City of Milwaukee - File #: 040352

• File #: 040352
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/7/2004
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Final action: 7/27/2004
• Title: Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to amend agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements in conjunction with various 2004 paving projects and work associated with the Marquette Interchange reconstruction.
• Sponsors: ALD. BAUMAN
• Indexes: EXPRESSWAYS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS, STREET IMPROVEMENTS, TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS, WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
8/5/2004	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
7/27/2004	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
7/14/2004	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION	Pass	5:0
7/9/2004	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
7/9/2004	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
7/9/2004	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
7/9/2004		PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO
7/7/2004	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
040352
Version
Substitute
Reference
Sponsor
Alderman Bauman
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to amend agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements in conjunction with various 2004 paving projects and work associated with the Marquette Interchange reconstruction.
Analysis
The Common Council previously authorized the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the improvement of traffic signals in conjunction with federally aided paving projects, and in conjunction with work related to the reconstruction of the Marquette Interchange. The additional work, consisting of replacement of existing signal indications with advanced light-emitting diode indications, would exceed costs authorized under the previous resolutions. This resolution would authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to amend the agreements to include the additional traffic signal work, and would also authorize the Comptroller to transfer additional funds for this work.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council previously authorized the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) for cost participation in traffic signal equipment improvements in conjunction with the 2004 federally aided paving projects, and with the reconstruction of the Marquette Interchange; and

Whereas, Signal visibility and traffic safety can be improved by replacing existing signal indications with light-emitting diode (LED) signal indications; and

Whereas, These additional traffic signal upgrades are eligible for funding in conjunction with paving projects in the 2004 program and with work related to Marquette Interchange reconstruction; and

Whereas, The additional costs associated with further traffic signal upgrades exceed the amounts previously authorized by the Common Council and i...