Number
190537
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
171561
Sponsor
ALD. PEREZ
Title
Resolution authorizing City execution of an Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District regarding the Kinnickinnic River Flood Management Project for an area abutting the Kinnickinnic River between South 6th and South 16th Streets, in the 12th and 14th Aldermanic Districts.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes City execution of an Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District regarding the Kinnickinnic River Flood Management, in the 12th and 14th Aldermanic Districts, which Agreement includes, among other things, reconstruction of City-owned bridges, modifications to City-owned sewers, and modification to City-owned water mains.
Body
Whereas, The Kinnickinnic River flows through the City of Milwaukee, and currently has over 300 residential structures within the one percent annual probability floodplain; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is undertaking the Kinnickinnic River Flood Management Project (Project) to expand the River Channel and replace the existing concrete-lined channel to a more naturalized stream design; and
Whereas, MMSD has acquired numerous residential structures between South 6th and South 16th Streets and has removed the structures and has performed certain improvements related to street and alley vacations; and
Whereas, MMSD’s work for this Project will involve removal and replacement of City-owned vehicle and pedestrian bridges to accommodate the expanded River Channel; and
Whereas, MMSD’s work for this Project will also require relocation of various City-owned sewer, lighting and other utility facilities; and
Whereas, The City desires to cooperate with MMSD to facilitate implementation of the Project; and
Whereas, MMSD the Agreement that has been submitted to this file establishing the respective duties and responsibilities of the...
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