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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/5/2010 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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09-4572 A Communication from the Chief of Police, requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to negotiate sole-source procurement for the purchase of a Video File Management Software system. (Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police, requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to negotiate sole-source procurement for the purchase of a Video File Management Software system. (Res.10-1793) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-11-10: Permission be granted for formal bidding procedures be waived and that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to negotiate the purchase of a Video File Management Software system with the Tough Solutions company. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 101.311.5770, Machinery & Equipment Outlay.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4574 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to accept a donation of $575.00 from St. Catherine's Boys Soccer for a park bench at Lockwood Park playground.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to accept a donation of $575 from St. Catherine's Boys Soccer for a park bench at Lockwood Park playground. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-11-10: The Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services accept the donation of $575 from St. Catherine's Boy's Soccer team to be utilized for the purchase of a park bench placed at Lockwood Park playground and an appropriate letter of thanks be sent. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4592 A Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting to accept additional funding of $17,656 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Division of Public Health. (Grant Control #2006-049)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting to accept additional funding of $17,656 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Division of Public Health. (Grant Control #2006-049) (Res.10-1791) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-11-10: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to amend the agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Division of Public Health Contract, Grant Control No. 2006-049, to accept additional funding of $17,656 to be utilized for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4593 A Communication from Friends of Seniors, Inc. requesting to renew their lease for 201 Goold Street for 2010 - 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Friends of Seniors, Inc. requesting to renew their lease for 201 Goold Street for 2010 - 2011. (Res.10-1796) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-11-10: The lease with Friends of Seniors, Inc. for the property at 201 Goold Street be renewed for the 24 month period from June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2012 under the same terms and conditions as the current lease expiring May 31, 2010. Fiscal Note: The City will forgo the lease rate increase that other City tenants are paying. The annual rate will continue to be $20,000 per year.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4571 A Agreement for alterations to the Lathrop Avenue Storm Sewer.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the General Manager, Racine Water and Wastewater Utilities, submitting an agreement for alterations to the Lathrop Avenue Storm Sewer. (Res.10-1798) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-12-10: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the City of Racine Wastewater Utility for the installation of a 30” sanitary interceptor sewer, which conflicts with a 60” storm sewer, with the following stipulations: A. The Racine Wastewater Utility will be responsible for all construction associated with the sanitary interceptor sewer installation and modifications to the storm sewer. B. The Racine Wastewater Utility provide as-built drawings of the completed work to the City of Racine. C. The Racine Wastewater Utility shall reimburse the Racine Stormwater Utility and the City of Racine for any and all costs associated with future maintenance, repairs or reconstruction due to the location of the 30” sanitary interceptor sewer pipe. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of RacReferred  Action details Not available
09-4588 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting Amendment # 4 for Contract 14-09 (K9-014) Design of Parks Pavement Project by Nielsen Madsen & Barber, S.C.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting Amendment # 4 for Contract 14-09 (K9-014) Design of Parks Pavement Project by Nielsen Madsen & Barber, S.C. (Res.10-1799) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-12-10: That Amendment No. 4 to Contract 14-09 (K9-014), Design of Parks Pavement Project, Nielsen Madsen & Barber, S.C., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $4,359.47. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 988.700.5020, Lincoln Parking Lot Asphalt. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4595 A Request permission to waive formal bidding procedures for the purchase of a wheel loader vehicle.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting permission to waive formal bidding procedures for the purchase of a wheel loader vehicle. (Res.10-1814) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-12-10: The Common Council waive formal bidding procedures for the purchase of a Case 621 Wheel Loader, for the purposes of inventory management and ease of maintenance benefits, in the best interest of the taxpayers. Further recommends that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate with Miller-Bradford and Risberg, Inc. for the purchase of the Case wheel loader. Fiscal Note: The estimated cost of this equipment is $172,000.00 with funding available in the 2010 budget.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4600 A Thoughts for Food request to close the 300 block of Hamilton Street on Saturday, March 6, 2010, for their annual event.CommunicationSubject: Communication from a representative of Thoughts for Food requesting permission to close the 300 block of Hamilton Street on Saturday, March 6, 2010, for their annual event. (Res.10-1797) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-12-10: The owner of George's Tavern be granted permission to close Hamilton Street from Main Street to Chatham Street, from 6:00 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010 to 2:00 a.m., Sunday, March 7, 2010, in conjunction with the Thoughts for Food Fundraiser, 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. In the event of snow, the sponsor shall remove all barricades from the street. G. Sponsor shall be responsible for all detour signage during the event. H. ThReferred  Action details Not available
09-4602 A Rrequest that Section 46 of the Municipal Code be amended to comply with changes to State Statute 66.0904.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting that Section 46 of the Municipal Code be amended to comply with changes to State Statute 66.0904. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-12-10: The City Attorney be authorized and directed to draft and submit an ordinance to the Common Council which meets the requirements of State Statute 66.0904 as it relates to publicly funded private contracts and prevailing wage rate requirements. Fiscal Note: This ordinance is the result of legislation passed by the State of Wisconsin requiring prevailing wage determinations on private construction projects which receive public assistance greater then $1,000,000.00.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4590 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting final payment for Mound Cemetery New Crypt Design and Fountain Restoration by MekusTanager.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting final payment for Mound Cemetery New Crypt Design and Fountain Restoration by MekusTanager. (Res.10-1790) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee 1-11-10: That final payment for Mound Cemetery New Crypt Design and Fountain Restoration by MekusTanager be approved. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in accout 207.002.5760, Mound Crypts.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4597 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to reduce the contract retainage for Parks & Parking System Improvements by O & M Excavating & Grading Inc.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to reduce the contract retainage for Parks & Parking System Improvements by O & M Excavating & Grading Inc. (Res.10-1789) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee 1-11-10: That the request to reduce the contract retainage for Parks & Parking System Improvements by O & M Excavating & Grading Inc. be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4581 A NHS CDBG budget revision requestCommunicationSubject: Request of Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of Southeast Wisconsin to revise their 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program budget. (Res.10-1822) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 1-07-10: That the request of Neighborhood Housing Services of Southeast Wisconsin to revise their 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program budget be approved. Fiscal Note: There is no effect on the amount of funds allocated.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4580 A RCEDC 2010 general economic development services agreementCommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine County Economic Development Corporation submitting its proposed 2010 agreement for general economic development services. (Res.10-1832) Recommendation of the Economic Development Committee on 1-12-10: That the agreement with RCEDC for economic development services be approved. Fiscal Note: Contract amount is $67,000. Funding has been provided in the 2010 budget.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4578 A RCEDC 2010 commercial corridor agreement requestCommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine County Economic Development Corporation submitting its proposed 2010 agreement for the commercial corridor redevelopment program. (Res.10-1794) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 01-06-10: Whereas sec. 46-268 of the Racine Municipal Code calls for the Authority to advise the Common Council on the use of Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing (Sewer Agreement) Funds, the Authority recommends the use of $69,400.00 from the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Fund for the renewal of the RCEDC commercial corridor initiative contract for 2010. Further recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement with RCEDC. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-11-10: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement between the City of Racine and the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) to provide economic development assistance to the City, commencing on January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Further recommends that $69,400.00 from thReferred  Action details Not available
09-4578 A RCEDC 2010 commercial corridor agreement requestCommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine County Economic Development Corporation submitting its proposed 2010 agreement for the commercial corridor redevelopment program. (Res.10-1794) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 01-06-10: Whereas sec. 46-268 of the Racine Municipal Code calls for the Authority to advise the Common Council on the use of Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing (Sewer Agreement) Funds, the Authority recommends the use of $69,400.00 from the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Fund for the renewal of the RCEDC commercial corridor initiative contract for 2010. Further recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement with RCEDC. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-11-10: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement between the City of Racine and the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) to provide economic development assistance to the City, commencing on January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Further recommends that $69,400.00 from thReferred  Action details Not available
09-4579 A 2010 Brownfield redevelopment program requestCommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine County Economic Development Corporation submitting its proposed 2010 agreement for the Brownfield redevelopment program. (Res.10-1795) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 01-06-10: Whereas sec. 46-268 of the Racine Municipal Code calls for the Authority to advise the Common Council on the use of Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing (Sewer Agreement) Funds, the Authority recommends the use of $55,000.00 from the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Fund for the renewal of the RCEDC brownfield initiative contract for 2010. Further recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement with RCEDC. Fiscal Note: The funds are available in the city's 2010 capital budget. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-11-10: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 2010 agreement with the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) for the Brownfield Redevelopment program. Fiscal Note: The assistance provided under the agreement will cost $5Referred  Action details Not available
09-4579 A 2010 Brownfield redevelopment program requestCommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine County Economic Development Corporation submitting its proposed 2010 agreement for the Brownfield redevelopment program. (Res.10-1795) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 01-06-10: Whereas sec. 46-268 of the Racine Municipal Code calls for the Authority to advise the Common Council on the use of Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing (Sewer Agreement) Funds, the Authority recommends the use of $55,000.00 from the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Fund for the renewal of the RCEDC brownfield initiative contract for 2010. Further recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement with RCEDC. Fiscal Note: The funds are available in the city's 2010 capital budget. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-11-10: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 2010 agreement with the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) for the Brownfield Redevelopment program. Fiscal Note: The assistance provided under the agreement will cost $5Referred  Action details Not available
09-4601 A Communication from the Alderman of the First District requesting to meet with appropriate committee to discuss the position in CAR25.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the First District requesting to meet with appropriate committee to discuss the position in CAR25. Recommended: the Item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4601 A Communication from the Alderman of the First District requesting to meet with appropriate committee to discuss the position in CAR25.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the First District requesting to meet with appropriate committee to discuss the position in CAR25. Recommended: the Item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4591 A Communication from Ron Britten wishing to discuss a potential agreement with the City of Racine and the Wisconsin Consolidated Sports Association, Ltd.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Ron Britten wishing to discuss a potential agreement with the City of Racine and the Wisconsin Consolidated Sports Association, Ltd. (Res.10-1826) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services 1-13-10: that the request for an agreement be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
07-0857 A claim of Juan OretaClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Juan Oreta for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-21-09: The claim of Juan Oreta, 451 W. Swan Circle, Oak Creek, requesting reimbursement of $649.52 for damage to his vehicle that he suspects occurred when the DPW leaf removal crew worked during their operations in the area allegedly striking his vehicle be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4478 A Human Resources Manager requesting a consultant to appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss the Stop Loss Insurance plan for 2010.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Human Resources Manager requesting to discuss the Stop Loss Insurance plan for 2010. (Res.09-1773) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-21-09: The City enter into a Health Insurance Stop-Loss Policy with SLG. Fiscal Note: Funding for the City’s portion is available in account 405.000.5870, Health Insurance, Stop Loss.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4504 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to accept a donation from Wisconsin Coastal Management for Increasing Public Access to the Root River.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to accept a donation from Wisconsin Coastal Management for Increasing Public Access to the Root River. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-21-09: Permission be granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to accept a donation in the amount of $9,890 from the Wisconsin Coastal Management to be utilized for increasing public access to the Root River and an appropriate letter of thanks be sent. Fiscal Note: There is a dollar for dollar soft match required on the part of the City. The 2009 CIP included Root River Improvements budgeted at $20,000 and will more than cover any required match.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4545 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to accept a donation of pencil boxes for the "Stay In School - Back To School" program from Iris USA.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to accept a donation of pencil boxes for the Stay In School - Back to School Program from Iris USA. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-21-09: Permission be granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services accept a donation of pencil boxes to be utilized for the Stay in School - Back to School Program from the Iris USA and an appropriate letter of thanks be sent. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4549 A Cable Communication Coordinator requesting a transfer of $30,000 from Salaries account to Computer Equipment account for the office move and network infrastructure relocation with any unused portion carried forward in 2010.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Cable Communication Coordinator requesting to transfer $30,000 from account 203.000.5020, Salaries, to account 203.000.5430, Computer Equipment, to be utilized for the office move and network infrastructure relocation. Further request that any unused portion be carried forward in 2010. (Res.09-1776) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-21-09: Permission be granted for the Cable Communication Coordinator transfer $30,000 from account 203.000.5020, Salaries, to account 203.000.5430, Computer Equipment, to be utilized for the office move and network infrastructure relocation. Further recommends that any unused portion be carried forward to 2010. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4553 A Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds from Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the 2010 Consolidated Contract Agreement. (Grant Control #2009-076)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds from Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the 2010 Consolidated Contract Agreement. (Res.09-1779) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-21-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $228,116 agreement with the Department of Health Services,Grant Control No. 2009-076, to be utilized for consolidated contracts. Fiscal Note: $36,218 for Immunization, $28,998 for Childhood Lead, $12,862 for Prevention, $77,469 for Wisconsin Well Woman Program, $2,500 for Radon, and $70,069 for Maternal Child Healthcare. There is a soft match of $52,552 required on the part of the City for the Maternal Child Healthcare.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4554 A Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the 2010 Public Health Preparedness - CDC Contract Agreement. (Grant Control #2009-077)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the 2010 Public Health Preparedness - CDC Contract Agreement. (Res.09-1777) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-21-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $58,700 agreement with the Department of Health Services, Grant Control No. 2009-077, to be utilized for the 2010 Public Health Preparedness - CDC Program. Fiscal Note: There is no match required on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4556 A Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of collecting and sharing water quality monitoring data.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of collecting and sharing water quality monitoring data. (Res.09-1778) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-21-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $20,000 agreement with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources, Grant Control No. 2009-079, to be utilized for developing a tool for predicting bacterial contamination at beaches. Fiscal Note: There is a $28,471 soft match required on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4577 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Human Resources Manager and Deputy City Attorney submitting the Local 1199- Health Department Nurses collective bargaining agreement for consideration.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Human Resources Manager and Deputy City Attorney submitting the Local 1199 - Health Department Nurses collective bargaining agreement for consideration. (Res.09-1772) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-21-09: The collective bargaining agreement for Local 1199 - Health Department Nurses be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4582 A Director of City Development request to apply for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program in the amount of $1,491,025 to be utilized for acquisition, rehabilitation, and redevelopment of foreclosed and abandoned residential properties.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) The Director of City Development request to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Housing and Economic Recovery Act, Neighborhood Stabilization Program in the amount of $1,491,025 to be utilized for acquisition, rehabilitation, and redevelopment of foreclosed and abandoned residential properties. (Res.09-1775) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-21-09: Permission be granted for the Director of City Development apply for the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Housing and Economic Recovery Act, Neighborhood Stabilization Program (Grant Control No. 2009-078) in the amount of $1,491,025 to be utilized for acquisition, rehabilitation, and redevelopment of foreclosed and abandoned residential properties. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4568 A Need to pay invoices on Contract 52-07 (K7-061) Remodel Racine Zoological Gardens-Phase III.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer wishing to discuss the need to pay invoices on Contract 52-07 (K7-061), Remodel Racine Zoological Gardens-Phase III, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor. (Res.09-1787) Recommendation: The Finance Director and Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to make payments to the contractor on Contract 52-07 (K7-061) Remodel Racine Zoological Garden - Phase III, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor. Further recommends the City Attorney and Finance Director be authorized and directed to take necessary steps to receive reimbursement of project costs from the Racine Zoological Society. Fiscal Note: Payments will be made from existing City funds as determined by the Finance Director.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4331 A Communication from Shawn R. Olley seeking an exchange of land between the Olle Brothers and the City of Racine. The City now uses Olle Brothers property to access the Dog Park.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Shawn R. Olley seeking an exchange of land between the Olle Brothers and the City of Racine. The City now uses Olle Brothers property to access the Dog Park. (Res.09-1785) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-09-09: That the item be referred to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Board for a recommendation and then returned to this committee. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services 12-09-09: That the request be approved. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 12-21-09: That the request seeking an exchange of land between the Olle Brothers asnd the City of Racine be approved. Fiscal Note: No Cost to the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4429 A Application of Mario's Italian Sportsbar (formerly Danny Palms), Mario Passarelli, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class B"CommunicationSubject: Application of Mario's Italian Sportsbar (formerly Danny Palms), Mario Passarelli, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2322 Lathrop Avenue. (11th District)Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4525 A Communication from the Chief of Police, requesting authorization to purchase a new radio service monitor for Radio Communications Resources. (Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police requesting authorization to purchase a new radio service monitor for Radio Communications Resources. (Res.09-1774) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-21-09: Permission be granted for the Chief of Police to purchase a radio service monitor to be utilized for the Radio Communications Resources and that formal bidding be waived. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 12-21-09: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to purchase a radio service monitor to be utilized for the Radio Communications Resources and that formal bidding be waived. Fiscal Note: The estimated cost for the monitor is at $41,000. There are sufficient funds available in account 266.000.5770, Radio Repair.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4540 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting change order # 2 for Garden Crypts and Niche Addition at Mound Cemetery.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting change order # 2 for Garden Crypts and Niche Addition at Mound Cemetery. (Res.09-1780) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 12-21-09: That change order #2 for Garden Crypts and Niche Addition at Mound Cemetery for an increased amount of $60,202.50 be approved. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 207.002.5760, Mound Crypts.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4541 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting final payment for the Garden Crypts and Niches at Mound Cemetery.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting final payment for the Garden Crypts and Niches at Mound Cemetery. (Res.09-1781) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 12-21-09: That final payment for the Garden Crypts and Niches at Mound Cemetery be approved as presented. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 207.002.5760.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4542 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting change order #1 for Washington Park Golf Course Lift Station by Wanasek Corp.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting change order #1 for Washington Park Golf Course Lift Station by Wanasek Corp. (Res.09-1782) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 12-21-09: That change order #1 for Washington Park Golf Course Lift Station for an increased amount of $550.00 be approved. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 107.000.5750, Washington Lift Station.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4543 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting final payment for Washington Park Golf Course Lift Station by the Wanasek Corp.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting final payment for Washington Park Golf Course Lift Station by the Wanasek Corp. (Res.09-1783) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 12-21-09: That final payment for Washington Park Golf Course Lift Station be approved as presented. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 107.000.5750, Washington Lift Station.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4544 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting change order # 1 for Parks & Parking System Improvements by O & M Excavating & Grading Inc.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting change order # 1 for Parks & Parking System Improvements by O & M Excavating & Grading Inc. (Res.09-1784) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 12-21-09: That change order #1 for Parks & Parking System Improvements by O & M Excavating & Grading Inc. be approved. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 988.700.5020, Lincoln Parking Lot Asphalt.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4550 A Communication from Racine Urban Garden Network Steering Committee requesting to update City ordinances regarding residential gardening so that they reflect changes in understanding of our natural environment and to support efforts among citizens to help mCommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine Urban Garden Network Steering Committee requesting to update City ordinances regarding residential gardening so that they reflect changes in understanding of our natural environment and to support efforts among citizens to help make our City "green". Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-12-10: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-26-10: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: City Ordinance, Sec. 78-101. Purpose. states that it is the City's intent to promote recycling, composting, and resource recovery as provided in Wis. Stats. 159.11 and Ch. NR 544 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4552 A Communication from City of Racine Corporate Count Committee requesting to use Monument Square from 6:00 p.m. on January 22, 2010 and remain over night until 8:00 a.m. on January 23, 2010.CommunicationSubject: Communication from City of Racine Complete Count Committee requesting to use Monument Square from 6:00 p.m. on January 22, 2010 and remain over night until 8:00 a.m. on January 23, 2010. (Res.09-1786) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 12-21-09: That the request to use Monument Square from 6:00p.m. on January 22, 2010 and remain over night until 8:00a.m. be approved as presented. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4575 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the report of bids received on the sale of abandoned vehicles 12-11-09.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the report of bids received on the sale of abandoned vehicles 12-11-09.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4584 A Ordinance - 22-09 -To amend Secs. 70-131, 94-279 and 70-1(b) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Boat ramps - Fifth Street boat ramp; Use of parking gates, and Violations; payment of forfeiture in lieu of court appearance.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance - 22-09 -To amend Secs. 70-131, 94-279 and 70-1(b) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Boat ramps - Fifth Street boat ramp; Use of parking gates, and Violations; payment of forfeiture in lieu of court appearance.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4585 A Ordinance No. 26-09 To amend Secs. 2-38 (1), (2), and (3) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Aldermanic district boundaries.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance No. 26-09 To amend Secs. 2-38 (1), (2), and (3) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Aldermanic district boundaries.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4158 A Communication from Tom Tousis submitting a plan wishing to negoiate a one year plan for purchase of the property and developers contract on the southwestern corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Tom Tousis submitting a plan wishing to negotiate a one year plan for purchase of the property and developers contract on the southwestern corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard. Recommendation of Redevelopment Authority on 12-2-09: That the item be deferred. Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 12-14-09: That pursuant to sec.16.1333(9)(d), Wisconsin Statutes, the Common Council approve the option granted by the Authority to Tom Tousis, doing business as Better Day Petroleum Company. Fiscal Note: Terms and conditions of the option are described in the attachments to this item.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-1061 A (Direct Referral) Presentation regarding the State of Wisconsin smoke free air law that will go into effect on July 5, 2010, and the resources available through the Racine on the Lake Tobacco Free Coalition.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Presentation regarding the State of Wisconsin smoke free air law that will go into effect on July 5, 2010, and the resources available through the Racine on the Lake Tobacco Free Coalition. Recommendation: that the Item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4534 A HHW Agreement Amendment w/CommunitiesCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Racine Wastewater Utility requesting an amendment of the Household Hazardous Waste Agreements with Surrounding Communities for the New 2010 Rate of $2.40/Year/Household (Res.10-1792) Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 12/15/09: That Mayor Dickert and the City Clerk be authorized to sign amendments to the Household Hazardous Waste Agreement with participating communities. Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee for approval. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-11-10: The Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to amend the Racine Area Intergovernmental Household Hazardous Waste Program agreement with the City of Racine and the participating communities. Fiscal Note: Reduce the annual fee on a per residential dwelling from $4.00 per year to $2.40 per year for the year 2010 and subsequent years.ReferredPass Action details Not available
09-4566 A Sign proposal 1407 South Memorial DriveCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Consideration of a sign proposal submitted by Felix Servantez representing Servantez Automotive, Inc. at 1407 South Memorial Drive. (Res.09-1788) Recommendation of the Access Corridor Development Review Committee on 12-17-09: That the sign be approved subject to the conditions contained in the action of the Access Corridor Development Review Committee on December 17, 2009 related to file 09-4566. Further, that the approval is subject to an exception being granted to the Uptown Corridor District Design Guidelines, Section VIII. B., Sign Content. Further, that the approval is in recognition of the unique circumstance associate with the operation of an automobile dealership, and is subject to limiting the use of the reader board to only inspirational messages and/or advertising of the year, model and price of vehicles offered for sale. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1772 A Collective Bargaining Agreement for Local 1199 - Health Department Nurses be approvedResolutionCollective Bargaining Agreement for Local 1199 - Health Department Nurses be approved Resolved, that the collective bargaining agreement for Local 1199 - Health Department Nurses be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1773 A Mayor and City Clerk enter into an agreement with SLG for the Health Insurance Stop-Loss Insurance Plan for 2010ResolutionMayor and City Clerk enter into an agreement with SLG for the Health Insurance Stop-Loss Insurance Plan for 2010 Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with SLG for the Stop Loss Insurance Plan for 2010. Fiscal Note: Funding for the City’s portion is available in Account 405.000.5870, Health Insurance, Stop Loss.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1774 A Waive formal bidding procedures for purchase of a new radio service monitor for Radio Communications ResourcesResolutionWaive formal bidding procedures for purchase of a new radio service monitor for Radio Communications Resources Resolved, that formal bidding procedures be waived and the Chief of Police be granted permission to purchase a radio service monitor to be utilized for the Radio Communications Resource. Fiscal Note: The estimated cost for the monitor is at $41,000. There are sufficient funds available in Account 266.000.5770, Radio Repair.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1775 A Permission granted for the Director of City Development to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Housing and Economic Recovery Act, Neighborhood Stabilization Program GrantResolutionPermission granted for the Director of City Development to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Housing and Economic Recovery Act, Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant Resolved, that permission be granted for the Director of City Development apply for the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Housing and Economic Recovery Act, Neighborhood Stabilization Program (Grant Control No. 2009-078) in the amount of $1,491,025 to be utilized for acquisition, rehabilitation, and redevelopment of foreclosed and abandoned residential properties. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1776 A Permission granted to the Cable Communication Coordinator to transfer fundsResolutionPermission granted to the Cable Communication Coordinator to transfer funds Resolved, that permission be granted for the Cable Communication Coordinator transfer $30,000 from account 203.000.5020, Salaries, to account 203.000.5430, Computer Equipment, to be utilized for the office move and network infrastructure relocation. Further resolved, that any unused portion be carried forward to 2010. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1777 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the 2010 Public Health Preparedness - CDC Contract AgreementResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the 2010 Public Health Preparedness - CDC Contract Agreement Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $58,700 agreement with the Department of Health Services, Grant Control No. 2009-077, to be utilized for the 2010 Public Health Preparedness - CDC Program. Fiscal Note: There is no match required on the part of the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1778 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for bacterial contamination at beachesResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for bacterial contamination at beaches Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $20,000 agreement with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources, Grant Control No. 2009-079, to be utilized for developing a tool for predicting bacterial contamination at beaches. Fiscal Note: There is a $28,471 soft match required on the part of the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1779 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the 2010 Consolidated Contract AgreementResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the 2010 Consolidated Contract Agreement Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $228,116 agreement with the Department of Health Services, Grant Control No. 2009-076, to be utilized for consolidated contracts. Fiscal Note: $36,218 for Immunization, $28,998 for Childhood Lead, $12,862 for Prevention, $77,469 for Wisconsin Well Woman Program, $2,500 for Radon, and $70,069 for Maternal Child Healthcare. There is a soft match of $52,552 required on the part of the City for the Maternal Child Healthcare.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1780 A Change Order No. 2, Contract 55-08 (K8-065), Garden Crypts and Niche Addition at Mound Cemetery, be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 2, Contract 55-08 (K8-065), Garden Crypts and Niche Addition at Mound Cemetery, be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 2, Contract 55-08 (K8-065), Garden Crypts and Niche Addition at Mound Cemetery, for an increased amount of $60,202.50, be approved. Total contract amount of $1,412,612.78. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in Account 207.002.5760, Mound Crypts.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1781 A Final payment for Contract 55-08 (K8-065), Garden Crypts and Niches at Mound Cemetery, Bane Nelson, Inc., be approvedResolutionFinal payment for Contract 55-08 (K8-065), Garden Crypts and Niches at Mound Cemetery, Bane Nelson, Inc., be approved Resolved, that final payment for Contract 55-08 (K8-065), Garden Crypts and Niches at Mound Cemetery, Bane Nelson, Inc., be approved for a total contract amount of $1,412,612.78. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in Account 207.002.5760.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1782 A Change Order No. 1, Contract 20-09 (K9-021), Washington Park Golf Course Lift Station, Wanasek Corporation, be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 1, Contract 20-09 (K9-021), Washington Park Golf Course Lift Station, Wanasek Corporation, be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 1, Contract 20-09 (K9-021), Washington Park Golf Course Lift Station, Wanasek Corporation, be approved in an increased amount of $550.00, for a total contract amount of $103,150.00. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in Account 107.000.5750, Washington Lift Station.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1783 A Final payment on Contract 20-09 (K9-021), Washington Park Golf Course Lift Station, Wanasek Corporation. be approvedResolutionFinal payment on Contract 20-09 (K9-021), Washington Park Golf Course Lift Station, Wanasek Corporation. be approved Resolved, that final payment for Contract 20-09 (K9-021), Washington Park Golf Course Lift Station, Wanasek Corporation, be approved for a total contract amount of $103,150.00. Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated from 2008 Account 107.000.5750, Washington Lift Station, $54,925.00, and 2009 Account 107.000.5750, Washington Lift Station, $48,225.00.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1784 A Change Order No. 1, Contract 50-09 (K9-051), Parks & Parking System Improvements, O&M Excavating & Grading, Inc., be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 1, Contract 50-09 (K9-051), Parks & Parking System Improvements, O&M Excavating & Grading, Inc., be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 1, Contract 50-09 (K9-051), Parks & Parking System Improvements by O & M Excavating & Grading Inc., be approved in an increased amount of $1,309.00, for a total contract amount of $411,170.00. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in Account 988.700.5020, Lincoln Parking Lot Asphalt.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1785 A Exchange of Land between Olley Brothers and the City of Racine be approvedResolutionExchange of Land between Olley Brothers and the City of Racine be approved Whereas, City of Racine residents currently use Olley Brothers property to access the Dog Park on Highway 38; and Whereas, Olley Brothers Farm is currently in the process of dividing up the assets of the farm; and Whereas, in order to provide full control of the access road to the City of Racine, Olley Brothers propose an exchange of land at this time. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the land currently managed by the City of Racine will be deeded over to the City in exchange for an equivalent land amount to the east of that same parcel, currently owned by the City of Racine. Further resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Olley Brothers Farm for the exchange of land. Fiscal Note: This exchange is at no cost to the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1786 A Permission granted to City of Racine Complete Count Committee to use Monument Square for an overnight event contingent upon signing Hold Harmless Agreement with the CityResolutionPermission granted to City of Racine Complete Count Committee to use Monument Square for an overnight event contingent upon signing Hold Harmless Agreement with the City Resolved, that permission be granted for the City of Racine Complete Count Committee to use Monument Square from 6:00 p.m. on January 22, 2010 and remain over night until 8:00 a.m. on January 23, 2010, be approved contingent upon signing a Hold Harmless Agreement with the City. The goal of the committee is to draw attention to the importance of the upcoming 2010 Census Complete County effort in the City of Racine. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1787 A Finance Director and Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to make payment to contractor for Contract 52-07 (K7-061), Remodel Racine Zoological Garden - Phase IIIResolutionFinance Director and Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to make payment to contractor for Contract 52-07 (K7-061), Remodel Racine Zoological Garden - Phase III Resolved, that the Finance Director and Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to make payments to the contractor on Contract 52-07 (K7-061) Remodel Racine Zoological Garden - Phase III, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor. Further resolved, that the City Attorney and Finance Director be authorized and directed to take necessary steps to receive reimbursement of project costs from the Racine Zoological Society. Fiscal Note: Payments will be made from existing City funds as determined by the Finance Director.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1788 A Sign be approved for 1407 South Memorial Drive, Servantez Automotive, Inc., subject to an exception being granted to Uptown Corridor Design GuidelinesResolutionSign be approved for 1407 South Memorial Drive, Servantez Automotive, Inc., subject to an exception being granted to Uptown Corridor Design Guidelines Resolved, that the sign be approved for 1407 South Memorial Drive, Servantez Automotive, Inc., subject to the conditions contained in the action of the Access Corridor Development Review Committee on December 17, 2009 related to file 09-4566. Further resolved, that the approval is subject to an exception being granted to the Uptown Corridor District Design Guidelines, Section VIII. B., Sign Content. Further resolved, that the approval is in recognition of the unique circumstance associated with the operation of an automobile dealership, and is subject to limiting the use of the reader board to only inspirational messages and/or advertising of the year, model and price of vehicles offered for sale. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Ord.28-09 A Ordinance No. 28-09 To amend Sec. 22-1131, Sec. 22-1146, and Sec. 22-1163(a), (b) and (c) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Stationary engineer; Definitions and Board of Examiners; Composition; appointment of members, tOrdinanceOrdinance No. 28-09 To amend Sec. 22-1131, Sec. 22-1146, and Sec. 22-1163(a), (b) and (c) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Stationary engineer; Definitions and Board of Examiners; Composition; appointment of members, term - Qualifications; fees; temporary license. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Sec. 22-1131 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by changing in the third paragraph the word “ASoPE” to read “ASOPE.” ­Part 2: Sec. 22-1146 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by changing in the last line the word “ASoPE” to read “ASOPE.” Part 3: Sec. 22-1163 (a) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by changing in the first line the word “ASoPE” to read “ASOPE”; by changing in (b) the last line, the word “ASoPE” to read “ASOPE”; by changing in (c) the first sentence, the word “ASoPE” to read “ASOPE.” Part 4: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication. Passed by the Common Council Referred  Action details Not available