Number
030991
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. MURPHY and D'AMATO
Title
Substitute resolution relating to implementation of various recommendations of the Comptroller's "Audit of Milwaukee Police Department 3rd District Capital Project".
Analysis
This resolution authorizes and directs the Department of Administration, Department of Public Works and other City departments involved in major capital projects to implement various recommendations of the Comptroller's "Audit of Milwaukee Police Department 3rd District Capital Project".
Body
Whereas, In October, 2003, the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council an "Audit of Milwaukee Police Department 3rd District Capital Project"; and
Whereas, This audit found significant weaknesses in all areas of the City's capital project management - planning, budgeting, administration and oversight, and reporting - that will result in this project taking over nine years to complete and having a price tag more than triple the initial cost estimate; and
Whereas, The Common Council finds that these weaknesses need to be addressed before future large-scale capital projects are undertaken; and
Whereas, The audit contains recommendations for fundamental changes to City policies and procedures relating to capital project management; and
Whereas, The Common Council finds that, by implementing these recommendations, the City can minimize project delays and cost overruns, thereby strengthening taxpayer confidence in the City's ability to complete major projects on time and within budget; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Administration is authorized and directed to develop and implement the following standards and guidelines for use by City departments in the preparation of capital project plan documents:
1. A statement defining the project scope and work-product deliverables and describing what is and is not inclu...
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