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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 5/11/2010 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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10-5075 A1.Wayman A.M.E. Church request to close the alleys behind 424 N. Memorial Drive for their annual Wayman Fest on July 24, 2010 and July 25, 2010.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Pastor of Wayman A.M.E. Church requesting permission to close the alleys behind 424 N. Memorial Drive for their annual Wayman Fest on July 24, 2010 and July 25, 2010. (Res. 10-2010) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: Wayman African Methodist Episcopal Church be granted permission to close the north-south alley behind 424 N. Memorial Drive, for their annual festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 24 and 25, 2010, in accordance with their request. 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 assistance, in the interest    Not available Not available
10-5061 A2.Real Racine request to use the Walker Site as a parking lot and storage facility for several large events.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Real Racine requesting the use of the Walker Site for use as a parking lot and storage facility for several large events. (Res.10-2011) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: That permission be granted to Real Racine to use the city owned property commonly known as the Walker Site for special event parking on June 19 and 20, July 18, and July 31, 2010, and for the storage of equipment and supplies for the Ironman race event from July 6-21, 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. D. The sponsor pay the City $1.50 for each car which is allowed to park on this public property. Fiscal Note: The City of Racine will share a percentage of the proceeds which Real Racine obtains through charging for parking on this property.   Not available Not available
10-5077 A3.Real Racine requesting to use the parking lot at the end of Barker Street for the World Series of Watercross on June 19 and 20, 2010.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Real Racine requesting to use the parking lot at the end of Barker Street for the World Series of Watercross on June 19 and 20, 2010. (Res.10-2084) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: That permission be granted to Real Racine to use the parking lot at the end of Barker Street along the south right-of-way line for the World Series of Watercross on June 19 and 20, 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. Further recommends that this item be referred to the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 6-9-10: that the request be approved with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event; C. Proper fueling equipment is used to elimina   Not available Not available
10-5076 A4.Real Racine requesting to use the Gateway Parking Lot for the gus Macker Tournament on August 21 and 22, 2010.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Real Racine requesting to use the Gateway Parking Lot for the Gus Macker Tournament on August 21 and 22, 2010. (Res.10-2012) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: That permission be granted to Real Racine to utilize the Gateway parking lot for the Gus Macker Tournament on August 21 and 22, 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/A   Not available Not available
10-5073 A5.Friends of the Wind Point Lighthouse request to place a sign on the Racine Public Library to recognize it as the original site of the Racine lighthouse.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Friends of the Wind Point Lighthouse requesting permission to place a sign on the Racine Public Library to recognize it as the original site of the Racine lighthouse. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: That the City of Racine accept the donation from the Friends of the Wind Point Lighthouse of a historical marker regarding the original Racine lighthouse which occupied the current site of the Racine Public Library. Further recommends that the Mayor send a letter of gratitude acknowledging this donation. Fiscal Note: There is no cost to the City of Racine.   Not available Not available
10-5084 A6.Batten International Airport requesting to relocate a fence and remove sidewalk at 2908 Jean Avenue.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Batten International Airport requesting to relocate a fence and remove sidewalk at 2908 Jean Avenue. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: The property owner of 2908 Jean Avenue be granted permission to remove the sidewalk abutting their property along Jean Avenue in accordance with the City’s policy regarding sidewalks and their removal. Fiscal Note: The cost of removing the sidewalk will be borne by the property owner.   Not available Not available
10-5114 A7.304 Main LLC requesting to place a projecting sign over public right-of-way at 304 Main Street.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from 304 Main LLC requesting to place a projecting sign over public right-of-way at 304 Main Street. (Res.10-2013) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: The property owner of 304 Main Street be granted permission to install stationary, projecting sign, 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.   Not available Not available
10-5069 A8.Repeal Chapter 18, Article IV., Division 2, Board of Electrical Appeals.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief Building Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector to repeal Chapter 18, Article IV., Division 2, Board of Electrical Appeals. (Ord.9-10) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: That Sections 18-626, 18-627 and 18-628 regarding the Board of Electrical Appeals be repealed. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine by eliminating the Board of Electrical Appeals.   Not available Not available
10-5094 A9.Resolution 10-2001, of May 4, 2010, relating to street improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Blaine Avenue from Durand Avenue to Pierce Boulevard Emstan Hills Road from Oakwood Drive to Monarch Drive Biscayne Avenue from Sovereign Drive to SCommunicationSubject: Resolution 10-2001, of May 4, 2010, relating to street improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Blaine Avenue from Durand Avenue to Pierce Boulevard Emstan Hills Road from Oakwood Drive to Monarch Drive Biscayne Avenue from Sovereign Drive to Southwood Drive Monarch Drive from Taylor Avenue to Biscayne Avenue Oakwood Drive from Biscayne Avenue to Emstan Hills Road Alden Court from Lathrop Avenue to the Cul-de-sac Emstan Hills Road from Victorian Drive to the Dead end CURB AND GUTTER Emstan Hills Road from Oakwood Drive to Monarch Drive Biscayne Avenue from Sovereign Drive to Southwood Drive Monarch Drive from Taylor Avenue to Biscayne Avenue Alden Court from Lathrop Avenue to the Cul-de-sac Emstan Hills Road from Victorian Drive to the Dead end SEWER AND WATER Emstan Hills Road from Victorian Drive to the Dead end Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: That Resolution No. 10-2001, of May 4, 2010, be amended to delete: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Biscayne Avenue from Sovereign Drive to Southwood Drive Alden   Not available Not available
10-5111 A10.City of Racine become partners with the U.S. Department of Energy through its Energy Star program.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting that the City of Racine become partners with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through its Energy Star program. (Res.10-2014) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: That the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to take the necessary steps for the City of Racine to join the EPA's Energy Star program. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine to join the EPA's Energy Star program. The requirements of the program are already being met by the City in the maintenance of its facilities. Joining the program may facilitate the obtaining of additional grant funds.   Not available Not available
10-5110 A11.Bids taken by the State of Wisconsin for the State Street reconstruction project.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer reporting on bids taken by the State of Wisconsin for the State Street reconstruction project. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: This project is administered by the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation and includes work on State Street (STH38) from LaSalle Street to N. Memorial Drive. Work is expected to begin after July 4, 2010 and optimistically anticipated to be completed by Thanksgiving.   Not available Not available
10-5105 A12.Bid results on Contract 24-10 (K0-029), Street Lighting Improvements.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 24-10 (K0-029), Street Lighting Improvements. (Res.10-2015) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: That Contract 24-10 (K0-029), Street Lighting Improvements, be awarded to Outdoor Lighting Construction Co., Inc., Milwaukee, WI, at their bid price of $68,263.03, they being the only responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $17,091.44 - Account 989.590.5010, Replace City Circuits $21,903.35 - Account 990.590.5010, Replace City Circuits $ 4,367.82 - Account 989.908.5210, Asphalt Street Paving $24,900.42 - Account 989.908.5220, Asphalt Resurfacing $68,263.03 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
10-5106 A13.Bid results on Contract 25-10 (K0-030), CCTV Services and Manhole Inspection.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 25-10 (K0-030), CCTV Services and Manhole Inspection. (Res.10-2016) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: That Contract 25-10 (K0-030), CCTV Services and Manhole Inspection, be awarded to Green Bay Pipe & TV, Green Bay, WI, at their bid price of $262,407.96, they being the only responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $127,927.32 - Account 287.990.5310, Sanitary Sewers, Var. Loc. $134,480.64 - Account 104.990.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. Loc. $262,407.96 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
10-5107 A14.Bid results on Contract 31-10 (K0-039), Roof Replacement-1511 Washington Avenue.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 31-10 (K0-039), Roof Replacement-1511 Washington Avenue. (Res.10-2017) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: That Contract 31-10 (K0-039), Roof Replacement-1511 Washington Avenue, be awarded to Carlson Racine Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $89,915.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 976.000.5110, 1511 Washington Avenue. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
10-5093 A15.Update on Contract 21-10 (K0-024), Professional Services-Festival Hall and Mound Cemetery AC, Graef-USA, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting an update on Contract 21-10 (K0-024), Professional Services-Festival Hall and Mound Cemetery AC, Graef-USA, Inc., consultant. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
10-5103 A16.Change Order No. 2 to Contract 64-09 (K9-065), 2009 LED Building Lights, EECBG, Beta Lighting, contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 64-09 (K9-065), 2009 LED Building Lights, EECBG, Beta Lighting, contractor. (Res.10-2018) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 64-09 (K9-065), 2009 LED Building Lights, EECBG, Beta Lighting, contractor, be approved in the amount of $115.25. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 282.030.5350, Exterior Renovations - Safety Building. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
10-5127 A17.Steve Stanbrook, 3063 Michigan Boulevard, requesting an amendment to the easement on the north side of their property.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Steve Stanbrook, 3063 Michigan Boulevard, requesting an amendment to the easement on the north side of their property. (Res.10-2019) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: That the easement agreement approved by Resolution 09-1746, of December 15, 2009, be amended to allow a brick fence with iron gates to encroach upon the easement with the stipulation that the City may, without warning, remove said brick fence and iron gates, at no cost to the City, to effect necessary repairs or reconstruction to the storm sewer. Furthermore, any damage caused to said brick fence and iron gates, for any reason, by the storm sewer condition or the City activities to maintain, improve, replace or enlarge such storm sewer, shall be done at no cost to the City of Racine and that the property owner shall bear all risk associated with the placement of this brick fence and iron gates within the existing easement. Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated    Not available Not available