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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 3/13/2007 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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07-0208 A1.Request to close alleys behind 424 N. Memorial Drive for Wayman Fest on July 28, 2007 and July 29, 2007.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Pastor of Wayman A.M.E. Church requesting permission to close the alleys behind 424 N. Memorial Drive for their annual Wayman Fest on July 28, 2007 and July 29, 2007. Recommendation: Wayman African Methodist Episcopal Church be granted permission to close the north-south alley behind 424 N. Memorial Drive, for their annual festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29, 2007, in accordance with their request. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor. D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. Fiscal Note: There will Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0233 A2.Pentacost Lutheran Church request to close Jerome Boulevard on August 18, 2007.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Pentecost Lutheran Church requesting permission to close Jerome Boulevard, between Coolidge Avenue and Case Avenue, on Saturday, August 18, 2007, from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m., for their 6th Annual Neighborhood Block Party. Recommendation: Pentecost Lutheran Church be granted permission to close Jerome Boulevard, between Coolidge Avenue and Case Avenue, for an event on Saturday, August 18, 2007, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., in accordance with their request. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor. D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implemenRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0256 A3.Fouth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the President of 4th Fest of Greater Racine requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the 4th of July parade and permission to use North Beach for the fireworks. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (3-13-07): Permission be granted to Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. to close certain city streets on Tuesday, July 4, 2007, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to hold the 2007 Independence Day Parade. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to communicate with the U. S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close the Main Street Bridge to boat traffic on Tuesday, July 4, 2007, from 7:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and both the Main Street and State Street Bridges on Tuesday, July 4, 2007, from 9:05 p.m. to 10:40 p.m., for the Fourth Fest activities. Further recommends that in the interest of public safety, the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police be authorized and directed to close Goold Street, Yout Street, English Street, High Street, St. Patrick StRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0268 A4.Lighthouse RunCommunicationSubject: Item 14 of March 7, 2006, communication from the YMCA requesting to use city right-of-way and Monument Square on June 16, 2007 for the 29th annual Lighthouse Run. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (3-13-07): Permission be granted to the sponsor of the Lighthouse Run to use certain city streets for the period of 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2007, and to close the following streets: Main Street from State Street to Sixth Street Lake Avenue from 8th Street to State Street State Street from Main Street to Lake Avenue Main Street from State Street to 3 Mile Road (west side two traffic lanes will remain open for two-way traffic) Dodge Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard Michigan Boulevard from Dodge Street to Wolff Street Wolff Street from Michigan Boulevard to North Main Street Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to communicate with the U. S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close Main Street Bridge to boat traffic for the period of 7:40 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. on SatuRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0234 A5.High Street Association requesting higher wattage lights.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the High Street Association requesting that higher wattage lights be installed on High Street between Douglas Avenue and Main Street. Recommendation: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Deferred  Action details Not available
07-0281 A6.Correspondence from WisDOT regarding heated sidewalks for the Sixth Street project.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting correspondence from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation regarding heated sidewalks for the Sixth Street project. Recommendation: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Deferred  Action details Not available
07-0283 A7.Proposal from HNTB Corporation for an engineering feasibility study including cost estimates for the heating of sidewalks for the Sixth Street project.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a proposal from HNTB Corporation for an engineering feasibility study including cost estimates for the heating of sidewalks for the Sixth Street project. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Further recommend that the proposal to provide heated sidewalks be eliminated from the Sixth Street Reconstruction project. Fiscal Note: Current state law prohibits the heating of sidewalks for the purpose of clearing snow. Although there are efforts to change this state statute, the Committee was not willing to expend property taxpayer dollars toward this item.Deferred  Action details Not available
07-0160 A8.2035 Regional Transportation System PlanCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting "A Regional Transportation System Plan for Southeastern Wisconsin: 2035" from the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (3-13-07): That "A Regional Transportation System Plan for Southeastern Wisconsin: 2035" from the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission be approved. Further recommend that the item be referred to the City Plan Commission. Fiscal Note: Not applicable. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 3-14-07: That the Common Council endorse the Regional Transportation Plan 2035 by resolution. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0276 A9.Bid results on Contract 16-07 (K7-019), Curb and Gutter Repair, CDBG.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 16-07 (K7-019), Curb and Gutter Repair, CDBG. Recommendation: Contract 16-07 (K7-019), Curb and Gutter Repair, CDBG, be awarded to D.C. Burbach, Inc., at their bid price of $99,925.40, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 897.030.5510, Replacement Curb & Gutter C.D.B.G. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Award of Bid  Action details Not available
07-0272 A10.Final payment on Contract 07-06(K6-007), 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole InspectionsCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 7-06 (K6-007), 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Green Bay Pipe & TV, contractor. Recommendation: The work done by Green Bay Pipe & TV, under Contract 7-06 (K6-007), 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $369,698.09, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 6918, dated March 7, 2006.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0295 A11.Amend Resolution 07-0094.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting to amend Resolution 07-0094. Recommendation: Resolution 07-0094 be amended by deleting "18-04 (K4-024)" and inserting "9-06 (K6-010)" in its place. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0284 A12.Proposal from Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. to provide professional services for tuckpointing at the City Hall Annex.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. to provide professional services for tuckpointing at the City Hall Annex. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., Brookfield, WI, to provide professional services for tuckpointing at the City Hall Annex at a not-to-exceed cost of $4,000.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 987.200.5010, Annex - Tuckpointing. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Acceptance as a Professional Services Agreement  Action details Not available
07-0289 A13.Proposal from Earth Tech, Inc., to provide professional services for the design of a photovoltaic electrical generating system.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Earth Tech, Inc., to provide professional services for the design of a photovoltaic electrical generating system. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., Sheboygan, WI, to provide professional services for the design of a photovoltaic electrical generating system for the City Hall Annex at a not-to-exceed cost of $17,500.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 987.200.5020, Annex - Solar Electric Generating System. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Acceptance as a Professional Services Agreement  Action details Not available
07-0285 A14.Proposal from Earth Tech, inc. to provide professional services for the 2007 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a proposal from Earth Tech, Inc. to provide professional services for the 2007 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., Sheboygan, WI, to provide professional services for the 2007 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program at a not-to-exceed cost of $49,500.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 104.000.5330, Monitoring Detection Enforcement. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Acceptance as a Professional Services Agreement  Action details Not available
07-0273 A15.Request from K. Singh & Associates, Inc., to install a monitoring well at 620 Stannard Street.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a request from K. Singh & Associates, Inc., to install a monitoring well at 620 Stannard Street. Recommendation: Permission be granted to K. Singh & Associates, Inc. to install one (1) monitoring well within the Stannard Street right-of-way near 620 Stannard Street, provided that a permit is secured through the Engineering Department and an agreement executed in accordance with Sec. 66.0425, Wis. Stats., Privileges in Streets, and further provided that this construction will be performed so as not to create a hazard for pedestrian or vehicular traffic, and that any monitoring wells will be abandoned in accordance with Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 112 and NR 141.25. Further recommends that K. Singh & Associates, Inc. be charged a $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs and costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office. Further recommends that the property owner provide the City Attorney’s office with a legal description of the locatioRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0328 A16.Resolution 06-7361CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer regarding Resolution 06-7361. Recommendation: That Resolution 06-7361 be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended to be Received and Filed  Action details Not available
07-0316 A17.Final payment on Contract 61-05(K5-070), PS - 2006 Racine CCTV and Manhole Repairs, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 61-05 (K5-070), Professional Services - 2006 Racine CCTV and Manhole Repairs, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: The professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc. under Contract 61-05 (K5-070), Professional Services - 2006 Racine CCTV and Manhole Repairs, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $126,575.00, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 6717, dated October 18, 2005.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available