Number
091635
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of street lighting and traffic signal improvements as part of the West National Avenue Streetscape Enhancement under the Transportation Enhancement Program at a total estimated cost of $109,877.18, with an estimated grantor share of $80,000.00 and an estimated City of Milwaukee share of $29,877.18.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to enter into a funding agreement to install street lighting and traffic signal improvements as part of the West National Avenue Streetscape Enhancement under the Transportation Enhancement Program at a total estimated cost of $109,877.18, with an estimated grantor share of $80,000.00 and an estimated City of Milwaukee share of $29,877.18, 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 $709,877.18, with a grantor share of $560,000.00 and a City share of $149,877.18.
Body
Whereas, The Project Agreement for the installation of street lighting and traffic signal improvements as part of the West National Avenue Streetscape Enhancement under the Transportation Enhancement Program was approved by the Common Council under File Number 050572; and
Whereas, The project will include street lighting improvements on West National Avenue from South 28th Street to South 39th Street and traffic signal improvements at the intersection at West National Avenue and South 35th Street; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost of this project is $109,877.18 for the installation of street lighting and traffic signal improvements; and
Whereas, $29,877.18 is not reimbursable and is included in the Division’s 2010 Capital Purpose Project/Grant Number ST320100000; and
Whereas, $80,000.00 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 SP032100100; 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 the Comptroller are authorized to enter into a funding agreement and are directed to execute the contract with WISDOT for the installation of street lighting and traffic signal improvements as part of the West National Avenue Streetscape Enhancement under the Transportation Enhancement Program with unit prices based on a predetermined estimate prepared under the Federal/State aided highway program, 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 street lighting improvements on West National Avenue from South 28th Street to South 39th Street and traffic signal improvements at the intersection of West National Avenue and South 35th Street; 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.-2410-12-90
West National Avenue Streetscape Enhancement
City of Milwaukee Share
Fund Number-0333
Project/Grant Number-ST320100000
$29,877.18
Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Control
Fund Number-0306
Project/Grant Number-SP032100100
$80,000.00
Total-$109,877.18
Previously Authorized for Street Lighting and Traffic Signal Improvements-$0
Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Including this Resolution-$709,877.18
Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project (Common Council Resolution File Number 050572)-$700,000.00
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
RWB: ns
April 6, 2010
National Av. Streetscape Enhancements
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