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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM AM · City Hall Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Public Works Committee approved over $22 million in public improvement projects, including street reconstruction, traffic signal upgrades, and a bike share expansion. The committee also approved appointments to a naming advisory committee and recommended a street renaming on the South Side. All items passed with committee recommendations moving forward to the full Common Council.

Key Decisions

  • Public improvements appropriation ($18.4M total project cost) Passed
  • Construction projects funding ($2M total project cost) Passed
  • Bike Share Expansion project ($2.07M estimated cost) Passed
  • Traffic signal improvements at 62 intersections ($2.15M estimated cost, City share $430,080) Passed
  • South Cesar Chavez Drive renaming (South 16th Street segment) Recommended for passage
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Agenda

  1. 1. 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 $1,635,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $18,400,000.
    Resolution
    Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  2. 2. 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 $1,333,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,043,000.
    Resolution
    Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  3. 3. Appointment of Linda Elmer to the Citizen Advisory Committee on the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities, and Street by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BROWER that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  4. 4. Appointment of Esperanza Gutierrez to the Citizen Advisory Committee on the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities, and Street by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  5. 5. A substitute ordinance renaming South Cesar Chavez Drive, from West Mitchell Street to West Pierce Street, South 16th Street.
    Ordinance
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  6. 6. Substitute resolution relating to the acceptance of the average cost of replacing the privately-owned portion of a lead water service line.
    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. 7. Communication relating to semi-annual reporting to the Common Council by the Milwaukee Water Works and the Department of Public Works regarding lead service line replacements.
    Communication
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

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

  8. 8. Resolution authorizing the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to convert, access and utilize portions of one City-owned property for the South Lincoln Memorial Drive project from Jones Street to Carferry Drive in the 14th Aldermanic District.
    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:

  9. 9. Substitute resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to setup and fund the procurement and construction phase of the Bike Share Expansion project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee with a total estimated cost of $2,074,695.
    Resolution
    Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  10. 10. Resolution authorizing a permanent limited easement and a temporary limited easement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on the properties at 8505 West Appleton Avenue and 8520 ADJ West Appleton Avenue for the right to construct and maintain a sidewalk, in the 2nd and 5th Aldermanic Districts.
    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:

  11. 11. 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 Prospect Avenue (STH 32) from East Wells Street to East Bradford Avenue.
    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:

  12. 12. 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 North Farwell Avenue, East Bradford Avenue (STH 32) from North Prospect Avenue to North Lake Drive.
    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:

  13. 13. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a State Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of traffic signal improvements and to fund preliminary engineering for the project at 62 intersections in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost of $2,150,400, with an estimated grantor share of $1,720,320 and an estimated City share of $430,080.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by that this Resolution be . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  14. 14. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a revised agreement and transfer funds for the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for traffic control improvements with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $0.
    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:

  15. The following file may be Placed on File as no longer needed:
  16. 15. Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue for the purchase of low-emission vehicles.
    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:

  17. 16. Resolution relating to the provision of support services for City events.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

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

  18. 252004 Substitute resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to setup and fund the procurement and construction phase of the Bike Share Expansion project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee with a total estimated cost of $2,074,695.
    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:

  19. 252011 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 $1,333,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,043,000.
    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:

  20. 252010 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 $1,635,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $18,400,000.
    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:

  21. Meeting convened at 9:16 am