PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

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241992 Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Meeting convened at 9:11 AM
Meeting adjourned at 11:29 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant
241994 Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BROWER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Roll Call at 9:38 AM
240031 A substitute ordinance relating to the creation of an anti-illegal dumping policy and research committee.
Ordinance
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
1. Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.
Resolution
Action: AMENDED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
2. 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 $225,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,095,000.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BROWER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
3. Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.
Resolution
Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
4. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate acquisition, and construction of South 84th Street (STH 181) Honey Creek to Bluemound Road, with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $350,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $212,750 and an estimated City share of $104,850. Remaining $32,400 of costs to be funded by City of Wauwatosa.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
5. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive intersection with North Avenue, with a total estimated cost decrease for the project of $840,225, with an estimated Grantor share decrease of $588,150 and an estimated City share decrease of $252,075.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
6. 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 South Lincoln Memorial Drive from Jones Street to Carferry Drive with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $60,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $60,000.
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:
7. 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 North Holton Street with East Keefe Avenue, East Concordia Avenue, and East Burleigh Street with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $80,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $80,000.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
8. 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 North 51st Street with West Hadley Street, West Locust Street, West Chambers Street, and West Keefe Avenue with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $105,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $105,000.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BROWER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9. Resolution naming the park at South 4th Street and West Mineral Street "Clementina Castro Park."
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BROWER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
10. Resolution relating to application, acceptance and execution of funding of a Green Solutions grant from MMSD for the installation of six green alleys to be constructed as part of the City’s 2025 alley reconstruction program and authorizing entry into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD, in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 13th and 15th Aldermanic Districts.
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:
11. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of an Employ Milwaukee grant.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
12. Substitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Water Works to file a simplified rate case with the Public Service Commission.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BROWER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
13. Resolution approving a third amendment to the lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at 8814 W. Lisbon Avenue.
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:
14. Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute an Acknowledgement of Public Authority Responsibility agreement by and between the Forest County Potawatomi Community and the City of Milwaukee for certain public roads in the 4th and 8th Aldermanic Districts.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
15. Resolution approving an amendment to lease agreement with T-Mobile Central, LLC for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at the Zeidler Municipal Building at 841 N. Broadway.
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:
16. Resolution approving an amendment to lease agreement with T-Mobile Central, LLC for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at the Southside Health Center at 1640 S. 24th Street.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
17. A substitute ordinance relating to the creation of an anti-illegal dumping policy and research committee.
Ordinance
Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
18. Communication from the Department of Public Works and The Port of Milwaukee relating to the improvement and security of the Lakeshore State Park Access Road.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

This Communication was HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR
19. Communication file from Department of Public Works relating to the current and potential uses of the City’s urban wood.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
20. Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to flooding problems and the City's flooding abatement strategy.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
21. 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. BROWER that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Following files may be Placed on File as they are no longer needed:
22. Resolution relating to the dockless scooter pilot program.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
23. Resolution relating to the installation of lighting in the alley bounded West Highland Boulevard, West State Street, North 29th Street and North 33rd Street.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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