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14-10299
| A | | Communication from the Fire Chief requesting Section 38-22 of the City Ordinance be repealed and recreated as follows to update our ambulance billing structure. (Res. No. 14-0290) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting Section 38-22 of the City Ordinance be repealed and recreated as follows to update our ambulance billing structure. (Res. No. 14-0290)
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 7-9-14: To amend Section 38-22 of the City Ordinance for the ambulance billing structure.
Fiscal Note: Updated charges for services will be reflected in the 2015 budget. | Referred | |
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14-10317
| A | | Claim of Deborah Yocco | Communication | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Deborah Yocco for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 7-9-14: The claim of Deborah Yocco for a door allegedly damaged during the execution of a search warrant by Racine officers on May 1, 2014 be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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14-10318
| A | | Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funding from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) in the amount of $50,000. (Grant Control #2013-032) (Res. No. 14-0293) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funding from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) in the amount of $50,000. (Grant Control #2013-032) (Res. No. 14-0293)
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 7-9-14: To authorize the Public Health Administrator to accept funding from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) in the amount of $50,000. (Grant Control #2013-032)
Fiscal Note: The is a soft City match required of $125,000.00. (Grant Control #2013-032) | Referred | |
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14-10327
| A | | Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (Res. No. 14-0287) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to accept a $1,000.00 donation from the Volunteer Center of Racine for the cemeteries. (Res. No. 14-0287)
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 7-9-14: To authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to accept a $1,000.00 donation from the Volunteer Center of Racine for the cemeteries and that an appropriate letter of thanks be sent.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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14-10334
| A | | Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (Res. No. 14-0288) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting a budget transfer of $2,000.00 for a survey for the North Beach area from 993.650.5010 to 993.700.5140. (Res. No. 14-0288)
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 7-9-14: That $2,000 be transferred from account 993.650.5010, Humble Park - LED Lighting Upgrades, to newly created account 993.700.5140, North Beach-Survey.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer. | Referred | |
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14-10335
| A | | Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (Res. No. 14-0289) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to accept a $2,000.00 donation from SC Johnson to support the Juneteenth Celebration held at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center. (Res. No. 14-0289)
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 7-9-14: To authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to accept a $2,000.00 donation from SC Johnson to support the Juneteenth Celebration held at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center and that an appropriate letter of thanks be sent.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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14-10326
| A | | Communication from Kim DeVecchis, Event Coordinator for Focus on Community, requesting permission to host a 5K run/walk along the Racine lakefront on September 6, 2014. (Res. No. 14-0312) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Kim DeVecchis, Event Coordinator for Focus on Community, requesting permission to host a 5K run/walk along the Racine lakefront on September 6, 2014. (Res. No. 14-0312)
Recommendations of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-29-14: That Focus on Community be granted permission to use City right-of-way for a run/walk on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 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. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event.
E. The sponsor shall pay any costs associated with bagging of parking meters.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event.
Fiscal Note: Ther | Referred | |
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14-10329
| A | | Communication from Yolanda Maldonado requesting permission to replace/repair a sign and place an awning in the City right-of-way at Santa Fe Liquors and Grocery (514 High Street). (Res. No. 14-0313) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Yolanda Maldonado requesting permission to replace/repair a sign and place an awning in the City right-of-way at Santa Fe Liquors and Grocery (514 High Street). (Res. No. 14-0313)
Recommendations of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-29-14: The property owner of 514 High Street be granted permission to install a stationary, projected sign and awning, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid, in accordance with the State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets.
Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $125.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | Referred | |
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14-10333
| A | | The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015: | Communication | Subject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015:
Hillside Lanes, Inc. 1400 Thirteenth Street
(Tradename) Hillside Lanes
Richard Wonders, Agent
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07/08/14: That the listed renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015 be approved.
Fiscal note: N/A | Referred | |
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14-10337
| A | | (Direct Referral) (Renewal) Application of Floyd and Sons, Inc., for a 2014-2015 Motor Vehicle Towing License. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) (Renewal) Application of Floyd and Sons, Inc., for a 2014-2015 Motor Vehicle Towing License. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10336
| A | | Communication from the Root River Council Chair (Res. No. 14-0302) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Root River Council Chair requesting permission to host live animals for a petting zoo and horse show in conjunction with the Root River Festival at Island Park on Sunday, September 7, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. (Res. No. 14-0302)
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 7-9-14: To approve the communication from the Root River Council to waive Section 70-90 of the Municipal code to allow animals at Island Park for a petting zoo and horse show on Sunday, September 7, 2014 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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14-10233
| A | | (Direct Referral) Communication from the Director of City Development requesting that CDBG Local Option/Contigency Funds be approved to finalize the TBRA program with Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency (RKCAA). (Res. No. 14-0272) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Director of City Development requesting that CDBG Local Option/Contigency Funds be approved to finalize the TBRA program with Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency (RKCAA). (Res. No. 14-0272)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-23-14: To approve the CDBG Local Option/Contigency Funds allocation of $13,200 to finalize the TBRA program with Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency (RKCAA).
Fiscal Note: Use of Local Options/Contingency Funds to RKCAA of up to $13,200 for salary and fringe of their case manager to be completed by November 30, 2014. This request falls under the 15% cap on public service from the Local Option/Contingency CDBG fund. As of the date of this memo there is a total of $19,835 available; $6,635 will remain for budget shortfalls, etc of other public service sub-recipients. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10243
| A | | Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to apply for the WisDOT 2015-2018 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant for the intersection of State Street (STH 38) and Memorial Drive. (Res. No. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to apply for the WisDOT 2015-2018 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant for the intersection of State Street (STH 38) and Memorial Drive. (Grant Control No. 2014-029) (Res. No. 14-0271)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 06-10-14: That this item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee to request authorization for the City Engineer to apply for the WisDOT 2015-2018 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-23-14: Permission be granted to the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer to apply for the WisDOT 2015-2018 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant for the intersection of State Street (STH 38) and Memorial Drive. (Grant Control No. 2014-029)
Fiscal Note: The project is estimated at $1,200,000 with 90%, or $1,080,000, reimbursable from the State and 10%, or $120,000, the responsibility of the City as a match. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10272
| A | | Claim of Ardie Triggs | Communication | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Ardi Triggs for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-23-14: The claim of Ardi Triggs for alleged damages arising from a watermain break on WIlliam Street on or about February 19, 2014, be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10273
| A | | Communication from the Director of PRCS (Res. No. 14-0270) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to accept $7,000.00 in grant funds from the Racine Dominican Mission Fund (Grant Control #2014-006). (Res. No. 14-0270)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-23-14: Permission be granted to the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to accept $7,000.00 in grant funds from the Racine Dominican Mission Fund (Grant Control #2014-006).
Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10276
| A | | Claim of Sarah Canada-Lowrey | Communication | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Sarah Canada-Lowrey for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-23-14: The claim of Sara Canada-Lowery in the amount of $15.00 for replacement garbage can that was allegedly damaged by DPW be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10289
| A | | Communication from the City Administrator requesting to exercise Section 2.3 of the City's Management Agreement with VenuWorks of Racine, LLC. (Res. No. 14-0274) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the City Administrator requesting to exercise Section 2.3 of the City's Management Agreement with VenuWorks of Racine, LLC. (Res. No. 14-0274)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-23-14: Permission be granted to the City Administrator to exercise Section 2.3 of the City's Management Agreement, which allows for a two year extension to be negotiated with VenuWorks of Racine, LLC.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10290
| A | | Communication from the Human Resources Manager and Deputy City Attorney submitting the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 430, AFL-CIO 2014 collective bargaining agreement for consideration. (Res. No. 14-0276) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Human Resources Manager and Deputy City Attorney submitting the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 430, AFL-CIO 2014 collective bargaining agreement for consideration. (Res. No. 14-0276)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-23-14: Recommend approval of the negotiated collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 430, AFL-CIO 2014.
Fiscal Note: 0.5% change over 2013, City Employees 0% (Water/Wastewater increase of $2059.20 over 2013) | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10298
| A | | Communication from the Finance Director requesting permission for staff to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee at their next scheduled meeting on Monday, June 23 to discuss upgrades to the Legistar system. (Res. No. 14-0275) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Finance Director requesting permission for staff to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee at their next scheduled meeting on Monday, June 23 to discuss upgrades to the Legistar system. (Res. No. 14-0275)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-23-14: Approve upgrades to the Legistar system and allocate up to $20,000 for software and equipment upgrades from recaptured Bonded Capital Project Funds.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available for the upgrades. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10305
| A | | (Direct Referral) Communication from the Chief of Police requesting to apply for a U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program (CHP) grant (Grant Control No. 2014-028). (Res. No. 14-0273) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Chief of Police requesting to apply for a U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program (CHP) grant (Grant Control No. 2014-028). (Res. No. 14-0273)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-23-14: Recommend that the Chief of Police be permitted to apply for a U.S. department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program (CHP) Grant (Grant Control N. 2014-028) with the mandate that any grant award and program restrictions be presented to the Finance and Personnel Committee for review and possible acceptance or rejection when and if notified. Program modifications and special dispensation has been requested of the Department of Justice.
Fiscal Note: Program modifications and special dispensation has been requested of the Department of Justice. Baring any modifications, the grant will fund three officers at a maximum of $125,000 each for the first three years of the four year commitment. Annual per officer cost is estimated at $100,000. Total program | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10297
| A | | Communication from Real Racine requesting the use of the former Walker site for storage of race supplies and vehicles and parking for the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon on Sunday, July 20, 2014. (Res. No. 14-0277) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Real Racine requesting the use of the former Walker site for storage of race supplies and vehicles and parking for the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon from July 14 to 21, 2014. (Res. No. 14-0277)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 06-24-14: That permission be granted to Real Racine to use the City-owned property, commonly known as the Walker Site, on July 14 to 21, 2014, for the storage of equipment and supplies and spectator parking for the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon, with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee be 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. The sponsor pay the City $1.50 for each car which is allowed to park on this public property.
Fiscal Note: The City of Racine will share a percentage of the proceeds which Real Racine obtains through charging for parking on this property. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10301
| A | | Resolution No. 14-0265, created June 17, 2014, being a final resolution relating to street improvements on:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Regal Court - Monarch Drive to the Cul-de-sac
Duchess Drive - Emstan Hills Road to Biscayne Avenue
Prichard D | Communication | Subject: Resolution No. 14-0265, created June 17, 2014, being a final resolution relating to street improvements on:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Regal Court - Monarch Drive to the Cul-de-sac
Duchess Drive - Emstan Hills Road to Biscayne Avenue
Pritchard Drive - 450' north of Maryland Avenue to Maryland Avenue
BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVING
Regal Court - Monarch Drive to the Cul-de-sac
Duchess Drive - Emstan Hills Road to Biscayne Avenue
Pritchard Drive - 450' north of Maryland Avenue to Maryland Avenue
CURB & GUTTER
Regal Court - Monarch Drive to the Cul-de-sac
Duchess Drive - Emstan Hills Road to Biscayne Avenue
Pritchard Drive - 450' north of Maryland Avenue to Maryland Avenue
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 06-24-14: That Resolution 14-0265, created June 17, 2014, be amended to delete:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Duchess Drive - Emstan Hills Road to Biscayne Avenue
Pritchard Drive - 450' north of Maryland Avenue to Maryland Avenue
BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVING
Regal Court - Monarch Drive to the Cul-de-sac
CURB & GUTTE | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10302
| A | | Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting bid results on Contract 29-14 (K4-029), City Hall Annex - Boiler Replacement (R1). (Res. No. 14-0278) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting bid results on Contract 29-14 (K4-029), City Hall Annex - Boiler Replacement (R1). (Res. No. 14-0278)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 06-24-14: That Contract 29-14 (K4-029), City Hall Annex - Boiler Replacement (R1), be awarded to Core Mechanical, Inc., Chicago, IL, at their bid price of $527,895.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this public works project should be appropriated from the following accounts:
$214,765.00 - Account 994.200.5030, Annex-Boiler Replacement
$313,130.00 - Account 993.200.5030, Annex-Boiler Replacement
$527,895.00 - Total | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10303
| A | | Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting bid results on Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1). (Res. No. 14-0279) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting bid results on Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1). (Res. No. 14-0279)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 06-24-14: That Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1), be awarded to United Mechanical, Inc., Racine, WI, at their base bid price of $174,888.00 plus Alternate Bid No. 1 in the amount of $7,400.00 and Alternate Bid No. 2 in the amount of $5,200.00, for a total contract amount of $187,488.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 994.220.5020, Central Heating Plant-Replace Steam Pipes. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10247
| A | | (Renewal) Application of Jensen & Jensen Inc., for a 2014-2015 Motor Vehicle Towing License. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) (Renewal) Application of Jensen & Jensen Inc., for a 2014-2015 Motor Vehicle Towing License.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 06/10/14: That the application of Jensen & Jensen Inc., for a 2014-2015 Motor Vehicle Towing License be approved.
Fiscal note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10248
| A | | (New) Application for a Sidewalk Cafe License with Alcohol for 300 6th Street. Amending their premise description to include the Sidewalk Cafe. Sip Drink and Eatery LLC "Class B", Agent Kristine Beaugrand. (1st District). | Communication | Subject: (New) Application for a Sidewalk Cafe License with Alcohol for 300 6th Street. Amending their premise description to include the Sidewalk Cafe. Sip Drink and Eatery LLC "Class B", Agent Kristine Beaugrand. (1st District).
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 06/24/14: That the application from Sip Drink and Eatery LLC, Kristine Beaugrand, Agent, for a Sidewalk Cafe License with Alcohol for 300 6th Street, amending their premise description to include the Sidewalk Cafe be approved.
Fiscal note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10257
| A | | (Direct Referral) (Renewal) Application of Beres Towing and Repairs, LLC, for a 2014-2015 Motor Vehicle Towing License. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) (Renewal) Application of Beres Towing and Repairs, LLC, for a 2014-2015 Motor Vehicle Towing License.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 06/10/14: That the application of Beres Towing and Repairs, LLC, for a 2014-2015 Motor Vehicle Towing License be approved.
Fiscal note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10274
| A | | (Direct Referral) Renewal application for Massage Establishments Permit for 2014-2015.Sandra Dittmann for 1401 Douglas Avenue (4th District) | Communication | Subject: :(Direct Referral) Renewal application for Massage Establishments Permit for 2014-2015, Northside Spa, 1401 Douglas Avenue, Sandra Dittmann, agent, (4th District)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 06/24/14: That the renewal application for Massage Establishments Permit for 2014-2015, Northside Spa, 1401 Douglas Avenue be approved.
Fiscal note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10182
| A | | Communication from Patrick Starken, RUSD Transportation Supervisor, requesting a change of signage at Julian Thomas School (930 M.L. King Jr. Drive). | Communication | Subject: Communication from Patrick Starken, RUSD Transportation Supervisor, requesting a change of signage at Julian Thomas School (930 M.L. King Jr. Drive).
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on June 16, 2014: Approve the recommended school signage changes.
Fiscal Note: The estimated cost of this signage will result in an installation cost of $200.00 and an annual maintenance cost of $80.00. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10282
| A | | Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting to add parking meters on access road to the parking lot behind 1526 Washington Ave. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Yudong Zheng requesting to add parking meters on access road to the parking lot behind 1526 Washington Ave.
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 06-18-14: Recommend that parking meters be installed along the east side of the access road to the parking lot behind 1526 Washington Avenue.
Further recommends that this item be referred to the Public Works and Services Committee.
Fiscal Note: N/A
Recommendations of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-29-14: Receive and file.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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14-10283
| A | | Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting for Common Council authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a cooperative agreement with the SE WI Regional Planning Commission and WI DOT for continued planning for the | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting for Common Council authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a cooperative agreement with the SE WI Regional Planning Commission and WI DOT for continued transportation planning for the SE WI Region. (Res. No. 14-0280)
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 06-18-14: Recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a cooperative agreement with the SE WI Regional Planning Commission and WI DOT for continued transportation planning for the SE WI Region.
Fiscal Notes: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10284
| A | | Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting for Common Council authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into contracts for transit services with the Village of Caledonia and the Town of Yorkville. (Res. No. 14-0281) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting for Common Council authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into contracts for transit services with the Village of Caledonia and the Town of Yorkville. (Res. No. 14-0281)
Recommendatio of the Transit and Parking Commission on 06-18-14: Recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into transit service agreements with the Village of Caledonia and Town of Yorkville.
Fiscal Notes: Yorkville's $6,000 covers the local share cost of providing BUS service to the Grandview Industrial Park and Caledonia's $26,500 covers the local share cost of BUS service extended to the Greentree Shopping Center. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10285
| A | | Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting for approval and concurrence on the issuing of an Request For Proposal (RFP) for an agency to facilitate the sale of external advertising on Belle Urban Buses. (Res. No. 14-0282) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting for approval and concurrence on the issuing of an Request For Proposals (RFP) for an agency to facilitate the sale of external advertising on Belle Urban Buses. (Res. No. 14-0282)
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 06-18-14: Recommend that the Transit and Parking System Manager be authorized to distribute a Request for Proposals (RFP) for firms interested in being the agent for the sale of advertising on bus exteriors (including "shrink-wrapping"), and other alternative sources of revenue generation.
Fiscal Notes: Annual revenue is estimated to be in the range of $75,000. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10286
| A | | Communication from the Belle Urban System (BUS) General Manager requesting for review of BUS Operations Reports for the Months of April and May. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Belle Urban System (BUS) General Manager requesting for review of BUS Operations Reports for the Months of April and May.
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 06-18-14: Receive and file.
Fiscal Notes: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10288
| A | | Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager recommending scheduling of Public Input Opportunity regarding potential BUS service cuts and fare increase for DART services. (Res. No. 14-0283) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager recommending scheduling of a Public Input Opportunity regarding potential BUS service cuts and a fare increase for DART services. (Res. No. 14-0283)
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 06-18-14: Recommend that the Transit and Parking System Manager be authorized to schedule and advertise a Public Comment Opportunity at least 30 days in advance as required to allow for comment on potential fare increases for DART service and potential service cuts as part of a package of solutions to an anticipated BUS revenue shortfall.
Fiscal Notes: An estimated $200,000 to $300,000 of combined revenue increases and service cuts is expected to be needed. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10295
| A | | Communication from National Express Transit Corporation requesting copies of previous documents regarding the current contract for operations and management of the Belle Urban System. | Communication | Subject: Communication from National Express Transit Corporation requesting copies of previous documents regarding the current contract for operations and management of the Belle Urban System.
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 06-18-14: Receive and file.
Fiscal Notes: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10314
| A | | CU 512 Main Street (Res. No. 14-0284) | Conditional Use Permit | Subject: (Direct Referral) A request by Kristine Beaugrand for conditional use approval to operate a beauty salon and spa at 512 Main Street. (PC-14) (Res. No. 14-0284)
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-25-14: That the item be approved, subject to conditions.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10315
| A | | CU 3131 Taylor Avenue (Res. No. 14-0285) | Conditional Use Permit | Subject: (Direct Referral) A request by Evergreen Elementary, represented by Hillary Huck, to operate a grade school out of the building at 3131 Taylor Avenue, Building 2. (PC-14) (Res. No. 14-0285)
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-25-14: That the item be approved, subject to conditions.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10292
| A | | 1804 Franklin Street (Res. No. 14-0286) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Request of the Director of City Development that the City transfer 1804 Franklin Street to Racine Habitat for Humanity and provide a HOME grant for part of the cost of its rehabilitation. (Res. No. 14-0286)
Recommendation of the Loan Board of Review on June 19, 2014: That the Mayor, City Clerk and Director of City Development be authorized and directed to transfer the property at 1804 Franklin Street (Parcel ID No. 17622000) to Racine Habitat for Humanity, Inc., and to execute such agreements and/or deeds of sale necessary to accomplish the transfer.
Further recommends that Racine Habitat for Humanity be allocated up to $60,000 in uncommitted 2011 HOME Housing Investment Partnerships funds toward the cost of the rehabilitation of 1804 Franklin Street as a single family residence for a Habitat for Humanity participant, subject to HOME program requirements and a grant agreement to be executed by the appropriate city officials.
Further recommends that Racine Habitat for Humanity be authorized to utilize up to $35,000 for the rehabilitation of 1804 Fr | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10271
| A | | Subject: (Direct Referral) communication from the City Administrator providing a status report on a potential developer’s agreement. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) communication from the City Administrator providing a status report on a potential developer’s agreement. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10324
| A | | Subject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions: | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions:
Appoint Ann Brodek to the Police and Fire Commission for a 5 year term, expiring May 1, 2019 | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10170
| A | | Claim of Eulogia Guardiola (Res No. 14-0255) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Eulogia Guardiola for consideration. (Res No. 14-0255)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: The claim of Eulogia Guardiola for damages after her aging water service pipe allegedly broke during the replacement of the water meter in her home on or about February 17, 2014 be approved.
Fiscal Note: Reimbursement in the amount of $3,705.00.
Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 6-24-14: That the claim of Eulogia Guardiola be denied.
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 7-9-14: The claim of Eulogia Guardiola for damages after her aging water service pipe allegedly broke during the replacement of the water meter in her home on or about February 17, 2014 be denied.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 8-19-14: That the claim of Eulogia Guardiola be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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Res.14-0270
| A | | Grant Funds from Racine Dominican Mission Fund | Resolution | Grant Funds from Racine Dominican Mission Fund
Resolved, that permission is granted to the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to accept $7,000.00 in grant funds from the Racine Dominican Mission Fund (Grant Control #2014-006).
Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0271
| A | | WisDOT 2015-2018 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant for Intersection of State Street (STH 38) and Memorial Drive | Resolution | WisDOT 2015-2018 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant for Intersection of State Street (STH 38) and Memorial Drive
Resolved, that permission is granted to the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works / City Engineer to apply for the WisDOT 2015-2018 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant for the intersection of State Street (STH 38) and Memorial Drive. (Grant Control No. 2014-029)
Fiscal Note: The project is estimated at $1,200,000.00 with 90%, or $1,080,000.00, reimbursable from the State and 10%, or $120,000.00, the responsibility of the City as a match. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0273
| A | | U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program (CHP) Grant | Resolution | U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program (CHP) Grant
Resolved, that the Chief of Police is permitted to apply for a U.S. department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program (CHP) Grant (Grant Control N. 2014-028) with the mandate that any grant award and program restrictions be presented to the Finance and Personnel Committee for review and possible acceptance or rejection when and if notified. Program modifications and special dispensation has been requested of the Department of Justice.
Fiscal Note: Program modifications and special dispensation has been requested of the Department of Justice. Barring any modifications, the grant will fund three officers at a maximum of $125,000.00 each for the first three years of the four year commitment. Annual per officer cost is estimated at $100,000.00. Total program cost is approximately $1,200,000.00 over the four year commitment with a maximum of $375,000.00 (31%) reimbursable from the Grant and the remaining $825,000.00 (69%) the responsibility of the City. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0274
| A | | Exercise Section 2.3 of the City's Management Agreement with VenuWorks of Racine, LLC | Resolution | Exercise Section 2.3 of the City's Management Agreement with VenuWorks of Racine, LLC
Resolved, that permission is granted to the City Administrator to exercise Section 2.3 of the City's Management Agreement, which allows for a two year extension to be negotiated with VenuWorks of Racine, LLC.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0275
| A | | Upgrades to Legistar | Resolution | Upgrades to Legistar
Resolved, that upgrades to the Legistar system and allocation of up to $20,000.00 for software and equipment upgrades from recaptured Bonded Capital Project Funds is approved.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available for the upgrades. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0276
| A | | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 430, AFL-CIO 2014 Collective Bargaining Agreement | Resolution | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 430, AFL-CIO 2014 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Resolved, that the negotiated collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 430, AFL-CIO 2014 is approved.
Fiscal Note: 0.5% change over 2013, City Employees 0% (Water/Wastewater increase of $2,059.20 over 2013) | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0277
| A | | Real Racine / Use of Former Walker Site for Storage of Race Supplies and vehicles and parking for the 2014 Ironman 70.3 Triathlon | Resolution | Real Racine / Use of Former Walker Site for Storage of Race Supplies and vehicles and parking for the 2014 Ironman 70.3 Triathlon
Resolved, that permission is granted to Real Racine to use the City-owned property, commonly known as the Walker Site, on July 14-21, 2014, for the storage of equipment and supplies and spectator parking for the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon to be held on Sunday, July 20, 2014, with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee be 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. The sponsor pay the City $1.50 for each car which is allowed to park on this public property.
Fiscal Note: The City of Racine will share a percentage of the proceeds which Real Racine obtains through charging for parking on this property. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0278
| A | | Contract 29-14 (K4-029), City Hall Annex - Boiler Replacement (R1) | Resolution | Contract 29-14 (K4-029), City Hall Annex - Boiler Replacement (R1)
Resolved, that Contract 29-14 (K4-029), City Hall Annex - Boiler Replacement (R1), is awarded to Core Mechanical, Inc., Chicago, IL, at its bid price of $527,895.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder.
Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this public works project should be appropriated from the following accounts:
$214,765.00 - Account 994.200.5030, Annex-Boiler Replacement
$313,130.00 - Account 993.200.5030, Annex-Boiler Replacement
$527,895.00 - Total | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0279
| A | | Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1) | Resolution | Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1)
Resolved, that Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1), is awarded to United Mechanical, Inc., Racine, WI, at its bid price of$174,888.00 plus Alternate Bid No. 1 in the amount of $7,400.00 and Alternate Bid No. 2 in the amount of $5,200.00, for a total contract amount of $187,488.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 994.220.5020, Central Heating Plant-Replace Steam Pipes. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0280
| A | | Cooperative Agreement with the SE WI Regional Planning Commission and WI DOT for Continued Transportation Planning for the SE WI Region | Resolution | Cooperative Agreement with the SE WI Regional Planning Commission and WI DOT for Continued Transportation Planning for the SE WI Region
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a cooperative agreement with the SE WI Regional Planning Commission and WI DOT for continued transportation planning for the SE WI Region.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0281
| A | | Contracts for Transit Services with Village of Caledonia and Town of Yorkville | Resolution | Contracts for Transit Services with Village of Caledonia and Town of Yorkville
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into transit service agreements with the Village of Caledonia and Town of Yorkville.
Fiscal Note: Yorkville's $6,000.00 covers the local share cost of providing BUS service to the Grandview Industrial Park and Caledonia's $26,500.00 covers the local share cost of BUS service extended to the Greentree Shopping Center. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0282
| A | | Sale of External Advertising on Belle Urban Buses | Resolution | Sale of External Advertising on Belle Urban Buses
Resolved, that the Transit and Parking System Manager is authorized to distribute a Request for Proposals (RFP) for firms interested in being the agent for the sale of advertising on bus exteriors (including "shrink-wrapping"), and other alternative sources of revenue generation.
Fiscal Note: Annual revenue is estimated to be in the range of $75,000.00. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0283
| A | | Public Input Opportunity Regarding Potential BUS Service Cuts and Fare Increase for DART Services | Resolution | Public Input Opportunity Regarding Potential BUS Service Cuts and Fare Increase for DART Services
Resolved, that the Transit and Parking System Manager is authorized to schedule and advertise a Public Comment Opportunity at least 30 days in advance as required to allow for comment on potential fare increases for DART service and potential service cuts as part of a package of solutions to an anticipated BUS revenue shortfall.
Fiscal Note: An estimated $200,000.00 to $300,000.00 of combined revenue increases and service cuts is expected to be needed. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0284
| A | | Salon and Spa at 512 Main Street | Resolution | Salon and Spa at 512 Main Street
That the request of Kristine Beaugrand to operate a salon and spa at 512 Main Street is approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on June 25, 2014 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection Department.
c. That that hours the operation shall be: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
d. That all codes and ordinances be complied with and required permits acquired.
e. That a dumpster shall be provided in the rear of the building for weekly pick-ups, or that applicant shall contain all trash materials indoors until trash pick-up day, where the trash shall be placed out for pick-up in acceptable containers.
f. That no minor changes be made from the conditions of this permit without the approval of the Plan Commission and no major changes be made from the conditions of this permit without the approval of t | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0285
| A | | Elementary School at 3131 Taylor Avenue | Resolution | Elementary School at 3131 Taylor Avenue
That request by Hillary Huck, representing Evergreen Elementary, Inc. to operate an elementary school at 3131 Taylor Avenue, Building 2 is approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans presented at the June 25, 2014 Plan Commission meeting be approved, subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection Department.
c. That there be no more than 100 students, or as allowed per City ordinances, allowed on the premises at any time.
d. That the hours of operation shall be from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
e. That all trash and recyclables shall be located in proper bins and screened from view. The applicant shall provide detail on the dumpster enclosure to City Development Staff prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
f. That signage shall be permitted separately, and shall be approved by the Director of City Development prior to issuance of sign permits.
g. That the parking lot shall be re-striped and | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0286
| A | | Transfer of 1804 Franklin Street to Racine Habitat for Humanity and Provide a HOME Grant | Resolution | Transfer of 1804 Franklin Street to Racine Habitat for Humanity and Provide a HOME Grant
Resolved, that the Mayor, City Clerk and Director of City Development are authorized and directed to transfer the property at 1804 Franklin Street (Parcel ID No. 17622000) to Racine Habitat for Humanity, Inc., and to execute such agreements and/or deeds of sale necessary to accomplish the transfer.
Further resolved, that Racine Habitat for Humanity is allocated up to $60,000.00 in uncommitted 2011 HOME Housing Investment Partnerships funds toward the cost of the rehabilitation of 1804 Franklin Street as a single family residence for a Habitat for Humanity participant, subject to HOME program requirements and a grant agreement to be executed by the appropriate city officials.
Further resolved, that Racine Habitat for Humanity is authorized to utilize up to $35,000.00 for the rehabilitation of 1804 Franklin Street from the HOME funds previously allocated to it by Common Council Res No. 11-2572.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available in the sources identified. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.14-0255
| A | | Claim of Eulogia Guardiola | Resolution | Claim of Eulogia Guardiola
Resolved, that the claim of Eulogia Guardiola for damages after her aging water service pipe allegedly broke during the replacement of the water meter in her home on or about February 17, 2014 is approved.
Fiscal Note: Reimbursement in the amount of $3,705.00.
Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 6-24-14: That this be denied
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7-9-14: Receive and file the resolution. | Referred | Pass |
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Res.14-0272
| A | | TBRA Program with Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency (RKCAA) | Resolution | TBRA Program with Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency (RKCAA)
Resolved, that the CDBG Local Option / Contingency Funds allocation of $13,200.00 to finalize the TBRA program with Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency (RKCAA) is approved.
Fiscal Note: Use of Local Options / Contingency Funds to RKCAA of up to $13,200.00 for salary and fringe of their case manager to be completed by November 30, 2014. This request falls under the 15% cap on public service from the Local Option / Contingency CDBG fund. As of the date of this memo there is a total of $19,835.00 available; $6,635.00 will remain for budget shortfalls, etc of other public service sub-recipients. | Adopted | Pass |
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Ord.08-14
| A | stace | Ordinance 08-14 - Amend Chapter 50 Fire Prevention and Protection | Ordinance | Ordinance 08-14
To amend Chapter 50 - Fire Prevention and Protection, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin to reflect changes at the State level regarding the Wisconsin Administrative Code and the International Building Code.
The Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin do ordain as follows:
Part 1: In Sec. 50-1. Applicability. of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, the words “Wisconsin Administrative Code, chapters Comm 1-70” are hereby repealed and shall be replaced with “Uniform Commercial Building Code.”
Part 2: In Sec. 50-371. Conflict of article with other standards. of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, the words “Wisconsin Administrative Code Comm 1-70” are hereby repealed and shall be replaced with “the Uniform Commercial Building Code.”
Part 3: In Sec. 50-406. Intent. of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, the words “Wisconsin Administrative Code, Comm 1-70” are hereby repealed and shall be replaced with “the International Building Code (IBC).”
Part 4: In Sec. 50-407. Definiti | Referred | |
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