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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/18/2009 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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Res.09-1544 A A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE REPORT TITLED “A MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR RACINE COUNTY: 2035”.ResolutionA RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE REPORT TITLED “A MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR RACINE COUNTY: 2035”. WHEREAS, the City has cooperated with Racine County and SEWRPC to prepare a multi-jurisdictional comprehensive plan for the County that will serve as the comprehensive plan for Racine County, and a resource for the development of a comprehensive plan for the City of Racine, which is documented in the report titled “A Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Plan for Racine County: 2035,” (the comprehensive plan) containing maps, references and other descriptive materials and information applicable and specific to the City; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 66.1001(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the comprehensive plan includes the following nine elements: Issues and Opportunities; Land Use; Housing; Transportation; Utilities and Community Facilities; Agricultural, Natural and Cultural Resources; Economic Development; Intergovernmental Cooperation; and Implementation; and WHEREAS, the City Common Council adopted a Public Participation Plan for the comprehensive planni   Action details Not available
09-3979 A Building Report - July 2009CommunicationSubject: Building Report, July 2009Received and Filed  Action details Not available
09-3966 A Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds and that the Mayor and City Clerk enter into a contract with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention ProgrCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds and that the Mayor and City Clerk enter into a contract with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. (Grant Control #2009-041) (Res.09-1582) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-24-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an $83,317 agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Center for Disease and Control Lead Poisoning Prevention Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-041) to be utilized for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program during the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. Fiscal Note: There is a 50% soft match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3967 A Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds and for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection for prescription drug colCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds and for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection for prescription drug collection. (Grant Control #2009-042) (Res.09-1583) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-24-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $9,000 agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture for the Trade and Consumer Protection Prescription Drug Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-042) to be utilized for prescription drug collection partnering with Racine County Health Departments during the period of April 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. Fiscal Note: There is an in-kind soft match of $3,000 required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3968 A Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds and for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Racine Healthy Births Healthy Families ProgCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds and for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Racine Healthy Births Healthy Families Program. (Grant Control #2009-043) (Res.09-1584) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-24-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $545,000 agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Racine Healthy Births Healthy Families Program (Grant Control #2009-043) to be utilized for the Infant Mortality Prevention Program during the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3995 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to accept a donation from the Lions Club of Racine Civic Fund to purchase two Burke park benches for the Lockwood Park playground.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to accept a donation from the Lions Club of Racine Civic Fund to purchase two Burke park benches for the Lockwood Park playground. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-24-09: Permission be granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to accept a $500 donation from the Lions Club of Racine to be utilized for the purchase of two Burke park benches for Lockwood Park and a letter of thanks be sent. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4005 A Communication from Kuko Padilla requesting to waive the fee for the use of Pershing Skate Park for the annual "Bike Jam".CommunicationSubject: Communication from Kuko Padilla requesting to waive the fee for the use of Pershing Skate Park for the annual "Bike Jam". (Res.09-1581) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-24-09: Permission be granted for the fees to be waived for Kuko Padilla to utilize the Pershing Skate Park for the annual "Bike Jam" on August 29, 2009 with a Hold Harmless Agreement . Fiscal Note: The fee would be $318. Mr. Padilla has maintained the Pershing Skate Park for the last 12 years at no cost to the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4008 A claim of Progressive Insurance (J. Debonis)ClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Progressive Insurance regarding the insured John Debonis for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-24-09: Progressive Insurance's claim requesting reimbursement in the amount of $1,999.68 for damages to their insurer's auto,John Debonis, which allegedly ran over a manhole with a dislodged cover on Lathrop Ave. during a rain storm on June 19, 2009 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4010 A claim of Mary MyersClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Mary Myers for consideration. Recommendation to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-24-09: The claim of Mary Myers, 2838 Illinois St., requesting reimbursement of $20,000 for cleanup and damaged items in her basement allegedly arising from a sewer backup on June 19, 2009 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4011 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to accept a donation from Concept Self Development Center Inc. in the amount of $1,500.00 for King Community Center programming.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to accept a donation from New Concepts Self Development Center Inc. in the amount of $1,500.00 for King Community Center programming. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-24-09: Permission be granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services accept a $1,500 donation from New Concepts Self Development Center Inc. to be utilized for the King Community Center programming and a letter of thanks be sent. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4015 A City funds advance (HUD) requestCommunicationSubject: A communication from the Director of City Development requesting an advance of city funds to Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Shelter Grant programs to allow the City reimbursement to the grantee in anticipation of receipt of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Res.09-1585) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-24-09: Permission be granted for the City to advance funds to the Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Shelter Grant programs in the amount up to $1,000,000 and the Committee be informed when the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development releases the awarded money to the City. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the advancement.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3990 A St. Catherine's High School requesting to close Park Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets on Sunday, September 5, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an Angel Block Party on Sunday.CommunicationSubject: Communication from St. Catherine's High School requesting to close Park Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets on Sunday, September 5, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an Angel Block Party. (Res.09-1574) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That St. Catherine's High School be granted permission to close Park Avenue from 12th Street to 13th Street, on Saturday, September 5, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for an angel block party. 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 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. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to assReferred  Action details Not available
09-4002 A Request to place a street light on an existing pole in the alley between Grange and Flett.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Christopher Nelson and Alderman McCarthy requesting a street light be placed on an existing pole in the alley between Grange and Flett. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-08-09: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4014 A Senor de Tlacolula Committee requesting permission to use public right-of-way for a parade to commemorate the Mayordomia del Senor de Tlacolula on September 19, 2009.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Senor de Tlacolula Committee requesting permission to use public right-of-way for a parade to commemorate the Mayordomia del Senor de Tlacolula on September 19, 2009. (Res.09-1575) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That the Senor de Tlacolula Committee be granted permission to close Park Avenue from 6th Street to Water Street, Water Street from Villa Street to Wisconsin Avenue, and Wisconsin Avenue from 3rd Street to 5th Street, on Saturday, September 19, 2009, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for the Mayordomia del Senor de Tlacolula parade. 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 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 safReferred  Action details Not available
09-4017 A Request to review the ordinances related to seasonal alternate side parking.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Aldermen of the 4th, 7th, 8th, 12th and 14th Districts requesting to review the ordinances related to seasonal alternate side parking. (Ord.18-09) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That Section 94-145, Parking prohibited between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; exceptions, be amended to provide for 7 day-a-week alternate side street parking restrictions to be enforced from December 1st to April 1st of each year. Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4021 A Project New Life request to use city right-of-way on August 22, 2009 for it's 10th annual Back-2-School community event.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Project New Life requesting to use city right-of-way on August 22, 2009 for it's 10th annual Back-2-School community event. (Res.09-1571)Adopted  Action details Not available
09-4024 A Communication from Baldwinder Singh, Max Magic Supermarket LLC, 1007 Washington Avenue, submitting a petition to exceed the Class A quota limit.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Baldwinder Singh, Max Magic Supermarket LLC, 1007 Washington Avenue, submitting a petition to exceed the Class A quota limit.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4012 A Communication from the Alderman of the 4th District, on behalf of residents in the 800 and 900 blocks of Jackson Street, requesting signage be placed on that street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 4th District, on behalf of residents in the 800 and 900 blocks of Jackson Street, requesting signage be placed on that street. Recommendation: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4004 A RIC CDBG RevisionCommunicationSubject: Request of the Racine Interfaith Coalition to revise the scope of services and program budget of a CDBG-funded activity. (Res.09-1590) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 8-27-09: That the scope of services and budget of the Violence No More program be revised to include training in web design, photography and graphic arts and coordinated with the George Bray and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. community centers. Fiscal Note: There is no change in the amount of funds allocated to this activity.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4016 A Choose Racine Home Purchase ProgramCommunicationSubject: Request to establish a Choose Racine Home Purchase Program for city, county, and school district employees. (Res.09-1588) Recommendation of the Loan Board of Review on August 20, 2009: That the Common Council establish a Choose Racine home purchase program through which eligible employees of the city, county, school district, technical college and employees of the state may purchase city-owned homes at 50% of the listed price. Fiscal Note: The program will broaden the market for homes that are already in city ownership and listed for sale. No additional costs will be incurred because of the program.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3933 A claim of Dorothy MillerClaimSubject: Communication submitting the claim of Dorothy Miller for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-10-09: The claim of Dorothy Miller for alleged injuries and/or property damage on 06/15/09 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3960 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT Badger Tracks Grant (grant control # 2009-033). (Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT Badger Tracks Grant (Grant Control # 2009-033). (Res.09-1557) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-10-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT Badger Tracks Grant (Grant Control # 2009-033). Currently estimated at $73,074 to be used for automated citation issuance and processing equipment. Fiscal Note: No match is required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3958 A claim of Sharina WalkerClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Sharina Walker for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-10-09: The claim of Sharina Walker requesting reimbursement in an amount in excess of $3,0000.00 for car repairs after an alleged hit and run accident involving a blue utility truck at the intersection of Kewarnee Street near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on June 25, 2009, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3965 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting the transfer of $35,190.00 from the City's Contingency Fund Account. (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting the transfer of $35,190.00 from the City's Contingency Fund Account. (Res.09-1558) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-10-09: $35,190 be transferred from Account 101.311.5010, Police Department Salaries, to Account 101.311.5780, Police Department Licensed Vehicles, to replace a 2006 Crown Victoria squad car, R-4, that was recently totaled out. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer. Some insurance proceeds may be received to help offset the total cost of a new vehicle.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3975 A Present the 2008 Financial Statements of the City of Racine.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director wishing to discuss the 2008 Financial Statements of the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-10-09: To receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3976 A (Direct Referral) from the Director of Management Information Systems, requesting permission to propose the sale of the TMS application to the City of Wauwatosa for the sum of $52,000.00 and to provide continuing support on a billable basis.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) from the Director of Management Information Systems, requesting permission to propose the sale of the TMS application to the City of Wauwatosa for the sum of $56,000.00 and to provide continuing support on a billable basis. (Res.09-1555) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-10-09: That the Director of Management Information Systems be allowed to propose the sale of the TMS application to the City of Wauwatosa for $48,000 with continuing annual support billed at $8,000 per year. Fiscal Note: Prospective sales revenue of $48,000.00. Annualized Income of $8,000.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3994 A Focus on Energy Grant for the Racine Salt Shed Exterior-LED Upgrade #17181.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting permission to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for the Racine Salt Shed Exterior-LED Upgrade #17181. (Grant Control #2009-045) (Res.09-1556) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-10-09: Permission be granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for the Racine Salt Shed Exterior-LED Upgrade #17181. (Grant Control #2009-045) Fiscal Note: The estimated project cost is $3,880 and will result in an annual electric cost savings of $519. The grant is in the estimated amount of $155, resulting in an estimated 7.5 year payback.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3890 A Vulcan Lands, Inc. proposal to donate 3.59 acres of real property to the City.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Vulcan Lands, Inc. proposing to donate 3.59 acres of real property to the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09 and 8-11-09: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3934 A Neighborhood Watch offer to perform public education as required by the City's recycling program.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer regarding Neighborhood Watch's offer to perform public education as required by the City's recycling program. (Res.09-1562) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to utilize the resources of Neighborhood Watch to perform public education and program enhancements for the city's recycling program on a cost-by-hour basis. Fiscal Note: Funds to cover the cost of these as-needed services are available in Account 289.000.5540, Public Education.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3935 A Preservation Racine request to close the 1700 block of College Avenue on Sunday, September 27, 2009, from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m. in conjunction with the annual tour of Historic Homes.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Preservation Racine requesting permission to close the 1700 block of College Avenue on Sunday, September 27, 2009, from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m. in conjunction with the annual tour of Historic Homes. (Res.09-1560) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: Permission be granted to Preservation Racine to close College Avenue from 17th Street to 18th Street, on Sunday, September 27, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for a special event following the annual tour of Historic Homes. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to this event; C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor; D. Sponsor shall notify all abutting property occupants 72 hours in advance of the event; E. The sponsor shall pay a special event fee of $250.00. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in theApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3951 A Close portions of Main Street and Sixth Street for the 7th Annual Party on the Pavement on Saturday, October 3, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Downtown Racine Corporation requesting to close portions of Main Street and Sixth Street for the 7th Annual Party on the Pavement on Saturday, October 3, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Res.09-1559) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: Permission be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street and Sixth Street from Main Street to Grand Avenue, on Saturday, October 3, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the 7th annual “Party on the Pavement” event. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to this event; C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor; D. Sponsor shall notify all abutting property occupants 72 hours in advance of the event; E. The sponsor shall be responsible for the signing of the necessary detours for the State Highway route; and F. The sponsor shall pay a special Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3959 A Petition to vacate the alley bounded by Jay Eye See Avenue, Twentieth Street, Case Avenue and Twentyfirst Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Jerry Norphlet-Brantley, 2029 Case Avenue, submitting a petition to vacate the alley bounded by Jay Eye See Avenue, Twentieth Street, Case Avenue and Twentyfirst Avenue. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3977 A Final payment on Contract 01-08 (K8-001), 2008 Sewer Asset Management ServicesCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 01-08 (K8-001), 2008 Sewer Asset Management Services, AECOM, consultant. (Res.09-1564) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: The professional services provided by AECOM under Contract 1-08 (K8-001), 2008 Sewer Asset Management Services, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $160,142.08. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 07-0560, dated December 17, 2007.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3980 A Final payment on Contract 35-08 (K8-039), PS - Racine Water Quality Feasibility StudyCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 35-08 (K8-039), Professional Services - Racine Water Quality Feasibility Study, AECOM, consultant. (Res.09-1566) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: The professional services provided by AECOM under Contract 35-08 (K8-039), Professional Services - Racine Water Quality Feasibility Study, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $29,099.81. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0765, dated April 14, 2008.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3981 A Resolution No. 09-1543, of August 3, 2009, relating to street improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Gilson Street from Kearney Avenue to Coolidge Avenue; Fleetwood Drive from Spruce Street to Knoll Place; Kentucky Street from 17th Street toCommunicationSubject: Resolution No. 09-1543, of August 3, 2009, relating to street improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Gilson Street from Kearney Avenue to Coolidge Avenue; Fleetwood Drive from Spruce Street to Knoll Place; Kentucky Street from 17th Street to Victory Avenue; Monroe Avenue from Republic Avenue to +/- 350 ft. North; Alley bounded by Victory Avenue, 16th Street; Hayes Avenue, Grove Avenue; Oregon Street from Washington Avenue to Lindermann Avenue; Alley bounded by 4th Street, 5th Street; Main Street, Wisconsin Avenue. SEWER AND WATER Kentucky Street from 17th Street to Victory Avenue SIDEWALK Chicory Road - Northside fronting Dr. Jones Elementary School. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That Resolution No. 09-1543, of August 3, 2009, be amended to delete: SEWER AND WATER Kentucky Street from 17th Street to Victory Avenue SIDEWALK Chicory Road from North side front Dr. Jones Elementary School and, as amended , Resolution No. 09-1543, of August 3, 2009, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriateAdopted As Amended: Pass Action details Not available
09-3982 A Resolution No. 09-1552, of August 3, 2009, relating to the home weatherization and energy efficiency loan pilot program.CommunicationSubject: Resolution 09-1552, of August 3, 2009, relating to the home weatherization and energy efficiency loan pilot program. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That Resolution 09-1552, of August 3, 2009, relating to home weatherization and energy efficiency loan pilot program be approved. Fiscal Note: Funding is available as described in Resolution 09-1552.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3986 A Ordinance No. 17-09, of August 3, 2009, to create Section 90-33 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, relating to Special charges for repayment of energy efficiency improvement loans.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance No. 17-09, of August 3, 2009, to create Section 90-33 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, relating to Special charges for repayment of energy efficiency improvement loans. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That Ordinance No. 17-09, of August 3, 2009, relating to special charges for repayment of energy efficiency improvement loans, be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3991 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 40-08 (K8-046), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase IICommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 40-08 (K8-046), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor. (Res.09-1567) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 40-08 (K8-046), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of $98,213.48. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in contract price.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3993 A Change Order No. 2 on Contract 09-09 (K9-009), 2009 Concrete Street ReconstructionCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 09-09 (K9-009), 2009 Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, Inc. (Res.09-1569) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 9-09 (K9-009), 2009 Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, contractor, be approved in the amount of $130,773.88. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $101,824.60 - Account 989.908.5020, Conc. Pvmt. Repl. Misc. Loc. $ 9,984.28 - Account 988.908.5020, Conc. Pvmt. Repl. Misc. Loc. $ 18,965.00 - Account 104.900.5420, Storm Sewer, Misc. Loc. $130,773.88 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3998 A Final payment on Contract 32-08 (K8-036), 2008 Storm and Sanitary Sewer LiningCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 32-08 (K8-036), 2008 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lining, Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc., contractor. (Res.09-1565) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: The work done by Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc. under Contract 32-08 (K8-036), 2008 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lining, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $677,322.90. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0879, dated June 17, 2008.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4001 A Bids for Two (2) Truck Chassis' with refuse packers.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bids for Two (2) Truck Chassis' with refuse packers. (Res.09-1561) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That the contract for Two (2) Truck Chassis, Heavy Duty, Low Entry, Dual Steer Cab w/25 Cubic Yard High Compaction Refuse Packer be awarded to Cumberland Servicenter, at their bid price of $361,284.00 with trade-in of DPW 40031, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these services be appropriated from Account 101.400.5780, Licensed Vehicles, Solid Waste. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4006 A Bids on Contract 51-08(09) (K8-059), City Hall Exterior Renovations.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer regarding bids on Contract 51-08(09) (K8-059), City Hall Exterior Renovations. (Res.09-1563) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That Resolution 09-1488, of July 7, 2009, be rescinded. Further recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a contract with RAM Construction Services of MI, Inc., Livonia, MI, at their base bid price of $109,320.00 plus Alternates #1 and #2, for a total contract of $171,526.00, they being the second lowest responsible bidder. Further recommend that the bid bond of Arnie Christiansen Mason Contractor, LLC be retained by the City of Racine to cover damages caused by this contractor's failure to enter into a contract. Further recommends that funds for this public works project are available in the following accounts: $ 51,191.03 - Account 987.100.5020, City Hall Tuckpointing $120,334.97 - Account 989.100.5020, City Hall Tuckpointing $171,526.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are aApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3946 A Communication from Caroline and James Chun submitting a petition to exceed the Class A quota limit.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Caroline and James Chun submitting a petition to exceed the Class A quota limit. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 8-10-09: That petition from Caroline and James Chun to exceed the Class A quota be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3962 A (Direct Referral): Final payment for engineering services for Washington Golf Course Bridge Repairs by Strass-Maguire & Associates, Inc.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral): Final payment for engineering services for Washington Golf Course Bridge Repairs by Strass-Maguire & Associates, Inc. (Res.09-1570) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 8-10-09: That final payment for engineering services for Washington Golf Course Bridge Repairs by Strass-Maguire & Associates, Inc. be approved. Fiscal Note: $7,700 funds available in account 107.000.5750.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3970 A Application of Tango Bar LLC., O. Keith Fair, for a Change of Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 509 Sixth Street. (1st District)CommunicationSubject: Application of Tango Bar LLC., O. Keith Fair, for a Change of Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 509 Sixth Street. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 8-10-09: That the application of Tango Bar LLC., O. Keith Fair, for a Change of Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 509 Sixth Street be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
09-3973 A (New) Application of John's Dock, John Durk AgentCommunicationSubject: (New) Application of John's Dock, John Dunk, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 303 Dodge Street. (4th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 8-10-09: That the application John's Dock, John Dunk, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 303 Dodge Street be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3989 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the sale of abandoned vehicles for August 5, 2009.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the sale of abandoned vehicles for August 5, 2009. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 8-10-09: That the sale of abandoned vehicles be received and filed. Fiscal Note: This will generate $3984.01 in revenue.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4013 A Racine County Comp Plan 2035 (Res.09-1544)CommunicationSubject: (Res.09-1544) A Resolution endorsing the report titled "A Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Plan For Racine County: 2035." Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 8-12-09: That the resolution be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3783 A Communication from the President of the Council wishing to discuss filling the vacancy in the 10th District.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the President of the Council wishing to discuss filling the vacancy in the 10th District. Recommendation: that Kelli Stein be appointed to fill the balance of Alderman Friedel's term. Fiscal Note: Funds were provided in the 2009 Budget.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4018 A Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appoinments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions:CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appoinments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions: Mr. John Engel 1144 N. Osborne Blvd. to Waterworks commission to fill an unexpired term ending 10/01/09 Mr. John Engel 1144 N. Osborne Blvd. to Wastewater commission to fill an unexpected term ending 10/01/09Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3413 A Direct Referral: Communication from Gretchen Berthiaume wishing to discuss accommodations that could be made to improve beach access for those with limited mobility.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral: Communication from Gretchen Berthiaume wishing to discuss accommodations that could be made to improve beach access for those with limited mobility.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1555 A Permission granted to Director of Management Information Systems to propose sale of TMS Application to City of WauwatosaResolutionPermission granted to Director of Management Information Systems to propose sale of TMS Application to City of Wauwatosa Resolved, that the Director of Management Information Systems be allowed to propose the sale of the TMS application to the City of Wauwatosa for $48,000 with continuing annual support billed at $8,000 per year. Fiscal Note: Prospective sales revenue of $48,000.00. Annualized Income of $8,000.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1556 A Permission granted to Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for Racine Salt Shed Exterior-LED UpgradeResolutionPermission granted to Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for Racine Salt Shed Exterior-LED Upgrade Resolved, that permission be granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for the Racine Salt Shed Exterior-LED Upgrade #17181.(Grant Control #2009-045). Fiscal Note: The estimated project cost is $3,880 and will result in an annual electric cost savings of $519. The grant is in the estimated amount of $155, resulting in an estimated 7.5 year payback.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1557 A Permission grant to Police Chief to apply for and accept Wisconsin DOT Badger Tracks GrantResolutionPermission grant to Police Chief to apply for and accept Wisconsin DOT Badger Tracks Grant Resolved, that permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT Badger Tracks Grant (Grant Control # 2009-033). This grant is currently estimated at $73,074 to be used for automated citation issuance and processing equipment. Fiscal Note: No match is required.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1558 A Permission granted to transfer funds to replace squad carResolutionPermission granted to transfer funds to replace squad car Resolved, that $35,190 be transferred from Account 101.311.5010, Police Department Salaries, to Account 101.311.5780, Police Department Licensed Vehicles, to replace a 2006 Crown Victoria squad car, R-4, that was recently totaled out. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer. Some insurance proceeds may be received to help offset the total cost of a new vehicle.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1559 A Permission granted to Downtown Racine Corporation to close portions of Main Street and Sixth Street for the 7th Annual Party on the PavementResolutionPermission granted to Downtown Racine Corporation to close portions of Main Street and Sixth Street for the 7th Annual Party on the Pavement Resolved, that permission be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street and Sixth Street from Main Street to Grand Avenue, on Saturday, October 3, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the 7th annual “Party on the Pavement” event. Further resolved, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to this event; C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor; D. Sponsor shall notify all abutting property occupants 72 hours in advance of the event; E. The sponsor shall be responsible for the signing of the necessary detours for the State Highway route; and F. The sponsor shall pay a special event fee of $700.00. Further resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the iAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1560 A Permission granted to Preservation Racine to close 1700 block of College Avenue on September 27 after annual tour of Historic HomesResolutionPermission granted to Preservation Racine to close 1700 block of College Avenue on September 27 after annual tour of Historic Homes Resolved, that permission be granted to Preservation Racine to close College Avenue from 17th Street to 18th Street, on Sunday, September 27, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for a special event following the annual tour of Historic Homes. Further resolved, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to this event; C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor; D. Sponsor shall notify all abutting property occupants 72 hours in advance of the event; E. The sponsor shall pay a special event fee of $250.00. Further resolved, 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. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs incurred on a regular shift basis to provide limited assistance to impAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1561 A Contract for two truck chassis with refuse packers be awarded to Cumberland ServicenterResolutionContract for two truck chassis with refuse packers be awarded to Cumberland Servicenter Resolved, that the contract for Two (2) Truck Chassis, Heavy Duty, Low Entry, Dual Steer Cab w/25 Cubic Yard High Compaction Refuse Packer be awarded to Cumberland Servicenter, at their bid price of $361,284.00 with trade-in of DPW 40031, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of these services be appropriated from Account 101.400.5780, Licensed Vehicles, Solid Waste. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1562 A Permission granted to Commissioner of Public Works to utilize Neighborhood Watch resources for City's recycling programResolutionPermission granted to Commissioner of Public Works to utilize Neighborhood Watch resources for City's recycling program Resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to utilize the resources of Neighborhood Watch to perform public education and program enhancements for the City's recycling program on a cost-by-hour basis. Fiscal Note: Funds to cover the cost of these as-needed services are available in Account 289.000.5540, Public Education.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1563 A Rescind Resolution 09-1488 of July 7, 2009 and award Contract 51-08(09) (K8-059), City Hall Exterior Renovations to RAM Construction ServicesResolutionRescind Resolution 09-1488 of July 7, 2009 and award Contract 51-08(09) (K8-059), City Hall Exterior Renovations to RAM Construction Services Resolved, that Resolution No. 09-1488 of July 7, 2009 be rescinded. Further resolved, that the bid bond of Arnie Christiansen Mason Contractor, LLC be retained by the City of Racine to cover damages caused by this contractor's failure to enter into a contract. Further resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a contract with RAM Construction Services of MI, Inc., Livonia, MI, at their base bid price of $109,320.00 plus Alternates #1 and #2, for a total contract of $171,526.00, they being the second lowest responsible bidder. Further resolved, that funds for this public works project are available in the following accounts: $ 51,191.03 - Account 987.100.5020, City Hall Tuckpointing $120,334.97 - Account 989.100.5020, City Hall Tuckpointing $171,526.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1564 A Professional services provided by AECOM under Contract 1-08 (K8-001), 2008 Sewer Asset Management Services, be accepted and final payment authorizedResolutionProfessional services provided by AECOM under Contract 1-08 (K8-001), 2008 Sewer Asset Management Services, be accepted and final payment authorized Resolved, that the professional services provided by AECOM under Contract 1-08 (K8-001), 2008 Sewer Asset Management Services, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $160,142.08. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 07-0560, dated December 17, 2007.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1565 A Work done by Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal be accepted and final payment authorized for Contract 32-08 (K8-036), 2008 Storm and Sanitary Sewer LiningResolutionWork done by Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal be accepted and final payment authorized for Contract 32-08 (K8-036), 2008 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lining Resolved, that the work done by Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc. under Contract 32-08 (K8-036), 2008 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lining, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $677,322.90. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0879, dated June 17, 2008.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1566 A Professional services provided by AECOM under Contract 35-08 (K8-039), Racine Water Quality Feasibility Study, be accepted and final payment authorizedResolutionProfessional services provided by AECOM under Contract 35-08 (K8-039), Racine Water Quality Feasibility Study, be accepted and final payment authorized Resolved, that the professional services provided by AECOM under Contract 35-08 (K8-039), Professional Services - Racine Water Quality Feasibility Study, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $29,099.81. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0765, dated April 14, 2008.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1567 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 40-08 (K8-046), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, A.W. Oakes & Son, be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 40-08 (K8-046), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, A.W. Oakes & Son, be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 40-08 (K8-046), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of $98,213.48. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in contract price.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1568 A Work done by A.W. Oakes & Son under Contract 40-08 (K8-046), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, be accepted and final payment authorizedResolutionWork done by A.W. Oakes & Son under Contract 40-08 (K8-046), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, be accepted and final payment authorized Resolved, that the work done by A.W. Oakes & Son under Contract 40-08 (K8-046), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $349,786.52. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0924, dated July 15, 2008.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1569 A Change Order No. 2 on Contract 09-09 (K9-009), 2009 Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 2 on Contract 09-09 (K9-009), 2009 Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 2 on Contract 9-09 (K9-009), 2009 Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, contractor, be approved in the amount of $130,773.88. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $101,824.60 - Account 989.908.5020, Conc. Pvmt. Repl. Misc. Loc. $ 9,984.28 - Account 988.908.5020, Conc. Pvmt. Repl. Misc. Loc. $ 18,965.00 - Account 104.900.5420, Storm Sewer, Misc. Loc. $130,773.88 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1570 A Work accepted and final payment authorized for engineering services Washington Golf Course Bridge Repairs, Strass-Maguire & Associates, Inc., be approvedResolutionWork accepted and final payment authorized for engineering services Washington Golf Course Bridge Repairs, Strass-Maguire & Associates, Inc., be approved Resolved, that the engineering services for Washington Golf Course Bridge Repairs by Strass-Maguire & Associates, Inc., be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $7,700.00. Fiscal Note: Final payment in the amount of $7,700, and funds are available in Account 107.000.5750, Washington Bridge Repairs.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1571 A Project New Life Annual Back 2 School EventResolutionProject New Life Annual Back 2 School Event Resolved, that permission be granted to Project New Life to close Short Street between Douglas Avenue and Tenth Avenue on Saturday, August 22, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., for their Back to School Community Event. Further resolved, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. Proof of liability insurance 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 resolved, 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. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs incurred on a regular shift basis to provide limited assistance to implement this event.AdoptedPass Action details Not available