Number
090890
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic control devices in conjunction with the Federal/State Aid paving of East State Street from North Edison Street to North Prospect Avenue in the 4th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $276,793.86, with one hundred percent of the total cost funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to enter into a funding agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for installation of traffic control improvements in conjunction with the paving of East State Street from North Edison Street to North Prospect Avenue in the 4th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $276,793.86, with one hundred percent of the total cost funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and to install these improvements upon execution of the agreement. This resolution also authorizes the comptroller to establish and transfer funds to the appropriate accounts for the project. The total estimated cost of the entire project is $2,005,293.86 with a grantor share of $1,824,918.86 and a City share of $180,375.00.
Body
Whereas, The Project Agreement for the paving of East State Street from North Edison Street to North Prospect Avenue was approved by the Common Council File Number 950972; and
Whereas, The Surface Transportation Program provides cost participation for traffic control improvements in conjunction with the paving of highways located on the Federal/State Aid Highway System; and
Whereas, Traffic control improvements proposed for East State Street in addition to the upgrade of existing traffic signs and signals include conversion of operation to two way traffic from North Water Street to North Van Buren Street, and a new traffic signal to be installed at East State Street and North Prospect Avenue in conjunction with the project; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost of this project is $276,793.86 for the alteration and upgrade of traffic control signals and the upgrade of traffic control signs; and
Whereas, One hundred percent of the participating project cost, or $276,793.86, is reimbursable from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT), and should be earmarked for this project in the 2010 Capital Grant and Aids Projects Fund Project/Grant Number SP032090100; and
Whereas, The State cannot proceed with any project cost overruns and/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 and/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 and/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 Comptroller are authorized to enter into a funding agreement and are directed to execute the contract with WISDOT for the installation of traffic control facilities in conjunction with the improvements to East State Street from North Edison Street to North Prospect Avenue, a copy of which is attached to this resolution, and is incorporated into this resolution as though set forth in full; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, that the Commissioner of Public Works is directed to install and modify traffic control facilities in conjunction with the improvements to East State Street from North Edison Street to North Prospect Avenue; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to create within the Capital Grant and Aid Projects Fund the appropriate Project/Grant Chartfield Value for this project; and transfer to these accounts the amount required under the agreement and City accounting policy, but not to exceed a ten percent increase of the total amounts reserved for the grantor’s share and local share or $5,000, whichever is greater as follows:
Location:
Project I.D. - 2204-01-90
East State Street from North Edison Street to North Prospect Avenue
Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Control
Fund Number-0306
Project/Grant Number-SP032090100
$276,793.86
Total $276,793.86
Previously Authorized for Traffic Control Improvements: $0.00
Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Including this Resolution: $2,005,293.86
Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project (Common Council File Number 950972): $604,200.00
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
RWB: ns
October 27, 2009
East State Street (North Edison Street and North Prospect Avenue)