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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/9/2014 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 106
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14-10047 A1.Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and Human Resources Manager requesting to present information in response to the request of the Aldermen of the 9th and 11th Districts that staff develop a cafeteria benefits plan including vacation and sick timCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and Human Resources Manager requesting to present information in response to the request of the Aldermen of the 9th and 11th Districts that staff develop a cafeteria benefits plan including vacation and sick time, providing flexibility to employees and cost certainty to the City. (Res. No. 14-0308) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Defer the item until the July 21, 2014 Finance & Personnel meeting. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7-21-14: To authorize the Human Resources Department, effective January 1, 2015, to offer a choice of health insurance programs, including the base plan and buy-down plan as presented, to provide basic dental coverage to eligible City employees at City cost with the option for employees to purchase additional coverage at employee cost, and to offer vision insurance at employee cost. Fiscal Note: Savings associated with health care plan is dependent upon how many employees retain the base plan and how many choose the buy-down plan.   Not available Not available
14-10195 A2.Developers Agrmt - Int'l Dr. in Mt. Pleasant (Res No. 14-0250)CommunicationSubject: Developers Agreement for Land and Lakes Business Park on International Drive in the Village of Mt. Pleasant (Res No. 14-0250) Recommendation of the Racine Waterworks Commission on 5/29/14: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the Developer's Agreement Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Developer's Agreement for Land and Lakes Business Park on International Drive in the Village of Mt. Pleasant. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
15-00038 A3.Communication from Chief of Police requesting to meet to discuss request to receive the donation of a new Patrol/Narcotic Detector Dog and Handler Training. (Res No. 15-0030)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Chief of Police requesting to meet to discuss request to receive the donation of a new Patrol/Narcotic Detector Dog and Handler Training. (Res No. 15-0030) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-26-15: Permission be granted to the Chief of Police to accept the donation of a new Patrol/Narcotic Detector Dog and Handler Training. Fiscal Note: The donation is valued in the amount of $15,000 and there is no city match required.   Not available Not available
14-10222 A4.Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (Res No. 14-0250)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to accept a donation of $29,313.00 from the Racine Community Foundation for Lockwood Park. (Res No. 14-0251) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: Authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to accept a donation of $29,313.00 from the Racine Community Foundation for Lockwood Park. Fiscal Note: No City match required.   Not available Not available
14-10241 A5.WEDC Site Assessment Grant (Res No. 14-0252)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Executive Director requesting authorization to apply for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Site Assessment Grant. (Grant Control #2014-023) (Res No. 14-0252) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 6-2-14: That the Authority request funds and assistance available from the WEDC under the assessment grant and comply with rules for the program; and That Brian F. O'Connell, Executive Director, or his authorized agent, act on behalf of the Authority to: submit an application to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to aid in the site assessment in the RootWorks redevelopment, sign documents, and take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete approved grant activities. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: Authorize the Redevelopment Authority apply for funds and assistance available from the WEDC under the assessment grant and comply with rules for the program; and that Brian F. O'Connell, Executive Director of City Development, or his authorized agent, act    Not available Not available
14-10242 A6.Wisconsin Assessment Monies Grant Authorization (Res No. 14-0253)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Executive Director requesting authorization to apply for a Wisconsin Assessment Monies grant. (Grant Control #2014-024) (Res No. 14-0253) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 6-2-14: That the Authority request funds and assistance available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WDNR-WAM) grant and comply with of rules of the program; and That Brian F. O'Connell, Executive Director, or his authorized agent act on the behalf of the Authority to: submit an application to WDNR for a WAM grant to aid in site assessment in the RootWorks redevelopment area, sign documents, and take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete approved grant activities. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: Authorize the Redevelopment Authority to apply for funds and assistance available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WDNR-WAM) grant and comply with of rules of the program; and that Brian F. O'Connell, Execu   Not available Not available
14-10111 A7.WEDC Grant 1505 High Street (Res. No. 14-0208)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority requesting authorization to apply for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Site Assessment Grant for the property at 1505 High Street. (Grant Control # 2014-018) (Res. No. 14-0208) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 5-5-14: That the Authority requests funds and assistance available from the WEDC under the assessment grant and complies with rules for the program. Further, that Brian F. O'Connell, Executive Director, or his authorized agent, act on the behalf of the Authority to: submit an application to Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to aid in the site assessment of 1505 High Street, sign all documents, and take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete approved grant activities. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-12-14: Permission be granted to the Assistant Executive Director of City Development to apply for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Site Assessment Grant for the property at 1505 Hi   Not available Not available
Res.14-0208 A8.Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Site Assessment Grant for Property at 1505 High StreetResolutionWisconsin Economic Development Corporation Site Assessment Grant for Property at 1505 High Street Resolved, that permission is granted to the Redevelopment Authority to request funds and assistance available from the WEDC under the assessment grant, subject to the amended fiscal note, and complies with the rules for the program. Further resolved, that Brian F. O'Connell, Executive Director, or his authorized agent, act on the behalf of the Authority to: submit an application to Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to aid in the site assessment of 1505 High Street; sign all documents; and take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete approved grant activities. Fiscal Note: The grant request is for $100,000.00 with a match requirement between 20% and 50%. The City's portion of the project's match will be from the City's new FY14 EPA Site Assessment Grant. City General Revenue funds of $2,000 will be used for preparation of the site workplan and to fulfill the technical reporting under the grant.   Not available Not available
14-10160 A9.Grant Increase $4000.00 CLG sub-grant (Res No. 14-0254)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from the Assistant Director of City Development to accept from the Wisconsin Historical Society a $4,000 increase to a Certified Local Government sub-grant for the preparation of a nomination of a property to the National Register of Historic Places. (Grant Control Number 2013-33) (Res No. 14-0254) Recommendation of the Landmarks Preservation Commission on 5-12-14: That the acceptance of the $4000 increase to a Certified Local Government sub-grant for the preparation of a property to the National Register of Historic Places be approved. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: Authorize the Assistant Director of City Development to accept from the Wisconsin Historical Society a $4,000 increase to a Certified Local Government sub-grant for the preparation of a nomination of a property to the National Register of Historic Places. (Grant Control Number 2013-33) Fiscal Note: There is no city match required. (Grant Control #2013-33)   Not available Not available
14-10234 A10.claim of William DronsoClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of William Dronso for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: The claim of William Dronso for broken windshield after a branch from a City-owned tree allegedly fell on his car parked in the 1400 block of Thurston Avenue on or about April 14, 2014 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
14-10170 A11.Claim of Eulogia Guardiola (Res No. 14-0255)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Eulogia Guardiola for consideration. (Res No. 14-0255) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: The claim of Eulogia Guardiola for damages after her aging water service pipe allegedly broke during the replacement of the water meter in her home on or about February 17, 2014 be approved. Fiscal Note: Reimbursement in the amount of $3,705.00. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 6-24-14: That the claim of Eulogia Guardiola be denied. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 7-9-14: The claim of Eulogia Guardiola for damages after her aging water service pipe allegedly broke during the replacement of the water meter in her home on or about February 17, 2014 be denied. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 8-19-14: That the claim of Eulogia Guardiola be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
14-10163 A12.claim of Nona HilerClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Nona Hiler for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: The claim of Nona Hiler for alleged damages after she tripped on an anchor for a guy-wire in the parkway for a BUS stop adjacent to 1602 Phillips Avenue on February 20, 2014 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
14-10208 A13.claim of Jodi LIddellClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Jodi Liddell for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: The claim of Jodi Liddell for injuries arising from an alleged slip and fall on the sidewalk adjacent to 2515 LaSalle Street on or about February 14, 2014 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
14-10159 A14.Claim of James Miller and MaeJoyce MillerClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of James Miller and MaeJoyce Miller for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: The claim of James Miller and MaeJoyce Miller for alleged damages after a sewer backup in their basement on February 20, 2014 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
14-10207 A15.claim of Judith SwansonClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Judith Swanson for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: The claim of Judith Swanson for injuries arising from an alleged trip and fall on the sidewalk adjacent to 1211 Main Street on or about May 30, 2011 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
14-10230 A16.Communication from the Finance Director (Res No. 14-0256)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director requesting staff meet with the Finance and Personnel Committee at their next scheduled meeting on June 9, 2014 to discuss appropriating recaptured bonded capital project funds from prior years. (Res No. 14-0256) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: That $1,100,000 of recaptured capital project bond funds be appropriated for road improvement projects ($700,000) and the BUS storage facility roof repair ($400,000). Fiscal Note: The recaptured funds will be appropriated as follows: 21st Street, Green Bay Road to Loni Lane, $190,000 21st Street, Monroe Avenue to Virginia Street, $250,000 Carlton Drive, St. Clair Street to Douglas Avenue, $260,000 BUS Storage Facility roof repair $400,000   Not available Not available