File #: R-2025-0145    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 2/25/2025 In control: Common Council
On agenda: 3/4/2025 Final action: 3/4/2025
Title: Resolution to enter into a Maintenance Covenant with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) for the installation of Green Infrastructure at the intersection of S. 62nd St. and W. Lapham St.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: 1. Res_R-2025-0145, 2. G98005P159 WA Lapham Bioswales MC, 3. Res_R-2025-0145 SIGNED, 4. G98005P159 WA Lapham Bioswales Maintenance Covenant

Title

 

Resolution to enter into a Maintenance Covenant with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) for the installation of Green Infrastructure at the intersection of S. 62nd St. and W. Lapham St.

  

Body

 

WHEREAS, the City of West Allis (the “City”) recognizes the importance of the proper maintenance of Green Infrastructure for it to continue managing storm water in a sustainable manner; and,

 

WHEREAS, in this action the City has declared its intent to properly maintain this Green Infrastructure project where bioswales were installed to capture and retain stormwater as part of the installation of a new intersection; and,

 

WHEREAS, the City will maintain the green infrastructure in the intersection of S. 62nd St. and W. Lapham St. throughout this Maintenance Covenant and,

 

WHEREAS, the MMSD will provide funding for the installation of the Green Infrastructure through their Green Solutions Program and Greening America’s Communities once this Maintenance Covenant is in place; and,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of West Allis grants MMSD a Maintenance Covenant for the installation of Green Infrastructure at the intersection of South 62nd Street and West Lapham Street.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Engineer is hereby directed and authorized to enter into a Maintenance Covenant with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District in compliance with the funding requirements.

 

Recommendation

Adopt