Number
071512
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. ZIELINSKI
Title
Resolution directing a report on the filling of potholes in the streets of the City of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Department of Public Works to prepare and submit a plan to the Common Council within 90 days specifying how it will systematically and on an on-going basis address the issue of potholes in City of Milwaukee streets.
Body
Whereas, The combination of the increase in the number of residential street construction projects not being approved by the Common Council due to residents’ objections, combined with the reduction the City’s street maintenance activities in recent years due to its fiscal challenges, and the severe weather during the winter of 2007-08 have contributed to an increase in the number of potholes in City streets; and
Whereas, Potholes create a hazard for Milwaukee’s motorists and may result in additional vehicle maintenance costs for vehicle owners; and
Whereas, The development of a plan to systemically and on an ongoing basis fill potholes in Milwaukee’s streets is needed to ensure that the issue of potholes in City streets is adequately addressed; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works is directed to prepare and submit a plan within 90 days specifying how it will systematically and on an ongoing basis address the issue of potholes in City of Milwaukee streets.
Drafter
LRB08066-1
JWC
2/14/08