Number
091368
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to apply for five Highway Safety Improvement Program grants.
Analysis
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is soliciting applications for funds under the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The program is intended to reduce the number and severity of vehicle and pedestrian crashes. Successful grant applications will be funded 90 percent by the grant program. The Department of Public Works intends to submit five applications.
Body
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is soliciting applications for funds under the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP); and
Whereas, The program is intended to reduce the number and severity of vehicle and pedestrian crashes; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works (DPW) has identified five projects for infrastructure related improvements; and
Whereas, Three hundred sixty five signalized intersections have been identified for the installation of pedestrian countdown timers; and
Whereas, Sixty five intersections with a high frequency of crashes have been identified for the installation of larger 12 inch signal indications; and
Whereas, DPW intends to submit applications for the following projects:
1. 117 Local Street Intersections - Pedestrian Countdown Grant #4
2. 119 Local Street Intersections - Pedestrian Countdown Grant #5
3. 129 Connecting Highway Intersections - Pedestrian Countdown Grant #6
4. 28 Connecting Highway Intersections - 12 Inch Signal Grant #1
5. 37 Local Street Intersections - 12 Inch Signal Grant #2
; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Engineer is authorized to submit applications for the Highway Safety Improvement Program at the following locations:
1. 117 Local Street Intersections - Pedestrian Countdown Grant #4 ($908,400.00)
2. 119 Local Street Intersections - Pedestrian Countdown Grant #5 ($960,200.00)
3. 129 Local Street Intersections - Pedestrian Countdown Grant #6 ($969,900.00)
4. 28 Connecting Highway Intersections - 12 Inch Signal Grant #1 ($140,100.00)
5. 37 Local Street Intersections - 12 Inch Signal Grant #2 ($231,000.00)
Total Estimated Cost - $3,209,600.00 ($2,888,640 Federal Share/$320,960.00 Local Share)
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That any successful grant projects will be brought to the Common Council for approval to enter into Project Agreements.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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February 2, 2010
2010 HSIP Grant Applications