Number
151834
Version
Sponsor
ALD. STAMPER
Title
Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales in the medians of North Sherman Boulevard between West North Avenue and West Locust Street in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
The resolution also authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division to accept and fund a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant with a maximum reimbursement amount of $299,000. The purpose of the grant is to help the City pay for the installation of bioswales used to improve the quality and reduce the volume of stormwater runoff. The total estimated cost of the project is $325,000 and the City share of the cost is $26,000.
Body
Whereas, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is responsible for collecting and treating wastewater from local sewerage systems; and
Whereas, Green infrastructure, such as bioswales, reduce the volume of stormwater in the sewer system and the amount of pollutants discharged to surface waters; and
Whereas, The bioswales will be constructed in the medians of North Sherman Boulevard between West North Avenue and West Locust Street (Project); and
Whereas, Plans, specifications and cost estimates have been prepared for said Project; and
Whereas, The cost to construct the bioswales on North Sherman Boulevard is $325,000; and
Whereas, MMSD desires to promote the installation of green infrastructure and is willing to provide the City funding up to a maximum reimbursable amount of $299,000; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works has committed the remaining $26,000 for the construction of the Project per Common Council file number 150323 and Project No. SM499150107; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized to accept such a grant without further Common Council approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council file 030712 (Grant Ordinance); and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this Agreement, the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to create within the Capital Grant and Aid Projects Fund the appropriate Project/Grant Chartfield Value for this project; and transfer to these accounts the amount required under the 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:
Project/Grant Parent Grantor Share
Project/Grant SP032160100
Fund 0306
Amount $299,000
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are appropriated to the Department of Public Works, which is authorized to expend from the amount budgeted for specific purposes as indicated in the grant budgets and incur costs consistent the grant; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works on behalf of the City of Milwaukee be authorized to enter into subcontracts (and leases) as detailed in the project budget and in accordance with City purchasing procedures and grant and aid guidelines for awarding such contracts.
Department of Public Works
Infrastructure Services Division
Environmental Engineering Section
Nader Jaber/Solomon Bekele
April 5, 2016