PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

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Meeting convened at 9:03 AM
241330 Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $13,421,980.36 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $21,494,540.00.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
241329 Substitute resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $4,379,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $24,824,000.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Meeting Adjourned at 11:33 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant
1. Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $13,421,980.36 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $21,494,540.00.
Resolution
Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
2. Substitute resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $4,379,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $24,824,000.
Resolution
Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
3. Resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $25,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $200,000.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. PRATT that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
4. Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the design of Morgan Avenue and intersections with 20th, 16th, 13th, and 6th Streets with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $20,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $20,000.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. PRATT that this Resolution be . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
5. Substitute resolution assigning the honorary name "Gary P. Grunau Memorial Plaza" to the stub end of West Highland Avenue abutting the Milwaukee River in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
6. Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Judge Clarence R. Parrish" to North Teutonia Avenue from West Center Street to West Clarke Street in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. PRATT that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
7. Resolution authorizing temporary airspace easements with The Edison SPE, LLC and Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. for the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee-owned property at 1027 North Edison Street and the City-owned properties at 1001 North Edison Street and 1001 North Water Street regarding a construction crane’s swing radius over the properties, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. PRATT that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
8. Communication from the Department of Public Works, the City Comptroller and the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division relating to snow and ice operations and the feasibility of refunding snow and ice removal charges.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9. Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to a status update on the City’s dockless motorized scooter program and The Hop MKE Streetcar.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
10. Communication relating to the systemic failure of snow plowing operations during the late December 2024 snow event.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
11. Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of current and future operations.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
12. Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of Traffic-Calming and Complete Streets projects to address reckless driving and to provide a safer infrastructure for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
13. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Engineer relating to the status of the Interstate 794 rebuilding or removal planning process.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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