Number
160334
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALDERMAN KOVAC
Title
Resolution authorizing the installation of a new traffic control signal at the intersection of East Cherry Street and North Water Street in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to install a new traffic control signal at the intersection of East Cherry Street and North Water Street with funding from the Department of Public Works capital fund at an estimated cost of $75,000.
Body
Whereas, The traffic volumes at the intersection of East Cherry Street and North Water Street exceed federal warrants in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for the installation of a traffic control signal; and
Whereas, The installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of East Cherry Street and North Water Street will provide for a better exchange of right-of-way over the existing stop control; and
Whereas, The estimated cost of the installation of a traffic control signal is $75,000, and is included in the Department of Public Works traffic signal capital fund approved under Common Council File Number 151122; and
Whereas, The installation of a traffic control signal at East Cherry Street and North Water Street is scheduled for summer 2016; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to install a new traffic control signal at the intersection of East Cherry Street and North Water Street using funding from the Department of Public Works capital fund.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
JOSEPH BLAKEMAN/Cheryl Murphy
June 14, 2016