Number
090196
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution approving construction of projects to be funded by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) as nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes, with the City share of these projects for non participating items estimated to be $305,300.00 and the grantor share estimated to be $6,357,000.00 for a total estimated cost of $6,662,300.00.
Analysis
The resolution directs the installation and construction of said public improvements. The City share of these projects for non participating items is estimated to be $305,300.00 and the grantor share estimated to be $6,357,000.00 for a total estimated cost of $6,662,300.00.
Body
Whereas, Funding for construction of these projects was originally requested and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) under the local State Transportation Program at 80% State, 20% city cost; and
Whereas, Monies became available under Phase 1 of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) for local paving projects with 100% funding; and
Whereas, Resolution 081603 authorized the Commissioner of Public Works to execute agreements with the WISDOT for projects funded by the ARRA of 2009; and
Whereas, The City applied for W. Lisbon Ave., W. Oklahoma Ave., and W. State St., as they were eligible for construction funding under Phase 1 of the ARRA; and
Whereas, W. Lisbon Av., W. Oklahoma Av., and W. State St. were given priority status by the Southeast Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission for funding under Phase 1 of the ARRA; and
Whereas Phase 1 of the ARRA required an expedited submittal of June 1, 2009 for final documents and construction to be initiated in 2009; and
Whereas, To meet the eligibility requirements of ARRA, these projects are to be let to contract by the WISDOT in July 2009 and construction is to be completed by December 2010; and
Whereas, Some items proposed for construction, including service drives along West Oklahoma Avenue and utility adjustments for sewer and water, are non participating items to be included with the projects; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee adopted preliminary resolutions, determining it necessary and in the public interest to construct the following improvements:
4th Aldermanic District
W. State St. - N. 17th St. to N. 27th St. (ST320042701) (2984-36-01) File Number 040400: Concrete pavement reconstruction, replace all curb and gutter, replace sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding, and grading.
Grantor Paving Non-Reimbursable Fund -- $ 1,650,000
City Share Non-Assessable Paving Fund -- $ 65,000
These funds are to be transferred to the construction account (ST520042710)
(2984-36-71).
Previously authorized for street construction: $0.00
Current estimated cost of the total project including this resolution: $2,063,709.00
Original estimated cost of the total project (Resolution #040400): $1,703,590.00
This project is anticipated to be constructed during the 2009-2010 construction season.
11th Aldermanic District
W. Oklahoma Ave. - S. 60th St. to S. 72nd St. (Including service drives) (ST320061201) (2400-09-00) File Number 060158: Concrete pavement reconstruction, replace all curb and gutter, asphalt surface on service drives, replace sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding, and grading.
Grantor Paving Non-Reimbursable Fund -- $ 2,035,000
City Share Non-Assessable Paving Fund -- $ 213,000
These funds are to be transferred to the construction account (ST520061210)
(2400-09-70).
Previously authorized for street construction: $0.00
Current estimated cost of the total project including this resolution: $3,420,000.00
Original estimated cost of the total project (Resolution #060158): $3,420,000.00
This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2009-2010 construction season.
15th District
W. Lisbon Ave. - N. 31st St. (The Soo Line Rail Road Right of Way) to N. Sherman Blvd. (ST320042301) (2590-03-00) File Number 040400: Concrete pavement reconstruction, replace all curb and gutter, replace sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding, grading, and tree removal where necessary.
Grantor Paving Non-Reimbursable Fund -- $ 2,672,000
City Share Non-Assessable Paving Fund -- $ 27,300
These funds are to be transferred to the construction account (ST520042310)
(2590-03-70).
Previously authorized for street construction: $0.00
Current estimated cost of the total project including this resolution: $3,171,102.00
Original estimated cost of the total project (Resolution #040400): $1,533,935.00
This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2009-2010 construction season.
; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Engineer is authorized and directed to approve and make periodic payments to the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation after receipt of invoices from said State for the city's share of the costs for said projects: W. State St. (ST520042710), W. Oklahoma Ave. (ST520061210), and W. Lisbon Ave. (ST520042310); and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City will pay to the State, all costs incurred by the State in connection with the improvement which exceed Federal/State financing commitments or are ineligible for Federal/State financing and the City will concur with contract modifications to contracts awarded by the State over $25,000; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon the completion of projects: W. State St. (ST520042710), W. Oklahoma Ave. (ST520061210), and W. Lisbon Ave. (ST520042310) and a determination of the actual costs, it is understood that if the City of Milwaukee's share is less than the amount previously paid, the difference will be refunded to said City; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Department of Public Works is authorized to use the funding as specified in the above description of work; and, be it
Further Resolved,That the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer such funds which are available to the appropriated capital Project/Grant accounts.
Requestor
Infrastructure Services Division
Drafter
MLD:dr
ARRA 14
06/19/09