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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/2/2009 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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09-3670 A Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer wishing to discuss funding to hire private contractors for grass cutting and property clean up.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer wishing to discuss funding to hire private contractors for grass cutting and property clean up work.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3623 A claim of Don ChristiansonClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Don Christianson for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: The claim of Don Christianson, 2049 Kearney Avenue, in the amount of $83.25 for vehicle repairs after allegedly driving over a pothole on Perry Avenue on February 19, 2009 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3624 A claim of Jim Moes & Jackie MoesClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Jim & Jackie Moes for consideration. Recommendation to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: The claim of Jim & Jackie Moes, 1728 College Avenue, requesting reimbursement of $701.72 for vehicle repairs after allegedly driving over a pothole on DeKoven Avenue on 4-7-09 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3651 A Communication from the Acting Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept additional funds from the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Cities Readiness Initiative Preparedness grant.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Acting Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept additional funds from the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Cities Readiness Initiative Preparedness grant. (Grant Control No. #2008-051) (Res.09-1460) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Acting Public Health Administrator to accept additional funds from the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Cities Readiness Initiative Preparedness grant. (Grant Control No. #2008-051) Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3671 A Fire Chief requests permission to apply for 2009 FEMA Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck if awarded.CommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck. Grant control number 2009-019. (Res.09-1456) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck. (Grant Control #2009-019). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck. (Grant Control #2009-019). Fiscal Note: 20% local hard-match if grant is awarded; will come from State Hazmat Funds (Fund 268). There are no levy dollars needed for this project.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3671 A Fire Chief requests permission to apply for 2009 FEMA Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck if awarded.CommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck. Grant control number 2009-019. (Res.09-1456) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck. (Grant Control #2009-019). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck. (Grant Control #2009-019). Fiscal Note: 20% local hard-match if grant is awarded; will come from State Hazmat Funds (Fund 268). There are no levy dollars needed for this project.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3672 A Permission request by Fire Chief to apply for 2009 FEMA Grant and if awarded install generators and acquire fitness equipment for outlying fire stationsCommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to install emergency power generators and to acquire physical fitness equipment for outlying fire stations. (Grant Control # 2009-020). (Res.09-1457) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to install emergency power generators and to acquire physical fitness equipment for outlying fire stations. (Grant Control # 2009-020). Recommendation of the Public Safelty and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to install emergency power generators and to acquire physical fitness equipment for outlying fire stations. (Grant Control # 2009-020). Fiscal Note: 20% local hard match if grant is awarded; will come from the Carry-Forward funds out of the 2009 Budget and a portion will come from the State HazMat Funds. (Fund 268)Referred  Action details Not available
09-3672 A Permission request by Fire Chief to apply for 2009 FEMA Grant and if awarded install generators and acquire fitness equipment for outlying fire stationsCommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to install emergency power generators and to acquire physical fitness equipment for outlying fire stations. (Grant Control # 2009-020). (Res.09-1457) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to install emergency power generators and to acquire physical fitness equipment for outlying fire stations. (Grant Control # 2009-020). Recommendation of the Public Safelty and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to install emergency power generators and to acquire physical fitness equipment for outlying fire stations. (Grant Control # 2009-020). Fiscal Note: 20% local hard match if grant is awarded; will come from the Carry-Forward funds out of the 2009 Budget and a portion will come from the State HazMat Funds. (Fund 268)Referred  Action details Not available
09-3673 A Fire Chief requests acceptance of OJA/UASI Grant to acquire HazMat monitoring deviceCommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to accept OJA/UASI Grant 2008/2006-HS-18G-6679 for the acquisition of HazMat monitoring equipment. (Grant Control # 2009-021). (Res.09-1458) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to accept OJA/UASI Grant 2008/2006-HS-18G-6679 for the acquisition of HazMat monitoring equipment. (Grant Control # 2009-021). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to accept OJA/UASI Grant 2008/2006-HS-18G-6679 for the acquisition of HazMat monitoring equipment. (Grant Control # 2009-021). Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3673 A Fire Chief requests acceptance of OJA/UASI Grant to acquire HazMat monitoring deviceCommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to accept OJA/UASI Grant 2008/2006-HS-18G-6679 for the acquisition of HazMat monitoring equipment. (Grant Control # 2009-021). (Res.09-1458) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to accept OJA/UASI Grant 2008/2006-HS-18G-6679 for the acquisition of HazMat monitoring equipment. (Grant Control # 2009-021). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to accept OJA/UASI Grant 2008/2006-HS-18G-6679 for the acquisition of HazMat monitoring equipment. (Grant Control # 2009-021). Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3675 A claim of Mayeli HernandezClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Mayeli Hernandez for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: The claim of Mayeli Hernandez, 1215 Center Street, in the amount of $19,016.00 for damages arising from her alleged slip and fall in the stairway at the City Hall Annex on 1-20-09 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3676 A claim of Tiffany TownsendClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Tiffany Townsend for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: The claim of Tiffany Townsend, 2302 Crown Point Drive, in the amount of $1,538.73 for vehicle repairs after her parked car was allegedly damaged by a tree limb that fell due to the snow on March 29, 2009, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3677 A claim of Colleen JonesClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Colleen Jones for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: The claim of Colleen Jones, 412 Chicago Street, in the amount of $1,487.50 for repair of her door which was allegedly broken by a police officer knocking at her home on 4-9-09 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3680 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), Grant Control #2009-022. (Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), (Grant Control #2009-022). (Res. 09-1454) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), (Grant Control #2009-022). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), (Grant Control #2009-022). Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3680 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), Grant Control #2009-022. (Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), (Grant Control #2009-022). (Res. 09-1454) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), (Grant Control #2009-022). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), (Grant Control #2009-022). Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3681 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (grant control # 2009-023). (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control # 2009-023). (Res.09-1455) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control #2009-023). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control #2009-023). Fiscal Note: This grant will reimburse 50% of the cost of vests purchased in 2009. The remainder of the cost is budgeted in the Police Department.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3681 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (grant control # 2009-023). (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control # 2009-023). (Res.09-1455) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control #2009-023). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control #2009-023). Fiscal Note: This grant will reimburse 50% of the cost of vests purchased in 2009. The remainder of the cost is budgeted in the Police Department.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3683 A Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the U.S. Department of Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 Building Strategic Alliances for Healthy Housing Pilot Project (Grant Control No. 2009-024)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 Building Strategic Alliances for Healthy Housing Pilot Project (Grant Control No. 2009-024). (Res.09-1462) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 Building Strategic Alliances for Healthy Housing Pilot Project (Grant Control No. 2009-024). Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3684 A Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Strengthening Communities Fund-State, Local, and Tribal GoCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Strengthening Communities Fund-State, Local, and Tribal Government Capacity Building Program (Grant Control No. 2009-025). (Res.09-1463) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Strengthening Communities Fund-State, Local, and Tribal Government Capacity Building Program (Grant Control No. 2009-025). Fiscal Note: There is a 20% match ($62,500) for this grant.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3689 A Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 2009 Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Initiative Announcement through the U.S. Department of Justice (Grant ContrCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 2009 Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Initiative Announcement through the U.S. Department of Justice (Grant Control No. 2009-026). Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 2009 Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Initiative Announcement through the U.S. Department of Justice (Grant Control No. 2009-026). Fiscal Note: There is a 50% cash and in-kind match requirement for this grant. Racine Vocational Ministry is responsible for the match.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3695 A 2009 borrowing for capital improvements.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director wishing to discuss the 2009 borrowing for capital improvements. (Res.09-1482) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: To approve the issuance of up to $7.6 million of note anticipation notes to cover the 2009 Capital Improvement Plan. Fiscal Note: Amount will cover the 2009 Capital Improvement budget.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3574 A Grant application to the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to submit a grant application to the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program. (Res.09-1486) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with HNTB for preparation of Grant No. 2009-027, Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant, in the total amount of $25,750.00. Further recommend that funding for these professional services are available in Account 988.908.5220, Curb and Gutter Replacement. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3650 A Request to use city right-of-way on Saturday, July 18, 2009, and Sunday, July 19, 2009, for the Spirit of Racine Triathlon.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Sales/Marketing Director of the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau requesting permission to use city right-of-way on Saturday, July 18, 2009, and Sunday, July 19, 2009, for the Spirit of Racine Triathlon. (Res.09-1446) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: The Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau and HFP Racing be granted permission to close the following streets and to utilize certain other City streets as indicated on their race map, for the Spirit of Racine Triathlon to be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009, from 3:00 a.m. to noon, and on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Barker Street from Main Street to its terminus with Lake Michigan, Goold Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard, Augusta Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard, Wolff Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard, William Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard, Lombard Avenue from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard, Lakecrest Drive from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard; with the folReferred  Action details Not available
09-3664 A Request to plant trees along Douglas Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Douglas Avenue Business District requesting permission to plant trees along Douglas Avenue. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: That the communciation be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3665 A Douglas Avenue Business District requesting permission to paint trolley poles along Douglas Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Douglas Avenue Business District requesting permission to paint trolley poles along Douglas Avenue. (Res.09-1447) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: That permission be granted to the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District to paint the street lighting and trolley poles along Douglas Avenue, from Yout Street to State Street, and that they be granted permission to install hanging baskets from the street light poles with the following stipulations: A. Douglas Avenue BID conduct testing for lead based paints and provide the results to the City of Racine. B. Douglas Avenue BID provide all necessary traffic controls. C. Douglas Avenue BID pay for the necessary removal and replacement of all traffic signs currently mounted on the aforementioned poles. D. Douglas Avenue BID provide a Hold Harmless Agreement and a Certificate of Liability Insurance. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in the granting of this request.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3679 A Preliminary Resolution No. 09-1297, of March 17, 2009, relating to sewer and water laterals on Summit Avenue from Layard Avenue to the Dead End.CommunicationSubject: Preliminary Resolution No. 09-1297, of March 17, 2009, relating to sewer and water laterals on Summit Avenue from Layard Avenue to the Dead End. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: That Resolution 09-1297, of March 17, 2009, be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3692 A residents abutting the alley bounded by 20th Street, DeKoven Avenue, Kearney Avenue and Hickory Grove Avenue requesting the vacation of said alley.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the residents abutting the alley bounded by 20th Street, DeKoven Avenue, Kearney Avenue and Hickory Grove Avenue requesting the vacation of said alley. (Res.09-1445) Recommendation of the Public Works Services Committee on 6-9-09: Since public interest requires it, that the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: The alley bounded by 20th Street, DeKoven Avenue, Kearney Avenue and Hickory Grove Avenue. Further recommends that a preliminary resolution be introduced to the Common Council and referred to the City Plan Commission. Further recommends that Resolution 09-1381 of May 6, 2009 be amended by deleting the alley bounded by 20th Street, DeKoven Avenue, Kearney Avenue and Hickory Grove Avenue. Fiscal Note: Not applicable. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-24-09: That vacation and discontinuance of the alley bounded by 20th Street, DeKoven Avenue, Kearney Avenue, and Hickory Grove Avenue is not in conflict with existing city plans and programs and recomReferred  Action details Not available
09-3566 A Subject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Public Facility Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Public Facility Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010: Public Golf Asscociates LTD 6200 Northwestern Avenue Scott A. Schuit, Agent Venuworks of Racine LLC 72 Seventh Street Richard Edgar, Agent (change of agent) Venuworks of Racine LLC 5 Fifth Street Richard Edgar, Agent (change of agent) Racine Zoological Society 2131 N. Main Street Jay R. Christie, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: That the Change of Agents listed above be approved and the renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Public Facility Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010: Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3614 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject:The following renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010: Rapids Drive Convenience, LLC 3502 Rapids Drive (Rapids Drive Convenience) Steve Grebe, Agent (w/ gas station) Sunny, Inc. 1511 W. Sixth St. Neighborhood Pantry Pargat Singh Randhawa, Agent (w/ gas station) Christianos, Inc 2054 Kearney Avenue Ketan Patel, Agent MJ Gas & Food Mart, Inc 1720 Douglas Avenue Jagjit S. Virdi, Agent (w/ gas station) Dipsha Inc. 2056 Taylor Avenue (Pantry Plus) Tushar Patel, Agent Douglas Petro, LLC 3357 Douglas Avenue Surinder Singh, Agent (w/gas Station) Lieungh's on Lathrop, LLC 1933 Lathrop Avenue (Lieungh's on Lathrop) Andrea L. Lieungh, Agent (W/gas station) Priya Corporation 3818 Durand Avenue (Carriage Mobil) Kavita Khullar, Agent (w/gas station) Mohinder Singh 1627 Washington Avenue (US Pantry) (w/gas station) Mohammad O. Al-Abed 1559 Taylor Avenue (Sunshine Supermarket) Syed Mikhail's 930 Washington Avenue (Total 24) (w/ gas station) SpeedwReferred  Action details Not available
09-3615 A The following renewal applications for a "CLASS B" CLUB Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010.CommunicationSubject: The following renewal applications for a "CLASS B" CLUB Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010. Racine Yacht Club, Inc 1 Barker Street Joseph McGauran, Agent Deutscher Maenner Verein 701 Villa Street (German Men's Club) Robert J. Hill, Agent Fifth Street Yacht Club of Racine, Inc. 761 Marquette St. Fifth Street Yacht Club Jeffery J. Raffini (CHANGE OF AGENT) Racine Country Club 2801 Northwestern Avenue Lance Cotton, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: That the Change of Agent listed above be approved and the renewal applications for a "CLASS B" CLUB Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010 be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3616 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010: Javier's Restaurant Inc. 2815 Durand Ave Yecenia M. Ortega, Agent Radojko Radicevic 2515 Douglas Avenue (Rudy's) Alice F. Warren 963 Dr ML King, Jr. Dr. (Buck's Lounge) R. Hoey Enterprises, LLC 1653 Taylor Avenue (The Blind Alligator) Richard P. Hoey, Agent Joey's on Taylor, LTD 1863 Taylor Avenue (Joey's on Taylor) Joseph G. Legath, Agent Joey Legath 910 Sixth Street (Joey's on 6th) Joey's on Lathrop LLC 2054 Lathrop Avenue (Joey's on Lathrop) Joseph G. Legath, Agent Jane Depelecyn 1518 Washington Avenue (Tradewinds) (Pub Fee Only) Dynasty Co., Inc 2427 Lathrop Ave Dynasty Restaurant Stanley Ginkowski, Agent Racine Labor Hall, Inc. 2100 Layard Avenue Richard Fought, Agent Winner's Circle 1403 Superior St. Mike Williams, Agent Buona Vita Corporation 3701 Durand Avenue (Buona Vita Pizzeria Restaurant) Achille Cortese, Agent LJF Corporation 3021 Rapids Drive (StoneReferred  Action details Not available
09-3617 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010: Mario Espinoza & Patricia Rodriguez 3700 Durand Avenue Cornelio Mora & Paul Mora 1950 Racine Street Saint John Nepomuk Church 1923 Green Street Terry A. Killberg, Agent The Sausage Kitchen, Inc 1706 Rapids Drive David Miller, Agent Tacos El Rey, Inc. 2207 Lathrop Avenue Sonia Harris, Agent Public Golf Associates, LTD 2801 Twefth Street Scott A. Schuit, Agent Joseph Hrouda 3 Fifth Street (J & D Enterprises) Edward L. Bilotto 235 Main Street (De Pizza Chef) PH Green Bay LLC 5000 Washington Avenue Sanel Bajramovic, Agent (CHANGE OF AGENT) CEC Entertainment 5612 Durand Avenue Paula Zastrow, Agent (CHANGE FROM "CLASS C" & CLASS "B") Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-08-09: That the Change of Agent listed above be approved and the renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3618 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010: Jesus S. & Yolanda Maldonado 516 High Street (Santa Fe Liquor & Grocery Store) Jesus S. Maldonado, Agent Georgetown Markets, Inc 3710 Meachem Road Edward Trudeau, Agent Bhupinder Kaur Bhati 965 Dr. MLKing Dr. Sam's Liquor Bhupinder Bhatti, Agent Mohammed A. Shehadeh 1949 Racine Street M. Smit N. Corp. 918 West Boulevard (Port Of Call Liquors) Chandresh Patel, Agent Karen D. Kong 817 S. Main Street Open Pantry DBA Oddfellows Sami Ali 3322 Sixteenth Street (Westown Foods) Shree Krishna Enterprises, Inc. 2062 Lathrop Avenue Jagdish Patel, Agent 2418 Douglas, Inc. 2418 Douglas Ave X-Press Food Mart Narendra Shah, Agent Timer's of Racine, Inc. 3800 Northwestern Avenue (Timer's Beverage Center) Shawn D. Voss, Agent Iyad M. Alabed 1711 N. Main Street (One Stop Food & Liquor) Nagra Pump & Pantry, LLC 1826 Douglas Avenue (Nagra Pump & Pantry) Sukhwkndar S. Nagra, Agent (wReferred  Action details Not available
09-3619 A The following renewal applications for "Class C" and Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Licenses for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal applications for "Class C" and Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Licenses for 2009-2010: Whey Chai Chinese Restaurant, LLC. 400 Main Street Michael Mei, Agent Willing & Willing Inc. 1238 Lathrop Ave Bernie's Pizzeria Bernard Willing II, Agent The Char-Grill, Inc. 3839 Douglas Avenue (Charcoal Grill) Jeff Marsh, Agent Pub Fee Only Dragan Sekuloski 605 Sixth Street (The Balkan Restaurant) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: That the renewal applications for "Class C" and Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Licenses for 2009-2010 be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3622 A Application of Gary DePelecynfor a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1518 Washington. (3rd District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Gary DePelecyn for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1518 Washington. (3rd District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee of 6-8-09: to defer the approval of the application for "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1518 Washington until the applicant can appear. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licesning Committee of 6-8-09: to receive and file the application for Gary DePelecyn as the new owner for 1518 Washington since he withdrew his applicaton. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3631 A Application for a Gasoline Station Owner's and Manager's License for JBS Petroleum, Inc., at 2500 Lathrop Avenue.CommunicationSubject: (New) Application for a Gasoline Station Owner's and Manager's License for Vakomson, LLC, at 2500 Lathrop Avenue. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: To defer the application for a Gasoline Station Owner's and Manager's License for Vakomson, LLC, at 2500 Lathrop Avenue pending the appearance of Agent/Manager. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-22-09: To grant the application for a Gasoline Station Owner's and Manager's License for Vakomson, LLC at 2500 Lathrop Avenue. . Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3666 A The following renewal applications for the WHOLESALE License for 2008-2009: Timer's of Racine, Inc. 3800 Northwestern Avenue (Timer's) Shawn D. Voss, AgentCommunicationSubject: The following renewal applications for the WHOLESALE License for 2009-2010: Timer's of Racine, Inc. 3800 Northwestern Avenue (Timer's Beverage Center) Shawn D. Voss, Agent Avanti Brothers Wine Co. 2034 Indiana Street, Ste B Fausto Fioravanti, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Board on 6-08-09: That the Change of Agent listed above be approved and the renewal applications for the WHOLESALE License for 2009-2010: Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3628 A Communication from Lisa Baker, 1301 Romayne Ave, requesting a school crossing guard at the corner of Goold and Geneva for the 2009-2010 school year.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Lisa Baker, 1301 Romayne Ave, requesting a school crossing guard at the corner of Goold and Geneva for the 2009-2010 school year. (Res. 09-1572) Recommendation (6-15-09): Defer Recommendation (7-20-09): Defer Recommendation (8-17-09): A crossing guard be implemented at the intersection of Geneva Street and Goold Street for the 2009 - 2010 school year. Fiscal Note: Estimated additional salary cost is $4,000.00 with funding needed to be appropriated in Account 101.310.5020, Police - Other Salaries.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3682 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering requesting to change the time of day parking restrictions on the north side of Sixteenth Street, east of Taylor Avenue. (2120 & 2124 Sixteenth Street Owners)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering requesting to change the time of day parking restrictions on the north side of Sixteenth Street, east of Taylor Avenue. (2120 & 2124 Sixteenth Street Owners) Recommendation: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3691 A Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District requesting traffic control in the areas around Harvey and Maple Grove Parks.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District requesting traffic control in the areas around Harvey and Maple Grove Parks. Recommendation (6-15-09): Defer Recommendation (7-20-09): Defer Recommendation (8-17-09): Targeted enforcement be provided in the area and the item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3688 A Homeward Bound site requestCommunicationSubject: Request from Wayne Clingman to discuss his proposal for use of the Homeward Bound site.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3644 A Communication from Racine Community Tennis Association to appear before the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to discuss tennis in the Racine community and the courts at Lockwood Park.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine Community Tennis Association to appear before the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to discuss tennis in the Racine community and the courts at Lockwood Park.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2616 A Communication from Mayor Becker wishing to discuss the issue of exceeding the number of authorized sworn positions, in the Police Department in anticipation of retirements in 2009.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Becker wishing to discuss the issue of exceeding the number of authorized sworn positions, in the Police Department in anticipation of retirements in 2009. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-08-08: The item be deferred so that the City Administrator and the Chief of Police be directed to develop a policy that will allow them to exceed the authorized sworn positions in anticipation of retirements in 2009. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-26-09: Item to be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2877 A Alderman of the 1st District requesting that the Park and Recreation Department remove a fallen tree at 811 Eleventh Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 1st District requesting that the Park and Recreation Department remove a fallen tree at 811 Eleventh Street. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-10-08: Item to be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-26-09: The Item to be received and filed as the tree has been removed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3562 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to waive certain fees to promote pre-sales of the new crypts and niches being constructed in Mound Cemetery. (Res.09-1422)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to waive certain fees to promote pre-sales of the new crypts and niches being constructed in Mound Cemetery. (Res.09-1422) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-26-09: Permission be granted to waive the fees for opening and closing the crypt entombment and niche inurnment cost up to December 31, 2009 to promote advance sales of crypts and niches. Fiscal Note: The waived fees will be as follows: crypt entombment resident $760, nonresident $990; niche inurnment resident $520 and nonresident $650.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3600 A Communication from the Acting Public Health Administrator requesting the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended agreement to accept additional funding from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the WICCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Acting Public Health Administrator requesting the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended agreement to accept additional funding from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the WIC Program. (Grant Control #2006-049) (Res.09-1421) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-26-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended agreement to accept $27,879 additional funding from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Grant Control #2006-049). Fiscal Note: $2,298 for the Farmer's Market Program and $25,581 for the operation of the WIC Program.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3625 A First quarter attendance report from the Belle City Senior Center.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Friedel presenting the first quarter attendance report from the Belle City Senior Center. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-26-09: Item to be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3626 A The Finance Director wishing to discuss amending the 2009 budget to add $365,214 to the Fire Protection Charge as approved by the Public Service Commission on March 25, 2009. (Res.09-1423)CommunicationSubject: The Finance Director wishing to discuss amending the 2009 budget to add $365,214 to the Fire Protection Charge as approved by the Public Service Commission on March 25, 2009. (Res.09-1423) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-26-09: Permission be granted to amend the 2009 budget to add $365,214 to the Fire Protection Charge as approved by the Public Service Commission on March 25, 2009. Fiscal Note: Funds to be appropriated from the Unreserved Undesignated General fund balance.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3639 A The Finance Director requesting that a resolution be adopted for audit purposes carrying forward the remaining 2007 Façade Grant Program funding in the amount of $87,649.68 from fiscal year 2007 to fiscal year 2008. (Res.09-1424)CommunicationSubject: The Finance Director requesting that a resolution be adopted for audit purposes carrying forward the remaining 2007 Façade Grant Program funding in the amount of $87,649.68 from fiscal year 2007 to fiscal year 2008. (Res.09-1424) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-26-09: Carry forward the remaining 2007 Façade Grant Program funding in the amount of $87,649.68 from fiscal year 2007 to fiscal year 2008. Fiscal Note: The Façade Grant Program is in the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing fund (919). Because this is a “budgeted” fund in the Capital Projects section of the adopted budget book, there must be formal action taken to carry forward any unencumbered balances at year end. This line item was not included in the Carry forward resolution in spring 2008. The retroactive carry forward from 2007 to 2008 is needed to comply with audit requirements.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3558 A Request to close the 600 block of 17th Street for a church event, be approved.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Iglesia Pentecostal Alarma Int requesting permission to close the 600 block of 17th Street for a church event on June 20, 2009. (Res.09-1428) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services committee on 5-26-09: Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Alarma Int. be granted permission to close 17th Street, between Grand Avenue and Villa Street, on Sunday, June 20, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for a church event. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor. D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. FISCAL NOTE: Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3611 A Pave the alley bounded by Main, Wisconsin, Fourth and Fifth Street with Portland cement.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Commissioner of Public Works proposing that the alley bounded by Main, Wisconsin, Fourth and Fifth Street be paved and that a Public Hearing be held. (Res.09-1430) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-26-09: That a preliminary resolution be introduced for paving the alley bounded by Main Street, Wisconsin Avenue, Fourth Street and Fifth Street with portland cement concrete paving. Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3613 A Revised AT&T agreementCommunicationSubject: Communication from Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting revised AT&T agreement. (Res.09-1438) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-23-09: That Amendment No. 1 to the 5 year agreement with AT&T for centrex telephone service, previously approved under Resolution No. 08-2236, dated May 29, 2008, which will result in an estimated annual savings of $2,400.00. Fiscal Note: Amendment No. 1 will result in an estimated annual savings of $2,400.00.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3627 A Request to reserve Lakefront Lot No. 4 and Lakefront Lot No. 5, and to block off the turn arounds (circles, be approved.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Rik Edgar, Executive Director Racine Civic Centre, requesting to reserve Lakefront Lot No. 4 and Lakefront Lot No. 5, and requesting to block off the turn arounds (circles) on the west and north side of Festival Park for the Jam for Uncle Sam event on July 4, 2009. (Res.09-1429) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-26-09: That the Racine Civic Centre be granted permission to close the turnarounds adjacent to Festival Park Drive and Christopher Columbus Causeway, on July 4, 2009, in accordance with their request. Further recommends that permission be granted to close Festival Park Drive, from 5th Street to Sam Johnson Parkway. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City Department be charged to the sponsor. D. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further recommends that the Commissioner of PublicApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3630 A Amendment No. 2 to Contract 14-09 (K9-014), PS - Design of Parks Paving Projects, be approved.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Amendment No. 2 to Contract 14-09 (K9-014), PS - Design of Parks Paving Projects, Nielsen Madsen & Barber, consultant. (Res.09-1431) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-26-09: That Amendment No. 2 to Contract 14-09 (K9-014), Professional Services - Design of Parks Paving Projects, Nielsen Madsen & Barber, consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $2,500.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $1,000.00 - Account 988.700.5020, Lincoln Parking Lot $1,250.00 - Account 107.000.5750, Johnson Parking Lot $ 250.00 - Account 106.989.5750, Parking Lot Repairs $2,500.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3640 A Amendment No. 3 to Contract 14-09 (K9-014), PS - Design of Parks Paving Projects, be approved.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Amendment No. 3 to Contract 14-09 (K9-014), PS - Design of Parks Paving Projects, Nielsen Madsen & Barber, consultants. (Res.09-1432) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-26-09: That Amendment No. 3 to Contract 14-09 (K9-014), Professional Services - Design of Parks Paving Projects, Nielsen Madsen & Barber, consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $18,800.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 5,057.00 - Account 107.000.5750, Johnson Parking Lot $ 2,572.00 - Account 207.000.5750, Cemetery Roads & Walks $ 6,729.00 - Account 988.700.5030, Lockwood Parking Lots $ 1,091.00 - Account 988.740.5020, Zoo Asphalt Paths $ 963.00 - Account 988.700.5020, Lincoln Parking Lot $ 807.00 - Account 989.690.5010, Lakeview Basketball Court $ 829.00 - Account 786.000.5900, Lockwood Basketball Court $ 752.00 - Account 106.9Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3641 A Resolution No. 09-1399 of May 12, 2009 relating to proposed street improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVINGCommunicationSubject: Resolution No. 09-1399 of May 12, 2009 relating to proposed street improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Ravine Drive from Crabapple Drive to Hickory Way Ravine Drive from North Osborne Boulevard to Crabapple Drive Harrington Drive from Spring Valley Drive to North Osborne Boulevard Crabapple Drive from Ravine Drive to Hickory Way Virginia Street from Ridgeway Avenue to 440’ north of Ridgeway Avenue Virginia Street from 440’ north of Ridgeway Avenue to Thomas Street. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-26-09: That Resolution No. 09-1399, of May 19, 2009, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2010 Capital Improvement Program for these street improvements and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the improvements.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3642 A Change Order No. 3 on Contract 2-08 (K8-002), Belle Urban System Administrative Office Expansion, be approved.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Change Order No. 3 on Contract 2-08 (K8-002), Belle Urban System Administrative Office Expansion, Absolute Construction Enterprises, contractor. (Res.09-1433) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-26-09: That Change Order No. 3 on Contract 2-08 (K8-002), Belle Urban System Administrative Office Expansion, Absolute Construction Enterprises, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of $15,504.00. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 3 will result in a decrease in contract price.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3643 A Final payment on Contract 2-08 (K8-002), Belle Urban System Administrative Office Expansion.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 2-08 (K8-002), Belle Urban System Administrative Office Expansion, Absolute Construction Enterprises, contractor. (Res.09-1434) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-26-09: The work done by Absolute Construction Enterprises under Contract 2-08 (K8-002), Belle Urban System Administrative Office Expansion, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $489,877.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0706, dated March 20, 2008.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3649 A Bid results on Contract 39-09 (K9-040), Asbestos Abatement - North Osborne Boulevard Ravine.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 39-09 (K9-040), Asbestos Abatement - North Osborne Boulevard Ravine. (Res.09-1435) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-26-09: That Contract 39-09 (K9-040), Asbestos Abatement - North Osborne Boulevard Ravine, be awarded to Dirty Ducts Cleaning, Environmental, and Insulation, Inc., Madison, WI, at their bid price of $53,560.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 287.989.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Various Locations. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3652 A Bid results on Contract 40-09 (K9-041), 2009 Storm Sewer Rehabilitation (RI).CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 40-09 (K9-041), 2009 Storm Sewer Rehabilitation (RI). (Res.09-1436) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-26-09: That Contract 40-09 (K9-041), 2009 Storm Sewer Rehabilitation (R1), be awarded to A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $419,764.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the Account 104.900.5420, Storm Sewers, Miscellaneous Locations. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3653 A Proposal from Route Smart Technologies for Routing System Software and Training for the Department of Public Works.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Route Smart Technologies for Routing System Software and Training for the Department of Public Works. (Res.09-1437) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-26-09: That the Director of Management Information Systems be authorized and directed to implement the purchase of RouteSmart software from RouteSmart Technologies, Inc. at a not-to-exceed cost of $60,500.00. Further recommend that funding to defray the cost of this purchase is available in the following accounts: $60,000.00 - Account 289.000.5830, Routing Software $ 500.00 - Account 101.090.5640, Training $60,500.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2937 A Communication from Jensen Towing requesting to appear before the appropriate committee to discuss a rate increase.CommunicationSubject:Communication from Jensen Towing requesting to appear before the appropriate committee to discuss a rate increase. (Ord.15-09) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-24-08: That the item be deferred and the clerks office contact the towing companies to appear before the next committee meeting. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 12-08-08: That the item be deferred while additional information is gathered. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 1-12-09: That the item be deferred until the parties reach an agreement and the item be brought back before the committee at the approproriate time as well as referred to Finance and Personnel. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 4-13-09: That the item be deferred until the April 27, 2009 meeting. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 4-27-09: That the item be deferred until the May 11, 2009 meeting. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-11-09: That the item be defeApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3567 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010: Lee's Deli, Inc. 2615 Washington Ave. John P. Henes, Agent Gerardo Flores 1775 State Street (Lincoln Supermarket) Aziz Abdul 1347 Lathrop Avenue Fresh Bands Distributing, Inc. 3900 Erie Street Robert G. Helvick, Agent Max Supermarket, LLC 1200 Villa Street Rajinder Kaur, Agent Abdallah Batayneh 1600 Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Dr. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-26-09: The renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010 as listed above be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3568 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010: Purvi & Mishali, Inc. 2615 Washington Ave. Parit Patel, Agent Dan's Liquor, Inc. 1856 Taylor Avenue Jagdish R. Patel, Agent Taylor Liquor Inc. 2813 Taylor Avenue Ilesh Patel, Agent Mitraj, Inc. 3711 Douglas Avenue Radhhesyam Patel, Agent Dandee Liquor, Inc. 3700 Meachem Road Vishnu Patel, Agent Mega Marts, LLC 2210 Rapids Drive Charles L. Neu, Agent Mega Marts, LLC 2408 S. Green Bay Road Patricia M. Berger, Agent Sam's East, Inc. 6200 Regency West Drive Dana Topple, Agent Phesal E. Ckadan 1812 Sixteenth Street Max's Family Supermarket 1201 S Memorial Drive Sukjinder Singh, Agent AD United Petroleum 1917 Sixteenth Street (W/ Gasoline Station) Deepinder S. Dhaliwal, Agent Piggley Wiggly Midwest, LLC 4011 Durand Avenue Joseph M. Ligocki, Agent Aldi, Inc. 3110 Douglas Avenue Lorelei Rasch, Agent Champion Liquor and Food, LLC 1629 Douglas Avenue Jarnail, Singh, AgenApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3569 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010:ResolutionSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010: T.B. Hansen's, Inc. 501 Goold Street Thomas R. Hansen, Agent Fides F. Wagner-Richardson 1102 Mound Avenue Yardarm Bar & Grill, Ltd. 920 Erie Street Laura Tomasek, Agent Steven L. Matson 107 Fourth Street Mario Aranda Sr. 1244 Washington Avenue Restaurant of Racine, Inc. 207 Gaslight Avenue Brian K. Grabher David J. Russell 600 High Street Hiram's Place 1012 Main Street Douglas E. Nicholson, Agent Envi 316 Main Street Douglas E. Nicholson, Agent The Ivanhoe Pub & Eatery 231 Main Street Douglas Nicholson, Agent (Sidewalk Cafe Permit w/ alcohol) Rojo's Pub 1317 Yout Street Joseph A. Vlasak, Agent Chartroom "Charlie's" 209 Dodge Street Donna L. Daams, Agent (Publication Fee Only) American Legion Post #546 1234 Douglas Avenue James Price, Agent Roger's Place, Inc. 1843 N. Wisconsin Street Roger Springsteen, Agent GMRI, Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3570 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010: Shannon J. Curtin 100 Kewaunee Street Clifford Wolosek 301 Hamilton Street Racine Raiders Football Club, Inc. 1648 N. Memorial Drive (Horlick Concessions) Lawrence Benjamin, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-26-09: The renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010 as listed above be approved with the exception of Shannon J. Curtin, 100 Kewaunee Street, and Mr. Curtin be requested to appear at the next Public Safety & Licensing Committee meeting. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3598 A The following renewal applications for a "CLASS B" CLUB Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010.CommunicationSubject: The following renewal applications for a "CLASS B" CLUB Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010. Somerset Club, Inc. 201 Sixth Street (Somerset Club) David M. Perkins, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-26-09: The renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Club Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010 as listed above be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3599 A Subject: Application of Speedway #2089, Timothy D. Justus, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a Class "A" license for 4620 Washington Avenue. (14th District)CommunicationSubject: Application of Speedway #2089, Timothy D. Justus, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a Class "A" license for 4620 Washington Avenue. (14th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-26-09: That the application of Timothy D. Justus, for a Change of Agent for a Class "A" license for 4620 Washington Avenue, Speedway #2089 be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3605 A (Direct Referral) Re-visit one year Keg OrdinanceCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Re-visit one year Keg Ordinance Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-24-08: That the clerks office contact the Focus on Community Group to appear at the next committee meeting. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 12-08-08: That the ordinance be extended for six months and revisited at that time. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-26-09: That the ordinance continue to remain in effect. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2983 A Communication from the Alderman of the 11th District, on behalf of Robert Lewis - 2045 Deane Blvd., requesting a 4-way stop at Deane Blvd. and 20th Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 11th District, on behalf of Robert Lewis - 2045 Deane Blvd., requesting a 4-way stop at Deane Blvd. and 20th Street. Recommendation (01-19-09): Defer Recommendation (05-18-09): Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3313 A Communication from Jose Arteaga wishing to discuss handicap parking spaces at 1330 State Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Jose Arteaga wishing to discuss handicap parking spaces at 1330 State Street. Recommendation (04-20-09): Defer Recommendation (05-18-09): Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3325 A Communication from St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church requesting current "No Parking" signs be changed to "Loading Zone" signs at 1100 Grand Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church requesting current "No Parking" signs be changed to "Loading Zone" signs at 1100 Grand Avenue. Recommendation (04-20-09): Defer Recommendation (05-18-09): Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3494 A Communication from the Alderman of the 13th District, requesting "No Parking" signs be installed in the alley behind 3121 Washington Avenue. This is a T-alley, bounded by Grove Avenue on the west.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 13th District, requesting "No Parking" signs be installed in the alley behind 3121 Washington Avenue. This is a T-alley, bounded by Grove Avenue on the west. Recommendation: The request to install "No Parking at Any Time" in the east-west alley south of Washington Avenue, east of Grove Avenue, both sides, be granted. Fiscal Note: The estimated cost of this signage will result in an installation cost of $200 and an annual maintenance cost of $80.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3499 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering wishing to designate a westbound left turn lane at 16th Street and Taylor Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering wishing to designate a westbound left turn lane at 16th Street and Taylor Avenue. (Ord.13-09) Recommendation: The request to install a mandatory left turn lane on 16th Street, westbound, to Taylor Avenue, southbound; be granted. Further recommends that Section 94-93, Mandatory left turns, be amended to include; The operator of a vehicle proceeding westerly on 16th Street and approaching Taylor Avenue in the lane furthest to the left shall turn left onto Taylor Avenue and shall not proceed in any other direction. Fiscal Note: The nominal cost to sign, pavement mark and modify the signal heads at this location is budgeted in the 2009 Capital Improvement Program.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3533 A Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District, on behalf of the Riverwood Condo Association, requesting a "Not a Through Street" sign be placed in the 2700 block of Old Mill Drive.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District, on behalf of the Riverwood Condo Association, requesting a "Not a Through Street" sign be placed in the 2700 block of Old Mill Drive. Recommendation: The request to install a "Not a Through Street" sign in the 2700 block of Old Mill Drive, be granted. Fiscal Note: The estimated cost of this signage will result in an installation cost of $100 and an annual maintenance cost of $40.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3543 A Communication from David Beach, on behalf of Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church, requesting a handicap crosswalk ramp on Seventh Street, across from the church (625 College Avenue).CommunicationSubject: Communication from David Beach, on behalf of Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church, requesting a handicap crosswalk ramp on Seventh Street, across from the church (625 College Avenue). Recommendation: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3544 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting a No Parking sign on Lockwood Avenue across from the Park Service Center at 1420 - 13th Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting a No Parking sign on Lockwood Avenue across from the Park Service Center at 1420 - 13th Street. Recommendation: The request to install No Parking at Any Time on Lockwood Avenue across from the Park Service Center at 1420 - 13th Street, be granted. Fiscal Note: The estimated cost of this signage will result in an installation cost of $100 and an annual maintenance cost of $40.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3656 A In accordance with Section 2-95 of the Municipal Code of the general ordinances of the City of Racine, recommends that the following requests for changes in traffic code by granted: A. Recommends that Section 94-141 (1) of Schedule F of the MunicipalCommunicationSubject: In accordance with Section 2-95 of the Municipal Code of the general ordinances of the City of Racine, recommends that the following requests for changes in traffic code by granted: A. Recommends that Section 94-141 (1) of Schedule F of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine relative to "No Parking at Any Time" be amended: By Including: 1. Lockwood Avenue, west side, from 40 feet north of 13th Street north 40 feet. B. Recommends that Section 94-141 (2) of Schedule F of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine relative to "No Parking in Alleys" be amended: By Including: 1. East-west alley south of Washington Avenue, east of Grove Avenue, both sides.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3498 A Communication from the Monument Square Art Fair Board of Directors requesting permission to rent Lakefront Lot No. 5 for the Monument Square Art Fair on Saturday, June 13, 2009 and Sunday June 14, 2009. (Res.09-1425)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Monument Square Art Fair Board of Directors requesting permission to rent Lakefront Lot No. 5 for the Monument Square Art Fair on Saturday, June 13, 2009 and Sunday June 14, 2009. (Res.09-1425) Recommendation: The Monument Square Art Fair be granted permission to lease Lakefront Lot No. 5 on Saturday, June 13, 2009 and Sunday, June 14, 2009, subject to payment of the lease costs for the parking lot in accordance with existing policies, and subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement with the City. Fiscal Note: The agreement will generate $360 for the Parking System.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3502 A Communication from the Executive Director of PTMR requesting the City of Racine accept Wisconsin State 8521 grant funding in the amount of $30,000 from Racine County for the provision of disabled and senior transportation in 2009. (Res.09-1426)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Executive Director of PTMR requesting the City of Racine accept Wisconsin State 8521 grant funding in the amount of $30,000 from Racine County for the provision of disabled and senior transportation in 2009. (Res.09-1426) Recommendation: Approval to accept Wisconsin State 8521 grant funding from Racine County for the provision of disabled and senior transportation in 2009. Fiscal Note: The City of Racine will receive $30,000 from Racine County.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3503 A Communication from the Executive Director of PTMR requesting the City of Racine accept Wisconsin State 8521 grant funding in the amount of $184,232 from Racine County for the provision of disabled and senior transportation in 2008. (Res.09-1427)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Executive Director of PTMR requesting the City of Racine accept Wisconsin State 8521 grant funding in the amount of $184,232 from Racine County for the provision of disabled and senior transportation in 2008. (Res.09-1427) Recommendation: Approval to accept Wisconsin State 8521 grant funding from Racine County for the provision of disabled and senior transportation in 2008. Fiscal Note: The City of Racine will receive $184,232 from Racine County.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3504 A Communication from the Executive Director of PTMR requesting that a City of Racine P-card be issued to BUS staff for the purchase of bus parts.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Executive Director of PTMR requesting that a City of Racine P-card be issued to BUS staff for the purchase of bus parts. (Res.09-1452) Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission (05-27-09): Approval of P-card use by the BUS staff. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: A City of Racine P-card be issued to BUS staff for the purchase of bus parts. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3674 A Vacation of alley (Res.09-1401)CommunicationSubject: (Res.09-1401) Vacation of alley from 20th Street/DeKoven Avenue; Jay Eye See/Phillips Avenue. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 5-27-09: That the request is not in conflict with existing city plans and programs, and recommends that the alley be vacated and the Resolution adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3595 A CDBG-R FundsCommunicationSubject: Allocation of Community Development Block Grant Recovery Funds. (Res.09-1440) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 5-28-09: That Community Development Block Grant - Recovery funds be allocated as follows: Summer Youth Green Jobs Training Program - $72,500; Urban League of Racine and Kenosha Math Refresher Class and T.A.B.E. Test Preparation - $7,500; Streetlight Retrofit - $350,946; Family Service of Racine Handicap Access Improvements - $50,000; Program Administration - $53,438. Fiscal Note: The City of Racine will receive a Community Development Block Grant - Recovery grant of $534,384.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3596 A DRC CDBG requestCommunicationSubject: Request from the Downtown Racine Corporation for CDBG funding for repairs of the Festival Park playground. Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 5-28-09: That the item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3606 A Request for authorization to use HOME funds for a home improvement matching grant program.CommunicationSubject: Request for authorization to use HOME funds for a home improvement matching grant program. (Res.09-1442) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 5-28-09: That $340,000 in HOME Housing Investment Partnership funds be allocated to the Racine Housing Department to establish a home improvement matching grant program for income-qualified owner-occupants. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient HOME funds available for this request.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3620 A HALO Budget AmendmentCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by HALO (Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization) to amend their 2008 ESG line item budget. (Res.09-1443) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 5-28-09: That the Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization (HALO) be permitted to amend their 2008 Emergency Shelter Grant budget to allow the purchase of a new server and related software. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3655 A RVM request for LOFCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request of Racine Vocational Ministry for Local Option Funding. (Res.09-1441) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 5-28-09: That $34,948 be allocated from the Local Option Fund to Racine Vocational Ministry, Inc. for its Community Re-entry Program. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds in the Local Option Fund for this request.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3658 A OIC CDBG ExtensionCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request of OIC of Racine County, Inc. for an extension to their Community Development Block Grant agreement. (Res.09-1444) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 5-28-09: That OIC of Racine County's 2008 Community Development Block Grant agreement be extended to June 30, 2009. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3669 A Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions:CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions: Access Corridor Development Review Committee: Reappoint Mitch Wemmert, 2101 Douglas Ave for a three year term ending 5/01/2012. Reappoint Mark Madsen, 1339 Washington Ave for a three year term ending 5/01/2012.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3621 A Racine/Sturtevant Joint Pavement Agrmt.CommunicationSubject: Racine/Sturtevant Joint Pavement Agreement (Res. 09-1453) Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission of 5/26/09: That the Racine/Sturtevant Joint Pavement Agreement be approved and referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: To approve the Racine/Sturtevant Joint Pavement Agreement. Fiscal Note: The Agreement provides for a credit for temporary asphalt pavement restoration.Referred  Action details Not available
08-2907 A Communication from Alderman Robert Mozol requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to discuss requiring a mandatory yearly physical for all city employees who operate city-owned vehicles. (Also refer to the Board of Health)CommunicationSubject: The 15th District Alderman requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to discuss requiring a mandatory yearly physical for all city employees who operate city-owned vehicles. (Item also referred to the Board of Health) Recommendation to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-24-08: Defer the item. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-08-08: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Health on 01-13-08: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Health on 02-10-08: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Health on 04-14-09: That the City of Racine require a mandatory yearly physical for all city employees who operate city-owned vehicles. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-26-09: The item to be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3366 A Communication from Tc3Telecom.neT requesting to expand wireless coverage from North Beach, Reef Point Harbor area, the Root River in the area of Pugh's Marina, the area around Festival Hall, through Pershing Park to Samuel Myers Park.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Tc3Telecom.neT requesting to expand wireless coverage from North Beach, Reef Point Harbor area, the Root River in the area of Pugh's Marina, the area around Festival Hall, through Pershing Park to Samuel Myers Park. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
Res.09-1421 A City enter into amended agreement with State of Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services for WIC ProgramResolutionCity enter into amended agreement with State of Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services for WIC Program Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended agreement to accept $27,879 additional funding from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Grant Control #2006-049) for the WIC Program. Fiscal Note: $2,298 for the Farmer's Market Program and $25,581 for the operation of the WIC Program.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1422 A Permission granted to waive certain fees for new crypts and niches in Mound CemeteryResolutionPermission granted to waive certain fees for new crypts and niches in Mound Cemetery Resolved, that permission be granted to waive the fees for opening and closing the crypt entombment and niche inurnment cost up to December 31, 2009 to promote advance sales of crypts and niches. Fiscal Note: The waived fees will be as follows: crypt entombment resident $760, nonresident $990; niche inurnment resident $520 andAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1423 A Permission granted to amend the 2009 budget to add to the Fire Protection ChargeResolutionPermission granted to amend the 2009 budget to add to the Fire Protection Charge Resolved, that permission be granted to amend the 2009 budget to add $365,214 to the Fire Protection Charge as approved by the Public Service Commission on March 25, 2009. Fiscal Note: Funds to be appropriated from the Unreserved Undesignated General fund balance.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1424 A Permission to carry forward remaining 2007 Facade Grant Program funding from fiscal year 2007 to fiscal year 2008ResolutionPermission to carry forward remaining 2007 Facade Grant Program funding from fiscal year 2007 to fiscal year 2008 Resoled, that permission be granted to carry forward the remaining 2007 Facade Grant Program funding in the amount of $87,649.68 from fiscal year 2007 to fiscal year 2008. Fiscal Note: The Facade Grant Program is in the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing fund (919). Because this is a “budgeted” fund in the Capital Projects section of the adopted budget book, there must be formal action taken to carry forward any unencumbered balances at year end. This line item was not included in the Carry forward resolution in spring 2008. The retroactive carry forward from 2007 to 2008 is needed to comply with audit requirements.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1425 A Permission for Monument Square Art Fair Board to lease Lakefront Lot No. 5 for Monument Square Art FairResolutionPermission for Monument Square Art Fair Board to lease Lakefront Lot No. 5 for Monument Square Art Fair Resolved, that the Monument Square Art Fair be granted permission to lease Lakefront Lot No. 5 on Saturday, June 13, 2009 and Sunday, June 14, 2009, subject to payment of the lease costs for the parking lot in accordance with existing policies, and subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement with the City. Fiscal Note: The agreement will generate $360 for the Parking System.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1426 A City of Racine be granted permission to accept Wisconsin State 8521 Grant Funding from Racine CountyResolutionCity of Racine be granted permission to accept Wisconsin State 8521 Grant Funding from Racine County Resolved, that permission be granted to accept Wisconsin State 8521 grant funding from Racine County for the provision of disabled and senior transportation in 2009. Fiscal Note: The City of Racine will receive $30,000 from Racine County.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1427 A City of Racine be granted permission to accept Wisconsin State 8521 Grant Funding from Racine CountyResolutionCity of Racine be granted permission to accept Wisconsin State 8521 Grant Funding from Racine County Resolved, that permission be granted to accept Wisconsin State 8521 grant funding from Racine County for the provision of disabled and senior transportation in 2008. Fiscal Note: The City of Racine will receive $184,232 from Racine County.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1428 A Permission granted to Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Alarma Int. to close street for church eventResolutionPermission granted to Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Alarma Int. to close street for church event Resolved, that permission be granted to Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Alarma Int. to close 17th Street, between Grand Avenue and Villa Street, on Sunday, June 20, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for a church event. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor. D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1429 A Racine Civic Centre be granted permission to reserve lots and close turnarounds for the Jam for Uncle Sam event on July 4ResolutionRacine Civic Centre be granted permission to reserve lots and close turnarounds for the Jam for Uncle Sam event on July 4 Resolved, that the Racine Civic Centre be granted permission to close the turnarounds adjacent to Festival Park Drive and Christopher Columbus Causeway, on July 4, 2009, in accordance with their request. Further resolved, that permission be granted to close Festival Park Drive, from 5th Street to Sam Johnson Parkway. Further resolved, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City Department be charged to the sponsor. D. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further resolved, that the Racine Civic Centre be granted permission to use Lakefront Lot No. 4 and Lakefront Lot No. 5 on July 4, 2009 subject to lease costs for the parking lots in accordance with existing policies, and subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement with the City. Further resolved, that theAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1430 A Preliminary - Ten (10) Year Benefits and DamagesResolutionPreliminary - Ten (10) Year Benefits and Damages Resolved, by the Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin: 1. The Common Council hereby declares its intention to exercise its power under §. 66.0703, Wisconsin Statutes, to levy special assessments upon property within the following described area for benefits conferred upon such property by improvement of the following street(s): All property fronting upon both sides: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Alley bounded by Main Street/Wisconsin Avenue; Fourth Street/Fifth Street 2. Said public improvement shall consist of PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING. 3. The total amount assessed against such district shall not exceed the total cost of the improvements and the amount assessed against any parcel shall not be greater than the benefits accruing thereto from said improvements. 4. The assessments against any parcel may be paid in cash or in ten (10) annual installments. 5. The Commissioner of Public Works is directed to prepare a report consisting of: a. Preliminary or final plans and specificatAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1431 A Amendment No. 2 to Contract 14-09 (K9-014), PS-Design of Parks Paving Projects, be approvedResolutionAmendment No. 2 to Contract 14-09 (K9-014), PS-Design of Parks Paving Projects, be approved Resolved, that Amendment No. 2 to Contract 14-09 (K9-014), Professional Services - Design of Parks Paving Projects, Nielsen Madsen & Barber, consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $2,500.00. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $1,000.00 - Account 988.700.5020, Lincoln Parking Lot $1,250.00 - Account 107.000.5750, Johnson Parking Lot $ 250.00 - Account 106.989.5750, Parking Lot Repairs $2,500.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1432 A Amendment No. 3 to Contract 14-09 (K9-014), PS - Design of Parks Paving Projects, be approvedResolutionAmendment No. 3 to Contract 14-09 (K9-014), PS - Design of Parks Paving Projects, be approved Resolved, that Amendment No. 3 to Contract 14-09 (K9-014), Professional Services - Design of Parks Paving Projects, Nielsen Madsen & Barber, consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $18,800.00. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 5,057.00 - Account 107.000.5750, Johnson Parking Lot $ 2,572.00 - Account 207.000.5750, Cemetery Roads & Walks $ 6,729.00 - Account 988.700.5030, Lockwood Parking Lots $ 1,091.00 - Account 988.740.5020, Zoo Asphalt Paths $ 963.00 - Account 988.700.5020, Lincoln Parking Lot $ 807.00 - Account 989.690.5010, Lakeview Basketball Court $ 829.00 - Account 786.000.5900, Lockwood Basketball Court $ 752.00 - Account 106.989.5750, Parking Lot Repairs $18,800.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1433 A Change Order No. 3 on Contract 2-08 (K8-002), Belle Urban System Administrative Office Expansion, be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 3 on Contract 2-08 (K8-002), Belle Urban System Administrative Office Expansion, be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 3 on Contract 2-08 (K8-002), Belle Urban System Administrative Office Expansion, Absolute Construction Enterprises, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of $15,504.00. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 3 will result in a decrease in contract price.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1434 A Work accepted and final payment authorized to Absolute Construction Enterprises for Contract 2-08 (K8-002), Belle Urban System Administrative Office ExpansionResolutionWork accepted and final payment authorized to Absolute Construction Enterprises for Contract 2-08 (K8-002), Belle Urban System Administrative Office Expansion Resolved, that the work done by Absolute Construction Enterprises under Contract 2-08 (K8-002), Belle Urban System Administrative Office Expansion, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $489,877.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0706, dated March 20, 2008.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1435 A Contract 39-09 (K9-040), Asbestos Abatement - North Osborne Boulevard Ravine, be awarded to Dirty Ducts Cleaning, Environmental, and Insulation, Inc.ResolutionContract 39-09 (K9-040), Asbestos Abatement - North Osborne Boulevard Ravine, be awarded to Dirty Ducts Cleaning, Environmental, and Insulation, Inc. Resolved, that Contract 39-09 (K9-040), Asbestos Abatement - North Osborne Boulevard Ravine, be awarded to Dirty Ducts Cleaning, Environmental, and Insulation, Inc., Madison, WI, at their bid price of $53,560.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 287.989.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Various Locations. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1436 A Contract 40-09 (K9-041), 2009 Storm Sewer Rehabilitation (R1), be awarded to A.W. Oakes & SonResolutionContract 40-09 (K9-041), 2009 Storm Sewer Rehabilitation (R1), be awarded to A.W. Oakes & Son Resolved, that Contract 40-09 (K9-041), 2009 Storm Sewer Rehabilitation (R1), be awarded to A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $419,764.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the Account 104.900.5420, Storm Sewers, Miscellaneous Locations. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1437 A Proposal from RouteSmart Technologies for purchase of RouteSmart software be approvedResolutionProposal from RouteSmart Technologies for purchase of RouteSmart software be approved Resolved, that the Director of Management Information Systems be authorized and directed to implement the purchase of RouteSmart software from RouteSmart Technologies, Inc. at a not-to-exceed cost of $60,500.00. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this purchase is available in the following accounts: $58,500.00 - Account 289.000.5830, Routing Software $ 2,000.00 - Account 101.090.5640, Training $60,500.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1438 A Amendment No. 1 to the 5 year agreement with AT&T for centrex telephone service be approvedResolutionAmendment No. 1 to the 5 year agreement with AT&T for centrex telephone service be approved Resolved, that Amendment No. 1 to the 5 year agreement with AT&T for centrex telephone service, previously approved under Resolution No. 08-2236, dated May 29, 2008, which will result in an estimated annual savings of $2,400.00, be approved. Fiscal Note: Amendment No. 1 will result in an estimated annual savings of $2,400.00.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1440 A Allocation of Community Development Block Grant Recovery FundsResolutionAllocation of Community Development Block Grant Recovery Funds Resolved, that Community Development Block Grant - Recovery funds be allocated as follows: Summer Youth Green Jobs Training Program - $72,500; Urban League of Racine and Kenosha Math Refresher Class and T.A.B.E. Test Preparation - $7,500; Streetlight Retrofit - $350,946; Family Service of Racine Handicap Access Improvements - $50,000; Program Administration - $53,438. Fiscal Note: The City of Racine will receive a Community Development Block Grant - Recovery grant of $534,384.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1441 A Racine Vocational Ministry allocation of funds for Community Re-entry ProgramResolutionRacine Vocational Ministry allocation of funds for Community Re-entry Program Resolved, that $34,948 be allocated from the Local Option Fund to Racine Vocational Ministry, Inc. for its Community Re-entry Program. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds in the Local Option Fund for this request.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1442 A Allocation of HOME Housing Investment Partnership funds to Racine Housing DepartmentResolutionAllocation of HOME Housing Investment Partnership funds to Racine Housing Department Resolved, that $340,000 in HOME Housing Investment Partnership funds be allocated to the Racine Housing Department to establish a home improvement matching grant program for income-qualified owner-occupants. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient HOME funds available for this request.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1443 A Permission for HALO to amend the 2008 Emergency Shelter Grant budgetResolutionPermission for HALO to amend the 2008 Emergency Shelter Grant budget Resolved, that the Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization (HALO) be permitted to amend their 2008 Emergency Shelter Grant budget to allow the purchase of a new server and related software. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1444 A Permission granted to OIC to extend their Community Development Block Grant AgreementResolutionPermission granted to OIC to extend their Community Development Block Grant Agreement Resolved, that OIC of Racine County 2008 Community Development Block Grant Agreement be extended to June 30, 2009. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1439 A Final - Ten (10) Year Benefits & DamagesResolutionFinal - Ten (10) Year Benefits & Damages WHEREAS, the Public Works & Services Committee of the Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, held a public hearing at the Council Chambers in the City Hall at 5:30 P.M. on the 26th day of May, 2009, for the purpose of hearing all interested persons concerning the preliminary resolution and report of the Commissioner of Public Works on the proposed improvement of: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Virginia Street from Twenty-first Street to Olive Street Lombard Avenue from Chatham Street to Michigan Boulevard Flower Lane from Ruby Avenue to the Cul-de-sac Melvin Avenue from North Main Street to Chatham Street St. Clair Street from Monticello Drive to Sydney Drive SEWER AND WATER Flower Lane from Ruby Avenue to the Cul-de-sac Melvin Avenue from Monticello Drive to Sydney Drive NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Racine as follows: 1. That the report of the Commissioner of Public Works pertaining to the construction of the above described public improvements, inReferred  Action details Not available
Ord.13-09 A Ordinance No. 13-09 To amend Section 94-93 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Mandatory left turn.OrdinanceOrdinance No. 13-09 To amend Section 94-93 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Mandatory left turn. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Section 94-93 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by adding the following at the end of the section: “(f) The operator of a vehicle proceeding westerly on 16th Street and approaching Taylor Avenue in the lane farthest to the left shall turn left onto Taylor Avenue and shall not proceed in any other direction.” Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication. Passed by the Common Council: __________________________ Approved: ______________ __________________________ Mayor Attest: __________________________ City Clerk Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
Ord.14-09 A Ordinance No. 14-09 To create Section 6-24 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Alcoholic Beverages - Acts constituting offenses under chapter; penalties.OrdinanceOrdinance No. 14-09 To create Section 6-24 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Alcoholic Beverages - Acts constituting offenses under chapter; penalties. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Section 6-24 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby created to read as follows: “Sec. 6-24. Acts constituting offenses under chapter; penalties. (a) Definition. A person is concerned in the commission of the offense under this chapter if he: (1) Directly commits the offense. (2) Intentionally aids and abets the commission of the offense. (3) Is the holder of a license as defined in section 6-97, 6-98 or 6-99, or other applicable section in this Chapter, if the offense concerns the sale of alcohol to a person under the age of 21, whether or not the person was on the premises at the time of the offense. (b) Party to offense. Whoever is concerned in the commission of any offense under this chapter is a principal and may be charged with and convicted of the commission of the offensReferred  Action details Not available