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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/15/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
Outgoing Council
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0220-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy Requesting Approval of a Resolution Regarding Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Costs Attributed to 2025 Water Main Replacement Project Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 03/19/20CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Racine Waterworks Utility Director, requesting approval of a resolution regarding declaration of official intent to reimburse costs attributed to the 2025 Water Main Replacement Project. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024:: That the Racine Waterworks Utility Director be granted approval for a resolution regarding declaration of official intent to reimburse costs attributed to the 2025 Water Main Replacement Project. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 03/19/2024: To approve with a referral to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Fiscal Note: The aggregate principal amount of debt for the project is expected not to exceed $4,500,000 with the balance reduced by eligible Principal Forgiveness earned. Funding for the Project to be financed through the FY 2025 WDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0242-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy submitting the Amendment of a Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Land and Easements Related to Chicory Road Area Sewer Improvements Project Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 03/19/2024: ToCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Racine Wastewater Director, requesting permission to submit the amendment of a resolution authorizing purchase of land and easements related to the Chicory Road Area Sewer Improvements Project. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the Racine Wastewater Director be granted permission to submit the amendment of a resolution authorizing purchase of land and easements related to the Chicory Road Area Sewer Improvements Project for approval. Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 03/19/2024: To approve with a referral to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Fiscal Note: Additional temporary easement cost of $5,530.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0248-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to enter into a one-year extension agreement with Jose Felix, to operate the North Beach Oasis Concession. StaffCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, requesting permission to enter into a one-year extension agreement with Jose Felix to operate the North Beach Oasis Concession. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the agreement to enter into a one-year extension with Jose Felix to operate the North Beach Oasis Concession be approved as amended to eliminate May of 2024 revenue. Fiscal Note: Estimated revenue for June, July, August, and September will be $9,500.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0249-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to enter into a one-year extension agreement with Smok’d on the Lake, LLC., to operate the Pershing Park Boat LaunchCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, requesting permission to enter into a one-year extension agreement with Smok’d on the Lake, LLC., to operate the Pershing Park Boat Launch Concession. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the agreement to enter into a one-year extension with Smok’d on the Lake, LLC., to operate the Pershing Park Boat Launch Concession be approved. Fiscal note: Net revenue is anticipated to be $12,500.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0303-24 A Subject: Communications sponsored by Alder West on behalf of the Division Chief requesting permission to accept a grant for the purchase on ambulance equipment and training for Paramedics and EMTs. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel CommitteeCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Division Chief, requesting permission to accept the grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the purchase of ambulance equipment and training for Paramedics and EMTs (Grant Control #00567). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: To authorize the Division Chief to accept the grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the purchase of ambulance equipment and to provide ongoing training for Paramedics and EMTs in an effort to maintain current level of services (Grant Control #00567). Fiscal Note: Grant of $10,678.68 with No City Match required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0325-24 A Subject: Communications sponsored by Alder West on behalf of the Division Chief requesting permission to accept a donation for the purchase and installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 4.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Division Chief, requesting permission to accept a donation for the purchase and installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 4. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the Division Chief be authorized to accept the donation from Knights of Columbus and enter into agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes to build and maintain a Safe Haven Baby Box for the City of Racine at Fire Station 4. Fiscal Note: Donation $20,000 with a No City Match required. $500 annual maintenance cost will be paid from the fire department budget.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0304-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton on behalf of the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a grant agreement and accept funding of $222,700 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Infant MorCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Public Health Administrator, requesting permission to enter into a grant agreement and accept funding of $222,700 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Infant Mortality (Racine Healthy Babies) Program (Grant Control #00523). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the Public Health Administrator be authorized to enter into a grant agreement and accept funding of $222,700 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Infant Mortality (Racine Healthy Babies) Program (Grant Control #00523). Fiscal Note: There is no match required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0305-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton on behalf of the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a grant agreement and accept funding of $21,000 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the HIV PreventCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Public Health Administrator, requesting permission to enter into a grant agreement and accept funding of $21,000 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the HIV Prevention/Partner Services Program (Grant Control #00568). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the Public Health Administrator be authorized to enter into a grant agreement and accept funding of $21,000 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the HIV Prevention/Partner Services Program (Grant Control #00568). Fiscal Note: There is no match required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0317-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton on behalf of the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into an agreement and accept $28,900 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Beach Monitoring Program Grant ConCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Public Health Administrator, requesting permission to enter into a grant agreement and accept $28,900 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Beach Monitoring Program (Grant Control# 0570). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the Public Health Administrator be authorized to enter into a grant agreement and accept funding of $28,900 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Beach Monitoring Program (Grant Control# 0570). Fiscal Note: There is no match required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0306-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Marcus West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Zisirtike McMillian for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Zisirtike McMillian for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0307-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Marcus West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Aldridge Electric, Inc. for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Aldridge Electric, Inc. for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the proposed settlement agreement as presented in closed session be approved. Fiscal Note: $25,000.00 would be paid from Account No. 11202 53500, Judgment and Claims.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0324-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting the City Attorney present a proposed settlement for a claim against the City of Racine filed by Clarence Mitchell.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting the City Attorney present a proposed settlement for a claim against the City of Racine filed by Clarence Mitchell. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the proposed settlement agreement as presented in closed session be approved. Fiscal Note: $15,000.00 would be paid from Account No. 11202 53500, Judgment and Claims.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0319-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting that Resolution 0082-24, dated February 6, 2024, be rescinded and requesting permission to enter into a professional services agreement with DB E.C.OCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting that Resolution 0082-24 dated February 6, 2024, be rescinded and permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a professional services agreement with DB E.C.O. North America Inc., to complete a Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee (KRM) Regional Rail Corridor Planning and Federal Funding Program Application project - Contract #2024008. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That Resolution 0082-24 dated February 6, 2024, be rescinded and that the Mayor and City Clerk be granted permission to enter into a professional services agreement with DB E.C.O. North America Inc., to complete a Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee (KRM) Regional Rail Corridor Planning and Federal Funding Program Application project - Contract #2024008. Fiscal Note: Cost not to exceed $2,000,000 from funding available in Federal Congressionally Directed Spending with no local match required. Account Number: 60282011 57110 82010Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0318-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting to apply for a Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness Act Grant. (#00570) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 03.11.2024: Approval to applCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting permission to apply for a Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness Act Grant (Grant Control #00570). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to apply for a Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness Act Grant (Grant Control #00570). Fiscal Note: Grant amount is $122,888.26 City Match: NoneApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0320-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting to apply for the 2024/25 Mayor's Gang Collaborative Grant, a gang diversion partnership with Safe Haven of Racine, Inc. and Racine Vocational Ministry. (#00570)CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting permission to apply for the 2024/25 Mayor's Gang Collaborative Grant (Grant Control #00569). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to apply for the Mayor’s Gang Collaborative Grant (Grant Control #00569). Fiscal Note: Grant amount is $63,400 City Match: NoneApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0321-24 A Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for Law Enforcement Services for the 2024 Republican National Convention. Recommendation of the Public Safety & LicensingCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting permission to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for Law Enforcement Services for the 2024 Republican National Convention. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That approval be granted for the Chief of Police to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for Law Enforcement Services for the 2024 Republican National Convention. Fiscal Note: Cost is 100% reimbursed by the City of Milwaukee.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0322-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Cory Mason, on behalf of the Director of City Development, requesting transfer of 1644 S. Memorial Drive from the City of Racine to the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine (CDA) for the purpose oCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Cory Mason, on behalf of the Director of City Development, requesting the transfer of 1644 S. Memorial Drive from the City of Racine to the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine (CDA) for the purpose of housing redevelopment. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the property addressed as 1644 S. Memorial Drive be transferred to the CDA for the purpose of redevelopment. Further, that the appropriate City Staff be authorized to execute all necessary documents related to the transfer. Fiscal Note: Title transfer, recording, or any other applicable fees, estimated at approximately $30, will be paid by the CDA.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0262-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Perez requesting that the Thin Red Line Flag be flown upon the City of Racine City Hall flagpole each day during the week preceding and concluding with National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Weekend, including being flown at half-staff during National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Weekend. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 04.09.24: To approve Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0296-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Engineer amending Chapter 94, Article III - Division 2 - Parking Regulations, Section 94-141- No Parking Zones, Schedule F: We would like to Delete the following item from section (9)CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Engineer amending Chapter 94, Article III - Division 2 - Parking Regulations, Section 94-141- No Parking Zones, Schedule F: Deleting the following item from section (9) No Stopping, Standing or Parking From 7:30 am to 4:30 pm on any school day except school buses and mass transit vehicles owned and operated by the city: · Franklin Street, east side, from Dekoven Ave. south 200 feet. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 04.09.24: To approve the amendments. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0301-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No.5 to Contract 2023029 - Racine Public Works Transfer Station, Bukacek Construction, Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the PublicCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No.5 to Contract 2023029 - Racine Public Works Transfer Station, Bukacek Construction, Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 04.09.24: That Change Order No.5 to Contract 2023029 - Racine Public Works Transfer Station, Bukacek Construction, Contractors, be approved in the amount of $38,468.14. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in Org-Object 45040 57110 - Transfer Station.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0308-24 A Subject: Communication from Mayor Mason and Alder Jones proposing that Resolution 10-1995, dated May 4, 2010, be amended to add the Juneteenth Day Parade to the events that are co-sponsored by the City of Racine.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Mason and Alder Jones proposing that Resolution 7365, dated May 4, 2010, be amended to add the Juneteenth Day Parade to the events that are co-sponsored by the City of Racine. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 04.09.24: To approve. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0309-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to submit final payment for Contract 2022028 - 2022 Assessable Streets and Alleys, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the PublicCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting final payment for Contract 2022028 - 2022 Assessable Streets and Alleys, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 04.09.24: That the work completed by LaLonde Contractors Inc., Contractors, on Contract 2022028 - 2022 Assessable Streets and Alleys, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $1,978,332.30. Final Payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2022028 was authorized under Resolution No.0202-22 dated April 18, 2022.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0310-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2024050-Concrete Reconstruct. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 04.09.24: That Contract 2CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2024050-Concrete Reconstruct. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 04.09.24: That Contract 2024050-Concrete Reconstruct, be awarded to LaLonde Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $1,256,583.44, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: $784,349.33 45040 57500 DPW Paving $287,627.68 60484 57570 Storm Sewers $184,606.43 22640 57560 Sanitary Sewers $1,256,583.44Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0312-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to submit final payment for Contract 2022125 - 2022 CCTV Sewer Inspection, Green Bay Pipe & TV, Inc., Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works anCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting final payment for Contract 2022125 - 2022 CCTV Sewer Inspection, Green Bay Pipe & TV, Inc., Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 04.09.24: That the work completed by Green Bay Pipe & TV, Inc., Contractors, on Contract 2022125 - 2022 CCTV Sewer Inspection, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $387,840.70. Final Payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2022125 was authorized under Resolution No.0820-22 dated November 15, 2022.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0313-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the City Engineer, submitting Change Order No.2 to Contract 2022125 - 2022 CCTV Sewer Inspection, Green Bay Pipe & TV, Inc., Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and ServiceCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the City Engineer, submitting Change Order No.2 to Contract 2022125 - 2022 CCTV Sewer Inspection, Green Bay Pipe & TV, Inc., Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 04.09.24: That Change Order No.2 to Contract 2022125 - 2022 CCTV Sewer Inspection, Green Bay Pipe & TV, Inc., Contractors, be approved in the deduct amount of ($174.38). Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is credited in Org-Object 60484 57570 - Storm SewerApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0314-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the City Engineer, submitting a professional services agreement between the City of Racine and AECOM. Staff Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 04.09.24: That the PuCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the City Engineer, submitting a professional services agreement between the City of Racine and AECOM. Staff Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 04.09.24: That the Public Works and Services Committee approve the professional services agreement and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement between the City of Racine and AECOM for the 2024 Pavement Inspection, in the not-to-exceed amount of $102,500.00. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Object:45040 57110 - Pavement Management Services.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0323-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of Littleport Brewing Company, requesting to close 3rd Street between Wisconsin Ave and Main Street on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 for a Maya Angelou mural unveiling.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of Littleport Brewing Company, requesting to close 3rd Street between Wisconsin Ave and Main Street on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. Staff Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 04.09.24: To approve, per attached stipulations. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City Departments, on a regular basis, to assist in implementing this event.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0154-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, submitting a new application for a “Class B” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Harold's Chicken & Ice Bar, INC DBA Harold's Chicken & ICommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, submitting a new application for a “Class B” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Harold's Chicken & Ice Bar, INC DBA Harold's Chicken & Ice Bar, located at 1521 Washington Ave, Gia Muhammad, Agent. (3rd District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 04-08-2024: That the application for a “Class B” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Harold's Chicken & Ice Bar, INC DBA Harold's Chicken & Ice Bar, located at 1521 Washington Ave, Gia Muhammad, Agent. (3rd District), be Approved for a conditional grant of the license with the specified hours as stated in the amendment. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0295-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, requesting any consideration, any formal expression of concern, or other actions pursuant to the police report. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 04-08-2024: To request the appearance of Duo Bar located at 1102 Mound Ave, David Lewis, Agent, be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0290-24 B Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit and Mobility Director, requesting authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract for RYDE Racine to enter into an agreement for Gateway Technical College student tranCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit and Mobility Director, requesting authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract for RYDE Racine to enter into an agreement for Gateway Technical College student transit passes for the 2024-2026 school years. (Contract #00565) Staff Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract for RYDE Racine to enter into an agreement for Gateway Technical College student passes for the 2024-2026 school years. Fiscal Note: Contract will provide $230,000 in revenue.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0265-24 A 702 Racine Street RezoningCommunicationSubject: Consideration of a request by Lemonade Stand Projects, LLC to adopt ZOrd. 0001-24 for a rezoning of the property at 702 Racine Street from I-2 General Industrial District to I-2 General Industrial District with a FD- Flex Development Overlay, as allowed by Sec. 114-77 of the Municipal Code. Recommendation of the Planning Heritage and Design Commission on March 18, 2024: That ZOrd. 0001-24 rezoning the property at 702 Racine Street, Racine, Wisconsin from I-2 General Industrial District to I-2 General Industrial District with a FD- Flex Development Overlay, as allowed by Sec. 114-77 of the Municipal Code be adopted. Fiscal Note: NAApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0298-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason to adopt the Citizen Participation Plan. Staff Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 04-08-24: To adopt the Citizen Participation Plan by resolution and accept any future revisions mandated by HUD. Fiscal Note: There is no budgetary impact in the adoption of the Citizen Participation Plan.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0234-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason to adopt the Section 3 Implementation Plan. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 04-08-24: To adopt the Section 3 Implementation Plan by resolution and accept any future revisions mandated by HUD. Fiscal Note: There is no budgetary impact in the adoption of the Section 3 Implementation Plan.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0240-24 A NEW CDBG MANUALCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason to adopt a resolution accepting all revisions of the existing CDBG Housing Repair Program Policies and Procedures Manual. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 04-08-24: To adopt the proposed revisions to the CDBG Housing Repair Program Policies and Procedures Manual by resolution and accept any future revisions mandated by HUD. Fiscal Note: No budgetary impact is associated with this request.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0237-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting an allocation of $20,000 from HOME Funds to the DeKoven Center to fill the financial gap of the displaced residents from the 2200 Washington Ave complex fire. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board 04-08-24: To approve that the Mayor and City Clerk be granted permission to execute the contract with the DeKoven Center for emergency shelter provision due to the fire at 2200 Washington Avenue. Fiscal Note: There is sufficient money in the HOME fund to support this project, contract # 2024085.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0236-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason to approve the acquisition of 1216 Geneva St. per the Right of First Refusal defined in the recorded Land Use Restriction Agreement. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 04-08-24: To approve the acquisition of 1216 Geneva St. and that CDBG funds be allocated for the rehabilitation of the property, preparing it for resale. Fiscal Note: Budgetary impact will be based on the price determined by pending foreclosure proceedings, there are sufficient CDBG funds to purchase the property.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0239-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting approval to restructure two outstanding loans held by DPM Entertainment, LLC, dba Kouzena200. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 04-08-24: To approve the term extensions for both loans as presented in closed session. Fiscal Note: No budgetary impact is associated with this request as this is a loan repayment. All payments made will be directed back into the revolving loan fund as program income.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0299-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting a Racine Energy Efficiency (REEP) Loan for the owner of 2300 Gillen Street. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 04-08-24: To approve the REEP home energy efficiency repair loan for 2300 Gillen Street. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient REEP funds for this project. Loan payments will be paid to the REEP revolving loan fund.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0276-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Consideration of a request by the Community Development Authority through Resolution 24-07 related to property owned by Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee, Inc, located at 2509 Sixteenth Street, for potential acquisition by the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine (CDA) for blight elimination and redevelopment and that the CDA acquire such property notwithstanding that it is not in an existing redevelopment area. Recommendation of the Community Development Authority on 03-18-2024: That the Common Council finds that a comprehensive redevelopment plan is not necessary to determine the need for the acquisition of the real estate at 2509 Sixteenth Street by the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine, the uses of the property after acquisition, and the relation of the acquisition to other property redevelopment by the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine. Further resolved, that the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine be permitted to acquire such real estate notwithstanding that it is not within an existing redevApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0274-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Consideration of a request by the Community Development Authority through CDA Resolution 24-06 related to property owned by the City of Racine, located at 1644 S. Memorial Drive, for potential acquisition by the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine (CDA) for blight elimination and redevelopment and that the CDA acquire such property notwithstanding that it is not in an existing redevelopment area. Recommendation of the Community Development Authority on 03-18-24: That the Common Council find that a comprehensive redevelopment plan is not necessary to determine the need for the acquisition of the real estate at 1644 S. Memorial Drive by the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine, the uses of the property after acquisition, and the relation of the acquisition to other property redevelopment by the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine. Further, that the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine be permitted to acquire such real estate notwithstanding that it is not within an existing redevelopment plan area. ApprovedPass Action details Video Video