Numbrer
231763
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC
Title
Resolution relating to the expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes supplemental appropriations necessary for payment required under provisions of the Milwaukee City Charter.
Body
Whereas, Section 304-91 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances establishes procedural guidelines related to the expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee (the “City”) owns, operates and maintains The Hop Streetcar system;
Whereas, the streetcar 03 (SC03) was in a collision on March 27th, 2023 resulting in substantial unforeseen repairs and according to Milwaukee Police Department’s (MPD) and Milwaukee Streetcars Systems (MSS) reports, Eagle Disposal was found liable;
Whereas, Milwaukee Streetcar System (MSS) retained bids from the original manufacturer and a streetcar repair shop;
Whereas, Carlos Guzman Inc. was selected due to the timeliness and completeness of accident assessment reports;
Whereas, the City contracts for comprehensive operations and maintenance services, including maintenance of the streetcar fleet;
Whereas, the contract between the City and the operations and maintenance contractor requires the City to provide necessary assistance for unforeseen repairs to the streetcar fleet;
Whereas, Common Council Resolution 141313 authorized the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into contracts as necessary to implement and operate the Milwaukee Streetcar project; and
Whereas, The City has filed an insurance claim and will be receiving payment to cover the cost of repairs; and
Whereas, The Comptroller has certified that greater than anticipated revenue in the amount of $1,151,177.19, pursuant to s. 304-91,
Pursuant to s. 304-91, I hereby certify that the money required for this is to be realized on or before December 31, 2023, and is to be expended only for the purposes specific in this resolution.
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Comptroller Date
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to increase appropriations in the amount of $1,151,177.19 and if expenditures become greater Transportation is authorized to expend additional amounts, in the Transportation Fund Operating Expenditures account (0450-6112-R999-634005) and to increase the estimated miscellaneous revenues (0450-6612-009870) by $1,151,177.19; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Comptroller is authorized and directed to establish the necessary accounts and accounting procedures to carry out the intent of this resolution.
Requestor
DPW - Transportation Fund
Drafter
AJ
February 19, 2024