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Meeting Name: Transit and Parking Commission (inactive) Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/30/2007 4:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301 - City Hall
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07-0115 A2.Communication from Lori Jaime, General Manager of Radisson Inn Harbourwalk wishing to discuss the Radisson parking supplement.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Lori Jaime, General Manager of Radisson Inn Harbourwalk wishing to discuss the Radisson parking supplement. Recommendation: The gate rate at the Gaslight Ramp be raised from $1.25 to $1.50 to match the other parking ramp rates and that the Radisson Inn Harbourwalk no longer be billed for parking surcharges, effective on June 11, 2007. Also recommend that Resolution No. 07-0203 of May 1, 2007, be amended by changing the effective date to read June 11, 2007, and as amended be adopted. Fiscal Note: The Parking System will see no immediate change in revenue from this action.Recommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available
Res.07-0203 A3.Gaslight Ramp Parking RatesResolutionGaslight Ramp Parking Rates Resolved, that the gate rate at the Gaslight Ramp be raised from $1.25 to $1.50 to match the other parking ramp rates, and that the Radisson Inn Harbourwalk no longer be billed for parking surcharges, effective on June 11, 2007. Fiscal Note: The Parking System will see no immediate change in revenue from this action.Recommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available
07-0616 A4.Communication from the Washington Park High School Pom-Pon Squad requesting permission to use the parking lot at the northeast corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard for a car wash fund raiser.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Washington Park High School Pom-Pon Squad requesting permission to use the parking lot at the northeast corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard for a car wash fund raiser. (Also refer to Cemetery Commission) Recommendation of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners 5-21-07: that the request be denied. Recommendation of the Transit & Parking Commission 5-21-07: The Washington Park High School Pom-Pon Squad be allowed to use the northeast corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard for a car wash fund raiser July 13 & 14, July 27 & 28, August 3 & 4, and August 24 & 25, 2007, at a cost of $27 per weekend. Fiscal Note: The rental will generate $108 for the Parking System.Recommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available
07-0540 A5.Communication from James Oliver, owner of Mr. Kool's Sports Bar, requesting permission to rent 14 parking spaces 24/7 in Uptown Lot # 5 - 1300 Washington Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from James Oliver, owner of Mr. Kool's Sports Bar, requesting permission to rent 14 parking spaces 24/7 in Uptown Lot # 5 - 1300 Washington Avenue. Recommendation 5-30-07: Permission to rent 14 parking spaces in Uptown Lot # 5 - 1300 Washington Avenue - "Reserved Parking 6 P.M. to 2 A.M. Only" seven days per week, at a rate of $29 per space per month. Fiscal Note: The rental will generate $406 per month for the Parking System and not impact the existing "No Parking 2 A.M. to 6 A.M." safety restriction. Recommendation: Recommend that Resolution No. 07-0248 of June 5, 2007, be amended by adding "effective September 1, 2007" at the end, and as amended, be adopted. Fiscal Note: The rental will generate $406 per month for the Parking System.Recommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available
07-0611 A6.Communication from Sam Azarian Jr. wishing to discuss purchasing the Marquette Street municipal parking lot.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Sam Azarian Jr. wishing to discuss leasing the Marquette Street municipal parking lot. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 5-30-07: The Marquette Street municipal parking lot be leased to Sam Azarian Jr. for a cost of $1 contingent upon the upgrade of fencing and landscape, and the separation of lighting circuits. Fiscal Note: The lease will generate $1 to the Parking System Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-13-07: That the proposed lease is not in conflict with adopted City plans and programs. Further, that the lease be approved. Fiscal Note: The lease price of the property will be determined by the Public Works and Services Committee. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11/13/07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a lease agreement with Sam Azarian, Jr., for the municipal parking lot located on Marquette Street just North of State Street, with the following stipulations: A. The term of the lease shall be for 20 years beginning January 1, 2008.Recommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available
07-0562 A7.Post prom requests.CommunicationSubject: Communication from a representative of the Downtown Rotary Club requesting a special events noise variance and permission to extend the curfew, use the 5th Street Parking Ramp, hang banners at Civic Centre and Festival Hall, use city streets for a parade, and operate a spotlight and run interactive games at Festival Park on May 19 & 20, 2007 in connection with the Rotary Post Prom. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee 05-08-07: 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 19, 2007, to 4:30 a.m., Sunday, May 20, 2007, 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. Recommended to be Received and Filed  Action details Not available
07-0726 A8.Gate rate at the Gaslight Ramp be raised from $1.25 to $1.50 to match the other parking ramp rates, and that the Radisson Inn Harbourwalk no longer be billed for parking surcharges, effective on June 11, 2007.CommunicationSubject: Gate rate at the Gaslight Ramp be raised from $1.25 to $1.50 to match the other parking ramp rates, and that the Radisson Inn Harbourwalk no longer be billed for parking surcharges, effective on June 11, 2007. Recommendation: Resolution 07-0203 of May 1, 2007, be amended by changing the effective date to read June 11, 2007, and as amended be adopted. Fiscal Note: The Parking System will see no immediate change in revenue from this action.Recommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available
07-0529 A9.Communication from the Transit Planner submitting a draft policy establishing guidelines for the use of the Racine Railroad Depot by organizations or individuals for fund raising events or meetings.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner submitting a draft policy establishing guidelines for the use of the Racine Railroad Depot by organizations or individuals for fund raising events or meetings. Recommendation: Policy be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available
07-0566 A10.Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the April 2007 operating and financial report for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the April 2007 operating and financial report for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. Recommendation: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended to be Received and Filed  Action details Not available
07-0609 A11.Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the 2006 State assistance contract for the Belle Urban System.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the 2006 State assistance contract for the Belle Urban System. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the amendment to the 2006 State assistance contract for the Belle Urban System. Fiscal Note: The amendment will correct a mistake in the original agreement and provide approximatey $41,000 in additional State payments for the 2006 calendar year.Recommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available
07-0610 A12.Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the 2006 State assistance contract for the pass-through of State funds to Wisconsin Coach Lines, Inc., for the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the 2006 State assistance contract for the pass-through of State funds to Wisconsin Coach Lines, Inc., for the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the amendment to the 2006 State assistance contract for pass through funds to Wisconsin Coach Lines for the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. Fiscal Note: The amendment will correct a mistake in the original agreement and provide approximately $7,500 in additional State payments for the 2006 calendar year.Recommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available
07-0621 A13.Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the 2001 State capital assistance contract for the Belle Urban System.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the 2001 State capital assistance contract for the Belle Urban System. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the amendment to the 2001 State capital assistance contract for the Belle Urban System. Fiscal Note: The amendment will provide an additional $60,000 previously promised to the Belle Urban System from older Federal grants, for the use in finalizing the engine overhaul contract.Recommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available
07-0663 A14.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss replacement of the fuel management system at the Belle Urban System.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss replacement of the fuel management system at the Belle Urban System. Recommendation: The Purchasing Agent be directed to advertise for and receive bids for the replacement of the fuel management system at the Belle Urban System. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in the 2005 Capital Improvement Program (20%) and Federal Transit Administration grant WI-03-0091 (80%) to pay for the project, estimated to cost $45,000.Recommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available
07-0664 A15.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss replacement of the bus interior cleaning system at the Belle Urban System.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss replacement of the bus interior cleaning system at the Belle Urban System. Recommendation: The Purchasing Agent be directed to advertise for and receive bids for the replacement of the bus interior cleaning system at the Belle Urban System. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in the 2005 Capital Improvement Program (20%) and federal Transit Administration grant WI-03-0091 (80%) to pay for the project, estimated to cost $90,000.Recommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available
07-0666 A16.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss the expansion of the Belle Urban System administrative offices.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss the expansion of the Belle Urban System administrative offices. Recommendation: The Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to advertise for and receive bids for the expansion of the Belle Urban System administrative offices, subject to authorization from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation, for federal funding for the construction. Fiscal Note: Local funding is available in several Racine Capital Improvement programs and pending Federal Grants, subject to WISDOT approval, to pay for the project, estimated to cost $500,000.Recommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available
07-0668 A17.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss a marketing plan for 2007 and the execution of an agreement with Versant, Inc. to develop advertising materials for the Belle Urban System.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss a marketing plan for 2007 and the execution of an agreement with Versant, Inc. to develop advertising materials for the Belle Urban System. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the agreement with Versant, Inc. for a 2007 marketing plan for the Belle Urban System budget, and 80% of which will be reimbursed by the Federal Transit Administration. Fiscal Note: The cost of the marketing plan will be $36,000, funds for which are included in the 2007 Belle Urban System budget, and 80% of which will be reimbursed by the Federal Transit Administration.Recommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available
07-0680 A18.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the 2007 State Urban Mass Transit Operating Assistance contract for 2007 between WISDOT and the City of Racine, for Wisconsin Coach Lines, Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus serviceCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the 2007 State Urban Mass Transit Operating Assistance contract for 2007 between WISDOT and the City of Racine, for Wisconsin Coach Lines, Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service funding. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the 2007 State Urban Mass Transit Operating Assistance contract for Wisconsin Coach Lines, Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service funding. Fiscal Note: No City funding is involved.Recommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available
07-0682 A19.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the 2007 State Urban Mass Transit Operating Assistance contract for 2007 between WISDOT and the City of Racine, for Belle Urban System funding.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the 2007 State Urban Mass Transit Operating Assistance contract for 2007 between WISDOT and the City of Racine, for Belle Urban System funding. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the 2007 State Urban Mass Transit Operating Assistance contract for the Belle Urban System. Fiscal Note: The contract will provide the Belle Urban System with $1,753,243 in State operating funds for the Belle Urban System.Recommended For Acceptance  Action details Not available