Number
071687
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the planned improvement of West Appleton Avenue (STH 175) from USH 45 to Lilly Road.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the City of Milwaukee’s construction costs associated with the improvement of West Appleton Avenue (STH 175) from USH 45 to Lilly Road. This resolution also authorizes the City Comptroller to establish the necessary account for the City of Milwaukee’s estimated share of construction costs on the project. The total estimated cost of the project is $6,695,000.00 of which the City of Milwaukee’s estimated share of construction costs is $25,000.00.
Body
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) has scheduled the improvement of West Appleton Avenue (STH 175) from USH 45 to Lilly Road for the summer of 2008; and
Whereas, The WISDOT has undertaken the necessary preliminary engineering and plan preparation for the improvement; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has requested and the WISDOT has agreed to undertake work, as shown in attached agreement, with their paving contractor in conjunction with the improvement project at City of Milwaukee cost; and
Whereas, The WISDOT has prepared a Cost Sharing Agreement to address those costs that will be the responsibility of the City of Milwaukee as part of the project; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the WISDOT for its share of the construction costs associated with the improvement of West Appleton Avenue (STH 175) from USH 45 to Lilly Road, a copy of which is attached to the Common Council File No. 071687...
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