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07-0283
| A | 1. | Proposal from HNTB Corporation for an engineering feasibility study including cost estimates for the heating of sidewalks for the Sixth Street project. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a proposal from HNTB Corporation for an engineering feasibility study including cost estimates for the heating of sidewalks for the Sixth Street project.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
Further recommend that the proposal to provide heated sidewalks be eliminated from the Sixth Street Reconstruction project.
Fiscal Note: Current state law prohibits the heating of sidewalks for the purpose of clearing snow. Although there are efforts to change this state statute, the Committee was not willing to expend property taxpayer dollars toward this item. | Recommended to be Received and Filed | |
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07-0386
| A | 2. | Place a projecting sign at 1200 S. Memorial Drive. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Michael Signs requesting permission to place a projecting sign at 1200 S. Memorial Drive.
Recommendation: The property owner of 1200 S. Memorial Drive be granted permission to install a stationary, projecting sign, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets.
Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0388
| A | 3. | Request to use city right-of-way on Monday, June 4, 2007, for the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau, in conjunction with The Promotion Company of Indianapolis, IN, requesting to use city right-of-way on Monday, June 4, 2007, for the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-10-07): Permission be granted to The Promotion Company of Indianapolis, IN to close the following streets on Monday, June 4, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour:
Main Street from State Street to 11th Street
Wisconsin Avenue from 4th Street to 7th Street
3rd Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Lake Avenue
4th Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Lake Avenue
5th Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Lake Avenue
5th Street from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive
Sam Johnson Parkway from Main Street to Lake Avenue
Sam Johnson Parkway from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive
6th Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Lake Avenue
6th Street from Lake Avenue to Pershing Park Drive
Pershing Park Drive from 6th Street to 11th Street
11th Street from Main Street to Per | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0327
| A | 4. | Installation and leasing of conduit to carry fiber optic cable for other companies. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Aldermen of the 5th District and 11th District wishing to discuss the possibility of installing and leasing of conduit to carry fiber optic cable for other companies.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-10-07): The item be referred to the Water and Wastewater Utility for their consideration to install duct work along with their projects both within and outside the City of Racine.
Further recommend that the item be referred to the City Attorney's office for review of the City of Milwaukee's ordinance pertaining to the installation of ducts and its adaptability to the City of Racine. The City Attorney's office is to report their findings back to the Public Works and Services Committee.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time.
Recommendation of the Waterworks & Wastewater Commissions (4-24-07): Defer until City Attorney reviews City of Milwaukee's ordinance pertaining to the installation of ducts and its adaptability to the City of Racine.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time.
Recommendation of the Waterwork | Recommended For Further Consideration | |
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07-0435
| A | 5. | Proposal for migration of infra/pave to SQL. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a proposal for migration of infra/pave to SQL.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Earth Tech, Inc. for the migration of the Infra/Pave Pavement Management Software from Oracle to Microsoft SQL at a price not-to-exceed $78,518.00.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the following accounts:
$24,636.00 - Account 101.130.5610, Professional Services
$25,000.00 - Account 104.000.5610, Professional Services
$28,882.00 - Account 987.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing
$78,518.00 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Acceptance as a Professional Services Agreement | |
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07-0416
| A | 6. | Bid results on Contract 11-07 (K7-011), Traffic Signal Renovations HES (HISP). | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 11-07 (K7-011), Traffic Signal Renovations HES (HISP).
Recommendation: Contract 11-07 (K7-011), Traffic Signal Renovations HES (HISP), be awarded to Traffic & Parking Control Co., Inc., Elm Grove, WI, at their bid price of $110,213.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 930.047.5810, WisDOT Hazard Elimination Safety Grant.
Fiscal Note: 90% of the cost of this project will be reimbursed by the State of Wisconsin. | Recommended For Award of Bid | |
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07-0417
| A | 7. | Bid results on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), Asphalt Paving (C.D.B.G.). | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), Asphalt Paving (C.D.B.G.).
Recommendation: Contract 12-07 (K7-012), Asphalt Paving (C.D.B.G.), be awarded to Payne & Dolan, Inc., Kenosha, WI, at their bid price of $184,493.20, 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:
$147,000.00 - Account 919.000.5910, CDBG Asphalt Resurfacing.
$ 15,400.00 - Account 986.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing
$ 22,093.20 - Account 104.984.5400, Maiden Lane Detention
$184,493.20 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Award of Bid | |
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07-0418
| A | 8. | Bid results on Contract 17-07 (K7-020), Sidewalk Replacement - Phase I (R1). | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 17-07 (K7-020), Sidewalk Replacement - Phase I (R1).
Recommendation: Contract 17-07 (K7-020), Sidewalk Replacement - Phase I (R1), be awarded to D.C. Burbach, Inc., Waukesha, WI, at their bid price of $236,608.00, 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:
$231,608.00 - Account 906.000.5520, Sidewalk Replacement
$ 5,000.00 - Account 987.908.5520, Sidewalk Replacement
$236,608.00 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Award of Bid | |
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07-0419
| A | 9. | Bid results on Contract 18-07 (K7-021), Marino Park Storm Sewer Replacement and Manhole Repair (R1). | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 18-07 (K7-021), Marino Park Storm Sewer Replacement and Manhole Repair (R1).
Recommendation: Contract 18-07 (K7-021), Marino Park Storm Sewer Replacement and Manhole Repair (R1), be awarded to Mann Brothers, Inc., Elkhorn, WI, at their bid price of $228,918.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 104.984.5400, Maiden Lane Detention Pond.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Award of Bid | |
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07-0420
| A | 10. | Bid results on Contract 28-07 (K7-032), Street Paving - Assessed. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 28-07 (K7-032), Street Paving - Assessed.
Recommendation: Contract 28-07 (K7-032), Street Paving - Assessed, be awarded to Mann Brothers, Inc., Elkhorn, WI, at their bid price of $181,936.25, 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:
$ 7,425.00 - Account 104.984.5400, Maiden Lane Retention Pond
$ 9,000.00 - Account 986.987.5310, Sanitary Sewers - Various Locations
$ 1,800.00 - Account 987.907.5310, Sanitary Sewers - Various Locations
$135,711.25 - Account 986.000.5010, Concrete Street Paving - Assessed
$ 28,000.00 - Water Department
$181,936.25 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Award of Bid | |
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07-0345
| A | 11. | Bid results on Contract 15-07 (K7-018), Racine Public Library Interior Remodeling. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 15-07 (K7-018), Racine Public Library Interior Remodeling.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Deferred | |
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07-0426
| A | 12. | Proposal for professional services on Contract 35-07 (K7-041), Tuckpoint Renovations at City Hall. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal for professional services on Contract 35-07 (K7-041), Tuckpoint Renovations at City Hall.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Fischer-Fischer-Theis, Inc. for professional engineering services to proceed with Part 1 of the Scope of Services for the evaluation of the entire exterior of City Hall at a price not-to-exceed $3,800.00.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 987.100.5020, City Hall Tuckpoint/Limestone Replacement.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Deferred | |
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07-0428
| A | 13. | Proposal for professional services on Contract 36-07 (K7-042), City Hall Renovations - Phase II. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal for professional services on Contract 36-07 (K7-042), City Hall Renovations - Phase II.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with ARC Architectural Group, LLC to provide professional services for City Hall Renovations - Phase II at a price not-to-exceed $72,460.00.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 987.100.5010, City Hall - Facilities Plan Implementation.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Acceptance as a Professional Services Agreement | |
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| A | 14. | Policy for street name changes | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 15th District requesting a policy be implemented relating to requests for street name changes.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole: the Item be referred to Public Works & Services with the recommendation that the Item be received and filed.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-10-07): That requests to change city street names be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Further recommends that the following factors be considered in reviewing proposals to change the name of a street:
1. Historical context of existing street and street name.
2. Similarity to existing street names.
3. Continuity of street names.
4. Number of properties involved.
5. Number of property owners. A minimum of 90% of property owners must be in agreement.
6. Number of residents involved. A minimum of 75% of all residents must be in agreement.
7. If the street is to be named in honor of a person, that individual should be someone of national importance who had a profound, positive impact on the country.
8. If | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0440
| A | | Amendment No. 1 to Contract 22-07 (K7-026), Professional Services for Digital Color Orthophotographs, Aero-Metric, Inc., consultant. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Amendment No. 1 to Contract 22-07 (K7-026), Professional Services for Digital Color Orthophotographs, Aero-Metric, Inc., consultant.
Recommendation: Amendment No. 1 on Contract 22-07 (K7-026), Professional Services for Digital Color Orthophotographs, Aero-Metric, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,000.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 987.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0441
| A | | Proposal from Earth Tech, Inc. for Stormwater Utility Professional Services. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a proposal from Earth Tech, Inc. for Stormwater Utility Professional Services.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Earth Tech, Inc. for Stormwater Utility Professional Services at a price not-to-exceed $25,000.00.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 104.000.5610, Professional Services.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Acceptance as a Professional Services Agreement | |
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