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07-1028
| A | 1. | Request to use Municipal Courtroom to film a movie scene. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Sparta Rocks Productions requesting the use of the city courtroom for filming a movie scene.
Recommendation: That Sparta Rocks! Productions be granted permission to use the courtroom at the City Hall Annex for filming a scene for a movie with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
B. A liability insurance certificate be filed.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | | |
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07-1049
| A | 2. | Additional street lighting on Norwood Drive. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Eddie Johnson, 2821 Norwood Drive, requesting additional street lighting on Norwood Drive.
Recommendation: In accordance with Section 2-94 of the Municipal Code of the general ordinances of the City of Racine, the following street lighting changes be approved: Install one (1) 150-watt high-pressure sodium street in the 2800 block of Norwood Drive.
Fiscal Note: The estimated installation cost of this lighting is $800.00 for installation and the annual operating cost is $150.00 per fixture. | | |
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07-1040
| A | 3. | Request to hang flags over right-of-way at 2501 Douglas Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from James Jackson, 2501 Douglas Avenue, requesting permission to hang flags over the public right-of-way.
Recommendation: The property owner of 2501 Douglas Avenue be granted permission to hang projecting flags over city right-of-way, 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 administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | | |
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07-1041
| A | 4. | Request to continue an existing 2' facade projection over city right-of-way at 1650 Washington Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from United Construction Corporation requesting permission to continue an existing 2' facade projection over city right-of-way at 1650 Washington Avenue.
Recommendation: The property owner of 1650 Washington Avenue be granted permission to continue an existing 2' facade projection over city right-of-way, 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 administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | | |
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07-1019
| A | 5. | Alderman Weidner submitting a petition from the residents in Goold/Georgia/Wustum neighborhood requesting additional lighting on an existing pole. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Alderman Weidner submitting a petition from the residents in Goold/Georgia/Wustum neighborhood requesting additional lighting on an existing pole.
Recommendation: In accordance with Section 2-94 of the Municipal Code of the general ordinances of the City of Racine, the following street lighting changes be approved: Install one (1) 100-watt high-pressure sodium street light in the Goold/Georgia/Wustum neighborhood.
Fiscal Note: The estimated installation cost of this lighting is $200.00 for installation and the annual operating cost is $130.00 per fixture. | | |
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07-0674
| A | 6. | River Bend Lofts, LLC purchase of air space rights | Communication | Subject: Request from River Bend Lofts, LLC to acquire the air space property interest in the space over the Racine Street right-of-way, pursuant to Wis. Stat. 66.0915(4).
This request is for rights above and beyond those approved under Resolution 06-7197.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an Air Space Easement Agreement with River Bend Lofts LLC for the construction and placement of balconies above the public right-of-way on Racine Street between 6th Street and 8th Street, as requested, in accordance with State Statute 66.0915(4), Air Rights.
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. | | |
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07-0876
| A | 7. | Resolution to expand current recycling rules to include public and private events. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District wishing to draft a resolution to expand current recycling rules to include public and private events.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 8-8-07 and 9-12-07: Defer
Fiscal Note: N/A
Recommendation of the Public Works & Services Committee on 8-14-07, 8-28-07, 9-11-07 and 9-25-07: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works & Services Committee on 10-9-07: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 10-10-07: that the communication be received and filed.
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07-1069
| A | 8. | Sewer problems in the 100 block of Virginia Street during heavy rains. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 12th District regarding sewer problems in the 100 block of Virginia Street during heavy rains.
Also refer to the Water and Wastewater Commission
Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 8-28-07: Receive and File
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Commission on 9-25-07: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: The Racine Water and Wastewater Utility has approved plans to address this problem in the 2008 construction season. | | |
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07-0404
| A | 9. | Rehabilitation of the brick pavement on College Avenue from DeKoven Avenue to 14th Street. | Communication | Subject: 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. | | |
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07-0776
| A | 10. | Develop policy for sale of City owned properties. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for the City to develop a policy regarding the sale of City owned properties.
Recommendation: The City of Racine adopt the following policy for the sale of excess city property:
POLICY REGARDING THE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY
The sale of City owned property should be done through a process which is in the best long term interest of the taxpayer and which is conducted in a fair and consistent manner.
Therefore, the following guidelines should be followed whenever City owned property is to be sold.
1. That the parcel of land is declared excess land by the Common Council.
2. That a “Notice of Sale” be published in the official newspaper stipulating the last date by which offers will be accepted.
3. That the City Assessor provide an estimate of fair market value.
4. That all sales are as is. All environmental studies are paid for by the prospective purchaser of the land.
5. That the actual sale price be no less than the City Assessor’s estimate of fair market value, | | |
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07-0611
| A | 11. | Communication from Sam Azarian Jr. wishing to discuss purchasing the Marquette Street municipal parking lot. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Sam Azarian Jr. wishing to discuss leasing the Marquette Street municipal parking lot.
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 5-30-07: The Marquette Street municipal parking lot be leased to Sam Azarian Jr. for a cost of $1 contingent upon the upgrade of fencing and landscape, and the separation of lighting circuits.
Fiscal Note: The lease will generate $1 to the Parking System
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-13-07: That the proposed lease is not in conflict with adopted City plans and programs.
Further, that the lease be approved.
Fiscal Note: The lease price of the property will be determined by the Public Works and Services Committee.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11/13/07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a lease agreement with Sam Azarian, Jr., for the municipal parking lot located on Marquette Street just North of State Street, with the following stipulations:
A. The term of the lease shall be for 20 years beginning January 1, 2008. | | |
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07-0812
| A | 12. | Final payment on Contract 8-07 (K7-008), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing LLC, contractor. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a final payment request on Contract 8-07 (K7-008), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing LLC, contractor.
Recommendation: The work done by RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing, LLC, under Contract 8-07 (K7-00819), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $154,185.00, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0074, dated February 21, 2007. | | |
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07-1067
| A | 13. | Revised AT&T contract. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a revised contract with AT&T.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Telephone Service Agreement with AT&T, in accordance with their submittal dated August 14, 2007, for the first year estimated cost of $37,314.60.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this agreement are available in Account 402.000.5530, Telephone Service Expense.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | | |
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07-1059
| A | 14. | Change Order No. 2 on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Wanasek Corporation, contractor.
Recommendation: Change Order No. 2 on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Wanasek Corporation, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $112,710.62.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 970.012.5810, EDA Grant.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | | |
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07-1099
| A | 15. | Relocation order for the acquisition of temporary limited easements for the Ohio Street Project. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting the relocation order for the acquisition of temporary limited easements for the Ohio Street Project.
Recommendation: The relocation order, as submitted by the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering, which details the acquisition of 22 partial parcels necessary for the Ohio Street reconstruction project, be approved.
Further recommend that the basis of the City's offer to purchase be established by the City Assessor based upon his estimation of fair market value.
Further recommend that the City Attorney and Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to facilitate the acquisition of the parcels required for this project.
Further recommend that funds to acquire these parcels are available in Account 987.908.5020, Concrete Pavement Repairs.
Fiscal Note: The estimated cost to acquire these 22 partial parcels is estimated at $6,083.00. | | |
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