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11-6634
| A | | Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to accept the donation of cement benches to be used in various City Parks. (Res. 11-2656) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to accept the donation of cement benches to be used in various City Parks. (Res. 11-2656)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7-11-11: Permission be granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to accept the donation of cement benches to be used in various City parks.
Fiscal Note: There is no cost to the City. | Referred | |
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11-6635
| A | | Communication from Interim Chief of Police requesting to discuss 2011 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). [Grant control number 2011-021]. (Res. 11-2657) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Interim Chief of Police requesting to discuss 2011 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). [Grant control number 2011-021]. (Res. 11-2657)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7-11-11: Permission be granted for the Interim Chief of Police to apply for and accept the 2011 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). (Grant Control #2011-021)
Fiscal Note: There is no City match required. | Referred | |
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11-6605
| A | | Pentecost Lutheran Church request to close Jerome Boulevard, from Coolidge Avenue to Case Avenue, on Saturday, August 13, 2011 for a church block party. (Res. 11-2659) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Pentecost Lutheran Church requesting permission to close Jerome Boulevard, from Coolidge Avenue to Case Avenue, on Saturday, August 13, 2011 for a church block party. (Res. 11-2659)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-12-11: That the Pentecost Lutheran Church be granted permission to close Jerome Boulevard, between Coolidge Avenue and Case Avenue, for an event on Saturday, August 13, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in accordance with their request.
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 | Referred | |
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11-6644
| A | | Cristo Rey Parish request to close 8th Street between College Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue on Sunday, August 7, 2011, for a church festival. (Res. 11-2661) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Cristo Rey Parish requesting permission to close 8th Street between College Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue on Sunday, August 7, 2011, for a church festival. (Res. 11-2661)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-12-11: That Cristo rey Parish be granted permission to close 8th Street, between College Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue, on Sunday, August 7, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for a church festival.
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.
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11-6632
| A | | Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Alarma request to close the 600 block of 17th Street for a church event on July 23, 2011. (Res. 11-2660) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Alarma requesting permission to close the 600 block of 17th Street for a church event on July 23, 2011. (Res. 11-2660)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-12-11: Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Alarma Int. be granted permission to close 17th Street, between Grand Avenue and Villa Street, on Saturday, July 23, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for a church event.
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 wil | Referred | |
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11-6641
| A | | Downtown Racine Corporation request to place artistically decorated flowerpots on the public sidewalks along Main and Sixth Streets for the "Potsarazzi!" public art event and to place a 16' flowerpot in Monument Square and a large chair in Crosswalk Park. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Downtown Racine Corporation requesting permission to place artistically decorated flowerpots on the public sidewalks along Main and Sixth Streets for the "Potsarazzi!" public art event and to place a 16' flowerpot in Monument Square and a large chair in Crosswalk Park. | Adopted | Pass |
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11-6642
| A | | Street lighting concerns of residents in the 1900 block of Linden Avenue. (Res. 11-2696) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Rep. Robert Turner regarding street lighting concerns of residents in the 1900 block of Linden Avenue. (Res. 11-2696)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-9-11: 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) 200-watt high-pressure sodium street light on an existing pole in the 1900 block of Linden Avenue.
Fiscal Note: The estimated cost of this lighting is $200.00 for installation and the annual operating cost is $200.00. | Referred | |
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11-6646
| A | | (New) Application of El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant | Communication | Subject: (New) Application of EL Rodeo Mexican Restaurant, Maria Davalos, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1743 State Street. (8th District)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 7-11-11: That the application of EL Rodeo Mexican Restaurant, Maria Davalos, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1743 State Street be approved pending final inspections.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | |
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11-6631
| A | | Communication from President of the Common Council requesting the City accept a picnic table with benches to be placed at an appropriate place along the Root River, on behalf of Sierra Club in honor of Bob Gericke. | Communication | Subject: Communication from President of the Common Council requesting the City accept a picnic table with benches to be placed at an appropriate place along the Root River, on behalf of Sierra Club in honor of Bob Gericke.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 7-13-11: To approve the Communication from President of the Common Council requesting the City accept a picnic table with benches to be placed at an appropriate place along the Root River, on behalf of the Sierra Club in honor of Bob Gericke.
Fiscal Note: No cost to the City; requesting organization will incur all expenses. | Referred | |
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11-6477
| A | | claim of Wayne Cowles | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Wayne Cowles for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-27-11: The claim of Wayne Cowles, 4421 Mona Park Rd., Racine, requests a reimbursement of $625 for a door that was damaged during the execution of a search warrant at 1246 Kentucky St. on or about April 7, 2011 be denied
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6440
| A | | Communication from Robert L. Daher, Jr., requesting a waiver or reduction in fees for the use of North Beach. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Robert L. Daher Jr. requesting a waiver or reduction in fees for the use of North Beach to be utilized for developing a family-friendly co-ed beach flag football league.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-13-11: Defer for two weeks to allow for representation.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-27-11: The item to be received and filed at the request of Mr Daher.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6530
| A | | Communication from Kristin Niemiec requesting a waiver of fees for the use of the Cesar Chavez Community Center and Douglas Park. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Kristin Niemiec requesting a waiver of fees for the use of the Cesar Chavez Community Center and Douglas Park.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-13-11: Defer for two weeks to gather more information regarding fees.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-27-11: Permission be granted for the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District Board utilize Douglas Park on August 20 through August 22, 2011, the Cesar Chavez Community Center on August 21, 2011 and the Stage on Wheels at a reduced rate of $180.
Fiscal Note: The cost would have been $360 and will be reduced to $180. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6537
| A | | Communication from the Interim Chief of Police, requesting to discuss extension of a lease agreement with Racine Harley Davidson for two motorcycles. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Interim Chief of Police requesting to discuss extension of a lease agreement with Racine Harley-Davidson for two motorcycles. (Res. 11-2633)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-27-11: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to extend the lease agreement with Racine Harley-Davidson for two motorcycles in the amount of $1.00 each for the period of one year with the expiration date of June 30, 2012.
Fiscal Note: The cost of $1.00 for each motorcycle for the period of one year. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6543
| A | | Communication from the Interim Chief of Police, requesting to appear before the appropriate committee to discuss his request to apply for the 2011 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant (grant control # 2011-019). | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Interim Chief of Police requesting to apply for the 2011 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant (Grant Control No. 2011-019). (Res. 11-2632)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-27-11: Permission be granted for the Interim Chief of Police to apply for the 2011 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant (Grant Control No. 2011-019) in the amount of $26,577.44.
Fiscal Note: The grant will reimburse 50% of the costs of vests purchased in 2011. No match required on the part of the City. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6589
| A | | Communication from the Interim Chief of Police requesting to appear to discuss the waiver of formal bidding and direct the Purchasing Agent
to negotiate sole-source procurement with Streicher's, for the purchase of ninety-five (95) compliant vests. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Interim Chief of Police requesting to discuss the waiver of formal bidding and the Purchasing Agent negotiate sole-source procurement with Streicher's for the purchase of ninety-five (95) compliant vests. (Res. 11-2634)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-27-11: Formal bidding procedures be waived and the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to purchase ninety-five (95) Second Chance MN01 (body armor) NIJ 0101.06 compliant vests from Streichers with the stipulation that the vests be competitively priced.
Fiscal Note: $60,000 is the total cost for the vests. There is sufficient funds in account # 101.311.5430 Equipment and Furniture under $5,000. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6580
| A | | Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for grant funding for the fire department radio infrastructure communications project upgrade | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for grant funding for the fire department radio infrastructure communications upgrade project. (Res. 11-2629)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-27-11: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for the SC Johnson's Wax grant in the amount up to $100,000 to be utilized for the radio infrastructure communications upgrade project.
Fiscal Note: No matched required on the part of the City. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6581
| A | | Communication from the Fire Chief requesting to waive formal bidding for a UASI-funded fire fighting foam trailer | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting to waive formal bidding for a fire fighting foam trailer that is funded by the 2010 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant. (Res. 11-2630)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-27-11: Formal bidding procedures be waived and the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to purchase a fire-fighting foam trailer from United Plastics Fabricating Inc., N. Andover MD with the stipulation that the equipment be competitively priced.
Fiscal Note: The trailer will be purchased with funds from the 2010 Urban Area Security Initiative grant (City Grant Control No. 2010-050) in the amount of $45,000 from the Department of Homeland Security. No match required on the part of the City. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6582
| A | | Communication from the Fire Chief requesting the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to extend the Wisconsin Emergency Management/State Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team contract for six months | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to extend the Wisconsin Emergency Management/State Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team contract for six months. (Res. 11-2631)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-27-11: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement to extend the six-month contract for the Wisconsin Emergency Management/State Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team for the period of July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.
Fiscal Note: The City will receive $53,000 for its efforts with no match required. It is anticipated the Dept. of Military Affairs and WI Emergency Management will work with the Regional Teams after the State budget is settled to extend this contract through 2013. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6591
| A | | Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting to appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss a request to apply for the Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration 2011 Grant Announcement through | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting to applying for the Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration 2011 Grant through the U.S. Department of Justice (Grant Control No. 2011-020). (Res. 11-2635)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-27-11: Permission be granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for the Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration 2011 Grant in the amount up to $50,000 through the U.S. Department of Justice (Grant Control No. 2011-020) to be utilized for the Community Reentry Program.
Fiscal Note: There is a 50% in-kind and cash match. One-half of that will be cash and the other half will be in-kind that will be provided by Racine Vocational Ministry. A waiver will be submitted for the cash match with the grant application. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6628
| A | | Executive Director and Curator of Collections of the Racine Art Museum requesting to negotiate the next long-term agreement for Wustum Museum that was approved by the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 3-10-10. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Administrator resubmitting the communication from the Executive Director and Curator of Collections of the Racine Art Museum requesting to negotiate the next long-term agreement for Wustum Museum that was approved by the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 3-10-10. (Res. 11-2628)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-27-11: Approve the 5-year contract extension with the Racine Art Museum.
Fiscal Note: Payments to Racine Art Museum will increase $7925 in 2012, $8,163 in 2013, $8,408 in 2014, $8,660 in 2015, and $8,920 in 2016. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6545
| A | | 1442 Superior Street problems with the sidewalk, driveway apron and curb line due to water and ice. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 4th District, on behalf of Ken and Gloria Taylor, 1442 Superior Street, regarding problems with the sidewalk, driveway apron and curb line due to water and ice.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That the communication be received and filed.
Further recommends that the City review the assessment charges for the sidewalk squares.
Further recommends that any future sidewalk orders be reviewed by the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer prior to issuing orders
Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6562
| A | | Rev. Jhon Freddy Correa requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the 2011 Racine Street Soccer and Health Festival to be held on August 27, 2011. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Rev. John Freddy Correa requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the 2011 Racine Street Soccer and Health Festival to be held on August 27, 2011. (Res. 11-2638)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That Emmaus Lutheran Church be granted permission to close Summit Avenue from English Street to Yout Street, Yout Street from Summit Avenue to Carlisle Avenue, and English Street from Summit Avenue to Carlisle Avenue, on Saturday, August 27, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, August 28, 2011, from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the 2011 Racine Street Soccer and Health Festival.
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 $350.00 special event fe | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6575
| A | | Kenny's on Main request to close Hubbard Street from Main to Wisconsin on July 30, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., for a bike show/pig roast. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Kenny's on Main requesting to close Hubbard Street from Main to Wisconsin on July 30, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., for a bike show/pig roast. (Res. 11-2639)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-10: Permission be granted to Kenny's on Main, 1300 N. Main Street, to close Hubbard Street from Main Street to Wisconsin Avenue, on Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., for their 3rd Annual Bike Show/Pig Roast, 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. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way.
F. Any tents placed on the public right-of-way shall not be anchored by any means to the roadway surface.
G. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee.
Further recommends that the | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6584
| A | | Michigan Pub request to close the 200 block of Hubbard Street on Saturday, August 6, 2011, for a street festival. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Scott Jensen, Michigan Pub, requesting permission to close the 200 block of Hubbard Street on Saturday, August 6, 2011, for a street festival. (Res. 11-2640)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: Permission be granted to Michigan Pub, to close Hubbard Street from Chatham Street to Michigan Boulevard, on Saturday, August 6, 2011, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., for the "Fill the Cupboard on Hubbard" street festival, 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. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way.
F. Any tents placed on the public right-of-way shall not be anchored by any means to the roadway surface.
G. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee.
Further recommends that the Commissi | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6593
| A | | Easement vacation | Communication | Subject: Communication from ButterBuds requesting the City to vacate the easement between its current property (2330 Chicory Road) and 3911-3931 South Memorial Drive. (Res. 11-2642)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: Since public interest requires it, that the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued:
The North 12.5 feet of the West 379.99 feet of Lot 1 and the South 12.5 feet of the West 379.99 feet of Lot 2 in Stephen F. Olsen Industrial Park, a recorded plat in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 3 North, Range 23 East, in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin.
Further recommends that the sanitary sewer located in the easement area becomes a private sanitary sewer lateral.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6598
| A | | Official Notice #10, Removal and Installation of Four (4) Twin-Two Product Mechanical Fuel Dispensers. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bid results on Official Notice #10, Removal and Installation of Four (4) Twin-Two Product Mechanical Fuel Dispensers. (Res. 11-2643)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That the contract for Four (4) Twin-Two Product Mechanical Fuel Dispensers be awarded to Walt's Petroleum Service, Inc., at their bid price of $33,100.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these services be appropriated from Account 401.000.5770, Machinery and Equipment, Equipment Maintenance.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6600
| A | | Midtown Church of Christ requesting permission to close 13th Street from Bluff Avenue to Terrace Avenue on July 17, 2011 for a summer youth program kick-off event. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Midtown Church of Christ requesting permission to close 13th Street from Bluff Avenue to Terrace Avenue on July 17, 2011 for a summer youth program kick-off event. (Res. 11-2641)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That Midtown Church of Christ be granted permission to close 13th Street from Terrace Avenue to Bluff Avenue, on Sunday, July 17, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., for a summer youth program.
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.
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11-6606
| A | | Rescind Resolution No. 11-2602 to enter into a 3-Party Contract with the State of Wisconsin DOT and Strand Associates, Inc., for Professional Design Engineering Services for reconstructing Durand Avenue (STH 11) from Kearney Avenue to Kentucky Street, Sta | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering requesting to rescind Resolution No. 11-2602 to enter into a 3-Party Contract with the State of Wisconsin DOT and Strand Associates, Inc., for Professional Design Engineering Services for reconstructing Durand Avenue (STH 11) from Kearney Avenue to Kentucky Street, State Project ID: 2260-07-70. (Res. 11-2647)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-10: That Resolution 11-2602, dated June 7, 2011, be rescinded.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6607
| A | | Three-Party design contract for engineering services for Durand Avenue (STH 11) from Kearney Avenue to Kentucky Street, State Project ID: 2260-07-70. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering re-submitting a Three-Party design contract for engineering services for Durand Avenue (STH 11) from Kearney Avenue to Kentucky Street, State Project ID: 2260-07-70. (Res. 11-2648)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-31-11: 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 Strand Associates, Inc. for professional design engineering services for reconstructing Durand Avenue (STH 11) from Kearney Avenue to Kentucky Street, State Project ID: 2260-07-70, for the not-to-exceed cost of $1,133,045.31, which is funded 80% by the State of Wisconsin, or $906,436.25, and 20% by the City of Racine, or $226,609.06.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the 2012-2016 CIP Budget.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6616
| A | | Street dedication for 1846 Racine Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a street dedication for 1846 Racine Street. (Res. 11-2649)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That the property at 1846 Racine Street, and more particularly described as follows, be dedicated for street right-of-way purposes:
That part of Block 35 in Racine Land and Improvement Co’s Addition, a recorded plat in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin that is part of the Northwest ¼ of Section 21 Township 3 North, Range 23 East described as follows: the east 40.00’ of Lots 13,14,15,16,17, &18
Said described tract containing 9,512.00 square feet more-or-less.
Further recommends that a resolution be introduced to the Common Council and referred to the City Plan Commission.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6617
| A | | Architectural design services proposal from Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz to renovate the Department of Corrections office area at the City Hall Annex. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting an architectural design services proposal from Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz to renovate the Department of Corrections office area at the City Hall Annex. (Res. 11-2645)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz to provide design services for renovating the Department of Corrections area at the City Hall Annex, in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,550.00.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 991.200.5010, Annex-Remodel Probation and Parole.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6621
| A | | Waive formal bidding for installation of a Johnson Controls, Inc. Lighting Control System for the City Hall renovation area. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting to waive formal bidding for installation of a Johnson Controls, Inc. Lighting Control System for the City Hall renovation area. (Res. 11-2644)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That the request to waive formal bidding procedures be approved in accordance with State Statutes that allow for the waiving of public bids for the purpose of maintaining uniformity of equipment and services.
Further recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for installation of a Metasys lighting control system in the City Hall renovation area for the not-to-exceed price of $7,643.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 990.100.5010, City Hall Renovations.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6630
| A | | Change Order No. 3 to Contract 1-11 (K1-001), City Hall Renovations-Phase III (R1), Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 3 to Contract 1-11 (K1-001), City Hall Renovations-Phase III (R1), Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor. (Res. 11-2646)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That Change Order No. 3 on Contract 1-11 (K1-001), City Hall Renovations-Phase III (R1), Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $34,025.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 990.100.5010, City Hall-Facilities Plan Implementation.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | Resolution 11-2622, of June 21, 2011 being a final resolution relating to street improvements.
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
DeKoven Avenue - Clark St. to Racine St.
Erie Street - Prospect St. to Colbert St.
Rickeman Street - +/- 390 feet south | Communication | Subject: Resolution 11-2622, of June 21, 2011 being a final resolution relating to street improvements.
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
DeKoven Avenue - Clark St. to Racine St.
Erie Street - Prospect St. to Colbert St.
Rickeman Street - +/- 390 feet south of Liberty St. to Liberty St.
Railroad Street - Prospect St. to Hamilton St.
Superior Street - Liberty St. to State St.
Kewaunee Street - North Main St. to Chatham St.
SANITARY & WATER LATERALS
DeKoven Avenue - Clark St. to Racine St.
Railroad Street - Prospect St. to Hamilton St.
Kewaunee Street - North Main St. to Chatham St.
SANITARY SEWER
DeKoven Avenue - Clark St. to Racine St.
Kewaunee Street - North Main St. to Chatham St.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That Resolution No. 11-2622, of June 21, 2011, be amended to delete:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
DeKoven Avenue - Clark St. to Racine St.
Erie Street - Prospect St. to Colbert St.
Rickeman Street - +/- 390 feet south of Liberty St. to Liberty St.
Superior Street - Liberty St. to State St.
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11-6542
| A | | (New) Application of Coasters Inc | Communication | Subject: (New) Application of Coasters Inc., Charles Beth, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1301 N. Main Street. (4th District)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-27-11: That the application of Coasters Inc., Charles Beth, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1301 N. Main Street. be approved.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6563
| A | | (New) Application of The Soup | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) (New) Application of The Soup, Susan E. Bukacek, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 309 Main Street. (1st District)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-27-11: That Application of The Soup, Susan E. Bukacek, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 309 Main Street. be approved.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6564
| A | | Communication from Deutscher Manner Verein, Jeff Hill, Agent, requesting to amend the premises description at 701 Villa Street to include parking lot. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Deutscher Manner Verein (The German Club), Jeff Hill, Agent, requesting to amend the premises description at 701 Villa Street to include parking lot.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-27-11: That the premise description at 701 Villa Street be amended to include parking lot.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6577
| A | | Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to present the bids for Contract 43-11 (K1-045), PRCS Asphalt Pavement Improvements. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to present the bids for Contract 43-11 (K1-045), PRCS Asphalt Pavement Improvements. (Res. 11-2650)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-27-11: That the base bid be approved for Contract 43-11(K1-045) Asphalt Paving Improvements with A.W.Oakes as lowest responsible bidder for $181,691.30.
Fiscal Note: Funds available as listed: 990.700.5020 $32,200.00; 991.700.5030 $114,491.30; and 207.000.5750 $35,000.00. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6578
| A | | Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to present the bids for Contract 42-11 (K1-044), Boiler Replacement at Humble Community Center. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to present the bids for Contract 42-11 (K1-044), Boiler Replacement at Humble Community Center. (Res. 11-2651)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-27-11: That Contract 42-11 (K1-044) Boiler Replacement at Humble Community Center be approved with alternate plan 1, lowest responsible bidder Hyper Electric in the amount of $72,915.00
Fiscal Note: Funds available from 991.650.5010 in the amount of $72,915.00 | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6579
| A | | Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to enter into an agreement to prepare plans and specifications and construction management for repaving Horlick Drive through Island Park. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to enter into an agreement to prepare plans and specifications and construction management for repaving Horlick Drive through Island Park. (Res. 11-2652)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-27-11: That permission to enter into an agreement with Nielsen Madsen & Barber to prepare plans and specifications and construction management for repaving Horlick Drive through Island Park be approved at a cost not exceed $14,800.00 plus reimbursable costs.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available from 891.030.5750. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6523
| A | | Communication from Jay Christie Regarding Municipal Code 70-89. | Communication | Subject: [Direct Referral] Communication from Jay Christie Regarding Municipal Code 70-89. (Res. 11-2653)
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 6/8/11: To approve the communication from Jay Christie regarding changing Municipal Code 70-89 to allow glassware to be used at the Zoo for special events and activities.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-27-11: To approve the communication from Jay Christie regarding the amendment to the Municipal Code 70-89 Glass Container Prohibited to include except on the grounds of the Racine Zoo on special occasions approved by a vote of the Board of Directors of the Racine Zoological Society.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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10-5064
| A | | Ord. 6-10
To repeal and recreate Chapter 2, Article VII., Code of Ethics, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Administration. | Communication | Subject: Ord. 6-10 To repeal and recreate Chapter 2, Article VII., Code of Ethics, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Administration.
Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 4-26-10: That ordinance 6-10 be deferred.
Recommendation of the Board of Ethics on 4-14-11: That the Ordinance which was submitted April 2010 be approved.
Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-9-11: That ordinance 6-10 be deferred for four weeks and the committees suggested changes be made by the City Attorney and brought back to committee on June 13, 2011.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-27-11: That Ordinance 6-10 be approved as amended.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 7-11-11: That Ordinance 6-10 be approved as amended.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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11-6152
| A | | (Direct Referral) Communication from Walter Robles, Janes Elementary School Interim Directing Principal, requesting to discuss a crossing guard on the northeast corner of Wisconsin Street and Barker Street. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Walter Robles, Janes Elementary School Interim Directing Principal, requesting to discuss a crossing guard on the northeast corner of N. Wisconsin Street and Barker Street.
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 03-21-11: Defer
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 05-16-11: Defer
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 06-20-11: Receive and file.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6566
| A | | Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting to provide the general public an opportunity to comment on the proposed trolley fare increase. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting to provide the general public an opportunity to comment on the proposed trolley fare increase.
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 06-29-11: Receive and file.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6567
| A | | Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager submitting the May Operating Report for the WI Coach Lines. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager submitting the May Operating Report for the WI Coach Lines.
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 06-29-11: Receive and file.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6568
| A | | Communication from the BUS General Manager submitting the May BUS Operating Report. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the BUS General Manager submitting the May BUS Operating Report.
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 06-29-11: Receive and file.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6570
| A | | Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager providing an update on the Library Parking Lot Pay Station Demonstration Project. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager providing an update on the Library Parking Lot Pay Station Demonstration Project.
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 06-29-11: Receive and file.
Fiscal Note: None | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6571
| A | | Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager submitting an update on transit related issues in the 2011-2013 State biennial budget. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager submitting an update on transit related issues in the 2011-2013 State biennial budget.
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 06-29-11: Receive and file.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6572
| A | | Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager providing an update on the need to replace aging transit vehicles and the opportunity to capture federal funding. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager providing an update on the need to replace aging transit vehicles and the opportunity to capture federal funding.
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 06-29-11: Receive and file.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6624
| A | | CU 920 S Memorial Drive | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Consideration of a request from Matt Kranich for a Conditional Use permit to operate an indoor contractor storage facility 920 S. Memorial Drive. (PC-11) (Res. 11-2654)
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-29-11: That the item be approved subject to conditions.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6588
| A | | ButterBuds Financial Assistance | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting that the City provide financial assistance to ButterBuds Food Ingredients for the expansion of its operations in the City of Racine. (Res. 11-2655)
Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 6-22-11: That Intergovernmental Sewer Revenue Sharing Funds be used for the financial assistance and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a financial assistance agreement with ButterBuds.
Fiscal Note: ButterBuds will be provided with assistance in the form of a "tax rebate". The estimated value of the rebate is $54,000 each year for ten years. (This estimate assumes no change in tax rate or assessed value). In exchange for the rebate, the company will commit to expand in Racine (retain 55 employees and add 22 more), acquire an adjacent property, and offer open positions to residents of the City of Racine. Funds for the rebate are available in the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing (919) Account. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6466
| A | | communication from RCEDC to make a presentation on current Economic Development activity and update on current activity with the BIDS. | Communication | Subject: Communication from RCEDC to make a presentation on current Economic Development activity and update on current activity with the BIDS.
Recommendation: that the Item be Received and Filed.
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11-6252
| A | | Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District requesting to re-establish the Committee on Housing & Neighborhoods to its original mission. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District requesting to re-establish the Committee on Housing & Neighborhoods to its original mission.
Recommended: That the Item be approved and the staff the City Attorney's office prepare a Resolution recreating the committee.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6640
| A | | Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reaapointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions: | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions:
Reappoint Lynn Monroe 333 Lake Ave Racine, 53403 to the Racine Board of Harbor Commissioners for a 3 year term expiring May 31, 2014.
Appoint Matt Montemurro 555 Main St Racine, 53403 to the Business Improvement District Board #1 - Downtown filling the current vacancy expiring December 1, 2013
Appoint Mike Cundari, 4411 Washington Ave Racine, 53405 to the Board of Review, filling the current vacancy expiring March 1, 2013. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6083
| A | | Communication from Dave Blank, President/CEO of Real Racine, requesting permission to dock the ship, Denis Sullivan, in the Racine Harbor in August. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Dave Blank, President/CEO of Real Racine, requesting permission to dock the ship, Dennis Sullivan, in the Racine Harbor in August.
Recommendation of the Harbor Commission on 03-17-11: Defer
Recommendation of the Harbor Commission on 04-21-11: Defer
Recommendation of the Harbor Commission on 05-19-11: Defer
Recommendation of the Harbor Commission on 06-16-11: Approve the request to dock the Dennis Sullivan on August 19, 20, and 21, 2011 at the floating dock near the pump-out station subject to Real Racine acquiring a local match funding.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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11-6637
| A | | Maps and related redistricting information from Racine County relating to their adopted tentative supervisory district plan | Communication | Subject: Maps and related redistricting information from Racine County relating to their adopted tentative supervisory district plan
Recommendation of the Redistricting Committee on June 29, 2011: Recommends that thirty-three municipal wards for the City of Racine be created as shown on the map presented on 6-29-2011 Ward Plan attached hereto as Exhibit One, said Exhibit on file in the City Clerks Office and Racine Public Library;
Further Recommends that the polling place for each ward be designated and shown on the City of Racine Polling Place List and attached as Exhibit Two;
Further Recommends that a resolution be created and once adopted be forwarded with attachments to the Racine County Clerk and the Legislative Reference Bureau within five days of adoption.
Fiscal Note: undetermined | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.11-2628
| A | | Request from the Executive Director and Curator of Collections of the Racine Art Museum requesting to negotiate the next long-term agreement for Wustum Museum that was approved by the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 3-10-10.
Racine Art | Resolution | Request from the Executive Director and Curator of Collections of the Racine Art Museum requesting to negotiate the next long-term agreement for Wustum Museum that was approved by the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 3-10-10.
Resolved, that the 5-year contract extension with the Racine Art Museum be approved.
Fiscal Note: Payments to Racine Art Museum will increase $7925 in 2012, $8,163 in 2013, $8,408 in 2014, $8,660 in 2015, and $8,920 in
2016. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2629
| A | | Request to apply for grant funding for the fire department radio infrastructure communications upgrade project. | Resolution | Request to apply for grant funding for the fire department radio infrastructure communications upgrade project.
Resolved, that permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for the SC Johnson's Wax grant in the amount up to $100,000 to be utilized for the radio infrastructure communications upgrade project.
Fiscal Note: No matched required on the part of the City. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2630
| A | | Request from Fire Chief to waive formal bidding for a fire fighting foam trailer that is funded by the 2010 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant. | Resolution | Request from Fire Chief to waive formal bidding for a fire fighting foam trailer that is funded by the 2010 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant.
Resolved, that formal bidding procedures be waived and the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to purchase a fire-fighting foam trailer from United Plastics Fabricating Inc., N. Andover MD with the stipulation that the equipment be competitively priced.
Fiscal Note: The trailer will be purchased with funds from the 2010 Urban Area Security Initiative grant (City Grant Control No. 2010-050) in the amount of $45,000 from the Department of Homeland Security. No match required on the part of the City. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2631
| A | | Request from Fire Chief that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to extend the Wisconsin Emergency Management/State Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team contract for six months.
and City Clerk be authorized to extend the Wisconsin Emergency
M | Resolution | Request from Fire Chief that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to extend the Wisconsin Emergency Management/State Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team contract for six months.
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement to extend the six-month contract for the Wisconsin Emergency Management/State Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team for the period of July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.
Fiscal Note: The City will receive $53,000 for its efforts with no match required. It is anticipated the Dept. of Military Affairs and WI Emergency Management will work with the Regional Teams after the State budget is settled to extend this contract through 2013. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2632
| A | | Request from the Interim Chief of Police to apply for the 2011 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant. | Resolution | Request from the Interim Chief of Police to apply for the 2011 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant.
Resolved, that permission be granted for the Interim Chief of Police to apply for the 2011 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant (Grant Control No. 2011-019) in the amount of $26,577.44.
Fiscal Note: The grant will reimburse 50% of the costs of vests purchased in 2011. No match required on the part of the City. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2633
| A | | Request from the Interim Chief of Police to discuss extension of a lease agreement with Racine Harley-Davidson for two motorcycles. | Resolution | Request from the Interim Chief of Police to discuss extension of a lease agreement with Racine Harley-Davidson for two motorcycles.
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to extend the lease agreement with Racine Harley-Davidson for two motorcycles in the amount of $1.00 each for the period of one year with the expiration date of June 30, 2012.
Fiscal Note: The cost of $1.00 for each motorcycle for the period of one year. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2634
| A | | Request from the Interim Chief of Police to discuss the waiver of formal bidding and the Purchasing Agent negotiate sole-source procurement with Streicher's for the purchase of ninety-five (95) compliant vests. | Resolution | Request from the Interim Chief of Police to discuss the waiver of formal bidding and the Purchasing Agent negotiate sole-source procurement with Streicher's for the purchase of ninety-five (95) compliant vests.
Resolved, that the formal bidding procedures be waived and the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to purchase ninety-five (95) Second Chance MN01 (body armor) NIJ 0101.06 compliant vests from Streichers with the stipulation that the vests be competitively priced.
Fiscal Note: $60,000 is the total cost for the vests. There is sufficient funds in account # 101.311.5430 Equipment and Furniture under $5,000. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2635
| A | | Request from Grant Faciliator to apply for the Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration 2011 Grant through the U.S. Department of Justice.
for Planning and Demonstration 2011 Grant through the U.S. Department of Jus | Resolution | Request from Grant Faciliator to apply for the Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration 2011 Grant through the U.S. Department of Justice.
Resolved, that permission be granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for the Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration 2011 Grant in the amount up to $50,000 through the U.S. Department of Justice (Grant Control No. 2011-020) to be utilized for the Community Reentry Program.
Fiscal Note: There is a 50% in-kind and cash match. One-half of that will be cash and the other half will be in-kind that will be provided by Racine Vocational Ministry. A waiver will be submitted for the cash match with the grant application. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2638
| A | | Request for permission to use city right-of-way for the 2011 Racine Street Soccer and Health Festival to be held on August 27, 2011. | Resolution | Request for permission to use city right-of-way for the 2011 Racine Street Soccer and Health Festival to be held on August 27, 2011.
Resolved, that Emmaus Lutheran Church be granted permission to close Summit Avenue from English Street to Yout Street, Yout Street from Summit Avenue to Carlisle Avenue, and English Street from Summit Avenue to Carlisle Avenue, on Saturday, August 27, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, August 28, 2011, from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the 2011 Racine Street Soccer and Health Festival.
Further resolved, 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 $350.00 special event fee.
Further resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2639
| A | | Request to close Hubbard Street from Main to Wisconsin on July 30, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., for a bike show/pig roast. | Resolution | Request to close Hubbard Street from Main to Wisconsin on July 30, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., for a bike show/pig roast.
Resolved, that permission be granted to Kenny's on Main, 1300 N. Main Street, to close Hubbard Street from Main Street to Wisconsin Avenue, on Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., for their 3rd Annual Bike Show/Pig Roast, 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. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way.
F. Any tents placed on the public right-of-way shall not be anchored by any means to the roadway surface.
G. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee.
Further resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public s | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2640
| A | | Request for permission to close the 200 block of Hubbard Street on Saturday, August 6, 2011, for a street festival. | Resolution | Request for permission to close the 200 block of Hubbard Street on Saturday, August 6, 2011, for a street festival.
Resolved, that permission be granted to Michigan Pub, to close Hubbard Street from Chatham Street to Michigan Boulevard, on Saturday, August 6, 2011, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., for the "Fill the Cupboard on Hubbard" street festival, 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. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way.
F. Any tents placed on the public right-of-way shall not be anchored by any means to the roadway surface.
G. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee.
Further resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to impl | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2641
| A | | Request for permission to close 13th Street from Bluff Avenue to Terrace Avenue on July 17, 2011 for a summer youth program kick-off event. | Resolution | Request for permission to close 13th Street from Bluff Avenue to Terrace Avenue on July 17, 2011 for a summer youth program kick-off event.
Resolved, that Midtown Church of Christ be granted permission to close 13th Street from Terrace Avenue to Bluff Avenue, on Sunday, July 17, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., for a summer youth program.
Further resolved, 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 resolved, 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, to assist in implementing this event. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2642
| A | | Request to the City to vacate the easement between its current property (2330 Chicory Road) and 3911-3931 South Memorial Drive. | Resolution | Request to the City to vacate the easement between its current property (2330 Chicory Road) and 3911-3931 South Memorial Drive.
Resolved, since public interest requires it, that the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued:
The North 12.5 feet of the West 379.99 feet of Lot 1 and the South 12.5 feet of the West 379.99 feet of Lot 2 in Stephen F. Olsen Industrial Park, a recorded plat in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 3 North, Range 23 East, in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin.
Further resolved, that the sanitary sewer located in the easement area becomes a private sanitary sewer lateral.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2643
| A | | Submission of bid results on Official Notice #10, Removal and Installation of Four (4) Twin-Two Product Mechanical Fuel Dispensers. | Resolution | Submission of bid results on Official Notice #10, Removal and Installation of Four (4) Twin-Two Product Mechanical Fuel Dispensers.
Resolved, that the contract for Four (4) Twin-Two Product Mechanical Fuel Dispensers be awarded to Walt's Petroleum Service, Inc., at their bid price of $33,100.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of these services be appropriated from Account 401.000.5770, Machinery and Equipment, Equipment Maintenance.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2644
| A | | Request to waive formal bidding for installation of a Johnson Controls, Inc. Lighting Control System for the City Hall renovation area. | Resolution | Request to waive formal bidding for installation of a Johnson Controls, Inc. Lighting Control System for the City Hall renovation area.
Resolved, that the request to waive formal bidding procedures be approved in accordance with State Statutes that allow for the waiving of public bids for the purpose of maintaining uniformity of equipment and services.
Further resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for installation of a Metasys lighting control system in the City Hall renovation area for the not-to-exceed price of $7,643.00.
Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 990.100.5010, City Hall Renovations.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2645
| A | | Submission of an architectural design services proposal from Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz to renovate the Department of Corrections office area at the City Hall Annex. | Resolution | Submission of an architectural design services proposal from Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz to renovate the Department of Corrections office area at the City Hall Annex.
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz to provide design services for renovating the Department of Corrections area at the City Hall Annex, in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,550.00.
Further resolved, that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 991.200.5010, Annex-Remodel Probation and Parole.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2646
| A | | Submission of Change Order No. 3 to Contract 1-11 (K1-001), City Hall Renovations-Phase III (R1), Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor. | Resolution | Submission of Change Order No. 3 to Contract 1-11 (K1-001), City Hall Renovations-Phase III (R1), Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor.
Resolved, that Change Order No. 3 on Contract 1-11 (K1-001), City Hall Renovations-Phase III (R1), Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $34,025.00.
Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 990.100.5010, City Hall-Facilities Plan Implementation.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2647
| A | | Request to rescind Resolution No. 11-2602 to enter into a 3-Party Contract with the State of Wisconsin DOT and Strand Associates, Inc., for Professional Design Engineering Services for reconstructing Durand Avenue (STH 11) from Kearney Avenue to Kentucky | Resolution | Request to rescind Resolution No. 11-2602 to enter into a 3-Party Contract with the State of Wisconsin DOT and Strand Associates, Inc., for Professional Design Engineering Services for reconstructing Durand Avenue (STH 11) from Kearney Avenue to Kentucky Street, State Project ID: 2260-07-70.
Resolved, that Resolution 11-2602, dated June 7, 2011, be rescinded.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2648
| A | | Resubmission of a Three-Party design contract for engineering services for Durand Avenue (STH 11) from Kearney Avenue to Kentucky Street. | Resolution | Resubmission of a Three-Party design contract for engineering services for Durand Avenue (STH 11) from Kearney Avenue to Kentucky Street.
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 Strand Associates, Inc. for professional design engineering services for reconstructing Durand Avenue (STH 11) from Kearney Avenue to Kentucky Street, State Project ID: 2260-07-70, for the not-to-exceed cost of $1,133,045.31, which is funded 80% by the State of Wisconsin, or $906,436.25, and 20% by the City of Racine, or $226,609.06.
Further resolved, that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the 2012-2016 CIP Budget.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2649
| A | | Submission of a street dedication for 1846 Racine Street. | Resolution | Submission of a street dedication for 1846 Racine Street.
Resolved, that the property at 1846 Racine Street, and more particularly described as follows, be dedicated for street right-of-way purposes:
That part of Block 35 in Racine Land and Improvement Co’s Addition, a recorded plat in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin that is part of the Northwest ¼ of Section 21 Township 3 North, Range 23 East described as follows: the east 40.00’ of Lots 13,14,15,16,17, &18
Said described tract containing 9,512.00 square feet more-or-less.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2650
| A | | Permission requested to present the bids for Contract 43-11 (K1-045), PRCS Asphalt Pavement Improvements. | Resolution | Permission requested to present the bids for Contract 43-11 (K1-045), PRCS Asphalt Pavement Improvements.
Resolved, that the base bid be approved for Contract 43-11(K1-045) Asphalt Paving Improvements with A.W.Oakes as lowest responsible bidder for $181,691.30.
Fiscal Note: Funds available as listed: 990.700.5020 $32,200.00; 991.700.5020 $114,491.30; and 207.000.5750 $35,000.00. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2651
| A | | Permission requested to present the bids for Contract 42-11 (K1-044), Boiler Replacement at Humble Community Center. | Resolution | Permission requested to present the bids for Contract 42-11 (K1-044), Boiler Replacement at Humble Community Center.
Resolved, that Contract 42-11 (K1-044) Boiler Replacement at Humble Community Center be approved with alternate plan 1, lowest responsible bidder Pieper Electric in the amount of $72,915.00
Fiscal Note: Funds available from 991.650.5010 in the amount of $72,915.00 | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2652
| A | | Permission requested to enter into an agreement to prepare plans and specifications and construction management for repaving Horlick Drive through Island Park. | Resolution | Permission requested to enter into an agreement to prepare plans and specifications and construction management for repaving Horlick Drive through Island Park.
Resolved, that permission to enter into an agreement with Nielsen Madsen & Barber to prepare plans and specifications and construction management for repaving Horlick Drive through Island Park be approved at a cost not exceed $14,800.00 plus reimbursable costs.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available from 891.030.5750. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2654
| A | | Request from Matt Kranich for a Conditional Use permit to operate an indoor contractor storage facility 920 S. Memorial Drive. (PC-11) | Resolution | Request from Matt Kranich for a Conditional Use permit to operate an indoor contractor storage facility 920 S. Memorial Drive. (PC-11).
THAT THE PLANS SUBMITTED BY MATT KRANICH OF RACINE HOME INSULATORS, LLC, FOR CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR AN INDOOR CONTRACTOR STORAGE FACILITY AT 920 S. MEMORIAL DRIVE BE APPROVED, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on June 29, 2011 be approved, subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all applicable codes and ordinances shall be complied with and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection Department.
c. That the hours of operation shall be Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
d. That the parking area and drive aisle shall be re-surfaced, and the parking area striped and wheel stops installed, prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
e. That the brick and block portions of the building shall be re-painted and the boards covering the windows shall be removed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit. If the windows require repair or re | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2655
| A | | Authorization to execute an agreement with ButterBuds Food Ingredients to provide financial assistance for its expansion at 2330 Chicory Road and 3911-3931 S. Memorial Drive. | Resolution | Authorization to execute an agreement with ButterBuds Food Ingredients to provide financial assistance for its expansion at 2330 Chicory Road and 3911-3931 S. Memorial Drive.
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute an agreement with ButterBuds Food Ingredients, a division of Cumberland Packing Corporation, to provide financial assistance for its expansion at 2330 Chicory Road and 3911-3931 S. Memorial Drive.
Further resolved, that the agreement include a requirement that ButterBuds Food Ingredients give preference to City residents when filling open positions.
Fiscal Note: ButterBuds will be provided with assistance in the form of a “tax rebate.” The estimated value of the rebate is $54,000 each year for ten years (this estimate assumes no change in tax rate or assessed value). In exchange for the rebate, the company will commit to expand in Racine (retain 55 employees and add 22 more), acquire an adjacent property, and offer open positions to residents of the City of Racine. Funds for the rebate are available in the Intergovernmenta | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2636
| A | | Request from Anchor Fitness for permission to use city right-of-way for their First Annual Marina Mayhem 5K/10K Challenge event on Sunday, September 25, 2011. | Resolution | Request from Anchor Fitness for permission to use city right-of-way for their First Annual Marina Mayhem 5K/10K Challenge event on Sunday, September 25, 2011.
Resolved, that Anchor Fitness be granted permission to close the Main Street Bridge to boat traffic for the First Annual Marina Mayhem 5K/10K Challenge, to be held on Sunday, September 25, 2011, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 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.
Further resolved, 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, to assist in implementing this event. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2637
| A | | Request from Chicago Cubs Charities for permission for a bike ride to pass through the City of Racine to benefit community work on August 27, 2011. | Resolution | Request from Chicago Cubs Charities for permission for a bike ride to pass through the City of Racine to benefit community work on August 27, 2011.
Resolved, that Chicago Cubs Charities be granted permission to use City right-of-way on Saturday, August 27, 2011, for the "Wrigley Field Road Tour...100 Miles to Go" bike ride, with the stipulation that the participants will abide by all traffic regulations.
Further resolved, that the sponsor be granted permission to post directional signage during the event provided that they do not interfere with regulatory signage, do not damage City property, and are removed immediately following the event.
Further resolved, that the Chief of Police provide assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event.
Fiscal Note: The persons participating in this event will utilize City right-of-way and must be in conformance with all traffic regulations; therefore, there is no need for a hold harmless agreement or insurance. There will be a nominal cost incurred on a regular shift basis to provide limited assistance to impleme | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.11-2653
| A | | Municipal Code 70-89 | Resolution | Municipal Code 70-89
Resolved, that the communication from Jay Christie regarding the amendment to the Municipal Code 70-89 Glass Container Prohibited to include except on the grounds of the Racine Zoo on special occasions approved by a vote of the Board of Directors of the Racine Zoological Society be approved.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Adopted | Pass |
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Ord.5-11
| A | | Repeal and recreate Article 22, Sec. XXX. Stationary Engineer. | Ordinance | Repeal and recreate Article 22, Sec. XXX. Stationary Engineer.
Resolved, that the repeal and recreation of Ch. 22, Sec. XXX. Stationary Engineer be approved.
Ordinance No. XX-11
To amend Article 22, repeal and recreate Sec. XXX of the Municipal Code of the city of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Stationary Engineers.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
Part 1:
Sec. XXX of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows:
“Sec. 22-1131. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ASME means the American Society of Mechanical Engineers' Boiler and Unfired Pressure Vessel Code.
ASOPE means the American Society of Power Engineers.
Automatically controlled boiler means a boiler equipped with the following safety devices:
(1) In the case of a low pressure boiler other than a hot water boiler:
a. An automatic low wat | Referred | |
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