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07-1104
| A | 1. | Request to Waive Formal Bidding for Purchase of New Rescue in 2008 | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Fire Chief to waive formal bidding and instruct the Purchasing Agent to negotiate for the Fire Department on the purchase of a new rescue squad in 2008.
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-10-07: Formal bidding be waived and the City's Purchasing Agent negotiate and enter into a contract with Foster Coach for the purchase of a Ford/Medtec Ambulance in 2008.
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07-1104
| A | | Request to Waive Formal Bidding for Purchase of New Rescue in 2008 | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Fire Chief to waive formal bidding and instruct the Purchasing Agent to negotiate for the Fire Department on the purchase of a new rescue squad in 2008.
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-10-07: Formal bidding be waived and the City's Purchasing Agent negotiate and enter into a contract with Foster Coach for the purchase of a Ford/Medtec Ambulance in 2008.
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07-1106
| A | 2. | Pandemic Influenza Readiness (DHFS) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply and accept funding from the Department of Health and Family Services. (Grant Control #2007-044)
(Also refer to the Board of Health.)
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-10-07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $26,296 agreement with the Department of Health and Family Services (Grant control #2007-044) to be utilized to support pandemic influenza readiness by completing activities defined in the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control.
Recommendation of the Board of Health on 09-11-07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $26,296 agreement with the Department of Health and Family Services (Grant control #2007-044) to be utilized to support pandemic influenza readiness by completing activities defined in the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control.
Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City. | | |
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07-1106
| A | | Pandemic Influenza Readiness (DHFS) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply and accept funding from the Department of Health and Family Services. (Grant Control #2007-044)
(Also refer to the Board of Health.)
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-10-07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $26,296 agreement with the Department of Health and Family Services (Grant control #2007-044) to be utilized to support pandemic influenza readiness by completing activities defined in the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control.
Recommendation of the Board of Health on 09-11-07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $26,296 agreement with the Department of Health and Family Services (Grant control #2007-044) to be utilized to support pandemic influenza readiness by completing activities defined in the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control.
Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City. | | |
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07-1112
| A | 3. | Claim of Cornelius Gordon and Mary Gordon for consideration. | Claim | Subject: Communication from the Assistant City Attorney submitting the claim of Cornelius Gordon and Mary Gordon for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-10-07: The claim of Cornelius Gordon and Mary Gordon be denied.
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07-1082
| A | 5. | 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.
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07-1083
| A | 6. | 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.
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07-1102
| A | 7. | 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.
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07-1103
| A | 8. | 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.
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07-1051
| A | 4. | residents of the area around Wickham Boulevard and Luedtke Avenue wishing to discuss installing video camera in the alley between Wickham Boulevard and Luedtke Avenue due to home break-ins and theft to cars. | Communication | Subject: Communication from residents of the area around Wickham Boulevard and Luedtke Avenue wishing to discuss installing video camera in the alley between Wickham Boulevard and Luedtke Avenue due to home break-ins and theft to cars. | | |
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07-1084
| A | 9. | Nicole Woods (The Rhino Bar & Grill, LLC) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1659 N. Main Street. (4th District) | Communication | Subject: Application of Nicole Woods (The Rhino Bar & Grill, LLC) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1659 N. Main Street. (4th District) | | |
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07-1094
| A | 10. | Mega Marts, LLC., # 6863, Charles L. Neu, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2210 Rapids Drive. (7th District) | Communication | Subject: Application of Mega Marts, LLC., # 6863, Charles L. Neu, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2210 Rapids Drive. (7th District) | | |
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07-1095
| A | 11. | Bruce R. Veto for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2328 Douglas Avenue. (5th District) | Communication | Subject: Application of Bruce R. Veto for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2328 Douglas Avenue. (5th District) | | |
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07-1096
| A | 12. | Spring Street Station, Robert Ruditys, Agent for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License and Gasoline Station Owner/Managers license for 3441 Spring Street. (9th District) | Communication | Subject: Application of Spring Street Station, Robert Ruditys, Agent for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License and Gasoline Station Owner/Managers license for 3441 Spring Street. (9th District) | | |
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07-1115
| A | 13. | Bid Waive for Cycler Add On | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting that a formal bid be waived and the Purchasing Agent be directed to negotiate directly with Cepheid for the purchase of one Smart Cycler Add On Processing Block for DIA.
(Also refer to the Board of Health.)
Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 09-10-07: That formal bidding be waived and the Purchasing Agent be directed to negotiate directly with Cepheid for the purchase of one Smart Cycler Add On Processing Block for DIA.
Recommendation of the Board of Health on 09-11-07: That formal bidding be waived and the Purchasing Agent be directed to negotiate directly with Cepheid for the purchase of one Smart Cycler Add On Processing Block for DIA.
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07-1115
| A | | Bid Waive for Cycler Add On | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting that a formal bid be waived and the Purchasing Agent be directed to negotiate directly with Cepheid for the purchase of one Smart Cycler Add On Processing Block for DIA.
(Also refer to the Board of Health.)
Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 09-10-07: That formal bidding be waived and the Purchasing Agent be directed to negotiate directly with Cepheid for the purchase of one Smart Cycler Add On Processing Block for DIA.
Recommendation of the Board of Health on 09-11-07: That formal bidding be waived and the Purchasing Agent be directed to negotiate directly with Cepheid for the purchase of one Smart Cycler Add On Processing Block for DIA.
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07-1117
| A | 14. | Tinita LLC, James W. McCann Agent, for a "Class B" Fermented Malt beverage and Intoxicating liquor license at 500 Sixth Street. (1st District) | Communication | Subject: Application of Tinita LLC, James W. McCann Agent, for a "Class B" Fermented Malt beverage and Intoxicating liquor license at 500 Sixth Street. (1st District) | | |
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07-1116
| A | 15. | Communication from Alderman Weidner, on behalf of Holly Brown, 419 Harvey Drive, requesting a stop sign on the corner of Rupert Street and Harvey Drive. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Alderman Weidner, on behalf of Holly Brown, 419 Harvey Drive, requesting a stop sign on the corner of Rupert Street and Harvey Drive. Alderman Weidner and Holly Brown invited to the meeting.
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission (09-17-07): Defer
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission (10-15-07): Receive and file.
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07-1113
| A | 16. | Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the July 2007 Belle Urban System operating and financial reports. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the July 2007 Belle Urban System operating and financial reports.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
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07-1114
| A | 17. | Racine Friendship Clubhouse revision to 2006 CDBG agreement. | Communication | Subject: Request of Racine Friendship Clubhouse, Inc. for a revision of its 2006 Community Development Block Grant Agreement.
Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 9-13-07: That the request of Racine Friendship Clubhouse, Inc. to add energy conservation measures to its scope of services be approved.
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07-1109
| A | 18. | Request from Frank Tingle to make a donation to the City tree fund to offset airplane travel carbon emissions.
Request from Frank Tingle to make a donation to the City tree fund to offset airplane travel carbon emissions.
Request from Frank Tingle to m | Communication | Subject: Request from Frank Tingle to make a donation to the City tree fund to offset airplane travel carbon emissions.
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-10-07: The City of Racine accept the donation. A revenue fund for the donation of funds to purchase trees will be set up through the Parks & Recreation Department.
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Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 9-12-07: that the request be approved and the donation accepted.
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07-1109
| A | | Request from Frank Tingle to make a donation to the City tree fund to offset airplane travel carbon emissions.
Request from Frank Tingle to make a donation to the City tree fund to offset airplane travel carbon emissions.
Request from Frank Tingle to m | Communication | Subject: Request from Frank Tingle to make a donation to the City tree fund to offset airplane travel carbon emissions.
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-10-07: The City of Racine accept the donation. A revenue fund for the donation of funds to purchase trees will be set up through the Parks & Recreation Department.
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Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 9-12-07: that the request be approved and the donation accepted.
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07-0877
| A | 19. | Increased lighting on High Street between Douglas Avenue and N. Main Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 4th District requesting increased lighting on High Street between Douglas Avenue and N. Main Street.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-14-07: That the request to increase lighting levels on High Street, between Main Street and Douglas Avenue, be approved at an estimated cost of $5,500.00.
Further recommends that since this was not a budgeted item for 2007, that it be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for appropriate funding.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8-27-07: Funding for Street Lighting Improvements on High Street in the amount of $5,500 be allocated from available funds in the existing 2007 DPW General Fund budget in department 590, Street Lighting, with the understanding that any year-end deficiencies in the overall DPW General Fund budget be funded up to $5,500 from other funding sources.
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07-1029
| A | 20. | claim of Sandra Jacob and Andrew Jacob | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Sandra Jacob and Andrew Jacob for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-27-07: The claim of Sandra & Andrew Jacob, 1226 Goold Street, requesting $1,366.54 reimbursement from the City of Racine be denied.
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07-1030
| A | 21. | claim of Marie Sands | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Marie Sands for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-27-07: The claim of Marie Sands, 2555 Iris Court, requesting $917.24 reimbursement from the City of Racine be denied.
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07-1031
| A | 22. | claim of Francisco Rodriguez | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Francisco Rodriguez for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-27-07: The claim of Francisco Rodriguez, 1002 Yout Street, requesting $577.95 reimbursement from the City of Racine be denied.
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07-1057
| A | 23. | Review of the Intergovernmental Shared Revenue Fund | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Request of the members of the Finance & Personnel Committee to review the status of the Intergovernmental Shared Revenue Fund.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-27-07: The item to be received and filed.
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07-1058
| A | 24. | Mayor requesting a review of the contract for the City Administrator. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Mayor requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to review the contract for the City Administrator's position.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-27-07: The communication be received and filed to allow the City Administrator's contract to advance to the Common Council for ratification.
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07-1068
| A | 25. | Transfer fund for AC repair at former Fire Station No. 5. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting the transfer of funds to pay for air conditioning repairs at the former Fire Station No. 5 on Marquette Street.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-27-07: Appropriate $5,000 from account 404.000.5670 Building Complex Internal Service, Building Maintenance and Repairs, to be utilized for the repair of the air conditioner at the former Fire Station No. 5 and the installation of fencing to protect the outdoor unit with the understanding that any year-end deficiencies in Fund 404, Building Complex Internal Service Fund, be funded up to $5,000 from other funding sources.
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07-1093
| A | 26. | Fire Chief requesting permission to commit to purchasing a Ford-450 Type III ambulance chassis with a diesel motor in 2007 and approval of the 2008 CIP to purchase the ambulance. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to commit to purchasing a Ford-450 Type III ambulance chassis with a diesel motor in 2007 and approval of the 2008 CIP for the purchase of the ambulance.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-27-07: Permission granted for the Fire Chief and Purchasing Agent to make a commitment to purchase a Ford-450 Type III ambulance chassis with a diesel motor in 2007. Further recommends that the 2008 CIP be approved for the purchase of the ambulance.
Fiscal Note: There will be sufficient funds available in the 2008 CIP for the purchase of the ambulance. | | |
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07-1019
| A | 27. | Alderman Weidner submitting a petition from the residents in Goold/Georgia/Wustum neighborhood requesting additional lighting on an existing pole. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Alderman Weidner submitting a petition from the residents in Goold/Georgia/Wustum neighborhood requesting additional lighting on an existing pole.
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) 100-watt high-pressure sodium street light in the Goold/Georgia/Wustum neighborhood.
Fiscal Note: The estimated installation cost of this lighting is $200.00 for installation and the annual operating cost is $130.00 per fixture. | | |
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07-1028
| A | 28. | Request to use Municipal Courtroom to film a movie scene. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Sparta Rocks Productions requesting the use of the city courtroom for filming a movie scene.
Recommendation: That Sparta Rocks! Productions be granted permission to use the courtroom at the City Hall Annex for filming a scene for a movie with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
B. A liability insurance certificate be filed.
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07-1059
| A | 29. | Change Order No. 2 on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Wanasek Corporation, contractor.
Recommendation: Change Order No. 2 on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Wanasek Corporation, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $112,710.62.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 970.012.5810, EDA Grant.
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07-1067
| A | 30. | Revised AT&T contract. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a revised contract with AT&T.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Telephone Service Agreement with AT&T, in accordance with their submittal dated August 14, 2007, for the first year estimated cost of $37,314.60.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this agreement are available in Account 402.000.5530, Telephone Service Expense.
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07-1099
| A | 31. | Relocation order for the acquisition of temporary limited easements for the Ohio Street Project. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting the relocation order for the acquisition of temporary limited easements for the Ohio Street Project.
Recommendation: The relocation order, as submitted by the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering, which details the acquisition of 22 partial parcels necessary for the Ohio Street reconstruction project, be approved.
Further recommend that the basis of the City's offer to purchase be established by the City Assessor based upon his estimation of fair market value.
Further recommend that the City Attorney and Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to facilitate the acquisition of the parcels required for this project.
Further recommend that funds to acquire these parcels are available in Account 987.908.5020, Concrete Pavement Repairs.
Fiscal Note: The estimated cost to acquire these 22 partial parcels is estimated at $6,083.00. | | |
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07-0937
| A | 32. | Application for a Class "B" and "Class C" Wine License for Dragan Sekuloski, for 605 Sixth Street. (1st District) | Communication | Subject: Application for a Class "B" and "Class C" Wine License for Dragan Sekuloski, for 605 Sixth Street. (1st District) | | |
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07-1071
| A | 33. | Direct Referral: Final payment for engineering services for preparing a topographic survey of Mound Cemetery Crypt Area by Nielsen Madsen & Barber, S.C. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral: Final payment for engineering services for preparing a topographic survey of Mound Cemetery Crypt Area by Nielsen Madsen & Barber, S.C. | | |
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07-1085
| A | 34. | Purchasing Agent submitting the monthly report for the sale of abandoned vehicles for August 21, 2007. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the monthly report for the sale of abandoned vehicles for August 21, 2007. | | |
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07-0996
| A | 35. | Communication from Joseph LeGath wishing to discuss the removal of the "One Hour Parking" sign from the area of 1863 - 1965 Taylor Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Joseph LeGath wishing to discuss the removal of the "One Hour Parking" sign from the area of 1863 - 1865 Taylor Avenue.
Recommendation: The One-hour limited parking restriction in front of 1863-65 Taylor be removed.
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07-1020
| A | 36. | Communication from the Alderman of the 13th District wishing to discuss the installation of a stop sign at the corner of 17th and Connolly. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 13th District wishing to discuss the installation of a stop sign at the corner of 17th and Connolly.
Recommendation: The request for a stop sign on the north approach of Connolly Avenue and 17th Street be granted.
Fiscal Note: The estimated cost of this signage will result in an installation cost of $80.00 and an annual maintenance cost of $40.00. | | |
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07-1097
| A | 37. | In accordance with Section 2-95 of the Municipal Code of the general ordinances of the City of Racine, recommends that the following requests for changes in traffic code be granted:
A. Recommends that Section 94-66 (2) of Schedule C of the Municipal C | Communication | Subject: In accordance with Section 2-95 of the Municipal Code of the general ordinances of the City of Racine, recommends that the following requests for changes in traffic code be granted:
A. Recommends that Section 94-66 (2) of Schedule C of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine relative to "Stop intersections" be amended:
By Including:
1. Right-of-way traffic on "17th Street"; Stop signs facing traffic on "Connolly Avenue".
B. Recommends that Section 94-143 (8) of Schedule G of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine relative to "One-hour parking from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., except Sundays and holidays" be amended:
By Deleting:
1. Taylor Avenue, east side, from Victoria Drive to 300 feet south of Jerome Boulevard.
By Adding:
1. Taylor Avenue, east side, from Victoria Drive south 69 feet.
2. Taylor Avenue, east side, from 94 feet north of Meachem Street to 300 feet south of Jerome Boulevard. | | |
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| A | 38. | Vacation of Reichert Court | Resolution | Vacation of Reichert Court
Resolved, that since public interest requires it, that the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued:
Reichert Court from Michigan Boulevard to its eastern most terminus
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07-1110
| A | 39. | Res. 07-0243 Vacation of Reichert Court | Communication | Subject: Res. 07-0243 Vacation of Reichert Court
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 8-29-07: That the Res.07-0243 be adopted.
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 9-26-07: That the Res.07-0243 be adopted.
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-10-07:That the Res.07-0243 be deferred.
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-31-07: That the Res.07-0243 be adopted.
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-30-08: That the Res.07-0243 be Received and Filed.
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07-1089
| A | 40. | CUP -T-Mobile Central for a wireless communication facility at 815-21st Street | Conditional Use Permit | Subject: (Direct Referral) Request by Mark Russert representing T-Mobile Central, LLC seeking a conditional use permit for a wireless communication facility at 815-21st Street.
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 8-29-07: That the request by Mark Russert, representing T-Mobile Central, LLC seeking a conditional use permit for the installation of a wireless communication facility at 815-21st Street be approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans received August 8, 2007 and presented to the Plan Commission on August 29,
2007 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all applicable permits be applied for through the Building Inspection Department.
c. Landscaping be installed prior to the facility becoming operational, or a letter of credit shall be submitted equal to the value of the landscaping to insure its installation.
d. That the color of the antennas matches the color of the surface to which they are mounted.
e. That all codes and ordinances be complied with and required permits acquired.
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07-1090
| A | 41. | CUP - H.A. Yousef for a car disassembly facility at 2317 Eaton Lane. | Conditional Use Permit | Subject: (Direct Referral) Request by Haitham A. Yousef seeking a conditional use permit for the operation of a car disassembly facility at 2317 Eaton Lane.
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 8-29-07: That a request by Haitham A. Yousef seeking a conditional use permit for the operation of a car disassembly facility at 2317 Eaton Lane be approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans received August 3, 2007 and presented to the Plan Commission on August 29, 2007 be approved, subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That an occupancy permit shall be requested from the Building Department prior to the operation of this business at this location.
c. That the maximum hours of operation be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no hours on Saturday or Sunday.
d. That no auto body work or auto painting be conducted at this location.
e. That there shall be no vehicle or parts sales at this location.
f. That all vehicles waiting disassembly, or parts from their disassembly, shall be stored indoors.
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07-1011
| A | 42. | Bonds by Elderly Housing Authority for refinancing/renovation | Communication | Subject: Request by Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corporation for issuance of bonds by the Elderly Housing Authority for the refinancing and renovation of property in the City.
Recommendation of the Elderly Housing Authority on 8-20-07: That the Common Council of the City of Racine approve the sale of bonds for the benefit of two properties owned by the Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corporation, Oakview Manor Apartments at 4720 Byrd Avenue and Lincoln School Apartments at 1840 State Street (a.k.a 1130 Carlisle Avenue).
Further that Resolution EDH 07-01 be adopted.
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-10-07: Approval of the sale of bonds for the benefit of two properties owned by the Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corporation, Oakview Manor Apartments at 4720 Byrd Avenue and Lincoln School Apartments at 1840 State Street (a.k.a. 1130 Carlisle Avenue).
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06-2995
| A | 43. | Communication from Keith Fair wishing to discuss licensing process. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Alderman Keith Fair wishing to discuss the process being used for licensing and prerequisites for taking parties to due process.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 01/17/2007: that the Item be received and filed.
Recommendation of the City Attorney on 01/17/2007: that the Item be received and filed.
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07-0098
| A | 44. | Request of the Committee for the appearance of Blue Rock, 306 Sixth Street, for an incident that appeared on the December, 2006 License Premise Report. | Communication | Subject: Request of the Committee for the appearance of The Blue Rock Lounge & Eatery, Mark R. Thomas, Agent, 306 Sixth Street, for an incident that appeared on the December, 2006 Tavern Compliance Checks Report.
Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee of 02-12-07: That the item be deferred until the February 26, 2007 meeting.
Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee of 02-26-07: That the item be deferred until the March 12, 2007 meeting.
Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee of 04-23-07: That the matter of Blue Rock Lounge be referred to the City Attorney to come up with an agreement and report back to the committee with his findings.
Recommendation of the City Attorney: the Item be Received and Filed.
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07-0124
| A | 45. | Reimbursement for sewer repairs at 2309 W. High Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Cornelius Gordon, 2309 West High Street, requesting reimbursement for repair work to a sewer lateral.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee: The communication be referred to the City Attorney.
Recommendation of the City Attorney: the Item be received and filed.
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07-0479
| A | 46. | Request of the Committee for the appearance of the Blue Rock Lounge & Eatery, Mark R. Thomas, Agent, 306 Sixth Street, | Communication | Subject: Request of the Committee for the appearance of the Blue Rock Lounge & Eatery, Mark R. Thomas, Agent, 306 Sixth Street, for incidents that appeared on the February 18, 2007-March 31, 2007 Licensed Premise Report.
Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee of 04-23-07: That the matter of Blue Rock Lounge be referred to the City Attorney to come up with an agreement and report back to the committee with his findings.
Recommendation of the City Attorney: the Item be Received and Filed.
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07-1079
| A | 47. | Revise Municipal Code Sect. 98-151 | Communication | Subject: Revise Municipal Code, Section 98-151, General Sewer Use Requirements, Zinc Limits
Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 8-28-07: Adopt modifying "zinc - mg/l liter" from 8.2 to 8.4 under Section 98-151, General Sewer Use Requirements, Zinc Limits of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine. | | |
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07-1100
| A | 48. | Ord. 17-07 - Relating to Animal Commercial Establishments - Purchase, keeping or sale of endangered or dangerous species. | Communication | Subject: Ordinance 17-07 - To amend Sec. 22-114 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Animal Commercial Establishments - Purchase, keeping or sale of endangered or dangerous species.
Recommendation of the Board of Health on 08-14-07: The Committee recommends that Ordinance 17-07, Sec. 22-114 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine not be amended.
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07-0817
| A | 49. | Communication from the 4th District Alderman requesting the two (2) civil war cannons rightfully be returned to Monument Square. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the 4th District Alderman requesting the two (2) civil war cannons rightfully be returned to Monument Square.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7-9-07: The item be deferred.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 7-11-07: That the request be deferred.
Recommendation of the Landmarks Preservation Commission on 08-06-07: That the two civil war cannons not be returned to Monument Square. Further that in consultation with the appropriate City authority, the matter be scheduled for discussion at a future Landmarks Preservation Commission meeting to determine an appropriate location for the two (2) civil war cannons.
Recommendation of the Boards of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 08-08-07: That the cannons be reinstated to their proper place at Monument Square flanking the monument.
Fiscal Note: Design fee to be determined.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-27-07: The item to be received and filed to allow the Council to address the issue.
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07-0779
| A | 50. | Update of Crypt Design with Mr. Mekus | Communication | Subject: Update of Crypt Design with Mr. Mekus
Recommendation of the Board of the Cemetery Commissioners 6-18-07: that the Crypt Design Plan be deferred.
Recommendation of the Board of the Cemetery Commissioners 7-16-07: that the item be deferred.
Recommendation of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners 8-20-07: that the request be approved.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole 10-02-2007: Phase 1 be approved. Further recommends that the item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-22-07: Funding for the crypt project be approved out of the Crypt fund.
Fiscal Note: Sufficient funds are available for the project as presented at this time. | | |
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Res.07-0340
| A | 51. | Rescind Resolution No. 07-0314, Transfer of Land to Habitat for Humanity | Resolution | Rescind Resolution No. 07-0314, Transfer of Land to Habitat for Humanity
Resolved, that Resolution No. 07-0314 adopted on July 3, 2007, for the transfer of the north side of Jones Park to Habitat for Humanity to build homes, be rescinded.
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Res.07-0396
| A | 52. | Final Payment for topographic survey of Mound Cemetery Crypt Area | Resolution | Final Payment for topographic survey of Mound Cemetery Crypt Area
Resolved, that the work of Nielsen Madsen & Barber, S.C. for a topographic survey of Mound Cemetery Crypt Area be accepted, and that final payment be authorized for a total contract amount of $6,520.00, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: $6,520.00 be appropriated from Account 207.000.5760. This contract was approved by Resolution No. 07-0183 of April 16, 2007. | | |
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Res.07-0397
| A | 53. | Funding for street light improvements on High Street | Resolution | Funding for street light improvements on High Street
Resolved, that funding for Street Lighting Improvements on High Street in the amount of $5,500 be allocated from available funds in the existing 2007 DPW General Fund budget in department 590, Street Lighting, with the understanding that any year-end deficiencies in the overall DPW General Fund budget be funded up to $5,500 from other funding sources.
Fiscal Note: 2007 accounts currently have sufficient funds available. | | |
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Res.07-0398
| A | 54. | Transfer of funds for air conditioning repairs at Fire Station No. 5 | Resolution | Transfer of funds for air conditioning repairs at Fire Station No. 5
Resolved, that $5,000.00 be appropriated from Account 404.000.5670, Building Complex Internal Service, Building Maintenance and Repairs, to be utilized for the repair of the air conditioner at the former Fire Station No. 5 and the installation of fencing to protect the outdoor unit with the understanding that any year-end deficiencies in Fund 404, Building Complex Internal Service Fund, be funded up to $5,000 from other funding sources.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in the account. | | |
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Res.07-0399
| A | 55. | Permission to purchase ambulance chassis | Resolution | Permission to purchase ambulance chassis
Resolved, that permission be granted for the Fire Chief and Purchasing Agent to make a commitment to purchase a Ford-450 Type III ambulance chassis with a diesel motor in 2007.
Further resolved, that the 2008 CIP be approved for the purchase of the ambulance.
Fiscal Note: There will be sufficient funds available in the 2008 CIP for the purchase of the ambulance. | | |
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Res.07-0400
| A | 56. | Hold Harmless Agreement for Use of City Courtroom | Resolution | Hold Harmless Agreement for Use of City Courtroom
Resolved, that Sparta Rocks! Productions be granted permission to use the courtroom at the City Hall Annex for filming a scene for a movie with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to this event.
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Res.07-0401
| A | 57. | Hold Harmless Agreement for facade projection at 1650 Washington Avenue | Resolution | Hold Harmless Agreement for facade projection at 1650 Washington Avenue
Resolved, that the property owner of 1650 Washington Avenue be granted permission to continue an existing 2' facade projection over city right-of-way, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed in accordance with Wis. Stat. sec. 66.0425, Privileges in Streets.
Further resolved, 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. | | |
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Res.07-0402
| A | 58. | Telephone Service Agreement with AT&T | Resolution | Telephone Service Agreement with AT&T
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Telephone Service Agreement with AT&T, in accordance with their submittal dated August 14, 2007, for the first year estimated cost of $37,314.60.
Further resolved, that funds to defray the cost of this agreement are available in Account 402.000.5530, Telephone Service Expense.
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Res.07-0403
| A | 59. | Change Order for Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure Contract | Resolution | Change Order for Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure Contract
Resolved, that Change Order No. 2 on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Wanasek Corporation, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $112,710.62.
Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 970.012.5810, EDA Grant.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | | |
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Res.07-0404
| A | 60. | Relocation Order for acquisition of temporary limited easements for Ohio Street project | Resolution | Relocation Order for acquisition of temporary limited easements for Ohio Street project
Resolved, that the relocation order, as submitted by the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering, which details the acquisition of 22 partial parcels necessary for the Ohio Street reconstruction project, be approved.
Further resolved, that the basis of the City's offer to purchase be established by the City Assessor based upon his estimation of fair market value.
Further resolved, that the City Attorney and Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to facilitate the acquisition of the parcels required for this project.
Further resolved, that funds to acquire these parcels are available in Account 987.908.5020, Concrete Pavement Repairs.
Fiscal Note: The estimated cost to acquire these 22 partial parcels is estimated at $6,083.00. | | |
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Res.07-0405
| A | 61. | Conditional Use Permit for 815 - 21st Street | Resolution | Conditional Use Permit for 815 - 21st Street
Resolved, that the request by Mark Russert, representing T-Mobile Central, LLC seeking a conditional use permit for the installation of a wireless communication facility at 815-21st Street be approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans received August 8, 2007 and presented to the Plan Commission on August 29, 2007 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all applicable permits be applied for through the Building Inspection Department.
c. Landscaping be installed prior to the facility becoming operational, or a letter of credit shall be submitted equal to the value of the landscaping to insure its installation.
d. That the color of the antennas matches the color of the surface to which they are mounted.
e. That all codes and ordinances be complied with and required permits acquired.
f. That all appropriate FAA approvals be obtained and submitted to the Department of City Development, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
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Res.07-0406
| A | 62. | Conditional Use Permit for 2317 Eaton Lane | Resolution | Conditional Use Permit for 2317 Eaton Lane
That a request by Haitham A. Yousef seeking a conditional use permit for the operation of a car disassembly facility at 2317 Eaton Lane be approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans received August 3, 2007 and presented to the Plan Commission on August 29, 2007 be approved, subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That an occupancy permit shall be requested from the Building Department prior to the operation of this business at this location.
c. That the maximum hours of operation be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no hours on Saturday or Sunday.
d. That no auto body work or auto painting be conducted at this location.
e. That there shall be no vehicle or parts sales at this location.
f. That all vehicles waiting disassembly, or parts from their disassembly, shall be stored indoors.
g. That all vehicle disassembly activities shall be conducted indoors.
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Res.07-0407
| A | 63. | Agreement for City Administrator | Resolution | Agreement for City Administrator
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a one year renewable agreement with Benjamin Hughes to act as City Administrator for the City of Racine, commencing October 1, 2007.
Fiscal Note: Funding for this position is provided in the current budget. | | |
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Ord.18-07
| A | 64. | Ordinance No. 18-07
To amend Sec. 98-151 (c) (1) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Utilities - General sewer use requirements. | Ordinance | Ordinance No. 18-07
To amend Sec. 98-151 (c) (1) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Utilities - General sewer use requirements.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
Part 1:
Sec. 98-151 (c) (1) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by changing “Zinc 8.2” to read “Zinc 8.4”.
Part 2:
This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication.
Passed by the Common Council
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Mayor
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City Clerk
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