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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/15/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Racine Public Library, Community Room
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0747-25 A Subject: National Night OutCommunicationSubject: National Night Out   Action details Not available
0702-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company on behalf of its insured Rany and Karen Kong, for consideration for disallowance.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company on behalf of its insured Rany and Karen Kong, for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-28-2025: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
0704-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of the Estate of Joseph Lee for consideration for disallowance.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of the Estate of Joseph Lee for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-28-2025: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
0703-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, submitting bid results of Official Notice #11-2025, Tree Stump Removal & Restoration.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, submitting bid results of Official Notice #11-2025, Tree Stump Removal & Restoration. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-28-2025: That the contract for Official Notice #11-2025 Tree Stump Removal & Restoration be awarded to the lowest, responsive bidder: Four Seasons Lawn Care & Landscaping in the amount of $26,570. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Object 6048401 52200-Contracted Services.Referred  Action details Not available
0710-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason & Alder Maack, on behalf of the Downtown Racine Corporation, requesting permission to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street, 6th Street from Lake Avenue to Grand Avenue, and Wisconsin Avenue fromCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason & Alder Maack, on behalf of the Downtown Racine Corporation, requesting permission to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street, 6th Street from Lake Avenue to Grand Avenue, and Wisconsin Avenue from 4th Street to 7th Street, for Party on the Pavement on September 20, 2025, from 12:00pm-7:00pm. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-28-2025: That the street closure request be approved. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.29.25: That permission be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street, 6th Street from Lake Avenue to Grand Avenue, and Wisconsin Avenue from 4th Street to 7th Street, for Party on the Pavement on September 20, 2025, from 12:00pm-7:00pm, for Party on the Pavement, per the attached stipulations. Fiscal Note: There will be costs for the various City Departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event.Referred  Action details Not available
0711-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, authorizing the Assistant Executive Director of the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine (CDA) to access funds from the City of Racine Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund (BC-RLF) in theCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, authorizing the Assistant Executive Director of the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine (CDA) to access funds from the City of Racine Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund (BC-RLF) in the form of a 0% interest loan to the CDA for the environmental remediation at 526 Marquette Street. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-28-2025: That the Assistant Executive Director of the CDA, or his designee(s), be authorized to prepare and execute a loan with RCEDC BLP for up to $125,000 of the City of Racine’s USEPA Brownfield Cleanup to the CDA to aid in the remediation of 526 Marquette Street. Further, that the Director of City Development, Mayor, City Clerk, or their designee(s), or other required parties be authorized to sign all forms and documents necessary, and take necessary action to execute and facilitate the loan and undertake, direct and complete cleanup activities. Fiscal Note: The BC-RLF loan of up to $125,000.00 will be made from a grant received from the USEPA. The City will not incur any Referred  Action details Not available
0699-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting final payment for Contract 2024165 - 2024 Sidewalks Replacement, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractors.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting final payment for Contract 2024165 - 2024 Sidewalks Replacement, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.29.25: That the work completed by A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractors, on Contract 2024165 - 2024 Sidewalks Replacement, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $762,777.24. Final payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2024165 was authorized under Resolution No. 0572-24, dated July 16,2024.Referred  Action details Not available
0700-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2024165, 2024 Sidewalk Replacement, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractors.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2024165, 2024 Sidewalk Replacement, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.29.25: That Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2024165, 2024 Sidewalk Replacement, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractors be approved in the deduct amount of ($46,306.12). Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is credited in Org-Objects: ($23,622.12) 40104 57515 Sidewalk Assessment ($22,684.00) 45040 57515 DPW Sidewalk Replacement ($46,306.12) TotalReferred  Action details Not available
0701-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of Jonathan Schopp, Corporate Facilities, CNH, requesting permission for a private utility (electric) in the city right-of-way from 700 State Street to 705 State Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of Jonathan Schopp, Corporate Facilities, CNH, requesting permission for a private utility (electric) in the city right-of-way from 700 State Street to 705 State Street. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.29.25:. Permission be granted to CNH for private electric utility in city right-of-way. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
0705-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2025385 - 2025 Sidewalk Replacement.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2025385 - 2025 Sidewalk Replacement. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.29.25: That Contract 2025185 - 2025 Sidewalk Replacement, be awarded to Tiger Restoration Tuckpointing LLC., in the amount of $761,377.00, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: $400,014.00 40104 57515 Sidewalk Assessment: $252,741.50 60484 57570 Storm Sewers: $108,621.50 45040 57515 Sidewalk (GOB) $761,377.00 TotalReferred  Action details Not available
0707-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of Delores Williams, A&S Unlimited Solutions, requesting to close the intersections of Quincy Avenue, Grange Avenue and 19th Street from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Friday, August 22, 2025, for the annual Back-To-School and Vacation Bible School celebration. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.29.25: That permission be granted to A&S Unlimited Solutions to close the intersections of Quincy Avenue, Grange Avenue and 19th Street from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Friday, August 22, 2025, for the annual Back-To-School and Vacation Bible School celebration, per the attached stipulations. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event.Referred  Action details Not available
0708-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2025125 - CDBG Rapids Dr. Lighting.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2025125 - CDBG Rapids Dr. Lighting. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.29.25: That Contract 2025125 - CDBG Rapids Dr. Lighting, be awarded to Pro Electric, Inc., in the amount of $151,197.62, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: $46,388.82 45040 57520 GOB Street Lights $104,808.80 60000039.Brks&MRtr.St Lights 20055 57520 CDBG $151,197.62 TotalReferred  Action details Not available
0709-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Transit Department, submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract #2024109, Transit Center Renovations, KPH Construction Corporation, Contractor.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Transit Department, submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract #2024109, Transit Center Renovations, KPH Construction Corporation, Contractor. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.29.25: That Change Order No. 2 to Contract #2024109 - Transit Center Renovations, KPH Construction Corporation, Contractors, be approved in the amount of $78,264.00. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in the following Org-Object: 60282011 57200 - Building Improvements.Referred  Action details Not available
0710-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason & Alder Maack, on behalf of the Downtown Racine Corporation, requesting permission to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street, 6th Street from Lake Avenue to Grand Avenue, and Wisconsin Avenue fromCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason & Alder Maack, on behalf of the Downtown Racine Corporation, requesting permission to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street, 6th Street from Lake Avenue to Grand Avenue, and Wisconsin Avenue from 4th Street to 7th Street, for Party on the Pavement on September 20, 2025, from 12:00pm-7:00pm. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-28-2025: That the street closure request be approved. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.29.25: That permission be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street, 6th Street from Lake Avenue to Grand Avenue, and Wisconsin Avenue from 4th Street to 7th Street, for Party on the Pavement on September 20, 2025, from 12:00pm-7:00pm, for Party on the Pavement, per the attached stipulations. Fiscal Note: There will be costs for the various City Departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event.Referred  Action details Not available
0672-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, for a new application for a "Class A” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License, and Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Retail LicenCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, for a new application for a "Class A” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License, and Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Retail License forWoodmans Food Market INC DBA Woodmans Food Market INC #45 located at 5430 Durand Ave, Brittany Jordan , Agent. (14th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-30-2025: To Approve. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
0673-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, for a new application for Gas Service Station, and Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Retail License for Woodmans Food Market INC DBA Woodmans Food MarkeCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, for a new application for Gas Service Station, and Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Retail License for Woodmans Food Market INC DBA Woodmans Food Market INC #45 located at 5900 Durand Ave, Brittany Jordan, Agent.(14th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-30-2025: To Approve. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
0674-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, for a new Petition to exceed geographical and quota restrictions for a "Class A” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Woodmans Food MarkeCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, for a new Petition to exceed geographical and quota restrictions for a "Class A” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Woodmans Food Market INC DBA Woodmans Food Market INC #45, located at 5430 Durand Ave, Brittany Jordan, Agent.(14th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-30-2025: To Approve. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
0687-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City of Racine Police Department, for the licenses premise report. Staff Recommendation: That the Public Safety and Licensing Committee review the Police department report. Fiscal NCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City of Racine Police Department, for the licenses premise report. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-30-2025: To Approve. Fiscal Note: N / AReferred  Action details Not available
0688-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, requesting any consideration, any formal expression of concern, or other actions pursuant to the police report. Staff Recommendation: For the Public Safety and Licensing Committee to review and discusCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, requesting any consideration, any formal expression of concern, or other actions pursuant to the police report. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-30-2025: To request the appearance of Select 627 LLC, located at 1111 Washington Ave, Natasha Evans, Agent and the appearance of the Marko's Neighborhood Bar located at 3001 Douglas Ave, Marko Lazarevic, Agent, be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
0713-25 B Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee, requesting the appearance of Kayla M. Dibble, agent for Kayla's Neighborhood Bar LLC, DBA Kayla's located at 2054 Lathrop Ave, pursuant to a formalCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee, requesting the appearance of Kayla M. Dibble, agent for Kayla's Neighborhood Bar LLC, DBA Kayla's located at 2054 Lathrop Ave, pursuant to a formal expression of concern and also requesting consideration of rescinding the formal expression of concern. (14th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-30-2025: To refer to a Good Neighbor's Meeting. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
0714-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee, requesting the appearance of Rebecca A. McCray, agent for Taste Of Soul Bar & Grill LLC, DBA Taste Of Soul, located at 501 6th St, pursuant to a forCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee, requesting the appearance of Rebecca A. McCray, agent for Taste Of Soul Bar & Grill LLC, DBA Taste Of Soul, located at 501 6th St, pursuant to a formal expression of concern and also requesting consideration of rescinding the formal expression of concern. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-30-2025: To Receive and File. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
0689-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, requesting the appearance of Jesus Cortez for a new operator's license. (4th District) Staff Recommendation: To approve the operator's license Fiscal Note: N /CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, requesting the appearance of Jesus Cortez for a new operator's license. (4th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-30-2025: To Defer. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-13-2025: To Deny. Fiscal Note: N / AReferred  Action details Not available
0691-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, requesting the appearance of Peter Marcotte for a new operator's license. (10th District) Staff Recommendation: To approve the operator's license Fiscal Note: NCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, requesting the appearance of Peter Marcotte for a new operator's license. (10th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-30-2025: To Defer. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-13-2025: To Defer. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-27-2025: That the appearance of Peter Marcotte for a new operator's license be Approved. Fiscal Note: N / AReferred  Action details Not available
0693-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner submitting an application for a Premise Description Change, for Twenty Grand Lux LLC DBA Twenty Gran Lux LLC located at 1307 Douglas Ave Racine, WI 53402, Cortney Marshall (4th District) Staff RecommeCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner submitting an application for a Premise Description Change, for Twenty Grand Lux LLC DBA Twenty Gran Lux LLC located at 1307 Douglas Ave Racine, WI 53402, Cortney Marshall (4th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-30-2025: To Deny. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
0696-25 B Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, submitting a renewal application for a 2025-2026 Motor Vehicle Towing License, Jensen Towing DBA Jensen Towing, located at 2625 N Greenbay rd. (6th District) StaffCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, submitting a renewal application for a 2025-2026 Motor Vehicle Towing License, Jensen Towing DBA Jensen Towing, located at 2625 N Greenbay rd. (6th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-30-2025: To Approve. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
0695-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, submitting an application for a New "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License, for Parlays on Main LLC DBA Parlays on Main LLC located at 24CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, submitting an application for a New "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License, for Parlays on Main LLC DBA Parlays on Main LLC located at 240 Main Street Racine, WI 53403, Alexia Gates, Agent. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-30-2025: To Approve as amended. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
0697-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, submitting a new Cigarette, Tobacco, and Elecrtonic Vaping Device Retail License application for Zaks Vape & Smoke LLC DBA ZaksVape & Smoke located at 1743 State St.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, submitting a new Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Retail License application for Zaks Vape & Smoke LLC DBA ZaksVape & Smoke located at 1743 State St. Hamday Farag Agent. (8th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-30-2025: To Defer. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-13-2025: To Approve Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
0698-25 C Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, submitting a renewal application for a 2025-2026 Motor Vehicle Towing License, Racine Recovery LLC DBA Racine Recovery, located at 2817 Eaton Lane. (7th District)CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, submitting a renewal application for a 2025-2026 Motor Vehicle Towing License, Racine Recovery LLC DBA Racine Recovery, located at 2817 Eaton Lane. (7th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-30-2025: To Approve. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
0543-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land on behalf of the Human Resources Benefits Manager, requesting to appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss employee healthcare and plan design options. Staff Recommendation: To ReceiveCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the Human Resources Benefits Manager, requesting to appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss employee healthcare and plan design options. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 06-09-2025: To Defer until the next Finance & Personnel meeting on July 7, 2025. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: To approve the healthcare program as presented. Recommendation of Common Council on 07-15-2025: To Defer Fiscal Note: N/ADeferredPass Action details Not available
0631-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon on behalf of the Waterworks Commission Requesting Approval of a Resolution Regarding Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Costs Attributed to 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project RecommendatCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason and Alder Harmon, on behalf of the Waterworks Commission, requesting approval of a resolution regarding declaration of official intent to reimburse costs attributed to the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 06/18/25: To approve with a referral to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the Waterworks Commission request for approval of a resolution regarding declaration of official intent to reimburse costs attributed to the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project be approved. Fiscal Note: The aggregate principal amount of debt for the project is expected not to exceed $40,000,000.00, of which 49% may be allocated as Principal Forgiveness for homeowner side lead service replacement. Funding for the project to be financed through the FY 2026 WDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.Approved  Action details Not available
0632-25 A Subject: Communication Sponsored by Alder Harmon on behalf of the Waterworks Commission Requesting Approval of a Resolution Regarding Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Costs Attributed to 2026 Water Main Replacement Project Recommendation ofCommunicationSubject: Communication Sponsored by Mayor Mason and Alder Harmon, on behalf of the Waterworks Commission, requesting approval of a resolution regarding declaration of official intent to reimburse costs attributed to 2026 Water Main Replacement Project. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 06/18/25: To Approve with a Referral to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the Waterworks Commission request for approval of a resolution regarding declaration of official intent to reimburse costs attributed to the 2026 Water Main Replacement Project be approved. Fiscal Note: The aggregate principal amount of debt for the project is expected not to exceed $10,000,000.00, with the balance reduced by eligible Principal Forgiveness earned. Funding for the Project to be financed through the FY 2026 WDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.Approved  Action details Not available
0651-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the City Administrator, requesting authorization to commence collective bargaining with the four public safety employees collective bargaining units for successor agreements.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the City Administrator, requesting authorization to commence collective bargaining with the four public safety employees collective bargaining units for successor agreements. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the City Administrator be authorized to commence collective bargaining with the four public safety employees collective bargaining units for successor agreements. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0654-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Kevin Pirelli for consideration for disallowance.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Kevin Pirelli for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0655-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Cedric Foster for consideration for disallowance.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Cedric Foster for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0658-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the Assistant Fire Chief, requesting permission to accept the Operations and Safety Acquisition Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the Diesel Exhaust Capture System awarded by FEMA and the AFG program, Control #00563. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the Assistant Fire Chief be granted permission to accept the Operations and Safety Acquisition Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the Diesel Exhaust Capture System awarded by FEMA and the AFG program, Control #00563. Fiscal Note: Grant is for $275,000 with a City match of 10% which will be budgeted in the 2026 GO Debt program.Approved  Action details Not available
0659-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Human Resources Department, requesting permission to accept the Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grant for the Fire Cadet and CDL Trainee programs. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the Human Resources Department be granted permission to accept the Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grant for the Fire Cadet Control #00628 and CDL Trainee programs Control #00629. Fiscal Note: In-kind match is 50% of the amount of the grant award, which will be covered by budgeted salaries (Fire Cadet & CDL Trainee).Approved  Action details Not available
0667-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the Financial Empowerment Center, requesting permission to apply for and accept a $2,500 donation from Landmark Credit Union for the purpose of funding a kid’s calendar art contest administered by the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) Control #00644. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the Financial Empowerment Center be granted permission to apply for and accept a $2,500 donation from Landmark Credit Union for the purpose of funding a kid’s calendar contest administered by the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) Control #00644. Fiscal Note: Landmark Credit Union Donation of $2,500. No match required.Approved  Action details Not available
0671-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting permission to establish a Sister City relationship with Brantford, ON. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 07-07-2025: That the Mayor be granted permission to establish a Sister City relationship with Brantford, ON. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0652-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2022033, West Lawn Avenue Reconstruction, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractors.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2022033, West Lawn Avenue Reconstruction, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.08.25 That Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2022033, West Lawn Avenue Reconstruction, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractors be approved in the deduct amount of ($50,054.60). Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is credited in Org-Objects: ($737.19) 45040 57500 DPW Paving ($1,437.40) 60484 57570 Storm Sewers ($47,880.01) 22640 57560 Sanitary Sewers ($50,054.60) TotalApproved  Action details Not available
0653-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting final payment for Contract 2022033, West Lawn Avenue Reconstruction, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractors.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting final payment for Contract 2022033, West Lawn Avenue Reconstruction, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.08.25: That the work completed by A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractors, on Contract 2022033, West Lawn Avenue Reconstruction, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $1.512.178.40. Final payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2022033 was authorized under Resolution No. 0265-22, dated May 3, 2022.Approved  Action details Not available
0664-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2025072-Greencrest Park Fence Replacement, Century Fence Company, Contractor. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.08.25: : That Change Order No. 1 Contract 2025072-Greencrest Park Fence Replacement, Century Fence Company, Contractor, be approved in the amount of $5,896.00. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in Org-Object: 45050 57110-Parks Land Improvements.Approved  Action details Not available
0665-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2025050 Island Park Shelter Staircase Removal, Absolute Construction Enterprises, Contractor. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.08.25: That Change Order No. 1 Contract 2025050 Island Park Shelter Staircase Removal, Absolute Construction Enterprises, Contractor, be approved in the amount of $5,813.17. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in Org-Object: 45150 57110-Parks Land Improvements.Approved  Action details Not available
0666-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, submitting final payment for Contract 2025073-Chavez Small Gym Floor Replacement, Top Performance Corp, Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.08.25: That the work completed by Top Performance Corp. on Contract 2025073-Chavez Small Gym Floor Replacement be accepted and final payment be authorized for a total contract amount of $72,700.00. Fiscal Note: Contract 2025073 was authorized under Resolution No. 0305-25, dated April 14, 2025.Approved  Action details Not available
0620-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, submitting a new massage establishment application for Weiwen Zhu DBA Weiwen Zhu Therapy located at 906 State St, WeiWen Zhu, Agent (1st District)CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, submitting a new massage establishment application for Weiwen Zhu DBA Lucky Weiwen Zhu Therapy located at 906 State St, WeiWen Zhu, Agent (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety Licensing Committee on 06/25/2025: To Defer. Recommendation of the Public Safety Licensing Committee on 07/09/2025: To Deny Fiscal Note: N/ADeniedPass Action details Not available
0645-25 A Subject: Communications sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, requesting the appearance of Marie Anne Reagles for a new operator's license. Staff Recommendation: That the Public Safety and Licensing Committee review the appCommunicationSubject: Communications sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, requesting the appearance of Marie Anne Reagles for a new operator's license. Recommendation of the Public Safety Licensing Committee on 07/09/2025: To Approved Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0660-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City of Racine Police Department, for the licenses premise report.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City of Racine Police Department, for the licenses premise report. Recommendation of the Public Safety Licensing Committee on 07/09/2025: To Approve Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0661-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, requesting any consideration, any formal expression of concern, or other actions pursuant to the police report.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, requesting any consideration, any formal expression of concern, or other actions pursuant to the police report. Recommendation of the Public Safety Licensing Committee on 07/09/2025: To request the appearance of Kayla's Neighborhood Bar LLC, located at 2054 Lathrop Ave, Kayla Dibble, Agent and the appearance of the Taste of Soul Bar & Grill LLC located at 501 6th St, Rebecca Mccray, Agent, be Approved Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0663-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, submitting a new Cigarette, Tobacco, and Elecrtonic Vaping Device Retail License application for Sabah Inc DBA Fast Link located at 1405 Washington Ave, Dr. Naser ElaCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, submitting a new Cigarette, Tobacco, and Elecrtonic Vaping Device Retail License application for Sabah Inc DBA Fast Link located at 1405 Washington Ave, Dr. Naser Elayan, Agent. Recommendation of the Public Safety Licensing Committee on 07/09/2025: To Approve Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Not available
0649-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, repealing Resolution 0067-23 and requesting permission to replace the manufacturer and bus procurement quantity, providing authorization to execute an agreemenCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, repealing Resolution 0067-23 and requesting permission to replace the manufacturer and bus procurement quantity, providing authorization to execute an agreement to purchase three Gillig 35'ft EV fixed-route transit buses for approximately $4,500,000. Transit Commission Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the agreement to purchase three Gillig 35'ft EV fixed-route transit buses for approximately $4,500,000. Fiscal Note: Total approximate cost of the vehicle replacement project and workforce development program is $4,500,000 with grant amount being $3,800,000, local match of $700,000 available in the capital plan under 60282011 57310 82006.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
0640-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Consideration of a request from the Department of City Development for the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2050. Recommendation of the Planning, Heritage and Design Commission on 06-16-2025: That a resolution and an ordinance adopting the document titled "A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2050" as the City's comprehensive plan, be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0681-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, to issue a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) home repair loan and forgivable loan to 1520 Lincoln St. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 07-07-25: To approve the CDBG Home Repair Loan and Forgivable Loan for 1520 Lincoln Street as presented. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient CDBG funds for this project. Loan payments will be repaid to the CDBG repair revolving loan fund.Approved  Action details Not available
0682-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, to issue a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) home repair loan and forgivable loan to 1733 Erie St. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 07-07-25: To approve the CDBG Home Repair Loan and Forgivable Loan for 1733 Erie Street as presented. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient CDBG funds for this project. Loan payments will be repaid to the CDBG repair revolving loan fund.Approved  Action details Not available
0683-25 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, to issue a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) home repair loan and forgivable loan to 2022 Saint Clair St. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 07-07-25: To approve the CDBG Home Repair Loan and Forgivable Loan for 2022 Saint Clair Street as presented. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient CDBG funds for this project. Loan payments will be repaid to the CDBG repair revolving loan fund.Approved  Action details Not available
0594-25 A 1310 Layard Ave. CDBG Repair LoanCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, to issue a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) home repair loan and forgivable grant to 1310 Layard Avenue. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 07-07-25: To approve the CDBG Home Repair Loan and Forgivable Loan for 1310 Layard Avenue as presented. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient CDBG funds for this project. Loan payments will be repaid to the CDBG repair revolving loan fund.Approved  Action details Not available