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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/31/2006 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301
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06-1440 A1.Robert R. Hartmann requesting to discuss variances for facade and storefront renovations for two properties, located at 310 Sixth Street and 1800 N. Main Street.CommunicationSubject: Item 10 of January 17, 2006, communication from Robert Hartmann, Hartmann Design, Inc. wishing to discuss variances for facade and storefront renovations for 310 Sixth Street. Recommendation: The property owner of 310 Sixth Street be granted permission to install goose neck lighting fixtures, moldings and trim and a temporary storefront enclosure, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets. Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-1500 A2.Variances for facade and storefront renovations for 1800 N. Main Street. (direct referral)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Robert Hartmann, Hartmann Design, Inc. wishing to discuss variances for facade and storefront renovations for 1800 N. Main Street. (direct referral) Recommendation: The property owner of 1800 N. Main Street be granted permission to install awnings, goose neck lighting fixtures and a temporary storefront enclosure, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets. Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
05-1353 A3.Request to install traffic barriers by 3114 Washington Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Item 5 of January 3, 2006, communication from the owner of DeRango's Restaurant, 3114 Washington Avenue requesting the installation of traffic barriers on the north side of Washington Avenue, east of the restaurant. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/ADeferred  Action details Not available
05-1385 A4.Amendment No. 4 to Contract 25-01 (K1-025), Downtown Streetscape Design, JJR, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: Item 7 of January 17, 2006, communication from the Director of City Development submitting Amendment No. 4 to Contract 25-01 (K1-025), Downtown Streetscape Design, JJR, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: Amendment No. 4 to Contract 25-01 (K1-025), Downtown Streetscape Design, JJR, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $3,700.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from TID No. 9. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1444 A6.Agreement with Johnson Controls Inc., to perform an energy analysisCommunicationSubject: Item 8 of January 17, 2006, communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting an agreement with Johnson Controls Inc., to perform an energy analysis. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Johnson Controls, Inc. to conduct a feasibility study for projects in which the energy savings are sufficient to pay the cost of the construction activities in accordance with State statutes on energy saving performance based contracting. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine to enter into this Memorandum of Understanding.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1477 A9.Bid results for Contract 01-06 (K6-001), West Racine Asbestos Abatement and Building Demolition. (direct referral)CommunicationSubject: DIRECT REFERRAL. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting bid results for Contract 01-06 (K6-001), West Racine Asbestos Abatement and Building Demolition. Recommendation: Contract 01-06 (K6-001), West Racine Asbestos Abatement and Building Demolition, be awarded to AZAR LLC, Racine, WI, at their bid price of $109,090.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 971.000.5030, Demolition-TID No. 11. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Award of Bid  Action details Not available
06-1450 A10.Lease agreement for the Pre-Apprenticeship Program for the rental of space in the City Hall Annex.CommunicationSubject: DIRECT REFERRAL. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a lease agreement for the Pre-Apprenticeship Program for the rental of space in the City Hall Annex. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to renew the lease agreement with the Pre-Apprenticeship Program for 1,263 square feet at the City Hall Annex, Room 317, at a rate of $10.08 per square foot, for the time period of January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006. Fiscal Note: This lease will generate a total annual revenue of $12,731.04 in 2006.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
05-1211 A12.Request to submit a grant application to the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program for the acquisition and restoration of the former Racine Coast Guard Station.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting permission to submit a grant application to the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program for the acquisition and restoration of the former Racine Coast Guard Station. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Deferred  Action details Not available
06-1488 A13.Amendment No. 9 on Contract 33-99 (K9-039), STS Consultants, Inc., consultant. (direct referral)CommunicationSubject: DIRECT REFERRAL. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Amendment No. 9 on Contract 33-99 (K9-039), 1415 Hampden Place-Environmental Assessment Work, STS Consultants, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: Amendment No. 9 on Contract 33-99 (K9-039), 1415 Hampden Place-Environmental Assessment Work, STS Consultants, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $2,200.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 985.913.5010, Environmental Remediation. Fiscal Note: The cost of this amendment is reimbursable under the State of Wisconsin PECFA program.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1453 A14.Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20-04 (K4-030), Window Replacement at City Hall, B+D Contractors, Inc., contractor. (direct referral)CommunicationSubject: DIRECT REFERRAL. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20-04 (K4-030), Window Replacement at City Hall, B+D Contractors, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20-04 (K4-030), Window Replacement at City Hall, B+D Contractors, Inc., contractor, as submitted, in the credit amount of $1,524.83. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in contract price.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1452 A15.Final payment on Contract 20-04 (K4-030), Window Replacement at City Hall, B+D Contractors, Inc., contractor. (direct referral)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 20-04 (K4-030), Window Replacement at City Hall, B+D Contractors, Inc., contractor. (direct referral) Recommendation: The work of B+D Contractors, Inc., under Contract 20-04 (K4-030), Window Replacement at City Hall, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $288,175.17, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 5977, dated June 1, 2004.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1445 A16.Amendment No. 2 to State Contract 2260-05-00, Kinzie Avenue, West Boulevard to Chicago Street, HNTB, consultant. (direct referral)CommunicationSubject: DIRECT REFERRAL. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Amendment No. 2 to State Contract 2260-05-00, Kinzie Avenue, West Boulevard to Chicago Street, HNTB, consultant. Recommendation: Amendment No. 2 to State Contract 2260-05-00, Kinzie Avenue, West Boulevard to Chicago Street, HNTB, consultant, as submitted, be approved. The total cost of this amendment is $12,196.95, with 80%, or $9,757.56 being the State's share, and 20%, or $2,439.39 being the city's share. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 986.908.5080, Kinzie Avenue, West Boulevard to Chicago Street. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
05-1090 A17.Change Order No. 2 on Contract 26-05 (K5-033), Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the City Engineer submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 26-05 (K5-033), Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 2 on Contract 26-05 (K5-033), Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $142,376.67. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $113,560.77 - Account 986.908.5020, Concrete Street Paving, Misc. Locations $ 20,839.67 - Account 986.907.5310, San. Sewer Const., Misc. Locations $ 3,919.98 - Account 104.986.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. Locations $ 4,056.25 - Water Department $142,376.67 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Deferred  Action details Not available
05-1091 A18.Change Order No. 2 on Contract 30-05 (K5-037), Street Paving, LaLonde Contractors, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the City Engineer submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 30-05 (K5-037), Street Paving, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 2 on Contract 30-05 (K5-037), Street Paving, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $10,531.38. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 3,893.98 - Account 986.908.5020, Concrete St. Paving, Misc. Locations. $ 6,637.40 - Water Department $10,531.38 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Deferred  Action details Not available
06-1468 A19.Change Order No. 3 on Contract 36-05(K5-043), 2005 City Resurfacing, Payne & Dolan, Inc., contractor. (direct referral)CommunicationSubject: DIRECT REFERRAL. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering recommending a reduction in retainage on Contract 36-05(K5-043), 2005 City Resurfacing, Payne & Dolan, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: The retainage on Contract 36-05(K5-043), 2005 City Resurfacing, Payne & Dolan, Inc., contractor, be reduced to the amount of $8,000.00. Fiscal Note: The amount of retainage is sufficient to cover the value of the remainder of the work on this project.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1467 A20.Change Order No. 2 on Contract 32-05 (K5-039), 2005 L.R.I.P. Concrete Paving, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. (direct referral)CommunicationSubject: DIRECT REFERRAL. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 32-05 (K5-039), 2005 L.R.I.P. Concrete Paving, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 2 on Contract 32-05 (K5-039), 2005 L.R.I.P. Concrete Paving, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $23,952.50. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $22,000.00 - Account 984.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing 1,952.50 - Water Utility (Water Main Construction) $23,952.50 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
05-1093 A21.Proposal from Earth Tech, Inc., for Construction Inspection Services for Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase II.CommunicationSubject: DIRECT REFERRAL. Communication from the City Engineer submitting a proposal from Earth Tech, Inc., for Construction Inspection Services for Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase II. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into professional services contract with Earth Tech, Inc., to perform construction inspection services for the Lake Michigan Pathway Phase II project at a not-to-exceed cost of $20,160.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 985.913.5090, Michigan at Goold Slope Stabilization. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1482 A22.Proposal from Earth Tech for the design of the Sixth Street Sanitary Sewer. (direct referral)CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a proposal from Earth Tech, Inc. for the design of the Sixth Street Sanitary Sewer. Recommendation: Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, for Sanitary Sewer Lining in Sixth Street, at a cost not-to-exceed $42,696.00 Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $40,546.00 - Account 986.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Various Locations $ 2,150.00 - Water Utility $42,696.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Deferred  Action details Not available
05-1343 A23.Close out Contract 35-05 (K5-042), Professional Services-Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase II, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. (direct referral)CommunicationSubject: DIRECT REFERRAL. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request to close out Contract 35-05 (K5-042), Professional Services-Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase II, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: Contract 35-05 (K5-042), Professional Services-Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase II, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, be closed out. Fiscal Note: This is a three-party contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Earth Tech, Inc., and the City and payments will be made by the State.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
05-1376 A24.Assessment rates for preliminary resolutions introduced in 2006 for PCCP public hearings, work to be done in 2007. (direct referral)CommunicationSubject: Item 26(10) of January 17, 2005, communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting assessment rates for preliminary resolutions introduced in 2006 for PCCP public hearings, work to be done in 2007. Recommendation: The proposed special assessment rates for 2006 public hearings on street improvements (2007 construction) for portland cement concrete paving, portland cement concrete curb and gutter, and sewer and water services be as follows: Portland Cement Concrete Paving Residential Zoning-36' wide $42.00/front foot Commercial Zoning-36' wide $55.00/front foot Industrial Zoning-36' wide $65.00/front foot Industrial Zoning-48' wide $100.00/front foot Portland Cement Concrete Curb and Gutter 7" Pavement $15.00/front foot 10" Pavement $17.00/front foot Sewer and Water Services $6,500.00/each Further recommends that these special assessment rates become effective upon passage of the Common Council for all preliminary resolutions. Further recommends that these rates apply to all streets unless the actRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
Res.06-6512 A25.Special Assessment Rates for 2006 Public Hearings on 2007 Construction.ResolutionSPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATES FOR 2006 PUBLIC HEARINGS ON 2007 CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS AND SERVICES COMMITTEE That Resolution No. 6855, dated January 17, 2006, be received and filed.Recommended to be Received and Filed  Action details Not available
06-1491 A Proposal from Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. for Window Replacement Specifications for the Racine Public Library. (direct referral)CommunicationSubject: DIRECT REFERRAL. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. for Window Replacement Specifications for the Racine Public Library. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services contract with Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., Brookfield, WI, for the provision of Window Replacement Specifications for the Racine Public Library, at a cost not-to-exceed $5,100.00. Further recommends that funds for these professional services be appropriated from Account 986.255.5010, Library Window Wall. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Acceptance as a Professional Services Agreement  Action details Not available
06-1504 A Rescind Resolution No. 6676 of September 20, 2005CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering requesting that Resolution No. 6676 of September 20, 2005 relating to Amendment No. 1 on State Project ID 1693-31-03, Lake Michigan Pathway Construction, Phase II, be rescinded. Recommendation: Resolution No. 6676 of September 20, 2005 relating to Amendment No. 1 on State Project ID 1693-31-03, Lake Michigan Pathway Construction, Phase II, be rescinded. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available