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File #: 91221    Version: 1 Name: Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 656 Williamson Street and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, and Rescinding Resolution RES-23-00502, Private Contract No. 9330
Type: Resolution Status: Items Referred
File created: 12/10/2025 In control: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
On agenda: 1/13/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 656 Williamson Street and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, and Rescinding Resolution RES-23-00502, Private Contract No. 9330 (District 6)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Attachments: 1. 9330 exhibit 2025.pdf
Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 656 Williamson Street and rescinds RES-23-00502 (Legistar #78655) passed July 25, 2023. No City Funds Required. Private Contract.
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Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 656 Williamson Street and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, and Rescinding Resolution RES-23-00502, Private Contract No. 9330 (District 6)
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WHEREAS, the developer, John Fontain, Inc., has received the City of Madison's conditional approval for a one-lot certified survey map, demolition permit to demolish a daycare center at 654 Williamson Street; and to allow the construction of a five-story, 53-unit, mixed-use building at 656 Williamson Street, and,

WHEREAS, Section 16.23(9) of the Madison General Ordinances and the conditions of approval require the developer to install the public improvements necessary to serve the redevelopment, and,

WHEREAS, the developer received approval for the project on July 25, 2023 by Resolution RES-23-00502, File No. 78655; and,

WHEREAS, City Forestry has requested the removal of three additional street trees.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

1. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Contract For the Construction of Public Improvements that will be accepted by the City of Madison For 656 Willimason Street, with John Fontain, Inc.

2. That the plans and specifications for the public improvements necessary to serve the development are hereby approved.

3. That the developer is authorized to construct the public improvements in accordance with the terms of the Contract For the Construction of Public Improvements That Will be Accepted by the City of Madison at the sole cost of the developer, except as follows: NONE

4. Tha...

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