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ZOrd.006-08
| A | | An Ordinance to rezone 716 College Avenue | Zoning Ordinance | An Ordinance to rezone 716 College Avenue
To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
Part 1:
That the property known as 716 College Avenue and more particularly described as follows:
"Lots 1,7,8, and the East 8.78 feet of the South 49 feet of Lot 2 also Lot 5 excepting the West 52.53 feet of the North 28 feet of said lot in Block 5 of the School Section. Said land being in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin"
be rezoned from "O/I" Office Institutional District, to "O/I" with an H-Historic Properties District Overlay, and designated as Supplement No. ______, which Supplement is hereby made a part of this ordinance.
Part 2:
This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication.
Passed by the Common Council:
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Approved: ______________
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Mayor
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City Clerk
Fiscal Note: N/A | His Honor, the Mayor, declared the public hearing closed | |
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ZOrd.007-08
| A | | An Ordinance to rezone 1001 Main Street | Zoning Ordinance | An Ordinance to rezone 1001 Main Street
To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
Part 1:
That the property known as 1001 Main Street and more particularly described as follows:
"Block 25 and Lots 1 thru 12 of Block 26 of the School Section. Said land being in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin"
be rezoned from "O/I" Office Institutional District , to "O/I" with an H-Historic Properties District Overlay, and designated as Supplement No. ______, which Supplement is hereby made a part of this ordinance.
Part 2:
This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication.
Passed by the Common Council:
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Approved: _______________
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Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk
Fiscal Note: N/A | His Honor, the Mayor, declared the public hearing closed | |
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ZOrd.008-08
| A | | An Ordinance to rezone 1135 Main Street | Zoning Ordinance | An Ordinance to rezone 1135 Main Street
To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
Part 1:
That property known as 1135 Main Street and more particularly described as follows:
"Lot 10 and the South 60 feet of Lot 7 of Block 28 of the School Section. Said land being in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin"
be rezoned from "R-2" Single Family Residence District, to "R-2" with an H-Historic Properties District Overlay, and designated as Supplement No. _____, which Supplement is hereby made a part of this ordinance.
Part 2:
This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication.
Passed by the Common Council:
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Approved: ______________
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Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk
Fiscal Note: N/A | His Honor, the Mayor, declared the public hearing closed | |
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ZOrd.009-08
| A | | An Ordinance to rezone 1611 College Avenue | Zoning Ordinance | An Ordinance to rezone 1611 College Avenue
To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
Part 1:
That property known as 1611 College Avenue and more particularly described as follows:
"The South 2.6 feet of the West 10 feet of Lot 1 and the South 2.6 feet of the North 40 feet of Lot 3 and the West 10 feet of the North 40 feet of Lot 4 of Block 46 of the School Section. Said land being in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin"
be rezoned from "R-2" Single Family Residence District, to "R-2" with an H-Historic Properties District Overlay, and designated as Supplement No. ______, which Supplement is hereby made a part of this ordinance.
Part 2:
This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication.
Passed by the Common Council:
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Approved: ______________
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Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk
Fiscal Note: N/A | His Honor, the Mayor, declared the public hearing closed | |
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ZOrd.010-08
| A | | An Ordinance to rezone 1423 State Street and 1402 Liberty Street | Zoning Ordinance | An Ordinance to rezone 1423 State Street and 1402 Liberty Street
To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
Part 1:
Those properties known as 1423 State Street and 1402 Liberty Street and more particularly described as follows:
"Begin at a point which is the intersection of the West line of the Union Pacific Railway row and the South line of State Street, travel thence;89.61 feet Westerly along said line, travel thence; Southerly 133.0 feet, travel thence; Easterly 34.25 feet, travel thence; Southerly 117.6 feet, travel thence; Easterly 40 feet, travel thence; Southerly 123.96 feet to the North line of Liberty Street, travel thence; Easterly 52.75 feet along said line to the intersection of the East line of Randolph Street, travel thence Southeasterly along said line 165.64 feet, travel thence; Easterly 30.72 feet to the West line of to Union Pacific Railway row; travel thence Northwesterly along said line to the point of beginning of this description. Said land being in the City of | His Honor, the Mayor, declared the public hearing closed | |
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08-2626
| A | | Subject: Monthly Building Report for August, 2008. | Communication | Subject: Monthly Building Report for August, 2008. | Received and Filed | |
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08-2623
| A | | Apply for the Brownfields Job Training Grant in the amount of $200,000 (Grant Control No. 2008-032). | Communication | Subject: A communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Brownfields Job Training Grant in the amount of $200,000 (Grant Control No. 2008-032). (Res.08-1031)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 9-22-08: That the Grant Facilitator be authorized to apply for the Brownfields Job Training Grant in the amount of $200,000.
Fiscal Note: A soft match on the part of the City is preferred by the funding agency. | Referred | |
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08-2638
| A | | claim of Janelle Jetzer | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Janelle Jetzer for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-22-08: The claim of Janelle Jetzer, be denied.
Fiscal Note: NA | Referred | |
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08-2604
| A | | Sign Proposal | Communication | Subject: Review of a sign proposal for Upurea, Inc. at 304 Main Street. (Res.08-1034)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-30-08: That the property owner of 304 Main Street be granted permission to install a stationary, projecting sign, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets.
Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | Referred | |
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08-2624
| A | | Accept financial incentive of up to $50,000.00 for a Renewable Energy Project. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to accept a financial incentive of up to $50,000.00 for a Renewable Energy Project. (Res.08-1035)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-30-08: That the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to enter into a grant agreement on behalf of the City of Racine with WE Energies and to submit any reports necessary to comply with the WE Energies Customer Incentives Program which will provide up to $50,000.00 of funding toward the cost of Phase II of the solar voltaic electric generating system for the City Hall Annex.
Fiscal Note: The City's share of this project is included in the 2009 Capital Improvement Program. | Referred | |
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08-2629
| A | | Final payment on Contract 50-07 (K7-058), City Hall Annex - Photovoltaic Generation System, Magaw Electric Construction, Inc., contractor. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 50-07 (K7-058), City Hall Annex - Photovoltaic Generation System, Magaw Electric Construction, Inc., contractor. (Res.08-1088)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-30-08 and 10-14-08: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-28-08: That the work of Magaw Electric Construction, Inc., under Contract 50-07 (K7-058), City Hall Annex - Photovoltaic Generation System, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $341,934.00, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 07-0482, dated November 6, 2007. | Referred | |
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08-2627
| B | | Subject: (New) Application of 1834 Ventures, Ltd., Lyssa King for a Secondhand Jewelry Dealer License for 5538 Durand Avenue. (14th District) | Communication | Subject: (New) Application of 1834 Ventures, Ltd., Lyssa King for a Secondhand Jewelry Dealer License for 5538 Durand Avenue. (14th District)
Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee of 09-22-08: That the license be granted.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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08-2641
| A | | (New) Application of PJ Doghouse, Inc. (Dog House Sportsbar Grille), Mario Passarelli, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2322 Lathrop Avenue. (11th District) | Communication | Subject: (New) Application of PJ Doghouse, Inc. (Dog House Sportsbar Grille), Mario Passarelli, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2322 Lathrop Avenue. (11th District)
Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 09-22-08: That the new application of PJ Doghouse, Inc. (Dog House Sportsbar Grille), for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2322 Lathrop Avenue be approved.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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08-2632
| A | | Communication from the Alderman of the 7th District to change the BUS weekend service back to its original schedule. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 7th District requesting to change the BUS weekend service back to its original schedule. (Res. 08-1022)
Recommendation: To change the bus schedules to their previous time period for weekend service at a feasible time to make the changes.
Further recommends to open the Transit Center on Sundays from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. through December 31, 2008, to accommodate riders in the winter months.
Fiscal Note: Funds are included in the 2008 Belle Urban System operating budget to accommodate the changes. | Referred | |
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08-2168
| A | | 2007 Water Utility Clifton-Gunderson Audit | Communication | Subject: Presentation of the 2007 Water Utility Audit from Clifton-Gunderson.
Recommendation: (Direct Referral) Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on August 26, 2008: Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee for adoption
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The audited 2006 and 2007 financial statements for Racine Water Utility be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2174
| A | | 2007 Wastewater Utility Clifton-Gunderson Audit | Communication | Subject: Presentation of the 2007 Wastewater Utility Audit from Clifton-Gunderson.
Recommendation: (Direct Referral) Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on August 26, 2008: Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee for adoption
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The audited 2006 and 2007 financial statements for Racine Wastewater Utility be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2582
| A | | Attorney Professional Services Account additional funding request | Communication | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney requesting additional funding for 2008 in the amount of $100,000 for the Professional Services Account, 101.160.5610. (Res.08-1021)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: $100,000 be transferred from Contingency Fund, 101.990.5970, to City Attorney Professional Services, 101.160.5610, to be utilized for additional funding for professional services.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2584
| A | | claim of Diamond Malone | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Diamond Malone for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The claim of Diamond Malone requesting reimbursement for injuries and/or property damage on 05-11-08 be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2587
| A | | claim of Lisa Leicht | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Lisa Leight for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The claim of Lisa Leicht, 2812 Manor Ave., requesting reimbursement of $179.71 for cleanup expenses of her vehicle after she allegedly drove through fresh street marking paint on 06-18-08 be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2590
| A | | claim of Jill Malvasio | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Jill Malvasio for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The claim of Jill Malvasio, 1549 Boyd Ave., requesting reimbursement of $1,449.96 for repair expenses after a tree limb allegedly fell on her vehicle on 06-07-08 be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2592
| A | | Purchasing program as submitted by CNH Global. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer regarding a purchasing program as submitted by CNH Global. (Res.08-1019)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: Permission granted for the City of Racine Purchasing Agent to negotiate with Miller Bradford for the purchasing of a 621 Front End Loader and the Uniloader utilizing the 0% 36 months financing option and further recommends that the savings estimate of $90,000 be removed from the Equipment Budget and placed into account 101.540.5250 for the 2009 Budget.
Fiscal Note: Payment will be spread over 36 months at zero percent interest. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2599
| A | | Communication from Mayor Becker asking that the Committee formulate a policy on how to treat taxation of the Racine Zoological Society acquisitions. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mayor Becker asking that the Committee formulate a policy on how to treat taxation of the Racine Zoological Society acquisitions. (Res.08-1017)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The City of Racine budget for and pay the local share of the 2008 Real Estate property tax bill issued in December 2008 for 210 Goold Street (parcel #05937000) owned by the Racine Zoological Society, Inc. Payment to be applied in the 2009 budget year.
Fiscal Note: The estimated local share is $1,550.00 | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2612
| A | | Permission to enter into an agreement with PropertyRoom.com Inc. for the auction and disposition of unneeded property and evidence. | Communication | Subject: The Chief of Police requesting permission to enter into an agreement with Property Room.com Inc. for the auction and disposition of unneeded property and evidence.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: Permission granted for the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement with Property Room.com Inc. for the auction and disposition of unneeded property and evidence.
Recommendation of Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 9-22-08: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to enter into an agreement with Property Room.com Inc. for the auction and disposition of unneeded property and evidence and the language in the fiscal note be amended.
Fiscal Note of Public Safety and Licensing Committee: There will be no up-front costs to the City. The City will receive a minimum of 50% or more of the winning bid less any applicable fees.
Fiscal Note of Finance & Personnel: There will be no up-front costs to the City with revenues totaling 50% of the winning bid for each item sold. | Referred | Pass |
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08-2622
| A | | Amend the development agreement with State at Main Development, LLC, regarding the financing of intersection changes related to 141 Main Street. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) A communication from the Director of City Development requesting to amend the development agreement with State at Main Development, LLC, regarding the financing of intersection changes related to 141 Main Street. (Res.08-1020)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended development agreement.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2568
| A | | Final payment on Contract 65-02 (K2-069), Professional Services-Environmental Remediation Services-State Street Grocery Store, K. Singh and Associates, Inc., consultant. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 65-02 (K2-069), Environmental Remediation Services-State Street Grocery Store, K. Singh and Associates, Inc., consultant. (Res. 08-1006)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-9-08: That the professional services provided by K. Singh and Associates, Inc., under Contract 65-02 (K2-069), Environmental Remediation Services-State Street Grocery Store, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $70,378.69, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 4992, dated December 17, 2002. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2552
| A | | Request to install 2 rescue platforms and one canopy over city right-of-way at 506 7th Street and a projecting sign at 505 6th Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from L. Street Properties LLC requesting to install 2 rescue platforms and one canopy over city right-of-way at 506 7th Street and a projecting sign at 505 6th Street. (Res. 08-1004)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-9-08: That the property owner of 506 7th Street/505 Sixth Street be granted permission to install two (2) rescue platforms and a projecting sign, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets.
Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2572
| A | | Final payment on Contract 16-08 (K8-017), 2008 Sidewalk Construction, Phase I. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 16-08 (K8-017), 2008 Sidewalk Construction, Phase I, John's Concrete, Inc., contractor. (Res. 08-1007)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-9-08: That the work of John's Concrete, Inc., under Contract 16-08 (K8-017), 2008 Sidewalk Construction, Phase I, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $126,340.33, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 08-0731, dated April 2, 2008.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Ald. Helding, Ald. Hart, Ald. Coe, Ald. DeHahn
Abstained: Ald. Weidner | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2591
| A | | Accept a financial incentive of up to $100,000.00 for a Renewable Energy Project. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to accept a financial incentive of up to $100,000.00 for a Renewable Energy Project. (Res. 08-1005)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-9-08: The Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to enter into a grant agreement on behalf of the City of Racine with WE Energies and to submit any reports necessary to comply with the WE Energies Customer Incentives program which will provide up to $100,000.00 of funding toward the cost of Phase II of the solar voltaic electric generating system for the City Hall Annex.
Fiscal Note: The City's share of this project is included in the 2009 Capital Improvement Program. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2597
| A | | HALO event "Homelessness Awareness" demonstration | Communication | Subject: Communication requesting permission for HALO to stage an overnight "Homelessness Awareness Demonstration" and donation drive on the front lawn of City Hall on November 7-8, 2008.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-9-08: That the request be denied.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2600
| A | | Change Order No. 2 on Contract 05-08 (K8-005), Oakes Road Paving | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 05-08 (K8-005), Oakes Road Paving, A. W. Oakes & Son, contractor. (Res. 08-1008)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-9-08: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 05-08 (K8-005), Oakes Road Paving, A. W. Oakes & Son, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $44,625.70.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the Village of Mt. Pleasant.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2601
| A | | Change Order No. 2 on Contract 13-08 (K8-014), Concrete Street Reconstruction | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 13-08 (K8-014), Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. (Res. 08-1009)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-9-08: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 13-08 (K8-014), Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $176,350.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 988.908.5020, Concrete Pavement Replacement, Misc. Locations.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2611
| A | | Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin request to lease office space in the City Hall Annex Building. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin requesting to lease office space in the City Hall Annex Building. (Res. 08-1003)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-9-08: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed enter into a lease agreement with the Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin for Room 122 at the City Hall Annex, which consists of 500 square feet, which will be leased at a rate of $2.39 per square foot. The term of the lease will be September 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008.
Fiscal Note: This rental agreement will result in $398.34 of additional revenue to the City of Racine for 2008. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2617
| A | | Right of way plat for street dedication of Oakes Road. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting a right-of-way plat for street dedication of Oakes Road. (Res.08-1026)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-9-08: That Oakes Road, from 16th Street to 21st Street, and more particularly described as follows, be dedicated for street right-of-way purposes:
That part of the East ½ of the Northwest ¼ and the North ½ of the Southwest ¼ both of section 23, Township 3 North, Range 22 East; Thence North 89° 36’28” East, 1279.99 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence North 89° 36’ 28” East, 40.01 feet; thence South 01° 36’45” East, 55.01 feet; thence North 89° 37’ 01” East, 40.01 feet; thence South 01° 36’ 45” East, 2433.03 feet; thence South 01° 02’ 56” East, 99.16 feet; thence South 00° 29’ 07” East, 361.72 feet; thence South 81° 38’ 54” West, 32.09 feet; thence North 01° 37’ 12” West, 16.62 feet; thence South 81° 38’ 34” West, 83.81 feet; thence North 01° 39’ 09” West, 99.69 feet; thence North 81° 38’43” East, 37.55 feet: thence north 00° 29’ 3 | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2615
| A | | (New) Application of Andrade Magdalena, for a Class "B" and "Class C" Wine license for 522 Sixth Street. (1st District) | Communication | Subject: (New) Application of Andrade Magdalena, for a Class "B" and "Class C" Wine license for 522 Sixth Street. (1st District)
Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 09-8-08: The new application of Andrade Magdalena, for "Class C" and Class "B" Wine license for 522 Sixth Street
be approved.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2633
| A | | Rezoning of 716 College Avenue | Zoning Item | Subject: (Direct Referral) ZOrd.006-08 An ordinance to rezone 716 College Avenue. (Res.08-1011)
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission 09-10-08: That the ordinance be Adopted and Resolution be created.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2634
| A | | Rezoning of 1001 Main Street | Zoning Item | Subject: (Direct Referral) ZOrd.007-08 An ordinance to rezone 1001 Main Street. (Res.08-1012)
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission 09-10-08: That the ordinance be Adopted and Resolution be created.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2635
| A | | Rezoning of 1135 Main Street | Zoning Item | Subject: (Direct Referral) ZOrd.008-08 An ordinance to rezone 1135 Main Street. (Res.08-1013)
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission 09-10-08: That the ordinance be Adopted and Resolution be created.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2636
| A | | Rezoning of 1611 College Avenue | Zoning Item | Subject: (Direct Referral) ZOrd.009-08 An ordinance to rezone 1611 College Avenue. (Res.08-1014)
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission 09-10-08: That the ordinance be Adopted and Resolution be created.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2637
| A | | Rezoning of 1423 State Street and 1402 Liberty Street | Zoning Item | Subject: (Direct Referral) ZOrd.010-08 An ordinance to rezone 1423 State Street and 1402 Liberty Street.
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission 09-10-08: That the ordinance be Adopted.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2602
| A | | Res. No. 08-0835 of May 20, 2008, for the acquisition of 1425 North Memorial Drive | Communication | Subject: Resolution No. 08-0835 of May 20, 2008, relating to the acquisition of the former Racine Steel Castings property at 1425 North Memorial Drive.
Recommendation: that Resolution No. 08-0835 be approved.
Fiscal Note: The $15,000.00 for utility connections is available in the “208” Industrial Development Fund. The $316,000 to satisfy the purchase agreement will be included in the city’s long-range capital improvements budget. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2628
| A | | Communication from Mayor Becker nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, commissions and boards for the City of Racine:
Communication from Mayor Becker nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, commiss | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mayor Becker nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, commissions and boards for the City of Racine:
Board of Harbor Commissioners:
Reappoint Timothy Hyland, 4400 17th Street, for a three year term ending in June 2011.
Cable Television Commission:
Reappoint Chase Hendrix, 422 West Boulevard, for a three year term ending May, 2011.
Community Development Committee:
Appoint Betty Larsen, 2250 Layard Avenue, for a three year term ending May, 2011.
Appoint Sammy Rangel, 2031 Slauson Avenue, for a term ending May 2010.
Reappoint Janelle Grammer, for a three year term ending May 2011.
Reappoint Alderman Greg Helding, for a one year term ending May 2009.
Reappoint Alderman David Maack, for a one year term ending May 2009.
Reappoint Alderman Q.A. Shakoor II, for a one year term ending May 2009. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2539
| A | | Request to use park land | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Wastewater Utility General Manager requesting use of park land for construction of an underground interceptor sewer to aid in relief of flooding in the neighborhood of Virginia Street (Res.08-1016)
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 9-10-08: that the request of the Wastewater Utility General Manager for use of park land for construction of an underground interceptor sewer to aid in relief of flooding in the neighborhood of Virginia Street be approved with the following stipulations:
A. Obtain all necessary City of Racine and DNR permits.
B. Restore ground disturbed and clean up other debris as this area is landfill.
C. Replace any lost tree cover or vegetation in the area to mitigate the environmental impacts of the
project.
Further recommend that the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services provide limited assistance in the interest of the City to implement this project.
Fiscal note: Any cost associated with afore-named stipulations be covered by the Racine Wastewater
Utility. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-2594
| A | | Communication from Matthew C. Snyder wishing to discuss placing a permanent bronze plaque at Horlick Athletic Field honoring former Racine professional football teams, the Horlick-Racine Legion and the Racine Tornadoes. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Matthew C. Snyder wishing to discuss placing a permanent bronze plaque at Horlick Athletic Field honoring former Racine professional football teams, the Horlick-Racine Legion and the Racine Tornadoes. (Res.08-1015)
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 9-10-98: that the request be approved.
Fiscal note: No cost to the City. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.08-0835
| A | | Agreement with E.G. Developments, LLC to acquire property at 1425 North Memorial Drive | Resolution | Agreement with E.G. Developments, LLC to acquire property at 1425 North Memorial Drive
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with E.G. Developments, LLC regarding the former Racine Steel Castings property at 1425 North Memorial Drive.
Further resolved, that the Redevelopment Authority be authorized to accept the transfer of the property from the City.
Fiscal Note: The $15,000.00 for utility connections is available in the "208" Industrial Development Fund. The $316,000 to satisfy the purchase agreement will be included in the city's long-range capital improvements budget. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1003
| A | | Choral Arts Society Lease Agreement at City Hall Annex | Resolution | Choral Arts Society Lease Agreement at City Hall Annex
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed enter into a lease agreement with the Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin for Room 122 at the City Hall Annex, which consists of 500 square feet, which will be leased at a rate of $2.39 per square foot. The term of the lease will be September 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008.
Fiscal Note: This rental agreement will result in $398.34 of additional revenue to the City of Racine for 2008. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1004
| A | | Hold Harmless Agreement for 506 Seventh Street/505 Sixth Street | Resolution | Hold Harmless Agreement for 506 Seventh Street/505 Sixth Street
Resolved, that the property owner of 506 7th Street/505 Sixth Street be granted permission to install two (2) rescue platforms and a projecting sign, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with Wis. Stat. sec. 66.0425, Privileges in Streets.
Further resolved, that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1005
| A | | Permission for Commissioner of Public Works to enter into a grant agreement with WE Energies | Resolution | Permission for Commissioner of Public Works to enter into a grant agreement with WE Energies
Resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to enter into a grant agreement on behalf of the City of Racine with WE Energies and to submit any reports necessary to comply with the WE Energies Customer Incentives program which will provide up to $100,000.00 of funding toward the cost of Phase II of the solar voltaic electric generating system for the City Hall Annex.
Fiscal Note: The City's share of this project is included in the 2009 Capital Improvement Program. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1006
| A | | Professional services accepted and final payment authorized for Environmental Remediation Services - State Street Grocery Store | Resolution | Professional services accepted and final payment authorized for Environmental Remediation Services - State Street Grocery Store
Resolved, that the professional services provided by K. Singh and Associates, Inc., under Contract 65-02 (K2-069), Environmental Remediation Services-State Street Grocery Store, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $70,378.69, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 4992, dated December 17, 2002. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1008
| A | | Change Order on Contract 05-08 (K8-005), Oakes Road Paving, be approved | Resolution | Change Order on Contract 05-08 (K8-005), Oakes Road Paving, be approved
Resolved, that Change Order No. 2 on Contract 05-08 (K8-005), Oakes Road Paving, A. W. Oakes & Son, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $44,625.70.
Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the Village of Mt. Pleasant.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1009
| A | | Change Order on Contract 13-08 (K8-014), Concrete Street Reconstruction, be approved | Resolution | Change Order on Contract 13-08 (K8-014), Concrete Street Reconstruction, be approved
Resolved, that Change Order No. 2 on Contract 13-08 (K8-014), Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $176,350.00.
Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 988.908.5020, Concrete Pavement Replacement, Misc. Locations.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1011
| A | | Racine Landmark, 716 College Avenue (First Presbyterian Church) | Resolution | Racine Landmark, 716 College Avenue (First Presbyterian Church)
Whereas, Section 58-61 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine establishes criteria for the designation of landmarks or landmark sites; and
Whereas, the property at 716 College Avenue (First Presbyterian Church) meets three criteria:
58-61 a. (1) Exemplifies or reflects the cultural, archaeological, political, economic, social or religious history.
58-61 a. (3) Embodies distinguishing characteristics of architecture, an architect or architectural materials, or craftsmanship reflective of the Greek Revival style of architecture.
58-61 a. (4) In its inherent historical nature provides the citizenry with educational or aesthetic enrichment; and
Whereas, in 1973 the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 1975 the property received its initial designation as a Racine Landmark; and
Whereas, on July 3, 2008, the City of Racine Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to recommend that the property be re-designated as a Racine Landmark.
Further resolved by the | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1012
| A | | Racine Landmark, 1001 Main Street (East Park and Mary Todd/Abraham Lincoln Statute) | Resolution | Racine Landmark, 1001 Main Street (East Park and Mary Todd/Abraham Lincoln Statute)
Whereas, Section 58-61 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine establishes criteria for the designation of landmarks or landmark sites; and
Whereas, the property at 1001 Main Street (East Park and the Mary Todd/Abraham Lincoln Statue) meets two criteria:
58-61 a. (2) Is identified with personages, events or periods of history.
58-61 a. (4) In its inherent historical nature provides the citizenry with educational or aesthetic enrichment; and
Whereas, in 1976 the property received its initial designation as a Racine Landmark, and in 1977 the property (park and statue) was designated as a contributing property to the National Register of Historic Places Southside Historic District; and
Whereas, on July 3, 2008, the City of Racine Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to recommend that the property be re-designated as a Racine Landmark.
Further resolved by the Common Council of the City of Racine, that the property at 1001 Main Street (East Park and the Mary Todd/Ab | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1013
| A | | Racine Landmark, 1135 Main Street (Eli Cooley/Wm. F. Kuehneman House) | Resolution | Racine Landmark, 1135 Main Street (Eli Cooley/Wm. F. Kuehneman House)
Whereas, Section 58-61 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine establishes criteria for the designation of landmarks or landmark sites; and
Whereas, the property at 1135 Main Street (Eli Cooley/Wm. F. Kuehneman House) meets two criteria:
58-61 a. (3) Embodies distinguishing characteristics of architecture, an architect or architectural materials, or craftsmanship reflective of the Greek Revival style of architecture.
58-61 a. (4) In its inherent historical nature provides the citizenry with educational or aesthetic enrichment; and
Whereas, in 1973 the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, in 1976 the property received its initial designation as a Racine Landmark, and in 1977 the property was designated as a contributing property to the National Register of Historic Places Southside Historic District; and
Whereas, on July 3, 2008, the City of Racine Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to recommend that the property be re-designated as a Racine Landmark. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1014
| A | | Racine Landmark, 1611 College Avenue (Robert M. Boyd House) | Resolution | Racine Landmark, 1611 College Avenue (Robert M. Boyd House)
Whereas, Section 58-61 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine establishes criteria for the designation of landmarks or landmark sites; and
Whereas, the property at 1611 College Avenue (Robert M. Boyd House meets two criteria:
58-61 a. (3) Embodies distinguishing characteristics of architecture, an architect or architectural materials, or craftsmanship reflective of the frame Italian Villa style.
58-61 a. (4) In its inherent historical nature provides the citizenry with educational or aesthetic enrichment; and
Whereas, in 1977 the property received its initial designation as a Racine Landmark, and in 1977 the property was designated as a contributing property to the National Register of Historic Places Southside Historic District; and
Whereas, on July 3, 2008, the City of Racine Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to recommend that the property be re-designated as a Racine Landmark.
Further resolved by the Common Council of the City of Racine, that the property at 1611 College Avenue | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1015
| A | | Permission to accept donation and installation of bronze plaque at Horlick Athletic Field | Resolution | Permission to accept donation and installation of bronze plaque at Horlick Athletic Field
Resolved, that permission be granted to the Board of Parks to accept the donation and installation from Matthew C. Snyder of a permanent bronze plaque at Horlick Athletic Field honoring former Racine professional football teams, the Horlick-Racine Legion and the Racine Tornadoes contingent upon entering into a Hold Harmless Agreement with the City.
Fiscal Note: No cost to the City. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1016
| A | | Permission for Wastewater Utility to use park land for construction of an underground interceptor near Virginia Street | Resolution | Permission for Wastewater Utility to use park land for construction of an underground interceptor near Virginia Street
Resolved, that the request of the Wastewater Utility General Manager for use of park land for construction of an underground interceptor sewer to aid in relief of flooding in the neighborhood of Virginia Street be approved with the following stipulations:
A. Obtain all necessary City of Racine and DNR permits.
B. Restore ground disturbed and clean up other debris as this area is landfill.
C. Replace any lost tree cover or vegetation in the area to mitigate the environmental impacts of the
project.
Further resolved, that the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services provide limited assistance in the interest of the City to implement this project.
Fiscal note: Any cost associated with afore-named stipulations be covered by the Racine Wastewater Utility. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1017
| A | | 2008 Real Estate property tax bill for 210 Goold Street | Resolution | 2008 Real Estate property tax bill for 210 Goold Street
Resolved, that the City of Racine budget for and pay the local share of the 2008 Real Estate property tax bill issued in December 2008 for 210 Goold Street (Parcel #05937000) owned by the Racine Zoological Society, Inc. Payment to be applied in the 2009 budget year.
Fiscal Note: The estimated local share is $1,550.00. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1019
| A | | Permission granted for Purchasing Agent to negotiate with Miller Bradford for purchase of a 6.1 Frontend Loader | Resolution | Permission granted for Purchasing Agent to negotiate with Miller Bradford for purchase of a 621 Frontend Loader
Resolved, that permission be granted for the City of Racine Purchasing Agent to negotiate with Miller Bradford for the purchasing of a 621 Frontend Loader and the Uniloader utilizing the 0% 36 months financing option.
Further resolved, that the savings estimate of $90,000 be removed from the Equipment Budget and placed into Account 101.540.5250 for the 2009 Budget.
Fiscal Note: Payment will be spread over 36 months at zero percent interest. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1020
| A | | Enter into Amended Development Agreement with State at Main Development, LLC | Resolution | Enter into Amended Development Agreement with State at Main Development, LLC
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended development agreement with State at Main Development, LLC, regarding the financing of intersection changes related to 141 Main Street.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1021
| A | | Transfer funds from Contingency Fund to City Attorney Professional Services Account | Resolution | Transfer funds from Contingency Fund to City Attorney Professional Services Account
Resolved, that $100,000 be transferred from Contingency Fund, 101.990.5970, to City Attorney Professional Services, 101.160.5610, to be utilized for additional funding for professional services.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1007
| A | | 2008 Sidewalk Construction, Phase I, be accepted and final payment authorized | Resolution | 2008 Sidewalk Construction, Phase I, be accepted and final payment authorized
Resolved, that the work of John's Concrete, Inc., under Contract 16-08 (K8-017), 2008 Sidewalk Construction, Phase I, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $126,340.33, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 08-0731, dated April 2, 2008. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-1010
| A | | Oakes Road, from 16th Street to 21st Street, be dedicated for street right-of-way | Resolution | Oakes Road, from 16th Street to 21st Street, be dedicated for street right-of-way
Resolved, that Oakes Road, from 16th Street to 21st Street, and more particularly described as follows, be dedicated for street right-of-way purposes:
"That part of the East ½ of the Northwest ¼ and the North ½ of the Southwest ¼ both of section 23, Township 3 North, Range 22 East; Thence North 89° 36’28” East, 1279.99 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence North 89° 36’ 28” East, 40.01 feet; thence South 01° 36’45” East, 55.01 feet; thence North 89° 37’ 01” East, 40.01 feet; thence South 01° 36’ 45” East, 2433.03 feet; thence North 01° 02’ 56” East, 99.16 feet; thence South 00° 29’ 07” East, 361.72 feet; thence South 81° 38’ 54” West, 32.09 feet; thence North 01° 37’ 12” West, 16.62 feet; thence South 81° 38’ 34” West, 83.81 feet; thence North 01° 39’ 09” West, 99.69 feet; thence North 81° 38’43” East, 37.55 feet: thence north 00° 29’ 33” West, 256.17 feet; thence North 01° 02’ 56” West, 97.59 feet; thence North 01° 36’ 45” West, 2489.75 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said land being in the City | Referred | |
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Res.08-1018
| A | | Permission granted to Chief of Police to enter into agreement for auction and disposition of unneeded property and evidence | Resolution | Permission granted to Chief of Police to enter into agreement for auction and disposition of unneeded property and evidence
Resolved, that permission be granted to the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement with Property Room.com Inc. for the auction and disposition of unneeded property and evidence.
Fiscal Note: There will be no up-front costs to the City. The City will receive a minimum of 50% or more of the winning bid less any applicable fees. | Referred | |
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Ord.13-08
| A | | To repeal and recreate Sec. 66-57 and to amend Sec. 66-58 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Possession or Discharge of Weaponry; Concealed Weapon - Possessing dangerous weapon | Ordinance | To repeal and recreate Sec. 66-57 and to amend Sec. 66-58 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Possession or Discharge of Weaponry; Concealed Weapon - Possessing dangerous weapon.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
Part 1:
Section 66-57 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows:
"Sec. 66-57. Concealed weapon.
No person other than a bona fide peace officer may go armed with a concealed and dangerous weapon, except for retired law enforcement officers licensed under HR 218 (Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act)."
Part 2:
Sec. 66-58 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "Also this section shall not apply to retired law enforcement officers licensed under HR 218 (Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act)."
Part 3:
This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication.
Passed by the Common Council:
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Approved: ________ | Referred | |
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