Number
041035
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into an agreement with Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of traffic signal improvements in the City of Milwaukee at 101 signalized intersections under the 2004 Hazard Elimination Safety Program (Infrastructure Services Division).
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works under a State/Municipal agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to install the necessary traffic signal improvements under the Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) program. The agreement provides 90 percent federal/10 percent local cost sharing of the construction costs. This resolution also directs the City Comptroller to create the necessary accounts to fund the City of Milwaukee's share of construction costs for this project.
Body
Whereas, The Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) program provides cost participation for traffic control improvements at locations having accident reduction potential; and
Whereas, An area on the north side of the city including 101 signalized intersections was identified as having a high frequency of accidents which could be correctable with improvements to signal visibility; and
Whereas, The desired improvements to signal visibility can be achieved through installation of Light Emitting Diode (LED) signal indications; and
Whereas, Common Council File Number 041072 authorizes and direct the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an agreement for programming and construction of traffic signal improvements at these locations under the 2004 Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) program; and
Whereas, The total estimated construction cost of this project is $573,153.21 for the modification of traffic signal facilities; and
Whereas, Ten percent of the participating project cost or $57,315.32 is non-reimbursable and is in...
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