Number
051663
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to install traffic control improvements in conjunction with a Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) Grant for the intersection of West Center Street and North Teutonia Avenue in the 15th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $21,514.84, with an estimated City share of $2,151.48.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to install traffic control improvements at the intersection of West Center Street and North Teutonia Avenue at a total estimated cost of $21,514.84, with an estimated City share of $2,151.48. This resolution also authorizes the comptroller to establish and transfer funds to the appropriate accounts for the project.
Body
Whereas, The Surface Transportation Program provides cost participation for the construction of traffic control improvements with Federal Highway Safety Funds under the 2006 Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) Program; and
Whereas, Preliminary engineering for this project, previously authorized by the Common Council under Resolution File Number 051253, has been completed and construction is scheduled for 2006; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost for construction of this project is $21,514.84 for the construction and installation of traffic control improvements; and
Whereas, Ten percent of the participating costs, or $2,151.48 is non-reimbursable and is included in the Division’s 2006 Capital Purpose Project/Grant Number ST320060000; and
Whereas, Ninety percent of the participating project cost, or $19,363.36, is reimbursable from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT), and this amount is not included in Division accounts, and should be earmarked for this project in the 2006 Capital Grant and Aids Projects Fund Project/Grant Number SP032060100; and
Whereas, The State cannot proceed with any project cost overruns and/or changes in scope of more than 5% without prior Department of Public Works approval; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works shall notify the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee at the next scheduled meeting of any such project cost overruns and/or changes in scope approved by the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be 100% liable for any such project cost overruns and/or changes in scope as approved by the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be liable for any costs incurred by the State should the City decide to withdraw from the project; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works be and hereby is authorized to execute a Local Force Account-Local Contract with WISDOT for the construction and installation of traffic control improvements at the intersection of West Center Street and North Teutonia Avenue under the 2006 Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) Program with agreed unit prices based on a predetermined estimate prepared under the Federal/State aided highway program, a copy of which is attached to this resolution, and is incorporated into this resolution as though set forth in full; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, that the Commissioner of Public Works be and is hereby authorized to install traffic control improvements at the intersection of West Center Street and North Teutonia Avenue; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that if the city should withdraw from the project, the city will reimburse the state for any costs incurred by the state on behalf of the project; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to create within the Capital Grant and Aid Projects Fund the appropriate Project/Grant Chartfield Value for this project; and transfer to these accounts the amount required under the agreement and City accounting policy, but not to exceed a ten percent increase of the total amounts reserved for the grantor’s share and local share or $5,000, whichever is greater as follows:
Location:
Project I.D. 2066-03-75
West Center Street and North Teutonia Avenue Intersection
City Share
Project/Grant Number ST320060000
Fund Number 0333
Estimated Cost $2,151.48
Grantor Reimbursable Share (WISDOT)
Project/Grant Number SP032060100
Fund Number 0306
Estimated Cost $19,363.36
Total Estimated Cost $21,514.84
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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April 21, 2006
Title
HES Grant W Center & W Teutonia