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08-2599
| A | 1. | Communication from Mayor Becker asking that the Committee formulate a policy on how to treat taxation of the Racine Zoological Society acquisitions. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mayor Becker asking that the Committee formulate a policy on how to treat taxation of the Racine Zoological Society acquisitions. (Res.08-1017)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The City of Racine budget for and pay the local share of the 2008 Real Estate property tax bill issued in December 2008 for 210 Goold Street (parcel #05937000) owned by the Racine Zoological Society, Inc. Payment to be applied in the 2009 budget year.
Fiscal Note: The estimated local share is $1,550.00 | | |
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08-2616
| A | 2. | Communication from Mayor Becker wishing to discuss the issue of exceeding the number of authorized sworn positions, in the Police Department in anticipation of retirements in 2009. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mayor Becker wishing to discuss the issue of exceeding the number of authorized sworn positions, in the Police Department in anticipation of retirements in 2009.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The item be deferred so that the City Administrator and the Chief of Police be directed to develop a policy that will allow them to exceed the authorized sworn positions in anticipation of retirements in 2009.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-26-09: Item to be received and filed.
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08-2612
| A | 3. | Permission to enter into an agreement with PropertyRoom.com Inc. for the auction and disposition of unneeded property and evidence. | Communication | Subject: The Chief of Police requesting permission to enter into an agreement with Property Room.com Inc. for the auction and disposition of unneeded property and evidence.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: Permission granted for the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement with Property Room.com Inc. for the auction and disposition of unneeded property and evidence.
Recommendation of Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 9-22-08: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to enter into an agreement with Property Room.com Inc. for the auction and disposition of unneeded property and evidence and the language in the fiscal note be amended.
Fiscal Note of Public Safety and Licensing Committee: There will be no up-front costs to the City. The City will receive a minimum of 50% or more of the winning bid less any applicable fees.
Fiscal Note of Finance & Personnel: There will be no up-front costs to the City with revenues totaling 50% of the winning bid for each item sold. | | |
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08-2168
| A | 4. | 2007 Water Utility Clifton-Gunderson Audit | Communication | Subject: Presentation of the 2007 Water Utility Audit from Clifton-Gunderson.
Recommendation: (Direct Referral) Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on August 26, 2008: Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee for adoption
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The audited 2006 and 2007 financial statements for Racine Water Utility be received and filed.
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08-2174
| A | 5. | 2007 Wastewater Utility Clifton-Gunderson Audit | Communication | Subject: Presentation of the 2007 Wastewater Utility Audit from Clifton-Gunderson.
Recommendation: (Direct Referral) Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on August 26, 2008: Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee for adoption
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The audited 2006 and 2007 financial statements for Racine Wastewater Utility be received and filed.
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08-2592
| A | 6. | Purchasing program as submitted by CNH Global. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer regarding a purchasing program as submitted by CNH Global. (Res.08-1019)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: Permission granted for the City of Racine Purchasing Agent to negotiate with Miller Bradford for the purchasing of a 621 Front End Loader and the Uniloader utilizing the 0% 36 months financing option and further recommends that the savings estimate of $90,000 be removed from the Equipment Budget and placed into account 101.540.5250 for the 2009 Budget.
Fiscal Note: Payment will be spread over 36 months at zero percent interest. | | |
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08-2622
| A | 7. | Amend the development agreement with State at Main Development, LLC, regarding the financing of intersection changes related to 141 Main Street. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) A communication from the Director of City Development requesting to amend the development agreement with State at Main Development, LLC, regarding the financing of intersection changes related to 141 Main Street. (Res.08-1020)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended development agreement.
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08-2584
| A | 8. | claim of Diamond Malone | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Diamond Malone for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The claim of Diamond Malone requesting reimbursement for injuries and/or property damage on 05-11-08 be denied.
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08-2587
| A | 9. | claim of Lisa Leicht | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Lisa Leight for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The claim of Lisa Leicht, 2812 Manor Ave., requesting reimbursement of $179.71 for cleanup expenses of her vehicle after she allegedly drove through fresh street marking paint on 06-18-08 be denied.
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08-2590
| A | 10. | claim of Jill Malvasio | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Jill Malvasio for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The claim of Jill Malvasio, 1549 Boyd Ave., requesting reimbursement of $1,449.96 for repair expenses after a tree limb allegedly fell on her vehicle on 06-07-08 be denied.
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08-2582
| A | 11. | Attorney Professional Services Account additional funding request | Communication | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney requesting additional funding for 2008 in the amount of $100,000 for the Professional Services Account, 101.160.5610. (Res.08-1021)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: $100,000 be transferred from Contingency Fund, 101.990.5970, to City Attorney Professional Services, 101.160.5610, to be utilized for additional funding for professional services.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer. | | |
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