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Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting the request of Gorman & Company, Inc. to install steel H piles in the public right-of-way as part of the Main Street and State Street development project.
Recommendation: Permission be granted to Gorman & Company, inc., to remove sidewalks and trees and to place a H-Beam and wood lagging retaining wall system in city right-of-way as part of the Main Street and State Street development project, with the following stipulations:
1. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
2. Proof of liability insurance be submitted.
3. The contractor shall place suitable signage indicating the closure of the sidewalks.
4. The contractor shall provide secure fencing around the perimeter of the project area.
5. The contractor agrees to replace all removed or damaged sidewalk in accordance with City specifications.
6. The contractor agrees to replant an equivalent number of trees.
7. The contractor agrees to replace street lighting in accordance with City requirements.
8. The contractor shall provide traffic control signage and barriers as required in accordance with M.U.T.C.D.
9. The contractor shall secure street opening permits and pay all necessary street opening charges.
10. Upon completion of the project, the retaining wall shall be removed to a depth of 6 feet.
Fiscal Note: This work will be done at no cost to the City of Racine.