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ZOrd.002-08
| A | | An Ordinance for Rezoning 407-409 Hubbard Street | Zoning Ordinance | An Ordinance for Rezoning 407-409 Hubbard Street
To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
Part 1:
That the property known as 407-409 Hubbard Street and more particularly described as follows:
"The west 50 feet of Lot 1 & the west 50 feet of the north 25 feet of Lot 2 of Block 53 of the Original Plat of Racine. Said land being in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin"
be rezoned from "B-2" Community Shopping District, to "R-3" Limited General Residence District, and designated as Supplement No. _____, which Supplement is hereby made a part of this ordinance.
Part 2:
This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication.
Passed by the Common Council:
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Approved: ______________
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Mayor
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City Clerk
Fiscal Note: N/A | His Honor, the Mayor, declared the public hearing closed | |
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Ord.04-08
| A | | Ordinance No. 4-08 | Ordinance | Ordinance No. 04-08
To repeal and recreate Secs. 114-447(2) and (3), amend Sec. 114-448 and amend Sec. 114-567 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Zoning - Permitted uses and regulations; Conditional Uses.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
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Sec. 114-447 (2) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows:
"(2) Studios or work spaces above the building's street level for artist, sculptor, photographer, composer or other similar artisans or artists, or at the building's street level but no closer than 30 feet to the store front and screened from public view."
Part 2:
Sec. 114-447 (3) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows:
"(3) Galleries for artist, sculptor, photographer, composer or other similar artisans or artists."
Part 3:
Sec. 114-448 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by adding the following at the end of the section:
"(16) Studios or work space locat | His Honor, the Mayor, declared the public hearing closed | |
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08-1980
| A | | Monthly Building report for March 2008. | Communication | Subject: Monthly Building report for March 2008. | Approved as Presented | |
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08-1947
| A | | Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to apply for a grant from The Sustainable Racine Fund (Sustainable Neighborhood Partnership) within the Racine Community Foundation (City Grant Control # 2008-010) for a c | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to apply for a grant from The Sustainable Racine Fund (Sustainable Neighborhood Partnership) within the Racine Community Foundation (City Grant Control # 2008-010) for a community gardening project. (Res. 08-0774)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 04-21-08: Permission granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services to apply for a $2,000 grant with the Sustainable Racine Fund (Sustainable Neighborhood Partnership) within the Racine Community Foundation (Grant Control No. 2008-010) to be utilized for the community gardening project.
Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City. | Referred | |
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08-1949
| A | | apply for a grant with the Sustainable Racine Fund utilized for a Reforest Racine project. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to apply for a grant from The Sustainable Racine Fund (Sustainable Neighborhood Partnership) within the Racine Community Foundation (City Grant Control #2008-012) for a Reforest Racine project.
(Res. #08-0773)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 04-21-08: Permission granted for the Director of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services to apply for a $2,000 grant with the Sustainable Racine Fund (Sustainable Neighborhood Partnership) within the Racine Community Foundation (Grant Control No. 2008-012) to be utilized for the Reforest Racine project.
Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City. | Referred | |
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08-1964
| A | | Sustainable Racine/North Beach | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply for funding from the Sustainable Racine Fund in the amount of $2,000. (Grant Control #2008-011)
(Res. 08-0771)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 04-21-08: Permission granted for the Public Health Administrator to apply for a $2,000 grant with the Sustainable Racine Fund (Grant Control No. 2008-011) to be utilized for the purchase of 143 1-gallon containers of Blue Dune Lyme Grass to be utilized at the south end of North Beach.
Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City. | Referred | |
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08-1966
| A | | Root-Pike Watershed Initiative | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funding from the Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network. (Grant Control #2008-008)
(Res. #08-0772)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 04-21-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $9,431.41 agreement with the Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network (Grant Control No. 2008-008). Funds to be utilized for the 2007 biological and chemical indicator assessment on the Root River from the Horlick Dam to the mouth of the river.
Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City. | Referred | |
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08-1981
| A | | Communication from Police Chief Wahlen, requesting to apply for the 2008 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control # 2008-013).
(Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Police Chief Wahlen, requesting to apply for the 2008 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control # 2008-013). (Res. #08-0768)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-21-08: Permission granted for the Chief of Police to apply for a $9,652.50 2008 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control No. 2008-013) with the State of Wisconsin to be utilized for 50% reimbursement costs for vests purchased in 2008.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 4-21-08: That permission be granted for Chief Wahlen to apply for a $9,652.50 2008 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control No. 2008-013) with the Federal Government to be utilized for 50% reimbursement costs for vests purchased in 2008.
Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City. | Referred | |
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08-1981
| A | | Communication from Police Chief Wahlen, requesting to apply for the 2008 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control # 2008-013).
(Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Police Chief Wahlen, requesting to apply for the 2008 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control # 2008-013). (Res. #08-0768)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-21-08: Permission granted for the Chief of Police to apply for a $9,652.50 2008 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control No. 2008-013) with the State of Wisconsin to be utilized for 50% reimbursement costs for vests purchased in 2008.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 4-21-08: That permission be granted for Chief Wahlen to apply for a $9,652.50 2008 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control No. 2008-013) with the Federal Government to be utilized for 50% reimbursement costs for vests purchased in 2008.
Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City. | Referred | |
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08-1976
| A | | claim of Maurie Gomez | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Maurie Gomez, of 5706 - 61st St, Kenosha, for consideration.
Recommendation to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-21-08: The claim of Maurie Gomez, of 5706 - 61st St., Kenosha, requesting reimbursement for the replacement of a car tire rim and hubcap damaged by a pothole on Lathrop Avenue be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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08-1986
| A | | claim of Tyrone Johnson | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Tyrone Johnson, of 2516 Ashland Avenue, regarding a damaged fence at 1915 Jay Eye See Avenue for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-21-08: The claim of Tyrone Johnson, of 2516 Ashland Ave., requesting reimbursement of $525 for the repairs to his fence that was dislodged by force of snow when the plows came through the alley be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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08-1993
| A | | Claim of Mary Ann Glassen for consideration. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Deputy City Attorney submitting the claim of Mary Ann Glassen for consideration. (Res. 08-0775)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-21-08: The claim of Mary Ann Glassen requesting reimbursement for a fall in the crosswalk at the intersection of 15th Street and Grove Avenue be settled in the amount of $27,500.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in account 101-160-5910 Judgment & Claims. | Referred | |
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08-1991
| A | | Amending the Ordinances regarding changes in the Human Resources Department. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Deputy City Attorney to discuss amending the City of Racine Code of Ordinances to reflect changes in the Human Resources Department.
(COrd.0001-08 and Ord.08-08)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-21-08: Amend the Charter Ordinances sections as follows: Charter Ordinance Section 2-1; Charter Ordinance Section 2-2; Charter Ordinance Section 2-52; Charter Ordinance Section 2-76;
Approve the amendment of the Charter Ordinances as indicated;
Amend the following Code of Ordinances sections: Section 2-208; Section 2-437; Section 26-23; Section 62-29; Section 62-36; Section 62-46; Section 62-48; Section 70-53; Section 74-36; Section 74-37; Section 74-67; Section 98-32; Section 98-33;
Create the following Ordinance: Chapter II, Article IV, Division 7;
Repeal the following Ordinance: Chapter II, Article V, Division 7
Approve the amendment, creation and repeal of the portions of the Code of Ordinances indicated.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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08-1992
| A | | Communication from the Deputy City Attorney, Finance Director, and Human Resource Manager to discuss adding an additional HR Benefits Coordinator to the Human Resources Department. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Deputy City Attorney, Finance Director, and Human Resource Manager to discuss adding an additional HR Benefits Coordinator to the Human Resources Department.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-21-08: Permission granted for the creation of an additional Human Resource Benefits Coordinator position for the Human Resources Department.
Fiscal Note: The position's annual cost of approximately $90,000 will be funded from the 405 Health Insurance Fund. The 2008 cost will be $45,000. | Referred | |
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08-1994
| A | | Communication from the Deputy City Attorney requesting to meet in Closed Session pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(c), to discuss the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and Local 430, AFL-CIO, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Deputy City Attorney requesting to meet in Closed Session pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(c), to discuss the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and Local 430, AFL-CIO, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, for June 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. (Res.08-0777)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-21-08: Permission granted for the city members of the Local 430, AFL-CIO, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to receive a 3.5% raise and be paid $29.82 per hour from June 1, 2008-December 31, 2008.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available in the Department of Public Works-electricians budget. | Referred | |
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08-1998
| A | | Fire Chief requests permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement to provide Level-B Haz Mat Response Services to Kenosha County | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement, between Kenosha County Emergency Government and the City of Racine, to provide Level-B Hazardous Materials Response Services to Kenosha County. (Res. #08-0769)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-21-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Kenosha County and City of Racine for Level "B" Hazardous Material Response Services to commence 1-1-08 through 12-31-08.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 4-21-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Kenosha County and City of Racine for Level "B" Hazardous Material Response Services to commence 1-1-08 through 12-31-08.
Fiscal Note: The City shall provide 20% of in-kind contributions as allowed under the terms of the EPCRA grant. | Referred | |
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08-1998
| A | | Fire Chief requests permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement to provide Level-B Haz Mat Response Services to Kenosha County | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement, between Kenosha County Emergency Government and the City of Racine, to provide Level-B Hazardous Materials Response Services to Kenosha County. (Res. #08-0769)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-21-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Kenosha County and City of Racine for Level "B" Hazardous Material Response Services to commence 1-1-08 through 12-31-08.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 4-21-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Kenosha County and City of Racine for Level "B" Hazardous Material Response Services to commence 1-1-08 through 12-31-08.
Fiscal Note: The City shall provide 20% of in-kind contributions as allowed under the terms of the EPCRA grant. | Referred | |
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08-1999
| A | | Transfer funds from the general fund to various special revenue funds to offset accumulated deficits in those funds for the year ended December 31, 2007. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Finance Director requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee wishing to discuss the transfer of funds from the general fund to various special revenue funds to offset accumulated deficits in those funds for the year ended December 31, 2007. (Res. 08-0776)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-21-08: Permission granted for the Assistant Finance Director transfer $28,285.96 from the general fund to the bulky waste site special revenue fund to cover the 2007 deficit in the fund and to transfer $19,105.77 from the general fund to the municipal court special revenue fund to cover an accumulated deficit in the fund.
Fiscal Note: Total transfer out of the general fund will be $47,391.73 and will be appropriated from the contingency fund. Funds are available in the contingency fund. | Referred | |
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08-2001
| A | | A single unified job description, title change and reclassification of the existing Accountant ! & II positons within the Finance Department. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Finance Director wishing to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to discuss adopting a single unified job description, title change and reclassification of the existing Accountant l & II positions within the Finance Department.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-21-08: Permission granted for the Accountant 1 and Accountant II positions within the Finance Department be reclassified under a single unified job description title.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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08-1946
| A | | Apostolic Ministries Church, 933 LaSalle Street, requesting to close the 900 block of LaSalle Street on Sunday, June 22, 2008, for a special event. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Apostolic Ministries Church, 933 LaSalle Street, requesting to close the 900 block of LaSalle Street on Sunday, June 22, 2008, for a special event.
Recommendation of April 29, 2008 and May 13, 2008: Apostolic Ministries Church be granted permission to close LaSalle Street, between State Street and Prospect Street, on Sunday, June 22, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for a church event.
Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event.
C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor.
D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event.
E. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event.
FISCAL NOTE: There will be nominal costs to variou | Referred | |
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08-1977
| A | | Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Alarma Int. request to close the 600 block of 17th Street on Saturdy, June 7, 2008, for a church event. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Alarma Int. requesting to close the 600 block of 17th Street on Saturday, June 7, 2008, for a church event. (Res. #08-0781)
Recommendation: Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Alarma Int. be granted permission to close 17th Street, between Grand Avenue and Villa Street, on Sunday, June 7, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for a church event.
Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event.
C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor.
D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event.
E. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event.
FISCAL NOTE: There will be nominal costs to various City | Referred | |
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08-1978
| A | | Vacate north-south alley behind 3457 Douglas Avenue in exchange for the demolition of the dwelling at 3449 Douglas Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Jeffrey L. Oakes requesting to vacate the north-south alley behind 3457 Douglas Avenue in exchange for the demolition of the dwelling at 3449 Douglas Avenue. (Res. 08-0923)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That since public interest requires it, the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued:
The north-south alley which abuts 1551 North Street and which lies north of the east-west alley, all of which is bounded by Douglas Avenue, North Street, 10th Avenue and Short Street.
Further recommends that a preliminary resolution be introduced to the Common Council and referred to the City Plan Commission.
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 7-30-08: That the vacation of the alley abutting 1551 North Street and 3449-3457 Douglas Avenue is consistent with the city plans and programs and that the vacation of the alley be approved and Resolution 08-0923 be adopted.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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08-1995
| A | | Easement at 1824 Yout Street for the placement of AT&T equipment. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mi-Tech Services requesting an easement at 1825 Yout Street for the placement of AT&T equipment.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an easement agreement with AT&T, for the placement of AT&T equipment on city owned property at 1825 Yout Street with the following stipulation:
That AT&T compensate the City in the amount of $2,000 to cover the cost of landscaping the property in accordance with a landscaping plan developed by the Department of City Development.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in granting this easement. | Referred | |
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08-1996
| A | | Easement at 300 Lake Avenue for the placement of AT&T equipment. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mi-Tech Services requesting an easement at 300 Lake Avenue for the placement of AT&T equipment.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an easement agreement with AT&T, for the placement of AT&T equipment on city owned property on the north side of the Lake Avenue Parking Ramp with the following stipulation:
That AT&T compensate the City in the amount of $250 to cover the cost of necessary landscaping at this site.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in granting this easement. | Referred | |
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08-1975
| A | | Deutscher Mann Verein (German Men's Club), Robert J. Hill, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class B" Club Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor license for 701 Villa Street. (1st District) | Communication | Subject: Application of Deutscher Mann Verein (German Men's Club), Robert J. Hill, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class B" Club Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor license for 701 Villa Street. (1st District)
Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-12-08: That the Change of Agent for a "Class B" Club application for German Men's Club, Robert J. Hill, 701Villa Street be granted upon completion of the Responsible Beverage Servers Course.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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08-1948
| A | | Communication from Linda Budlow requesting permission to rent Lakefront Lot No. 5 for the Monument Square Art Fair on Saturday, June 7, 2008, and Sunday, June 8, 2008. This lot will provide parking for the artists participating in the art fair. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Linda Budlow requesting permission to rent Lakefront Lot No. 5 for the Monument Square Art Fair on Saturday, June 7, 2008, and Sunday, June 8, 2008. This lot will provide parking for the artists participating in the art fair. (Res.#08-0795)
Recommendation: The Monument Square Art Fair be granted permission to lease Lakefront parking Lot No. 5 on Saturday June 7 & Sunday June 8, 2008, subject to payment of the lease costs for the parking lot in accordance with existing policies, and subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement with the City.
Fiscal Note: The agreement will generate $360 in revenue for the Parking System. | Referred | |
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08-1974
| A | | Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the March 2008 operating and financial report for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the March 2008 operating and financial report for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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08-1982
| A | | Communication from the Transit Planner regarding the State of Wisconsin's 2008 funding for the Belle Urban System. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit Planner regarding the State of Wisconsin's 2008 funding for the Belle Urban System. (Res.08-0797)
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Racine.
Fiscal Note: The City of Racine will receive up to $1,932,434 to assist with the operating costs of the Belle Urban System for 2008. | Referred | |
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08-1983
| A | | Communication from the Transit Planner regarding the State of Wisconsin's 2008 funding for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit Planner regarding the State of Wisconsin's 2008 funding for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. (Res.#08-0798)
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Racine.
Fiscal Note: The City of Racine will receive up to $642,925 to assist with the operating costs of the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service for 2008. No city funding is involved. | Referred | |
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08-1989
| A | | Communication from the Transit Planner regarding the pass through of State funding for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit Planner regarding the pass through of State funding for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. (Res.#08-0799)
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Racine.
Fiscal Note: The contract will allow the City of Racine to pass through $642,925 in State aid to Wisconsin Coach Lines for Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. No City funds will be expended for the provision of this service. | Referred | |
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08-1969
| A | | Request to amend the project plan of Tax Incremental District No. 15. | Communication | Subject: Request to amend the project plan of Tax Incremental District No. 15. (Res.#08-0808)
Recommendation of City Plan Commission on 4-30-08: That the proposed amendment to the Project Plan for TID No. 15 is found feasible and in conformity with the master plan of the City of Racine.
Further, that the amendment to the Project Plan for TID No. 15 be adopted.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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08-1970
| A | | Settlement with E.G. Developments, LLC & Champion environmental Services re: former Racine Steel Castings at 1425 North Memorial Drive. | Communication | Subject: Request to enter into a settlement with E.G. Developments, LLC and Champion Environmental Services, Inc. regarding the former Racine Steel Castings property at 1425 North Memorial Drive.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 05-06-2008: that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with E.G. Developments, LLC regarding the former Racine Steel Castings property at 1425 North Memorial Drive.
Further recommend, that the Redevelopment Authority be authorized to acquire the property.
Fiscal Note: Funds for the utility connections are available in the 208 Fund.
Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 6-4-08: To approve the proposed settlement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the associated agreements and provide funding for the acquisition of the property.
Further that Resolution 08-0835 be adopted.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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08-1953
| A | | Communication from the Downtown Rotary Club of Racine requesting the City provide 950 linear feet of wood slat fencing with 95 fencing stands for the 54th Annual Post Prom May 17, 2008. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Downtown Rotary Club of Racine requesting the City provide 950 linear feet of wood slat fencing with 95 fencing stands for the 54th Annual Post Prom May 17, 2008.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 4-23-08: that the request be approved on an ongoing basis. Further recommend the item be referred to the Finance Committee.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-12-08: Permission granted for the City of Racine to provide annually 950 linear feet of fencing with 95 fencing stands for the Downtown Rotary Club of Racine for their annual Post Prom.
Fiscal Note: There will be minimal cost to the City. The Rotary Club will pickup and setup fencing. | Referred | |
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08-1984
| A | | Communication from Brett Kaydo wishing to discuss a water sport rental company for North Beach. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Brett Kaydo wishing to discuss a water sport rental company for North Beach. (Res.09-1472)
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 4-23-08: that the request be referred to the City Attorney for review and that the item come back before the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services with the Attorney's recommendation for the committee's final approval.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 5-14-08: Defer
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 6-11-08: Defer
Recommendation of the City Attorney on 10-21-08: the Item be received and filed.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 5-13-09: approve
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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08-1888
| A | | Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to request permission to accept a $1,000.00 donation from the Racine Education Council for the Black History Youth Achievement Awards program. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to accept a $1,000 donation from the Racine Education Council for the Black History Youth Achievement Awards program.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-07-08: Permission granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services accept a $1,000 donation from the Racine Education Council for the Black History Youth Achievement Award Program and a letter of thanks be sent.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1901
| A | | Sturtevant Agrmt-Water Main Construction | Communication | Subject: Communication from the General Manager of the Racine Water Utility requesting an agreement between Racine Water Utility and Village of Sturtevant relating to construction of water mains in Sturtevant be approved. (Res. #08-0753)
Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 3/25/08: That the Racine/Sturtevant Joint Engineering/Construction Management Agreement be approved and referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-07-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Village of Sturtevant and the Racine Water Utility's Joint Engineering/Construction Management agreement.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1917
| A | | Communication from the Director of Racine Area Soap Box Derby to waive the fees for closing Hoefert Drive for their 2008 race dates. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Racine Area Soap Box Derby requesting to waive the fees for closing Hoefert Drive for their 2008 race dates. (Res. #08-0747)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-07-08: Deny the request to waive fees for the closing of Hoefert Drive. Further recommends to count each weekend date, May 10 - 11, 2008, June 14 - 15, 2008 and September 6 - 7, 2008 as a one event charge of $318 for each weekend date for a total fee of $954.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1921
| A | | Children's Hospital (CYSHCN) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds from the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. (Grant Control #2008-005) (Res. #08-0749)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-07-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $3,640 agreement with the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs grant (CYSHCN)(Grant Control No. 2008-005).
Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1922
| A | | 2008 WIC Amendment $30,402 | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept additional funding from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services due to the increase in the Division of Public Health Contract Agreement amendment for the WIC Program. (Grant Control #2006-049) (Res #08-0751)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-07-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended contract with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services (Grant Control No. 2006-049) for additional funding for the Division of Public Health Contract Agreement amending the Women, Infants, and Children Program (GAC #16359).
Fiscal Note: Total funding of $30,402. $2,298 for Farmers' Market Program and $28,104 for the operation of WIC Program. No match required on the part of the City. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1923
| A | | Waiving formal bidding and instruct the Purchasing Agent to negotiate with Mahaffey Fabric Structures for the purchase of a Sprung Structure Tent. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Executive Director of Racine Civic Center requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to discuss waiving formal bidding and instruct the Purchasing Agent to negotiate with Mahaffey Fabric Structures for the purchase of a Sprung Structure Tent. (Res. #08-0748)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-07-08: Permission be granted to waive formal bidding and that the City Purchasing Agent negotiate with Mahaffey Fabric Structures of Memphis, Tennessee for the purchase of a Sprung Structure Tent.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 108.988.5030, Festival Hall - Sprung Structure Tent. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1924
| A | | Tobacco Prevention and Control $8,112 | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept additional funding from the Department of Health and Family Services for the Tobacco Prevention and Control grant. (Grant Control #2007-047) (Res. #08-0750)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-07-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended contract with the Department of Health and Family Services (Grant Control No. 2007-047) for additional funding for the Tobacco Prevention and Control (#15984) grant.
Fiscal Note: Additional funding in the amount of $8,112. No match required on the part of the City. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1936
| A | | Transfer $55,288 of State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation funds for specialized transportation, from Racine County to the City of Racine for the 2007 calendar year. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Finance Director requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to discuss transferring $55,288 from Racine County, from the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation funds for specialized transportation, to the City of Racine for the 2007 calendar year. (Res. #08-0754)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-07-08: Permission granted for the City of Racine to accept a transfer of $55,288 from Racine County from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation for specialized transportation to be utilized for offsetting 2007 expenses for the Belle Urban System dial-a-ride transportation service.
Fiscal Note: Funds will offset the 2007 calendar year operational costs. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1711
| A | | Request to draft an ordinance to allow the operation of "Neighborhood Electric Vehicles". | Communication | Subject: Communication from Aldermen of the 11th & 12th Districts requesting the drafting and adoption of an ordinance to allow the operation of "Neighborhood Electric Vehicles" within the City of Racine.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1871
| A | | Big Fish Bash request to use the turn-arounds at Festival Park for parking during the Big Fish Bash on July 17-20, 2008. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Executive Director of the Big Fish Bash requesting to use the turn-arounds at Festival Park for parking during the Big Fish Bash on July 17-20, 2008. (Res. #08-0756)
Recommendation: That Big Fish Bash be granted permission to close the turnarounds adjacent to Festival Park Drive and Christopher Colombus Causeway, on July 17-20, 2008, in accordance with their request.
Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
B. A liablity insurance certificate be filed prior to this event.
C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City Department be charged to the sponsor.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event.
Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event. Since only a partial street closing is involved, no special event fee will be charged. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1918
| A | | Proposal from Earth Tech for the 2008 Racine Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a proposal from Earth Tech for the 2008 Racine Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program. (Res. 08-0764)
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., for professional services for the 2008 Racine Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program, at a price not-to-exceed $48,605.00.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 104.000.5330, Monitoring Detection Enforcement.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1919
| A | | Proposal from Earth Tech for a Water Quality Feasibility Study for Three Facilities. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a proposal from Earth Tech for a Water Quality Feasibility Study for Three Facilities. (Res. #08-0765)
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., for professional services for a Water Quality Feasibility Study for Three Facilities, at a price not-to-exceed $16,900.00.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 104.000.5330, Monitoring Detection Enforcement.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1926
| A | | Requesting to waive formal bidding | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering requesting to waive formal bidding and authorize the Purchasing Agent to negotiate for the floating dock installation from Port-A-Pier of Manitowoc. (Res. 08-0766)
Recommendation: Waive formal bidding procedures for the purchase of a floating dock.
Further recommends that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate with Port-A-Pier, Manitowoc, WI, for the installation of a floating dock on the north side of the Root River, west of the Main Street Bridge.
Further recommends that the estimated cost of this equipment is $140,000.00 and funding is available through a 50% reimbursement grant through the Wisconsin DNR with the remaining 50% funding from the Racine Harbor Commission fund balances.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1942
| A | | Change Order No. 4 to Contract 1-07 (K7-001), City Hall Renovations - Phase I, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 4 to Contract 1-07 (K7-001), City Hall Renovations - Phase I, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor. (Res. #08-0761)
Recommendation: Change Order No. 4 on Contract 1-07 (K7-001), City Hall Renovations, Phase I, Seater Construction Company, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $31,300.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 986.100.5010, City Hall Facility Plan Implementation.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1943
| A | | Final payment on Contract 1-07 (K7-001), City Hall Renovations - Phase I, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 1-07 (K7-001), City Hall Renovations - Phase I, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor. (Res. 08-0762)
Recommendation: The work done by Seater Construction Company, Inc., under Contract 1-07 (K7-001), City Hall Renovations, Phase I, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $667,884.00 from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0073, dated February 21, 2007. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1954
| A | | Bids for garbage trucks. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bids for garbage trucks. (Res. #08-0757)
Recommendation: The contract for two (2) truck chassis, heavy duty, low entry, dual steer cab w/25 cubic yard high compaction refuse packer, be awarded to Cumberland Servicenter, at their bid price of $363,018.00, with trade-in in the amount of $3,000.00, for a total award of $360,018.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this purchase be appropriated from Account 101.400.5780, Licensed Vehicles, Solid Waste.
Fiscal Note: Funding is available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1955
| A | | Bid results on Contract 13-08 (K8-014) Concrete Street Reconstruction (R1). | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 13-08 (K8-014) Concrete Street Reconstruction (R1). (Res.08-0760)
Recommendation: Contract 13-08 (K8-014), Concrete Street Reconstruction (R1), be awarded to LaLonde Contractors, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, at their bid price of $1,362,023.11, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts:
$ 45,080.00 - Account 987.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer Construction
$ 182,064.00 - Account 104.900.5420, Repl. Storm Sewer Construction
$ 122,057.30 - Account 988.600.5010, Traffic Signal Replacements
$ 709,781.10 - Account 988.908.5020, Conc. Pvmt. Repl. Misc. Locations
$ 303,040.71 - Account 987.908.5020, Conc. Pvmt. Repl. Misc. Locations
$1,362,023.11 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1956
| A | | Bid results on Contract 6-08 (K8-007) City Hall Annex Masonry Tuckpointing. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 6-08 (K8-007) City Hall Annex Masonry Tuckpointing. (Res. #08-0759)
Recommendation: Contract 6-08 (K8-007), City Hall Annex Masonry Tuckpointing, be awarded to R.D. Woods Co., Inc., Oak Creek, WI, at their bid price of $13,340.00, plus Alternate Bid No. 1 in the amount of $16,042.00 and Alternate Bid No. 2 in the amount of $16,042.00, for a total contract amount of $45,424.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts:
$44,801.45 - Account 987.200.5010, Annex Tuckpointing
$ 622.55 - Account 987.100.5020, City Hall-Tuckpointing
$45,424.00 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1957
| A | | Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, relating to street improvements. | Communication | Subject: Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, relating to street improvements.
Recommendation of April 8, 2008: That Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, be amended to delete:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Jonathon Drive from cul-de-sac to North Main Street.
North Bay Drive from Sheffield Drive to cul-de-sac.
Ruby Avenue from Melvin Avenue to Lombard Avenue.
and, as amended , Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, be adopted.
Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2009 C.I.P. for these street improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the street improvements.
Recommendation of May 13, 2008: That Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, be amended to delete:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Jonathon Drive from cul-de-sac to North Main Street.
North Bay Drive from Sheffield Drive to cul-de-sac.
Ruby Avenue from Melvin Avenue to Lombard Avenue.
Riverside Drive from Cedar Bend Avenue to Clayton Avenue.
and, as amended , Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, be adopted.
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08-1959
| A | | Amendment No. 1 on Contract 03-06(K6-003), Public Works Workflow Analysis | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Amendment No. 1 on Contract 03-06(K6-003), Public Works Workflow Analysis, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. (Res. 08-0767)
Recommendation: Amendment No. 1 on Contract 3-06 (K6-003), Public Works Workflow Analysis, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $16,200.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 101.130.5830, GIS Layers.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1961
| A | | Proposals for the Racine Festival Hall AC Replacement. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting professional services proposals for the Racine Festival Hall AC Replacement. (Res. #08-0763)
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates, Inc., for professional services for the Racine Festival Hall AC Replacement at a price not-to-exceed $7,350.00.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 108.988.5010, Festival Hall AC Replacement.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1968
| A | | Ordinance No. 5-08 relating to neighborhood electric vehicles. | Communication | Subject: Ordinance No. 5-08, of April 2, 2008, to create Sec. 94-21 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, relating to Traffic and Vehicles - Neighborhood Electric Vehicles.
Recommendation: That Ordinance No. 5-08, of April 2, 2008, to create Sec. 94-21 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, relating to Traffic and Vehicles - Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, be adopted and a public hearing scheduled.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Referred | |
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08-1979
| A | | Bids for dump bodies. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bids for dump bodies. (Res. 08-0758)
Recommendation: The contract for three (3) 5 cubic yard dump bodies with snow plow and tailgate material spreader installed on the chassis, be awarded to Casper’s Truck Equipment, at their bid price of $95,697.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this purchase be appropriated from Account 101.630.5780, Licensed Vehicles, Street Maintenance.
Fiscal Note: Funding is available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1920
| A | | Communication from Chief of Police Wahlen requesting to use federal law to allow qualified retired officers to carry concealed weapons.
(Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Chief of Police Wahlen requesting to use Federal law to allow qualified retired officers to carry concealed weapons. (Res. #08-0752)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-07-08: Permission granted for the Chief of Police, pursuant to Federal Law Officers Safety Act of 2004 HR218, to allow retired police officers to carry concealed weapons after passing firearm qualifications and the Police Chief's approval and further recommends that the Finance Department create a separate account for the $100 fee required from the retired officers.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 4-7-08: That the request of Chief of Police Wahlen, to use the Federal law to allow qualified retired officers to carry concealed weapons, be approved.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 4-21-08: That the Chief of Police be granted the authority to allow qualified retired officers to carry concealed weapons.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City. | Referred | |
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08-1925
| A | | Subject: (New) Application of Sticky Rice, Morakot Khampane, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 337 Main Avenue. (1st District) | Communication | Subject: (New) Application of Sticky Rice, Morakot Khampane, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 337 Main Street. (1st District) | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1927
| A | | Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bid results for Official Notice #3 for one (1) brush chipper with minimum 18" capacity. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bid results for Official Notice #3 for one (1) brush chipper with minimum 18" capacity. (Res. #08-0755)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 4-7-08: That permission be granted for the Purchasing Agent to award the bid for one (1) brush chipper with minimum 18" capacity to Wins Equipment, LLC for $39,900.00 for a Rayco RC20 XP.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 101.700.5780, Licensed Vehicles. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1944
| B | | Application of Charles F. Brandt, Agent for Bucket's Pub, 2031 Lathrop Avenue to amend Premise Description to include the adjacent parking lot. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Charles F. Brandt, Agent for Bucket's Pub, 2031 Lathrop Avenue wishing to amend his Premise Description to include the adjacent parking lot. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1958
| A | | (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the monthly report for the sale of abandoned vehicles for April 3, 2008. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the monthly report for the sale of abandoned vehicles for April 3, 2008. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1971
| A | | Ordinance amendments for drive-in/drive-through and mixed use. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Ordinance amendments for drive-in/drive-through and mixed use. (Ord. 07-08)
Recommendation of City Plan Commission on 4-9-08: That an ordinance be prepared with the following text amendments:
Repeal 114 - 1 Drive-in, takeout, or fast food establishment.
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Create 114 - 1 Delicatessen or butcher means an establishment whose primary intent is to offer for retail sale to patrons prepared or unprepared meal components to carry away for off premise consumption at a later time.
Create 114 - 1 Drive-in or Drive-through establishment means an establishment where either all or a portion of the operation affords the patron the ability to receive or consume good, services, entertainment or conduct business while seated in or on a vehicle.
Create 114 - 1 Mixed use development means a building or grounds intended to accommodate more than one use, either by right or by conditional use permits within a zoning district.
Create 114 - 1 Mixed use - flex development means a building or group of buildings and/or grounds redeveloped to accommodate uses t | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1987
| A | | Ord.04-08 is to repeal and recreate Secs. 114-447(2 ..... | Communication | Subject: Ord.04-08 to repeal and recreate Secs. 114-447(2), and (3), amend Sec. 114-448 and amend Sec. 114-567 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Zoning - Permitted uses and regulations; Conditional Uses.
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 4-9-08 : That the ordinance be adopted. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1988
| A | | ZOrd.0002-08 for rezoning 407-409 Hubbard Street. | Communication | Subject: ZOrd.0002-08 for rezoning 407-409 Hubbard Street.
Recommendation of City Plan Commission on 4-9-08: That the ordinance be adopted. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-0412
| A | | Discuss the newly imposed inspection fees by the Building Department. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District requesting to discuss the newly imposed inspection fees by the Building Department.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-7-07: Refer to the Committee of the Whole.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 04-02-2008: the Item be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-0875
| A | | Discuss changing various rules governing the operations of City Council meetings and requesting copies of all prior passed resolutions that pertain to the current rules of the Council. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Aldermen of the 3rd, 7th, 9th and 15th Districts requesting to discuss changing various rules governing the operations of City Council meetings and requesting copies of all prior passed resolutions that pertain to the current rules of the Council.
Recommendation: the Item be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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08-1997
| A | | Communication from Mayor Becker nominating appointment/reappointments. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mayor Becker nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, commissions and boards for the City of Racine:
Access Corridor Development Review Committee:
Reappoint Alderman James Kaplan for a one-year term ending in May 2009.
Appoint David Namowicz, 3100 Mt. Pleasant St., for a three-year term ending in May 2011.
Community Development Committee:
Reappoint Carol Wallace, 1732 Park Ave., for a three-year term ending in May 2011.
Elderly Housing Authority:
Reappoint David Brown, 730 Washington Ave., for a two-year term ending in June 2010.
Landmarks Preservation Commission:
Reappoint Alderman Robert Anderson, for a one-year term ending in May 2009.
Racine Economic Development Committee:
Reappoint Alderman David Maack, for a one-year term ending in June 2009.
Reappoint Alderman Q.A. Shakoor, II, for a one-year term ending in June 2009.
Racine Sister City Planning Council:
Reappoint Keiko Skow, 1526 Holmes Ave., for a three-year term ending in December 2010.
Reappoint Sandra Tingle, 1740 Park Ave., for a three-year | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.08-0747
| A | | Soap Box Derby Fees | Resolution | Soap Box Derby Fees
Resolved, that the request from the Director of Racine Area Soap Box Derby to waive the fees for closing Hoefert Drive for their 2008 race dates be denied.
Further resolved, that each weekend date, May 10 - 11, 2008, June 14 - 15, 2008 and September 6 - 7, 2008, be counted as a one event charge of $318 for each weekend date, for a total fee of $954.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-0748
| A | | Waive formal bidding procedures for purchase of Sprung Structure Tent for Festival Hall | Resolution | Waive formal bidding procedures for purchase of Sprung Structure Tent for Festival Hall
Resolved, that being in the best interest of the City, formal bidding procedures be waived and that the City Purchasing Agent negotiate with Mahaffey Fabric Structures of Memphis, Tennessee for the purchase of a Sprung Structure Tent for Festival Hall.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 108.988.5030, Festival Hall - Sprung Structure Tent. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0749
| A | | Agreement with Children's Hospital of Wisconsin to accept grant funds | Resolution | Agreement with Children's Hospital of Wisconsin to accept grant funds
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement for up to $3,640 from the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Grant (CYSHCN)(Grant Control No. 2008-005), with a beginning date of January 1, 2008.
Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0750
| A | | Amended contract with Department of Health and Family Services for Tobacco Prevention and Control | Resolution | Amended contract with Department of Health and Family Services for Tobacco Prevention and Control
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended contract with the Department of Health and Family Services (Grant Control No. 2007-047) for additional funding for the Tobacco Prevention and Control (#15984) Grant. The contract period is January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
Fiscal Note: Additional funding in the amount of $8,112. No match required on the part of the City. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0751
| A | | Amended contract with State of Wisconsin for additional funding for WIC Program | Resolution | Amended contract with State of Wisconsin for additional funding for WIC Program
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended contract with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services (Grant Control No. 2006-049) for additional funding for the Division of Public Health Contract Agreement amending the Women, Infants, and Children Program (GAC #16359). The term of the WIC Contract period is January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
Fiscal Note: Total funding of $30,402. $2,298 for Farmers' Market Program and $28,104 for the operation of WIC Program. No match required on the part of the City. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0752
| A | | Permission for retired police officers to carry concealed weapons | Resolution | Permission for retired police officers to carry concealed weapons
Resolved, that permission be granted to the Chief of Police, pursuant to the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 HR218, Public Law 108-277, 18 U.S.C. 926C, to allow retired police officers to carry concealed weapons after passing firearm qualifications and the Police Chief's approval.
Further resolved, that the Finance Department create a separate account for the $100 fee required from the retired police officers who, pursuant to the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (HR218), Public Law 108-277, 18 U.S.C. 926C, are allowed to carry concealed weapons after passing firearm qualifications and receive the Police Chief''s approval.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City. | Referred | |
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Res.08-0753
| A | | Enter into Racine/Sturtevant Joint Engineering/Construction Management Agreement | Resolution | Enter into Racine/Sturtevant Joint Engineering/Construction Management Agreement
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Village of Sturtevant for the Racine/Sturtevant Joint Engineering/Construction Management Agreement.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0754
| A | | Permission to transfer funds from Racine County from the State of Wisconsin for Belle Urban System | Resolution | Permission to transfer funds from Racine County from the State of Wisconsin for Belle Urban System
Resolved, that permission be granted for the City of Racine to accept a transfer of $55,288 from Racine County from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation, for specialized transportation to be utilized for offsetting 2007 expenses for the Belle Urban System dial-a-ride transportation service.
Fiscal Note: Funds will offset the 2007 calendar year operational costs. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0755
| A | | Award bid for Official Notice #3, brush chipper | Resolution | Award bid for Official Notice #3, brush chipper
Resolved, that the Purchasing Agent be granted permission to accept the bid for Official Notice #3 for one (1) brush chipper with minimum 18" capacity from Wins Equipment, LLC for $39,900.00 for a Rayco RC20 XP.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available in Account 101.700.5780, Licensed Vehicles. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0756
| A | | Hold Harmless Agreement for Big Fish Bash Event | Resolution | Permission to close turnarounds for Big Fish Bash Event
Resolved, that Big Fish Bash be granted permission to close the turnarounds adjacent to Festival Park Drive and Christopher Columbus Causeway, on July 17, 2008, in accordance with their request.
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.
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. Since only a partial street closing is involved, no special event fee will be charged. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0757
| A | | Contract for garbage trucks be awarded to Cumberland Servicenter | Resolution | Contract for garbage trucks be awarded to Cumberland Servicenter
Resolved, that the contract for two (2) truck chassis, heavy duty, low entry, dual steer cab with 25 cubic yard high compaction refuse packer be awarded to Cumberland Servicenter at its bid price of $363,018.00, with trade-in in the amount of $3,000.00, for a total award of $360,018.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further resolved, that funds to defray the cost of this purchase be appropriated from Account 101.400.5780, Licensed Vehicles, Solid Waste.
Fiscal Note: Funding is available as herein delineated. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0758
| A | | Contract for dump trucks be awarded to Casper's Truck Equipment | Resolution | Contract for dump trucks be awarded to Casper's Truck Equipment
Resolved, that the contract for three (3) 5 cubic yard dump bodies with snow plow and tailgate material spreader installed on the chassis be awarded to Casper’s Truck Equipment at its bid price of $95,697.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further resolved, that funds to defray the cost of this purchase be appropriated from Account 101.630.5780, Licensed Vehicles, Street Maintenance.
Fiscal Note: Funding is available as herein delineated. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0759
| A | | Contract for City Hall Annex Masonry Tuckpointing awarded to R.D. Woods Company | Resolution | Contract for City Hall Annex Masonry Tuckpointing awarded to R.D. Woods Company
Resolved, that Contract 6-08 (K8-007), City Hall Annex Masonry Tuckpointing, be awarded to R.D. Woods Co., Inc., Oak Creek, WI, at its bid price of $13,340.00, plus Alternate Bid No. 1 in the amount of $16,042.00 and Alternate Bid No. 2 in the amount of $16,042.00, for a total contract amount of $45,424.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts:
$44,801.45 - Account 987.200.5010, Annex Tuckpointing
$ 622.55 - Account 987.100.5020, City Hall-Tuckpointing
$45,424.00 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0760
| A | | Contract for Concrete Street Reconstruction be awarded to LaLonde Contractors | Resolution | Contract for Concrete Street Reconstruction be awarded to LaLonde Contractors
Resolved, that Contract 13-08 (K8-014), Concrete Street Reconstruction (R1), be awarded to LaLonde Contractors, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, at its bid price of $1,362,023.11, it being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts:
$ 45,080.00 - Account 987.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer Construction
$ 182,064.00 - Account 104.900.5420, Repl. Storm Sewer Construction
$ 122,057.30 - Account 988.600.5010, Traffic Signal Replacements
$ 709,781.10 - Account 988.908.5020, Conc. Pvmt. Repl. Misc. Locations
$ 303,040.71 - Account 987.908.5020, Conc. Pvmt. Repl. Misc. Locations
$1,362,023.11 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0761
| A | | Change Order on contract for City Hall Renovations | Resolution | Change Order on contract for City Hall Renovations
Resolved, that Change Order No. 4 on Contract 1-07 (K7-001), City Hall Renovations, Phase I, Seater Construction Company, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $31,300.00.
Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 986.100.5010, City Hall Facility Plan Implementation.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.08-0762
| A | | Final Payment for City Hall Renovations, Phase I, Seater Construction Company | Resolution | Final Payment for City Hall Renovations, Phase I, Seater Construction Company
Resolved, that the work done by Seater Construction Company, Inc., under Contract 1-07 (K7-001), City Hall Renovations, Phase I, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $667,884.00 from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0073, dated February 21, 2007. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0763
| A | | Agreement for Professional Services Festival Hall AC Replacement | Resolution | Agreement for professional services Festival Hall AC replacement
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates, Inc., for professional services for the Racine Festival Hall Air Conditioning replacement at a price not-to-exceed $7,350.00.
Further resolved, that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 108.988.5010, Festival Hall AC Replacement.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0764
| A | | Professional Services Agreement for 2008 Racine Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program | Resolution | Professional Services Agreement for 2008 Racine Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., for professional services for the 2008 Racine Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program, at a price not-to-exceed $48,605.00.
Further resolved, that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 104.000.5330, Monitoring Detection Enforcement.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0765
| A | | Professional Services Agreement for Water Quality Feasibility Study for City Facilities | Resolution | Professional Services Agreement for Water Quality Feasibility Study for City Facilities
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., for professional services for a Water Quality Feasibility Study for Three Facilities, at a price not-to-exceed $16,900.00.
Further resolved, that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 104.000.5330, Monitoring Detection Enforcement.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0766
| A | | Waive formal bidding procedures for purchase of Floating Dock Installation | Resolution | Waive formal bidding procedures for purchase of floating dock installation
Resolved, that being in the best interest of the City, formal bidding procedures be waived and that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate with Port-A-Pier, Manitowoc, WI, for the installation of a floating dock on the north side of the Root River, west of the Main Street Bridge.
Further resolved, that the estimated cost of this equipment is $140,000.00 and funding is available through a 50% reimbursement grant through the Wisconsin DNR with the remaining 50% funding from the Racine Harbor Commission fund balances.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | |
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Res.08-0767
| A | | Amendment No. 1 on Contract 3-06 (K6-003) Public Works Workflow Analysis | Resolution | Amendment No. 1 on Contract 3-06 (K6-003) Public Works Workflow Analysis
Resolved, that Amendment No. 1 on Contract 3-06 (K6-003), Public Works Workflow Analysis, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $16,200.00.
Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 101.130.5830, GIS Layers.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | |
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Ord.07-08
| A | | Ordinance No. 07-08
To amend Sec. 114-1(b), to amend the title of Sec. 114-182, and by amending Sec. 114-468 (24) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Zoning - Rules of construction and definitions; conditional uses. | Ordinance | Ordinance No. 07-08
To amend Sec. 114-1(b), to amend the title of Sec. 114-182, and to amend Sec. 114-468 (24) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Zoning - Rules of construction and definitions; conditional uses.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
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Sec. 114-1(b) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by repealing the definition of "Drive-in, takeout, or fast food establishment" and by adding the following definitions as follows:
Insert the following definition after the definition of "Day care home":
"Delicatessen or butcher means an establishment whose primary intent is to offer for retail sale to patrons prepared or unprepared meal components to carry away for off premise consumption at a later time."
Insert the following definition after the definition of "Drainage system":
"Drive-in or Drive-through establishment means an establishment where either all or a portion of the operation affords the patron the ability to receive or consume goods, services, entertainment, or | Referred | |
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