Number
091359
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “Federal/State/Project Sponsor Transportation Enhancements Program, Project Agreement” with the Department of Transportation for the programming of a project known as Open Metal Grate Bridge Bicycle Lanes Project with preliminary engineering costs of $121,197 with a Grantor share of $90,031 and a City share of $31,166 and with total project costs of $730,925 with a Grantor share of $542,968 and a City share of $187,957.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Public Works to execute the Project Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming of the Open Metal Grate Bridge Bicycle Lanes Project which will be funded 74 percent by Federal and State participation and 26 percent by City funds with preliminary engineering costs of $121,197 with a Grantor share of $90,031 and a City share of $31,166 and with total project costs of $730,925 with a Grantor share of $542,968 and a City share of $187,957.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has actively promoted the expansion of bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and
Whereas, Transportation Enhancements (TE) Funds will fund the federal portion of the project; and
Whereas, WISDOT has submitted a Project Agreement to be executed by the City of Milwaukee for the programming of the project; 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 (DPW) approval; and
Whereas, The DPW shall notify the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee at the next scheduled meeting of any such project overruns and/or changes in scope approved by DPW; 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 DPW; a...
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