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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 1/29/2008 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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08-1608 A1.Downtown Racine Corporation request to use city right-of-way on Saturday, March 15, 2008, for a St. Patrick's Day Parade.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Downtown Racine Corporation requesting permission to use city right-of-way on Saturday, March 15, 2008, for a St. Patrick's Day Parade. Recommendation: Permission be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation to close Main Street from State Street to 8th Street, on Saturday, March 15, 2008, for a St. Patrick's Day Parade, 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 $550.00 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 be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, in implementing this event.   Not available Not available
08-1609 A2.Recreational Leadership Co., LLC, request to close the Christopher Columbus Causeway for the Racine Boat & RV Show on August 4-10, 2008.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Recreational Leadership Co., LLC, requesting permission to close the Christopher Columbus Causeway for the Racine Boat & RV Show on August 4-10, 2008. Recommendation: That Recreational Leadership Company, LLC be granted permission to close the Christopher Columbus Causeway, from Lake Avenue east to the water’s edge, from 8:00 a.m. on August 4, 2008 to 10:00 p.m. on August 10, 2008, for the Racine Boat & RV Show. 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 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 be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event.   Not available Not available
08-1616 A3.Redline Tavern Corporation request to close North Wisconsin Street, between Hamilton and Hubbard, on July 19, 20087, for the 5th Annual "Cruz in for the Cause" benefitCommunicationSubject: Communication from Redline Tavern Corporation requesting to close North Wisconsin Street, between Hamilton and Hubbard, on July 19, 2008, for the 5th Annual "Cruz in for the Cause" benefit for the non-profit organization "SafeHaven of Racine". Recommendation: Permission be granted to Redline Tavern Corporation, 1200 N. Wisconsin Street, to close N. Wisconsin Street from Hamilton Street to Hubbard Street, on Saturday, July 19, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., for the 5th annual “Cruz in for the Cause” benefit for Safehaven of Racine, 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. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way. F. Any tents placed on the public right-of-way shall not be anchored by any means to the roadway surface. G. The sponsor shall    Not available Not available
07-1468 A4.Additional street lighting in 2000 block of Case Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the neighbors in the 2000 block of Case Avenue requesting additional street lighting. Recommendation: The lighting in the 2000 block of Case Avenue be upgraded from 100 watt high pressure sodium lights to 150 watt high pressure sodium lights. Fiscal Note: The estimated installation cost of this lighting is $300.00 and the annual operating cost is $150.00.   Not available Not available
07-0404 A5.Rehabilitation of the brick pavement on College Avenue from DeKoven Avenue to 14th Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 2nd District wishing to discuss the rehabilitation of the brick pavement on College Avenue from DeKoven Avenue to 14th Street. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.   Not available Not available
08-1662 A6.Bid results on Contract 3-08 (K8-003), Sixth Street Utility Construction.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 3-08 (K8-003), Sixth Street Utility Construction. Recommendation: Contract 3-08 (K8-003), Sixth Street Utility Construction (R1), be awarded to Globe Contractors, Inc., Pewaukee, WI, at their bid price of $1,297,965.50, 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: $ 698,401.50 - Account 988.907.5330, Sanitary Sewer Const., 6th Street $ 23,420.00 - Account 104.988.5420, Storm Sewers, Various Locations $ 576,144.00 - Racine Water Department $1,297,965.50 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1663 A7.Bid results on Contract 4-08 (K8-004), DeKoven Avenue Utility Work.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 4-08 (K8-004), DeKoven Avenue Utility Work. Recommendation: Contract 4-08 (K8-004), DeKoven Avenue Utility Work (R1), be awarded to C.W. Purpero, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, at their bid price of $459,624.00, 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: $ 11,000.00 - Account 987.907.5310, Sanitary Sewers, Various Locations $172,557.00 - Account 104.988.5420, Storm Sewers, Various Locations $276,067.00 - Racine Water Department $459,624.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1680 A8.Proposal from Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc. for engineering services for Structural Slab and Wall Restoration at the Washington Avenue Central Heating Plant.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a proposal from Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc. for engineering services for Structural Slab and Wall Restoration at the Washington Avenue Central Heating Plant. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., Madison, WI, for engineering services for Structural Slab and Wall Restoration at the Washington Avenue Central Heating Plant at a price not-to-exceed $25,500.00 plus $1,500 for consultation services, for a total contract amount of $27,000.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 988.220.5030, Central Heating Plant Structural Repairs. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1681 A9.Proposal from Earth Tech, Inc. to Develop the Necessary Database for Implementation of Phase II of the Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Program.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a proposal from Earth Tech, Inc. to Develop the Necessary Database for Implementation of Phase II of the Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Program. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, for professional services to develop the necessary database for Implementation of Phase II of the Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Program at a price not-to-exceed $12,500.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 287.988.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Various Locations. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1633 A10.Final payment on Contract 56-05 (K5-064), PS - Design Kranz Parcel, Jacobsen-Textron RedevelopmentCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 56-05 (K5-064), PS - Design Kranz Parcel, Jacobsen-Textron Redevelopment, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: The professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc. under Contract 56-05 (K5-064), PS - Design Kranz Parcel, Jacobsen-Textron Redevelopment, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $29,100.00, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 6644, dated September 6, 2005.   Not available Not available
08-1674 A11.Final payment on Contract 49-05 (K5-056), Lake Michigan Pathway Construction, Phase IICommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 49-05 (K5-056), Lake Michigan Pathway Construction, Phase II, Bane-Nelson, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: The work of Bane-Nelson, Inc. under Contract 49-05 (K5-056), Lake Michigan Pathway Construction, Phase II, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $2,072,674.01, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 6695, dated October 4, 2005.   Not available Not available
08-1634 A12.Final payment on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure,CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Wanasek Corporation, contractor. (Res. 08-0734) Recommendation: The work done by The Wanasek Corporation under Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $1,965,012.94,, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 06-7155, dated August 2, 2006.   Not available Not available
08-1673 A13.Final payment on Contract 45-07 (K7-053), 2007 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase IICommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 45-07 (K7-053), 2007 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, John's Concrete, contractor. Recommendation: The work of John's Concrete under Contract 45-07 (K7-053), 2007 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $359,570.60, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0357, dated August 6, 2007.   Not available Not available
08-1671 A14.Change Order No. 2 on Contract 26-07 (K7-030), 2007 City ResurfacingCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 26-07 (K7-030), 2007 City Resurfacing, A. W. Oakes & Son, contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 2 on Contract 26-07 (K7-030), 2007 City Resurfacing, A. W. Oakes & Son, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $62,956.81. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 987.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer Construction. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1672 A15.Final payment on Contract 26-07 (K7-030), 2007 City ResurfacingCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 26-07 (K7-030), 2007 City Resurfacing, A. W. Oakes & Son, contractor. Recommendation: The work of A.W. Oakes & Son, under Contract 26-07 (K7-030), 2007 City Resurfacing, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $1,087,633.03, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0219, dated May 15, 2007.   Not available Not available
08-1683 A16.Proposal from Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc. for Contract 7-08 (K8-008), Professional Services - 2009 Parking Ramp Maintenance.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc. for Contract 7-08 (K8-008), Professional Services - 2009 Parking Ramp Maintenance. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., Madison, WI, for professional services for 2009 Parking Ramp Maintenance at a price not-to-exceed $42,600.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 106.988.5120, Ramp Improvements. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1684 A17.Proposal from Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. for Contract 8-08 (K8-009), Professional Services - Exterior Repairs to Memorial Hall.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. for Contract 8-08 (K8-009), Professional Services - Exterior Repairs to Memorial Hall. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., Butler, WI, for professional services for preparation of plans and specifications for repairs to the exterior of Memorial Hall, at a price not-to-exceed $5,250.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 108.988.5510, Memorial Hall Tuckpointing. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1685 A18.Proposal from Edward E. Gillen Company for Dockwall Repairs at the Main Street Bridge.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Edward E. Gillen Company for Dockwall Repairs at the Main Street Bridge. Recommendation: Due to the nature of the work that formal bidding procedures be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Edward F. Gillen Company to perform Dockwall Repairs at the Main Street Bridge, at a price not-to-exceed $18,500.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these repairs are available in Account 101.520.5550, Bridges and Viaducts, Repairs and Maintenance. Fiscal Note: All costs associated with this proposal are reimbursable through the State of Wisconsin Lift Bridge Program.   Not available Not available
08-1691 A19.Preliminary resolution for 2008 public hearings for 2009 paving.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a preliminary resolution for 2008 public hearings for 2009 paving. (Res. #08-0805) Recommendation: The following list of streets and alleys, as submitted by the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer, be considered for reconstruction with portland cement concrete paving for the 2009 construction season and that a preliminary resolution be introduced. All property fronting upon both sides: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Fifteenth Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Main Street Carter Street from English Street to Yout Street Riverside Drive from Cedar Bend to Clayton Avenue Homestead Street from Howard Street to the Dead End Alden Court from Lathrop Avenue to Cul-de-sac Kings Circle from Oakwood Drive to the Cul-de-sac Kentucky Street from Taylor Avenue to Cul-de-sac Emstan Hills Road from Southwood Drive to Duchess Drive Emstan Hills Road from Victorian Drive to Southwood Drive Hickory Way from Ravine Drive to Crabapple Drive Seventeenth Street from   Not available Not available
07-1423 A20.Final payment on Contract 46-07 (K7-054), Festival Hall Boiler Replacement, Mechanical Associates of Wisconsin, Inc.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 46-07 (K7-054), Festival Hall Boiler Replacement, Mechanical Associates of WI, Inc. Recommendation: The work of Mechanical Associates of WI, Inc. under Contract 46-07 (K7-054), Festival Hall Boiler Replacement, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $18,536.67, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0358, dated August 6, 2007.   Not available Not available