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07-1082
| A | 1. | 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 | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-1040
| A | 2. | 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. | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-1049
| A | 3. | Additional street lighting on Norwood Drive. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Eddie Johnson, 2821 Norwood Drive, requesting additional street lighting on Norwood Drive.
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) 150-watt high-pressure sodium street in the 2800 block of Norwood Drive.
Fiscal Note: The estimated installation cost of this lighting is $800.00 for installation and the annual operating cost is $150.00 per fixture. | Deferred | |
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07-1083
| A | 4. | 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. | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-1102
| A | 5. | Damage caused by construction in the alley bounded by 15th Street, Flett Avenue and Grange Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District regarding damage caused by construction in the alley bounded by 15th Street, Flett Avenue and Grange Avenue.
Recommendation: The communication be referred to the City Attorney's office for consideration as a claim against the paving contractor for the reconstruction of 16th Street from West Boulevard to Taylor Avenue.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Deferred | |
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07-1103
| A | 6. | Reconfiguration of the intersection of Grange Avenue, Washington Avenue and Wright Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District wishing to discuss the reconfiguration of the intersection of Grange Avenue, Washington Avenue and Wright Avenue.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Deferred | |
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07-1069
| A | 7. | Sewer problems in the 100 block of Virginia Street during heavy rains. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 12th District regarding sewer problems in the 100 block of Virginia Street during heavy rains.
Also refer to the Water and Wastewater Commission
Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 8-28-07: Receive and File
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Commission on 9-25-07: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: The Racine Water and Wastewater Utility has approved plans to address this problem in the 2008 construction season. | Deferred | |
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07-0674
| A | 8. | River Bend Lofts, LLC purchase of air space rights | Communication | Subject: Request from River Bend Lofts, LLC to acquire the air space property interest in the space over the Racine Street right-of-way, pursuant to Wis. Stat. 66.0915(4).
This request is for rights above and beyond those approved under Resolution 06-7197.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an Air Space Easement Agreement with River Bend Lofts LLC for the construction and placement of balconies above the public right-of-way on Racine Street between 6th Street and 8th Street, as requested, in accordance with State Statute 66.0915(4), Air Rights.
Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | Deferred | |
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07-0876
| A | 9. | Resolution to expand current recycling rules to include public and private events. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District wishing to draft a resolution to expand current recycling rules to include public and private events.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 8-8-07 and 9-12-07: Defer
Fiscal Note: N/A
Recommendation of the Public Works & Services Committee on 8-14-07, 8-28-07, 9-11-07 and 9-25-07: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works & Services Committee on 10-9-07: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 10-10-07: that the communication be received and filed.
Fiscal note: N/A | Deferred | |
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07-0404
| A | 10. | Rehabilitation of the brick pavement on College Avenue from DeKoven Avenue to 14th Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 2nd District wishing to discuss the rehabilitation of the brick pavement on College Avenue from DeKoven Avenue to 14th Street.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Deferred | |
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07-0776
| A | 11. | 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, | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0611
| A | 12. | Communication from Sam Azarian Jr. wishing to discuss purchasing the Marquette Street municipal parking lot. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Sam Azarian Jr. wishing to discuss leasing the Marquette Street municipal parking lot.
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 5-30-07: The Marquette Street municipal parking lot be leased to Sam Azarian Jr. for a cost of $1 contingent upon the upgrade of fencing and landscape, and the separation of lighting circuits.
Fiscal Note: The lease will generate $1 to the Parking System
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-13-07: That the proposed lease is not in conflict with adopted City plans and programs.
Further, that the lease be approved.
Fiscal Note: The lease price of the property will be determined by the Public Works and Services Committee.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11/13/07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a lease agreement with Sam Azarian, Jr., for the municipal parking lot located on Marquette Street just North of State Street, with the following stipulations:
A. The term of the lease shall be for 20 years beginning January 1, 2008. | Deferred | |
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07-1128
| A | 13. | Bid results on Contract 51-07 (K7-059), State Street Bridge Sidewalk Replacement. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 51-07 (K7-059), State Street Bridge Sidewalk Replacement.
Recommendation: Contract 51-07 (K7-059), State Street Bridge Sidewalk Replacement, be awarded to Zenith-Tech, Inc., Waukesha, WI, at their bid price of $126,500.00, 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:
$ 42,758.89 - Account 930.048.5810, 2007 State Street Bridge Repairs
$ 83,741.11 - 2008 Capital Improvement Program
$126,500.00 - Total
Fiscal Note: The cost of this project is 100% reimburseable from the State of Wisconsin Lift Bridge Program. | Deferred | |
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07-0812
| A | 14. | Final payment on Contract 8-07 (K7-008), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing LLC, contractor. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a final payment request on Contract 8-07 (K7-008), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing LLC, contractor.
Recommendation: The work done by RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing, LLC, under Contract 8-07 (K7-00819), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $154,185.00, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0074, dated February 21, 2007. | Deferred | |
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07-1129
| A | 15. | 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. | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-1130
| A | 16. | 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. | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-1131
| A | 17. | 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. | Recommended For Approval | |
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