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07-0807
| A | 1. | Ord. 15-07 | Communication | Subject: Ordinance No. 15-07, of June 19, 2007, to create Sections 82-44, 82-45 and 82-46 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to streets, sidewalks and certain other public places - Street festivals; Application for permit; Street closing.
Recommendation: That Ordinance No. 15-07 to create Sections 82-44, 82-45 and 82-46 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to streets, sidewalks and certain other public places - Street festivals; Application for permit; Street closing, be adopted.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0786
| A | 2. | Big Fish Bash request to use turn-arounds at Festival Park for parking on July 19-22, 2007. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Executive Director of the Big Fish Bash requesting to use the turn-arounds at Festival Park for parking during the Big Fish Bash on July 19-22, 2007.
Recommendation: That Big Fish Bash be granted permission to close the turnarounds adjacent to Festival Park Drive and Christopher Columbus Causeway, on July 19-22, 2007, in accordance with their request.
Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event.
C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event.
Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event. Since only a partial street closing is involved, no special event fee will be charged. | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0750
| A | 3. | Henry & Wanda's request to close Park Avenue on August 18, 2007 for the Wisconsin Harley Owners Group Rally. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Henry & Wanda's to close Park Avenue between 6th Street and 7th Street on Saturday, August 18, 2007, from 9 a.m. to midnight, for the Wisconsin Harley Owners Group Rally.
Recommendation: That Henry & Wanda’s be granted permission to close Park Avenue from 6th Street to 7th Street on Saturday, August 18, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 12 midnight for the Wisconsin Harley Owners Group Rally.
Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event.
C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor.
D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event.
E. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way.
F. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0790
| A | 4. | Racine Boat & RV show | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Recreational Leadership Co., LLC, requesting permission to close the Christopher Columbus Causeway for the Racine Boat & RV Show on August 6-12, 2007.
Recommendation: That Recreational Leadership Company, LLC be granted permission to close the Christopher Columbus Causeway, from Lake Avenue east to the water’s edge, from 8:00 a.m. on August 6, 2007 to 10:00 p.m. on August 12, 2007, for the Racine Boat & RV Show.
Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event.
C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor.
D. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event.
Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event. | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0684
| A | 5. | Request to close streets for the Senor de Tlacolula Celebration procession. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Event Chairperson for the Senor de Tlacolula Celebration requesting permission to close city right-of-way on Saturday, September 8, 2007, for a procession.
Recommendation: That Cristo Rey Parish be granted permission to close Festival Park Drive from 5th Street to 6th Street, Sam Johnson Parkway from Festival Park Drive to Lake Avenue, and Lake Avenue from 6th Street to 5th Street, on Saturday, September 8, 2007, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., for the Senor de Tlacolula Celebration procession.
Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event.
C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor.
D. The sponsor shall pay a $400.00 special event fee.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event.
Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City d | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0754
| A | 6. | Spirit of Racine Triathlon request to use city right-of-way. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Sales/Marketing Director of the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau requesting permission to use city right-of-way on July 22, 2007, for the Spirit of Racine Triathlon.
Recommendation: The Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau and HFP Racing be granted permission to close the following streets and to utilize certain other City streets as indicated on their race map, for the Spirit of Racine Triathlon to be held on Saturday, July 21, 2007, from 3:00 a.m. to noon, and on Sunday, July 22, 2007, from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Barker Street from Main Street to its terminus with Lake Michigan,
Goold Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard,
Augusta Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard,
Wolff Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard,
William Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard,
Lombard Avenue from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard,
Lakecrest Drive from Main Street to Michigan Boulelvard;
with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
B. A liability insurance certificate | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0674
| A | 7. | River Bend Lofts, LLC purchase of air space rights | Communication | Subject: Request from River Bend Lofts, LLC to acquire the air space property interest in the space over the Racine Street right-of-way, pursuant to Wis. Stat. 66.0915(4).
This request is for rights above and beyond those approved under Resolution 06-7197.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an Air Space Easement Agreement with River Bend Lofts LLC for the construction and placement of balconies above the public right-of-way on Racine Street between 6th Street and 8th Street, as requested, in accordance with State Statute 66.0915(4), Air Rights.
Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | Deferred | |
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07-0705
| A | 8. | Communication requesting purchase of city property | Communication | Subject: Communication from Sean Dunk, 1436 Summit Avenue, requesting interest in purchasing adjoining property owned by the City of Racine.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-12-07: Defer
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-13-07: That the communication be received and filed because the property is public right-of-way and not a sellable parcel, and that Mr. Dunk request the vacation of the public right-of-way instead.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-26-07: The communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Recommended to be Received and Filed | |
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07-0819
| A | 9. | Facade variance at 3210 Douglas Ave. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from Kiernan Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., 3210 Durand Avenue, requesting a variance for facade and storefront renovations.
Recommendation: The property owner of 3210 Durand Avenue be granted permission to install a decorative facade which extends over the public right-of-way by 4", as requested, with the stipulation that no part of the facade extension shall rest on or touch the public sidewalk, and 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 $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0791
| A | 10. | Repave Lighthouse Drive | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 15th District requesting the repaving of Lighthouse Drive.
Recommendation: That a preliminary resolution be introduced for the paving of Queens Court from Lighthouse Drive to the dead end.
Fiscal Note: This is an assessable street project and, therefore, all costs will be paid for by the abutting property owners. | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0611
| A | 11. | Communication from Sam Azarian Jr. wishing to discuss purchasing the Marquette Street municipal parking lot. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Sam Azarian Jr. wishing to discuss leasing the Marquette Street municipal parking lot.
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 5-30-07: The Marquette Street municipal parking lot be leased to Sam Azarian Jr. for a cost of $1 contingent upon the upgrade of fencing and landscape, and the separation of lighting circuits.
Fiscal Note: The lease will generate $1 to the Parking System
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-13-07: That the proposed lease is not in conflict with adopted City plans and programs.
Further, that the lease be approved.
Fiscal Note: The lease price of the property will be determined by the Public Works and Services Committee.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11/13/07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a lease agreement with Sam Azarian, Jr., for the municipal parking lot located on Marquette Street just North of State Street, with the following stipulations:
A. The term of the lease shall be for 20 years beginning January 1, 2008. | Deferred | |
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07-0776
| A | 12. | Develop policy for sale of City owned properties. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for the City to develop a policy regarding the sale of City owned properties.
Recommendation: The City of Racine adopt the following policy for the sale of excess city property:
POLICY REGARDING THE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY
The sale of City owned property should be done through a process which is in the best long term interest of the taxpayer and which is conducted in a fair and consistent manner.
Therefore, the following guidelines should be followed whenever City owned property is to be sold.
1. That the parcel of land is declared excess land by the Common Council.
2. That a “Notice of Sale” be published in the official newspaper stipulating the last date by which offers will be accepted.
3. That the City Assessor provide an estimate of fair market value.
4. That all sales are as is. All environmental studies are paid for by the prospective purchaser of the land.
5. That the actual sale price be no less than the City Assessor’s estimate of fair market value, | Deferred | |
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07-0736
| A | 13. | Resolution 07-0246 of June 5, 2007 relating to street improvements. | Communication | Subject: Resolution 07-0246 of June 5, 2007 relating to street improvements.
Recommendation of 6-12-07: Resolution No. 07-0246, of June 5, 2007, be amended to delete:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING
Alley - Shoreland Drive to South Street; Charles Street to Sixth Avenue
Alley - Shoreland Drive to North Street; Charles Street to Eighth Avenue.
Alley - Shoreland Drive to South Street; Charles Street to Eighth Avenue.
Alley - Shoreland Drive to North Street; Ninth Avenue to Eighth Avenue.
Alley - Shoreland Drive to South Street; Ninth Avenue to Eighth Avenue.
and, as amended , Resolution No. 07-0246, of June 5, 2007, be adopted.
Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2008 C.I.P. for these alley improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the alley improvements.
Recommendation of 6-26-07: That Resolution No. 07-0246, of June 5, 2007, be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Recommended to be Received and Filed | |
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07-0669
| A | 14. | Mt. Pleasant request to share cost of paving 16th Street. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting the request of the Village of Mt. Pleasant for the City of Racine to participate in the cost of paving 16th Street from west of Ostergaard Avenue to west of Oakdale Avenue.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk enter into an agreement with the Village of Mt. Pleasant for the rubbilization and overlaying of bituminous concrete on 16th Street from STH 31 to Ostergaard Avenue.
Further recommends that the City of Racine agrees to pay 48% of the construction cost for its share of the construction project for the rubbilization and placement of bituminous concrete and 36% of the engineering, legal and administrative costs which are currently estimated at $106,117.00. The City of Racine’s final cost will be based upon the actual cost to perform the work on the City's share of the project based upon actual bid pricing.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this work are available in the intergovernmental shared sewer revenue fund.
Fiscal Note: Funds are avai | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0766
| A | 15. | Pave Victorian Drive from Emstan Hills Road to Maryland Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer wishing to discuss the paving of Victorian Drive from Emstan Hills Road to Maryland Avenue with portland cement concrete.
Recommendation: That a preliminary resolution be introduced for the paving of Victorian Drive from Emstan Hills Road to Maryland Avenue with portland cement concrete, and that the cost of the project be assessed to the abutting property owners.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time. Approval of the preliminary resolution only authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer to conduct a public hearing. | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0798
| A | 16. | Final payment on Contract 38-06(K6-040), 2006 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissoner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 38-06 (K6-040), 2006 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor.
Recommendation: The work done by A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., under Contract 38-06 (K6-040), 2006 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $211,349.78, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 06-7176, dated August 15, 2006. | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0811
| A | 17. | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 8-07 (K7-008), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing LLC, contractor. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 8-07 (K7-008), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing LLC, contractor.
Recommendation: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 8-07 (K7-008), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $25,400.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the Account 106.987.5120, Ramp Improvements.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Deferred | |
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07-0812
| A | 18. | Final payment on Contract 8-07 (K7-008), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing LLC, contractor. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a final payment request on Contract 8-07 (K7-008), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing LLC, contractor.
Recommendation: The work done by RAM Building Restoration & Waterproofing, LLC, under Contract 8-07 (K7-00819), 2007 Parking Ramp Maintenance, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $154,185.00, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0074, dated February 21, 2007. | Deferred | |
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07-0752
| A | 19. | Storm sewer easement for the Reservoir Park project. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a storm sewer easement for the Reservoir Park project.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an easement agreement for the installation of a storm sewer on the property commonly known as 4513 Durand Avenue, Tax No. 151 0323 30007000.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time. | Recommended For Approval | |
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07-0784
| A | 20. | Three-party agreement for the Design of Northwestern Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a three-party agreement for the Design of Northwestern Avenue.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a three-party agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Strand Associates for the Design of Northwestern Avenue (STH 38) from Golf Avenue to Rapids Drive, at the not-to-exceed cost of $145,704.56, which is funded 75%, or $109,278.42, by the State of Wisconsin, and 25%, or $36,426.14, by the City of Racine.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 987.908.5020, Concrete Pavement Replacement, Misc. Loc.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Deferred | |
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07-0785
| A | 21. | Three-party agreement for the Design of State Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a three-party agreement for the Design of State Street.
Recommendation: That the communication be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Deferred | |
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