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07-1493
| A | 1. | Thoughts for Foods request to close the 300 block of Hamilton Street on March 1, 2008. | Communication | Subject: Communication from a representative of Thoughts for Foods requesting permission to close the 300 block of Hamilton Street on March 1, 2008 for their annual event.
Recommendation: The owner of George's Tavern be granted permission to close Hamilton Street from Main Street to Chatham Street, from 6:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2008 to 2:00 a.m., Sunday, March 2, 2008, in conjunction with the Thoughts for Food Fundraiser, 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;
F. In the event of snow, the sponsor shall remove all barricades from the street.
G. Sponsor shall be responsible for all detour signage during the event.
H. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee.
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07-1432
| A | 2. | Request for a street light in the 1000 block of Ostergaard Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Joe Friso, 1020 Ostergaard Avenue, requesting a street light in the 1000 block of Ostergaard Avenue.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
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07-1468
| A | 3. | Additional street lighting in 2000 block of Case Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the neighbors in the 2000 block of Case Avenue requesting additional street lighting.
Recommendation: The lighting in the 2000 block of Case Avenue be upgraded from 100 watt high pressure sodium lights to 150 watt high pressure sodium lights.
Fiscal Note: The estimated installation cost of this lighting is $300.00 and the annual operating cost is $150.00. | | |
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07-1566
| A | 4. | Request of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services for permission to enter into an agreement with Mekus Studios to prepare plans and specifications for Mound Cemetery New Fountain and Crypts. | Communication | Subject: Request of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services for permission to enter into an agreement with Mekus Studios to prepare plans and specifications for Mound Cemetery New Fountain and Crypts.
Recommendation: Refer to the Public Safety and Licensing Committee.
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07-0404
| A | 5. | Rehabilitation of the brick pavement on College Avenue from DeKoven Avenue to 14th Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 2nd District wishing to discuss the rehabilitation of the brick pavement on College Avenue from DeKoven Avenue to 14th Street.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
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07-1550
| A | 6. | Request that building permit fees for the construction of the new C.O.P. houses at 1146 Villa Street and 915 Hamilton Street be waived.
(Also refer to the Public Works & Services Committee.) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Police Chief Wahlen, requesting that building permit fees for the construction of the new C.O.P. houses at 1146 Villa Street and 915 Hamilton Street be waived.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-07-08: Item to be received and filed.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-8-08: The communication be received and filed.
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07-1551
| A | 7. | Submit Focus on Energy Grant application to WE Energies for the installation of energy efficient lighting at the Civic Center Parking Ramp. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting authorization to submit a Focus on Energy Grant application to WE Energies for the installation of energy efficient lighting at the Civic Center Parking Ramp.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
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07-1552
| A | 8. | Submit Focus on Energy Grant application to WE Energies for the installation of energy efficient lighting at the Festival Hall. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting authorization to submit a Focus on Energy Grant application to WE Energies for the installation of energy efficient lighting at the Festival Hall.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
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07-1553
| A | 9. | Amend Resolution No. 07-0420, of September 18, 2007, relating to the installation of sidewalk along West Boulevard. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting to amend Resolution No. 07-0420, of September 18, 2007, relating to the installation of sidewalk along West Boulevard.
Recommendation: Resolution No. 07-0420, of Septermber 18, 2007, which was previously amended under Communication No. 07-1193, be further amended to delete:
SIDEWALK
West Boulevard from 15th Street to Wright Avenue
and, as amended, Resolution 07-0420, of September 18, 2007, be adopted.
Fiscal Note: All costs associated with this project will be assessed to the abutting property owners. | | |
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07-1565
| A | 10. | Final payment on Contract 22-07 (K7-026), PS - Digital Color Orthophotographs, | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 22-07 (K7-026), PS - Digital Color Orthophotographs, Aero-Metric, Inc., contractor.
Recommendation: The work of Aero-Metric, Inc., under Contract 22-07 (K7-026), Professional Services - Digital Color Orthophotographs, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $62,228.05, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 07-0042 of February 6, 2007. | | |
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07-1543
| A | 11. | Specifications for Janitorial Services for the Building Complex Division. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting specifications for Janitorial Services for the Building Complex Division.
Recommendation: The Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to advertise and receive bids for the janitorial services contract for the Building Complex Division.
Fiscal Note: The specifications include requirements for all cleaning products to obtain Green Seal Certification. | | |
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07-1544
| A | 12. | Recover damages caused to the aluminum windows and doors on the east facade of City Hall. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to recover damages caused to the aluminum windows and doors on the east facade of City Hall due to the recent cleaning of the limestone walls.
Recommendation: The City Attorney be authorized and directed to take such action as is deemed necessary for the City of Racine to recover the estimated $74,500.00 in damages to replace the majority of the windows on the east facade of City Hall damaged during recent cleaning of the exterior limestone.
Fiscal Note: Funds received as damages will be used to purchase replacement windows. | | |
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07-1562
| A | 13. | Assessment rates for the 2009 construction season. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting assessment rates for the 2009 construction season.
Recommendation: The proposed special assessment rates for public hearings in 2008 (2009 construction) for portland cement concrete paving and curb and gutter be as follows:
Portland Cement Concrete Paving
Residential Paving (7 inch) - 26' Flange to Flange $47.00/Front Foot
Residential Paving (7 inch) - 32' Flange to Flange $57.00/Front Foot
Commercial Paving (8 inch) - 32' Flange to Flange $62.00/Front Foot
Industrial Paving (9 inch) - 32' Flange to Flange $67.00/Front Foot
Industrial Paving (9 inch) - 44' Flange to Flange $97.00/Front Foot
Industrial Paving (10 inch) - 44' Flange to Flange $112.00/Front Foot
Portland Cement Concrete Curb and Gutter (30 inch)
7" Pavement $18.00/Front Foot
8" Pavement $19.00/Front Foot
9" Pavement $20.00/Front Foot
10" Pavement $21.00/Front Foot
Sewer and Water Services
$8,500.00/Each
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07-1103
| A | 14. | Reconfiguration of the intersection of Grange Avenue, Washington Avenue and Wright Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District wishing to discuss the reconfiguration of the intersection of Grange Avenue, Washington Avenue and Wright Avenue.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
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07-1589
| A | 15. | Professional services agreement from Earth Tech, Inc., for the Construction Management of the Sixth Street Sanitary Sewer Construction | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a professional services agreement from Earth Tech, Inc., for the Construction Management of the Sixth Street Sanitary Sewer Construction.
Recommendation: That Amendment No. 2 on Contract 30-06 (K6-031), Professional Services - Sixth Street Sanitary Sewer, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $118,630.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts:
$ 93,196.00 - Account 987.907.5330, Sanitary Sewer Const., 6th Street
$ 25,434.00 - Water Utility
$118,630.00 - Total
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07-1590
| A | 16. | Professional services agreement from Earth Tech, Inc., for Construction Management of the DeKoven Avenue Storm Sewer. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a professional services agreement from Earth Tech, Inc., for Construction Management of the DeKoven Avenue Storm Sewer.
Recommendation: That Amendment No. 1 on Contract 49-07 (K7-057), Professional Services - Storm Sewer Design for DeKoven and Hickory Grove Avenues, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $34,235.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts:
$29,675.00 - Account 104.988.5420, Storm Sewer, Misc. Loc.
$ 4,560.00 - Water Utility
$34,235.00 - Total
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07-1592
| A | 17. | Amendment No. 2 to the Three-Party State Contract Project ID: 2440-08-00, Sixth Street Reconstruction from Grand Avenue to Main Street | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Amendment No. 2 to the Three-Party State Contract Project ID: 2440-08-00, Sixth Street Reconstruction from Grand Avenue to Main Street, HNTB, consultant.
Recommendation: That Amendment No. 2 to State Contract ID: 2440-08-00, Sixth Street, Grand Avenue to Main Street, HNTB Corporation, consultant, be approved in the amount of $52,035.92, with the City's share being $13,008.98.
Further recommend that funding to defray the cost of the City's share of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts:
$ 9,450.00 - Account 987.908.5090, 6th St., Main to Grand
$ 3,075.00 - Account 987.908.5080, 6th St., Main to Grand
$ 483.98 - Account 987.907.5330, 6th St., Sanitary Sewer
$13,008.98 - Total
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07-1563
| A | 18. | Amendment No. 2 to Contract 41-06 (K6-043), PS - Const. Mgmt. Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Amendment No. 2 to Contract 41-06 (K6-043), PS - Const. Mgmt. Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant.
Recommendation: That Amendment No. 2 on Contract 41-06 (K6-043), Professional Services - Construction Management of Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $31,500.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 970.000.5060, TID #10, Planning.
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07-1564
| A | 19. | Amendment No. 2 to Contract 42-06 (K6-044), PS - Const. Mgmt. Services for Pritchard/Reservoir Parks | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering, submitting Amendment No. 2 to Contract 42-06 (K6-044), Professional Services - Construction Management Services for Pritchard/Reservoir Parks, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant.
Recommendation: That Amendment No. 2 on Contract 42-06 (K6-044), Professional Services - Construction Management Services for Pritchard/Reservoir Parks, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 104.988.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. Loc.
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07-1583
| A | 20. | Change Order No. 3 on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Phase I, | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 3 on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Phase I, The Wanasek Corporation, contractor.
Recommendation: That Change Order No. 3 on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Phase I, The Wanasek Corporation, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $29,703.16.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 970.012.5810, EDA Grant.
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07-1584
| A | 21. | Change Order No. 2 on Contract 10-07 (K7-010), Gaslight Drive Renovations | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 10-07 (K7-010), Gaslight Drive Renovations, Cornerstone Pavers, Inc., contractor.
Recommendation: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 10-07 (K7-010), Gaslight Drive Renovations, Cornerstone Pavers, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $5,768.09.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 973.000.5960, TIF #13, State & Main.
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07-1585
| A | 22. | Change Order No. 2 on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G., Payne & Dolan, Inc., contractor.
Recommendation: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G., Payne & Dolan, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $4,249.75.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts:
$2,449.75 - Account 104.988.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. Loc.
$1,800.00 - Account 987.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing
$4,249.75 - Total
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07-1586
| A | 23. | Change Order No. 3 on Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement Program. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 3 on Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement Program, Cornerstone Pavers, Inc., contractor.
Recommendation: That Change Order No. 3 on Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement Program, Cornerstone Pavers, Inc, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $13,954.21.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts:
$ 5,023.45 - Account 987.908.5020, Concrete Pavement, Misc.
$ 8,930.76 - Account 104.988.5020, Storm Sewer, Misc. Loc.
$13,954.21 - Total
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07-1587
| A | 24. | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 21-07 (K7-035), Transit Center Parking Lot | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 31-07 (K7-035), Transit Center Parking Lot, Black Diamond Group, Inc., contractor.
Recommendation: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 31-07 (K7-035), Transit Center Parking Lot, Black Diamond Group, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $19,556.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts:
$15,461.00 - Account 104.988.5420, Storm Sewer, Misc. Loc.
$ 3,629.72 - Account 987.590.5010, Replace City Circuits
$ 465.28 - Account 987.908.5020, Concrete Pavement, Misc.
$19,556.00 - Total
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07-1588
| A | 25. | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 45-07 (K7-053), 2007 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 45-07 (K7-053), 2007 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, John's Concrete, contractor.
Recommendation: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 45-07 (K7-053), 2007 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, John's Concrete, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $150.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 987.908.5020, Concrete Pavement Replacement, Misc.
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