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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/15/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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0917-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by President McCarthy to interview candidates and make a recommendation to fill the vacant 14th District alder position until the Special Spring Election of 2025.   Not available Not available
0391-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, seeking to novate the incentive agreements with J. Jeffers & Co., approved by Common Council on March 7, 2023, under Resolution #0200-23, by entering into three separate incentive agreements with J. Jeffers & Co. for Residential Phase IV, Commercial Phase 1, and Commercial Phase 2 of the Belle City Square (Horlick Historic District) Redevelopment at and near 2200 Northwestern Avenue. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 09-23-2024: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into three development incentive agreements with J. Jeffers & Co., for Phase IV of the Belle City Square Redevelopment and execute all necessary documents therein. Fiscal Note: The remaining Utility grants to be paid for C-2 of $500,000 will come from the City Utility surcharge fund. (40101 52420 Redevelopment Assistance). Bridge loan to the developer of $7.5M will be funded by a City borrowing from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands.   Not available Not available
0878-24 A Subject: Sponsored by Mayor Mason, on the behalf of Equity Officer Kischa Buford, to highlight city efforts to reduce unemployment, increase residency and improve diversity within the City’s workforce.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Equity Officer, requesting permission to present updates on City of Racine efforts to reduce unemployment, increase residency, and a plan to improve diversity within the City’s workforce. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: To approve Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0223-24 A Subject: Communication Sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Waterworks Commission, requesting approval of a Developer's Agreement for the Mount Pleasant TID#7 Development Project (V. Mount Pleasant, developer). Staff Recommendation: To ApproveCommunicationSubject: Communication Sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Waterworks Commission, requesting approval of a Developer's Agreement for the Mount Pleasant TID#7 Development Project (V. Mount Pleasant, developer). Staff Recommendation: To Approve with a Referral to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 08/20/2024: To Defer this item until more specific information can be gathered to support whether the water usage proposed within this Developer's Agreement would fall under the stipulation of the 9,000 gallons/day/acre as laid out in the 2004 Retail Water Agreement. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 09/17/2024: To Defer this item until a more clearer understanding of how the REC (Residential Equipment Charge) fees will impact the financing to cover the estimated over-sizing cost of the water main without it affecting the rate payers. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 09-23-2024: That the Waterworks Commission be granted permission to approve a Developer's Agreement for the Mount Pleasant    Not available Not available
0685-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy Regarding a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Up to $959,615 Taxable Waterworks System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B, and Providing for Other Details and Covenants With Respect Thereto RecoCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Waterworks Commission, regarding a resolution authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Up to $959,615 Taxable Waterworks System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B, and Providing for Other Details and Covenants With Respect Thereto. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 09/17/24: To Approve with a Referral to the Finance and Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 09-23-2024: To approve a resolution authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Up to $959,615 Taxable Waterworks System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B, and Providing for Other Details and Covenants With Respect Thereto. Fiscal Note: Financial assistance agreement funded through the state Safe Drinking Water Loan Program is in the amount of $3,275,000.00 with a loan term of 20 years at a 0.25% interest rate. The loan total is offset by $2,305,625.00 in principal forgiveness.   Not available Not available
0724-24 A Subject: Communication Sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Waterworks Commission, requesting approval of a Developer's Agreement for the Wisconn Valley Way Water Main Extension Project (V. Mount Pleasant, developer). Recommendation of the WatCommunicationSubject: Communication Sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Waterworks Commission, requesting approval of a Developer's Agreement for the Wisconn Valley Way Water Main Extension Project (V. Mount Pleasant, developer). Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 08/20/24: To Defer this item until more specific information can be gathered to support whether the water usage proposed within this Developer's Agreement would fall under the stipulation of the 9,000 gallons/day/acre as laid out in the 2004 Retail Water Agreement. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 09/17/24: To Approve with a Referral to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 09-23-2024: That the Waterworks Commission be granted permission to approve a Developer's Agreement for the Wisconn Valley Way Water Main Extension Project (V. Mount Pleasant, developer). Fiscal Note: The developer pays all costs associated with the installation of the local water main estimated at $1.7M.   Not available Not available
0725-24 A Subject: Communication Sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Waterworks Commission, requesting the approval of a Developer's Agreement for the Springs at Mount Pleasant Water Main Extension Project (Continental1818 Fund, LLC, developer). RecommCommunicationSubject: Communication Sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Waterworks Commission, requesting the approval of a Developer's Agreement for the Springs at Mount Pleasant Water Main Extension Project (Continental1818 Fund, LLC, developer). Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 08/20/24: To Defer this item until more specific information can be gathered to support whether the water usage proposed within this Developer's Agreement would fall under the stipulation of the 9,000 gallons/day/acre as laid out in the 2004 Retail Water Agreement. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 09/17/24: To Approve with a Referral to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 09-23-2024: That the Waterworks Commission be granted permission to approve a Developer's Agreement for the Springs at Mount Pleasant Water Main Extension Project (Continental1818 Fund, LLC, developer). Fiscal Note: The developer pays all costs associated with the installation of the local water main estimated at $375,000.   Not available Not available
0783-24 A Subject: Communication Sponsored by Alder McCarthy Requesting Approval of a Developer's Agreement for the Highway "KR" Development Project (V. Mount Pleasant, developer) Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 09/17/24: To Approve with a ReferraCommunicationSubject: Communication Sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Waterworks Commission, requesting approval of a Developer's Agreement for the Highway "KR" Development Project (V. Mount Pleasant, developer). Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 09/17/24: To Approve with a Referral to the Finance and Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 09-23-2024: That the Waterworks Commission be granted permission to approve a Developer's Agreement for the Highway "KR" Development Project (V. Mount Pleasant, developer). Fiscal Note: The developer pays all costs associated with the installation of the local water main estimated at 1.9M.   Not available Not available
0814-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Finance Director, to approve a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $16,525,000 of 2024 general obligation promissory notes dated October 22, 2024 to be used for the paying theCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Finance Director, to approve a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $16,525,000 of 2024 general obligation promissory notes dated October 22, 2024 to be used for paying the cost of various capital improvement and acquisition projects and vehicles and equipment as set forth in the 2024 capital improvement plan. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 09-23-2024: To approve a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $16,525,000 of 2024 general obligation promissory notes dated October 22, 2024 to be used for the paying the cost of various capital improvement and acquisition projects and vehicles and equipment as set forth in the 2024 capital improvement plan. Fiscal Note: Long term capital projects of $12,329,525 and equipment of $4,192,075 have been approved and budgeted in 2024 through this borrowing. Payments due in the years 2025 through 2038.   Not available Not available
0815-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, requesting the city provide free parking in the downtown Racine area on the following dates: November 29, 2024, November 30, 2024, December 7, 2024, December 14, 2024, and December 21, 2024.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Mayor Mason, requesting the City provide free parking in the downtown Racine area on the following dates: November 29, 2024, November 30, 2024, December 7, 2024, December 14, 2024, and December 21, 2024. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: To approve the Downtown Racine Corporation request for free metered parking. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the Mayor and City Clerk approve the request for free parking in the downtown Racine area on the following dates: November 29, 2024, November 30, 2024, December 7, 2024, December 14, 2024, and December 21, 2024. Fiscal Note: There will be a loss of parking revenue in the amount of $4,500.   Not available Not available
0829-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting authorization for the City Attorney’s Office to represent all City employees and officers in Hendrickson, et al., v. City Clerk for the City of Racine, Racine CouCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting authorization for the City Attorney’s Office to represent all City employees and officers in Hendrickson, et al., v. City Clerk for the City of Racine, Racine County Circuit Court Case No. 2024 CV 1232. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 09-23-2024: To authorize the City Attorney's Office to represent all City employees and officers in this case. Fiscal Note: Employees and officers are being represented by the City Attorney’s Office, in house, with no budgetary effect.   Not available Not available
0831-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services to approve the donation from the Potawatomi Nation of a statue “Fire Keeper” to the City of Racine. The statue will be placed on the islaCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services, requesting permission to approve the donation from the Potawatomi Nation of a statue “Fire Keeper” to the City of Racine. The statue will be placed on the island at the North entrance to Festival Hall along the Kipikawi Causeway. The value of the statue and improvement to the site are approximately $20,000.00. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 09-23-2024: That the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services be granted permission to approve the donation from the Potawatomi Nation of a statue “Fire Keeper” to the City of Racine. Including the statue being placed on the island at the North entrance to Festival Hall along the Kipikawi Causeway. Fiscal Note: Minor install costs up to $500.00 for a concrete pad to place the statue. Funds are available in CIP Land Improvement account 45050 57110. The value of the statue and improvement to the site are approximately $20,000.00.   Not available Not available
0834-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, requesting permission to increase contract #2023228 with Complex Security Solutions, Inc. for Fiber Contracting Services. Staff Recommendation: The PurchasinCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, requesting permission to increase contract #2023228 with Complex Security Solutions, Inc. for Fiber Contracting Services. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 09-23-2024: That the Purchasing Agent be granted permission to increase contract #2023228 with Complex Security Solutions, Inc. by $160,200. Fiscal Note: Funding for the additional $160,200 is available in account #70113-57355 and costs for subsequent years will be appropriated during the annual budget process.   Not available Not available
0843-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Maurice Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Blaise Michna for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Blaise Michna for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0844-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Maurice Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Robert Lizotte for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Robert Lizotte for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0845-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Maurice Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Elaine Carter for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Elaine Carter for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0846-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Maurice Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Ann Fahl for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Ann Fahl for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0847-24 A subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Maurice Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of an unknown name for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of an unknown name for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0848-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Maurice Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Patricia Caldwell for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Patricia Caldwell for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0861-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of BREG Pike River Development, Inc. and BREG Pike River LLC for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: That the claim be disCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of BREG Pike River Development, Inc. and BREG Pike River LLC for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0849-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, requesting permission to formally accept award of the 2024 Capital Project Fund Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program Grant (Grant Control #00572). StaCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, requesting permission to formally accept award of the 2024 Capital Project Fund Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program Grant (Control #00572). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the Chief Information Officer be granted permission to accept award of the 2024 Capital Project Fund Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program Grant (Control #00572). Fiscal Note: Award amount of $576,049. No match required.   Not available Not available
0857-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton on behalf of the Human Resources Benefit Manager requesting permission to extend a contract with Baker Tilly Vantagen for the student loan repayment assistance program through 09/30/2026. Staff RecommenCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Human Resources Benefits Manager, requesting permission to extend a contract with Baker Tilly Vantagen for the Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program through 09/30/2026. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the Mayor and City Clerk be granted permission to execute a contract extension with Baker Tilly Vantagen for the Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program through 09/30/2026 for an amount of up to $350,000. Fiscal Note: Cost of contract and benefits is estimated to be $350,000. Funds are available in account number: 22910 52100 22909 ARPA Professional Services-Student Loan and 22910 51700 22909-ARPA-Other Benefits-Student Loan.   Not available Not available
0858-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Finance Director, requesting permission to enter into a sole source agreement with Grant Galaxy LLC for grant writing services for the period of 10/01/2024-12/31/2026. Staff RecommendCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Finance Director, requesting permission to enter into a sole source agreement with Grant Galaxy LLC for grant writing services for the period of 10/01/2024-12/31/2026. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a contract with Grant Galaxy LLC for grant writing services for the period of 10/01/2024-12/31/2026. Fiscal Note: Cost not to exceed $150,000. Funds are available in #22910 52100-ARPA Professional Services.   Not available Not available
0859-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Finance Director, requesting permission to submit the presentation of the 2nd Quarter 2024 Fiscal Results and investment summaries. Staff Recommendation: To Approve. Fiscal Note: NCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Finance Director, requesting permission to submit the presentation of the 2nd Quarter 2024 Fiscal Results and investment summaries. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the Finance & Personnel Committee approve the presentation of the 2nd Quarter 2024 Fiscal Results and investment summaries. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0869-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Horton, requesting permission to present the 2025 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown for review and approval. Staff Recommendation: That the 2025 Operating Plan for Business ImprovementCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Finance Director, requesting permission to present the 2025 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown Racine Corporation for review and approval. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the 2025 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown Racine Corporation, be approved notwithstanding the board of directors page. Further, that the Finance Director be authorized and directed to include the District’s special charges on the 2024 property tax bills of affected parcels. Fiscal Note: It is estimated that $301,938 will be raised through bid assessments that will be placed into the Downtown Business Improvement District’s revenue account.   Not available Not available
0871-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Finance Director, requesting permission to apply for the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant Program grant from the U.S. Environmental Projection Agency (US EPA) to supCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Finance Director, requesting permission to apply for the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant Program from the U.S. Environmental Projection Agency (US EPA) to support the construction of the Lincoln King Community Center and additional programming associated with the Center. (Control #00589) Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-23-2024: That the Finance Director, or his/her designee, be authorized to act on behalf of the City of Racine to submit to the US EPA an application for the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant program (Control#00589). Fiscal Note: The City will apply for the maximum amount of funding of $15,000,000. There is no match required.   Not available Not available
0879-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Human Resources Benefit Manager, presenting the healthcare employee premium equivalent rates for 2025.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Human Resources Benefits Manager, requesting permission to present the healthcare employee premium equivalent rates for 2025. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the employee healthcare premium equivalent rates for 2025 be approved. Fiscal Note: Slight increase in rates corresponds to an increase in our healthcare costs. Additional revenue from premium contributions is expected to be about $100,000 and will be incorporated into the 2025 healthcare budget.   Not available Not available
0880-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Human Resources Benefits Manager, presenting a modification to the plan design for the City's Retiree Medicare Advantage health plan.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Human Resources Benefits Manager, requesting permission to present a modification to the plan design for the City's Retiree Medicare Advantage Health Plan. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the modification to the plan design for the City’s Retiree Medicare Advantage Health Plan be approved as presented and that the Human Resources Department be authorized to enter into an agreement with Network Health (NHP) for Retiree Medicare Advantage coverage for 2025. Fiscal Note: Plan design changes will result in a decrease in the City wide cost of the program for 2025 of approximately $1.2M. Costs will be reflected in the 2025 budget.   Not available Not available
0881-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton on behalf of the Human Resources Benefits Manager, requesting to appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss the City's Stop Loss Insurance coverage for 2025.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Human Resources Benefits Manager, requesting permission to appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss the City's Stop Loss Insurance Coverage for 2025. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-07-2024: That the Human Resources Benefits Manager be granted permission to enter into an agreement for the City's 2025 Health Insurance Stop Loss Coverage with Vista through Brown & Brown. Fiscal Note: Estimated total cost is $980,214. Estimated cost for City only is $871,499. Funds are allocated in the 2025 budget under Account #70312 52130 Stop Loss Premium.   Not available Not available
0799-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2024062 - CCTV Sewer Inspection.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2024062 - CCTV Sewer Inspection. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That Contract 2024062 - CCTV Sewer Inspection, be awarded to Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC, in the amount of $665,035.11, they being the lowest, responsive bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: $440,228.64 22640 57560 Sanitary Sewer $171,568.68 60484 57570 Storm Sewers $53,237.79 40102 57560 RWWU $665,035.11 Total   Not available Not available
0801-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2024188 - City Hall Elevator Upgrades.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2024188 - City Hall Elevator Upgrades. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That Contract 2024188 - City Hall Elevator Upgrades, be awarded to Express Elevator, LLC, in the amount of $315,000.00, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: 45040 57200 - DPW Building Improvements.   Not available Not available
0803-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2024181 - Myers Park Breakwater Restoration.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting bid results for Contract 2024181 - Myers Park Breakwater Restoration. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That Contract 2024181 - Myers Park Breakwater Restoration, be awarded to C.W. Purpero in the amount of $82,084.00 with an alternate bid of $99,918.00 for a total of $182,002.00, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding for this work will come from FEMA reimbursement.   Not available Not available
0804-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting final payment for Contract 2024122 - Lincoln/Spring St. Bridge Removal, Pheifer Brothers Construction, Contractor. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That the work completed by Pheifer Brothers Construction, on Contract 2024122 Lincoln/Spring St. Bridge Removal, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $116,827.54. Final payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2024122 was authorized under Resolution No. 0419-24 on May 7, 2024.   Not available Not available
0817-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Jeff Sturdevant, Walden lll Middle/High School Directing Principal, requesting to close off the south sidewalk of Rupert Boulevard from Chicago Street west to the cemetery during the 2024-2025 winter season. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That Racine Unified School District be granted permission to close off the south sidewalk of Rupert Boulevard from Chicago Street west to the cemetery from December 1, 2024, to April 1, 2025, with the requirement that Racine Unified School District holds the City of Racine harmless from any and all injuries caused by conditions of the sidewalk related to this closure. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in granting this permission.   Not available Not available
0818-24 A Subject: Communication presented by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Attorney requesting authorization and direction that certain City-owned parcels of real estate may be utilized by the City of Racine and/or the State of Wisconsin for the N. Main StreetCommunicationSubject: Communication presented by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Attorney requesting authorization and direction that certain City-owned parcels of real estate may be utilized by the City of Racine and/or the State of Wisconsin for the N. Main Street Road Improvement Project (R/W Project ID 2703-09-01), including the right to construct, cut and/or fill slopes and including for such purpose the right to operate the necessary equipment thereon and the right of ingress and egress as long as required for such public purpose, including the right to preserve, protect, remove, or plant thereon any vegetation that the highway authorities may deem necessary or desirable. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That the City of Racine authorize and direct that the following portions of parcels described below may be utilized for the N. Main Street Road Improvement Project (R/W Project ID 2703-09-01), including the right to construct, cut and/or fill slopes and including for such purpose the right to operate the necessary equipment thereon and the right of i   Not available Not available
0820-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works submitting Amendment 1 between the City of Racine and Waste Management. Staff Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That theCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works submitting Amendment 1 between the City of Racine and Waste Management. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That the Public Works and Services approve Amendment 1 and direct the Commissioner of Public Works to sign the agreement between the City of Racine and Waste Management. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0821-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No. 8 to Contract 2023029 - Racine Public Works Transfer Station, Bukacek Construction, Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the PubliCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No. 8 to Contract 2023029 - Racine Public Works Transfer Station, Bukacek Construction, Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That Change Order No. 8 to Contract 2023029 - Racine Public Works Transfer Station, Bukacek Construction, be approved in the amount of $111,010.90. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in the following Org-Object: 45040 57110 Transfer Station.   Not available Not available
0824-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2024107 - Core Building Tuckpointing, Berglund Construction, Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works aCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2024107 - Core Building Tuckpointing, Berglund Construction, Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2024107 - Core Building Tuckpointing, Berglund Construction, Contractors, be approved in the amount of $116,263.00. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in the following Org-Object: 45040 57200 Core Buildings Tuckpointing.   Not available Not available
0833-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting final payment for Contract 2023198 - I & I Reduction, MH Rehab and Private Drainage, Globe Contractors, Contractor. Staff Recommendation to the PuCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting final payment for Contract 2023198 - I & I Reduction, MH Rehab and Private Drainage, Globe Contractors, Contractor. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That the work completed by Globe Contractors, on Contract 2023198 - I & I Reduction, MH Rehab and Private Drainage, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $704,139.36. Final payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2023198 was authorized under Resolution No. 0650-23 on July 14, 2023.   Not available Not available
0830-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting final payment for Contract 2024123 - Island Park Pavilion Staircase Relocation, Absolute Construction Enterprises, ContractCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting final payment for Contract 2024123 - Island Park Pavilion Staircase Relocation, Absolute Construction Enterprises, Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That the work completed by Absolute Construction Enterprises, on Contract 2024123 - Island Park Pavilion Staircase Relocation, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $46,400.00. Final payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2023029 was authorized under Resolution No. 0420-24 on May 21, 2024.   Not available Not available
0832-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No. 1 for Contract 2024053 - College Avenue Curb Replacement-Erie Street Joint Repairs, Beardsley Concrete, LLC, Contractor. Staff ReCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No. 1 for Contract 2024053 - College Avenue Curb Replacement-Erie Street Joint Repairs, Beardsley Concrete, LLC, Contractor. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09.24.24: That Change Order No 1 to Contract 2024053 College Avenue Curb Replacement-Erie Street Joint Repairs, Beardsley Concrete, LLC, Contractor, be approved in the amount of $81,320.00. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in the following Org-Objects: $78,170.00 45040 57500 DPW Paving $3,150.00 60484 57570 Storm Sewers $81,320.00 Total   Not available Not available
0850-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting final payment for Contract 2024053 - College Avenue Curb Replacement - Erie Street Joint Repairs, Beardsley Concrete, LLC, Construction, Contractor.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting final payment for Contract 2024053 - College Avenue Curb Replacement - Erie Street Joint Repairs, Beardsley Concrete, LLC, Construction, Contractor. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10.08.24: That the work completed by Beardsley Concrete LLC, on Contract 2024053 - College Avenue Curb Replacement - Erie Street Joint Repairs, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $205,478.00. Final payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2024053 was authorized under Resolution No. 0406-24 on May 21, 2024.   Not available Not available
0851-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Engineer requesting approval of the Transportation Project Plat for State Project ID: 2703-00-06/76, Ohio Street. (Limits: Washington Ave. to Graceland Blvd.) Staff Recommendation to tCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Engineer requesting approval of the Transportation Project Plat for State Project ID: 2703-00-06/76, Ohio Street. (Limits: Washington Ave. to Graceland Blvd.) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10.08.24: That the request be approved. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan Budget.   Not available Not available
0852-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Engineer submitting a State/Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-05-03/73, Spring St. (Limits: Fairway Dr. to 303 Feet West of STH 38-State Street). Staff Recommendation to tCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Engineer submitting a State/Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-05-03/73, Spring St. (Limits: Fairway Dr. to 303 Feet West of STH 38-State Street). Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10.08.24: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign the agreement for State/Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-05-03/73, Spring St. (Limits: Fairway Dr. to 303 Feet West of STH 38-State Street). Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan Budget.   Not available Not available
0853-24 A Subject: Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Engineer submitting a State/Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-05-03/73, Spring St. (Limits: Fairway Dr. to 303 Feet West of STH 38-State Street). Staff RecommenCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the City Engineer, submitting a professional services agreement between the City of Racine and AECOM. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10.08.24: That the Public Works and Services Committee approve the professional services agreement and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement between the City of Racine and AECOM for 2024/2025 Sewer Inspection, in the not-to-exceed amount of $184,660.00. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: $85,832.00 22640 52100 Sanitary Sewer $98,828.00 60484 52100 Storm Sewer $184,660.00 Total   Not available Not available
0854-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Engineer submitting a Three-Party Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Racine, WisDOT, and Stand Associates, Inc. for State Project ID: 2703-09-01, North MainCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Engineer submitting Amendment 1 to the Three-Party Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Racine, WisDOT, and Stand Associates, Inc. for State Project ID: 2703-09-01, North Main Street (Goold St. to Melvin Ave.) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10.08.24: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign Amendment 1 to the three-party professional engineering services agreement between the City of Racine, WisDOT, and Strand Associates, Inc., for State Project ID: 2703-09-01, North Main Street (Goold St. to Melvin Ave), in the not-to-exceed amount of $450,486.49. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan Budget.   Not available Not available
0855-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Downtown Racine Corporation, requesting use of City right-of-way for the annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Staff Recommendation of the Public Works and Services CommitCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Downtown Racine Corporation, requesting use of City right-of-way for the annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10.08.24: That permission be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation to close Ontario Street, State Street between Ontario Street and Main Street, Main Street from State Street to Sixth Street, Sixth Street from Main Street to City Hall, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, for the Holiday Parade with the following attached stipulations. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to the various City Departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event.   Not available Not available
0856-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works submitting road salt prices for salt for ice control during the 2024-2025 Winter Season. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services CommiCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works submitting road salt prices for ice control during the 2024-2025 Winter Season. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10.08.24: That the City purchase road salt from Cargil Inc. for approximately 7,000 tons of road salt for ice control during the 2024-2025 winter season under their proposed one-year contract price of $84.12 per ton delivered. Fiscal Note: Funding for this purchase is available in Org-Object 14010 53200 Work Supplies.   Not available Not available
0905-24 A Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works sponsored by Alder Jones submitting the FFY 2025 FHWA/WisDOT Subrecipient Title VI/Nondiscrimination Assurances agreement for approval.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, from the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting the FFY 2025 FHWA/WisDOT Subrecipient Title VI/Nondiscrimination Assurances agreement for approval. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10.08.24: To authorize and approve the Commissioner of Public Works to sign the agreement to ensure that the City of Racine continues to receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and that the City of Racine is subject to and will comply with all Statutory and Regulatory Authorities in accordance with 49 CFR Part 21.7(a). Fiscal Note: There is no cost to the City of Racine to sign the agreement and it ensures the City of Racine will continue to receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).   Not available Not available
0581-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City of Racine Police Department, for the licenses premise report.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City of Racine Police Department, for the licenses premise report. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 09-25-2024: That the license premise report be approved. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0711-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, submitting a new application for a “Class B” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for La Hacienda DBA La Hacienda Bar, located at 1455 DouglasCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, submitting a new application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for La Hacienda DBA La Hacienda Bar, located at 1455 Douglas Ave, Elsa Carreno, Agent. (4th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-26-2024: That the application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for La Hacienda DBA La Hacienda Bar, located at 1455 Douglas Ave, Elsa Carreno, Agent. (4th District), be Deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 09-09-2024: That the application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for La Hacienda DBA La Hacienda Bar, located at 1455 Douglas Ave, Elsa Carreno, Agent. (4th District), be Deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 09-25-2024: That the application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for La Hacienda DBA La Hacienda Bar, locate   Not available Not available
0745-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, submitting an application for a Change of Agent, with a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License, for GMRI INC DBA Olive Garden Italian RestauCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, submitting an application for a Change of Agent, with a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License, for GMRI INC DBA Olive Garden Italian Restaurant located at 6000 Durand Ave, Carol Payton, Agent. (14th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 09-25-2024: That the application for a Change of Agent, with a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License, for GMRI INC DBA Olive Garden Italian Restaurant located at 6000 Durand Ave, Carol Payton, Agent. (14th District), be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0867-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk’s Office, submitting a new application for a “Class B” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Day 10 Bar & Grill DBA Day Ten Lounge LLC, located at 11CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, submitting a new application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Day 10 Bar & Grill DBA Day Ten Bar & Grill, located at 1102 Mound Ave, Lacy Gheonna, Agent (8th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 10-09-2024: That the application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Day 10 Bar & Grill DBA Day Ten Bar & Grill, located at 1102 Mound Ave, Lacy Gheonna, Agent (8th District), be Denied. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0875-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, submitting an application for a Change of Agent, with a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License, for Kafana LLC DBA Markos Neighborhood BarCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, submitting an application for a Change of Agent, with a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License, for Kafana LLC DBA Markos Neighborhood Bar located at 3001 Douglas Ave, Marko Lazarevic, Agent. (7th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 10-09-20524: That the application for a Change of Agent, with a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License, for Kafana LLC DBA Markos Neighborhood Bar located at 3001 Douglas Ave, Marko Lazarevic, Agent. (7th District), be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0876-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City of Racine Police Department, for the licenses premise report.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City of Racine Police Department, for the licenses premise report. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 10-09-2024: That the licenses premise report, be approved. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0837-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the 2025 contract for RYDE Racine transit service in the Village of CaledoniaCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the 2025 contract for RYDE Racine transit service in the Village of Caledonia, Village of Mount Pleasant, and Village of Yorkville. Commission Recommendation: To recommend for approval that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign the 2025 contract for RYDE Racine transit service in the Village of Caledonia, Village of Mount Pleasant, and Village of Yorkville. Fiscal Note: Contracts will provide $620,000 in revenue.   Not available Not available
0635-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting authorization for the City Attorney’s Office to represent all City employees and officers in BREG Pike River Development, Inc., and BREG Pike River, LLC, v. City oCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting authorization for the City Attorney’s Office to represent all City employees and officers in BREG Pike River Development, Inc., and BREG Pike River, LLC, v. City of Racine, et al., Racine County Case No. 2024 CV 964. Recommendation of the Executive Committee on 07.22.24: To Approve   Not available Not available
0641-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy to adopt CHOrd. 0001-24 Budget Calendar.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy to adopt CHOrd. 0001-24 Budget Calendar. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 8.8.24: That CHOrd. 0001-24 Budget Calendar be adopted as amended. Recommendation of the Executive Committee on 10.10.24: To Approve   Not available Not available
0642-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Kelly to adopt Ord. 0005-24 Prohibition of City Employees on Boards, Committees, Commissions.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Kelly to adopt Ord. 0005-24 Prohibition of City Employees on Boards, Committees, Commissions. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 8.8.24: That Ord. 0005-24 City Employees on Boards, Committees, Commissions be adopted as amended. Recommendation of the Executive Committee on 10.10.24: To Disapprove   Not available Not available
0643-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy, Alder Kaprelian, Alder Kelly and Alder Weidner to adopt Ord. 0004-24 Handling of Communications.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy, Alder Kaprelian, Alder Kelly and Alder Weidner to adopt Ord. 0004-24 Handling of Communications. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 8.8.24: That Ord. 0004-24 Handling of Communications be adopted as amended. Recommendation of the Executive Committee on 10.10.24: To Approve   Not available Not available
0839-24 A  CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason submitting a veto of the Common Council's action on Ordinance 002-24.   Not available Not available
0923-24 A  CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Assistant Director of City Development, seeking permission to apply for the FY2025 US EPA Brownfield Community Wide Site Assessment Grant for the City of Racine and accept the grant, if awarded. (Grant Control# xxx) Fiscal Note: The City will apply for the maximum amount of funding of $500,000 to be used over a grant period of four years. There are no match requirements for this grant.   Not available Not available
0934-24 A  CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason submitting the following appointments: Valena Coleman to the Board of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services, County Representative Position for a term ending April 30, 2027 Malik Frazier to the Affirmative Action and Human Rights Commission for a term ending April 30, 2027   Not available Not available