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File #: 021273    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/20/2002 In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 1/22/2003
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the funding of street lighting improvements in the West Capitol Drive, West Atkinson Avenue, and North Teutonia Avenue area under a State Transportation Enhancement Grant. (Infrastructure Services Division)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, STATE GRANTS, STREET LIGHTING, WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Attachments: 1. Fiscal Note.pdf, 2. Infr. Serv. Div. Cover Letter.pdf
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021273
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Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the funding of street lighting improvements in the West Capitol Drive, West Atkinson Avenue, and North Teutonia Avenue area under a State Transportation Enhancement Grant. (Infrastructure Services Division)
Analysis
This resolution will authorize and direct the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a funding agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of street lighting improvements for the Capitol Drive, Atkinson Avenue and Teutonia Avenue area using State Highway Enhancement funds. The resolution also directs the City's Comptroller to create the necessary accounts to fund the City of Milwaukee's share for construction of this project.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council has received approval for a State Transportation Enhancement grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) to undertake streetscape improvements on West Capitol Drive from West Atkinson Avenue to North 27th Street, on West Atkinson Avenue from North 19th Street to North Teutonia Avenue, and on North Teutonia Avenue from West Melvina Street to West Atkinson Avenue; and

Whereas, Improvements to the street lighting within the project limits are eligible for funding under the State Transportation Enhancement Grant; and

Whereas, WISDOT has indicated that funding assistance for 80% of the estimated cost is available; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Commissioner of Public Works (CPW) is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with WISDOT for cost participation in the installation and/or modification of street lighting facilities within the aforementioned project limits, a copy of which is attached to Common Council Resolution File Number 021273, and is incorporate...

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