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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 7/25/2006 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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06-2067 A1.Request to fill a ditch to develop a vacant lot on Spring Street between the Root River and 1723 Spring Place.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Brian R. Exner, 2418 Westwood Drive, requesting permission to fill a ditch to develop a vacant lot on Spring Street between the Root River and 1723 Spring Place. Recommendation: The property owner of 1723 Spring Place be granted permission to place fill dirt on City property as indicated in the preliminary grading plan, dated June 27, 2006, with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. A liability insurance certificate be filed; C. The property owner restore all City property impacted by this work including the addition of topsoil, seeding and fertilizing in accordance with Sections 625, 629, 630 and 631 of the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation specifications, and Sections 2.62, 2.612 and 6.43 of the State of Wisconsin Standard Specifications for Sewer and Water Construction; and D. The property owner is required to meet all State of Wisconsin storm water, site drainage and building code requirements for this project. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Deferred  Action details Not available
06-2228 A2.Install two duct packages crossing Racine Street between 14th and 16th Streets.CommunicationSubject: Communication from S.C. Johnson & Sons, Inc. requesting permission to install two duct packages crossing Racine Street between 14th and 16th Streets prior to paving. Recommendation: S.C. Johnson & Sons, Inc. be granted permission to install duct packages crossing Racine Street, between 14th Street and 16th Street, as requested with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executied in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Street. B. The property owner be required to become a member of Diggers Hotline for the length of time that the facilities are in the public right-of-way. C. The property owner provide a survey description of the location of the duct packages. D. The property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2260 A3.Request to close 6th Street on August 12, 2006 for the "Scoop the Loop" car show.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Historic Sixth Street Association requesting to close 6th Street between College Avenue and Center Street from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2006 for the "Scoop the Loop" car show. Recommendation: Permission be granted to the Historic Sixth Street Association to close four (4) blocks of 6th Street between Wisconsin Avenue and Center Street on Saturday, August 12, 2006, from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for the Scoop the Loop car 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 the 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; and E. The sponsor shall be responsible for signing the detour for the State highway. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer, Chief of Police, and Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services provide limited assiRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2165 A4.Vacation of north-south and east-west alleys in the block bounded by Washington Avenue, West Blvd., 13th Street and Grove Avenue.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Vacation of north-south and east-west alleys in the block bounded by Washington Avenue, West Blvd., 13th Street and Grove Avenue. Recommendation of Public Works and Services Committee: The communication be received and filed. Recommendation of City Plan Commission on 8-13-08: Receive and file Fiscal Note: N/ADeferred  Action details Not available
06-2166 A5.Partial vacation of the 700 block of Racine Street.CommunicationSubject: Partial vacation of the 700 block of Racine Street. Also refer to the City Plan Commission. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee: The communication be received and filed. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 3-25-09: That the item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/ADeferred  Action details Not available
06-2167 A6.Vacation of Reichert Court.CommunicationSubject: Vacation of Reichert Court. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-29-2007: Since public interest requires it, that the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: Reichert Court from Michigan Boulevard to its eastern most terminus. Further recommends that a preliminary resolution be introduced to the Common Council and referred to the City Plan Commission. Fiscal Note: Not applicable. Recommendation of City Plan Commission on 05-30-2007: That since the public interest requires it and since the proposed vacation is consistent with adopted city plans and programs, that the following public way, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: Reichert Court from Michigan Boulevard to the eastern terminus of Reichert Court. Further recommends that a resolution be introduced and a public hearing be scheduled pursuant to sec. 66.1003 (4)(b), Wis. Stats. Fiscal Note: N/ADeferred  Action details Not available
06-2177 A7.Riverbend Lofts, LLC request to build decks over city right-of-way.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Riverbend Lofts, LLC, 720 Marquette Street, requesting permission to build decks over city right-of-way. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Riverbend Lofts, LLC for the construction of balconies which extend over the public right-of-way of Racine Street with the following stipulations: A. Riverbend Lofts, LLC provide a hold harmless agreement with liability insurance from the date of construction to the date of closing for the condominiums associated with these proposed balconies. B. Riverbend Lofts, LLC agrees to place a deed restriction upon all aforementioned condominiums which requires the condominium owners to enter into a hold harmless agreement with liability insurance with the City of Racine. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Deferred  Action details Not available
06-2263 A8.Ordinance No. 30-06 relating to Buildings and building regulations - Substitute for buildings, use and placement restricted.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance No. 30-06, to amend Sec. 18-42 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Buildings and building regulations - Substitute for buildings; use and placement restricted. Recommendation: Ordinance No. 30-06, to amend Sec. 18-42 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Buildings and building regulations - Substitute for buildings; use and placement restricted, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2264 A9.Ordinance No. 31-06, relating to Solid Waste - Definitions; Forfeitures and Setting out of medical waste and hazardous or toxic waste.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance No. 31-06, to amend Secs. 78-1, 78-7(b) and create Sec. 78-36 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Solid Waste - Definitions; Forfeitures and Setting out of medical waste and hazardous or toxic waste. Recommendation: Ordinance No. 31-06, to amend Secs. 78-1, 78-7(b) and create Sec. 78-36 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Solid Waste - Definitions; Forfeitures and Setting out of medical waste and hazardous or toxic waste, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2212 A10.CMAQ Program Agreement for the Walker Site Bike Pedestrian Path.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to enter into a CMAQ Program Agreement for the Walker Site Bike Pedestrian Path. Recommendation: Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a CMAQ program agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase IV. The total cost of this project is estimated at $1,278,750.00, with 80%, or $1,023,000.00 of federal funding, and a local share of 20%, or $255,750.00. Fiscal Note: Funding for this project is available in the 2007 Capital Improvement Program.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2274 A11.Bid results on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure. Recommendation: Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, be awarded to The Wanasek Corporation, at their bid price of $1,770,448.70, 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: $ 815,000.00 - Account 970.012.5810, TID 10 - EDA Infrastructure Grant $ 955,448.70 - TID 10 $1,770.448.70 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended to be Awarded  Action details Not available
06-2275 A12.Bid results on Contract 25-06 (K6-026), City Parking Lots (R1).CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 25-06 (K6-026), City Parking Lots (R1). Recommendation: Contract 25-06 (K6-026), City Parking Lots (R1), be awarded to Cicchini Asphalt Paving, Inc., at their bid price of $264,006.90, 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: $ 11,035.58 - Account 985.590.5010, Replace City Circuits $ 45,000.00 - Account 986.100.5020, City Hall-Parking Lot Improvements $ 26,511.96 - Account 986.200.5010, Annex-Parking Lot Resurfacing $ 14,000.00 - Account 986.740.5020, Zoo $ 8,500.00 - Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewers-Misc. Locations $ 5,133.57 - Account 106.985.5110, Parking Lot Reconstruction $ 135,000.00 - Account 986.106.5010, Parking Lot Reconstruction $ 18,825.79 - Account 207.000.5750, Graceland Cemetery $264,006.90 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended to be Awarded  Action details Not available
06-2276 A13.Bid results on Contract 35-06 (K6-037), Bridge Rehabilitation at Johnson Park Golf Course.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 35-06 (K6-037), Bridge Rehabilitation at Johnson Park Golf Course. Recommendation: Contract 35-06 (K6-037), Bridge Rehabilitation at Johnson Park Golf Course, be awarded to Bane-Nelson, Inc., at their bid price of $192,800.00, plus Alternate #1 in the amount of $27,000.00 and Alternate #2 in the amount of $15,000.00, for a total contract amount of $234,800.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 107.000.5750, Replace 18th Hole Bridge. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended to be Awarded  Action details Not available
3045 A14.Policy for street name changesCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 15th District requesting a policy be implemented relating to requests for street name changes. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole: the Item be referred to Public Works & Services with the recommendation that the Item be received and filed. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-10-07): That requests to change city street names be considered on a case-by-case basis. Further recommends that the following factors be considered in reviewing proposals to change the name of a street: 1. Historical context of existing street and street name. 2. Similarity to existing street names. 3. Continuity of street names. 4. Number of properties involved. 5. Number of property owners. A minimum of 90% of property owners must be in agreement. 6. Number of residents involved. A minimum of 75% of all residents must be in agreement. 7. If the street is to be named in honor of a person, that individual should be someone of national importance who had a profound, positive impact on the country. 8. If Deferred  Action details Not available
06-2244 A15.Final payment on Contract 28-05(K5-035), 2005 Sewer Asset Management, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting final payment on Contract 28-05 (K5-035), 2005 Sewer Asset Management, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: The professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc. under Contract 28-05, (K5-035), 2005 Sewer Asset Management, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $93,203.71, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 6460, dated April 18, 2005.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2245 A16.Final payment on Contract 33-05(K5-050), 2005 Sewer Construction, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 33-05 (K5-050), 2005 Sewer Construction, A.W. Oakes & Son, contractor. Recommendation: The work of A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., under Contract 33-05 (K5-050), 2005 Sewer Construction, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $236,060.25. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 6561 of July 5, 2005.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-1822 A17.Proposal from HNTB for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building.CommunicationSubject: 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  Action details Not available
06-2246 A18.Change Order No. 2 on Contract 49-05(K5-056), Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase II, Bane-Nelson, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 49-05 (K5-056), Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase II, Bane-Nelson, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 2 on Contract 49-05 (K5-056), Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase II, Bane-Nelson, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $11,400.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 985.913.5090, Michigan @ Goold Slope Stabilization. Further recommends that a time extension until September 1, 2006 to complete this contract, be approved. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2250 A19.Change Order No. 1 on Contract 14-06(K6-015), Island Park Streambank Stabilization, K & L Construction, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 14-06 (K6-015), Island Park Streambank Stabilization, K & L Construction, contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 14-06 (K6-015), Island Park Streambank Stabilization, K&L Construction, contractor, as submitted, be approved to provide a time extension until August 15, 2006, to complete this contract. Fiscal Note: There will be no change in contract price as a result of this change order.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2252 A20.Professional services agreement for the Marino Park Storm Sewer Design.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a professional services agreement for the Marino Park Storm Sewer Design. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services contract with Earth Tech, Inc. to provide professional services for the Marino Park and State Street Storm Sewer, at a cost not-to-exceed $41,360.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewers-Various Locations. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended to be Awarded  Action details Not available
06-2278 A21.Change Order No. 2 on Contract 07-06(K6-007), 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Green Bay Pipe & TV, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Work/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 7-06(K6-007), 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Green Bay Pipe & TV, contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 2 on Contract 7-06 (K6-007), 2006 CCTV Services and Manhole Inspections, Green Bay Pipe & TV, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $1,280.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 640.00 - Account 986.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var. Loc. $ 640.00 - Account 104.985.5420, Storm Sewers, Var. Loc. $1,280.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2300 A22.Amendment No. 1 on Contract 60-05(K5-069), PS - Streambank Restoration in Island Park, Earth Tech, consultant.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public WorksEngineering submitting Amendment No. 1 on Contract 60-05 (K5-069), PS - Streambank Restoration in Island Park, Earth Tech, consultant. Recommendation: Amendment No. 1 to Contract 60-05 (K5-069), Professional Services for Streambank Restoration in Island Park, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $3,500.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 104.000.5610, Stormwater Enterprise - Professional Services. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2299 A23.Amendment No. 4 on State Contract 2350-10-00, Racine Street, 21st Street to Washington Avenue, Earth Tech, consultant.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works submitting Amendment No. 4 on State Contract 2350-10-00, Racine Street, 21st Street to Washington Avenue, Earth Tech, consultant. Recommendation: Amendment No. 4 on State Contract 2350-10-00, Racine Street, 21st Street to Washington Avenue, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant be approved. The total cost of the amendment is $3,931.10, with 75%, or, $2,543.23, being the State's share, and 25%, or $982.78, being the City's share. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 985.908.5090, Racine Street Design Services. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
06-2302 A24.Request to pave an additional 17' of Harrington Drive.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting the request of the property owners of 1509 Harrington Drive and 3901 Frances Drive to extend the paving of the abutting assessable street. Recommendation: The request of the property owners of 1509 Harrington Drive and 3901 Frances Drive for the City to pave an additional 17 feet on Harrington Drive be approved with the cost of this additional work being paid for 100% by the property owners. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine for performing this additional work.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available