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05-1186
| A | 4. | Apply for and accept $100,000 funding from the State of Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance, Youth Gang Diversion Program | Communication | Subject: DIRECT REFERRAL. Requesting permission to apply for and accept $100,000 funding from the State of Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance, Youth Gang Diversion Program (Grant Control No. 2005-045) to be utilized for Safe Haven Gang Diversion, Racine Vocational Ministries Gang Diversion Youth Leadership, and the YMCA Strong Communities
Recommendation: The Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into and accept a $100,000 agreement with the State of Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance, Youth Gang Diversion Program Grant (Grant Control No. 2005-045) to be utilized for Safe Haven Gang Diversion, Racine Vocational Ministries Gang Diversion Youth Leadership, and the YMCA Strong Communities.
Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City. | Granted Permission | Pass |
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05-1122
| A | 5. | Discussion of changes to current room tax law and distribution of funds. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Executive Director of the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau wishing to discuss changes regarding the current room tax law and distribution of funds.
Recommendation: The room tax after January 1, 2006 be increased to 8%, the City's share of the room tax, in the amount of approximately $85,000, be allocated to Sustainable Racine Tourism Committee's touch screen kiosk project, web site optimization, group tour planner and meeting/convention planner printing, and new graphics for trade show booth for fishing shows in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Further recommends that the room tax received after January 1, 2006 be raised from 75% to 85% for the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Recommended For Approval | Pass |
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05-1154
| A | 6. | Wastewater Utility discussing an update on the Racine Household Hazardous Waste Collection for 2006. | Communication | Subject: DIRECT REFERRAL. Communication from the General Manager of the Wastewater Utility discussing an update on the Racine Household Hazardous Waste Collection for 2006.
Recommendation: Racine Wastewater Utility acting at the direction of the Racine Common Council move forward with the plan to open a permanent household hazardous waste collection location in the City of Racine. Further recommends that an annual fee of $6.00 per residential structure be levied against all such structures in the City of Racine and that the fee be collected by the Wastewater Utility as part of the wastewater billing process.
Fiscal Note: The $6.00 fee will generate approximately $138,000 per year, which in turn will be used to offset the cost of operation of the facility. | Recommended For Approval | Pass |
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05-1056
| A | 7. | The reorganization of the administration of the Department of Public Works. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works wishing to discuss the reorganization of the administration of the Department of Public Works due to the retirement of the City Engineer.
Recommendation: Permission granted for the reorganization of the administration of the Department of Public Works streamlining 4 management positions into 3 positions. Further recommends the title "City Engineer" be added to Commissioner of Public Works.
Fiscal Note: Cost savings of streamlining 4 positions to 3 will be $102,000. | Deferred | Pass |
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05-1119
| A | 8. | Presentation of "True-up" report on health insurance and the 2nd phase of the health insurance cost containment plan. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the City Administrator wishing to present the "True-Up" report for non-represented health insurance and the second phase of the health insurance cost containment plan.
Recommendation: that the 2006 "True-Up" report be amended to include Medicare part "B" payments and that the report be adopted as amended.
Note: The 2006 "True-Up" report on file with Human Resource Director.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Deferred | Pass |
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05-1151
| A | 9. | Minimum fund balance for health insurance fund. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Interim Finance Director wishing to discuss a minimum fund balance level for the Health Insurance Fund.
Recommendation: Receive and file the item.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Received and Filed | Pass |
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05-1123
| A | 10. | Claim against City from Richard Weyrich | Communication | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting a claim against the City from Richard Weyrich and his estate, and Marian Weyrich.
Recommendation: The item be denied.
Richard Weyrich and his estate, and Marian Weyrich, 1320 Wisconsin Avenue, claim damages in excess of $250,000 arising from an incident involving a BUS on May 5, 2005 near the intersection Douglas Avenue with Good Street. The claim includes medical bills, pain and suffering, and Marian Weyrich's loss of companionship with her son Richard after his death. The City denies being more at fault in the incident then Mr. Weyrich.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Recommended For Denial | Pass |
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05-1184
| A | 11. | acquisition of vacant land at the south end of Douglas Park at the price of $3.00 per square feet for a total price of $5,400. | Communication | Subject: DIRECT REFERRAL. The recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services, City Plan Commission, and the City Attorney allowing the representative of Mitch & Marty's Citgo, 2102 Douglas Ave., to acquire the vacant land at the south end of Douglas Park at $3.00 per square feet, for the total price of $5,400.
Recommendation: The representative of Mitch & Marty's Citgo, 2102 Douglas Ave., granted permission to purchase the vacant land at the south end of Douglas Park, 40 feet x 45 feet, at $3.00 per square feet for a total price of $5,400.
Fiscal Note: The City will receive $5,400 for the sale of parcel of 40 feet x 45 feet. | Granted Permission | Pass |
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05-1146
| A | 14. | First Transit, Inc. v. City of Racine | Communication | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney wishing to discuss, in closed session, the case of First Transit, Inc., v. City of Racine and Michael Glasheen.
Recommendation: The settlement in the amount of $25,000.
Fiscal Note: Funds will be Federally funded at 80%. | Recommended to be Awarded | Pass |
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