Number
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Grant for the Port of Milwaukee in connection with a Ferry / Passenger Ship Terminal & Pier Improvement Project and related work.
Analysis
This Resolution authorizes the Port of Milwaukee to the apply for , accept and fund a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Grant in connection with a Ferry / Passenger Ship Terminal & Pier Improvement Project and related work.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation , Bureau of Railroads & Harbors, Harbor Assistance Program; and
Whereas, It is the mission of the Port of Milwaukee to enhance the overall economic environment of the region by stimulating trade, business, and employment; and
Whereas, The Port of Milwaukee is planning a Ferry / Passenger Ship Terminal & Pier Improvement Project and related work; and
Whereas, A Ferry / Passenger Ship Terminal & Pier Improvement Project and related work, has been approved by the City of Milwaukee's Board of Harbor Commissioners as part of its Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions at its meeting of January 17, 2002; and
Whereas, A Ferry / Passenger Ship Terminal & Pier Improvement Project and related work, has been included in the approved year 2002 Port Capital Improvements budget; and
Whereas, A Ferry / Passenger Ship Terminal & Pier Improvement Project and related work, has been approved by the City of Milwaukee's Common Council (meeting of 3/5/02) as part of the Port of Milwaukee's Three-Year Statement of Intentions, and has been submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; and
Whereas, The project is estimated to cost approximately $2,500,000 with
$2,000,000 coming from the Wisconsin Department of Transportat...
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