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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/13/2006 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 103
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06-2773 A1.Requesting the City have an appraisal and preserving the City owned Civl War Cannon located at Mound Cemetery.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District submitting a communication on behalf of Sharon Baldukas, President of the Cemetery Commission, requesting the City to have an appraisal and preserve the City-owned Civil War cannon located at Mound Cemetery. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-13-06: The Purchasing Agent be directed to investigate appraisal service cost, to include Mr. Wayne E. Stark and any others, for the two Civil War cannons located at Mound Cemetery and West Racine and to report back to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-22-07: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 2-12-07: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-11-07: The item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/ADeferredPass Action details Not available
06-2638 A2.Grief Warehouse RequestCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Compassionate Friends organization requesting use of Mound Cemetery Chapel on December 10, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. and waiver of fees. Recommendation of the Cemetery Commission: Approve the request of the Compassionate Friends for use of the chapel on December 10, 2006 and further recommends that it be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for consideration of waiving the fee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-13-06: Permission be granted for the Compassionate Friends organization to utilize the Mound Cemetery Chapel on December 10, 2006 at a flat fee of $100. Fiscal Note: Revenues will be placed in the Cemetery's Maintenance Fund.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2747 A3.Communication from Chief of Police Wahlen, requesting to amend the 2006 Asset Forfeiture Spending Plan, as adopted by Council, to include $20,000 for the purchase of 20 tasers. Also referred to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police requesting to amend the 2006 Asset Forfeiture Spending Plan, as adopted by Council, to include $20,000 for the purchase of 20 tasers. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-13-06: Permission granted to the Chief of Police to amend the 2006 Asset Forfeiture Spending Plan to increase capital outlay by $20,000 to be utilized for the purchase of 20 tasers. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-13-06: That permission be granted to amend the 2006 Asset Forfeiture Spending Plan to increase capital outlay by $20,000 for the purchase of 20 tasers. Fiscal Note: $20,000 appropriated in account 241.000.5770 Machinery & Equipment.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2748 A4.Communication from Chief of Police Wahlen, requesting permission to accept the in-kind donation of decal application services, offered by the Sign Shop, Inc., for the Racine Police Department's marked canine squad car. No matching funds from the City ofCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police requesting permission to accept the in-kind donation of decal application services, offered by the Sign Shop, Inc., for the Racine Police Department's marked canine squad car. No matching funds from the City are required. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-13-06: Permission granted to the Chief of Police to accept the in-kind donation for the decal application services for Racine Police Department's marked canine squad car from Sign Shop, Inc. and an appropriate letter of thanks be sent. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-13-06: That permission be granted to the Chief of Police to accept the in-kind donation for the decal application services for Racine Police Department's marked canine squad car from Sign Shop, Inc. and an appropriate letter of thanks be sent. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2664 A5.Communication regarding Civic Centre contractCommunicationSubject: Communication from Stephen T. Nenonen, City Administrator and Scott Letteney, Assistant City Attorney, requesting the opportunity to present an amended contract for the operations of the Civic Centre and Memorial Hall. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-23-06: The item be deferred. Recommendation of Civic Centre Commission on 10-25-06: That the amended contract be approved and accepted. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-13-06: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended contract with Compass of Racine, LLC for Civic Centre and Memorial Hall to take effect on January 1, 2007. Fiscal Note: NARecommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
Res.06-7276 A9.Settlement of ClaimResolutionSettlement of Claim Recommendation of the Common Council on 11-08-06 was to refer Resolution 06-7276 to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-13-06: The item be deferred so that it be brought back to the Committee under closed session. Resolved, that the claim of Mary Ann Glassen relating to a fall in the crosswalk at the intersection of 15th Street and Grove Avenue be settled in the amount of $50,000. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-27-06: Recommended to be received and filed. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in Account 101.160.5910, Judgment and Claims, to cover the cost of this settlement.DeferredPass Action details Not available
06-2771 A11.CDC WIC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention ProgramCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply for and accept funding and the Mayor and City Clerk sign a contract with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health and Family Services for the CDC WIC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in the amount of $1,400. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-13-06: The City apply for and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $1,400 agreement with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health and Family Services for the CDC WIC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (Grant Control No. 2007-047). Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2770 A12.Children and Youth with Special Healthcare NeedsCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply for a grant in the amount of $3,640 from the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin to fund the Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs. The contract period is January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-13-06: Permission granted to the Public Health Administrator to apply for the $3,640 grant with the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Inc. (Grant Control No. 2006-046) to be utilized for Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs Program. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2769 A13.Wisconsin Coastal Management GrantCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting to apply for funding from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program for a project titled Determination of Ambient Indicator Levels in Fresh Water Environments by Real-Time PCR. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-13-06: Permission granted to the Public Health Administrator to apply for a $30,000 grant with the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (Grant Control No. 2006-048) to be utilized for the Determination of Ambient Indicator Levels in Fresh Water Environments by Real-Time PCR Program. Fiscal Note: There is a soft match above grant amount of $46,282 on the part of the City.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2703 A14.Home Improvement Loan Program Agreement with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Director of City Development requesting discussion on the Home Improvement Loan Program Agreement with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-13-06: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Home Improvement Loan Program agreement with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) enabling the City to disburse home improvement loans on WHEDA’s behalf and the City earn a sponsor fee. Fiscal Note: The sponsor fee will be $350 per loan closure to be placed into the Housing Department’s revenue account.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2743 A15.Agreement with Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission for City of Racine Smart Growth PlanCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting to discuss the agreement with Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission for City of Racine Smart Growth Plan Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-13-06: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a City of Racine Smart Growth Plan agreement with Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) Fiscal Note: The City’s cost will be approximately $10,000 appropriated in account 986.913.5100, 2006 capital budget. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 11-29-06: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a City of Racine Smart Growth Plan agreement with Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2729 A16.2007 Operating Plan for Business Improvement district No. 1, Downtown RacineCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting to discuss the 2007 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown Racine. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-13-06: Approval of the 2007 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown Racine. Fiscal Note: It is estimated that $187,500 will be raised through bid assessments to be placed into the Downtown Bid’s revenue account.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2681 A17.Amendment to the development agreement with Key BridgeCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development to amend the Development agreement with Key Bridge Group for the Pointe Blue redevelopment project. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-13-06: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended contract with Key Bridge Group for the Pointe Blue Redevelopment Project to amend the date of closing to April 11, 2007 on the former Walker property and related terms. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2221 A18.Communication asking that North Beach Oasis contract be amendedCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Mayor requesting that the North Beach Oasis contract be amended to provide for payment by concessionaire for designated North Beach improvements in lieu of revenues to the City. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-24-06: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 8-9-06: The request be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-11-06: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 09-13-06: That the contract not be amended. Further recommends that the contract between the City of Racine and the North Beach Oasis be reviewed in totality to implement possible changes in light of strong concerns of constituents in the neighborhood. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-13-06: The item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended to be Received and FiledPass Action details Not available