Number
220879
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
190877, 201150
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee to approve the Great Lakes Legacy Act Project Agreement Modification No. 1 with the US Environmental Protection Agency in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Milwaukee County, We Energies, and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the Focused Feasibility Study, Pre-Design Investigation, and Remedial Design of the Proposed Dredge Material Management Facility, the Removal of PCB Contaminant Soil Material, and the Remedial Action of Contaminated Sediment in the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern.
Analysis
This substitute resolution will authorize the City of Milwaukee to sign a project modification to a cooperative agreement with multiple non-federal sponsors to study and remediate legacy contamination in the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern.
Body
Whereas, The Milwaukee Estuary was designated an Area of Concern (“AOC”) in 1987 by the International Joint Commission because of historical modifications and pollutant loads that contributed toxic contamination to the AOC and Lake Michigan; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Estuary AOC includes the nearshore waters of Lake Michigan, portions of the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic Rivers, and a segment of Lincoln Creek; and
Whereas, The Department of City Development, Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, Port Milwaukee, Department of Public Works, and other City agencies (collectively known as “the City”) have been coordinating with the US Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”), the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (“WDNR”), Milwaukee County, We Energies, and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (“MMSD”) to develop a Focused Feasibility Study, Pre-Design Investigation, and Remedial Design of Remaining Impacted Sediments in the Milwaukee Estuary AOC; and
Whereas, The original Great Lakes Legacy Act(“GLLA”) Project Agreement (“PA”) was authorized by Common Council File No. 190877, was fully executed on January 6, 2020 and was further supported by Common Council File No. 201150; and
Whereas, The changes that led to GLLA PA Modification No. 1 will include additional financial committments and in-kind contributions from other non-federal sponsors (MMSD, We Energies, Milwaukee County, and WDNR); and
Whereas, Under PA Modification No. 1 there is a slight increase to the City’s in-kind time contributions, but the City’s cost share remains the same for (1) PCB remediation in city infrastructure; (2) dock wall assessments along the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic Rivers; (3) technical assistance, support, and permitting for the Dredged Material Management Facility; (4) assistance with building community support and awareness for AOC issues; and (5) by participating in various workgroups; and
Whereas, The USEPA will conduct the sediment investigation and remedial activities and will convene and support the non-federal sponsors; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee authorizes the appropriate City representatives to enter into GLLA PA Modification No. 1, that is part of this file or one in substantial conformance therewith, with the USEPA, WDNR, Milwaukee County, We Energies, and MMSD.
Drafter
DCD:David.Misky:dpm
10/11/22