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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/10/2008 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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08-2250 A1.Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau request to use city right-of-way on Thursday, July 24, 2008, for the 2008 International Cycling Classic.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Sales/Marketing Director of the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau requesting permission to use city right-of-way on Thursday, July 24, 2008, for the 2008 International Cycling Classic. Recommendation: The Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau be granted permission to close the following streets to hold the 2008 International Cycling Classic to be held on Thursday, July 24, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Main Street from State Street to Sixth Street, Sixth Street from Main Street to College Avenue, College Avenue from Sixth Street to Water Street, Water Street from College Avenue to Fourth Street, Wisconsin Avenue from 4th Street to State Street, State Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Main Street; with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. 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   Not available Not available
08-2183 A2.Wayman A.M.E. Church request to close the alleys behind 424 N. Memorial Drive for their annual Wayman Fest on July 26, 2008 and July 27, 2008.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Pastor of Wayman A.M.E. Church requesting permission to close the alleys behind 424 N. Memorial Drive for their annual Wayman Fest on July 26, 2008 and July 27, 2008. Recommendation: Wayman African Methodist Episcopal Church be granted permission to close the north-south alley behind 424 N. Memorial Drive, for their annual festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27, 2008, in accordance with their request. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. 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. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. Fiscal Note: There will    Not available Not available
08-2237 A3.Alley closure request for Western Days.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the West Racine Business and Professional Association requesting permission to close the alley behind the south side of the 3200 block of Washington Avenue on July 19, 2008 for the Western Days celebration. Recommendation: That the West Racine Business and Professional Association be granted permission to close the T-alley on the south side of the 3200 block of Washington Avenue adjacent to the city-owned parking lot in conjunction with their Western Days celebration on Saturday, July 19, 2008, in accordance with their request. Futher recommend that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. 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. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police    Not available Not available
08-2209 A4.Request to install canopies over sidewalk.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Ray Borgeson, 524 Main Street, requesting permission to install projecting canopies over city right-of-way. Recommendation: The property owner of 524 Main Street be granted permission to install stationary, projecting canopies, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets. Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.   Not available Not available
08-2226 A5.Request for City to take ownership of sewer and water mains for Woodland Pointe Condominiums.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the developer of Woodland Pointe, Lincoln Lutheran requesting that the proposed sanitary sewer and water main that will serve the 14-unit condo development be public utilities, owned and maintained by the City. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a development agreement with the developer of the Woodland Pointe Condominium project. Terms of the development agreement will include: A. The construction of storm and sanitary sewers to City specifications which will be considered services and which will be the responsibility of the private property owners to maintain in the future. B. The construction of water mains in accordance with the requirements of the Racine Water Utility within easements satisfactory to perform future maintenance activities. These water mains will be owned by the Racine Water Utility. C. The paving of Kasper Street from the south project limits to Carlton Drive with portland cement concrete pavement. The cost to be paid fully by the developer. Fiscal Note: The assessment    Not available Not available
08-2171 A6.Communication from the residents of Packard Avenue, from 16th Street to Washington Avenue, requesting that the alley be paved.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the residents of Packard Avenue, from 16th Street to Washington Avenue, requesting that the alley be paved. Recommendation: The prayer of the petitioners be granted and that a preliminary resolution be introduced for the paving of the alley bounded by Washington Avenue, Packard Avenue, 16th Street and Phillips Avenue. Fiscal Note: This is an assessable alley project and, therefore, all costs will be paid for by the abutting property owners.   Not available Not available
07-0517 A7.Occupancy permits for rental propertiesCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 11th District requesting the creation of an ordinance requiring occupancy permits for rental properties. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-29-08: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.   Not available Not available
08-2245 A8.Emergency public hearing for Hillcrest Circle.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting an emergency public hearing for street improvements to Hillcrest Circle. Recommendation: That a preliminary resolution be introduced for the paving of Hillcrest Circle with portland cement concrete pavement. Fiscal Note: This is an assessable street project and, therefore, all costs will be paid for by the abutting property owners.   Not available Not available
08-2108 A9.Resolution No. 08-0805, date May 6, 2008, relating to the following alley improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Alley - Kearney Avenue to Hickory Grove; Twenty-first Street to Twentieth Street Alley - Jay Eye See to Phillips Avenue; Twenty-CommunicationSubject: Resolution No. 08-0805, date May 6, 2008, relating to the following alley improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Alley - Kearney Avenue to Hickory Grove; Twenty-first Street to Twentieth Street Alley - Jay Eye See to Phillips Avenue; Twenty-first Street to Twentieth Street Alley - DeKoven Avenue to Twentieth Street; East of Phillips Avenue Alley - DeKoven Avenue to Twentieth Street; Case Avenue to Jay Eye See Alley - DeKoven Avenue to Eighteenth Street; Clark Street to Racine Street Alley - Jay Eye See to Case Avenue; Twentieth Street to Twenty-first Street Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-13-08: That Resolution No. 08-0805, of May 6, 2008, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2009 C.I.P. for these alley improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the alley improvements. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-24-08: That Resolution No. 08-0805 of May 6, 2008, be amended to delete: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Alley - DeKoven A   Not available Not available
08-2204 A10.Resolution No. 08-0822 of May 20, 2008, relating to the following street improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Carter Street from English Street to Yout Street Homestead Street Howard Street to dead end. West Lawn Avenue from Republic AvenCommunicationSubject: Resolution No. 08-0822 of May 20, 2008, relating to the following street improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Carter Street from English Street to Yout Street Homestead Street Howard Street to dead end. West Lawn Avenue from Republic Avenue to Victory Avenue Seventeenth Street from Indiana Street to Kentucky Street Seventeenth Street from Oregon Street to Indiana Street Victory Avenue from Seventeenth Street to Seventeenth Street Olive Street from Ohio Street to Virginia Street SEWER AND WATER LATERALS Homestead Street from Howard Street to dead end Seventeenth Street from Indiana Street to Kentucky Street Seventeenth Street from Oregon Street to Indiana Street SANITARY SEWER Homestead Street from Howard Street to dead end WATER MAIN Homestead Street from Howard Street to dead end CURB AND GUTTER Homestead Street from Howard Street to dead end Recommendation of 5-27-08: That Resolution No. 08-0822 of May 20, 2008, be amended to delete: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING West Lawn Avenue from Republic Avenue to Victory Avenue Seven   Not available Not available
08-2232 A11.Bid results on Official Notice #10, One (1) Melter Applicator.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bid results on Official Notice #10, One (1) Melter Applicator. Recommendation: That Official Notice #10, One (1) Melter Applicator, be awarded to Sherwin Industries, Inc., at their bid price of $37,623.88, they being the only responsible bidder. Funds to defray the cost of this project are available in Account 101.630.5790, Unlicensed Vehicles, Street Maintenance. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-2243 A12.Request to sbmit support letter for 2008 Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to submit a support letter for the 2008 Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative. Recommendation: That the City of Racine agree to participate in a joint application with the State of Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence in an application entitled Wisconsin Diesel Emission and Fuel Reduction Initiative which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency's Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative Program. Further recommend that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to submit a letter of support to provide the necessary documents regarding the City's fleet and fuel usage. Fiscal Note: The purpose of this program is to encourage implementation of biodiesel fuel, idle emission technology, and/or diesel emission reduction equipment. At this time it is anticipated that the grant will cover the additional cost of purchasing biodiesel fuels.   Not available Not available
08-2259 A13.Bid results on Contract 32-08 (K8-036), 2008 Storm and Sanitary Lining.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 32-08 (K8-036), 2008 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lining. Recommendation: That Contract 32-08 (K8-036), 2008 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lining, be awarded to Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc., Pewaukee, WI, at their bid price of $780,410.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $305,661.60 - Account 104.900.5410, Storm Sewer Repairs $ 43,150.00 - Account 287.988.5320, Sanitary MH, Misc. Locations $ 519.93 - Account 986.907.5310, San. Manholes, Reconstruction $ 72,621.64 - Account 987.907.5310, San. Sewer Construction $ 4,180.17 - Account 986.908.5320, San. Sewer Construction $354,276.66 - Account 287.988.5310, San. Sewer, Var. Loc. $780,410.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-2260 A14.Bid results on Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Lining.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining. Recommendation: That Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining, be awarded to Michel's Corporation, Brownsville, WI, at their bid price of $732,940.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the Water and Wastewater Utility. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-2194 A15.Final payment on Contract 32-06 (K6-033), Professional Services - Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and Safety Building, Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 32-06 (K6-033), Professional Services - Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and Safety Building, Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., consultant. (Res. 08-0929) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That the professional services provided by Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc. under Contract 32-06 (K6-033), Professional Services - Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and Safety Building, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $9,400.00, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 06-7359, dated December 19, 2006.   Not available Not available
08-2022 A16.Final payment on Contract 09-07 (K7-009), PS - 2007 Sewer Asset Management ServicesCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 9-07 (K7-009), PS - 2007 Sewer Asset Management Services, Earth Tech, consultant. Recommendation: That the professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc. under Contract 9-07 (K7-009), PS - 2007 Sewer Asset Management Services, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $99,125.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Res. 06-7364, dated December 19, 2006.   Not available Not available
08-2261 A17.Change Order No. 2 on Contract 15-07 (K7-018), Racine Public Library - Interior Remodeling, Imagine That GC LLC, contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 15-07 (K7-018), Racine Public Library - Interior Remodeling, Imagine That GC LLC, contractor. Recommendation: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 15-07 (K7-018), Racine Public Library - Interior Remodeling, Imagine That GC LLC, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $522.50. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 771.000.5950, Misc. Expenses. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-2262 A18.Final payment on Contract 15-07 (K7-018), Racine Public Library - Interior Remodeling, Imagine That GC LLC, contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Rererral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 15-07 (K7-018), Racine Public Library - Interior Remodeling, Imagine That GC LLC, contractor. Recommendation: That the work of Imagine That GC LLC, under Contract 15-07 (K7-018), Racine Public Library - Interior Remodeling, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $48,834.25. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Res. 08-0643, dated February 20, 2008.   Not available Not available
08-2095 A19.Final payment on Contract 37-07 (K7-043), Railing Replacement at Safety Building and Memorial Hall, Bane-Nelson, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 37-07 (K7-043), Railing Replacement at Safety Building and Memorial Hall, Bane-Nelson, Inc., contractor. (Res. 08-0930) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That the work of Bane-Nelson, Inc. under Contract 37-07 (K7-043), Railing Replacement at Safety Building and Memorial Hall, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $92,000.00, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0265, dated June 19, 2007.   Not available Not available
08-2265 A20.Final payment on Contract 9-08 (K8-010), Dock Wall Repairs at Main Street Bridge, Edward E. Gillen Company, contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 9-08 (K8-010), Dock Wall Repairs at Main Street Bridge, Edward E. Gillen Company, contractor. Recommendation: That the work provided by Edward E. Gillen Company, under Contract 9-08 (K8-010), Dock Wall Repairs at Main Street Bridge, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $18,500.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Res. 08-0623, dated February 5, 2008. All costs associated with the project are reimburseable under the State of Wisconsin Lift Bridge Program.   Not available Not available
08-2236 A21.Agreement with AT&T for Centrex phone lines.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations regarding an agreement with AT&T for Centrex phone lines. Recommendation: That the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to enter into a 5-year agreement with AT&T for centrex phone service to serve approximately 190 phone lines at remote City sites. Fiscal Note: This agreement will result in a savings of $8,000.00 per year and is based upon the State of Wisconsin contract for telephone services.   Not available Not available
08-2113 A22.Amendment No. 1 to Contract 36-07 (K7-042), Professional Services - City Hall Renovations - Phase II, ARC Architectural Group LLC, consultant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Amendment No. 1 to Contract 36-07 (K7-042), Professional Services - City Hall Renovations - Phase II, ARC Architectural Group LLC, consultant. (Res.08-0912) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-24-08: That Amendment No. 1 to Contract 36-07 (K7-042), Professional Services - City Hall Renovations - Phase II, ARC Architectural Group LLC, consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $9,920.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $2,900.00 - Account 986.300.5040, Fire Station 1 - Female Locker Room $7,020.00 - Account 986.100.5010, City Hall - Facility Plan Implementation $9,920.00 Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-2253 A23.Change Order No. 3 on Contract 03-08 (K8-003), Sixth Street Utility ConstructionCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 3 on Contract 3-08 (K8-003), Sixth Street Utility Construction, Globe Contractors, contractor. Recommendation: That Change Order No. 3 on Contract 3-08 (K8-003), Sixth Street Utility Construction, Globe Contractors, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $14,134.75. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 5,000.11 - Account 287.988.5310, Sanitary Sewer - Var. Loc. $ 7,188.64 - Account 104.988.5420, Storm Sewer - Var. Loc. $ 1,946.00 - Racine Water Utility $14,134.75 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-2264 A24.Change Order No. 1 on Contract 05-08 (K8-005), Oakes Road PavingCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 5-08 (K8-005), Oakes Road Paving, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor. Recommendation: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 5-08 (K8-005), Oakes Road Paving, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $39,420.70. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated Account 919.987.5010, Oakes Road, 16th to 21st (IG). Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-2255 A25.3-Party Agreement for Seventh Street (STH 20) - Marquette Street to Main Street Reconstruction.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner Works/Engineering submitting a 3-Party Agreement for design services for Seventh Street (STH 20) - Marquette Street to Main Street Reconstruction. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 3-party contract with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Earth Tech, Inc. for professional design engineering services for reconstructing Seventh Street from Marquette Street to Main Street, State Project ID: 2440-07-00, for the not-to-exceed cost of $500,185.02, which is funded 75% by the State of Wisconsin, or $375,138.76, and 25% by the City of Racine, or $125,046.26. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $109,126.00 - Account 988.908.5070, Seventh St. - Marquette to Main $ 15,920.26 - Account 986.908.5010, Misc. Concrete Paving $125,046.26 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. The State of Wisconsin negotiates all contracts on    Not available Not available
08-2256 A26.3-Party Agreement for Ohio Street, Phase II - Durand Avenue to 21st Street Reconstruction.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a 3-Party Agreement for design services for Ohio Street, Phase II - Durand Avenue to 21st Street Reconstruction. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 3-party contract with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Clark Dietz, Inc. for professional design engineering services for reconstructing Ohio Street from Durand Avenue (STH 11) to Twentyfirst Street, State Project ID: 2704-05-00, for the not-to-exceed cost of $184,683.25, which is funded 80% by the State of Wisconsin, or $147,746.60, and 20% by the City of Racine, or $36,936.65. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 988.908.5060, Ohio Street - 21st Street to Durand Avenue. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. The State of Wisconsin negotiates all contracts which utilize federal funding.   Not available Not available
08-2257 A27.Construction inspection services for Contract 32-08 (K8-036), 2008 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lining.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a professional services agreement for construction inspection services for Contract 32-08 (K8-036), 2008 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lining. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Earth Tech, Inc. for Construction Management Services for the 2008 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lining at a price not-to-exceed $65,850.00. Further recommend that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $25,681.50 - Account 104.987.5420, Storm Sewer, Misc. Loc. $40,168.50 - Account 987.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Misc. Loc. $65,850.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-2258 A28.Professional services agreement for construction inspection for Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a professional services agreement for construction inspection for Contract 33-08 (K8-037), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Earth Tech, Inc. for Construction Management Services for the 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining at a price not-to-exceed $53,670.00. Further recommend that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the Racine Wastewater Utility. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available