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Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement (ICA) with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) for the Menomonee River Levee System Accreditation projects
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WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has recommended entering into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District to establish responsibilities for design, construction, ownership, long-term maintenance, and cost sharing for various elements associated with the levee system along the Menomonee River necessary to comply with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) floodplain regulations.
WHEREAS, the Agreement proposes that MMSD would design and construct levee freeboard improvements and storm & sanitary improvements within the City of Wauwatosa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to enter into the proposed Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District regarding the design, construction, ownership, long-term maintenance, and cost sharing for the levee system improvements along the Menomonee River, a copy of which was reviewed by the Board of Public Works at its meeting on July 16, 2025.
By: Board of Public Works
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Recommendation: Approved 4-0