Number
221822
Version
Original
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from MMSD for the installation of bioswales in the area around Jewell playfield at 1801 West Jewell Ave and authorizing entry into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD, in the 13th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division, to accept a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant funding for the construction of bioswales with a maximum reimbursement amount of $182,000. The project will be in the terrace areas of South 17th Street, South 19th Street, West Wood Avenue, and West Jewell Avenue surrounding Jewell Playfield. The resolution also authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a post installation Maintenance Covenant with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Body
Whereas, The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is responsible for collecting and treating wastewater from local sewerage systems; and
Whereas, Green infrastructure reduces the volume of stormwater in the sewer system and the amount of pollutants discharged to surface waters; and
Whereas, The City proposes bioswales in the terrace areas of South 17th Street, South 19th Street, West Wood Avenue, and West Jewell Avenue surrounding Jewell Playfield; and
Whereas, The bioswales project provides water quality benefit in compliance with the City’s stormwater discharge permit with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR);
Whereas, MMSD desires to promote the installation of green infrastructure practices such as bioswales and is willing to provide the City funding as part of its Green Solutions Program; and
Whereas, A template Maintenance Covenant to be used post-installation is submitted to this file; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to accept MMSD Green Solutions...
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