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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 8/25/2009 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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09-3990 A1.St. Catherine's High School requesting to close Park Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets on Sunday, September 5, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an Angel Block Party on Sunday.CommunicationSubject: Communication from St. Catherine's High School requesting to close Park Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets on Sunday, September 5, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an Angel Block Party. (Res.09-1574) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That St. Catherine's High School be granted permission to close Park Avenue from 12th Street to 13th Street, on Saturday, September 5, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for an angel block party. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. 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. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to ass   Not available Not available
09-4014 A2.Senor de Tlacolula Committee requesting permission to use public right-of-way for a parade to commemorate the Mayordomia del Senor de Tlacolula on September 19, 2009.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Senor de Tlacolula Committee requesting permission to use public right-of-way for a parade to commemorate the Mayordomia del Senor de Tlacolula on September 19, 2009. (Res.09-1575) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That the Senor de Tlacolula Committee be granted permission to close Park Avenue from 6th Street to Water Street, Water Street from Villa Street to Wisconsin Avenue, and Wisconsin Avenue from 3rd Street to 5th Street, on Saturday, September 19, 2009, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for the Mayordomia del Senor de Tlacolula parade. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. 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. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public saf   Not available Not available
09-4002 A3.Request to place a street light on an existing pole in the alley between Grange and Flett.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Christopher Nelson and Alderman McCarthy requesting a street light be placed on an existing pole in the alley between Grange and Flett. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-4031 A4.Request for a public hearing for alley improvements bounded by 20th Street, 21st Street, Phillips Avenue and S. Memorial Drive.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering, on behalf of Nancy Teloh (2005 Phillips Ave) and Frank Bado (2045 Phillips Ave), requesting a public hearing for alley improvements bounded by 20th Street, 21st Street, Phillips Avenue and S. Memorial Drive. (Res.09-1586) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That the prayer of the petitioners be granted and that a preliminary resolution be introduced for the paving of the alley bounded by 20th Street, 21st Street, Phillips Avenue and S. Memorial Drive. Fiscal Note: This is an assessable alley project and, therefore, all costs will be paid for by the abutting property owners.   Not available Not available
09-3701 A5.Offer from Neil & Ramona Thorpe to give the property at 901 - 9th Street to the City.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Neil Thorpe and Ramona Thorpe, as successors to A & N Enterprises, a partnership, offering the real property located at 901 Ninth Street to the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 06-30-09: Received and filed Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09, 7-14-09, 7-28-09 and 8-11-09: Defer Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 06-30-09: The City Attorney be authorized to negotiate with the current owner of the property to pay any and all back taxes and fees that may appear on the current assessment for the property in exchange for the City of Racine taking possession of the subject property. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-4017 A6.Request to review the ordinances related to seasonal alternate side parking.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Aldermen of the 4th, 7th, 8th, 12th and 14th Districts requesting to review the ordinances related to seasonal alternate side parking. (Ord.18-09) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That Section 94-145, Parking prohibited between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; exceptions, be amended to provide for 7 day-a-week alternate side street parking restrictions to be enforced from December 1st to April 1st of each year. Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time.   Not available Not available
09-4023 A7.Vacate Northwestern CourtCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request to vacate Northwestern Court from Northwestern Avenue to its terminus. (Res.09-1602) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: Since public interest requires it, that the following parcels of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: That part of right-of-way that is in Fox Estate Subdivision No. 2, a recorded plat in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, that is part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6 Township 3 North, Range 23 East described as follows: Vacate that part of Northwestern Court from 120' north of the north line of Fox Drive and 371.58' south of the south line of Fox Drive; lying west of Blocks 5 and 6 , Fox Estate Subdivision No. 2, and east of the City of Racine limits, and; That part of right-of-way that is in Fox Estate Subdivision No. 2, a recorded plat in the City of Racine, Raci   Not available Not available
09-4066 A8.Notice of Intent to Award a Performance Contract to Johnson Controls, Inc. for Energy Conservation and Facility Improvements.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting the Notice of Intent to Award a Performance Contract to Johnson Controls, Inc. for Energy Conservation and Facility Improvements. (Res.09-1576) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an Energy Conservation and Facility Improvement Performance Contract for the installation of a 36.9 KW Solarvoltaic System and Lighting Improvements at the City Hall Annex in accordance with the proposal as submitted by Johnson Controls, Inc. in the amount of $374,670.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this contract be appropriated from the following accounts: $200,000.00 - Account 989.200.5030, Annex Solar Energy Project $ 35,000.00 - Account 989.200.5010, Annex Retaining Wall Repairs $ 4,670.00 - Account 988.220.5030, CHP Structural Repairs $100,000.00 - WE Energies Grant $ 35,000.00 - Focus on Energy Grant $374,670.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are availab   Not available Not available
09-4022 A9.Final payment on Contract 23-08 (K8-027), PS - Bridge Inspection ServicesCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 23-08 (K8-027), PS - Bridge Inspection Services, Ayres Associates, consultant. (Res.09-1577) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: The professional services provided by Ayres Associates under Contract 23-08 (K8-027), Professional Services - Bridge Inspection Services, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $20,747.32. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0790, dated May 6, 2008.   Not available Not available
09-4007 A10.Final payment on Contract 41-08 (K8-047), Professional Services - Festival Hall Awnings, Hartmann Design, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 41-08 (K8-047), Professional Services - Festival Hall Awnings, Hartmann Design, Inc., consultant. (Res.09-1680) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09, 9-08-09, 9-29-09 and 10-13-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-27-09: That the study of the awning system at Festival Hall, as submitted by Hartmann Design, Inc., be adopted for the installation of metal awnings to match the existing roof. Further recommends that the professional services provided by Hartmann Design, Inc. under Contract 41-08 (K8-047), Professional Services - Festival Hall Awnings, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $2,500.00. Fiscal Note: The recommended matching awnings are estimated to cost $50,000.00, but will have a 20 year life expectancy. The contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0857, dated June 3, 2008.   Not available Not available
09-4049 A11.Amendment No. 2 to Contract 38-07 (K7-044), Stormwater Utility Professional Services, Earth Tech AECOM, consultant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/ City Engineer submitting Amendment No. 2 to Contract 38-07 (K7-044), Stormwater Utility Professional Services, Earth Tech AECOM, consultant. (Res.09-1601) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: That Amendment No. 2 to Contract 38-07 (K7-044), Stormwater Utility Professional Services, AECOM Technical Services, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $15,000.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 104.000.5610, Professional Services. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
09-4058 A12.Amendment No. 1 to Contract 13-09 (K9-013), PS - Library Renovation Design Services, Architectural Associates, Ltd., consultant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Amendment No. 1 on Contract 13-09 (K9-013), Professional Services - Library Renovation Design Services, Architectural Associates, Ltd., consultant. (Res.09-1638) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09 and 9-08-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-29-09: That Amendment No. 1 to Contract 13-09 (K9-013), Professional Services - Library Renovation Design Services, Architectural Associates, Ltd., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $25,620.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 255.699.5020, Library-Remodel 2nd Floor. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
09-4036 A13.Professional services agreement for Basin KK Dye Water Flooding.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting a professional services agreement for Basin KK Dye Water Flooding. (Res.09-1578) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services for Basin KK Dye Water Flooding, at a price not-to-exceed $14,193.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 287.989.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Various Locations. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
09-4057 A14.State/Municipal Agreement for Stage 3 Local ARRA 2010, State ID: 2703-00-00/2703-00-70, South Memorial Drive (Chicory Rd to Brentwood Ct).CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting the State/Municipal Agreement for Stage 3 Local ARRA 2010, State ID: 2703-00-00/2703-00-70, South Memorial Drive (Chicory Rd to Brentwood Ct). (Res.09-1579) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering be authorized and directed to enter into a State/Municipal Agreement for Stage 3 Local ARRA 2010, State ID: 2703-00-00/2703-00-70, S. Memorial Drive, from Chicory Road to Brentwood Court. Fiscal Note: The estimated cost of this construction project is $678,750.00 with $667,890.00 of federal stimulus funds with the City's share being $10,860.00. The City's share of the cost for this project will be included in the 2010 Capital Improvement Program.   Not available Not available
09-4003 A15.Change Order No. 1 on Contract 23-09 (K9-024) Basin 17 & 18 Sewer ImprovementsCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 23-09 (K9-024) Basin 17 & 18 Sewer Improvements, Woodland Hills Contractors, contractor. (Res.09-1640) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09 and 9-08-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-29-09: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 23-09 (K9-024), Basin 17 & 18 Sewer Improvements, Woodland Hills Contractors, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of $10,993.35. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in contract price.   Not available Not available
05-1353 A16.Request to install traffic barriers by 3114 Washington Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Item 5 of January 3, 2006, communication from the owner of DeRango's Restaurant, 3114 Washington Avenue requesting the installation of traffic barriers on the north side of Washington Avenue, east of the restaurant. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
06-1516 A17.Request to replace Sister Cities signs located on the "main road/highway entrances to the city.CommunicationSubject: Item 11 of February 7, 2006, communication from Racine Sister City Planning Council requesting the City replace the present sister cities signs that are located on the "main" road/highway entrances to the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-4075 A18.Change Order #7 Contract 52-07 (K7-061), Remodel Racine Zoological Gardens, Phase III, by Seater Construction Co., Inc.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Change Order No. 7 to Contract 52-07 (K7-061), Remodel Racine Zoological Gardens, Phase III, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor. (Res.09-1580) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That Change Order No. 7 on Contract 52-07 (K7-061), Remodel Racine Zoological Gardens, Phase III, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $45,780.31. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 930.054.5860, Zoo Remodel Phase III. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available