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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/18/2014 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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14-9867 A claim of Margarita RamirezClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Margarita Ramirez for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-24-14: The claim of Margarita Ramirez, 1521 Owen Ave, Racine 53403, for alleged injuries arising from alleged slip and fall on the sidewalk in the 1400 block of Owen Avenue, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-9905 A claim of Jacqueline SalasClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Jacqueline Salas for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-24-14: The claim of Jacqueline Salas, 3230 Meachem Rd, Racine 53405, for alleged damage to her auto from allegedly driving over a pothole in the Northbound lanes in the 1600-1700 blocks of Taylor Avenue be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-9906 A claim of Pauline MitchellClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Pauline Mitchell for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-24-14: The claim of Pauline Mitchell, 5314 Coachlamp Dr, Racine 53406, for alleged damages to her auto allegedly arising from driving over a pothole in the Westbound lanes on 16th Street between Blaine Avenue and Arthur Avenue be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-9915 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request to accept U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Grant No. GL 00E01266-0 in the amount of $250,000 for the Pershing Park/Samuel Meyers Park/Lakefront Lot No. 5CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request to accept U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Grant No. GL 00E01266-0 in the amount of $250,000 for the Pershing Park/Samuel Meyers Park/Lakefront Lot No. 5 Parking Lot Project. (Res. No. 14-0129) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-24-14: Permission be granted to the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer to accept U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Grant No. GL 00E01266-0 in the amount of $250,000 for the Pershing Park/Samuel Meyers Park/Lakefront Lot No. 5 Parking Lot Project. Fiscal Note: The City's share is $269,000. Matching funds are available in the following accounts: 756.020.5590 Fund for Lake Grant $115,500.00 106.991.5750 Surface Lot Repairs $62,407.00 994.700.5060 Pershing Park Drive $32,686.00 104.994.5460 Pershing/Myers USEPA $58,407.00Referred  Action details Not available
14-9916 A claim of Racine Properties Group, LLCClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Racine Properties Group, LLC for consideration Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-24-14: The claim of Racine Properties Group, LLC, 1341 Washington Ave, Racine 53403, for alleged damages to the building at 1512/1514 Washington Avenue be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-9918 A Knowles Nelson Grant West Bluff request (Res. No. 14-0131)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Director of City Development requesting permission to accept a Knowles Nelson Stewardship Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $242,261.00 to assist in the acquisition of properties associated with the RootWorks West Bluff Overlook project.(Grant Control # 2014-011) (Res. No. 14-0131) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-24-14: Permission be granted to the Assistant Director of City Development to accept a Knowles Nelson Stewardship Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $242,261.00 to assist in the acquisition of properties associated with the RootWorks West Bluff Overlook project. Fiscal Note: Total project cost is estimated at $484,522. Grant requires a 50% local match of $242,261 which is comprised of a donation of land from the Mound Avenue Associates valued at $113,800 EPA site assessment grant funds totaling $41,978, and Inter Governmental Shared Revenue Funds of $86,483 from account 919.000.5040(Grant Control # 2014-011)Referred  Action details Not available
14-9921 A Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to waive formal bidding, authorizing, and directing the Purchasing Agent to purchase Phillips defibrillators for the paramedic rescue squads. (Res. No. 14-0127)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to waive formal bidding, authorizing, and directing the Purchasing Agent to purchase Phillips defibrillators for the paramedic rescue squads. (Res. No. 14-0127) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-24-14: Formal bidding be waived and the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to purchase Phillips defibrillators for the paramedic rescue squads. Fiscal Note: Six new Phillips defibrillators at $112,697.00 after trade-in value of old defibrillators. Funding has been approved and is available in the 2014 CIP under account 944.300.5040 Fire defibrillator.Referred  Action details Not available
14-9902 A Communication from Chris Sklba, Art Metals Studio, submitting a request to use Monument Square and to close 5th Street, from Main Street to Wisconsin Avenue, from 5:00 P.M. Friday, May 30, 2014 until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, June 1, 2014, for the Monument SquareCommunicationSubject: Communication from Chris Sklba, Art Metals Studio, submitting a request to use Monument Square and to close 5th Street, from Main Street to Wisconsin Avenue, from 5:00 P.M. Friday, May 30, 2014 until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, June 1, 2014, for the Monument Square Art Fair. (Res. No. 14-0132) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-25-14: Art Metals Studio be granted permission to close 5th Street for the Monument Square Art Fair, to be held on Saturday, May 30, 2014 and Sunday, June 1, 2014, with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid. B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any city department be charged to the sponsor. D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. The sponsor shall pay a special event fee of $250.00. Further recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works, City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of publicReferred  Action details Not available
14-9920 A R/K CAA Tenant Rent assistance contract extension (Res. No. 14-0199)CommunicationSubject: Request by the Racine/Kenosha Community Action Agency to extend the period for completion of its Tenant-Based Rent Assistance contract. (Res. No. 14-0199) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 4-28-14: That the request of the Racine/Kenosha Community Action Agency for an extension of its contract for the Tenant-Based Rent Assistance program through November 2014 be approved. Fiscal Note: The contract will be amended to extend the time for competion. The amount of the grant for the program will remain unchanged.Referred  Action details Not available
14-9919 A CEDCO Loan Extension (Res. No. 14-0206)CommunicationSubject: Request by the Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO) to extend the period for completion of its Small Business Development Services contract. (Res. No. 14-0206) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 4-7-2014: That the Authority supports the extension of the contract expiration through December 2014. Further, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract extension with CEDCO effective through December 2014. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: To approve the Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO) to extend the period for completion of its Small Business Development Services contract. Further, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract extension with CEDCO effective through December 31, 2014. Fiscal Note: Sufficient funds remain in the original contract to fund this extension.Referred  Action details Not available
14-9910 A communication from the Second District Alderman requesting that the Common Council support a resolution urging the Wisconsin Legislature to approve SB38 and AB53. (Res. No. 14-0126)CommunicationSubject: communication from the Second District Alderman requesting that the Common Council support a resolution urging the Wisconsin Legislature to approve SB38 and AB53. (Res. No. 14-0126) Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 04-02-2014: the Item be approved as submitted. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-9848 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (Res. No. 14-0102)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to accept grant funds in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Tree Inventory Project. (Grant Control # 2012-024) (Res. No. 14-0102) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-10-14: To authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to accept reimbursement grant funds in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Tree Inventory Project. (Grant Control # 2012-024) Fiscal Note: Funds were expended in account 993.700.5220 City-Wide Tree Inventory.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9854 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2014 Seatbelt Grant. (Res. No. 14-0101)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2014 Seatbelt Grant. (Res. No. 14-0101) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-10-14: To authorize the Police Chief to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2014 Seatbelt Grant in the amount of $5,000.00. Fiscal Note: 25% soft City match of $1,250.00 required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9855 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept $13,000 from the State of Wisconsin represented by its Division of Public Health of the Department of Health Services for HIV Prevention Partner Services. (Grant Control #CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept $13,000 from the State of Wisconsin represented by its Division of Public Health of the Department of Health Services for HIV Prevention Partner Services. (Grant Control # 2014-009) (Res. No. 14-0103) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-10-14: To authorize the Public Health Administrator to accept $13,000 from the State of Wisconsin represented by its Division of Public Health of the Department of Health Services for HIV Prevention Partner Services. (Grant Control # 2014-009) Fiscal Note: No City Match required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9856 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funding from the Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network for $10,000 to support the Samuel Myers Park Restoration - Phase II project. (Grant Control # 2013-031) (Res. No. 14CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funding from the Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network for $10,000 to support the Samuel Myers Park Restoration - Phase II project. (Grant Control # 2013-031) (Res. No. 14-0104) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-10-14: To authorize the Public Health Administrator to accept funding from the Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network for $10,000 to support the Samuel Myers Park Restoration - Phase II project. (Grant Control # 2013-031) Fiscal Note: No City Match required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9853 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request from the General Manager of Racine Water and Wastewater Utilities to use the Civic Centre Parking Ramp for the relocation of the Lift Station Electrical ContrCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request from the General Manager of Racine Water and Wastewater Utilities to use the Civic Centre Parking Ramp for the relocation of the Lift Station Electrical Control Panel. (Res. No. 14-0105) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-11-14: Approval for Racine Water and Wastewater Utilities to use the Civic Centre Parking Ramp for the relocation of the lift station electrical control panel. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9870 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 53-13 (K3-058), HVAC Upgrades - IS Server Room, Grunau Company, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0107)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 53-13 (K3-058), HVAC Upgrades - IS Server Room, Grunau Company, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0107) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-11-14: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 53-13 (K3-058), HVAC Upgrades - IS Server Room, Grunau Company, Inc., contractor be approved in the amount of $1,100.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 993.100.5030, HVAC - IS Server Room. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9871 A Final payment on Contract 53-13 (K3-058), HVAC Upgrades - IS Server Room, Grunau Company, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0108)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 53-13 (K3-058), HVAC Upgrades - IS Server Room, Grunau Company, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0108) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-11-14: That the work done by Grunau Company, Inc., under Contract 53-13 (K3-058), HVAC Upgrades - IS Server Room, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $64,600.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 13-0409, dated October 15, 2013.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9874 A Final payment on Contract 22-10 (K0-025) - Design Services for City Hall Facilities Plan Implementation - Phase III, Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, consultant. (Res. No. 14-0109)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 22-10 (K0-025) - Design Services for City Hall Facilities Plan Implementation - Phase III, Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, consultant. (Res. No. 14-0109) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-11-14: That the work done by Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz under Contract 22-10 (K0-025), PS-Design Services for City Hall Facilities Plan Implementation - Phase III, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $63,919.23. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 10-1876, dated February 16, 2010.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9875 A Final payment on Contract 16-12 (K2-017), PS - Roof Replacement at Festival Hall, Equipment Maintenance Garage and Salt Shed, Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., consultant. (Res. No. 14-0110)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 16-12 (K2-017), PS - Roof Replacement at Festival Hall, Equipment Maintenance Garage and Salt Shed, Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., consultant. (Res. No. 14-0110) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-11-14: That the work done by Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., under Contract 16-12 (K2-017), PS - Roof Replacement at Festival Hall, Equipment Maintenance Garage and Salt Shed, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $73,025.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 12-2970, dated February 22, 2012.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9876 A Final payment on Contract 30-10 (K0-035), PS - Expand Cityworks to Facility Management, Power Engineers, consultant. (Res. No. 14-0111)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 30-10 (K0-035), PS - Expand Cityworks to Facility Management, Power Engineers, consultant. (Res. No. 14-0111) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-11-14: That the work done by Power Engineers under Contract 30-10 (K0-35), PS - Expand Cityworks to Facility Management, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $19,313.50. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 10-1895, dated March 2, 2010.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9878 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 08-13 (K3-008), 2013 CDBG Concrete Reconstruct, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0112)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 08-13 (K3-008), 2013 CDBG Concrete Reconstruct, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0112) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-11-14: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 08-13 (K3-008), 2013 CDBG Concrete Reconstruct, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $47,409.18. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 8,220.03 - Account 893.030.5540, CDBG Paving $ 29,144.47 - Account 993.908.5020, Concrete Pavement Replacement $ 13,609.94 - Account 993.908.5010, Concrete Street Paving, Misc. $ (3,260.00) - Account 104.993.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. $ (305.26) - Account 287.993.5310, Sanitary Sewers, Var. Loc. $ 47,409.18 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9879 A Final payment on Contract 08-13 (K3-008), 2013 CDBG Concrete Reconstruct, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0114)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 08-13 (K3-008), 2013 CDBG Concrete Reconstruct, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0114) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-11-14: That the work done by LaLonde Contractors, Inc. under Contract 08-13 (K3-008), 2013 CDBG Concrete Reconstruct, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $597,431.57. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 13-0147, dated April 3, 2013.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9881 A Final payment on Contract 29-10 (K0-034), PS-2010 Information Consulting Services, AECOM, consultant. (Res. No. 14-0115)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 29-10 (K0-034), PS-2010 Information Consulting Services, AECOM, consultant. (Res. No. 14-0115) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-11-14: That the professional services provided by AECOM, under Contract 29-10 (K0-034), PS - 2010 Information Consulting Services, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $47,969.60. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 10-1894, dated March 2, 2010.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9886 A Professional services agreement for Contract 19-14 (K4-019), City Hall Annex Fire Alarm. (Res. No. 14-0106)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a professional services agreement for Contract 19-14 (K4-019), City Hall Annex Fire Alarm. (Res. No. 14-0106) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-11-14: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Strang, Inc., for Contract 19-14 (K4-019), City Hall Annex Fire Alarm in the not-to-exceed amount of $19,000.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 994.200.5020, Annex-Upgrade Fire Alarm. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9890 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 23-12 (K2-025), Traffic Signal Interconnect and System Timing, Pro Electric, contractor. (Res. No. 14-0116)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 23-12 (K2-025), Traffic Signal Interconnect and System Timing, Pro Electric, contractor. (Res. No. 14-0116) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-11-14: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 23-12 (K2-025), Traffic Signal Interconnect and System Timing, Pro Electric, contractor, be approved in the amount of $143,558.51. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 993.908.5020, Concrete Pavement Replacement, Misc. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9891 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 14-13 (K3-014), Alley Paving Phase I Assessable (R1), LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0117)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 14-13 (K3-014), Alley Paving Phase I Assessable (R1), LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0117) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-11-14: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 14-13 (K3-014), Alley Paving Phase I Assessable (R1), LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $24,172.09. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 16,815.80 - Account 906.000.5030, Concrete Alley Paving Misc. $ 7,356.29 - Account 993.908.5030, Concrete Alley Paving Misc. $ 24,172.09 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9892 A Final payment on Contract 14-13 (K3-014), Alley Paving Phase I Assessable (R1), LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0118)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 14-13 (K3-014), Alley Paving Phase I Assessable (R1), LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0118) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-11-14: That the work done by LaLonde Contractors, Inc. under Contract 14-13 (K3-014), Alley Paving Phase I Assessable (R1), be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $446,461.88. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 13-0148, dated April 3, 2013.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9899 A Final payment on Contract 12-13 (K3-012), Aerial Imaging Services for GIS, Pictometry International Corporation, consultant. (Res. No. 14-0113)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 12-13 (K3-012), Aerial Imaging Services for GIS, Pictometry International Corporation, consultant. (Res. No. 14-0113) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-11-14: The the work done by Pictometry International Corp., under Contract 12-13 (K3-012), Aerial Imaging Services for GIS, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $42,314.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 13-0023, dated January 15, 2013.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-8542 A Subject: Communication from the Mayor requesting that the City Attorney repeal and recreate Sec. 6-106 prohibiting the issuance of a liquor license to premises that have delinquent accounts with the City.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Mayor requesting that the City Attorney repeal and recreate Sec. 6-106 prohibiting the issuance of a liquor license to premises that have delinquent accounts with the City. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 2-13-13: That the item be deferred until we can get further information on some of the questions that were raised. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 2-25-13: That the item be deferred.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9621 A (AMENDED) Application of Wisconsin CVS Pharmacy, LLC. Eric A Ennocenti, Agent, for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1122 West Boulevard (9th District)CommunicationSubject:(AMENDED) Application of Wisconsin CVS Pharmacy, LLC. Eric A Ennocenti, Agent, for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1122 West Boulevard (9th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 01-14-14: Defer this item until a new agent is named for CVS. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 03-11-14: That the application of Wisconsin CVS Pharmacy, LLC. Eric A Ennocenti, Agent, for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1122 West Boulevard be approved. Motion failed. Ayes: Alderman Morgenroth, Alderman Perez Noes: Alderman Helding, Alderman Kaprelian-Becker Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 04-22-14: That the application of Wisconsin CVS Pharmacy, LLC. Eric A Ennocenti, Agent, for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1122 West Boulevard be approved. Motion passed. Ayes: Alderman Sarrazin, Alderman Diehl Noes: Alderman Kaprelian-Becker Non-Voting: Alderman Helding Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
14-9814 A Request of the Committee for the appearance of Radojko Radicevic at the February 25, 2014 meeting regarding his application for an Operator's (Bartender) License.CommunicationSubject: Request of the Committee for the appearance of Radojko Radicevic at the February 25, 2014 meeting regarding his application for an Operator's (Bartender) License. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 02-26-14: That the item be deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 03-11-14: That Radojko Radicevic's application for an Operator's (Bartender) License be denied as applicant did not appear at the last to two meetings and due to his record check. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 03-25-14: That the item be deferred until the applicant is available to appear before the Committee. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 04-08-14: That the item be deferred until the City Attorney's office can confirm information from Roger Johnson. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 04-22-14: That the item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
14-9846 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (Res. No. 14-0119)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting formal bidding be waived and the purchasing agent be authorized to negotiate with Reindeers as the sole source for the purchase of a Toro 5910 Mower. (Res. No. 14-0119) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 03-11-14: That formal bidding be waived and the purchasing agent be authorized to negotiate with Reindeers as the sole source for the purchase of a Toro 5910 Mower be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9847 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (Res. No. 14-0120)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting formal bidding be waived and authorization to negotiate with Ramaker & Associates as the sole source for the purchase of specialized cemetery software upgrade. (Res. No. 14-0120) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 03-11-14: That formal bidding be waived and authorization to negotiate with Ramaker & Associates as the sole source for the purchase of specialized cemetery software upgrade be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9865 A (New) Application of Coasters Inc., Charles Beth, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1301 N. Main Street. (4th District) (New) Application of K&D AFH, LLC Lavanda Perkins, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented MaCommunicationSubject: (New) Application of K&D AFH, LLC Lavanda Perkins, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1333 Douglas Ave. (4th District)Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9887 A Ordinance 02-13 To recreate Section 6-106 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to payment of property tax.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance 02-13 To recreate Section 6-106 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to payment of property tax. RApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9852 A Pike River Watershed-Based Plan (Res. No. 14-0121)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting to adopt the Pike River Watershed-Based Plan. (Res. No. 14-0121) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 3-12-14: To adopt the plan as a guide in implementing the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9901 A CUP Amendment 2317 Howe Street (Res. No. 14-0122)Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from John Elicson of Elicson Architecture & Illustration, representing Richard Larsen of Racine Montessori School, for an amendment to a conditional use permit for a classroom addition and remodel at 2317 Howe Street. (Res. No. 14-0122) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 3-12-14: That the item be approved subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9811 A Annual Action Plan Revision 2014 (Res. No. 14-0123)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting approval of a revision to the 2014 Annual Housing and Community Development Action Plan. (Res. No. 14-0123) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 3-3-14: That the text titled "Revision to 2014 Action Plan - March 2014" be approved and added to the 2014 Annual Housing and Community Development Action Plan; and Further, that Resolution 13-0498, dated December 17, 2013 be rescinded; and Further, that the recommended allocation of the 2014 Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant is approved and, if the total grant received is less than the funds allocated to activities, then each activity's budget be reduced to the same proportion as the percentage difference between the estimated total grant and the actual total grant, and if the total grant received is more than the funds allocated to activities, then the budget of any activity that received an allocation less than the amount requested by the applicant, due to the estimated lack of funds, be increased in the sameApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9864 A Communication from the City Attorney requesting to meet with the Committee of the Whole in Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes section 19.85(1)(g), to confer concerning strategy with respect to certain litigation specifically Holmes, et al v. DiClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney requesting to meet with the Committee of the Whole in Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes section 19.85(1)(g), to confer concerning strategy with respect to certain litigation specifically Holmes, et al v. Dickert, City of Racine, et al., US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin Case No. 14-CV-208 (Res. No. 14-0124) Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 03-11-2014: Permission be granted to the City Attorney to represent John T. Dickert; Gary E. Becker; Kurt S. Wahlen; Jeffrey A. Coe; James Kaplan; Raymond DeHahn; Gregory T. Helding; David L. Maack; Aron M. Wisneski; Robert E. Mozol; Devin P. Sutherland; Mark L. Levin; Joseph G. LeGath; and Gregory S. Bach, in the lawsuit, Holmes, et al., v. Dickert, et al, U.S. District Court Eastern District Case No. 14-CV-0208, with indemnification issues to be decided later. Fiscal Note: the cost of legal representation is not anticipated to exceed $100,000 due to insurance policies in place.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9923 A Subject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions:CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions:Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9835 A Communication from Kari Dawson, Real Racine, submitting the request to use City right-of-way for The Color Run on May 24, 2014. (Res. No. 14-0125)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Kari Dawson, Real Racine, submitting the request to use City right-of-way for The Color Run on May 24, 2014. (Res. No. 14-0125) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 02-26-14: That permission be granted to Real Racine to close the following streets and to utilize certain other city streets, as indicated, on their race map, for The Color Run on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Pershing Park Drive from 6th Street to 11th Street 11th Street from Main Street to Pershing Park Drive Main Street from 10th Street to 11th Street 10th Street from Main Street to Lake Avenue Lake Avenue from 10th Street to State Street 6th Street from Pershing Park Drive to Center Street 7th Street from Lake Avenue to Center Street Main Street from 7th Street to Main Street Bridge Gaslight Drive from Lake Avenue to cul-de-sac 2nd Street from Main Street to Wisconsin Avenue Wisconsin Avenue from 2nd Street to 3rd Street 3rd Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Main Street with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreementApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9900 A Manree Park sub-grant (Res. No. 14-0130)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from the Assistant Director of City Development to accept a Wisconsin Historical Society Certified Local Government sub-grant in the amount of $15,000.00 to conduct a reconnaissance survey of the Manree Park area. (Grant Control Number 2013-33) (Res. No. 14-0130) Recommendation of the Landmarks Preservation Commission on 3-10-14: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Wisconsin Historical Society through the Certified Local Government Subgrant program to accept a $15,000.00 grant to be utilized for the conduct of a reconnaissance survey of an area described as Manree Park. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-24-14: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) through the Certified Local Government Subgrant program to accept a $15,000.00 grant to be utilized for the conduct of a reconnaissance survey of an area described as Manree Park. (Grant Control #2013-33, Manree Park, 798 fund) Further, to authorizeReferredPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0101 A Wisconsin DOT 2014 Seatbelt GrantResolutionWisconsin DOT 2014 Seatbelt Grant Resolved, that the Police Chief is authorized to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT 2014 Seatbelt Grant in the amount of $5,000.00. Fiscal Note: 25% soft City match of $1,250.00 required.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0102 A Tree Inventory ProjectResolutionTree Inventory Project Resolved, that the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is authorized to accept reimbursement grant funds in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Tree Inventory Project. (Grant Control # 2012-024) Fiscal Note: Funds were expended in account 993.700.5220 City-Wide Tree Inventory.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0103 A HIV Prevention Partner ServicesResolutionHIV Prevention Partner Services Resolved, that the Public Health Administrator is authorized to accept $13,000.00 from the State of Wisconsin represented by its Division of Public Health of the Department of Health Services for HIV Prevention Partner Services. (Grant Control # 2014-009) Fiscal Note: No City match required.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0104 A Samuel Myers Park Restoration - Phase IIResolutionSamuel Myers Park Restoration - Phase II Resolved, that the Public Health Administrator is authorized to accept funding from the Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network for $10,000.00 to support the Samuel Myers Park Restoration - Phase II project. (Grant Control # 2013-031) Fiscal Note: No City match required.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0105 A Use of Civic Centre Parking Ramp for Relocation of the Lift Station Electrical Control PanelResolutionUse of Civic Centre Parking Ramp for Relocation of the Lift Station Electrical Control Panel Resolved, that the Racine Water and Wastewater Utilities are authorized to use the Civic Centre Parking Ramp for the relocation of the lift station electrical Control panel. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0106 A Professional Services Agreement for Contract 19-14 (K4-019), City Hall Annex Fire AlarmResolutionProfessional Services Agreement for Contract 19-14 (K4-019), City Hall Annex Fire Alarm Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Strang, Inc., for Contract 19-14 (K4-019), City Hall Annex Fire Alarm in the not-to-exceed amount of $19,000.00. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 994.200.5020, Annex-Upgrade Fire Alarm.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0107 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 53-13 (K3-058), HVAC Upgrades - IS Server RoomResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 53-13 (K3-058), HVAC Upgrades - IS Server Room Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 53-13 (K3-058), HVAC Upgrades - IS Server Room, Grunau Company, Inc., contractor is approved in the amount of $1,100.00. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 993.100.5030, HVAC - IS Server Room.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0108 A Final Payment on Contract 53-13 (K3-058), HVAC Upgrades - IS Server RoomResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 53-13 (K3-058), HVAC Upgrades - IS Server Room Resolved, that the work done by Grunau Company, Inc., under Contract 53-13 (K3-058), HVAC Upgrades - IS Server Room, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $64,600.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 13-0409, dated October 15, 2013.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0109 A Final Payment on Contract 22-10 (K0-025) - Design Services for City Hall Facilities Plan Implementation - Phase IIIResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 22-10 (K0-025) - Design Services for City Hall Facilities Plan Implementation - Phase III Resolved, that the work done by Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz under Contract 22-10 (K0-025), PS-Design Services for City Hall Facilities Plan Implementation - Phase III, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $63,919.23. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 10-1876, dated February 16, 2010.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0110 A Final Payment on Contract 16-12 (K2-017), PS - Roof Replacement at Festival Hall, Equipment Maintenance Garage and Salt ShedResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 16-12 (K2-017), PS - Roof Replacement at Festival Hall, Equipment Maintenance Garage and Salt Shed Resolved, that the work done by Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., under Contract 16-12 (K2-017), PS - Roof Replacement at Festival Hall, Equipment Maintenance Garage and Salt Shed, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $73,025.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 12-2970, dated February 22, 2012.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0111 A Final Payment on Contract 30-10 (K0-035), PS - Expand Cityworks to Facility Management, Power EngineersResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 30-10 (K0-035), PS - Expand Cityworks to Facility Management, Power Engineers Resolved, that the work done by Power Engineers under Contract 30-10 (K0-35), PS - Expand Cityworks to Facility Management, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $19,313.50. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 10-1895, dated March 2, 2010.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0112 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 08-13 (K3-008), 2013 CDBG Concrete ReconstructResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 08-13 (K3-008), 2013 CDBG Concrete Reconstruct Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 08-13 (K3-008), 2013 CDBG Concrete Reconstruct, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor, is approved in the amount of $47,409.18. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 8,220.03 - Account 893.030.5540, CDBG Paving $ 29,144.47 - Account 993.908.5020, Concrete Pavement Replacement $ 13,609.94 - Account 993.908.5010, Concrete Street Paving, Misc. $ (3,260.00) - Account 104.993.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. $ (305.26) - Account 287.993.5310, Sanitary Sewers, Var. Loc. $ 47,409.18 - TotalAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0113 A Final payment on Contract 12-13 (K3-012), Aerial Imaging Services for GISResolutionFinal payment on Contract 12-13 (K3-012), Aerial Imaging Services for GIS Resolved, that the work done by Pictometry International Corp., under Contract 12-13 (K3-012), Aerial Imaging Services for GIS, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $42,314.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 13-0023, dated January 15, 2013.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0114 A Final Payment on Contract 08-13 (K3-008), 2013 CDBG Concrete ReconstructResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 08-13 (K3-008), 2013 CDBG Concrete Reconstruct Resolved, that the work done by LaLonde Contractors, Inc. under Contract 08-13 (K3-008), 2013 CDBG Concrete Reconstruct, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $597,431.57. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 13-0147, dated April 3, 2013.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0115 A Final Payment on Contract 29-10 (K0-034), PS-2010 Information Consulting ServicesResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 29-10 (K0-034), PS-2010 Information Consulting Services Resolved, that the professional services provided by AECOM, under Contract 29-10 (K0-034), PS - 2010 Information Consulting Services, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $47,969.60. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 10-1894, dated March 2, 2010.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0116 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 23-12 (K2-025), Traffic Signal Interconnect and System TimingResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 23-12 (K2-025), Traffic Signal Interconnect and System Timing Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 23-12 (K2-025), Traffic Signal Interconnect and System Timing, Pro Electric, contractor, is approved in the amount of $143,558.51.. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 993.908.5020, Concrete Pavement Replacement, MiscAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0117 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 14-13 (K3-014), Alley Paving Phase I Assessable (R1)ResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 14-13 (K3-014), Alley Paving Phase I Assessable (R1) Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 14-13 (K3-014), Alley Paving Phase I Assessable (R1), LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor, is approved in the amount of $24,172.09. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $16,815.80 - Account 906.000.5030, Concrete Alley Paving Misc. $ 7,356.29 - Account 993.908.5030, Concrete Alley Paving Misc. $24,172.09 - TotalAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0118 A Final payment on Contract 14-13 (K3-014), Alley Paving Phase I Assessable (R1)ResolutionFinal payment on Contract 14-13 (K3-014), Alley Paving Phase I Assessable (R1) Resolved, that the work done by LaLonde Contractors, Inc. under Contract 14-13 (K3-014), Alley Paving Phase I Assessable (R1), is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $446,461.88. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 13-0148, dated April 3, 2013.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0119 A Purchase of Toro 5910 MowerResolutionPurchase of Toro 5910 Mower Resolved, that formal bidding be waived and the purchasing agent is authorized to negotiate with Reindeers as the sole source for the purchase of a Toro 5910 Mower. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0120 A Specialized Cemetery Software UpgradeResolutionSpecialized Cemetery Software Upgrade Resolved, that formal bidding is waived and authorization to negotiate with Ramaker & Associates as the sole source for the purchase of specialized cemetery software upgrade is approved. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0121 A Pike River Watershed-Based PlanResolutionPike River Watershed-Based Plan Resolved, that the Director of City Development is authorized to adopt the Pike River Watershed-Based Plan as a guide in implementing the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0122 A Classroom Addition and Remodel at 2317 Howe Street - Racine Montessori SchoolResolutionClassroom Addition and Remodel at 2317 Howe Street - Racine Montessori School Resolved, that the request from John Elicson of Elicson Architecture & Illustration, representing Richard Larsen of Racine Montessori School, for an amendment to a conditional use permit for a classroom addition and remodel at 2317 Howe Street is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on March 12, 2014 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection Department. c. That a detailed landscape plan describing size, location and species be submitted for the review and approval of the Director of City Development prior to the issuance of a building permit, and that the landscaping be installed prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. d. That if, prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, landscaping is not completed, a financial surety shall be provided to the City in an amount equal in value to the required improvements, subject AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0123 A Revision to the 2014 Annual Housing and Community Development Action PlanResolutionRevision to the 2014 Annual Housing and Community Development Action Plan WHEREAS, it is necessary to make revisions to the 2014 Annual Housing and Community Development Action Plan to maintain consistency with guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Resolved, that the text titled “Revision to 2014 Action Plan - March 2014” is approved and added to the 2014 Annual Housing and Community Development Action Plan; and Further resolved, that the recommended allocation of the 2014 Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant is approved and, if the total grant received is less than the funds allocated to activities, then each activity’s budget be reduced in the same proportion as the percentage difference between the estimated total grant and the actual total grant and, if the total grant received is more than the funds allocated to activities, then the budget of any activity that received an allocation less than the amount requested by the applicant, due to the estimated lack of funds, be increased in the same proportion as tAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0124 A Holmes, et al v. Dickert, City of Racine, et al., US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin Case No. 14-CV-208ResolutionHolmes, et al v. Dickert, City of Racine, et al., US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin Case No. 14-CV-208 Resolved, that permission is granted to the City Attorney to represent John T. Dickert; Gary E. Becker; Kurt S. Wahlen; Jeffrey A. Coe; James Kaplan; Raymond DeHahn; Gregory T. Helding; David L. Maack; Aron M. Wisneski; Robert E. Mozol; Devin P. Sutherland; Mark L. Levin; Joseph G. LeGath; and Gregory S. Bach, in the lawsuit, Holmes, et al., v. Dickert, et al, U.S. District Court Eastern District Case No. 14-CV-0208, with indemnification issues to be decided later. Fiscal Note: the cost of legal representation is not anticipated to exceed $100,000 due to insurance policies in place.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0125 A 2014 Color RunResolution2014 Color Run Resolved, that permission is granted to Real Racine to close the following streets and to utilize certain other city streets, as indicated, on their race map, for The Color Run on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Pershing Park Drive from 6th Street to 11th Street 11th Street from Main Street to Pershing Park Drive Main Street from 10th Street to 11th Street 10th Street from Main Street to Lake Avenue Lake Avenue from 10th Street to State Street 6th Street from Pershing Park Drive to Center Street 7th Street from Lake Avenue to Center Street Main Street from 7th Street to Main Street Bridge Gaslight Drive from Lake Avenue to cul-de-sac 2nd Street from Main Street to Wisconsin Avenue Wisconsin Avenue from 2nd Street to 3rd Street 3rd Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Main Street with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid. B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor. D. The sponsor shall notiAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0126 A Resolution Urging the Full Use of Federal Grants to Improve the Wisconsin Health Care SystemResolutionResolution Urging the Full Use of Federal Grants to Improve the Wisconsin Health Care System (SB38 and AB53) WHEREAS, the federal Affordable Care Act encourages innovation in states provided the goal is to ensure a greater level of health coverage. The decision to turn down federal grants for Wisconsin, however, will not improve health care coverage; it actually makes it harder for people to qualify for Badger Care. An estimated 88,000 adults who currently qualify for the program will be dropped, including thousands from Racine County. Leaving up to $1.3 billion of Medicaid grants on the table by 2017 will improve neither the economy nor our health care system. Some of these federal funds will flow through insurance exchanges rather than Medicaid, but much will be lost; and WHEREAS, in 2014 thousands of Medicaid recipients will be placed in private health insurance exchanges and required to pay premiums. The transition from Medicaid to private insurance and the premium cost could result in the loss of health care due to confusion and inability to pay; and WHEREAS, in RacinReferredPass Action details Not available