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11-6059
| A | 1. | City of Racine Entrepreneurship Initiative | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) A communication from the Executive Director of the Racine County Economic Development Corporation requesting an opportunity to discuss the City of Racine Entrepreneurship Initiative. (Res.11-2485)
Recommendation of the Economic Development Committee on 2-14-11: Defer action on the Entrepreneurship initiative memo until the next Economic Development Committee meeting.
Recommendation of the Economic Development Committee on 3-22-11: Approve the Small Business Development Initiative and refer to other city committees (Redevelopment Authority and Community Development Committee) for funding.
Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 4-4-11: That $69,400.00 from the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Fund be used for the Entrepreneurship Initiative contract for 2011.
Further recommends, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement with RCEDC.
Further recommends, that the proposed agreement be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee of the Common Council for its review and approval.
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11-6237
| A | 2. | Communication from the Chief of Police, requesting to discuss the waiver of bidding requirements and sole-source procurement for the purchase of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) equipment and software. | Communication | Subject:Communication from the Chief of Police, requesting to discuss the waiver of bidding requirements and sole-source procurement for the purchase of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) equipment and software. (Res.11-2486)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-11-11: Authorize and direct the Purchasing Agent to waive formal bidding requirements and negotiate sole-source procurement for the purchase of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) equipment and software with Federal Signal of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Fiscal Note: Funding for this purchase is budgeted in account 274.000.5950. | | |
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11-6228
| A | 3. | claim of Gary McCaske | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Gary McCaske for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-11-11: The claim Gary McCaske, 1020 High St.,Union Grove, 53182, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $1,294.00 for a fence at 2819 Hamilton Ave. that was allegedly damaged by the weight of the snow pushed against his fence during the blizzard on or about February 2-3, 2011 be denied.
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11-6241
| A | 4. | claim of Julia LaPoint | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Julia LaPoint for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-11-11: The claim of Julia LaPoint, 1121 Cleveland Ave., 53405, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $50,000.00 for alleged injuries when she stepped into a depression in the street in front of her home on or about May 20, 2010 be denied.
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11-6227
| A | 5. | Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting authorization to apply and accept two Focus on Energy Grants from WE Energies for upgrading light fixtures in the Lake Avenue and Shoop Parking Ramps. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting authorization to apply for and accept two Focus on Energy Grants from WE Energies for upgrading light fixtures in the Lake Avenue and Shoop Parking Ramps. Grant Control No.s 2011-010 and 2011-011. (Res.11-2487)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-11-11: Permission granted for the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/Operations to apply for and accept two Focus on Energy Grants from WE Energies for upgrading light fixtures in the Lake Avenue and Shoop Parking Ramps. Grant Control Nos. 2011-010 and 2011-011.
Fiscal Note: The estimated Lake Avenue Ramp project cost is $47,655.00, with the grant in the amount of $1,310.00. The estimated Shoop Ramp project is $73,915.00, with the grant being in the amount of $2,006.00. Funds for both projects are available in Account No. 106.987.5120, Ramp Improvements. | | |
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11-6238
| A | 6. | Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply and accept funds in the amount of $175,140 from WE Energies, Fund for Lake Michigan for the Baseline Assessment of Water Quality in Support of the Root River Restoration Pla | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to apply and accept funds in the amount of $175,140 from WE Energies, Fund for Lake Michigan for the Baseline Assessment of Water Quality in Support of the Root River Restoration Plan. (Grant Control #2011-012) (Res.11-2488)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-11-11: Permission granted for the Public Health Administrator to apply for and accept funds in the amount of $175,140 from WE Energies, Fund for Lake Michigan for the Baseline Assessment of Water Quality in Support of the Root River Restoration Plan. (Grant Control #2011-012)
Fiscal Note: There is no match required of the City. | | |
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11-6232
| A | 7. | Communication from the Manager of Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to accept a $1,000 donation for the Mayor's Back to School/Stay in School program. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Manager of Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to accept a $1,000 donation for the Mayor's Back to School/Stay in School program.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-11-11: Permission granted to accept a $1,000 donation from Butter Bud's for the Mayor's Back to School/Stay in School program and that an appropriate letter of thanks be sent.
Fiscal Note: The donation will be used to purchase school suplies for City students. | | |
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11-6233
| A | 8. | Appeal by Gorton Properties, LLC in regards to their 2010 assessment and resulting property tax bill. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Finance Director requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to discuss the State Board of Assessors Notice of Determination in the appeal of Gorton Properties, LLC in regards to their 2010 assessment and resulting property tax bill. (Res.11-2489)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-11-11: The 2010 Tax Levy for Gorton Properties, LLC., 1836 Oakdale Avenue, Tax Parcel No. 22898000, be reduced from $19,980.27 to $16,382.40 and that the resulting credit of $3,597.87 plus interest be charged against Account 101.990.5930 Real Estate and Personal
Property Taxes.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for this credit. Other taxing jurisdiction's portions will be charged back when appropriate. | | |
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