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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 7/10/2007 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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07-0674 A1.River Bend Lofts, LLC purchase of air space rightsCommunicationSubject: Request from River Bend Lofts, LLC to acquire the air space property interest in the space over the Racine Street right-of-way, pursuant to Wis. Stat. 66.0915(4). This request is for rights above and beyond those approved under Resolution 06-7197. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an Air Space Easement Agreement with River Bend Lofts LLC for the construction and placement of balconies above the public right-of-way on Racine Street between 6th Street and 8th Street, as requested, in accordance with State Statute 66.0915(4), Air Rights. Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Deferred  Action details Not available
07-0862 A2.Ordinance No. 13-07CommunicationSubject: Ordinance No. 13-07 To create Sec. 98-157 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Utilities; Amalgam Management at Dental Offices. Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on June 26, 2007: Refer to the Public Safety and Licensing Committee and the Public Works and Services Committee. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on July 10, 2997: That Ordinance No. 13-07, to create Sec. 98-157 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Utilities; Amalgam Management at Dental Offices, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0611 A3.Communication from Sam Azarian Jr. wishing to discuss purchasing the Marquette Street municipal parking lot.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Sam Azarian Jr. wishing to discuss leasing the Marquette Street municipal parking lot. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 5-30-07: The Marquette Street municipal parking lot be leased to Sam Azarian Jr. for a cost of $1 contingent upon the upgrade of fencing and landscape, and the separation of lighting circuits. Fiscal Note: The lease will generate $1 to the Parking System Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-13-07: That the proposed lease is not in conflict with adopted City plans and programs. Further, that the lease be approved. Fiscal Note: The lease price of the property will be determined by the Public Works and Services Committee. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11/13/07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a lease agreement with Sam Azarian, Jr., for the municipal parking lot located on Marquette Street just North of State Street, with the following stipulations: A. The term of the lease shall be for 20 years beginning January 1, 2008.Deferred  Action details Not available
07-0776 A4.Develop policy for sale of City owned properties.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for the City to develop a policy regarding the sale of City owned properties. Recommendation: The City of Racine adopt the following policy for the sale of excess city property: POLICY REGARDING THE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY The sale of City owned property should be done through a process which is in the best long term interest of the taxpayer and which is conducted in a fair and consistent manner. Therefore, the following guidelines should be followed whenever City owned property is to be sold. 1. That the parcel of land is declared excess land by the Common Council. 2. That a “Notice of Sale” be published in the official newspaper stipulating the last date by which offers will be accepted. 3. That the City Assessor provide an estimate of fair market value. 4. That all sales are as is. All environmental studies are paid for by the prospective purchaser of the land. 5. That the actual sale price be no less than the City Assessor’s estimate of fair market value,Deferred  Action details Not available
07-0793 A5.Repave Queens Court.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 15th District submitting the request of the residents of Queens Court to have the street repaved. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended to be Received and Filed  Action details Not available
07-0840 A6.Resolution No. 07-0275 of June 19, 2007 relating to street improvements.CommunicationSubject: Resolution No. 07-0275 of June 19, 2007 relating to alley improvements. Recommendation: Resolution No. 07-0275, of June 19, 2007, be amended to delete: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING ALLEY - Shoreland Drive to North Street; LaSalle Street to First Avenue and, as amended , Resolution No. 07-0275, of June 19, 2007, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2008 C.I.P. for these alley improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the street improvements.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0882 A7.Resolution No. 07-0312 of July 3, 2007, relating to street improvements.CommunicationSubject: Resolution No. 07-0312 of July 3, 2007, relating to street improvements. Recommendation: Resolution No. 07-0312, of July 3, 2007, be amended to delete: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Savoy Circle from Cecelia Park Drive to the cul-de-sac. Georgia Avenue from Goold Street to Cecelia Park Drive. Domanik Drive from the vacated Fairchild Street to Domanik Drive and, as amended , Resolution No. 07-0312, of July 3, 2007, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2008 C.I.P. for these street improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the street improvements.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0811 A8.Change Order No. 1 on Contract 8-07 (K7-008), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing LLC, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 8-07 (K7-008), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing LLC, contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 8-07 (K7-008), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $25,400.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the Account 106.987.5120, Ramp Improvements. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0812 A9.Final payment on Contract 8-07 (K7-008), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing LLC, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a final payment request on Contract 8-07 (K7-008), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing LLC, contractor. Recommendation: The work done by RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing, LLC, under Contract 8-07 (K7-00819), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $154,185.00, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0074, dated February 21, 2007.Deferred  Action details Not available
07-0865 A10.Change Order No. 1 on Contract 16-07 (K7-019), Curb and Gutter Repair, C.D.B.G.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 16-07 (K7-019), Curb and Gutter Repair, C.D.B.G., D.C. Burbach, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 16-07 (K7-019), Curb and Gutter Repair, C.D.B.G., D.C. Burbach, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $11,632.18. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 5,074.60 - Account 897.030.5510, Curb & Gutter Repair CDBG $ 4,475.00 - Account 104.987.5420, Storm Sewer $ 2,082.58 - Account Concrete Paving, Misc. Locations $11,632.18 Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0867 A11.Final payment on Contract 16-07 (K7-019), Curb and Gutter Repair, C.D.B.G.,CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 16-07 (K7-019), Curb and Gutter Repair, C.D.B.G., D.C. Burbach, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: The work done by D.C. Burbach, Inc., under Contract 16-07 (K7-019), Curb and Gutter Repair, C.D.B.G., be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $111,557.58, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0115, dated March 20, 2007.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0868 A12.Final payment on Contract 45-06 (K6-048), PS - Stormwater Drainage Analysis of DeKoven Avenue and Hickory Grove Avenue,CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 45-06 (K6-048), PS - Stormwater Drainage Analysis of DeKoven Avenue and Hickory Grove Avenue, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: The professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc. under Contract 45-06 (K6-048), Professional Services - Stormwater Drainage Analysis of DeKoven Avenue and Hickory Grove Avenue, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $19,198.41, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 7262, dated October 17, 2006.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0872 A13.Final payment on Contract 38-06 (K6-040), 2006 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase IICommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 38-06 (K6-040), 2006 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended to be Received and Filed  Action details Not available
07-0883 A14.Change Order No. 2 to Contract 1-07 (K7-001), City Hall Renovations - Phase I, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 1-07 (K7-001), City Hall Renovations - Phase I, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor. Recommendation: That Change Order No. 2 to Contract 1-07 (K7-001), City Hall Renovations - Phase I, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $31,955.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 986.100.5010, City Hall Facility Plan Implementation. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Deferred  Action details Not available
07-0884 A15.Change Order No. 3 to Contract 46-06 (K6-049), City Hall Data Center Improvements, Ricchio, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 3 to Contract 46-06 (K6-049), City Hall Data Center Improvements, Ricchio, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 3 on Contract 46-06 (K6-049), City Hall Data Center Improvements, Ricchio, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $3,843.11 and that will provide a time extension until August 18, 2007 to complete this contract. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 987.100.5030, City Hall-IS Computer Room HVAC. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0894 A16.Waive formal bidding for navigation aids for the Racine Recreational Harbor and authorize direct negotiations with Tideland Signal Corporation.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering requesting that formal bidding be waived for navigation aids for the Racine Recreational Harbor and authorizing the purchasing agent to negotiate directly with Tideland Signal Corporation of Houston, Texas. Recommendation: That formal bidding procedures be waived and that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate with Tideland Signal Corporation, Houston, TX, for the purchase of harbor navigation aids equipment. Fiscal Note: 60% of funding is available through Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' North Harbor Development grant #RBF-333 and 40% of funding is available through Racine County Resolution No. 2006-148.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0869 A17.Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement Program,CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement Program, Cornerstone Pavers LLC, contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement Program, Cornerstone Pavers LLC, contractor, as submitted, be approved to provide a time extension until August 3, 2007, to complete this contract. Further recommend that failure to reach substantial completion by August 3, 2007 will result in an increased liquidated damage penalty of $600.00 per day. Fiscal Note: There will be no change in contract price as a result of this change order.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0784 A18.Three-party agreement for the Design of Northwestern Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a three-party agreement for the Design of Northwestern Avenue. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a three-party agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Strand Associates for the Design of Northwestern Avenue (STH 38) from Golf Avenue to Rapids Drive, at the not-to-exceed cost of $145,704.56, which is funded 75%, or $109,278.42, by the State of Wisconsin, and 25%, or $36,426.14, by the City of Racine. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 987.908.5020, Concrete Pavement Replacement, Misc. Loc. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Deferred  Action details Not available
07-0785 A19.Three-party agreement for the Design of State Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a three-party agreement for the Design of State Street. Recommendation: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Deferred  Action details Not available