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 recognizes that the City may be liable for any costs incurred by the State should the City decide to withdraw from the project; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Project Agreement for the programming of the Bicycle Lane Installation Project, a copy of which is attached to Common Council Resolution File Number 080627 and is incorporated in this resolution by reference as though set forth in full; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to undertake or engage a consultant to undertake the above-mentioned project and to reimburse WISDOT for costs they incur for the project; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to create within the Capital Grant and Aid Projects Funds the appropriate Project/Grant Chartfield Value for Preliminary Engineering for this project; and transfer to these accounts the amount required under the grant agreement and City accounting policy, but not to exceed a ten percent increase of the total amounts reserved for the grantor’s share and local share or $5,000, whichever is greater as follows:
Bicycle Lane Installation
Preliminary Engineering
Project I.D. 1693-44-00
Local Share
Fund Number 0333
Project Grant Number ST320080000
$4,000
Grantor Reimbursable Share
Fund Number 0306
Project Grant Number SP032080100
$16,000
Previously authorized for preliminary engineering: $0
Current estimated cost of total project including this resolution: $350,000
Original estimated cost of total project: $350,000
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to approve and make periodic payments to WISDOT upon receipt of invoices for the local share of the project.
Requestor
Department of Public works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
MDL: ns
August 25, 2008
Bicycle Lane Installation