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08-2334
| A | 1. | Pentecost Lutheran Church request to close Jerome Boulevard on Saturday, August 16, 2008, for their 7th Annual Neighborhood Block Party. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Pentecost Lutheran Church requesting permission to close Jerome Boulevard, between Coolidge Avenue and Case Avenue, on Saturday, August 16, 2008, from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m., for their 7th Annual Neighborhood Block Party. (Res. 08-0921)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That the Pentecost Lutheran Church be granted permission to close Jerome Boulevard, between Coolidge Avenue and Case Avenue, for an event on Saturday, August 16, 2008, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., in accordance with their request.
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.
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08-2368
| A | 2. | Ophelia Project of Southeastern Wisconsin request to use public right-of-way for a run/walk on August 16, 2008. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Ophelia Project of Southeastern Wisconsin requesting to use public right-of-way for a run/walk on August 16, 2008. (Res.08-0922)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That the Ophelia Project of Southeastern Wisconsin be granted permission to use City right-of-way on Michigan Boulevard between Augusta Street and Melvin Avenue, on Saturday, August 16, 2008, for their 5K Run/Walk.
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.
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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08-1978
| A | 3. | 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.
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08-2374
| A | 4. | Install a street light in the 2400 Block of Illinois Street. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Alderman of the 14th District on behalf of the residents in the 2400 Block of Illinois Street requesting a street light be installed in the middle of the block.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-29-08: That the communication be received and filed.
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08-2400
| A | 5. | Res. 08-0913, dated July 1, 2008, regarding street improvements. | Communication | Subject: Res. 08-0913, dated July 1, 2008, regarding street improvements at:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Fifteenth Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Main Street
Alden Court from Lathrop Avenue to the cul-de-sac
Kentucky Street from Taylor Avenue to the cul-de-sac
Kings Circle from Oakwood Drive to cul-de-sac
Emstan Hills Road from Victorian Drive to Southwood Drive
Emstan Hills Road from Southwood Drive to Duchess Drive
Seventeenth Street from Virginia Street to Illinois Street
SEWER AND WATER LATERALS
Fifteenth Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Main Street
SANITARY SEWER
Fifteenth Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Main Street
CURB AND GUTTER
Alden Court from Lathrop Avenue to the cul-de-sac
Kings Circle from Oakwood Drive to the cul-de-sac
Emstan Hills Road from Victorian Drive to Southwood Drive
Emstan Hills Road from Southwood Drive to Duchess Drive
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-29-08: That Resolution No. 08-0913 of July 1, 2008, be amended to delete:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING AND CURB AND GUTTER
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08-2380
| A | 6. | Bid results on Contract 40-08 (K8-048), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II (R1). | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 40-08 (K8-048), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II (R1). (Res. 08-0924)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That Contract 40-08 (K8-048), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II (R1), be awarded to A. W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $448,000.00, they being the second lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts:
$444,127.50 - Account 906.000.5520, Sidewalk Replacement
$ 3,312.50 - Account 988.908.5220, Replacement Curb and Gutter
$ 560.00 - Account 988.600.5530, Crosswalk Ramps
$448,000.00 - Total
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08-2381
| A | 7. | Bid results on Contract 42-08 (K8-050), Roof Replacement at Library, Solid Waste and Incinerator Buildings (R1). | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 42-08 (K8-050), Roof Replacement at Library, Solid Waste and Incinerator Buildings (R1). (Res. 08-0925)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That Contract 42-08 (K8-050), Roof Replacement at Library, Solid Waste and Incinerator Buildings (R1), be awarded to Walsdorf Roofing Co., Inc., Kiel, WI, at their bid price of $191,800.00, 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:
$ 65,000.00 - Account 255.000.5760, Library Replace Roof
$ 27,900.00 - Account 988.340.5010, Electrical Storage Roof
$ 98.900.00 - Account 988.410.5010, SW Roof Replacement
$191,800.00 - Total
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08-2382
| A | 8. | Bid results on Contract 44-08 (K8-048), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Relays (R1). | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 44-08 (K8-048), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Relays (R1). (Res. 08-0926)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That Contract 44-08 (K8-048), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Relays (R1), be awarded to A. W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $496,958.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the Racine Wastewater Utility.
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08-2383
| A | 9. | Bid results on Contract 45-08 (K8-053), Memorial Hall Exterior Renovation. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 45-08 (K8-053), Memorial Hall Exterior Renovation. (Res. 08-0927)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That Contract 45-08 (K8-053), Memorial Hall Exterior Renovation, be awarded to Building Restoration & Preservation Corporation, Racine, WI, at their base bid price of $41,400.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 108.988.5510, Memorial Hall Tuckpointing.
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08-2384
| A | 10. | Bid results on Contract 46-08 (K8-054), 2008 Victorian Drive Stormwater Drainage. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 46-08 (K8-054), 2008 Victorian Drive Stormwater Drainage. (Res. 08-0928)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That Contract 46-08 (K8-054), 2008 Victorian Drive Stormwater Drainage, be awarded to G.B. Johnson Co., Inc., Burlington, WI, at their bid price of $169,059.20, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 104.988.5420, Storm Sewers, Miscellaneous Locations.
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08-2194
| A | 11. | Final payment on Contract 32-06 (K6-033), Professional Services - Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and Safety Building, Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., consultant. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 32-06 (K6-033), Professional Services - Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and Safety Building, Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., consultant. (Res. 08-0929)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That the professional services provided by Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc. under Contract 32-06 (K6-033), Professional Services - Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and Safety Building, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $9,400.00, from funds heretofore appropriated.
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08-2095
| A | 12. | Final payment on Contract 37-07 (K7-043), Railing Replacement at Safety Building and Memorial Hall, Bane-Nelson, Inc., contractor. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 37-07 (K7-043), Railing Replacement at Safety Building and Memorial Hall, Bane-Nelson, Inc., contractor. (Res. 08-0930)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That the work of Bane-Nelson, Inc. under Contract 37-07 (K7-043), Railing Replacement at Safety Building and Memorial Hall, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $92,000.00, from funds heretofore appropriated.
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08-2335
| A | 13. | Final payment on Contract 21-08 (K8-023), Professional Services-Boiler Replacement at Various Facilities, Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., consultant. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 21-08 (K8-023), Professional Services-Boiler Replacement at Various Facilities, Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., consultant. (Res.08-0958)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-29-08: That the report as submitted by Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc. be approved and that Alternative No. 3 be the recommended alternative for replacement of the boiler plant in the City Hall Annex, Central Heating Plant and Solid Waste Garage.
Further recommends that the professional services provided by Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc, under Contract 21-08 (K8-023), Professional Services-Boiler Replacement at Various Facilities, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $18,500.00, from funds heretofore appropriated.
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08-2375
| A | 14. | Submitting sanitary sewer easements for Graceland Boulevard and Kentucky Street. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting sanitary sewer easements for Graceland Boulevard and Kentucky Street. (Res. 08-0931)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That the City Attorney take the necessary steps to enter into easement agreements for a 15' wide sewer easement on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Block 8, Manree Park No. 2, a recorded plat in the City of Racine.
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08-2394
| A | 15. | Amendment No. 2 on Contract 01-08 (K8-001), 2008 Sewer Asset Management Services. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Amendment No. 2, Contract 01-08 (K8-001), 2008 Sewer Asset Management Services. (Res. 08-0932)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That Amendment No. 2 on Contract 01-08 (K8-001), 2008 Sewer Asset Management Services, Earth Tech, consultant, as submitted, be approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,200.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 990.630.5610, DPW Flood Professional Services.
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08-2416
| A | | Grant application for Phase II of the City Hall Annex Photovoltaic Generating System. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting to submit a grant application for Phase II of the City Hall Annex Photovoltaic Generating System. (Res. 08-0933)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to submit grant applications to WE Energies and Focus on Energy for Phase II of the Photovoltaic Power Generating System located at the City Hall Annex.
Further recommend that the City of Racine's Grant Administrator seek additional grant funding so that the return on the investment is 12 years or less on this project.
Fiscal Note: The project is estimated at $350,000.00. Grants from WE Energies and Focus on Energy will total $130,000.00, leaving a potential local cost of $220,000.00. Savings from the generation of electrical power is estimated at $10,600.00 per year which will result in a 22 year payback period which is essentially the current estimated life of the solar panels. If the Grant Administrator is unsuccessful in securing | | |
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