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Read. Follow. Verify.Funding Approval for West Keefe Avenue Road Repairs
Record date · June 2, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This authorizes the transfer of $2 million in total funding to reconstruct or resurface West Keefe Avenue between North 8th Street and North 18th Street. The project is funded by a combination of $1.1 million in city funds and $900,000 from state or federal aid.
Residents in the will see road reconstruction or resurfacing work on West Keefe Avenue between North 8th Street and North 18th Street, supported by a $2 million project budget.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Residents of the 6th Aldermanic District
These residents will experience road construction or resurfacing activities on West Keefe Avenue.
Public Works Committee
The committee is responsible for the oversight and implementation of the street improvement program.
Key Facts
- The total estimated cost for the West Keefe Avenue project is $2,000,000.
- The City of Milwaukee is contributing $1,100,000 to the project.
- Grant funding from state or federal aid programs accounts for $900,000 of the project cost.
- The project covers the segment of West Keefe Avenue between North 8th Street and North 18th Street.
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- The project is located within the 6th Aldermanic District.
- The resolution authorizes the transfer of funds from the 'Street Improvement-State and/or Federal Aid Program' to the 'Street Reconstruct or Resurface Program'.
- The project is part of the Municipal Street Improvement Supplemental Local Roads Improvement Program.
- The resolution was introduced on May 12, 2026.
- The resolution status is marked as 'Passed'.
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Grant-City Funding Split
The project relies on a 55/45 split between city funds and external state/federal aid.
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