Number
170244
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County for the reconstruction of the floor slab of the Parcel 5 MacArthur Square Easement Area.
Analysis
This resolution will approve and authorize the execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County for the reconstruction of the floor slab of the Parcel 5 MacArthur Square Easement Area at the former Pioneer Village of the Milwaukee Public Museum.
Body
Whereas, The floor slab acts as the ceiling of the Kilbourn Avenue Tunnel or I-43 exit ramp; and
Whereas, The flooring of Parcel 5 identified in the Easement as the Civic Center Plaza or Space Center (“Parcel 5”) was originally intended to be the floor of a building to be constructed thereon on a later date and was therefore made from voided concrete designed for indoor use; and
Whereas, The structure above Parcel 5 was never constructed, and the voided concrete slab has deteriorated because it has been exposed to outdoor weather elements since its construction in the 1960s; and
Whereas, A structural engineering consultant hired by the City has inspected the voided concrete slab and provided a report on June 8, 2015, that recommended replacement of the voided concrete slab; and
Whereas, The September 14, 1976 easement agreement between the City and the County required the City to perform structural maintenance and repair of the floor, and the County to perform maintenance and repair to the surface of the floor; and
Whereas, Negotiations have taken place between Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee, to finalize the Agreement regarding the reconstruction of the floor slab; and
Whereas, Milwaukee County, pending board approval, has agreed to 50/50 cost sharing for all design, oversight, and construction expenses; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County have agreed to the scope of work and retain all responsibilities to the Parcel 5 space as agreed to in the 1976 easement agreement; and
Whereas, The 2017 and 2018 City budget, pending Council and Mayor approval, provides a total of $2,600,000 for replacement of the floor slab; and
Whereas, The 2018 County budget, pending Board approval, provides $1,300,000 for the County’s share of the replacement of the floor slab for reimbursement to the City; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the City of Milwaukee is authorized to enter into the attached Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Milwaukee County for the reconstruction of the floor slab of the Parcel 5 MacArthur Square Easement Area, or a version substantively similar; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are authorized to enter into this Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement on behalf of the City of Milwaukee.
Further Resolved, That minor changes to the agreement which do not change its intent are hereby approved.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
CRAIG S. LIBERTO:HOLLY J. RUTENBECK:P. Vue
May 18, 2017