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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 12/11/2007 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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07-1468 A1.Additional street lighting in 2000 block of Case Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the neighbors in the 2000 block of Case Avenue requesting additional street lighting. Recommendation: The lighting in the 2000 block of Case Avenue be upgraded from 100 watt high pressure sodium lights to 150 watt high pressure sodium lights. Fiscal Note: The estimated installation cost of this lighting is $300.00 and the annual operating cost is $150.00.   Not available Not available
07-1471 A2.Requests regarding potholes, lighting and No Parking sign in alleys of the 2000 and 2001 block of Case Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the neighbors in the 2000 and 2001 block of Case Avenue regarding potholes in the alleys, additional alley lighting, and requesting a "No Parking" sign behind 2000 Case Avenue. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (12-11-07): That a preliminary resolution be introduced to hold a public hearing for the paving of the north-south alley bounded by 21st Street, 20th Street, Case Avenue and Jay Eye See Avenue. Further recommend that the request for a "No Parking Sign" be referred to the Traffic Commission. Fiscal Note: Not applicable. Recommendation of the Transit & Parking Commission (12-12-07): Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Traffic Commission (01-28-08): Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
07-1432 A3.Request for a street light in the 1000 block of Ostergaard Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Joe Friso, 1020 Ostergaard Avenue, requesting a street light in the 1000 block of Ostergaard Avenue. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.   Not available Not available
07-1522 A4.Ice sculpting festival on Saturday, January 12, 2008CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Downtown Racine Corporation requesting to use city sidewalks for an ice sculpting festival on Saturday, January 12, 2008, and to allow the sculptures to remain until they melt. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Downtown Racine Corporation granting permission to place ice sculptures on city sidewalks along Main Street from State Street to 7th Street, from January 12, 2008 until they melt, with the following stipulations: A. That a clear area be established along the building line of a minimum of 5' in order to meet ADA requirements. B. That any ice sculptures be set back a minimum of 2' from the back of the curb in order to meet Wisconsin Department of Transportation requirements. C. That a hold harmless agreement be filed with the City Attorney's office. D. That a Certificate of Liability Insurance be filed with the City Attorney's office. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.   Not available Not available
07-1467 A5.Racine Fire Department to donate used Automated External Defibrillators (AED's) for use in the City Hall and City Hall Annex.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Michele Breheim, Epidemiologist/Preparedness Coordinator for the City of Racine, submitting the offer of the Racine Fire Department to donate used Automated External Defibrillators (AED's) for use in the City Hall and City Hall Annex. Recommendation: The Health Department be authorized and directed to install Automatic External Defibrillators in the City Hall and City Hall Annex. Fiscal Note: There is a minimal cost to the Health Department for the maintenance of these units.   Not available Not available
07-1440 A6.Village of Mt. Pleasant request for sidewalks for Oakes Road.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Village of Mt. Pleasant requesting that the City of Racine prepare plans for the installation of sidewalk from 16th Street south to the to the existing Oakes Road pavement in the Village. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Further recommend that the Department of Public Works review the need for sidewalk along Oakes Road from 16th Street to 21st Street on a periodic basis. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.   Not available Not available
07-0404 A7.Rehabilitation of the brick pavement on College Avenue from DeKoven Avenue to 14th Street.CommunicationSubject: 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.   Not available Not available
07-1519 A8.Amendment No. 1 to Contract 39-07CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Amendment No. 1 to Contract 39-07 (K7-045), Professional Services - Migration of Infra/Pave Software to SQL Generating System, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: Amendment No. 1 to Contract 39-07 (K7-045), Professional Services - Migration of Infra/Pave Software to SQL Generating System, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $41,386.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $20,693.00 - Account 104.987.5420, Storm Sewers $20,693.00 - Account 987.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing $41,386.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
07-1350 A9.Final payment on Contract 33-06 (K6-035), Professional Services - 2006 Major Ramp Maintenance, HNTB, consultant.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 33-06 (K6-035), Professional Services - 2006 Major Ramp Maintenance, HNTB, consultant. Recommendation: The professional services provided by HNTB, under Contract 33-06 (K6-035), Professional Services - 2006 Major Ramp Maintenance, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $46,492.47, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 06-7066, dated June 6, 2006.   Not available Not available
07-1423 A10.Final payment on Contract 46-07 (K7-054), Festival Hall Boiler Replacement, Mechanical Associates of Wisconsin, Inc.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 46-07 (K7-054), Festival Hall Boiler Replacement, Mechanical Associates of WI, Inc. Recommendation: The work of Mechanical Associates of WI, Inc. under Contract 46-07 (K7-054), Festival Hall Boiler Replacement, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $18,536.67, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0358, dated August 6, 2007.   Not available Not available
07-1477 A11.Final payment on Contract 8-06 (K6-009, Window Replacement at the Racine Public Library, Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 8-06 (K6-009), Window Replacement at the Racine Public Library, Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: The professional services provided by Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., under Contract 8-06 (K6-009), Window Replacement at the Racine Public Library, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $5,100.00, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 6886, dated February 7, 2006.   Not available Not available
07-1511 A12.Change Order No. 2 on Contract 43-06 (K6-046), Curtain Wall Replacement at Racine Public Library, J.F. Cook Co., Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 43-06 (K6-046), Curtain Wall Replacement at Racine Public Library, J.F. Cook Co., Inc., contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 2 on Contract 43-06 (K6-046), Curtain Wall Replacement at Racine Public Library, J.F. Cook Co., Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $270.66. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 255.000.5760, Building Improvements-Library. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
07-1478 A13.Final payment on Contract 43-06 (K6-046), Curtain Wall Replacement at Racine Public Library, J.F. Cook Co., Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 43-06 (K6-046), Curtain Wall Replacement at Racine Public Library, J.F. Cook Co., Inc., contractor. Recommendation: The work of J.F. Cook Co., Inc., under Contract 43-06 (K6-046), Curtain Wall Replacement at the Racine Public Library, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $84,585.14, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 06-7288, dated November 8, 2006.   Not available Not available
07-1482 A14.2008 lease agreements for office space.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting the 2008 lease agreements for office space. Recommendation: All lease agreements be increased by 3.5% which is equivalent to the Consumer Price Index between September 2006 and September 2007. Fiscal Note: These lease agreements generate approximately $78,357.00 in revenue to the City of Racine.   Not available Not available
07-1521 A15.Professional services agreement from Earth Tech for the 2008 Sewer Asset Management Services.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a professional services agreement from Earth Tech for the 2008 Sewer Asset Management Services. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Earth Tech, Inc. for 2008 Sewer Asset Management Services at a price not-to-exceed $99,600.00. Further recommend that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the following accounts: $49,800.00 - Account 104.988.5420, Storm Sewers $49,800.00 - Account 987.907.5310, Sanitary Sewers $99,600.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
07-1465 A16.Invoices from We Energies for new street lights at 2820 Norwood Drive and 818 Kentucky StreetCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting invoices from We Energies for new street lights at 2820 Norwood Drive and 818 Kentucky Street, that were previously approved by the Committee for consideration of the cost for installation that has exceeded previous estimates. Recommendation: The installation of street lights at 2820 Norwood and 818 Kentucky Street be approved. Fiscal Note: The cost to install these two street lights will be in excess of $7,000.00.   Not available Not available