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 Call For Action - Governmental Phone Directory
This PDF printable version is arranged alphabetically by specific topics and problems, and it provides phone numbers and web addresses to help you reach the people who perform hundreds of services in city government. The back pages also include county, state, and federal phone numbers, and additional numbers and web addresses of other frequently requested, non-government services and organizations.
The City of Milwaukee takes pride in its reputation of providing efficient, high quality, responsive, and cost-effective services to residents and businesses. The Call for Action booklet is well organized and can quickly connect you to the services and information you need.
A limited number of booklets can be obtained by contacting my assistant at 286-3870.
Capitol Dr. Reconstruction set for 2012-2013
The highly-traveled and well worn stretch of W. Capitol Dr. from N. 60th to N. 84th Streets will undergo reconstruction next year, according to Alderman Bohl.
Additionally, reconstruction of W. Capitol Dr. from N. 84th St. to N. Mayfair Rd. is scheduled in 2013, Alderman Bohl said.
The N. 60th to N. 84th reconstruction of W. Capitol Dr. will include all intersections and a portion north and south of the intersection at W. Appleton Ave. The work will consist of removing existing, deteriorated roadway and reconstruction/replacement of all roadway, curb and gutter, and driveway approaches. Some sidewalk will also be replaced as needed.
The project will restrict traffic to one side of Capitol Drive, meaning east-west traffic will be reduced to just two lanes from 60th to 84th at various times.
Medians along the stretch are proposed to be narrowed and reshaped to provide for improved safety and to allow for left turn lanes. On-street parking will not be allowed on W. Capitol Dr. and W. Appleton Ave. as posted during construction.
Work is expected to begin in April 2012, and the project will be completed during the fall of 2012.
The funding breakdown for the project is 93% (approx.) paid by state and federal funding, and 7% local (city) funding.
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MMSD Releases Basement Sewage Backup Video
This 7-minute video released by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) shows how excess flows of storm water in private sanitary sewer laterals can contribute to sewage backups in basements. Alderman Wade serves as a member of the board overseeing MMSD.
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See the Flooding Study Task Force Report & Recommendations
The report and recommendations of the Flooding Study Task Force, co-chaired by Alderman Jim Bohl, were approved by the Common Council’s Public Works Committee in July 2011.
View the task force’s report and recommendations:
File #100666 | Report | Report-Appendices
The task force was created after last summer’s devastating flooding and basement backups resulted in millions of dollars in property damage and eventual disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The task force was charged with recommending remedies for storm water and sewage backup flooding of city residential and commercial properties, and flooding of streets and alleyways.
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Milwaukee Volunteers Needed for Big Brothers Big Sisters
In Milwaukee, adult volunteers are needed for the growing number of children ages 6-15 waiting for a Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) mentor. The majority of waiting children are boys in need of Big Brothers.
Alderman Jim Bohl said hundreds of children are waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister in Milwaukee, including more than 60 who live in the 5th Aldermanic District. “Most of us were fortunate to have loving and devoted parents who taught us how to live and who spent time with us each and every day,” he said. “Today, that’s not always the case, and many boys especially are in need of positive male mentors.”
Amy Chionchio, president and CEO of BBBS of Metro Milwaukee said: “The need for volunteers, especially males, is critical. Your generous gift of mentoring a child can help increase their ability to succeed in school, gain greater self-confidence, make positive choices, and change their lives for the better, forever. ”
BBBS volunteers mentor children one-on-one, three to four times a month, and scheduling is based on the availability of the volunteer. Activities may include going to the park, sharing a meal, working on schoolwork, and attending sporting events, or participating in simple everyday activities and hobbies such as cooking and gardening. Men and women may volunteer individually or as a couple. The minimum age for volunteers is 21.
BBBS of Metro Milwaukee is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network in the nation. In 2010 BBBS of Metro Milwaukee served more than 1,500 children in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.
For information, contact BBBS of Metro Milwaukee at (414) 258-4778, online at www.bbbsmilwaukee.org, or on Facebook or Twitter.
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 Cooper Park Sewer Lateral Demonstration Pilot Project
In the City of Milwaukee, a joint demonstration project between the city and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is tackling the largest contributor of damaging basement backups during and after heavy rain events.
Learn more about the project and view the project area map.
At left, Alderman Bohl speaks at the rollout of the sewer lateral demonstration project. He was joined by Jerome Flogel - MMSD Senior Project Manager, Mayor Tom Barrett, DPW City Engineer Jeff Polenske and Alderman Willie Wade.
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Sun Comes Out for Arbor Day Event at MSL
Alderman Bohl and Mayor Barrett were joined by students, faculty, administrators/staff, and parents on April 29th for a special Arbor Day event and tree planting at Milwaukee School of Languages, 8400 W. Burleigh St. The event included readings and artwork presented by MSL students, and brief remarks by Alderman Bohl, Mayor Barrett, city Office of Environmental Sustainability Director Matt Howard, and city Forestry Services staff. The planted trees, prepared by Forestry workers, will be cared for by MSL students and staff.
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Important DPW Information
Beginning April 4, 2011, Milwaukee’s DPW Self Help sites will be closed on MONDAYS instead of Wednesdays to adjust to the four holiday/furlough weeks that occur over the summer. Please make a note of this change.
Also there is NO GARBAGE OR RECYCLING COLLECTION on the following City Holidays or Furlough Days:
Thanksgiving – Thursday & Friday – November 24 & 25, 2011
Christmas Eve & Day – Friday & Monday – December 23 & 26, 2011
New Years Eve & Day – Friday & Monday – December 30, 2011 & January 2, 2012
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Milwaukee Job Corps: A Way to Get What You Want Out of Life
The Milwaukee Job Corps is a no-cost educational and vocational training program that helps youth ages 16-24 (the upper age limit is waived for those who have a documented disability) learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED and help find and keep a good job. They are currently holding orientation sessions on a weekly basis for those who are interested in the program. Learn more about the Milwaukee Job Corps.
Job Corps Orientations for Wisconsin
New Milwaukee Job Corps Center, 6665 N. 60th Street - Every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
For more details, contact Yulanda Randolph at 414-671-6129.
Esperanza Unida Bldg., 611 W. National Avenue, Ste. 209 - Every Monday and Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
For more details, contact Omar Barberena at 414-649-9055.
No late arrivals admitted to orientations. No orientations on Holidays.
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 Smoke Detectors: Proven to Save Lives
The Milwaukee Fire Department and the Mayor’s Office collaborated to develop Project FOCUS (Firefighters Out Creating Urban Safety) in 1991. FOCUS was created to address the fact that out of the 113 people who died in fires between 1987 and 1991, 91 of the victims perished in homes with no smoke detector, a disconnected smoke detector, or a detector without batteries.
Project FOCUS is the MFD’s response and a proactive approach to this disturbing fact. The program has had an immediate positive impact on fire deaths in the city and aims to target areas in the community that have experienced a high number of structural fires and/or fire-related deaths in the past two years. Project FOCUS allows on-duty firefighters to target a neighborhood and conduct a door-to-door campaign intended to educate residents on fire safety and prevention.
Project FOCUS takes place every year in spring and fall for three weeks. During those three weeks, firefighters visit every home in a targeted neighborhood to test or install smoke detectors, replace batteries, and perform blood pressure screenings -- all at no cost to the recipients. The Milwaukee Fire Department will also perform a “Mini-Focus” as necessary in the immediate neighborhood where a fire fatality occurred.
Since Project FOCUS was implemented, more than 20,000 smoke detectors have been installed in residences. All of the smoke detectors installed since 2005 are tamper-proof, feature a 10-year lithium ion battery and hush button as required by the City of Milwaukee fire code. This year, firefighters will visit more than 6,000 homes.
It is critically important for Milwaukee residents to have working smoke detectors in their homes. It is an early detection and life-saving device in the event of a fire. It can give you and your family those extra seconds that count when faced with smoke and flames. Check your smoke detector today, and make sure to check it on a monthly basis. If you do not have a working smoke detector you can request one to be installed by calling the Milwaukee Fire Department Smoke Detector Hotline (414) 286-8980.
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Hartung Park Opening Celebration
Alderman Bohl helped mark the official opening ceremony for the long planned and now realized Hartung Park project in June 2010.
Click here to learn more and see photos from the event courtesy of Bob Mercer.
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Need Legal Help But Can’t Afford It? Check out the Milwaukee Justice Center
The Milwaukee Justice Center helps provide access to justice in Milwaukee County for those who cannot afford to hire an attorney.
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“Between a Rock and a Hard Place” – An Eye-Opening Report
In August 2009 the Public Policy Forum issued “Milwaukee’s Fiscal Condition: Between a Rock and a Hard Place – an independent third-party analysis,” a report presenting an analysis of the fiscal condition of the City of Milwaukee government, applying a professional financial evaluation system of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).
Alderman Bohl strongly suggests that city residents, taxpayers and stakeholders read the report. “The report details how the recession is negatively impacting city government, as well as the problems it’s causing for property values and businesses of every size,” he said.
“In other words the report gives readers a glimpse of the major challenges we face as a city, and why the Common Council and the Mayor are considering fairly drastic budget reductions that will greatly impact city services for years to come,” he said.
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Information on the Flu
The City of Milwaukee Health Department is closely monitoring the ongoing swine flu outbreak and investigation. Please visit the City of Milwaukee Health Department for more information and updates. You can also stay informed by reading the most recent City of Milwaukee Health Department Influenza A (H1N1) Situational Awareness Reports.
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Play the video above to view the September 10, 2009 Public Works Committee meeting.
(Please jump ahead using the slider to skip the introduction screen.)
DPW Environmental Engineering Section - Review of Rain Events from June 19, 2009 (PDF)
More information can also be found on Legistar.
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Basement Flooding/Sewer Backup Issues Get Aired
At Alderman Bohl’s request, representatives from the city’s Department of Public Works and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District appeared before the Common Council’s Public Works Committee at City Hall on September 10 to provide information and answer questions about the large number of flooded basements and sewer back ups that resulted from heavy rains on June 18-19, 2009.
In a matter of only a few hours, storms late June 18 and early June 19 dumped between two to six and a half inches of rain throughout portions of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County. One observer in the 5th Aldermanic District recorded a rainfall total of 4.22 inches during the storms, and in the 5th District alone there were 63 reports of flooded basements, and a total of more than 650 similar reports citywide.
Alderman Bohl said he requested the information-sharing public testimony to try to find answers to questions about what happened during and after those destructive storms. “Short of a fire or tornado, there’s nothing worse for a homeowner than a flooded basement,” Alderman Bohl said. “The danger and damage they cause and the hassle of cleaning up what’s left behind is something you never forget.”
“I hope residents will watch the video provided here from that meeting, and click on the Power Point presentation and other documents to learn more about how and why flooded basements occur, and how homeowners can take measures to minimize or even prevent basement flooding in the first place,” he said.
If you or someone you know experiences a flooded basement caused by a sewer back up, please first call 286-CITY(2489) -- the one-stop number for people who need service or information from DPW. DPW can then respond and inspect the area to see if the main sewer line is clogged. If it’s determined that the main sewer is not clogged, then the property owner may call a plumber to look into what’s causing the problem.
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To read about special valves and preventive plumbing equipment (including the “pros and cons” of the plumbing choices) that can help property owners fend off future back ups, please see these documents (NOTE: A few of the documents mention “combined sewers” – PLEASE DISREGARD as the 5th Aldermanic District does not have combined sewers): Floodgate brochure, Backwater Valve information, Preventive Valve information, Type of approcah to sewer backup
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West Side Area Plan Now Online
Area Plans are part of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The City of Milwaukee is covered by thirteen Area Plans which guide future neighborhood development with land use, design, and catalytic project recommendations.
» Citywide Maps of the 13 Area Plans
» Find your Area Plan
» Catalytic project map & list
» Area Plan process
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Hartung Quarry Park Groundbreaking
Plan of Hartung Quarry Park
Hartung Park Community Association Brochure
Rendering of playground
UPDATE: Hartung Park – Tot Lot Open, Landscaping Ongoing
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Sustainable Boulevards
Watch Milwaukee's strategic boulevard plan (Window's Media Player 3.5 mins 10MB)
Ald. Bohl Wants Your Views On Sustainable Boulevards
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The 5th District Active Senior Guide
Continuing Education, Cultural & Sports Attractions, Fun & Fitness, Nutrition, Volunteer Opportunities, Neighborhood Outreach Program, Employment Opportunities, Transportation Assistance, Dining & Home Delivered Meals, Home Care/Repair/Moving and Public Benefit and Legal Assistance.
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