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08-1822
| A | 1. | Communication from Mayor Becker wishing to discuss returning Marquette Street and ML King Drive back to two-way streets. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mayor Becker wishing to discuss returning Marquette Street and ML King Drive back to two-way streets.
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission (03-17-08): Defer
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission (05-19-08): Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (05-27-08): That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Ayres Associates, Waukesha, WI, for a full traffic impact analysis to examine the feasibility of converting Marquette Street and Dr. ML King, Jr. Drive from one-way to two-way traffic for the lump sum of $19,000.00.
Further recommend that since this item was not included in the 2008 budget, that it be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for appropriate funding.
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Recommendation of the Traffic Commission (06-30-08): The traffic study be approved.
Fiscal Note: This study was approved by the Public Works and Services Committee and referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for funding.
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08-1816
| A | 2. | 4th of July parade and fireworks. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the President of 4th Fest of Greater Racine requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the 4th of July parade on Friday, July 4, 2008, and permission to use North Beach for the fireworks. (Res.08-0701)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (3-11-08): Permission be granted to Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. to close certain city streets on Friday, July 4, 2008, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to hold the 2008 Independence Day Parade.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to communicate with the U. S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close the Main Street Bridge to boat traffic on Friday, July 4, 2008, from 7:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and both the Main Street and State Street Bridges on Friday, July 4, 2008, from 9:05 p.m. to 10:40 p.m., for the Fourth Fest activities.
Further recommends that in the interest of public safety, the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police be authorized and directed to close Goold Street, Yout Street, Englis | | |
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08-1804
| A | 3. | Partially vacate the north-south alley bounded by Jay Eye See Avenue, Twentieth Street, Case Avenue and DeKoven Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from David Resop, 1940 Jay Eye See Avenue, submitting a petition to partially vacate the north-south alley bounded by Jay Eye See Avenue, Twentieth Street, Case Avenue and DeKoven Avenue. (Res. 08-0727)
Recommendation: Since public interest requires it, that the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued:
The north-south alley bounded by Dekoven Avenue, 20th Street, Jay Eye See Avenue and Case Avenue.
Further recommends that a preliminary resolution be introduced to the Common Council and referred to the City Plan Commission.
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08-1807
| A | 4. | Racine Yacht Club, request to use the land south of the Water Treatment Plant to spread, dewater and temporarily store materials dredged from their slip basin. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mark Rode, Commodore, Racine Yacht Club, requesting permission to use the land south of the Water Treatment Plant to spread, dewater and temporarily store materials dredged from their slip basin. (Res.08-0702)
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a License to Use Real Estate Agreement with the Racine Yacht Club granting them permission to use the Walker property to spread, dewater and temporarily store materials dredged from their slip basin, with the following stipulations:
A. A Hold Harmless Agreement be executed;
B. A Liability Insurance Certificate be filed;
C. Racine Yacht Club provides environmental documentation that the materials are non-hazardous;
D. They provide documentation that the project has been approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; and
E. All materials be removed from the site by March 30, 2009, with the caveat that the City may order its removal earlier, for any reason, with a 60 day written notice.
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08-1811
| A | 5. | Storm water drain system at 203-207 Sixth Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Michael Bergnach, 203-207 Sixth Street, requesting that the City allow the currently existing storm water drain system to remain unchanged until next year when it can be corrected in conjunction with the Sixth Street reconstruction project. (Res.08-0703)
Recommendation: The property owner of 203-207 Sixth Street be granted an extension until June 1, 2009 to separate the storm and sanitary sewer plumbing and that the work be done in conjunction with the 2009 paving project.
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08-1803
| A | 6. | Sam Azarian Jr. & Steve Tajnai lease of municipal parking lot at 919 Marquette Street | Communication | Subject: request from Sam Azarian, Jr. and Steve Tajnai to negotiate terms for the lease of the municipal parking lot located at 919 Marquette Street.
Original lease terms were established by Resolution 07-0510 of November 20, 2007, but did not result in a signed lease agreement.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
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08-1821
| A | 7. | Building variance for signage, gooseneck lamps and awnings at 914 Marquette Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Hartmann Design, Inc. requesting a building variance for signage, gooseneck lamps and awnings at 914 Marquette Street. (Res.08-0704)
Recommendation: The property owner of 914 Marquette Street be granted permission to install a stationary, projecting sign, gooseneck lamps and awnings, 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.
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08-1809
| A | 8. | Transferring West Platform of RRD & associated property to the City from Redevelopment | Communication | Subject: Request to transfer the West Platform of the Racine Railroad Depot (1402 Liberty Street) and associated property to the City of Racine from the Redevelopment Authority. (Res.08-0705)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-11-08: That the property described as the west platform of the Racine Railroad Depot and associated alley, paved area and greenspace be transferred from the Redevelopment Authority to the City of Racine and maintained by the Department of Public Works.
Fiscal Note: Unknown funds will need to be provided in future budgets to meet the needs of the structures and surrounding paved areas. | | |
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08-1819
| A | 9. | Exchange property between the City and Adams Outdoor Advertising. | Communication | Subject: Request to exchange property between the City and Adams Outdoor Advertising. (Res.08-0839)
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into such agreements, deeds, leases, or easements with Adams Outdoor Advertising as needed to complete the exchange of properties as listed below:
Properties that Adams Outdoor Advertising will transfer to the City of Racine:
1. 920-24 S. Memorial Drive (Parcel #3414000)
2. 1143 Douglas Avenue (Parcel #1988000)
3. 1601 Racine Street (Parcel #9088000)
4. 1700-16 Racine Street (Parcel #17214000)
Adams Outdoor Advertising will receive easements to erect and maintain off-premise signage (a.k.a. billboards) on these city-owned properties:
A. 1600 Racine Street (Parcel #9088000)
B. 1700-16 Racine Street (Parcel #17214000)
C. 1301 W. Sixth Street (Parcel #16857000) - update existing lease
D. 1728 N. Memorial Drive (Parcel #18493000)
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08-1748
| A | 10. | Bids for Janitorial Services for the Building Complex. | Communication | Subject: Item 08-1745 of March 4, 2008, being a communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bids for Janitorial Services for the Building Complex. (Res.08-0667)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 2-26-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a contract for the provision of janitorial services for the Building Complex with MJI, Inc., Franksville, WI, they being the lowest responsible bidder, with a two-year bid price of $203,400.00.
Further recommends that this contract may be renewed for three one (1) year extensions provided the contractor and the City are in mutual agreement.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 404.000.5610, Building Complex-Professional Services.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Ald. Hart, Ald. DeHahn
Nays - Ald. Coe
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-11-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a | | |
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08-1831
| A | 11. | Ordinance 2-08 of March 4, 2008. | Communication | Subject: Ordinance No. 2-08 of March 4, 2008, to amend Secs. 66-191, 66-192, 66-193 and 66-194 and to repeal and recreate Sec. 66-195 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Offenses - Vandalism; Graffiti. (Ord.02-08)
Recommendation: That Ordinance No. 2-08, of March 4, 2008, to amend Secs. 66-191, 66-192, 66-193 and 66-194 and to repeal and recreate Sec. 66-195 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Offenses - Vandalism, Graffiti, be amended as follows:
That Sec. 66-195(b) be amended to read: "Upon written request received by the department that issued the notice and order, prior to expiration of the time provided for compliance, the chief building inspector may, for just cause, grant an extension of time for compliance. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense."
That Sec. 66-195(c) shall be amended to read: "If the owner fails to comply with the order(s) after being provided with a written notice and order for removal and upon the expiration of any extension(s) granted, the chief building inspector | | |
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08-1785
| A | 12. | Bid results on Contract 2-08 (K8-002), Belle Urban System - Administrative Office Expansion. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 2-08 (K8-002), Belle Urban System - Administrative Office Expansion. (Res.08-0706)
Recommendation: Contract 2-08 (K8-002), Belle Urban System Administrative Office Expansion, be awarded to Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $407,000.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the Account 105.000.9010, BUS Capital Improvement Program.
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08-1836
| A | 13. | Bid results on Contract 5-08 (K8-005), Oakes Road Paving (R1). | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 5-08 (K8-005), Oakes Road Paving (R1). (Res.08-0707)
Recommendation: Contract 5-08 (K8-005), Oakes Road Paving (R1), be awarded to A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $1,270,796.43, 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:
$ 412,545.73 - Account 919.987.5010, Oakes Road, 16th to 21st (IG)
$ 680,834.45 - Account 906.000.5020, Oakes Road, Assessable
$ 177,416.25 - Village of Mt. Pleasant
$1,270,796.43 - Total
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08-1805
| A | 14. | Final payment on Contract 46-97 (K7-053), Remedial Investigation - 820 Pearl Street, Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Assoc., Inc., consultant. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting final payment on Contract 46-97 (K7-053), Remedial Investigation - 820 Pearl Street, Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Assoc., Inc., consultant. (Res.08-0708)
Recommendation: The professional services provided by Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Assoc., Inc. under Contract 46-97 (K7-053), Remedial Investigation - 820 Pearl Street, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $73,847.00, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 1116, dated September 2, 1997. | | |
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08-1775
| A | 15. | Final payment on Contract 44-00 (K0-053), Design Root River Pathway - Phase II | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 44-00 (K0-053), Design Root River Pathway - Phase II, Earth Tech, consultant. (Res.08-0709)
Recommendation: Contract 44-00 (K0-053), Design Root River Pathway, Phase II, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, be closed out.
Fiscal Note: There were no dollars expended under this contract. | | |
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08-1777
| A | 16. | Final payment on Contract 45-01 (K1-055), Professional Services for Main Street Reconstruction, Phase II | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 45-01 (K1-055), Professional Services for Main Street Reconstruction, Phase II, Earth Tech, consultant. (Res.08-0710)
Recommendation: Contract 45-01 (K1-055), Professional Services-Main Street Reconstruction, Phase II, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, be closed out.
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08-1778
| A | 17. | Final payment on Contract 50-05 (K5-057), Design Services for Retrofit of Reservoir Park | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 50-05 (K5-057), Design Services for Retrofit of Reservoir Park, Earth Tech, consultant. (Res.08-0711)
Recommendation: The professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc. under Contract 50-05 (K5-057), Design Services for Retrofit of Reservoir Park, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $42,361.02, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 6563, dated July 5, 2005. | | |
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08-1797
| A | 18. | Final payment on Contract 11-07 (K7-011), Traffic Signal LED Retrofit, HES, (HISP) | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 11-07 (K7-011), Traffic Signal LED Retrofit, HES, (HISP), Traffic & Parking Control, Co., contractor. (Res.08-0712)
Recommendation: The work done by Traffic Parking & Control Company, under Contract 11-07 (K7-011), Traffic Signal LED Retrofit, HES, (HISP), be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $119,573.00 from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0164, dated April 16, 2007. | | |
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08-1832
| A | 19. | Professional services agreement from Earth Tech for the Osborne Boulevard Elevated Sanitary Sewer Evaluation. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a professional services agreement from Earth Tech for the Osborne Boulevard Elevated Sanitary Sewer Evaluation. (Res.08-0713)
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Earth Tech, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Osborne Boulevard Elevated Sanitary Sewer Evaluation, at a price not-to-exceed $19,530.00
Further recommend that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 287.988.5310, Sanitary Sewer- Various Locations.
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08-1833
| A | 20. | Inter-governmental agreement from Root-Pike Win for the Stormwater Information and Education Program. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting an Inter-governmental agreement from Root-Pike Win for the Stormwater Information and Education Program. (Res.08-0714)
Recommendation: The City of Racine be signatory to the Intergovernmental Agreement for a Stormwater Information and Education Program as proposed by the Root-Pike WIN organization, which will meet the City's stormwater permit requirements of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Further recommends that the City' share of the cost to participate in the intergovernmental agreement is $4,200.00 for 2008 and $4,410.00 for 2009.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this work are available in Account 104.988.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. Loc.
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08-1784
| A | 21. | Amendment No. 1 to Contract 2-07 (K7-002), 2007 Public Works Technology Consulting, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Amendment No. 1 to Contract 2-07 (K7-002), 2007 Public Works Technology Consulting, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. (Res.08-0715)
Recommendation: That Amendment No. 1 on Contract 2-07 (K7-002), 2007 IT Technology Consulting, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $19,500.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 101.130.5610, Professional Services.
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