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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/20/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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0728-24 A Subject: Women's Equality DayCommunicationSubject: Women's Equality Day   Not available Not available
0681-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Finance Director requesting permission to reallocate the City’s Direct ARPA funds between previously authorized programs to ensure compliance with the Federal grant requirements. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 08-12-2024: That the Finance Director be authorized to reallocate $8,109,086 of City Direct ARPA funds from previously authorized programs to other programs that have been authorized by the Common Council and Treasury to ensure compliance with the Department of Treasury grant requirements. Fiscal Note: $8,109,086 will be reallocated among various projects that were previously authorized by the Common Council and have been approved by the Department of Treasury as listed on the attached agenda briefing memo.   Not available Not available
0683-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting authorization of a resolution of official intent to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other debt instruments in support of the Lincoln King Community Center and Clinic project; and also authorization to negotiate and execute a master development agreement with Lincoln King Community Center Development Partners, LLC for the development and construction of Lincoln King Community Center Clinic Project. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 08-12-2024: That the resolution of official intent be adopted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to negotiate and execute a master development agreement with Lincoln King Community Center Development Partners, LLC for the development and construction of Lincoln King Community Center Clinic Project. Fiscal Note: Total project cost is projected to be $68M. Project costs will be funded with grant funds from the State and Federal Government, New Market Tax Credit Equity, Private donations, energy credits and rebates, and local funding. 70% of the fu   Not available Video Video
0585-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting a $400 retention bonus for all 2024 Lifeguards and Lifeguard Supervisors, on their last check, if continued employment through August 11, 2024. Staff Recommendation to the Finance & PersonneCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Superintendent of Recreation and Cultural Services, requesting a $400 retention bonus for all 2024 Lifeguards and Lifeguard Supervisors be applied on their last check, if continued employment through August 11, 2024. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 08-12-2024: That the Superintendent of Recreation and Cultural Services be granted permission to apply a $400 retention bonus for all 2024 Lifeguards and Lifeguard Supervisors on their last check, if continued employment through August 11, 2024 be approved. Fiscal Note: Approximately 26 Lifeguard workers costing roughly $10,400.00. Funded by Recreation Part-Time Salaries Account budgeted in 2024.   Not available Not available
0646-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Maurice Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Progressive Insurance Artisan and Truckers Casualty Company on behalf of its insured Scott D. Ostrowski for consideration for disCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Progressive Subrogation Artisan and Truckers Casualty Company on behalf of its insured Scott D. Ostrowski for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 08-12-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0647-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Maurice Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Carlos Sanchez for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Carlos Sanchez for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 08-12-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0648-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Maurice Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Meshawn Q. Byles for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Meshawn Q. Byles for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 08-12-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0669-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Public Health Department, requesting permission to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Racine Public Health Department and the Kenosha County Department of Human SCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Public Health Department, requesting permission to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Racine Public Health Department and the Kenosha County Department of Human Services - Division of Public Health in support of the grant application of the HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 08-12-2024: That the Public Health Department be authorized to enter into the MOU with the Kenosha County Department of Human Services - Division of Public Health for the HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant. Fiscal Note: Match funding is provided in the form of personnel time spent on lead risk assessments and other grant activities.   Not available Not available
0678-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting to accept the Mayor’s Gang Collaborative Grant #00569. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08.12.2024: Approval to accept the Mayor’s GanCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting permission to accept the Mayor’s Gang Collaborative Grant #00569. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 08-12-2024: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to accept the Mayor’s Gang Collaborative Grant #00569. Fiscal Note: $62,500 City Match: None   Not available Video Video
0679-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by __________, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting to purchase K9 Bleu. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08.12.2024: Approval to purchase K9 Bleu. Fiscal Note: $9,500 City Match: NonCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting permission to purchase canine Bleu a 12 month old Belgian Malinois registered with the American Kennel Club. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 08-12-2024: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to purchase canine Bleu a 12 month old Belgian Malinois registered with the American Kennel Club. Fiscal Note: $9,500 available through the RPD K-9 donation account #20622.48500.31002 City Match: None   Not available Not available
0695-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Racine Waterworks Utility Director, requesting a resolution authorizing the Issuance and sale of up to $19,675,190 Waterworks System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, and Providing for Other DCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Racine Waterworks Utility Director, requesting a resolution authorizing the Issuance and sale of up to $19,675,190 Waterworks System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, and Providing for Other Details and Covenants with Respect Thereto. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 07/16/2024: To Approve with a Referral to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 08-12-2024: That the Racine Waterworks Utility Directors request for a resolution authorizing the Issuance and sale of up to $19,675,190 Waterworks System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, and Providing for Other Details and Covenants with Respect Thereto be approved. Fiscal Note: Financial Assistance Agreement funded through the state Safe Drinking Water Loan Program is in the amount of $19,675,190.00, with a loan term of 20 years at a 2.365% rate.   Not available Not available
0032-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Waterworks Commission, requesting the Approval of a Developer's Agreement for the Pike River Crossing Project (BREG Pike River LLC, Developer) Recommendation of the Waterworks CommissCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Waterworks Commission, requesting approval of a Developer's Agreement for the Pike River Crossing Project (BREG Pike River LLC, Developer). Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 01/16/2024: To Approve with a Referral to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 08-12-2024: To approve a Developer's Agreement for the Pike River Crossing Project (BREG Pike River LLC, Developer). Fiscal Note: The Developer pays all costs associated with the installation of the main (est. $1.5M), including utility construction related services.   Not available Video Video
0553-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe, on behalf of the Department of City Development, requesting the transfer of properties addressed 1001 10th Street, 610 11th Street, 1013 12th Street, 812 12th Street, 410 12th Street, 1309 Grand Avenue, 1212 Highland Avenue, 1143 Villa Street, 1021 Villa Street, and 1008 Villa Street, from the County of Racine to the City of Racine. The properties would then be transferred to Racine Revitalization Partnership (RRP) for redevelopment. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 08-12-2024: That the receipt of properties addressed as 1001 10th Street, 610 11th Street, 1013 12th Street, 812 12th Street, 410 12th Street, 1309 Grand Avenue, 1212 Highland Avenue, 1143 Villa Street, 1021 Villa Street, and 1008 Villa Street, from the County of Racine to the City of Racine be approved, and that the properties be transferred to Racine Revitalization Partnership for redevelopment. Fiscal Note: RRP will reimburse the City for title transfer, recording, or any other applicable fees, estimated at approximately $30 per property.   Not available Not available
0651-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe, on behalf of Nikola Sretenovich of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, requesting to utilize parking on both sides of State Street, from Huron St. to Superior St., and along with the east side on Superior St.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe, on behalf of Nikola Sretenovich of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, requesting to utilize parking on both sides of State Street, from Huron St. to Superior St., and along with the east side on Superior St. for their church festival on August 31st - September 1st from noon to 10 p.m. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08.14.24: That the parking request be approved, per the attached stipulations. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0661-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of Nikki Woods for the Rhino Bar, requesting permission to close High Street between Main Street and Chatham Street from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 14, 2024 for a fundraiser tCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of Nikki Woods for the Rhino Bar, requesting permission to close High Street between Main Street and Chatham Street from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 14, 2024 for a fundraiser to benefit Racine’s Fourth Fest. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08.14.24: That permission be granted to the Rhino Bar to close High Street from Main Street to Chatham Street from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on September 14, 2024, for their fundraising event, with the attached stipulations. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event.   Not available Not available
0650-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting final payment for Contract 2023132 - Colonial Park Driveway and Parking Lot Reconstruction, DK Contractors, Contractor.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting final payment for Contract 2023132 - Colonial Park Driveway and Parking Lot Reconstruction, DK Contractors, Contractor. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08.14.24: That the work completed by DK Contractors., on Contract 2023132 - Colonial Park Driveway and Parking Lot Reconstruction, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $287,859.00. Final payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2023132 was authorized under Resolution No. 0528-23 on June 6, 2023   Not available Not available
0653-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works submitting final payment for Contract 2023162 - 2023 Sidewalk Replacement, Beardsley Concrete LLC, Contractors.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works submitting final payment for Contract 2023162 - 2023 Sidewalk Replacement, Beardsley Concrete LLC, Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08.14.24: That the work completed by Beardsley Concrete LLC., on Contract 2023162 - 2023 Sidewalk Replacement, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $285,802.03. Final payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2023162 was authorized under Resolution No. 0765-23 on August 15, 2023.   Not available Not available
0649-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No.1 to Contract 2023198 - I & I Reduction, MH Rehab and Private Drainage, Global Contractors Inc., Contractors.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No.1 to Contract 2023198 - I & I Reduction, MH Rehab and Private Drainage, Globe Contractors Inc., Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08.14.24: That Change Order No.1 to Contract 2023198 - I & I Reduction, MH Rehab and Private Drainage, Globe Contractors Inc., Contractors, be approved in the amount of $37,882.11. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in the following Org-Objects: $40,378.11 60484 57570 Storm Sewer ($2,500.00) 40101 57560 Sanitary Manhole Fund $37,878.11 Total   Not available Not available
0663-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No.1 to Contract 2024054 - Assessable Streets and Alleys, Milwaukee General Construction, Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the PubCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No.1 to Contract 2024054 - Assessable Streets and Alleys, Milwaukee General Construction, Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08.14.24: That Change Order No.1 to Contract 2024054 - Assessable Streets and Alleys, Milwaukee General Construction, Contractors, be approved in the amount of $4,539.58. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in the following Org-Objects: 40101 57560 Sanitary Sewer Various Locations.   Not available Not available
0664-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No.1 to Contract 2024107 - Core Building Tuckpointing, Berglund Construction, Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works anCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No.1 to Contract 2024107 - Core Building Tuckpointing, Berglund Construction, Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08.14.24: That Change Order No.1 to Contract 2024107 - Core Building Tuckpointing, Berglund Construction, Contractors, be approved in the amount of $261,802.23. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in the following Org-Objects: 45040 57200 Core Building Tuckpointing.   Not available Not available
0662-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No.1 to Contract 2023176 - State Street Lift Bridge Painting and Structural Repair, Zenith Tech, Inc., Contractors. Staff RecommendatiCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No.1 to Contract 2023176 - State Street Lift Bridge Painting and Structural Repair, Zenith Tech, Inc., Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08.14.24: That Change Order No.1 to Contract 2023176 - State Street Lift Bridge Painting and Structural Repair, Zenith Tech, Inc., Contractors, be approved in the amount of $111,408.00. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in the following Org-Objects: 40402 57545 Bridges-State.   Not available Not available
0652-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting a request to enter a State/Municipal Financial Agreement for Local Roads Improvement Program - Goold Street (Limits: Blake Ave to Douglas Ave.)CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting a request to enter into a State/Municipal Financial Agreement for Local Roads Improvement Program - Goold Street (Limits: Blake Ave to Douglas Ave.) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08.14.24: That the City be authorized and directed to sign the State/Municipal Financial Agreement for Local Roads Improvement Program - Goold Street (Limits: Blake Ave to Douglas Ave.) Fiscal Note: The estimated total cost of the project is $890,000.00 for design and construction, with the City’s share being $545,000.00. Funding is available in the 2025-2034 Capital Budget.   Not available Not available
0654-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting a request to enter a State/Municipal Financial Agreement for State Project ID:2290-00-03/73, STH 38 Northwestern Ave (Golf Ave. to Rapids Dr.) StCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting Amendment 1 to State/Municipal Financial Agreement for State Project ID:2290-00-03/73, STH 38 Northwestern Ave (Golf Ave. to Rapids Dr.) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08.14.24: That the City be authorized and directed to sign Amendment 1 to the State/Municipal Financial Agreement for State Project ID:2290-00-03/73, STH 38 Northwestern Ave (Golf Ave. to Rapids Dr.). Fiscal Note: The estimated total cost of the project is $945,000.00 for design and construction, with the City’s share being $53,400.00. Funding is available in the 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program Budget.   Not available Not available
0713-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication from Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the City Attorney's Office, submitted the license for 1518 LLC to the Due Process Board for possible revocation. Recommendation of the Due Process Board on August 5th, 2024: That the license for 1518 LLC be revoked.   Not available Video Video
0697-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication presented by Mayor Mason requesting the Common Council approve and ratify the City of Racine Notice of Potential Change in Circumstances, dated June 6, 2024, regarding the Intergovernmental Retail Water Service Agreement between the City of Racine and the Village of Mount Pleasant, dated May 24, 2004, as amended. Recommendation of Executive Committee on 8.12.24: That this communication be approved as discussed in closed session and be forwarded to the Common Council for action. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Video Video
0698-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication presented by Mayor Mason requesting the Common Council approve and ratify the City of Racine Notice of Potential Change in Circumstances, dated June 21, 2024, regarding the Racine Area Intergovernmental Sanitary Sewer Service, Revenue-Sharing, Cooperation and Settlement Agreement, dated April 25, 2002, as amended. Recommendation of Executive Committee on 8.12.24:That this communication be approved as discussed in closed session and be forwarded to the Common Council for action. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Video Video
0712-24 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Mayor Mason appointing Michelle Hein as purchasing agent.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Mayor Mason appointing Michelle Hein as purchasing agent.   Not available Video Video
0723-24 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Mayor Mason appointing the following: Jim Chambers to the Planning Heritage and Design Committee with a term ending April 30, 2027 Scott Leonard to the Transit Commission with a term expiring April 30, 2CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Mayor Mason appointing the following: Jim Chambers to the Planning Heritage and Design Committee with a term ending April 30, 2027 Scott Leonard to the Transit Commission with a term expiring April 30, 2027 Samantha Altamirano to the Affirmative Action and Human Rights Commission with a term expiring April 30, 2027 Kelly Scroggins to the Library Board with a term expiring May 30, 2027 Domonique Cobb to the Board of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services with a term expiring April 30, 2027 Carmen Gonzalez to the Board of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services with a term expiring April 30, 2027   Not available Video Video