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File #: 090122    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/27/2009 In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 6/16/2009
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution relative to the cost participation under the 2009 Highway Safety Improvement Program for the installation of traffic signal improvements at the intersection of West Lincoln Avenue and South 35th Street in the 11th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $17,964.28, with an estimated grantor share of $16,167.85, and an estimated City share of $1,796.43.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: AGREEMENTS, TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS, WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Attachments: 1. Cover Letter, 2. Fiscal Note, 3. Executed agreement, 4. Agreement, 5. Comptroller's Certification, 6. Hearing Notice List
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
6/25/20090 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
6/16/20090 COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
6/3/20090 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION

Minutes note: Individuals present: Clark Wantoch, Dept. of Public Works, Infrastructure Services
Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
5/29/20090 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
5/29/20090 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
5/27/20090 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

090122

Version

Original

Reference

 

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Resolution relative to the cost participation under the 2009 Highway Safety Improvement Program for the installation of traffic signal improvements at the intersection of West Lincoln Avenue and South 35th Street in the 11th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $17,964.28, with an estimated grantor share of $16,167.85, and an estimated City share of $1,796.43. 

Analysis

This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to enter into a funding agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation under the 2009 Highway Safety Improvement Program for the installation of traffic signal improvements at the intersection of West Lincoln Avenue and South 35th Street in the 11th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $17,964.28, with an estimated grantor share of $16,167.85, and an estimated City share of $1,796.43, and to install these improvements upon execution of the agreement.  This resolution also authorizes the Comptroller to establish and transfer funds to the appropriate accounts for the project. 

Body

Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee authorized execution of a Project Agreement for the installation traffic signal improvements at the intersection of West Lincoln Avenue and South 35th Street under the 2009 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) under File Number 071689; and 

 

Whereas, The Surface Transportation Program provides cost participation for the construction of traffic control signal improvements in conjunction with Federal/State Aid under the 2009 HSIP; and

 

Whereas, The HSIP is intended to reduce the number and severity of vehicle and pedestrian crashes; and

 

Whereas, Traffic signal improvements proposed to be implemented under this project include the installation of mast arm mounted traffic signals for both directions of traffic on West Lincoln Avenue; and

 

Whereas, The total estimated cost of this project is $17,964.28 for the installation of traffic signal improvements; and

 

Whereas, Ten percent of the participating costs, or $1,796.43, is not reimbursable and is included in the Division’s 2009 Capital Purpose Project/Grant Number ST320090000; and

 

Whereas, Ninety percent of the participating costs, or $16,167.85, is reimbursable from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT), and should be earmarked for this project in the 2009 Capital Grant and Aids Projects Fund Project/Grant Number SP032090100; and

 

Whereas, The State cannot proceed with any project cost overruns and/or changes in scope of more than 5% without prior Department of Public Works approval; and

 

Whereas, The Department of Public Works shall notify the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee at the next scheduled meeting of any such project cost overruns and/or changes in scope approved by the Department of Public Works; and

 

Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be 100% liable for any such project cost overruns and/or changes in scope as approved by the Department of Public Works; and

 

Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be liable for any costs incurred by the State should the City decide to withdraw from the project; now, therefore, be it

 

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works and the Comptroller are authorized to enter into a funding agreement and are directed to execute the contract with WISDOT for the installation of traffic signal improvements at the intersection of West Lincoln Avenue and South 35th Street with unit prices based on a predetermined estimate prepared under the Federal/State aided highway program, a copy of which is attached to this resolution, and is incorporated into this resolution as though set forth in full; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, the Commissioner of Public Works is directed to install traffic signal improvements at the intersection of West Lincoln Avenue and South 35th Street; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, 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:

 

Location:

Project I.D.-2110-05-90

West Lincoln Avenue and South 35th Street Intersection

 

City of Milwaukee Share

Fund Number-0333

Project/Grant Number-ST320090000

$1,796.43

 

Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Control

Fund Number-0306

Project/Grant Number-SP032090100

$16,167.85

 

Total-$17,964.28

 

Previously Authorized for Traffic Control Improvements-$0.00

Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Including this Resolution-$17,964.28

Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project (Common Council Resolution File Number 071689)-$60,000.00

Requestor

Department of Public Works                     

Drafter

Infrastructure Services Division

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May 18, 2009