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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/9/2011 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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11-6270 A1.claim of Mohinder Singh (US Pantry)ClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Mohinder Singh (d/b/a US Pantry) for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-25-11: Defer the item. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: The claim of Mohinder Singh, d/b/a US Pantry, 6524 Greenhill Dr, 53406, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $2,460.00 for repairs to a sign at 1627 Washington Ave that was damaged by a swaying street light on or about February 1, 2011 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For DenialPass Action details Not available
11-6275 A2.[Direct Referral] Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to present the bids received by the Commissioner of Public Works on April 21, 2011 for Contract 22-11(K1-022) Masonry Restoration at Tyler/CommunicationSubject: [Direct Referral] Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to present the bids received by the Commissioner of Public Works on April 21, 2011 for Contract 22-11(K1-022) Masonry Restoration at Tyler/Domer Community Center. (Res.11-2560) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee 4-25-11: That the bid for Contract 22-11(K1-022) Masonry Restoration at Tyler/Domer Community Center base bid and alternate bids #1 and #2 of AZAR LLC of Racine for a total bid of $86,350.00 pending additional funds are approved by the Finance and Personnel Committee be approved. Further recommend that the item be referred to Finance and Personnel. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: Recommend that $23,324 be transferred from account 990.680.5010, Bryant Center Boiler Replacement, to account 990.670.5010, Tyler-Domer Tuck Pointing and that the bid for Contract 22-11 (K1-022) Masonry Restoration at Tyler/Domer Community Center base bid and alternate bids #1 and #2 of AZAL LLC of Racine forRecommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
11-6285 A3.Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting authorization to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for LED lighting at the Belle Urban Maintenance Facility (Grant Control No. 2011-016).CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting authorization to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for LED lighting at the Belle Urban Maintenance Facility. (Grant Control No. 2011-016) (Res.11-2561) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That the Transit and Parking System Manager apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for LED lighting at the Belle Urban Maintenance Facility. (Grant Control No. 2011-016) Fiscal Note: Grant amount will be approximately $1,800.00.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
11-6376 A4.1138 Racine Street Purchase for HFHCommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine Habitat for Humanity requesting that the City acquire 1138 Racine Street from Racine County on its behalf. (Res.11-2562) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: The City acquire 1138 Racine Street from Racine County on behalf of Racine Habitat for Humanity. Fiscal note: Habitat for Humanity will pay all costs (3,409.62) to acquire the property.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
11-6381 A5.Purchase 1420 Marquette StreetCommunicationSubject: Communication from Jean Wolfgang, Associate Planner of City Development, requesting that the City acquire 1420 Marquette Street from Racine County. (Res.11-2563) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That the City acquire 1420 Marquette Street from Racine County. Fiscal note: $2,253.84 of 2010 CDBG Neighborhood Impact funds will be used to facilitate the purchase.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
11-6373 A6.Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting to accept $85,000 from the US Environmental Protection Agency for evaluation of rapid bacteriological analytical methods for use as fecal indicators of beach contamination.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting to accept $85,000 from the US Environmental Protection Agency for evaluation of rapid bacteriological analytical methods for use as fecal indicators of beach contamination. (Grant Control #2011-008) (Res.11-2564) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That the Public Health Administrator accept $85,000 from the US Environmental Protection Agency for evaluation of rapid bacteriological analytical methods for use as fecal indicators of beach contamination. (Grant Control #2011-008) Fiscal Note: There is no match required on the part of the city.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
11-6374 A7.Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept $500 from the Society for Applied Microbiology for travel expenses for Edinburgh, Scotland conference.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept $500 from the Society for Applied Microbiology for travel expenses for Edinburgh, Scotland conference. (Grant Control #2011-016) (Res.11-2565) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That the Public Health Administrator accept $500 from the Society for Applied Microbiology for travel expenses for Edinburgh, Scotland conference. (Grant Control #2011-016) Fiscal Note: There is no match required on the part of the city.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
11-6314 A8.Refunding of 2001 Bond IssueCommunicationSubject: Refunding of 2001 Bond Issue Recommendation of the Water Works Commission on 4/26/11: Water Works Commission approved and further recommends that this item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for approval (Res.11-2585) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That the 2001 Revenue Bond be refunded. Fiscal Note: The Water Utility could save $131,222.00 by refinancing this bond.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
11-6377 A9.Discuss funding the 2011 Capital Projects.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee with Brad Viegut of RW Baird & Company to discuss funding the 2011 Capital Projects. (Res.11-2586) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: Funding of the 2011 Capital Projects be approved. Fiscal note: 2011 Capital Projects are budgeted at $8,343,500.00.Recommended For AcceptancePass Action details Not available
11-6319 A10.Communication from Shani Cleveland of the Women's Resource Center requesting a waiver of fees for the Stage-on-Wheels for Friday, June 17, 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Shani Cleveland of the Women's Resource Center requesting a waiver of fees for the Stage-on-Wheels for Friday, June 17, 2011. (Res.11-2566) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That the fee charged to the Women's Resource Center for the Stage-on-Wheels on Friday, June 17, 2011, be reduced by 50%. Fiscal Note: Normal rates vary between $145 and $635 per day.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
11-6340 A11.Communication from the Boy Scouts of America requesting a reduction of fees from May 5 through October 9, 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Boy Scouts of America requesting a reduction of fees from May 5 through October 9, 2011. (Res.11-2567) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That the fees charges to the Boy Scouts of America from May 5 through October 9, 2011, be reduced by 50%. Fiscal Note: The City will forego 50% of normal fees.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
11-6405 A12.(Direct referral) Communication from the 8th district alderman, Q.A. Shakoor, to discuss Park and Recreation fees.CommunicationSubject:(Direct referral) Communication from the 8th district alderman, Q.A. Shakoor, II, to discuss Park and Recreation fees. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: To defer for 2 months pending more information on how this will affect Park and Recreation's budget. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7-11-11: To Receive and File. Fiscal note: N/ADeferredPass Action details Not available
11-6404 A13.(Direct Referral) Communication from alderman of the 8th district, Q.A. Shakoor, to discuss the basic duties and responsibilities of the Finance & Personnel Committee.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from alderman of the 8th district, Q.A. Shakoor, II, to discuss the basic duties and responsibilities of the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That this item be received and filed. Fiscal note: N/AReceived and FiledPass Action details Not available
11-6375 A14.Moritorium on sidewalk jobs for 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Aldermen of the 2nd, 3rd, 7th and 14th Districts wishing to discuss a moritorium on sidewalk jobs for 2011. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That this item be received and filed. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-10-11 and 5-31-11: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-11-12: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReceived and FiledPass Action details Not available
11-6384 A15.Communication from the Alderman of the Second District to the Finance & Personnel Committee asking that the interest rate on special assessments for street improvements be lowered from the current eight percent (8%) to the then current rate at which the CCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the Second District to the Finance & Personnel Committee asking that the interest rate on special assessments for street improvements be lowered from the current eight percent (8%) to the then current rate at which the City of Racine is borrowing money for obligations of not less than 10 years. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That this item be deferred for one month until more information is available. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 2-27-13: Receive and File. Fiscal note: N/ADeferredPass Action details Not available
11-6382 A16.Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District requesting to create a resolution in support of a residency ordinance.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District requesting to create a resolution in support of a residency ordinance. (Res.11-2583) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That this item be deferred until the next Committee meeting on May 23, 2011. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-23-11: Permission be granted to create a resolution in support of a residency ordinance. Action of Common Council 06-07-11: A motion was made by Alderman Shakoor to refer this to Committee of the Whole. Motion carried. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 10-04-2011: recommend that the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal note: N/ADeferred  Action details Not available