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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/13/2006 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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06-1899 A1.Request to put awnings on the property at 440 Main Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Godske Awnings & Textiles, Inc. requesting permission to put awnings on the property at 440 Main Street. Recommendation: The property owner of 440 Main Street be granted permission to install stationary, projecting awnings, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets. Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2047 A2.Request to install awnings on the property at 2355 Meachem Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Godske Awnings & Textiles, Inc. requesting permission to install awnings on the property at 2355 Meachem Street. Recommendation: The property owner of 2355 Meachem Street be granted permission to install stationary, projecting awnings, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets. Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1973 A3.Caledonia Historical Society request to obtain the flagpole from the former Walker Manufacturing site.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Caledonia Historical Society requesting to obtain the flagpole from the former Walker Manufacturing site. Recommendation: Permission be granted to the Caledonia Historical Society to remove the flagpole from the former Walker Manufacturing site contingent upon a Hold Harmless Agreement being executed and a Certificate of Insurance being provided to the City of Racine. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2021 A4.YMCA request to renew the lease for the parking lot adjacent to their property.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the YMCA, 725 Lake Avenue, requesting to renew the lease for the parking lot adjacent to their property. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended to be Received and Filed  Action details Not available
06-1981 A5.Communication from Chief of Police David H. Spenner, requesting reserved parking paces for civilian employees, who arrive and leave work during hours of darkeness, in the Annex Parking Lot. Communication from Chief of Police David H. Spenner, requestinCommunicationSubject: Communication from Chief of Police David H. Spenner, requesting reserved parking paces for civilian employees, who arrive and leave work during hours of darkness, in the Annex Parking Lot. Recommendation: The request of the Chief of Police to reserve 10 parking spaces for civilian employees be approved. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to provide the necessary signage to reserve these spaces.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1897 A6.First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program requesting the use of the Marquette Street Fire Station.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Program Director of the First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program requesting the use of the Marquette Street Fire Station. Recommendation of Executive Committee: Recommends motion to move into negotiations on a lease. Recommendation of the Public Works & Services Committee (6-13-06): The Mayor be authorized and directed to negotiate a lease agreement with the First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program for the use of the Marquette Street Fire Station. Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1742 A7.Selling of an excess parking lot on Villa Street between 7th & 8th Streets.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Becker wishing to meet with the appropriate committees to discuss the selling of an excess parking lot on Villa Street between 7th & 8th Streets. Transit & Parking Recommendation: The Villa Street half of the Park-Villa Parking Lot be declared surplus and that the matter be referred to the Public Works and Services Committee for disposal of the surplus property. Fiscal Note: The Parking System will generate an unknown amount of revenue from the sale of this parking lot. CPC 4-26-06 Recommendation: Adopt, as proposal is consistent with City plans and programs. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (6-13-06): That Lot 7 and the north 40’ of Lot 10 of Block 6, School Section, a recorded plat in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, be donated to the Habitat for Humanity with the following stipulations: A. Habitat for Humanity pay all costs associated with the transfer of this property. B. Habitat for Humanity be required to build upon this property within two (2) years from the date of Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
3045 A8.Policy for street name changesCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 15th District requesting a policy be implemented relating to requests for street name changes. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole: the Item be referred to Public Works & Services with the recommendation that the Item be received and filed. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-10-07): That requests to change city street names be considered on a case-by-case basis. Further recommends that the following factors be considered in reviewing proposals to change the name of a street: 1. Historical context of existing street and street name. 2. Similarity to existing street names. 3. Continuity of street names. 4. Number of properties involved. 5. Number of property owners. A minimum of 90% of property owners must be in agreement. 6. Number of residents involved. A minimum of 75% of all residents must be in agreement. 7. If the street is to be named in honor of a person, that individual should be someone of national importance who had a profound, positive impact on the country. 8. If Deferred  Action details Not available
06-1995 A9.Proposal from HNTB for professional engineering services to investigate a structural problem at the Main Street Bridge.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a proposal from HNTB for professional engineering services to investigate a structural problem at the Main Street Bridge. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services contract with HNTB to provide professional engineering services to investigate a structural problem at the Main Street Bridge at a cost not-to-exceed $25,500.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 101.520.5500, Repairs and Maintenance. Any costs associated with these repairs are reimbursable by the State of Wisconsin. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1822 A10.Proposal from HNTB for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Arnold and O'Sheridan for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc. for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building at a price not-to-exceed $9,400.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the following accounts: $5,000.00 - Account 986.300.5020, Fire Station 1 Replace Railing $4,400.00 - Account 108.986.5510, Memorial Hall Railing Replacement $9,400.00 Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Deferred  Action details Not available
06-2053 A11.Acquisition of land for extension of Oakes Road.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a Relocation Plat for the acquisition of land necessary for the extension of Oakes Road between 16th Street south to the city limits. Recommendation: The Relocation Plat for the acquisition of land necessary for the extension of Oakes Road from 16th Street south to the city limits be approved. Further recommends that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to take the necessary steps for the acquisition of land for this project. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of land acquisition will be provided from sewer revenue dollars.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2070 A12.Ordinance 22-06 to amend Sec. 2-291 of the Municipal Code relating to Administration - Transit and Parking Commission.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance 22-06 to amend Sec. 2-291 of the Municipal Code relating to Administration - Transit and Parking Commission. Recommendation: Ordinance 22-06 to amend Sec. 2-291 of the Municipal Code relating to Administration - Transit and Parking Commission, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2071 A13.Ordinance 23-06 - To create 94-166 of the Municipal Code relating to Traffic and Vehicles - Area privilege fees at all times.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance 23-06 - To create 94-166 of the Municipal Code relating to Traffic and Vehicles - Area privilege fees at all times. Recommendation: Ordinance 23-06 to create 94-166 of the Municipal Code relating to Traffic and Vehicles - Area privilege fees at all times, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2064 A14.Final payment on Contract 11-05(K5-016), 2005 Pavement Inspections, Earth Tech, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 11-05 (K5-016), 2005 Pavement Inspections, Earth Tech, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: The work of Earth Tech, Inc., under Contract 11-05 (K5-016), 2005 Pavement Inspections, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $82,615.58. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 6404 of March 1, 2005.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2065 A15.Final payment on Contract 30-05(K5-037), Street Paving, LaLonde Contractor's, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 30-05 (K5-037), Street Paving, LaLonde Contractor's, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: The work of LaLonde Contractors, Inc., under Contract 30-05 (K5-037), Street Paving, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $1,009,415.47. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 6536 of June 21, 2005.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2097 A Final payment on Contract 54-05 (K5-061), Razing of 1750 Phillips Avenue, Walter's Wrecking, Inc.,contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitted a request for final payment on Contract 54-05 (K5-061), Razing of 1750 Phillips Avenue, Walter's Wrecking, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: The work of Walter’s Wrecking, Inc., under Contract 54-05 (K5-061), Razing of 1750 Phillips Avenue, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $255,214.03. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 6642 of September 6, 2005.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2068 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 07-06(K6-007), 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspection, Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 07-06 (K6-007), 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspection, Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC, contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 7-06 (K6-007), 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspection, Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $11,825.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 5,912.50 - Account 986.907.5310, Sanitary Sewers, Var. Locations $ 5,912.50 - Account 1s $11,825.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2087 A Change Order No. 2 on Contract 58-05(K5-066), 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Green Bay Pipe & TV, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering, submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 58-05 (K5-066), 2005 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Green Bay Pipe & TV, contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 2 on Contract 58-05 (K5-066), 2005 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $450.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewer, Various Locations. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2098 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 02-06(K6-002), Racine Street Sanitary Sewer Lining, Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Asst. Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering, submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 02-06 (K6-002), Racine Street Sanitary Sewer Lining, Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 2-06 (K6-002), Racine Street Sanitary Sewer Lining, Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $5,407.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 986.907.5610, Sanitary Sewer Construction, Various Locations. Further recommends that a time extension, until October 31, 2006, be approved. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available