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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Draft
Meeting date/time: 11/12/2012 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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12-8305 A1.Subject: Communication from the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) requesting to present the semi-annual plan certifications for periods ending Mary 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012 for the City Revolving Loan Fund (City-RLF). (Res. No.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) requesting to present the semi-annual plan certifications for periods ending May 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012 for the City Revolving Loan Fund (City-RLF). (Res. No. 12-3419) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on November 12, 2012: That the City certify for the reporting periods ending March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012 that the City of Racine Revolving Loan Fund (City-RLF) Plan is consistent with and supportive of the area’s current economic development strategy, and the City-RLF is being operated in accordance with the policies and procedures contained in the City-RLF Plan, and the City-RLF loan portfolio meets the standards contained therein; Further recommends that Executive Director of RCEDC be authorized and directed to submit the semi-annual certification to the US Economic Development Administration . Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
12-8264 A2.Communication from the Alderman of the 1st District requesting to know the amount of the settlement to William Bielenfelt from the Mayor and the City of Racine.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 1st District requesting to know the amount of the settlement to William Bielefeldt from the Mayor and the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-22-12: Defer the item to the next scheduled Finance & Personnel Committee meeting. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-12-12: Defer the item to the next scheduled Finance & Personnel Committee meeting. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-26-12: Defer the item to the next scheduled Finance & Personnel Committee meeting. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-10-12: To Receive and file Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
12-8289 A3.Communication from Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (Res. No. 12-3420)CommunicationSubject: Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is requesting permission to enter into a professional agreement with Rudie Butterfield & Seitz Architectural Services for design of a new ADA restroom at the Mound Cemetary Chapel. (Res. No. 12-3420) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on November 12, 2012: Permission be granted to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services to enter into a professional agreement with Rudie Butterfield & Seitz Architectural Services for design of a new ADA restroom at the Mound Cemetary Chapel. Fiscal Note: The price quote is $4,500.00 and funds will be withdrawn from account 207.000.5750-Cemetery Land Improvements, Road and Walk Repairs.   Not available Not available
12-8317 A4.Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to appear to discuss the general plan for animal control and the fiscal impact of implementing that plan. (Res. No. 12-3421)CommunicationSubject:Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to appear to discuss the general plan for animal control and the fiscal impact of implementing that plan. (Res. No. 12-3421) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on November 12, 2012: $150,000.00 be appropriated from the 2012 note anticipation notes and placed in account 992.490.501, Animal Control, for start-up equipment needs. Fiscal Note: Funding of $150,000.00 is available in the 2012 Capital Projects for start up equipment.   Not available Not available
12-8278 A5.claim of Shelly HagaClaimSubject: communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Shelly Haga for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on November 12, 2012: The claim of Shelly Haga, 1610 Sunset Ave #120, Waukegan, IL 60087, requesting $350,000.00 for damages arising from an alleged trip and fall incident at the Racine Zoological Gardens on May 22, 2012 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
12-8297 A6.claim of Rita LutesClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Rita Lutes for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on November 12, 2012: The claim of Rita Lutes, 9349 Greenslope Ct. Fishers, IN 46038, damages in the amount of 37,500.00 for damages arising from an alleged trip and fall incident on the public sidewalk on Hayes Ave adjacent to 3301 Washington Ave on August 25, 2011 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
12-8282 A7.Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to apply for a Fund for Lake Michigan grant for the Root River Stabilization and Riparian Habitat Restoration Project - Grant Control No. 2012-036. (Res. No.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to apply for a Fund for Lake Michigan grant for the Root River Stabilization and Riparian Habitat Restoration Project - Grant Control No. 2012-036. (Res. No. 12-3466) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-12-12: Defer the item due to non-representation of staff to speak on the item. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-26-12: Defer the item due to non-representation of staff to speak on the item. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-10-12: Permission be granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer to apply for the Fund for Lake Michigan grant for the Root River Stabilization and Riparian Habitat Restoration Project. (Grant Control #2012-036) Fiscal Note: The total design and construction cost estimate is $702,000. The breakdown of the funding is the City share $224,800, WisDNR share $252,400 and Fund for Lake Michigan share $224,800. Funding is available in 104.992.5470-Lincol   Not available Not available
12-8300 A8.Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into an agreement with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for the Health Department Laboratory to provide contracted services not to exceed $167,196.00 over a 2-year periodCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into an agreement with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for the Health Department Laboratory to provide contracted services not to exceed $167,196.00 over a 2-year period for Implementation of Beach Redesigns to Make Southern Wisconsin Beaches Safer. (Grant Control #2012-037) (Res. No. 12-3422) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on November 12, 2012: Permission be granted to the Public Health Administrator to enter into an agreement with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for the Health Department Laboratory to provide contracted services not to exceed $167,196.00 over a 2-year period for Implementation of Beach Redesigns to Make Southern Wisconsin Beaches Safer. (Grant Control #2012-037) Fiscal Note: There is no City match.   Not available Not available
12-8323 A9.Communication from the Finance Director requesting to have Brad Viegut, Director from Robert W. Baird and Company, address the Committee at their next scheduled meeting to discuss refunding the outstanding 2012 note anticipation note. (Res. No. 12-3423)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director requesting to have Brad Viegut, Director from Robert W. Baird and Company, address the Committee at their next scheduled meeting to discuss refunding the outstanding 2012 note anticipation note. (Res. No. 12-3423) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on November 12, 2012: Approve the refunding of the 2012 note anticipation notes. Fiscal Note: The amount being refunded is $10,760,000.00   Not available Not available