Number
040007
Version
SUBSTITUTE
Reference
031256
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing and directing the proper City officials to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the funding, construction, maintenance and operation of a bioretention stormwater treatment facility in the Menomonee Valley to be constructed in conjunction with the Canal Street Reconstruction project.
Analysis
Substitute resolution authorizing and directing the proper City officials to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the funding, construction, maintenance and operation of a bioretention stormwater treatment facility in the Menomonee Valley to be constructed in conjunction with the Canal Street Reconstruction project.
Body
Whereas, It is the Department of Public Works (DPW's) goal to provide innovative and effective stormwater management measures in the reconstruction/extension of Canal Street and redevelopment of the Menomonee Valley; and
Whereas, DPW, DCD, and stakeholders, have developed a comprehensive stormwater management plan employing strategically located bioretention facilities to effectively treat stormwater generated on both public and private lands in the Menomonee Valley; and
Whereas, Bioretention is an emerging technology that utilizes a permeable soil medium planted with native vegetation designed to absorb and filter stormwater runoff while maximizing evapotranspiration thus improving quality and reducing quantity of stormwater discharged into the environment; and
Whereas, Given the magnitude of the Stormwater Management Plan for the Menomonee Valley, it is DPW's and DCD's intent to implement the plan incrementally as opportunities occur; and
Whereas, The 35th Street to Miller Park portion of the stormwater management plan shall be implemented in conjunction with the ongoing CMC Shops TID site preparation; and
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