Number
000876
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
991428
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution permanently closing the west intersection of West McKinley Avenue and North Hawley Road. (Infrastructure ServicesDivision)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the closure of the intersection of West McKinley Avenue and North Hawley Road.
Body
Whereas, Resolution 991428 adopted December 17, 1999 directed that the Department of Public Works close the west intersection of West McKinley Avenue and North Hawley Road on a trial basis for a period of six months, then evaluate the impact of the closure on traffic congestion and pedestrian safety in the area; and
Whereas, There have been no reports to Department of Public Works (DPW) of negative impact on traffic congestion or pedestrian safety in the area; and
Whereas, In a poll conducted by the alderman's office, 70% of area residents supported closure of this intersection; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that it is necessary and in the public interest to do the following described improvement according to City specifications:
16th Aldermanic District
West McKinley Avenue at North Hawley Road
(ST 211010162) Walk, curb and gutter. (Non-assessable Reconstruction
Paving Fund - $1,000)
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That all City Departments are authorized to perform engineering, surveys, plan preparation, and determine an estimated cost thereof; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer such funds which are available for this purpose to the appropriate capital project/grant accounts.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
MLD::cjt
September 26, 2000
MCKINLEY