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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/15/2009 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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09-4125 A Monthly Building Report for August, 2009CommunicationSubject: Monthly Building Report for August, 2009Approved as Presented  Action details Not available
09-4143 A Communication from Council President Q.A. Shakoor, II requesting that the Common Council goes on record that it supports the continued presence of existing Downtown Racine Post Office Facility.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Council President Q.A. Shakoor, II requesting that the Common Council goes on record that it supports the continued presence of existing Downtown Racine Post Office Facility.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1591 A Resolution in Support of a Continued Presence of a Downtown Racine Post Office FacilityResolutionResolution in Support of a Continued Presence of a Downtown Racine Post Office Facility WHEREAS, the Racine City Council has learned that the United States Post Office has a plan that may include the closing of the Downtown Racine post office; and WHEREAS, the City’s has had a downtown post office since 1874 and it has been at its current location since 1930 and is patronized by over 1,000 on-site customers per month; and WHEREAS, for decades, the public and private sectors of the community have worked together, investing time and money in order to maintain the downtown as a dynamic and thriving center of community life, and, unlike many other cities, are seeing their efforts succeed; and WHEREAS, a downtown retail post office is an essential service and is a key component of our community’s economic, environmental and cultural vitality; and WHEREAS, the current post office is an economic engine for our downtown in which the post office and nearby businesses mutually reinforce each other; visitors to the post office often shop, eat and do business at local establishmAdoptedPass Action details Not available
09-4087 A claim of Auto Club Insurance Assoc (L. Haas)ClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Auto Club Insurance Association, by TransPaC Solutions, (L. Haas) for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-13-09: The claim of Auto Club Insurance Association, by TransPaC Solutions, PO BOX 36220, Louisville, KY, in the amount of $5,222.15, for repair of Lawrence Haas' vehicle after an alleged accident involving a DPW solid waste vehicle at the intersection of Lake Avenue and 6th Street on June 16, 2009, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4088 A claim of Lula McLain and Darquan Patton-McLainClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Lula McLain and Darquan Patton-McLain for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee of 10-12-09: The claim of Lula McLain and Darquan Patton-McLain, 1720 Grand Avenue, for reimbursement in an amount in excess of $6,830.78 for damages after an accident at the intersection of 18th Street and Center Street on July 27, 2009 where the stop sign was allegedly missing, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4132 A claim of Janetta HendersonClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Janetta Henderson for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: The claim of Janetta Henderson, 1033 Hilker Place, for reimbursement in the amount of $2,392.84 for repairs to her car which she claims was caused by driving on the City's alleged bad roads, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4133 A claim of Luz MadrigalClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Luz Madrigal for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: The claim of Luz Madrigal, 3636 St. Clair Street for reimbursement in the amount of $1,000 for expenses incurred to replace the public sidewalk which was allegedly dislodged by the roots of the tree in the parkway in front of her home, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4086 A Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an amended contract to accept additional funding with the Wisconsin Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for thCommunicationSubject: Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to amend the contract with the Wisconsin Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Women, Infants and Children Program. (Res.09-1614) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Interim Public Health Administrator to amend the contract agreement with the Wisconsin Division of Public Health, (Grant Control No. 2006-049) Department of Health Services to accept $20,000 additional funding to be utilized for the Women, Infants and Children Program during the period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4089 A Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply for funds from the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF). (Grant Control #2009-047)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply for funds from the Water Environment Research Foundation. (Res.09-1615) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Interim Public Health Administrator apply for a grant from the Water Environment Research Foundation, (Grant Control No. 2009-047) in the amount up to $300,000. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4120 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Alcohol Enforcement Mobilization Grant (Grant Control # 2009-050). (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject:Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Alcohol Enforcement Mobilization Grant (Grant Control # 2009-050). (Res.09-1617) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $30,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Alcohol Enforcement Mobilization Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-050) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $30,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Alcohol Enforcement Mobilization Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-050) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Fiscal Note: There is a 25% soft mach of $7,500 on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4120 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Alcohol Enforcement Mobilization Grant (Grant Control # 2009-050). (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject:Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Alcohol Enforcement Mobilization Grant (Grant Control # 2009-050). (Res.09-1617) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $30,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Alcohol Enforcement Mobilization Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-050) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $30,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Alcohol Enforcement Mobilization Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-050) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Fiscal Note: There is a 25% soft mach of $7,500 on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4121 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Speed Enforcement Mobilization grant (Grant Control # 2009-051). (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Speed Enforcement Mobilization grant (Grant Control # 2009-051). (Res.09-1618) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $25,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Speed Enforcement Mobilization Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-051) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 09-21-09: that permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $25,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Speed Enforcement Mobilization Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-051) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Fiscal Note: There is a 25% soft mach of $6,250 on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4121 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Speed Enforcement Mobilization grant (Grant Control # 2009-051). (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Speed Enforcement Mobilization grant (Grant Control # 2009-051). (Res.09-1618) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $25,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Speed Enforcement Mobilization Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-051) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 09-21-09: that permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $25,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Speed Enforcement Mobilization Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-051) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Fiscal Note: There is a 25% soft mach of $6,250 on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4122 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement grant (Grant Control # 2009-052). (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement grant (Grant Control # 2009-052). (Res.09-1619) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $4,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-052) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 09-21-09: That permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $4,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-052) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Fiscal Note: There is a 25% soft mach of $1,000 on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4122 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement grant (Grant Control # 2009-052). (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement grant (Grant Control # 2009-052). (Res.09-1619) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $4,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-052) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 09-21-09: That permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $4,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-052) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Fiscal Note: There is a 25% soft mach of $1,000 on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4123 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Bicycle Safety Grant (Grant Control # 2009-053). (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject:Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Bicycle Safety Grant (Grant Control # 2009-053). (Res.09-1620) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $4,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Bicycle Safety Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-053) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $4,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Bicycle Safety Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-053) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Fiscal Note: There is a 25% soft mach of $1,000 on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4123 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Bicycle Safety Grant (Grant Control # 2009-053). (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject:Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2010 Bicycle Safety Grant (Grant Control # 2009-053). (Res.09-1620) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $4,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Bicycle Safety Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-053) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept a $4,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 Bicycle Safety Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-053) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Fiscal Note: There is a 25% soft mach of $1,000 on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4126 A Project Safe Neighborhood 2009 Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-055)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Project Safe Neighborhood 2009 Grant through the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance. (Res.09-1624) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Grants Facilitator apply for the Project Safe Neighborhood 2009 Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-055) in the amount of $15,000 through the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance to be utilized for the Community Re-Entry Program. Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4127 A Pathways Out of Provety Program 2009 (Grant Control No. 2009-0057)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Pathways Out of Poverty Program, 2009 Recovery through the Department of Labor. (Res.09-1625) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Grants Facilitator apply for the Pathways Out of Poverty Program, 2009 Recovery Grant (Grant Control No. 2008-057) in the amount up to $4,000,000 through the Department of Labor to be utilized for the Green Collar Job Training Program. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4128 A Innovative Law Enforcement Program 2009 JAG Recover Act (Grant Control No. 2009-0056)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Innovative Law Enforcement Program, 2009 JAG - Recovery Act Grant through the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Item to be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4142 A Douglas Ave BID 2010 Operating PlanCommunicationSubject: A Communication from the Director of City Development requesting approval of the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District's 2010 Operating Plan. (Res.09-1621) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Approval of the 2010 Operating Plan and proposed special assessments for the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District. Fiscal Note: It is estimated $68,855.85 will be raised through BID assessments to be placed into the Douglas Avenue revenue account.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4147 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to accept a $400.00 donation from Mike & Anne Frontier for trees for the City of Racine.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to accept a $400 donation from Mike & Anne Frontier for trees for the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services accept a $400 donation from Mike & Anne Frontier to be utilized for the purchase of trees for the City of Racine and a letter of thanks be sent. Fiscal Note: No match required.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4149 A Hazardous Waste and Petroleum Site grant requestCommunicationSubject: The Director of City Development requesting permission to apply for a Hazardous Waste and Petroleum Site Assessment Grant. (Res.09-1622) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Director of City Development to apply for a Hazardous Waste and Petroleum Site Assessment Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-059) in the amount of $400,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4150 A Brownsfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant requestCommunicationSubject: The Director of City Development request permission to apply for a Brownsfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant. (Res.09-1623) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Permission be granted for the Director of City Development apply for a Brownsfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-50) in the amount up to $800,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Fiscal Note: A 20% cost share is required in money or in kind service on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4155 A review the report on Federal and State Awards for the year ending December 31, 2008.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director wishing to submit and review the report on Federal and State Awards for the year ending December 31, 2008. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-21-09: Item to be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4109 A Close Main Street and Monument Square for a Halloween event.CommunicationSubject: Communication from John Mandujano, Jr. requesting permission to close Main Street and Monument Square for a Halloween event. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-29-09: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4139 A Downtown Racine Corporation requesting to place a train ride and bouncy house on the City Hall Lawn on October 3, 2009 in conjunction with Party on the Pavement.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Downtown Racine Corporation requesting to place a train ride and bouncy house on the City Hall Lawn on October 3, 2009 in conjunction with Party on the Pavement. This item was approved by special consideration at Council. See Council minutes of 9-15-09.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4151 A Res.08-0835 1425 N. Memorial DriveCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting to repeal the Resolution 08-0835 regarding real property at 1425 N. Memorial Drive. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-29-09, 10-13-09, 10-27-09 and 11-10-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-24-09: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4152 A Res.08-0839 Adams Outdoor AdvertisingCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting to repeal the Resolution 08-0839 regarding Adams Outdoor Advertising. (Res.09-1630) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-29-09: That Resolution No. 08-0839, of June 3, 2008, be rescinded. Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4156 A Request for installation of handicap sidewalk ramps at the corner of Olive and Cleveland to facilitate access to Humble Park.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 11th District requesting the installation of handicap sidewalk ramps at the corner of Olive and Cleveland to facilitate access to Humble Park. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-29-09: That the request to construct handicap ramps at the intersection of Olive Street and Cleveland Avenue be approved. Further recommend that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to place this work on an appropriate public works contract. Fiscal Note: This work will be provided for in the 2010 budget.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4170 A Request to place a sculpture along the Root River Pathway.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Ben Lehner, UW-Parkside, and Mark Mundl, Racine County Workforce Development, requesting permission to place a sculpture along the Root River Pathway. (Res.09-1663) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-29-09: That the proposal to place a sculpture along the Root River Pathway be approved in concept. Further recommend that preliminary designs be submitted to the Public Works and Services Committee for approval. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 10-14-09: That the proposal to place a sculpture along the Root River Pathway be approved in concept. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4170 A Request to place a sculpture along the Root River Pathway.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Ben Lehner, UW-Parkside, and Mark Mundl, Racine County Workforce Development, requesting permission to place a sculpture along the Root River Pathway. (Res.09-1663) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-29-09: That the proposal to place a sculpture along the Root River Pathway be approved in concept. Further recommend that preliminary designs be submitted to the Public Works and Services Committee for approval. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 10-14-09: That the proposal to place a sculpture along the Root River Pathway be approved in concept. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4118 A (New) Application of Chat & Chew, LLC., Dwight Mosby, Agent "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor License for 1846 Mead Street.CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Chat & Chew, LLC., Dwight Mosby, Agent "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor License for 1846 Mead Street. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 9-21-09: That the request for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor License for 1846 Mead Street due to the fragility of the neighborhood be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4119 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to waive formal bidding and allow the Purchasing Agent to negotiate with H K Sports Fields for the renovation of Humble Park Northwest baseball diamond.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to waive formal bidding and allow the Purchasing Agent to negotiate with H K Sports Fields for the renovation of Humble Park Northwest baseball diamond. (Res.09-1627) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 9-21-09: that the formal bidding be waived and to allow the Purchasing Agent to negotiate with H K Sports Fields for the renovation of Humble Park Northwest baseball diamond.le Park Northwest baseball diamond. Fiscal Note: CIP 989-710-5030Referred  Action details Not available
09-4140 A Subject: (New) Application of Raytown Roadhouse, Inc., Pete Karas, Agent "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor License for 522 Sixth Street. (1st District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Raytown Roadhouse, Inc., Pete Karas, Agent "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor License for 522 Sixth Street. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 9-21-09: That the Application of Raytown Roadhouse, Inc., Pete Karas, Agent "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor License for 522 Sixth Street be approved with the following restrictions: a complete menu be submitted to the clerks office, Security will be staffed while entertainment is offered, Daily clean up of a radius around the area will be completed, Digital cameras will be working and on site (Minimum of 4), and and the kitchen be open before any sale of alochol. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4176 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to enter in an agreement with Nielsen Madsen & Barber SC to prepare plans and specifications for a canoe launch at Island Park.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to enter in an agreement with Nielsen Madsen & Barber SC to prepare plans and specifications for a canoe launch at Island Park. (Res.09-1628) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 9-21-09:to enter in an agreement with Nielsen Madsen & Barber SC to prepare plans and specifications for a canoe launch at Island Park. Fiscal Note: funds will be available in 101-170-5610 (mostly grants)Referred  Action details Not available
09-4158 A Communication from Tom Tousis submitting a plan wishing to negoiate a one year plan for purchase of the property and developers contract on the southwestern corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Tom Tousis submitting a plan wishing to negotiate a one year plan for purchase of the property and developers contract on the southwestern corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard. Recommendation of Redevelopment Authority on 12-2-09: That the item be deferred. Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 12-14-09: That pursuant to sec.16.1333(9)(d), Wisconsin Statutes, the Common Council approve the option granted by the Authority to Tom Tousis, doing business as Better Day Petroleum Company. Fiscal Note: Terms and conditions of the option are described in the attachments to this item.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4158 A Communication from Tom Tousis submitting a plan wishing to negoiate a one year plan for purchase of the property and developers contract on the southwestern corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Tom Tousis submitting a plan wishing to negotiate a one year plan for purchase of the property and developers contract on the southwestern corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard. Recommendation of Redevelopment Authority on 12-2-09: That the item be deferred. Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 12-14-09: That pursuant to sec.16.1333(9)(d), Wisconsin Statutes, the Common Council approve the option granted by the Authority to Tom Tousis, doing business as Better Day Petroleum Company. Fiscal Note: Terms and conditions of the option are described in the attachments to this item.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4158 A Communication from Tom Tousis submitting a plan wishing to negoiate a one year plan for purchase of the property and developers contract on the southwestern corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Tom Tousis submitting a plan wishing to negotiate a one year plan for purchase of the property and developers contract on the southwestern corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard. Recommendation of Redevelopment Authority on 12-2-09: That the item be deferred. Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 12-14-09: That pursuant to sec.16.1333(9)(d), Wisconsin Statutes, the Common Council approve the option granted by the Authority to Tom Tousis, doing business as Better Day Petroleum Company. Fiscal Note: Terms and conditions of the option are described in the attachments to this item.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4186 A Alderman Maack, on behalf of Michael Holmes, 4221 Greenbriar Lane is requesting the Cable Commission go on record as opposing the decision of Time Warner Cable to remove the Chicago PBS station from their lineup of available stations. Mr. Holmes is alsoCommunicationSubject: Communication from Alderman Maack, on behalf of Michael Holmes, 4221 Greenbriar Lane requesting the Cable Commission go on record as opposing the decision of Time Warner Cable to remove the Chicago PBS station from their lineup of available stations. Mr. Holmes is also requesting that the City write of formal letter expressing their dissatisfaction of this decision.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3952 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to present the bids for Contract 54-09 (K9-055) Replace Softball Lights - Island Park South.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to present the bids for Contract 54-09 (K9-055) Replace Softball Lights - Island Park South. (Res.09-1603) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 8-10-09: That the bid for replacement lights (Contract 54-09 (K9-055)) be approved if the Finance and Personnel committee can find the additional funding. Further recommends that the request for additional funding be referred to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 09-08-09: That the following funds be transferred from accounts 988.700.5010, Front End Loader, $1,766.00; 988.700.5050, North Beach Roof, $33,000.00; 988.700.5070, North Beach Restroom Counters, $1,730.00; and 988.700.5080, Raze Colonial Park Classroom, $2,241.00 for a total of $38,737.00 to account 988.710.5020, Replace Island South Lights. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4055 A claim of Emile Mathis IIClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Emile Mathis II for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-09: The claim of Emile Mathis II, 328 Main Street, claiming reimbursement in the amount of $2,033.00 for April 15, 2009 repair/replacement of the water service line serving at 720 - 8th Street during the reconstruction of the water main in 8th Street be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4056 A claim of William & Cindy WilsonClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of William Wilson and Cindy Wilson for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-09: The claim of William and Cindy Wilson, 6815 Redstone Cir., claiming reimbursement of an amount in excess of $500.00 for repair of their vehicle which allegedly slid on snow/ice on Osborne Boulevard on January 14, 2009 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4079 A Gorman & Company agreement amendmentCommunicationSubject: Request from Gorman and Company to amend the development agreement for the State at Main Development to increase the tax increment revenue bond by $88,000. (Res.09-1604) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended development agreement with Gorman and Company for the State and Main Street Development Project in Tax Incremental Financing District #13. Fiscal Note: The amended agreement will allow Gorman and Company the ability to possibly recover an additional $88,000 of eligible expenses incurred by the project. The total recoverable amount will increase to $1,888,000.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4059 A Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for and accept the Youth Gang Diversion 2010 Grant Announcement (Grant Control No. 2008-046) through the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance in the amount of $91,000.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for and accept the Youth Gang Diversion 2010 Grant Announcement (Grant Control No. 2008-046) through the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance in the amount of $91,000. (Res.09-1606) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-09: Permission be granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for and accept the Youth Gang Diversion 2010 Grant Announcement (Grant Control No. 2008-046) through the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance in the amount of $91,000.00. Fiscal Note: No match is required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4065 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works / Engineering requesting to transfer funds in the amount of $103,500.00 from account 101.590.5750 - Street Light Pole Removal to account 940.000.5810 - Survey & Design for American Recovery andCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works / Engineering requesting to transfer funds in the amount of $103,500.00 from account 101.590.5750 - Street Light Pole Removal to account 940.000.5810 - Survey & Design for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Stage 2 & 3 professional services - Contract 41-09. (Res.09-1607) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-09: $103,500.00 be transferred from account 101.590.5750 - Street Light Pole Removal to account 101.590.5610 - Professional Services - Street Lighting for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Stage 2 & 3 professional services - Contract 41-09. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4076 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering requesting to apply for the Focus on Energy LED Street Retrofit grant.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering requesting to apply for the Focus on Energy LED Streetlight Retrofit grant. (Res.09-1608) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-09: Permission be granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering to apply for the $28,122.00 Focus on Energy LED Streetlight Retrofit grant. The Grant Control Number is 2009-054. Fiscal Note: The estimated project is $445,860.00 and will result in an annual electric cost savings of $44,528.00. The grant is in the estimated amount of $28,122.00 resulting in an estimated 10 year payback. Funds for the project are available through the Federal Stimulus Program, ARRA, EECBG and CDBG-R Programs.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4084 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering respectfully requesting an appearance before the Finance and Personnel Committee to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009-11 Local TransportatCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering respectfully requesting an appearance before the Finance and Personnel Committee to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009-11 Local Transportation (TE) Program grant. This reimbursement grant in the amount of $500,000.00 is for streetscape amenities for the reconstruction of Seventh Street and requires a City match of 20%, or $100,000.00. The grant control number is 2009-049 and has been reviewed by the Finance Department. (Res.09-1609) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-09: Permission be granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009-11 Local Transportation (TE) Program grant (grant control #2009-049) in the amount of $500,000.00 for streetscape amenities for the reconstruction of Seventh Street. Fiscal Note: A City match of 20% or $100,000.00 is required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4085 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering respectfully requesting an appearance before the Finance and Personnel Committee to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009-11 Local TransportatiCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering respectfully requesting an appearance before the Finance and Personnel Committee to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009-11 Local Transportation (TE) Program grant. This reimbursement grant in the amount of $400,000.00 is for streetscape amenities for the reconstruction of State Street and requires a City match of 20%, or $80,000.00. The grant control number is 2009-048 and has been reviewed by the Finance Department. (Res.09-1610) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-09: Permission be granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009-11 Local Transportation (TE) Program grant (grant control #2009-048) in the amount of $400,000.00 for streetscape amenities for the reconstruction of State Street. Fiscal Note: A City match of 20% or $80,000.00 is required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4078 A Demolition 210 Goold StreetCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting a reallocation of funds to cover the demolition of 210 Goold Street. (Res.09-1605) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-09: Reallocate up to $10,000.00 from the 208 Industrial/Economic Development Fund for the cost of demolition of 210 Goold Street. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the allocation..Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3292 A A & E Inc. request to place private communication lines in public right-of-way at 5420 Twentyfirst Street.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from A & E Incorporated requesting permission to place private communication lines in public right-of-way at 5420 Twentyfirst Street. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-10-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3701 A Offer from Neil & Ramona Thorpe to give the property at 901 - 9th Street to the City.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Neil Thorpe and Ramona Thorpe, as successors to A & N Enterprises, a partnership, offering the real property located at 901 Ninth Street to the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 06-30-09: Received and filed Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09, 7-14-09, 7-28-09 and 8-11-09: Defer Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 06-30-09: The City Attorney be authorized to negotiate with the current owner of the property to pay any and all back taxes and fees that may appear on the current assessment for the property in exchange for the City of Racine taking possession of the subject property. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4002 A Request to place a street light on an existing pole in the alley between Grange and Flett.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Christopher Nelson and Alderman McCarthy requesting a street light be placed on an existing pole in the alley between Grange and Flett. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4023 A Vacate Northwestern CourtCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request to vacate Northwestern Court from Northwestern Avenue to its terminus. (Res.09-1602) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: Since public interest requires it, that the following parcels of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: That part of right-of-way that is in Fox Estate Subdivision No. 2, a recorded plat in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, that is part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6 Township 3 North, Range 23 East described as follows: Vacate that part of Northwestern Court from 120' north of the north line of Fox Drive and 371.58' south of the south line of Fox Drive; lying west of Blocks 5 and 6 , Fox Estate Subdivision No. 2, and east of the City of Racine limits, and; That part of right-of-way that is in Fox Estate Subdivision No. 2, a recorded plat in the City of Racine, RaciApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4049 A Amendment No. 2 to Contract 38-07 (K7-044), Stormwater Utility Professional Services, Earth Tech AECOM, consultant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/ City Engineer submitting Amendment No. 2 to Contract 38-07 (K7-044), Stormwater Utility Professional Services, Earth Tech AECOM, consultant. (Res.09-1601) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: That Amendment No. 2 to Contract 38-07 (K7-044), Stormwater Utility Professional Services, AECOM Technical Services, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $15,000.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 104.000.5610, Professional Services. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4080 A Street closure request for Festival Kermes - Independencia de Mexico on Sept 20, 2009.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Emmaus Lutheran Church requesting to close Summit Avenue on September 20, 2009, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. for Festival Kermes - Independencia de Mexico. (Res.09-1593) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: That Emmaus Lutheran Church be granted permission to close Summit Avenue from English Street to Yout Street, on Sunday, September 20, 2009, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., for their Festival Kermes-Independencia de Mexico. 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 implementApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4096 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 10-09 (K9-010), 2009 Sidewalk Construction, Phase ICommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 10-09 (K9-010), 2009 Sidewalk Construction, Phase I, Sam's Cement, contractor. (Res.09-1598) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 10-09 (K9-010), 2009 Sidewalk Construction, Phase I, Sam's Cement, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of $7,589.26. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in contract price.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4098 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Sewer LiningCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining, Michaels Corporation, contractor. (Res.09-1596) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining, Michaels Corporation, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of $1,661.88. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in contract price.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4099 A Final payment on Contract 33-08 (K8-036), 2008 Sanitary Sewer LiningCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining, Michel's Corporation, contractor. (Res.09-1597) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: The work done by Michaels Corporation under Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $731,279.12. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0880, dated June 17, 2008.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4100 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 22-09 (K9-023), 2009 Alley PavingCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 22-09 (K9-023), 2009 Alley Paving, A. W. Oakes & Son, contractor. (Res.09-1599) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 22-09 (K9-23), 2009 Alley Paving, A. W. Oakes & Son, contractor, be approved in the amount of $35,048.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 1,851.00 - Account 989.908.5530, Crosswalk Ramps $33,197.00 - Account 104.900.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. $35,048.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4101 A Change Order No. 2 on Contract 32-09 (K9-033), Police Impound Lot Renovations (R1), Rasch Construction & Engineering, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 32-09 (K9-033), Police Impound Lot Renovations (R1), Rasch Construction & Engineering, Inc., contractor. (Res.09-1600) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 32-09 (K9-033), Police Impound Lot Renovations (R1), Rasch Construction & Engineering, Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $20,092.50. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 988.310.5060, Impound Lot. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4102 A Bids on Official Notice #9, Furniture Systems/Storage for City Development.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bids on Official Notice #9, Furniture Systems/Storage for City Development. (Res.09-1594) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: That the contract for Furniture Systems/Storage for City Development be awarded to Interior Investments, LLC, Milwaukee, WI, at their bid price of $57,777.77. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this furniture be appropriated from the following accounts: $14,444.44 - Account 811.000.5430, Furniture $14,444.44 - Account 899.211.5510, CD Administration, Misc. $28,888.89 - Account 987.100.5050, City Hall Furniture $57,777.77 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4103 A Ordinance 18-09 to repeal and recreate Section 94-145 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, relating to Parking Regulations; Parking prohibited between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; exceptions.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance 18-09, of September 1, 2009, to repeal and recreate Section 94-145 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, relating to Parking Regulations; Parking prohibited between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; exceptions. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: That Ordinance No. 18-09, of September 1, 2009, to repeal and recreate Section 94-145 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, relating to Parking Regulations; Parking prohibited between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; exceptions, be adopted, as amended. Fiscal Note: This change to the alternate side street parking rules will result in average annual savings of approximately $15,000.00.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4124 A Bids on Contract 56-09 (K9-057), Safety Building - EIFS Cladding Project.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bids on Contract 56-09 (K9-057), Safety Building - EIFS Cladding Project. (Res.09-1595) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: That Contract 56-09 (K9-057), Safety Building - EIFS Cladding Project, be awarded to Camosy, Inc., Zion, IL, at their bid price of $22,500.00 plus Alternative Bid #1 in the amount of $6,200.00, for a total contract amount of $28,700.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 987.210.5010, Safety Building Precast Panel Replacement. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4108 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the report of bids received on the sale of abandoned vehicles (September 1, 2009)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the report of bids received on the sale of abandoned vehicles (September 1, 2009)Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3870 A Subject: (New) Application of Tommy's Den, Tommy Daniels, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 901 S. Memorial Drive. (3rd District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Tommy's Den, Tommy Daniels, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 901 S. Memorial Drive. (3rd District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 7-27-09: That the application of Tommy's Den, Tommy Daniels, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 901 S. Memorial Drive be deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 8-10-09: That the application of Tommy's Den, Tommy Daniels, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 901 S. Memorial Drive be deferred until a business plan and legal information be brought in by Tommy Daniels. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 8-24-09: That the application of Tommy's Den, Tommy Daniels, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 901 S. Memorial Drive be deferred and the applicant meet with the City Attorney to work on details of camera system and security personnel that wReferredPass Action details Not available
09-3877 A (New) Application of Rosa Vargas ( La Kermes) for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 522 Sixth Street. (1st District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Rosa Vargas, Agent ( La Kermes) for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 522 Sixth Street. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 7-27-09: That the application of Rosa Vargas, Agent ( La Kermes) for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 522 Sixth Street be deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 8-10-09: That the application be defered until the August 24th, 2009 meeting to give the committee time to review the updated information submitted by Rosa Vargas ( La Kermes) for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 522 Sixth Street. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 8-24-09: That the application be defered until the September 8th, 2009 meeting and the applicant obtains a lease from the building owner and provides said copy to the City Clerk's Office. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4024 A Communication from Baldwinder Singh, Max Magic Supermarket LLC, 1007 Washington Avenue, submitting a petition to exceed the Class A quota limit.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Baldwinder Singh, Max Magic Supermarket LLC, 1007 Washington Avenue, submitting a petition to exceed the Class A quota limit.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4134 A Due process hearing on item 09-3618 of 6-16-09, being the recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee to consider non-renewal, suspension or revocation of the "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for SamCommunicationSubject: Due process hearing on item 09-3618 of 6-16-09, being the recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee to consider non-renewal, suspension or revocation of the "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Sam's Liquor, Bhupinder Kaur Bhati, Agent, 965 Dr. M.L. King Jr. Drive. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 9-3-09:Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4000 A CUP 1501 Washington AvenueCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Consideration of a request from Gerald Bester of Dynamite 1 Enterprise, LLC seeking a conditional use permit to accommodate a dining and entertainment establishment at 1501 Washington Avenue. (Res.09-1611) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 9-9-09: That this item be approved subject to the amended staff recommendations. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4130 A CUP 5538 Durand Avenue (Massage)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from Hua Ying Sun of Body Oasis Massage seeking a conditional use permit to accommodate a foot and body massage establishment at 5538 Durand Avenue, Unit #D-452 (Regency Mall). (Res.09-1612) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 9-9-09: That this item be approved subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4131 A CUP 3131 Taylor Avenue (#1 and #5)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from J. Michael LaGrassa representing JML Healthcare Services, LLC seeking a conditional use permit to accommodate a community based residential facility for developmentally disabled adults in buildings #1 and #5 at 3131 Taylor Avenue. (Res.09-1613) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 9-9-09: That this item be approved subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3329 A proposed Ordinance regarding filling any future vacancy in the position of Mayor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) proposed Ordinance regarding filling any future vacancy in the position of Mayor. (Ord.07-09) Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 03-17-2009: the Item be deferred. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 08-12-2009: the Item be deffered. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 09-01-2009: that Ordinance 07-09 be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3429 A communication from the 15th District Alderman proposing that aldermanic terms be changed from two years to three years. (Ord. sec. 1-2)CommunicationSubject: communication from the 15th District Alderman proposing that aldermanic terms be changed from two years to three years. (Ord. sec. 1-2) Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 08-20-2009: the Item be deferred. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 09-01-2009: the Item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3861 A Petition regarding lighting on Lathrop AvenueCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Alderman Wisneski of the 12th District submitting a petition from the neighbors of the 700, 800 and 900 blocks of Lathrop Avenue regarding the lighting. (Res.09-1592) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That the replacement of the six city-owned street lights with decorative lighting units be approved. Further recommends that the item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for funding. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-24-09: The item to be referred to the Committee of the Whole with action within two weeks. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 09-01-2009: the Item be approved with funding to come from the 2009 Contingency Fund. Fiscal Note: The current estimate of additional costs for modifying the outstanding contract for decorative poles and lights is $16,250. The city will also lose an estimated $200 per year savings in utility costs by not utilizing the LEAdopted As Amended: Pass Action details Not available
09-4144 A Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appoinments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissionsCommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appoinments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions: Reappoint Karen Dagg 214 Green Valley Drive Racine, WI 53406 to the Library Board for a 3 year term ending on June 1st, 2012 Appoint Tom Friedel 730 Washington Ave Racine, WI 53403 to the Wastewater Commission as the alternate member filling the current vacancy for a 4 year term ending on October the 1st, 2012Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1593 A Permission granted to Emmaus Lutheran Church to close Summit Avenue on September 20, 2009ResolutionPermission granted to Emmaus Lutheran Church to close Summit Avenue on September 20, 2009 Resolved, that Emmaus Lutheran Church be granted permission to close Summit Avenue from English Street to Yout Street, on Sunday, September 20, 2009, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., for their Festival Kermes-Independencia de Mexico. Further resolved, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. B. Proof of liability insurance 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 resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1594 A Official Notice #9, Furniture Systems/Storage for City Development, be awarded to Interior Investments, LLCResolutionOfficial Notice #9, Furniture Systems/Storage for City Development, be awarded to Interior Investments, LLC Resolved, that Official Notice #9, Furniture Systems/Storage for City Development, be awarded to Interior Investments, LLC, Milwaukee, WI, at their bid price of $57,777.77. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this furniture be appropriated from the following accounts: $14,444.44 - Account 811.000.5430, Furniture $14,444.44 - Account 899.211.5510, CD Administration, Misc. $28,888.89 - Account 987.100.5050, City Hall Furniture $57,777.77 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1595 A Contract 56-09 (K9-057), Safety Building - EIFS Cladding Project, be awarded to Camosy, IncResolutionContract 56-09 (K9-057), Safety Building - EIFS Cladding Project, be awarded to Camosy, Inc. Resolved, that Contract 56-09 (K9-057), Safety Building - EIFS Cladding Project, be awarded to Camosy, Inc., Zion, IL, at their bid price of $22,500.00 plus Alternative Bid #1 in the amount of $6,200.00, for a total contract amount of $28,700.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 987.210.5010, Safety Building Precast Panel Replacement. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1596 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining, Michaels Corporation, contractor, be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining, Michaels Corporation, contractor, be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining, Michaels Corporation, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of $1,661.88. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in contract price.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1597 A Work done by Michaels Corporation under Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining, be accepted and final payment authorizedResolutionWork done by Michaels Corporation under Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining, be accepted and final payment authorized Resolved, that the work done by Michaels Corporation under Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $731,279.12. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0880, dated June 17, 2008.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1598 A Change Order No 1 on Contract 10-09 (K9-010), 2009 Sidewalk Construction, Phase 1, Sam's Cement, contractor, be approvedResolutionChange Order No 1 on Contract 10-09 (K9-010), 2009 Sidewalk Construction, Phase 1, Sam's Cement, contractor, be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 10-09 (K9-010), 2009 Sidewalk Construction, Phase I, Sam's Cement, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of $7,589.26. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in contract price.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1599 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 22-09 (K9-023), 2009 Alley Paving, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor, be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 22-09 (K9-023), 2009 Alley Paving, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor, be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 22-09 (K9-023), 2009 Alley Paving, A. W. Oakes & Son, contractor, be approved in the amount of $35,048.00. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 1,851.00 - Account 989.908.5530, Crosswalk Ramps $33,197.00 - Account 104.900.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. $35,048.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1600 A Change Order No. 2 on Contract 32-09 (K9-033), Police Impound Lot Renovations (R1), Rasch Construction, contractor, be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 2 on Contract 32-09 (K9-033), Police Impound Lot Renovations (R1), Rasch Construction, contractor, be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 2 on Contract 32-09 (K9-033), Police Impound Lot Renovations (R1), Rasch Construction & Engineering, Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $20,092.50. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 988.310.5060, Impound Lot. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1601 A Amendment No. 1 to Contract 38-07 (K7-044), Stormwater Utility Professional Services, AECOM Technical Services, consultant, be approvedResolutionAmendment No. 2 to Contract 38-07 (K7-044), Stormwater Utility Professional Services, AECOM Technical Services, consultant, be approved Resolved, that Amendment No. 2 to Contract 38-07 (K7-044), Stormwater Utility Professional Services, AECOM Technical Services, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $15,000.00. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 104.000.5610, Professional Services. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1604 A Enter into amended development agreement with Gorman and Company for State at Main Street Development ProjectResolutionEnter into amended development agreement with Gorman and Company for State at Main Street Development Project Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended development agreement with Gorman and Company for the State and Main Street Development Project in Tax Incremental Financing District #13. Fiscal Note: The amended agreement will allow Gorman and Company the ability to possibly recover an additional $88,000 of eligible expenses incurred by the project. The total recoverable amount will increase to $1,888,000.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1605 A Approve reallocation of funds to cover demolition of 210 Goold StreetResolutionApprove reallocation of funds to cover demolition of 210 Goold Street Resolved, that up to $10,000.00 be reallocated from the 208 Industrial/Economic Development Fund for the cost of demolition of 210 Goold Street. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the allocation.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1606 A Permission granted for Grant Facilitator to apply for and accept Youth Gang Diversion 2010 Grant AnnouncementResolutionPermission granted for Grant Facilitator to apply for and accept Youth Gang Diversion 2010 Grant Announcement Resolved, that permission be granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for and accept the Youth Gang Diversion 2010 Grant Announcement (Grant Control No. 2008-046) through the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance in the amount of $91,000.00. The grant will support initiatives proposed by the Youth Gang Diversion Collaborative comprised of Racine Vocational Ministry, Safe Haven Gang Crime Diversion Task Force, and Why Gangs. Fiscal Note: No match is required.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1607 A Transfer of funds be approved for Contract 41-09, Professional Services - Wisconsin DOT Economic Recovery Stage 2 Applications, Nielsen, Madsen & Barber, consultantResolutionTransfer of funds be approved for Contract 41-09, Professional Services - Wisconsin DOT Economic Recovery Stage 2 Applications, Nielsen, Madsen & Barber, consultant Resolved, that $103,500.00 be transferred from Account 101.590.5750 - Street Light Pole Removal to Account 101.590.5610 - Professional Services - Street Lighting for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Stage 2 & 3 Professional Services - Contract 41-09. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1608 A Permission granted to apply for Focus on Energy LED Streetlight Retrofit GrantResolutionPermission granted to apply for Focus on Energy LED Streetlight Retrofit Grant Resolved, that permission be granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering to apply for the $28,122.00 Focus on Energy LED Streetlight Retrofit grant. The Grant Control Number is 2009-054. Fiscal Note: The estimated project is $445,860.00 and will result in an annual electric cost savings of $44,528.00. The grant is in the estimated amount of $28,122.00 resulting in an estimated 10 year payback. Funds for the project are available through the Federal Stimulus Program, ARRA, EECBG and CDBG-R Programs.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1609 A Permission granted to apply Wisconsin DOT Local Transportation 2009-11 Local Transportation (TE)Program Grant for streetscape amenities for reconstruction of Seventh StreetResolutionPermission granted to apply Wisconsin DOT Local Transportation 2009-11 Local Transportation (TE)Program Grant for streetscape amenities for reconstruction of Seventh Street Resolved, that permission be granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009-11 Local Transportation (TE) Program Grant (Grant Control #2009-049) in the amount of $500,000.00 for streetscape amenities for the reconstruction of Seventh Street. Fiscal Note: A City match of 20% or $100,000.00 is required.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1610 A Permission to apply for Wisconsin DOT 2009-11 Local Transportation (TE) Program Grant for streetscape amenities for reconstruction of State StreetResolutionPermission to apply for Wisconsin DOT 2009-11 Local Transportation (TE) Program Grant for streetscape amenities for reconstruction of State Street Resolved, that permission be granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009-11 Local Transportation (TE) Program Grant (Grant Control #2009-048) in the amount of $400,000.00, for streetscape amenities for the reconstruction of State Street. Fiscal Note: A City match of 20% or $80,000.00 is required.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1611 A Conditional Use Permit to accommodate dining and entertainment establishment at 1501 Washington Avenue be approved with conditionsResolutionConditional Use Permit to accommodate dining and entertainment establishment at 1501 Washington Avenue be approved with conditions Resolved, that the request from Gerald Bester of Dynamite 1 Enterprise, LLC seeking a Conditional Use Permit to accommodate a dining and entertainment establishment at 1501 Washington Avenue, be approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Access Corridor Development Review Committee (ACRDC) on August 27, 2009, and the Plan Commission on September 9, 2009 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 the following shall be submitted to the ACDRC for review and approval: 1. A sign plan. All signs shall be professionally made, comply with zoning ordinance requirements. 2. A dumpster screening plan prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit. 3. A plan for the use of the second floor outdoor patio area. d. That all activities permitted by this conditional use permit bAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1612 A Conditional Use Permit to accommodate a foot and body massage establishment at 5538 Durand Avenue, Unit #D-452, be approved with conditionsResolutionConditional Use Permit to accommodate a foot and body massage establishment at 5538 Durand Avenue, Unit #D-452, be approved with conditions Resolved, that the request from Hua Ying Sun Of Body Oasis Massage seeking a Conditional Use Permit to accommodate a foot and body massage establishment at 5538 Durand Avenue, Unit #D-452 (Regency Mall) be approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on August 12, 2009 and the Access Corridor development review Committee on August 27, 2009 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 all signs be professionally made. d. That the maximum hours of operation not extend beyond those of Regency Mall. e. That all treatment areas may be screened from the view of the public passing by in the mall corridors. f. That all codes and ordinances be complied with and required permits and state licensing be acquired and maintained. g. That no minor AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1613 A Conditional Use Permit to accommodate a community based residential facility for developmentally disabled adults in Buildings #1 and #5 at 3131 Taylor Avenue be approved with conditionsResolutionConditional Use Permit to accommodate a community based residential facility for developmentally disabled adults in Buildings #1 and #5 at 3131 Taylor Avenue be approved with conditions Resolved, that the request from J. Michael LaGrassa representing JML Healthcare Services, LLC seeking a Conditional Use Permit to accommodate a community based residential facility for developmentally disabled adults in Buildings #1 and #5 at 3131 Taylor Avenue, be approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on September 9, 2009 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 this residential facility be confined to Building #1 and Building #5 of the campus, and that no more than eight (8) residents be permitted to occupy each building. d. That the facility be professionally staffed 24 hours per day, with visitors’ hours between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., seven days per week. e. That all staff parking AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1592 A Replacement of six city-owned street lights with decorative lighting units in the 700, 800 and 900 blocks of Lathrop Avenue, be approvedResolutionReplacement of six city-owned street lights with decorative lighting units in the 700, 800 and 900 blocks of Lathrop Avenue, be approved Resolved, that the replacement of six city-owned street lights with decorative lighting units in the 700, 800 and 900 blocks of Lathrop Avenue, be approved with funding available in the 2009 Contingency Fund. Fiscal Note: The current estimate of additional costs for modifying the outstanding contract for decorative poles and lights is $16,250. The city will also lose an estimated $200 per year savings in utility costs by not utilizing the LED fixtures already purchased.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1602 A Vacate Northwestern Court from Northwestern Avenue to its terminusResolutionVacate Northwestern Court from Northwestern Avenue to its terminus Resolved, that since public interest requires it, that the following parcels of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: That part of right-of-way that is in Fox Estate Subdivision No. 2, a recorded plat in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, that is part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6 Township 3 North, Range 23 East described as follows: Vacate that part of Northwestern Court from 120' north of the north line of Fox Drive and 371.58' south of the south line of Fox Drive; lying west of Blocks 5 and 6 , Fox Estate Subdivision No. 2, and east of the City of Racine limits, and; That part of right-of-way that is in Fox Estate Subdivision No. 2, a recorded plat in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, that is part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6 Township 3 North, Range 23 East described as follows: Vacate that part of Fox Drive from relocated Northwestern Avenue to the east line of Northwestern Court; lying between Blocks 5 and 6 , Fox EsReferred  Action details Not available
Res.09-1603 A Contract 54-09 (K9-055), Replace Softball Lights - Island Park South, be awarded to Pieper Electric, Inc.ResolutionContract 54-09 (K9-055), Replace Softball Lights - Island Park South, be awarded to Pieper Electric, Inc. Resolved, that Contract 54-09 (K9-055), Replace Softball Lights - Island Park South, be awarded to Pieper Electric, Inc., of Milwaukee, Wisconsin at their bid price of $126,108.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Funds are available in Account 988.710.5020, Replace Island South Ball Lights. Further resolved, that additional funds be transferred from Accounts 988.700.5010, Front End Loader, $1,766.00; 988.700.5050, North Beach Roof, $33,000.00; 988.700.5070, North Beach Restroom Counters, $1,730.00; and 988.700.5080, Raze Colonial Park Classroom, $2,241.00 for a total of $38,737.00 to account 988.710.5020, Replace Island South Lights, for the contract. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Ord.19-09 A Ordinance No. 19-09 To amend Secs. 98- 33(a) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Waterworks commission; created, composition, term duties.OrdinanceOrdinance No. 19-09 To amend Secs. 98- 33(a) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Waterworks commission; created, composition, term duties. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Sec. 98-33(a) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by adding the following phrase after the word “mayor,” in the second sentence: “or, in the mayor’s absence, the city administrator,”…. Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication. Passed by the Common Council: __________________________ Approved: _____________ __________________________ Mayor Attest: __________________________ City Clerk Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available