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| A | | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Clerk's office submitting the veto General Fund (pages 25,28, & 41) as follows: (Res. 0398-17)
Decrease Expense 11002-50100 Administrative- Salaries by 20,000 from 315,430 to 295,430
Decrease | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Clerk's office submitting the veto to turn mayor administrative staff into a communications staff person (pages 25,28, & 41) as follows: (Res. 0398-17)
Decrease Expense 11002-50100 Administrative- Salaries by 20,000 from 315,430 to 295,430
Decrease Expense 11002-50100 Administrative- Salaries by 25,099 from 315,430 to 290,331
Decrease Expense 11002-51010 Administrative- FICA by 1,837 from 21,788 to 19,951
Decrease Expense 11002-51100 Administrative- WRS by 1,682 from 19,796 to 18,114
Decrease Expense 11002-51200 Administrative- Health by 9,720 from 69,120 to 59,400
Increase Expense 11004-50100 Attorney- Salaries by 25,099 from 315,430 to 290,331
Increase Expense 11004-51010 Attorney- FICA by 1,837 from 21,788 to 19,951
Increase Expense 11004-51100 Attorney- WRS by 1,682 from 19,796 to 18,114
Increase Expense 11004-51200 Attorney- Health by 9,720 from 69,120 to 59,400
Decrease Revenue 11202-49330 Wage Provision Res Applied by 20,000 from 1,700,000 to 1,680,000
If the Mayor’s veto is sustained, the Com | Deferred | Pass |
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| A | | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Clerk's office submitting the veto General Fund (page 28) as follows: (Res. 0396-17)
Decrease Expense 11004-50100 Attorney- Salaries by 597,831 to 547,831
Increase Expense 11004-52100 Attorney- Pr | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Clerk's office submitting the veto for the new city attorney position (page 28) as follows: (Res. 0396-17)
Decrease Expense 11004-50100 Attorney- Salaries by 597,831 to 547,831
Increase Expense 11004-52100 Attorney- Professional Services by 50,000 from 250,000 to 300,000
If the Mayor’s veto is sustained, the Common Council may thereupon proceed to adopt a substitute. | Deferred | Pass |
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| A | | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Clerk's office submitting the veto on the intergovernmental revenue sharing (pages 161 &162) as follows: (Res. 0397-17) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Clerk's office submitting the veto on the arena from the CIP, its language in the budget, and any other references as follows: (Res. 0397-17)
Decrease Expense 45260-59800 TRNS Component Unit by 2,500,000 from 2,500,000 to 0
Decrease Revenue 45260-49300 Fund Balance Applied by 1,604,369 from 1,604369 to 0
Remove TID 21 Event Center Implementation for 2018, in the amount of 39,500,000 from the Redevelopment Authority Bond.
Remove TID 21 Event Center Implementation for 2018, in the amount of 2,300,000 from the TIF.
Remove TID 21 Event Center Implementation for 2018, in the amount of 2,500,000 from the TIF Backstopped with Intergovernmental.
Remove TID 21 Event Center Implementation for 2018, in the amount of 10,700,000 from the existing TIF reserves.
Remove Event Center allocation to RDA event center debt service for 2019-2033, in the amount of 12,800,000.
Remove Event Center contingency for 2018, in the amount of 2,500,000.
If the Mayor’s veto is sustained, the Common Council may thereupon proceed to adopt a substi | Deferred | Pass |
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1085-17
| A | | claim of Guadalupe Jimenez | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Guadalupe L. Jimenez for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11.27.2017: The claim of Guadalupe L. Jimenez, 1415 Thurston Avenue for damages allegedly arising when a tree branch fell on her parked vehicle in the 1400 block of Thurston Avenue be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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1086-17
| A | | claim of Vevlon Days-Kimmons | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Vevlon Days-Kimmons for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12.11.2017: That the claim of Vevlon Days-Kimmons be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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| A | | Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on November 9, 2017 requesting permission to accept a $1,696 donation from Jean and Jeffrey Brehm for placement of a memorial park bench. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on November 9, 2017 requesting permission to accept a $1,696 donation from Jean and Jeffrey Brehm for placement of a memorial park bench.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11.27.2017: The Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services be granted permission to accept the $1,696 donation from Jean and Jeffrey Brehm for placement of a memorial park bench.
Fiscal Note: Fund will be receipted in the Parks and Recreation Department. | Referred | Pass |
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| A | | Communication from Jeff Collen, YMCA CEO, requesting to use City right-of-way on Saturday, June 16, 2018, for the 40th Annual Lighthouse Run. (Res. 0400-17) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Jeff Collen, YMCA CEO, requesting to use City right-of-way on Saturday, June 16, 2018, for the 40th Annual Lighthouse Run. (Res. 0400-17)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-28-17: Permission be granted to the sponsor of the Lighthouse Run to use certain City streets for the period of 6:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, June 16, 2018, and to close the following streets:
Main Street from State Street to Sixth Street
Lake Avenue from 8th Street to State Street
State Street from Main Street to Lake Avenue
Main Street from State Street to 3 Mile Road (west side two traffic lanes will remain open for two-way traffic)
Dodge Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard
Michigan Boulevard from Dodge Street to Wolff Street
Wolff Street from Michigan Boulevard to North Main Street
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to communicate with the U.S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close Main Street Bridge to boat traffic for the period of 7:40 A.M. to 10:40 A.M. on Saturday, | Referred | Pass |
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| A | | (New) Application for a Class "B" AND "Class C" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for The Egg Plant Cafe & Catering, located at 3751 Douglas Ave, Aaron Morris, Agent. (15th District) | Communication | Subject: (New) Application for a Class "B" and "Class C" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for The Egg Plant Cafe & Catering, located at 3751 Douglas Ave, Aaron Morris, Agent. (15th District)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-28-2017: That the (New) Application for a Class "B" and "Class C" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for The Egg Plant Cafe & Catering, located at 3751 Douglas Ave, Aaron Morris, Agent be approved.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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| A | | (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for The Branch 1501 LLC, dba The Branch at 1501, located at 1501 Washington Avenue, Kristina Campbell, Agent. (3rd District). | Communication | Subject: (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for The Branch 1501 LLC, dba The Branch at 1501, located at 1501 Washington Avenue, Kristina Campbell, Agent. (3rd District).
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-28-2017: That the (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for The Branch 1501 LLC, dba The Branch at 1501, located at 1501 Washington Avenue, Kristina Campbell, Agent be deferred for two weeks to allow for the appeal period for the previous license holder to end on December 7, 2017 before granting the license.
Staff Recommendation on 12-08-17: That the (New) application for a "Class B" fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for The Branch 1501 LLC, dba The Branch at 1501, located 1501 Washington Avenue, Kristina Campbell, Agent be granted by action of the Common Council at Special Session on December 11, 2017 in order to allow for the Applicant to conduct pre-scheduled Holiday events requiring license prior to the next regularly- | Referred | Pass |
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| A | | Communication from the Alderman of the 5th District requesting to discuss the removal of all parking meters in the City of Racine. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 5th District requesting to discuss the removal of all parking meters in the City of Racine.
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 02-21-18: Refer this item to the Committee of the Whole.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 02-05-2019: Item deferred.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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| A | | Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting to discuss the Racine County Juror parking rates for 2018. (Res. 0435-17) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting to discuss the Racine County Juror parking rates for 2018. (Res. 0435-17)
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 12-06-17: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Racine County to provide juror parking at the rate of $850.00 per month in 2018.
Fiscal Note: $10,200 in revenue will go into the Parking Utility fund. | Referred | Pass |
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1029-17
| A | | Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement with First Transit, Inc., for Transit Management Services for the Belle Urban System, the BUS, RYDE, contingent on City At | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement with First Transit, Inc., for Transit Management Services for the Belle Urban System, The BUS, RYDE, contingent on City Attorney review. (Res. 0372-17)
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 10-18-17: Authorize and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement with First Transit, Inc. subject to City Attorney review.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11.13.2017: Authorize and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement with First Transit, Inc. subject to City Attorney review.
Fiscal Note: New contract continues past practice of annual increases. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | Downtown BID Operating Plan 2018 (Res. 0382-17) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Kelly Kruse, representing Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown, for approval of its proposed 2018 Operating Plan. (Res. 0382-17)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11.13.2017: The proposed 2018 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown Racine, be approved and that the Finance Director be authorized to place special charges amounting to $192,000 on the 2017 property tax bills of the affected properties as delineated by the Business Improvement District.
Fiscal Note: It is estimated $192,000.00 will be raised through bid assessments, $4,000.00 will be raised through Tree Sponsorship, $10,000.00 will be raised through uncategorized income to be placed into the Downtown Bid's revenue account. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | Uptown BID Operating Plan 2018 (Res. 0383-17) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Devin Sutherland, representing Business Improvement District No. 3, Uptown, for approval of its proposed 2018 Operating Plan. (Res. 0383-17)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11.13.2017: The 2018 Operating Plan for the Uptown Business Improvement District No. 3 be approved and that the Finance Director be authorized to place special charges amounting to $35,000 on the 2017 property tax bills of the affected properties as delineated by the Business Improvement District.
Fiscal Note: It is estimated that $35,000.00 will be raised through bid assessments to be placed into the Uptown Business revenue account. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | Uptown BID Operating Plan 2018 (Res. 0384-17) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Devin Sutherland, representing Business Improvement District No. 4, Douglas Avenue, for approval of its proposed 2018 Operating Plan. (Res. 0384-17)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11.13.2017: That the 2018 Operating Plan for the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District No. 4, Douglas Avenue, be approved and that the Finance Director be authorized to place special charges amounting to $48,252 on the 2017 property tax bills of the affected properties as delineated by the Business Improvement District.
Fiscal Note: It is estimated that $48,525.00 will be raised through bid assessments to be placed into the Douglas Avenue Bid’s revenue account. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | Communication from the Finance Director submitting the request that the City provide a $10,000 donation to "Visioning a Greater Racine". (Res. 0385-17) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Finance Director submitting the request that the City provide a $10,000 donation to "Visioning a Greater Racine". (Res. 0385-17)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11.13.2017: Authorize the City to provide a $10,000.00 donation to “Visioning a Greater Racine" and to transfer 2017 General Fund Budget from account 11202-56200, Contingency, to account 11202-53460, Miscellaneous Expenses, and that authorization be made to make the payment.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available to fund the transfer and payment. | Approved | Pass |
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| A | | (Direct Referral) Request from the City Administrator to consider a Contract with CGI Communications of Rochester, NY for production of professional videos promoting the City of Racine. (Res. 0381-17) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Request from the City Administrator to consider a Contract with CGI Communications of Rochester, NY for production of professional videos promoting the City of Racine. (Res. 0381-17)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11.13.2017: Authorize and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Contract with CGI Communications of Rochester, NY for production of professional videos promoting the City of Racine.
Fiscal Note: There are no costs to the City for the creation and production of the videos. Costs are paid exclusively through local business sponsorships solicited by CGI personnel. As a result, there is no budgetary impact. | Approved | Fail |
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| C | | (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Attorney requesting to meet with the Finance and Personnel Committee in Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statues section 19.85(1)(g), to confer with legal counsel concerning Racine County vs. City of Racin | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Attorney requesting to meet with the Finance and Personnel Committee in Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statues section 19.85(1)(g), to confer with legal counsel concerning Racine County vs. City of Racine, Racine County Case Number 2015 CV 1536. (Res. 0386-17)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11.13.2017: That the City not appeal the judgment in the case of Racine County vs. City of Racine, Racine County Case Number 2015 CV 1536.
Fiscal Note: Funds have been set aside and are available in account #101 21110, Year End Accounts Payable in the amount of $350,475.75. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | Communication requesting authorization and direction that certain City-owned parcels of real estate may be utilized by the City of Racine and/or the State of Wisconsin for the STH 11 (Kentucky St/Kearney Av) Road Improvement Project (R/W Project ID 2260-0 | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication requesting authorization and direction that certain City-owned parcels of real estate may be utilized by the City of Racine and/or the State of Wisconsin for the STH 11 (Kentucky St/Kearney Av) Road Improvement Project (R/W Project ID 2260-07-20), including the right to construct, cut and/or fill slopes and including for such purpose the right to operate the necessary equipment thereon and the right of ingress and egress as long as required for such public purpose, including the right to preserve, protect, remove, or plant thereon any vegetation that the highway authorities may deem necessary or desirable in and to the following lands in City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, described as follows: (Res. 0388-17)
Parcel 8 of Transportation Project Plat 2260-07-20 - 4.01, recorded as Document number 2460341 and recorded at the Register of Deeds for Racine County, Wisconsin.
Parcel 8 of Transportation Project Plat 2260-07-20 - 4.02, recorded as Document number 2461086 and recorded at the Register of Deeds for Racine County, Wisconsin. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting the 2018 summary of lease agreements for office space. (Res. 0387-17) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting the 2018 summary of lease agreements for office space. (Res. 0387-17)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-14-17: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into lease agreements for 2018 for rental of office space in City Hall, City Hall Annex and the Safety Building at the rental rates as submitted.
Fiscal Note: Rental rates will increase in 2018 due to the 2017 Consumer Price Index increasing by 3.1%. These leases will generate a total annual revenue of approximately $125,784.43. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting to adopt a resolution in support of the local match for funding of WDNR RBF Grant for ADA Lift Chair Improvements to the 5th Street Boat Launch Pier. (Res. 0389-17) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting to adopt a resolution in support of the local match for funding of WDNR RBF Grant for ADA Lift Chair Improvements to the 5th Street Boat Launch Pier. (Res. 0389-17)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-14-17: Approve the adoption of a resolution in support of applying for funding of WDNR RBF Grant for ADA Lift Chair Improvements to the 5th Street Boat Launch Pier.
Fiscal Note: Grant amount indeterminate at this time. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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1090-17
| A | | Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Contract 20170109, PS - 2018 Bridge Inspections, Ayres Associates, consultant. (Res. 0390-17) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Contract 20170109, PS - 2018 Bridge Inspections, Ayres Associates, consultant. (Res. 0390-17)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-14-17: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Ayres Associates, on Contract 20170109, PS - 2018 Bridge Inspections, in the not-to-exceed amount of $39,444.45.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts:
$21,825.50 - 45140-57540, City Owned Bridge Insp.
$17,618.95 - 45140-57545-40003, Underwater Insp. Lift Bridges
$39,444.45 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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1092-17
| A | | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20170030, 2017 Douglas Avenue/Hamilton Street Sanitary Sewer Repairs, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor. (Res. 0391-17) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20170030, 2017 Douglas Avenue/Hamilton Street Sanitary Sewer Repairs, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor. (Res. 0391-17)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-14-17: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20170030, 2017 Douglas Avenue/Hamilton Street Sanitary Sewer Repairs, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $60,197.50.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from Org-Object 60484-57570, Storm Sewers.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | (Res. 0392-17) | Conditional Use Permit | Subject: (Direct Referral) A request from DeAnna and James Ford, representing The Vine Ministries and The Vine Media Group, seeking a conditional use permit for a ground floor church with worship space, and a multi-media graphics design and marketing firm at 3433 Douglas Avenue. (PC-17) (Res. 0392-17)
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 11-08-17: That the request be approved subject to conditions.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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1081-17
| A | | (Res. 039x-17) | Conditional Use Permit | Subject: (Direct Referral) A request from Brendon Bourdo of ActiveBody Fitness seeking a conditional use permit for a fitness and personal training center at 500 Wisconsin Avenue. (PC-17) (Res. 0393-17)
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 11-08-17: That the request be approved, subject to conditions.
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1082-17
| A | | (Res. 0394-17) | Conditional Use Permit | Subject: (Direct referral) A request from Charles Daul representing Keys to the Kingdom Church seeking a conditional use permit for a ground floor worship space to include educational classes, by-appointment counseling services, and a proposed book store at 2000 Lathrop Avenue. (PC-17) (Res. 0394-17)
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 11-08-17: That the request be approved, subject to conditions.
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778-17
| A | | request for anti-bullying ordinance | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderpersons of the Fourth and Fourteenth Districts requesting that the City of Racine enact an anti-bullying ordinance. (This Item was previously referred to the Committee of the Whole but the requestors have now requested that it be referred to the Public Safety and Licensing Committee.)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-14-17: That the Attorney's office be authorized to draft a anti-bullying ordinance.
Fiscal Note: N/A | to suspend the Rules of Council | Pass |
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| A | | request for anti-bullying ordinance | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderpersons of the Fourth and Fourteenth Districts requesting that the City of Racine enact an anti-bullying ordinance. (This Item was previously referred to the Committee of the Whole but the requestors have now requested that it be referred to the Public Safety and Licensing Committee.)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-14-17: That the Attorney's office be authorized to draft a anti-bullying ordinance.
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| A | | (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Last Call on Wisconsin LLC, dba Last Call on Wisconsin, located at 525 Wisconsin Avenue, James Malnar, Agent. (1st District) | Communication | Subject: (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Last Call on Wisconsin LLC, dba Last Call on Wisconsin, located at 525 Wisconsin Avenue, James Malnar, Agent. (1st District).
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-14-17: That the application for a "Class B" fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquour license for Last Call on Wisconsin LLC, dba Last Call on Wisconsin, located at 525 Wisconsin Avenue, James Malnar, Agent, be denied based on applicants criminal history making the applicant ineligible to obtain a liquor license.
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| A | | (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the report on the bids received for the sale of Abandoned Vehicles, October 31, 2017. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the report on the bids received for the sale of Abandoned Vehicles, October 31, 2017.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-14-17: That the item be Received and Filed as the highest responsible bidder from the two bids was Sturtevant Auto Salvage.
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| A | | Communication from Deputy Chief Mark Schulz requesting permission to nominate 2 CSO's to be appointed to Humane Officers. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Deputy Chief Mark Schulz requesting permission to nominate 2 CSO's to be appointed to Humane Officers.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-14-17: That the nominations of 2 CSO's to be appointed to Humane Officers be approved.
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| A | | Request by Lutheran Social Services (Res. 0395-17) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Request by Lutheran Social Services for a $700,000 CDBG Multifamily Loan for 1701 Packard Avenue ("Gold Medal Lofts") (Res. 0395-17)
Recommendation of the Loan Board of Review on 11-16-2017: That the loan to Lutheran Social Services $720,000 for acquisition costs of 1701 Packard Avenue at 1% interest with a 20 year term be approved. Repayment terms to be contingent on surplus cash flow and minimum $7,200 interest-only annual payment at 1% interest. Mortgage and promissory note to be signed at closing and after demonstrating full project financing and tax credits and enviromental review.
Further, recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk be directed to enter into a contract with Lutheran Social Services consistent with its application and all applicable federal regulations.
Fical Note: The CDBG Multifamily Loan account currently has a balance of $1.3 million to loan to eligible projects in 2018. $720,000 would be loaned from the CDBG Multifamily Loan account at 1% interest with a 20 year term. Repayment terms to be contingent on surplus cash flow and minim | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | Committee Appointment | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mayor Mason nominating reappointments to the following committee, board, and/or commission:
Reappoint Lynn Monroe, 333 Lake Ave, Racine, 53403 to the Harbor Commission for a 3 year term, expiring May 31, 2020. | Deferred | Pass |
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| A | | Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown Racine 2018 Operating Plan | Resolution | Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown Racine 2018 Operating Plan
Resolved, that the proposed 2018 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown Racine, is approved and that the Finance Director is authorized to place special charges amounting to $192,000.00 on the 2017 property tax bills of the affected properties as delineated by the Business Improvement District.
Fiscal Note: It is estimated $192,000.00 will be raised through bid assessments, $4,000.00 will be raised through Tree Sponsorship, $10,000.00 will be raised through uncategorized income to be placed into the Downtown Bid's revenue account. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | Business Improvement District No. 3, Uptown 2018 Operating Plan | Resolution | Business Improvement District No. 3, Uptown 2018 Operating Plan
Resolved, that the 2018 Operating Plan for the Uptown Business Improvement District No. 3 is approved and that the Finance Director is authorized to place special charges amounting to $35,000.00 on the 2017 property tax bills of the affected properties as delineated by the Business Improvement District.
Fiscal Note: It is estimated that $35,000.00 will be raised through bid assessments to be placed into the Uptown Business revenue account. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | Business Improvement District No. 4, Douglas Avenue 2018 Operating Plan | Resolution | Business Improvement District No. 4, Douglas Avenue 2018 Operating Plan
Resolved, that the 2018 Operating Plan for the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District No. 4, Douglas Avenue, is approved and that the Finance Director is authorized to place special charges amounting to $48,252.00 on the 2017 property tax bills of the affected properties as delineated by the Business Improvement District.
Fiscal Note: It is estimated that $48,525.00 will be raised through bid assessments to be placed into the Douglas Avenue Bid’s revenue account. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | Racine County vs. City of Racine, Racine County Case Number 2015 CV 1536 | Resolution | Racine County vs. City of Racine, Racine County Case Number 2015 CV 1536
Resolved, that the City not appeal the judgment in the case of Racine County vs. City of Racine, Racine County Case Number 2015 CV 1536.
Fiscal Note: Funds have been set aside and are available in account #101 21110, Year End Accounts Payable in the amount of $350,475.75. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | 2018 Lease Agreements for Office Space | Resolution | 2018 Lease Agreements for Office Space
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into lease agreements for 2018 for rental of office space in City Hall, the City Hall Annex, and the Safety Building at the rental rates as submitted.
Fiscal Note: Rental rates will increase in 2018 due to the 2017 Consumer Price Index increasing by 3.1%. These leases will generate a total annual revenue of approximately $125,784.43. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0388-17
| A | | STH 11 (Kentucky St/Kearney Av) Road Improvement Project (R/W Project ID 2260-07-20) | Resolution | STH 11 (Kentucky St/Kearney Av) Road Improvement Project (R/W Project ID 2260-07-20)
Resolved, that the City of Racine authorizes and directs that the following portions of parcels described below be utilized for the STH 11 (Kentucky St/Kearney Av) Road Improvement Project (R/W Project ID 2260-07-20) to include the right to construct, cut and/or fill slopes, to operate the necessary equipment thereon for such purposes, the right of ingress and egress as long as required for such public purpose, the right to preserve, protect, remove, or plant thereon any vegetation that the highway authorities may deem necessary or desirable in and to the following lands in City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, described as follows:
Parcel 8 of Transportation Project Plat 2260-07-20 - 4.01, recorded as Document number 2460341 and recorded at the Register of Deeds for Racine County, Wisconsin.
Parcel 8 of Transportation Project Plat 2260-07-20 - 4.02, recorded as Document number 2461086 and recorded at the Register of Deeds for Racine County, Wisconsin.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0389-17
| A | | Match for Funding of WDNR RBF Grant for ADA Lift Chair Improvements to the 5th Street Boat Launch Pier | Resolution | ADA Lift Chair Upgrades to 5th Street Boat Launch Pier
Resolved, that the request of the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer for a resolution in support of the local match for funding of WDNR RBF Grant for ADA Lift Chair Upgrades to the 5th Street Boat Launch Pier is approved.
WHEREAS, City of Racine hereby requests assistance for the purpose of:
Project description: ADA Lift Chair Upgrades to the 5th Street Boat Launch Pier, Racine, Wisconsin.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Racine has budgeted a sum sufficient to complete the study or project, and HEREBY AUTHORIZES the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer, to act on behalf of the City of Racine:
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer are authorized to submit an application to the Department of Natural Resources for financial assistance, sign documents, and take necessary action to undertake, direct and complete the approved project.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Racine will comply with state and federal rules for the programs; may perform force account work; will ma | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0390-17
| A | | Contract 20170109, PS - 2018 Bridge Inspections | Resolution | Contract 20170109, PS - 2018 Bridge Inspections
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Ayres Associates, on Contract 20170109, PS - 2018 Bridge Inspections, in the not-to-exceed amount of $39,444.45.
Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts:
$21,825.50 - 45140-57540, City Owned Bridge Insp.
$17,618.95 - 45140-57545-40003, Underwater Insp. Lift Bridges
$39,444.45 - Total | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0391-17
| A | | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20170030, 2017 Douglas Avenue/Hamilton Street Sanitary Sewer Repairs | Resolution | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20170030, 2017 Douglas Avenue/Hamilton Street Sanitary Sewer Repairs
Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20170030, 2017 Douglas Avenue/Hamilton Street Sanitary Sewer Repairs, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor, as submitted, is approved in the amount of $60,197.50.
Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from Org-Object 60484-57570, Storm Sewers. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0392-17
| A | | 3433 Douglas Avenue | Resolution | 3433 Douglas Avenue
Resolved, that the request from Deanna and James Ford, representing The Vine Ministries and the Vine Media Group, seeking a conditional use permit for a ground floor church with worship space, and a multi-media graphics design and marketing firm at 3433 Douglas Avenue is approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on November 8, 2017 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all license requirements from the State of Wisconsin and City of Racine be obtained, complied with, and kept current at all times.
c. That all codes and ordinances are complied with and required permits acquired.
d. That the hours of operation for the ministries be 9 a.m. - 6p.m. Sunday and Saturday.
e. That the hours of operation for Vine Media Group be 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday
f. That prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit the following be submitted for the review and approval of the Director of City Development:
1. A plan addressing dumpster screening.
2. A lan | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0393-17
| A | | 500 Wisconsin Avenue | Resolution | 500 Wisconsin Avenue
Resolved, that the request from Brendon Bourdo seeking a conditional use permit for a fitness training center at the street level at 500 Wisconsin Avenue is approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on November 8, 2017 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all license requirements from the State of Wisconsin and City of Racine be obtained, complied with, and kept current at all times.
c. That all codes and ordinances are complied with and required permits acquired.
d. That the hours be 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday and closed Sunday.
e. That no minor changes be made from the conditions of this permit without approval of the Plan Commission, and no major changes be made from the conditions of this permit without the approval of the Common council.
That this conditional use permit is subject to Plan Commission review for compliance with the listed conditions.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0394-17
| A | | 2000 Lathrop Avenue | Resolution | 2000 Lathrop Avenue
Resolved, that the request from Charles Daul representing Keys to the Kingdom Church seeking a conditional use permit for a ground floor church with worship space to include educational classes, by-appointment counseling services, and a proposed bookstore at 2000 Lathrop Avenue is approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on November 8, 2017 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all license requirements from the State of Wisconsin and City of Racine be obtained, complied with, and kept current at all times.
c. That all codes and ordinances are complied with and required permits acquired.
d. That the hours of operation are as follows:
1. For the ministries 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sunday and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
2. For the bookstore 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
3. For counseling services by appointment.
e. That no minor changes be made from the conditions of this permit without approval of the Plan Commission, and no major ch | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0395-17
| A | | 1701 Packard Avenue ("Gold Medal Lofts") | Resolution | 1701 Packard Avenue ("Gold Medal Lofts")
Resolved, that the loan to Lutheran Social Services $720,000.00 for acquisition costs of 1701 Packard Avenue at 1% interest with a 20 year term is approved. Repayment terms to be contingent on surplus cash flow and minimum $7,200.00 interest-only annual payment at 1% interest. Mortgage and promissory note to be signed at closing and after demonstrating full project financing and tax credits and environmental review.
Further resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are directed to enter into a contract with Lutheran Social Services consistent with its application and all applicable federal regulations.
Fiscal Note: The CDBG Multifamily Loan account currently has a balance of $1.3 million to loan to eligible projects in 2018. $720,000.00 would be loaned from the CDBG Multifamily Loan account at 1% interest with a 20 year term. Repayment terms to be contingent on surplus cash flow and minimum $7,200.00 interest-only annual payment at 1% interest. Payments would be contingent on demonstrated cash flow and all accrued principle and interes | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0381-17
| A | | Production of Professional Videos Promoting the City of Racine | Resolution | Production of Professional Videos Promoting the City of Racine
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into a contract with CGI Communications of Rochester, New York, for production of professional videos promoting the City of Racine.
Fiscal Note: There are no costs to the City for the creation and production of the videos. Costs are paid exclusively through local business sponsorships solicited by CGI personnel. As a result, there is no budgetary impact. | Denied | Pass |
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Res.0385-17
| A | | Visioning a Greater Racine | Resolution | Visioning a Greater Racine
Resolved, that the City is authorized to provide a $10,000.00 donation to “Visioning a Greater Racine" and to transfer 2017 General Fund Budget from account 11202-56200, Contingency, to account 11202-53460, Miscellaneous Expenses, and that authorization is made to make the payment.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available to fund the transfer and payment. | Adopted | Pass |
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