Number
181690
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute two State Municipal Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of geometric, street lighting, and traffic control improvements and to fund preliminary engineering for two projects at two locations in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost of $534,570, with an estimated grantor share of $481,113, and an estimated City share of $53,457.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute two State Municipal Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of geometric, street lighting, and traffic control improvements and to fund preliminary engineering at two locations in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost of $2,503,118, with an estimated grantor share of $2,252,807, and an estimated City share of $250,311. The total estimated preliminary engineering cost for the two projects is $534,570, with a grantor share of $481,113 and a City share of $53,457. Approval of construction costs will be in a future resolution.
Body
Whereas, Preliminary approval has been requested and received from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, along with two State Municipal Agreements to be executed by the City of Milwaukee, for the installation of geometric and traffic control improvements under the 2020 Highway Safety Improvement Project program; and
Whereas, Two locations including the West National Avenue corridor from South Layton Boulevard to South Cesar Chavez Drive and the intersection of West Hampton Avenue and North 76th Street have been identified for safety improvements due to a high frequency and severity of crashes involving vehicles and pedestrians; and
Whereas, The installation of the proposed improvements on the projects will reduce the number of crashes with improved roadway configurations, street lighting upgrades, and improvements to traffic signals, traffic signs, and pavement markings; and
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has submitted two State Municipal Agreements for execution by the City of Milwaukee for the design and construction of:
Project I.D. 2410-03-03
West National Avenue (STH 59)
South Layton Boulevard to South Cesar Chavez Drive
Milwaukee County
Project I.D. 2545-03-02
North 76th Street (STH 181)
Intersection with West Hampton Avenue
Milwaukee County
and
Whereas, The State cannot proceed with any project cost overruns 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 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 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 execute two State Municipal Agreements for the programming, design, and construction of the aforementioned project with Highway Safety Improvement Program funds, copies of which is attached to and incorporated in this resolution by reference as though set forth in full; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City of Milwaukee official is hereby directed to undertake preliminary engineering for the above-mentioned project which is anticipated to begin in 2019 and to reimburse WISDOT for preliminary engineering costs they incur for the improvements; and, be it
Further Resolved, That Department of Public Works shall request in a future resolution funding for the construction phases of the project; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to create within the Capital Improvement Fund, Grant and Aid Projects, the necessary Project Grant Chartfield Values for preliminary engineering for the project and transfer to any of these accounts the amount required under this grant agreement and City Accounting policy, but not to exceed a ten percent increase of the total amounts reserved for the grantor's share and the local share or $5,000, whichever is greater as follows:
Project I.D. 2410-03-03
West National Avenue (STH 59)
South Layton Boulevard to South Cesar Chavez Drive
Milwaukee County
Preliminary Engineering
City of Milwaukee Share
Fund Number-0333
Project/Grant Number-ST320190000
$32,857
Grantor Reimbursable Cash
Fund Number-0306
Project/Grant Number-SP032190100
$295,713
Total Cost of Preliminary Engineering-$328,570
Previously Authorized for Preliminary Engineering-$0
Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Including this Resolution-$1,617,988
Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project-$1,617,988
Project I.D. 2545-03-02
North 76th Street (STH 181)
Intersection with West Hampton Avenue
Milwaukee County
Preliminary Engineering
City of Milwaukee Share
Fund Number-0333
Project/Grant Number-ST320190000
$20,600
Grantor Reimbursable Cash
Fund Number-0306
Project/Grant Number-SP032190100
$185,400
Total Cost of Preliminary Engineering-$206,000
Previously Authorized for Preliminary Engineering-$0
Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Including this Resolution-$885,130
Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project-$885,130
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
JOSEPH C. BLAKEMAN:C. Murphy
February 20, 2019