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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/12/2010 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall
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10-4891 A1.Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a fee-for-service memorandum of understanding for up to $3,640 with Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Inc. for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a fee-for-service memorandum of understanding for up to $3,640 with Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Inc. for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. (Res.10-1977) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a fee-for-service contract in an amount up to $3,640 with the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin for the Southeast Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs beginning January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Fiscal Note: Funds will be paid to the Health Department on a fee for service basis depending on the number of clients served in the year.   Not available Not available
10-4955 A2.WAM grant 1700 Phililps Ave.CommunicationSubject: Request from the Director of City Development to apply to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for a grant for environmental assessment and remediation for a brownfield property at 1700 Phillips Avenue. (Res.10-1978) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10:Permission be granted for the Director of City Development to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources grant (City Grant Control No. 2010-015) to be utilized for the environmental assessment and remediation for a brownfield property at 1700 Phillips Avenue. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.   Not available Not available
10-4899 A3.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Hartmann Design, Inc. for the design of a new site naming sign at the Racine Metro Transit Center to honor Ms. Corinne Reid-Owens.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Hartmann Design, Inc. for the design of a new site naming sign at the Racine Metro Transit Center to honor Ms. Corinne Reid-Owens. (Res.10-1979) Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 03-31-10: Approve the proposal from Hartmann Design, Inc. for the design of a new site naming sign at the Racine Metro Transit Center to honor Ms. Corinne Reid-Owens. Further recommends this item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for funding. Fiscal Note: Funding will be determined by the Finance and Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10: Approve the proposal from Hartmann Design, Inc. to design a new site naming sign at the Racine Metro Transit Center to honor Ms. Corinne Reid-Owens not to exceed $3,350. Fiscal Note: $3,350 is available in the operation budget of the Belle Urban System Enterprise Fund.   Not available Not available
10-4761 A4.Caledonia Use of WW Utility InterceptorCommunicationSubject: Use of Wastewater Utility Interceptor by Caledonia during Repair of Caledonia East Forcemain. Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 3/30/10: That Mayor Dickert and the City Clerk be authorized to sign an Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement with the Village of Caledonia. Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee for approval. (Res.10-1980) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement with the Village of Caledonia for the use of Wastewater Utility Interceptor by Caledonia during Repair of Caledonia East Forcemain Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
10-4902 A5.HHW Agrmt. Amendment-Eliminate LanguageCommunicationSubject: Amendment to Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Agreement to eliminate language regarding event in Caledonia (Res.10-1981) Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 3/30/10: That Mayor Dickert and the City Clerk be authorized to sign amendments to the Household Hazardous Waste Agreement with participating communities. Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee for approval. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign amendments to the Household Hazardous Waste Agreement with participating communities. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
10-4958 A6.Claim for excessive assessment from Target Corporation, for 2009 Real Estate Taxes.ClaimSubject: Claim for excessive assessment from Target Corporation, for 2009 Real Estate Taxes. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10: The claim for excessive assessment filed by the Target Corporation for 2009 Real Estate Taxes be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
10-4862 A7.Claim for excessive assessment from 2405 Northwestern Avenue, LLC for 2009 Real Estate Taxes.CommunicationSubject: Claim for excessive assessment from 2405 Northwestern Avenue, LLC for 2009 Real Estate Taxes. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 03-22-10: That the claim be referred to the Board of Review. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10: The claim for excessive assessment filed by 2405 Northwestern Avenue, LLC for 2009 Real Estate Taxes be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
10-4863 A8.Claim for excessive assessment from Racine Joint Venture II, LLC, for 2009 Real Estate Taxes.CommunicationSubject: Claim for excessive assessment from Racine Joint Venture II, LLC, for 2009 Real Estate Taxes. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 03-22-10: That the claim be referred to the Board of Review. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10: The claim for excessive assessment filed by Racine Joint Venture II, LLC for 2009 Real Estate Taxes be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
10-4917 A9.Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to apply for a grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (City Grant Control # 2010-12) in the amount of $5,000.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to apply for a grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (City Grant Control # 2010-12) in the amount of $5,000. (Res.10-1982) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10: Permission be granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to apply for a $5,000 grant with the National Recreation and Park Association (City Grant Control No. 2010-012) to be utilized for a community garden project. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.   Not available Not available
10-4914 A10.Chief of Police requesting permission to apply for the $100,000 2010 COPS Technology Program grantCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police requesting permission to apply for the $100,000 2010 COPS Technology Program grant (City Grant Control No. 2010-013) to be utilized for installing Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) equipment in several squad cars. (Res.10-1983) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10: Permission be granted for the Chief of Police to apply for the $100,000 2010 COPS Technology Program grant (City Grant Control No. 2010-013) to be utilized for installing Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) equipment in several squad cars. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City. The automated license plate recognition equipment has a $12,000 line item in the 2010 budget.   Not available Not available
10-4953 A11.Request to accept the 2009 Federal Emergency Management Agency Fire Act Grant for $184,000.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to formally accept the 2009 Federal Emergency Management Agency Fire Act Grant EMW-2009-FO-05871 (Grant Control Number 2009-020) for $184,000. (Res.10-1984) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $184,000 agreement with the 2009 Federal Emergency Management Agency Fire Act grant (City Grant Control No. 2009-020) to be utilized for the purchase of generators for five outlying fire stations and standardized physical fitness equipment for all six fire stations. Fiscal Note: There is a 20% hard match or $36,800 on the part of the City. Match funds in the amount of $35,640 will be available in Account 989.300.5710. Any additional match is available in Account 268.000.5250.   Not available Not available
10-4880 A12.claim of West Bend Mutual Insurance (Van's Electric)ClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of West Bend Mutual Insurance (Van's Electric) for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10: The claim of West Bend Mutual Insurance, insurer for Van's Electric, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $1,884.72 for damages to a Van Electric's truck allegedly struck by a falling tree branch during the storm on or about September 28, 2009 while the vehicle was parked in the 400 block of Wolff Street be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
10-4881 A13.claim of Sedgwick CMS (Xerox)ClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Sedgwick CMS (Xerox) for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10: The claim of Sedgwick CMS, insurer for Xerox Corp., requesting a $765.49 reimbursement for injuries sustained by Christine Boche allegedly falling on an icy sidewalk in the 1000 block of Main Street on February 27 2009 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
10-4926 A14.claim of Richard & Joan DvorskyClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Richard Dvorsky and Joan Dvorsky for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10:The claim of Richard & Joan Dvorsky, 306 Augusta Street, requesting reimbursement of $7,571.25 for damages arising from a sewer allegedly backing up in their basement on October 11, 2009 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
05-1050 A15.2006 budget for Special Revenue fundsCommunicationSubject: 2006 budget for Special Revenue funds consisting of: Cemetery Police Grants Harbor Commission Library Recycling Recommendation: that the Special Revenue funds budget be approved. Fiscal Note: Copies of the above proposed budgets, along with their supporting exhibits, are on file in the Office of the Finance Director. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10: Received and file the item. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
10-4981 A16.Submitting the Local 67 - Library Employees Unit collective bargaining agreement for consideration.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and Human Resources Manager submitting the Local 67 - Library Employees Unit collective bargaining agreement for consideration. (Res.10-1985) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10:The collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and Local 67 - Library Employees Unit be approved. Fiscal Note: 2009: $29,900; 2010 $0 over 2009.   Not available Not available
10-4944 A17.Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and Human Resources Manager requesting the opportunity to appear before the Personnel/Finance Committee to submit a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and Local 356 (Dispatchers) WPPA/CERCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and Human Resources Manager requesting the opportunity to appear before the Personnel/Finance Committee to submit a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and Local 356 (Dispatchers) WPPA/CERD for consideration, covering the years 2009 - 2010. (Res.10-1986) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10: The collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and Local 356 (Dispatchers) WPPA/CERD be approved. Fiscal Note: An increase of $12,191.00 for 2009 for a 1% salary adjustment with no additional increase for 2010.   Not available Not available
10-4959 A18.Communication from the Finance Director requesting to appear at the next Finance & Personnel Meeting to discuss 2009-2010 carry forwards.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director requesting to appear at the next Finance & Personnel Meeting to discuss 2009-2010 carry forwards. (Res.10-1987) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-12-10: Carry forward 2009 budgets to 2010 as follows: All remaining encumbrance budgets; remaining 2008 and 2009 bonded Capital Projects budgets; $180,485.17 General Fund operational budgets; $598,071.25 Library Capital Projects; $332,187.10 Sanitary Sewer Capital Projects; $130,205.28 Façade Grant Program; $161,013.64 Civic Centre Capital Projects. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available to be carried forward. A detailed list of all carry-forwards will be available in the Finance Department.   Not available Not available