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File #: 110134    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/24/2011 In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 6/14/2011
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a Local Let Transportation Enhancements Project” with the Department of Transportation for the programming of a project known as Layton Boulevard Streetscaping Enhancement with preliminary engineering costs of $204,926 with a Grantor share of $163,941 and a City share of $40,985.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: AGREEMENTS, STREET IMPROVEMENTS, WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Attachments: 1. Agreement, 2. Comptroller's Certificate, 3. Hearing Notice List
Number
110134
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference

Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a Local Let Transportation Enhancements Project” with the Department of Transportation for the programming of a project known as Layton Boulevard Streetscaping Enhancement with preliminary engineering costs of $204,926 with a Grantor share of $163,941 and a City share of $40,985.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Commissioner of Public Works to execute the Project Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming of the Layton Boulevard Streetscaping Enhancement which will be funded 80 percent by Federal and/or State participation and 20 percent by City funds with preliminary engineering costs of $204,926 with a Grantor share of $163,941 and a City share of $40,985 and with total project costs of $1,347,626 with a Grantor share of $1,078,101 and a City share of $269,525.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has actively promoted the expansion of bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and

Whereas, Transportation Enhancements (TE) Funds will fund the federal portion of the project; and

Whereas, The Common Council adopted Resolution No. 100318 on July 27, 2010 authorizing the City Engineer to apply for TE grants; and

Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) has submitted a Project Agreement to be executed by the City of Milwaukee for the programming of the project; 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 (DPW) approval; and

Whereas, The DPW shall notify the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee at the next scheduled meeting of any such project overruns and/or changes in scope approved by DPW; and

Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be 100% liable for any such project ...

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