Number
231819
Version
Original
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to application, acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of five green alleys to be constructed as part of the City’s 2024 alley reconstruction program in the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 10th Aldermanic Districts.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division, to apply for and accept Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant funding for the construction of green alleys in the City of Milwaukee in the amount of $601,000 to install five green alleys that will be constructed as part of the City’s 2024 alley reconstruction program. The resolution also authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a post installation Maintenance Covenant with the MMSD.
Body
Whereas, The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is responsible for collecting and treating wastewater from local sewerage systems; and
Whereas, Green infrastructure, such as green alleys, reduces the volume of stormwater in the sewer system and the amount of pollutants discharged to surface waters; and
Whereas, Green alleys consist of permeable pavers constructed in the center 4-foot of newly reconstructed alleys; and
Whereas, MMSD desires to promote the installation of Best Management Practices such as green alleys and is willing to provide the City funding as part of its Green Solutions Program; and
Whereas, The Common Council has adopted File Numbers 230866 and 231567 authorizing the construction of said alley projects at locations bounded by the areas:
· West Galena Street, West Vliet Street, North 51st Street, North 52nd Street
· West Rohr Avenue, North Sherman Boulevard, West Villard Avenue, North 44th Street
· West Burleigh Street, West Chambers Street, North 88th Street, North 89th Street
· North Bremen Street, East Center Street, East Clarke Stree...
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