Number
100318
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to apply for Transportation Enhancement grants.
Analysis
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is soliciting applications for funding under the Transportation Enhancements Program. Successful grant applications will be funded 80 percent by the grant program.
Body
Whereas, Wisconsin Department of Transportation is soliciting applications for funding under the Transportation Enhancements Program; and
Whereas, The Transportation Enhancements Program funds projects that generally involve bicycle and pedestrian facilities, the restoration of historic transportation structures, streetscaping and landscaping projects; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works intends to submit applications for the projects described in the attached exhibit; 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 Transportation Enhancements Program for the projects described in the attached exhibit; and, be it
Further Resolved, That any successful grant projects will be brought to the Common Council for approval to enter into Project Agreements and authorizing funding.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
MDL:sdp
June 28, 2010