Legislation Details

File #: 260443    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/14/2026 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 7/31/2026
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the Brady Street Business Improvement District” for the cost sharing of installing traffic calming on E. Brady St. - N. Farwell Ave. to N. Van Buren St. in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Attachments: 1. 2026 Cost Sharing Agreement Brady St. BID.pdf
Related files: 260290
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
8/3/20261 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
7/31/20261 COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
7/22/20261 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION

Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW) Appeared Anna Antoine (Executive Director, Brady St.) Ms. Antoine noted the project has been discussed with residents and businesses for years. Ald. Brower support the project.
Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
7/14/20260 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available
Number
260443
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
260290
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the Brady Street Business Improvement District” for the cost sharing of installing traffic calming on E. Brady St. - N. Farwell Ave. to N. Van Buren St. in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
Analysis
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement title “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the Brady Street Business Improvement District” for the cost sharing of installing traffic calming on E. Brady St. - N. Farwell Ave. to N. Van Buren St. in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
Body
Whereas, Three raised crosswalks and six concrete pinned-on bumpouts are requested by the Brady Street Business Improvement District for speed reduction and safety on East Brady Street; and

Whereas, The Department of Public Works completed the design and estimate of the project for the Brady Street Business Improvement District; and

Whereas, the Brady Street Business Improvement District is requesting that DPW contract the work for the construction of the traffic calming and will pay the cost of the 33% special assessment recovery ratio for construction costs; and

Whereas, The DPW will be the lead agency of the project design and construction; and

Whereas, This project is programmed for construction in 2026; and

Whereas, The preliminary engineering was approved in Resolution File Number 260290 (ST211250156); and

Whereas, Funding for the construction phase of the project is included in Resolution File Number 260441; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public works is hereby authorized to execute the project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and th...

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