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06-2095
| A | | Request to install projecting sign over public right-of-way at 720 High Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the owner of Too Good to be Through, 720 High Street, requesting permission to install a projecting sign over the public right-of-way.
Recommendation: The property owner of 720 High Street be granted permission to install 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. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2096
| A | | Rojo's request to close Charles Street between Douglas and Yout on Saturday, July 29, 2006, for a fundraiser. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Rojo's Pub, 1311 Yout Street, requesting permission to close Charles Street between Douglas Avenue and Yout Street for a fundraiser on Saturday, July 29, 2006.
Recommendation: Permission be granted to Rojo’s Pub, 1311 Yout Street, to close Charles Street from Douglas Avenue to Yout Street, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2006, for a fundraiser, with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed;
B. Proof of 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. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way.
F. Any tents placed on the public right-of-way shall not be anchored by any means to the roadway surface.
G. 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 lim | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2118
| A | | James Andrews request to allow electric energy efficient vehicles on the roads. | Communication | Subject: Communication from James Andrews requesting an ordinance to allow electric energy efficient vehicles on the roads.
Recommendation: The communication be referred to the City Attorney’s office for their review of appropriate State statutes regarding this issue and to advise the committee as to the appropriate action.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Deferred | |
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06-2117
| A | | Supplement Agreement between Union Pacific Railroad and the City of Racine | Communication | Subject: Communication from Claes Wennerth of Alloc Inc., submitting a Supplemental Agreement between the Union Pacific Railroad Company and the City of Racine relating to the Alloc rail spur.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a supplemental agreement with the Union Pacific and City of Racine Basic Agreement Audit Number 212180 of January 27, 1999 which provides for the extension of a spur line to the Alloc Inc. manufacturing complex.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2116
| A | | Fourth Fest request to use the Walker Site parking lot on July 4, 2006. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. requesting permission to use the Walker Site parking lot on Tuesday, July 4, 2006.
Recommendation: Permission be granted to Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. to use the Walker Site on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, for parking of vehicles in conjunction with the Fourth of July fireworks display.
Fiscal Note: Fourth Fest is one of two City co-sponsored events. Therefore, there is no need for liability insurance or a hold harmless agreement. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-1905
| A | | Journal Times request for additional alley lighting. | Communication | Subject: Communication from The Journal Times requesting additional alley lighting.
Recommendation: The Department of Public Works be authorized and directed to upgrade the 50 watt high pressure sodium light to 100 watts to better serve the needs of this alley.
Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs for the City of Racine to engage the services of WE Energies to implement this change. | Recommended For Approval | |
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3045
| A | | Policy for street name changes | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 15th District requesting a policy be implemented relating to requests for street name changes.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole: the Item be referred to Public Works & Services with the recommendation that the Item be received and filed.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-10-07): That requests to change city street names be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Further recommends that the following factors be considered in reviewing proposals to change the name of a street:
1. Historical context of existing street and street name.
2. Similarity to existing street names.
3. Continuity of street names.
4. Number of properties involved.
5. Number of property owners. A minimum of 90% of property owners must be in agreement.
6. Number of residents involved. A minimum of 75% of all residents must be in agreement.
7. If the street is to be named in honor of a person, that individual should be someone of national importance who had a profound, positive impact on the country.
8. If | Deferred | |
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06-2142
| A | | Res. 06-7045 of June 20, 2006 relating to street improvements. | Communication | Subject: Res. 06-7045 of June 20, 2006 relating to street improvements.
Recommendation: Resolution No. 06-7045, of June 20, 2006, be amended to delete:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
VISTA DRIVE from Spring Valley Drive to Harrington Drive
SPRING VALLEY DRIVE from Harrington Drive to Vista Drive
WESTWAY AVENUE from Perry Avenue to Echo Lane
WESTWAY AVENUE from Echo Lane to Crab Tree Lane
LOMBARD AVENUE from N. Main Street to Chatham Street
and, as amended , Resolution No. 06-7045, of June 20, 2006, be adopted.
Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2007 C.I.P. for these street improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the street improvements | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2102
| A | | Request to fill a Stationary Engineer position in the Building Complex Division. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting to fill a Stationary Engineer position in the Building Complex Division.
Recommendation: The position of Building Complex Maintenance Worker, HU-9, which is vacant due to a retirement, be filled and any subsequent positions that result from the posting of this position.
Further recommends that this item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for their consideration.
Fiscal Note: Funds are provided in the 2006 Operating Budget. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2099
| A | | Amendment to contract with Earth Tech, Inc., for design and engineering of Southside Industrial Park infrastructure. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of City Development submitting an amendment to the contract with Earth Tech, Inc., for design and engineering of Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure.
Recommendation: Amendment No. 3 on Contract 5-05 (K5-005), Professional Services - Design of Jacobsen-Textron Redevelopment Site, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $4,008.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from TID No. 10.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2088
| A | | Green Space and Public Facilities Grant to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer wishing to submit a Green Space and Public Facilities Grant to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Recommendation: The Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to submit a Green Space and Public Facilities Grant to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the clean up of a portion of the Pointe Blue Redevelopment project.
Fiscal Note: The project development agreement requires the City of Racine to cooperate with the developer to assist in acquiring various State and Federal grants to offset the cost of this development project. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2100
| A | | Revised project agreement for Racine Street Reconstruction, ID 2350-10-00/20/70. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a revised project agreement for Racine Street reconstruction, ID 2350-10-00/20/70.
Recommendation: The Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Racine the revised project agreement for the Racine Street Reconstruction, Project ID No. 2350-10-00/20/70.
Fiscal Note: The revised project agreement will result in an increase in the City share of $406,000.00 to $707,125.00 due to an increase in the overall project from $3,103.00.00 to $4,851,900.00. Funding is available in the 2006 Capital Improvement Project budget to cover the increase in cost due to the revised project agreement. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2104
| A | | Request for final payment on Contract 36-05 (K5-043), 2005 City Resurfacing, Payne & Dolan, Inc., contractor. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 36-05 (K5-043), 2005 City Resurfacing, Payne & Dolan, Inc., contractor.
Recommendation: The work of Payne & Dolan, Inc., under Contract 36-05 (K5-043), 2005 City Resurfacing, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $767,144.17.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 6575 of July 19, 2005. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2147
| A | | Three-party agreement for design engineering services for State Project ID: 2703-03-05, Ohio Street, 16th Street to 21st Street. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works submitting a three-party agreement for design engineering services for State Project ID: 2703-03-05, Ohio Street, 16th Street to 21st Street.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a three-party agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Clark Dietz, Inc. for preparing plans and specifications for the reconstruction of Ohio Street from 16th Street to 21st Street, for the not-to-exceed cost of $200,015.51, which is funded 80%, or $160,012.41, by the State of Wisconsin, and 20%, or $40,003.10, by the City of Racine.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the 2007 CIP.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-1822
| A | | Proposal from HNTB for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Arnold and O'Sheridan for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc. for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building at a price not-to-exceed $9,400.00.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the following accounts:
$5,000.00 - Account 986.300.5020, Fire Station 1 Replace Railing
$4,400.00 - Account 108.986.5510, Memorial Hall Railing Replacement
$9,400.00
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Deferred | |
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06-2170
| A | | Request to use Walker Site for parking for the Spirit of Racine Triathlon | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Sales/Marketing Director of the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau requesting permission to use the Walker Site for parking for the Spirit of Racine Triathlon.
Recommendation: Permission be granted to the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau to use the City owned property, commonly referred to as the Walker Site, for special event parking on Sunday, July 23, 2006, in connection with the Spirit of Racine Triathlon with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed;
B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to the event;
C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor; and,
D. The sponsor pay the City $1.50 for each car which is allowed to park on this public property.
Fiscal Note: The City of Racine will share a percentage of the proceeds which the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau obtains through charging for parking on this property. | Recommended For Approval | |
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