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06-1774
| A | 1. | Request to place columns in city right-of-way at 406 Main Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the owner of Inside-Out, 406 Main Street, requesting to place two columns in city-right-of way.
Recommendation: The property owner of 406 Main Street be granted permission to install two decorative columns which will extend into the public right-of-way with the stipulation that the columns not be adhered to the public sidewalk and that a hold harmless agreement be executed in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Street.
Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs association 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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06-1776
| A | 2. | Request of the Racine County Department of Public Works for variances and to waive fees for the Law Enforcement Center addition project. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Racine County Department of Public Works requesting variances for the installation of canopies, doorway, intercom bollard and column caissons/pier foundations in city right-of-way, install new sidewalks, curbs and gutter, temporarily remove light pole and parking meters, and that all fees for permits, inspections and allowances on the Law Enforcement Center addition project be waived.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-25-06): Racine County be granted permission to conduct the following activities with the public right-of-way:
A. Install a concrete bollard and loop detector at the entrance to the Law Enforcement sallyport;
B. Place three (3) pedestrian entrance canopies cantilevered over the City sidewalk;
C. Install drilled caissons along 8th Street which will extend below grade beyond the street right-of-way;
All with the following stipulations:
1. A hold harmless agreement be executed;
2. The County pay a $50.00 fee for filing this item with the Register of Deeds office.
3. The County agrees to relocate the | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-1790
| A | 3. | Michael's Signs requesting to project a sign for Scharding's Plumbing, over the right-of-way at 606 Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Michael's Signs requesting to install a projecting sign over the right-of-way at 606 Sixth Street.
Recommendation: The property owner of 606 Sixth Street be granted permission to install a stationary, projecting sign, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Street.
Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs association 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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06-1795
| A | 4. | River Bend Nature Center request to use the Main Street Bridge for a special event on June 24, 2006. | Communication | Subject: Communication from River Bend Nature Center requesting that the sidewalk and one lane of the northbound traffic on the east side of the Main Street Bridge be blocked for the first annual River Bend Derby Duck Race on June 24, 2006.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-25-06): The River Bend Nature Center be granted permission to close the sidewalk and one lane of the north bound traffic along the east side of the Main Street Bridge for the 1st Annual River Bend Derby Duck Race which will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2006, with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed;
B. A certificate of liability be filed with the City Attorney’s office;
C. Department of Public Works staff review and approve the means and methods for placing the rubber ducks in the river so as to not damage the Main Street Bridge.
D. Sponsor shall be responsible for placement of all traffic control devices.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable.
Recommendation of the Board of Harbor Commissioners (4-27-06): Receive and file. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-1797
| A | 5. | Redline Tavern Corporation request to close North Wisconsin Street for the 3rd Annual benefit "Cruz in for the Cause" for the non-profit organization "SafeHaven of Racine". | Communication | Subject: Communication from Redline Tavern Corporation requesting to close North Wisconsin Street, between Hamilton and Hubbard, for the 3rd Annual "Cruz in for the Cause" benefit for the non-profit organization "SafeHaven of Racine".
Recommendation: 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 15, 2006, for the 3rd 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 anchored by any means to the roadway surface.
G. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee.
Furt | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-1794
| A | 6. | Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau request to use city right-of-way on July 22, 2006, for the Spirit of Racine Triathlon. | 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, 2006, for the Spirit of Racine Triathlon.
Recommendation: The Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau and HFP Racing be granted permission to close Michigan Boulevard from High Street to Goold Street and Goold Street from Michigan Boulevard to Main Street, 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 23, 2006, from 3:00 a.m. to noon, and on Sunday, July 24, 2006, from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 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 $450.00 special event fee.
F. Sponsor shall be responsible for placement | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-1722
| A | 7. | Request to install light in alley in 2000 blocks of Carmel and Kinzie. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the residents of the 2000 blocks of Carmel and Kinzie requesting the installation of a light in the alley.
Recommendation: The lighting in the 2000 block of Carmel Avenue be upgraded from 50 watt high pressure sodium lights to 100 watt high pressure sodium lights.
Fiscal Note: There will be minimal cost to implement these changes. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-1822
| A | | Proposal from HNTB for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Arnold and O'Sheridan for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc. for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building at a price not-to-exceed $9,400.00.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the following accounts:
$5,000.00 - Account 986.300.5020, Fire Station 1 Replace Railing
$4,400.00 - Account 108.986.5510, Memorial Hall Railing Replacement
$9,400.00
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Deferred | |
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06-1796
| A | 8. | Asst. Comm. of Public Works/Engineering request to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2007-09 Local Transportation (TE) Program grant. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Asst. Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering requesting to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2007-09 Local Transportation (TE) Program grant. This reimbursement grant, in the amount of $362,250, is for streetscape amenities for the reconstruction of Sixth Street and requires a city match of 20%, or $72,450.
Recommendation: The Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to submit a grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the 2007-09 Local Transportation Enhancements program.
Fiscal Note: The total amount of the grant is $362,250.00 and is for streetscape amenities as part of the reconstruction of Sixth Street which is scheduled for 2008. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-1823
| A | 9. | Final Payment on Contract 21-05 (K5-028), Maiden Lane Storm Sewer Improvements, Willkomm Excavating & Grading, Inc., contractor. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a request for final payment on Contract 21-05 (K5-028), Maiden Lane Storm Sewer Improvements, Willkomm Excavating & Grading, Inc., contractor.
Recommendation: The work performed by Willkomm Excavating & Grading, Inc., on Contract 21-05 (K6-028), Maiden Lane Storm Sewer Improvements, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $236,217.92.
FISCAL NOTE: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 6495 of May 15, 2005. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-1788
| A | 10. | Ordinance No. 13-06 to amend Secs. 46-26, 46-28(a) and 46-31 of the Municipal Code relating to Finance - Bidding procedure. | Communication | Subject: Ordinance No. 13-06 to amend Secs. 46-26, 46-28(a) and 46-31 of the Municipal Code relating to Finance - Bidding procedure.
Recommendation: Recommends that Ordinance No. 13-06 of April 17, 2006, to amend Secs. 46-26, 46-28(a) and 46-31 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Finance - Bidding procedure, be adopted.
Fiscal Note: Not applicable. | Approved | |
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