Number
080307
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN AND WITKOWSKI
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute future maintenance agreements between the City and business improvement districts, street and neighborhood associations, developers in the form of condominium associations, community development associations, community enterprises, non-profit organizations and other governmental entities for landscaping and streetscaping projects to ensure their maintenance over time.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute maintenance agreements on behalf of the City with business improvement districts, street and neighborhood associations, developers in the form of condominium associations, community development associations, community enterprises, non-profit organizations and other governmental entities which express interest in beautifying a streetscape in a manner that coordinates and complements with existing and future street City beautification programs. Under the terms of the agreement, the entities will be responsible for managing the landscaping improvements of a specified beautification project, including design, overall coordination and landscaping installation. The City Forestry Division will approve the proposed landscaping plans.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has a long history of entering maintenance agreements with other entities to ensure the upkeep of streetscaping, landscaping, sidewalks, decorative paving and other improvements; and
Whereas, A maintenance agreement defines the roles and responsibilities for the City of Milwaukee and other entities in the upkeep of streetscape elements and other improvements; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee engages in maintenance agreements with business improvement districts, street and neighborhood associations, developers in the form of condominium associations, community development associations, community enterprises, non-profit organizations and other governmental entities to ensure that public improvements and streetscape projects are maintained into the future; and
Whereas, The demand for maintenance agreements has significantly increased in recent years; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has several maintenance agreements currently pending and is expecting many more requests in the future; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works will consult with the local Common Council member where the specific improvements are planned; and
Whereas, A sample maintenance agreement is attached; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to execute maintenance agreements on behalf of the City contingent upon:
1. Consulting with the local Common Council member for each specific maintenance agreement.
2. Approval of the City Attorney relative to the legality of the agreement.
; and; be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works may make minor, non-substantive changes to the agreement prior to its execution.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB08307-2
MET
6/19/08