Number
080438
Version
Substitute 1
Sponsor
Alderman Bauman
Title
Substiute resolution authorizing the Port of Milwaukee to apply for an August 2008 Harbor Assistance Grant to fund cargo handling improvements.
Analysis
This Resolution authorizes the Port of Milwaukee to apply for, accept and fund a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Grant for cargo handling improvements.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Harbor Assistance Program; and
Whereas, It is the mission of the Port of Milwaukee to enhance the overall economic environment of the region by stimulating trade, business, and employment; and
Whereas, The Port of Milwaukee is planning a Pier/Channel Improvement and Related Work Project - specifically - Rehabilitation of cargo handling crane 15 and related work at 1225 S. Carferry Dr.; and
Whereas, A Pier Improvement Project and related work, has been included in the approved Port Capital Improvements budget; and
Whereas, A Pier Improvement Project and related work, has been approved by the City of
Milwaukee's Common Council (meeting of 2/26/08) as part of the Port of Milwaukee's Three-Year Statement of Intentions, and has been submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; and
Whereas, The project is estimated to cost approximately $500,000 with $400,000 coming from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Harbor Assistance Fund and $100,000 coming from the approved 2008 capital budget; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Port of Milwaukee is authorized to apply for and accept the grant without further approval unless terms of the grant change as indicated in S. 304-81 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances (Grant Ordinance); and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City of Milwaukee formally requests assistance for this project; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City C...
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