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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 4/29/2008 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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08-1950 A1.Request to delete proposed boulevard in the 1700-1900 blocks of Mt. Pleasant Street from the 2008 City Resurfacing project.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District, on behalf of the residents in the 1700-1900 blocks of Mt. Pleasant Street, to delete the proposed boulevard from the 2008 City Resurfacing project. Recommendation: That the proposed boulevard to be constructed on Mt. Pleasant Street from High Street to Yout Street be deleted from the construction contract. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.   Not available Not available
08-1946 A2.Apostolic Ministries Church, 933 LaSalle Street, requesting to close the 900 block of LaSalle Street on Sunday, June 22, 2008, for a special event.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Apostolic Ministries Church, 933 LaSalle Street, requesting to close the 900 block of LaSalle Street on Sunday, June 22, 2008, for a special event. Recommendation of April 29, 2008 and May 13, 2008: Apostolic Ministries Church be granted permission to close LaSalle Street, between State Street and Prospect Street, on Sunday, June 22, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for a church event. 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. 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 variou   Not available Not available
08-1977 A3.Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Alarma Int. request to close the 600 block of 17th Street on Saturdy, June 7, 2008, for a church event.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Alarma Int. requesting to close the 600 block of 17th Street on Saturday, June 7, 2008, for a church event. (Res. #08-0781) Recommendation: Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Alarma Int. be granted permission to close 17th Street, between Grand Avenue and Villa Street, on Sunday, June 7, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for a church event. 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. 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   Not available Not available
08-1978 A4.Vacate north-south alley behind 3457 Douglas Avenue in exchange for the demolition of the dwelling at 3449 Douglas Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Jeffrey L. Oakes requesting to vacate the north-south alley behind 3457 Douglas Avenue in exchange for the demolition of the dwelling at 3449 Douglas Avenue. (Res. 08-0923) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That since public interest requires it, the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: The north-south alley which abuts 1551 North Street and which lies north of the east-west alley, all of which is bounded by Douglas Avenue, North Street, 10th Avenue and Short Street. Further recommends that a preliminary resolution be introduced to the Common Council and referred to the City Plan Commission. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 7-30-08: That the vacation of the alley abutting 1551 North Street and 3449-3457 Douglas Avenue is consistent with the city plans and programs and that the vacation of the alley be approved and Resolution 08-0923 be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
08-1995 A5.Easement at 1824 Yout Street for the placement of AT&T equipment.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mi-Tech Services requesting an easement at 1825 Yout Street for the placement of AT&T equipment. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an easement agreement with AT&T, for the placement of AT&T equipment on city owned property at 1825 Yout Street with the following stipulation: That AT&T compensate the City in the amount of $2,000 to cover the cost of landscaping the property in accordance with a landscaping plan developed by the Department of City Development. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in granting this easement.   Not available Not available
08-1996 A6.Easement at 300 Lake Avenue for the placement of AT&T equipment.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mi-Tech Services requesting an easement at 300 Lake Avenue for the placement of AT&T equipment. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an easement agreement with AT&T, for the placement of AT&T equipment on city owned property on the north side of the Lake Avenue Parking Ramp with the following stipulation: That AT&T compensate the City in the amount of $250 to cover the cost of necessary landscaping at this site. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in granting this easement.   Not available Not available
08-1819 A7.Exchange property between the City and Adams Outdoor Advertising.CommunicationSubject: Request to exchange property between the City and Adams Outdoor Advertising. (Res.08-0839) Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into such agreements, deeds, leases, or easements with Adams Outdoor Advertising as needed to complete the exchange of properties as listed below: Properties that Adams Outdoor Advertising will transfer to the City of Racine: 1. 920-24 S. Memorial Drive (Parcel #3414000) 2. 1143 Douglas Avenue (Parcel #1988000) 3. 1601 Racine Street (Parcel #9088000) 4. 1700-16 Racine Street (Parcel #17214000) Adams Outdoor Advertising will receive easements to erect and maintain off-premise signage (a.k.a. billboards) on these city-owned properties: A. 1600 Racine Street (Parcel #9088000) B. 1700-16 Racine Street (Parcel #17214000) C. 1301 W. Sixth Street (Parcel #16857000) - update existing lease D. 1728 N. Memorial Drive (Parcel #18493000) Fiscal Note: Not applicable.   Not available Not available
08-2089 A8.Razing the building at 1130 Washington Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bids for razing the building at 1130 Washington Avenue. (Res. #08-0782) Recommendation: That Official Notice #9, Razing and Removal of the Schaeffer Pontiac Auto Sales building at 1130 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI, be awarded to Macemon, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $27,500.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Funds to defray the cost of this project are available in Account 719.000.5950, Miscellaneous Expenses. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1957 A9.Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, relating to street improvements.CommunicationSubject: Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, relating to street improvements. Recommendation of April 8, 2008: That Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, be amended to delete: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Jonathon Drive from cul-de-sac to North Main Street. North Bay Drive from Sheffield Drive to cul-de-sac. Ruby Avenue from Melvin Avenue to Lombard Avenue. and, as amended , Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2009 C.I.P. for these street improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the street improvements. Recommendation of May 13, 2008: That Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, be amended to delete: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Jonathon Drive from cul-de-sac to North Main Street. North Bay Drive from Sheffield Drive to cul-de-sac. Ruby Avenue from Melvin Avenue to Lombard Avenue. Riverside Drive from Cedar Bend Avenue to Clayton Avenue. and, as amended , Resolution No. 08-0742, of April 2, 2008, be adopted. Fiscal Note: F   Not available Not available
08-2026 A10.Bid results on Contract 19-08 (K8-021), 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing C.D.B.G.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 19-08 (K8-021), 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing C.D.B.G. (Res. #08-0783) Recommendation: That Contract 19-08 (K8-021), 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing C.D.B.G., be awarded to A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $214,652.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $182,701.90 - Account 898.030.5520, CDBG Asphalt $ 29,500.10 - Account 104.900.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. Loc. $ 2,450.00 - Account 988.600.5010, Traffic Signal Replacements $214,652.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-2027 A11.Bid results on Contract 22-08 (K8-026), 2008 City Resurfacing (R1).CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 22-08 (K8-026), 2008 City Resurfacing (R1). (Res. #08-0784) Recommendation: That Contract 22-08 (K8-026), 2008 City Resurfacing (R1), be awarded to A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $928,982.02, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $500,000.00 - Account 988.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing $ 12,133.16 - Account 987.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing $237,531.56 - Account 104.987.5420, Storm Water $ 53,542.40 - Account 987.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer $ 4,871.53 - Account 287.988.5310, Sanitary Sewer - Var. Loc. $ 39,457.60 - Account 986.907.5320, Sanitary Manhole Reconstruction $ 75,000.00 - Account 988.590.5010, Replace City Circuits $ 3,977.33 - Account 986.908.5210, New Curb & Gutter $ 2,468.44 - Account 986.600.5030, LED Traffic Signals $928,982.02 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are a   Not available Not available
08-2037 A12.Waive formal bidding for upgrading the Building Automation System (BAS).CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting to waive formal bidding for upgrading the Building Automation System (BAS) for the Department of Public Works. (Res.#08-0785) Recommendation: That the request to waive formal bidding procedures be approved in accordance with State Statutes that allow for the waiving of public bids for the purpose of maintaining uniformity of equipment and services. Further recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for the replacement of boiler control and temperature control equipment at Wustum Museum, Graceland Cemetery, Washington Park Golf Course and the Racine Zoological Gardens for the not-to-exceed price of $114,241.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 17,657.00 - Account 107.000.5780, Building Automation Upgrade Washington Park $ 20,870.00 - Account 207.000.5770, Building Automation Upgrade Graceland Ceme   Not available Not available
08-2025 A13.Amend Res. 08-0737 for final payment on Contract 53-07 (K7-063), PS - Storm Sewer Inspection for 16th Street and Park AvenueCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting to amend Res. 08-0737, dated April 2, 2008, for final payment on Contract 53-07 (K7-063), PS - Storm Sewer Inspection for 16th Street and Park Avenue, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: That Res. 08-0737, dated April 2, 2008, be amended by changing the final payment amount from $14,922.11 to $15,258.00, and, as amended, Res. 08-0737 be adopted. Fiscal Note: The contract was approved by Res. 07-0431, dated October 2, 2007.   Not available Not available
08-1894 A14.Final payment on Contract 13-07 (K7-013), PS - 2007 Pavement Inspections.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 13-07 (K7-013), PS - 2007 Pavement Inspections, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: That the professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc., under Contract 13-07 (K7-013), PS - 2007 Pavement Inspections, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $74,682.18, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract authorized under Resolution No. 07-0005 of January 16, 2007.   Not available Not available
08-2022 A15.Final payment on Contract 09-07 (K7-009), PS - 2007 Sewer Asset Management ServicesCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 9-07 (K7-009), PS - 2007 Sewer Asset Management Services, Earth Tech, consultant. Recommendation: That the professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc. under Contract 9-07 (K7-009), PS - 2007 Sewer Asset Management Services, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $99,125.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Res. 06-7364, dated December 19, 2006.   Not available Not available
08-2024 A16.Final payment on Contract 34-07 (K7-040), PS - 2007 NR 216 Stormwater Permit ComplianceCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 34-07 (K7-040), PS - 2007 NR 216 Stormwater Permit Compliance, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. (Res.#08-0786) Recommendation: The professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc., under Contract 34-07 (K7-040), PS - 2007 NR 216 Stormwater Permit Compliance, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $49,500.00, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Res. 07-0119, dated March 20, 2007.   Not available Not available
08-1963 A17.Amendment No. 1 to Contract 11-08 (K8-012), Develop Database for Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Program, Phase II, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Amendment No. 1 to Contract 11-08 (K8-012), Develop Database for Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Program, Phase II, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. (Res.#08-0787) Recommendation: That Amendment No. 1 to Contract 11-08 (K8-012), Develop Database for Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Program, Phase II, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, be approved in the amount of $34,850.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $17,425.00 - Account 104.988.5420, Storm Sewers, Misc. $17,425.00 - Account 288.988.5310, Sanitary Sewer - Var. Loc. $34,850.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1962 A18.Proposals for Police Impound Lot Renovations.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting professional services proposals for Police Impound Lot Renovations. (Res.08-0856) Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract with Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, Racine, WI, for professional engineering services for renovations at the Police Department Impound Lot, at a cost not-to-exceed $37,600.00. Further recommends that this item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for appropriate funding. Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-27-08: $37,600.00 be appropriated from the 2006 Capital Bond Fund and placed in Account 986.310.5070 Impound Building to cover the costs of this project. Fiscal Note: Sufficient funds are available for this appropriation.   Not available Not available
08-2071 A19.Proposal for roof repair at Festival Hall.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal for awnings at Festival Hall. (Res.08-0857) Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract with Hartmann Design, Inc., Racine, WI, for professional services for new awnings at Festival Hall, at a cost not-to-exceed $2,500.00. Further recommends that this item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for appropriate funding. Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-27-08: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract with Hartmann Design, Inc. Racine, WI for professional services for new awnings at the Festival Hall, at a cost not to exceed $2500.00. Fiscal Note: Funds to be transferred from the City Hall Cleaning Account 986.100.5020 to Account 986.108.5020 Festival Hall Awning Plans to cover this cost.   Not available Not available
08-2015 A20.Change Order No. 1 on Contract 15-07 (K7-018), Racine Public Library - Interior Remodeling, Imagine That GC LLC, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 15-07 (K7-018), Racine Public Library - Interior Remodeling, Imagine That GC LLC, contractor. (Res.#08-0788) Recommendation: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 15-07 (K7-018), Racine Public Library - Interior Remodeling, Imagine That GC LLC, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $3,461.75. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 771.000.5950, Misc. Expenses. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-2066 A21.Change Order No. 1 on Contract 03-08 (K8-003), Sixth Street Utility ConstructionCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 3-08 (K8-003), Sixth Street Utility Construction (R1), Globe Contractors, Inc., contractor. (Res.#08-0789) Recommendation: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 3-08 (K8-003), Sixth Street Utility Construction (R1), Globe Contractors, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $11,916.50. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the Racine Water Utility. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-2028 A22.Proposal from Ayres Associates for the 2008 Bridge Inspections.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a proposal for inspection of the City's bridges. (Res.08-0790) Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract with Ayres Associates for professional services for 2008 Bridge Inspection Services, at a cost not-to-exceed $18,170.51. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 8,799.48 - Account 101.520.5770, Fixed Bridge Inspections $ 9,371.04 - Account 930.063.5810, Lift Bridge Underwater Inspection $18,170.51 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-2035 A23.Three-party design agreement between the City, State and Bonestroo, Inc. for State Project ID: 2290-12-00CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a three-party design agreement between the City, State and Bonestroo, Inc. for State Project ID: 2290-12-00, STH 38 (State Street) North Memorial Drive to LaSalle Street. (Res.#08-0791) Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 3-party contract with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Bonestroo, Inc. for professional engineering services for reconstructing State Street (STH 38) from N. Memorial Drive to LaSalle Street, State Project ID: 2290-12-00, for the not-to-exceed cost of $349,966.48, which is funded 75% by the State of Wisconsin, or $262,474.86, and 25% by the City of Racine, or $87,491.62. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 988.908.5040, State Street - Memorial to LaSalle. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-2036 A24.Grant agreement from the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources, Grant No. USC-SE03-51276-08, Colonial Park Root River Stabilization.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a grant agreement from the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources, Grant No. USC-SE03-51276-08, Colonial Park Root River Stabilization. (Res.#08-0792) Recommendation: The Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to sign a Colonial Park Root River Stabilization Grant agreement, on behalf of the City of Racine, in the amount of $41,000.00, with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the installation of streambank restoration and stabilization practices on the Root River between Colonial Park and Lincoln Park at an estimated project cost of $102,500.00. Fiscal Note: The local share of this project is estimated at $61,500.00 and funding is available in Account 104.900.5420, Replacement Storm Sewer Construction.   Not available Not available
08-2067 A25.Revised state project agreement for Ohio Street, Durand Avenue (STH 11) to 21st Street, Project ID: 2704-05-00/70.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a revised state project agreement for Ohio Street, Durand Avenue (STH 11) to 21st Street, Project ID: 2704-05-00/70. (Res.#08-0793) Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign the revised project agreement for reconstructing Ohio Street (LOC STR) from Durand Avenue (STH 11) to 21st Street, State Project ID: 2704-05-00/70. Fiscal Note: This amended agreement is to add the maximum federal participation for all phases to be limited to $1,872,640.00. Project costs in excess of this federal cap will be the responsibility of the City of Racine.   Not available Not available