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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/27/2008 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 102
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08-2511 A1.Requesting permission to accept $96,900 grant from the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to accept $96,900 grant from the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance. (Res.08-0997) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8-27-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $96,900 agreement with the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance (Grant Control No. 2008-023) to support initiatives provided by Racine Vocational Ministry, Safe Haven Gang Crime Diversion Task Force and Why Gangs. Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City.   Not available Not available
08-2583 A2.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Fire Chief requesting a transfer of funds to cover the cost of roof repairs at Station #7.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Fire Chief requesting a transfer of funds to cover the cost of roof repair plans, specifications and construction inspection at Station #7. (Res.08-0998) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8-27-08: That $30,000 be transferred from Account 986.300.5040, Fire Station #1 - Female Locker Room to Account 986.300.5080, Fire Station #7 Roof Replacement to cover the cost of roof repair plans, specifications and construciton inspection at Station #7. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer.   Not available Not available
08-2507 A3.Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to accept a $1,000.00 donation from The Sustainable Racine Fund (Sustainable Neighborhood Partnership) within the Racine Community Foundation for a community garden.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to accept a $1,000.00 donation from The Sustainable Racine Fund (Sustainable Neighborhood Partnership) within the Racine Community Foundation for a community garden. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8-27-08: Permission granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to accept a $1,000 donation from The Sustainable Racine Fund (Sustainable Neighborhood Partnership) within the Racine Community Foundation for a community garden and that an appropriate letter of thanks be sent. Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City.   Not available Not available
08-2505 A4.claim of Robin Jacobson and Patricia JacobsonClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Robin and Patricia Jacobsen for consideration. (Res.08-1072) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8-27-08: The claim of Robin and Patricia Jacobsen, 31 Sheffield for cleaning and repair expenses arising from a sewer backup into their basement on June 9, 2008 be deferred, that the City Attorney's office review the claim and conduct an analysis on the dollar amount submitted by Mr. Jacobsen and bring the item back for discussion. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-22-08: The claim of Robin and Patricia Jacobsen, 31 Sheffield Dr., requesting reimbursement for cleaning and repair expenses arising from a sewer backup in their basement on 06-09-08 be settled in the amount of $8,500. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in account 101.990.5910 Judgments and Claims for the settlement.   Not available Not available
08-2538 A5.Requesting permission to have Kathleen Fischer, Assistant Finance Director, Joy Hansche, Account, and himself as designated signers on all accounts associated with the Assets of Independence Demonstration Program (IDA).CommunicationSubject: David Brown, Finance Director, requesting permission to have Kathleen Fischer, Assistant Finance Director, Joy Hansche, Accountant, and himself as designated signers on all accounts associated with the Assets of Independence Demonstration Program (IDA). (Res.08-0999) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8-25-08: That David Brown, Finance Director, Kathleen Fischer, Assistant Finance Director, and Joy Hansche, Accountant, be appointed as designated signers on all accounts associated with the assets of the Independence Demonstration Program (IDA). Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
08-2492 A6.A offer to Quit-claim 1350 & 1354 State Street Properties to the City of RacineCommunicationSubject: An offer to Quit-claim 1350 & 1354 State Street Properties to the City of Racine (Res.08-1000) Recommendation of Redevelopment Authority on 8-06-08: That the Common Council, pursuant to sec. 66.1333 (5) (b) Wis. Stats., authorize and direct the Redevelopment Authority to acquire the properties at 1350 and 1354 State Street. Further Recommends, that the Common Council provide funds in the amount of up to $50,000.00 for closing costs, demolition of structures on the property, and one-year’s costs of holding the property. The Authority recommends that Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Funds be used for this purpose. Further Recommends, that this request be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee of the Common Council for review and approval. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8-27-08: That the Quit-claim for 1350 & 1354 State Street Properties to the City of Racine be approved pursuant to sec. 66.1333 (5) (b) Wis. Stats. and that the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Fund advance up to $50,000.00 for closing costs, demolition of struct   Not available Not available