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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/12/2014 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 106
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14-9924 A1.Communication from Alderman Kaprelian-Becker, on behalf of Nikki Aiello (1528 W. 6th St.) requesting a traffic study for the intersection of West 6th Street and Memorial Drive for a possible left-turn light on W. 6th St. turning north.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Alderman Kaprelian-Becker, on behalf of Nikki Aiello (1528 W. 6th St.) requesting a traffic study for the intersection of West 6th Street and Memorial Drive for a possible left-turn light on W. 6th St. turning north. Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 04-21-14: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Referred to the Traffic Commission. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 05-19-14: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
14-10018 A2.Communication from the Alderman of the 15th District requesting that city policy be written to codify the current practice that permission to apply for grants be approved by the Common Council via the Finance and Personnel Committee. Once the grant has beCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 15th District requesting that city policy be written to codify the current practice that permission to apply for grants be approved by the Common Council via the Finance and Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-21-14: Defer the item until the May 12, 2014 Finance & Personnel meeting. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: To receive and file the item. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended to be Received and FiledPass Action details Not available
14-10054 A3.Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for the FEMA 2013 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant (AFG). (Res. No. 14-0201)CommunicationSubject: Communication for the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for the FEMA 2013 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant (AFG) for the purpose of upgrading radio interoperability. (Grant Control #2014-019) (Res. No. 14-0201) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Fire Chief to apply for the FEMA 2013 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant (AFG) for the purpose of upgrading radio interoperability. (Grant Control #2014-019) Fiscal Note: The grant request is for $215,000 of which the City's hard match is 10% or $21,500. Funds are available in account 944.300.5030 to cover this request.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
14-10055 A4.Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for the 2014 DHS Port Security Grant. (Res. No. 14-0202)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for the 2014 DHS Port Security Grant for the purpose of securing a Sector Scan Sonar for water rescue emergencies. (Grant Control #2014-020) (Res. No. 14-0202) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Fire Chief to apply for the 2014 DHS Port Security Grant for the purpose of securing a Sector Scan Sonar for water rescue emergencies. (Grant Control #2014-020) Fiscal Note: The grant request is for $70,000 of which the City's hard match is 25% or $17,500. The City's Match will be budgeted under the 2015 Capital Improvement Project.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
14-10091 A5.Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to enter into Conflict Resolution Services with the Sienna Center. (Res. No. 14-0203)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to enter into Conflict Resolution Services with the Racine Dominicans. (Res. No. 14-0203) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Police Chief, to enter into Conflict Resolution Services with the Racine Dominicans at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00. Fiscal Note: $10,000.00 in Asset Forfeiture funds available.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
14-10092 A6.Communication from the Police Chief requesting to apply for and accept the 2014 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). (Res. No. 14-0204)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief requesting to apply for and accept the 2014 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). (Grant Control #2014-017) (Res. No. 14-0204) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2014 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $22,058.00 (Grant Control #2014-017) and that the Memorandum of Understanding with the Racine County Sheriffs Department be extended. Fiscal Note: No City match required. The grant is formula based and is for $44,116.00 to be split with Racine County Sheriff's Department.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
14-10068 A7.Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (Res. No. 14-0205)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to apply for the Stewardship LWCF and Recreational Trails Grant in the amount of $19,085.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Graceland road & walkway. (Grant Control #2014-016) (Res. No. 14-0205) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to apply for the Stewardship LWCF and Recreational Trails Grant in the amount of $19,085.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Graceland road & walkway. Grant Control #2014-016. Fiscal Note: City match of $19,085.00 is required. Funds are available in account 207.994.5010 - Road & Walkway Repairs.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
14-10100 A8.Communication from Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural ServicesCommunicationSubject: Communication from Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Cemetery Supervisor on April 28, 2014 asking to meet with the Finance and Personnel Committee to seek permission to sell cremation burial packages. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Defer the item until the June 9, 2014 Finance & Personnel meeting. Staff Recommendation the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-23-14: Fiscal Note: Unknown at this time.DeferredPass Action details Not available
14-10115 A9.Communication from 21st Century Preparatory SchoolCommunicationSubject: Communication from 21st Century Preparatory School requesting to have 2014 Island Park rental fees waived or reduced for a Civil War re-enactment Day. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: To receive and file the item. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended to be Received and FiledPass Action details Not available
14-10154 A10.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Director of City Development submitting the request by Racine Urban Garden Network (RUGN) for a reduction of the fee for a conditional use permit for a community garden.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Director of City Development submitting the request by Racine Urban Garden Network (RUGN) for a reduction of the fee for a conditional use permit for a community garden. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Recommends the request by Racine Urban Garden Network (RUGN) for a reduction of the fee for a conditional use permit for a community garden be denied Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For DenialPass Action details Not available
14-9919 A11.CEDCO Loan Extension (Res. No. 14-0206)CommunicationSubject: Request by the Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO) to extend the period for completion of its Small Business Development Services contract. (Res. No. 14-0206) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 4-7-2014: That the Authority supports the extension of the contract expiration through December 2014. Further, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract extension with CEDCO effective through December 2014. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: To approve the Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO) to extend the period for completion of its Small Business Development Services contract. Further, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract extension with CEDCO effective through December 31, 2014. Fiscal Note: Sufficient funds remain in the original contract to fund this extension.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
14-10110 A12.Amended Development Agreement 1130 Washington Avenue (Res. No. 14-0207)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Review of an amended development agreement for the project at 1130 Washington Avenue. (Res. No. 14-0207) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 5-5-14: That an amendment to the development agreement between the Redevelopment Authority and Akil Ajmeri of Ayra's at 1130 Washington Avenue to extend the deadlines contained therein is approved, specifically that the deadline for compliance with the conditions related to Additional Development Assistance shall be July 31, 2014 and the tax years eligible for Tax Reimbursement Development Incentive shall be 2014 and 2015. Further, that the Chairperson and Executive Director are authorized to execute the amendment, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney or his designee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Redevelopment Authority to accept an amended development agreement for the project at 1130 Washington Avenue. Further, that the Chairperson and Executive Director are authorized to execute the amendment, subject to the reviRecommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
14-10111 A13.WEDC Grant 1505 High Street (Res. No. 14-0208)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority requesting authorization to apply for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Site Assessment Grant for the property at 1505 High Street. (Grant Control # 2014-018) (Res. No. 14-0208) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 5-5-14: That the Authority requests funds and assistance available from the WEDC under the assessment grant and complies with rules for the program. Further, that Brian F. O'Connell, Executive Director, or his authorized agent, act on the behalf of the Authority to: submit an application to Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to aid in the site assessment of 1505 High Street, sign all documents, and take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete approved grant activities. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Assistant Executive Director of City Development to apply for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Site Assessment Grant for the property at 1505 HiRecommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
14-10099 A14.Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into agreements to provide Level II Health Services to the Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind Point. The total amount to be received is $4,243; $1,550 paid by Elmwood Park, aCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into agreements to provide Level II Health Services to the Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind Point. The total amount to be received is $4,243; $1,550 paid by Elmwood Park, and $2,693 paid by Wind Point. (Res. No. 14-0209) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Public Health Administrator to enter into agreements to provide Level II Health Services to the Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind Point. The total amount to be received is $4,243; $1,550 paid by Elmwood Park, and $2,693 paid by Wind Point. Fiscal Note: The agreements will generate in revenue $4,243.00. Rates are the same as in 2013.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
14-10105 A15.Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept an amendment to the original contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. This amendment awardCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept an amendment to the original contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. This amendment awards an additional $3,960 to the current PHEP contract amount of $64,991 for continuation of emergency preparedness efforts for the City of Racine. This would bring the revised amount of the contract to $68,951. (Original Grant Control #2013-025) (Res. No. 14-0210) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Public Health Administrator to accept an amendment to the original contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. This amendment awards an additional $3,960 to the current PHEP contract amount of $64,991 for continuation of emergency preparedness efforts for the City of Racine. This would bring the revised amount of the contract to $68,951. (Original Grant Control #2013-025) Fiscal Note: No CRecommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
14-10106 A16.Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept an amendment to the original contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. This amendment aw (CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept an amendment to the original contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. This amendment awards an additional $435 to the current CRI contract amount of $26,748 for continuation of emergency preparedness efforts for the City of Racine. This would bring the revised amount of the contract to $27,183. (Original Grant #2013-025) (Res. No. 14-0211) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Public Health Administrator to accept an amendment to the original contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. This amendment awards an additional $435 to the current CRI contract amount of $26,748 for continuation of emergency preparedness efforts for the City of Racine. This would bring the revised amount of the contract to $27,183. (Original Grant #2013-025) Fiscal Note: No City match requiredRecommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
14-10069 A17.Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager submitting that Representatives of ABM Parking Services Incorporated have requested an opportunity to review their proposal regarding the proposed Parking Ramp Revenue Equipment Replacement and 24CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager regarding providing Representatives of ABM Parking Services Incorporated an opportunity to review their proposal regarding the proposed Parking Ramp Revenue Equipment Replacement and 24 Hour Ramp Management Contract. (Res. No. 14-0212) Recommendation of the Parking & Transit Commission 4-30-14: Recommends awarding a contract for a seven year lease of state-of-the art Parking Utility revenue control equipment and a professional management contract with 24/7 support services for the Gaslight, Lake, Shoop and Civic Center parking Ramps and Surface Lakefront Lot No.5 with ABM Parking Services and recommends that the City Finance and Personnel Committee and Common Council authorize entering into a contract with ABM Parking Services as the result of a Request for Proposals process and negotiations begun in July of last year. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Recommends awarding a contract for a seven year lease of state-of-the art Parking Utility revenue control equipment and a professionRecommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
14-10024 A18.Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to negotiate with ABM for the provision of Parking Facility Management and Equipment Replacement.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to negotiate with ABM for the provision of Parking Facility Management and Equipment Replacement. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: To receive and file. Duplicate item, see File ID 14-10069. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended to be Received and FiledPass Action details Not available
14-10056 A19.claim of JBC, LLCClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of JBC, LLC for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: The claim of JBC, LLC for alleged damages arising out of the flooding of their basement after a water main break on or about February 10, 2014 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For DenialPass Action details Not available
14-10103 A20.claim of Mary Imhof PrujanskyClaimSubject: communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Mary Imhof Prujansky for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: The claim of Mary Imhof Prujansky for alleged vehicle damages after she backed into recycling carts placed in her driveway by City crews on March 6, 2014 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For DenialPass Action details Not available
14-10061 A21.claim of Anthony ShawClaimSubject: communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Anthony Shaw for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: The claim of Anthony Shaw for alleged vehicle damages arising out of driving over a pothole at or near 4620 Washington Avenue on or about January 23, 2014 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For DenialPass Action details Not available
14-10067 A22.claim of Maude Ford-JelksClaimSubject: communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Maude Ford-Jelks for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: The claim of Maude Ford-Jelks for alleged vehicle damages arising out of driving over a permit hole at or near 1101 Geneva Street on or about February 19, 2014 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For DenialPass Action details Not available
14-10049 A23.claim of John LongoClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of John Longo for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7-21-14: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/ADeferredPass Action details Not available
14-10037 A24.claim of Iris LopezClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Iris Lopez for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: The claim of Iris Lopez for alleged injuries arising out of her trip and fall on the sidewalk at Case High School on or about August 22, 2013 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For DenialPass Action details Not available
14-10117 A25.Communication from the City Clerk submitting the bid(s) received for printing the Common Council Proceedings and legal notices for the period of June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. (Res. No. 14-0213)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Clerk submitting the bid(s) received for printing the Common Council Proceedings and legal notices for the period of June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. (Res. No. 14-0213) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: To award the bid to The Racine Journal Times for printing of the Common Council Proceedings and all legal notices for the period June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 101.010.5540; City Council Proceedings.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
14-10155 A26.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Finance Director requesting to appear to discuss our 2013 to 2014 budget carry overs. (Res. No. 14-0214)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Finance Director requesting to appear to discuss our 2013 to 2014 budget carry overs. (Res. No. 14-0214) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: To approve the 2013 to 2014 budget carry overs. Fiscal Note: Official action is required on an annual basis to carry forward budgeted funding including those with an expenditure period longer than 12 months.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available