PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Public Works Committee held a meeting to approve several infrastructure and public improvement projects totaling over $22 million. The committee recommended the appointment of Benjamin Timm as Municipal Port Director and approved multiple resolutions related to city infrastructure, green infrastructure funding, and transportation improvements.

Key Decisions

Nonassessable Public Improvements Passed
Appointment of Benjamin Timm as Municipal Port Director Recommended for Confirmation
Green Infrastructure Funding Agreement with MMSD and MPS Passed
Active Streets for Businesses Program Extension Passed
Traffic Signal Improvement Project Funding Passed

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

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1. Appointment of Benjamin Timm to serve as Municipal Port Director by the Mayor.
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
2. Reappointment of Clayborn Benson to the Citizens Advisory Committee on the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities, and Streets by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
3. Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $85,000 for a total estimated cost of $105,000.
Resolution
Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
4. 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 $859,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $19,421,000.
Resolution
Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
5. 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 $2,179,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,241,000.
Resolution
Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
6. Resolution deferring payment of a special assessment and appropriating funds for this purpose.
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 providing for continuance of deferred payment of assessments for worthy indigent resident property owners, and appropriating funds for this purpose with the 2025 City cost to be $546.54 with a ten year total of the deferred properties being $7,390.52.
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 Commissioner of Public Works to execute change orders to Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District green infrastructure grant funding agreements for projects at various locations in the City of Milwaukee.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9. Resolution extending the Active Streets for Businesses Program.
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:
10. Resolution relating to application, acceptance and expenditure of 2026 State of Wisconsin recycling aid.
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:
11. Resolution authorizing City entry into Green Infrastructure Funding Agreement and Conservation Easements with MMSD and MPS for MPS properties, in the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 14th, 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:
12. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the purposes of delegating responsibilities for the design and construction phases of the North 30th Street Corridor Phase 2 Stormwater West Basin project.
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:
13. Resolution approving a first amendment to the lease agreement with TowerCo 2013 LLC for a portion of the parcel located at 3929 S. 6th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District.
Resolution
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
14. Resolution authorizing the proper City Officers to execute Quit Claim Deed QCD-2941 conveying a storm sewer to Historic Patterson Place, LLC, in the 1st 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:
15. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute Project Agreements titled “State Municipal Agreement for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Projects” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and to set up design engineering at a total estimated cost of $310,900 with an estimated City of Milwaukee share of $62,180, and a grantor share of $248,720 for one project.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
16. Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer funds to the previously established projects for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the construction of traffic signal improvement projects with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $0.
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:
17. Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the Feasibility of Dedicated Sidewalk Replacement Crew.
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:
18. Motion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit System bus stops.
Motion
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9:30 A.M.
19. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.
Motion
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
20. Communication from the Water Works and the Department of Public Works relating to lead service line replacements at vacant properties.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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251012 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 $859,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $19,421,000.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
251011 Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $85,000 for a total estimated cost of $105,000.
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:
Meeting adjourned at 10:16 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assitant
251013 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 $2,179,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,241,000.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Meeting called to Order at 9:22 AM

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