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File #: 031589    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/2/2004 In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 3/19/2004
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute 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 National Avenue, South 6th Street and South 5th Street area under a State Transportation Enhancement Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, STREET LIGHTING, WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Attachments: 1. Fiscal Note.pdf, 2. Infr. Serv. Div. Cover Letter.pdf, 3. Contract.PDF, 4. Sub 1Fiscal Note.pdf, 5. Fiscal Review Analysis.pdf
Number
031589
Version
Substitute 1
Reference

Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Substitute 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 National Avenue, South 6th Street and South 5th Street area under a State Transportation Enhancement Grant.
Analysis
This resolution will authorize and direct the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a funding agreement with Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of street lighting improvements and outlet circuitry for West National Avenue, South 6th Street and South 5th Street area using State Highway Enhancement funds. This resolution also directs the City's Comptroller to create the necessary account 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 National Avenue from South 1st Street to South 12th Street , South 6th Street from West Virginia Street to West National Avenue, and South 5th Street from West Virginia Street to West Washington Street; and

Whereas, Improvements to the street lighting and the installation of outlet circuitry that could be used for holiday lighting within the project limits are eligible for funding under the State 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 and outlet circuitry within the aforementioned project limits, a copy of wh...

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