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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/16/2012 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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12-7893 A TID No. 10 Distressed (Res. No. 12-3381)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting to designate Tax Incremental District No. 10 as a distressed TID. (Res. No. 12-3381) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-10-12: That the resolution designating TID No. 10 as distressed be approved. Fiscal Note: It is necessary to designate this industrial TID as distressed for it to receive shared increment from another TID. The designation will allow TID No. 10 to receive an estimated $6.2 million in shared increment over five years. Although the designation as distressed would allow the extension of the District until 2036, the proposed increment sharing anticipates that the District will close out in 2017.   Action details Not available
12-8233 A Communication from the Chief of Police requesting to Apply for and Accept the 2013 Beat Patrol Grant (Grant Control #2012-035) (Res. No. 12-3392)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police requesting to apply for and accept the 2013 Beat Patrol Grant. This is the first year of a three year grant and approval is being requested for all three years (Grant Control #2012-035). (Res. No. 12-3392) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on October 22, 2012: Permission be granted for the Chief of Police to apply for a grant for the 2013 Beat Patrol in the amount of $121,434.00 (Grant Control #2012-035). Fiscal Note: There is a $40,478.00 hard match required.Referred  Action details Not available
12-8247 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural ServicesCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to accept the received donation of $500.00 from the Greater Racine Kennel Club to help better the city parks. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on October 22, 2012: Permission be granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to accept the received donation of $500.00 from the Greater Racine Kennel Club to help better the city parks and that an appropriate letter of thanks be sent. Fiscal Note: There are no restrictions on the use of the funds.Referred  Action details Not available
12-8264 A Communication from the Alderman of the 1st District requesting to know the amount of the settlement to William Bielenfelt from the Mayor and the City of Racine.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 1st District requesting to know the amount of the settlement to William Bielefeldt from the Mayor and the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-22-12: Defer the item to the next scheduled Finance & Personnel Committee meeting. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-12-12: Defer the item to the next scheduled Finance & Personnel Committee meeting. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-26-12: Defer the item to the next scheduled Finance & Personnel Committee meeting. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-10-12: To Receive and file Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
12-8248 A Remove sidewalk at 1520 Clark St. (Res. No. 12-3393)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Raymond Biddle, Jr., Summit Industrial Park LLC, requesting to remove the sidewalk at 1520 Clark Street. (Res. No. 12-3393) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-30-12: The property owner of 1520 Clark Street be granted permission to remove the sidewalk abutting their property along Clark Street in accordance with the City’s policy regarding sidewalks and their removal. Fiscal Note: The cost of removing the sidewalk will be borne by the property owner.Referred  Action details Not available
12-8208 A Ragnar Relay Chicago 2013 race requesting permission to use city right-of-way on Saturday, June 8, 2013. (Res. No. 12-3445)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Race Director of the Ragnar Relay Chicago 2013 race requesting permission to use city right-of-way on Saturday, June 8, 2013. (Res. No. 12-3445) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-30-12: Permission be granted to the sponsor of the Ragnar Relay Chicago 2012 Race to use certain city streets for the period of 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013, and to use city right-of-way (sidewalks and parking lanes) along the following streets: Start at Erie Street and Three Mile Road (city limits) South on Main St. to Carlton Dr. West on Carlton Dr. to Erie St. South on Erie St. to Melvin Ave. East on Melvin Ave. to Main St. South on Main St. to Goold St. East on Goold St. to Michigan Blvd. South on Michigan Blvd. to Dodge St. West on Dodge St. to Main St. South on Main St. to State St. East on State St. to Pershing Park Dr. South on Pershing Park Dr. to 11th St. West on 11th St. to Main St. South on Main St. to 16th St. West on 16th St. to Wisconsin Ave. South on Wisconsin Ave. to 21st St. West on 21Referred  Action details Not available
12-8246 A Accept donation of commemorative plaque for the 7th Street/Washington Avenue and Roundabout Reconstruction Project. (Res. No. 12-3394)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District requesting the City accept the donation of a commemorative plaque for the 7th Street/Washington Avenue and Roundabout Reconstruction Project. (Res. No. 12-3394) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-30-12: That the city accept from AECOM, SAA Design Group, Jewell Associates Engineering, Inc. and Stark Asphalt the donation and installation of a permanent plaque in the City Hall Plaza area commemorating those who have been involved in the planning, design and construction of the 7th Street Roundabout Reconstruction Project contingent upon entering into a Hold Harmless Agreement with the City. Further recommends that the Mayor send a letter of gratitude acknowledging this donation. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in accepting this plaque.Referred  Action details Not available
12-8240 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (Res. No. 12-3406)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting that the formal bidding be waived and the Purchasing Agent be authorized to negotiate with Miller & Associates, Inc. for the purchase of play equipment for West, Heck and Parker Parks. (Res. No. 12-3406) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 10-23-12: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate with Miller & Associates, Inc. for the purchase of play equipment for West, Heck and Parker Parks. Fiscal Note: Funds should be appropriated from the following accounts: 892-030-5600, West Park; 892-030-5600, Heck Park and 992-700-5210 Parker Park.Referred  Action details Not available
12-8180 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (Res. No. 12-3367)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to have Nassco provide a free on-site demonstration to strip and wax the gym floor at the Cesar Chavez Community Center. Materials and labor will be provided by Nassco as a donation. (Res. No. 12-3367) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on October 8, 2012: Permission be granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to have Nassco provide a free on-site demonstration to strip and wax the gym floor at the Cesar Chavez Community Center. Fiscal Note: Materials and labor will be provided by Nassco as a donation. There will be no cost to the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8182 A US Economic Development Admin funds for Small Business Loans (RES No. 12-3364)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Consideration of authorization to accept US Economic Development Administration funds for small business loans. (RES No. 12-3364) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 9-24-12: That the Common Council authorize the acceptance of an increase in the US EDA grant by $100,000 to a total grant of $600,000; that the Common Council authorize the Executive Director of RCEDC, the City Finance Director, the Mayor, and City Clerk to accept from the US EDA the increased grant, segregate and restrict funds for a required local match of $100,000, and execute such amended grant agreement with the US EDA and RCEDC as may be necessary to implement this increase. Further, that this item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee of the Common Council for its review and approval. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on October 8, 2012: Permission be granted for acceptance of an increase in the US EDA grant by $100,000 to a total grant of $600,000; that the Common Council authorize the Executive Director of RCEDC, the City Finance DApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8197 A claim of Danielle OursClaimSubject: communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Danielle Ours for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on October 8, 2012: The claim of Danielle Ours, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $1,610.66 for alleged damages arising from a tree branch falling on her parked car on September 4, 2012 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8198 A clalim of Roy OursClaimSubject: communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Roy Ours for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on October 8, 2012: The claim of Roy Ours, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $1,082.95 for alleged damages arising from a tree branch falling on his parked car on September 4, 2012 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8199 A claim of John HuckClaimSubject: communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of John Huck for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on October 8, 2012: The claim of John Huck, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $462.44 for a shotgun that was destroyed by the Police Department in 2002, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8200 A claim of Janet VenegasClaimSubject: communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Janet Venegas for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on October 8, 2012: The claim of Janet Venegas, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $50,000.00 for alleged injuries sustained while the Fire Department rescued her from a malfunctioning chair lift on January 18, 2012 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8235 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent requesting to discuss the results of Official Notice #14, Request for Proposal for Stop Loss Insurance Broker Services for the City of Racine, Wisconsin. (Res. No. 12-3366)CommunicationSubject:(Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent requesting to discuss the results of Official Notice #14, Request for Proposal for Stop Loss Insurance Broker Services for the City of Racine, Wisconsin. (Res. No. 12-3366) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on October 8, 2012: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a contract with the Horton Group for the securing stop loss insurance for the City of Racine for the calendar year 2013. Fiscal Note: Funds for this expenditure are available in account 405.000.5870 Stop Loss.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8204 A Professional Services Agreement from Bloom Companies, LLC. for West 6th Street Bridge and Memorial Drive Bridge Rehabilitation Reports. (Res. No. 12-3379)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a Professional Services Agreement from Bloom Companies, LLC. for West 6th Street Bridge and Memorial Drive Bridge Rehabilitation Reports. (Res. No. 12-3379) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-9-12: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Bloom Companies, Inc. for the West 6th Street Bridge and Memorial Drive Bridge Rehabilitation Reports, in the not-to-exceed amount of $9,000.00. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the 2013 Capital Improvement Program.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8206 A Final payment on Contract 55-10 (K0-070), Professional Services - Design Stage Renovations at Memorial Hall, Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, consultant. (Res. No. 12-3371)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 55-10 (K0-070), Professional Services - Design Stage Renovations at Memorial Hall, Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, consultant. (Res. No. 12-3371) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-9-12: That the professional services provided by Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, under Contract 55-10 (K0-070), Professional Services - Design Stage Renovations at Memorial Hall, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $47,350.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 10-2227, dated October 19, 2010.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8207 A Final payment on Contract 30-12 (K2-032), Memorial Hall Stage Renovations, Camosy Construction, contractor. (Res. No. 12-3375)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 30-12 (K2-032), Memorial Hall Stage Renovations, Camosy Construction, contractor. (Res. No. 12-3375) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-9-12: That the work done by Camosy Construction under Contract 30-12 (K2-032), Memorial Hall Stage Renovations, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $242,838.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 12-3140, dated May 15, 2012.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8215 A Bid results on Contract 56-12 (K2-068), Transit Center - Masonry and Roof Restoration. (Res. No. 12-3369)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting bid results on Contract 56-12 (K2-068), Transit Center - Masonry and Roof Restoration. (Res. No. 12-3369) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-9-12: That Contract 56-12 (K2-067), Transit Center-Masonry and Roof Restoration, be awarded to Carlson Racine Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $196,815.00, they being the only responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 105.900.5010, Transit Center Roof & Masonry.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8217 A Bid results on Contract 58-12 (K2-070), Construct Home - 1232 Schiller Street. (Res. No. 12-3370)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting bid results on Contract 58-12 (K2-070), Construct Home-1232 Schiller Street. (Res. No. 12-3370) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-9-12: That Contract 58-12 (K2-069), Construct Home-1232 Schiller Street, be awarded to Land-Quest Construction LLC, Kenosha, WI, at their bid price of $198,205.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 808.001.5700, City Development-1232 Schiller Street.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8218 A Final payment on Contract 50-11 (K1-055), Professional Services - Racine Safety Building Parking Deck Review, Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., consultant. (Res. No. 12-3372)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 50-11 (K1-055), Professional Services - Racine Safety Building Parking Deck Review, Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., consultant. (Res. No. 12-3372) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-9-12: That the professional services provided by Arnold & O’Sheridan, Inc., under Contract 50-11 (K1-055), Professional Services - Racine Safety Building Parking Deck Review, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $13,000.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 11-2707, dated September 6, 2011.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8221 A Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 10, 2012. (Res. No. 12-3368)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Downtown Racine Corporation requesting to use city right-of-way for the annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 10, 2012. (Res. No. 12-3368) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-9-12: That the Downtown Racine Corporation be granted permission to close Ontario Street, State Street between Ontario Street and Main Street, Main Street between State Street and Sixth Street, Sixth Street between Main Street and City Hall, on Saturday, November 10, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., for the Downtown Holiday Parade with the following conditions: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $62.50 processing fee paid; B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event; C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor; D. Sponsor shall notify all abutting property occupants 72 hours in advance of the event. E. The sponsor shall be responsible for the signing of the necessary detours for the State Highway route. F. The sponsor shall pay a $750 special eventApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8223 A Final payment on Contract 8-12 (K2-008), HVAC Upgrades at Various Facilities, Johnson Controls, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 12-3373)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 8-12 (K2-008), HVAC Upgrades at Various Facilities, Johnson Controls, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 12-3373) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-9-12: That the work done by Johnson Controls, Inc. under Contract 8-12 (K2-008), HVAC Upgrades at Various Facilities, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $67,640.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 12-2948, dated February 7, 2012.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8225 A Change Order No. 4 to Contract 53-11 (K1-058), City Hall Restroom Renovations, Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 12-3376)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 4 to Contract 53-11 (K1-058), City Hall Restroom Renovations, Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 12-3376) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-9-12: That Change Order No. 4 on Contract 53-11 (K1-058), City Hall Restroom Renovations, Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc, contractor, be approved in the amount of $11,814.00. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 991.100.5010, City Hall Facility Plan Implementation.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8226 A Change Order No. 4 to Contract 22-12 (K2-023), Safety Building-Replace Ceiling and Lights, Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 12-3374)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 4 to Contract 22-12 (K2-023), Safety Building-Replace Ceiling and Lights, Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 12-3374) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-9-12: That Change Order No. 4 on Contract 22-12 (K2-023), Safety Building Ceiling and Lights, Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc, contractor, be approved in the amount of $742.00. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 991.210.5040, Safety Building - Building Updates.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8243 A Amendment No. 2 to Contract 9-12 (K2-009), Professional Services - Police Department Office Improvements, ARC Architectural Group LLC, consultant. (Res. No. 12-3377)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Amendment No. 2 to Contract 9-12 (K2-009), Professional Services - Police Department Office Improvements, ARC Architectural Group LLC, consultant. (Res. No. 12-3377) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-9-12: That Amendment No. 2 to Contract 9-12 (K2-009), Professional Services - Police Department Office Improvements, ARC Architectural Group, consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $8,550.00. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 991.210.5040, Safety Building-Building Updates.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8244 A Amendment to the contract with AT&T revised on September 4, 2007. (Res. No. 12-3378)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting an amendment to the contract with AT&T revised on September 4, 2007. (Res. No. 12-3378) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-9-12: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a revised Telephone Service Agreement with AT&T for internet service for a 5-year period, in accordance with their submittal dated September 26, 2012, for the estimated cost of $2,500.00 per month. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of this agreement are available in Account 402.000.5530, Telephone Service Expense.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8174 A Subject: (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Odd Fellows Bistro at 817 Main St., Emily J. Day, Agent. (1st District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Odd Fellows Bistro at 817 Main St., Emily J. Day, Agent. (1st District)Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8210 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Sale of Abandoned Vehicles 10-9-2012CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Sale of Abandoned Vehicles 10-9-2012Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-7890 A TID No. 8 Project Plan Amend (Res. No. 12-3382)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting to amend the project plan of Tax Incremental District No. 8. (Res. No. 12-3382) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-10-12: That the resolution for the amendment of the project plan for TID No. 8 be approved. Fiscal Note: The Project Plan amendment is necessary to allow TID No. 8 to share approximately $4.2 million in tax increment with TID No. 10 over a five year period, after which the donor and recipient districts will close.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-7891 A TID No. 9 Project Plan Amend Request (Res. No. 12-3383)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting to amend the project plan of Tax Incremental District No. 9. (Res. No. 12-3383) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-10-12: That the resolution for the amendment of the project plan for TID No. 9 be approved. Fiscal Note: The Project Plan amendment is necessary to allow TID No. 9 to share approximately $5.5 million in tax increment with TID Nos. 10, 11 and 15 over a five year period, after which the donor and recipient districts will close.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-7892 A TID No. 10 Project Plan Amend (Res. No. 12-3384)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development request to amend the project plan of Tax Incremental District No. 10. (Res. No. 12-3384) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-10-12: That the resolution for the amendment of the project plan for TID No. 10 be approved. Fiscal Note: It is necessary to amend the Project Plan for this industrial TID for it to receive shared increment from other TIDs. The amendment will allow TID No. 10 to receive an estimated $6.2 million in shared increment over five years and close out in 2017.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-7893 A TID No. 10 Distressed (Res. No. 12-3381)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting to designate Tax Incremental District No. 10 as a distressed TID. (Res. No. 12-3381) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-10-12: That the resolution designating TID No. 10 as distressed be approved. Fiscal Note: It is necessary to designate this industrial TID as distressed for it to receive shared increment from another TID. The designation will allow TID No. 10 to receive an estimated $6.2 million in shared increment over five years. Although the designation as distressed would allow the extension of the District until 2036, the proposed increment sharing anticipates that the District will close out in 2017.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8238 A CU Amendment 1909 Summit Avenue (Res. No. 12-3385)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from Jhon Correa, representing Emmaus Lutheran Church, seeking an amendment to a conditional use permit for a community garden at 1909 Summit Avenue for the construction of a greenhouse. (Res. No. 12-3385) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-10-12: That the item be approved subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8239 A CU Amend Main Street Flex (Res. Nos. 12-3386 and 12-3387)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from Tony DeRango of DeRango Real Estate Main, LLC seeking an amendment to a Flex Development Overlay District to include carryout restaurants as a permitted conditional use, and to amend an existing conditional use permit to allow a carryout restaurant. (Res. Nos. 12-3386 and 12-3387) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-10-12: That the amendments to the flex development use supplement and the conditional use be approved subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8241 A TID No. 5 Termination Request (Res. No. 12-3380)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Director of CIty Development requesting the termination of Tax Incremental District No. 5 (Olsen Industrial Park). (PC-12) (Res. No. 12-3380) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-10-12: That the TID No. 5 Termination Resolution be approved. Fiscal Note: TID No. 5 (Olsen Industrial Park) was created in 1985. The Wisconsin TID Law provides a maximum lifespan of 27 years for such TIDs and the district now must be closed out. This resolution provides authorization for the appropriate city officials to complete the close out process and reporting.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8262 A Subject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions:CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions: Alderman James Morgenroth 1500 Monroe Ave Racine, 53405 to the Waterworks Commission for a 1 year term, expiring October 1, 2013 Alderman James Morgenroth 1500 Monroe Ave Racine, 53405 to the Wastewater Commission for a 1 year term, expiring October 1, 2013Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
12-8165 A Racine Yacht Club request to use the Rooney Recreational Area open space on a temporary basis in case a portion of the space is needed to facilitate the upcoming dredging operation. (RES No. 12-3349)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Charlie Manning, Commodore, Racine Yacht Club, requesting permission to use the Rooney Recreational Area open space on a temporary basis in case a portion of the space is needed to facilitate the upcoming dredging operation. (RES No. 12-3349) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-25-12: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a License to Use Real Estate Agreement with the Racine Yacht Club granting them permission to use the Rooney Recreational Area open space on a temporary basis in case a portion of the space is needed to facility the upcoming dredging with the following stipulations: A. A Hold Harmless Agreement be executed and a $62.50 processing fee paid; B. A Liability Insurance Certificate be filed; C. Racine Yacht Club provides environmental documentation that the materials are non-hazardous; D. They provide documentation that the project has been approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; and E. All materials be removed from the site by October 31, 2013, with the caApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3349 A Rooney Recreational AreaResolutionRooney Recreational Area Resolved, that Charlie Manning, Commodore, Racine Yacht Club, is granted permission to use the Rooney Recreational Area, open space on a temporary basis to facilitate the upcoming dredging operation with the following conditions: A. A Hold Harmless Agreement be executed and a $62.50 processing fee paid; B. A Liability Insurance Certificate be filed; C. Racine Yacht Club provides environmental documentation that the materials are non-hazardous; D. They provide documentation that the project has been approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; and E. All materials be removed from the site by October 31, 2013, with the caveat that the City may order its removal earlier, for any reason, with a 60 day written notice. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3366 A Official Notice #14 - Request for Proposal for Stop Loss Insurance Broker Services for the City of Racine, WisconsinResolutionOfficial Notice #14 - Request for Proposal for Stop Loss Insurance Broker Services for the City of Racine, Wisconsin Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a contract with the Horton Group for securing stop loss insurance for the City of Racine for the calendar year 2013. Fiscal Note: Funds for this expenditure are available in account 405.000.5870 Stop Loss.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3367 A Nassco Free On-Site DemonstrationResolutionNassco Free On-Site Demonstration Resolved, that permission is granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to have Nassco provide a free on-site demonstration to strip and wax the gym floor at the Cesar Chavez Community Center. Fiscal Note: Materials and labor will be provided by Nassco as a donation. There will be no cost to the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3368 A Annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 10, 2012ResolutionAnnual Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 10, 2012 Resolved, that the Downtown Racine Corporation is granted permission to close Ontario Street, State Street between Ontario Street and Main Street, Main Street between State Street and Sixth Street, Sixth Street between Main Street and City Hall, on Saturday, November 10, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., for the Downtown Holiday Parade with the following conditions: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $62.50 processing fee paid; B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event; C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor; D. Sponsor shall notify all abutting property occupants 72 hours in advance of the event. E. The sponsor shall be responsible for the signing of the necessary detours for the State Highway route. F. The sponsor shall pay a $750 special event fee. Further resolved, that it is recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works, City Engineer and Chief of Police provide any necessary assistance, in the interest of public safety, tAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3369 A Contract 56-12 (K2-068), Transit Center - Masonry and Roof RestorationResolutionContract 56-12 (K2-068), Transit Center - Masonry and Roof Restoration Resolved, that Contract 56-12 (K2-067), Transit Center-Masonry and Roof Restoration, is awarded to Carlson Racine Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $196,815.00, they being the only responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 105.900.5010, Transit Center Roof & Masonry.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3371 A Final Payment on Contract 55-10 (K0-070), Professional Services - Design Stage Renovations at Memorial HallResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 55-10 (K0-070), Professional Services - Design Stage Renovations at Memorial Hall Resolved, that the professional services provided by Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, under Contract 55-10 (K0-070), Professional Services - Design Stage Renovations at Memorial Hall, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $47,350.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 10-2227, dated October 19, 2010.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3372 A Final payment on Contract 50-11(K1-055), Professional Services - Racine Safety Building Parking DeckResolutionFinal payment on Contract 50-11(K1-055), Professional Services - Racine Safety Building Parking Deck Resolved, that the professional services provided by Arnold & O’Sheridan, Inc., under Contract 50-11 (K1-055), Professional Services - Racine Safety Building Parking Deck Review, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $13,000.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 11-2707, dated September 6, 2011.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3373 A Final Payment on Contract 8-12 (K2-008), HVAC Upgrades at Various FacilitiesResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 8-12 (K2-008), HVAC Upgrades at Various Facilities Resolved, that the work done by Johnson Controls, Inc. under Contract 8-12 (K2-008), HVAC Upgrades at Various Facilities, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $67,640.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 12-2948, dated February 7, 2012.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3374 A Change Order No. 4 to Contract 22-12 (K2-023), Safety Building-Replace Ceiling and LightsResolutionChange Order No. 4 to Contract 22-12 (K2-023), Safety Building-Replace Ceiling and Lights Resolved, that Change Order No. 4 on Contract 22-12 (K2-023), Safety Building Ceiling and Lights, Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc, contractor, is approved in the amount of $742.00. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 991.210.5040, Safety Building - Building Updates.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3375 A Final Payment on Contract 30-12 (K2-032), Memorial Hall Stage RenovationsResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 30-12 (K2-032), Memorial Hall Stage Renovations Resolved, that the work done by Camosy Construction under Contract 30-12 (K2-032), Memorial Hall Stage Renovations, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $242,838.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 12-3140, dated May 15, 2012.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3376 A Change Order No. 4 to Contract 53-11 (K1-058), City Hall Restroom RenovationsResolutionChange Order No. 4 to Contract 53-11 (K1-058), City Hall Restroom Renovations Resolved, that Change Order No. 4 on Contract 53-11 (K1-058), City Hall Restroom Renovations, Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc, contractor, is approved in the amount of $11,814.00. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 991.100.5010, City Hall Facility Plan Implementation.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3377 A Amendment No. 2 to Contract 9-12 (K2-009), Professional Services - Police Department Office ImprovementsResolutionAmendment No. 2 to Contract 9-12 (K2-009), Professional Services - Police Department Office Improvements Resolved, that Amendment No. 2 to Contract 9-12 (K2-009), Professional Services - Police Department Office Improvements, ARC Architectural Group, consultant, as submitted, is approved in the amount of $8,550.00. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 991.210.5040, Safety Building-Building Updates.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3378 A Amendment to Contract with AT&T - Revised on September 4, 2007ResolutionAmendment to Contract with AT&T - Revised on September 4, 2007 Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a revised Telephone Service Agreement with AT&T for internet service for a 5-year period, in accordance with their submittal dated September 26, 2012, for the estimated cost of $2,500.00 per month. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of this agreement are available in Account 402.000.5530, Telephone Service Expense.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3379 A Professional Services Agreement for West 6th Street Bridge and Memorial Drive Bridge Rehabilitation ReportsResolutionProfessional Services Agreement for West 6th Street Bridge and Memorial Drive Bridge Rehabilitation Reports Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Bloom Companies, Inc. for the West 6th Street Bridge and Memorial Drive Bridge Rehabilitation Reports, in the not-to-exceed amount of $9,000.00. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the 2013 Capital Improvement Program.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3380 A Termination of Tax Incremental District No. 5 (Olsen Industrial Park)ResolutionTermination of Tax Incremental District No. 5 (Olsen Industrial Park) WHEREAS, the City of Racine passed a creation resolution creating Tax Incremental District No. 5 on September 17, 1985, and adopted a project plan that year; and WHEREAS, all TIF District No. 5 projects were completed in the prescribed allowed time; and WHEREAS, sufficient increment has been collected as of the 2012 tax roll, payable 2013, to cover TIF District No. 5 projects costs, and to escrow funds to cover any remaining outstanding debt; NOW BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Common Council does terminate TIF District No. 5; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall notify the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, within 60 days of this resolution, or prior to the deadline of May 15, 2013, whichever comes first, that the District has been terminated; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall sign the required Wisconsin Department of Revenue final accounting form agreeing on a date by the which the city shall send final audited information to the Wisconsin Department of RevenuAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3381 A Designate Tax Incremental District No. 10 as a Distrissed TIDResolutionDesignate Tax Incremental District No. 10 as a Distrissed TID WHEREAS, the Common Council, after reviewing financial data has determined that the project costs incurred by Tax Incremental District No. 10 (the “District”) exceed the amount of revenues from all sources that the City expects the District to generate to pay off such project costs during the life of the District; and WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to designate the District as distressed under Section 66.1105(4e), Wis. Stats.; and WHEREAS, the District meets all requirements to be designated as a distressed district insofar as: a) it was created before October 1, 2008; and b) the Common Council has not approved an amendment to the District’s project plan after October 1, 2009; and WHEREAS, a notice of the Plan Commission and Council public hearings were published on September 26, 2012, October 3, 2012, October 5, 2012 and October 9, 2012 as under Chapter 985, Wis. Stats.; and WHEREAS, a copy of the public hearing notice was sent, prior to its publication, by 1st class mail to the chief executive officerAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3382 A Amend Project Plan of Tax Incremental District No. 8ResolutionAmend Project Plan of Tax Incremental District No. 8 WHEREAS, the City of Racine (the “City”) has determined that use of Tax Incremental Financing is required to promote development and redevelopment within the City; and WHEREAS, Tax Incremental District No. 8 (the “District”) was created by the City on July 17, 1990 as a blighted area district; and WHEREAS, the City now desires to amend the Project Plan of the District in accordance with the provisions of Section 66.1105, Wisconsin Statutes (the "Tax Increment Law"); and WHEREAS, such amendment will allow for the District to share surplus increments with Tax Incremental District No. 10 under the provisions of Section 66.1105(6)(f) of the Wisconsin Statues; and WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has prepared an amended Project Plan for the District (the “Amendment”) that includes: a. A statement listing of the kind, number and location of all proposed public works or improvements within the District, or to the extent provided in Sections 66.1105(2)(f)1.k. and 66.1105(2)(f)1.n., Wisconsin Statutes, outside of the DistrictAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3383 A Amend Project Plan of Tax Incremental District No. 9ResolutionAmend Project Plan of Tax Incremental District No. 9 WHEREAS, the City of Racine (the “City”) has determined that use of Tax Incremental Financing is required to promote development and redevelopment within the City; and WHEREAS, Tax Incremental District No. 9 (the “District”) was created by the City on June 6, 2000 as a blighted area district; and WHEREAS, the City now desires to amend the Project Plan of the District in accordance with the provisions of Section 66.1105, Wisconsin Statutes (the "Tax Increment Law"); and WHEREAS, such amendment will allow for the District to share surplus increments with Tax Incremental Districts Nos. 10, 11 & 15 under the provisions of Section 66.1105(6)(f) of the Wisconsin Statues; and WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has prepared an amended Project Plan for the District (the “Amendment”) that includes: a. A statement listing of the kind, number and location of all proposed public works or improvements within the District, or to the extent provided in Sections 66.1105(2)(f)1.k. and 66.1105(2)(f)1.n., Wisconsin Statutes, outside of thAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3384 A Amendment of Project Plan for TID No. 10ResolutionAmendment of Project Plan for TID No. 10 WHEREAS, Tax Incremental District No. 10 (the “District”) in the City of Racine, Wisconsin (“City”) was created by the City on April 14, 2003 as an industrial district; and WHEREAS, the City has initiated action to designate the District as distressed; and WHEREAS, allocation of positive tax increments from Tax Incremental Districts Nos. 8 & 9 to the District would enhance the ability of the City to pay the District’s project costs; and WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has prepared an amended Project Plan for the District (the “Amendment”) reflecting its distressed status and which includes: a. A statement listing of the kind, number and location of all proposed public works or improvements within the District, or to the extent provided in Sections 66.1105(2)(f)1.k. and 66.1105(2)(f)1.n., Wisconsin Statutes, outside of the District; b. An economic feasibility study; c. A detailed list of estimated project costs; d. A description of the methods of financing all estimated project costs and the time when the related costs AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3386 A Amendment to Flex Development Overlay DistrictResolutionAmendment to Flex Development Overlay District Resolved, that the request from Tony DeRango of DeRango Real Estate Main, LLC seeking an amendment for a conditional use permit is adopted by resolution of the Common Council in association with Common Council Resolution 08-0949 as it applies to 1439 N. Main Street is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on October 10, 2012 are approved, subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That the carryout restaurant is permitted of operate from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily. c. That all other conditions as specified in Common Council Resolution No. 08-0949 shall be complied with unless otherwise amended herein. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3387 A Amendment to Flex Development Overlay DistrictResolutionAmendment to Flex Development Overlay District Resolved, that an amendment to a use supplement is adopted by resolution of the Common Council in association with a Flex Development Overlay District at 1439 Main Street as specified herein: a. That condition “c” of Resolution No. 08-0947 is amended to include a use allowed by a conditional use permit as a “carryout restaurant.” b. That all other conditions as specified in Common Council Resolution No. 08-0947 (Version A) shall be complied with unless otherwise amended herein. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3370 A Contract 58-12 (K2-070), Construct Home-1232 Schiller StreetResolutionContract 58-12 (K2-070), Construct Home-1232 Schiller Street Resolved, that Contract 58-12 (K2-069), Construct Home-1232 Schiller Street, is awarded to Land-Quest Construction LLC, Kenosha, WI, at their bid price of $198,205.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 808.001.5700, City Development-1232 Schiller Street.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.12-3385 A Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for a Community Garden at 1909 Summit Avenue for Construction of a GreenhouseResolutionAmendment to Conditional Use Permit for a Community Garden at 1909 Summit Avenue for Construction of a Greenhouse Resolved, that the request from Jhon Correa representing Emmaus Lutheran Church for an amendment to a conditional use permit to construct a 1,680 sq. ft. Greenhouse at 1909 Summit Avenue is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on October 10, 2012, be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That approval is subject to the applicant obtaining all necessary permits and inspections from required City departments prior to construction or occupancy of the greenhouse. If revised plans are necessary to meet building code requirements, the Department of City Development shall be supplied a copy of said plans and those shall become the official approved plans for this structure. c. That the greenhouse and its operations shall be the responsibility of Emmaus Lutheran Church and subject to the rules and regulations established in this conditional use approval. d. That no outdoor storage of suAdoptedPass Action details Not available