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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/28/2011 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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11-6539 A1.Anchor Fitness request to use city right-of-way for their First Annual Marina Mayhem 5K/10K Challenge event on Sunday, September 25, 2011.Anchor Fitness requesting permission to use city right-of-way for their First Annual Marina Mayhem 5K/10K Challenge eCommunicationSubject: Communication from Anchor Fitness requesting permission to use city right-of-way for their First Annual Marina Mayhem 5K/10K Challenge event on Sunday, September 25, 2011. (Res. 11-2636) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: Anchor Fitness be granted permission to close the Main Street Bridge to boat traffic for the First Annual Marina Mayhem 5K/10K Challenge, to be held on Sunday, September 25, 2011, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 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 notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. 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, toRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6560 A2.Chicago Cubs Charities requesting permission for a bike ride to pass through the City of Racine to benefit community work on August 27, 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Chicago Cubs Charities requesting permission for a bike ride to pass through the City of Racine to benefit community work on August 27, 2011. (Res. 11-2637) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That Chicago Cubs Charities be granted permission to use City right-of-way on Saturday, August 27, 2011, for the "Wrigley Field Road Tour...100 Miles to Go" bike ride, with the stipulation that the participants will abide by all traffic regulations. Further recommends that the sponsor be granted permission to post directional signage during the event provided that they do not interfere with regulatory signage, do not damage City property, and are removed immediately following the event. Further recommends that the Chief of Police provide assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. Fiscal Note: The persons participating in this event will utilize City right-of-way and must be in conformance with all traffic regulations; therefore, there is no need for a hold harmless agreement or insurance. ThRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6562 A3.Rev. Jhon Freddy Correa requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the 2011 Racine Street Soccer and Health Festival to be held on August 27, 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Rev. John Freddy Correa requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the 2011 Racine Street Soccer and Health Festival to be held on August 27, 2011. (Res. 11-2638) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That Emmaus Lutheran Church be granted permission to close Summit Avenue from English Street to Yout Street, Yout Street from Summit Avenue to Carlisle Avenue, and English Street from Summit Avenue to Carlisle Avenue, on Saturday, August 27, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, August 28, 2011, from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the 2011 Racine Street Soccer and Health Festival. 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 notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. The sponsor shall pay a $350.00 special event feRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6575 A4.Kenny's on Main request to close Hubbard Street from Main to Wisconsin on July 30, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., for a bike show/pig roast.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Kenny's on Main requesting to close Hubbard Street from Main to Wisconsin on July 30, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., for a bike show/pig roast. (Res. 11-2639) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-10: Permission be granted to Kenny's on Main, 1300 N. Main Street, to close Hubbard Street from Main Street to Wisconsin Avenue, on Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., for their 3rd Annual Bike Show/Pig Roast, 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 notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way. F. Any tents placed on the public right-of-way shall not be anchored by any means to the roadway surface. G. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further recommends that the Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6584 A5.Michigan Pub request to close the 200 block of Hubbard Street on Saturday, August 6, 2011, for a street festival.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Scott Jensen, Michigan Pub, requesting permission to close the 200 block of Hubbard Street on Saturday, August 6, 2011, for a street festival. (Res. 11-2640) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: Permission be granted to Michigan Pub, to close Hubbard Street from Chatham Street to Michigan Boulevard, on Saturday, August 6, 2011, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., for the "Fill the Cupboard on Hubbard" street festival, 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 notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way. F. Any tents placed on the public right-of-way shall not be anchored by any means to the roadway surface. G. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further recommends that the CommissiRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6600 A6.Midtown Church of Christ requesting permission to close 13th Street from Bluff Avenue to Terrace Avenue on July 17, 2011 for a summer youth program kick-off event.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Midtown Church of Christ requesting permission to close 13th Street from Bluff Avenue to Terrace Avenue on July 17, 2011 for a summer youth program kick-off event. (Res. 11-2641) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That Midtown Church of Christ be granted permission to close 13th Street from Terrace Avenue to Bluff Avenue, on Sunday, July 17, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., for a summer youth program. 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 notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. 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. Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6545 A7.1442 Superior Street problems with the sidewalk, driveway apron and curb line due to water and ice.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 4th District, on behalf of Ken and Gloria Taylor, 1442 Superior Street, regarding problems with the sidewalk, driveway apron and curb line due to water and ice. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That the communication be received and filed. Further recommends that the City review the assessment charges for the sidewalk squares. Further recommends that any future sidewalk orders be reviewed by the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer prior to issuing orders Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time.Recommended to be Received and Filed  Action details Not available
11-6593 A8.Easement vacationCommunicationSubject: Communication from ButterBuds requesting the City to vacate the easement between its current property (2330 Chicory Road) and 3911-3931 South Memorial Drive. (Res. 11-2642) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: Since public interest requires it, that the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: The North 12.5 feet of the West 379.99 feet of Lot 1 and the South 12.5 feet of the West 379.99 feet of Lot 2 in Stephen F. Olsen Industrial Park, a recorded plat in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 3 North, Range 23 East, in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin. Further recommends that the sanitary sewer located in the easement area becomes a private sanitary sewer lateral. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6599 A9.Request for a change in residency requirements to fill a vacancy on the Harbor Commission.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Chairman of the Board of Harbor Commissioners requesting a change in residency requirements to fill a vacancy on the Harbor Commission. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-9-11: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/ADeferred  Action details Not available
11-6598 A10.Official Notice #10, Removal and Installation of Four (4) Twin-Two Product Mechanical Fuel Dispensers.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bid results on Official Notice #10, Removal and Installation of Four (4) Twin-Two Product Mechanical Fuel Dispensers. (Res. 11-2643) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That the contract for Four (4) Twin-Two Product Mechanical Fuel Dispensers be awarded to Walt's Petroleum Service, Inc., at their bid price of $33,100.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these services be appropriated from Account 401.000.5770, Machinery and Equipment, Equipment Maintenance. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6586 A11.Greater Racine Kennel Club request to use the parking area along Pershing Park Drive during the All Breed Dog Show on August 14-15, 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Greater Racine Kennel Club, Inc. (GRKC) requesting the use of the parking area along Pershing Park Drive during the All Breed Dog Show on August 14-15, 2011. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 7-13-11: To approve the Communication from the Greater Racine Kennel Club, Inc. (GRKC) requesting the use of the parking area along Pershing Park Drive during the All Breed Dog Show on August 14-15, 2011. Further recommend that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement is executed; B. A liability insurance certificate is filed prior to the event; C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department to assist with this project is charged to the sponsor; Further recommends that the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and the Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement thiRecommended to be Received and Filed  Action details Not available
11-6620 A12.Resolution 11-2622, of June 21, 2011 being a final resolution relating to street improvements. PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING DeKoven Avenue - Clark St. to Racine St. Erie Street - Prospect St. to Colbert St. Rickeman Street - +/- 390 feet southCommunicationSubject: Resolution 11-2622, of June 21, 2011 being a final resolution relating to street improvements. PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING DeKoven Avenue - Clark St. to Racine St. Erie Street - Prospect St. to Colbert St. Rickeman Street - +/- 390 feet south of Liberty St. to Liberty St. Railroad Street - Prospect St. to Hamilton St. Superior Street - Liberty St. to State St. Kewaunee Street - North Main St. to Chatham St. SANITARY & WATER LATERALS DeKoven Avenue - Clark St. to Racine St. Railroad Street - Prospect St. to Hamilton St. Kewaunee Street - North Main St. to Chatham St. SANITARY SEWER DeKoven Avenue - Clark St. to Racine St. Kewaunee Street - North Main St. to Chatham St. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That Resolution No. 11-2622, of June 21, 2011, be amended to delete: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING DeKoven Avenue - Clark St. to Racine St. Erie Street - Prospect St. to Colbert St. Rickeman Street - +/- 390 feet south of Liberty St. to Liberty St. Superior Street - Liberty St. to State St. KRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6621 A13.Waive formal bidding for installation of a Johnson Controls, Inc. Lighting Control System for the City Hall renovation area.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting to waive formal bidding for installation of a Johnson Controls, Inc. Lighting Control System for the City Hall renovation area. (Res. 11-2644) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That the request to waive formal bidding procedures be approved in accordance with State Statutes that allow for the waiving of public bids for the purpose of maintaining uniformity of equipment and services. Further recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for installation of a Metasys lighting control system in the City Hall renovation area for the not-to-exceed price of $7,643.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 990.100.5010, City Hall Renovations. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6617 A14.Architectural design services proposal from Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz to renovate the Department of Corrections office area at the City Hall Annex.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting an architectural design services proposal from Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz to renovate the Department of Corrections office area at the City Hall Annex. (Res. 11-2645) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz to provide design services for renovating the Department of Corrections area at the City Hall Annex, in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,550.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 991.200.5010, Annex-Remodel Probation and Parole. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6506 A15.Amendment No. 2 to Contract 54-10 (K0-069), Professional Services - Review HVAC System at Racine Public Library, Arnold & O'Sheridan, consultant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Amendment No. 2 to Contract 54-10 (K0-069), Professional Services - Review HVAC System at Racine Public Library, Arnold & O'Sheridan, consultant. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-12-11: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/ADeferred  Action details Not available
11-6630 A16.Change Order No. 3 to Contract 1-11 (K1-001), City Hall Renovations-Phase III (R1), Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 3 to Contract 1-11 (K1-001), City Hall Renovations-Phase III (R1), Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor. (Res. 11-2646) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That Change Order No. 3 on Contract 1-11 (K1-001), City Hall Renovations-Phase III (R1), Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $34,025.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 990.100.5010, City Hall-Facilities Plan Implementation. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6606 A17.Rescind Resolution No. 11-2602 to enter into a 3-Party Contract with the State of Wisconsin DOT and Strand Associates, Inc., for Professional Design Engineering Services for reconstructing Durand Avenue (STH 11) from Kearney Avenue to Kentucky Street, StaCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering requesting to rescind Resolution No. 11-2602 to enter into a 3-Party Contract with the State of Wisconsin DOT and Strand Associates, Inc., for Professional Design Engineering Services for reconstructing Durand Avenue (STH 11) from Kearney Avenue to Kentucky Street, State Project ID: 2260-07-70. (Res. 11-2647) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-10: That Resolution 11-2602, dated June 7, 2011, be rescinded. Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6607 A18.Three-Party design contract for engineering services for Durand Avenue (STH 11) from Kearney Avenue to Kentucky Street, State Project ID: 2260-07-70.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering re-submitting a Three-Party design contract for engineering services for Durand Avenue (STH 11) from Kearney Avenue to Kentucky Street, State Project ID: 2260-07-70. (Res. 11-2648) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-31-11: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 3-party contract with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Strand Associates, Inc. for professional design engineering services for reconstructing Durand Avenue (STH 11) from Kearney Avenue to Kentucky Street, State Project ID: 2260-07-70, for the not-to-exceed cost of $1,133,045.31, which is funded 80% by the State of Wisconsin, or $906,436.25, and 20% by the City of Racine, or $226,609.06. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the 2012-2016 CIP Budget. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6616 A19.Street dedication for 1846 Racine Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a street dedication for 1846 Racine Street. (Res. 11-2649) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That the property at 1846 Racine Street, and more particularly described as follows, be dedicated for street right-of-way purposes: That part of Block 35 in Racine Land and Improvement Co’s Addition, a recorded plat in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin that is part of the Northwest ¼ of Section 21 Township 3 North, Range 23 East described as follows: the east 40.00’ of Lots 13,14,15,16,17, &18 Said described tract containing 9,512.00 square feet more-or-less. Further recommends that a resolution be introduced to the Common Council and referred to the City Plan Commission. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For Approval  Action details Not available