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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/20/2014 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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14-10159 A Claim of James Miller and MaeJoyce MillerClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of James Miller and MaeJoyce Miller for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: The claim of James Miller and MaeJoyce Miller for alleged damages after a sewer backup in their basement on February 20, 2014 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-10163 A claim of Nona HilerClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Nona Hiler for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: The claim of Nona Hiler for alleged damages after she tripped on an anchor for a guy-wire in the parkway for a BUS stop adjacent to 1602 Phillips Avenue on February 20, 2014 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-10170 A Claim of Eulogia Guardiola (Res No. 14-0255)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Eulogia Guardiola for consideration. (Res No. 14-0255) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: The claim of Eulogia Guardiola for damages after her aging water service pipe allegedly broke during the replacement of the water meter in her home on or about February 17, 2014 be approved. Fiscal Note: Reimbursement in the amount of $3,705.00. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 6-24-14: That the claim of Eulogia Guardiola be denied. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 7-9-14: The claim of Eulogia Guardiola for damages after her aging water service pipe allegedly broke during the replacement of the water meter in her home on or about February 17, 2014 be denied. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 8-19-14: That the claim of Eulogia Guardiola be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-10165 A Communication from Real Racine requesting to use City right-of-way for the Ironman Racine 70.3 Triathlon on Sunday, July 20, 2014. (Res. No. 14-0242)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Real Racine requesting to use City right-of-way for the Ironman Racine 70.3 Triathlon on Sunday, July 20, 2014. (Res. No. 14-0242) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-28-14: That permission be granted to Real Racine and Ironman to use City right-of-way for the Ironman Racine 70.3 Triathlon on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Further recommends that Real Racine and Ironman be granted permission to close the following streets and to utilize certain other City streets, as indicated, on their race map, for the Ironman Racine 70.3 Triathlon to be held on Sunday, July 20, 2014: Barker Street from Main Street to its terminus with Lake Michigan Goold Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard Augusta Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard Wolff Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard William Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard Lombard Avenue from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard Lakecrest Drive from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement beReferred  Action details Not available
14-10167 A Communication from Richard Fortier requesting permission to close the 300 block of Hamilton Street and the 1100 block of Chatham Street from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 22, 2014 for the 9th Annual Eagle's Club/George's Tavern Classic Car ShowCommunicationSubject: Communication from Richard Fortier requesting permission to close the 300 block of Hamilton Street and the 1100 block of Chatham Street from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 22, 2014 for the 9th Annual Eagle's Club/George's Tavern Classic Car Show. (Res. No. 14-0243) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-28-14: That George's Tavern be granted permission to close Hamilton Street from Main Street to Chatham Street and Chatham Street from Hamilton Street to Dodge Street on Sunday, June 22, 2014, from 12:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., in conjunction with the 9th Annual Eagle's Club/George's Tavern Classic Car Show to benefit the Eagle's Charity - Lew Reed Spinal Injury Cord Fund, with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid 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. No alcohReferred  Action details Not available
14-10173 A Communication from the 4th District Alderman requesting the creation of a sanitary sewer maintenance fee ordinance. (Ord. No. 06-14) (Res. No. 14-0245)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the 4th District Alderman requesting the creation of a sanitary sewer maintenance fee ordinance. (Ord. No. 06-14) (Res. No. 14-0245) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Department on 05-28-14: That Ordinance No. 06-14 to amend Sec. 98-436 and Sec. 98-438 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Fee, be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-10158 A (New) Application of Cliff's Boathouse Cafe LLC, Clifford Wolosek, Agent for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 301 Hamilton Street. (4th District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Cliff's Boathouse Cafe LLC, Clifford Wolosek, Agent for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 301 Hamilton Street. (4th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 06/10/14: That the application of Cliff's Boathouse Cafe LLC, Clifford Wolosek, Agent for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 301 Hamilton Street be approved. Fiscal note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-10174 A Application of Georgetown Market, Suzette Dower, for Change Agent for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 3710 Meachem Road.CommunicationSubject: Application for Change of Agent , Suzette Dower, of Georgetown Market, a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License at 3710 Meachem Road. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 06/10/14: That the application for Change of Agent , Suzette Dower, of Georgetown Market, a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License at 3710 Meachem Road be approved. Fiscal note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-10175 A Application for Harbor Lite Yacht Club, Inc., Kenneth J. Gall, for Change Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 559 State Street.CommunicationSubject: Application for Change Agent, Kenneth J. Gall, for Harbor Lite Yacht Club, Inc., a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License at 559 State Street. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 06/10/14: That the application for Change Agent, Kenneth J. Gall, for Harbor Lite Yacht Club, Inc., a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License at 559 State Street be approved. Fiscal note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-10176 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2014-2015:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2014-2015: Lauro Davalos 1951 Mead Street (Tradename) La Tapatia Lee's Deli, Inc. 2615 Washington Avenue (Tradename) Lee's Deli John P. Henes, Agent E& K Durand, LLC 2731 Durand Avenue (Tradename) Open Pantry Food Mart James Schutz, Agent Priya Corporation 3818 Durand Avenue (Tradename) Andy's On Durand Kavita Khullar, Agent Jalil Mian 1100 Sixth Street (Tradename) M.J. Petroleum Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 06/10/14: That the listed renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2014-2015 be approved. Fiscal note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-10177 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2014-2015: Edward L. Bilotto 235 Main Street (Tradename) De Pizza ChefCommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2014-2015: Edward L. Bilotto 235 Main Street (Tradename) De Pizza Chef Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 06/10/14: That the listed renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2014-2015 be approved. Fiscal note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-10178 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Public Facility Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2014-2015:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Public Facility Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2014-2015: Racine Zoological Society 2131 N. Main Street (Tradename) Racine Zoo Jay Christie, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 06/10/14: That the listed renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Public Facility Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2014-2015 be approved. Fiscal note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-10179 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Club Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Club Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015: Deutscher Maenner Verein 701 Villa Street (Tradename) German Men's Club Robert J. Hill, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 06/10/14: That the listed renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Club Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015 be approved. Fiscal note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-10180 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015:CommunicationSubject:The following renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015: The Argo Group Inc. 3710 Meachem Road (Tradename) Georgetown Market Suzette Dower, Change of Agent Dan's Liquor, Inc. 1856 Taylor Avenue (Tradename) Dan's Liquor & Video Jagdish Patel, Agent Purvi & Mishali, Inc. 1401 Washington Avenue (Tradename) Liquor Depot Parit Patel, Agent Mitraj, Inc 3711 Douglas Avenue (Tradename) Pantry Foods Radhhesyam Patel, Agent Timers of Racine, Inc. 3800 Northwestern Ave. (Tradename) Timer's Beverage Center Shawn D. Voss, Agent Taylor Liquor Inc. 2813 Taylor Avenue (Tradename) Colonial Liquor Ilesh Patel, Agent Dandee Liquor Mart, Inc. 3700 Meachem Road (Tradename) Dandee Liquor Mart Vishnu Patel, Agent Piggly Wiggly Midwest, LLC 4011 Durand Avenue (Tradename) Piggly Wiggly Supermarket #9 Joseph Ligocki, Agent M. Smit N. Corp. 918 West Boulevard (Tradename) Port of Call Liquors Chandresh Patel, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety andReferred  Action details Not available
14-10183 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015: K&D AFH, LLC 1333 Douglas Avenue (Tradename) King Daddies LaVonda Perkins, Agent Morakot Khampane 203 Sixth Street (Tradename) Sticky Rice Morakot Khampane, Agent Morakot Khampane 337 Main Street (Tradename) Sticky Rice Morakot Khampane, Agent George's of Racine, WI, Inc. 1201 N. Main Street (Tradename) George's Tavern Davide Popoff, Agent (Publication Fee Only) Alice F. Warren 963 Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Drive (Tradename) Buck's Lounge (Publication Fee Only) Dynasty Co., Inc. 2427 Lathrop Avenue (Tradename) Dynasty Restaurant Stanley Ginkowski, Agent Thang D. Pham 3616 Northwestern Avenue (Tradename) River Run Restaurant Mike Williams 1403 Superior Street (Tradename) Winner's Circle Deweys Restaurant & Sports Bar, Inc. 600 Main Street (Tradename) Deweys Restaurant & Sports Bar Dan R. Dumont, Agent American Legion Post #546 1234 Douglas Avenue (Tradename) American Legion Post James PriReferred  Action details Not available
14-10182 A Communication from Patrick Starken, RUSD Transportation Supervisor, requesting a change of signage at Julian Thomas School (930 M.L. King Jr. Drive).CommunicationSubject: Communication from Patrick Starken, RUSD Transportation Supervisor, requesting a change of signage at Julian Thomas School (930 M.L. King Jr. Drive). Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on June 16, 2014: Approve the recommended school signage changes. Fiscal Note: The estimated cost of this signage will result in an installation cost of $200.00 and an annual maintenance cost of $80.00.Referred  Action details Not available
14-10171 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator, on behalf of Wayne Clingman (236 Jones St.), requesting to amend portions of Chapter 10 in the Municipal Code of the City of Racine to permit the keeping of domesticated chickens in the City. (Ord. 04-15CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator, on behalf of Wayne Clingman (236 Jones St.), requesting to amend portions of Chapter 10 in the Municipal Code of the City of Racine to permit the keeping of domesticated chickens in the City. (Ord. 04-15) Recommendation of the Board of Health on March 10, 2015: Recommend to revise Ord. 4-15 for the keeping of Urban Chickens, including amendments to (Sec.10-1) Definitions and (Sec.10-4) Payment of Forfeiture in Lieu of Court Appearance in Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine for approval. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-9919 A CEDCO Loan Extension (Res. No. 14-0206)CommunicationSubject: Request by the Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO) to extend the period for completion of its Small Business Development Services contract. (Res. No. 14-0206) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 4-7-2014: That the Authority supports the extension of the contract expiration through December 2014. Further, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract extension with CEDCO effective through December 2014. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: To approve the Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO) to extend the period for completion of its Small Business Development Services contract. Further, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract extension with CEDCO effective through December 31, 2014. Fiscal Note: Sufficient funds remain in the original contract to fund this extension.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10018 A Communication from the Alderman of the 15th District requesting that city policy be written to codify the current practice that permission to apply for grants be approved by the Common Council via the Finance and Personnel Committee. Once the grant has beCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 15th District requesting that city policy be written to codify the current practice that permission to apply for grants be approved by the Common Council via the Finance and Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-21-14: Defer the item until the May 12, 2014 Finance & Personnel meeting. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: To receive and file the item. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10024 A Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to negotiate with ABM for the provision of Parking Facility Management and Equipment Replacement.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to negotiate with ABM for the provision of Parking Facility Management and Equipment Replacement. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: To receive and file. Duplicate item, see File ID 14-10069. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10037 A claim of Iris LopezClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Iris Lopez for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: The claim of Iris Lopez for alleged injuries arising out of her trip and fall on the sidewalk at Case High School on or about August 22, 2013 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10054 A Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for the FEMA 2013 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant (AFG). (Res. No. 14-0201)CommunicationSubject: Communication for the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for the FEMA 2013 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant (AFG) for the purpose of upgrading radio interoperability. (Grant Control #2014-019) (Res. No. 14-0201) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Fire Chief to apply for the FEMA 2013 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant (AFG) for the purpose of upgrading radio interoperability. (Grant Control #2014-019) Fiscal Note: The grant request is for $215,000 of which the City's hard match is 10% or $21,500. Funds are available in account 944.300.5030 to cover this request.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10055 A Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for the 2014 DHS Port Security Grant. (Res. No. 14-0202)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for the 2014 DHS Port Security Grant for the purpose of securing a Sector Scan Sonar for water rescue emergencies. (Grant Control #2014-020) (Res. No. 14-0202) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Fire Chief to apply for the 2014 DHS Port Security Grant for the purpose of securing a Sector Scan Sonar for water rescue emergencies. (Grant Control #2014-020) Fiscal Note: The grant request is for $70,000 of which the City's hard match is 25% or $17,500. The City's Match will be budgeted under the 2015 Capital Improvement Project.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10056 A claim of JBC, LLCClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of JBC, LLC for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: The claim of JBC, LLC for alleged damages arising out of the flooding of their basement after a water main break on or about February 10, 2014 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10061 A claim of Anthony ShawClaimSubject: communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Anthony Shaw for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: The claim of Anthony Shaw for alleged vehicle damages arising out of driving over a pothole at or near 4620 Washington Avenue on or about January 23, 2014 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10067 A claim of Maude Ford-JelksClaimSubject: communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Maude Ford-Jelks for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: The claim of Maude Ford-Jelks for alleged vehicle damages arising out of driving over a permit hole at or near 1101 Geneva Street on or about February 19, 2014 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10068 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (Res. No. 14-0205)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to apply for the Stewardship LWCF and Recreational Trails Grant in the amount of $19,085.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Graceland road & walkway. (Grant Control #2014-016) (Res. No. 14-0205) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to apply for the Stewardship LWCF and Recreational Trails Grant in the amount of $19,085.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Graceland road & walkway. Grant Control #2014-016. Fiscal Note: City match of $19,085.00 is required. Funds are available in account 207.994.5010 - Road & Walkway Repairs.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10069 A Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager submitting that Representatives of ABM Parking Services Incorporated have requested an opportunity to review their proposal regarding the proposed Parking Ramp Revenue Equipment Replacement and 24CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager regarding providing Representatives of ABM Parking Services Incorporated an opportunity to review their proposal regarding the proposed Parking Ramp Revenue Equipment Replacement and 24 Hour Ramp Management Contract. (Res. No. 14-0212) Recommendation of the Parking & Transit Commission 4-30-14: Recommends awarding a contract for a seven year lease of state-of-the art Parking Utility revenue control equipment and a professional management contract with 24/7 support services for the Gaslight, Lake, Shoop and Civic Center parking Ramps and Surface Lakefront Lot No.5 with ABM Parking Services and recommends that the City Finance and Personnel Committee and Common Council authorize entering into a contract with ABM Parking Services as the result of a Request for Proposals process and negotiations begun in July of last year. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Recommends awarding a contract for a seven year lease of state-of-the art Parking Utility revenue control equipment and a professionApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10091 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to enter into Conflict Resolution Services with the Sienna Center. (Res. No. 14-0203)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to enter into Conflict Resolution Services with the Racine Dominicans. (Res. No. 14-0203) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Police Chief, to enter into Conflict Resolution Services with the Racine Dominicans at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00. Fiscal Note: $10,000.00 in Asset Forfeiture funds available.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10092 A Communication from the Police Chief requesting to apply for and accept the 2014 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). (Res. No. 14-0204)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief requesting to apply for and accept the 2014 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). (Grant Control #2014-017) (Res. No. 14-0204) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2014 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $22,058.00 (Grant Control #2014-017) and that the Memorandum of Understanding with the Racine County Sheriffs Department be extended. Fiscal Note: No City match required. The grant is formula based and is for $44,116.00 to be split with Racine County Sheriff's Department.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10099 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into agreements to provide Level II Health Services to the Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind Point. The total amount to be received is $4,243; $1,550 paid by Elmwood Park, aCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into agreements to provide Level II Health Services to the Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind Point. The total amount to be received is $4,243; $1,550 paid by Elmwood Park, and $2,693 paid by Wind Point. (Res. No. 14-0209) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Public Health Administrator to enter into agreements to provide Level II Health Services to the Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind Point. The total amount to be received is $4,243; $1,550 paid by Elmwood Park, and $2,693 paid by Wind Point. Fiscal Note: The agreements will generate in revenue $4,243.00. Rates are the same as in 2013.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10103 A claim of Mary Imhof PrujanskyClaimSubject: communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Mary Imhof Prujansky for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: The claim of Mary Imhof Prujansky for alleged vehicle damages after she backed into recycling carts placed in her driveway by City crews on March 6, 2014 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10105 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept an amendment to the original contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. This amendment awardCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept an amendment to the original contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. This amendment awards an additional $3,960 to the current PHEP contract amount of $64,991 for continuation of emergency preparedness efforts for the City of Racine. This would bring the revised amount of the contract to $68,951. (Original Grant Control #2013-025) (Res. No. 14-0210) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Public Health Administrator to accept an amendment to the original contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. This amendment awards an additional $3,960 to the current PHEP contract amount of $64,991 for continuation of emergency preparedness efforts for the City of Racine. This would bring the revised amount of the contract to $68,951. (Original Grant Control #2013-025) Fiscal Note: No CApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10106 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept an amendment to the original contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. This amendment aw (CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept an amendment to the original contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. This amendment awards an additional $435 to the current CRI contract amount of $26,748 for continuation of emergency preparedness efforts for the City of Racine. This would bring the revised amount of the contract to $27,183. (Original Grant #2013-025) (Res. No. 14-0211) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Public Health Administrator to accept an amendment to the original contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. This amendment awards an additional $435 to the current CRI contract amount of $26,748 for continuation of emergency preparedness efforts for the City of Racine. This would bring the revised amount of the contract to $27,183. (Original Grant #2013-025) Fiscal Note: No City match requiredApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10110 A Amended Development Agreement 1130 Washington Avenue (Res. No. 14-0207)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Review of an amended development agreement for the project at 1130 Washington Avenue. (Res. No. 14-0207) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 5-5-14: That an amendment to the development agreement between the Redevelopment Authority and Akil Ajmeri of Ayra's at 1130 Washington Avenue to extend the deadlines contained therein is approved, specifically that the deadline for compliance with the conditions related to Additional Development Assistance shall be July 31, 2014 and the tax years eligible for Tax Reimbursement Development Incentive shall be 2014 and 2015. Further, that the Chairperson and Executive Director are authorized to execute the amendment, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney or his designee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Redevelopment Authority to accept an amended development agreement for the project at 1130 Washington Avenue. Further, that the Chairperson and Executive Director are authorized to execute the amendment, subject to the reviApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10111 A WEDC Grant 1505 High Street (Res. No. 14-0208)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority requesting authorization to apply for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Site Assessment Grant for the property at 1505 High Street. (Grant Control # 2014-018) (Res. No. 14-0208) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 5-5-14: That the Authority requests funds and assistance available from the WEDC under the assessment grant and complies with rules for the program. Further, that Brian F. O'Connell, Executive Director, or his authorized agent, act on the behalf of the Authority to: submit an application to Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to aid in the site assessment of 1505 High Street, sign all documents, and take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete approved grant activities. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Assistant Executive Director of City Development to apply for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Site Assessment Grant for the property at 1505 HiReferredPass Action details Not available
14-10115 A Communication from 21st Century Preparatory SchoolCommunicationSubject: Communication from 21st Century Preparatory School requesting to have 2014 Island Park rental fees waived or reduced for a Civil War re-enactment Day. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: To receive and file the item. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10117 A Communication from the City Clerk submitting the bid(s) received for printing the Common Council Proceedings and legal notices for the period of June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. (Res. No. 14-0213)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Clerk submitting the bid(s) received for printing the Common Council Proceedings and legal notices for the period of June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. (Res. No. 14-0213) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: To award the bid to The Racine Journal Times for printing of the Common Council Proceedings and all legal notices for the period June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 101.010.5540; City Council Proceedings.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10154 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Director of City Development submitting the request by Racine Urban Garden Network (RUGN) for a reduction of the fee for a conditional use permit for a community garden.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Director of City Development submitting the request by Racine Urban Garden Network (RUGN) for a reduction of the fee for a conditional use permit for a community garden. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Recommends the request by Racine Urban Garden Network (RUGN) for a reduction of the fee for a conditional use permit for a community garden be denied Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10155 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Finance Director requesting to appear to discuss our 2013 to 2014 budget carry overs. (Res. No. 14-0214)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Finance Director requesting to appear to discuss our 2013 to 2014 budget carry overs. (Res. No. 14-0214) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: To approve the 2013 to 2014 budget carry overs. Fiscal Note: Official action is required on an annual basis to carry forward budgeted funding including those with an expenditure period longer than 12 months.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10027 A Communication from Pentecost Lutheran Church requesting permission to close Jerome Boulevard, from Coolidge Avenue to Case Avenue, on Saturday, July 26, 2014, for a church block party. (Res. No. 14-0215)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Pentecost Lutheran Church requesting permission to close Jerome Boulevard, from Coolidge Avenue to Case Avenue, on Saturday, July 26, 2014, for a church block party. (Res. No. 14-0215) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-13-14: That the Pentecost Lutheran Church be granted permission to close Jerome Boulevard, from Coolidge Avenue to Case Avenue, for an event on Saturday, July 26, 2014, from 7:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M., in accordance with their request. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid. 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 feel. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works, City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited aApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10034 A Bid results on Contract 09-14 (K4-009), 2014 Street and Alley Paving - Northside Assessable (R1). (Res. No. 14-0218)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting bid results on Contract 09-14 (K4-009), 2014 Street and Alley Paving - Northside Assessable (R1). (Res. No. 14-0218) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 04-29-14: Deferred Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-13-14: That Contract 09-14 (K4-009), 2014 Street and Alley Paving - Northside Assessable (R1), be awarded to Milwaukee General Construction Co., Milwaukee, WI, at their bid price of $730,146.14, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $379,616.57 - Account 906.000.5010, Concrete Street Paving $ 78,555.00 - Account 906.000.5030, Concrete Alley Paving $ 6,400.00 - Account 906.000.5410, Sanitary Sewer Laterals $ 10,489.00 - Account 993.908.5010, Concrete Street Paving Misc. Loc. $138,235.57 - Account 994.908.5010, Concrete Street Paving Misc. Loc. $ 10,000.00 - Account 994.908.5030, Concrete Alley PavinApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10094 A Communication from the City Administrator submitting the request of Racine Area Veteran's Inc. to use City right-of-way for the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2014. (Res. No. 14-0216)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Administrator submitting the request of Racine Area Veteran's Inc. to use City right-of-way for the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2014. (Res. No. 14-0216) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-13-14: That permission be granted to the Racine Area Veteran's, Inc. to use certain City streets for the Memorial Day Parade, to start at the intersection of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard, then proceed north on West Boulevard to Osborne Boulevard, and Osborne Boulevard to Graceland Cemetery, on Monday, May 26, 2014, between 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. in conjunction with this City-sponsored event. The detour for STH 20 is Lathrop Avenue, 16th Street and Taylor Avenue. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works, City Engineer and Chief of Police be authorized and directed to provide assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. Fiscal Note: This event is co-sponsored by the City of Racine; therefore, the requirement for a formal agreement, requiring hold harmless, an insuApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10097 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 54-13 (K3-059), HVAC Upgrades - Festival Hall & City Hall Annex, Martin Peterson Company, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0222)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 54-13 (K3-059), HVAC Upgrades - Festival Hall & City Hall Annex, Martin Peterson Company, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0222) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-13-14: That Change Order No. 2 to Contract 54-13 (K3-059), HVAC Upgrades - Festival Hall & City Hall Annex, Martin Peterson Company, Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $1,513.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 993.200.5020, Annex-AC Design and Replacement. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10107 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting approval of the Transportation Project Plat 2290-17-00-4.08, Northwestern Avenue (STH 38) - Golf Avenue to Memorial Drive. (Res. No. 14-0227)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting approval of the Transportation Project Plat 2290-17-00-4.08, Northwestern Avenue (STH 38) - Golf Avenue to Memorial Drive. (Res. No. 14-0227) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-13-14: That Transportation Project Plat 2290-17-00-4.08, Northwestern Avenue (STH 38) - Golf Avenue to Memorial Drive be approved and adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10121 A Change Order No. 1 to Contract 50-13 (K3-055), Masonry Restoration - Memorial Hall, RAZA of Racine, LLC., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0224)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 50-13 (K3-055), Masonry Restoration - Memorial Hall, RAZA of Racine, LLC., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0224) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-13-14: That Change Order No. 1 to Contract 50-13 (K3-055), Masonry Restoration - Memorial Hall, RAZA of Racine, LLC., contractor, be approved in the amount of $1,675.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 108.993.5510, Memorial Hall Tuckpointing. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10122 A Final payment on Contract 50-13 (K3-055), Masonry Restoration - Memorial Hall, RAZA of Racine, LLC., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0225)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 50-13 (K3-055), Masonry Restoration - Memorial Hall, RAZA of Racine, LLC., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0225) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-13-14: That the work done by RAZA of Racine, LLC., under Contract 50-13 (K3-055), Masonry Restoration - Memorial Hall, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $230,675.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 13-0332, dated August 20, 2013.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10124 A Bid results on Contract 18-14 (K4-018), 2014 Street Paving - Southside Assessable (R1). (Res. No. 14-0220)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting bid results on Contract 18-14 (K4-018), 2014 Street Paving - Southside Assessable (R1). (Res. No. 14-0220) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-13-14: That Contract 18-14 (K4-018), 2014 Street Paving - Southside Assessable (R1), be awarded to A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $683,352.75, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $251,541.67 - Account 906.000.5010, Concrete Street Paving $ 10,800.00 - Account 906.000.5310, New Curb & Gutter $ 10,960.00 - Account 906.000.5510, Sidewalks - New $314,089.08 - Account 994.908.5010, Concrete Street Pav., Misc. Loc. $ 7,750.00 - Account 287.994.5310, Sanitary Sewers, Misc. Loc. $ 88,212.00 - Account 104.994.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. Loc. $683,352.75 - TotalApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10146 A Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting permission to apply to WisDOT for a scoping change to Lake Michigan Pathway Phase 3 Project (State Project ID: 1693-34-07) to change the project limits from Augusta Street to Melvin Avenue toCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting permission to apply to WisDOT for a scoping change to Lake Michigan Pathway Phase 3 Project (State Project ID: 1693-34-07) to change the project limits from Augusta Street to Melvin Avenue to Augusta Street to William Street. (Res. No. 14-0226) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-13-14: That the Commissioner of Public Works be granted permission to apply to WisDOT for a scoping change to Lake Michigan Pathway Phase 3 Project (State Project ID: 1693-34-07) to change the project limits from Augusta Street to Melvin Avenue to Augusta Street to William Street. Fiscal Note: The removal of the path from William Street to Melvin Avenue will decrease the construction cost by $125,000.00.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10147 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 09-14 (K4-009), 2014 Street and Alley Paving - Northside Assessable (R1). (Res. No. 14-0219)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 09-14 (K4-009), 2014 Street and Alley Paving - Northside Assessable (R1). (Res. No. 14-0219) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-13-14: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 09-14 (K4-009), 2014 Street and Alley Paving - Northside Assessable (R1), Milwaukee General Construction Co., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of $168,548.03. This deduct amount decreases the amount of the contract from $730,146.14 to $561,598.11. Further recommends that the funding accounts be adjusted by the following amounts: $370,474.11 - Account 906.000.5010, Concrete Street Paving $ 78,555.00 - Account 906.000.5030, Concrete Alley Paving $ 6,400.00 - Account 906.000.5410, Sanitary Sewer Laterals $ 10,489.00 - Account 993.908.5010, Concrete Street Paving Misc. Loc. $ 10,000.00 - Account 994.908.5030, Concrete Alley Paving Misc. Loc. $ 38,750.00 - Account 287.993.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var. Loc.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10148 A Change Order No. 1 to Contract 16-14 (K4-016), Harborside Remediation and Redevelopment, C.W. Purpero, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0223)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 16-14 (K4-016), Harborside Remediation and Redevelopment, C.W. Purpero, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0223) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-13-14: That Change Order No. 1 to Contract 16-14 (K4-016), Harborside Remediation and Redevelopment, C.W. Purpero, Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $59,616.25. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 974.000.5590, Remediation and Restoration. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10149 A Professional services proposal from Corporate Images, Contract 28-14 (K4-028), PS - Design of Recycling Brochures. (Res. No. 14-0221)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a professional services proposal from Corporate Images, Contract 28-14 (K4-028), PS - Design of Recycling Brochures. (Res. No. 14-0221) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-13-14: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Corporate Images, Inc., for Contract 28-14 (K4-028), PS - Design of Recycling Brochures, in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,100.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 289.000.5600, Recycling Contracted Services. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10157 A Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bid results on Official Notice No. 5, Two (2) Heavy Duty, Low Entry, Dual Steer Cab Truck Chassis, with 25 Cubic Yard High Compaction Rear Loading Refuse Packer. (Res. No. 14-0217)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bid results on Official Notice No. 5, Two (2) Heavy Duty, Low Entry, Dual Steer Cab Truck Chassis, with 25 Cubic Yard High Compaction Rear Loading Refuse Packer. (Res. No. 14-0217) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-13-14: That Office Notice No. 5, Two (2) Heavy Duty, Low Entry, Dual Steer Cab Truck Chassis, with 25 Cubic Yard High Compaction Rear Loading Refuse Packer, be awarded to Kriete Group - Racine Truck Sales, at their bid price of $377,400.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that we accept their offer of $16,200.00 for our trade-ins. The net outlay for this purchase will be $361,200.00 Fiscal Note: Funds for this purchase are available in Account 944.400.5010, Solid Waste-Refuse Trucks.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10114 A (New) Application of R&D'S PUB & GRUB, LLC John Akers, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1201 N. Main Street. (4th District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of R&D'S PUB & GRUB, LLC, John Akers, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1201 N. Main Street. (4th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-13-14: That the Application of R&D'S PUB & GRUB, LLC, John Akers, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1201 N. Main Street be approved. Fiscal Note : NAApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10118 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015:CommunicationSubject:The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015: 4700 Avenue LLC 4700 Washington Avenue (Tradename) Ayra's Liquor & Fine Cigars Fahim Ajmeri, Agent 2 Christopher Columbus, LLC 2A Christopher Columbus Causeway (Tradename) Ayra's on the Lake Akil Ajmeri, Agent Yardarm Bar & Grill, LTD 920 Erie Street (Tradename) Yardarm Laura Tomasek, Agent Mario Aranda Sr. 1244 Washington Avenue (Tradename) The Club TBG'S, INC. 1814 Taylor Avenue (Tradename)TBG's Chad E. Londre, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-13-14: That the renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015 listed be approved. Fiscal Note : NAApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10119 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015: Siddi Vinayak, Inc. 2062 Lathrop Avenue (Tradename) Arbee's Liquor Store Jagdish Patel, Agent Washington Avenue LLC 1130 Washington Avenue (Tradename) Ayra's Gas & Grocery Restaurant Fahim Ajmeri, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-13-14: That the renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2014-2015 listed be approved. Fiscal Note : NAApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10120 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2014-2015:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2014-2015: 3 Mile Station LLC 600 Three Mile Road (Tradename) Kwik Pantry Food Mart Sharik Malik, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-13-14: That the renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Fermented Malt Beverage for 2014-2015 listed be approved. Fiscal Note : NAApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10164 A Ordinance No. 05-14CommunicationSubject: Communication to create Ordinance 05-14 which repeals Ordinance 19-07 - Keg registration. (Ord. No. 05-14) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-13-14: Recommend approval of Ordinance 05-14 which repeals Ordinance 19-07 - Keg Registration. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 06-10-14: Recommend Ordinance 05-14 which repeals Ordinance 19-07 - Keg Registration be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10150 A CU 1325 Sixteenth Street (Res. No. 14-0232)Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by George Stinson to operate an indoor flea market at 1325 Sixteenth Street. (PC-14) (Res. No. 14-0232) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 5-14-14: That the item be approved, subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10151 A CU 5200 Durand Avenue (Res. No. 14-0233)Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from Jon Majdoch, representing Halloween Express, to erect a temporary structure for Halloween related sales at 5200 Durand Avenue. (Res. No. 14-0233) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 5-14-14: That the item be approved, subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10109 A West Bluff Recreation Area Plan Review (Res. No. 14-0231)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Review of a redevelopment plan for the West Bluff recreation area. (Res. No. 14-0231) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 5-5-14: That the area hereafter known as the West Bluff Recreation Area, as detailed in the Redevelopment Plan, the boundaries of which are described in Resolution 14-10 of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Racine, and as shown on the map attached thereto, is designated as a blighted area and project area for urban renewal and redevelopment. Further, that the Executive Director is authorized and directed to transmit Resolution 14-10 to the Common Council of the City of Racine, to request that the Council adopt a resolution finding the area blighted and to be in need of an urban renewal and redevelopment project, to request that the boundaries be adopted, and the Redevelopment Plan be adopted. Further, that the Executive Director or his designee be authorized and directed to obtain and engage all services necessary to implement the Redevelopment Plan. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 5-14-14:AdoptedPass Action details Not available
14-10136 A (Direct Referral) Request from Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps for an option to acquire the vacant city-owned lot at 1923 Mead Street for construction of a single family home. (Res. No. 14-0235)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps for an option to acquire the vacant city-owned lot at 1923 Mead Street for construction of a single family home. (Res. No. 14-0235) Recommendation of the Loan Board of Review on May 15, 2014: To approve the request from Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps for an option to acquire the vacant city-owned lot at 1923 Mead Street for construction of a single family home. Fiscal Note: The vacant lot has an estimated value of $11,000. Actual price is to be determined and will be based on the overall cost and value of the new house to be built.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10161 A (Direct Referal) Request of the Director of City Development to accept the offer of Meredith Faulk to purchase 2024 Center St., an NSP-3 property. (Res. No. 14-0234)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referal) Request of the Director of City Development to accept the offer of Meredith Faulk to purchase 2024 Center St., an NSP-3 property. (Res. No. 14-0234) Recommendation of the Loan Board of Review on May 15, 2014: To approve the request of the Director of City Development to accept the offer of Meredith Faulk to purchase 2024 Center Street, an NSP-3 property. Fiscal Note: The property was acquired and renovated through the NSP-3 program. The City will receive $85,000 in proceeds, minus commissions and closing costs.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9974 A communication from the 1st District Alderman to deny any extension of the professional services operating agreement between Skies Fall Media Group and the City of Racine, and directing appropriate City staff to enforce section 4 B of the Operating agreemeCommunicationSubject: communication from the 1st District Alderman to deny any extension of the professional services operating agreement between Skies Fall Media Group and the City of Racine, and directing appropriate City staff to enforce section 4 B of the Operating agreement with respect to the termination of said agreement. (Res. No. 14-0236) Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 05-07-2014: that the operating agreement between Skies Fall Media Group and the City of Racine be terminated, and that the operations of the public access channel be performed in-house by the MIS Department until a determination is made as to the future direction of the station. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10181 A Subject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions:CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions: Reappoint Kiana Johnson 1722 Center St. Racine, 53403 to the Board of Parks, Recreations and Cultural Services for a 2 year term, expiring April 1, 2016Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9968 A Communication from the President of Fourth Fest of Greater Racine requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the 4th of July parade and permission to use North Beach for the fireworks. (Res. No. 14-0237)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the President of Fourth Fest of Greater Racine requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the 4th of July parade and permission to use North Beach for the fireworks. (Res. No. 14-0237) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 04-08-14: That permission be granted to Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. to close certain city streets on Friday, July 4, 2014, from 7:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., to hold the 2014 Independence Day Parade. 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, English Street, High Street, St. Patrick Street, Kewaunee Street and Barker Street, from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard; Michigan Boulevard, from Goold Street to Hamilton Street; Chatham Street, from north of Yout Street to Hamilton Street; and Hoffert Drive, on Friday, July 4, 2014, to provide for a Municipal Band Concert, to be held at North Beach Gazebo, and the fireworks display, as part of the Independence DApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10012 A Communication from the Greater Racine Kennel Club (Res. No. 14-0238)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Greater Racine Kennel Club requesting to reserve and control parking on part of the lakefront east of Pershing Drive and to further request waiver of ordinance 70.104 to allow overnight parking of vehicles & RV's Saturday, August 9, 2014 through Monday, August 11, 2014 for the 2014 American Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show at Pershing Park. (Res. No. 14-0238) Recommended by the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 5-14-14: To allow the Greater Racine Kennel Club to reserve and control parking on part of the lakefront east of Pershing Drive, to allow overnight parking of vehicles & RV's and to further allow dogs at Pershing Park from Saturday, August 9, 2014 through Monday, August 11, 2014 for the 2014 American Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show. Fiscal Note: Permit Fees & DepositApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10031 A Communication from the President of ATM Financial (Res. No. 14-0239)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the President of ATM Financial requesting to place a mobile ATM machine at Horlick Field during Raiders games. (Res. No. 14-0239) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 5/14/14: ATM Financial to work directly with PRCS Administrative Staff to place a mobile ATM machine at Horlick Field during Raider's games. Fiscal Note: UnknownApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10104 A Communication from American Cancer Society (Res. No. 14-0240)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from American Cancer Society requesting the use of Pershing Park to host the American Cancer Society Bark for Life event on Saturday, September 13, 2014. (Res. No. 14-0240) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 5/14/14: To approve the American Cancer Society's request to use Pershing Park to host their Bark for Life event and to further allow dogs for this event at Pershing Park on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Fiscal Notes: Permit Fees & DepositsApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10116 A Communication from 21st Century Preparatory School (Res. No. 14-0241)CommunicationSubject: Communication from 21st Century Preparatory School requesting to use Island Park for a Civil War Re-enactment Day and further request to have a Civil War naval cannon to be displayed at the park for this event. (Res. No. 14-0241) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 5/14/14: To allow a Civil War naval cannon to be displayed at Island Park for the 21st Century Preparatory School's 2014 Civil War Re-enactment Day. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10160 A Grant Increase $4000.00 CLG sub-grant (Res No. 14-0254)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from the Assistant Director of City Development to accept from the Wisconsin Historical Society a $4,000 increase to a Certified Local Government sub-grant for the preparation of a nomination of a property to the National Register of Historic Places. (Grant Control Number 2013-33) (Res No. 14-0254) Recommendation of the Landmarks Preservation Commission on 5-12-14: That the acceptance of the $4000 increase to a Certified Local Government sub-grant for the preparation of a property to the National Register of Historic Places be approved. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: Authorize the Assistant Director of City Development to accept from the Wisconsin Historical Society a $4,000 increase to a Certified Local Government sub-grant for the preparation of a nomination of a property to the National Register of Historic Places. (Grant Control Number 2013-33) Fiscal Note: There is no city match required. (Grant Control #2013-33)ReferredPass Action details Not available
14-9898 A Discussion on Complaint filed February 6, 2014 by Wayne ClingmanCommunicationSubject: Discussion on Complaint filed February 6, 2014 by Wayne Clingman Recommendation of the Board of Ethics on 5-5-14: That the complaint be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0201 A FEMA 2013 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant (AFG)ResolutionFEMA 2013 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant (AFG) Resolved, that permission is granted to the Fire Chief to apply for the FEMA 2013 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant (AFG) for the purpose of upgrading radio interoperability. (Grant Control #2014-019) Fiscal Note: The grant request is for $215,000.00 of which the City's hard match is 10% or $21,500.00. Funds are available in account 944.300.5030 to cover this request.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0202 A 2014 DHS Port Security GrantResolution2014 DHS Port Security Grant Resolved, that permission is granted to the Fire Chief to apply for the 2014 DHS Port Security Grant for the purpose of securing a Sector Scan Sonar for water rescue emergencies. (Grant Control #2014-020) Fiscal Note: The grant request is for $70,000.00 of which the City's hard match is 25% or $17,500.00. The City's Match will be budgeted under the 2015 Capital Improvement Project.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0204 A 2014 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)Resolution2014 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Resolved, that permission is granted to the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2014 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $22,058.00 (Grant Control #2014-017) and that the Memorandum of Understanding with the Racine County Sheriff's Department be extended. Fiscal Note: No City match required. The grant is formula based and is for $44,116.00 to be split with Racine County Sheriff's Department.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0205 A Stewardship LWCF and Recreational Trails GrantResolutionStewardship LWCF and Recreational Trails Grant Resolved, that permission is granted to the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to apply for the Stewardship LWCF and Recreational Trails Grant in the amount of $19,085.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Graceland road & walkway. (Grant Control #2014-016) Fiscal Note: City match of $19,085.00 is required. Funds are available in account 207.994.5010 - Road & Walkway Repairs.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0207 A Amended Development Agreement for Project at 1130 Washington AvenueResolutionAmended Development Agreement for Project at 1130 Washington Avenue Resolved, that permission is granted to the Redevelopment Authority to accept an amended development agreement for the project at 1130 Washington Avenue. Further resolved, that the Chairperson and Executive Director are authorized to execute the amendment, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney or his designee. Fiscal Note: Funds for the development assistance grant remain available in the TID 16.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0209 A Agreements to Provide Level II Health Services to the Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind PointResolutionAgreements to Provide Level II Health Services to the Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind Point Resolved, that permission is granted to the Public Health Administrator to enter into agreements to provide Level II Health Services to the Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind Point. The total amount to be received is $4,243.00; $1,550.00 paid by Elmwood Park, and $2,693.00 paid by Wind Point. Fiscal Note: The agreements will generate in revenue $4,243.00. Rates are the same as in 2013.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0210 A Amendment to Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response AgreementResolutionAmendment to Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Agreement Resolved, that permission is granted to the Public Health Administrator to accept an amendment to the original contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. This amendment awards an additional $3,960.00 to the current PHEP contract amount of $64,991.00 for continuation of emergency preparedness efforts for the City of Racine. This would bring the revised amount of the contract to $68,951.00. (Original Grant Control #2013-025) Fiscal Note: No City match required.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0211 A Amendment Wisconsin Department of Health Services Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response AgreementResolutionAmendment Wisconsin Department of Health Services Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Agreement Resolved, that permission is granted to the Public Health Administrator to accept an amendment to the original contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. This amendment awards an additional $435.00 to the current CRI contract amount of $26,748.00 for continuation of emergency preparedness efforts for the City of Racine. This would bring the revised amount of the contract to $27,183.00. (Original Grant #2013-025) Fiscal Note: No City match required.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0212 A Proposed Parking Ramp Revenue Equipment Replacement and 24 Hour Ramp Management ContractResolutionProposed Parking Ramp Revenue Equipment Replacement and 24 Hour Ramp Management Contract Resolved, that the recommendation to award a contract for a seven year lease of state-of-the art Parking Utility revenue control equipment and a professional management contract with 24/7 support services for the Gaslight, Lake, Shoop and Civic Center parking Ramps, and Surface Lakefront Lot No.5 with ABM Parking Services is approved Fiscal Note: The Parking Utility is self supporting and no general fund contributions are required. Funding for the first year of the lease and management contract have been approved in Account 106.993.5760 (2013 Credit Card system-wide upgrade). The Parking Utility retains ownership of the equipment at the end of the lease. Benefits in reduced regular and overtime staff costs, lost revenue recovery and improved downtown parking operations are expected to range between $177,790.00 and $320,312.00 over the seven year period.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0213 A Printing of Common Council Proceedings and Legal NoticesResolutionPrinting of Common Council Proceedings and Legal Notices Resolved, to award the bid to The Racine Journal Times for printing of the Common Council Proceedings and all legal notices for the period June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 101.010.5540 - City Council Proceedings.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0214 A 2013 to 2014 Budget Carry OversResolution2013 to 2014 Budget Carry Overs Resolved, that 2013 to 2014 budget carry overs are approved. Fiscal Note: Official action is required on an annual basis to carry forward budgeted funding including those with an expenditure period longer than 12 months.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0215 A Pentecost Lutheran Church 2014 Block PartyResolutionPentecost Lutheran Church 2014 Block Party Resolved, that the Pentecost Lutheran Church is granted permission to close Jerome Boulevard, from Coolidge Avenue to Case Avenue, for an event on Saturday, July 26, 2014, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., in accordance with their request. Further resolved, that permission is granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid. 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 resolved, 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 basis, to assist in implementing this event.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0216 A 2014 Memorial Day ParadeResolution2014 Memorial Day Parade Resolved, that permission is granted to the Racine Area Veteran's, Inc. to use certain City streets for the Memorial Day Parade, to start at the intersection of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard, then proceed north on West Boulevard to Osborne Boulevard, and Osborne Boulevard to Graceland Cemetery, on Monday, May 26, 2014, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. in conjunction with this City-sponsored event. The detour for STH 20 is Lathrop Avenue, 16th Street and Taylor Avenue. Further resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works, City Engineer and Chief of Police are authorized and directed to provide assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. Fiscal Note: This event is co-sponsored by the City of Racine; therefore, the requirement for a formal agreement, requiring hold harmless, an insurance certificate and any overtime charges for additional policemen are not neededAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0217 A Official Notice No. 5, Two Dual Steer Cab Truck ChassisResolutionOfficial Notice No. 5, Two Dual Steer Cab Truck Chassis Resolved, that Office Notice No. 5, Two (2) Heavy Duty, Low Entry, Dual Steer Cab Truck Chassis, with 25 Cubic Yard High Compaction Rear Loading Refuse Packer, are awarded to Kriete Group - Racine Truck Sales, at its bid price of $377,400.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Further resolved, that we accept their offer of $16,200.00 for our trade-ins. The net outlay for this purchase will be $361,200.00. Fiscal Note: Funds for this purchase are available in Account 944.400.5010, Solid Waste-Refuse Trucks.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0218 A Contract 09-14 (K4-009), 2014 Street and Alley Paving - Northside Assessable (R1)ResolutionContract 09-14 (K4-009), 2014 Street and Alley Paving - Northside Assessable (R1) Resolved, that Contract 09-14 (K4-009), 2014 Street and Alley Paving - Northside Assessable (R1), is awarded to Milwaukee General Construction Co., Milwaukee, WI, at its bid price of $730,146.14, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $379,616.57 - Account 906.000.5010, Concrete Street Paving $ 78,555.00 - Account 906.000.5030, Concrete Alley Paving $ 6,400.00 - Account 906.000.5410, Sanitary Sewer Laterals $ 10,489.00 - Account 993.908.5010, Concrete Street Paving Misc. Loc. $138,235.57 - Account 994.908.5010, Concrete Street Paving Misc. Loc. $ 10,000.00 - Account 994.908.5030, Concrete Alley Paving Mis. Loc. $ 38,750.00 - Account 287.993.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var. Loc. $ 7,000.00 - Account 994.993.5520, Sidewalk Replacement $ 61,100.00 - Account 104.993.5420, Storm Sewer, Misc. Loc. $730,146.14 - TotalAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0219 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 09-14 (K4-009), 2014 Street and Alley Paving - Northside Assessable (R1)ResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 09-14 (K4-009), 2014 Street and Alley Paving - Northside Assessable (R1) Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 09-14 (K4-009), 2014 Street and Alley Paving - Northside Assessable (R1), Milwaukee General Construction Co., contractor, as submitted, is approved in the deduct amount of $168,548.03. This deduct amount decreases the amount of the contract from $730,146.14 to $561,598.11. Further resolved, that the funding accounts be adjusted by the following amounts: $370,474.11 - Account 906.000.5010, Concrete Street Paving $ 78,555.00 - Account 906.000.5030, Concrete Alley Paving $ 6,400.00 - Account 906.000.5410, Sanitary Sewer Laterals $ 10,489.00 - Account 993.908.5010, Concrete Street Paving Misc. Loc. $ 10,000.00 - Account 994.908.5030, Concrete Alley Paving Misc. Loc. $ 38,750.00 - Account 287.993.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var. Loc. $ 46,900.00 - Account 104.993.5420, Storm Sewer, Misc. Loc. $561,568.11 - Total Fiscal Note: This is an assessable street and alley project and therefore, all costs will be paid for AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0220 A Contract 18-14 (K4-018), 2014 Street Paving - Southside Assessable (R1)ResolutionContract 18-14 (K4-018), 2014 Street Paving - Southside Assessable (R1) Resolved, that Contract 18-14 (K4-018), 2014 Street Paving - Southside Assessable (R1), is awarded to A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $683,352.75, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $251,541.67 - Account 906.000.5010, Concrete Street Paving $ 10,800.00 - Account 906.000.5310, New Curb & Gutter $ 10,960.00 - Account 906.000.5510, Sidewalks - New $314,089.08 - Account 994.908.5010, Concrete Street Pav., Misc. Loc. $ 7,750.00 - Account 287.994.5310, Sanitary Sewers, Misc. Loc. $ 88,212.00 - Account 104.994.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. Loc. $683,352.75 - TotalAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0221 A Contract 28-14 (K4-028), PS - Design of Recycling BrochuresResolutionContract 28-14 (K4-028), PS - Design of Recycling Brochures Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Corporate Images, Inc., for Contract 28-14 (K4-028), PS - Design of Recycling Brochures, in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,100.00. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 289.000.5600, Recycling Contracted Services.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0222 A Change Order No. 2 to Contract 54-13 (K3-059), HVAC Upgrades - Festival Hall & City Hall AnnexResolutionChange Order No. 2 to Contract 54-13 (K3-059), HVAC Upgrades - Festival Hall & City Hall Annex Resolved, that Change Order No. 2 to Contract 54-13 (K3-059), HVAC Upgrades - Festival Hall & City Hall Annex, Martin Peterson Company, Inc., contractor, is approved in the amount of $1,513.00. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 993.200.5020, Annex-AC Design and Replacement.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0223 A Change Order No. 1 to Contract 16-14 (K4-016), Harborside Remediation and RedevelopmentResolutionChange Order No. 1 to Contract 16-14 (K4-016), Harborside Remediation and Redevelopment Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 to Contract 16-14 (K4-016), Harborside Remediation and Redevelopment, C.W. Purpero, Inc., contractor, is approved in the amount of $59,616.25. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 974.000.5590, Remediation and Restoration.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0224 A Change Order No. 1 to Contract 50-13 (K3-055), Masonry Restoration - Memorial HallResolutionChange Order No. 1 to Contract 50-13 (K3-055), Masonry Restoration - Memorial Hall Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 to Contract 50-13 (K3-055), Masonry Restoration - Memorial Hall, RAZA of Racine, LLC., contractor, is approved in the amount of $1,675.00. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 108.993.5510, Memorial Hall Tuckpointing.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0225 A Final payment on Contract 50-13 (K3-055), Masonry Restoration - Memorial HallResolutionFinal payment on Contract 50-13 (K3-055), Masonry Restoration - Memorial Hall Resolved, that the work done by RAZA of Racine, LLC., under Contract 50-13 (K3-055), Masonry Restoration - Memorial Hall, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $230,675.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 13-0332, dated August 20, 2013.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0226 A Scoping Change to Lake Michigan Pathway Phase 3 Project (State Project ID: 1693-34-07)ResolutionScoping Change to Lake Michigan Pathway Phase 3 Project (State Project ID: 1693-34-07) Resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works is granted permission to apply to WisDOT for a scoping change to Lake Michigan Pathway Phase 3 Project (State Project ID: 1693-34-07) to change the project limits from Augusta Street to Melvin Avenue to Augusta Street to William Street. Fiscal Note: The removal of the path from William Street to Melvin Avenue will decrease the construction cost by $125,000.00.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0227 A Transportation Project Plat 2290-17-00-4.08, Northwestern Avenue (STH 38) - Golf Avenue to Memorial DriveResolutionTransportation Project Plat 2290-17-00-4.08, Northwestern Avenue (STH 38) - Golf Avenue to Memorial Drive Resolved, that Transportation Project Plat 2290-17-00-4.08, Northwestern Avenue (STH 38) - Golf Avenue to Memorial Drive is approved and adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0232 A Indoor Flea Market at 1325 Sixteenth StreetResolutionIndoor Flea Market at 1325 Sixteenth Street Resolved, that the request by George Stinson for a conditional use permit to use 1325 Sixteenth Street as an indoor flea market is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on May 14, 2014 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection Department. c. That the applicant addresses the parking constrictions with City Development Staff prior to issuance of building or occupancy permits. This includes indication of all entrances and exits proposed for the flow of traffic, and location of vendor versus customer parking. d. That the applicant provides a scaled drawing indicating the location of the dumpster and enclosure, as well as the parking located near 18th and Racine Street. e. That all parking areas shall be striped and wheel stops installed as required per the zoning ordinance prior to occupancy. f. That the applicant submits his proposed signage plan to the DeAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0233 A Halloween Express Temporary BuildingResolutionHalloween Express Temporary Building Resolved, that the request to erect a temporary building at 5200 Durand Avenue for Halloween Express is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on May 14, 2014 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection Department. c. That this event is approved for only the dates specified in the application. d. That the permit be valid only from September 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014. e. That all codes and ordinances be complied with. f. That the hours of operation comply with what is approved. g. That any sign plans beyond the ‘Halloween Express’ on the structure itself be submitted to the Department of City Development for review and approval. h. That no minor changes be made to the conditions of this permit without the approval of the Plan Commission and no major changes be made to the conditions of this permit without the approval of the Common Council. Fiscal Note: AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0234 A Purchase of 2024 Center StreetResolutionPurchase of 2024 Center Street Resolved, that the request of the Director of City Development to accept the offer of Meredith Faulk to purchase 2024 Center Street, an NSP-3 property is approved. Further resolved, that the Mayor, the City Clerk, and the Director of City Development are authorized to execute any documents necessary to complete the sale. Fiscal Note: The property was acquired and renovated through the NSP-3 program. The City will receive $85,000.00 in proceeds, minus commissions and closing costs.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0235 A Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps Acquisition of 1923 Mead StreetResolutionGreat Lakes Community Conservation Corps Acquisition of 1923 Mead Street Resolved, that request from Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps for an option to acquire the vacant City-owned lot at 1923 Mead Street for construction of a single family home is approved. Fiscal Note: The vacant lot has an estimated value of $11,000.00. Actual price is to be determined and will be based on the overall cost and value of the new house to be builtAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0236 A Termination of Agreement with Skies Fall Media GroupResolutionTermination of Agreement with Skies Fall Media Group Resolved, that the operating agreement between Skies Fall Media Group and the City of Racine is terminated, and that the operations of the public access channel are to be performed in-house by the MIS Department until a determination is made as to the future direction of the station. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0237 A 2014 4th of July Parade and FireworksResolution2014 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Resolved, that permission is granted to Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. to close certain City streets on Friday, July 4, 2014, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to hold the 2014 Independence Day Parade. Further resolved, that in the interest of public safety, the Commissioner of Public Works, City Engineer and Chief of Police are authorized and directed to close Goold Street, Yout Street, English Street, High Street, St. Patrick Street, Kewaunee Street and Barker Street, from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard; Michigan Boulevard, from Goold Street to Hamilton Street; Chatham Street, from north of Yout Street to Hamilton Street; and Hoffert Drive, on Friday, July 4, 2014, to provide for a Municipal Band Concert, to be held at North Beach Gazebo, and the fireworks display, as part of the Independence Day festivities. Further resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized and directed to communicate with the U.S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close the Main Street and State Street bridges to boat traffic for the perioAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0238 A 2014 American Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show at Pershing ParkResolution2014 American Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show at Pershing Park Resolved, that Greater Racine Kennel Club is approved to reserve and control parking on part of the lakefront east of Pershing Drive, to allow overnight parking of vehicles & RV's and to further allow dogs at Pershing Park from Saturday, August 9, 2014 through Monday, August 11, 2014 for the 2014 American Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show. Fiscal Note: Permit Fees & DepositAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0240 A 2014 American Cancer Society Bark for LifeResolution2014 American Cancer Society Bark for Life Resolved, that the American Cancer Society's request to use Pershing Park to host their Bark for Life event and to further allow dogs for this event at Pershing Park on Saturday, September 13, 2014 is approved. Fiscal Note: Permit Fees & DepositsAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0241 A Island Park Civil War Re-Enactment Day and Naval Cannon DisplayResolutionIsland Park Civil War Re-Enactment Day and Naval Cannon Display Resolved, that 21st Century Preparatory School is approved to use Island Park for a Civil War re-enactment day and a Civil War naval cannon is allowed to be displayed at Island Park. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0203 A Conflict Resolution Services With Sienna CenterResolutionConflict Resolution Services With Racine Dominicans Resolved, that permission is granted to the Police Chief, to enter into Conflict Resolution Services with the Racine Dominicans at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00. Fiscal Note: $10,000.00 in Asset Forfeiture funds available.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0206 A Small Business Development Services Contract Extension with Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO)ResolutionSmall Business Development Services Contract Extension with Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO) Resolved, that a contract extension with Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO) is approved to extend the period for completion of its Small Business Development Services contract. Further resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute a contract extension with CEDCO effective through December, 2014. Fiscal Note: Sufficient funds remain in the original contract to fund this extension.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0208 A Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Site Assessment Grant for Property at 1505 High StreetResolutionWisconsin Economic Development Corporation Site Assessment Grant for Property at 1505 High Street Resolved, that permission is granted to the Redevelopment Authority to request funds and assistance available from the WEDC under the assessment grant, subject to the amended fiscal note, and complies with the rules for the program. Further resolved, that Brian F. O'Connell, Executive Director, or his authorized agent, act on the behalf of the Authority to: submit an application to Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to aid in the site assessment of 1505 High Street; sign all documents; and take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete approved grant activities. Fiscal Note: The grant request is for $100,000.00 with a match requirement between 20% and 50%. The City's portion of the project's match will be from the City's new FY14 EPA Site Assessment Grant. City General Revenue funds of $2,000 will be used for preparation of the site workplan and to fulfill the technical reporting under the grant.ReferredPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0228 A PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVINGResolutionFinal - Ten (10) Year Benefits & Damages WHEREAS, the Public Works & Services Committee of the Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, held a public hearing at the Council Chambers in the City Hall at 5:30 P.M. on the 29th day of April, 2014 for the purpose of hearing all interested persons concerning the preliminary resolution and report of the Commissioner of Public Works on the proposed improvement of: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Delaware Avenue - Kearney Avenue to Debra Lane St. Clair Street - South Street to Willmor Avenue Winthrop Avenue - Drexel Avenue to Glendale Avenue SEWER & WATER Lake Avenue - Ninth Street to Tenth Street NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Racine as follows: 1. That the report of the Commissioner of Public Works pertaining to the construction of the above described public improvements, including plans and specifications therefore, as modified, is hereby adopted and approved. 2. That the Commissioner of Public Works is directed to advertise for bids and to carry out the work of such improvement inReferredPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0229 A PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVINGResolutionFinal - Ten (10) Year Benefits & Damages WHEREAS, the Public Works & Services Committee of the Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, held a public hearing at the Council Chambers in the City Hall at 5:30 P.M. on the 13th day of May, 2014 for the purpose of hearing all interested persons concerning the preliminary resolution and report of the Commissioner of Public Works on the proposed improvement of: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Chatham Street - Barker Street to Hubbard Street Maryland Avenue - Kentucky Street to Indiana Street Monroe Avenue - Victory Avenue to 630’ north of Republic Avenue Monroe Avenue - 360’ north of Republic Avenue to Republic Avenue Summit Avenue - Layard Avenue to the Dead End CURB & GUTTER Summit Avenue - Layard Avenue to the Dead End NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Racine as follows: 1. That the report of the Commissioner of Public Works pertaining to the construction of the above described public improvements, including plans and specifications therefore, as modifReferredPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0230 A Repeal Ordinance 19-07 - Keg RegistrationResolutionRepeal Ordinance 19-07 - Keg Registration Resolved, that Ordinance 05-14, which repeals Ordinance 19-07 - Keg Registration is approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReceived and FiledPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0231 A Review of Redevelopment Plan for West Bluff Recreation AreaResolutionReview of Redevelopment Plan for West Bluff Recreation Area WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Racine has prepared a Redevelopment Plan for the West Bluff Recreation Area in conformity with Wisconsin Statutes, Section 66.1333, as amended; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority on May 5, 2014, held a public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan, found the Redevelopment Plan to be feasible and in conformity with the general plan of the city, approved the boundaries of the project area, adopted the Redevelopment Plan, and submitted the Redevelopment Plan to the Common Council for approval. Resolved, that the area hereafter known as the West Bluff Recreation Area, the boundaries of which are described in Resolution 14-10 of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Racine, and shown on the map within the Redevelopment Plan for the West Bluff Recreation Area, is designated as a blighted area and project area for urban renewal and redevelopment. Further resolved, that the Redevelopment Plan for the West Bluff Recreation Area is approved. Fiscal Note: SufficiAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0239 A Mobile ATM Machine at Horlick FieldResolutionMobile ATM Machine at Horlick Field Resolved, that ATM Financial is approved to work directly with PRCS Administrative Staff to place a mobile ATM machine at Horlick Field during Raider's games. Fiscal Note: UnknownAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Ord.05-14 A Ordinance No. 05-14OrdinanceOrdinance No. 05-14 To repeal and recreate sections in Article 1, Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Alcoholic Beverages. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Repeal Sections 6-20. Purpose, 6-21. Registration and Return Procedure, 6-22. Keg possession requirements and restrictions, and 6-23. Penalty for Violation in Article 1, Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine. Part 2: Renumber Sec. 6-24. Acts constituting offenses under chapter; penalties to Sec. 6-20. Part 3: Renumber Sec. 6-25. Social host ordinance to Sec. 6-21. Part 4: Sections 6-22 through 6-35 are hereby reserved. Part 5: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage by a majority vote of the members-elect of the City Common Council and publication or posting as required by law. Passed by the Common Council: _______________________________________ Approved: _______________________________________ Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ City Clerk Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
Ord.06-14 A Ordinance 06-14OrdinanceOrdinance 06-14 An ordinance creating ARTICLE IX. - Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Fee, Sections 98-436 - 98-438 in Chapter 98, of the general ordinances of the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin relating to sanitary sewer maintenance fee. The Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: Part 1: ARTICLE IX. - Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Fee, Sections 98-436 - 98-438 in Chapter 98 of the City of Racine ordinances is hereby created to read as follows: “ARTICLE IX. - Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Fee Sec. 98-436. Generally. a) Creation. There is hereby created and established a sanitary sewer maintenance fee for all properties within the City of Racine served by a sanitary lateral. The operation of the publicly owned sanitary sewer collection system and all publicly owned sanitary sewer laterals within the public right of way or within an easement to the city of Racine shall be under the supervision of the Commissioner of Public Works. b) Authority. Pursuant to the authority granted to the City under Wis. Stats. § 6.068, there are hereby createReferredPass Action details Not available