Number
181695
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 permeable pavers in the parking lanes of both sides of West Dakota Street from South 11th Street to South 13th Street in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division, to accept and fund a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant with a maximum reimbursement amount of $174,000 for the construction of permeable pavers in the parking lanes of both sides of West Dakota Street from South 11th Street to South 13th Street. The resolution also authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute the Funding Agreement. There will be no City share required for this grant.
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 permeable pavers, reduces the volume of stormwater in the sewer system and the amount of pollutants discharged to surface waters; and
Whereas, MMSD desires to promote the installation of green infrastructure and is willing to provide the City funding up to a maximum reimbursable amount of $174,000 as part of its Green Solutions program; and
Whereas, The City proposes to construct permeable pavers in the parking lanes of West Dakota Street from South 11th Street to South 13th Street; and
Whereas, The Common Council has adopted File Number 181119 authorizing the expenditure of capital funds for construction of said bioswales project (SM499180121); and
Whereas, The unused portion of said capital funds shall be returned to the parent account; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized and directed to proc...
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