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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/28/2006 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301
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06-1688 A1.Neighborhood Watch request to use the City Hall Annex parking lot for its plant sale fundraiser pickup on Saturday, May 20, 2006.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine Neighborhood Watch requesting to use the City Hall Annex parking lot for its plant sale fundraiser pickup on Saturday, May 20, 2006, from 5 a.m. until 5 p.m. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Hold Harmless Agreement with Racine Neighborhood Watch to use the City Hall Annex parking lot and lawn area abutting Grand Avenue on Saturday, May 20, 2006, from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in conjunction with a fundraiser. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-1697 A2.4th Fest of Greater Racine request to use city right-of-way for the 4th of July parade and permission to use North Beach for the fireworks.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the President of 4th Fest of Greater Racine requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the 4th of July parade and permission to use North Beach for the fireworks. (Also refer to Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-5-06): Permission be granted to Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. to close certain city streets on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to hold the 2006 Independence Day Parade. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to communicate with the U. S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close the Main Street Bridge to boat traffic on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, from 7:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and both the Main Street and State Street Bridges on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, from 9:05 p.m. to 10:40 p.m., for the Fourth Fest activities. Further recommends that in the interest of public safety, the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police be authorized and directed to close GooRecommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-1608 A3.Property owners opposing Portland cement concrete paving improvements to Blue River Avenue from Illinois Street to Oregon Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from property owners opposing Portland cement concrete paving improvements for Blue River Avenue from Illionis Street to Oregon Street. Recommendation: Communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended to be Received and FiledPass Action details Not available
06-1684 A4.Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Rodrigues-Pavao, 1237 North Osborne Boulevard, opposing street improvements for North Osborne Boulevard from Ravine Drive to Fairway Drive.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Rodrigues-Pavao, 1237 North Osborne Boulevard, opposing street improvements for North Osborne Boulevard from Ravine Drive to Fairway Drive. Recommendation: Communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended to be Received and FiledPass Action details Not available
06-1702 A5.Kevin F. Parco, 3918 North Bay Drive, and David Reesman, 3900 North Bay Drive, on behalf of the property owners on North Bay Drive objecting to the proposed Portland Cement Concrete Paving project for North Bay Drive from Saxony to Steeplechase Drive.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Kevin F. Parco, 3918 North Bay Drive, and David Reesman, 3900 North Bay Drive, on behalf of the property owners on North Bay Drive objecting to the proposed Portland Cement Concrete Paving project for North Bay Drive from Saxony to Steeplechase Drive. Recommendation: Communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended to be Received and FiledPass Action details Not available
06-1707 A6.Todd Shanks request for paving of Biscayne Avenue from Oakwood Drive to Southwood Drive and a preliminary resolution be authorized.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Todd Shanks of TDS Co., LLP, requesting the paving of Biscayne Avenue from Oakwood Drive to Southwood Drive and a preliminary resolution be authorized. Recommendation: The prayer of the petitioners be granted. Further recommends that a preliminary resolution be introduced for the paving of Biscayne Avenue from Monarch Drive to Oakwood Drive with Portland Cement Concrete. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-1678 A7.Policies and procedures for use of Monument Square.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services presenting the first draft of policies and procedures for use of Monument Square at no charge. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services: Change wording in the section of the policy that says five times per year to five different events per year, and adopt as amended. Refer to Public Works and Services Committee and Common Council for approval. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-5-06): The policy for use of Monument Square, as amended, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-1717 A8.Request of Gorman & Company, Inc. to install steel H piles in the public right-of-way as part of the Main Street and State Street development project.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting the request of Gorman & Company, Inc. to install steel H piles in the public right-of-way as part of the Main Street and State Street development project. Recommendation: Permission be granted to Gorman & Company, inc., to remove sidewalks and trees and to place a H-Beam and wood lagging retaining wall system in city right-of-way as part of the Main Street and State Street development project, with the following stipulations: 1. A hold harmless agreement be executed. 2. Proof of liability insurance be submitted. 3. The contractor shall place suitable signage indicating the closure of the sidewalks. 4. The contractor shall provide secure fencing around the perimeter of the project area. 5. The contractor agrees to replace all removed or damaged sidewalk in accordance with City specifications. 6. The contractor agrees to replant an equivalent number of trees. 7. The contractor agrees to replace street lighting in accordance with City requirements. 8. The contractor shall provide traffRecommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-1636 A9.Assess lighting in the 3600 block of Haven Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Item 15 of March 7, 2006, communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting the request of the Alderman of the 12th District to assess the lighting in the 3600 block of Haven Avenue. Recommendation: Communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended to be Received and FiledPass Action details Not available
06-1710 A10.Bid results on Contract 10-06 (K6-011), Chicory Road Reconstruction.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting bid results on Contract 10-06 (K6-011), Chicory Road Reconstruction. Recommendation: Contract 10-06 (K6-011), Chicory Road Reconstruction, be awarded to Milwaukee General Construction Company, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, at their bid price of $1,286,897.60, 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: $ 768,242.07 - Account 919.986.5010, Chicory Road $ 518,655.53 - Village of Mt. Pleasant $1,286,897.60 - Total Further recommends that funding in the amount of $8,500.00 for construction inspection and $1,000.00 for material testing be appropriated from Account 919.986.5010, Chicory Road. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended to be AwardedPass Action details Not available
06-1656 A11.Deed Notice for 820 Pearl Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a Deed Notice for 820 Pearl Street. Recommendation: A Deed Notice for 820 Pearl Street be filed with the Register of Deeds office. Fiscal Note: There will be a $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-1719 A12.Request to waive formal bidding procedures for emergency repairs to chiller at the Safety Building.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting that formal bidding procedures be waived for emergency repairs to the chiller at the Safety Building. Recommendation: That an emergency situation be declared in accordance with Section 62.15(1)(b) of State Statutes and that formal bidding procedures be waived for emergency replacement of the chillers at the Safety Building. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to negotiate with Johnson Controls, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, for the replacement of this equipment. Fiscal Note: The cost of this emergency repair is estimated at $140,000.00 which, except for a $10,000.00 deductible, should be covered by the city's property insurance. Funds are available for the City's share of the cost of this repair.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
05-1090 A13.Change Order No. 2 on Contract 26-05 (K5-033), Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the City Engineer submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 26-05 (K5-033), Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 2 on Contract 26-05 (K5-033), Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $142,376.67. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $113,560.77 - Account 986.908.5020, Concrete Street Paving, Misc. Locations $ 20,839.67 - Account 986.907.5310, San. Sewer Const., Misc. Locations $ 3,919.98 - Account 104.986.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. Locations $ 4,056.25 - Water Department $142,376.67 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
05-1091 A14.Change Order No. 2 on Contract 30-05 (K5-037), Street Paving, LaLonde Contractors, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the City Engineer submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 30-05 (K5-037), Street Paving, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 2 on Contract 30-05 (K5-037), Street Paving, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $10,531.38. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 3,893.98 - Account 986.908.5020, Concrete St. Paving, Misc. Locations. $ 6,637.40 - Water Department $10,531.38 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-1482 A15.Proposal from Earth Tech for the design of the Sixth Street Sanitary Sewer. (direct referral)CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a proposal from Earth Tech, Inc. for the design of the Sixth Street Sanitary Sewer. Recommendation: Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, for Sanitary Sewer Lining in Sixth Street, at a cost not-to-exceed $42,696.00 Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $40,546.00 - Account 986.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Various Locations $ 2,150.00 - Water Utility $42,696.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available