Number
020425
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving proposed sidewalk removal and abandonment in the 16th Aldermanic District. (Infrastructure Services Division)
Analysis
This resolution provides the necessary authority for sidewalk removal and abandonment in the 16th Aldermanic District.
Body
Whereas, The Infrastructure Services Division has received a request from the property owner at 308 South Hawley Court to eliminate public sidewalk abutting their property; and
Whereas, The existing public sidewalk at 308 South Hawley Court serves only this property and it is not required to accommodate pedestrian traffic; and
Whereas, The Infrastructure Services Division will landscape the sidewalk area along with the removal of the sidewalk and the property owner has agreed to accept all future maintenance responsibility for the abandoned sidewalk area; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Infrastructure Services Division be authorized to remove and not replace a portion of the public sidewalk at 308 South Hawley Court; and, be it
Further Resolved, That necessary funds for this project be taken from funds previously approved for walk repairs at these addresses by Common Council File Resolution 011336, adopted February 22, 2002; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper city departments take such action as is required of them to assess the abutting property owner and collect such assessments in the manner directed by Sections 11.25 and 11.26 of the Milwaukee City Charter.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
DHJ:cjt
June 6
Sdwlk S Hawley Court