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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 8/11/2009 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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09-3951 A1.Close portions of Main Street and Sixth Street for the 7th Annual Party on the Pavement on Saturday, October 3, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Downtown Racine Corporation requesting to close portions of Main Street and Sixth Street for the 7th Annual Party on the Pavement on Saturday, October 3, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Res.09-1559) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: Permission be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street and Sixth Street from Main Street to Grand Avenue, on Saturday, October 3, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the 7th annual “Party on the Pavement” event. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; 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. Sponsor shall notify all abutting property occupants 72 hours in advance of the event; E. The sponsor shall be responsible for the signing of the necessary detours for the State Highway route; and F. The sponsor shall pay a special    Not available Not available
09-3935 A2.Preservation Racine request to close the 1700 block of College Avenue on Sunday, September 27, 2009, from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m. in conjunction with the annual tour of Historic Homes.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Preservation Racine requesting permission to close the 1700 block of College Avenue on Sunday, September 27, 2009, from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m. in conjunction with the annual tour of Historic Homes. (Res.09-1560) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: Permission be granted to Preservation Racine to close College Avenue from 17th Street to 18th Street, on Sunday, September 27, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for a special event following the annual tour of Historic Homes. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; 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. Sponsor shall notify all abutting property occupants 72 hours in advance of the event; E. The sponsor shall pay a special event fee of $250.00. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the   Not available Not available
09-3959 A3.Petition to vacate the alley bounded by Jay Eye See Avenue, Twentieth Street, Case Avenue and Twentyfirst Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Jerry Norphlet-Brantley, 2029 Case Avenue, submitting a petition to vacate the alley bounded by Jay Eye See Avenue, Twentieth Street, Case Avenue and Twentyfirst Avenue. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-3890 A4.Vulcan Lands, Inc. proposal to donate 3.59 acres of real property to the City.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Vulcan Lands, Inc. proposing to donate 3.59 acres of real property to the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09 and 8-11-09: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-3701 A5.Offer from Neil & Ramona Thorpe to give the property at 901 - 9th Street to the City.CommunicationSubject: 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   Not available Not available
09-3982 A6.Resolution No. 09-1552, of August 3, 2009, relating to the home weatherization and energy efficiency loan pilot program.CommunicationSubject: Resolution 09-1552, of August 3, 2009, relating to the home weatherization and energy efficiency loan pilot program. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That Resolution 09-1552, of August 3, 2009, relating to home weatherization and energy efficiency loan pilot program be approved. Fiscal Note: Funding is available as described in Resolution 09-1552.   Not available Not available
09-3986 A7.Ordinance No. 17-09, of August 3, 2009, to create Section 90-33 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, relating to Special charges for repayment of energy efficiency improvement loans.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance No. 17-09, of August 3, 2009, to create Section 90-33 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, relating to Special charges for repayment of energy efficiency improvement loans. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That Ordinance No. 17-09, of August 3, 2009, relating to special charges for repayment of energy efficiency improvement loans, be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-4001 A8.Bids for Two (2) Truck Chassis' with refuse packers.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bids for Two (2) Truck Chassis' with refuse packers. (Res.09-1561) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That the contract for Two (2) Truck Chassis, Heavy Duty, Low Entry, Dual Steer Cab w/25 Cubic Yard High Compaction Refuse Packer be awarded to Cumberland Servicenter, at their bid price of $361,284.00 with trade-in of DPW 40031, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these services be appropriated from Account 101.400.5780, Licensed Vehicles, Solid Waste. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
09-3934 A9.Neighborhood Watch offer to perform public education as required by the City's recycling program.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer regarding Neighborhood Watch's offer to perform public education as required by the City's recycling program. (Res.09-1562) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to utilize the resources of Neighborhood Watch to perform public education and program enhancements for the city's recycling program on a cost-by-hour basis. Fiscal Note: Funds to cover the cost of these as-needed services are available in Account 289.000.5540, Public Education.   Not available Not available
09-3981 A10.Resolution No. 09-1543, of August 3, 2009, relating to street improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Gilson Street from Kearney Avenue to Coolidge Avenue; Fleetwood Drive from Spruce Street to Knoll Place; Kentucky Street from 17th Street toCommunicationSubject: Resolution No. 09-1543, of August 3, 2009, relating to street improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Gilson Street from Kearney Avenue to Coolidge Avenue; Fleetwood Drive from Spruce Street to Knoll Place; Kentucky Street from 17th Street to Victory Avenue; Monroe Avenue from Republic Avenue to +/- 350 ft. North; Alley bounded by Victory Avenue, 16th Street; Hayes Avenue, Grove Avenue; Oregon Street from Washington Avenue to Lindermann Avenue; Alley bounded by 4th Street, 5th Street; Main Street, Wisconsin Avenue. SEWER AND WATER Kentucky Street from 17th Street to Victory Avenue SIDEWALK Chicory Road - Northside fronting Dr. Jones Elementary School. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That Resolution No. 09-1543, of August 3, 2009, be amended to delete: SEWER AND WATER Kentucky Street from 17th Street to Victory Avenue SIDEWALK Chicory Road from North side front Dr. Jones Elementary School and, as amended , Resolution No. 09-1543, of August 3, 2009, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriate   Not available Not available
09-4006 A11.Bids on Contract 51-08(09) (K8-059), City Hall Exterior Renovations.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer regarding bids on Contract 51-08(09) (K8-059), City Hall Exterior Renovations. (Res.09-1563) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That Resolution 09-1488, of July 7, 2009, be rescinded. Further recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a contract with RAM Construction Services of MI, Inc., Livonia, MI, at their base bid price of $109,320.00 plus Alternates #1 and #2, for a total contract of $171,526.00, they being the second lowest responsible bidder. Further recommend that the bid bond of Arnie Christiansen Mason Contractor, LLC be retained by the City of Racine to cover damages caused by this contractor's failure to enter into a contract. Further recommends that funds for this public works project are available in the following accounts: $ 51,191.03 - Account 987.100.5020, City Hall Tuckpointing $120,334.97 - Account 989.100.5020, City Hall Tuckpointing $171,526.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are a   Not available Not available
09-3977 A12.Final payment on Contract 01-08 (K8-001), 2008 Sewer Asset Management ServicesCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 01-08 (K8-001), 2008 Sewer Asset Management Services, AECOM, consultant. (Res.09-1564) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: The professional services provided by AECOM under Contract 1-08 (K8-001), 2008 Sewer Asset Management Services, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $160,142.08. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 07-0560, dated December 17, 2007.   Not available Not available
09-3998 A13.Final payment on Contract 32-08 (K8-036), 2008 Storm and Sanitary Sewer LiningCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 32-08 (K8-036), 2008 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lining, Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc., contractor. (Res.09-1565) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: The work done by Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc. under Contract 32-08 (K8-036), 2008 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lining, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $677,322.90. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0879, dated June 17, 2008.   Not available Not available
09-3980 A14.Final payment on Contract 35-08 (K8-039), PS - Racine Water Quality Feasibility StudyCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 35-08 (K8-039), Professional Services - Racine Water Quality Feasibility Study, AECOM, consultant. (Res.09-1566) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: The professional services provided by AECOM under Contract 35-08 (K8-039), Professional Services - Racine Water Quality Feasibility Study, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $29,099.81. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0765, dated April 14, 2008.   Not available Not available
09-3991 A17.Change Order No. 1 on Contract 40-08 (K8-046), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase IICommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 40-08 (K8-046), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor. (Res.09-1567) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 40-08 (K8-046), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of $98,213.48. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in contract price.   Not available Not available
09-3992 A15.Final payment on Contract 40-08 (K8-046), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase IICommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 40-08 (K8-046), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor. (Res.09-1568) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: The work done by A.W. Oakes & Son under Contract 40-08 (K8-046), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $349,786.52. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0924, dated July 15, 2008.   Not available Not available
09-3978 A16.Final payment on Contract 47-08 (K8-055), Racine-Colonial Park StreambankCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 47-08 (K8-055), Racine-Colonial Park Streambank, AECOM, consultant. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: The communication be received and filed as it was previously approved. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-3993 A18.Change Order No. 2 on Contract 09-09 (K9-009), 2009 Concrete Street ReconstructionCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 09-09 (K9-009), 2009 Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, Inc. (Res.09-1569) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 9-09 (K9-009), 2009 Concrete Street Reconstruction, LaLonde Contractors, contractor, be approved in the amount of $130,773.88. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $101,824.60 - Account 989.908.5020, Conc. Pvmt. Repl. Misc. Loc. $ 9,984.28 - Account 988.908.5020, Conc. Pvmt. Repl. Misc. Loc. $ 18,965.00 - Account 104.900.5420, Storm Sewer, Misc. Loc. $130,773.88 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available