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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/13/2009 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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09-3836 A1.Communication from the Alderman of the 15th District requesting to conduct a city-employee survey focusing on reporting problems & complaints to supervisors or Human Resources Department.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 15th District requesting to conduct a city-employee survey focusing on reporting problems & complaints to supervisors or Human Resources Department. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-13-09: To receive and file. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-25-10: To receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-3795 A2.Communication from the Racine Arts Council requesting to waive the fee for the use of Samuel Myers Park for their Sandcastles event on August 9, 2009.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Racine Arts Council requesting to waive the fee for the use of Samuel Myers Park for their Sandcastles event on August 9, 2009. (Res.09-1513) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-13-09: That the fee in the amount of $318.00 for the use of Samuel Myers Park for the Racine Arts Council's Sandcastles event on August 9, 2009 be waived, that there be a $300.00 deposit refundable upon cleanup. Fiscal Note: The $318.00 fee would be waived.   Not available Not available
09-3728 A3.Communication from Iglesia Canaan, Templo de Restauracion requesting to waive the fee for the use of Horlick Athletic Field or Douglas Park for an event focusing on youth in the community.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Iglesia Canaan, Templo de Restauracion requesting to waive the fee for the use of Horlick Athletic Field or Douglas Park for an event focusing on youth in the community. (Res.09-1514) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-13-09: That the use of Horlick Athletic Field by Iglesia Canaan, Templo de Restauracion for a free community event on August 21-22, 2009 be approved at half the normal charge of $1271.00 per day. Fiscal Note: $1,271.00 which is half of the fee for the entire event would be waived.   Not available Not available
09-3855 A4.Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to transfer funds of $34,000.00 from Dr. ML King Community Center (988-660-5010) to Playground Improvements (988-700-5150).CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to transfer funds of $34,000.00 from Dr. ML King Community Center (988-660-5010) to Playground Improvements (988-700-5150). (Res.09-1515) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-13-09: To approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $34,000.00 from Dr. ML King Community Center (988-660-5010) to Playground Improvements (988-700-5150). Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer.   Not available Not available
09-3761 A5.Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to recommend Fees & Charges for the Mound Cemetery New Crypt Addition.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to recommend Fees & Charges for the Mound Cemetery New Crypt Addition. (Res.09-1516) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-13-09: To approve the fees and charges for the Mound Cemetery new crypt addition. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-3607 A6.2008 Clifton-Gunderson Audit PresentationCommunicationSubject: Presentation of the 2008 Audit from Clifton-Gunderson Recommendation: (Direct Referral) Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 06/30/09: Wastewater Commission approved and further recommends to refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee for adoption Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-13-09: To receive and file the 2008 Wastewater Utility audit from Clifton-Gunderson. Fiscal Note: The Wastewater Utility statements will be integrated into the City Wide financial statements.   Not available Not available
09-3610 A7.2008 Clifton-Gunderson Audit PresentationCommunicationSubject: Presentation of the 2008 Audit from Clifton-Gunderson Recommendation: (Direct Referral) Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 06/30/09: Waterworks Commission approved and further recommends to refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee for adoption Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-13-09: To receive and file the 2008 Water Utility audit from Clifton-Gunderson. Fiscal Note: The Water Utility statements will be integrated into the City Wide financial statements.   Not available Not available
09-3803 A8.Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to discuss extension of the lease agreement with Racine Harley Davidson for two motorcycles. (Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject:Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to discuss extension of the lease agreement with Racine Harley Davidson for two motorcycles. (Res.09-1517) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-13-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to extend the lease agreement with Racine Harley Davidson for two motorcycles in the amount of $1.00 each, for the period of two years. Fiscal Note: $1.00 each, for the period of two years.   Not available Not available
09-3841 A9.Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to use a surplus balance of Capital Outlay funds for the purchase of replacement Glock handguns. (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to use a surplus balance of Capital Outlay funds for the purchase of replacement Glock handguns. (Res.09-1518) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-13-09: To approve the use of a surplus balance of Capital Outlay funds for the purchase of replacement Glock handguns. Fiscal Note: $14,280 from Capital Outlay account 241.311.5770 Machinery & Equipment.   Not available Not available
09-3838 A10.WEM/State Regional HazMat contract extension request by Fire ChiefCommunicationSubject: A communication from the Fire Chief requesting the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to extend the two-year contract for the Wisconsin Emergency Management/State Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team. The two-year contract will cover the period from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2011. (Res.09-1519) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-13-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement to extend the two-year contract for the Wisconsin Emergency Management/State Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. Fiscal Note: The City will receive $121,268 annually for its' efforts with no match required.   Not available Not available
09-3612 A11.Regarding transfer of land between City of Racine and Racine Unified School District.CommunicationSubject: Communication from City Attorney's Office regarding transfer of land between City of Racine and Racine Unified School District. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Nielsen, Madsen & Barber, SC, for the preparation of deed descriptions for the city properties which were to be transferred to the Racine Unified School District when the school district was formed, for a not-to-exceed cost of $18,460.00. Further recommend that since funds for this activity were not budgeted for in 2009, that this item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for determination of funding. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-13-09: Defer the item. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: To receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-3801 A12.claim of United States Postal ServiceClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of United States Postal Service for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-13-09: The claim of the United States Postal Service requesting reimbursement in the amount of $250.01 for damages to a vehicle that was allegedly sideswiped by a DPW vehicle traveling the same direction on Douglas Avenue near the intersection with Marquette Street on July 29, 2008 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-3802 A13.claim of Paul Chernouski and Diane ChernouskiClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Paul Chernouski and Diane Chernouski for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-13-09: The claim of Paul Chernouski, 433 Romayne Avenue, and Diane Chernouski, 3219 North Wisconsin Street, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $204.31 for damages to a vehicle that allegedly bottomed out on the driveway apron at 3219 North Wisconsin Street on January 13, 2009 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available