of Milwaukee (City) will pay for additional costs above the allocated amount. The purpose of the funding is to reduce the amount of I/I, by disconnection foundation drains and installing sump pumps to residents in North 86th Street from West Center Street to West Chambers Street. This resolution also authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a funding agreement between the City and the MMSD.
Body
Whereas, The City is eligible to accept funding from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) through its Private Property Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) reduction program; and
Whereas, The work proposed for this area is for the rehabilitation of approximately 50 basements by disconnecting foundation drains and installing sump pumps; and
Whereas, This program is 100% voluntary and property owners can opt out at any time; and
Whereas, The MMSD has offered to reimburse the City with funds not to exceed $420,625; and
Whereas, The operation of the funding for the I/I project is effective from the date the agreement is executed through July 2015. The estimated project cost is $445,625 of which $420,625 would be reimbursed by the MMSD upon completion; and
Whereas, Department of Public ...
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