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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Draft
Meeting date/time: 8/31/2010 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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10-5467 A1.St. Edward Parish requesting to close 15th Street and the alley between West Blvd. and Grove Avenue for their Fall Fun Fest from September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010.CommunicationSubject: Communication from St. Edward Parish requesting to close 15th Street and the alley between West Blvd. and Grove Avenue for their Fall Fun Fest from September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010. (Res.10-2163) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-31-10: That St. Edward Parish be granted permission to close 15th Street and the alley bounded by 15th Street, 16th Street, West Boulevard and Grove Avenue, from 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2010, through Sunday, September 26, 2010, for a Fall Fun Festival. 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 assistanceRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
10-5505 A2.Downtown Racine Corporation requesting to close portions of Main Street and Sixth Street for the 8th Annual Party on the Pavement on Saturday, October 2, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Downtown Racine Corporation requesting to close portions of Main Street and Sixth Street for the 8th Annual Party on the Pavement on Saturday, October 2, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Res.10-2164) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-31-10: That permission be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street and Sixth Street from Main Street to Grand Avenue, on Saturday, October 2, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the 8th annual “Party on the Pavement” event. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to this event; C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor; D. Sponsor shall notify all abutting property occupants 72 hours in advance of the event; E. The sponsor shall be responsible for the signing of the necessary detours for the State Highway route; and F. The sponsor shall pRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
10-5520 A3.Time Warner to use the existing City conduit system on 4th Street, Main Street, 5th Street and Lake Avenue for their fiber optics.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering requesting permission for Time Warner Cable to use the existing City conduit system on 4th Street, Main Street, 5th Street and Lake Avenue for installation, operation, maintenance and repair of their fiber optics. (Res.10-2165) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-31-10: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Conduit License Agreement with Time Warner Cable to use the City's conduit duct system on 4th Street, Main Street, 5th Street and Lake Avenue for installation, operation, maintenance and repair of their fiber optics. This agreement will be for a minimum period of three (3) years. Fiscal Note: Time Warner Cable will pay the City $0.87 per foot conduit fee with a five percent (5%) annual escalator.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
10-5431 A4.Communication from the Alderman of the 1st District requiring the City of Racine Building Department not grant a raze permit or building permit for the property located at 1132 Irving Place for the next 60-days.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 1st District requiring the City of Racine Building Department not grant a raze permit or building permit for the property located at 1132 Irving Place for the next 60-days. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-31-10: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended to be Received and Filed  Action details Not available
10-5516 A5.Laura Sumnercoon request to use the Gateway Technical College parking lot from Tuesday, August 24, 2010 through Monday, August 30, 2010 for the SOAR, Back to School event.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Laura Sumner Coon, requesting the use of the Gateway Technical College parking lot from Tuesday, August 24, 2010 through Monday, August 30, 2010 for the SOAR, Back to School event. (Res.10-2166) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-31-10: That permission be granted to S.O.A.R. (Scholarships, Opportunities & Access in Racine) to utilize the Gateway parking lot for a Back-to-School Carnival on Saturday and Sunday, August 28 & 29, 2010, 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. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
10-5530 A6.Wisconsin Electronics Recycling Law.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations regarding the new Wisconsin Electronics Recycling Law. (Res.10-2167) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-31-10: That the City of Racine hold a free drop off for city residents for recyclable electronic devices on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the City Hall Annex parking lot. Further recommends that the City provide drop off service at the Pearl Street Facility for a $10.00 fee for televisions and computers. Fiscal Note: The free drop off cost is estimated at $5,000.00 with funding available in Account 289.000.5610, Recycling Professional Services. The Pearl Street Facility costs will be offset by the drop off charge at this site.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
10-5533 A7.Reesman's Excavating to use the former Walker Site for storage of construction materials for force main repairs for the Village of Caledonia.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting the request of Reesman's Excavating to use the former Walker Site for storage of construction materials for force main repairs for the Village of Caledonia. (Res.10-2168) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-31-10: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Reesman’s Excavating & Grading, Inc. for the use of the Walker Site for the storage of construction materials for the Village of Caledonia Force Main Repairs project, for the duration of the project, with the following stipulations: A. A Hold Harmless Agreement be executed; B. A Liability Insurance Certificate be filed; and C. Reesman’s Excavating & Grading, Inc. restores the property to its original condition. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
10-5479 A8.Request to pave alley bounded by Hayes/Blaine/Kinzie/Lindermann and that a preliminary resolution be drafted for a public hearing on this matter.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District, on behalf of his constituent, requesting the alley bounded by Hayes/Blaine/Kinzie/Lindermann be paved and also requests that a preliminary resolution be drafted for a public hearing on this matter. (Res.10-2169) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-31-10: That the prayer of the petitioner be granted and that a preliminary resolution be introduced for the paving of the alley bounded by Hayes Avenue, Blaine Avenue, Kinzie Avenue and Lindermann Avenue. Fiscal Note: This is an assessable alley project and, therefore, all costs will be paid for by the abutting property owners.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
10-5515 A9.Change Order No. 1 on Contract 13-10 (K0-013), 2010 North Side Street Paving (R1), Milwaukee General, Contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 13-10 (K0-013), 2010 North Side Street Paving (R1), Milwaukee General, Contractor. (Res.10-2170) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-31-10: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 13-10 (K0-013), 2010 North Side Street Paving (R1), Milwaukee General Construction Co., Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $56,097.68. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $52,157.68 - Account 990.908.5020, Conc. Pvmt. Repl. Misc. Locations $ 3,940.00 - Account 104.990.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. Locations $56,097.68 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available