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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/21/2012 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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12-7705 A1.Communication from the Finance Director requesting permission for Brad Viegut from Robert W. Baird & Co. to discuss possible bond refunding opportunities and the City's 2012 capital borrowing.(Res. 12-3154)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director requesting permission for Brad Viegut from Robert W. Baird & Co. to discuss possible bond refunding opportunities and the City's 2012 capital borrowing. (Res. 12-3154) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-21-12: The 2012 Capital projects be funded with a Note Anticipation Note and that portions of the 2003 and 2004 general Obligation refunding Bonds and portions of the 2003 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds be refinanced. Fiscal Note: It is anticipated that refinancing of current debt will result in savings of over $600,000.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
12-7627 A2.2004 Bond Issue Refinancing (Res. 12-3155)CommunicationSubject: Approval of Refinancing 2004 Bond Issue (Res. 12-3155) Recommendation of the Racine Waterworks Commission on 4/24/12: To approve. FURTHER RECOMMEND, THE ITEM BE REFERRED TO THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-21-12: To approve refinancing the 2004 Water Utility Revenue Bond Issue. Fiscal Note: The Water Utility could save $724,000.00 by refinancing this bond.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
12-7687 A3.Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer, on behalf of the Racine Harbor Commission and the Park, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, requesting authorization to apply for a State of Wisconsin DNR Waterways CommCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer, on behalf of the Racine Harbor Commission and the Park, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, requesting authorization to apply for a State of Wisconsin DNR Waterways Commission Financial Assistance Grant for repaving of the 5th Street Boat Launch - Grant Control No. 2012-018. (Res. 12-3156) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-21-12: Permission be granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer, on behalf of the Racine Harbor Commission and the Park, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, to apply for a State of Wisconsin DNR Waterways Commission Financial Assistance Grant for repaving of the 5th Street Boat Launch - Grant Control No. 2012-018. Fiscal Note: The project cost is estimated at $250,000. The grant provides matching funds up to 50% of the project cost with an additional 10% for municipalities that conduct a boating safety and enforcement and education program approved by WisDNR.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
12-7706 A4.Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission for the City of Racine Health Department to enter into an agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and accept up to $8,410 for services rendered under thCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission for the City of Racine Health Department to enter into an agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and accept up to $8,410 for services rendered under the Wisconsin Beach Monitoring Program. There is no City match required. (Grant Control # 2012-019) (Res. 12-3157) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-21-12: Permission be granted for the City of Racine Health Department to enter into an agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and accept up to $8,410 for services rendered under the Wisconsin Beach Monitoring Program. There is no City match required. (Grant Control # 2012-019) Fiscal Note: The City will be paid $8,410 for services rendered. There is no City match required.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
12-7701 A5.Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to accept additional funding of $19,800 from the Wisconsin DOT for the 2012 Seat Belt Safety Grant, authorized under Resolution No. 11-2797 (Grant Control # 2011-034). (Res. 12-3158)CommunicationSubject:Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to accept additional funding of $19,800 from the Wisconsin DOT for the 2012 Seat Belt Safety Grant, authorized under Resolution No. 11-2797 (Grant Control # 2011-034). (Res. 12-3158) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-21-12: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to accept additional funding of $19,800 from the Wisconsin DOT for the 2012 Seat Belt Safety Grant, authorized under Resolution No. 11-2797 (Grant Control # 2011-034). Fiscal Note: The total grant will be in the amount of $45,000, with a 25% soft match of $11,250.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
12-7678 A6.(Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent requesting to discuss the results of OFficial Notice #6, Bus Passenger Shelters for the City of Racine, Wisconsin. (Res. 12-3159)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent requesting to discuss the results of Official Notice #6, Bus Passenger Shelters for the City of Racine, Wisconsin. (Res. 12-3159) (ALSO REFERRED TO TRANSIT AND PARKING) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-7-12: Defer the item until the May 21, 2012 Finance & Personnel meeting. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-21-12: That the bid for Official Notice #6 be awarded to Brasco International, Inc. The amount is not to exceed $175,000. Fiscal Note: The amount is not to exceed $175,000. Funds for this purchase are available in account 105.900.5030, Capital Projects - Shelter Grant. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 05-16-12: Approve and recommend award of contract to Brasco, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $175,000. Fiscal Note: Funds are designated for the purchase in Account 105.900.5030. The purchase is funded by an 80% Federal grant and supported by City Capital Improvements Program funding. Finance Committee to also review May 21Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
12-7583 A7.Communication from the City Clerk submitting the bid received for printing the Common Council Proceedings and legal notices for the period of June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012. (Res.11-2582) (Res. 12-3160)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Clerk submitting the bid received for printing the Common Council Proceedings and legal notices for the period of June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2013. (Res. 12-3160) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-21-12: Permission be granted for the City Clerk to accept the bid received for printing the Common Council Proceedings and legal notices for the period of June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2013. Fiscal Note: Funds are budgeted in account 101.010.5540; City Council AdvertisingRecommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available