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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Draft
Meeting date/time: 8/12/2026 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 303
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0064-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2024028 - Recycling Services. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 01.30.24: That ContractCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2024028 - Recycling Services. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 01.30.24: That Contract 2024028 - Recycling Services be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in Org-Obj TBD   Not available Not available
0264-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Perez proposing to have the city responsible for the sidewalk replacement that becomes needed when a tree in the parkway uproots the sidewalk square.   Not available Not available
0311-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No.1 to Contract 2023176 - State Street Lift Bridge Painting & Structural Repairs, Zenith Tech, Contractors. Staff Recommendation to tCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No.1 to Contract 2023176 - State Street Lift Bridge Painting & Structural Repairs, Zenith Tech, Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 04.09.24: That Change Order No.1 to Contract 2023176 - State Street Lift Bridge Painting & Structural Repairs, Zenith Tech, Contractors, be approved in the amount of $111,408.00. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in Org-Object 40402 57545 - Bridges-State   Not available Not available
0511-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy to discuss a Development of a Speed Bump Policy. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.09.24: Refer to Committee of the Whole. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole 9.3.24: To refer to the Public Works and Services Committee.   Not available Not available
0602-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe and Alder McCarthy requesting to present a Policy for Wrapping Utility Boxes.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe and Alder McCarthy requesting to present a Policy for Wrapping Utility Boxes. Staff Recommendation: To be determined Fiscal Note: Application requires $200 deposit. There will be no cost to the City to install electric box wraps and all maintenance and removal costs are the responsibility of the applicant.   Not available Not available
0802-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2024209 - Racine Fuel Depot Upgrades.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2024209 - Racine Fuel Depot Upgrades. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That Contract 2024209 - Racine Fuel Depot Upgrades, be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: TBD   Not available Not available
0816-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Downtown Racine Corporation, requesting use of City right-of-way for the annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Staff Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That permission be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation to close Ontario Street, State Street between State Street and Main Street, Main Street to Sixth Street, Sixth Street to City Hall, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, for the Holiday Parade with the following attached stipulations. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to the various City Departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event.   Not available Not available
0823-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting final payment for Contract 2023029 - Racine Public Works Transfer Station, Bukacek Construction, Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public WCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting final payment for Contract 2023029 - Racine Public Works Transfer Station, Bukacek Construction, Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That the work completed by Bukacek Construction, on Contract 2023029 - Racine Public Works Transfer Station, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $4,803,625.61. Final payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2023029 was authorized under Resolution No. 0314-23 on April 17, 2023.   Not available Not available
1085-25 A Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations, submitting the 2026 summary of lease agreements for office space. Staff Recommendation of the Public Works and Service Committee on 11.CommunicationSubject:Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations, submitting the 2026 summary of lease agreements for office space. Staff Recommendation of the Public Works and Service Committee on 11.11.25: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into 2026 lease agreements for rental office space in City Hall, City Hall Annex and the Safety Building at the rental rates as submitted. Fiscal Note: Rental rates will increase in 2026 due to the Consumer Price Index increasing by 2.9%. These leases will generate a total annual revenue of approximately $262,604.45.   Not available Not available
1183-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jorgensen requesting to paint all sides of an intersection where we currently do not paint all sides. Fiscal Note: TBD by DPWCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jorgensen and Alder Pabon requesting to paint all sides of an intersection where we currently do not paint all sides. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12.09.25: To defer Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
1246-25 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack and Alder Frazier on behalf of Michael Godfrey, Dominion Properties, requesting to use the City right-of-way on Friday, June 19, 2026, for the TOAD bicycle race. Staff Recommendation to the Public WorksCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, Alder Maack and Alder Frazier on behalf of Michael Godfrey, Dominion Properties, requesting to use the City right-of-way on Friday, June 19, 2026, for the TOAD bicycle race. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12.09.25: Direct referral to Council. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0428-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by alderman Weidner for Public Works Department to formulate proposals for funding mechanisms and options for alley improvements, maintenance and reconstruction.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner to discuss funding mechanisms and options for alley improvements, maintenance and reconstruction. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.15.26: To defer. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0567-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Weidner, to rename the Cesar Chavez Community Center to its original name: Douglas Park Community Center to the Public Works and Services Committee.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, to rename the Cesar Chavez Community Center to its original name: Douglas Park Community Center to the Public Works and Services Committee. Staff Recommendation: To Refer to the Executive Committee   Not available Not available
0596-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon,Submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2025745 - Bryant Parking Lot Addition, Wanasek Corporation, Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 7.14.26: That ChangCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2025745 - Bryant Parking Lot Addition, Wanasek Corporation, Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7.14.26: That Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2025745 - Bryant Parking Lot Addition, Wanasek Corporation, Contractors, be approved in the amount of $8,214.39. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in Org-Objects: 45050 57110.   Not available Not available
0598-26 A Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon ,submitting Amendment 1 to Contract 2023142 - Three-Party Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Racine, WisDOT, and Stand Associates, Inc. for State Project ID: 2703-00-06, Ohio St. (Limits:CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon ,submitting Amendment 1 to Contract 2023142 - Three-Party Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Racine, WisDOT, and Stand Associates, Inc. for State Project ID: 2703-00-06, Ohio St. (Limits: Washington Ave. to Graceland Blvd.) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.14.26: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign Amendment 1 to Contract 2023142 - Three-party professional engineering services agreement between the City of Racine, WisDOT, and Strand Associates, Inc., for State Project ID: 2703-00-06, Ohio St. (Limits: Washington Ave. to Graceland Blvd.) Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0600-26 A Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, submitting final payment for Contract 2025745 - Bryant Center Parking Lot Addition, Wanasek Corporation. Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 7.14.26: That thCommunicationSubject:Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, submitting final payment for Contract 2025745 - Bryant Center Parking Lot Addition, Wanasek Corporation. Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7.14.26: That the work completed by Wanasek Corporation,Contractors, on Contract 2025745 - Bryant Center Parking Lot Addition, be accepted and final payment authorized for the total contract amount of $209,554.39. Final payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2025745 was authorized under Resolution No. 1245-25, dated December 16, 2025   Not available Not available
0603-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, to amend Resolution 0488-26, Contract 2026026 with A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. Staff Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.14.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, to amend Resolution 0488-26, Contract 2026026 with A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.14.26: That resolution #0488-26 reflects the corrected contract awarded amount of $209,298.25 Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0636-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Allen and Alder Pabon to discuss household items that are no longer picked up at garbage pickup and aren’t accepted at Pearl Street or the transfer station.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Allen and Alder Pabon to discuss household items that are no longer picked up at garbage pickup and aren’t accepted at Pearl Street or the transfer station.   Not available Not available
0637-26 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner requesting a 4-way stop to be placed at the intersection of Carmel Ave and Graham St.   Not available Not available
0638-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, on behalf of Kristine Heuser, Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network, to present the Root River Watershed presentation. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.28.26: To vCommunicationSubject:Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon,Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network, to present the Root River Watershed presentation. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.28.26: To view the presentation by Kristine Heuser, Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network and to receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0645-26 A Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon,submitting Amendment 2 to Contract 2025187 - for State/Municipal Financial Agreement: STH 38 (State Street) Bridge over Root River - B510069. State Project ID: 2290-10-02.CommunicationSubject:Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon ,submitting Amendment 2 to Contract 2025187 - for State/Municipal Financial Agreement: STH 38 (State Street) Bridge over Root River - B510069. State Project ID: 2290-10-02. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.28.26: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign Amendment 2 to Contract 2025187 - State/Municipal Financial Agreement: STH 38 (State Street) Bridge over Root River - B510069. State Project ID: 2290-10-02. Fiscal Note: Funding is available Org-Object: 45040-57500 DPW Pavement.   Not available Not available
0646-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2025181 - Racine Uptown Green Infrastructure Project, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractor.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2025181 - Racine Uptown Green Infrastructure Project, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractor. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.28.26: That Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2025181 - Racine Uptown Green Infrastructure Project, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractor, be approved in the deduct amount of ($4,875.70). Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is credited in following Org-Objects: 60484 57570 Storm Sewers.   Not available Not available
0647-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, submitting final payment for Contract 2025181 - Racine Uptown Green Infrastructure Project, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractor. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.28.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, submitting final payment for Contract 2025181 - Racine Uptown Green Infrastructure Project, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractor. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.28.26: That the work completed by A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractors, on Contract 2025181 - Racine Uptown Green Infrastructure Project, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $588,909.30. Final payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2025181 was authorized under Resolution No. 0508-25, dated June 3, 2025.   Not available Not available
0662-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, 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 toCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, 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 19, 2026, from 12:00pm-7:00pm. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07.21.26 : That the street closure request be approved.: 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 19, 2026, 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. Sponsor shall seek the approval of the City’s parking management company, ABM, for any free parking requests.   Not available Not available
0664-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jorgensen and Alder Pabon requesting to allow the farmers market to place signs below the welcome to Racine signs at the City entrances.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jorgensen and Alder Pabon requesting to allow the farmers market to place signs below the welcome to Racine signs at the City entrances.   Not available Not available