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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/3/2011 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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0832-16ZOrd.5-11 A AN ORDINANCE REZONING 845 VILLA STREETCommunicationAN ORDINANCE REZONING 845 VILLA STREET To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: That the property located at 845 Villa Street and more particularly described as follows: "Those lands located in Township 3 North, Range 23 East, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, School Section, Block 16, Lot 11. Said land being in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin" be rezoned from R-3 Limited General Residence District to R-3 H-Historic Properties District Overlay. Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication. Passed by the Common Council: ___________________________ Approved: _______________ ___________________________ Mayor Attest: ___________________________ City Clerk Fiscal Note: N/A   Action details Not available
11-6342 A Communication from the Chairman of the City of Racine Board of Ethics submitting their 2010-2011 Annual Report.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chairman of the City of Racine Board of Ethics submitting their 2010-2011 Annual Report.Received and Filed  Action details Not available
11-6319 A Communication from Shani Cleveland of the Women's Resource Center requesting a waiver of fees for the Stage-on-Wheels for Friday, June 17, 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Shani Cleveland of the Women's Resource Center requesting a waiver of fees for the Stage-on-Wheels for Friday, June 17, 2011. (Res.11-2566) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That the fee charged to the Women's Resource Center for the Stage-on-Wheels on Friday, June 17, 2011, be reduced by 50%. Fiscal Note: Normal rates vary between $145 and $635 per day.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6340 A Communication from the Boy Scouts of America requesting a reduction of fees from May 5 through October 9, 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Boy Scouts of America requesting a reduction of fees from May 5 through October 9, 2011. (Res.11-2567) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That the fees charges to the Boy Scouts of America from May 5 through October 9, 2011, be reduced by 50%. Fiscal Note: The City will forego 50% of normal fees.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6373 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting to accept $85,000 from the US Environmental Protection Agency for evaluation of rapid bacteriological analytical methods for use as fecal indicators of beach contamination.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting to accept $85,000 from the US Environmental Protection Agency for evaluation of rapid bacteriological analytical methods for use as fecal indicators of beach contamination. (Grant Control #2011-008) (Res.11-2564) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That the Public Health Administrator accept $85,000 from the US Environmental Protection Agency for evaluation of rapid bacteriological analytical methods for use as fecal indicators of beach contamination. (Grant Control #2011-008) Fiscal Note: There is no match required on the part of the city.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6374 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept $500 from the Society for Applied Microbiology for travel expenses for Edinburgh, Scotland conference.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept $500 from the Society for Applied Microbiology for travel expenses for Edinburgh, Scotland conference. (Grant Control #2011-016) (Res.11-2565) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That the Public Health Administrator accept $500 from the Society for Applied Microbiology for travel expenses for Edinburgh, Scotland conference. (Grant Control #2011-016) Fiscal Note: There is no match required on the part of the city.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6375 A Moritorium on sidewalk jobs for 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Aldermen of the 2nd, 3rd, 7th and 14th Districts wishing to discuss a moritorium on sidewalk jobs for 2011. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That this item be received and filed. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-10-11 and 5-31-11: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-11-12: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
11-6375 A Moritorium on sidewalk jobs for 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Aldermen of the 2nd, 3rd, 7th and 14th Districts wishing to discuss a moritorium on sidewalk jobs for 2011. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That this item be received and filed. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-10-11 and 5-31-11: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-11-12: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
11-6376 A 1138 Racine Street Purchase for HFHCommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine Habitat for Humanity requesting that the City acquire 1138 Racine Street from Racine County on its behalf. (Res.11-2562) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: The City acquire 1138 Racine Street from Racine County on behalf of Racine Habitat for Humanity. Fiscal note: Habitat for Humanity will pay all costs (3,409.62) to acquire the property.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6377 A Discuss funding the 2011 Capital Projects.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee with Brad Viegut of RW Baird & Company to discuss funding the 2011 Capital Projects. (Res.11-2586) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: Funding of the 2011 Capital Projects be approved. Fiscal note: 2011 Capital Projects are budgeted at $8,343,500.00.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6381 A Purchase 1420 Marquette StreetCommunicationSubject: Communication from Jean Wolfgang, Associate Planner of City Development, requesting that the City acquire 1420 Marquette Street from Racine County. (Res.11-2563) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That the City acquire 1420 Marquette Street from Racine County. Fiscal note: $2,253.84 of 2010 CDBG Neighborhood Impact funds will be used to facilitate the purchase.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6382 A Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District requesting to create a resolution in support of a residency ordinance.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District requesting to create a resolution in support of a residency ordinance. (Res.11-2583) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That this item be deferred until the next Committee meeting on May 23, 2011. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-23-11: Permission be granted to create a resolution in support of a residency ordinance. Action of Common Council 06-07-11: A motion was made by Alderman Shakoor to refer this to Committee of the Whole. Motion carried. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 10-04-2011: recommend that the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
11-6384 A Communication from the Alderman of the Second District to the Finance & Personnel Committee asking that the interest rate on special assessments for street improvements be lowered from the current eight percent (8%) to the then current rate at which the CCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the Second District to the Finance & Personnel Committee asking that the interest rate on special assessments for street improvements be lowered from the current eight percent (8%) to the then current rate at which the City of Racine is borrowing money for obligations of not less than 10 years. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That this item be deferred for one month until more information is available. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 2-27-13: Receive and File. Fiscal note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
11-6338 A Memorial Day ParadeCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Racine Area Veteran's, Inc. requesting permission to close West Boulevard from Wright Avenue to Osborne Boulevard and Osborne Boulevard from West Boulevard to Graceland Cemetery for the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Res.11-2548) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Commission on 5-10-11: 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 30, 2011, 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 CityReferred  Action details Not available
11-6371 A Women's Resource Center request to lease space at the City Hall Annex for the Hand to Hand Safe Exchange and Supervised Visitation Program of WRC.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Women's Resource Center requesting to lease space at the City Hall Annex for the Hand to Hand Safe Exchange and Supervised Visitation Program of WRC. (Res.11-2550) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-10-11: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a lease agreement with the Women's Resource Center for 400 square feet in Rooms 116/118 at the City Hall Annex at a rate of $12.78 per square foot. The term of the lease will be June 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 with annual renewals. Fiscal Note: This rental agreement will result in $2,982.00 of additional revenue to the City of Racine in 2011.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6348 A Midtown Church of Christ requesting permission to close Bluff Avenue from 13th Street to Woodland Avenue on May 14, 2011 for a Spring Revival.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Midtown Church of Christ requesting permission to close Bluff Avenue from 13th Street to Woodland Avenue on May 14, 2011 for a Spring Revival. (Res.11-2549) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-10-11: That Midtown Church of Christ be granted permission to close 13th Street from Terrace Avenue to Bluff Avenue, on Saturday, May 14, 2011, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., for their Spring Revival. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor. D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. Fiscal Note: There wiReferred  Action details Not available
11-6356 A State/Municipal Agreement for the Lake Michigan Phase 3 Project, State ID: 1693-34-07/77.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a State/Municipal Agreement for the Lake Michigan Phase 3 Project, State ID: 1693-34-07/77. (Res.11-2556) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-10-11: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a State/Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Lake Michigan Phase 3, State Project ID: 1693-34-07/77 be approved in the amount of $1,295,138.00 with the City’s share being 20%, or $259,028.00 and the State’s share being 80%, or $1,036,110.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the City’s share of this project are available in the following accounts: $ 36,528.00 - Account 991.908.5610, Lake Michigan Pathway-DeKoven South $222,500.00 - Account 991.908.5620, Lake Michigan Pathway-Zoo North $259.028.00 Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of the agreement are available as herein delineated.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6379 A Multiple sidewalk and street maintenance assessments.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 2nd District asking that sidewalk and street maintenance assessments to a specific property be made no sooner than five (5) years apart so that property owners are not overly burdened with multiple assessments. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-10-11 and 5-31-11: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-11-12: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
11-6380 A Human Capital Development Corp., Inc. request the extension of a CMAQ grant and purchase of an additional van.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Human Capital Development Corp., Inc. requesting the extension of a CMAQ grant and for purchase of an additional van. (Res.11-2551) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-10-11: that the City of Racine support the purchase of an additional van for the Human Capital Development Corp., Inc. in conjunction with the Racine Rideshare Shuttle CMAQ grant. Fiscal Note: Estimated vehicle cost is $40,000 with funding available through the Racine Rideshare CMAQ Gant.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6309 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting the Mayor and City Clerk enter into an agreement with Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pepsi Beverages Company, to be the exclusive providCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting the Mayor and City Clerk enter into an agreement with Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pepsi Beverages Company, to be the exclusive provider of beverages at the community centers for five years. (Res. 11-2613) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-9-11: That the item be deferred until the May 23, 2011 meeting. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services 5-11-11: To approve the communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting the Mayor and City Clerk enter into an agreement with Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pepsi Beverages Company, to be the exclusive provider of beverages at the Community Centers for five years. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 5-23-11: That the item be deferred until the next meeting as the Purchasing Agent was waiting on a proposal from the Coca Cola Company. Recommendation oReferred  Action details Not available
11-6309 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting the Mayor and City Clerk enter into an agreement with Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pepsi Beverages Company, to be the exclusive providCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting the Mayor and City Clerk enter into an agreement with Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pepsi Beverages Company, to be the exclusive provider of beverages at the community centers for five years. (Res. 11-2613) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-9-11: That the item be deferred until the May 23, 2011 meeting. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services 5-11-11: To approve the communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting the Mayor and City Clerk enter into an agreement with Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pepsi Beverages Company, to be the exclusive provider of beverages at the Community Centers for five years. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 5-23-11: That the item be deferred until the next meeting as the Purchasing Agent was waiting on a proposal from the Coca Cola Company. Recommendation oReferred  Action details Not available
11-6336 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting Change Order #1 for Contract 44-10 (K0-053) Door and Window Replacement at Humble Park Community Center by Softer Lite Window Co.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting Change Order #1 for Contract 44-10 (K0-053) Door and Window Replacement at Humble Park Community Center by Softer Lite Window Co. (Res.11-2557) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-9-11: That Change Order #1 for Contract 44-10 (K0-053) Door and Window Replacement at Humble Park Community Center by Softer Lite Window Co. be approved for a decrease of $582.00. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 990-650-5010, Humble Exterior Doors and Windows.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6337 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting final payment for Contract 44-10 (K0-053) Door and Window Replacement at Humble Park Community Center by Softer Lite Window Co.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting final payment for Contract 44-10 (K0-053) Door and Window Replacement at Humble Park Community Center by Softer Lite Window Co. (Res.11-2558) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-9-11: That final payment for Contract 44-10 (K0-053) Door and Window Replacement at Humble Park Community Center by Softer Lite Window Co. be approved. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 990-650-5010, Humble Exterior Doors and Windows.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6354 A (New) Application of DJK Foods, LLC, David J. Koenig, Agent, for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 3900 Erie Street. (15th District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of DJK Foods, LLC, David J. Koenig, Agent, for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 3900 Erie Street. (15th District)Referred  Action details Not available
11-6311 A Communication from the Monument Square Art Fair Board of Directors requesting permission to rent Lakefront Lot No. 5 for the Monument Square Art Fair on Saturday, June 11, 2011 and Sunday, June 12, 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Monument Square Art Fair Board of Directors requesting permission to rent Lakefront Lot No. 5 for the Monument Square Art Fair on Saturday, June 11, 2011 and Sunday, June 12, 2011. (Res.11-2568) Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 05-25-11: That the Monument Square Art Fair Board be granted permission to lease Lakefront Lot No. 5 on Saturday, June 11, 2011, and Sunday, June 12, 2011. Permission is subject to payment of the lease costs for the parking lot in accordance with existing policies and subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement with the City. Fiscal Note: The agreement will generate $420.00 for the Parking System.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6307 A Communication from Alderman James Kaplan requesting to amend Sec. 66-616 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Smoking-Porhibited; Prohibition of Smoking in Outdoor Areas.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Alderman James Kaplan requesting to amend Sec. 66-616 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Smoking-Prohibited; Prohibition of Smoking in Outdoor Areas. Recommendation of the Board of Health on May 10, 2011: That this item be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Health on June 14, 2011: That an ordinance be drafted amending Sec. 66-616 of the Municipal Code of Racine, Wisconsin by adding the language provided in the attachment "Tobacco Ordinance No (Edit 3)" at the end of the section. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 07-19-2011: the Item be deferred. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 09-16-2013: the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
11-6310 A Communication from Seth Kuranz of the Racine County Youth Coalition, requesting permission to report the results of the Racine County "40 Developmental Assets" survey.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Seth Kuranz of the Racine County Youth Coalition, requesting permission to report the results of the Racine County "40 Developmental Assets" survey.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6341 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to amend Sec. 70-131(a) and Sec. 70-131(b), repealing Sec.70-131(f), and amending Sec. 70-1(b) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Fifth StrCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to amend Sec. 70-131(a) and Sec. 70-131(b), repealing Sec.70-131(f), and amending Sec. 70-1(b) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Fifth Street boat ramp. (Ord.3-11) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services 5-11-11: To approve the communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (insert, on behalf of the PRCS Board) requesting to amend Sec. 70-131(a) and Sec. 70-131(b), repealing Sec.70-131(f), and amending Sec. 70-1(b) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Fifth Street boat ramp. Fiscal Note: To be determined. Amount will vary from year to year.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6355 A Communication from Alderman Helding requesting that the city accept the donation of a commemorative plaque.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Alderman Helding requesting that the city accept the donation of a commemorative plaque.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6357 B Communication from the Chair of the Root River Council requesting permission to host events September 22, 2011 through September 25, 2011 at Island Park and along Horlick Park Drive.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chair of the Root River Council requesting permission to host events September 22, 2011 through September 25, 2011 at Island Park and along Horlick Park Drive. (Res.11-2545) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 5-11-11: To approve the communication from the Chair of the Root River Council requesting permission to host events September 22, 2011 through September 25, 2011 at Island Park and along Horlick Park Drive, and to work with staff regarding safety concerns. Further recommend that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement is executed; B. A liability insurance certificate is filed prior to the event; C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department to assist with this project is charged to the sponsor. Further recommends that the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and the Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. Fiscal note: There will be nReferred  Action details Not available
11-6358 A Communication from Sea Scouts, B.S.A., requesting permission for overnight use of the Rooney Pugh Recreation area for a council wide camporee starting Friday, August 19, 2011 and ending Sunday, August 21, 2011. (Res. 11-2667)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Sea Scouts, B.S.A., requesting permission for overnight use of the Rooney Pugh Recreation area for a council wide camporee starting Friday, August 19, 2011 and ending Sunday, August 21, 2011. (Res. 11-2667) Recommendation of the Harbor Commission on 05-16-11: Approve the request by the Sea Scouts for overnight use of the Rooney Pugh Recreational area August 19 - 21, 2011. Further Recommend, the item be referred to Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and Transit and Parking Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 06-29-11: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 7-13-11: To approve the Communication from the Southeast Wisconsin Boy Scouts of America, requesting permission for overnight use of the Rooney Pugh Recreation area for a council wide camporee on August 20, 2011. Note: The use of the docks requested are not the City's jurisdiction, they are Racine County's jurisdiction. Fiscal note: There will be nominal cReferred  Action details Not available
11-6271 A claim of Noreen BurtonClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Noreen Burton for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-25-11: The claim of Noreen Burton, 131 Merrie Lane, requesting a reimbursement in the amount of $2,106.86 for cleanup and items damaged during an alleged sewer backup into her basement on or about December 25, 2009 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6277 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into agreements to provide Level I Health Services to the Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind Point.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into agreements to provide Level I Health Services to the Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind Point. (Res.11-2525) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-25-11: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind Point to provide specific Level 1 Health Services to cover January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. Fiscal Note: The proposed costs to the Villages of Elmwood Park will be $1,550 and Wind Point will be $2,693.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6281 A Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to apply for a Wisconsin DNR Grant for Water Quality Planning (Non-Point Source Pollutant Modeling) Grant Control No. 2011-014 .CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to apply for a Wisconsin DNR Grant for Water Quality Planning (Non-Point Source Pollutant Modeling) Grant Control No. 2011-014. (Res.11-2520) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-25-11: Permission be granted for the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer apply for a $31,500 grant with the Wisconsin DNR (Grant Control No. 2011-014) to be utilized for the Water Quality Planning (Non-Point Source Pollutant Modeling) Project. Fiscal Note: The total amount of the project will be $45,000. The Wisconsin DNR Grant will provide $31,500 and the City's cost will be $13,500 being available in the 2012 Storm Water Utility Budget.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6282 A Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to apply for a Wisconsin DNR Grant for a Capital Streambank Condition Report Update - Grant Control No. 2011-015.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to apply for a Wisconsin DNR Grant for a Streambank Erosion Condition Report update - Grant Control No. 2011-015. (Res.11-2521) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-25-11: Permission be granted for the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer apply for a $70,000 Wisconsin DNR Grant (Grant Control No. 2011-015) to be utilized for the Streambank Erosion Condition Report update. Fiscal Note: The total amount of the study will be $100,000 . The Wisconsin DNR Grant will provide $70,000 and the City's cost will be $30,000 being available in the 2012 Storm Water Utility Budget.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6283 A Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to apply for a Wisconsin DNR Grant for Lincoln Park Streambank Stabilization- Grant Control No. 2011-013.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to apply for a Wisconsin DNR Grant for Lincoln Park Streambank Stabilization- Grant Control No. 2011-013. (Res.11-2522) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-25-11: Permission be granted for the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer apply for a $100,000 Wisconsin DNR Grant (Grant Control No. 2011-013) to be utilized for the Lincoln Park Streambank Stabilization Project. Fiscal Note: The total amount of the project will be $200,000. The Wisconsin DNR Grant will provide $100,000 and the City's cost will be $100,000 being available in the 2012 Storm Water Utility Budget.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6300 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept $10,000 from Kenosha Country Club United for a Cure for the Racine Women's Health, Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept $10,000 from Kenosha Country Club United for a Cure for the Racine Women's Health, Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-25-11: Permission be granted for the Public Health Administrator accept $10,000 from the Kenosha Country Club United for a Cure to be utilized for the Racine Women's Health, Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund and an appropriate letter of thanks be sent. Fiscal Note: The donation is to be utilized for financial assistance for uninsured and under insured women in need of services related to breast and gynecological cancer screening.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6301 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept additional funding of $15,612 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Division of Public Health Contract Agreement Adendment for the Women, InfantCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept additional funding of $15,612 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Division of Public Health Contract Agreement Amendment for the Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC). (Grant Control #2010-046) (Res.11-2526) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-25-11: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $15,612 amended contract with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Division of Public Health (Grant Control #2010-046) to be utilized for the Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC). Fiscal Note: The increased contract amount will be $15,612. No match required on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6303 A Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to waive formal bidding for the acquisition of chemical monitoring equipmentCommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to waive formal bidding for the acquisition of chemical monitoring equipment. (Res.11-2523) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-25-11: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to waive formal bidding for the chemical monitoring equipment know as the "PlumeRAE" System and the Purchasing Agent be authorized to negotiate the purchase. Fiscal Note: The item will be purchased through the $50,000 2010 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6304 A Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to accept financial reimbursement for participation in the Fire-Rescue International drillCommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to accept financial reimbursement for the Fire-Rescue International Drill. (Res.11-2524) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-25-11: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to accept $1,202.44 from the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) and MABAS Illinois for participation in the August 2010 MABAS Illinois Readiness Drill. Fiscal Note: These funds cover the entire cost for overtime and fuel associated with the Fire-Rescue International Readiness Drill.$1,202.44 to be credited to account 101.300.7990 Miscellaneous Revenue - Fire.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6276 A Preliminary resolution for sanitary sewer on De Koven Avenue from Clark Street to Racine Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting a preliminary resolution for sanitary sewer on De Koven Avenue from Clark Street to Racine Street. (Res.11-2532) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-26-11: That a preliminary resolution be introduced for sanitary sewer on DeKoven Avenue from Clark Street to Racine Street. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6294 A Professional Services Agreement for Engineering services for the sanitary sewer relay on Lake Avenue, between 3rd St. and 4th St., related to the WE Energies Project at 233 Lake Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a Professional Services Agreement for Engineering services for the sanitary sewer relay on Lake Avenue, between 3rd St. and 4th St., related to the WE Energies Project at 233 Lake Avenue. (Res.11-2536) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-26-11: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for engineering services for the sanitary sewer relay on Lake Avenue, between 3rd Street and 4th Street, relating to the WE Energies Project at 233 Lake Avenue, in the not-to-exceed amount of $29,990.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 287.991.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var. Loc. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated and will be reimbursed by WE Energies.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6295 A Agreement between the City of Racine and WE Energies for reimbursement of Engineering and construction costs for the relay of sanitary sewer on Lake Avenue, between 3rd St. and 4th St., for the WE Energies Project at 233 Lake Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting an agreement between the City of Racine and WE Energies for reimbursement of Engineering and construction costs for the relay of sanitary sewer on Lake Avenue, between 3rd St. and 4th St., for the WE Energies Project at 233 Lake Avenue. (Res.11-2537) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-26-11: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a reimbursement agreement with WE Energies, Inc. for engineering services for the sanitary sewer relay on Lake Avenue, between 3rd Street and 4th Street, relating to their project at 233 Lake Avenue, in the not-to-exceed amount of $29,990.00. Fiscal Note: The reimbursement funds will be deposited in Account 287.991.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var. Loc.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6298 A Close 300 block of Hamilton Street on June 26, 2011 for the 6th Annual Eagle's Club/George's Tavern Classic Car Show.CommunicationSubject: Communication from David Popoff requesting permission to close the 300 block of Hamilton Street on June 26, 2011 for the 6th Annual Eagle's Club/George's Tavern Classic Car Show. (Res.11-2530) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-30-10: That George's Tavern be granted permission to close Hamilton Street from Main Street to Chatham Street, on Sunday, June 26, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in conjunction with the 6th 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; 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 alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way; and F. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further recommends that the CoApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6308 A Request of the Rotary Post Prom Committee of the Downtown Rotary Club, for street closures, use of parking lot 4 and rental of Civic Center Ramps in conjunction with Post Prom 2011.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Rotary Post Prom Committee of the Downtown Rotary Club, for street closures, use of parking lot 4 and rental of Civic Center Ramps in conjunction with Post Prom 2011. (Res.11-2531) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-26-11: That the request of the Rotary Post Prom Committee of the Downtown Rotary Club, to close: Fifth Street, from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive, Festival Park Drive, from Fifth Street to Sixth Street, Sixth Street, from Festival Park Drive to Pershing Park Drive, Pershing Park Drive, from Sixth Street to Eleventh Street, and Eleventh Street from Pershing Park Drive to Main Street, from 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2011, to 4:30 a.m., Sunday, May 22, 2011, for the Rotary Post Prom, be approved. Further resolved, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to the event; C. The setup and dismantling of barricades will be the responsibility of the sponsor; D. AnyApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6318 A Amendment No. 2 to Contract 03-11 (K1-003), PS - Design Services for Repairs to the Spring Street Bridge, Ayres Associates, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Amendment No. 2 to Contract 3-11 (K1-003), Professional Services for Design Services for Repairs to the Spring Street Bridge, Ayres Associates, Inc., contractor. (Res.11-2538) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-26-11: That Amendment No. 2 to Contract 3-11 (K1-003), Professional Services for Design Services for Repairs to the Spring Street Bridge, Ayres Associates, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $18,750.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 991.520.5010, Mill/Cast Overlay Spring Street Bridge. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6321 A Final payment on Contract 26-09 (K9-027), PS- Causual User Interface Migration to . NET, Aecom, contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 26-09 (K9-027), PS- Casual User Interface Migration to . NET, AECOM Technical Services, Inc., contractor. (Res.11-2535) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-26-11: That the professional services provided by AECOM Technical Services, Inc., under Contract 26-09 (K9-027), Professional Services - Casual User Interface Migration to .NET, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $7,888.92. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 09-1266, dated March 3, 2009.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6322 A Bid results on Contract 29-11 (K1-029), CCTV Service and Manhole Inspection.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works submitting bid results on Contract 29-11 (K1-029), CCTV Service and Manhole Inspection. (Res.11-2533) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-26-11: That Contract 29-11 (K1-029), CCTV Service and Manhole Inspection, be awarded to American Hydro Services, Inc., Franksville, WI, at their bid price of $249,122.30, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 118,695.66 - Account 287.991.5310, Sewers, Var. Loc. $ 35,980.21 - Account 104.991.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. Loc. $ 94,446.43 - Account 104.991.5440, Sam's Club Pond Retrofit $ 249,122.30 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6328 A Final payment on Contract 25-09 (K9-026), PS-Digitize Easement File to GIS , AECOM contractorCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 25-09 (K9-026), PS-Digitize Easement File to GIS , AECOM contractor. (Res.11-2534) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-26-11: That the professional services provided by AECOM Technical Services, Inc., under Contract 25-09 (K9-026), Professional Services - Digitize Easement File to GIS, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $19,606.85. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 09-1265, dated March 3, 2009.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6302 A Communications from Fire Chief requesting permission to donate surplus equipment to Gateway Technical CollegeCommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to donate surplus equipment to Gateway Technical College. (Res.11-2512) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee 4-25-2011: that the Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to donate surplus equipment to Gateway Technical College be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6274 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to present the bids received by the Commissioner of Public Works on April 21, 2011 for Contract 23-11 (K1-023) Masonry Restoration at Recreation Service CenteCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to present the bids received by the Commissioner of Public Works on April 21, 2011 for Contract 23-11 (K1-023) Masonry Restoration at Recreation Service Center. (Res.11--2513) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee 4-25-11: That the bid be accepted for Contract 23-11 (K1-023) Masonry Restoration at Recreation Service Center from AZAR LLC of Racine for $25,625.00. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in account 990.700.5030 2010 Parks 10 year facilities plan projects.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6306 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Sale of Abandoned VehiclesCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Sale of Abandoned Vehicles Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee 4-25-11: That the bids received on the sale of abandoned vehicles on 4-13-11 be received and filed. Fiscal Note: This will generate $9,944.01 in revenue.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6275 A [Direct Referral] Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to present the bids received by the Commissioner of Public Works on April 21, 2011 for Contract 22-11(K1-022) Masonry Restoration at Tyler/CommunicationSubject: [Direct Referral] Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to present the bids received by the Commissioner of Public Works on April 21, 2011 for Contract 22-11(K1-022) Masonry Restoration at Tyler/Domer Community Center. (Res.11-2560) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee 4-25-11: That the bid for Contract 22-11(K1-022) Masonry Restoration at Tyler/Domer Community Center base bid and alternate bids #1 and #2 of AZAR LLC of Racine for a total bid of $86,350.00 pending additional funds are approved by the Finance and Personnel Committee be approved. Further recommend that the item be referred to Finance and Personnel. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: Recommend that $23,324 be transferred from account 990.680.5010, Bryant Center Boiler Replacement, to account 990.670.5010, Tyler-Domer Tuck Pointing and that the bid for Contract 22-11 (K1-022) Masonry Restoration at Tyler/Domer Community Center base bid and alternate bids #1 and #2 of AZAL LLC of Racine forReferred  Action details Not available
10-5472 A (Direct Referral) Request for Pythaphone Khampane, agent for Sticky Rice/Gingers to appear on August 9th, 2010 regarding an extension of previous agreement between the City of Racine and Sticky Rice/Gingers.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request for Pythaphone Khampane, agent for Sticky Rice/Gingers, 337 S. Main Street to appear on August 9th, 2010 regarding an extension of previous agreement between the City of Racine and Sticky Rice/Gingers. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee 8-9-10: That the matter of the Sticky Rice/Gingers, 337/345 Main Street be referred to a due process hearing based on the number of police calls, the underage minors on premise, capacity issues and large crowds to determine whether the license should be revoked or suspended. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 3-30-11: (Due Process Hearing) That the “Class B” intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverage license for, Sticky Rice, LLC and Ginger's Lounge at 337 and 345 Main Street, Racine, Wisconsin, be revoked. Fiscal Note: The approximate cost is $8,000.Received and Filed  Action details Not available
11-6296 A (New) Application of JFITZ 627, LLC, Jeffery S. Fitzgerald, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1924 Sixteenth Street. (3rd District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of JFITZ 627, LLC, Jeffery S. Fitzgerald, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1924 Sixteenth Street. (3rd District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee 4-25-11:That the application of JFITZ 627, LLC, Jeffery S. Fitzgerald, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1924 Sixteenth Street be denied to the fragility of the neighborhood. Fiscal Note: N/AReceived and Filed  Action details Not available
11-6219 A Communication from Scott McClelland, Masonic Temple Association of Racine, Inc. President, requesting a temporary no parking area during the annual Job's Daughters' craft fair on Sunday, August 7, 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Scott McClelland, Masonic Temple Association of Racine, Inc. President, requesting a temporary no parking area during the annual Job's Daughters' craft fair on Sunday, August 7, 2011. (Res.11-2509) Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 04-18-11: The request of Masonic Temple Association of Racine, Inc. (1012 Main Street) to use Temporary No Parking signs on the south side of 10th Street between S. Main Street and Wisconsin Avenue, the west side of S. Main Street from 10th Street south 200 feet, and east side of Wisconsin Avenue from 10th Street south 75 feet on August 7, 2011 between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. be granted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6231 A Communication from the Evangelical United Methodist Church (212 11th Street) requesting temporary "No Parking" signs be installed on the north side of 11th Street, between S. Main Street and Wisconsin Avenue on August 7, 2011 from 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Evangelical United Methodist Church (212 11th Street) requesting temporary "No Parking" signs be installed on the north side of 11th Street, between S. Main Street and Wisconsin Avenue on August 7, 2011 from 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. (Res.11-2510) Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 04-18-11:The request of Evangelical United Methodist Church (212 11th Street) to use Temporary No Parking signs on the north side of 11th Street between S. Main Street and Wisconsin Avenue on August 7, 2011 between 8:00 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. be granted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6063 A Communication from Gary Wolbach (Racine German Club - 701 Villa St.) requesting a bus stop at that location be moved due to vandalism.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Gary Wolbach (Racine German Club - 701 Villa St.) requesting a bus stop at that location be moved due to vandalism. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 02-23-11: Defer Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 04-27-11: Approve moving the bus stop at 701 Villa Street. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6181 A Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting to review the transit operating agreement between the City of Racine and the Village of Mt. Pleasant.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting to review the transit operating agreement between the City of Racine and the Village of Mt. Pleasant. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 03-30-11: Defer Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 04-27-11: Approve authorizing the Transit and Parking System Manager to begin a dialogue with Village of Mt. Pleasant representatives regarding the 2011 and future year Belle Urban System (BUS) Bus Service Agreement and methodology for determining distribution of "local share" costs. Fical Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6182 A Communication from the BUS General Manager submitting for review the February 2011 Operating Report for the Belle Urban Transit System.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the BUS General Manager submitting for review the February 2011 Operating Report for the Belle Urban Transit System. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 03-30-11: Defer Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 04-27-11: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6286 A Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting authorization for Paratransit gasoline tax payment refunds.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting authorization to apply for Paratransit gasoline tax payment refunds. (Res.11-2528) Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 04-27-11: Approve giving the Transit and Parking System Manager authorization to apply for Paratransit gasoline tax payment refunds. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6287 A Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Kenosha Area Transit.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Kenosha Area Transit. (Res.11-2529) Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 04-27-11: Approve authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Kenosha Area Transit System to "piggy-back" on an already approved purchasing agreement with Gillig Corporation for Racine's purchase of three 35' low-floor transit buses at the price guaranteed through May 6, 2011 of $399,295.00 each. The Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a notice to proceed to Gillig Corporation at the above mentioned price for three buses. Although the intergovernmental agreement is for "up to five" buses grant funds and matching City share dollars are only approved for the purchase of three buses at this time. Fiscal Note: Funds are available and approved in Account 105.900.5010, Capital Projects.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6288 A Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting authorization for a pay-by-space parking kiosk demonstration project.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting authorization for a pay-by-space parking kiosk demonstration project. (Res.11-2527) Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 04-27-11: Recommend giving authorization to the Transit and Parking System Manager to initiate a Pay-by-Space Parking Kiosk Demonstration in the Library Parking Lot to test the potential use of credit card/cash/coin kiosk hardware as a way to improve efficiency and provide customers additional options. The demonstration project is to start as soon as May 16, 2011 and will be evaluated after at least six months of operations. All spaces in the Library Parking Lot, with the exception of two already designated handicapped stalls, are to be for a maximum rental of four hours. The handicapped stalls are to remain free pending an opinion from the City Attorney's Office and the City Attorney will review existing parking ordinances for any potential changes to allow for the potential permanent usage of the Pay-by-Space technology. Fiscal Note: Equipment purchase was Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6289 A Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting approval to remove a parking meter and move the bus stop at 7th and Main St.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting approval to remove a parking meter and move the bus stop at 7th and Main St. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 04-27-11: Approve the removal of a parking meter and moving the bus stop at 7th and Main St. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6290 A Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting informational items be placed on the April 27, 2011 Transit and Parking Commission agenda.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting informational items be placed on the April 27, 2011 Transit and Parking Commission agenda. 1. Bus Advertising Revenue for 2010. 2. New BUS website development. 3. La Salle and Shorecrest bus stop update. 4. Focus on Energy LED project for 1900 Kentucky. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 04-27-11: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6291 A Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting to move the bus stop at South St. and Douglas Ave.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting to move the bus stop at South St. and Douglas Ave. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 04-28-11: Approve moving the bus stop at South St. and Douglas Avenue. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6292 A Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting authorization to move a bus stop at Washington Ave. and Prairie Dr.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting authorization to move a bus stop at Washington Ave. and Prairie Dr. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 04-27-11: Approve moving the bus stop at Washington Ave. and Prairie Dr. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6293 A Communication from the Belle Urban Transit (BUS) System General Manager submitting the March 2011 operating report.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Belle Urban Transit (BUS) System General Manager submitting the March 2011 operating report. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 04-27-11: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6349 A (Direct Referral) Communication from Meridian Group Inc./McMynn Tower Apartments is requesting permission to hang a flag on the flag pole in front of the McMynn Parking Ramp (120 7th Street).CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Meridian Group Inc./McMynn Tower Apartments is requesting permission to hang a flag on the flag pole in front of the McMynn Parking Ramp (120 7th Street). Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 04-27-11: Approve giving the Meridian Group Inc./McMynn Tower Apartments permission to hang a flag on the flag pole at the McMynn Parking Ramp. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6344 A CSM 716-720 Seventeenth StreetCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Consideration of a Certified Survey Map for the properties at 716-720 Seventeenth Street. (Res.11-2519) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 4-27-11: That the Certified Survey Map be approved subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6372 A 845 Villa Street (ZOrd.5-11)CommunicationSubject: (ZOrd.5-11) An ordinance rezoning 845 Villa Street from R-3 General Residence District to R-3 with a H-Historic Properties District Overlay. (Res.11-2518) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 4-27-11: That the ordinance be adopted. Further, that a resolution be adopted by the Common Council. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6269 A Request of Assistant Director, Joseph Heck to accept Ms. Erica Knudsen's offer to purchase 1017 Augusta Street (NSP property).CommunicationSubject: Request of Assistant Director, Joseph Heck to accept Ms. Erica Knudsen's offer to purchase 1017 Augusta Street (NSP property). (Res.11-2539) Recommendation of the Loan Board of Review on 4-13-11: That the request be approved. Further, the Mayor, City Clerk, and Assistant Director of City Development are authorized to execute any necessary selling documents. Fiscal Note: Proceeds from the sale will be $50,000 minus closing costs. Under the provisions of the Choose Racine program, the Buyer will execute a $44,900 secured mortgage and promissory note whose terms will be satisfied after the Buyer has occupied the property for five years.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6324 A Lease for 1112 Villa StreetCommunicationSubject: Request from Community Police Officer Jungbluth for a 1-year lease for 1112 Villa Street to use as a Community Garden. (Res.11-2540) Recommendation of the Loan Board of Review on 4-20-11: That the request be approved. The property will be leased for one dollar ($1.00). Fiscal Note: The gardening and nutrition club will be responsible for property maintenance, saving the city $30 per week.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6350 A 1732 Mead Street OfferCommunicationSubject: Request of Assistant Director, Joseph Heck, to accept Ms. Olivia Garcia's offer to purchase 1732 Mead Street. (Res.11-2541) Recommendation of the Loan Board of Review on 4-28-11: That the request be approved. Further recommend that the Mayor, City Clerk, and Assistant Director of City Development are authorized to execute any necessary selling documents. Fiscal Note: The City will receive $39,900 in proceeds, minus closing costs.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6378 A Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reaapointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions:CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reaapointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions: Reappoint Alderman James Kaplan 400 Kewaunee, Racine 53402 to the Access Corridor Development Review Committee for a term of 1 year expiring May 1, 2012 Reappoint Alderman Michael Shields 1850 13th St, Racine 53403 to the Access Corridor Development Review Committee for a term of 1 year expiring May 1, 2012 Reappoint David Namowicz 3100 Mt. Pleasant St Racine, 53404 to the Access Corridor Development Review Committee for a term of 3 years expiring May 1, 2014 Appoint Alderman Melissa Kaprelian-Becker 2050 LaSalle St Racine, 53402 to the Access Corridor Development Review Committee for a term of 1 year expiring May 1, 2012 Appoint James Spangenberg 1238 Hayes Ave Racine 53405 to the Access Corridor Development Review Committee for a term of 3 years expiring May 1, 2014 Appoint Alderman James Kaplan 400 Kewaunee, Racine 53402 to the Affirmative Action Human Rights Commission for a term of 1 year expiring May 1, 2012 Reappoint AldeApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6370 A Communication from the Office of the MayorCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Office of the Mayor 1. I hereby authorize the creation of an Ad Hoc committee for redistricting. (Res.11-2515) 2. I hereby appoint the following to membership on a Redistricting Committee for the purpose of studying redistricting of aldermanic districts in the City of Racine and to make recommendations to the Common Council. Alderman Greg Helding - President City Council Alderman Q.A. Shakoor II Alderman Jim Kaplan Thomas Friedel - City Administrator Janice Johnson-Martin - Racine City ClerkApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6314 A Refunding of 2001 Bond IssueCommunicationSubject: Refunding of 2001 Bond Issue Recommendation of the Water Works Commission on 4/26/11: Water Works Commission approved and further recommends that this item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for approval (Res.11-2585) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That the 2001 Revenue Bond be refunded. Fiscal Note: The Water Utility could save $131,222.00 by refinancing this bond.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
11-6314 A Refunding of 2001 Bond IssueCommunicationSubject: Refunding of 2001 Bond Issue Recommendation of the Water Works Commission on 4/26/11: Water Works Commission approved and further recommends that this item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for approval (Res.11-2585) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-9-11: That the 2001 Revenue Bond be refunded. Fiscal Note: The Water Utility could save $131,222.00 by refinancing this bond.Referred  Action details Not available
11-6244 A City of Racine Inventory of Historic Artifacts removal, nomination, correctionCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Consideration of the nomination of, removal of, and corrections to certain objects related to the City of Racine Inventory of Historic Artifacts. (Res.11-2514) Recommendation of the Landmarks Preservation Commission of April 4, 2011: That the nominations, corrections, and removal be adopted by resolution of the Common Coucil. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2509 A Use of Temporary No Parking Signs be approved during the annual Job's Daughters' Craft Fair on Sunday, August 7, 2011ResolutionUse of Temporary No Parking Signs be approved during the annual Job's Daughters' Craft Fair on Sunday, August 7, 2011 Resolved, that the request of Masonic Temple Association of Racine, Inc. (1012 Main Street) to use Temporary No Parking signs on the south side of 10th Street between S. Main Street and Wisconsin Avenue, the west side of S. Main Street from 10th Street south 200 feet, and east side of Wisconsin Avenue from 10th Street south 75 feet on August 7, 2011 between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. for the annual Job's Daughters' Craft Fair be granted. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2510 A Use of Temporary No Parking Signs on August 7, 2011 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for Evangelical United Methodist Church, be approvedResolutionUse of Temporary No Parking Signs on August 7, 2011 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for Evangelical United Methodist Church, be approved Resolved, that the request of Evangelical United Methodist Church (212 11th Street) to use Temporary No Parking signs on the north side of 11th Street between S. Main Street and Wisconsin Avenue on August 7, 2011 between 8:00 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. be granted. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2512 A Permission be granted, with stipulations, for the Fire Chief to donate surplus equipment, HazMat equipment truck, to Gateway Technical CollegeResolutionPermission be granted, with stipulations, for the Fire Chief to donate surplus equipment, HazMat equipment truck, to Gateway Technical College Resolved, that the the Fire Chief be granted permission to donate surplus equipment to Gateway Technical College for use in their Fire Science education program, contingent upon the following stipulations: 1. Gateway Technical College cannot ever sell or donate the vehicle to another fire department in compliance with our FEMA grant guidance. 2. Gateway Technical College signs a hold harmless agreement with the City over the donation of the vehicle. The vehicle is donated "as is." 3. Gateway Technical College arrange for a sign to be placed on the vehicle indicating the vehicle was donated by the "City of Racine Fire Department." Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2513 A Contract 23-11 (K1-023), Masonry Restoration at Recreation Service Center, be awarded to AZAR LLC of Racine, contractor, at its bid priceResolutionContract 23-11 (K1-023), Masonry Restoration at Recreation Service Center, be awarded to AZAR LLC of Racine, contractor, at its bid price Resolved, that Contract 23-11 (K1-023,) Masonry Restoration at Recreation Service Center, be awarded to AZAR LLC of Racine, contractor, at its bid of $25,625.00. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in Account 990.700.5030, 2010 Parks Facilities Upgrades, 10 Year Plan.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2514 A City of Racine Landmarks Preservation Commission nomination of certain objects of cultural or historical significance to, and the removal of a certain object from, and the correction to certain listed items on the City of Racine Inventory of Historic ArtiResolutionCity of Racine Landmarks Preservation Commission nomination of certain objects of cultural or historical significance to, and the removal of a certain object from, and the correction to certain listed items on the City of Racine Inventory of Historic Artifacts, be approved. Whereas, by authority granted in Sec. 58-80 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, the City of Racine Landmarks Preservation Commission (the Commission) has nominated certain objects of cultural or historical significance to be listed, removed or corrected, they being on the City of Racine Inventory of Historic Artifacts; and Whereas, as required by Sec. 58-80, the Commission has provided notice to certain elected officials and department heads; and Whereas, as required by Sec. 58-80 on October 4, 2010, the Commission conducted a public hearing during which certain items proposed to be placed on, removed from, or corrections to the Inventory of Historic Artifacts were presented and discussed. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the City of Racine Landmarks Preservation Commission nominates and AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2515 A Mayor be authorized to appoint a committee for the purpose of studying redistricting of aldermanic districts in the City of Racine and acting as a liaison between the City of Racine and Racine County officials who are studying this matter on a county-wideResolutionMayor be authorized to appoint a committee for the purpose of studying redistricting of aldermanic districts in the City of Racine and acting as a liaison between the City of Racine and Racine County officials who are studying this matter on a county-wide basis Resolved, that the Mayor be authorized and directed to appoint a committee for the purpose of studying redistricting of aldermanic districts in the City of Racine and acting as a liaison between the City of Racine and Racine County officials who are studying this matter on a county-wide basis. Further resolved, that this committee be empowered to make such recommendations to the Common Council as it deems appropriate in carrying out the legal requirements in said redistricting procedure. Further resolved, that the Department of City Development and City Clerk's Office act as staff for the Redistricting Committee and that all City departments be directed to work with the committee as needed. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2518 A Property at 845 Villa Street be designated as a Racine LandmarkResolutionProperty at 845 Villa Street be designated as a Racine Landmark Whereas, Section 58-61 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine establishes criteria for the designation of landmarks or landmark sites; and Whereas, the property at 845 Villa Street meets three criteria: 58-61 a. (3) Embodies distinguishing characteristics of architecture, an architect or architectural materials, or craftsmanship reflective of an 1856 Cream City Brick, Italianate Vernacular style. 58-61 a. (4) In its inherent historical nature provides the citizenry with educational or aesthetic enrichment; and 58-61 a. (5) Contributes to the character and understanding of a district and is one property that helps form the basis of a district. Whereas, in 2008 the property was identified as a potential contributing property to a proposed local Southside Historic District. Whereas, characteristic architectural element of the structure are described as follows: “T” shaped cross gable-type roof having a two-story east-west orientation and a story-and-a-half north wing, non-bracketed boxed AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2519 A Certified Survey Map for the properties at 716-726 Seventeenth Street be approvedResolutionCertified Survey Map for the properties at 716-726 Seventeenth Street be approved Resolved, that the Certified Survey Map for the properties at 716-726 Seventeenth Street be approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the CSM presented to the Plan Commission on April 27, 2011, be approved, subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That all technical discrepancies as identified by City staff be resolved. c. That this CSM is recommended for approval under the authority of Municipal Code Sec. 68.116, Variances, recognizing variances to Sec. 86-152(a) & (c), Lots, with regard to minimum lot size and lot depth. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2520 A Permission granted to the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering to apply for a Wisconsin DNR Grant for Water Quality Planning (Non-Point Source Pollutant Modeling)ResolutionPermission granted to the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering to apply for a Wisconsin DNR Grant for Water Quality Planning (Non-Point Source Pollutant Modeling) Whereas, the City of Racine desires to receive grant funding from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) pursuant to ss. 281.65 or 281.66, Wis. Stats., and chs. NR 151, 153, and 155, Wis. Adm. Code, for the purpose of implementing measures to control nonpoint source water pollution; and Whereas, the City of Racine agrees to contribute the Local-Share (also called "match") needed for projects that are ultimately grant-funded by the WDNR; and Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the City of Racine authorizes the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering to sign and submit a grant application to the WDNR; and The City of Racine authorizes the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering to sign and submit an Environmental Hazard Assessment form to the WDNR, if applicable; and The City of Racine authorizes the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering toAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2521 A Permission granted to the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering to apply for a Wisconsin DNR Grant for a Streambank Erosion Condition Report UpdateResolutionPermission granted to the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering to apply for a Wisconsin DNR Grant for a Streambank Erosion Condition Report Update Whereas, the City of Racine desires to receive grant funding from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) pursuant to ss. 281.65 or 281.66, Wis. Stats., and chs. NR 151, 153, and 155, Wis. Adm. Code, for the purpose of implementing measures to control nonpoint source water pollution; and Whereas, the City of Racine agrees to contribute the Local-Share (also called "match") needed for projects that are ultimately grant-funded by the WDNR; and Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the City of Racine authorizes the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering to sign and submit a grant application to the WDNR; and The City of Racine authorizes the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering to sign and submit an Environmental Hazard Assessment form to the WDNR, if applicable; and The City of Racine authorizes the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering to sign and submitAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2522 A Permission granted to the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering to apply for a Wisconsin DNR Grant for Lincoln Park Streambank StabilizationResolutionPermission granted to the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering to apply for a Wisconsin DNR Grant for Lincoln Park Streambank Stabilization Whereas, the City of Racine desires to receive grant funding from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) pursuant to ss. 281.65 or 281.66, Wis. Stats., and chs. NR 151, 153, and 155, Wis. Adm. Code, for the purpose of implementing measures to control nonpoint source water pollution; and Whereas, the City of Racine agrees to contribute the Local-Share (also called "match") needed for projects that are ultimately grant-funded by the WDNR; and Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the City of Racine authorizes the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering to sign and submit a grant application to the WDNR; and The City of Racine authorizes the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering to sign and submit an Environmental Hazard Assessment form to the WDNR, if applicable; and The City of Racine authorizes the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering to sign and submit a graAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2523 A That being in the best interest of the City, formal bidding procedures be waived and the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate the purchase of chemical monitoring equipment for the Fire DepartmentResolutionThat being in the best interest of the City, formal bidding procedures be waived and the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate the purchase of chemical monitoring equipment for the Fire Department Resolved, that being in the best interest of the City, formal bidding procedures be waived and the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate the purchase of chemical monitoring equipment known as the "PlumeRAE" System for the Fire Department. Fiscal Note: The item will be purchased through the 2010 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant in the amount of $50,000, Grant Control No. 2010-051.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2524 A Permission granted to the Fire Chief to accept financial reimbursement for the Fire-Rescue International (FRI)/MABAS Illinois Readiness Drill conducted in August, 2010ResolutionPermission granted to the Fire Chief to accept financial reimbursement for the Fire-Rescue International (FRI)/MABAS Illinois Readiness Drill conducted in August, 2010 Resolved, that permission be granted to the Fire Chief to accept $1,202.44 from the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) and MABAS Illinois for participation in the August 2010 MABAS Illinois Readiness Drill. Fiscal Note: These funds cover the entire cost for overtime and fuel associated with the Fire-Rescue International Readiness Drill.$1,202.44 to be credited to Account 101.300.7990 Miscellaneous Revenue - Fire.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2525 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into agreements with the Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind Point to provide specific Level I Health ServicesResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into agreements with the Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind Point to provide specific Level I Health Services Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind Point to provide specific Level I Health Services to cover the period from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. Fiscal Note: The proposed costs to the Villages of Elmwood Park will be $1,550 and Wind Point will be $2,693.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2526 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended contract with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Division of Public Health to be utilized for the Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)ResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended contract with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Division of Public Health to be utilized for the Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $15,612 amended contract with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Division of Public Health (Grant Control #2010-046) to be utilized for the Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC). This is to amend the WIC Contract Agreement for the budget period of January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. Fiscal Note: The increased contract amount will be $15,612. No match required on the part of the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2527 A Permission granted to the Transit and Parking System Manager to initiate a Pay-by-Space Parking Kiosk Demonstration in Library Parking LotResolutionPermission granted to the Transit and Parking System Manager to initiate a Pay-by-Space Parking Kiosk Demonstration in Library Parking Lot Resolved, that permission be granted to the Transit and Parking System Manager to initiate a Pay-by-Space Parking Kiosk Demonstration in Library Parking Lot to test the potential use of credit card/cash/coin kiosk hardware as a way to improve efficiency and provide customers additional options. The demonstration project is to start as soon as May 16, 2011 and will be evaluated after at least six months of operations. All spaces in Library Parking Lot with the exception of two already designated handicapped stalls, are to be for a maximum rental of four hours. The handicapped stalls are to remain free pending an opinion from the City Attorney's Office and the City Attorney will review existing parking ordinances for any potential changes to allow for the potential permanent usage of the Pay-by-Space technology. Fiscal Note: Equipment purchase was previously approved and funded. No immediate fiscal impact.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2528 A Permission granted to the Transit and Parking System Manager to apply for Paratransit gasoline tax payment refundsResolutionPermission granted to the Transit and Parking System Manager to apply for Paratransit gasoline tax payment refunds Resolved, that the Transit and Parking System Manager be granted permission to apply for Paratransit gasoline tax payment refunds. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2529 A Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Kenosha Area Transit System to "piggy-back" on an already approved purchasing agreement with Gillig Corporation for transit buses forResolutionPurchasing Agent be authorized and directed to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Kenosha Area Transit System to "piggy-back" on an already approved purchasing agreement with Gillig Corporation for transit buses for Racine Resolved, that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Kenosha Area Transit System to "piggy-back" on an already approved purchasing agreement with Gillig Corporation for Racine's purchase of three 35' low-floor transit buses at the price guaranteed through May 6, 2011 of $399,295.00 each. The Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a notice to proceed to Gillig Corporation at the above mentioned price for three buses. Although the intergovernmental agreement is for "up to five" buses grant funds and matching City share dollars are only approved for the purchase of three buses at this time. Fiscal Note: Funds are available and approved in Account 105.900.5010, Capital Projects.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2530 A Permission granted, with stipulations, to George's Tavern to close Hamilton Street on June 26, 211 for the 6th Annual Eagle's Club/George's Tavern Classic Car ShowResolutionPermission granted, with stipulations, to George's Tavern to close Hamilton Street on June 26, 2011 for the 6th Annual Eagle's Club/George's Tavern Classic Car Show Resolved, that George's Tavern be granted permission to close Hamilton Street from Main Street to Chatham Street, on Sunday, June 26, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in conjunction with the 6th 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. A $50.00 processing fee is charged for the Hold Harmless Agreement; B. Proof of liability insurance 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 alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way; and F. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works/CiAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2531 A Permission granted, with stipulations, to the Rotary Post Prom Committee of the Downtown Rotary Club to close certain streets, use of Parking Lot 4 and rental of Civic Center Ramps in conjunction with Post Prom 2011ResolutionPermission granted, with stipulations, to the Rotary Post Prom Committee of the Downtown Rotary Club to close certain streets, use of Parking Lot 4 and rental of Civic Center Ramps in conjunction with Post Prom 2011 Resolved, that the request of the Rotary Post Prom Committee of the Downtown Rotary Club, to close: Fifth Street, from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive, Festival Park Drive, from Fifth Street to Sixth Street, Sixth Street, from Festival Park Drive to Pershing Park Drive, Pershing Park Drive, from Sixth Street to Eleventh Street, and Eleventh Street from Pershing Park Drive to Main Street, from 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2011, to 4:30 a.m., Sunday, May 22, 2011, for the Rotary Post Prom, be approved. Further resolved, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. Processing fee of $50.00 for the Hold Harmless Agreement; B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to the event; C. The setup and dismantling of barricades will be the responsibility of the sponsor; D. Any overtime and/or AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2533 A Contract 29-11 (K1-030), CCTV Service and Manhole Inspection, be awarded to American Hydro Services, Inc., Franksville,WI, at its bid priceResolutionContract 29-11 (K1-030), CCTV Service and Manhole Inspection, be awarded to American Hydro Services, Inc., Franksville,WI, at its bid price Resolved, that Contract 29-11 (K1-030), CCTV Service and Manhole Inspection, be awarded to American Hydro Services, Inc., Franksville, WI, at its bid price of $249,122.30, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 118,695.66 - Account 287.991.5310, Sewers, Var. Loc. $ 35,980.21 - Account 104.991.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. Loc. $ 94,446.43 - Account 104.991.5440, Sam's Club Pond Retrofit $ 249,122.30 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2534 A Professional Services provided by AECOM Technical Services, Inc., under Contract 25-09 (K9-026), Digitize Easement File to GIS, be accepted and final payment authorizedResolutionProfessional Services provided by AECOM Technical Services, Inc., under Contract 25-09 (K9-026), Digitize Easement File to GIS, be accepted and final payment authorized Resolved, that the Professional Services provided by AECOM Technical Services, Inc., under Contract 25-09 (K9-026), Professional Services - Digitize Easement File to GIS, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $19,606.85. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 09-1265, dated March 3, 2009.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2535 A Professional Services provided by AECOM Technical Services, Inc., under Contract 26-09 (K9-027), Casual User Interface Migration to .NET, be accepted and final payment authorizedResolutionProfessional Services provided by AECOM Technical Services, Inc., under Contract 26-09 (K9-027), Casual User Interface Migration to .NET, be accepted and final payment authorized Resolved, that the Professional Services provided by AECOM Technical Services, Inc., under Contract 26-09 (K9-027), Professional Services - Casual User Interface Migration to .NET, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $7,888.92. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 09-1266, dated March 3, 2009.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2536 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for Engineering Services for the sanitary sewer relay on Lake Avenue, between 3rd and 4th Street related to the WE EnergieResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for Engineering Services for the sanitary sewer relay on Lake Avenue, between 3rd and 4th Street related to the WE Energies Project at 233 Lake Avenue Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for engineering services for the sanitary sewer relay on Lake Avenue, between 3rd Street and 4th Street, relating to the WE Energies Project at 233 Lake Avenue, in the not-to-exceed amount of $29,990.00. Further resolved, that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 287.991.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var. Loc. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated and will be reimbursed by WE Energies.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2537 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a reimbursement agreement with WE Energies, Inc., for engineering services for the sanitary sewer relay on Lake Avenue, between 3rd Street and 4th Street, relating to their project at 233 LakeResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a reimbursement agreement with WE Energies, Inc., for engineering services for the sanitary sewer relay on Lake Avenue, between 3rd Street and 4th Street, relating to their project at 233 Lake Avenue Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a reimbursement agreement with WE Energies, Inc. for engineering services for the sanitary sewer relay on Lake Avenue, between 3rd Street and 4th Street, relating to their project at 233 Lake Avenue, in the not-to-exceed amount of $29,990.00. Fiscal Note: The reimbursement funds will be deposited in Account No. 287.991.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var Loc.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2538 A Amendment No. 2 to Contract 3-11 (K1-003), Professional Services for Design Services for Repairs to the Spring Street Bridge, Ayres Associates, Inc., consultant, be approved as submittedResolutionAmendment No. 2 to Contract 3-11 (K1-003), Professional Services for Design Services for Repairs to the Spring Street Bridge, Ayres Associates, Inc., consultant, be approved as submitted Resolved, that Amendment No. 2 to Contract 3-11 (K1-003), Professional Services for Design Services for Repairs to the Spring Street Bridge, Ayres Associates, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $18,750.00. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 991.520.5010, Mill/Cast Overlay Spring Street Bridge. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2539 A Offer to purchase 1017 Augusta Street (NSP property) be approvedResolutionOffer to purchase 1017 Augusta Street (NSP property) be approved Resolved, that the offer to purchase 1017 Augusta Street (NSP property) be approved, as agreed between the City of Racine and the Buyer. Further resolved, that the Mayor, City Clerk, and Assistant Director of City Development are authorized and directed to execute any necessary selling documents. Fiscal Note: Proceeds from the sale will be $50,000 minus closing costs. Under the provisions of the Choose Racine Program, the Buyer will execute a $44,900 secured mortgage and promissory note whose terms will be satisfied after the Buyer has occupied the property for five years.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2540 A A One (1) Year Lease between the City of Racine and Racine Urban Garden Network under Racine/Kenosha Community Action Agency, for the property at 1112 Villa Street to use as a Community Garden, be approvedResolutionA One (1) Year Lease between the City of Racine and Racine Urban Garden Network under Racine/Kenosha Community Action Agency, for the property at 1112 Villa Street to use as a Community Garden, be approved Resolved, that a One (1) Year Lease between the City of Racine and Racine Urban Garden Network under Racine/Kenosha Community Action Agency, for the property at 1112 Villa Street to use as a Community Garden, be approved. The property will be leased for $1.00. Fiscal Note: The gardening and nutrition club will be responsible for property maintenance, saving the City $30.00 per week.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2541 A Offer to purchase 1732 Mead Street be approvedResolutionOffer to purchase 1732 Mead Street be approved Resolved, that the offer to purchase 1732 Mead Street be approved, as agreed between the City of Racine and the Buyer. Further resolved, that the Mayor, City Clerk, and Assistant Director of City Development are authorized and directed to execute any necessary selling documents. Fiscal Note: The City will receive $59,900 in proceeds, minus closing costs.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2532 A Preliminary - Ten (10) Year Benefits and DamagesResolutionPreliminary - Ten (10) Year Benefits and Damages RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin: 1. The Common Council hereby declares its intention to exercise its power under s. 66.0703, Wisconsin Statutes, to levy special assessments upon property within the following described area for benefits conferred upon such property by improvement of the following street(s): All property fronting upon both sides: SANITARY SEWER De Koven Ave. from Clark St. to Racine St. 2. Said public improvement shall consist of SANITARY SEWER. 3. The total amount assessed against such district shall not exceed the total cost of the improvements and the amount assessed against any parcel shall not be greater than the benefits accruing thereto from said improvements. 4. The assessments against any parcel may be paid in cash or in ten (10) annual installments. 5. The Commissioner of Public works is directed to prepare a report consisting of: a. Preliminary or final plans and specifications for said improvement. b. An estimate oAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.11-2516 A Final - Ten (10) Year Benefits & DamagesResolutionFinal - 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 12th day of April, 2011 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 Alley from Kinzie Ave. to Lindermann Ave.; Hayes Ave. to Grove Ave. Alley from Kinzie Ave. to Lindermann Ave.; Hayes Ave. to Blaine Ave. Alley from Washington Ave. to Lindermann Ave.; Arthur Ave. to Blaine Ave. (NS) Alley from Washington Ave. to Lindermann Ave.; Arthur Ave. to Blaine Ave. (EW) Alley from Washington Ave. to Lindermann Ave.; Hayes Ave. to Grove Ave. (NS) Alley from Wright Ave. to Washington Ave.; Quincy Ave. to Thurston Ave. (NS) Alley from Wright Ave. to Washington Ave.; Quincy Ave. to Thurston Ave. (EW) Alley from 15th St. to Washington Ave.; Grange Ave. to Flett Ave. (NS) Alley from 15thReferred  Action details Not available
Res.11-2517 A Final - Ten (10) Year Benefits & DamagesResolutionFinal - 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 26th day of April, 2011 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 Alley from Carmel Ave. to Mohr Ave.; Graham St. to Chicago St. Alley from Goold St. to Jones Ave.; Geneva St. to La Salle St. (NS-W) Alley from Goold St. to Jones Ave.; Geneva St. to La Salle St. (EW) Alley from Goold St. to Jones Ave.; Geneva St. to La Salle St. (NS-E) Alley from Goold St. to Walton Ave.; La Salle St. to Superior St. Alley from Jones Ave. to Walton Ave.; Charles St. to Geneva St. (EW) Alley from Jones Ave. to Walton Ave.; Charles St. to Geneva St. (NS) Alley from Walton Ave. to Romayne Ave.; Green St. to St. Clair St. Barbara Drive - Cul-de-sac to Golf Ave. SIDEWALK West BoulReferred  Action details Not available