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File #: 141729    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/3/2015 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 3/31/2015
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution authorizing city-wide sidewalk replacement at Scattered Sites, various areas and school sites and appropriating funds for these purposes with the city construction cost estimated to be $1,040,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,615,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
Number
141729
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
141397
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing city-wide sidewalk replacement at Scattered Sites, various areas and school sites and appropriating funds for these purposes with the city construction cost estimated to be $1,040,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,615,000.
Analysis
To provide the necessary authority for sidewalk repairs at Scattered Sites, various areas and school sites.  The City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $1,040,000.  The total estimated cost of these projects is $1,615,000.
Whereas, It is necessary and in the public interest to replace those sidewalk stones which are cracked, broken, out of grade or otherwise a hazard to pedestrians; and
 
Whereas, It is proposed that sidewalk replacement work be done in the following locations at the indicated cost:
 
2015 Scattered Sites (ST230150150) File Number 141397 (ST230150001):  Laying concrete walk.  Doing all necessary grading pertaining to said work.  (Assessable Sidewalk Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $25,000; Nonassessable Sidewalk Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $325,000).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $425,000.  This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2015 construction season.
 
Area bounded by W. Roosevelt Dr., N. 54th St., W. Keefe Ave., and N. 60th St.; Area bounded by N. 68th St., W. Lisbon Ave., and W. Burleigh St.; W. Walnut St. (south side) - East of N. 25th St. to N. 26th St.; N. 25th St. - W. Walnut St. to alley south; Area bounded by W. McKinley Ave., N. 17th St., W. Vliet St., and N. 20th St.; Area bounded by S. 13th St., W. Oklahoma Ave., S. 20th St., and Railroad Right-of-Way south of W. Cleveland Ave.; Area bounded by W. Mitchell St., S. 16th St., W. Burnham St., and S. Muskego Ave.; 10 schools locations and various downtown locations (ST230150149) File Number 141397 (ST230150001):  Laying concrete walk.  Doing all necessary grading pertaining to said work.  (Assessable Sidewalk Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $355,000; Nonassessable Sidewalk Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $685,000).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $1,190,000.  This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2015 construction season.
 
Resolved, That said Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to proceed with said work in accordance with said report pursuant to Section 66.0704 and any other pertinent sections of the Wisconsin Statutes and in the manner directed by Section 115-42 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
 
Further Resolved, That the proper departments take such action as is required of them to assess the abutting or adjacent properties and collect such assessment in the manner directed by Section 115-42 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
 
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to transfer such funds which are available for this purpose to the appropriate capital Project/Grant accounts; and, be it
 
Further Resolved, That the projects do not involve any parcels of agricultural land which are eligible for deferred special assessments under the provisions of Section 14.30 of the Milwaukee City Charter; and, be it
 
Further Resolved, That the Department of Public Works is authorized to use the funding as specified in the above description of work.
 
 
Requestor
Infrastructure Services Division
Drafter
Mary Dziewiontkoski/Denise Reinholtz
Sidewalk Replacement
03/11/2015