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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/21/2014 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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14-10665 A Claim of Wardell & Michalea MorganClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Wardell Morgan and Michalea Morgan for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-27-14: Defer the item until the November 10, 2014 Finance & Personnel meeting. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 12-7-15: Receive and File. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-10686 A Communication to have Robert W. Baird address Finance and Personnel Committee (Res. No. 14-0437)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director requesting Brad Viegut, Director from Robert W. Baird and Company, address the Finance and Personnel Committee at their next scheduled meeting on Monday, October 27, 2014 to discuss refunding certain outstanding debt obligations. (Res. No. 14-0437) Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-27-14: Recommend the issuance of Refunding Bonds for the 2014 Note Anticipation Note. Further recommend issuance of additional Refunding Bonds to refinance certain callable portions of the City's 2006B, 2007A and 2008 Bonds contingent on a minimum 2.00% present value savings. Fiscal Note: The present value savings of refunding the 2006B, 2007A and 2008 Bonds is currently estimated at $321,000 and will result in lower debt service tax levies over the next eleven years.Referred  Action details Not available
14-10668 A Permission to install an awning in the City right-of-way at 510 College Avenue. (Res. No. 14-0438)CommunicationSubject: Communication from 425, Inc. requesting permission to install an awning in the City right-of-way at 510 College Avenue. (Res. No. 14-0438) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-28-14: The property owner of 510 College Avenue be granted permission to install a stationary, projecting awning, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets. Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $150.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Referred  Action details Not available
14-10671 A Delete the Sidewalk for Maryland Avenue - Kentucky Street to Indiana Street (2015 construction). (Res. No. 14-0441)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 11th District requesting to amend Resolution 14-0229, dated May 20, 2014, to delete the Sidewalk for Maryland Avenue - Kentucky Street to Indiana Street (2015 construction). (Res. No. 14-0441) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-28-14: That Resolution 14-0229, of May 20, 2014, be amended by deleting: Sidewalk Maryland Avenue - Kentucky Street to Indiana Street and, as amended, Resolution 14-0229, of May 20, 2014, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2015 CIP for these street improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the street improvements.Referred  Action details Not available
14-10672 A Change Order No. 2 to Contract 09-14 (K4-009), 2014 Street and Alley Paving-North Side Assessable (R1), Milwaukee General Construction Company, contractor. (Res. No. 14-0442)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 09-14 (K4-009), 2014 Street and Alley Paving-North Side Assessable (R1), Milwaukee General Construction Company, contractor. (Res. No. 14-0442) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-28-14: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 09-14 (K4-009), 2014 Street and Alley Paving - North Side Assessable (R1), Milwaukee General Construction Company, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $45,660.44. Further recommends that the funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 906.000.5030, Concrete Alley Paving. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Referred  Action details Not available
14-10593 A Claim of Tim MooreClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Tim Moore for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-14-14: The claim of Tim Moore for alleged damages after a car pushed a light pole into the structure at 1014 Washington Avenue on or about June 29, 2014, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10600 A Claim of Joy KnoxClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Joy Knox for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-14-14: The claim of Joy Knox for alleged damages after her basement flooded during the rain event of May 12-13, 2014, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10601 A Claim of Daniel & Kaleigh SteberlClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Daniel Steberl and Kaleigh Steberl for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-14-14: The claim of Daniel Steberl and Kaleigh Steberl for alleged damages after their basement flooded during the rain event of May 12-13, 2014, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10602 A Claim of Tamara BasalduaClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Tamara Basaldua for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-14-14: The claim of Tamara Basaldua for alleged damages after her basement flooded during the rain event of May 12-13, 2014, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10605 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and Human Resources Manager presenting a health care plan to be the only plan available to all active and retired City of Racine police officers and firefighters hired on or before June 30, 201CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and Human Resources Manager presenting a health care plan to be the only plan available to all active and retired City of Racine police officers and firefighters hired on or before June 30, 2011, subject to the premium share caps applicable to retirees. (Res. No. 14-0395) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09-22-14: That the Finance and Personnel Committee recommend adoption of Plan 08A as the only health care plan available to all active and retired City of Racine police officers and firefighters hired on or before June 30, 2011, subject to the premium share caps applicable to retirees and the contractual premium share applicable to active employees. Recommendation of the Common Council on 10-7-14: That this item be deferred. Recommendation of the Common Council on 10-21-14: That this item be denied. Fiscal Note: Savings associated with health care plan is dependent upon overall usage.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10621 A Communication from the Chief of Police requesting to apply for and accept the IACP-Leadership in Police Organizations Grant. (Grant Control#2014-035) (Res. No. 14-0412)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police requesting to apply for and accept the IACP-Leadership in Police Organizations Grant. (Grant Control#2014-035) (Res. No. 14-0412) Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-14-14: Permission be granted to the Chief of Police to apply for and accept the IACP-Leadership in Police Organizations Grant. (Grant Control#2014-035) Fiscal Note: There is no City match required. (Grant Control#2014-035)Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10623 A Authorization to represent the police officers in the federal lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin under Case No. 14-C-293, Quordalis Sanders v. Peter Boeck, et al. (Res. No. 14-0416)ClaimSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Attorney requesting authorization to represent the police officers in the federal lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin under Case No. 14-C-293, Quordalis Sanders v. Peter Boeck, et al. (Res. No. 14-0416) Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-14-14: Permission be granted to the City Attorney to represent the police officers in the federal lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin under Case No. 14-C-293, Quordalis Sanders v. Peter Boeck, et al. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10660 A Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and the Human Resources Manager requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to submit for consideration a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and the Racine Police AssociCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and the Human Resources Manager requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to submit for consideration a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and the Racine Police Association (RPA), covering the years 2015 to 2017. (Res. No. 14-0417) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-14-14: To approve the negotiated collective bargaining agreement subject to ratification by the RPA. Fiscal Note: PendingApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10661 A Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and the Human Resources Manager requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to submit for consideration a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and International AssociatioCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and the Human Resources Manager requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to submit for consideration a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 321, covering the years 2015 to 2017. (Res. No. 14-0418) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-14-14: To approve the negotiated collective bargaining agreement subject to ratification by Local 321 . Fiscal Note: PendingApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10662 A Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and the Human Resources Manager requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to submit for consideration a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and the Staff Officers AssocCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and the Human Resources Manager requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to submit for consideration a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and the Staff Officers Association of the Racine Police Department (SOA), covering the years 2015 to 2017. (Res. No. 14-0419) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-14-14: To approve the negotiated collective bargaining agreement subject to ratification by the SOA. Fiscal Note: PendingApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10666 A Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and the Human Resources Manager requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to submit for consideration a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and the Staff Officers AssocCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and the Human Resources Manager requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to submit for consideration a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and the Staff Officers Association of the Racine Fire Department (RFD SOA), covering the years 2015 to 2017. (Res. No. 14-0420) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-14-14: To approve the negotiated collective bargaining agreement subject to ratification by the RFD SOA. Fiscal Note: PendingApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-8999 A Final payment on Contract 53-02 (K2-056), Environmental Site Investigation-501 Lake Avenue, STS Consultants, Inc., consultant. (Res. No. 14-0426)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 53-02 (K2-056), Environmental Site Investigation - 501 Lake Avenue, AECOM Technical Services, Inc., consultant. (Res. No. 14-0426) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-28-13: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-14: That the work done by AECOM Technical Services, Inc., under Contract 53-02 (K2-056), Environmental Site Investigation - 501 Lake Avenue, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $20,823.48. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 4858, dated October 1, 2002.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9503 A RUSD request for a barrier on Rapids Drive to direct pedestrian traffic to the crosswalks.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District, on behalf of RUSD, requesting a barrier on Rapids Drive to direct pedestrian traffic to the crosswalks. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-12-13: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-14: That this communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10629 A Amend Resolution 14-0377 to delete Oregon Street - Westway Avenue to Ridgeway Avenue, from the list of streets to be considered for the 2015 Public Hearings for 2016 Construction. (Res. No. 14-0429)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting to amend Resolution 14-0377 to delete Oregon Street - Westway Avenue to Ridgeway Avenue, from the list of streets to be considered for the 2015 Public Hearings for 2016 Construction. (Res. No. 14-0429) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-14: That Resolution 14-0377, of September 16, 2014, be amended by deleting: Portland Concrete Paving Oregon Street - Westway Avenue to Ridgeway Avenue and, as amended, Resolution 14-0377, of September 16, 2014, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2015 CIP for these street improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the street improvements.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10630 A Air Rights Easement, in City right-of-way, at 600 Villa Street to construct a new building. (Res. No. 14-0422)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Robert Osborne and Vera Scekic (Osborne-Scekic Joint Revocable Trust), requesting an Air Rights Easement, in City right-of-way, at 600 Villa Street to construct a new building. (Res. No. 14-0422) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-14: That the City Attorney's Office be authorized to negotiate with the property owners for the requested air rights. Further recommends that the property owner be charged actual attorney fees incurred by the City in the negotiation and/or preparation of any air rights transaction, with a $500 deposit being due immediately. Fiscal Note: There is no cost to the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10631 A Bid results on Official Notice No. 9, Alterations & Improvements to the RPD Female Officers' Locker Room. (Res. No. 14-0421)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bid results on Official Notice No. 9, Alterations & Improvements to the RPD Female Officers' Locker Room. (Res. No. 14-0421) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-14: That Official Notice No. 9, Alterations & Improvements to the RPD Female Officers' Locker Room, be awarded to Katt Construction, at their base bid price of $32,895, plus Alt. #2 in the amount of $7,897, Alt. #3 in the amount of $7,807 and Alt. #4 in the amount of $1,528 for a total contract amount of $50,127, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funds for this purchase are available in Account 993.310.5050, Police Lockers.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10637 A Amendment No. 1 to Contract 22-14 (K4-022), PS - Pershing Drive/Sam Myers/Parking Lot Project, AECOM, consultant. (Res. No. 14-0427)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Amendment No. 1 to Contract 22-14 (K4-022), PS - Pershing Drive/Sam Myers/Parking Lot Project, AECOM, consultant. (Res. No. 14-0427) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-14: That Amendment No. 1 to Contract 22-14 (K4-022), PS - Pershing Drive/Sam Myers/Parking Lot Project, AECOM, consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $21,941. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 4,424.00 - Account 994.700.5060, Pershing Park Dr. Repaving $ 7,478.00 - Account 106.994.5750, Surface Lot Repaving $10,039.00 - Account 104.994.5460, Pershing/Myers USEPA $21,941.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10649 A 2014 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Assessment Management Report.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting the 2014 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Assessment Management Report. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-14: That this communication be referred to the Committee of the Whole. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 10-30-2014: that the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
14-10650 A 2014 Pavement Management System Summary Report.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting the 2014 Pavement Management System Summary Report. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-14: That this communication be referred to the Committee of the Whole. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 10-30-2014: that the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
14-10654 A Final payment on Contract 15-14 (K4-015), PS - 2014 Bridge Inspection Services, Ayres & Associates, Inc., consultant. (Res. No. 14-0425)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 15-14 (K4-015), PS - 2014 Bridge Inspection Services, Ayres & Associates, Inc., consultant. (Res. No. 14-0425) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-14: That the work done by Ayres & Associates, Inc., under Contract 15-14 (K4-015), PS - 2014 Bridge Inspection Services, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $21,436.03. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 14-0094, dated March 4, 2014.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10655 A Professional services agreement for Contract 52-14 (K4-052), PS - Parking Ramp Repairs, R.A. Smith National, Consultant. (Res. No. 14-0423)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a professional services agreement for Contract 52-14 (K4-052), PS - Parking Ramp Repairs, R.A. Smith National, consultant. (Res. No. 14-0423) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-14: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with R.A. Smith National, LLC., for Contract 52-14 (K4-052), PS - Parking Ramp Repairs, in the not-to-exceed amount of $12,685. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 106.993.5760, Building Improvements. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10656 A Close out Contract 11-13 (K3-011), PS - Parking Ramp Repairs, Arnold and O'Sheridan, consultants. (Res. No. 14-0424)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting permission to close out Contract 11-13 (K3-011), PS - Parking Ramp Repairs, Arnold and O'Sheridan, consultant. (Res. No. 14-0424) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-14: That the work done by Arnold and O'Sheridan, under Contract 11-13 (K3-011), PS - Parking Ramp Repairs, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $13,313.72. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 13-0052, dated February 5, 2013.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10658 A Amendment No. 1 to Contract 51-14 (K4-051), PS - Tank Removal Services, Natural Resource Technology, Inc., consultant. (Res. No. 14-0428)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Amendment No. 1 to Contract 51-14 (K4-051), PS - Tank Removal Services, Natural Resource Technology, Inc., consultant. (Res. No. 14-0428) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-14-14: That Amendment No. 1 to Contract 51-14 (K4-051), PS - Tank Removal Services, Natural Resource Technology, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $2,200. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 993.913.5010, Environmental Remediation. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10628 A (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Scores Sports Bar and Grill, located at 4915 Washington Avenue Suite E, Richard Shawhan, Agent. (12th District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Scores Sports Bar and Grill, located at 4915 Washington Avenue Suite E, Richard Shawhan, Agent. (12th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on October 14, 2014: That the application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Scores Sports Bar and Grill, located at 4915 Washington Avenue Suite E, be approved. Fiscal note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10642 A (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Greg's Pub on Wisconsin, located at 525 Wisconsin Avenue, Greg Musack, Agent. (1st District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Greg's Pub on Wisconsin, located at 525 Wisconsin Avenue, Greg Musack, Agent. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on October 14, 2014: That the application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Greg's Pub on Wisconsin, located at 525 Wisconsin Avenue, be approved. Fiscal note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10643 A (New) Application of Olympic Liquor Southside, for a "Class A" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1401 Washington Avenue (3rd District).CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Olympic Liquor Southside, for a "Class A" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1401 Washington Avenue (3rd District). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on October 14, 2014: That the application of Olympic Liquor Southside, for a "Class A" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1401 Washington Avenue, be approved. Fiscal note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10386 A Traffic study for the intersection of W. 6th Street and Memorial Drive.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a traffic study for the intersection of W. 6th Street and Memorial Drive. Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on July 21, 2014: Deferred Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on August 18, 2014: Receive and File Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on September 15, 2014: Receive and File Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10608 A CU 3915/3917 Durand Avenue (Res. No. 14-0430)Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) A request from TMC Wisconsin, representing CVS Pharmacy, for conditional use approval for a new pharmacy/retail store at 3915/3917 Durand Avenue. (Res. No. 14-0430) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-08-14: That the item be approved, subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10612 A CU Amend 1325 Sixteenth Street (Res. No. 14-0431)Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) A request by George Stinson to amend a conditional use permit to allow for laser tag and video games, in addition to an indoor flea market, at 1325 Sixteenth Street. (Res. No. 14-0431) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-08-14: That the item be approved, subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10644 A CU Amendment 1130 Washington Avenue (Res. No. 14-0432)Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) A request by Harjeet S. Walia, representing Choice Petroleum LLC, for a major amendment to a conditional use permit to add: daily 24-hour operation of the convenient store; installation of a 25-foot pylon sign; and installation of a single-bay automatic car wash at 1130 Washington Avenue. (Res. No. 14-0432) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-08-14: That the item be approved, subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10645 A Local Match for WI Coastal Management Grant - RootWorks (Res. No. 14-0414)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) for the City to provide local matching funds in an amount not to exceed $30,000 to augment funds from private partners, for a Wisconsin Coastal Management Grant for RootWorks Area Riverfront Planning. (Res. No. 14-0414) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 10-6-2014: That the Authority recommends that funds be provided by the City to the Racine Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) as matching funds, not to exceed $30,000, to augment funds anticipated from private partners to engage in riverfront area planning for areas adjacent to the Root River in the RootWorks area. Further, that the City and RCEDC enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish terms under which City funds shall be transferred to RCEDC. Further, that the Mayor, Chairman of the Redevelopment Authority, and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the MOU. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-14-14: That up to $30,000 be provided from the 919 Intergovernmental SharedApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10646 A Matching Funds WI Coastal Management Grant - Machinery Row (Res. No. 14-0415)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by Racine County Economic Development Corporation for the City to provide local matching funds, in an amount not to exceed $66,000 for a Wisconsin Coastal Management Grant, for the Machinery Row stormwater/green infrastructure (hard costs) implementation. (Res. No. 14-0415) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 10-6-14: That funds be provided by the City to the Racine County Economic Development Corporation, not to exceed $66,000, as a match to Wisconsin Costal Management funds for stormwater/green infrastructure facilities in areas adjacent to the Root River in the Machinery Row area. Further, that the City and RCEDC enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the terms under which City funds will be transferred to RCEDC. Further, that the Mayor, the Chairman of the Redevelopment Authority, and the City Clerk execute a MOU with RCEDC. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 10-14-14: That up to $66,000 be provided from the 919 Intergovernmental Shared Revenue Fund to the Racine County Economic DevApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10667 A Vacant Residential Lots (Res. No. 14-0433)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request of the Director of City Development for authorization to transfer surplus vacant residential lots to owners of adjoining properties. (Res. No. 14-0433) Recommendation of the Loan Board of Review on October 16, 2014: To approve the request of the Director of City Development for authorization to transfer surplus vacant residential lots (as listed on attachment to item) to owners of adjoining properties. Fiscal Note: These transfers will save the City an estimated $5,000 per year in maintenance costs.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10670 A 1634 Howe (Res. No. 14-0434)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request of the Director of City Development to accept an offer from Jimmy Wai Lou to purchase 1634 Howe, an NSP property. (Res. No. 14-0434) Recommendation of the Loan Board of Review on October 16, 2014: To approve the request of the Director of City Development to accept the offer of Jimmy Wai Lou to purchase 1634 Howe, with contingencies as listed on attachment. Fiscal Note: The property was acquired and rehabiliated through the NSP-3 program. The city will receive $45,600 in proceeds minus commission and closing costs.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10659 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Public Health Administrator recommending a modification to the current Dog Ordinance (Code #). (Res. No. 14-0435)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Public Health Administrator recommending modifications to the current Vicious Animals Ordinance (Chap. 10-104) and Payment of forfeiture in lieu of court appearance schedule (Sec. 10-4). Requesting the Board of Health recommend the proposed/revised City ordinance and payment schedule to the Common Council for approval. (Res. No. 14-0435) (Ord. 12-14) Recommendation of the Board of Health on October 14, 2014: That the Common Council vote to authorize and request/schedule a public hearing on Chap. 10-104. Defer any action on Sec. 10-4. Recommendation of the Common Council on October 21, 2014: To authorize and request/schedule a public hearing on Chap. 10-104 and on Sec. 10-4. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10296 A Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District Sandy Weidner (Res No. 14-0387)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District requesting referral to the PRCS Commission of a revision to amend Sec. 102.76 of the Municipal Code to include language granting authority to the City Forester to issue orders on private property within the city that constitute a hazard to life and property. (Res No. 14-0387) Recommendation from the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 7-9-14: To Defer the communication from District 6 Alderman Sandy Weidner to revise and amend Sec. 102.76 of the Municipal Code to include language granting authority to the City Forester to issue orders on private property within the city that constitute a hazard to life and property. Recommendation from the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 8-13-14: To Defer. Recommendation from the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 9-10-14: To have language drafted by the City Attorney's office to revise and amend Sec. 102.76 of the Municipal Code. Further recommend the drafted amended ordinance then be provided to the PRCS Board forApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0412 A IACP-Leadership in Police Organizations GrantResolutionIACP-Leadership in Police Organizations Grant Resolved, that permission is granted to the Chief of Police to apply for and accept the IACP-Leadership in Police Organizations Grant. Fiscal Note: There is no City match required. (Grant Control#2014-035)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0414 A Wisconsin Coastal Management Grant for RootWorks Area Riverfront PlanningResolutionWisconsin Coastal Management Grant for RootWorks Area Riverfront Planning Resolved, that up to $30,000.00 is approved to be provided from the 919 Intergovernmental Shared Revenue Fund to the Racine Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) as matching funds, to augment funds anticipated from private partners to engage in riverfront area planning for areas adjacent to the Root River in the RootWorks area. Further resolved, that the City and RCEDC enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish terms under which City funds shall be transferred to RCEDC. Further resolved, that the Mayor, Chairman of the Redevelopment Authority, and the City Clerk are authorized to execute the MOU. Fiscal Note: A grant of up to $60,000.00 is to be applied for, accepted, executed, and implemented on behalf of the City by RCEDC. The grant requires a 50% local match. Funds are available in the 919 Intergovernmental Shared Revenue Fund.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0415 A Wisconsin Coastal Management Grant for Machinery Row Stormwater / Green Infrastructure (Hard Costs) ImplementationResolutionWisconsin Coastal Management Grant for Machinery Row Stormwater / Green Infrastructure (Hard Costs) Implementation Resolved, that up to $66,000.00 is approved to be provided from the 919 Intergovernmental Shared Revenue Fund to the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), as a match to Wisconsin Costal Management funds for stormwater / green infrastructure facilities in areas adjacent to the Root River in the Machinery Row area. Further resolved, that the City and RCEDC enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the terms under which City funds will be transferred to RCEDC. Further resolved, that the Mayor, the Chairman of the Redevelopment Authority, and the City Clerk are authorized to execute a MOU with RCEDC. Fiscal Note: A grant of up to $110,000.00 is to be applied for, accepted, executed and implemented on behalf of the City by RCEDC. The grant requires a 60% local match. Funds are available in the 919 Intergovernmental Shared Revenue Fund.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0416 A Case No. 14-C-293, Quordalis Sanders v. Peter Boeck, et alResolutionEastern District of Wisconsin Case No. 14-C-293, Quordalis Sanders v. Peter Boeck, et al Resolved, that permission is granted to the City Attorney to represent the police officers in the federal lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin under Case No. 14-C-293, Quordalis Sanders v. Peter Boeck, et al. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0417 A Collective Bargaining Agreement Between City of Racine and the Racine Police Association (RPA)ResolutionCollective Bargaining Agreement Between City of Racine and the Racine Police Association (RPA) Resolved, that the negotiated collective bargaining agreement between the City and the RPA is approved subject to ratification by the RPA, covering the years 2015 - 2017. Fiscal Note: PendingAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0418 A Collective Bargaining Agreement Between City of Racine and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 321ResolutionCollective Bargaining Agreement Between City of Racine and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 321 Resolved, that the negotiated collective bargaining agreement between the City and Local 321 is approved subject to ratification by Local 321, covering the years 2015 - 2017. Fiscal Note: PendingAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0419 A Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Racine and the Staff Officers Association of the Racine Police Department (SOA)ResolutionCollective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Racine and the Staff Officers Association of the Racine Police Department (SOA) Resolved, that the negotiated collective bargaining agreement between the City and the SOA is approved, subject to ratification by the SOA, covering the years 2015 - 2017. Fiscal Note: PendingAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0420 A Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Racine and the Staff Officers Association of the Racine Fire Department (RFD SOA)ResolutionCollective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Racine and the Staff Officers Association of the Racine Fire Department (RFD SOA) Resolved, that the negotiated collective bargaining agreement between the City and the RFD SOA is approved, subject to ratification by the RFD SOA, covering the years 2015 - 2017. Fiscal Note: PendingAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0421 A Official Notice No. 9 - Alterations & Improvements to the RPD Female Officers' Locker RoomResolutionOfficial Notice No. 9 - Alterations & Improvements to the RPD Female Officers' Locker Room Resolved, that Official Notice No. 9, Alterations & Improvements to the RPD Female Officers' Locker Room, is awarded to Katt Construction, at its base bid price of $32,895.00, plus Alt. #2 in the amount of $7,897.00, Alt. #3 in the amount of $7,807.00 and Alt. #4 in the amount of $1,528.00 for a total contract amount of $50,127.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funds for this purchase are available in Account 993.310.5050, Police Lockers.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0422 A Air Rights Easement at 600 Villa StreetResolutionAir Rights Easement at 600 Villa Street Resolved, that the City Attorney's Office is authorized to negotiate with the property owners Robert Osborne and Vera Scekic (Osborne-Scekic Joint Revocable Trust) for their requested air rights easement at 600 Villa Street to construct a new building. Further resolved, that the property owner be charged actual attorney fees incurred by the City in the negotiation and/or preparation of any air rights transaction, with a $500.00 deposit being due immediately. Fiscal Note: There is no cost to the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0423 A Professional Services Agreement for Contract 52-14 (K4-052), PS - Parking Ramp RepairsResolutionProfessional Services Agreement for Contract 52-14 (K4-052), PS - Parking Ramp Repairs Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with R.A. Smith National, LLC., for Contract 52-14 (K4-052), PS - Parking Ramp Repairs, in the not-to-exceed amount of $12,685.00. Further resolved, that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 106.993.5760, Building Improvements. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0424 A Final Payment on Contract 11-13 (K3-011), PS - Parking Ramp RepairsResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 11-13 (K3-011), PS - Parking Ramp Repairs Resolved, that the work done by Arnold and O'Sheridan, under Contract 11-13 (K3-011), PS - Parking Ramp Repairs, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $13,313.72. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 13-0052, dated February 5, 2013.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0425 A Final Payment on Contract 15-14 (K4-015), PS - 2014 Bridge Inspection ServicesResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 15-14 (K4-015), PS - 2014 Bridge Inspection Services Resolved, that the work done by Ayres & Associates, Inc., under Contract 15-14 (K4-015), PS - 2014 Bridge Inspection Services, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $21,436.03. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 14-0094, dated March 4, 2014.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0426 A Final payment on Contract 53-02 (K2-056), Environmental Site Investigation - 501 Lake AvenueResolutionFinal payment on Contract 53-02 (K2-056), Environmental Site Investigation - 501 Lake Avenue Resolved, that the work done by AECOM Technical Services, Inc., under Contract 53-02 (K2-056), Environmental Site Investigation - 501 Lake Avenue, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $20,823.48. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 4858, dated October 1, 2002.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0427 A Amendment No. 1 to Contract 22-14 (K4-022), PS - Pershing Drive / Sam Myers / Parking Lot ProjectResolutionAmendment No. 1 to Contract 22-14 (K4-022), PS - Pershing Drive / Sam Myers / Parking Lot Project Resolved, that Amendment No. 1 to Contract 22-14 (K4-022), PS - Pershing Drive / Sam Myers / Parking Lot Project, AECOM, consultant, as submitted, is approved in the amount of $21,941.00. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 4,424.00 - Account 994.700.5060, Pershing Park Dr. Repaving $ 7,478.00 - Account 106.994.5750, Surface Lot Repaving $10,039.00 - Account 104.994.5460, Pershing/Myers USEPA $21,941.00 - TotalAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0428 A Amendment No. 1 to Contract 51-14 (K4-051), PS - Tank Removal ServicesResolutionAmendment No. 1 to Contract 51-14 (K4-051), PS - Tank Removal Services Resolved, that Amendment No. 1 to Contract 51-14 (K4-051), PS - Tank Removal Services, Natural Resource Technology, Inc., consultant, as submitted, is approved in the amount of $2,200.00. Fiscal Note: Funds are appropriated from Account 993.913.5010, Environmental Remediation.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0429 A Amend Resolution 14-0377ResolutionAmend Resolution 14-0377 Resolved, that Resolution 14-0377, of September 16, 2014, is to be amended by deleting: Portland Concrete Paving Oregon Street - Westway Avenue to Ridgeway Avenue and, as amended, Resolution 14-0377, of September 16, 2014, shall be adopted. Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2015 CIP for these street improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the street improvements.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0430 A CVS at 3915 / 2917 Durand AvenueResolutionCVS at 3915 / 3917 Durand Avenue That the request for a conditional use permit to construct a new CVS retail pharmacy at 3915 / 3917 Durand Avenue is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That plans presented to the Plan Commission at the October 8, 2014 meeting be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be applied for and obtained through the Building Inspection Department. c. That the applicants shall submit a revised sign design for the pole sign to the Department of City Development, with a maximum height to be determined through discussions with staff and CVS representatives. The sign shall have a brick masonry base to match the building. All other signage shall be approved per the sign package as dated September 9, 2014. d. That a certified survey map shall be approved and recorded prior to the issuance of building permits. e. That a storm water management plan shall be submitted and approved by City Engineering prior to issuance of building permits. f. That a species plan for thAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0431 A Addition of Laser Tag and Video Game Room at 1325 Sixteenth StreetResolutionAddition of Laser Tag and Video Game Room at 1325 Sixteenth Street That the request by George Stinson for the addition of laser tag and a video game room to the flea market at 1325 Sixteenth Street is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the applicant provide scaled site plans reflecting accurate lot dimensions, building location, all proposed parking for customers and vendors, all drive aisle meeting code requirements, all ingress and egress points, and other site amenities as required for a site plan for both 1325 Sixteenth Street and 1600 Racine Street. The plans shall be reviewed approved by the Department of City Development prior to issuance of building and/or occupancy permits. b. A minimum of 80 legal parking spaces shall be provided by the applicant for the sole uses of an indoor flea market, video game room, and laser tag. No additional uses are approved with this conditional use permit. All parking and maneuvering of vehicles must occur within property line boundaries. c. That, if the applicant intends to utilize space along the west edge of AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0432 A Amendment to Conditional Use Permit at 1130 Washington AvenueResolutionAmendment to Conditional Use Permit at 1130 Washington Avenue That the request by Harjeet S. Walia, representing Choice Petroleum LLC, for a major amendment to a conditional use permit at 1130 Washington Avenue is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on October 8, 2014, be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That all codes and ordinances shall be complied with and required permits acquired. c. That all conditions of approval contained in Common Council resolution Res.12-3286 of August 21, 2012 be complied with unless modified herein. d. That the hours of operation for the convenience store shall be 24 hours daily. Prior to 24 hour operation, a security plan shall be submitted to the director of City Development for review and approval. e. That the hours of operation of the car wash shall be from 24 hours daily. Doors of the car wash shall remain closed during the washing and drying cycle. f. That the pylon sign not exceed 19 feet in height and LED message board contained thereon bAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0433 A Transfer of Surplus Vacant Residential LotsResolutionTransfer of Surplus Vacant Residential Lots Resolved, that the request of the Director of City Development is approved for authorization to transfer surplus vacant residential lots (as listed on attachment to item) to owners of adjoining properties. Further resolved, that the Mayor, the City Clerk, and the Director of City Development are authorized to execute any documents necessary to complete the transfers. Fiscal Note: These transfers will save the City an estimated $5,000.00 per year in maintenance costs.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0434 A Purchase of 1634 HoweResolutionPurchase of 1634 Howe Resolved, that the request of the Director of City Development to accept an offer from Jimmy Wai Lou to purchase 1634 Howe, an NSP-3 property, with contingencies, is authorized. Further resolved, that the Mayor, the City Clerk, and the Director of City Development are authorized to execute any documents necessary to complete the sale. Fiscal Note: The property was acquired and rehabilitated through the NSP-3 program. The City will receive $45,600.00 in proceeds minus commission and closing costs.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0435 A Vicious Animals OrdinanceResolutionVicious Animals Ordinance (Ord. 12-14) Resolved, that the request to revise and amend the current Vicious Animals Ordinance (Ch. 10-104) of the Municipal Code and amend payment of forfeiture in lieu of court appearance schedule (Sec. 10-4) is approved. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0387 A Amend Sec. 102.76 of the Municipal CodeResolutionAmend Sec. 102.76 of the Municipal Code Resolved, that the request to revise and amend Sec. 102.76 of the Municipal Code to include language granting authority to the City Forester to issue orders on private property within the City that constitute a hazard to life and property is approved. Further resolved, that the drafted amended ordinance then be provided to the PRCS Board for review. Fiscal Note: N/AReceived and FiledPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0395 A Health Care Plan for Active and Retired City of Racine Police Officers and Firefighters Hired on or before June 30, 2011ResolutionHealth Care Plan for Active and Retired City of Racine Police Officers and Firefighters Hired on or before June 30, 2011 Resolved, that the recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to adopt Plan 08A as the only health care plan available to all active and retired City of Racine police officers and firefighters hired on or before June 30, 2011, subject to the premium share caps applicable to retirees and the contractual premium share applicable to active employees, is approved. Fiscal Note: Savings associated with health care plan is dependent upon overall usage.Received and FiledPass Action details Not available