Public Works Committee

DPW Leaf Collection Failure Exacerbates Recent Flooding

Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Ald. Pratt Introduces Communication File to Discuss Ongoing Flooding Concerns

Communication File Seeks Discussion of City Response in Face of Possible Federal Surge

Neighbor-led traffic calming projects in 14th District advance

Committee to hear from Assessor’s Office on 2025 assessment process

New body would take on Milwaukee’s illegal dumping epidemic

New committee assignments reflect diversity of experience, expertise to move Council forward

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez April 11, 2025

Public Works Committee to discuss snow plowing inadequacies on Wednesday

Milwaukee Streets Are Being Plowed…By Our Frustration

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland December 24, 2024

City of Milwaukee to Explore Snowplow Fee Refund

$15M in grant funding for electric vehicle charging network moves forward

Ald. Bauman offers new city flag option for Council’s consideration

BRT project pause gives us pause

Joint statement from Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Coalition Condemns City’s Proposed Protest Routes

Public Works Committee to review communication from DPW on street light grid repair and replacement

Public Works Committee to discuss parking/traffic & enhanced streetcar service during major lakefront festivals

Ald. Coggs seeks details and repair plans to address city’s streetlight outage problems

Ordinance lays out city regulations and registration framework for protests/assemblies during the RNC

Committee passes measure to boost city’s renewable energy supply

Public Works Committee approves two new traffic safety projects for 14th Aldermanic District

Public Works Committee approves projects aimed at roadway improvement, urban canopy enhancement

Committee recommends approval of street renaming in honor of Dr. Lester Carter

Common Council file opens public safety discussion focused on E. Brady St.

Topic will get first airing at June 7 Public Works Committee meeting

Resolution authorizes city opposition to potential We Energies rate increases

Communication files target storm response, COVID procedures

Ald. Coggs introduces communication file to discuss response to recent storms

Proposed legislation targets city’s worsening affordable housing crisis

Committee to hear file in support of TCMC Railway service expansion

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Committee recommends renaming of Milwaukee Fire Department Headquarters

Milwaukee Alderman Robert Bauman Praises Nomination of Mayor Pete as Transportation Secretary

Nominee understands the challenges that cities and local governments face in planning, building and maintaining critical transportation infrastructure

Ald. Dimitrijevic proposes outdoor dining guidelines for cold weather season

Resolution to adopt a Green Infrastructure Plan for the City of Milwaukee advances to the Common Council

“The Green Infrastructure Plan will reduce the amount of rainwater that flows into the sewerage system following a wet-weather event.”

Council hearing Wednesday on proposal to lift cap on taxicab permits, create legal path for network company vehicles

The Public Works Committee will hold a special meeting tomorrow to hear testimony on a proposed ordinance lifting the cap on taxicab permits and establishing provisions for vehicle inspections and driver licensing for “network companies.”

City will fight last-ditch effort by cab companies to preserve unfair monopoly

The City of Milwaukee will move forward with plans to issue 100 new taxi cab licenses, even as a group of current taxi owners and operators attempt to thwart the legislative process with a last-ditch federal lawsuit.

Public Works Committee to again discuss pedal tavern legislation

Uber ride-sharing file, pothole policies/procedures and energy production measure also on tap for Wednesday’s meeting

Alderman Bauman proposes parking remedy for downtown businesses

To alleviate a critical street parking squeeze affecting several downtown businesses, Alderman Robert J. Bauman has proposed rescinding a state Department of Transportation (WDOT) mandated traffic control plan.

Alderman Bauman letter to Governor urges nighttime quiet on Hoan project

In his efforts to protect residents and businesses from the constant nighttime noise that accompanies ongoing work on the Hoan Bridge, Alderman Robert Bauman has sent a letter to Governor Scott Walker urging the Governor to intervene.

Third Ward shaking from disruptive after-hours Hoan Bridge work

News conference about the problem tomorrow at City Hall

Public Works Committee to Hear Plans for New Taxicab Permits

Tomorrow’s meeting of the Common Council’s Public Works Committee will include testimony about the process for issuing 100 new taxicab vehicle permits – including a possible lottery for those permits if necessary.

Public Works Committee to take up pedal tavern legislation

The Public Works Committee will take up a proposed ordinance Wednesday allowing for either the complete prohibition of alcohol on so-called pedal taverns, or allowing for tight regulations on alcohol use for the often noisy “rolling parties.”

Report details special event permit data, including scofflaws

The newly released Special Event Permit Office 2013 Report issued by the Department of Public Works shows the city took in $436,360 in fees last year.

Transit system bidders will address Public Transportation Review Board

Veolia, MV Transportation to make their pitches.

Federal judge’s decision on Zoo Interchange Environmental Impact Statement creates opportunity for new direction in transportation investment

Alderman Bauman calls for new alternative for I-94 rebuilding project that would invest in freeway rebuilding, local road reconstruction and expansion of Milwaukee Streetcar

Council vote clears way for new NML downtown HQ tower

The Common Council voted today to approve the creation of Tax Incremental District 78, which will help fund the addition of a 1.1 million square foot office tower to the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance campus in downtown Milwaukee.

Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits, improve taxi service to get Thursday committee hearing

A proposed city ordinance introduced by Alderman Robert J. Bauman seeking to repeal the city’s cap on issuing new public passenger vehicle permits and to establish new requirements aimed at improving taxicab services in the city will be discussed TOMORROW (Thursday, April 18) during a public hearing before the Common Council’s Public Safety Committee.

Consumer voices sought on proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits

Public hearing continues on Friday, March 8 at City Hall

Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits gets Friday hearing

Measure also calls for more frequent vehicle inspections, vehicle upgrades

Public deserves updates on City Hall repair investigation

While the chair of the Public Works Committee seems to be pre-occupied with doing all he can to keep alive possible options for preserving the crumbling Sydney Hih (an eyesore of a building), he is ignoring issues with our beloved National Historic Landmark – City Hall.

Bike-sharing program pedals to Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a resolution Wednesday (July 11) to create a bicycle-sharing program in Milwaukee that if approved could start up in spring 2013.

Letter to City of Waukesha regarding the City’s request for water service

The attached letter was sent today by Alderman Robert J. Bauman, chair of the Public Works Committee, regarding the scheduling of Council file# 120230: Resolution directing negotiations with the City of Waukesha regarding the City’s request for water service.