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09-3861
| A | 1. | Petition regarding lighting on Lathrop Avenue | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Alderman Wisneski of the 12th District submitting a petition from the neighbors of the 700, 800 and 900 blocks of Lathrop Avenue regarding the lighting. (Res.09-1592)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That the replacement of the six city-owned street lights with decorative lighting units be approved.
Further recommends that the item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for funding.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08-24-09: The item to be referred to the Committee of the Whole with action within two weeks.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 09-01-2009: the Item be approved with funding to come from the 2009 Contingency Fund.
Fiscal Note: The current estimate of additional costs for modifying the outstanding contract for decorative poles and lights is $16,250. The city will also lose an estimated $200 per year savings in utility costs by not utilizing the LE | | |
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09-3890
| A | 2. | Vulcan Lands, Inc. proposal to donate 3.59 acres of real property to the City. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Vulcan Lands, Inc. proposing to donate 3.59 acres of real property to the City of Racine.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09 and 8-11-09: The communication be received and filed.
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09-3701
| A | 3. | Offer from Neil & Ramona Thorpe to give the property at 901 - 9th Street to the City. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Neil Thorpe and Ramona Thorpe, as successors to A & N Enterprises, a partnership, offering the real property located at 901 Ninth Street to the City of Racine.
Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 06-30-09: Received and filed
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09, 7-14-09, 7-28-09 and 8-11-09: Defer
Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 06-30-09: The City Attorney be authorized to negotiate with the current owner of the property to pay any and all back taxes and fees that may appear on the current assessment for the property in exchange for the City of Racine taking possession of the subject property.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That the communication be received and filed.
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09-3748
| A | 4. | Habitat sewer extension 1501 West Street | Communication | Subject: Communication from Racine Habitat for Humanity requesting extension of sanitary sewer to serve 1501 West Street.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09 and 7-14-09: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: The communication be received and filed.
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09-3757
| A | 5. | Racine Habitat for Humanity requesting the extension of the storm drain one block east on 10th Street from Lockwood Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Racine Habitat for Humanity requesting the extension of the storm drain one block east on 10th Street from Lockwood Avenue to accommodate four houses that will be completed by the end of 2010. (Res.09-1664)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09 and 7-14-09: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That Racine Habitat for Humanity be granted permission to extend the storm drain one block east on 10th Street from Lockwood Avenue to accommodate four houses being built by Racine Habitat for Humanity.
Fiscal Note: All costs associated with the extension of the storm sewer are the responsibility of Racine Habitat for Humanity.
Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 10-8-09: That up to $69,000 be allocated from the Local Option Fund to extend storm sewers on Tenth Street east of Lockwood Avenue.
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09-3925
| A | 6. | Home weatherization and energy efficiency loan pilot program | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting to establish a home weatherization and energy efficiency loan pilot program. (Res.09-1552 and Ord.17-09)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That an ordinance be introduced to establish a home weatherization and energy efficiency loan pilot program.
Fiscal Note: Loans established under this program shall be repaid through a special charge against the property. | | |
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09-3809
| A | 7. | Request to expand the low and moderate income loan program to include property owners receiving sidewalk replacement orders. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 7th District requesting to expand the low and moderate income loan program to include property owners receiving sidewalk replacement orders. (Res.09-1534)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-14-09: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That the low and moderate income loan program be amended to include property owners receiving sidewalk replacement orders with an estimated cost of $500.00 or more.
Fiscal Note: The minimum sidewalk replacement cost under this program is $500.00 with a maximum repayment term of 10 years. | | |
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09-3948
| A | 8. | streetscaping plans and roundabout animation at the Public Official's Meeting #2 for Seventh Street from Marquette Street to Main Street, State ID #2440-07-00. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering, on behalf of AECOM, Inc., to present streetscaping plans and roundabout animation at the Public Official's Meeting #2 for Seventh Street from Marquette Street to Main Street, State ID #2440-07-00.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: The communication be received and filed.
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09-3928
| A | 9. | Performance contracting as allowed by State Statute 66.0133, Energy Saving Performance Contracting. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer wishing to discuss performance contracting as allowed by State Statute 66.0133, Energy Saving Performance Contracting. (Res.09-1535)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to publish a "Notice of Intent to Award a Performance Contract" for the installation of Phase II of the solar energy project at the City Hall Annex, in accordance with Wisconsin State Statute 66.0133, Energy Saving Performance Contracting.
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09-3940
| A | 10. | Bid results on Contract 52-09 (K9-053), Window Replacement at City Hall Annex. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 52-09 (K9-053), Window Replacement at City Hall Annex. (Res.09-1536)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That Contract 52-09 (K9-053), Window Replacement at City Hall Annex, be awarded to Softer Lite Window Company, Waukesha, WI, at their Base Bid price of $28,980.00, plus Alternate Bid #2 in the amount of $24,470.00 and Alternate Bid #3 in the amount of $9,295.00, for a total contract amount of $62,745.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 989.200.5020, Annex-Stairwell Windows.
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09-3941
| A | 11. | Apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for insulating the Solid Waste Garage. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting permission to apply for Focus on Energy Grants for insulating the Solid Waste Garage and installing LED lighting at 7 facilities. (Res.09-1537)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations be authorized and directed to submit and accept Focus on Energy Grants for LED Lighting at McMynn Parking Ramp, Grant Control #2009-33, Equipment Maintenance Garage, Grant Control #2009-34; Street Maintenance Garage, Grant Control #2009-35; Traffic Field Office, Grant Control #2009-36; Fire Station 1, Grant Control #2009-37; City Hall Exterior, Grant Control #2009-38; and City Hall Annex Exterior, Grant Control #2009-39; and Building Insulation at the Solid Waste Garage, Grant Control #2009-40. The total cost of these grants is $19,067.00 and are being funded through the 2009 Capital Improvement Program and Federal Stimulus Program.
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09-3938
| A | 12. | Amendment No. 2 to Contract 36-07 (K7-042), Professional Services - City Hall Renovations - Phase II, ARC Architectural Group LLC, consultant. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Amendment No. 2 to Contract 36-07 (K7-042), Professional Services - City Hall Renovations - Phase II, ARC Architectural Group LLC, consultant. (Res.09-1538)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That Amendment No. 2 to Contract 36-07 (K7-042), Professional Services-City Hall Renovations, Phase II, ARC Architectural Group, LLC, consultant, as submitted, be approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,100.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 988.100.5010, City Hall-Facility Plan Implementation.
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09-3852
| A | 13. | Change Order No. 6 on Contract 53-08 (K8-061), City Hall Renovations-Phase II (R1), Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 6 on Contract 53-08 (K8-061), City Hall Renovations, Phase II (R1), Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc. (Res.09-1539)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That Change Order No. 6 on Contract 53-08 (K8-061), City Hall Renovations, Phase II (R1), Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $30,943.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 988.100.5010, City Hall-Facilities Plan Implementation.
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09-3939
| A | 14. | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 32-09 (K9-033), Police Impound Lot Renovations (R1), Rasch Construction & Engineering, Inc., contractor. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 32-09 (K9-033), Police Impound Lot Renovations (R1), Rasch Construction & Engineering, Inc., contractor. (Res.09-1540)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 32-09 (K9-033), Police Impound Lot Renovations (R1), Rasch Construction & Engineering, Inc. contractor, be approved in the amount of $35,298.70.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 988.310.5060, Impound Lot.
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09-3923
| A | 15. | State/Municipal Agreement for Stage 2 Local ARRA 2010, State ID: 2703-02-03/73, Spring Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting the State/Municipal Agreement for Stage 2 Local ARRA 2010, State ID: 2703-02-03/73, Spring Street. (Res.09-1541)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a State/Municipal Agreement for Stage 2 Local ARRA 2010, State ID: 2703-02-03/73, Spring Street, from Fairway Drive to Blaine Avenue, for the not-to-exceed cost of $384,633.00, which is funded $382,633.00 through the State Highway Improvement Project and $2,000.00 by the City of Racine.
Further recommends that funding for the City's portion be included in the 2010 Capital Improvement Program.
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09-3924
| A | 16. | State/Municipal Agreement for Stage 2 Local ARRA 2010, State ID: 2703-02-02/72, N. Main Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting the State/Municipal Agreement for Stage 2 Local ARRA 2010, State ID: 2703-02-02/72, N. Main Street. (Res.09-1542)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a State/Municipal Agreement for Stage 2 Local ARRA 2010, State ID: 2703-02-02/72, N. Main Street, from Goold Street to Melvin Avenue, for the not-to-exceed cost of $602,490.00, which is funded $600,490.00 through the State Highway Improvement Project and $2,000.00 by the City of Racine.
Further recommends that funding for the City's portion be included in the 2010 Capital Improvement Program.
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