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File #: 150615    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/1/2015 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 9/22/2015
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $13,503,700 for a total estimated cost of $16,086,700.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Attachments: 1. Official Notice Number 23 Committee Actions, 2. Transmittal Letter, 3. Official Notice Number 23, 4. Cap. Grant Cert. Res. FN 150615 - FDL.pdf, 5. Notice Published on 10-8-15

Number

150615

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

110821

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $13,503,700 for a total estimated cost of $16,086,700.

Analysis

This resolution confirms the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, as modified by the Common Council Committee, on projects for which Public Hearings have been held.  The resolution authorizes the levying of special assessments and directs the installation and construction of said public improvements.  The City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $13,503,700.  The total estimated cost of these projects is $16,086,700.

Body

Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee adopted preliminary resolutions, determining it necessary and in the public interest to construct and levy special assessments for the following improvements:

 

2nd and 7th Aldermanic Districts

 

W. Fond du Lac Ave. - N. 68th St. to W. Capitol Dr. (ST320111501) (1360-00-05) File Number 110821:  Concrete pavement reconstruction, replace all curb and gutter, replace sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (6-foot width of tree border area), bio swale installation, and grading.

 

Grantor Non-Reimbursable Paving Fund -- $11,191,000

Grantor Reimbursable Paving Fund -- $1,678,650

City Share Nonassessable Paving Fund -- $542,938

City Share Assessable Paving Fund -- $10,000

City Share Environmental Engineering Section (SM499150102) -- $52,062

City Share Underground Communications Conduit (ST280150204) -- $350

 

These funds are to be transferred to the construction account (ST3201115XX)

(1360-00-75)

 

Previously authorized for street construction:  $0

 

Current estimated cost of total project including this resolution:  $16,058,000

 

Original estimated cost of total project (Resolution File No. 110821):  $6,863,450

 

This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2016 construction season.

 

4th Aldermanic District

 

N. 26th St. - W. Wells St. to W. Kilbourn Ave. (ST211150211):  Install traffic calming speed hump(s).  (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $3,700; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $4,000).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $7,700.  This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2015 construction season.

 

12th Aldermanic District

 

S. 10th St. - W. Lincoln Ave. to W. Becher St. (ST211160111):  Install traffic calming speed hump(s).  (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $12,500; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $1,000).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $13,500.  This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2015 construction season.

 

15th Aldermanic District

 

N. 38th St. - W. Wright St. to W. Clarke St. (ST211150193):  Install traffic calming speed hump(s).  (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $6,500; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $1,000).  The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $7,500.  This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2015 construction season.

 

; and

 

Whereas, The report of the Commissioner of Public Works has been filed with the City Clerk; and

 

Whereas, Notices have been sent to all interested persons and public hearings held; now, therefore, be it

 

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works’ Report, as amended at said Public Hearing, is approved and the properties therein identified are benefited; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That said Commissioner of Public Works is authorized and directed to proceed with said work in accordance with said report pursuant to Section 66.0703 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 City Engineer and the Commissioner of Public Works are hereby authorized to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation for the City to undertake construction management duties on the following project:  W. Fond du Lac Ave. (ST3201115XX) (ST320110501); and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That the City Engineer is authorized and directed to approve and make periodic payments to the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation after receipt of invoices from said State for the City's share of the costs for said project:  W. Fond du Lac Ave. (ST3201115XX) (ST320110501); and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That upon the completion of project W. Fond du Lac Ave. (ST3201115XX) (ST320110501) and a determination of the actual cost(s), it is understood that if the City of Milwaukee's share is less than the amount previously paid, the difference will be refunded to said City.

 

Further Resolved, That the Department of Public Works is authorized to use the funding as specified in the above description of work; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That projects:  N. 26th St. (ST211150211), S. 10th St. (ST211160111), and N. 38th St. (ST211150193) will be billed after January 1, 2017, but not before 12 months after the project contract has been completed.

 

Requestor

Infrastructure Services Division

Drafter

Mary Dziewiontkoski/Denise Reinholtz

Afr 1

09/10/2015