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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/9/2009 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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09-4329 A1.Communication from Carlos Mireles of Wisconsin Thunder wheelchair basketball team requesting to waive the fee for the use of Dr. Bryant Community Center three or four times between November 2009 and February 2010.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Carlos Mireles of Wisconsin Thunder wheelchair basketball team requesting to waive the fee for the use of Dr. Bryant Community Center three or four times between November 2009 and February 2010. (Res.09-1707) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: To waive the fee for the use of Dr. Bryant Community Center three or four times between November 2009 and February 2010 and to work with the Park & Recreation Department for the use of other facilities as well. Fiscal Note: The rental fee for the Dr. John Bryant Center is $64.00 per hour (weekend fee).Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
09-4382 A2.(Direct Referral) Communication received through the Office of the Mayor requesting consideration of a modification to the Racine Area Intergovernmental Sanitary Sewer Service, Revenue Sharing, Cooperation and Settlement Agreement.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication received through the Office of the Mayor requesting consideration of a modification to the Racine Area Intergovernmental Sanitary Sewer Service, Revenue Sharing, Cooperation and Settlement Agreement. (Res.09-1708) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: Recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign the modified Racine Area Intergovernmental Sanitary Sewer Service, Revenue Sharing, Cooperation and Settlement Agreement following Racine Wastewater Commission approval. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
09-4347 A3.Apply for and accept a three-year 2010 Beat Patrol Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-074).CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police requesting permission to apply for and accept a three-year 2010 Beat Patrol Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-074). (Res.09-1709) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: Permission be granted for the Chief of Police to apply for and accept a three-year 2010 Beat Patrol Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-074). Fiscal Note: A hard match of $33,976 is required.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
09-4343 A4.Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to apply for a grant from Wisconsin Coastal Management (City Grant Control # 2009-072) for North Beach mats.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to apply for a grant from Wisconsin Coastal Management (City Grant Control # 2009-072) for North Beach mats. (Res.09-1710 Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: Permission be granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to apply for a grant from Wisconsin Coastal Management (City Grant Control # 2009-072) for North Beach mats. Fiscal Note: There will be a $26,675 match on the part of the City.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
09-4332 A5.claim of Caroline StephensClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Caroline Stephens for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: The claim of Caroline Stephens, 4811 Emstan Hills Road, #203 requesting reimbursement in the amount of $189.18 for repairs to her vehicle which was allegedly vandalized while it was in the impound lot be denied. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For DenialPass Action details Not available
09-4340 A6.claim of Scott TuskaClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Scott Tuska for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: The claim of Scott Tuska, 1532 Bryn Mawr Avenue, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $500.00 for a bicycle that was allegedly stolen after being found in the middle of the street by a police Officer during an unrelated investigation, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For DenialPass Action details Not available
09-4341 A7.claim of Celeste BalcerClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Celeste Balcer for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: The claim of Celeste Balcer, 3330 Southwood Drive, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $50,000.00 for injuries arising out of an alleged accident involving a snowplow on Goold Street near the intersection of Blake Avenue on February 21, 2009, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For DenialPass Action details Not available
09-4339 A8.settlement of the lawsuit "Clara Bridgeman v. City of Racine"CommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Attorney wishing to discuss settlement of the lawsuit filed in Racine County as Case No. 08-CV-1599, Clara Bridgeman v. City of Racine, et al. (Res.09-1711) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: To approve a negotiated settlement in the amount of $33,000 in Case No. 08-CV-1599, Clara Bridgeman v. City of Racine, et al. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds in Account 101.990.5910, Judgments and Claims for settlement.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
09-4365 A9.claim of Northeastern Development, LLCClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Northeastern Development, LLC for consideration. Recommendation to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: That the claim of Northeastern Development LLC be denied. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For DenialPass Action details Not available
09-4251 A10.Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Brownfields Job Training Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-066) through the Environmental Protection Agency. The grant is in the amount of $200,000 over a two year period.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Brownfields Job Training Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-066) through the Environmental Protection Agency. The grant is in the amount of $200,000 over a two year period. (Res.09-1712) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: Permission be granted for the Grants Facilitator to apply for the Brownfields Job Training Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-066) through the Environmental Protection Agency. The grant is in the amount of $200,000 over a two year period. Fiscal Note: No hard match is required, however a soft match is recommended.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
09-4252 A11.Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2009 Healthy Homes Demonstration Program (Grant Control No. 2009-065). The grant is in the amount of $875,000 with a projectCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2009 Healthy Homes Demonstration Program (Grant Control No. 2009-065). The grant is in the amount of $875,000 with a project period of three years. (Res.09-1713) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: Permission be granted for the Grants Facilitator to apply for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2009 Healthy Homes Demonstration Program (Grant Control No. 2009-065). The grant is in the amount of $875,000 with a project period of three years. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
09-4346 A12.2009 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant request by Fire Chief for communications equipment cacheCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for and accept a 2009 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant in the amount of $45,000 for establishing a communications equipment cache in Racine County. The Racine Fire Department will be the host agency for this grant. There is no grant match required. Grant Control Number 2009-073. (Res.09-1687) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for a 2009 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant in the amount of $45,000 for establishing a communications equipment cache in Racine County. The Racine Fire Department will be the host agency for this grant. There is no grant match required. Grant Control Number 2009-073. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-09-09: That permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for a 2009 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant in the amount of $45,000 for establishing a communications equipment cache in Racine County. The Racine Fire Department will be the host agency for Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
09-4348 A13.2010 Operating Plan - BID No. 1 (Downtown Racine)CommunicationSubject: The Director of City Development submitting a communication from Business Improvement District No. 1 - Downtown Racine submitting its proposed 2010 Operating Plan and special assessments. (Res.09-1714) Recommendation to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: To approve the Business Improvement District No. 1 - Downtown Racine proposed 2010 Operating Plan and special assessments as presented. Fiscal Note: The $208,801 in special assessments will be placed on the 2009 property tax bills.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
09-4355 A14.NSP Budget revisionCommunicationSubject: Request of the Assistant Director of City Development to revise the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) budget. (Res.09-1715) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: To approve the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) budget as presented. Fiscal Note: The budget total remains the same with changes between line items for new construction and rehabilitation.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available