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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 11/28/2006 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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06-2814 A1.Godske Awnings request to install an awning at 610 Sixth Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Godske Awnings & Textiles, Inc. requesting permission to install an awning at 610 Sixth Street. Recommendation: The property owner of 610 Sixth Street be granted permission to install a stationary, projecting awning, 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
06-2867 A2.Request to install projecting sign at 245 Main St.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from Cathy Helding requesting permission to install a projecting sign at 245 Main Street. Recommendation: The property owner of 245 Main Street be granted permission to install a stationary, projecting sign, 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
06-2824 A3.Accept a financial incentive from WE Energies for a Renewable Energy Project.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to accept a financial incentive of up to $99,975.00 for a Renewable Energy Project. Recommendation: The Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to enter into a grant agreement on behalf of the City of Racine with We Energies and to submit any reports necessary to comply with the We Energies Customer Incentives program which will provide up to $99,975.00 of funding toward the cost of a solar electric generating system for the City Hall Annex. Fiscal Note: The City's share of this project is included in the 2007 Capital Improvement Program.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2868 A4.Accept a Focus on Energy Grant for a Renewable Energy Project.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to accept a Focus on Energy Grant for $35,000.00 for a Renewable Energy Project. Recommendation: The Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to enter into a grant agreement on behalf of the City of Racine with the Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation which will provide $35,000.00 in funding for the City Hall Annex solar energy project. Further recommends that funds for this project are contained in the 2007 Capital Improvement Program. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2871 A5.Change Order No. 1 to Contract 17-05 (K5-024), Window Replacement at City Hall, Phase II, KPH Construction Corporation, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 17-05 (K5-024), Window Replacement at City Hall, Phase II, KPH Construction Corporation, contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 17-05 (K5-024), Window Replacement at City Hall, Phase II, KPH Construction Corporation, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $5,137.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 772.26 - Account 984.100.5010, City Hall Window Replacement $4,364.74 - Account 985.100.5010, City Hall Window Replacement $5,137.00 Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2863 A6.Final payment on Contract 17-05 (K5-024), Window Replacement at City Hall, Phase II, KPH Construction Corp., contractor.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 17-05 (K5-024), Window Replacement at City Hall, Phase II, KPH Construction Corporation, contractor. Recommendation: The work done by KPH Construction Corporation, under Contract 17-05 (K5-024), Window Replacement at City Hall, Phase II, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $171,537.00, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 6472, dated May 3, 2005.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2862 A7.Final payment on Contract 29-05(K5-036), PS - Construction Inspection Services for Racine Street Utility Construction, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 29-05 (K5-036), Professional Services - Construction Inspection Services for Racine Street Utility Construction, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: The professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc. under Contract 29-05 (K5-036), Professional Services - Construction Inspection Services for Racine Street Utility Construction, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $186,893.54, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 6473, dated May 3, 2005.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2825 A8.Request to waive formal bidding and to accept a proposal from Zenith Tech, Inc. for repairs to the Main Street Bridge at a not-to-proceed price of $160,000.00.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting to waive formal bidding and to accept a proposal from Zenith Tech, Inc. for repairs to the Main Street Bridge at a not-to-proceed price of $160,000.00. Recommendation: That formal bidding procedures be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Zenith Tech, Inc. for repairs to the Main Street Bridge, on a time and material basis, at a price not-to-exceed $160,000.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 930.046.5860, Main Street Bridge Repairs. Fiscal Note: 100% of the cost of these repairs is reimbursable to the City of Racine through the State of Wisconsin Lift Bridge Program.Recommended For Acceptance as a Professional Services Agreement  Action details Not available
06-2850 A9.Amendment No. 3 to the Underground Facility Locating Services Agreement, SM&P Utility Resources, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Amendment No. 3 to the Underground Facility Locating Services Agreement, SM&P Utility Resources, contractor. Recommendation: Amendment No. 3 for Underground Facility Locating Services Agreement, SM&P Utility Resources, contractor, as submitted, be approved for 2007 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 2007.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2798 A10.Change Order No. 2 on Contract 10-06(K6-011), Chicory Road Reconstruction, Milwaukee General Construction, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 10-06 (K6-011), Chicory Road Reconstruction, Milwaukee General Construction, contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 2 on Contract 10-06 (K6-011), Chicory Road Reconstruction, Milwaukee General Construction, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $254,475.11. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 149.00 - Account 919.986.5010, Chicory Road Reconstruction $ 3,977.33 - Account 985.902.5210, New Curb & Gutter $ 10,801.00 - Account 986.104.5420, Storm Water $ 38,416.70 - Account 986.908.5220, Replace Curb & Gutter $ 4,685.77 - Account 986.908.5110, Bituminous Conc. Street Paving $ 36,181.46 - Account 986.908.5010, Concrete Street Paving Misc. Loc. $ 21,376.14 - Account 986.908.5020, Concrete Pavement Repl., Misc. $ 39,642.42 - Account 986.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing $ 99,245.29 - Mt. Pleasant $254,475.11 FRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2851 A11.Reconstructing Northwestern Avenue (STH 38) from Golf Avenue to Rapids Drive.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting State Project Agreement, 2290-11-00/70, Reconstructing Northwestern Avenue (STH 38) from Golf Avenue to Rapids Drive. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a project agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of Northwestern Avenue (STH 38) from Golf Avenue to Rapids Drive. The total cost of this project cost is estimated at $2,492,750.00 with the State’s share being $2,264,688.00 and the City’s share being $228,063.00. Fiscal Note: This project is scheduled by the State of Wisconsin for the year 2013 and, therefore, the city's share of the funding for this project has yet to be budgeted. Entering into this project agreement does not, by itself, result in any expenditure of funds.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2852 A12.Reconstructing State Street (STH 38) from N. Memorial Drive to LaSalle Street.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting State Project Agreement 2290-12-00/70, Reconstructing State Street (STH 38) from N. Memorial Drive to LaSalle Street. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a project agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of State Street (STH 38) from N. Memorial Drive to LaSalle Street. The total cost of this project cost is estimated at $2,625,500.00 with the State’s share being $2,441,875.00 and the City’s share being $183,625.00. Fiscal Note: This project is scheduled by the State of Wisconsin for the year 2013 and, therefore, the city's share of the funding for this project has yet to be budgeted. Entering into this project agreement does not, by itself, result in any expenditure of funds.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2869 A13.Proposal from Earth Tech, Inc. for 2007 IT Consulting.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a proposal from Earth Tech, Inc. for 2007 Public Works Technology Consulting. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Earth Tech, Inc. for 2007 Public Works Technology Consulting at a price not-to-exceed $15,000.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 101.130.5610, Professional Services. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Acceptance as a Professional Services Agreement  Action details Not available