File #: R-2015-0014    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 2/3/2015 In control: Safety and Development Committee (INACTIVE)
On agenda: 2/3/2015 Final action: 2/3/2015
Title: Resolution authorizing and directing the Purchasing Division to procure the selected City emblem to be mounted on the decorative retaining wall proposed with the Zoo Interchange Project along Greenfield Avenue (STH 59) at the new berm constructed between the I-894 NB off-ramp and 98th Street for an amount not to exceed $5,000.
Sponsors: Gary T. Barczak, Michael P. May
Attachments: 1. R-2015-0072 Image, 2. R-2015-0072 greenfield ave - rendering, 3. Signed Resolution
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Resolution authorizing and directing the Purchasing Division to procure the selected City emblem to be mounted on the decorative retaining wall proposed with the Zoo Interchange Project along Greenfield Avenue (STH 59) at the new berm constructed between the I-894 NB off-ramp and 98th Street for an amount not to exceed $5,000.

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WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation recognizes that transportation decisions can negatively impact the state's natural and built environments, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) continues to identify opportunities that will emphasize and preserve community character and aesthetics. WisDOT's efforts will focus on designing and building transportation facilities within the context of the natural surroundings and community character, and

WHEREAS, the City of West Allis has entered into a Maintenance Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to address maintenance responsibilities for Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) features proposed as part of the Zoo Interchange Project along Greenfield Ave (STH 59) at the new berm constructed between the I-894 NB off-ramp and 98th Street including a decorative retaining wall, City emblem, trees, shrubs, perennials, up lighting, and traffic signal cabinet artwork, and

WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will construct and install the decorative retaining wall, trees, shrubs and perennials at no cost to the City, and

WHEREAS, the City of West Allis Department of Public Works will provide the City emblem, up lighting and traffic signal cabinet artwork at City expense.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the Purchasing Division is authorized and directed to solicit proposals for the selected City emblem to be mounted on the decorative retaining wall proposed with the Zoo Interchange Project along Greenfield Ave (STH 59) at the new berm constructed between the I-8...

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