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File #: 080627    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/2/2008 In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 9/16/2008
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “Federal/State/Project Sponsor Transportation, CMAQ Program, Project Agreement” with the Department of Transportation for the programming of a project known as Bicycle Lane Installation Project with preliminary engineering costs of $20,000 with a Grantor share of $16,000 and a City share of $4,000 and with total project costs of $350,000 with a Grantor share of $280,000 and a City share of $70,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: AGREEMENTS, BICYCLES, WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Attachments: 1. Cover Letter, 2. Fiscal Note, 3. Agreement, 4. Comptroller's Certificate, 5. 080627 Hearing notice list
Number
080627
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “Federal/State/Project Sponsor Transportation, CMAQ Program, Project Agreement” with the Department of Transportation for the programming of a project known as Bicycle Lane Installation Project with preliminary engineering costs of $20,000 with a Grantor share of $16,000 and a City share of $4,000 and with total project costs of $350,000 with a Grantor share of $280,000 and a City share of $70,000.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Public Works to execute the Project Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming of the Bicycle Lane Installation Project which will be funded 80 percent by Federal and/or State participation and 20 percent by City funds with preliminary engineering costs of $20,000 with a Grantor share of $16,000 and a City share of $4,000 and with total project costs of $350,000 with a Grantor share of $280,000 and a City share of $70,000.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has actively promoted the expansion of bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and

Whereas, CMAQ Funds will fund the federal portion of the project; and

Whereas, WISDOT has submitted a Project Agreement to be executed by the City of Milwaukee for the programming of the project; and

Whereas, The State cannot proceed with any project cost overruns and/or changes in scope of more than 5% without prior Department of Public Works (DPW) approval; and

Whereas, The DPW shall notify the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee at the next scheduled meeting of any such project overruns and/or changes in scope approved by DPW; and

Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be 100% liable for any such project cost overruns and/or changes in scope as approved by DPW; and

Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recog...

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