Number
131734
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Green Infrastructure Partnership Program grant funding from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales and permeable pavers on East Greenfield Avenue between the Chicago & North Western Railway right of way and the Kinnickinnic River.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division to apply, accept and fund a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Green Infrastructure Partnership Program grant in the amount of $200,000 with a City of Milwaukee share of $100,000 and a grantor share of $100,000. The purpose of the grant is to install green infrastructures such as bioswales and permeable pavements to help reduce as well as treat stormwater runoff. The bioswales will be installed in the terrace areas of and the permeable pavement will be installed in the parking lanes of East Greenfield Avenue between the Chicago & North Western Railway right of way and the Kinnickinnic River. This resolution also authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Green Infrastructure Funding Agreement between the City and MMSD.
Body
Whereas, Stormwater pollution control is an important component of the City’s storm water management regulation and the City’s stormwater discharge permit with the Department of Natural Resources; and
Whereas, Roadways are one of the primary sources of non-point source pollution by discharging polluted runoff directly into the local streams and water bodies, threatening public health and natural habitat and species; and
Whereas, This project will incorporate bioswales and permeable pavers, which are an established means of reducing stormwater volume and of removing sediment from public streets before it enters the City’s storm sewer system; and
Whereas, The bioswales and the permeable pavers will be con...
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