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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/8/2009 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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09-3504 A1.Communication from the Executive Director of PTMR requesting that a City of Racine P-card be issued to BUS staff for the purchase of bus parts.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Executive Director of PTMR requesting that a City of Racine P-card be issued to BUS staff for the purchase of bus parts. (Res.09-1452) Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission (05-27-09): Approval of P-card use by the BUS staff. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: A City of Racine P-card be issued to BUS staff for the purchase of bus parts. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-3695 A2.2009 borrowing for capital improvements.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director wishing to discuss the 2009 borrowing for capital improvements. (Res.09-1482) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: To approve the issuance of up to $7.6 million of note anticipation notes to cover the 2009 Capital Improvement Plan. Fiscal Note: Amount will cover the 2009 Capital Improvement budget.   Not available Not available
09-3621 A3.Racine/Sturtevant Joint Pavement Agrmt.CommunicationSubject: Racine/Sturtevant Joint Pavement Agreement (Res. 09-1453) Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission of 5/26/09: That the Racine/Sturtevant Joint Pavement Agreement be approved and referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: To approve the Racine/Sturtevant Joint Pavement Agreement. Fiscal Note: The Agreement provides for a credit for temporary asphalt pavement restoration.   Not available Not available
09-3680 A4.Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), Grant Control #2009-022. (Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), (Grant Control #2009-022). (Res. 09-1454) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), (Grant Control #2009-022). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), (Grant Control #2009-022). Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City.   Not available Not available
09-3681 A5.Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (grant control # 2009-023). (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control # 2009-023). (Res.09-1455) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control #2009-023). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control #2009-023). Fiscal Note: This grant will reimburse 50% of the cost of vests purchased in 2009. The remainder of the cost is budgeted in the Police Department.   Not available Not available
09-3671 A6.Fire Chief requests permission to apply for 2009 FEMA Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck if awarded.CommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck. Grant control number 2009-019. (Res.09-1456) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck. (Grant Control #2009-019). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck. (Grant Control #2009-019). Fiscal Note: 20% local hard-match if grant is awarded; will come from State Hazmat Funds (Fund 268). There are no levy dollars needed for this project.   Not available Not available
09-3672 A7.Permission request by Fire Chief to apply for 2009 FEMA Grant and if awarded install generators and acquire fitness equipment for outlying fire stationsCommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to install emergency power generators and to acquire physical fitness equipment for outlying fire stations. (Grant Control # 2009-020). (Res.09-1457) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to install emergency power generators and to acquire physical fitness equipment for outlying fire stations. (Grant Control # 2009-020). Recommendation of the Public Safelty and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to install emergency power generators and to acquire physical fitness equipment for outlying fire stations. (Grant Control # 2009-020). Fiscal Note: 20% local hard match if grant is awarded; will come from the Carry-Forward funds out of the 2009 Budget and a portion will come from the State HazMat Funds. (Fund 268)   Not available Not available
09-3673 A8.Fire Chief requests acceptance of OJA/UASI Grant to acquire HazMat monitoring deviceCommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to accept OJA/UASI Grant 2008/2006-HS-18G-6679 for the acquisition of HazMat monitoring equipment. (Grant Control # 2009-021). (Res.09-1458) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to accept OJA/UASI Grant 2008/2006-HS-18G-6679 for the acquisition of HazMat monitoring equipment. (Grant Control # 2009-021). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to accept OJA/UASI Grant 2008/2006-HS-18G-6679 for the acquisition of HazMat monitoring equipment. (Grant Control # 2009-021). Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City.   Not available Not available
09-3722 A9.ARRA Assistance Grant to Fire Fighters Fire Station Construction GrantCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Fire Chief to apply for Federal Stimulus Funds through the Department of Homeland Security, ARRA Assistance to Fire Fighters Fire Station Construction Grant. (Grant Control Number 2009-028) (Res.09-1459) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for Federal Stimulus Funds through the Department of Homeland Security, ARRA Assistance to Fire Fighters Fire Station Construction Grant. (Grant Control # 2009-028) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for Federal Stimulus Funds through the Department of Homeland Security, ARRA Assistance to Fire Fighters Fire Station Construction Grant. (Grant Control # 2009-028) Fiscal Note: Local match of 20% to be budgeted under the 2010 CIP program using General Obligation funds.   Not available Not available
09-3624 A10.claim of Jim Moes & Jackie MoesClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Jim & Jackie Moes for consideration. Recommendation to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: The claim of Jim & Jackie Moes, 1728 College Avenue, requesting reimbursement of $701.72 for vehicle repairs after allegedly driving over a pothole on DeKoven Avenue on 4-7-09 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A.   Not available Not available
09-3623 A11.claim of Don ChristiansonClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Don Christianson for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: The claim of Don Christianson, 2049 Kearney Avenue, in the amount of $83.25 for vehicle repairs after allegedly driving over a pothole on Perry Avenue on February 19, 2009 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-3675 A12.claim of Mayeli HernandezClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Mayeli Hernandez for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: The claim of Mayeli Hernandez, 1215 Center Street, in the amount of $19,016.00 for damages arising from her alleged slip and fall in the stairway at the City Hall Annex on 1-20-09 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-3676 A13.claim of Tiffany TownsendClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Tiffany Townsend for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: The claim of Tiffany Townsend, 2302 Crown Point Drive, in the amount of $1,538.73 for vehicle repairs after her parked car was allegedly damaged by a tree limb that fell due to the snow on March 29, 2009, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-3677 A14.claim of Colleen JonesClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Colleen Jones for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: The claim of Colleen Jones, 412 Chicago Street, in the amount of $1,487.50 for repair of her door which was allegedly broken by a police officer knocking at her home on 4-9-09 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-3651 A15.Communication from the Acting Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept additional funds from the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Cities Readiness Initiative Preparedness grant.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Acting Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept additional funds from the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Cities Readiness Initiative Preparedness grant. (Grant Control No. #2008-051) (Res.09-1460) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Acting Public Health Administrator to accept additional funds from the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Cities Readiness Initiative Preparedness grant. (Grant Control No. #2008-051) Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.   Not available Not available
09-3699 A16.Communication from the Acting Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds of $7,225 and for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Acting Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds of $7,225 and for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources. (Grant Control #2008-019) (Res.09-1461) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Acting Public Health Administrator to accept funds of $7,225 and for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources for implementing the Wisconsin Beach monitoring program. (Grant Control #2008-019) Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.   Not available Not available
09-3683 A17.Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the U.S. Department of Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 Building Strategic Alliances for Healthy Housing Pilot Project (Grant Control No. 2009-024)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 Building Strategic Alliances for Healthy Housing Pilot Project (Grant Control No. 2009-024). (Res.09-1462) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 Building Strategic Alliances for Healthy Housing Pilot Project (Grant Control No. 2009-024). Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.   Not available Not available
09-3684 A18.Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Strengthening Communities Fund-State, Local, and Tribal GoCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Strengthening Communities Fund-State, Local, and Tribal Government Capacity Building Program (Grant Control No. 2009-025). (Res.09-1463) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Strengthening Communities Fund-State, Local, and Tribal Government Capacity Building Program (Grant Control No. 2009-025). Fiscal Note: There is a 20% match ($62,500) for this grant.   Not available Not available
09-3689 A19.Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 2009 Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Initiative Announcement through the U.S. Department of Justice (Grant ContrCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 2009 Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Initiative Announcement through the U.S. Department of Justice (Grant Control No. 2009-026). Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 2009 Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Initiative Announcement through the U.S. Department of Justice (Grant Control No. 2009-026). Fiscal Note: There is a 50% cash and in-kind match requirement for this grant. Racine Vocational Ministry is responsible for the match.   Not available Not available
09-3581 A20.(Direct Referral) from the Director of Management Information Systems, the Human Resources Manager, and the Deputy City Attorney requesting to discuss removing the Infrastructure Manager and Programmer positions from the City's contract with Velocity andCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) from the Director of Management Information Systems, the Human Resources Manager, and the Deputy City Attorney requesting to discuss removing the Infrastructure Manager and Programmer positions from the City's contract with Velocity and return to City employ. (Res.09-1464) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-11-09: To defer the item. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Create and post the new City position of Infrastructure Manager. Fiscal Note: Prospective Annualized Savings of $17,200.00.   Not available Not available