City of Milwaukee - File #: 000619

• File #: 000619
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/6/2000
• In control: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
• Final action: 9/22/2000
• Title: Resolution relating to installation of a flashing light traffic signal at the intersection of Appleton Avenue and Villard Avenue.
• Sponsors: ALD. BOHL
• Indexes: PARKING REGULATIONS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
10/3/2000	0	MAYOR	SIGNED
9/22/2000	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	17:0
9/14/2000	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION	Pass	5:0
9/11/2000		PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO
9/8/2000	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
9/6/2000	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

000619

Version

ORIGINAL

Reference

Sponsor

ALD. BOHL

Title

Resolution relating to installation of a flashing light traffic signal at the intersection of Appleton Avenue and Villard Avenue.

Analysis

This resolution directs the Department of Public Works (DPW) to take all actions necessary to effect the installation of a flashing light traffic signal at the intersection of Appleton and Villard Avenues. The resolution also requests the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to install the traffic signal.  DPW is directed to report to the Common Council about the installation no later than October 31, 2000.

Body

Whereas, Engleburg School is located near the intersection of 2 busy Milwaukee thoroughfares -- Appleton Avenue and Villard Avenue; and

Whereas, This intersection appears to be within the jurisdiction of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; and

Whereas, The principal of Engleburg School has requested installation of a flashing light, on or near the existing Engleburg School signs, to control traffic at this intersection; and

Whereas, The safety of school children and other pedestrians would be greatly improved if traffic at the intersection was controlled by a flashing traffic signal device; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works is directed to take all actions necessary to effect the installation of a flashing light traffic control device at the intersection of Appleton Avenue and Villard Avenue; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Common Council requests the Wisconsin Department of Transportation install a flashing light traffic control device at the intersection of Appleton Avenue and Villard Avenue; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Department of Public Works is directed to report in writing to the common council no later than October 31, 2000, concerning the installation of this traffic control device; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Drafter

00318-1

CW

8/24/00