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07-1142
| A | | Monthly Building Report August 2007. | Communication | Subject: Monthly Building Report August 2007. | Received and Filed | |
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07-1148
| A | | Communication from Police Chief Wahlen, requesting to transfer C.I.P. funds. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Police Chief Wahlen, requesting to transfer C.I.P. funds.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-24-07: The 2006 C.I.P. funds be amended by transferring $100,000 from account 986.310.5050 Police Locker Room Upgrades to account 986-310-5020 Police Office Relocations and $43,094 from account 986.310.5050 Police Locker Room Upgrades to account 986.310.5060 Impound Lot Fence/Improvements.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer. | Referred | |
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07-1149
| A | | Communication from Police Chief Wahlen to waive formal bidding for the purchase of a 911 telephone system. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Police Chief Wahlen to waive formal bidding for the purchase of a 911 telephone system.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-24-07: Formal bidding procedures be waived and the purchasing agent be authorized and directed to negotiate with AT&T for the purchase of a 911 telephone system.
Fiscal Note: The item is included in the 2007 CIP. | Referred | |
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07-1167
| A | | WIC Caseload Amendment | 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 an increase/adjustment in the contracted WIC caseload.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-24-07: 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 for the Women, Infants and Children Program (Grant Control No. 2006-049).
Fiscal Note: Contract is in the increased amount of $15,312. | Referred | |
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07-1118
| A | | Jingle Bell Run | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Co-Race Director of the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis Racine 2007 requesting permission to use City right-of-way on Saturday, December 8, 2007.
Recommendation: Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis be granted permission to close Island Park Drive from Liberty Street to Rupert Boulevard and Horlick Park Drive from Rupert Boulevard to 12th Street for the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, to be held on Saturday, December 8, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event.
C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor.
D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event.
E. The sponsor shall pay a special event fee of $300.00.
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.
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07-1118
| A | | Jingle Bell Run | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Co-Race Director of the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis Racine 2007 requesting permission to use City right-of-way on Saturday, December 8, 2007.
Recommendation: Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis be granted permission to close Island Park Drive from Liberty Street to Rupert Boulevard and Horlick Park Drive from Rupert Boulevard to 12th Street for the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, to be held on Saturday, December 8, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event.
C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor.
D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event.
E. The sponsor shall pay a special event fee of $300.00.
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.
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07-1132
| A | | Request to allow awning and railing at State and Main development project. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Gorman & Company, Inc. requesting permission to allow an awning and railing which encroaches on City right-of-way to remain at the State and Main development project.
Recommendation: The property owner of 101 Main Street be granted permission to install a stationary, projecting awning and hand rail, 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 administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | Referred | |
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07-1133
| A | | Re-approve paving of alley. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Ronald G. Halvorsen, 3444 8th Avenue, requesting the alley be re-approved for paving.
Recommendation: The alley bounded by Shoreland Drive, North Street, 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue be included in the 2008 public hearing schedule for projects to be constructed in 2009.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time. | Referred | |
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07-1144
| A | | New street lighting for 700/800 block of Kentucky Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 12th District requesting the installation of a new street light in the 700/800 block of Kentucky Street.
Recommendation: In accordance with Section 2-94 of the Municipal Code of the general ordinances of the City of Racine, the following street lighting changes be approved: Install one (1) 100-watt high-pressure sodium street in the 700/800 block of Kentucky Street.
Fiscal Note: The estimated installation cost of this lighting is $200.00 for installation and the annual operating cost is $130.00. | Referred | |
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07-1151
| A | | Final payment on Contract 44-06 (K6-047), Upgrade Temperature and HVAC Controls at Community Centers, Johnson Controls, Inc., contractor. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 44-06 (K6-047), Upgrade Temperature and HVAC Controls at Community Centers, Johnson Controls, Inc., contractor.
Recommendation: The work done by Johnson Controls, Inc., under Contract 44-06 (K6-047), Upgrade Temperature and HVAC Controls at Community Centers, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $106,080.00, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 06-7198, dated September 5, 2006. | Referred | |
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07-1162
| A | | Street light in 1400 block of Ostergaard Ave. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 14th District requesting a street light in the 1400 block of Ostergaard Avenue.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Referred | |
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07-1169
| A | | Reroute STH 32 | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation regarding the rerouting of STH 32.
Recommendation: The Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to facilitate the transfer of STH 32 from Goold Street between Douglas Avenue and Main Street; and Main Street between Goold Street and Hamilton Street; to Douglas Avenue between Goold Street and Hamilton Street; and Hamilton Street between Douglas Avenue and Main Street, with the understanding that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and City of Racine Department of Public Works will evaluate options to improve two (2) intersections, which include:
A. Albert Street, Douglas Avenue, Barker Street and Superior Street; and
B. Kewaunee Street, LaSalle Street and Douglas Avenue.
The preferred alternative which best serves the Southeast Wisconsin Transportation System, City of Racine and the traveling public will be chosen to allow this portion of roadway to meeting State Connecting Highway standards.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time. However, by making | Referred | |
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07-1135
| A | | Communication from Perry Mueller, Disability Specialist for Community Care, Inc., requesting the authorization of D.A.R.T. tickets. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Perry Mueller, Disability Specialist for Community Care, Inc., requesting the authorization of D.A.R.T. tickets. Perry Mueller invited to the meeting.
Recommendation of the Transit & Parking Commission (9/26/07): Deferred
Recommendation of the Transit & Parking Commission (10/31/07): Deferred
Recommendation of the Transit & Parking Commission (11/28/07): The City accept a contribution of $500 from Community Care for the purpose of purchasing a custom report module from RouteMatch, Inc. for its dial-a-ride service, and that the Belle Urban System match the contribution with $500 from its budget, subject to receiving a contribution of $500 from Racine County, to complete the purchase.
Fiscal Note: The total cost of the module is $1,500. The Belle Urban System has $500 available in Account 105.600.5250, Miscellaneous Supplies to cover its share of the cost. | Referred | |
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07-1137
| A | | Communication from the Transit Planner submitting a contract amendment regarding grant WI-03-0080 (2002). | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit Planner submitting a contract amendment regarding grant WI-03-0080 (2002).
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Racine.
Fiscal Note: The amendment transfers funds from an Architect/Engineering line item to a construction line item, with no change in the amount of the grant. | Referred | |
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07-1138
| A | | Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss a grant that was awarded for the purchase and installation of bicycle racks on City buses, and a donation of $1,500 from the KR Bike Club for this project. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss a grant that was awarded for the purchase and installation of bicycle racks on City buses, and a donation of $1,500 from the KR Bike Club for this project.
Recommendation: The Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to advertise for and accept bids for the manufacture and delivery of bike racks for Belle Urban System buses.
Fiscal Note: Grant and local funds, including a $1,500 donation from the KR Bike Club, are available in the amount of $44,500, to pay for the bike racks. | Referred | |
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07-1139
| A | | Communication from the Transit Planner requesting to discuss the City updating its Cooperative Planning Agreement with the Southeast Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit Planner requesting to discuss the City updating its Cooperative Planning Agreement with the Southeast Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Racine.
Fiscal Note: The agreement is for cooperative planning and has no fiscal impact. | Referred | |
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07-1146
| A | | Communication from the Transit Planner submitting a contract amendment reallocating capital grant funds in grant WI-03-0087 (2004) from Architect/Engineering to a Construction line item in the amount of $278,462.78 | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit Planner submitting a contract amendment reallocating capital grant funds in grant WI-03-0087 (2004) from Architect/Engineering to a Construction line item in the amount of $278,462.78
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Racine.
Fiscal Note: The amendment transfers funds from an Architect/Engineering line item to a construction line item, with no change in the amount of the grant. | Referred | |
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07-1147
| A | | Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the August 2007 operating and financial report for the Wisconsin Coach Lines, Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the August 2007 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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07-1170
| A | | Amendment CUP Adams Outdoor Advertising Signs | Communication | Subject: Request by Adams Outdoor Advertising for a comprehensive revision the conditional use permits for its signs in the City of Racine and for the exchange of property in the City.
Recommendation of City Plan Commission on 9-26-07: That the item be deferred on the request of Adams Outdoor Advertising.
Location of updated or new billboard signage:
1101 Washington Avenue (Updated)
1301 West Sixth Street (Updated)
1601 Twenty-First Street (2100 Block of S. Memorial Drive) (New)
1673-75 State Street (New)
1728 North Memorial Drive (New)
2200 Douglas Avenue (Updated)
2218 Douglas Avenue (Updated)
Recommendation of City Plan Commission on 10-23-07: That the item be deferred.
Recommendation of City Plan Commission on 2-27-08: That the request by Adams Outdoor Advertising for a comprehensive revision to conditional use permits in the City of Racine be approved for certain signage, in exchange for certain properties, and subject to the following conditions:
I. That this approval is based upon plans presented to the Plan Commission on February 2 | Referred | |
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07-1166
| A | | Change the polling place from Janes School to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 725 High Street beginning with the 2008 Elections. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mayor Becker requesting to change the polling place from Janes School to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 725 High Street beginning with the 2008 Elections.
Recommendation: Recommend that the polling place from Janes School be moved to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 725 High Street, beginning with the 2008 elections. | Referred | |
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07-1011
| A | | Bonds by Elderly Housing Authority for refinancing/renovation | Communication | Subject: Request by Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corporation for issuance of bonds by the Elderly Housing Authority for the refinancing and renovation of property in the City.
Recommendation of the Elderly Housing Authority on 8-20-07: That the Common Council of the City of Racine approve the sale of bonds for the benefit of two properties owned by the Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corporation, Oakview Manor Apartments at 4720 Byrd Avenue and Lincoln School Apartments at 1840 State Street (a.k.a 1130 Carlisle Avenue).
Further that Resolution EDH 07-01 be adopted.
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-10-07: Approval of the sale of bonds for the benefit of two properties owned by the Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corporation, Oakview Manor Apartments at 4720 Byrd Avenue and Lincoln School Apartments at 1840 State Street (a.k.a. 1130 Carlisle Avenue).
Fiscal Note: The bonds will not be a financial liability of the Authority or the City. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1109
| A | | Request from Frank Tingle to make a donation to the City tree fund to offset airplane travel carbon emissions.
Request from Frank Tingle to make a donation to the City tree fund to offset airplane travel carbon emissions.
Request from Frank Tingle to m | Communication | Subject: Request from Frank Tingle to make a donation to the City tree fund to offset airplane travel carbon emissions.
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-10-07: The City of Racine accept the donation. A revenue fund for the donation of funds to purchase trees will be set up through the Parks & Recreation Department.
Fiscal Note: N/A
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 9-12-07: that the request be approved and the donation accepted.
Fiscal Note: minimal staff costs | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1112
| A | | Claim of Cornelius Gordon and Mary Gordon for consideration. | Claim | Subject: Communication from the Assistant City Attorney submitting the claim of Cornelius Gordon and Mary Gordon for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-10-07: The claim of Cornelius Gordon and Mary Gordon be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-0776
| A | | Develop policy for sale of City owned properties. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for the City to develop a policy regarding the sale of City owned properties.
Recommendation: The City of Racine adopt the following policy for the sale of excess city property:
POLICY REGARDING THE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY
The sale of City owned property should be done through a process which is in the best long term interest of the taxpayer and which is conducted in a fair and consistent manner.
Therefore, the following guidelines should be followed whenever City owned property is to be sold.
1. That the parcel of land is declared excess land by the Common Council.
2. That a “Notice of Sale” be published in the official newspaper stipulating the last date by which offers will be accepted.
3. That the City Assessor provide an estimate of fair market value.
4. That all sales are as is. All environmental studies are paid for by the prospective purchaser of the land.
5. That the actual sale price be no less than the City Assessor’s estimate of fair market value, | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1040
| A | | Request to hang flags over right-of-way at 2501 Douglas Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from James Jackson, 2501 Douglas Avenue, requesting permission to hang flags over the public right-of-way.
Recommendation: The property owner of 2501 Douglas Avenue be granted permission to hang projecting flags over city right-of-way, 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 administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1082
| A | | Downtown Racine Corporation request to close streets for Party on the Pavement. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Downtown Racine Corporation requesting to close portions of Main Street and Sixth Street for the 5th Annual Party on the Pavement on Saturday, October 6, 2007, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Recommendation: Permission be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street and Sixth Street from Main Street and Grand Avenue, on Saturday, October 6, 2007, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., for the 5th annual “Party on the Pavement” event.
Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed;
B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to this event;
C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor;
D. Sponsor shall notify all abutting property occupants 72 hours in advance of the event;
E. The sponsor shall be responsible for the signing of the necessary detours for the State Highway route; and
F. The sponsor shall pay a special event fee of $700.00.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1083
| A | | Request to extend time to replace sidewalk in the 800 and 900 blocks of Carroll Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church requesting an extension of time to replace sidewalk in the 800 and 900 blocks of Carroll Street.
Recommendation: That an extension of time to September 1, 2008 be given to the property owner of 815, 819, 821, 823, 825, 829, 831, 835, 915 and 930 Carroll Street to complete sidewalk repairs with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed;
B. A certificate of liability be filed with the City Attorney's office.
B. A $250.00 sidewalk extension fee be paid.
Further recommends that if the work is not completed by September 1, 2008, the City of Racine will proceed with the work.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1129
| A | | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 10-07 (K7-010), Gaslight Drive Renovations, Cornerstone Pavers, LLC, contractor. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 10-07 (K7-010), Gaslight Drive Renovations, Cornerstone Pavers, LLC, contractor.
Recommendation: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 10-07 (K7-010), Gaslight Drive Renovations, Cornerstone Pavers, LLC, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the credit amount of $3,900.00.
Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in the contract price. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1130
| A | | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), 2007 Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G., Payne & Dolan, Inc., contractor. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a request for Change Order No. 1 on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), 2007 Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G., Payne & Dolan, Inc., contractor.
Recommendation: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), 2007 Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G., Payne & Dolan, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the credit amount of $3,900.00.
Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in the contract price. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1131
| A | | Change Order No. 2 to Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement Program, Conerstone Pavers, LLC, contractor. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a request for Change Order No. 2 to Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement Program, Conerstone Pavers, LLC, contractor.
Recommendation: Change Order No. 2 on Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement Program, Cornerstone Pavers, LLC, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the credit amount of $10,800.00.
Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 2 will result in a decrease in the contract price. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1032
| A | | Traci L. Mottl of Uptown Transfer, LLC., for a Secondhand Article Dealers License at 1410 Washington Avenue. | Communication | Subject: (New) Application of Traci L. Mottl of Uptown Transfer, LLC., for a Secondhand Article Dealers License at 1410 Washington Avenue. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1051
| A | | residents of the area around Wickham Boulevard and Luedtke Avenue wishing to discuss installing video camera in the alley between Wickham Boulevard and Luedtke Avenue due to home break-ins and theft to cars. | Communication | Subject: Communication from residents of the area around Wickham Boulevard and Luedtke Avenue wishing to discuss installing video camera in the alley between Wickham Boulevard and Luedtke Avenue due to home break-ins and theft to cars. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1084
| A | | Nicole Woods (The Rhino Bar & Grill, LLC) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1659 N. Main Street. (4th District) | Communication | Subject: Application of Nicole Woods (The Rhino Bar & Grill, LLC) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1659 N. Main Street. (4th District) | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1094
| A | | Mega Marts, LLC., # 6863, Charles L. Neu, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2210 Rapids Drive. (7th District) | Communication | Subject: Application of Mega Marts, LLC., # 6863, Charles L. Neu, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2210 Rapids Drive. (7th District) | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1095
| A | | Bruce R. Veto for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2328 Douglas Avenue. (5th District) | Communication | Subject: Application of Bruce R. Veto for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2328 Douglas Avenue. (5th District) | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1096
| A | | Spring Street Station, Robert Ruditys, Agent for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License and Gasoline Station Owner/Managers license for 3441 Spring Street. (9th District) | Communication | Subject: Application of Spring Street Station, Robert Ruditys, Agent for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License and Gasoline Station Owner/Managers license for 3441 Spring Street. (9th District) | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1104
| A | | Request to Waive Formal Bidding for Purchase of New Rescue in 2008 | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Fire Chief to waive formal bidding and instruct the Purchasing Agent to negotiate for the Fire Department on the purchase of a new rescue squad in 2008.
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-10-07: Formal bidding be waived and the City's Purchasing Agent negotiate and enter into a contract with Foster Coach for the purchase of a Ford/Medtec Ambulance in 2008.
Fiscal Note: Funds will come from the 2008 CIP funds. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1105
| A | | Pyte Khampane, Agent for Sticky Rice, 522 Sixth Street to amend Premise Description to include the adjacent parking lot on the easide of the building. | Communication | Subject: Application of Pyte Khampane, Agent for Sticky Rice, 522 Sixth Street to amend Premise Description to include the adjacent parking lot on the easide of the building. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1114
| A | | Racine Friendship Clubhouse revision to 2006 CDBG agreement. | Communication | Subject: Request of Racine Friendship Clubhouse, Inc. for a revision of its 2006 Community Development Block Grant Agreement.
Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 9-13-07: That the request of Racine Friendship Clubhouse, Inc. to add energy conservation measures to its scope of services be approved.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for this action. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-0990
| A | | Development proposal for 1321 State Street. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral). Request of the Dorsey Group, LLC to submit a development proposal for the Authority's property at 1321 State Street.
Recommendation of Redevelopment Authority on 8-1-07: That this item be deferred.
Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 9-5-07: That the action of the Redevelopment Authority granting a 12 month option to the Dorsey Group, LLC/Commonwealth Development Corporation on the property at 1321 State Street (parcel ID no. 03200004) under the terms and conditions set forth in Authority resolution 07-18 be approved.
Fiscal Note: The developer will pay $1,660.00 for the option. Sale price for the property will be specified in the development agreement to be negotiated but is expected to be between $75,000 and $80,000 some or all of which may be deferred. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1050
| A | | Request of the Alderman of the Eleventh District for improved signage at the City of Racine Dog Park, welcoming visitors and stating that this is a City of Racine park and promoting Racine's downtown and other attractions. | Communication | Subject: Request of the Alderman of the Eleventh District for improved signage at the City of Racine Dog Park, welcoming visitors and stating that this is a City of Racine park and promoting Racine's downtown and other attractions.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 9-12-07: that the request be approved.
Fiscal note: to be determined | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1143
| A | | Direct Referral: Request of the Alderman of the first district to meet with the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to discuss a change in the hours of the operation of the Pershing Park boat launch parking lot. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral: Request of the Alderman of the first district to meet with the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to discuss a change in the hours of the operation of the Pershing Park boat launch parking lot.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 9-12-07: that the request be approved.
Fiscal note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1145
| A | | Direct Referral: Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Procedure for Disposting of Excess Property | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral: Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Procedure for Disposting of Excess Property
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 9-12-07: that the plan be approved.
Fiscal note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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07-1150
| A | | Direct Referral: Communication from Melissa Warner in regard to proposed Zoo parking at Lakeview Park. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral: Communication from Melissa Warner in regard to proposed Zoo parking at Lakeview Park.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 9-12-07: that the communication be received and filed.
Fiscal note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.07-0408
| A | | Waive formal bidding procedures for purchase of Smart Cycler Add on Processing Block for DIA | Resolution | Waive formal bidding procedures for purchase of Smart Cycler Add-On Processing Block for DIA
Resolved, that formal bidding procedures be waived and the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate directly with Cepheid for the purchase of one Smart Cycler Add-On Processing Block for DIA.
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Res.07-0409
| A | | Waive formal bidding procedures for purchase of ambulance | Resolution | Waive formal bidding procedures for purchase of ambulance
Resolved, that formal bidding procedures be waived and that the City's Purchasing Agent be authorized to negotiate and enter into a contract with Foster Coach for the purchase of a Ford/Medtec Ambulance in 2008.
Fiscal Note: Funds will come from the 2008 CIP funds. | Adopted | |
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Res.07-0410
| A | | Approve Rental Housing Projects of the Elderly Housing Authority of the City of Racine, Wisconsin and the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by Said Authority for the Financing Thereof | Resolution | Approve Rental Housing Projects of the Elderly Housing Authority of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, and the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by Said Authority for the Financing Thereof
Whereas, Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp., a Wisconsin nonstock corporation (the “Borrower”), has requested the Elderly Housing Authority of the City of Racine, Wisconsin (the “Authority”) to issue revenue bonds to provide long term financing for a 79-unit rental housing facility for elderly persons located at 4720 Byrd Avenue and a 64-unit rental housing facility for elderly persons located at 1840 State Street (collectively, the “Projects”) in the City of Racine, Wisconsin (the “City”), which are owned by WHPC-Oakview Manor, LLC and WHPC-Lincoln School, LLC, respectively, each of which is a Wisconsin limited liability company in which the Borrower is the sole member; and
Whereas, on September 10, 2007, a public hearing was held before a designee of the Authority with respect to the issuance of the Revenue Bonds (as hereinafter defined) by the Authority for the purpose of providing financing for the | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.07-0411
| A | | Apply for funding and enter into agreement with Department of Health and Family Services | Resolution | Apply for funding and enter into agreement with Department of Health and Family Services
Resolved, that the Public Health Administrator be authorized and directed to apply and accept funding from the Department of Health and Family Services (Grant Control #2007-044) to be utilized to support pandemic influenza readiness by completing activities defined in the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control.
Further resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $26,296 agreement with the Department of Health and Family Services (Grant Control #2007-044) to be utilized to support pandemic influenza readiness by completing activities defined in the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control.
Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City. | Adopted | |
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Res.07-0412
| A | | Party on the Pavement Event | Resolution | Party on the Pavement Event
Resolved, that permission be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street and Sixth Street from Main Street and Grand Avenue, on Saturday, October 6, 2007, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., for the 5th annual “Party on the Pavement” event.
Further resolved, that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed;
B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to this event;
C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor;
D. Sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners 72 hours in advance of the event;
E. The sponsor shall be responsible for the signing of the necessary detours for the State Highway route; and
F. The sponsor shall pay a special event fee of $700.00.
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 incurred on a re | Adopted | |
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Res.07-0413
| A | | Hold Harmless Agreement for 2501 Douglas Avenue | Resolution | Hold Harmless Agreement for 2501 Douglas Avenue
Resolved, that the property owner of 2501 Douglas Avenue be granted permission to hang projecting flags over city right-of-way, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets.
Further resolved, that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | Adopted | |
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Res.07-0414
| A | | Hold Harmless Agreement for extension to complete sidewalk repairs | Resolution | Hold Harmless Agreement for extension to complete sidewalk repairs
Resolved, that an extension of time to September 1, 2008 be given to the property owner of 815, 819, 821, 823, 825, 829, 831, 835, 915 and 930 Carroll Street to complete sidewalk repairs with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed;
B. A certificate of liability be filed with the City Attorney's office;
B. A $250.00 sidewalk extension fee be paid.
Further resolved, that if the work is not completed by September 1, 2008, the City of Racine will proceed with the work.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time. | Adopted | |
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Res.07-0415
| A | | Policy regarding sale of City-owned property | Resolution | Policy regarding sale of City-owned property
Resolved, that the City of Racine adopt the following policy for the sale of excess city property:
POLICY REGARDING THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
The sale of City-owned property should be done through a process that is in the best long term interest of the taxpayer and that is conducted in a fair and consistent manner.
Therefore, the following guidelines shall be followed whenever City-owned property is to be sold.
1. That the parcel of land is declared excess land by the Common Council.
2. That a “Notice of Sale” be published in the official newspaper stipulating the last date by which offers will be accepted.
3. That the City Assessor provide an estimate of fair market value.
4. That all sales are as is. All environmental studies are paid for by the prospective purchaser of the land.
5. That the actual sale price be no less than the City Assessor’s estimate of fair market value, or the highest value if multiple proposals are received, unless purchaser agrees to invest dollars to improve the property. Suc | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.07-0416
| A | | Change Order on contract for Gaslight Drive Renovations | Resolution | Change Order on contract for Gaslight Drive Renovations
Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 10-07 (K7-010), Gaslight Drive Renovations, Cornerstone Pavers, LLC, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the credit amount of $3,900.00.
Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in the contract price. | Adopted | |
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Res.07-0417
| A | | Change Order on contract for 2007 Asphalt Paving | Resolution | Change Order on contract for 2007 Asphalt Paving
Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), 2007 Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G., Payne & Dolan, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the credit amount of $3,900.00.
Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in the contract price. | Adopted | |
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Res.07-0418
| A | | Change Order on contract for Local Road Improvement Program | Resolution | Change Order on contract for Local Road Improvement Program
Resolved, that Change Order No. 2 on Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement Program, Cornerstone Pavers, LLC, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the credit amount of $10,800.00.
Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 2 will result in a decrease in the contract price. | Adopted | |
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Res.07-0419
| A | | Revision of 2006 Community Development Block Grant Agreement with Racine Friendship Clubhouse | Resolution | Revision of 2006 Community Development Block Grant Agreement with Racine Friendship Clubhouse
Resolved, that the request of Racine Friendship Clubhouse, Inc., for a revision of its 2006 Community Development Block Grant Agreement to add energy conservation measures to its scope of services be approved.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for this action. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.07-0420
| A | | Final - Ten (10) Year
Benefits & Damages | Resolution | Final - Ten (10) Year
Benefits & Damages
Whereas, the Public Works & Services Committee of the Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, held a public hearing at the Council Chambers in the City Hall at 5:30 P.M. on the 11th day of September, 2007, for the purpose of hearing all interested persons concerning the preliminary resolution and report of the Commissioner of Public Works on the proposed improvement of:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Queens Court from Lighthouse Drive to the Cul-de-sac.
Oakdale Avenue from Wright Avenue to Athens Avenue.
Oakes Road from 16th Street to approximately 3,000’ south.
SEWER AND WATER
Oakdale Avenue from Wright Avenue to Athens Avenue.
Oakes Road from 16th Street to approximately 3,000’ south.
SANITARY SEWER
Oakdale Avenue from Wright Avenue to Athens Avenue.
CURB AND GUTTER
Oakes Road from 16th Street to approximately 3,000’ south.
SIDEWALK
Lathrop Avenue from 1703 Lathrop Avenue along back on Monroe Avenue.
West Boulevard from 16th Street to 15th Street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common | Referred | |
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