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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/18/2008 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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ZOrd.012-08 A An Ordinance rezoning 3500 Kinzie AvenueZoning OrdinanceAn Ordinance rezoning 3500 Kinzie Avenue To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: That the property located at 3500 Kinzie Avenue, and more particularly described as follows: "Lot 28 of Block 8 of West Lawn Addition. Said land being in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin" be rezoned from "R-2" Single Family Residential District, to "R-2" with a FD Flex Development Overlay District, and designated as Supplement No. _____, which Supplement is hereby made a part of this ordinance. Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication. Passed by the Common Council: __________________________ Approved: ______________ __________________________ Mayor Attest: __________________________ City Clerk Fiscal Note: N/AHis Honor, the Mayor, declared the public hearing closed  Action details Not available
ZOrd.013-08 A An Ordinance rezoning 2932 Northwestern AvenueResolutionAn Ordinance rezoning 2932 Northwestern Avenue To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: That property known as 2932 Northwestern Avenue and more particularly described as follows: "Block 3 of Wustum Addition Lots 11, 12, and west ½ of adjacent vacated alley, Lots 13, 14, 15, and adjacent vacated alley, Lots 16 , 17,and west ½ of adjacent vacated alley Said land being in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin" be rezoned from "O" Restricted Office District, to "O" with a FD Flex Development Overlay District, and designated as Supplement No. ______, which Supplement is hereby made a part of this ordinance. Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication. Passed by the Common Council: __________________________ Approved: ______________ __________________________ Mayor Attest: __________________________ City Clerk Fiscal Note: N/AHis Honor, the Mayor, declared the public hearing closed  Action details Not available
08-2808 A claim of Carol Soon Lee & Jin ChenClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Carol Soon Lee and Jin Chen for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-24-08: The claim of Carol Soon Lee and Jin Chen requesting reimbursement in the amount of $7,565.70 for medical expenses incurred by their son after he was allegedly injured while participating in a Park & Recreation summer program on 07-15-08 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
08-2871 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to apply for a grant from Wisconsin Coastal Management (City Grant Control # 2008-044) for Increasing Public Access to the Root River.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to apply for a grant from Wisconsin Coastal Management (City Grant Control # 2008-044) for Increasing Public Access to the Root River. (Res.08-1123) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-24-08: Permission be granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to apply for a $9,890 grant from Wisconsin Coastal Management (Grant Control No. 2008-044) for Increasing public Access to the Root River. Fiscal Note: A $12,149 grant match is required and will be provided by U.W. Parkside. There will be no cost to the City.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2907 A Communication from Alderman Robert Mozol requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to discuss requiring a mandatory yearly physical for all city employees who operate city-owned vehicles. (Also refer to the Board of Health)CommunicationSubject: The 15th District Alderman requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to discuss requiring a mandatory yearly physical for all city employees who operate city-owned vehicles. (Item also referred to the Board of Health) Recommendation to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-24-08: Defer the item. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-08-08: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Health on 01-13-08: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Health on 02-10-08: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Health on 04-14-09: That the City of Racine require a mandatory yearly physical for all city employees who operate city-owned vehicles. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-26-09: The item to be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
08-2907 A Communication from Alderman Robert Mozol requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to discuss requiring a mandatory yearly physical for all city employees who operate city-owned vehicles. (Also refer to the Board of Health)CommunicationSubject: The 15th District Alderman requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to discuss requiring a mandatory yearly physical for all city employees who operate city-owned vehicles. (Item also referred to the Board of Health) Recommendation to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-24-08: Defer the item. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-08-08: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Health on 01-13-08: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Health on 02-10-08: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Health on 04-14-09: That the City of Racine require a mandatory yearly physical for all city employees who operate city-owned vehicles. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-26-09: The item to be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
08-2915 A Hazardous Waste Site Assessment Grant Application RequestCommunicationSubject: Request from the Director of City Development to apply for a Hazardous Waste Site Assessment Grant. (Res.08-1127) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-24-08: Permission be granted for the Director of City Development to apply for a U.S. E.P.A. hazardous Waste Site Assessment Grant in the amount of $200,000. (Grant Control #2008-045) Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2916 A Petroleum Site Assessment Grant Application RequestCommunicationSubject: Request from the Director of City Development for permission to apply for a Petroleum Site Assessment Grant. (Res.08-1128) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-24-08: Permission be granted for the Director of City Development to apply for a U.S.E.P.A. Petroleum Site Assessment Grant in the amount of $200,000. (Grant Control #2008-046) Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2917 A Brownsfield Revolving Loan Fund Grant Application RequestCommunicationSubject: Request from the Director of City Development for permission to apply for a Brownsfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant. (Res.08-1129) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-24-08: Permission be granted for the Director of City Development to apply for a U.S.E.P.A. Brownsfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant in the amount of up to $1,000,000. (Grant Control #2008-047) Fiscal Note: A 20% cost share is required in money or in-kind service on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2918 A Blight Elimination & Brownfield Redevelopment Grant RequestCommunicationSubject: Request from the Director of City Development for permission to apply for a Blight Elimination & Brownfield Redevelopment Grant. (Res.08-1130) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-24-08: Permission be granted for the Director of City Development to apply for a Wisconsin Department of Commerce Blight Elimination & Brownfield Redevelopment Grant in the amount of up to $700,000. (Grant Control #2008-048) Fiscal Note: A 50% cost share is required on the part of the City and has already been covered by Champion Environmental.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2921 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement grant (grant control # 2008-053). (Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement grant (Grant Control # 2008-053). (Res.08-1124) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-24-08: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transporation 2009 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Grant in the amount of $3,000. (Grant Control #2008-053) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-24-08: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transporation 2009 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Grant in the amount of $3,000. (Grant Control #2008-053) Fiscal Note: A 25% ($750) soft match is required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2921 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement grant (grant control # 2008-053). (Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement grant (Grant Control # 2008-053). (Res.08-1124) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-24-08: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transporation 2009 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Grant in the amount of $3,000. (Grant Control #2008-053) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-24-08: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transporation 2009 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Grant in the amount of $3,000. (Grant Control #2008-053) Fiscal Note: A 25% ($750) soft match is required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2922 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009 Bicycle Safety Grant (grant control # 2008-054). (Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009 Bicycle Safety Grant (Grant Control # 2008-054). (Res.08-1125) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-24-08: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009 Bicycle Safety Grant in the amount of $4,000. (Grant Control #20008-054) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing on 11-24-08: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009 Bicycle Safety Grant in the amount of $4,000. (Grant Control #20008-054) Fiscal Note: A 25% ($1,000) soft match is required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2922 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009 Bicycle Safety Grant (grant control # 2008-054). (Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009 Bicycle Safety Grant (Grant Control # 2008-054). (Res.08-1125) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-24-08: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009 Bicycle Safety Grant in the amount of $4,000. (Grant Control #20008-054) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing on 11-24-08: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009 Bicycle Safety Grant in the amount of $4,000. (Grant Control #20008-054) Fiscal Note: A 25% ($1,000) soft match is required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2933 A Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply to the WellPoint Foundation for a grant in the amount of $100,000 to enhance the Teen Parenting Program of the Health Department (Grant Control No. 2008-055).CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply to the WellPoint Foundation for a grant in the amount of $100,000 to enhance the Teen Parenting Program of the Health Department (Grant Control No. 2008-055). (Res.08-1126) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-24-08: Permission be granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply to the WellPoint Foundation for a grant in the amount of $100,000 to enhance the Teen parenting program of the Health Department. (Grant Control #2008-055) Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2878 A Use city right-of-way in conjunction with the Downtown Carves It's Niche Event to be held on January 10, 2009.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Downtown Racine Corporation requesting to use city right-of-way in conjunction with the Downtown Carves Its Niche Event to be held on January 10, 2009. (Res.08-1131) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-25-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Downtown Racine Corporation granting permission to place ice sculptures on city sidewalks along Sixth Street and Main Street from State Street to 7th Street, from January 10, 2009 until they melt, with the following stipulations: A. That a clear area be established along the building line of a minimum of five feet in order to meet ADA requirements. B. That any ice sculptures be set back a minimum of two feet from the back of the curb in order to meet Wisconsin Department of Transportation requirements. C. That a hold harmless agreement be filed with the City Attorney's office. D. That a Certificate of Liability Insurance be filed with the City Attorney's office. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2930 A Sewer and water access at 211 Fifteenth Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 2nd District wishing to discuss sewer and water access at 211 Fifteenth Street. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-25-08: That the communication be referred to the Community Development Block Grant Committee for provision of funding for the cost of the sanitary sewer which is estimated at $24,000.00. Fiscal Note: Not applicable. Referred back to Public Works and Services Committee at 12-2-08 Common Council meeting. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-9-08: That the special assessment for the construction of the mainline sanitary sewer at 211 Fifteenth Street be amended in accordance with State Statute 66.0903(3) and in accordance with previous City assessments including the 1981 assessment on Homestead Avenue. This action will reduce the property owner's share of the sanitary mainline assessment from $26,235.00 to $4,372.50. The City's share of the cost will be $21,862.50, for which sufficient funds are available in Account 906.000.5310, Sanitary Sewer. Further recReferred  Action details Not available
08-2892 A Racine Yacht Club, Joseph R. McGauran, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class B" Club Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1 Barker Street.CommunicationSubject: Application of Racine Yacht Club, Joseph R. McGauran, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class B" Club Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1 Barker Street. (4th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-24-08: That the application of Racine Yacht Club, Joseph R. McGauran, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class B" Club Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1 Barker Street be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
08-2908 A Re-visit one year Keg OrdinanceCommunicationSubject: Re-visit one year Keg Ordinance Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-24-08: That the clerks office contact the Focus on Community Group to appear at the next committee meeting. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 12-08-08: That the ordinance be extended for six months and revisited at that time. Ayes: Kaplan, Mozol, and Wisneski Noes: McCarthy Non-voting: Shakoor Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
08-2928 A Communication from Alderman of the 15th District wishing to discuss the progress of the Phoenix Communication System.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Alderman of the 15th District wishing to discuss the progress of the Phoenix Communication System. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-24-08: That the item be tabled until the Alderman of the 15th District gather enough information. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 4-13-09: That the item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
08-2937 A Communication from Jensen Towing requesting to appear before the appropriate committee to discuss a rate increase.CommunicationSubject:Communication from Jensen Towing requesting to appear before the appropriate committee to discuss a rate increase. (Ord.15-09) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-24-08: That the item be deferred and the clerks office contact the towing companies to appear before the next committee meeting. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 12-08-08: That the item be deferred while additional information is gathered. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 1-12-09: That the item be deferred until the parties reach an agreement and the item be brought back before the committee at the approproriate time as well as referred to Finance and Personnel. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 4-13-09: That the item be deferred until the April 27, 2009 meeting. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 4-27-09: That the item be deferred until the May 11, 2009 meeting. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-11-09: That the item be defeReferred  Action details Not available
08-2924 A RCEDC 2009 Economic DevelopmentCommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine County Economic Development Corporation submitting a contract for 2009 economic development services. (Res.08-1139) Recommendation of the Economic Development Committee on 11-24-08: That the agreement with RCEDC for economic development services be approved. Fiscal Note: Contract amount: $67,000. Funding has been provided in the 2009 budget, account no. 101.150.5630.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2925 A RCEDC 2009 Brownfields Redevelopment Services ContractCommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine County Economic Development Corporation submitting a contract for 2009 brownfields redevelopment services. (Res.08-1138) Recommendation of the Economic Development Committee on 11-24-08: That the agreement with RCEDC for brownfields redevelopment services be approved. Fiscal Note: Contract Amount: $55,000. Funding has been provided in the 2009 capital projects budget, account no. 919.000.5610Referred  Action details Not available
08-2926 A RCEDC Industrial Loan Fund GrantCommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine County Economic Development Corporation requesting certification of its annual report on the Industrial/Commercial Revolving Loan Fund Grant. (Res.08-1141) Recommendation of the Economic Development Committee on 11-24-08: That the I/CB RLF Plan Certification be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
08-2927 A RCEDC Economic Development Plan Version 4.0CommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine County Economic Development Corporation requesting adoption of the Economic Development Plan version 4.0. (Res.08-1140) Recommendation of the Economic Development Committee on 11-24-08: That the Economic Development Plan Version 4.0 be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
08-2909 A Land Request - 3100 Block Washington AvenueCommunicationSubject: Request from the West Racine Business and Professional Association to use the Redevelopment Authority land in the 3100 block of Washington Avenue for the farmer's market between May 1 and November 1, 2009 with the same conditions as 2008.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2790 A Communication from Terry Parker, Human Resources Manager requesting to appear before the Finance/Personnel Committee along with Ben Hughes, City Administrator, regarding the stop loss insurance 2008 performance review and 2009 renewal issues.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Human Resources Manager and City Administrator requesting to discuss the stop loss insurance 2008 performance review and 2009 renewal issues. (Res.08-1107) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-27-08: To defer this item. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-10-08: Permission granted for the Human Resources Manager and City Administrator renew the Stop Loss Insurance policy with the Sun Life at the $200,000 level for budget year 2009 . Fiscal Note: The 2009 premium renewal cost will be $696,961.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2821 A claim of Kay ChristensenClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Kay Christensen for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-10-08: The claim of Kay Christensen requesting reimbursement of $308.05 for repair expenses to her vehicle allegedly involving a pothole on 07-18-08 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2822 A claim of Julie SchankeClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Julie Schanke for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-10-08: The claim of Julie Schanke requesting reimbursement of $720.64 for repair expenses to her vehicle allegedly arising out of a pothole on 08-06-08 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2823 A claim of American Family Insurance (A. Clary)ClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of American Family Insurance (A. Clary) for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-10-08: The claim of American Family Insurance requesting reimbursement of $1,229.83, paid insured Alan Clary, for repair expenses to his vehicle allegedly arising out of a pothole on 09-03-08 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2841 A Communication from Scott Letteney, Deputy City Attorney, and Terry Parker, Human Resources Manager, requesting to discuss an agreement between the City of Racine and Local 67 (Police Clericals) AFSCME, AFL-CIO, to reclassify the positions of Evidence/PropCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and Human Resources Manager requesting to discuss an agreement between the City of Racine and Local 67 (Police Clericals) to reclassify the positions of Evidence/Property Clerk SU-7 and Identification Clerk SU-7 to a SU-8 for 2008. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-10-08: Permission granted for the Deputy City Attorney and Human Resources Manager to reclassify the positions of Evidence/Property Clerk SU-7 and Identification Clerk SU-7 to SU-8 retroactive to January 1, 2008. Fiscal Note: The total extra cost for the 4 positions in 2008 will be $7,155.20.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2846 A discuss a 2007 to 2008 carry forward that was missed in the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing and Special Assessment Funds last spring.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director requesting to discuss a 2007 to 2008 carry forward that was missed in the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing and Special Assessment Funds last spring. (Res.08-1112) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-10-08: $942,026 in account 919.987.5010, Intergovernmental Shared Revenue - Oakes Road 16th to 21st, $449,262 in account 919.987.5020, Intergovernmental Shared Revenue - Oakes Road 16th to 21st Real Estate and $682,974 in account 906.000.5020, Assessment Projects - Oakes Road 16th to 21st be carried forward from 2007 to 2008. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds remaining to be carried forward.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2860 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a fee-for-service agreement up to $12,750 with the Department of Workforce Development, Division of Employment and Training for public healCommunicationSubject: The Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a fee-for-service agreement with the Department of Workforce Development, Division of Employment and Training for public health services for eligible refugees. (Res.08-1109) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-10-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a fee-for-service contract with the Division of Employment and Training on behalf of the Department of Workforce Development for public health services to eligible refugees. Fiscal Note: The fee-for-service amount is up to $12,750.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2862 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into an amended agreement to accept funding from the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Women, Infants and Children Program.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into an amended agreement to accept additional funding from the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Women, Infants and Children Program. (Grant Control #2006-049) (Res.08-1108) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-10-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended contract with the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services (Grant Control No. 2006-049) to be utilized for the Woman's, Infants, and Children Program. Fiscal Note: The contract increased amount is $255,807 based on caseload with no match required on the part of the city.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2865 A Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Project Safe Neighborhood 2008 Grant Announcement through the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance (Grant Control No. 2008-042) in the amount of $25,000 to be utilized for tCommunicationSubject: A communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the $25,000 Project Safe Neighborhood 2008 Grant Announcement through the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance. (Res.08-1110) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-10-08: Permission granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for the $25,000 Project Safe Neighborhood 2008 Grant (Grant Control No. 2008-042) with the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2866 A Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply to WE Energies Foundation (Grant Control No. 2008-043) grant in the amount of $8,000 to be utilized for the Racine Promise Study.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the $8,000 WE Energies Foundation grant to be utilized for the Racine Promise Study. (Res.08-1111) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-10-08: Permission granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for the $8,000 We Energies Foundation grant (Grant Control No. 2008-043) to be utilized for the Racine Promise Study. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the city.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2763 A Change Order No. 3 on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), 2007 Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 3 on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), 2007 Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G., Payne & Dolan, Inc., contractor. (Res.08-1100) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-08 and 10-28-08: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: That Change Order No. 3 on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), 2007 Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G., Payne & Dolan, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the credit amount of $14.39. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 3 will result in a decrease in contract price.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2764 A Final payment on Contract 10-07 (K7-010), Gaslight Drive Renovations (R1)CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 10-07 (K7-010), Gaslight Drive Renovations (R1), Cornerstone Pavers, contractor. (Res.08-1099) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-08 and 10-28-08: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: The work of Cornerstone Pavers, LLC, under Contract 10-07 (K7-010), Gaslight Drive Renovations (R1), be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $236,012.09, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 07-0143 dated April 4, 2007.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2766 A Final payment on Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement ProgramCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement Program, Cornerstone Pavers, contractor. (Res.08-1101) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-08 and 10-28-08: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: The work of Cornerstone Pavers, LLC, under Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement Program, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $397,245.65, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 07-0145 dated April 4, 2007.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2831 A Accept a Focus on Energy Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Civic Centre Parking Ramp, Phase III.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting permission to accept a Focus on Energy Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Civic Centre Parking Ramp, Phase III. (Res.08-1102) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: That the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to enter into a grant agreement, on behalf of the City of Racine, with Focus on Energy which will provide $1,733.00 in funding for Phase III of the Civic Centre Parking Ramp LED Light Fixture project. The total estimated cost of this project is $18,450.00. Further recommends that funds for this project are available in Account 106.987.5120, Parking Ramp Improvements. Fiscal Note: The grant and resulting estimated reduction in annual energy costs of $2,100.00 will result in an 8 year return on investment.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2838 A Final payment on Contract 21-07 (K7-025), PS - 2007 Sewer Lining Design ServiceCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 21-07 (K7-025), PS - 2007 Sewer Lining Design Services, Earth Tech/AECOM, consultant. (Res.08-1094) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: The professional services provided by Earth Tech/AECOM under Contract 21-07 (K7-025), Professional Services - 2007 Sewer Lining Design Services, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $29,959.50. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 07-0040, dated February 6, 2007.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2839 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 44-08 (K8-052), 2008 Sanitary Sewer RelaysCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 44-08 (K8-052), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Relays, A. W. Oakes & Son, contractor. (Res.08-1103) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 4-08 (K8-004), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Relays, A. W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $6,480.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the Racine Water Utility. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2842 A Traffic Control Signal Maintenance Service Agreement for intersection of Oakes Road and 16th Street between City of Racine and Village of Mt. Pleasant.CommunicationSubject: Traffic Control Signal Maintenance Service Agreement for intersection of Oakes Road and 16th Street between City of Racine and Village of Mt. Pleasant. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2848 A Three-party agreement for the design of Douglas Avenue from Goold Street to 3 Mile Road, State Project ID: 2350-13-00.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting a three-party agreement for the design of Douglas Avenue from Goold Street to 3 Mile Road, State Project ID: 2350-13-00. (Res.08-1104) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 3-party contract with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Associates, Inc. for professional design engineering services for reconstructing Douglas Avenue (Hwy. 32) from Goold Street to Three Mile Road, State Project ID: 2350-13-00, for the not-to-exceed cost of $340,426.15, which is funded 75% by the State of Wisconsin, or $255,319.61, and 25% by the City of Racine, or $85,106.54. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the 2009 Capital Improvement Program. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. The State of Wisconsin negotiates all contracts which utilize federal fundiApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2867 A Bid award for salt for ice control for the 2008-2009 winter season.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting the bid award for salt for ice control for the 2008-2009 winter season. (Res.08-1091) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: The bid of Morton Salt for the purchase of 6,500 tons (more or less) of salt for ice control for the 2008-09 year, be accepted at their bid price of $77.95 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 6,500 tons, and funds to make these purchases are budgeted in Account 101.540.5250, Snow and Ice Control, Work Supplies.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2872 A Final payment on Contract 4-06 (K6-004), Design Services for City Hall Data Center, Harwood Engineering Consultants, consultant.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 4-06 (K6-004), Design Services for City Hall Data Center, Harwood Engineering Consultants, consultant. (Res.08-1093) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: The professional services provided by Harwood Engineering Consultants under Contract 4-06 (K6-004), Design Services for City Hall Data Center, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $59,480.00 Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 6851 dated January 27, 2006.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2884 A Final payment on Contract 03-06 (K6-003), PS - Public Works Workflow AnalysisCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 03-06 (K6-003), PS - Public Works Workflow Analysis, Earth Tech/AECOM, consultant. (Res.08-1092) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: The professional services provided by Earth Tech/AECOM under Contract 3-06 (K6-003), Professional Services - Public Works Workflow Analysis, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $70,716.86. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 6814 dated December 20, 2005.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2885 A Project agreement from the State of Wiconsin for 6th Street EnhancementCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting a project agreement from the State of Wisconsin for 6th Street Enhancements, Grand Avenue to Main Street, State Project ID: 2440-08-71. (Res.08-1105) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a project agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Sixth Street Enhancements, Grand Avenue to Main Street, State Project ID: 2440-08-71, for the not-to-exceed cost of $500,000.00, which is funded 80% by the State of Wisconsin, or $400,000.00, and 20% by the City of Racine, or $100,000.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the 2009 Capital Improvement Program. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2886 A Final payment on Contract 19-08 (K8-021), 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing, C.D.B.GCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 19-08 (K8-021), 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing, C.D.B.G., A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor. (Res.08-1098) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: The work of A. W. Oakes & Son, Inc., under Contract 19-08 (K8-021), 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing, C.D.B.G., be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $202,700.50, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0783 dated May 6, 2008.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2887 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 04-08 (K8-004), DeKoven Avenue Utility ConstructionCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 04-08 (K8-004), DeKoven Avenue Utility Construction, C.W. Purpero, Inc., contractor. (Res.08-1095) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 4-08 (K8-004), DeKoven Avenue Utility Construction C.W. Purpero, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $42,949.95. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $17,108.82 - Water Utility $25,841.13 - Account 104.900.5420, Storm Sewer, Misc. Locations $42,949.95 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2888 A Final payment on Contract 04-08 (K8-004), DeKoven Avenue Utility ConstructionCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 04-08 (K8-004), DeKoven Avenue Utility Construction, C. W. Purpero, Inc., contractor. (Res.08-1096) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: The work of C. W. Purpero, Inc., under Contract 4-08 (K8-004), DeKoven Avenue Utility Construction, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $502,573.95, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0613 dated February 5, 2008.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2889 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 19-08 (K8-021), 2008 Asphalt ResurfacingCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 19-08 (K8-021), 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing, C.D.B.G., A. W. Oakes & Son, contractor. (Res.08-1097) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-11-08: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 19-08 (K8-021), 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing, C.D.B.G., A. W. Oakes & Son, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the credit amount of $11,951.50. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in contract price.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-1225 A D&K Real Estate Investments LLC (Indigo), Billie J. Chomicki, Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1501 Washington Avenue. (3rd District)CommunicationSubject: Application of D&K Real Estate Investments LLC (Indigo), Billie J. Chomicki, Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1501 Washington Avenue. (3rd District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 10-22-07: That the item be deferred and the applicant work with the City Attorney on an agreement that outlines certain stipulations as well as scheduling a meeting with Uptown Business Association to address some of their concerns. Recommendation of Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-10-08: That the item be received and filed as applicant has not met the ordered requirements. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2824 A (NEW) Application of Rapids Drive Convenience, LLC, Stephen J. Grebe, Agent, for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 3205 Rapids Drive. (6th District)CommunicationSubject: (NEW) Application of Rapids Drive Convenience, LLC, Stephen J. Grebe, Agent, for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 3502 Rapids Drive. (6th District) Recommendation of Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-10-08: That the application of Rapids Drive Convenience, LLC, Stephen J. Grebe, Agent, for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 3502 Rapids Drive be approved pending the records check. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-24-08: That the item be deferred for the next committee meeting. The committee requested the applicant and Alderman of the 6th District to appear at the next meeting for additional information. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 12-08-08: That the item be recommended for approval with the following voluntary stipulations to be added in by Attorney Weber: 1. Division of hard liquor sales area. 2. Automatic checking system for underage purchases. 3. No single/individual container sales. (toReferred  Action details Not available
08-2847 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to enter in an agreement with STS to perform the necessary engineering services to apply for an "Exception to Construct on an Abandon Landfill" permit from thCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to enter in an agreement with STS to perform the necessary engineering services to apply for an "Exception to Construct on an Abandon Landfill" permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This work will be performed at Lockwood Park. (Res.08-1106) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-10-08: That the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services be granted permission to enter in an agreement with STS to perform the necessary engineering services to apply for an "Exception to Construct on an Abandon Landfill" permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 101.700.5750.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2826 A Ordinance No. 15-08 to amend Sec. 81-123(b) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Sidewalks - required widths.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance No. 15-08 to amend Sec. 81-123(b) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Sidewalks - required widths. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-28-08: That Ordinance No. 15-08 to amend Sec. 81-123(b) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Sidewalks - required widths, be adopted. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 11-12-08: That the Ordinance No. 15-08 pertaining to sidewalk widths be Adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2832 A CUP 3500 Kinzie AvenueCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by Luerene Locke seeking a Conditional Use Permit for a beauty salon at 3500 Kinzie Avenue. (Res.08-1114) Recommendation of City Plan Commission on 10-29-08: To approve subject to staff recommendations with an additional condition that the landscaping be maintained and a plan submitted to the Director of City Development for review. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2835 A CUP Beauty Salon 2932 Northwestern AvenueCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by Randall Borglin seeking a conditional use permit for a beauty salon at 2932 Northwestern Avenue. (Res.08-1116) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-29-08: To approve subject to staff recommendations with an additional condition that the landscaping be maintained and a plan submitted to the Director of City Development for review. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2896 A Use Supplement 3500 Kinzie AvenueCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Use Supplement for 3500 Kinzie Avenue. (Res.08-1113) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 11-12-08: That this be Approved subject to Staff Recommendations. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2897 A Use Supplement 2932 Northwestern Ave.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Use Supplement for 2932 Northwestern Avenue. (Res.08-1115) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 11-12-08: That this item be Approved subject to Staff Recommendations. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2919 A Flex Development at 3500 Kinzie AveCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) ZOrd.012-08 An Ordinance to rezone 3500 Kinzie Avenue relating to a Flex Development Overlay. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 11-12-08: That the Ordinance be Adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2920 A Flex Development 2932 Northwestern AveCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) ZOrd.013-08 An Ordinance to rezone 2932 Northwestern Avenue relating to a Flex Development Overlay. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 11-12-08: That the Ordinance be Adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2863 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply for funding from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program for QPCR.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply for funding from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program for QPCR. (Grant Control #2008-041) (Res.08-1122) Recommendation of Board of Health: That the item be Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-24-08: Permission be granted for the Public Health Administrator to apply for $29,117 in funding from the WIsconsin Coastal Management Program for QPCR. (Grant Control #2008-041) Fiscal Note: 60% in-kind match required of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2673 A Submittal of O&M and CIP Budget for AdoptionCommunicationSubject: Submittal of the Report of the Finance Committee of the Racine Waterworks Commission regarding year 2009 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2009-2013 Capital Improvements Budget Recommending Adoption. (Res.08-1118) Recommendation of the Racine Waterworks Commission of 9-30-08: To adopt. Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 11-13-2008: the 2009 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2009-2013 Capital Improvements Budget be approved. Fiscal Note: copies of the 2009 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2009-2013 Capital Improvements Budget, along with their supporting exhibits, are on file in the Office of the Finance Director.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2679 A Submittal of O&M and CIP Budgets for ApprovalCommunicationSubject: Submittal of the Report of the Finance Committee of the Racine Wastewater Commission regarding year 2009 Wastewater Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2009-2013 Capital Improvements Budget Recommending Adoption. (Res.08-1119) Recommendation of the Racine Wastewater Commission on 9-30-08: To adopt. Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 11-13-2008: the 2009 Wastewater Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2009-2013 Capital Improvements Budget be approved. Fiscal Note: copies of the 2009 Wastewater Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2009-2013 Capital Improvements Budget, along with their supporting exhibits, are on file in the Office of the Finance Director.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2781 A Communication from Mayor Becker submitting the 2009 proposed budgets for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Projects Funds, Debt Service, Enterprise Funds, Utilities, and Internal Service Funds.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Becker submitting the 2009 proposed budgets for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Projects Funds, Debt Service, Enterprise Funds, Utilities, and Internal Service Funds. (Res.08-1117) Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 11-13-2008: that the 2009 General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Projects Funds, Debt Service, Enterprise Funds, and Internal Service Funds be amended and adopted as amended. Fiscal Note: Amendments to the operating budget resulted in a tax levy of $44,381,190 and a tax rate of $10.74. Amendments to the capital improvement budget and 5-year plan reduced the 2009 borrowing by $1,200,000 to $7,300,000. Copies of the above budgets, along with their supporting exhibits and amendments, are on file in the Office of the Finance Director.Adopted As Amended: Pass Action details Not available
Res.08-1091 A Award bid for purchase of salt for ice control for the 2008-2009 winter seasonResolutionAward bid for purchase of salt for ice control for the 2008-2009 winter season Resolved, that bid of Morton Salt for the purchase of 6,500 tons (more or less) of salt for ice control for the 2008-09 year, be accepted at their bid price of $77.95 per ton delivered, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further resolved, 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 6,500 tons, and funds to make these purchases are budgeted in Account 101.540.5250, Snow and Ice Control, Work Supplies.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1092 A Professional services provided be accepted and final payment authorized on Contract 3-06 (K6-003), Public Works Workflow AnalysisResolutionProfessional services provided be accepted and final payment authorized on Contract 3-06 (K6-003), Public Works Workflow Analysis Resolved, that the professional services provided by Earth Tech/AECOM under Contract 3-06 (K6-003), Professional Services - Public Works Workflow Analysis, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $70,716.86. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 6814 dated December 20, 2005.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1093 A Professional services provided be accepted and final payment authorized for Control 4-06 (K6-004), Design Services for City Hall Data CenterResolutionProfessional services provided be accepted and final payment authorized for Control 4-06 (K6-004), Design Services for City Hall Data Center Resolved, that the professional services provided by Harwood Engineering Consultants under Contract 4-06 (K6-004), Design Services for City Hall Data Center, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $59,480.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 6851 dated January 27, 2006.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1094 A Professional services provided be accepted and final payment authorized on Contract 21-07 (K7-025), 2007 Sewer Lining Design ServicesResolutionProfessional services provided be accepted and final payment authorized on Contract 21-07 (K7-025), 2007 Sewer Lining Design Services Resolved, that the professional services provided by Earth Tech/AECOM under Contract 21-07 (K7-025), Professional Services - 2007 Sewer Lining Design Services, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $29,959.50. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 07-0040, dated February 6, 2007.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1095 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 4-08 (K8-004), DeKoven Avenue Utility Construction, C.W. Purpero, Inc., be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 4-08 (K8-004), DeKoven Avenue Utility Construction, C.W. Purpero, Inc., be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 4-08 (K8-004), DeKoven Avenue Utility Construction C.W. Purpero, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $42,949.95. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $17,108.82 - Water Utility $25,841.13 - Account 104.900.5420, Storm Sewer, Misc. Locations $42,949.95 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1096 A Work of C. W. Purpero, Inc., Contract 4-08- (K8-004), DeKoven Avenue Utility Construction, be accepted and final payment authorizedResolutionWork of C. W. Purpero, Inc., Contract 4-08- (K8-004), DeKoven Avenue Utility Construction, be accepted and final payment authorized Resolved, that the work of C. W. Purpero, Inc., under Contract 4-08 (K8-004), DeKoven Avenue Utility Construction, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $502,573.95, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0613 dated February 5, 2008.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1097 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 19-08 (K8-021), 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing, C.D.B.G., A. W. Oakes & Son, be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 19-08 (K8-021), 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing, C.D.B.G., A. W. Oakes & Son, be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 19-08 (K8-021), 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing, C.D.B.G., A. W. Oakes & Son, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the credit amount of $11,951.50. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in contract price.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1098 A Work of A. W. Oakes & Son under Contract 19-08 (K8-021), 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing, C.D.B.G., be accepted and final payment authorizedResolutionWork of A. W. Oakes & Son under Contract 19-08 (K8-021), 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing, C.D.B.G., be accepted and final payment authorized Resolved, that the work of A. W. Oakes & Son, Inc., under Contract 19-08 (K8-021), 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing, C.D.B.G., be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $202,700.50, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0783 dated May 6, 2008.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1099 A Work of Cornerstone Pavers, LLC., under Contract 10-07 (K7-010), Gaslight Drive Renovations (R1), be accepted and final payment authorizedResolutionWork of Cornerstone Pavers, LLC., under Contract 10-07 (K7-010), Gaslight Drive Renovations (R1), be accepted and final payment authorized Resolved, that the work of Cornerstone Pavers, LLC, under Contract 10-07 (K7-010), Gaslight Drive Renovations (R1), be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $236,012.09, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 07-0143 dated April 4, 2007.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1100 A Change Order No. 3 on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), 2007 Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G., Payne & Dolan, be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 3 on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), 2007 Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G., Payne & Dolan, be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 3 on Contract 12-07 (K7-012), 2007 Asphalt Paving, C.D.B.G., Payne & Dolan, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the credit amount of $14.39. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 3 will result in a decrease in contract price.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1101 A Work of Cornerstone Pavers, LLC, under Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement Program, be accepted and final payment authorizedResolutionWork of Cornerstone Pavers, LLC, under Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement Program, be accepted and final payment authorized Resolved, that the work of Cornerstone Pavers, LLC, under Contract 20-07 (K7-023), Local Road Improvement Program, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $397,245.65, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 07-0145 dated April 4, 2007.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1102 A Permission to accept a Focus on Energy Grant for installation of LED light fixtures at Civic Centre Parking Ramp, Phase III and enter into grant agreementResolutionPermission to accept a Focus on Energy Grant for installation of LED light fixtures at Civic Centre Parking Ramp, Phase III and enter into grant agreement Resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to enter into a grant agreement, on behalf of the City of Racine, with Focus on Energy which will provide $1,733.00 in funding for Phase III of the Civic Centre Parking Ramp LED Light Fixture project. The total estimated cost of this project is $18,450.00. Further resolved, that funds for this project are available in Account 106.987.5120, Parking Ramp Improvements. Fiscal Note: The grant and resulting estimated reduction in annual energy costs of $2,100.00 will result in an 8 year return on investment.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1103 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 44-08 (K8-052), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Relays, A. W. Oakes & Son, be acceptedResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 44-08 (K8-052), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Relays, A. W. Oakes & Son, be accepted Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 44-08 (K8-0524), 2008 Sanitary Sewer Relays, A. W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $6,480.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the Racine Water Utility. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1104 A Permission to enter into a three-party agreement for design of Douglas Avenue from Goold Street to 3 Mile RoadResolutionPermission to enter into a three-party agreement for design of Douglas Avenue from Goold Street to 3 Mile Road Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 3-party contract with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Associates, Inc. for professional design engineering services for reconstructing Douglas Avenue (Hwy. 32) from Goold Street to Three Mile Road, State Project ID: 2350-13-00, for the not-to-exceed cost of $340,426.15, which is funded 75% by the State of Wisconsin, or $255,319.61, and 25% by the City of Racine, or $85,106.54. Further resolved, that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the 2009 Capital Improvement Program. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. The State of Wisconsin negotiates all contracts which utilize federal funding.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1105 A Permission to enter into a project agreement with State of Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation for Sixth Street EnhancementsResolutionPermission to enter into a project agreement with State of Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation for Sixth Street Enhancements Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a project agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Sixth Street Enhancements, Grand Avenue to Main Street, State Project ID: 2440-08-71, for the not-to-exceed cost of $500,000.00, which is funded 80% by the State of Wisconsin, or $400,000.00, and 20% by the City of Racine, or $100,000.00. Further resolved, that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the 2009 Capital Improvement Program. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1106 A Permission for Director of Parks to enter into agreement with STS to perform the necessary engineering services for applying for a permit from Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesResolutionPermission for Director of Parks to enter into agreement with STS to perform the necessary engineering services for applying for a permit from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Resolved, the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services be granted permission to enter in an agreement with STS to perform the necessary engineering services to apply for an "Exception to Construct on an Abandon Landfill" permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in Account 101.700.5750.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1107 A Permission to renew the Stop Loss insurance policy with Sun Life for budget year 2009ResolutionPermission to renew the Stop Loss insurance policy with Sun Life for budget year 2009 Resolved, that permission be granted for the Human Resources Manager and City Administrator to renew the Stop Loss Insurance policy with the Sun Life at the $200,000 level for budget year 2009 . Fiscal Note: The 2009 premium renewal cost will be $696,961.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1108 A Permission for Public Health Administrator to accept additional funding from Division of Public Health for WIC Program and Mayor and City Clerk enter into amended agreementResolutionPermission for Public Health Administrator to accept additional funding from Division of Public Health for WIC Program and Mayor and City Clerk enter into amended agreement Resolved, that Public Health Administrator be granted permission to accept additional funding in the amount of $255,807 from the Division of Public Health for the WIC Program and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended contract with the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services (Grant Control No. 2006-049) to be utilized for the Woman's, Infants, and Children Program for the budget period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. Fiscal Note: The contract increased amount is $255,807 based on caseload with no match required on the part of the city.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1109 A Permission for Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a fee-for-service agreement with Division of Employment and Training on behalf of Department of Workforce Development for public health services for eligible refugeesResolutionPermission for Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a fee-for-service agreement with Division of Employment and Training on behalf of Department of Workforce Development for public health services for eligible refugees Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a fee-for-service contract with the Division of Employment and Training on behalf of the Department of Workforce Development for public health services to eligible refugees. The contract period is October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009 in an amount up to $12,750. Fiscal Note: The fee-for-service amount is up to $12,750.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1110 A Permission for Grant Facilitator to apply for $25,000 Project Safe Neighborhood 2008 GrantResolutionPermission for Grant Facilitator to apply for $25,000 Project Safe Neighborhood 2008 Grant Resolved, that permission be granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for the $25,000 Project Safe Neighborhood 2008 Grant (Grant Control No. 2008-042) with the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance. The grant will support the Community Re-Entry Program. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1111 A Permission for Grant Facilitator to apply for the $8,000 WE Energies Foundation Grant for the Racine Promise StudyResolutionPermission for Grant Facilitator to apply for the $8,000 WE Energies Foundation Grant for the Racine Promise Study Resolved, that permission be granted to the Grant Facilitator to apply for the $8,000 We Energies Foundation grant (Grant Control No. 2008-043) to be utilized for the Racine Promise Study. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the city.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1112 A Permission for a 2007 to 2008 carry forward in the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing and Special Assessment FundsResolutionPermission for a 2007 to 2008 carry forward in the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing and Special Assessment Funds Resolved, that $942,026 in Account 919.987.5010, Intergovernmental Shared Revenue - Oakes Road 16th to 21st, $449,262 in Account 919.987.5020, Intergovernmental Shared Revenue - Oakes Road 16th to 21st Real Estate, and $682,974 in Account 906.000.5020, Assessment Projects - Oakes Road 16th to 21st, be carried forward from 2007 to 2008. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds remaining to be carried forward.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1113 A Use Supplement for 3500 Kinzie AvenueResolutionUse Supplement for 3500 Kinzie Avenue Resolved, that a Use Supplement be adopted by a resolution of the Common Council in association with a Flex Development Overlay District at 3500 Kinzie Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. That all uses listed in the underlying R-2 Single Family Residential District are permissible by right or by conditional use permit unless otherwise specified herein. b. That all applicable permits are obtained from the Building Inspection Department. c. That the following flex use(s) are permitted as conditional use permit(s) by Ordinance No. ZOrd 012-08 in addition to the conditional use permitted in the R-2 Single Family Residential District: Beauty Salon. d. That the following uses shall be prohibited: all community living arrangements; recreational clubs and community centers; religious institutions; family and group day care centers; and retail sales, unless accessory to the principle use. e. That all aspects of the flex uses and all other uses shall be contained on site. f. That the Chief Building inspector or DireAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1114 A Conditional Use Permit for 3500 Kinzie AvenueResolutionConditional Use Permit for 3500 Kinzie Avenue Resolved, that a Conditional Use Permit to operate a beauty shop and nail salon at 3500 Kinzie Avenue be approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans stamped October 10, 2008 and presented to the Plan Commission on October 23, 29, 2008, be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained. c. That there be no outside storage. d. That the number of beauty stations/nail stations be limited to 5 total. e. That all trash and recyclables be stored in closed containers and screened from view. f. That all sign be professionally made, be no greater in size and number than those signs which currently exist, and plans be submitted to the Director of City Development for review and approval prior to the issuance of a sign permit. g. That the maximum hours that the store will be open to the public be Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. h. That all codes and ordinance be complied with and necessary permits acAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1115 A Use Supplement for 2932 Northwestern AvenueResolutionUse Supplement for 2932 Northwestern Avenue Resolved, that a Use Supplement be adopted by a resolution of the Common Council in association with a flex development overlay district at 2932 Northwestern Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. That all uses listed in the underlying O - Restricted Office District are permissible by right or by conditional use permit unless otherwise specified herein. b. That all applicable permits are obtained from the Building Inspection Department. c. That the following flex use(s) are permitted as conditional use permit(s) by Ordinance No. ZOrd 013-08 in addition to the conditional use permitted in the O - Restricted Office District: Beauty Salon. d. That the following uses shall be prohibited: retail uses, unless accessory to the principal use; community gardens. e That all aspects of the flex uses and all other uses shall be contained on site. f. That the Chief Building inspector or Director of City Development may impose additional conditions on a single or a group of flex uses to mitigate potential negativAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1116 A Conditional Use Permit for 2932 Northwestern AvenueResolutionConditional Use Permit for 2932 Northwestern Avenue Resolved, that a Conditional Use Permit to operate a beauty salon at 2932 Northwestern Avenue be approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans stamped October 20, 2008 and presented to the Plan Commission on October 29, 2008, be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained. c. That there be no outside storage. d. That the number of stations/chairs be limited to 8. e. That all trash and recyclables be stored in closed containers and screened from view. f. That all signs be professionally made, and plans be submitted to the Director of City Development for review and approval prior to the issuance of a sign permit. g. That the maximum hours that the store will be open to the public be Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. h. That all codes and ordinance be complied with and necessary permits acquired. i. That no minor changes be made to the conditions of this permit without the approval oAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1117 A 2009 Proposed BudgetsResolution2009 Proposed Budgets Resolved, that the 2009 proposed budgets for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Projects Funds, Debt Service, Enterprise Funds, and Internal Service Funds be amended and as amended be adopted. Fiscal Note: Amendments to the operating budget resulted in a tax levy of $44,381,190 and a tax rate of $10.74. Amendments to the capital improvement budget and 5-year plan reduced the 2009 borrowing by $1,200,000 to $7,300,000. Copies of the above budgets, along with their supporting exhibits and amendments, are on file in the Office of the Finance Director.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1118 A 2009 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2009-2013 Capital Improvements BudgetResolution2009 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2009-2013 Capital Improvements Budget Resolved, that the 2009 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2009-2013 Capital Improvements Budget be adopted. Fiscal Note: Copies of the 2009 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2009-2013 Capital Improvements Budget, along with their supporting exhibits, are on file in the Office of the Finance Director.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.08-1119 A 2009 Wastewater Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2009-2013 Capital Improvements BudgetResolution2009 Wastewater Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2009-2013 Capital Improvements Budget Resolved, that the 2009 Wastewater Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2009-2013 Capital Improvements Budget be adopted. Fiscal Note: copies of the 2009 Wastewater Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2009-2013 Capital Improvements Budget, along with their supporting exhibits, are on file in the Office of the Finance Director.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Ord.18-08 A Ordinance No. 18-08 To repeal and recreate Sec. 66-346 and to repeal Sec. 66-349 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Offenses - Disorderly Houses.OrdinanceOrdinance No. 18-08 To repeal and recreate Sec. 66-346 and to repeal Sec. 66-349 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Offenses - Disorderly Houses. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Sec. 66-346 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows: “Sec. 66-346. Disorderly Houses. All disorderly houses, gambling houses and buildings or structures kept or resorted to for the purpose of gambling, or any drug or criminal gang houses as defined in sec. 823.113, (1) and (1)(b), Wis. Stats., and all buildings or structures where the sale, manufacture or delivery of drug paraphernalia as defined in sec. 961.571(1)(a), Wis. Stats., occurs are deemed to be public nuisances pursuant to Sec. 66-1001 of the Racine Municipal Code.” Part 2: Sec. 66-349 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby repealed. Part 3: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication. Passed by the Common Council: _________________________ Referred  Action details Not available
Ord.19-08 A Ordinance No. 19-08 To amend Sec. 66-1001, repeal and recreate Sec. 66-1002 and create Sec. 66-1004 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Nuisance properties.OrdinanceOrdinance No. 19-08 To amend Sec. 66-1001, repeal and recreate Sec. 66-1002 and create Sec. 66-1004 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Nuisance properties. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Sec. 66-1001 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by deleting the word “and” in the second line and inserting the word “or” in its place. Part 2: Sec. 66-1002 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows: “Sec. 66-1002. Chronic Nuisance Premises. (a) Purpose. The Common Council finds that from time to time certain premises in the City of Racine require a disproportionate amount of Police Department resources to be devoted to addressing various problems and incidents that occur thereon. Often this disproportionate devotion of police resources is due to property owners’ own actions or the failure of property owners to accept and exercise sufficient responsibility for and over the actions of occupants, guests, agents or employeesReferred  Action details Not available