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08-1822
| A | 1. | Communication from Mayor Becker wishing to discuss returning Marquette Street and ML King Drive back to two-way streets. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mayor Becker wishing to discuss returning Marquette Street and ML King Drive back to two-way streets.
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission (03-17-08): Defer
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission (05-19-08): Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (05-27-08): That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Ayres Associates, Waukesha, WI, for a full traffic impact analysis to examine the feasibility of converting Marquette Street and Dr. ML King, Jr. Drive from one-way to two-way traffic for the lump sum of $19,000.00.
Further recommend that since this item was not included in the 2008 budget, that it be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for appropriate funding.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time.
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission (06-30-08): The traffic study be approved.
Fiscal Note: This study was approved by the Public Works and Services Committee and referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for funding.
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08-2098
| A | 2. | Design alternative for Victorian Drive storm water drainage problems. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a design alternative for Victorian Drive storm water drainage problems.
Recommendation: That Design Option 3 be approved as presented.
Fiscal Note: Design Option 3 is estimated at $149,800.00 and funds are available in the Storm Water Utility. | | |
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08-2073
| A | 3. | Greater Racine Kennel Club, Inc. (GRKC) request to use the parking area along Pershing Park Drive during the All Breed Dog Show on August 10-11, 2008. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Greater Racine Kennel Club, Inc. (GRKC) requesting the use of the parking area along Pershing Park Drive during the All Breed Dog Show on August 10-11, 2008.
Recommendation: That the Greater Racine Kennel Club be granted permission to lease the gravel parking area north of the skateboard park north to the Pershing Park football field for the parking of recreational vehicles in conjunction with the American Kennel Club's All Breed Dog Show, in exchange for policing the area of all garbage, debris and trash generated during the weekend of Saturday, August 9, 2008, through Monday, August 11, 2008.
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08-1995
| A | 4. | Easement at 1824 Yout Street for the placement of AT&T equipment. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mi-Tech Services requesting an easement at 1825 Yout Street for the placement of AT&T equipment.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an easement agreement with AT&T, for the placement of AT&T equipment on city owned property at 1825 Yout Street with the following stipulation:
That AT&T compensate the City in the amount of $2,000 to cover the cost of landscaping the property in accordance with a landscaping plan developed by the Department of City Development.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in granting this easement. | | |
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08-1996
| A | 5. | Easement at 300 Lake Avenue for the placement of AT&T equipment. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mi-Tech Services requesting an easement at 300 Lake Avenue for the placement of AT&T equipment.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an easement agreement with AT&T, for the placement of AT&T equipment on city owned property on the north side of the Lake Avenue Parking Ramp with the following stipulation:
That AT&T compensate the City in the amount of $250 to cover the cost of necessary landscaping at this site.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in granting this easement. | | |
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08-1946
| A | 6. | Apostolic Ministries Church, 933 LaSalle Street, requesting to close the 900 block of LaSalle Street on Sunday, June 22, 2008, for a special event. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Apostolic Ministries Church, 933 LaSalle Street, requesting to close the 900 block of LaSalle Street on Sunday, June 22, 2008, for a special event.
Recommendation of April 29, 2008 and May 13, 2008: Apostolic Ministries Church be granted permission to close LaSalle Street, between State Street and Prospect Street, on Sunday, June 22, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for a church event.
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.
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08-2158
| A | 7. | Resolution No. 08-0780 of May 6, 2008. | Communication | Subject: Resolution No. 08-0780 of May 6, 2008, relating to the Apostolic Ministries Church request to use city right-of-way on Sunday, June 22, 2008.
Recommendation: That Resolution No. 08-0780 of May 6, 2008, be adopted.
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08-1978
| A | 8. | Vacate north-south alley behind 3457 Douglas Avenue in exchange for the demolition of the dwelling at 3449 Douglas Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Jeffrey L. Oakes requesting to vacate the north-south alley behind 3457 Douglas Avenue in exchange for the demolition of the dwelling at 3449 Douglas Avenue. (Res. 08-0923)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That since public interest requires it, the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued:
The north-south alley which abuts 1551 North Street and which lies north of the east-west alley, all of which is bounded by Douglas Avenue, North Street, 10th Avenue and Short Street.
Further recommends that a preliminary resolution be introduced to the Common Council and referred to the City Plan Commission.
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 7-30-08: That the vacation of the alley abutting 1551 North Street and 3449-3457 Douglas Avenue is consistent with the city plans and programs and that the vacation of the alley be approved and Resolution 08-0923 be adopted.
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08-1819
| A | 9. | Exchange property between the City and Adams Outdoor Advertising. | Communication | Subject: Request to exchange property between the City and Adams Outdoor Advertising. (Res.08-0839)
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into such agreements, deeds, leases, or easements with Adams Outdoor Advertising as needed to complete the exchange of properties as listed below:
Properties that Adams Outdoor Advertising will transfer to the City of Racine:
1. 920-24 S. Memorial Drive (Parcel #3414000)
2. 1143 Douglas Avenue (Parcel #1988000)
3. 1601 Racine Street (Parcel #9088000)
4. 1700-16 Racine Street (Parcel #17214000)
Adams Outdoor Advertising will receive easements to erect and maintain off-premise signage (a.k.a. billboards) on these city-owned properties:
A. 1600 Racine Street (Parcel #9088000)
B. 1700-16 Racine Street (Parcel #17214000)
C. 1301 W. Sixth Street (Parcel #16857000) - update existing lease
D. 1728 N. Memorial Drive (Parcel #18493000)
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07-0517
| A | 10. | Occupancy permits for rental properties | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 11th District requesting the creation of an ordinance requiring occupancy permits for rental properties.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-29-08: That the communication be received and filed.
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08-2097
| A | 11. | Bid results on Official Notice #7, Radio Communication Tower Replacement. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bid results on Official Notice #7, Radio Communication Tower Replacement.
Recommendation: That Official Notice #7, Radio Communication Tower Replacement, be awarded to Wave Communications, Inc., at their bid price of $44,200.00, they being the only responsible bidder.
Funds to defray the cost of this project are available in Account 987.310.5010, Antennas and Towers.
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08-1957
| A | 12. | Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, relating to street improvements. | Communication | Subject: Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, relating to street improvements.
Recommendation of April 8, 2008: That Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, be amended to delete:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Jonathon Drive from cul-de-sac to North Main Street.
North Bay Drive from Sheffield Drive to cul-de-sac.
Ruby Avenue from Melvin Avenue to Lombard Avenue.
and, as amended , Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, be adopted.
Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2009 C.I.P. for these street improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the street improvements.
Recommendation of May 13, 2008: That Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, be amended to delete:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Jonathon Drive from cul-de-sac to North Main Street.
North Bay Drive from Sheffield Drive to cul-de-sac.
Ruby Avenue from Melvin Avenue to Lombard Avenue.
Riverside Drive from Cedar Bend Avenue to Clayton Avenue.
and, as amended , Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, be adopted.
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08-2117
| A | 13. | Resolution No. 08-0804, dated May 6, 2008, relating to street improvements. | Communication | Subject: Resolution No. 08-0804, dated May 6, 2008, relating to street improvements.
Recommendation: That Resolution No. 08-0804, of May 6, 2008, be amended to delete:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Jonathon Drive from cul-de-sac to North Main Street.
North Bay Drive from Sheffield Drive to cul-de-sac.
Ruby Avenue from Melvin Avenue to Lombard Avenue.
Riverside Drive from Cedar Bend Avenue to Clayton Avenue.
and, as amended , Resolution No. 08-0804, of May 6, 2008, be adopted.
Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2009 C.I.P. for these street improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the street improvements. | | |
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08-2112
| A | 14. | Resolution No. 08-0811, dated May 6, 2008, relating to alley improvements. | Communication | Subject: Resolution No. 08-0811, dated May 6, 2008, relating to alley improvements.
Recommendation: That Resolution No. 08-0811, of May 6, 2008, be amended to delete:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Alley - Monroe Avenue to West Lawn Avenue; 13th Street to Wright Avenue
Alley - Northwestern Avenue to Goold Street; Golf Avenue to Georgia Avenue
and, as amended , Resolution No. 08-0811, of May 6, 2008, be adopted.
Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2009 C.I.P. for these alley improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the alley improvements. | | |
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08-2069
| A | 15. | Appeal decision to pave alley in 1300 Block of West Lawn & Monroe Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 13th District submitting a petition on behalf of the residents of the 1300 Block of West Lawn & Monroe Avenue appealing the decision to pave the alley fronting their properties.
Recommendation: That the communication be received and filed.
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08-2108
| A | 16. | Resolution No. 08-0805, date May 6, 2008, relating to the following alley improvements:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Alley - Kearney Avenue to Hickory Grove; Twenty-first Street to Twentieth Street
Alley - Jay Eye See to Phillips Avenue; Twenty- | Communication | Subject: Resolution No. 08-0805, date May 6, 2008, relating to the following alley improvements:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Alley - Kearney Avenue to Hickory Grove; Twenty-first Street to Twentieth Street
Alley - Jay Eye See to Phillips Avenue; Twenty-first Street to Twentieth Street
Alley - DeKoven Avenue to Twentieth Street; East of Phillips Avenue
Alley - DeKoven Avenue to Twentieth Street; Case Avenue to Jay Eye See
Alley - DeKoven Avenue to Eighteenth Street; Clark Street to Racine Street
Alley - Jay Eye See to Case Avenue; Twentieth Street to Twenty-first Street
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-13-08: That Resolution No. 08-0805, of May 6, 2008, be adopted.
Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2009 C.I.P. for these alley improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the alley improvements.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-24-08: That Resolution No. 08-0805 of May 6, 2008, be amended to delete:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
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08-2020
| A | 17. | Request to remove No Parking restriction on Wright Boulevard between Ohio Street and Perry Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting that the No Parking restriction on Wright Boulevard between Ohio Street and Perry Avenue be removed.
Recommendation: That the item be referred to the Traffic Commission.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable.
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission (06-30-08): The request to remove No Parking at Any Time on Wright Avenue, north side, from Ohio Street to Perry Avenue be granted.
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08-2023
| A | 18. | Request to pave alley bounded by Racine Street, DeKoven Avenue, 18th Street and Clark Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting that the alley bounded by Racine Street, DeKoven Avenue, 18th Street and Clark Street be paved.
Recommendation: That the communication be received and filed.
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08-2021
| A | 19. | Request to increase the street opening permit fee from $125 to $150. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer recommending an increase in the street opening permit fee from $125 to $150.
Recommendation: That Section 82-73 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine be amended by deleting, in the 5th line, $125.00 and inserting it its place $150.00.
Fiscal Note: This increase in the Street Opening Permit fee, which is paid by utilities and contractors, will increase revenue by $10,000.00. | | |
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08-2022
| A | 20. | Final payment on Contract 09-07 (K7-009), PS - 2007 Sewer Asset Management Services | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 9-07 (K7-009), PS - 2007 Sewer Asset Management Services, Earth Tech, consultant.
Recommendation: That the professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc. under Contract 9-07 (K7-009), PS - 2007 Sewer Asset Management Services, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $99,125.00.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Res. 06-7364, dated December 19, 2006. | | |
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08-1894
| A | 21. | Final payment on Contract 13-07 (K7-013), PS - 2007 Pavement Inspections. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 13-07 (K7-013), PS - 2007 Pavement Inspections, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant.
Recommendation: That the professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc., under Contract 13-07 (K7-013), PS - 2007 Pavement Inspections, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $74,682.18, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: Contract authorized under Resolution No. 07-0005 of January 16, 2007. | | |
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08-2095
| A | 22. | Final payment on Contract 37-07 (K7-043), Railing Replacement at Safety Building and Memorial Hall, Bane-Nelson, Inc., contractor. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 37-07 (K7-043), Railing Replacement at Safety Building and Memorial Hall, Bane-Nelson, Inc., contractor. (Res. 08-0930)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That the work of Bane-Nelson, Inc. under Contract 37-07 (K7-043), Railing Replacement at Safety Building and Memorial Hall, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $92,000.00, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0265, dated June 19, 2007. | | |
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08-2091
| A | 23. | Final payment on Contract 51-07 (K7-059), State Street Bridge Sidewalk Replacement. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 51-07 (K7-059), State Street Bridge Sidewalk Replacement.
Recommendation: That the work of Zenith Tech, Inc., under Contract 51-07 (K7-059), State Street Bridge Sidewalk Replacement, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $126,500.00, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: Contract authorized under Resolution No. 07-0428 of October 2, 2007. | | |
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08-2115
| A | 24. | Amendment No. 2 to Contract 12-08 (K8-013), Professional Services - Roof Replacement at Various Facilities. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Amendment No. 2 to Contract 12-08 (K8-013), Professional Services - Roof Replacement at Various Facilities, Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., consultant.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
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08-2113
| A | 25. | Amendment No. 1 to Contract 36-07 (K7-042), Professional Services - City Hall Renovations - Phase II, ARC Architectural Group LLC, consultant. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Amendment No. 1 to Contract 36-07 (K7-042), Professional Services - City Hall Renovations - Phase II, ARC Architectural Group LLC, consultant. (Res.08-0912)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-24-08: That Amendment No. 1 to Contract 36-07 (K7-042), Professional Services - City Hall Renovations - Phase II, ARC Architectural Group LLC, consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $9,920.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts:
$2,900.00 - Account 986.300.5040, Fire Station 1 - Female Locker Room
$7,020.00 - Account 986.100.5010, City Hall - Facility Plan Implementation
$9,920.00
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08-2110
| A | 26. | Check from Ohio Casualty Insurance Company for damages to the City Hall east side windows. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a check from Ohio Casualty Insurance Company for damages to the City Hall east side windows.
Recommendation: That the City of Racine accept the check in the amount of $74,500.00 from the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company as settlement for the City's claim of damages to the windows on the east side of City Hall which was done at the time the limestone facade was cleaned.
Fiscal Note: These funds will be used for the replacement of the windows on the east side of City Hall. | | |
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08-2111
| A | 27. | Waive formal bidding for replacement of the windows on the east side of City Hall. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting to waive formal bidding for replacement of the windows on the east side of City Hall.
Recommendation: That formal bidding be waived and the proposal from B+D Contractors, Inc., New Berlin, WI, for the replacement of the windows on the east side of City Hall, be approved in the amount of $74,500.00.
Fiscal Note: B+D Contractors, Inc. was the low bidder on the project for the original installation of these windows. | | |
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07-0785
| A | 28. | Three-party agreement for the Design of State Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a three-party agreement for the Design of State Street.
Recommendation: That the communication be received and filed.
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