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Meeting Name: Transit and Parking Commission (inactive) Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 4/30/2008 4:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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07-1567 A4.Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations wishing to discuss implementing a policy on the sale of parking meter hoods in business districts.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations wishing to discuss implementing a policy on the sale of parking meter hoods in business districts. (Res.08-0853) Recommendation (1-30-08): Defer Recommendation (2-27-08): Defer Recommendaton (3-26-08): Defer Recommendation (4-30-08): Defer Recommendation (5-28-08): To approve the policy on the sale of parking meter hoods in business districts. Fiscal Note: The cost of parking meter bags will increase from $2.75 per bag to $6.25 per bag for on-street parking and $3.40 per bag for off-street parking.   Not available Not available
08-1948 A5.Communication from Linda Budlow requesting permission to rent Lakefront Lot No. 5 for the Monument Square Art Fair on Saturday, June 7, 2008, and Sunday, June 8, 2008. This lot will provide parking for the artists participating in the art fair.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Linda Budlow requesting permission to rent Lakefront Lot No. 5 for the Monument Square Art Fair on Saturday, June 7, 2008, and Sunday, June 8, 2008. This lot will provide parking for the artists participating in the art fair. (Res.#08-0795) Recommendation: The Monument Square Art Fair be granted permission to lease Lakefront parking Lot No. 5 on Saturday June 7 & Sunday June 8, 2008, subject to payment of the lease costs for the parking lot in accordance with existing policies, and subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement with the City. Fiscal Note: The agreement will generate $360 in revenue for the Parking System.   Not available Not available
08-1951 A6.Post Prom requests.CommunicationSubject: Communication from a representative of the Downtown Rotary Club requesting a special events noise variance and permission to extend the curfew, use the 5th Street Parking Ramp, hang banners at Civic Centre and Festival Hall, use city streets for a parade, and operate a spotlight and run interactive games at Festival Park on May 17 & 18, 2008 in connection with the Rotary Post Prom. (Res.#08-0794) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee 04-8-08: The request of the Rotary Post Prom Committee of the Downtown Rotary Club, to close: Fifth Street, from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive, Festival Park Drive, from Fifth Street to Sixth Street, Sixth Street, from Festival Park Drive to Pershing Park Drive, Pershing Park Drive, from Sixth Street to Eleventh Street, and Eleventh Street from Pershing Park Drive to Main Street, from 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2008, to 4:30 a.m., Sunday, May 18, 2008, for the Rotary Post Prom, be approved. FURTHER RESOLVED, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be   Not available Not available
08-2072 A7.(Direct Referral) Communication from Kristin Niemiec, on behalf of the Uptown Improvement Organization, requesting the rental of Uptown Lot # 5 (1300 Washington Ave), for the Uptown Artist Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2008.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Kristin Niemiec, on behalf of the Uptown Improvement Organization, requesting the rental of Uptown Lot # 5 (1300 Washington Ave), for the Uptown Artist Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2008. (Res.#08-0796) Recommendation: The Uptown Improvement Organization be granted permission to lease Uptown Parking Lot No. 5 on Saturday June 14, 2008, subject to payment of the lease costs for the parking lot in accordance with existing policies, and subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement with the City. Fiscal Note: The agreement will generate $46.50 in revenue for the Parking System   Not available Not available
08-1744 A10.Communication from Laurie Kell requesting a Dart bus pass.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Laurie Kell requesting a Dart bus pass. Recommendation (2-27-08): Defer Recommendation (3-26-08): Defer Recommendation (4-30-08): Defer Recommendation (6-25-08): Defer Recommendation (11-19-08): Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
08-1982 A11.Communication from the Transit Planner regarding the State of Wisconsin's 2008 funding for the Belle Urban System.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner regarding the State of Wisconsin's 2008 funding for the Belle Urban System. (Res.08-0797) Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Racine. Fiscal Note: The City of Racine will receive up to $1,932,434 to assist with the operating costs of the Belle Urban System for 2008.   Not available Not available
08-1983 A12.Communication from the Transit Planner regarding the State of Wisconsin's 2008 funding for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner regarding the State of Wisconsin's 2008 funding for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. (Res.#08-0798) Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Racine. Fiscal Note: The City of Racine will receive up to $642,925 to assist with the operating costs of the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service for 2008. No city funding is involved.   Not available Not available
08-1989 A13.Communication from the Transit Planner regarding the pass through of State funding for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner regarding the pass through of State funding for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. (Res.#08-0799) Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Racine. Fiscal Note: The contract will allow the City of Racine to pass through $642,925 in State aid to Wisconsin Coach Lines for Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. No City funds will be expended for the provision of this service.   Not available Not available
08-2068 A14.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner regarding a contract amendment to the City's 2003 Federal Capital grant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner regarding a contract amendment to the City's 2003 Federal Capital grant. (Res.08-0800) Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the amendment to the 2003 State capital assistance contract for the Belle Urban System. Fiscal Note: The amendment will provide an additional $92,000 previously promised to the Belle Urban System from older Federal grants, for the use in constructing the expansion of the Belle Urban System administrative offices.   Not available Not available
08-2085 A15.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the professional services agreement between the City of Racine and Architectural Associates, LTD.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the professional services agreement between the City of Racine and Architectural Associates, LTD. (Res.#08-0801) Recommendation: That the amendment be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the amendment on behalf of the City of Racine. Fiscal Note: The amendment will increase the agreement by $19,800, to $79,200, providing funds for additional work previously authorized, and to provide construction administration services beyond those previously contemplated in the original agreement. Federal grant funds are available to offset 80% of the cost, and the Belle Urban System CIP will provide the remaining funding.   Not available Not available
08-2087 A16.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the 2007 State operating assistance agreement between WISDOT and the City of Racine for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the 2007 State operating assistance agreement between WISDOT and the City of Racine for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. (Res.#08-0802) Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the amendment to the 2007 State assistance contract for pass through funds to Wisconsin Coach Lines for the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. Fiscal Note: The amendment will correct a mistake in the original agreement that was technical in nature and would not change the amount of 2007 funding.   Not available Not available
08-2088 A17.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the 2007 State operating assistance agreement between WISDOT and the City of Racine for the Belle Urban System.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the 2007 State operating assistance agreement between WISDOT and the City of Racine for the Belle Urban System. (Res.#08-0803) Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the amendment to the 2006 State assistance contract for the Belle Urban System. Fiscal Note: The amendment will correct a mistake in the original agreement that was technical in nature and would not change the amount of 2007 funding.   Not available Not available
08-1974 A18.Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the March 2008 operating and financial report for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the March 2008 operating and financial report for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
08-1929 A19.Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the February 2008 operating and financial report for the Belle Urban System.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the February 2008 operating and financial report for the Belle Urban System. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
08-2086 A20.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the March 2008 operating and financial report for the Belle Urban System.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the March 2008 operating and financial report for the Belle Urban System. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
08-2038 A21.Communication from Curtis Garner, PTMR, wishing to meet in closed session regarding upcoming negotiations with Teamsters Local 43. Mayor Becker and City Administrator Ben Hughes invited to the meeting.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Curtis Garner, PTMR, wishing to meet in closed session regarding upcoming negotiations with Teamsters Local 43. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available