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Request by the Engineering Division for approval of plans and specifications for Contract 25-01 / Project 1025 & 4101, Wisconsin Avenue & 70th Street Improvements. Project limits on Wisconsin Avenue are N. 68th Street to N. 72nd Street. Project limits on N. 70th Street are Wisconsin Avenue to W. Blue Mound Road.
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Submitted by:
Mike Steiner, P.E., Assistant City Engineer
Department:
Public Works, Engineering Division
A. Issue
Request by the Engineering Division for approval of plans and specifications for Contract 25-01 / Project 1025 & 4101, Wisconsin Avenue & 70th Street Improvements.
B. Background/Options
Engineering has prepared the attached plans and specifications for sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, roadway and pedestrian facilities, street lighting, communications, and traffic signal improvements within the project limits. The work is planned for the 2025 construction season.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Priority 2: Public Safety, Goal 2 - Proactively address pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular safety.
Priority 3: Infrastructure, Goal 1 - Optimize infrastructure to handle 100-year storm events.
Priority 3: Infrastructure, Goal 2 - Ensure the City’s infrastructure supports public health through multi-modal transportation and recreation opportunities.
D. Fiscal Impact
The project is included in the approved 2025-2029 Capital Budget. An estimated $296,700 of the project cost will be reimbursed by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s Private Property Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Program.
E. Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the plans and specifications and authorization be granted to the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Contract 25-01 / Project 1025 & 4101, Wisconsin Avenue & 70th Street Improvements.