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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/7/2025 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Racine Public Library, Emily Lee Room
Or immediately following the CDBG Advisory Board
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0667-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the Financial Empowerment Center, requesting permission to apply for and accept a $2,500 donation from Landmark Credit Union for the purpose of funding a kid’s calendar art contest administered by the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) Control #00644. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the Financial Empowerment Center be granted permission to apply for and accept a $2,500 donation from Landmark Credit Union for the purpose of funding a kid’s calendar contest administered by the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) Control #00644. Fiscal Note: Landmark Credit Union Donation of $2,500. No match required.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0671-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting permission to establish a Sister City relationship with Brantford, ON. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the Mayor be granted permission to establish a Sister City relationship with Brantford, ON. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0658-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the Assistant Fire Chief, requesting permission to accept the Operations and Safety Acquisition Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the Diesel Exhaust Capture System awarded by FEMA and the AFG program, Control #00563. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the Assistant Fire Chief be granted permission to accept the Operations and Safety Acquisition Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the Diesel Exhaust Capture System awarded by FEMA and the AFG program, Control #00563. Fiscal Note: Grant is for $275,000 with a City match of 10% which will be budgeted in the 2026 GO Debt program.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0659-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Human Resources Department, requesting permission to accept the Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grant for the Fire Cadet and CDL Trainee programs. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the Human Resources Department be granted permission to accept the Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grant for the Fire Cadet Control #00628 and CDL Trainee programs Control #00629. Fiscal Note: In-kind match is 50% of the amount of the grant award, which will be covered by budgeted salaries (Fire Cadet & CDL Trainee).Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0631-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon on behalf of the Waterworks Commission Requesting Approval of a Resolution Regarding Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Costs Attributed to 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project RecommendatCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason and Alder Harmon, on behalf of the Waterworks Commission, requesting approval of a resolution regarding declaration of official intent to reimburse costs attributed to the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 06/18/25: To approve with a referral to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the Waterworks Commission request for approval of a resolution regarding declaration of official intent to reimburse costs attributed to the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project be approved. Fiscal Note: The aggregate principal amount of debt for the project is expected not to exceed $40,000,000.00, of which 49% may be allocated as Principal Forgiveness for homeowner side lead service replacement. Funding for the project to be financed through the FY 2026 WDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0632-25 A Subject: Communication Sponsored by Alder Harmon on behalf of the Waterworks Commission Requesting Approval of a Resolution Regarding Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Costs Attributed to 2026 Water Main Replacement Project Recommendation ofCommunicationSubject: Communication Sponsored by Mayor Mason and Alder Harmon, on behalf of the Waterworks Commission, requesting approval of a resolution regarding declaration of official intent to reimburse costs attributed to 2026 Water Main Replacement Project. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 06/18/25: To Approve with a Referral to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the Waterworks Commission request for approval of a resolution regarding declaration of official intent to reimburse costs attributed to the 2026 Water Main Replacement Project be approved. Fiscal Note: The aggregate principal amount of debt for the project is expected not to exceed $10,000,000.00, with the balance reduced by eligible Principal Forgiveness earned. Funding for the Project to be financed through the FY 2026 WDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0543-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land on behalf of the Human Resources Benefits Manager, requesting to appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss employee healthcare and plan design options. Staff Recommendation: To ReceiveCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the Human Resources Benefits Manager, requesting to appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss employee healthcare and plan design options. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 06-09-2025: To Defer until the next Finance & Personnel meeting on July 7, 2025. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: To approve the healthcare program as presented. Recommendation of Common Council on 07-15-2025: To Defer Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0654-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Kevin Pirelli for consideration for disallowance.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Kevin Pirelli for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0655-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Cedric Foster for consideration for disallowance.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Cedric Foster for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0651-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the City Administrator, requesting authorization to commence collective bargaining with the four public safety employees collective bargaining units for successor agreements.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the City Administrator, requesting authorization to commence collective bargaining with the four public safety employees collective bargaining units for successor agreements. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the City Administrator be authorized to commence collective bargaining with the four public safety employees collective bargaining units for successor agreements. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For Approval  Action details Not available