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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/21/2006 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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06-1653 A reclassify three (3) non-represented positions on the salary classification scale as GR-17.CommunicationSubject: Communication submitted by Human Resources Director requesting to reclassify three (3) non-represented positions on the salary classification scale as GR-17. These positions would be Deputy Chief, Deputy City Attorney, and Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering. Common Council referred the item back to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-18-06. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee of 03-27-06: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee of 04-24-06: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee of 07-10-06: The non-represented positions of Deputy Police Chief, Deputy City Attorney and Assistant Commissioner of Public Works - Engineering be reclassified from salary classification GR-18 to GR-17 with the stipulation that the Deputy Police Chief positions be held in abeyance until there is a vacancy. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee of 07-24-06: The non-represented positions of Deputy Police Chief, Deputy City Attorney and Assistant Commissioner of PuReferred  Action details Not available
06-1679 A Employee Self Service Portal AgreementCommunicationSubject: Enter into an agreement with GEMS/Harris Computer Systems for the Employee Self-Service Portal software package to integrate with HRMS and the CoR public website. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an addendum agreement with GEMS/Harris Computer Systems for the City to purchase the Employee Self-Service Portal software package with the installationan costs of $5,400 and an additional $600 annual maintenace fee. Fiscal Note: $5,400 installation cost is budgeted for in account 403.000.5820, Gems Services Expansion.Referred  Action details Not available
06-1685 A $5,000 donation supporting a study on new housing in the Lincoln-King neighborhood.CommunicationSubject: To review and recommend a donation from the Racine Community Foundation of $5,000 to support a study of the feasibility and market for additional new housing in the Lincoln-King neighborhood. Recommendation: That the Director of City Development be granted permission to accept $5,000 from the Racine Community Foundation to be utilized for a study of the feasibility of and market for additional new housing in the Lincoln-King neighborhood and that an appropriate letter of thanks be sent. Fiscal Note: The funds will be utilized for a study of the feasibility of and market for additional new housing in the Lincoln-King neighborhood. The funds will be matched with $5,000 from the Department of City Development Professional Services account No. 101.150.5610.Referred  Action details Not available
06-1695 A Communication from the Chief of Police, requesting authorization to accept a donation from Crime Stoppers, in the amount of $1,300, to fund he printing of adhesive stickers, which will help the Racine Police Department in non-consent to trespass enforcemeCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police requesting authorization to accept a donation from Crime Stoppers, in the amount of $1,300, to fund the printing of adhesive stickers, which will help the Racine Police Department in Non-consent to Tresspass Enforcement. (Also referred to the License & Welfare Committee) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 03-27-06: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to accept $1,300 donation from Crime Stoppers to be utilized for printing adhesive stickers regarding Non-consent to Tresspass Enforcement and that an appropriate letter of thanks be sent. Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee 03-27-06: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to accept $1,300 donation from Crime Stoppers to be utilized for printing adhesive stickers regarding Non-Consent to Trespass Enforcement. Fiscal Note: The donation will be utilized for the purchase of stickers regarding Non-consent to Trespass Enforcement.Referred  Action details Not available
06-1695 A Communication from the Chief of Police, requesting authorization to accept a donation from Crime Stoppers, in the amount of $1,300, to fund he printing of adhesive stickers, which will help the Racine Police Department in non-consent to trespass enforcemeCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police requesting authorization to accept a donation from Crime Stoppers, in the amount of $1,300, to fund the printing of adhesive stickers, which will help the Racine Police Department in Non-consent to Tresspass Enforcement. (Also referred to the License & Welfare Committee) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 03-27-06: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to accept $1,300 donation from Crime Stoppers to be utilized for printing adhesive stickers regarding Non-consent to Tresspass Enforcement and that an appropriate letter of thanks be sent. Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee 03-27-06: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to accept $1,300 donation from Crime Stoppers to be utilized for printing adhesive stickers regarding Non-Consent to Trespass Enforcement. Fiscal Note: The donation will be utilized for the purchase of stickers regarding Non-consent to Trespass Enforcement.Referred  Action details Not available
06-1699 A Bond resolution providing assistance to the State & Main Redevelopment Project (TID 13)CommunicationSubject: A bond resolution in providing financial assistance for the State and Main Redevelopment Project (TID 13). Recommendation: That the bond resolution in providing financial assistance for the State and Main Redevelopment Project (TID 13) be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
06-1697 A 4th Fest of Greater Racine request to use city right-of-way for the 4th of July parade and permission to use North Beach for the fireworks.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the President of 4th Fest of Greater Racine requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the 4th of July parade and permission to use North Beach for the fireworks. (Also refer to Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-5-06): Permission be granted to Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. to close certain city streets on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to hold the 2006 Independence Day Parade. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to communicate with the U. S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close the Main Street Bridge to boat traffic on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, from 7:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and both the Main Street and State Street Bridges on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, from 9:05 p.m. to 10:40 p.m., for the Fourth Fest activities. Further recommends that in the interest of public safety, the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police be authorized and directed to close GooReferred  Action details Not available
06-1697 A 4th Fest of Greater Racine request to use city right-of-way for the 4th of July parade and permission to use North Beach for the fireworks.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the President of 4th Fest of Greater Racine requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the 4th of July parade and permission to use North Beach for the fireworks. (Also refer to Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-5-06): Permission be granted to Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. to close certain city streets on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to hold the 2006 Independence Day Parade. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to communicate with the U. S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close the Main Street Bridge to boat traffic on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, from 7:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and both the Main Street and State Street Bridges on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, from 9:05 p.m. to 10:40 p.m., for the Fourth Fest activities. Further recommends that in the interest of public safety, the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police be authorized and directed to close GooReferred  Action details Not available
06-1608 A Property owners opposing Portland cement concrete paving improvements to Blue River Avenue from Illinois Street to Oregon Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from property owners opposing Portland cement concrete paving improvements for Blue River Avenue from Illionis Street to Oregon Street. Recommendation: Communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Referred  Action details Not available
06-1656 A Deed Notice for 820 Pearl Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a Deed Notice for 820 Pearl Street. Recommendation: A Deed Notice for 820 Pearl Street be filed with the Register of Deeds office. Fiscal Note: There will be a $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.Referred  Action details Not available
06-1684 A Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Rodrigues-Pavao, 1237 North Osborne Boulevard, opposing street improvements for North Osborne Boulevard from Ravine Drive to Fairway Drive.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Rodrigues-Pavao, 1237 North Osborne Boulevard, opposing street improvements for North Osborne Boulevard from Ravine Drive to Fairway Drive. Recommendation: Communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Referred  Action details Not available
06-1688 A Neighborhood Watch request to use the City Hall Annex parking lot for its plant sale fundraiser pickup on Saturday, May 20, 2006.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine Neighborhood Watch requesting to use the City Hall Annex parking lot for its plant sale fundraiser pickup on Saturday, May 20, 2006, from 5 a.m. until 5 p.m. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Hold Harmless Agreement with Racine Neighborhood Watch to use the City Hall Annex parking lot and lawn area abutting Grand Avenue on Saturday, May 20, 2006, from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in conjunction with a fundraiser. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Referred  Action details Not available
06-1702 A Kevin F. Parco, 3918 North Bay Drive, and David Reesman, 3900 North Bay Drive, on behalf of the property owners on North Bay Drive objecting to the proposed Portland Cement Concrete Paving project for North Bay Drive from Saxony to Steeplechase Drive.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Kevin F. Parco, 3918 North Bay Drive, and David Reesman, 3900 North Bay Drive, on behalf of the property owners on North Bay Drive objecting to the proposed Portland Cement Concrete Paving project for North Bay Drive from Saxony to Steeplechase Drive. Recommendation: Communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Referred  Action details Not available
06-1707 A Todd Shanks request for paving of Biscayne Avenue from Oakwood Drive to Southwood Drive and a preliminary resolution be authorized.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Todd Shanks of TDS Co., LLP, requesting the paving of Biscayne Avenue from Oakwood Drive to Southwood Drive and a preliminary resolution be authorized. Recommendation: The prayer of the petitioners be granted. Further recommends that a preliminary resolution be introduced for the paving of Biscayne Avenue from Monarch Drive to Oakwood Drive with Portland Cement Concrete. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Referred  Action details Not available
06-1666 A Melvin T. Bumpus, for Change Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 1846 Mead Street.CommunicationSubject: Application of The Brothers Club, Melvin T. Bumpus, for Change Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 1846 Mead Street. (2nd District) (Alderman of the 2nd District included in reference) (The agent has been requested to appear) Recommendation: Change of agent be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
06-1680 A Whey Chai Chinese Restaurant requesting a "No Parking Anytime" sign be place on the fourth street side of the building at 400 Main Street; the primary use of this area is a loading zone for the delivery business. The delivery hours are: 11:00am to 10:00pCommunicationSubject: Communication from Whey Chai Chinese Restaurant requesting a "No Parking Anytime" sign be placed on the 4th Street side of the building at 400 Main Street; the primary use of this area is a loading zone for the delivery business. The delivery hours are: 11:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. seven days a week. Recommendation: An ordinance be drafted to create an Area Privilege Fee at All Times. Further recommends the fee be $26.00 for each lineal foot of curb space granted covered by the area privilege granted if paid on or before June 30 of any year, and $13.00 for each lineal foot of curb space granted covered by the area privilege granted if paid between June 30 and December 31 of any year. Further recommends no person may park any vehicle in any area privilege zones authorized under this division at any time. Fiscal Note: This new Area Privilege Fee At All Times would generate approximately $572 per area privilege zone granted.Referred  Action details Not available
06-1651 A Gilbane wishing to discuss the possibility of waiving the parking meter fee during construction of the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) Expansion, when Eighth Street is closed down.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Gilbane wishing to discuss the possibility of waiving the parking meter fee during construction of the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) Expansion, when Eighth Street is closed down. Recommendation: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
06-1661 A Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the February 2006 operating and financial report for Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the February 2006 operating and financial report for Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. Recommendation: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
06-1662 A Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the January 2006 operating and financial report for the Belle Urban System.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the January 2006 operating and financial report for the Belle Urban System. Recommendation: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
06-1663 A Communication from the Transit Planner recommending the City of Racine enter into an agreement with Architectural Associates, LTD, for architect/engineering services for the design of expanded administrative offices for the Belle Urban System.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner recommending the City of Racine enter into an agreement with Architectural Associates, LTD, for architect/engineering services for the design of expanded administrative offices for the Belle Urban System. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Architectural Associates, LTD, for architect/engineering services for the design of expanded administrative offices for the Belle Urban System, at a cost not to exceed $59,400, funding to be provided by Federal Capital Grant WI-03-0080 (80%), and City of Racine CIP Capital projects Account 105.900.5010 (20%). Fiscal Note: Funds available as shown above.Referred  Action details Not available
06-1664 A Communication from the Transit Planner to review and consider the scrapping of six old buses.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner to review and consider the scrapping of six old buses. Recommendation: That surplus buses be offered for sale or sold as scrap. Fiscal Note: Sale of surplus buses is indeterminate.Referred  Action details Not available
06-1665 A Communication from the Lakefront Artist Fair committee requesting permission to rent parking lot #5, or a comparable lot near the Festival site, from 6:00 A.M. until 5:00 PM on May 6, 2006.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Lakefront Artist Fair committee requesting permission to rent parking lot #5, or a comparable lot near the Festival site, from 6:00 A.M. until 5:00 PM on May 6, 2006. Recommendation: The Lakefront Artist Fair be granted permission to lease Lakefront Parking Lot No. 5 on May 6, 2006, subject to payment of lease costs of $1.50 per space for the parking lot in accordance with existing City policies, and subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement with the City. Fiscal Note: Rental will provide $180 for the Parking System.Referred  Action details Not available
06-1677 A Barbara A. Walsh and students that attend the University of Wisconsin - Parkside wishing to address the proposed cuts to the Route 9 bus service.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Barbara A. Walsh and students that attend the University of Wisconsin - Parkside wishing to address the proposed cuts to the Route 9 bus service. Recommendation: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
06-1689 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a request from Gorman and Company for a reduced parking rate at the Gaslight Parking Ramp during construction of their building at 2nd and Main StreetCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a request from Gorman and Company for a reduced parking rate at the Gaslight Parking Ramp during construction of their building at 2nd and Main Streets. Recommendation: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
06-1700 A Communication from the Sturtevant Village Administrator for the reduction of City bus service.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Sturtevant Village Administrator for the reduction of City bus service. Recommendation: Recommend that the Village of Sturtevant request to eliminate Saturday route 7 bus service in the Village be approved, and further recommend that the existing weekday route 27 bus service in the Village be restructured as approved by the Village trustees be approved, and further recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract amendment on behalf of the City of Racine. Fiscal Note: Reductions in service will not impact the City of Racine share of the Belle Urban System budget, as local payments are the responsibility of the Village of Sturtevant.Referred  Action details Not available
06-1660 A Robert Wortock, requesting to discuss the proposal to put Christmas Symbols (decorations) up on Monument Square for 2006 and each year after.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Robert Wortock, requesting to discuss the proposal to put Christmas Symbols (decorations) up on Monument Square for 2006 and each year after. Recommendation: FailedReferred  Action details Not available
06-1683 A Downtown Rotary Club of Racine, requesting the City of Racine to provide a 950 linear feet of wood slat fencing with 95 fencing stands, for the 52nd Annual Post Prom at Festival Hall Saturday, May 20, 2006.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Downtown Rotary Club of Racine, requesting the City of Racine to provide a 950 linear feet of wood slat fencing with 95 fencing stands, for the 52nd Annual Post Prom at Festival Hall Saturday, May 20, 2006. Recommendation: ApprovedReferred  Action details Not available
06-1701 A Permission to install two electrical ground fault outdoor receptacles at Paul Harris Park and two swivel neck photocells.CommunicationSubject: Request of the Historic Sixth Street Association to install two electrical ground fault outdoor receptacles at Paul Harris Park. Also two swivel neck photocells. The purpose is to provide power for Christmas lighting and other public events. Recommendation: ApproveReferred  Action details Not available
06-1709 A Director of PRCS request to meet with Cemetery Commission to discuss fees and charges.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks & Recreation and Cultural Services requesting to discuss the Cemetery Commission's recommendation of the fees and charges for 2006. Recommendation of the Cemetery Commission: Approve the fees & charges recommendations. Added 5-15-06: The new price list was presented and discussed after which it was approved as submitted. It was noted that if the Cemeteries were to be opened for operation on Saturdays in the future, additions/corrections would have to be made at that time. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 05-08-06: That the item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the License & Welfare Committee of 5/8/06: That the item be deferred until one of the June, 2006 License and Welfare Committee meetings.Referred  Action details Not available
05-1268 A Request for $25,000 to provide a weekly free admission day for Racine residents.CommunicationSubject: Communication from representatives of the Racine Art Museum requesting $25,000 in an annual long-term commitment to provide a weekly free admission day for Racine residents. (Item referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee and the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee: that the item be referred to the Board of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services for consideration and a funding source if approved. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services: Refer back to the Finance and Personnel Committee with the recommendation that the request be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee: That the item be deferred. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 03-14-06: That the item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
05-1377 A Agreement with Gorman and Company for the State at Main redevelopment project and the creation of a Tax Increment DistrictCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting the authorization to enter into a development agreement with Gorman and Company for the State at Main redevelopment project and the creation of a Tax Increment District to provide partial funding for the redevelopment. (Item referred to Finance & Personnel Committee, the City Plan Commission, Redevelopment Authority, and Standing Joint Review Board.) Finance & Personnel Committee's recommendation 03-14-06: Approval of a three-party development agreement between City of Racine, Gorman and Company (d.b.a. State at Main LLC), and the Redevelopment Authority. Fiscal Note: No debt will be issued by the City. Increment revenues from Tax Increment District No. 13 will be assigned to the developer. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Aldermen Friedel and Finley Noes: Alderman Sollman Excused: Aldermen Spangenberg and KarasAdoptedPass Action details Not available
06-1578 A Claim of Alma DonaldCommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Attorney's Office submitting the claim of Alma Donald for consideration. Recommendation: That the claim of Alma Donald of 250 Jones Street be denied. Alma Donald, 250 Jones Street, claims reimbursement in the amount of $4,994.59 for lost wages and damages she incurred when she tripped and fell in the construction area around the Horlick Drive bridge on September 28, 2005. The State of Wisconsin was performing maintenance; therefore, the City has no liability for the incident. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1579 A Claim of Linda WilsonCommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Attorney's Office submitting the claim of Linda Wilson for consideration. Recommendation: That the claim of Linda Wilson of 1106 Irving Place be denied. Linda Wilson, 1106 Irving Place, claims reimbursement in the amount of $20,000 for injuries she sustained during her arrest by police officers on February 3, 2004. Ms. Wilson alleges the officers had no right to arrest her and used excessive force. The City denies excessive force was applied during the arrest, and therefore the City has no liability for the incident. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1619 A Racine Art Museum (RAM) submitting a revised proposal of $15,000 in an annual long-term commitment from the City to help subsidize the promoting of RAM outside of Racine County.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine Art Museum (RAM) submitting a revised proposal of $15,000 in an annual long-term commitment from the City to help subsidize the promoting of RAM outside of Racine County. Recommendation: The Committee recommends that the City of Racine appropriate $10,000 from the Room Tax Fund to the Racine Art Museum to be utilized for 2006 promotion outside of Racine County. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in Room Tax Fund.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
06-1622 A Apply for Centers for Disease Control grantCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply for funding from the Centers for Disease Control in the amount of $106,692. There is a 50% in-kind soft match required. (Item referred to the Finance & Personnel Committee and to the Board of Health.) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 03-14-06: Permission granted for the Public Health Administrator apply for the Centers for Disease Control grant (Grant Control No. 2006-010) in the amount of $106,692 to be utilized for Lead Poisoning Prevention Program during the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Fiscal Note: There is a 50% in-kind match required on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1623 A WC Self-Insurance ProgramCommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Attorney requesting authorization for the continuation of the self-insured worker's compensation program, in compliance with Wisconsin Administrative Code DWD 80.60(3). Recommendation: Permission granted for the City of Racine's self-insured worker's compensation program be continued. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1633 A Letter from Chief of Police SpennerCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police requesting to waive formal bidding for and purchasing a CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analyzer) for the department. He further requests that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate with National Institute for Truth Verification, 11400 Fortune Circle, W. Palm Beach, Florida, for the purchase of this equipment. (Item referred to the Finance & Personnel Committee and the License & Welfare Committee.) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 03-14-06: Permission granted to waive formal bidding and to negotiate with National Institute for Truth Verification, 11400 Fortune Circle, W. Palm Beach, Florida, for the purchase of a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA). Fiscal Note: Funding is budgeted in account 241.000.5770, Machinery and Equipment.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
06-1634 A Communication from Chief of Police requesting to waive formal bidding for and purchase BEAST (Bar Code Evidence Analysis Statistics Tracking) software for the department. He further requests that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiaCommunicationSubject: Communication from Chief of Police requesting to waive formal bidding for and purchase BEAST (Bar Code Evidence Analysis Statistics Tracking) software for the department. He further requests that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate with Porter Lee Corporation, 1091 S. Wright Boulevard, Schaumburg, Illinois, for this purchase. (Item referred to the Finance & Personnel Committee and to the License & Welfare Committee.) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 03-14-06: Permission granted to waive formal bidding and to negotiate with Porter Lee Corporation, 1091 S. Wright Boulevard, Schaumburg, IL for the purchase of Bar Code Evidence Analysis Statistics Tracking (BEAST). Fiscal Note: Funding is budgeted in account 241.000.5830, Computer Software.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1635 A Communication from Chief of Police Spenner requesting to amend the 2006 Asset Forfeiture Spending Plan, as adopted by Council, by adding a Capital Outlay under 241.00.5780, Licensed Vehicles, in the amount of $12,500, for Special Investigations Unit VehicCommunicationSubject: Communication from Chief of Police Spenner requesting to amend the 2006 Asset Forfeiture Spending Plan, as adopted by Council, by adding a Capital Outlay under 241.00.5780, Licensed Vehicles, in the amount of $12,500, for Special Investigations Unit Vehicle Trades. (Item referred to the Finance & Personnel Committee and to the License & Welfare Committee.) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 03-14-06: The 2006 Asset Forfeiture Spending Plan be amended by adding Capital Outlay 241.00.5780, Licensed Vehicles, Special Investigations Unit Vehicles in the amount of $12,500. Fiscal Note: Sufficient funding is available to provide for the amendment.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1638 A Communication from Chief of Police Spenner, requesting to enter into a Terrorism Equipment Agreement with Racine County for the purchase of terrorism equipment for the Racine Police Department, under the Homeland Security Grant program, for which Racine CCommunicationSubject: Communication from Chief of Police Spenner, requesting to enter into a Terrorism Equipment Agreement with Racine County for the purchase of terrorism equipment for the Racine Police Department, under the Homeland Security Grant program, for which Racine County has applied. Finance Department has issued City Grant Control No. 2006-012. There is no cost to the City. (Item referred to Finance & Personnel Committee and to the License & Welfare Committee.) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 03-14-06: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Racine County to accept terrorism equipment (Grant Control No. 2006-012) given to them under the Homeland Security Grant. Fiscal Note: There is no cost to the City to accept the equipment from Racine County.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
06-1645 A position in the City Clerk's Office.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Interim Finance Director requesting to appear before the committee to discuss the recently vacated position in the City Clerk's Office. Recommendation: Permission granted for the elimination of Licensing Clerk, SU-9, position and the creation of a new position, Customer Service Specialist, SU-9, for the City Clerk's office upon permanent vacancy of the Licensing Clerk position. Fiscal Note: Funding for this position is provided for in the 2006 budget and was recommended by the Clerk-Treasurer's study.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1658 A General Fund balance to the Health Insurance Fund to cover unfunded 2004 expendituresCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Finance Director wishing to discuss an appropriation from the undesignated, unreserved General Fund balance to the Health Insurance Fund to cover unfunded 2004 expenditures and to discuss an appropriate Health Insurance Fund reserve. The Item was deferred per the Minutes of April 25, 2005. Recommendation: That the Item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1659 A 2002 General Obligation debt issueCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Finance Director wishing to discuss an advance refunding of the payments for the years 2013-2021 relating to the 2002 General Obligation debt issue. The Item was deferred per Minutes of March 7, 2005. Recommendation: That the item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1668 A Align the Purchasing Card Program with the program recently awarded by V.A.L.U.E.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent requesting to discuss aligning our Purchasing Card Program with the program recently awarded by V.A.L.U.E. Recommendation: Permission granted for the City of Racine's Purchasing Card Program to be transferred to the Volume Acquisition Large Uniform Expenditures (V.A.L.U.E.) contract. Fiscal Note: The City will qualify for a rebate immediately rather than having to attain 2 million dollars in charges. Rebates will be larger.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1600 A Final payment on Contract 55-05 (K5-062), Ventilation System for Fire Station No. 1, Hastings Air-Energy Control, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 55-05 (K5-062), Ventilation System for Fire Station No. 1, Hastings Air-Energy Control, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: The work of Hastings Air-Energy Control, Inc., under Contract 55-05 (K5-062), Ventilation System for Fire Station No. 1, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $68,231.00, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 6671, dated September 20, 2005.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1610 A Request to use city right-of-way for the Lighthouse Run.CommunicationSubject: Item 14 of March 7, 2006, communication from the YMCA requesting to use city right-of-way on June 17, 2006 for the 28th annual Lighthouse Run. Recommendation: Permission be granted to the sponsor of the Lighthouse Run to use certain city streets for the period of 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2006, and to close the following streets: Main Street from State Street to Sixth Street Lake Avenue from 8th Street to State Street State Street from Main Street to Lake Avenue Main Street from State Street to 3 Mile Road (west side two traffic lanes will remain open for two-way traffic) Dodge Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard Michigan Boulevard from Dodge Street to Wolff Street Wolff Street from Michigan Boulevard to North Main Street Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to communicate with the U. S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close Main Street Bridge to boat traffic for the period of 7:40 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2006 to satisfy the needs of this run. Further recommends thaApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1613 A Notification of groundwater contamination within street right-of-way at 4542 Douglas Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Item 13 of March 7, 2006, communication from K. Singh & Associates, Inc. notifying the City of residual groundwater contamination within the street right-of-way of 4542 Douglas Avenue. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1648 A Communication from the 1st District Alderman requesting an extension on design of the Sixth Street Department of Transportation project.CommunicationSubject: Item 16 of March 7, 2006, communication from the 1st District Alderman requesting an extension on design of the Sixth Street Department of Transportation project. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. There is sufficient time within the project schedule to accommodate the Historical Sixth Street Association's desire to complete their environmental master plan. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1654 A Amendment No. 1 to Contract 61-05 (K5-070), Professional Services for 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Amendment No. 1 to Contract 61-05 (K5-070), Professional Services for 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: Amendment No. 1 to Contract 61-05 (K5-070), Professional Services for 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $69,000.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $34,500.00 - Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewer, Various Locations $ 4,466.77 - Account 984.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Various Locations $17,000.00 - Account 986.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Various Locations $13,033.23 - Account 986.907.5320, Sanitary Manhole Reconstruction $69,000.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1655 A Final payment on Contract 41-05 (K5-048), Construction Inspection Services for Maiden Lane Storm Sewer Improvements, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a request for final payment on Contract 41-05 (K5-048), Construction Inspection Services for Maiden Lane Storm Sewer Improvements, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: The professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc., under Contract 41-05 (K5-048), Construction Inspection Services for Maiden Lane Storm Sewer Improvements, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $21,445.22, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 6517, dated June 7, 2005.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1657 A Proposal from Earth Tech for Construction Inspection Services for Racine Street Sewer Lining.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a proposal from Earth Tech, Inc. for Construction Inspection Services for Racine Street Sewer Lining. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1681 A Amendment #2 for Underground Facility Locating Services Agreement, SM&P Utility Resources, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Amendment #2 for Underground Facility Locating Services Agreement, SM&P Utility Resources, contractor. Recommendation: Amendment #2 for Underground Facility Locating Services Agreement, SM&P Utility Resources, contractor, as submitted, be approved for 2006 underground locates in the amount of $10.50 per locate with an hourly rate of $11.50 per quarter hour for any locate that exceeds 60 minutes. Fiscal Note: There is no increase to the contract terms for extending this contract through 2006.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1604 A Application of Jaime Ruiz LLC., Jaime Ruiz, Agent, for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 3751 Douglas Avenue. (7th District) (Alderman of the 7th District included in reference)CommunicationSubject: Application of Jaime Ruiz LLC., Jaime Ruiz, Agent, for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 3751 Douglas Avenue. (7th District) (Alderman of the 7th District included in reference) Recommendation: License be granted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1607 A (Direct Referral) Application of David Stricker for a Public Passenger Vehicle Driver's License.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Application of David Stricker for a Public Passenger Vehicle Driver's License. (Renewal) Recommendation: License be granted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1615 A Discontinuing the sale of personalized bricks at the Festival Hall site.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Finance Director requesting to discuss discontinuing the sale of personalized bricks at the Festival Hall site. (Item also referred to the Civic Centre Commission) Recommendation: The city discontinue the sale of personalized bricks at the Festival Hall site. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1621 A Request to enter into an agreement to replace boiler at Lakeview Center and Festival Hall.CommunicationSubject: Request to enter into agreement for Boiler replacement at Lakeview Center and Festival Hall. Recommendation: Grant permission to enter into an agreement with Southport Consulting, to prepare plans and specifications for Boiler replacement at Lakeview Center and Festival Hall at a cost not to exceed $4,500.00. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 986-690-5010, Lakeview Replace Boiler, 1,500.00 and account 108-986-5010, Festival Hall Boiler, $3,000.00.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1626 A (Direct Referral) The application for Conaway Johnson for a Public Passenger Vehicle Driver's License. (Renewal)CommunicationSubject:(Direct Referral) The application for Conaway Johnson for a Public Passenger Vehicle Driver's License. (Renewal) Recommendation: License be granted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1643 A Purchasing Agent submitting bids for Eight-five (85) Abandoned Vehicles.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Purchasing Agent submitting bids for Eight-five (85) Abandoned Vehicles. Recommendation: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: $11,136.01 in revenues.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1633-A A Communication from the Chief of Police requesting to waive formal bidding for and purchasing a CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analyzer) for the department. He further requests that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate with National ICommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police requesting to waive formal bidding for and purchasing a CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analyzer) for the department. He further requests that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate with National Institute for Truth Verification, 11400 Fortune Circle, W. Palm Beach, Florida, for the purchase of this equipment. (Also refer to Finance & Personnel Committee.) Recommendation: That formal bidding be waived for purchasing CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analyzer) and the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate with National Institute for Truth Verification for the purchase of this equipment. Fiscal Note: Defray the cost of the voice analyzer from account 241.000.5770, Machinery and Equipment.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1634-A A Communication from Chief of Police requesting to waive formal bidding for and purchase BEAST (Bar Code Evidence Analysis Statistics Tracking) software for the department. He further requests that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiaCommunicationSubject: Communication from Chief of Police requesting to waive formal bidding for and purchase BEAST (Bar Code Evidence Analysis Statistics Tracking) software for the department. He further requests that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate with Porter Lee Corporation, 1091 S. Wright Boulevard, Schaumburg, Illinois, for this purchase. (Also refer to Finance & Personnel Committee.) Recommendation: That formal bidding be waived for purchasing the BEAST (Bar Code Evidence Analysis Statistics Tracking) software and the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate with Porter Lee Corporation for the purchase of this equipment. Fiscal Note: Defray the cost for the software from account 241.000.5830, Computer Software.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1635-A A Communication from Chief of Police Spenner requesting to amend the 2006 Asset Forfeiture Spending Plan, as adopted by Council, by adding a Capital Outlay under 241.00.5780, Licensed Vehicles, in the amount of $12,500, for Special Investigations Unit VehicCommunicationSubject: Communication from Chief of Police Spenner requesting to amend the 2006 Asset Forfeiture Spending Plan, as adopted by Council, by adding a Capital Outlay under 241.00.5780, Licensed Vehicles, in the amount of $12,500, for Special Investigations Unit Vehicle Trades. (Also refer to Finance & Personnel Committee.) Recommendation: The 2006 Asset Forfeiture Spending Plan be amended. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1638-A A Communication from Chief of Police Spenner, requesting to enter into a Terrorism Equipment Agreement with Racine County for the purchase of terrorism equipment for the Racine Police Department, under the Homeland Security Grant program, for which Racine CCommunicationSubject: Communication from Chief of Police Spenner, requesting to enter into a Terrorism Equipment Agreement with Racine County for the purchase of terrorism equipment for the Racine Police Department, under the Homeland Security Grant program, for which Racine County has applied. Finance Department has issued City Grant Control No. 2006-012. There is no cost to the City. (Also refer to Finance & Personnel Committee.) Recommendation: The Chief of Police be granted permission to enter into a Terrorism Equipment Agreement with Racine County for the purchase of terrorism equipment for the Racine Police Department, under the Homeland Security Grant program. Fiscal Note: There is no cost to the City to accept the equipment from Racine County. Ayes: 4 - Q.A. Shakoor II, Sandy Weidner, Gregory Helding and Tim Hermes Abstentions: 1 - David MaackAdoptedPass Action details Not available
06-1644 A Midtown Market, LLC, Jagtar Singh, Agent, for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1229 Eleventh Street. (1st District) (Alderman of the 1st District included in reference)CommunicationSubject: Application of Midtown Market, LLC, Jagtar Singh, Agent, for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1229 Eleventh Street. (1st District) (Alderman of the 1st District included in reference) Recommendation: License be granted. Fiscal Note: N/A (3-13-06 Meeting) Ayes: 3 - Q.A. Shakoor II, Sandy Weidner and Tim Hermes Noes: 1 - Gregory Helding Non-voting: 1 - David Maack (3-27-06 Meeting) Recommendation: Defer until 4-10-06 meeting License & Welfare meeting. Recommendation of License & Welfare Meeting 04-10-06: License be denied due to high concentration of existing liquor establsihments in the area and the fragility of the neighborhood. Ayes: 3 - Sandy Weidner, Gregory Helding and Tim Hermes Noes: 1 - Q.A. Shakoor, II Non-voting: 1 - David Maack Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
06-1607-A A Application of Chariot Limousine, LLC., for a Public Passenger Vehicle Provider's License. (Renewal)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Application of Chariot Limousine, LLC., for a Public Passenger Vehicle Provider's License. (Renewal) Recommendation: License be granted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1606 A CUP 1626-1628 Douglas AvenueConditional Use PermitSubject: Direct Referral. Consideration of a request by Steven Jensen seeking a conditional use permit for an automobile repair, restoration, storage, and accessories sales facility at 1626-1628 Douglas Avenue. Recommendation: Approve with conditions: a. That the plans stamped “Received February 23, 2006” and presented to the Plan Commission on March 8, 2006 be approved, subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That the following operational characteristics shall apply to this location: 1. No outside storage of junked vehicles, vehicle parts, materials, and equipment. 2. All aspects of the operation of this business shall be conducted indoors, including vending machines, product displays, or sales. 3. The sale of vehicles is prohibited. 4. Employee vehicles and customer vehicles awaiting repair shall be permitted to be parked or stored outdoors on site no longer than 20 days. 5. The maximum hours of operation shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday with no hours on Sunday. c. That the building be remodeled in a unified manner, in accAdoptedPass Action details Not available
06-1532 A Apply for funding from the Nat'l. Oceanic & Atmospheric Assn./Great Lakes Intnat'l. Environmental LaboratoryCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply for funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association/Great Lakes International Environmental Laboratory, Grant Control No. 2006-009. (Referred to the Finance & Personnel Committee and to the Board of Health) Recommendation of the Board of Health: That the Public Health Administrator be granted permission to apply for funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association/Great Lakes International Environmental Laboratory. Fiscal Note: The amount being applied for is $200,000 per year for three years. There is no match required by the City. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee: That the Public Health Administrator be granted permission to apply for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association/Great Lakes International Environmental Laboratory grant, Grant Control No. 2006-009, in the amount of $200,000 per year for three years, to be utilized to develop a beach management/classification system for the Great Lakes. Fiscal Note: No matcApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1533 A Contract with Managed Health ServicesCommunicationSubject: The Public Health Administrator requests permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with Managed Health Services. (Referred to the Finance & Personnel Committee and to the Board of Health) Recommendation from the Board of Health: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract with Managed Health Services so that the Racine City Health Department is able to bill for and receive reimbursement for services rendered to Managed Health Services and Medicaid/BadgerCare enrollees. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation from Finance & Personnel Committee: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract with Managed Health Services enabling the City of Racine's Health Department to receive Medicaid reimbursement for dedicated health care services provided to the Managed Health Services and Medicaid/Badger Care enrollees. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1622-A A Centers for Disease ControlCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply for funding from the Centers for Disease Control in the amount of $106,692. There is a 50% in-kind soft match required. (Grant Control #2006-010) (Also referred to Finance and Personnel Committee) Board of Health's Recommendation: That the Public Health Administrator be granted permission to apply for funding from the Centers for Disease Control for the continuation of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Fiscal Note: $106,692 (A 50% in-kind soft match is required by the City).Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1678 A Policies and procedures for use of Monument Square.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services presenting the first draft of policies and procedures for use of Monument Square at no charge. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services: Change wording in the section of the policy that says five times per year to five different events per year, and adopt as amended. Refer to Public Works and Services Committee and Common Council for approval. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-5-06): The policy for use of Monument Square, as amended, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Referred  Action details Not available
Res.06-6939 A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 1626-1628 DOUGLAS AVENUEResolutionCONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 1626-1628 DOUGLAS AVENUE RESOLVED, that the request by Steven Jensen seeking a Conditional Use Permit for an automobile repair, restoration, storage and accessories sales facility at 1626-1628 Douglas Avenue be approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans stamped “Received February 23, 2006” and presented to the Plan Commission on March 8, 2006 be approved, subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That the following operational characteristics shall apply to this location: 1. No outside storage of junked vehicles, vehicle parts, materials, and equipment. 2. All aspects of the operation of this business shall be conducted indoors, including vending machines, product displays and sales. 3. The sale of vehicles is prohibited. 4. No vehicle shall be permitted to be parked or stored outdoors on-site for more than 20 days. 5. The maximum hours of operation shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with no hours on Sunday. c. That the building be remodeled in a unified manner, in accordance with theAdopted  Action details Not available
Res.06-6940 A AGREEMENT WITH MANAGED HEALTH SERVICES FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTResolutionAGREEMENT WITH MANAGED HEALTH SERVICES FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Managed Health Services enabling the City of Racine's Health Department to bill for and receive reimbursement for dedicated healthcare services rendered to Managed Health Services and Medicaid/BadgerCare enrollees. FISCAL NOTE: N/AAdopted  Action details Not available
Res.06-6941 A LIGHTHOUSE RUNResolutionLIGHTHOUSE RUN RESOLVED, that permission be granted to the YMCA to use certain city streets for the Lighthouse Run from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2006, and to close the following streets: Main Street from State Street to Sixth Street Lake Avenue from 8th Street to State Street State Street from Main Street to Lake Avenue Main Street from State Street to 3 Mile Road (west side two traffic lanes will remain open for two-way traffic) Dodge Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard Michigan Boulevard from Dodge Street to Wolff Street Wolff Street from Michigan Boulevard to North Main Street FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to communicate with the U. S. Coast Guard to request permission to close Main Street Bridge to boat traffic from 7:40 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2006, to satisfy the needs of the Lighthouse Run. FURTHER RESOLVED, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. Proof of liability insurance be filed priorAdopted  Action details Not available
Res.06-6942 A AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR 2006 CCTV SERVICES AND MANHOLE INSPECTIONSResolutionAMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR 2006 CCTV SERVICES AND MANHOLE INSPECTIONS RESOLVED, that Amendment No. 1 to Contract 61-05 (K5-070), Professional Services for 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $69,000.00. FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $34,500.00 - Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewer, Various Locations $ 4,466.77 - Account 984.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Various Locations $17,000.00 - Account 986.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Various Locations $13,033.23 - Account 986.907.5320, Sanitary Manhole Reconstruction $69,000.00 - Total FISCAL NOTE: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.06-6943 A FINAL PAYMENT MAIDEN LANE SEWER IMPROVEMENTSResolutionFINAL PAYMENT MAIDEN LANE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS RESOLVED, that the professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc., under Contract 41-05 (K5-048), Construction Inspection Services for Maiden Lane Storm Sewer Improvements, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $21,445.22, from funds heretofore appropriated. FISCAL NOTE: Contract was authorized under Resolution 6517, dated June 7, 2005.Adopted  Action details Not available
Res.06-6944 A FINAL PAYMENT VENTILATION SYSTEM FIRE STATION NO. 1ResolutionFINAL PAYMENT VENTILATION SYSTEM FIRE STATION NO. 1 RESOLVED, that the work of Hastings Air-Energy Control, Inc., under Contract 55-05 (K5-062), Ventilation System for Fire Station No. 1, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $68,231.00, from funds heretofore appropriated. FISCAL NOTE: Contract was authorized under Resolution 6671, dated September 20, 2005.Adopted  Action details Not available
Res.06-6945 A AMENDMENT UNDERGROUND FACILITY LOCATING AGREEMENTResolutionAMENDMENT UNDERGROUND FACILITY LOCATING AGREEMENT RESOLVED, that Amendment #2 for Underground Facility Locating Services Agreement, SM&P Utility Resources, contractor, as submitted, be approved for 2006 underground locates in the amount of $10.50 per locate with an hourly rate of $11.50 per quarter hour for any locate that exceeds 60 minutes. FISCAL NOTE: There is no increase to the contract terms for extending this contract through 2006.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.06-6946 A WAIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASE OF CVSAResolutionWAIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASE OF CVSA RESOLVED, that formal bidding procedures be waived and that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate with National Institute for Truth Verification, 11400 Fortune Circle, W. Palm Beach, Florida, for the purchase of a CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analyzer) for the Police Department. FISCAL NOTE: The following unrestrict funds: DARE van $1,249.00, account 262.000.4400, surveillance cameras $4,000.00, account 262.000.4480, and crime prevention $232.00, account 262.000.4470, be transferred to account 262.000.5950, miscellaneous expenses, with $5,481.00 to be used to defray the cost of the purchase of the CVSA.Adopted  Action details Not available
Res.06-6947 A WAIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASE OF BAR CODE SOFTWAREResolutionWAIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASE OF BAR CODE SOFTWARE RESOLVED, that formal bidding procedures be waived and that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate with Porter Lee Corporation, 1091 S. Wright Boulevard, Schaumburg, Illinois, for the purchase of the BEAST (Bar Code Evidence Analysis Statistics Tracking) software for the Police Department. FISCAL NOTE: Funding is budgeted in account 241.000.5830, Computer Software.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.06-6948 A TERRORISM EQUIPMENT AGREEMENTResolutionTERRORISM EQUIPMENT AGREEMENT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Terrorism Equipment Agreement with Racine County for the purchase of terrorism equipment for the Racine Police Department, under the Homeland Security Grant program, for which Racine County has applied. FISCAL NOTE: There is no cost to the City to accept the equipment from Racine County. City Grant Control No. 2006-012AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.06-6949 A AGREEMENT BOILER REPLACEMENTSResolutionAGREEMENT BOILER REPLACEMENTS RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Southport Consulting to prepare plans and specifications for Boiler replacement at Lakeview Center and Festival Hall at a cost not to exceed $4,500.00. FISCAL NOTE: Funds are available in account 986-690-5010, Lakeview Replace Boiler, $1,500.00 and account 108-986-5010, Festival Hall Boiler, $3,000.00.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.06-6950 A ROOM TAX FUNDS TO RACINE ART MUSEUMResolutionROOM TAX FUNDS TO RACINE ART MUSEUM RESOLVED, that the City of Racine appropriate $10,000 from the Room Tax Fund to the Racine Art Museum to be utilized for 2006 promotion outside of Racine County. FISCAL NOTE: There are sufficient funds available in Room Tax Fund.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.06-6951 A V.A.L.U.E. AGREEMENTResolutionPURCHASING CARD AGREEMENT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., for the V.A.L.U.E. group purchasing card program to provide for City participation in the V.A.L.U.E. group purchasing card program. FISCAL NOTE: The City will qualify for a rebate immediately rather than having to attain $2,000,000 in charges under the current agreement, and rebates will be larger.Adopted  Action details Not available
Res.06-6952 A CONTINUATION OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION PROGRAMResolutionCONTINUATION OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION PROGRAM RESOLVED, that the City of Racine continue its self-insured worker's compensation program, in compliance with Wisconsin Administrative Code DWD 80.60(3). FISCAL NOTE: N/AAdopted  Action details Not available
Res.06-6953 A AGREEMENT 141 MAIN STREETResolutionDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR 141 MAIN STREET WHEREAS, the City created Tax Increment District No. 13 for the purpose of a residential and commercial development at 141 Main Street; and WHEREAS, Gorman and Company, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Racine and the City have negotiated terms for a development agreement providing for implementation of the project; and WHEREAS, Gorman and Company created "State at Main, LLC" for the purpose of this development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a development agreement with State at Main, LLC, and the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Racine for the project at 141 Main Street. FISCAL NOTE: No debt will be issued by the City. Increment revenues from Tax Increment District No. 13 will be assigned to the developer.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Ord.07-06 A ORDINANCE NO. 7-06 TO AMEND SEC. 114-637 RELATING TO ZONINGOrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 7-06 TO AMEND SEC. 114-637 RELATING TO ZONING To amend Sec. 114-637 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Zoning - Mapped districts. The Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: Part 1: Sec. 114-637 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by inserting the following after the description of the “West Racine Corridor District”: “Uptown Corridor District. The district includes those lands within the boundaries described as follows: Beginning at a point being the intersection of the centerlines of Pearl Street and Tenth Street and continuing east along said centerline to a point of intersection with the centerline of Hilker Place. Then south along said centerline to the centerline of Eleventh Street. Then west along said centerline to the centerline of Racine Street. Then south along said centerline to the centerline of Thirteenth Street. Then west along said centerline to the east line of the Union Pacific (a.k.a. Chicago and Northwestern) railroad right-of-way. Then southwesReferred  Action details Not available
Ord.08-06 A ORDINANCE NO. 8-06 TO REPEAL SEC. 2-129 RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION-RULES OR PROCEDUREOrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 8-06 TO REPEAL SEC. 2-129 RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION-RULES OF PROCEDURE To repeal Sec. 2-129 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Administration - Rules of procedure. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Sec. 2-129 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby repealed. Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication. Passed by the Common Council: ________________________ Approved: ________________________ ________________________ Mayor Attest: ________________________________ City Clerk Recommendation: That Ordinance No. 08-06 be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
ZOrd.0001-06 A AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MAP OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PROPERTY AT 2333 AND 2405 NORTHWESTERN AVENUEZoning OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MAP OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PROPERTY AT 2333 AND 2405 NORTHWESTERN AVENUE To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine, Wisconsin. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: That the property located at 2333 and 2405 Northwestern Avenue, and more particularly described as follows: "Begin at a point 243.91 feet northwesterly of the intersection of the north line of Westwood Drive and Northwestern Avenue; thence travel southwesterly 455 feet; thence travel northwesterly 228.7 feet; thence travel northwesterly 350 feet; thence travel easterly 50 feet; thence travel northeasterly 240 feet to the west line of Northwestern Avenue; travel thence southwesterly along said line to the point of beginning of this description. Said land being in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin." PIN 276-000021201000, be rezoned from "O/I" Office/Institutional District, to "O/I - FD O/I" Office/Institutional - Flex Development Overlay District, and designated as Supplement No. _____, which SupReferred  Action details Not available