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06-1934
| A | 1. | Building Report for the month of April 2006. | Communication | Subject: Building Report for the month of April 2006. | Received and Filed | |
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06-1880
| A | 2. | Accept bid with Virchow Krause & Company, LLP for Performance Audit of the Health Department. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Purchasing Agent requesting to accept the bid with Virchow Krause & Company, LLP for Official Notice # 5, Performance Audit of the Health Department.
Recommendation: That the item be received and filed
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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06-1917
| A | 3. | Accept $1,000 Donation from Sam's Club | Communication | Subject: Communication from Interim Fire Chief requesting permission to accept a donation from the Sam's Club Foundation in the amount of $1,000 to be utilized for the Racine Fire Department Public Education Fund.
Also, refer to License & Welfare Committee.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee of 05/22/06: That the Interim Fire Chief be granted permission to accept $1,000 donation from Sam's Club Foundation to be utilized for the Racine Fire Department Public Education Fund and an appropriate letter of thanks be submitted.
Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee of 05/22/06: That the Interim Fire Chief be granted permission to accept $1,000 donation from Sam's Club Foundation to be utilized for the Racine Fire Department English/Spanish Public Education Fund.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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06-1917
| A | | Accept $1,000 Donation from Sam's Club | Communication | Subject: Communication from Interim Fire Chief requesting permission to accept a donation from the Sam's Club Foundation in the amount of $1,000 to be utilized for the Racine Fire Department Public Education Fund.
Also, refer to License & Welfare Committee.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee of 05/22/06: That the Interim Fire Chief be granted permission to accept $1,000 donation from Sam's Club Foundation to be utilized for the Racine Fire Department Public Education Fund and an appropriate letter of thanks be submitted.
Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee of 05/22/06: That the Interim Fire Chief be granted permission to accept $1,000 donation from Sam's Club Foundation to be utilized for the Racine Fire Department English/Spanish Public Education Fund.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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06-1936
| A | 4. | RCEDC requesting a City loan guarantee to Schmidt Industrial Truck. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Racine County Economic Development Corporation requesting a City loan guarantee for a business loan to Schmidt Industrial Truck.
Recommendation of 06-12-06: That the item be deferred
Recommendation of 06-26-06: That the City of Racine guarantee a business loan from the Racine County Economic Development Corporation to Schmidt Industrial Truck, Inc., said guarantee not to exceed $100,000.00 for a term of five years. Further recommends that the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute a Limited Guaranty of Specific Transaction documenting said guarantee.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in the City Industrial/Economic Development fund. | Referred | |
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06-1938
| A | 5. | Refilling Executive Secretary Position | Communication | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney requesting to fill the Executive Secretary position in the Attorney's office.
Recommendation: That the position of Executive Secretary in the City Attorney's office be filled.
Fiscal Note: Funding for this position is provided for in the 2006 budget. | Referred | |
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06-1940
| A | 6. | Discuss the recently vacated position in the City Clerk's Office. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Interim Finance Director requesting to appear before the committee to discuss the recently vacated position in the City Clerk's Office and the creation of Customer Service Specialist, SU9 position.
Recommendation: Permission granted for the elimination of Records Clerk, SU-7, position and the creation of a new position, Customer Service Specialist, SU-9, for the City Clerk's office upon permanent vacancy of the Records Clerk position.
Fiscal Note: Funding for this position is provided for in the 2006 budget and was recommended by the Clerk-Treasurer's study. | Referred | |
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06-1941
| A | 7. | Requesting to appear before the committee to discuss filling a part-time payroll technician position. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Interim Finance Director requesting to appear before the committee to discuss filling a part-time payroll technician position.
Recommendation: That the position of part-time payroll technician in the Finance Department be filled.
Fiscal Note: Funding for this position is provided for in the 2006 budget. | Referred | |
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06-1941
| A | | Requesting to appear before the committee to discuss filling a part-time payroll technician position. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Interim Finance Director requesting to appear before the committee to discuss filling a part-time payroll technician position.
Recommendation: That the position of part-time payroll technician in the Finance Department be filled.
Fiscal Note: Funding for this position is provided for in the 2006 budget. | Referred | |
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06-1897
| A | 8. | First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program requesting the use of the Marquette Street Fire Station. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Program Director of the First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program requesting the use of the Marquette Street Fire Station.
Recommendation of Executive Committee: Recommends motion to move into negotiations on a lease.
Recommendation of the Public Works & Services Committee (6-13-06): The Mayor be authorized and directed to negotiate a lease agreement with the First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program for the use of the Marquette Street Fire Station.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time. | Referred | |
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06-1897
| A | | First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program requesting the use of the Marquette Street Fire Station. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Program Director of the First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program requesting the use of the Marquette Street Fire Station.
Recommendation of Executive Committee: Recommends motion to move into negotiations on a lease.
Recommendation of the Public Works & Services Committee (6-13-06): The Mayor be authorized and directed to negotiate a lease agreement with the First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program for the use of the Marquette Street Fire Station.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time. | Referred | |
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06-1899
| A | 9. | Request to put awnings on the property at 440 Main Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Godske Awnings & Textiles, Inc. requesting permission to put awnings on the property at 440 Main Street.
Recommendation: The property owner of 440 Main Street be granted permission to install stationary, projecting awnings, 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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06-1900
| A | 10. | Request to use the Walker site parking lot from August 6-14, 2006 and to close Christopher Columbus Causeway from August 7-13, 2006, in connection with the Racine Boat & RV Show. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Operations of Recreational Leadership Company, LLC, requesting permission to use the Walker site parking lot from August 6-14, 2006 and to close Christopher Columbus Causeway from Lake Avenue east to the water’s edge from August 7-13, 2006, in connection with the Racine Boat & RV Show.
Recommendation: Permission be granted to Recreational Leadership Company, Inc. to use the Walker site parking lot for the Racine Boat & RV Show, to be held August 6-14, 2006.
Further recommends that permission be granted to erect a tent in the Walker site parking lot with the stipulation that no stakes are to be installed in the pavement in order to support this tent.
Further recommends that permission be granted to Recreational Leadership Company, Inc. to close Christopher Columbus Causeway, from Lake Avenue east to the water's edge, from Sunday, August 7, 2006, at 8:00 a.m., through Sunday, August 13, 2006, at 10:00 p.m.
Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
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06-1905
| A | 11. | 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. | Referred | |
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06-1911
| A | 12. | Environmental Audits request to place private utility in public right-of-way in 1200 block of 13th Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Environmental Audits, on behalf of Twin Disc, Inc., requesting permission to install a private utility in the public right-of-way in the 1200 block of Thirteenth Street.
Recommendation: Permission be granted Twin Disc, Inc., to install a flume in the public right-of-way of 13th Street near Racine Street, as requested, with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Street.
B. The property owner be required to become a member of Digger’s Hotline.
C. The property owner shall pay all costs associated with the relocation due to maintenance or construction.
D. The property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | Referred | |
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06-1923
| A | 13. | Downtown Rotary Club request for variances and street closures for Post Prom. | Communication | Subject: Communication from a representative of the Downtown Rotary Club requesting a special events noise variance and permission to extend the curfew, use the 5th Street Parking Ramp, hang banners at Civic Centre and Festival Hall, use city streets for a parade, and operate a spotlight and run interactive games at Festival Park on May 20 & 21, 2006 in connection with the Rotary Post Prom.
*This communication came in too late to be approved by committee and council. See attached approval memo which was approved on the floor of the council on 5/16/06. | Received and Filed | |
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06-1924
| A | 14. | First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Jobs Training Program requesting to use the southwest end of the parking lot at 800 Center Street for wheel barrow training. | Communication | Subject: Communication from First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Jobs Training Program requesting to use the southwest end of the parking lot at 800 Center Street for wheel barrow training.
Recommendation: Permission be granted to the First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Jobs Training Program to use the southwest end of the parking lot at 800 Center Street for wheel barrow training 3 days a week, 3 hours per day, from June 12, 2006 to November 1, 2006, with the following stipulations:
A. A Hold Harmless Agreement be executed.
B. A certificate of liability be submitted to the City Attorney’s office.
C. The cost to repair any damages to the parking lot be charged to the First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Jobs Training Program.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Referred | |
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06-1892
| A | 15. | Application for "Class C" and Class "B" license for 424 Main Street | Communication | Subject: Application of Central International, LLC, Ramez AbdulNour, Agent, for a "Class C" Wine and Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 424 Main Street.
(1st District) (Alderman of the 1st District included in reference)
Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee on 5/22/06: That the license be granted.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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06-1895
| A | 16. | Haeyoung Choi, Agent, for a Class "B" and "Class C" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for 423 Sixth Street. (1st District) | Communication | Subject: The application of Asiana, LLC, Haeyoung Choi, Agent, for a Class "B" and "Class C" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for 423 Sixth Street.
(1st District) (Alderman of the 1st District included in reference)
Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee on 5/22/06: That the license be granted.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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06-1904
| A | 17. | 2nd Time Around, Ralph Martinez, Agent, for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 1922 Sixteenth Street. | Communication | Subject: Application of 2nd Time Around, Ralph Martinez, Agent, for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 1922 Sixteenth Street.
(3rd District) (Alderman of the 3rd District included in reference) (The Agent has been requested to appear)
Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee of 5/22/06: That the license be granted.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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06-1909
| A | 18. | Applications for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating
Liquor License for 2006-2007: | Communication | Subject: The following applications for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2006-2007:
Vishal Corporation 3015 Rapids Drive
Prabodh Gala, Agent
Shree Krishna Enterprises, Inc. 2062 Lathrop Avenue
Jagdish Patel, Agent
Mitraj, Inc. 3711 Douglas Avenue
Radhhesyam Patel, Agent
Jesus S. & Yolanda Maldonado 516 High Street
AD United Petroleum 1917 Sixteenth Street
M Smit N Corp. 918 West Boulevard
Maheshkumar K. Patel, Agent
Nagra Pump & Pantry, LLC 1826 Douglas Avenue
Sukhwinder S. Nagra | Referred | |
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06-1910
| A | 19. | Applications for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating
Liquor License for 2006-2007: | Communication | Subject: The following applications for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2006-2007:
Joseph Hrouda 3 Fifth Street
Shannon J. Curtin 100 Kewaunee Street
Clifford Wolosek 301 Hamilton Street
St. John Nepomuk 1923 Green St.
Terry A. Killberg, Agent
Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee of 5/22/06: That the licenses be granted.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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06-1913
| A | 20. | Avarice Enterprises, LLC., Zachary Morrow, Agent, for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 1300 Michigan Blvd. | Communication | Subject: Application of Avarice Enterprises, LLC., Zachary Morrow, Agent, for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1300 Michigan Blvd.
(4th District) (Alderman of the 4th District included in reference) (The agent has been requested to appear)
Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee of 5/22/06: That the license be granted.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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06-1909
| A | 21. | Applications for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating
Liquor License for 2006-2007: | Communication | Subject: The following applications for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2006-2007:
Redline Tavern Corp. 1200 N. Wisconsin Street
Connie M. Nau, Agent
George's Tavern 1201 N. Main Street
David Popoff, Agent
George's Tavern 1201 N. Main Street
David Popoff, Agent (Amended Premise Description)
Radojko Radicevic 2515 Douglas Avenue
T.B. Hansen's, Inc. 501 Goold Street
Thomas R. Hansen, Agent
Fides F. Wagner-Richardson 1102 Mound Avenue
David J. Russell 600 High Street
Roma Associates of Racine, Inc. 3701 Durand Avenue
3701 Durand Avenue
Outbreak Billiards Inc. 1717 Douglas Avenue
Marko Stanosevic, Agent
6100 West, Inc. 231 Main Street
Douglas Nicholson, Agent
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon 5850 Durand Avenue
of WI, Inc.
Teresa Licari, Agent
Dynasty Co., Inc. 2427 Lathrop Ave.
John Bouikidis
Evelyn J. Scheibner, LLC 331 Main Street
The Corner House, Inc. 1521 Washington Avenue
John G. Kopulos, Agent
Yardarm Bar & Grill, LTD 920 | Referred | |
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06-1915
| A | 22. | Application(s) for a "Class B" Club Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2006-2007: | Communication | Subject: The following application(s) for a "Class B" Club Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2006-2007:
Deutscher Maenner Verein 701 Villa Street
Neal J. Seiser, Agent
Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee of 5/22/06: That the license be granted.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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06-1916
| A | 23. | Applications for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2006-2007: | Communication | Subject: The following applications for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2006-2007:
S. H. Petroleum, Inc. 3818 Durand Avenue
Sandeep K. Verma, Agent
Lee's Deli, Inc. 2615 Washington Avenue
John P. Henes, Agent
Max Supermarket, LLC 1200 Villa Street
Rajinder Kaur, Agent
Douglas Pump & Pantry LLC 3357 Douglas Avenue
Sukhwindar S. Nagra
2100 N. Main Street, LLC 2100 N. Main Street
Jitender Kaur, Agent
Open Pantry Food Marts of 3441 Spring Street
WI, Inc.
James L. Schutz, Agent
Open Pantry Food Marts of 2731 Durand Avenue
WI, Inc.
Heather M. Smith, Agent | Referred | |
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06-1933
| A | 24. | Change of Agent for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt, Rachel S. Wells | Communication | Subject: The application of Speedway SuperAmerica LLC, Rachel Wells, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2110 S. GreenBay Road.
(14th District)
Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee of 5/22/06: That the Change of Agent be approved.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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06-1935
| A | 25. | Application of What About Me?, Edward Scharding, Application of What About Me, for a "Class B" | Communication | Subject: Application of What About Me?, Edward Scharding, Agent, for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 600 Sixth Street.
(1st District) (Alderman of the 1st District included in reference) The agent has been requested to appear)
Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee of 5/22/06: That the item be deferred until the License & Welfare meeting on 6/12/06. | Referred | |
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06-1942
| A | 26. | Communication regarding the installation of a Stop or Yield sign at the intersection of Monroe and Linderman. | Communication | Subject: Communication regarding the installation of a Stop or Yield sign at the intersection of Monroe and Linderman.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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06-1939
| A | 27. | To regulate pay day loan/convenient cash agencies in business zoning districts. | Communication | Subject: Amendment to the zoning ordinance to regulate pay day loan and other "convenient cash" agencies as a conditional uses in certain business zoning districts.
Recommendation: That the communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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06-1937
| A | 28. | Amendment to Project New Life 2005 Emergency Shelter Grant contract. | Communication | Subject: Project New Life requesting an amendment to its 2005 Emergency Shelter Grant contract.
Recommendation: Approve the request to reduce the Liability Insurance, Maintenance and Repairs, and Furnishings line items and create a new Rent line item on the condition that Project New Life present proof of continuing liability insurance.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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06-1926
| A | 29. | Audit of the Parks & Recreation and Cultural Services Department. | Communication | Subject: The City Administrator requesting to present the audit by Virchow and Krause of the Parks & Recreation and Cultural Services Department.
(Also refer to the Parks & Recreation and Cultural Services Board)
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole: that the Item be received and filed.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services:
Recommends the communication be received and filed. | Referred | |
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06-1926
| A | | Audit of the Parks & Recreation and Cultural Services Department. | Communication | Subject: The City Administrator requesting to present the audit by Virchow and Krause of the Parks & Recreation and Cultural Services Department.
(Also refer to the Parks & Recreation and Cultural Services Board)
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole: that the Item be received and filed.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services:
Recommends the communication be received and filed. | Referred | |
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06-1928
| A | 30. | Establishing an earlier deadline for Council communications. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the City Administrator recommending a change in the City policy establishing an earlier deadline for Council communications submitted to the City Clerks office to improve the agenda process.
Recommend: that the Item be received and filed. | Referred | |
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06-1929
| A | 31. | Present an update to the City of Racine's 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the City Administrator requesting to present an update to the City of Racine's 5-year Capital Improvement Plan.
Recommend: that IT Infrastructure Replacement plan be amended to read as follows: 2007 - $21,000; 2008 - $64,000; 2009 - $72,000; 2010 - $72,000; 2011 - $72,000;
FURTHER RECOMMEND that Graceland Maintenance Building Renovate Doors and Windows plan be amended to read as follows: 2007 - $20,000; 2008 - $0; 2009 - $0; 2010 - $0; 2011 - $0;
FURTHER RECOMMEND that Mound Chapel and Office power wash and Seal plan be amended to read as follows: 2007 - $10,000; 2008 - $0; 2009 - $0; 2010 - $0; 2011 - $0;
FURTHER RECOMMEND that the 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Plan be approved as amended.
Fiscal Note: Funding for projects will be addressed in the 2007 Budget. | Referred | |
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06-1536
| A | 32. | Claim of Xochitl Julian | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Xochitl Julian for consideration.
Recommendation: That the claim of Xochitl Julian, 418 Randolph St. be denied.
Xochitl Julian, 418 Randolph St., claims reimbursement for injuries and damages in the amount of $5,741.45 arising from her trip and fall in the area of the doorway threshold at City Hall on December 12, 2005. Ms. Julian asserts the floor was unsafe due to snow being tracked in on people's feet. The City denies any negligence in the manner of snow removal.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1687
| A | 33. | Costs of partisan political visits to the City of Racine | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District wishing to discuss the costs of partisan political visits to the City of Racine. This item was deferred per Minutes of November 8, 2004.
Recommendation: That the item be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1808
| A | 34. | Old Timers Athletic Club requesting the use of a portion of the Hotel Tax Fund to promote their annual youth baseball tournament and adult softball tournament. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Old Timers Athletic Club requesting the use of a portion of the Hotel Tax Fund to promote their annual youth baseball and adult softball tournaments.
Recommendation: Permission granted to allocate $2,500 from the Room Tax Fund for the Old Timers Athletic Club for the promotion of the youth and adult softball tournaments.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds in the Room Tax Fund. | Adopted As Amended: | Pass |
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06-1825
| A | 35. | Community Movie Showcase Agreement | Communication | Subject: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a 3-year agreement with CGI to develop a Community Movie Showcase for the City of Racine.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 3-year agreement with CGI Communications, Inc. to develop a Community Movie Showcase for the City of Racine.
Fiscal Note: No cost required on the part of the City. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1838
| A | 36. | Friends of Seniors wishing to discuss present lease agreement | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Board of Directors of the Friends of Seniors, Inc. wishing to discuss the present lease agreement with the City of Racine.
Recommendation: That the item be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services: That the communication be received and filed.
Fiscal note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1841
| A | 37. | Racine Theatre Guild requesting $5,000.00 | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Racine Theatre Guild requesting to apply for $5,000 of Room Tax funds available to Racine-based organizations.
Recommendation: That the City of Racine appropriate $5,000 from the Room Tax Fund to the Racine Theatre Guild to be utilized for outside marketing for 2006.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in Room Tax Fund. | Approved as Presented | Fail |
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06-1849
| A | 38. | Request to waive a portion of the rental fee for Johnson's Park for a fundraiser event. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Racine Police Department Investigator Jody Spiegelhoff requesting to waive a portion of the rental fee for Johnson's Park for a fundraiser event to be held on July 29, 2006 for a Racine Police Department employee.
Recommendation: That the item be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1851
| A | 39. | Entering into an agreement with Racine County for the purchase of handicapped accessible voting equipment | Communication | Subject: Communication from the City Clerk wishing to meet with the appropriate committee to discuss entering into an agreement with Racine County for the purchase of handicapped accessible voting equipment.
Recommendation: That the City Clerk and the Mayor be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Racine County for the purchase of handicapped accessible voting equipment.
Fiscal Note: The State of Wisconsin will reimburse payment for the voting equipment. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1856
| A | 40. | Discuss borrowing for the 2006 Capital Improvement Projects. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Interim Finance Director requesting to discuss the borrowing for the 2006 Capital Improvement Projects.
Recommendation: That final approval be granted for the borrowing for the 2006 Capital Improvement projects.
Fiscal Note: 2006 Capital Projects are budgeted at $7,049,300. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1858
| A | 41. | 2005 to 2006 budget carry forwards. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Interim Finance Director requesting to discuss 2005 to 2006 budget carry forwards.
Recommendation: That all remaining encumbered 2005 funds be carried forward to 2006.
101.111.5620 Professional Studies 55,000.00
Total Fund 101 55,000.00
984.120.5020 Electronic Timekeeping 22,000.00
984.120.5030 MIS-Communications Room Remodeling 133,732.50
984.520.5010 Island Park Bridges 286,804.00
984.908.5130 Asphalt Street Resurfacing 22,000.00
984.907.5320 Sanitary Manhole Reconstruction 8,616.69
Total Fund 984 473,153.19
985.010.5010 Electronic Voting-Common Council 30,244.25
985.020.5020 Redundant E-Mail Server and Software 25,000.00
985.100.5010 City Hall-Window Replacement 68,948.79
985.100.5020 City Hall-HVAC Upgrades 45,600.00
985.105.5010 Transfer to BUS 275,930.00
985.106.5010 Transfer to Parking 19,187.00
985.108.5010 Transfer to Civic Center 130,000.00
985.300.5010 Station #1-Vehicle Exhaust Syste | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1859
| A | 42. | Refunding Tax Incremental Financing District No. 11 (West Racine) short term debt | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Interim Finance Director appearing before the Committee to discuss refunding Tax Incremental Financing District No. 11 (West Racine) short-term debt that is due in June.
Recommendation: That approval granted for refunding Tax Incremental Financing District No. 11 (West Racine) note anticipation notes.
Fiscal Note: The amount for refunding is not to exceed $2,000,000 for TIF No. 11. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1872
| A | 43. | City Clerk submitting the bid received for printing the Common Council Proceedings and legal notices. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the City Clerk submitting the bid received for printing the Common Council Proceedings and legal notices.
Recommendation: That the Racine Journal Times be awarded the bid to publish the Common Council proceedings and all legal notices for the period of June 1, 2006 through May 31, 2007, they being the only bidder.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in account 101.010.5540 City Council proceedings. | Adopted | Pass |
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06-1896
| A | 44. | Confer with legal counsel regarding request of Local 67, AFSCME, to represent Local 2239, AFSCME. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) A request of the Director of Human Resources, pursuant to sec. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stat., to meet with the Finance and Personnel Committee and to confer with legal counsel concerning a strategy to be adopted with respect to litigation in which the City is likely to become involved regarding the request of Local 67, AFSCME, to represent Local 2239, AFSCME.
Recommendation: That the City staff be allowed to seek a declaratory judgment from the WERC regarding AFSCME Local 67 and AFSCME Local 2239.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Ord.13-06
| A | 45. | Ordinance No. 13-06 to amend Secs. 46-26, 46-28(a) and 46-31 of the Municipal Code relating to Finance - Purchasing procedure. | Ordinance | Ordinance No. 13-06 to amend Secs. 46-26, 46-28(a) and 46-31 of the Municipal Code relating to Finance - Bidding procedure.
To amend Secs. 46-26, 46-28(a) and 46-31 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Finance - Bidding procedure.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
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Sec. 46-26 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by deleting in the last sentence “$15,000.00” and inserting “$25,000.00” in its place.
Part 2:
Sec. 46-28(a) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by deleting in the second paragraph, first sentence, “$15,000.00” and inserting “$25,000.00” in its place.
Part 3:
Sec. 46-31 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by deleting in the title “$15,000.00” and inserting “$25,000.00” in its place.
Part 4:
This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication.
Passed by the Common Council:
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Mayo | Received As Read | Pass |
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06-1795
| A | 46. | River Bend Nature Center request to use the Main Street Bridge for a special event on June 24, 2006. | Communication | Subject: Communication from River Bend Nature Center requesting that the sidewalk and one lane of the northbound traffic on the east side of the Main Street Bridge be blocked for the first annual River Bend Derby Duck Race on June 24, 2006.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-25-06): The River Bend Nature Center be granted permission to close the sidewalk and one lane of the north bound traffic along the east side of the Main Street Bridge for the 1st Annual River Bend Derby Duck Race which will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2006, with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed;
B. A certificate of liability be filed with the City Attorney’s office;
C. Department of Public Works staff review and approve the means and methods for placing the rubber ducks in the river so as to not damage the Main Street Bridge.
D. Sponsor shall be responsible for placement of all traffic control devices.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable.
Recommendation of the Board of Harbor Commissioners (4-27-06): Receive and file. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1848
| A | 47. | Rotary Foundation of Racine West, Inc., requestinging additional street closures. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Rotary Foundation of Racine West, Inc., requesting additional street closures for their events on July 7 & 8, 2006.
Recommendation: Permission be granted to the Racine Rotary West Club to close the parking lane along the east side of Main Street, from 11th Street to 14th Street, and the parking lane on the south side of 11th Street, from Main Street to Pershing Park Drive, in conjunction with the third annual Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festival, to be held July 7-8, 2006.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1855
| A | 48. | K. Singh & Associates, Inc. request to perform soil borings in Michigan Boulevard as Part of Environmental Site Assessment Activities for the Former Walker Manufacturing Property. | Communication | Subject: Communication from K. Singh & Associates, Inc. requesting permission to perform soil borings in Michigan Boulevard as Part of Environmental Site Assessment Activities for the Former Walker Manufacturing Property.
Recommendation: Permission be granted to K. Singh & Associates, Inc. to install two (2) soil borings within the Michigan Boulevard right-of-way at the intersection of Hamilton 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 provides the City Attorney’s office with a lega | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1857
| A | 49. | Pentecost Lutheran Church requesting permission to close Jerome Boulevard between Coolidge Avenue and Case Avenue from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2006, in conjunction with their annual neighborhood party. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Pentecost Lutheran Church requesting permission to close Jerome Boulevard between Coolidge Avenue and Case Avenue from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2006, in conjunction with their annual neighborhood party.
Recommendation: Pentecost Lutheran Church be granted permission to close Jerome Boulevard, between Coolidge Avenue and Case Avenue, for an event on Saturday, August 19, 2006, 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 impl | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1868
| A | 50. | Request to place awnings at 1301 Washington. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Godske Awnings & Textiles, Inc. requesting permission to put awnings on the property at 1301 Washington Avenue over the side walk.
Recommendation: The property owner of 1301 Washington Avenue be granted permission to install stationary, projecting awnings, 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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06-1878
| A | 51. | Final payment on Contract 6-04 (K4-007), 2004 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Westco Environmental Services, Inc., contractor. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineering submitting a request for final payment on Contract 6-04 (K4-007), 2004 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Westco Environmental Services, Inc., contractor.
Recommendation: The work of Westco Environmental Services, Inc., under Contract 6-04 (K4-007), 2004 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $75,769.20.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 5854-B of March 16, 2004. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1879
| A | 52. | Change Order No. 3 on Contract 25-04 (K4-035), Racine Depot Restoration, Tri-North Builders, Inc., contractor. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Transit Planner submitting Change Order No. 3 on Contract 25-04 (K4-035), Racine Depot Restoration, Tri-North Builders, Inc., contractor.
Recommendation: Change Order No. 3 on Contract 25-04 (K4-035), Racine Railroad Depot Restoration, Tri-North Builders, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $78,646.77.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 105.900.5010, Capital Projects.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1885
| A | 53. | Bid results on Contract 16-06 (K6-017), City Resurfacing. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting bid results on Contract 16-06 (K6-017), City Resurfacing.
Recommendation: Contract 16-06 (K6-017), City Resurfacing, be awarded to Payne & Dolan, Inc., at their bid price of $470,183.15, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts:
$ 20,000.00 - Account 986.908.5110, Bituminous Concrete Paving
$421,233.15 - Account 986.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing
$ 950.00 - Account 986.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer Const.-Various Locations
$ 28,000.00 - Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewers-Misc. Locations
$470,183.15 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1886
| A | 54. | Bid results on Contract 21-06 (K6-022), 2006 Street Lighting Renovations (CDBG). | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting bid results on Contract 21-06 (K6-022), 2006 Street Lighting Renovations (CDBG).
Recommendation: Contract 21-06 (K6-022), 2006 Street Lighting Renovations (CDBG), be awarded to J.F. Edwards Construction Company, Inc., at their bid price of $152,890.18, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts:
$ 22,455.66 - Account 985.590.5010, Replace City Circuits
$105,434.52 - Account 986.590.5010, Replace City Circuits
$ 25,000.00 - Account 896.030.5950, Street Lighting
$152,890.18 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1887
| A | 55. | Bid results on Contract 27-06 (K6-028), 2006 Traffic Signal Renovations. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting bid results on Contract 27-06 (K6-028), 2006 Traffic Signal Renovations.
Recommendation: Contract 27-06 (K6-028), 2006 Traffic Signal Renovations, be awarded to Outdoor Lighting Construction Co., Inc., at their bid price of $62,093.30, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts:
$22,549.00 - Account 985.600.5010, Traffic Signal Replacement
$39,544.30 - Account 986.600.5010, Traffic Signal Replacement
$62,093.30 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1912
| A | 56. | Bid results on Contract 14-06 (K6-015), Island Park Streambank Stabilization. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting bid results on Contract 14-06 (K6-015), Island Park Streambank Stabilization.
Recommendation: Contract 14-06 (K6-015), Island Park Streambank Stabilization, be awarded to K&L Construction, Inc., at their bid price of $48,130.50, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewers-Misc. Locations.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1920
| A | 57. | Amendment No. 2 on Contract 61-05 (K5-070), Professional Services-2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Amendment No. 2 on Contract 61-05 (K5-070), Professional Services-2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant.
Recommendation: Amendment No. 2 to Contract 61-05 (K5-070), Professional Services for 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $50,675.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts:
$25,337.50 - Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewer, Various Locations
$25,337.50 - Account 986.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Various Locations
$50,675.00 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1921
| A | 58. | Proposal from Earth Tech, Inc. to provide professional services for the 2006 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a proposal from Earth Tech, Inc. to provide professional services for the 2006 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services contract with Earth Tech, Inc. to provide professional services for the 2006 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program at a cost not-to-exceed $60,000.00.
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. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1922
| A | 59. | All Sports Pub request to close off a turn lane for a special event on Saturday, May 13, 2006. | Communication | Subject: Communication from All Sports Pub, 3458 Rapids Drive, requesting permission to close off a turn lane for a special event on Saturday, May 13, 2006.
Recommendation: Permission be granted to All Sports Pub, 3458 Rapids Drive, to close off the right turn lane from Rapids Drive onto N. Green Bay Road on Saturday, May 13, 2006, to provide motorcycle parking for a benefit.
Further recommends that the sponsor 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 be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1614
| A | 60. | LakeFront Beverage Consultants requesting to renew the beverage contract for the Civic Centre for an additional two years and waive the 180 -day notification clause. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Lakefront Beverage Consultants requesting the City of Racine to renew the beverage contract for an additional two years and waive the 180 -day notification clause.
Recommendation: The item be deferred until the Civic Centre Commission meets to discuss the item. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1821
| A | 61. | Official Notice #5, Performance Audit of the Health Department. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Purchasing Agent requesting to discuss bid received for Official Notice #5, Performance Audit of the Health Department. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1826
| A | 62. | Application for "Class B" for Rum Point, Inc., Patrick O'Neil, Agent, 2 Christopher Columbus Dr. | Communication | Subject: Application of Rum Point, Inc., Patrick J. O'Neil, Agent, for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 2 Christopher Columbus Drive.
(1st District) (Alderman of the 2nd District included in reference) (The agent has been requested to appear) | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1835
| A | 63. | Sale of Abadoned Vehicles | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the report on bids received from the sale of Abandoned Vehicles. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1836
| A | 64. | James L. Preston for a Public Passenger Vehicle Driver's License. (Renewal) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) The application for James L. Preston for a Public Passenger Vehicle Driver's License. (Renewal) | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Ord.17-06
| A | 65. | Ordinance No. 17-06 to amend Secs. 22-291 and 22-297 of the Muncipal Code relating to Cigarette and tobacco products retailers - Statutory provision adopted; Penalty for violation of article. | Ordinance | Ordinance No. 17-06 to amend Secs. 22-291 and 22-297 of the Muncipal Code relating to Cigarette and tobacco products retailers - Statutory provision adopted; Penalty for violation of article.
To amend Secs. 22-291 and 22-297 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Cigarette and tobacco products retailers - Statutory provision adopted; Penalty for violation of article.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
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Sec. 22-291 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by adding “(a)” at the beginning of the paragraph, by changing “Stats.” to read “Stat.” in two places in the paragraph and by adding the following paragraph at the end of the section:
“(b) The provisions of Wis. Stat. § 134.66(2)(a), (am), (cm) and (e) relating to licenses for cigarette and tobacco products are adopted as a portion of this article as far as may be applicable to the city. A violation of any such provisions of Wis. Stat. § 134.66(2)(a), (am), (cm) and (e) shall constitute a violation of this article.”
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06-1847
| A | 66. | Public Passenger Vehicle Provider's License | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) The application of Anything Goes Limousine, for a Public Passenger Vehicle Provider's License. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1860
| A | 67. | Direct Referral, Bids for Contract 28-06 (K6-029) New Grandstand Bleachers at Horlick Athletic Field | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Bids for Contract 28-06 (K6-029) New Grandstand Bleachers at Horlick Athletic Field.
Recommendation of License & Welfare Committee of 5/8/06: That the item be received and filed.
Recommendation of License & Welfare Committee of 5/22/06: That Contract 28-06 (K6-029) New Grandstand Bleachers at Horlick Athletic Field, be awarded to Carroll Seating Co., Inc., at their bid price of $243,630.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account #986.710.5070 Horlick Field Bleachers | Referred | |
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06-1865
| A | 68. | Direct Referral, Contract 47-05 (K5-054), Roof Replacement at Mound Cemetery by Carlson Racine Roofing, Racine WI | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral, Contract 47-05 K5-054), Roof Replacement at Mound Cemetery by Carlson Racine Roofing, Racine WI | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1867
| A | 69. | Direct Referral: Final payment for engineering services for plans and specifications for replacing the roof at Mound Cemetery Maintenance Building by Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral: Final payment for engineering services for plans and specifications for replacing the roof at Mound Cemetery Maintenance Building by Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1873
| A | 70. | Application of MPDT, Partnership, for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 303 Dodge Street. | Application | Subject: The Application of MPDT, Partnership, for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 303 Dodge Street.
Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee 5/8/06: That the application of MPDT, Partnership, for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 303 Dodge Street, be approved.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1918
| A | 71. | CHARTER ORDINANCE TO AMEND SEC. 5-3 OF THE CHARTER ORDINANCES RELATING TO GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS - LICENSE APPLICATION. | Communication | Subject: CHARTER ORDINANCE TO AMEND SEC. 5-3 OF THE CHARTER ORDINANCES RELATING TO GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS - LICENSE APPLICATION.
To amend Charter ordinance sec. 5-3 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Gasoline service stations - License application.
Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee 5/8/06: That Charter Ordinance #0001-06 be adopted.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (5-9-06): Charter Ordinance #0001-06 be adopted.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1919
| A | 72. | ORDINANCE NO. 15-06 TO REPEAL AND RECREATE SEC. 22-476 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS - APPLICATION FOR OWNER'S LICENSE; INVESTIGATION. | Communication | Subject: ORDINANCE NO. 15-06 TO REPEAL AND RECREATE SEC. 22-476 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS - APPLICATION FOR OWNER'S LICENSE; INVESTIGATION.
To repeal and recreate Sec. 22-476 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Gasoline service stations - application for owner's license.
Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee 5/8/06: That Ordinance #15-06 be adopted.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (5-9-06): Ordinance 15-06 be adopted.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1812
| A | 73. | Design Standards for the expanded Downtown Area | Communication | Subject: The Establishment of Design Standards for the Expanded Downtown Area to address the need to establish specific design standards in sub-areas of the downtown area.
Recommendation: To receive and file. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1850
| A | 74. | Discuss zoning rules for various types of establishments. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Aldermen of the 11th and 12th Districts requesting to meet with City Plan Commission to discuss zoning rules for various types of establishments.
Recommendation: That a 90-day moratorium be enacted regarding Payday Loan and similar establishments to allow time for the preparation of an ordinance.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1874
| A | 75. | CUP - 9th Street dwelling | Conditional Use Permit | Subject: Direct Referral. Request from Maria Guerrero and Vidal Trejo seeking a conditional use permit for an existing residence at 1616-9th Street that utlizes both the first and second floors as dwelling space.
Recommendation: That a request from Maria Guerrero and Vidal Trejo seeking a conditional use permit for an existing residence at 1616 - 9th Street that utilizes both the first and second floors as dwelling space be approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the structures and property be maintained in good order.
b. That all codes and ordinance be complied with and required permits acquired.
c. That no minor changes be made from the conditions of this permit without the approval of the Plan Commission and no major changes be made from the conditions of this permit without the approval of the Common Council.
d. That this permit is subject to Plan Commission review for compliance with the listed conditions.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1875
| A | 76. | CUP 1800 Clark Street - vehicles & Parts rebuilding facility | Conditional Use Permit | Subject: Direct Referral. Request from Eric and Theresa Marcus of National Auto Parts & Sales, Inc. and Allied Commercial Holdings, Inc. seeking a conditional use permit for a motor vehicles and parts rebuilding facility at 1800 Clark Street.
Recommendation: That a request from Eric and Theresa Marcus of National Auto Parts & Sales, Inc. and Allied Commercial Holdings, Inc. seeking a conditional use permit for a motor vehicle and parts rebuilding facility at 1800 Clark Street be approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans stamped “Received April 26, 2006” and presented to the Plan Commission on May 10, 2006 be approved, subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That an occupancy permit shall be requested from the Building Department prior to the operation of this business at this location.
c. That auto body work be conducted indoors and be limited to minor repairs as required to rebuild motor vehicles and parts.
d. That there shall be no on-site retail sales of vehicles or vehicle parts. Sales shall not involve dealing directly with custome | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1876
| A | 77. | Design standards - expanded downtown area. | Application | Subject: Direct Referral. Consideration of the establishment of Design Standards for the expanded downtown area.
Recommendation: That a resolution be adopted by the Common Council with the following language: that the document entitled “Downtown Design Standards” dated May 10, 2005 is hereby adopted this 16th day of May, 2006, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Director of City Development. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1881
| A | 78. | Appeal relating to a pole sign for USA Payday Loans 3326 Washington Ave | Application | Subject: Direct Referral. Appeal of a decision of the Access Corridor Development Review Committee relating to a pole sign for USA Payday Loans at 3326 Washington Avenue.
Recommendation: That the appeal of a decision of the Access Corridor Development review committee relating to a pole sign for USA Payday Loans at 3326 WashingtonAavenue be approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the pole sign as presented to the Access Corridor Development Review Committee on April 26, 2006 be approved.
b. That all applicable permits be obtained.
c. That no major changes be made to the conditions of this approval without the approval of the Access Corridor Development Review Committee, and no minor changes be made without the approval of the Director of City Development.
d. That this approval is subject to the review of the Access Corridor Development Review Committee for compliance with the listed conditions.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1927
| A | 79. | 4/12/06 CPC
Recommendation: That the ordinance be adopted, as amended.
4/12/06 CPC
Recommendation: That the ordinance be adopted, as amended.
Ordinance No. 10-06 TO AMEND SEC. 114-823 RELATING TO ZONING-DEFINITIONS. | Zoning Item | Subject: Ordinance No. 10-06 TO AMEND SEC. 114-823 RELATING TO ZONING-DEFINITIONS.
To amend Sec. 114-823 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Zoning-Definitions.
4/12/06 CPC
Recommendation: That the ordinance be adopted, as amended. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1930
| A | 80. | An Ordinance to rezone 3037, 3051, 3063 and 3077 Douglas Avenue | Zoning Item | Subject: Ordinance ZOord.0002-06 to rezone 3037, 3051, 3063 and 3077 Douglas Avenue
To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine.
Recommendation: That the ordinance be adopted.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1931
| A | 81. | ORDINANCE NO. 9-06 TO AMEND SEC. 114-254(n) RELATING TO ZONING-YARD REQUIREMENTS. | Zoning Item | Subject: ORDINANCE NO. 9-06 TO AMEND SEC. 114-254(n) RELATING TO ZONING-YARD REQUIREMENTS
To amend Sec. 114-254(n) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Zoning - Yard requirements and open space.
4-12-06 CPC
Recommendation: that the ordinance be adopted. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1925
| A | | Communication from Mayor Becker nominating appointments/reappointments | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mayor Becker nominating appointments/reappointments to the following Boards and Commissions for the City of Racine. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1775
| A | 82. | North American Championships sailing competition request to use two parking lots by North Beach on August 12-18, 2006. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Event Chairman for the North American Championships sailing competition requesting to use two parking lots by North Beach on August 12-18, 2006.
Transit & Parking Commission Recommendation: Refer this to Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services.
Fiscal Note: N/A
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services: To approve pending Council approval for overnight camping and the organization work with staff.
Fiscal note: $275.00 special event fee to the City. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Ord.11-06
| A | 83. | Ordinance No. 11-06 to amend Secs. 102-57(3) and 102-58(e) of the Municipal Code relating to Vegetation - Planting. | Ordinance | Ordinance No. 11-06 to amend Secs. 102-57(3) and 102-58(e) of the Municipal Code relating to Vegetation - Planting.
To amend Secs. 102-57(3) and 102-58(e) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Vegetation - Permits for public utilities and contractors; Planting.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
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Sec. 102-57(3) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by deleting the last sentence of the paragraph.
Part 2:
Sec. 102-58(e) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by replacing the word “Elms” with the following “American Elm, Siberian Elm and Slippery Elm”.
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This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication.
Passed by the Common Council:
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FISCAL NOTE: N/A
Recommendation: That the amendment to Ordinance 11-06 be adopted. | Received As Read | Pass |
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06-1807
| A | 84. | Racine Theatre Guild requesting the free use of the Stage on Wheels for the first annual RTG Children's Theatre Festival on Sunday, July 30, 2006, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Racine Theatre Guild requesting the free use of the Stage on Wheels for the first annual RTG Children's Theatre Festival on Sunday, July 30, 2006, from 12:00-5:00 p.m.
Also refer to the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 04-24-06: That the item be denied
Ayes: Aldermen James T. Spangenberg; Thomas Friedel; and Sandy Weidner,
Noes: Alderman Pete Karas
Abstain: Alderman Aron Wisneski
Fiscal Note: N/A
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 5-10-06: Recommend that the request be received and filed.
Fiscal note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Ord.18-06
| A | 85. | Ordinance No. 18-06 to amend Sec. 70-101 of the Municipal Code relating to Parks - Closing hours. | Ordinance | Ordinance No. 18-06 to amend Sec. 70-101 of the Municipal Code relating to Parks - Closing hours.
To amend Sec. 70-101(a) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services - Parks; Closing hours.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
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Sec. 70-101(a) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by inserting after "law enforcement officers," the phrase, "city concession contractors and employees thereof for a period not more than 45 minutes after park closing but only while actively engaged in their work,".
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This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication.
Passed by the Common Council:
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FISCAL NOTE: N/A
Recommendation: That the amendment to Ordinance 18-06 be received and filed. | Received As Read | Pass |
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06-1854
| A | 86. | Spirit of Racine Triathlon request for the use of North Beach Park on July 23, 2006 for their annual race. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Spirit of Racine Triathlon requesting the use of North Beach Park on July 23, 2006 for their annual race.
Recommendation: To approve the request of Racine County Visitors and Convention Bureau to use designated areas of North Beach on July 19 - 14, 2006 for the Spirit of Racine Triathlon resulting in the assessment of the appropriate special events fee.
Fiscal note: $485.00 special events fee to the City | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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06-1869
| A | 87. | Request of Easter Seals Kindcare to collaborate and form a partnership with the Racine Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Easter Seals Kindcare requesting to collaborate and form a partnership with the Racine Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department.
Recommendation: Recommends the request from Easter Seals Kindcare be approved.
Fiscal note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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05-1207
| A | 88. | (Direct Referral) Main Entrance fog horn problem discussion | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Main Entrance fog horn problem discussion.
Recommendation: Seek funding from the Waterways Commission for improvement of the fog horn system. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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05-1214
| A | 89. | Installation of Visitor piers at Main St. Bridge. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Installation of Visitor piers at Main St. Bridge.
Recommendation: Pursue funding on this project. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.06-7015
| A | 90. | OFFICIAL NOTICE #5 PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT | Resolution | OFFICIAL NOTICE #5 PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT
RESOLVED, that Official Notice #5, Performance Audit of the Health Department, be awarded to Virchow-Krause at their bid price of $36,775.00, they being the only responsible bidder.
FISCAL NOTE: Funds are available in account 101.111.5620, Professional Studies. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.06-7016
| A | 91. | MOUND CEMETERY ROOF REPLACEMENT FINAL PAYMENT | Resolution | MOUND CEMETERY ROOF REPLACEMENT FINAL PAYMENT
RESOLVED, that the work of Carlson Racine Roofing for Roof Replacement at Mound Cemetery be accepted and final payment authorized in the contract amount of $50,969.00.
FISCAL NOTE: This contract was approved by Resolution 6655 of September 6, 2005. | Adopted | |
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Res.06-7017
| A | 92. | FINAL PAYMENT ROOF REPLACEMENT MOUND CEMETERY | Resolution | FINAL PAYMENT ROOF REPLACEMENT MOUND CEMETERY
RESOLVED, that the engineering services for plans and specifications of Industrial Services, Inc. for replacing the roof at Mound Cemetery Maintenance Building be accepted and final payment be made in the amount of $7,000.00.
FISCAL NOTE: This contract was approved by Resolution 6366 of February 1, 2005. | Adopted | |
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Res.06-7018
| A | 93. | POINTE BLUE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | Resolution | POINTE BLUE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 3-party agreement, namely the Pointe Blue Development Project Term Sheet, between the City, the Redevelopment Authority and Key Bridge Group, Inc.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a development agreement be negotiated to implement the provisions of the Term Sheet.
FISCAL NOTE: An unknown amount will be expended for financial and legal consultants to complete the development agreement, with such costs being an allowable TID expenditure. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.06-7019
| A | 94. | ROTARY CLUB POST PROM EVENTS | Resolution | ROTARY CLUB POST PROM EVENTS
RESOLVED, that the request of the Rotary Post Prom Committee of the Downtown Rotary Club, to close:
Fifth Street, from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive,
Festival Park Drive, from Fifth Street to Sixth Street,
Sixth Street, from Festival Park Drive to Pershing Park Drive,
Pershing Park Drive, from Sixth Street to Eleventh Street, and
Eleventh Street from Pershing Park Drive to Main Street,
from 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2006, to 4:30 a.m., Sunday, May 21, 2006, for the Rotary Post Prom, be approved.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed;
B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to the event;
C. The setup and dismantling of barricades will be the responsibility of the sponsor;
D. Any overtime and/or equipment and material loss will be charged to the sponsor;
E. Sponsor shall pay a $350.00 special event fee.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that permission be granted for the curfew to be extended to the attendees until 4:00 a.m., Sunday, May 21, 200 | Adopted | |
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Res.06-7020
| A | 95. | HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT 1301 WASHINGTON AVENUE | Resolution | HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT 1301 WASHINGTON AVENUE
RESOLVED, that the property owner of 1301 Washington Avenue be granted permission to install stationary, projecting awnings, 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 | |
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Res.06-7021
| A | 96. | PENTECOST LUTHERAN CHURCH EVENT | Resolution | PENTECOST LUTHERAN CHURCH EVENT
RESOLVED, that Pentecost Lutheran Church be granted permission to close Jerome Boulevard, between Coolidge Avenue and Case Avenue for an event on Saturday, August 19, 2006, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., in accordance with their request.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
B. Proof of liability insurance 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 RESOLVED, 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 be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event. | Adopted | |
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Res.06-7022
| A | 97. | ADDITIONAL STREET CLOSURES FOR DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL | Resolution | ADDITIONAL STREET CLOSURES FOR DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
RESOLVED, that permission be granted to the Racine Rotary West Club to close the parking lane along the east side of Main Street, from 11th Street to 14th Street, and the parking lane on the south side of 11th Street, from Main Street to Pershing Park Drive, in conjunction with the third annual Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festival, to be held July 7-8, 2006.
FISCAL NOTE: Not applicable. | Adopted | |
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Res.06-7023
| A | 98. | HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT FOR FORMER WALKER SITE PROPERTY | Resolution | HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT FOR FORMER WALKER SITE PROPERTY
RESOLVED, that permission be granted to K. Singh & Associates, Inc. to install two (2) soil borings within the Michigan Boulevard right-of-way at the intersection of Hamilton Street, provided that a permit is secured through the Engineering Department and an agreement executed in accordance with Wis. Stat. sec. 66.0425, 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 RESOLVED, 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 RESOLVED, that the property owner provides the City Attorney’s office with a legal description of the location of the soil borings within the street right-of-way.
FISCAL NOTE: In addition, the required Street Opening Permit will generate an add | Adopted | |
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Res.06-7024
| A | 99. | CONTRACT FOR CITY RESURFACING | Resolution | CONTRACT FOR CITY RESURFACING
RESOLVED, that Contract 16-06 (K6-017), City Resurfacing, be awarded to Payne & Dolan, Inc., at their bid price of $470,183.15, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts:
$ 20,000.00 - Account 986.908.5110, Bituminous Concrete Paving
$421,233.15 - Account 986.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing
$ 950.00 - Account 986.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer Const.-Various Locations
$ 28,000.00 - Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewers-Misc. Locations
$470,183.15 - Total
FISCAL NOTE: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.06-7025
| A | 100. | CONTRACT FOR 2006 STREET LIGHTING RENOVATIONS | Resolution | CONTRACT FOR 2006 STREET LIGHTING RENOVATIONS
RESOLVED, that Contract 21-06 (K6-022), 2006 Street Lighting Renovations (CDBG), be awarded to J.F. Edwards Construction Company, Inc., at their bid price of $152,890.18, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts:
$ 22,455.66 - Account 985.590.5010, Replace City Circuits
$105,434.52 - Account 986.590.5010, Replace City Circuits
$ 25,000.00 - Account 896.030.5950, Street Lighting
$152,890.18 - Total
FISCAL NOTE: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.06-7026
| A | 101. | CONTRACT FOR 2006 TRAFFIC SIGNAL RENOVATIONS | Resolution | CONTRACT FOR 2006 TRAFFIC SIGNAL RENOVATIONS
RESOLVED, that Contract 27-06 (K6-028), 2006 Traffic Signal Renovations, be awarded to Outdoor Lighting Construction Co., Inc., at their bid price of $62,093.30, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts:
$22,549.00 - Account 985.600.5010, Traffic Signal Replacement
$39,544.30 - Account 986.600.5010, Traffic Signal Replacement
$62,093.30 - Total
FISCAL NOTE: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.06-7027
| A | 102. | FINAL PAYMENT 2004 CCTV SERVICES AND MANHOLE INSPECTIONS | Resolution | FINAL PAYMENT 2004 CCTV SERVICES AND MANHOLE INSPECTIONS
RESOLVED, that the work of Westco Environmental Services, Inc., under Contract 6-04 (K4-007), 2004 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $75,769.20.
FISCAL NOTE: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 5854-B of March 16, 2004. | Adopted | |
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Res.06-7028
| A | 103. | CHANGE ORDER RACINE RAILROAD DEPOT RESTORATION | Resolution | CHANGE ORDER RACINE RAILROAD DEPOT RESTORATION
RESOLVED, that Change Order No. 3 on Contract 25-04 (K4-035), Racine Railroad Depot Restoration, Tri-North Builders, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $78,646.77.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 105.900.5010, Capital Projects.
FISCAL NOTE: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.06-7029
| A | 104. | CONTRACT FOR ISLAND PARK STREAMBANK STABILIZATION | Resolution | CONTRACT FOR ISLAND PARK STREAMBANK STABILIZATION
RESOLVED, that Contract 14-06 (K6-015), Island Park Streambank Stabilization, be awarded to K&L Construction, Inc., at their bid price of $48,130.50, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewers-Misc. Locations.
FISCAL NOTE: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.06-7030
| A | 105. | AMENDMENT TO 2006 CCTV SERVICES AND MANHOLE INSPECTIONS | Resolution | AMENDMENT TO 2006 CCTV SERVICES AND MANHOLE INSPECTIONS
RESOLVED, that Amendment No. 2 to Contract 61-05 (K5-070), Professional Services for 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $50,675.00.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts:
$25,337.50 - Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewer, Various Locations
$25,337.50 - Account 986.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Various Locations
$50,675.00 - Total
FISCAL NOTE: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.06-7031
| A | 106. | CONTRACT FOR 2006 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM | Resolution | CONTRACT FOR 2006 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services contract with Earth Tech, Inc. to provide professional services for the 2006 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program at a cost not-to-exceed $60,000.00.
FURTHER RESOLVED, 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. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.06-7032
| A | 107. | ALL SPORTS PUB SPECIAL EVENT | Resolution | ALL SPORTS PUB SPECIAL EVENT
RESOLVED, that permission be granted to All Sports Pub, 3458 Rapids Drive, to close off the right turn lane from Rapids Drive onto N. Green Bay Road on Saturday, May 13, 2006, to provide motorcycle parking for a benefit.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sponsor pay a $250.00 special event fee.
FURTHER RESOLVED, 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 be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event. | Adopted | |
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Res.06-7033
| A | 108. | AMENDMENT TO COMPASS OPERATING AGREEMENT | Resolution | AMENDMENT TO COMPASS OPERATING AGREEMENT
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended to the operating agreement with Compass of Racine, LLC, to provide alcohol beverage services for the Civic Centre for a period of one year, under terms and conditions to be negotiated, and that Compass of Racine, LLC, be authorized to purchase the equipment and cooler from the current vendor, with funds to be taken from the existing capital budget.
FISCAL NOTE: Purchase of the cooler and equipment from the current vendor will be handled through existing CIP, and the "Class B" Public Facility, Soda/Water Beverage, Non-Intoxicating Beverages Licenses and the Liquor Liability Insurance be handled through the operating budget. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.06-7034
| A | 109. | AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY MOVIE SHOWCASE | Resolution | AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY MOVIE SHOWCASE
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 3-year agreement with CGI Communications, Inc. to develop a Community Movie Showcase for the City of Racine.
FISCAL NOTE: No cost required on the part of the City. | Adopted | |
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Res.06-7035
| A | 110. | ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR OLD TIMERS ATHLETIC CLUB | Resolution | ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR OLD TIMERS ATHLETIC CLUB
RESOLVED, that permission be granted to allocate $2,500 from the Room Tax Fund for the Old Timers Athletic Club for the promotion of the youth and adult softball tournaments.
FISCAL NOTE: There are sufficient funds in the Room Tax Fund. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.06-7036
| A | 111. | APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR RACINE THEATRE GUILD | Resolution | APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR RACINE THEATRE GUILD
RESOLVED, that the City of Racine appropriate $5,000 from the Room Tax Fund to the Racine Theatre Guild to be utilized for outside marketing for 2006.
FISCAL NOTE: There are sufficient funds available in Room Tax Fund. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.06-7037
| A | 112. | AWARD BID FOR PRINTING COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS | Resolution | AWARD BID FOR PRINTING COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
RESOLVED, that the Racine Journal Times be awarded the bid to publish the Common Council proceedings and all legal notices for the period of June 1, 2006 through May 31, 2007, they being the only bidder.
FISCAL NOTE: There are sufficient funds available in account 101.010.5540, City Council proceedings. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.06-7038
| A | 113. | AGREEMENT WITH RACINE COUNTY FOR VOTING EQUIPMENT | Resolution | AGREEMENT WITH RACINE COUNTY FOR VOTING EQUIPMENT
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Racine County for the purchase of handicapped accessible voting equipment.
FISCAL NOTE: The State of Wisconsin will reimburse payment for the voting equipment. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.06-7039
| A | 114. | 2005 TO 2006 BUDGET CARRY FORWARDS | Resolution | 2005 TO 2006 BUDGET CARRY FORWARDS
RESOLVED, that all remaining encumbered 2005 funds be carried forward to 2006.
101.111.5620 Professional Studies 55,000.00
Total Fund 101 55,000.00
984.120.5020 Electronic Timekeeping 22,000.00
984.120.5030 MIS-Communications Room Remodeling 133,732.50
984.520.5010 Island Park Bridges 286,804.00
984.908.5130 Asphalt Street Resurfacing 22,000.00
984.907.5320 Sanitary Manhole Reconstruction 8,616.69
Total Fund 984 473,153.19
985.010.5010 Electronic Voting-Common Council 30,244.25
985.020.5020 Redundant E-Mail Server and Software 25,000.00
985.100.5010 City Hall-Window Replacement 68,948.79
985.100.5020 City Hall-HVAC Upgrades 45,600.00
985.105.5010 Transfer to BUS 275,930.00
985.106.5010 Transfer to Parking 19,187.00
985.108.5010 Transfer to Civic Center 130,000.00
985.300.5010 Station #1-Vehicle Exhaust System 13,693.75
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Res.06-7040
| A | 115. | DOWNTOWN DESIGN GUIDELINES | Resolution | DOWNTOWN DESIGN GUIDELINES
RESOLVED, that the document entitled "Downtown Design Guidelines" dated May 10, 2005 is hereby adopted this 16th day of May, 2006, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Director of City Development.
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Res.06-7041
| A | 116. | DOWNTOWN DESIGN STANDARDS | Resolution | DOWNTOWN DESIGN STANDARDS
RESOLVED, that the document entitled "Downtown Design Standards" dated May 10, 2005 is hereby adopted this 16th day of May, 2006, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Director of City Development.
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Res.06-7042
| A | 117. | 90 DAY MORATORIUM CONVENIENT-CASH BUSINESSES | Resolution | 90 DAY MORATORIUM FOR CONVENIENT-CASH BUSINESSES
WHEREAS, the City of Racine has experienced a proliferation of "convenient-cash" businesses and similar businesses such as check-cashing businesses, payday loan stores, etc., that make non-traditional, short-term consumer loans; and
WHEREAS, "usury" is an unconscionable and exorbitant rate or amount of interest, and the presence of a usurious rate makes a loan agreement unethical or sometimes illegal, in whole or in part; and
WHEREAS, instead of offering a product that enables borrowers to escape emergencies, payday lenders 'flip' borrowers, renewing their loans repeatedly for high fees without extending further credit, which traps borrowers into paying back many times the amount of the original loan at annual interest rates that are typically 400 percent or higher; and
WHEREAS, the clustering of payday loan agencies in and around economically disadvantaged neighborhoods causes severe financial problems for the residents of those communities; and
WHEREAS, research has shown that such businesses target minority neighbor | Adopted | |
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Res.06-7043
| A | 118. | CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 1616 - 9TH STREET | Resolution | CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 1616 - 9TH STREET
RESOLVED, that the request from Maria Guerrero and Vidal Trejo seeking a conditional use permit for an existing residence at 1616 - 9th Street that utilizes both the first and second floors as dwelling space, be approved subject to the following conditions:
a. That the structures and property be maintained in good order.
b. That all codes and ordinances be complied with and required permits acquired.
c. That no minor changes be made from the conditions of this permit without the approval of the Plan Commission and no major changes be made from the conditions of this permit without the approval of the Common Council.
d. That this permit is subject to Plan Commission review for compliance with the listed conditions.
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Res.06-7044
| A | 119. | CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 1800 CLARK STREET | Resolution | CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 1800 CLARK STREET
RESOLVED, that the request from Eric and Theresa Marcus of National Auto Parts & Sales, Inc. and Allied Commercial Holdings, Inc. seeking a conditional use permit for a motor vehicle and parts rebuilding facility at 1800 Clark Street, be approved subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans stamped “Received April 26, 2006” and presented to the Plan Commission on May 10, 2006 be approved, subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That an occupancy permit shall be obtained from the Building Department prior to the operation of this business at this location.
c. That auto body work be conducted indoors and be limited to minor repairs as required to rebuild motor vehicles and parts.
d. That there shall be no on-site retail sales of vehicles or vehicle parts. Sales shall not involve dealing directly with customers on the premises.
e. That all vehicles waiting repair, or those which have been repaired, shall be stored on the subject property in an orderly fashion, but in no case longer than 20 days.
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Ord.20-06
| A | 120. | Ordinance No. 20-06 to amend Sec. 114-1, create Sec. 114-638.5, amend Sec. 114-824, amend Sec. 114-826(4) and amend Sec. 114-827 relating to Zoning - Mapped district. | Ordinance | Ordinance No. 20-06 to amend Sec. 114-1, create Sec. 114-638.5, amend Sec. 114-824, amend Sec. 114-826(4) and amend Sec. 114-827 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Zoning - Mapped district.
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Sec. 114-1 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by adding the following definition after the definition for “Extended medical care facilities”:
“Facility or facilities means those physical attributes of a use including, but not limited to, landscaping, trash handling, parking and drive areas, lighting, utilities, signage, display or storage areas, equipment and buildings and appurtenances.”
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Sec. 114-638.5 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby created to read as follows:
“Sec. 114-638.5. Applicability.
(a) Design guidelines contained in this division shall apply to all facilities such as, but not limited to, office, commercial, residential facilities containing five or more living units, lodging, museum, theater, governmental, parking and utility facilities, excepting that maintenance and | Referred | |
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