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 Transportation, Harbor Assistance Fund and $500,000 coming from the approved year 2002 capital budget; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Port of Milwaukee is authorized to apply for and accept the grant without further approval unless terms of the grant change and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City of Milwaukee formally requests assistance for this project; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer $500,000 from fund 0481, account PT180000200, Pier Berth Channel Improvements, upon approval, to create within the Capital Grant and Aid Project Fund the appropriate Project / Grant numbers for this project and to transfer the Project amounts to these Projects; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Port of Milwaukee is authorized to expend these funds for the specified purpose as indicated in the grant agreement; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Municipal Port Director is the representative of the Board of Harbor Commissioners authorized to sign agreements, forms, claims and other required documents binding upon said Board in connection with the application for the Wisconsin Harbor Assistance Program funds; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City of Milwaukee hereby accepts all responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the Project upon completion of the work funded under a Harbor Assistance Program grant; and, be it
Further Resolved, That this project is consistent with the harbor development plan for the Port of Milwaukee; and, be it
Further Resolved, That this project is consistent with the three-year harbor development statement of intentions submitted by the Port of Milwaukee as required by s Trans 28.11; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Board of Harbor Commissioners hereby agrees to provide to the Department, in a timely manner, additional analysis or documentation in support of the application, if necessary, for the review process; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City of Milwaukee hereby agrees that it will provide such amounts of matching funds as may be required (up to a maximum amount of $500,000) upon the signing of a grant agreement and at a time and manner specified by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in the Grant Agreement; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials and/or the Municipal Port Director are hereby authorized to sign the aforementioned grant without further Common Council approval.
Drafter
Port of Milwaukee
06/27/02