09-4172
| A | 1. | R. W. Baird Presentation - 2010 CIP Borrowing | Communication | Subject: Presentation from R. W. Baird on the Status of 2010 Capital Borrowing for the Water Utility (Res.09-1716)
Recommendation of the Racine Waterworks Commission of 9-29-09: To adopt the use of the Traditional Tax-Exempt Borrowing plan. Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: Recommends approval for the Waterworks Commission to obtain Waterworks System Mortgage Revenue Bonds to cover Capital Expenditures for the Water Utility.
Fiscal Note: The principal amount should not exceed $3,500,000 with an anticipated interest rate of approximately 5.17%. Final amounts and rates will be determined in the market place. | | |
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09-4193
| A | 2. | Discuss refunding the City's outstanding 2009 Note Anticipation Notes. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Finance Director wishing to meet with the Finance & Personnel Committee to discuss refunding the City's outstanding 2009 Note Anticipation Notes. (Res.09-1717)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: To defer the item.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-26-09: The 2009 Capital Improvement Note Anticipation Notes maturing on December 15, 2009 be refunded utilizing the Taxable Build America Bonds.
Fiscal Note: The refunding bonds will mature over a 14 year period. The principal amount should not exceed $7,755,000 with an anticipated interest rate of approximately 3.12%. Final amounts and rates will be determined in the market place. | | |
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09-4289
| A | 3. | Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Susan G. Komen 2010-2011 Community Health Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-064). The grant is up to $50,000 with project period of five years. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to apply for up to a $50,000 Susan G. Komen for the Cure Community Health Grant. (Res.09-1667)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: Permission be granted for the Grants Facilitator to apply up to a $50,000 Susan G. Komen Community Health Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-066) to be utilized to provide outreach services, free and reduced cost screening and diagnostic services.
Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City. | | |
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09-4296
| A | 4. | Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply for $4,000 grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply for grant funds of $4,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. (Res.09-1668)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: Permission be granted for the Interim Public Health Administrator apply for a $4,000 grant with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (Grant Control No. 2009-067) to be utilized for the purchase of car seats for children during the period of December 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010.
Fiscal Note: There will be a 25% soft match on the part of the City. | | |
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09-4294
| A | 5. | Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting funding for ARRA energy projects due to delays in recovering federal funds. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting funding for ARRA energy projects due to delays in recovering federal funds. (Res.09-1669)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-26-09: Recommend that up to $795,000 be advanced from City funds to begin work on ARRA Energy Projects with the stipulation the City receive a letter guaranteeing the Federal Government will be issuing the funds and allowing the City to spend the money before they issue the City a line of credit.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the advance. | | |
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09-4243
| A | 6. | Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to transfer funds to accept the bid for North Beach Lift Station renovation. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to transfer funds to accept the bid for North Beach Lift Station renovation. (Res.09-1670)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-26-09: Permission be granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to transfer a total of $94,333 from the following accounts, $22,955 from 989.700.5010 Forestry Chip Truck, $33,576 from 989.740.5020 Zoo Replace South Meter Pit, $11,005 from 989.740.5030 Zoo Repair Handicapped Ramp and $26,797 from 989.670.5010 Tyler-Domer Doors & Windows Replacement and transferred into Account 989.700.505 North Beach Sanitary Lift Station.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer. | | |
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09-4272
| A | 7. | claim of Amy Hammer | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Amy Hammer for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: The claim of Amy Hammer, 6910 Middle Rd., Apt. #7, requesting a reimbursement of $189.19 for repairs to her vehicle damaged while allegedly driving through construction area on Northwestern Ave. near Rapids Drive be denied.
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09-4292
| A | 8. | claim of Jessica Salgado | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Jessica Salgado for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: The claim of Jessica Salgado, 1529 Indiana Street, requesting a reimbursement of $2,000 for the loss of her dog when the police officer allegedly shot her dog be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | | |
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08-2700
| A | + | RWU Offer to Sell Land | Communication | Subject: Communication from the General Manager of Water and Wastewater Utilities offering to sell 37.5 acres of land for $1,212,121 to the City of Racine.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-27-08: Defer the item.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: Item to be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | | |
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