Number
160414
Version
ORIGINAL
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL
Title
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales within the area of West Good Hope Road (CTH PP) between North 91st Street and North 107th Street in the 5th Aldermanic District and approving the construction of a nonassessable public improvement in said area.
Analysis
This resolution 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 $207,258 for the construction of bioswales in the medians of West Good Hope Road (CTH PP) between North 91st Street and North 107th Street. The resolution also authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute the Funding Agreement. The City cost of the project approved by this resolution is estimated to be $151,742. The total estimated cost is $359,000.
Body
Whereas, The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is responsible for collecting and treating wastewater from local sewerage systems; and
Whereas, Green infrastructure, such as bioswales, reduces the volume of stormwater in the sewer system and the amount of pollutants discharged to surface waters; 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 $207,258; and
Whereas, The City proposes to construct bioswales in the medians West Good Hope Road (CTH PP) between North 91st Street and North 107th Street; and
Whereas, Because said portion of West Good Hope Road is under the jurisdiction of the Milwaukee County (County), the City and the County will enter into an Agreement establishing the terms and conditions for the construction and maintenance of the bioswales; and
Whereas, The Agreement will also indicate that the City will retain ...
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