City of Milwaukee - File #: 060347

• File #: 060347
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/20/2006
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Final action: 7/12/2006
• Title: Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled Transportation Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program Project Agreement with the Department of Transportation for the programming of a project known as North Avenue Pedestrian Improvements (non-highway) Project with a total construction cost of the project including preliminary engineering and construction being $509,914.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: AGREEMENTS, BICYCLES, STREET IMPROVEMENTS, WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
7/20/2006	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
7/12/2006	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	14:0
6/28/2006	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR	Pass	5:0
6/28/2006	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECONSIDERED	Pass	3:0
6/28/2006	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION	Pass	3:0
6/26/2006	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
6/20/2006	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
060347
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled Transportation Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program Project Agreement with the Department of Transportation for the programming of a project known as North Avenue Pedestrian Improvements (non-highway) Project with a total construction cost of the project including preliminary engineering and construction being $509,914.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Public Works to execute the Project Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming of the North Avenue Pedestrian Improvements (non-highway) Project. This project will be funded 80 percent ($62,140) by CMAQ funds, with the remaining 20 percent ($15,535) being paid by City funds. Total project costs will be $509,914, of which the grantor share is $407,931 and City share is $101,983.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has actively promoted the expansion of bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and

Whereas, West North Avenue has been identified as a location that has experienced a trend of disinvestment; and

Whereas, The North Avenue Pedestrian Improvements (non-highway) Project is a proposed project which creates a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly atmosphere; and

Whereas, Increased pedestrian and bicycle activity is one element in attracting new private investment to revitalize the neighborhood retail district; and

Whereas, Bicycle and pedestrian projects such as the North Avenue Pedestrian Improvements (non-highway) Project are eligible for the state’s Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) program; and

Whereas, The City of Milwaukee applied for CMAQ funds to undertake the North Avenue Pedestrian Improvements (non-highway) Project; and

Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) has approved this application and submitted a Project Agreement to be executed by t...