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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/3/2015 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
Monday due to National Night Out
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15-00674 A claim of Michael & Patsy WrightClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Michael Wright and Patsy Wright for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8-10-15: That the claim of Michael and Patsy Wright be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00675 A claim of Oscar & Xochitl NunoClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Oscar Nuno and Xochitl Nuno for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8-10-15: That the claim of Oscar and Xochitl Nuno be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00676 A claim of Krystle & Steven DearClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Krystle Dear and Steven Dear for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8-10-15: That the claim of Krystle and Steven Dear be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00687 A Semi-annual plan certification Mar. 31, 2015 (Res No. 15-0313)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) requesting semi-annual plan certifications for the period ending March 31, 2015 for the City Revolving Loan Fund (City-RLF) and Administrative Fees associated with administering the City RLF. (Res No. 15-0313) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8-10-15: That the City certify for the semi-annual reporting period ending March 31, 2015: the City-Revolving Loan Fund (City-RLF) Plan is consistent with and supportive of the area's current economic and adjustment strategy; and the City-RLF is being operated in accordance with the policies and procedures contained in the City-RLF Plan and the loan portfolio meets the standards contained therein. Also approve to use up to 100% of interest earned from monthly RLF loan repayments to reimburse RCEDC for actual administrative costs incurred. Fiscal Note: No impact to city budget or funds. RLF will have a reduced amount of money to re-circulate.ReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00689 A claim of Pamela WarzalaClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Pamela Warzala for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8-10-15: That the claim of Pamela Warzala be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00690 A Cregg Rogers claimClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Cregg Rogers for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8-10-15: That the claim of Cregg Rogers be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00693 A Apply & Accept 2016 Urban Forestry Grant funds (Res No. 15-0314)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to apply & accept 2016 Urban Forestry Grant funds of $25,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Funding for the $25,000 required match will be available through 2016 CIP - Emerald Ash Borer. Grant Control #00052. (Res No. 15-0314) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8-10-15:That the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services apply for & accept the 2016 Urban Forestry Grant funds of $25,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Fiscal Note: Funding for the $25,000 required match will be available through 2016 CIP - Emerald Ash Borer. Grant Control #00052.ReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00670 A Communication from Cheri Kulland, McKinley Middle School Directing Principal, requesting to close off the south sidewalk of Rupert Boulevard from Chicago Street west to the cemetery during the 2015-2016 winter. (Res No. 15-0318)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Cheri Kulland, McKinley Middle School Directing Principal, requesting to close off the south sidewalk of Rupert Boulevard from Chicago Street west to the cemetery during the 2015-2016 winter. (Res No. 15-0318) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-11-15: That Racine Unified School District be granted permission to close the sidewalk on Rupert Boulevard in front of McKinley Middle School from December 1, 2015 to April 1, 2016 with the requirement that Racine Unified School District holds the City of Racine harmless from any and all injuries caused by conditions of the sidewalk related to this closure. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in granting this permission.ReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00691 A Communication from the Alderman of the 12th District requesting referral to the Public Works and Services Committee for this request to make revisions to the Municipal Code. Specifically, Chapter 42, Section 26, Item #8 pertaining to Solid Waste defined,CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 12th District requesting referral to the Public Works and Services Committee for this request to make revisions to the Municipal Code. Specifically, Chapter 42, Section 26, Item #8 pertaining to Solid Waste defined, tires; Section 30, placing and dumping of solid waste; Section 31, accumulation of solid waste, so that provisions are made to exclude the "repurposing" of tires. (Ord. 10-15) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-11-15: That the item be referred to the City Attorney to create an ordinance that would allow the repurposing of solid waste. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00686 A Communication from the Alderman of the 4th District, on behalf of Kenneth Meyer (Kenny's On Main-1300 N. Main), requesting permission to place a crosswalk yield sign at the intersection of N. Main Street and Barker Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 4th District, on behalf of Kenneth Meyer (Kenny's On Main-1300 N. Main), requesting permission to place a crosswalk yield sign at the intersection of N. Main Street and Barker Street. Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 9-21-15: Deferred. Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 10-19-15: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00552 A Refinancing Opportunity - 2007 Bond IssueCommunicationSubject: Communication from the General Manager Presenting a Refinancing Opportunity for a 2007 Bond Issue - Brad Viegut from R. W. Baird Invited to the Meeting Recommendation of the Racine Waterworks Commission on 6/30/15: To approve Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Commitee on 7-27-15: To approve the refinancing for a 2007 Bond Issue for the Water Department Fiscal Note: Refinancing of this bond issue has the potential of saving $110,000.00 per year over the remaining life of the loanApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00608 A Request for Waiver of Park Permit FeesCommunicationSubject: Communication from Julie Westphal, CVT, Animal Wellness Center of Oak Creek, requesting all park permitting fees be waived for a future one day rental of a City of Racine park area with pavilion to support the local animal rescue and the Racine Police K-9 unit. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7-27-15: That this item be received and filed due to no representation Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00637 A Preservation Racine requesting waiver of park permit feeCommunicationSubject: Communication from Tour Co-Chair of Preservation Racine, Inc. requesting the park permit fee of $150.00 be waived for use of the North Beach Gazebo for the 40th Annual Tour of Historic Places on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7-27-15: That the request to waive the park permit fee be denied. Fiscal Note: Park permit fee of $150.00 contingent upon rental agreementApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
15-00671 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Attorney requesting authorization to represent Off. R. Rasmussen, A. Matson, C. Brush and A. Wassil in the lawsuit, Miguel Veguilla v City of Racine, et al, Eastern District of Wisconsin Case No. 15-CV-0861.ClaimSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Attorney requesting authorization to represent Off. R. Rasmussen, A. Matson, C. Brush and A. Wassil in the lawsuit, Miguel Veguilla v City of Racine, et al, Eastern District of Wisconsin Case No. 15-CV-0861. (Res No. 15-0304) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7-27-15: Authorization be granted to the City Attorney to represent Off. R. Rasmussen, A. Matson, C. Brush and A. Wassil in the lawsuit, Miguel Veguilla v City of Racine, et al, Eastern District of Wisconsin Case No. 15-CV-0861. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00679 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Administrator desiring to discuss a matter, which, for competitive and bargaining reasons, requires a closed session, and which, if publicly noticed, would compromise such competitive and bargaining reasons.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Administrator desiring to discuss a matter, which, for competitive and bargaining reasons, requires a closed session, and which, if publicly noticed, would compromise such competitive and bargaining reasons. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7-27-15: That this item be received and filed Fiscal Note: Unknown at this timeApproved as PresentedFail Action details Video Video
15-00680 B (Direct Referral) Communication from the Deputy City Attorney desiring to discuss a matter, which, for bargaining reasons, requires a closed session, and which, if publicly noticed, would compromise such bargaining reasons.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Deputy City Attorney desiring to discuss a matter, which, for bargaining reasons, requires a closed session, and which, if publicly noticed, would compromise such bargaining reasons. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7-27-15: That this item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Unknown at this timeApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
15-00682 A Communication from the Finance Director requesting to have a representative from Robert W. Baird & Co. to appear to discuss a bond issue funding our budgeted capital projects and possible refunding of prior issues.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Finance Director requesting to have a representative from Robert W. Baird & Co. to appear to discuss a bond issue funding our budgeted capital projects and possible refunding of prior issues. Recommendation to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7-27-15: Borrowing for the 2015 Capital Improvements Equipment replacement and refunding selected prior issues for interest savings. Fiscal Note: CIP borrowing of approximately 9,200,000 and equipment replacement of $2,000,000Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00638 A Communication from The Rhino Bar (1659 N. Main St.) and Liz Garbo, requesting to close High Street between Main Street and Chatham Street for the Project ALS fundraiser on August 22, 2015. (Res No. 15-0305)CommunicationSubject: Communication from The Rhino Bar (1659 N. Main St.) and Liz Garbo, requesting to close High Street between Main Street and Chatham Street for the Project ALS fundraiser on August 22, 2015. (Res No. 15-0305) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-28-15: That the Rhino Bar be granted permission to close High Street from Main Street to Chatham Street on Saturday, August 22, 2015, from 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., in conjunction with the Project ALS fundraiser, with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid. 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. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way. F. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. G. If required, sponsor shall be responsible for submitting a Temporary Traffic Control Plan Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00647 A Communication from the Marketing Communications Manager at CASE Construction requesting a road closure on Lake Avenue on Labor Day in conjunction with an event that they are planning to have at Festival Hall.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Marketing Communications Manager at CASE Construction requesting a road closure on Lake Avenue, from 4th Street to 5th Street, on Labor Day, September 7, 2015, in conjunction with an event that they are planning to have at Festival Hall. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-28-15: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00660 A Bid results on Contract 20150031, Solbraa Park Shelter Rehabilitation.CommunicationSubject: Bid results on Contract 20150031, Solbraa Park Shelter Rehabilitation. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-28-15: There were no bids for this project. This contract will be re-bid at a later date. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00661 A Bid results on Contract 20150040, 2015 Sewer Lining. (Res No. 15-0306)CommunicationSubject: Bid results on Contract 20150040, 2015 Sewer Lining. (Res No. 15-0306) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-28-15: That Contract 20150040, 2015 Sewer Lining, be awarded to Visu-Sewer, Inc., at their bid price of $882,896.75, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Org-Object 22640-57560, Sanitary Sewers. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00663 A Bid results on Contract 20150045, CDBG Hantschel Park Shelter Replacement.CommunicationSubject: Bid results on Contract 20150045, CDBG Hantschel Park Shelter Replacement. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-28-15: There were no bids for this project. This contract will be re-bid at a later date. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00664 A Bid results on Contract 20150041, City Hall Tuck Pointing. (Res No. 15-0307)CommunicationSubject: Bid results on Contract 20150041, City Hall Tuck Pointing. (Res No. 15-0307) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-28-15: That Contract 20150041, City Hall Tuck Pointing, be awarded to Abel Building Restoration, Inc., at their bid price of $89,000, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57200, City Hall-Tuckpointing. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00665 A Bid results on Contract 20150042, City Hall Annex Tuck Pointing. (Res No. 15-0308)CommunicationSubject: Bid results on Contract 20150042, City Hall Annex Tuck Pointing. (Res No. 15-0308) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-28-15: That Contract 20150042, City Hall Annex Tuck Pointing, be awarded to Abel Building Restoration, Inc., at their bid price of $77,000, plus Alternate #1 bid of $69,000, plus Alternate #2 bid of $71,000 for a total bid of $217,000, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57200, Annex-Tuckpointing. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00666 A Bid results on Contract 20150017, City Hall Renovations - Phase VII (R1). (Res No. 15-0309)CommunicationSubject: Bid results on Contract 20150017, City Hall Renovations - Phase VII (R1). (Res No. 15-0309) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-28-15: That Contract 20150017, City Hall Renovations - Phase Vll (R1), be awarded to Corporate Contractors, Inc., at their bid price of $292,780, plus Alternate #1 bid of $166,678, plus Alternate #2 bid of $18,494 for a total bid of $477,952, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57200, City Hall-Facilities Plan. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
15-00672 A Change Order No. 2 on Contract 17-14 (K4-017), Racine Streambank Stabilization, Native Construction and Landscaping, Contractor. (Res No. 15-0310)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Change Order No. 2 on Contract 17-14 (K4-017), Racine Streambank Stabilization, Native Construction and Landscaping, contractor. (Res No. 15-0310) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-28-15: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 17-14 (K4-017), Racine Streambank Stabilization, Native Construction and Landscaping, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $49,638.05. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from the following Org-Objects: ($ 1,500.00) - Org-Object 60484-57110, Wash Prk Streambank A, UNP (Spring St.)/Land Improv $51,138.05 - Org-Object 60484-57110, Wash Park Streambank B, (Wash Park)/Land Improv $49,638.05 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00678 A Amendment No. 2 to State Project ID: 2440-09-00, Washington Avenue (STH 20) - Roosevelt Avenue to West Boulevard. (Res No. 15-0312)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Amendment No. 2 to State Project ID: 2440-09-00, Washington Avenue (STH 20) - Roosevelt Avenue to West Boulevard. (Res No. 15-0312) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-28-15: That Amendment No. 2 to State Project ID: 2440-09-00, Washington Avenue (STH 20) - Roosevelt Avenue to West Boulevard, as submitted, be approved. Amendment No. 2 is in the not-to-exceed amount of $19,589.43, with the City's share being $4,897.36 or 25%, and the State's share being $14,692.07 or 75%, bringing the total contract amount to $1,618,566.53. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this amendment be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57500, DPW-Paving. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00681 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150039, 2015 Sanitary Sewer - Echo Lane (R1), A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 15-0311)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150039, 2015 Sanitary Sewer - Echo Lane (R1), A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 15-0311) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-28-15: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150039, 2015 Sanitary Sewer - Echo Lane (R1), A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $34,225.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from Org-Object 40102-57560, RWWU-Sewer Relay. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00633 A Subject: (Direct Referral) (New) Application of Racine Recovery LLC, for a 2015-2016 Motor Vehicle Towing License. Located at 5306 Douglas Ave.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) (New) Application of Racine Recovery LLC, for a 2015-2016 Motor Vehicle Towing License. Located at 5306 Douglas Ave. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 7-28-15: That the (New) Application of Racine Recovery LLC, for a 2015-2016 Motor Vehicle Towing License. Located at 5306 Douglas Ave., be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00639 A Application of Blazin Wings, Inc. (Buffalo Wild Wings), Nicole Hether, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage Liquor License for 5880 Durand Avenue (14th District)CommunicationSubject: Application of Blazin Wings, Inc. (Buffalo Wild Wings), Nicole Hether, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage Liquor License for 5880 Durand Avenue (14th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 7-28-15: That the Application of Blazin Wings, Inc. (Buffalo Wild Wings), Nicole Hether, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage Liquor License for 5880 Durand Avenue be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00640 A (New) Application of La Mexicana Primo Corp, for a "Class A" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1336 State Street (8th District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application for a "Class A" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License located at 1336 State Street. La Mexicana Primo Corp, dba La Mexicana, Agent Erik Navarrete. (8th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 7-28-15: That the (New) Application for a "Class A" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License located at 1336 State Street. La Mexicana Primo Corp, dba La Mexicana, Agent Erik Navarrete, be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00656 A (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Choice Petroleum, LLC dba Chesters Chicken Restaurant, located at 1126 Washington Avenue, Harjeet S. Walia, Agent. (3rd District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Choice Petroleum, LLC dba Chesters Chicken Restaurant, located at 1126 Washington Avenue, Harjeet S. Walia, Agent. (3rd District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 7-28-15: That the (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Choice Petroleum, LLC dba Chesters Chicken Restaurant, located at 1126 Washington Avenue, Harjeet S. Walia, Agent, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReceived and FiledPass Action details Video Video
14-10749 A Safety signs at the intersection of West Street and Dr. M.L. King Jr. Drive.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Alderman of the 8th District, on behalf of Steve Avila and Norma Diaz, requesting the installation of safety signs at the intersection of West Street and Dr. M.L. King Jr. Drive. Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 11-17-14: Defer Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 06-15-15: Defer Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 07-20-15: Recommends that the request to place a flashing beacon warning light for reduced school zone speed on Dr. M.L. King Jr. Drive, north of West Street, be approved. Fiscal Note: The cost of this installation is estimated at $2,100 and funding is available in Org-Object 45040-57530, DPW-Traffic Control.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00596 A ZOrd. 002-15 Rezoning Multiple AddressesCommunicationSubject: (ZOrd. 002-15) An Ordinance rezoning 1223 Ohio Street, 4601, 4615, 4619 Washington Avenue, and 1212, 1218, 1222 Virginia Street from R-3 General Residence District, R-2 Single Family Residence District, and B-1 Neighborhood Convenience District to B-2 Community Shopping District. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 7-8-15: That the ordinance be adopted based on the following findings: 1. The proposed zoning is consistent with the existing uses of property within the general area of the property in question as the site active and intense commercial uses and is close to well-developed retail and commercial businesses along Washington Avenue. 2. The proposed zoning is consistent with the zoning of the other three corners at the intersection of Washington and Ohio and the classification of property within the general area of the property in question. 3. The property in question is currently underutilized and inconsistent with the evolution of Washington Avenue as Racine’s commercial corridor. The proposed use as a neighborhood pharmacy will be an upgrade over tApproved as PresentedFail Action details Video Video
15-00683 A CU Rezone 1620 Racine Street (ZOrd. 003-15)Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) A request by Breeze Ratchford, representing DMR Trucking, Inc., for a rezoning of 1620 Racine Street from I-2 General Industrial District to B-2 Community Shopping District with a FD Flex Development Overlay. (PC-15) (ZOrd. 003-15) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 7-29-15: That an ordinance and a use supplement be prepared and a public hearing scheduled. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00657 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the President of the Council wishing to discuss filling the vacancy, interviewing candidates, and making a recommendation for the 2nd District alderman position.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the President of the Council wishing to discuss filling the vacancy, interviewing candidates, and making a recommendation for the 2nd District alderman position. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 07-23-2015: That at its next meeting the Common Council select a replacement Alderman for the 2nd District between candidates Tom Bercher and Mollie Jones. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
15-00696 A Subject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions:CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions: Appoint Scott Letteney as City Attorney for the City of Racine, effective October 1, 2015 Appoint Alderman Terry McCarthy to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services filling the current vacancy expiring April 1, 2016Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0301 A Razing & Removal of 2500 Jacato Drive (Anthony Lane) - Offical Notice#8-2015ResolutionRazing & Removal of 2500 Jacato Drive (Anthony Lane) - Offical Notice#8-2015 Resolved, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to award the bid to Macemon, Inc. at their bid price of $71,560.00, for Razing and Removal of the Twenty-One(21) Unit Apartment Building Located at 2500 Jacato Drive (Anthony Lane) in Racine, WI. Fiscal Note: Funds for this project are available in account 14005 52390.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0304 A Miguel Veguilla v City of Racine, et al Case No. 15-CV-0861ResolutionMiguel Veguilla v City of Racine, et al Case No. 15-CV-0861 Resolved, that authorization is granted to the City Attorney to represent Officers R. Rasmussen, A. Matson, C. Brush and A. Wassil in the lawsuit, Miguel Veguilla v City of Racine, et al, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Case No. 15-CV-0861. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0305 A 2015 Project ALS FundraiserResolution2015 Project ALS Fundraiser Resolved, that the Rhino Bar is granted permission to close High Street from Main Street to Chatham Street on Saturday, August 22, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in conjunction with the Project ALS fundraiser, with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid. 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. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way. F. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. G. If required, sponsor shall be responsible for submitting a Temporary Traffic Control Plan to the Engineering Department for approval, and providing and removing all temporary traffic control devices and detour signs. H. If required, sponsor shall provide a detour plan for the closure of all State Connecting Highways, arterAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0306 A Contract 20150040, 2015 Sewer LiningResolutionContract 20150040, 2015 Sewer Lining Resolved, that Contract 20150040, 2015 Sewer Lining, is awarded to Visu-Sewer, Inc., at its bid price of $882,896.75, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Org-Object 22640-57560, Sanitary Sewers.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0307 A Contract 20150041, City Hall Tuck PointingResolutionContract 20150041, City Hall Tuck Pointing Resolved, that Contract 20150041, City Hall Tuck Pointing, is awarded to Abel Building Restoration, Inc., at its bid price of $89,000.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57200, City Hall-Tuckpointing.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0308 A Contract 20150042, City Hall Annex Tuck PointingResolutionContract 20150042, City Hall Annex Tuck Pointing Resolved, that Contract 20150042, City Hall Annex Tuck Pointing, is awarded to Abel Building Restoration, Inc., at its bid price of $77,000.00, plus Alternate #1 bid of $69,000.00, plus Alternate #2 bid of $71,000.00 for a total bid of $217,000.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57200, Annex-Tuckpointing.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0310 A Change Order No. 2 on Contract 17-14 (K4-017), Racine Streambank StabilizationResolutionChange Order No. 2 on Contract 17-14 (K4-017), Racine Streambank Stabilization Resolved, that Change Order No. 2 on Contract 17-14 (K4-017), Racine Streambank Stabilization, Native Construction and Landscaping, contractor, as submitted, is approved in the amount of $49,638.05. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from the following Org-Objects: ($ 1,500.00) - Org-Object 60484-57110, Wash Prk Streambank A, UNP (Spring St.)/Land Improv $ 51,138.05 - Org-Object 60484-57110, Wash Park Streambank B, (Wash Park)/Land Improv $ 49,638.05 - TotalAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0311 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150039, 2015 Sanitary Sewer - Echo Lane (R1)ResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 20150039, 2015 Sanitary Sewer - Echo Lane (R1) Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150039, 2015 Sanitary Sewer - Echo Lane (R1), A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor, as submitted, is approved in the amount of $34,225.00. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from Org-Object 40102-57560, RWWU-Sewer Relay.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0312 A Amendment No. 2 to State Project ID: 2440-09-00, Washington Avenue (STH 20) - Roosevelt Avenue to West BoulevardResolutionAmendment No. 2 to State Project ID: 2440-09-00, Washington Avenue (STH 20) - Roosevelt Avenue to West Boulevard Resolved, that Amendment No. 2 to State Project ID: 2440-09-00, Washington Avenue (STH 20) - Roosevelt Avenue to West Boulevard, as submitted, is approved. Fiscal Note: Amendment No. 2 is in the not-to-exceed amount of $19,589.43, with the City's share being $4,897.36 or 25%, and the State's share being $14,692.07 or 75%, bringing the total contract amount to $1,618,566.53. Funding to defray the cost of this amendment be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57500, DPW-Paving.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0309 A Contract 20150017, City Hall Renovations - Phase VII (R1)ResolutionContract 20150017, City Hall Renovations - Phase VII (R1) Resolved, that Contract 20150017, City Hall Renovations - Phase Vll (R1), is awarded to Corporate Contractors, Inc., at its bid price of $292,780.00, plus Alternate #1 bid of $166,678.00, plus Alternate #2 bid of $18,494.00 for a total bid of $477,952.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57200, City Hall-Facilities Plan.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
ZOrd.003-15 A Ordinance Rezoning 1620 Racine StreetZoning OrdinanceZOrd. 003-15 An Ordinance Rezoning 1620 Racine Street To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: That the property located at 1620 Racine Street and more particularly described as follows: 1620 Racine Street: “Said land being in Racine County, WI, City of Racine, Block 85 of the School Section, plus the North ½ of Section 21, Township 3 North, Range 23 East, Block 1, Partially described in Volume 1446 RECS, Page 370, plus part of the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Rail Road Company right-of-way as described in Volume 1706 RECS, Page 870, containing 1.743 acres, more or less” be rezoned from I-2 General Industrial District to B-2 Community Shopping District with a FD-Flex Development Overlay District. Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage by a majority vote of the members-elect of the City Common Council and publication or posting as required by law. Passed by the Common Council: _______________________________________ Approved: ______ReferredPass Action details Not available