Number
110837
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL
Title
Resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of an Inflow and Infiltration grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District totaling $3.4 Million for the project in the area bounded by: North 82nd Street to North 92nd Street from West Center Street to West Burleigh Street and authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a funding agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division to accept and fund a City of Milwaukee Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) Demonstration project in the amount of $3,851,200 with an Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD). reimbursement amount of $3,400,000 with the City of Milwaukee (City) paying for additional costs above the allocated amount. The purpose of the funding is to reduce the amount of I/I, ultimately reducing the chances of basement backups to residents in the area bounded by North 82nd Street to North 92nd Street from West Center Street to West Burleigh Street. This area was identified by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and MMSD as having high levels of inflow and infiltration. This resolution also authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a funding agreement between the City and the MMSD.
Body
Whereas, The City is eligible for funding from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) through its Inflow and Infiltration (I/I)reduction program; and
Whereas, The work proposed for this area is for the rehabilitation of approximately 450 sanitary building sewers (laterals) utilizing a cured-in-place lining (trenchless) method; and
Whereas, This program is 100% voluntary and property owners can opt out at any time ; and
Whereas, The MMSD has offered to reimburse the City with funds not to exceed...
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