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07-1019
| A | 1. | Alderman Weidner submitting a petition from the residents in Goold/Georgia/Wustum neighborhood requesting additional lighting on an existing pole. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Alderman Weidner submitting a petition from the residents in Goold/Georgia/Wustum neighborhood requesting additional lighting on an existing pole.
Recommendation: In accordance with Section 2-94 of the Municipal Code of the general ordinances of the City of Racine, the following street lighting changes be approved: Install one (1) 100-watt high-pressure sodium street light in the Goold/Georgia/Wustum neighborhood.
Fiscal Note: The estimated installation cost of this lighting is $200.00 for installation and the annual operating cost is $130.00 per fixture. | | |
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07-1026
| A | 2. | St. Patrick Parish request to close Erie Street from Prospect Street to Colbert Street on 9/2/2007. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from St. Patrick Parish requesting to close Erie Street from Prospect Street to Colbert Street on September 2, 2007 for a parish event.
Recommendation: St. Patrick Parish be granted permission to close Erie Street, between Prospect Street and Colbert Street, on Sunday, September 2, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for a parish picnic.
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 safety, to implement this event.
FISCAL NOTE: There will be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis | | |
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07-0978
| A | 3. | Request to change City Ord. 94.128 to raise weight restrictions on streets. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from James Pirk, 1637 Russet Street, requesting to change City Ord. 94.128 to raise weight restrictions on streets.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | | |
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07-0674
| A | 4. | River Bend Lofts, LLC purchase of air space rights | Communication | Subject: 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. | | |
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07-0876
| A | 5. | Resolution to expand current recycling rules to include public and private events. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District wishing to draft a resolution to expand current recycling rules to include public and private events.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 8-8-07 and 9-12-07: Defer
Fiscal Note: N/A
Recommendation of the Public Works & Services Committee on 8-14-07, 8-28-07, 9-11-07 and 9-25-07: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works & Services Committee on 10-9-07: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 10-10-07: that the communication be received and filed.
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07-0877
| A | 6. | Increased lighting on High Street between Douglas Avenue and N. Main Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 4th District requesting increased lighting on High Street between Douglas Avenue and N. Main Street.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-14-07: That the request to increase lighting levels on High Street, between Main Street and Douglas Avenue, be approved at an estimated cost of $5,500.00.
Further recommends that since this was not a budgeted item for 2007, that it be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for appropriate funding.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8-27-07: Funding for Street Lighting Improvements on High Street in the amount of $5,500 be allocated from available funds in the existing 2007 DPW General Fund budget in department 590, Street Lighting, with the understanding that any year-end deficiencies in the overall DPW General Fund budget be funded up to $5,500 from other funding sources.
Fiscal Note: 2007 accounts currently have sufficient funds available. | | |
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07-1003
| A | 7. | Landmark Credit Union requesting permission to install 2 access drives within the City's right-of-way at 3413 Rapids Drive. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Landmark Credit Union requesting permission to install 2 access drives within the City's right-of-way at 3413 Rapids Drive.
Recommendation: That the communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | | |
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07-0404
| A | 8. | Rehabilitation of the brick pavement on College Avenue from DeKoven Avenue to 14th Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 2nd District wishing to discuss the rehabilitation of the brick pavement on College Avenue from DeKoven Avenue to 14th Street.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | | |
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07-0517
| A | 9. | Occupancy permits for rental properties | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 11th District requesting the creation of an ordinance requiring occupancy permits for rental properties.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-29-08: That the communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | | |
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07-0611
| A | 10. | Communication from Sam Azarian Jr. wishing to discuss purchasing the Marquette Street municipal parking lot. | Communication | Subject: 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. | | |
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07-0776
| A | 11. | Develop policy for sale of City owned properties. | Communication | Subject: 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, | | |
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07-1015
| A | 12. | Bid award for salt for ice control for 2007-08 winter season. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting the bid award for salt for ice control for the 2007-2008 winter season.
Recommendation: The bid of North American Salt Company for the purchase of 6,000 tons (more or less) of salt for ice control for the 2007-08 year, be accepted at their bid price of $36.65 per ton delivered, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this purchase be appropriated from Account 101.549.5250, Snow and Ice Control, Work Supplies.
Fiscal Note: The City of Racine's allotment of salt will be based upon 6,000 tons, and funds to make these purchases are budgeted in Account 101.540.5250, Snow and Ice Control, Work Supplies. | | |
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07-1033
| A | 13. | Bid results on Contract 50-07 (K7-058), City Hall Annex - Photovoltaic Generation System. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 50-07 (K7-058), City Hall Annex - Photovoltaic Generation System.
Recommendation: That the bids be received and filed.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to readvertise for this project.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | | |
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07-0812
| A | 14. | Final payment on Contract 8-07 (K7-008), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing LLC, contractor. | Communication | Subject: 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. | | |
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07-1034
| A | 15. | Amendment No. 1 to State Contract 2440-08-00, Sixth Street, | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Amendment No. 1 to State Contract 2440-08-00, Sixth Street, Grand Avenue to Main Street, HNTB Corporation, consultant.
Recommendation: That Amendment No. 1 to State Contract ID: 2440-08-00, Sixth Street, Grand Avenue to Main Street, HNTB Corporation, consultant, be approved in the amount of $40,487.39, with the City's share being $10,121.85.
Further recommend that funding to defray the cost of the City's share of these professional services be appropriated from Account 987.908.5080, Sixth Street - Main Street to Grand Avenue.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | | |
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07-1035
| A | 16. | Request for a reduction in retainage on Contract 49-05 (K5-056) | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering, submitting a request for reduction of retainage on Contract 49-05 (K5-056), Lake Michigan Pathway Construction, Phase II, Bane-Nelson, Inc., contractor.
Recommendation: That the retainage on Contract 49-05 (K5-056), Lake Michigan Pathway Construction, Phase II, Bane-Nelson, Inc., contractor, be reduced to $5,000.00.
Fiscal Note: The amount of retainage is sufficient to cover the value of the remainder of the work on this project. | | |
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07-0784
| A | 17. | Three-party agreement for the Design of Northwestern Avenue. | Communication | Subject: 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. | | |
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07-0785
| A | 18. | Three-party agreement for the Design of State Street. | Communication | Subject: 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. | | |
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07-1038
| A | 19. | Revised Ohio Street Roundabout Feasibility Report for State Contract 2703-03-05, Ohio Street | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a revised Ohio Street Roundabout Feasibility Report for State Contract 2703-03-05, Ohio Street - 16th Street to 21st Street, Clark Dietz, Inc., consultant.
Recommendation: That the Roundabout Feasibility Report, as submitted by Clark Dietz, Inc., for the intersection of Byrd Avenue and Ohio Street which recommends the installation of traffic signals at this intersection, be approved.
Fiscal Note: The construction of a signalized intersection was the most cost effective solution due to the need to purchase property for implementation of a roundabout. | | |
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