Ricine Banner
Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available.
Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/14/2009 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
09-3335 A1.Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau, in conjunction with The Promotion Company of Indianapolis, IN, requesting to use city right-of-way on Sunday, June 7, 2009, for the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau, in conjunction with The Promotion Company of Indianapolis, IN, requesting to use city right-of-way on Sunday, June 7, 2009, for the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour. (Res.09-1347) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: Permission be granted to The Promotion Company of Indianapolis, IN to close the following streets on Sunday, June 7, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., for the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour: Main Street from State Street to 6th Street 3rd Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Lake Avenue 5th Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Lake Avenue 5th Street from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive Sam Johnson Parkway from Main Street to Lake Avenue Sam Johnson Parkway from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive 6th Street from Main Street to Lake Avenue 6th Street from Lake Avenue to Pershing Park Drive Pershing Park Drive from 6th Street to 11th Street 11th Street from Lake Avenue to Pershing Park Drive Festival Park Drive from 5th Street to Sixth Street Further recomm   Not available Not available
09-3337 A2.Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau requesting permission to use city right-of-way on Thursday, July 23, 2009, for the 2009 International Cycling Classic.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Sales/Marketing Director of the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau requesting permission to use city right-of-way on Thursday, July 23, 2009, for the 2009 International Cycling Classic. (Res.09-1348) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: The Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau be granted permission to close the following streets to hold the 2009 International Cycling Classic to be held on Thursday, July 23, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Main Street from State Street to Fifth Street, Fifth Street from Main Street to College Avenue, College Avenue from Fifth Street to Water Street, Water Street from College Avenue to Wisconsin Avenue, Wisconsin Avenue from 4th Street to Third Street, Third Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Lake Avenue; and to partially close the following streets: Lake Avenue from Third Street to Gaslight Drive, Gaslight Drive from Lake Avenue to Main Street; with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. B. A liability insurance c   Not available Not available
09-3359 A3.Close the 300 block of Hamilton Street on June 28, 2009 for the 4th Annual Eagle's Club/George's Tavern Classic Car Show.CommunicationSubject: Communication from David Popoff requesting permission to close the 300 block of Hamilton Street on June 28, 2009 for the 4th Annual Eagle's Club/George's Tavern Classic Car Show. (Res.09-1349) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: The owners of The Eagle's Club and George's Tavern be granted permission to close Hamilton Street from Main Street to Chatham Street, on Sunday, June 28, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Eagle's Club/George's Tavern Classic Car Show to benefit the Eagle's Charity - Lew Reed Spinal Injury Cord Fund, 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 be responsible for all detour signage dur   Not available Not available
09-3381 A4.Redline Tavern Corporation request to close North Wisconsin Street, between Hamilton and Hubbard, on July 19, 20087, for the 5th Annual "Cruz in for the Cause" benefitCommunicationSubject: Communication from Redline Tavern Corporation requesting to close North Wisconsin Street, between Hamilton and Hubbard, on July 18, 2009, for the 6th Annual "Cruz in for the Cause" benefit for the non-profit organization "SafeHaven of Racine". (Res.09-1350) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: Permission be granted to Redline Tavern Corporation, 1200 N. Wisconsin Street, to close N. Wisconsin Street from Hamilton Street to Hubbard Street, on Saturday, July 18, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., for the 6th annual “Cruz in for the Cause” benefit for Safehaven of Racine, 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. Any tents placed on the public right-of-way shall not be   Not available Not available
09-3365 A5.Request to vacate sidewalk at 3144 Windsor Drive.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District, on behalf of John & Joyce Aber, 3144 Windsor Drive, requesting to vacate the sidewalk at 3144 Windsor Drive. (Res.09-1351) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: The property owner of 3144 Windsor Drive be granted permission to remove the sidewalk west of the existing driveway in accordance with City policy. Fiscal Note: The cost of removing the sidewalk will be borne by the property owner.   Not available Not available
09-3382 A6.Racine Neighborhood Watch requesting use of City Hall Annex parking lot for plant sale fundraiser.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine Neighborhood Watch requesting to use the City Hall Annex parking lot for its plant sale fundraiser pickup on Saturday, May 16, 2009, from 5 a.m. until 3 p.m. (Res.09-1352) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Hold Harmless Agreement with Racine Neighborhood Watch to use the City Hall Annex parking lot and lawn area abutting Grand Avenue on Saturday, May 16, 2009, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in conjunction with a fundraiser. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.   Not available Not available
09-3421 A7.Install a sign in the NW corner of the Courthouse PlazaCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Porters of Racine requesting to install a sign in the NW corner of the Courthouse Plaza during construction. (Res.09-1353) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: That Porters of Racine be granted permission to install a temporary sign in the public right-of-way of 7th Street, in the loading zone adjacent to the Unitarian Universalist Church, with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets. B. A certificate of liability insurance be filed. C. Porters of Racine shall place said sign. D. Any damages caused to said sign shall be the responsibility of Porters of Racine. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.   Not available Not available
09-3343 A8.Request from A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. to rent office space at the City Hall Annex in conjunction with the 6th Street reconstruction project.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a request from A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. to rent office space at the City Hall Annex in conjunction with the 6th Street reconstruction project. (Res.09-1354) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a lease agreement with A.W. Oakes & Sons, Inc. for 275 square feet in Room 123 of the City Hall Annex, for the time period of April 1, 2009 to the completion of the Sixth Street reconstruction project. The rental rate, per month, will be $284.85 plus telephone service. Fiscal Note: This lease will generate an estimated revenue of $2,278.80 for 2009.   Not available Not available
09-3409 A9.Request from Pete Karas requesting to close 500 blk or Park Avenue on April 19, 2009 for campaing event.CommunicationSubject: Request from Pete Karas requesting to close 500 block of Park Avenue on April 19, 2009 for campaign event. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-3304 A10.List of streets to be included in the Stimulus Program.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a list of streets to be included in the Stimulus Program. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-3426 A11.Resolution No. 09-1329 of April 8, 2009, relating to street improvements.CommunicationSubject: Resolution No. 09-1329 of April 8, 2009, relating to the following street improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Summit Avenue from Layard Avenue to the dead end. St. Patrick Street from Summit Avenue to the dead end. Harmony Drive from Douglas Avenue to +/-184' east of Douglas Ave. Fourth Avenue from South Street to Shoreland Drive. Alley- Ehlert Street/Glen Street; Luedtke Avenue/Root River E-W. Alley - Ehlert Street/Glen Street; Luedtke Avenue/Root River N-S. Alley - Prospect Street/Harriet Street; Booker Street/State Street. SEWER AND WATER LATERALS Harmony Drive from Douglas Avenue to +/-184' east of Douglas Ave. Fourth Avenue from South Street to Shoreland Drive. SANITARY SEWER Harmony Drive from Douglas Avenue to +/-184' east of Douglas Ave. CURB AND GUTTER Summit Avenue from Layard Avenue to the dead end. St. Patrick Street from Summit Avenue to the dead end. Recommendation of the Public Works Committee on 4-28-09: That Resolution No. 09-1329, of April 8, 2009, be amended to delete: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Summit Avenue   Not available Not available
09-3427 A12.Ordinance No. 8-09, dated April 8, 2009, to amend Sec. 82-109 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Sidewalks - Snow Removal.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance No. 8-09, dated April 8, 2009, to amend Sec. 82-109 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Sidewalks - Snow Removal. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
09-3422 A13.Bid results on Contract 51-08(09) (K8-059), City Hall Exterior Restoration.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 51-08(09) (K8-059), City Hall Exterior Restoration. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-13-09: The bids for Contract 51-08(09) (K8-059), City Hall Exterior Restoration be received and filed. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to rebid this project. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the 2008 and 2009 Capital Improvement Program for this public works project.   Not available Not available
09-3423 A14.Bid results on Contract 21-09 (K9-022), 2009 City Resurfacing (R1).CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 21-09 (K9-022), 2009 City Resurfacing (R1). (Res.09-1355) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: That Contract 21-09 (K9-022), 2009 City Resurfacing, be awarded to Payne & Dolan, Inc., Waukesha, WI, at their bid price of $774,210.03, 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: $ 55,000.00 - Account 906.000.4820, Special Assessment Funds $398,055.92 - Account 989.908.5220, Asphalt Resurfacing $ 43,739.59 - Account 987.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing $145,000.00 - Account 104.989.5420, Storm Sewer Misc. Locs. $ 40,000.00 - Account 287.988.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var. Locs. $ 52,000.00 - Account 989.590.5010, Replace City Circuits $ 10,814.52 - Account 988.590.5010, Replace City Circuits $ 12,000.00 - Account 988.908.5520, Sidewalk Replacement $ 15,000.00 - Account 988.908.5210, New Curb a   Not available Not available
09-3424 A15.Bid results on Contract 31-09 (K9-032), Memorial Hall Exterior Restoration.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 31-09 (K9-032), Memorial Hall Exterior Restoration. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: The bids for Contract 31-09 (K9-032), Memorial Hall Exterior Restoration be received and filed. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to rebid this project. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the 2009 Capital Improvement Program for this public works project.   Not available Not available
09-3425 A16.Bid results on Contract 32-09 (K9-033), Police Impound Lot Renovations (R1).CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 32-09 (K9-033), Police Impound Lot Renovations (R1). (Res.09-1356) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: That Contract 32-09 (K9-033), Police Impound Lot Renovations (R1), be awarded to Rasch Construction & Engineering, Inc., Kenosha, WI, at their base bid price of $497,000.00, 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: $345,000.00 - Account 987.310.5060, Impound Lot $152,000.00 - Account 988.310.5060, Impound Lot $497,000.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
09-3410 A17.Final payment on Contract 20-08 (K8-022), 2008 Pavement Inspections and PlanningCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 20-08 (K8-022), 2008 Pavement Inspections and Planning, Earth Tech, (AECOM), consultant. (Res.09-1357) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: The professional services provided by Earth Tech (AECOM) under Contract 20-08 (K8-022), 2008 Pavement Inspections and Planning, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $78,554.22. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0645, dated February 20, 2008.   Not available Not available
09-3411 A18.Final payment on Contract 22-08 (K8-026), 2008 City ResurfacingCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Work/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 22-08 (K8-026), 2008 City Resurfacing, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor. (Res.09-1358) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: The work done by A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. under Contract 22-08 (K8-023), 2008 City Resurfacing, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $840,134.55. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0784, dated May 6, 2008.   Not available Not available
09-3412 A19.Amendment No. 1 to Contract 38-08 (K8-044), Professional Services - Renovations at Impound Lot, Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, consultant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Amendment No. 1 to Contract 38-08 (K8-044), Professional Services - Renovations at Impound Lot, Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, consultant. (Res.09-1359) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-14-09: That Amendment No. 1 to Contract 38-08 (K8-044), Professional Services - Renovations at Impound Lot, Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $1,280.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 986.310.5060, Impound Lot. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available