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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/12/2009 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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09-4164 A1.Submission of O&M and CIP Proposed BudgetsCommunicationSubject: Submittal of the Report of the Finance Committee of the Racine Wastewater Commission Regarding year 2010 Wastewater Utility Operation and Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget Recommending Adoption (Res.09-1690) Recommendation of the Racine Wastewater Commission of 9-29-09: To adopt. Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: To adopt and refer to the Committee of the Whole. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 11-11-2009: the 2010 Wastewater Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget be approved. Fiscal Note: copies of the 2010 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget, along with their supporting exhibits, are on file in the Office of the Finance Director.   Not available Not available
09-4171 A2.Finance Committee O&M/CIP Report SubmittalCommunicationSubject: Submittal of the Report of the Finance Committee of the Racine Waterworks Commission Regarding Year 2010 Water Utility Operation and Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget Recommending Adoption (Res.09-1691) Recommendation of the Racine Waterworks Commission of 9-29-09: To adopt. Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: To adopt and refer to the Committee of the Whole. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 11-11-2009: the 2010 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget be approved. Fiscal Note: copies of the 2010 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget, along with their supporting exhibits, are on file in the Office of the Finance Director.   Not available Not available
09-4245 A3.Communication from the Police Chief, requesting authorization to accept a private donation of a 1999 armored car. (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting authorization to accept a private donation of a 1999 armored car. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to accept a private donation of a 1999 armored car. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-4248 A4.Transferring funds from Station 7 Roof Replacement to Building Repairs and UpgradesCommunicationSubject: A communication from the Fire Chief wishing to discuss transferring funds from Station 7 Roof Replacement to Building Repairs and Upgrades. (Res.09-1646) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: $40,000 be transferred from Account 989.300.5040, Station 7 Roof Replacement (Building Complex Project), with $27,000 being placed in Account 989.300.5050, Fire Station Driveway Replacements, $6,000 being placed in Account 989.300.5060, 5” Fire Hose, and $7,000 being placed in Account 989.300.5070, Fire Department Video Conferencing System. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer, the expenditures are allowable uses of bond proceeds and the Department of PUblic Works has no objection to the transfer.   Not available Not available
09-4240 A5.Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to transfer funds in the amount of $4,000.00 from various accounts to account # 101.710.5550 to purchase a "Big Belly" solar" trash collector.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to transfer funds in the amount of $4,000.00 from various accounts to account # 101.710.5550 to purchase a "Big Belly" solar" trash collector. (Res.09-4647) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: $1,373 be transferred from Account 988.710.5090, Ball Diamond Bleachers, $788 be transferred from account 988.680.5010, Bryant Exterior Painting , with $2,161 being placed in Account 988.700.5160, Big Belly Solar Trash Compactor. Further recommend that $1,839 be transferred from Account 989.680.5010, Bryant Center Replace Floor Tile, to Account 989.700.5160, Big Belly Solar Trash Compactor. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer and the expenditure is an allowable use of bond proceeds.   Not available Not available
09-4224 A6.Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract agreement and to accept grant funds of $50,087 from the State of Wisconsin represented by its Division of Public HealthCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract agreement and to accept grant funds of $50,087 from the State of Wisconsin represented by its Division of Public Health of the Department of Health Services. (Grant Control #2009-062) (Res.09-1648) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a contract agreement and to accept grant funds of $50,087 for public health emergency response to the Novel Influenza Virus, from the State of Wisconsin represented by its Division of Public Health of the Department of Health Services. (Grant Control #2009-062) Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.   Not available Not available
09-4225 A7.Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract agreement and to accept grant funds of $32,965 from the State of Wisconsin represented by its Division of Public HealthCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract agreement and to accept grant funds of $32,965 from the State of Wisconsin represented by its Division of Public Health of the Department of Health Services. (Grant Control #2009-063) (Res.09-1649) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be auhorized and directed to enter into a contract agreement and to accept grant funds of $32,965 for Public Health Preparedness and Response to Bioterrorism -Cities Readiness Initiative, from the State of Wisconsin represented by its Division of Public Health of the Department of Health Services. (Grant Control #2009-063) Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.   Not available Not available
09-4226 A8.Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a fee-for-service contract with the Department of Children and Families, Division of Family and Economic Security for up to $14,250CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a fee-for-service contract with the Department of Children and Families, Division of Family and Economic Security for up to $14,250. (Res.09-1650) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a fee-for-service contract with the Department of Children and Families, Division of Family and Economic Security for up to $14,250. Fiscal Note: The contract covers the period of October 1, 2009 through September 31, 2010. Actual fees received will depend on the number of clients served.   Not available Not available
09-3612 A9.Regarding transfer of land between City of Racine and Racine Unified School District.CommunicationSubject: Communication from City Attorney's Office regarding transfer of land between City of Racine and Racine Unified School District. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Nielsen, Madsen & Barber, SC, for the preparation of deed descriptions for the city properties which were to be transferred to the Racine Unified School District when the school district was formed, for a not-to-exceed cost of $18,460.00. Further recommend that since funds for this activity were not budgeted for in 2009, that this item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for determination of funding. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-13-09: Defer the item. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: To receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-4087 A10.claim of Auto Club Insurance Assoc (L. Haas)ClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Auto Club Insurance Association, by TransPaC Solutions, (L. Haas) for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-13-09: The claim of Auto Club Insurance Association, by TransPaC Solutions, PO BOX 36220, Louisville, KY, in the amount of $5,222.15, for repair of Lawrence Haas' vehicle after an alleged accident involving a DPW solid waste vehicle at the intersection of Lake Avenue and 6th Street on June 16, 2009, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-4088 A11.claim of Lula McLain and Darquan Patton-McLainClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Lula McLain and Darquan Patton-McLain for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee of 10-12-09: The claim of Lula McLain and Darquan Patton-McLain, 1720 Grand Avenue, for reimbursement in an amount in excess of $6,830.78 for damages after an accident at the intersection of 18th Street and Center Street on July 27, 2009 where the stop sign was allegedly missing, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-4132 A12.claim of Janetta HendersonClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Janetta Henderson for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: The claim of Janetta Henderson, 1033 Hilker Place, for reimbursement in the amount of $2,392.84 for repairs to her car which she claims was caused by driving on the City's alleged bad roads, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-4133 A13.claim of Luz MadrigalClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Luz Madrigal for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: The claim of Luz Madrigal, 3636 St. Clair Street for reimbursement in the amount of $1,000 for expenses incurred to replace the public sidewalk which was allegedly dislodged by the roots of the tree in the parkway in front of her home, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-4253 A14.2010 Operating Plan West Racine BIDCommunicationSubject: The Director of City Development submitting a communication from the West Racine Business Improvement District #2 for its proposed 2010 Operating Plan and special assessments. (Res.09-1651) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: To approve the 2010 Operating Plan and proposed special assessments for the West Racine Business Improvement District. Fiscal Note: It is estimated $21,427.60 will be raised through BID assessments to be placed into the West Racine revenue account.   Not available Not available
09-4254 A15.2010 Operating Plan Uptown BIDCommunicationSubject: The Director of City Development submitting a communication from the Uptown Business Improvement District for its proposed 2010 Operating Plan and special assessments. (Res.09-1652) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: To approve the 2010 Operating Plan and proposed special assessments for the Uptown Business Improvement District. Fiscal Note: It is estimated that $39,397.38 will be raised through BID assessments to be placed into the Uptown revenue account.   Not available Not available
09-4193 A16.Discuss refunding the City's outstanding 2009 Note Anticipation Notes.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director wishing to meet with the Finance & Personnel Committee to discuss refunding the City's outstanding 2009 Note Anticipation Notes. (Res.09-1717) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: To defer the item. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-26-09: The 2009 Capital Improvement Note Anticipation Notes maturing on December 15, 2009 be refunded utilizing the Taxable Build America Bonds. Fiscal Note: The refunding bonds will mature over a 14 year period. The principal amount should not exceed $7,755,000 with an anticipated interest rate of approximately 3.12%. Final amounts and rates will be determined in the market place.   Not available Not available