Number
190267
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relating to application for, and acceptance, funding and expenditure of, a Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2019 Freight Railroad Preservation Program Infrastructure Improvement Grant for railroad improvements at the Port of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Port of Milwaukee to apply, accept, fund and expend a Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2019 Freight Railroad Preservation Program Infrastructure Improvement Grant for railroad improvements in the amount of $2,993,920. Grant funds will be used in connection with the rehabilitation of Port of Milwaukee-owned railroad track.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for Freight Railroad Preservation Program Infrastructure Improvement Program grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Railroad & Harbors; and
Whereas, It is the mission of the Port of Milwaukee to enhance the overall economic environment of the region by stimulating trade, business, and employment; and
Whereas, The Port of Milwaukee owns and maintains 14 miles of railroad track connecting each Port terminal to two Class 1 railroads which provide delivery service to and from the Port; and
Whereas, In order to accommodate planned improved intermodal service at the Port of Milwaukee, it is necessary to upgrade the track size and layout to industry standard, as current weight load demands; and
Whereas, This upgrade of the railroad track at the Port of Milwaukee is estimated to cost $3,742,400, of which $2,993,920 (80%) will be provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (grantor) and $748,480 (20%) will be provided by the City budget (Fund 0481 capital account); now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, That the Port of Milwaukee is authorized to apply for and accept Wisconsin Department of Transportation Freight Railroad Preservation Program Infrastructure Improvement Program grant funds in accordance with the terms of the attached “Agreement for Rehabilitation and Improvement of Track at Intermodal Yard and West Classification Yard” without further Common Council approval unless the terms of the grant change in a manner described in s. 304-81 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer $748,480 from Fund 0481, account PT180190200 2019 Freight Infrastructure Improvement City Share; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to create within the Capital Grant and Aid Projects Fund the appropriate Project/Grant number for this project and to transfer the project amounts to this project as follows:
Port Of Milwaukee
2019 Freight Infrastructure Improvement Program
Grantor Reimbursable Funds
SP032190100 Fund 0306 $2,993,920;
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Port of Milwaukee is authorized to expend these funds for the specified purposes as indicated in the grant agreement; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Municipal Port Director is the representative of the Board of Harbor Commissioners authorized to sign agreements, forms, claims and other required documents binding upon said Board in connection with the application for this Wisconsin Department of Transportation Freight Railroad Preservation Program Infrastructure Improvement Program grant; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are directed to execute the attached “Agreement for Rehabilitation and Improvement of Track at Intermodal Yard and West Classification Yard” on behalf of the City.
Requestor
Port of Milwaukee
Drafter
LRB174341-2
Lawrence E. Sullivan/Jeff Osterman
06/20/2019
Technical Correction
MKS 7/10/19