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08-2970
| A | 1. | Snow removal and weed control at foreclosed properties. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 11th District and County Supervisor Russell Clark regarding snow removal and weed control at foreclosed properties.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: The communication be received and filed.
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08-2962
| A | 2. | Adams 1301 W Sixth St. Sign | Communication | Subject: Request that Adams Outdoor Advertising be granted permission for its sign at 1301 West Sixth Street to project over public right-of-way. (Res.09-1238)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08, 1-13-09, and 1-27-09: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 2-10-09: Since public interest requires it, that the following street right-of-way be and hereby is vacated and discontinued:
That part of Block 52 in School Section, a recorded plat in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin that is part of the Northwest ¼ of Section 16 Township 3 North, Range 23 East described as follows:
Commence at the Northwest corner of the Northwest ¼ of Section 16, Township 3 North, Range 23 East; Thence North 88° 4’18” East, on the North line of the N/W ¼, 169.75 feet; thence South 01° 55’ 42” East, 53.06 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence South 00° 08’07” East, 26.95 feet; thence South 88° 14’ 18” West, 103.90 feet; thence North 85° 53’ 29” West, 95.00; thence North 00°08’07”West,23.17 feet; thence North 89°51’53”East, 198 | | |
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08-2972
| A | 3. | Adams Outdoor Advertising Lease Extension | Communication | Subject: Request on behalf of Adams Outdoor Advertising that its lease for 830 Racine Street and 841 South Marquette Street be extended. (Res.09-1182)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-13-09: Recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Lease Agreement with Adams Outdoor Advertising for the leasing of billboards on City-owned property at the following locations:
A. Eighth Street and Marquette Street, and
B. Ninth Street and Elm Street,
For a five-year period of time commencing on September 1, 2009 and ending August 31, 2014, with a yearly rental beginning at $2,145.00 which will be raised annually in accordance with the consumer price index, with the following stipulations:
Lessee shall maintain the display boards in excellent condition,
Lessee shall remove any dated or seasonal advertising within one week after the advertised event.
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08-2974
| A | 4. | Walker site PECFA Reimbursement | Communication | Subject: Request by K. Singh & Associates for permission to apply for PECFA Reimbursement for Walker Manufacturing site. (Res.09-1239)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08, 1-13-09, and 1-27-09: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 2-10-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with K. Singh and Associates to submit PECFA reimbursement claim to the Wisconsin Department of Commerce for PECFA eligible costs at the former Walker Site, 1201 Michigan Boulevard, with the following stipulations:
A. K. Singh and Associates waives any and all claims that this agreement creates a duty by the City of Racine to obtain PECFA funds.
B. K. Singh and Associates hereby indemnifies and shall defend and hold harmless the City of Racine against any and all actions, suits, claims and administrative procedures arising from the seeking of or receipt of such funds.
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08-2930
| A | 5. | Sewer and water access at 211 Fifteenth Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 2nd District wishing to discuss sewer and water access at 211 Fifteenth Street.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-25-08: That the communication be referred to the Community Development Block Grant Committee for provision of funding for the cost of the sanitary sewer which is estimated at $24,000.00.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable.
Referred back to Public Works and Services Committee at 12-2-08 Common Council meeting.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: That the special assessment for the construction of the mainline sanitary sewer at 211 Fifteenth Street be amended in accordance with State Statute 66.0903(3) and in accordance with previous City assessments including the 1981 assessment on Homestead Avenue. This action will reduce the property owner's share of the sanitary mainline assessment from $26,235.00 to $4,372.50. The City's share of the cost will be $21,862.50, for which sufficient funds are available in Account 906.000.5310, Sanitary Sewer.
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08-2784
| A | 6. | Settlement agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad for repairs to the Mound Avenue railroad bridge. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting to meet with the Public Works and Services Committee in closed session regarding a settlement agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad for repairs to the Mound Avenue railroad bridge. (Res.09-1183)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-28-08, 11-11-08 and 12-9-08: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-13-09: That the settlement agreement as presented by Atty. Robert Hankel be approved, in concept, with final verbiage to be approved by the City Attorney's office. The settlement agreement terms are as follows:
1. With respect to the Mound Avenue Bridge, the Union Pacific Railroad Company will:
A. Maintain and repair the tie, rail and ballast conditions and, in addition, will maintain and repair the deck drainage systems;
B. The bridge retaining walls within the track embankment support structure will be repaired and additional required repairs of the bridge structure disclosed during the process, if any, will also be com | | |
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08-2981
| A | 7. | Final payment on Contract 30-06 (K6-031), PS - Sixth Street Sanitary Sewer Lining | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 30-06 (K6-031), PS - Sixth Street Sanitary Sewer Lining, Earth Tech/AECOM, Inc., consultant. (Res.08-1158)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: The professional services provided by Earth Tech/AECOM under Contract 30-06 (K6-031), Professional Services - Sixth Street Sanitary Sewer Lining, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $167,487.53.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 6961, dated April 5, 2006. | | |
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08-2998
| A | 8. | Final payment on Contract 19-07 (K7-022), 2007 CCTV Services & Manhole Inspections | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 19-07 (K7-022), 2007 CCTV Services & Manhole Inspections, National Power Rodding, Inc., contractor. (Res.08-1159)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: The work done by National Power Rodding, Inc., under Contract 19-07 (K7-022), 2007 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $364,204.95, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution No. 07-0144, dated April 4, 2007. | | |
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08-2967
| A | 9. | Final payment on Contract 30-08 (K8-034), Central Heating Plant Structural Repairs (R1), Bane-Nelson, Inc., contractor. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 30-08 (K8-034), Central Heating Plant Structural Repairs (R1), Bane-Nelson, Inc., contractor. (Res.08-1160)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: The work done by Bane-Nelson, Inc. under Contract 30-08 (K8-034), Central Heating Plant Structural Repairs, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $180,261.50.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0842, dated June 3, 2008. | | |
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08-2770
| A | 10. | Final payment on Contract 41-06 (K6-043), PS - Const. Mgmt. Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting final payment on Contract 41-06 (K6-043), PS - Const. Mgmt. Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Earth Tech/AECOM, consultant. (Res.08-1161)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-08: That the professional services provided by Earth Tech/AECOM under Contract 41-06 (K6-043), PS - Const. Mgmt. Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $194,218.56.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 7182 of August 15, 2006.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-28-08, 11-11-08 and 11-25-08: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: The professional services provided by Earth Tech/AECOM under Contract 41-06 (K6-043), Professional Services - Construction Management Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $201,828.59.
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08-2828
| A | 11. | Resolution 08-1051, relating to a request for final payment on Contract 41-06 (K6-043), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Earth Tech/AECOM, consultant. | Communication | Subject: Resolution 08-1051, relating to a request for final payment on Contract 41-06 (K6-043), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Earth Tech/AECOM, consultant.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-28-08, 11-11-08 and 11-25-08: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: The communication be received and filed.
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08-2765
| A | 12. | Final payment on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), 2007 Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), 2007 Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G., Payne & Dolan, Inc., contractor. (Res.09-1190)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-08, 10-28-08, 11-11-08, 11-25-08 and 12-9-08: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-13-09: The work done by Payne & Dolan, Inc. under Contract 12-07 (K7-012), 2007 Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G., be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $184,828.56.
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08-2988
| A | 13. | Request permission to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Equipment Maintenance Garage. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting permission to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Equipment Maintenance Garage, Phase I. (Res.08-1162)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: That the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to enter into a grant agreement, on behalf of the City of Racine, with Focus on Energy which will provide an estimated $1,365.00 in funding for Phase I of the Equipment Maintenance Garage LED Light Fixture project. The total estimated cost of this project is $11,260.00.
Further recommends that funds for this project are available in Account 401.000.5670, Building Repairs and Maintenance.
Fiscal Note: The grant and resulting reduction in annual energy costs will result in less than a 6 year payback. | | |
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08-2994
| A | 14. | Request permission to apply for a WE Energies Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Equipment Maintenance Garage. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting permission to apply for a WE Energies Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Equipment Maintenance Garage, Phase I.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: The communication be received and filed.
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08-3000
| A | 15. | Focus on Energy Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Equipment Maintenance Garage, Phase II. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting permission to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Equipment Maintenance Garage, Phase II. (Res.08-1163)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: That the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to enter into a grant agreement, on behalf of the City of Racine, with Focus on Energy which will provide an estimated $5,123.00 in funding for Phase II of the Equipment Maintenance Garage LED Light Fixture project. The total estimated cost of this project is $42,000.00.
Further recommends that funds for this project are available in the 2009 Capital Improvement budget.
Fiscal Note: The grant and resulting reduction in annual energy costs will result in less than a 6 year payback. | | |
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08-3001
| A | 16. | WE Energies Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Equipment Maintenance Garage, Phase II. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting permission to apply for a WE Energies Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Equipment Maintenance Garage, Phase II.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: The communication be received and filed.
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08-2989
| A | 17. | Request permission to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Safety Building Garage. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting permission to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Safety Building Garage. (Res.08-1164)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: That the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to enter into a grant agreement, on behalf of the City of Racine, with Focus on Energy which will provide an estimated $2,616.00 in funding for the Safety Building Garage LED Light Fixture project. The total estimated cost of this project is $16,750.00.
Further recommends that funds for this project are available in the 2009 Capital Improvement budget.
Fiscal Note: The grant and resulting reduction in annual energy costs will result in less than a 4 year payback. | | |
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08-2995
| A | 18. | Request permission to apply for a WE Energies Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Safety Building Garage. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting permission to apply for a WE Energies Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Safety Building Garage.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: The communication be received and filed.
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08-2990
| A | 19. | Request permission to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Solid Waste Garage, Phase II. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting permission to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Solid Waste Garage, Phase II. (Res.08-1165)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: That the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to enter into a grant agreement, on behalf of the City of Racine, with Focus on Energy which will provide an estimated $1,090.00 in funding for Phase II of the Solid Waste Garage LED Light Fixture project. The total estimated cost of this project is $6,700.00.
Further recommends that funds for this project are available in Account 401.000.5670, Building Repairs and Maintenance.
Fiscal Note: The grant and resulting reduction in annual energy costs will result in less than a 4 year payback. | | |
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08-2993
| A | 20. | Request permission to apply for a WE Energies Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Solid Waste Garage, Phase II. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting permission to apply for a WE Energies Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Solid Waste Garage, Phase II.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: The communication be received and filed.
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08-2987
| A | 21. | Amendment No. 1 to Contract 10-08 (K8-011), Professional Services - Central Heating Plant Structural Slab and Wall Restoration, Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., consultant. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Amendment No. 1 to Contract 10-08 (K8-011), Professional Services - Central Heating Plant Structural Slab and Wall Restoration, Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., consultant. (Res.08-1166)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: That Amendment No. 1 on Contract 10-08 (K8-011), Professional Services - Central Heating Plant Structural Slab and Wall Restoration, Arnold & O’Sheridan, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,500.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 988.220.5030, Central Heating Plant - Structural Repairs.
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08-2984
| A | 22. | 2009 assessment rates for the 2010 construction | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting the 2009 assessment rates for the 2010 construction of Portland cement concrete paving and curb and gutter replacement. (Res.08-1167)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: The proposed special assessment rates for public hearings in 2009 (2010 construction) for portland cement concrete paving and curb and gutter be as follows:
Portland Cement Concrete Paving
Residential Paving (7 inch) - 26' Flange to Flange $52.00/Front Foot
Residential Paving (7 inch) - 32' Flange to Flange $57.00/Front Foot
Commercial Paving (8 inch) - 32' Flange to Flange $65.00/Front Foot
Industrial Paving (9 inch) - 32' Flange to Flange $77.00/Front Foot
Industrial Paving (9 inch) - 44' Flange to Flange $97.00/Front Foot
Industrial Paving (9 inch doweled) - 44' Flange to Flange $105.00/Front Foot
Industrial Paving (10 inch doweled) - 44' Flange to Flange $115.00/Front Foot
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08-2986
| A | 23. | 2008 Pavement Management System Summary Report. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting the 2008 Pavement Management System Summary Report.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: That the 2008 Pavement Management System Summary Report be accepted.
Further recommend that the communication be received and filed.
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08-2985
| A | 24. | Signal and Street Lights Maintenance Agreement | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting a Signal and Street Lights Maintenance Agreement between the City and the Village of Mt. Pleasant for the intersection of Oakes Road and 16th Street. (Res.08-1168)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Agreement with the Village of Mt. Pleasant for maintenance of the traffic signals and street lights at Oakes Road and Sixteenth Street. The Village of Mt. Pleasant will take general responsibility for all maintenance and will pay 75% of the cost of all maintenance and operational expenses. The City of Racine will pay 25% of all operational and maintenance expenses based upon the percentage of the intersection which is within each jurisdiction.
Further recommend that funding to defray the cost necessary to implement this agreement are available in Account 101.600.5550, Repairs and Maintenance.
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08-2999
| A | 25. | Proposal from AECOM for Professional Services 2009 Pavement Inspections. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting a proposal from AECOM for Professional Services 2009 Pavement Inspections. (Res.08-1169)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with AECOM Technical Services for the 2009 Pavement Inspection and Planning, at a price not-to-exceed $78,000.00.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 101.130.5610, 2009 Professional Services.
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08-2910
| A | 26. | Change Order No. 2 on Contract 44-08 (K8-052), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Relays | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 44-08 (K8-052), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Relays, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor. (Res.08-1170)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-25-08: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: That Change Order No.2 on Contract 44-08 (K8-052), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Relays, A. W. Oakes & Son, contractor, be approved, in the credit amount of $5,400.00.
Further recommend that the completion date be extended to December 3, 2008.
Fiscal Note: The contract amount was decreased due to the withholding of liquidated damages for completing the project after the original completion date of November 5, 2008. | | |
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