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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 1/27/2009 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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09-3079 A1.Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festival requests.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Rotary Foundation of Racine West, Inc., requesting permission to utilize various parks for the 6th annual Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festival, on July 10 and 11, 2009, for the use of selling beverages, beer, food items and providing live entertainment, to close city streets and parking lanes for a parade and race administration and to utilize the parking lot at the south end of Pershing Drive. Also, sponsoring organizations request permission to place posters on or about city streets and parks regarding this free event. (Res.09-1259) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-27-09: Permission be granted to the Rotary Foundation of Racine West, Inc. to use the City-owned parking lot east of Gateway Technical College and the gravel area immediately east of the Gateway parking lot between Pershing Park Drive and Lake Michigan for the sixth annual Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festival, to be held July 10-11, 2009. Further recommends that the parking lane along the east side of Main Street from 11th Street to 14th Street be closed du   Not available Not available
09-3105 A2.Reefpoint Marina requesting permission to close the Christopher Columbus Causeway for the Racine Boat Show.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Reefpoint Marina requesting permission to close the Christopher Columbus Causeway for the Racine Boat Show from August 3, 2009 through August 9, 2009. (Res.09-1215) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-27-09: That Reefpoint Marina 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 3, 2009 to 10:00 p.m. on August 9, 2009, 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    Not available Not available
09-3143 A3.Request to store equipment and materials at the former Walker site in conjunction with a Caledonia Force Main Repair project on Michigan Boulevard.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Visu-Sewer, Inc. requesting permission to store equipment and materials at the former Walker site in conjunction with a Caledonia Force Main Repair project on Michigan Boulevard. (Res.09-1216) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-27-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Visu-Sewer, Inc. for the use of the Walker Site for the storage of construction materials for the Caledonia Force Main Repair-Michigan Boulevard project, from February 4, 2009 to June 1, 2009, with the following stipulations: A. A Hold Harmless Agreement be executed; B. A Liability Insurance Certificate be filed; and C. Visu-Sewer, Inc. restores the property to its original condition. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.   Not available Not available
08-2962 A4.Adams 1301 W Sixth St. SignCommunicationSubject: Request that Adams Outdoor Advertising be granted permission for its sign at 1301 West Sixth Street to project over public right-of-way. (Res.09-1238) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08, 1-13-09, and 1-27-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 2-10-09: Since public interest requires it, that the following street right-of-way be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: That part of Block 52 in School Section, a recorded plat in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin that is part of the Northwest ¼ of Section 16 Township 3 North, Range 23 East described as follows: Commence at the Northwest corner of the Northwest ¼ of Section 16, Township 3 North, Range 23 East; Thence North 88° 4’18” East, on the North line of the N/W ¼, 169.75 feet; thence South 01° 55’ 42” East, 53.06 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence South 00° 08’07” East, 26.95 feet; thence South 88° 14’ 18” West, 103.90 feet; thence North 85° 53’ 29” West, 95.00; thence North 00°08’07”West,23.17 feet; thence North 89°51’53”East, 198   Not available Not available
08-2974 A5.Walker site PECFA ReimbursementCommunicationSubject: Request by K. Singh & Associates for permission to apply for PECFA Reimbursement for Walker Manufacturing site. (Res.09-1239) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08, 1-13-09, and 1-27-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 2-10-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with K. Singh and Associates to submit PECFA reimbursement claim to the Wisconsin Department of Commerce for PECFA eligible costs at the former Walker Site, 1201 Michigan Boulevard, with the following stipulations: A. K. Singh and Associates waives any and all claims that this agreement creates a duty by the City of Racine to obtain PECFA funds. B. K. Singh and Associates hereby indemnifies and shall defend and hold harmless the City of Racine against any and all actions, suits, claims and administrative procedures arising from the seeking of or receipt of such funds. C. K. Singh and Associates shall bear full responsibility for timely submission of documents to all agencies and shall hol   Not available Not available
08-3044 A6.CAR25 request for additional space at the City Hall Annex.CommunicationSubject: Communication from CAR25 requesting additional space at the City Hall Annex. (Res.09-1217) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-27-09: That CAR25 be granted permission to utilize Room 313 of the City Hall Annex, consisting of 1,263 square feet, and that they pay their current rental rate for the remainder of 2009. Further recommends that the City of Racine's normal rental rate be charged beginning January 1, 2010 for the entire amount of square footage being utilized by CAR25. Fiscal Note: The move to a larger quarters will increase their rent by approximately $6,500.00 in 2010.   Not available Not available
09-3149 A7.Ordinance No. 2-09 to repeal and recreate Section 46-36 and to repeal Secs. 46-38 and 46-40 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Public works contracts.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance No. 2-09 to repeal and recreate Section 46-36 and to repeal Secs. 46-38 and 46-40 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Public works contracts. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-27-09: That Ordinance No. 2-09 to repeal and recreate Section 46-36 and to repeal Secs. 46-38, 46-39 and 46-40 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to public works contracts, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.   Not available Not available
09-3088 A8.Final payment on Contract 02-07 (K7-002), 2007 Public Works Technology ConsultingCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 02-07 (K7-002), 2007 Public Works Technology Consulting, Earth Tech, consultant. (Res.09-1218) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-27-09: The professional services provided by Earth Tech under Contract 2-07 (K7-002), 2007 Public Works Technology Consulting, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $34,492.30. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 3747, dated December 20, 2006.   Not available Not available
09-3134 A9.Final payment on Contract 49-07 (K7-057), PS - Storm Sewer Design for DeKoven Avenue and Hickory Grove AvenuesCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting final payment on Contract 49-07 (K7-057), PS - Storm Sewer Design for DeKoven Avenue and Hickory Grove Avenue, Earth Tech, consultant. (Res.09-1219) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-27-09: The professional services provided by Earth Tech under Contract 49-07 (K7-057), Professional Services-Storm Sewer Design for DeKoven Avenue and Hickory Grove Avenue, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $73,193.06. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 07-0273, dated June 19, 2007.   Not available Not available
09-3122 A10.Final payment on Contract 26-08 (K8-030), Curb and Gutter Repair, C.D.B.G.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 26-08 (K8-030), Curb and Gutter Repair, C.D.B.G., D.C. Burbach, Inc., contractor. (Res.09-1220) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-27-09: The work done by D.C. Burbach, Inc. under Contract 26-08 (K8-030), Curb and Gutter Repair, C.D.B.G., be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $219,474.43. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0840, dated May 15, 2008.   Not available Not available
09-3135 A11.Final payment on Contract 28-08 (K8-032), PS - Evaluate Osborne Boulevard Elevated Sanitary SewerCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 28-08 (K8-032), PS - Evaluate Osborne Boulevard Elevated Sanitary Sewer, Earth Tech, consultant. (Res.09-1221) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: The professional services provided by Earth Tech under Contract 28-08 (K8-032), Professional Services - Evaluate Osborne Boulevard Elevated Sanitary Sewer, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $19,431.92. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0713, dated March 18, 2008.   Not available Not available
09-3148 A12.Change Order No. 2 to Contract 53-08 (K8-061), City Hall Renovations - Phase II (R1), Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 53-08 (K8-061), City Hall Renovations - Phase II (R1), Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc., contractor. (Res.09-1222) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-27-09: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 53-08 (K8-061), City Hall Renovations-Phase II (R1), Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $10,721.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 1,429.00 - Account 987.100.5030, IS Renovations $ 9,292.00 - Account 989.100.5010, City Hall-Facilities Plan Implementation $10,721.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-3072 A13.Proposal from Ayres Associates for professional services for repairs to the State Street Bridge.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Ayres Associates for professional services for repairs to the State Street Bridge. (Res.09-1247) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-13-09 and 1-27-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 2-10-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Ayres Associates for professional engineering services for repairs to the State Street Bridge, at a price not-to-exceed $9,200.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 930.072.5810, State Street Bridge. Fiscal Note: The cost of these professional services are 100% reimbursable through the State of Wisconsin Lift Bridge Program.   Not available Not available
08-3073 A14.Proposal from HNTB for professional services for repairs to the Main Street Bridge.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from HNTB for professional services for repairs to the Main Street Bridge. (Res.09-1248) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 2-10-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with HNTB for professional engineering services for tip lock repairs to the Main Street Bridge, at a price not-to-exceed $34,001.44. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 930.071.5810, Main Street Bridge. Fiscal Note: The cost of these professional services are 100% reimbursable through the State of Wisconsin Lift Bridge Program.   Not available Not available
09-3157 A15.Proposal from Architectural Associates, Ltd. for professional services for library renovation design services.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Architectural Associates, Ltd. for professional services for library renovation design services. (Res.09-1223) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-27-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Architectural Associates, Ltd. for professional services for library renovation design services, at a price not-to-exceed $58,308.75. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 255.699.5020, Library-Remodel 2nd Floor. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
09-3136 A16.Proposal from the Town of Bristol for Root-Pike WIN to provide a 2-year public outreachCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting a proposal from the Town of Bristol for Root-Pike WIN to provide a 2-year public outreach, education and public participation project. (Res.09-1224) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-27-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Root-Pike WIN to provide Public Outreach Education and Public Participation to meet the requirements of the City of Racine's Storm Water Permit as issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The agreement is based upon providing 2 years of these services at a cost of $4,200.00 for the first year and the second year at $4,410.00. Further recommend that funds to defray the cost of these services be appropriated from Account 104.000.5350, Public Participation and Info. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
09-3142 A17.Proposal from Nielsen, Madsen and Barber for the design of Parks Department paving projects.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting a proposal from Nielsen, Madsen and Barber for the design of Parks Department paving projects. (Res.09-1225) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-27-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Nielsen, Madsen and Barber for the design of Parks Department paving projects, at a price not-to-exceed $24,850.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 988.700.5030, Lockwood Parking Lot. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
09-3145 A18.Proposal from Ayres Associates for design of plans and specifications for the West Sixth Street Bridge.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting a proposal from Ayres Associates for design of plans and specifications for the West Sixth Street Bridge. (Res.09-1226) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-27-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Ayres Associates for the design of plans and specifications for the West Sixth Street Bridge, at a price not-to-exceed $11,900.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 988.520.5010, Mound Avenue Bridge. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
09-3146 A19.Proposal from Ayres Associates for design of plans and specifications for the the Horlick Drive Bridge.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting a proposal from Ayres Associates for design of plans and specifications for the north Horlick Drive Bridge. (Res.09-1227) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-27-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Ayres Associates for the design of plans and specifications for the north Horlick Drive Bridge, at a price not-to-exceed $2,800.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 990.520.5010, Flood Bridge Repairs. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
09-3147 A20.Proposal from AECOM for professional services for Osborne Ravine Sanitary Sewer Abatement and Structural Repair.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting a proposal from AECOM for professional services for Osborne Ravine Sanitary Sewer Abatement and Structural Repair. (Res.09-1228) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-2713-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with AECOM for professional services for the Osborne Ravine Sanitary Sewer Abatement and Structural Repair, at a price not-to-exceed $69,236.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $51,236.00 - Account 287.988.5310, Sanitary Sewer-Various Locations $18,000.00 - Account 104.900.5420, Storm Sewers-Misc. Locations $69,236.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available