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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 11/7/2023 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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1066-23 A Subject: National Native American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage MonthCommunicationSubject: National Native American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month   Action details Not available
1067-23 A Subject: Veteran's DayCommunicationSubject: Veteran's Day   Action details Not available
0973-23 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Racine Shopping Centre, LLC for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-30-2023: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
1018-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West on behalf of the Human Resources Benefits Manager, requesting to appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss the City's Stop Loss Insurance coverage for 2024. Staff Recommendation: That tCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Human Resources Benefits Manager, requesting permission to appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss the City's Stop Loss Insurance coverage for 2024. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-30-2023: That the Human Resources Benefits Manager be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement for the City's 2024 Health Insurance Stop Loss Coverage with Vista through Brown & Brown. Fiscal Note: Estimated total cost is $874,685. Estimated cost for the City only is $648,090. Funds are allocated in the 2024 budget under Account #70312 52130 Stop Loss Premium.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
1036-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe for review and approval of the 2024 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown. Staff Recommendation: That the 2024 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown, bCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe, requesting permission to present the 2024 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown for review and approval. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-30-2023: That the 2024 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown, be approved. Further, that the Finance Director be authorized and directed to include the District’s special charges on the 2023 property tax bills of affected parcels. Fiscal Note: It is estimated that $267,000 will be raised through bid assessments that will be placed into the Downtown Business Improvement District’s revenue account.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
1037-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Finance Director, to approve a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $18,025,000 of 2023 general obligation refunding bonds dated November 7, 2023 to raise funds to pay the cost ofCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Finance Director, to approve a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $18,025,000 of 2023 general obligation refunding bonds dated November 7, 2023 to raise funds to pay the cost of refinancing the Note Anticipation Notes issued September 26, 2023. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-30-2023: To approve a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $18,025,000 of 2023 general obligation refunding bonds dated November 7, 2023 to raise funds to pay the cost of refinancing the Note Anticipation Notes issued September 26, 2023. Fiscal Note: No new money will be included in the issue. Payments due in the years 2024 through 2037.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
1038-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Finance Director, to approve a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $3,575,000 of 2023 taxable general obligation refunding bonds dated November 7, 2023 to raise funds to pay theCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Finance Director, to approve a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $3,575,000 of 2023 taxable general obligation refunding bonds dated November 7, 2023 to raise funds to pay the cost of refinancing the Taxable Note Anticipation Notes dated December 11, 2018. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-30-2023: To approve a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $3,575,000 of 2023 taxable general obligation refunding bonds dated November 7, 2023 to raise funds to pay the cost of refinancing the Taxable Note Anticipation Notes dated December 11, 2018. Fiscal Note: No new money will be included in the issue. Payments due in the years 2024 through 2041. Debt service will be paid from TID #18.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
1040-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Finance Director, further clarifying resolution #0943-23 and authorize contract #2023213 RFP Audit Services be awarded to Baker Tilly US LLP for three (3) years beginning January 1, 2024, wiCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Finance Director, further clarifying resolution #0943-23 and authorizing contract #2023213 RFP Audit Services be awarded to Baker Tilly US LLP for three (3) years beginning January 1, 2024, with the option to extend the contract for two (2) additional one-year increments. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-30-2023: That Contract #2023213 - RFP Audit Services be awarded to Baker Tilly US LLP for three (3) years beginning January 1, 2024, with the option to extend the contract for two (2) additional one-year increments. Fiscal Note: Contract amounts are as follows: 2024-$93,500, 2025-$97,250 and 2026-$101,150.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
1041-23 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, requesting permission to submit the Bid Results of Official Notice #11-2023 Grounds Maintenance, Snow Removal & Burial Services for Racine Cemeteries. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-30-2023: To approve Contract #2024001 for Grounds Maintenance, Snow Removal & Burial Services be awarded to Reliable Property Services per Official Notice #11-2023 bid document for a one (1) year term from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 with option to be renewed for four (4) additional one (1) year periods. Fiscal Note: Funding is proposed in the 2024 budget in 22450 52200 Contracted Services.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
1044-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Assistant Director of City Development, seeking permission to apply for the FY2024 United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Brownfield Community Wide Assessment Grant for the CCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Assistant Director of City Development, requesting permission to apply for the FY2024 United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Brownfield Community Wide Assessment Grant for the City of Racine and to accept the grant, if awarded (Grant Control# 538). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-30-2023: That the Assistant Director of City Development, or his designee, be authorized to act on behalf of the City of Racine to submit to the US EPA an application for a Community Wide Assessment Grant, sign all forms and documents necessary, pay all fees, and take necessary action to undertake, direct, complete, and carry out grant activities, if awarded (Grant Control# 538). Fiscal Note: The City will apply for the maximum amount of funding of $500,000 to be used over a grant period of four years. There are no match requirements for this grant (Grant Control# 538).Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
1046-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Paffrath for review and approval of the 2024 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 4, Douglas Avenue. Staff Recommendation: That the 2024 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 4,CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Paffrath, requesting permission to present the 2024 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 4, Douglas Avenue for review and approval. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-30-2023: That the 2024 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 4, Douglas Avenue, be approved. Further, that the Finance Director be authorized and directed to include the District’s special charges on the 2023 property tax bills of affected parcels. Fiscal Note: It is estimated that $70,000 will be raised through bid assessments that will be placed into the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District’s revenue account.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
1047-23 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting an extension of the Lincoln King Community Center and Clinic Services agreement with the Concord Consulting Group of Illinois, Inc. (The Concord Group) as the City's Owners Representative on the Lincoln King Community Center and Clinic from November 2023 to April 30, 2024. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-30-2023: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to extend the agreement with the Concord Consulting Group of Illinois, Inc. (The Concord Group) as the City's Owners Representative on the Lincoln King Community Center and Clinic from November 2023 through April 30, 2024. Fiscal Note: Estimated amount is up to $318,000 funding is available in account 20314 52100 22912 ARPA Infrastructure Grant Professional Services.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
1025-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works submitting Amendment Four to the recycling contract with John’s Disposal Service, Inc. Staff Recommendation of the Public Works and Services CommittCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works submitting Amendment Four to the recycling contract with John’s Disposal Service, Inc. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10.31.23: That Amendment Four to the John’s Disposal Service, Inc. be approved for six months. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this amendment is available in Org-Object 22140 52200 Contracted Services.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
1030-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works submitting an extension on Contract 2023005 with Waste Management for Street Sweeping disposal. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and ServiceCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works submitting an extension on Contract 2023005 with Waste Management for Street Sweeping disposal. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10.31.23: That the City extend Contract 2023005 with Waste Management until July 1, 2024 for Street Sweeping disposal in the amount of $50,000.00. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Object 60484 52215 - Waste DisposalApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
1031-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No. 3 to Contract 2023029 - Racine Public Works Transfer Station, Bukacek Construction, Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the PubliCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No. 3 to Contract 2023029 - Racine Public Works Transfer Station, Bukacek Construction, Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10.31.23 That Change Order No. 3 to Contract 2023029 - Racine Public Works Transfer Station, Bukacek Construction, Contractors, be approved in the amount of $85,658.24. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in the following Org-Objects: 45040 57110 Transfer Station.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
1032-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works submitting an extension on Contract 2023004 with GFL-Emerald Park for solid waste disposal. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services CCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works submitting an extension on Contract 2023004 with GFL-Emerald Park for solid waste disposal. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10.31.23: That the City extend Contract 2023004 with GFL-Emerald Park until July 1, 2024 for solid waste disposal in the amount of $625,000.00. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Object 14006 52215 - Waste DisposalApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
1048-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting bid results for Wastewater Utility, Contract # C-23, Johnson Park Lift Station Improvements.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting bid results for Wastewater Utility, Contract # C-23, Johnson Park Lift Station Improvements. Recommendation of the Public Works and Service Committee on 10.31.23: That Contract # C-23- Johnson Park Lift Station Improvements be awarded to August Winter & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $257,600.00, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: $257,600.00 - 45050 57110Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0971-23 A Subject: Communication Sponsored by Alder Peete submitting an application for a massage Establishment License, Charles Long DBA Main Massage, located at 1329 N Main St, Charles Long, Owner. (4th District)CommunicationSubject: Communication Sponsored by Alder Peete submitting a new application for a massage Establishment License, Charles Long DBA Main Massage, located at 1329 N Main St, Charles Long, Owner. (4th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 10-30-2023: That the new application for a massage Establishment License, Charles Long DBA Main Massage, located at 1329 N Main St, Charles Long, Owner. (4th District), be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0987-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee, requesting the appearance of Micah Tharpe, agent for 509 Social Lounge LLC located at 509 6th St., pursuant to a formal expression of concern and alsoCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee, requesting the appearance of Micah Tharpe, agent for 509 Social Lounge LLC located at 509 6th St., pursuant to a formal expression of concern and also requesting consideration of rescinding the formal expression of concern. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 10-30-2023: That the the appearance of Micah Tharpe, agent for 509 Social Lounge LLC located at 509 6th St., pursuant to a formal expression of concern and also requesting consideration of rescinding the formal expression of concern. (1st District), be Referred to the City Attorney's Office. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
1004-23 A  CommunicationSubject: Consideration of request by the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine (CDA) through CDA Resolution 23-28 related to property owned by Michael Moradian, located at 821 Lake Avenue, for potential acquisition by the CDA for blight elimination and redevelopment and that the CDA acquire such property notwithstanding that it is not in an existing redevelopment area. Recommendation of the Community Development Authority on 10-16-23: That the Common Council find that a comprehensive redevelopment plan is not necessary to determine the need for the acquisition of the real estate at 821 Lake Avenue by the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine, the uses of the property after acquisition, and the relation of the acquisition to other property redevelopment by the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine. Fiscal Note: N/A as the CDA will be acquiring the property and City funds will not be used for property acquisition or recording of necessary documents.FailedFail Action details Video Video
1024-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to apply for the 2024 Public Transit Assistance Program Grant (PTAP) through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to apply for the 2024 Public Transit Assistance Program Grant (PTAP) through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Transit Commission Recommendation: That the Transit & Mobility Director be granted permission to apply for the 2024 Public Transit Assistance Program (PTAP) through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Grant Control #00532 (State Operating), #00535 (Federal Operating), #00531(State Paratransit), #00536 (State Capital). Fiscal Note: Estimated operating and capital revenue determined by Wis. Stats. 85.20, 85.205, & Federal Transit Administration.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
1050-23 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Human Resources Benefits Manager, presenting an increase in the deductible amount for the City's 06A Health Insurance plan.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Human Resources Benefits Manager, presenting an increase in the deductible amount for the City's 06A Health Insurance plan. Staff Recommendation: That the change to the 06A Health Insurance plan design be approved as presented. Fiscal Note: Funds will be included in the proposed 2024 City of Racine budget.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
1057-23 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Downtown Racine Corp, requesting to approve free parking on November 24 and 25, 2023 and December 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2023, at all metered parking spaces, with time limits sCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Downtown Racine Corp., requesting to approve free parking on November 24 and 25, 2023, and December 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2023, at all metered parking spaces to promote businesses and encourage holiday activities in the City of Racine. Parking time limits will be enforced via tire marking to ensure the turnover of spaces. The free parking excludes all ramps with gates and the lakefront lot. Staff Recommendation: To Approve Fiscal Note: Estimated parking system revenue loss is $5,000.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video