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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 5/30/2006 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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06-1742 A Selling of an excess parking lot on Villa Street between 7th & 8th Streets.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Becker wishing to meet with the appropriate committees to discuss the selling of an excess parking lot on Villa Street between 7th & 8th Streets. Transit & Parking Recommendation: The Villa Street half of the Park-Villa Parking Lot be declared surplus and that the matter be referred to the Public Works and Services Committee for disposal of the surplus property. Fiscal Note: The Parking System will generate an unknown amount of revenue from the sale of this parking lot. CPC 4-26-06 Recommendation: Adopt, as proposal is consistent with City plans and programs. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (6-13-06): That Lot 7 and the north 40’ of Lot 10 of Block 6, School Section, a recorded plat in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, be donated to the Habitat for Humanity with the following stipulations: A. Habitat for Humanity pay all costs associated with the transfer of this property. B. Habitat for Humanity be required to build upon this property within two (2) years from the date of Deferred  Action details Not available
06-1897 A First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program requesting the use of the Marquette Street Fire Station.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Program Director of the First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program requesting the use of the Marquette Street Fire Station. Recommendation of Executive Committee: Recommends motion to move into negotiations on a lease. Recommendation of the Public Works & Services Committee (6-13-06): The Mayor be authorized and directed to negotiate a lease agreement with the First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program for the use of the Marquette Street Fire Station. Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time.Deferred  Action details Not available
06-1924 A1.First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Jobs Training Program requesting to use the southwest end of the parking lot at 800 Center Street for wheel barrow training.CommunicationSubject: Communication from First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Jobs Training Program requesting to use the southwest end of the parking lot at 800 Center Street for wheel barrow training. Recommendation: Permission be granted to the First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Jobs Training Program to use the southwest end of the parking lot at 800 Center Street for wheel barrow training 3 days a week, 3 hours per day, from June 12, 2006 to November 1, 2006, with the following stipulations: A. A Hold Harmless Agreement be executed. B. A certificate of liability be submitted to the City Attorney’s office. C. The cost to repair any damages to the parking lot be charged to the First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Jobs Training Program. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1899 A Request to put awnings on the property at 440 Main Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Godske Awnings & Textiles, Inc. requesting permission to put awnings on the property at 440 Main Street. Recommendation: The property owner of 440 Main Street be granted permission to install stationary, projecting awnings, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets. Further recommends 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: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Deferred  Action details Not available
06-1900 A2.Request to use the Walker site parking lot from August 6-14, 2006 and to close Christopher Columbus Causeway from August 7-13, 2006, in connection with the Racine Boat & RV Show.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Operations of Recreational Leadership Company, LLC, requesting permission to use the Walker site parking lot from August 6-14, 2006 and to close Christopher Columbus Causeway from Lake Avenue east to the water’s edge from August 7-13, 2006, in connection with the Racine Boat & RV Show. Recommendation: Permission be granted to Recreational Leadership Company, Inc. to use the Walker site parking lot for the Racine Boat & RV Show, to be held August 6-14, 2006. Further recommends that permission be granted to erect a tent in the Walker site parking lot with the stipulation that no stakes are to be installed in the pavement in order to support this tent. Further recommends that permission be granted to Recreational Leadership Company, Inc. to close Christopher Columbus Causeway, from Lake Avenue east to the water's edge, from Sunday, August 7, 2006, at 8:00 a.m., through Sunday, August 13, 2006, at 10:00 p.m. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1905 A Journal Times request for additional alley lighting.CommunicationSubject: Communication from The Journal Times requesting additional alley lighting. Recommendation: The Department of Public Works be authorized and directed to upgrade the 50 watt high pressure sodium light to 100 watts to better serve the needs of this alley. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs for the City of Racine to engage the services of WE Energies to implement this change.Deferred  Action details Not available
06-1911 A3.Environmental Audits request to place private utility in public right-of-way in 1200 block of 13th Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Environmental Audits, on behalf of Twin Disc, Inc., requesting permission to install a private utility in the public right-of-way in the 1200 block of Thirteenth Street. Recommendation: Permission be granted Twin Disc, Inc., to install a flume in the public right-of-way of 13th Street near Racine Street, as requested, with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Street. B. The property owner be required to become a member of Digger’s Hotline. C. The property owner shall pay all costs associated with the relocation due to maintenance or construction. D. The property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
3045 A Policy for street name changesCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 15th District requesting a policy be implemented relating to requests for street name changes. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole: the Item be referred to Public Works & Services with the recommendation that the Item be received and filed. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-10-07): That requests to change city street names be considered on a case-by-case basis. Further recommends that the following factors be considered in reviewing proposals to change the name of a street: 1. Historical context of existing street and street name. 2. Similarity to existing street names. 3. Continuity of street names. 4. Number of properties involved. 5. Number of property owners. A minimum of 90% of property owners must be in agreement. 6. Number of residents involved. A minimum of 75% of all residents must be in agreement. 7. If the street is to be named in honor of a person, that individual should be someone of national importance who had a profound, positive impact on the country. 8. If Deferred  Action details Not available
06-1945 A4.Bid results on Contract 17-06 (K6-018), Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 17-06 (K6-018), Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G. Recommendation: Contract 17-06 (K6-018), Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G., be awarded to Payne & Dolan, Inc., at their bid price of $271,169.30, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $200,000.00 - Account 896.030.5540, CDBG Asphalt Resurfacing $ 39,169.30 - Account 986.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing $ 13,000.00 - Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewers-Misc. Locations $ 19,000.00 - Account 986.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer Const.- Various Locations $271,169.30 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended to be Awarded  Action details Not available
06-1946 A5.Bid results on Contract 31-06 (K6-032), Curb and Gutter Repair.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 31-06 (K6-032), Curb and Gutter Repair. Recommendation: Contract 31-06 (K6-032), Curb and Gutter Repair, be awarded to D.C. Burbach, Inc., at their bid price of $92,136.25, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $62,136.25 - Account 986.908.5220, Replacement Curb and Gutter $30,000.00 - Account 986.908.5530, Crosswalk Ramps $92,136.25 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended to be Awarded  Action details Not available
06-1993 A6.Bid results on Contract 24-06 (K6-025), Concrete Street Reconstruction and Paving.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 24-06 (K6-025), Concrete Street Reconstruction and Paving. Recommendation: Contract 24-06 (K6-025), Concrete Street Reconstruction and Paving, be awarded to Milwaukee General Construction Company, at their bid price of $1,039,662.87, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 854,314.78 - Account 986.908.5020, Concrete Pvmt. Repl.-Misc. Locations $ 42,623.09 - Account 906.000.5010, Concrete St. Paving-Misc. Locations $ 119,525.00 - Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewers-Misc. Locations $ 23,200.00 - Account 986.907.5310, San. Sewer Const.-Various Locations $1,039,662.87 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended to be Awarded  Action details Not available
06-2017 A7.Bid results on Contract 29-06 (K6-030), Pavement Repair.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submtting bid results on Contract 29-06 (K6-030), Pavement Repair. Recommendation: Contract 29-06 (K6-030), Pavement Repair, be awarded to Wayside Construction Company, at their bid price of $149,434.85, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $134,759.85 - Account 986.908.5020, Concrete Pvmt. Repl.-Misc. Locations $ 6,750.00 - Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewers-Misc. Locations $ 7,925.00 - Account 986.907.5310, San. Sewer Const.-Misc. Locations $149,434.85 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended to be Awarded  Action details Not available
06-1950 A8.Change Order No. 1 on Contract 49-05 (K5-056), Lake Michigan Pathway Phase II, Bane-Nelson, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 49-05 (K5-056), Lake Michigan Pathway Phase II, Bane-Nelson, contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 49-05 (K5-056, Lake Michigan Pathway Phase II, Bane-Nelson, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $58,718.39. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $28,276.50 - Account 986.913.5080, Lake Michigan Pathway $27,812.96 - Account 731.000.5970, Kewaunee Street Demolition $ 2,628.93 - Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewer, Various Locations $58,718.39 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1948 A9.Request for final payment on Contract 38-05(K5-045), Pavement Repair, A.W. Oakes & Sons, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 38-05 (K5-045), Pavement Repair, A.W. Oakes & Sons, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: The work of A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., under Contract 38-05 (K5-045), Pavement Repair, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $263,118.08. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 6577 of July 19, 2005.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1974 A10.Change Order No. 1, Contract 37-05 (K5-044), Curb & Gutter Replacement C.D.B.G., J.B. Construction Co., contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 37-05 (K5-044), Curb & Gutter Replacement C.D.B.G., J.B. Construction Co., contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 37-05 (K5-044), Curb & Gutter Replacement C.D.B.G., J.B. Construction Company, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $9,982.38. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $5,611.33 - Account 985.908.5220, Curb & Gutter Replacement $4,371.05 - Account 986.908.5220, Curb 7 Gutter Replacement $9,982.38 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1975 A11.Final payment on Contract 37-05 (K5-044), Curb & Gutter Replacement CDBG, J.B. Construction, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 37-05 (K5-044), Curb & Gutter Replacement CDBG, J.B. Construction Co., contractor. Recommendation: The work of J.B. Construction Company, under Contract 37-05 (K5-044), Curb & Gutter Replacement, CDBG, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $128,000.77. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 6576 of July 19, 2005.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1995 A Proposal from HNTB for professional engineering services to investigate a structural problem at the Main Street Bridge.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a proposal from HNTB for professional engineering services to investigate a structural problem at the Main Street Bridge. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services contract with HNTB to provide professional engineering services to investigate a structural problem at the Main Street Bridge at a cost not-to-exceed $25,500.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 101.520.5500, Repairs and Maintenance. Any costs associated with these repairs are reimbursable by the State of Wisconsin. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Deferred  Action details Not available
06-1822 A Proposal from HNTB for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Arnold and O'Sheridan for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc. for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building at a price not-to-exceed $9,400.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the following accounts: $5,000.00 - Account 986.300.5020, Fire Station 1 Replace Railing $4,400.00 - Account 108.986.5510, Memorial Hall Railing Replacement $9,400.00 Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Deferred  Action details Not available
06-1979 A12.Proposal from HNTB for professional services for the 2006 Major Ramp Maintenance.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a proposal from HNTB for professional services for the 2006 Major Ramp Maintenance. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services contract with HNTB to provide professional services for the 2006 Major Ramp Maintenance at a cost not-to-exceed $46,800.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 986.106.5010, Transfer to Fund 106 - Parking. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2009 A13.Change Order No. 3 on Contract 32-05 (K5-039), 2005 L.R.I.P. Concrete Paving, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 3 on Contract 32-05 (K5-039), 2005 L.R.I.P. Concrete Paving, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 3 on Contract 32-05 (K5-039), 2005 L.R.I.P. Concrete Paving, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of $10,200.00. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 3 will result in a decrease in contract price.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2022 A14.Res. 06-7001 of May 2, 2006, relating to street improvements.CommunicationSubject: Res. 06-7001 of May 2, 2006, relating to street improvements. Recommendation: Resolution No. 06-7001, of May 2, 2006, be amended to delete: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING ERIE STREET from Prospect Street to Colbert Street. SUPERIOR STREET from Liberty Street to State Street. CHATHAM STREET from Melvin Avenue to Lombard Avenue. MITCHELL STREET from Ashland Avenue to Kearney Avenue. OAKDALE AVENUE from Wright Avenue to Athens Avenue SANITARY SEWER Oakdale Avenue from Wright Avenue to Athens Avenue. SEWER AND WATER LATERALS Oakdale Avenue from Wright Avenue to Athens Avenue. and, as amended , Resolution No. 06-7001, of May 2, 2006, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2007 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
06-2037 A15.Revised Hazardous Elimination Safety Grant AgreementCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a revised Hazardous Elimination Safety Grant Agreement (Grant Control No. 2005-019). Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a revised project agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for a Hazardous Elimination Safety Grant (City Grant Control No. 2005-019), for the installation of LED lighting at 17 intersections. The project cost is $160,000.00 with the State’s share being $144,000.00 and the City’s share being $16,000.00. Fiscal Note: This revised agreement does not require any additional funding.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available