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09-3784
| A | 1. | Pentecost Lutheran Church requesting permission to close Jerome Boulevard, from Coolidge Avenue to Case Avenue, on Saturday, August 15, 2009 for a church block party. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Pentecost Lutheran Church requesting permission to close Jerome Boulevard, from Coolidge Avenue to Case Avenue, on Saturday, August 15, 2009 for a church block party. (Res.09-1520)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: That the Pentecost Lutheran Church be granted permission to close Jerome Boulevard, between Coolidge Avenue and Case Avenue, for an event on Saturday, August 15, 2009, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., in accordance with their request.
Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
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 $250.00 special event fee.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public | Recommended For Approval | |
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09-3859
| A | 2. | Wayman A.M.E. Church request to close the alleys behind 424 N. Memorial Drive for their annual Wayman Fest on July 25, 2009 and July 26, 2009. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Pastor of Wayman A.M.E. Church requesting permission to close the alleys behind 424 N. Memorial Drive for their annual Wayman Fest on July 25, 2009 and July 26, 2009. (Res.09-1521)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: Wayman African Methodist Episcopal Church be granted permission to close the north-south alley behind 424 N. Memorial Drive, for their annual festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26, 2009, in accordance with their request.
Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
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 $250.00 special event fee.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest o | Recommended For Approval | |
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09-3810
| A | 3. | Request to place retaining walls in city right-of-way at 3433 Victorian Drive. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Ann Berka, 3433 Victorian Drive, requesting to place retaining walls within city right-of-way. (Res.09-1522)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: That the request of the property owner of 3433 Victorian Drive to place retaining walls within the City right-of-way be approved in accordance to Wisconsin SS 66.0425, Privileges in Streets, with the following stipulations.
A. That a Hold Harmless Agreement be executed;
B. That a Certificate of Liability Insurance be filed with the City Attorney's office; and
C. That the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Recommended For Approval | |
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09-3748
| A | 4. | Habitat sewer extension 1501 West Street | Communication | Subject: Communication from Racine Habitat for Humanity requesting extension of sanitary sewer to serve 1501 West Street.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09 and 7-14-09: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Deferred | |
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09-3757
| A | 5. | Racine Habitat for Humanity requesting the extension of the storm drain one block east on 10th Street from Lockwood Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Racine Habitat for Humanity requesting the extension of the storm drain one block east on 10th Street from Lockwood Avenue to accommodate four houses that will be completed by the end of 2010. (Res.09-1664)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09 and 7-14-09: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That Racine Habitat for Humanity be granted permission to extend the storm drain one block east on 10th Street from Lockwood Avenue to accommodate four houses being built by Racine Habitat for Humanity.
Fiscal Note: All costs associated with the extension of the storm sewer are the responsibility of Racine Habitat for Humanity.
Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 10-8-09: That up to $69,000 be allocated from the Local Option Fund to extend storm sewers on Tenth Street east of Lockwood Avenue.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds in the Local Option Fund for this request. | Deferred | |
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09-3833
| A | 6. | UIO 14th Street and Washington Avenue | Communication | Subject: Request by the Uptown Improvement Organization that the City study options for the intersection of 14th Street and Washington Avenue.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: The communication be received and filed.
Further recommend that the Police Chief be requested to place the Police Department speed trailer within the Uptown area to monitor traffic speeds.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Recommended to be Received and Filed | |
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09-3701
| A | 7. | Offer from Neil & Ramona Thorpe to give the property at 901 - 9th Street to the City. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Neil Thorpe and Ramona Thorpe, as successors to A & N Enterprises, a partnership, offering the real property located at 901 Ninth Street to the City of Racine.
Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 06-30-09: Received and filed
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09, 7-14-09, 7-28-09 and 8-11-09: Defer
Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 06-30-09: The City Attorney be authorized to negotiate with the current owner of the property to pay any and all back taxes and fees that may appear on the current assessment for the property in exchange for the City of Racine taking possession of the subject property.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That the communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Deferred | |
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09-3876
| A | 8. | Racine Arts Council request to use the sidewalk for a public art making project on August 7, 2009. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Downtown Racine Corporation requesting permission to use the sidewalk in the 200 block of Fifth Street for a public art making project on August 7, 2009. (Res.09-1523)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: That permission be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation, in accordance with Wisconsin SS 66.0425, Privileges in Streets, to construction three dimensional artwork on City sidewalk on 5th Street, between Main Street and Wisconsin Avenue, on August 7, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the following stipulations:
A. That a Hold Harmless Agreement be executed;
B. That a Certificate of Liability Insurance be filed with the City Attorney's office; and
C. That a 5' sidewalk area be maintained at all times.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Recommended For Approval | |
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09-3809
| A | 9. | Request to expand the low and moderate income loan program to include property owners receiving sidewalk replacement orders. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 7th District requesting to expand the low and moderate income loan program to include property owners receiving sidewalk replacement orders. (Res.09-1534)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That the low and moderate income loan program be amended to include property owners receiving sidewalk replacement orders with an estimated cost of $500.00 or more.
Fiscal Note: The minimum sidewalk replacement cost under this program is $500.00 with a maximum repayment term of 10 years. | Deferred | |
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09-3861
| A | 10. | Petition regarding lighting on Lathrop Avenue | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Alderman Wisneski of the 12th District submitting a petition from the neighbors of the 700, 800 and 900 blocks of Lathrop Avenue regarding the lighting. (Res.09-1592)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That the replacement of the six city-owned street lights with decorative lighting units be approved.
Further recommends that the item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for funding.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-24-09: The item to be referred to the Committee of the Whole with action within two weeks.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 09-01-2009: the Item be approved with funding to come from the 2009 Contingency Fund.
Fiscal Note: The current estimate of additional costs for modifying the outstanding contract for decorative poles and lights is $16,250. The city will also lose an estimated $200 per year savings in utility costs by not utilizing the LE | Deferred | |
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09-3853
| A | 11. | Underpayment of wages by Wayside Concrete Construction, Inc. on Contract 10-09 (K9-010), 2009 Sidewalk Construction, Phase I. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer regarding underpayment of wages by Wayside Concrete Construction, Inc. on Contract 10-09 (K9-010), 2009 Sidewalk Construction, Phase I. (Res.09-1524)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: That the wage complaint registered against Wayside Concrete Construction, Inc. on Contract 10-09 (K9-010), 2009 Sidewalk Construction, Phase I, be resolved in accordance with the following stipulations:
A. Wayside to make employees whole for lost wages. No penalties are to be applied;
B. Wayside provides lien waiver from Ken-Crete Concrete, Inc;
C. City agrees to release funds equal to underpayment plus penalty from Contract 10-09; and
D. Wayside agrees not to bid any City of Racine projects until January, 2011.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Recommended For Approval | |
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09-3854
| A | 12. | Underpayment of wages by John's Concrete, Inc. on Contract 45-07 (K7-053), 2007Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer regarding underpayment of wages by John's Concrete, Inc. on Contract 45-07 (K7-053), 2007 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: That the City proceed to hold a due process hearing on the potential debarment of John's Concrete, Inc. from bidding on public works contracts in accordance with Section 46-40, Debarment, of the Municipal Code.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Recommended For Approval | |
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09-3864
| A | 13. | Resolution 09-1508, of July 7, 2009, relating to street improvements. | Communication | Subject: Resolution 09-1508, of July 7, 2009, relating to street improvements:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Chatham Street from Hamilton Street to Hubbard Street
Chatham Street from Hubbard Street to Barker Street
Erie Street from St. Patrick Street to High Street
Alley from West Sixth Street, Horlick Drive; Parkview, Root River
Alley from Linden Avenue, 11th Street; Harbridge Avenue, S. Memorial Drive
Riverview Terrace from N. Memorial Drive to dead end
Kentucky Street from Shadow Lane to Maryland Avenue
Pritchard Drive from Maryland Avenue to +/- 450’ north of Pritchard Drive
SEWER AND WATER
Erie Street from St. Patrick Street to High Street
Riverview Terrace from N. Memorial Drive to the dead end
CURB AND GUTTER
Riverview Terrace from N. Memorial Drive to the dead end
Pritchard Drive from Maryland Avenue to +/- 450’ north of Pritchard Drive
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: That Resolution No. 09-1508, of July 7, 2009, be amended to delete:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Chatham Street | Recommended For Approval | |
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09-3865
| A | 14. | Purchase of crushed concrete from Globe Contractors, Inc. to be used as backfill. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer regarding the purchase of crushed concrete from Globe Contractors, Inc. to be used as backfill. (Res.09-1525)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: That the proposal of Globe Contractors, Inc. to sell crushed concrete currently stored on the Walker Site to the City be approved in the amount of $18,000.00.
Further recommend that funding necessary for this purchase is available in Account 287.989.5310, Sanitary Sewer Various Locations.
Fiscal Note: The purchase of this crushed concrete will result in future cost savings to the City of approximately $82,000.00. | Recommended For Approval | |
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09-3858
| A | 15. | Discussion regarding the award of Contract 43-09 (K9-044), Solid Waste Garage - Interior Wall Insulation. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting to discuss the award of Contract 43-09 (K9-044), Solid Waste Garage - Interior Wall Insulation. (Res.09-1526)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: That Bane-Nelson, Inc., the low bidder on Contract 43-09 (K9-044), Solid Waste Garage-Interior Wall Insulation, be released from their bid and that their bid bond be returned without prejudice.
Further recommends that Resolution 09-1449, of June 16, 2009, be rescinded.
Further recommends that Contract 43-09 (K9-044), Solid Waste Garage-Interior Wall Insulation, be awarded to Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc., Racine, WI, at their base bid price of $59,000.00, plus Alternate Bid #1 in the amount of $32,000.00, for a total contract of $91,000.00, they being the second lowest bidder.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 989.410.5010, Solid Waste Garage.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Approval | |
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09-3856
| A | 16. | Bid results on Contract 51-09 (K9-052), 2009 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II (R1). | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 51-09 (K9-052), 2009 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II (R1). (Res.09-1527)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: That Contract 51-09 (K9-052), 2009 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II (R1), be awarded to AZAR, LLC, Racine, WI, at their bid price of $496,725.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated the following accounts:
$485,973.00 - Account 906.000.5520, Sidewalk Replacement
$ 352.00 - Account 989.908.5530, Crosswalk Ramps
$ 10,400.00 - Account 989.908.5320, Replacement Curb & Gutter
$496,725.00 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Approval | |
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09-3869
| A | 17. | Proposal from Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. to provide design services and administration for repair of the remaining precast panels at the Safety | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. to provide design services and administration for repair of the remaining precast panels at the Safety Building. (Res.09-1528)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., Butler, WI, to provide design services and administration of repairs to the remaining precast panels at the Safety Building, at a price not-to-exceed $4,900.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 987.210.5010, Safety Building-Precast Panel Replacement.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Approval | |
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09-3846
| A | 18. | Amendment No. 1 on Contract 3-09 (K9-003), PS-Window Replacement Design for City Hall Annex, ARC Architectural Group, LLC, consultant. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Amendment No. 1 on Contract 3-09 (K9-003), Professional Services-Window Replacement Design for City Hall Annex, ARC Architectural Group, LLC, consultant. (Res.09-1529)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: That Amendment No. 1 on Contract 3-09 (K9-003), Professional Services-Window Replacement Design for City Hall Annex, ARC Architectural Group, LLC, consultant, be approved in the amount of $1,900.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 989.200.5020, Annex-Stairwell Windows.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Approval | |
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09-3845
| A | 19. | Amendment No. 1 on Contract 53-09 (K9-054), PS - Generator Replacement at Radio Tower and City Hall Annex, David L. Hanson & Associates, Inc., consultant. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Amendment No. 1 on Contract 53-09 (K9-054), Professional Services - Generator Replacement at Radio Tower and City Hall Annex, David L. Hanson & Associates, Inc., consultant. (Res.09-1530)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: That Amendment No. 1 on Contract 53-09 (K9-054), Professional Services - Generator Replacement at Radio Tower and City Hall Annex, David L. Hanson & Associates, Inc., consultant, be approved in the amount of $800.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 989.310.5040, Annex-Generator Replacement.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Approval | |
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09-3862
| A | 20. | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 09-09 (K9-009), 2009 Concrete Street Reconstruction (R1) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner/Engineering submitting a request for Change Order No. 1 on Contract 9-09 (K9-009), 2009 Concrete Street Reconstruction (R1), LaLonde Contractors, contractor. (Res.09-1531)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 9-09 (K9-009), 2009 Concrete Street Reconstruction (R1), LaLonde Contractors, contractor, be approved in the amount of $16,811.80.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts:
$ 4,906.30 - Account 989.600.5010, Traffic Signal Replacements
$11,905.50 - Account 287.989.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var. Loc.
$16,811.80 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Recommended For Approval | |
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