Number
170145
Version
Original
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of seven (7) green alleys to be constructed as part of the City’s 2017 alley reconstruction program at various locations in the 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th and 11th Aldermanic Districts.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division, to accept a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant funding for the construction of green alleys in the City of Milwaukee in the amount of $565,883 to install seven (7) green alleys that will be constructed as part of the City’s 2017 alley reconstruction program. The resolution also authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Green Solutions Funding Agreement with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District to install a total of nine (9) green alleys in 2017.
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 green alleys, reduces the volume of stormwater in the sewer system and the amount of pollutants discharged to surface waters; and
Whereas, Green alleys consist of permeable pavers constructed in the center 4-foot of newly reconstructed alleys; and
Whereas, MMSD desires to promote the installation of Best Management Practices such as green alleys and is willing to provide the City funding as part of its Green Solutions Program; and
Whereas, Common Council File Nos. 161439, 161561 and 170018 approved the construction of seven (7) green alleys as part of the City’s 2017 alley reconstruction program at locations bounded by the following areas:
West Cleveland Av., West Montana St., South 49th St. South 50th St.
West Greenfield Av., South Layton Bl., West Scott St., South 28th St.
West Main St., South 61st St., South 62nd St., lands north
West Auer Av., West Concordia Av., North 87th St., North 88th St.
West Keefe Av., West Medford Av., West Roosevelt Dr., West Scranton Pl., North 45th St.
West Chambers St., West Locust St., North 76th St., and North 77th St.
West Auer Av., West Burleigh St., North 54th St., North 55th St. (north/south leg); and
Whereas, The City is proposing the construction of green alleys within said alleys per said Common Council files; and
Whereas, The cost of the green alley portion of the alley reconstruction projects is approximately $565,883; and
Whereas, Plans, specifications and cost estimates have been prepared for these projects; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to accept MMSD Green Solutions grant funding without further Common Council approval, unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council File 030712; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to execute the Green Solutions Funding Agreement between the City and the MMSD, a copy of which is attached hereto; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this Agreement, the City Comptroller is 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 SP032170100
Fund 0306
Organization 9990
Program 0001
Amount $565,883
; 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 with the award date; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works shall have the authority to authorize transfers within the project budget so long as the amount expended for any purpose shall not exceed the amount authorized by the budget by 10% and such transfers are in accordance with grantor regulations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Milwaukee, is 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.
Drafter
Department of Public Works
Infrastructure Services Division
Environmental Engineering Section
Solomon Bekele
May 8, 2017