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File #: 971992    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/7/1998 In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 7/7/1998
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution authorizing median improvements in the North Water Street median between East Highland Avenue and East Juneau Avenue and authorizing related streetscape improvements. (DCD)
Sponsors: ALD. HENNINGSEN
Indexes: MEDIAN ISLANDS, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, STREET IMPROVEMENTS
NUMB:
971992
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:

XXBY:
ALD. HENNINGSEN
TITL:
Resolution authorizing median improvements in the North Water Street median between East Highland Avenue and East Juneau Avenue and authorizing related streetscape improvements. (DCD)
ANLS:
- Analysis -

This resolution will authorize expenditures of up to $125,000 for median improvements in the North Water Street median between East Highland Avenue and East Juneau Avenue and authorize the purchase of decorative trash receptacles.
BODY:
Whereas, The North Water Street Tavern and Restaurant Association ("Association") members have helped lead the effort of making Downtown Milwaukee an entertainment destination; and

Whereas, The Association desires to replace the grass area in a portion of the median in North Water Street with a decorative hard surface; and

Whereas, The Association will take responsibility for the maintenance and repair of the decorative trash receptacles if the City purchases them; and

Whereas, These expenditures will enhance the pedestrian environment of this entertainment district; and

Whereas, The Riverfront and Other Downtown Planning and Improvement Fund was specifically established to fund these types of activities; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the replacement of the grass with a decorative hard surface in the North Water Street median between East Highland Avenue and East Juneau Avenue along with the purchase of decorative trash receptacles is approved; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer $125,000 from the Riverfront and Other Downtown Planning and Improvement Fund, Account No. 31-618-0001, to the North Water Street Median and Streetscape Project Subaccount No. 31-618-2001; and, be it

Further Resolved, That all City departments and officials are authorized to take whatever action is necessary to implement this project.
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