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15-00946
| B | | Communication from the Director of PRCS, Change Order 1 & Final Payment Contract 14-15 (K5-014), Gym Floor Replacement (Res No. 15-0400) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting Change Order 1 & Final Payment totaling $11,113.58 on contract 14-15(K5-014) Gym Floor Replacement. (Res No. 15-0400)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11/9/2015: Contract 14-15 (K5-014), Chavez Gym Floor Replacement, Baseman Brothers, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $5,907.00 and that their work under this contract be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $75,328.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from Org-Object 45050-57200, Parks - Building Improvements.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. Contract 14-15 was authorized under Resolution 14-3438 dated August 14, 2014. | Referred | Pass |
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15-00960
| A | | Communication from the Chief of Police requesting to accept a donation of $735.41 from Timers Liquor. (Res No. 15-0433) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Chief of Police requesting to accept a donation of $735.41 from Timers Liquor. (Res No. 15-0433)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11/9/2015: Defer until the next Finance & Personnel Meeting on 11/23/2015.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11/23/2015: Permission be granted to the Chief of Police to accept a $735.41 donation from Timers Liquor to be used for the K-9 Unit.
Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City. | Referred | Pass |
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15-00963
| A | | claim of Karen Sutton | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Karen Sutton for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11/9/2015: That the claim of Karen Sutton be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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15-00970
| A | | | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Municipal Judge requesting to increase Clerk Fees to $38.00, Ordinance Sec. 2-553 (a).
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11/9/2015: Permission be granted to the Municipal Judge to increase Clerk Fees from $28.00 to $38.00, per Ordinance Sec. 2-553 (a) "schedule of deposits".
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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15-00971
| A | | claim of WillieMae & Benny Jordan | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of WillieMae Jordan and Benny Jordan for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11/9/2015: That this claim of WillieMae Jordan and Benny Jordan be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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15-00961
| A | | Communication from Kara Kading requesting to use City right-of-way for the St. John's Lutheran School Spirit Run on Saturday, September 17, 2016. (Res No. 15-0418) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Kara Kading requesting to use City right-of-way for the St. John's Lutheran School Spirit Run on Saturday, September 17, 2016. (Res No. 15-0418)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-15: That St. John's Lutheran School be granted permission to use City right-of-way for a run/walk on Saturday, September 17, 2016.
Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75 processing fee paid.
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. If required, sponsor shall be responsible for submitting a Temporary Traffic Control Plan to the Engineering Department for approval, and providing and removing all temporary traffic control devices and detour signs.
F. If required, sponsor shall provide a detour plan for the closure of all State connect | Referred | Pass |
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15-00965
| A | | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150043, Memorial Hall Tuckpointing, Custom Restoration, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 15-0419) | Communication | Subject: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150043, Memorial Hall Tuckpointing, Custom Restoration, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 15-0419)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-15: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150043, Memorial Hall Tuckpointing, Custom Restoration, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of ($12,157.00)
Further recommends that the funding Org-Object 60623-57200, Memorial Hall Tuckpointing, be adjusted by ($12,157.00).
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Referred | Pass |
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15-00967
| A | | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150054, Samuel Myers Park Renovations - Phase ll, Ray Hintz, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 15-0421) | Communication | Subject: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150054, Samuel Myers Park Renovations - Phase ll, Ray Hintz, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 15-0421)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-15: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150054, Samuel Myers Park Renovations - Phase ll, Ray Hintz, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $4,407.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from the Org-Object 20201-52200, FFLM 2015.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Referred | Pass |
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15-00969
| A | | Communication from the Downtown Racine Corporation requesting use of City right-of-way for The Big Chill snow and ice carving event to be held on January 8 - 10, 2016. (Res No. 15-0417) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Downtown Racine Corporation requesting use of City right-of-way for The Big Chill snow and ice carving event to be held on January 8 - 10, 2016. (Res No. 15-0417)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-15: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Downtown Racine Corporation granting permission to place ice sculptures on City sidewalks along Sixth Street and Main Street from State Street to Seventh Street from January 8-10, 2016 until they melt, with the following stipulations:
A. That a clear area be established along the building line of a minimum of five feet in order to meet ADA requirements.
B. That any ice sculptures be set back a minimum of two feet from the back of the curb in order to meet Wisconsin Department of Transportation requirements.
C. That a hold harmless agreement be filed with the City Attorney's Office and a $75 processing fee paid.
D. That a liability insurance certificate be filed with the City Attorney's Office.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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15-00939
| A | | Communication from Ald.Coe requesting the City Attorney's Office create an Ordinance repealing Sec. 22-1055 Temporary License. (Ord No. 05-17) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Ald.Coe requesting the City Attorney's Office create an Ordinance repealing Sec. 22-1055 Temporary License. (Ord No. 05-17)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-10-15: That the request to create an Ordinance repealing Sec. 22-1055 Temporary License be approved.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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15-00948
| A | | Zoning Ordinance Amendment re: Breweries and Brew Pubs (Ord. 12-15) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Department of City Development for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding breweries and brew pubs. (Ord. 12-15)
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 11-11-15: That an ordinance be prepared and a public hearing before the Common Council be scheduled.
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15-00849
| A | | Communication from the Assistant Finance Director requesting to receive an unqualified or "clean" audit opinion this year. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Finance Director regarding the 2014 Audited Financial Statements, Report on Federal and State Awards, and Communication to those Charged with Governance and Management.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10/12/2015: The 2014 Audited Financial Statements, Report on Federal and State Awards, and Communication to those Charged with Governance and Management be received and file.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00900
| A | | claim of Veronica Belcher | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Veronica Belcher for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10/26/2015: That the claim of Veronica Belcher be denied.
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15-00928
| A | | Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District requesting to meet with the Finance & Personnel Committee to discuss separating the duties of Human Resource Administrator from the City Attorney's office and hiring a full time Human Resource Administra | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District requesting to meet with the Finance & Personnel Committee to discuss separating the duties of Human Resource Administrator from the City Attorney's office and hiring a full time Human Resource Administrator.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10/26/15: Receive and File.
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15-00929
| A | | Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District asking to meet in closed session with the Finance and Personnel Committee, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 19.85(1)(c), for the purpose of considering employment or performance evaluation data of a parti | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District asking to meet in closed session with the Finance and Personnel Committee, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 19.85(1)(c), for the purpose of considering employment or performance evaluation data of a particular public employee over whom the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10/26/2015: Receive and File.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Received and Filed | Pass |
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15-00938
| A | | Communication from the Finance Director requesting to have a representative from Robert W. Baird appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee at their next scheduled meeting on Monday, October 26, 2015 to discuss refunding the City's 2015 Anticipatio | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Finance Director requesting to have a representative from Robert W. Baird appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee at their next scheduled meeting on Monday, October 26, 2015 to discuss refunding the City's 2015 Anticipation Note that was issued for our Capital Projects.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10/26/2015: Recommend refunding the City's 2015 Anticipation Note that was issued for our Capital Projects.
Fiscal Note: Maturities are structured over 14 years, from 2016 thru 2029. Resolution to be presented to the Council on November 17, 2015. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00957
| A | | Communication from Devin Sutherland, representing Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown, for approval of its proposed 2016 Operating Plan. (Res No. 15-0401) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Devin Sutherland, representing Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown, for approval of its proposed 2016 Operating Plan. (Res No. 15-0401)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-26-15: Approve the 2016 operating plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown Racine as adopted by the Board on October 14, 2015 and that the Finance Director be directed to include $197,600 on the 2015 property tax bills of affected parcels as deliniated in the plan.
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15-00958
| A | | Communication from Devin Sutherland, representing Business Improvement District No. 3, Uptown, for approval of its proposed 2016 Operating Plan. (Res No. 15-0402) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Devin Sutherland, representing Business Improvement District No. 3, Uptown, for approval of its proposed 2016 Operating Plan. (Res No. 15-0402)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-10-14: Approve the 2016 operating plan for Business Improvement District No. 3, Uptown as adopted by the Board on October 14, 2015 and that the Finance Director be directed to include $37,000 on the 2015 property tax bills of affected parcels as deliniated in the plan.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00959
| A | | Communication from Devin Sutherland, representing Business Improvement District No. 4, Douglas Avenue, for approval of its proposed 2016 Operating Plan. (Res. No. 14-0457) (Res No. 15-0403) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Devin Sutherland, representing Business Improvement District No. 4, Douglas Avenue, for approval of its proposed 2016 Operating Plan. (Res No. 15-0403)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-10-14: Approve the 2016 operating plan for Business Improvement District No. 4, Douglas Avenue as adopted by the Board on October 8, 2015 and that the Finance Director be directed to include $60,000 on the 2015 property tax bills of affected parcels as deliniated in the plan.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00847
| A | | Proposal from SEH, Inc. for Contract 20150059, PS - Sanitary Sewer I/I Investigation. (Res No. 15-0410) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a proposal from SEH, Inc. for Contract 20150059, PS - Sanitary Sewer I/I Investigation. (Res No. 15-0410)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-29-15: Deferred.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-13-15: Deferred.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-27-15: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with SEH, Inc., on Contract 20150059, PS - Sanitary Sewer I/I Investigation, in the not-to-exceed amount of $68,000.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Org-Object 22640-57560, Sanitary Sewers.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00912
| A | | Final Payment on Contract 07-15 (20150007), PS - Spring Street Watershed Storm Water Study, Brown and Caldwell, consultants. (Res No. 15-0408) | Communication | Subject: Final Payment on Contract 07-15 (20150007), PS - Spring Street Watershed Storm Water Study, Brown and Caldwell, consultants. (Res No. 15-0408)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-27-15: That the work done by Brown and Caldwell, under Contract 07-15 (20150007), PS-Spring Street Watershed Storm Water Study, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $73,242.19.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 15-0046, dated February 3, 2015. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00930
| A | | Communication from Jeff Collen, Lighthouse Run Director, requesting to use City right-of-way, Monument Square and Sam Johnson Parkway on June 18, 2016 for the 38th Annual Lighthouse Run. (Res No. 15-0446) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Jeff Collen, Lighthouse Run Director, requesting to use City right-of-way, Monument Square and Sam Johnson Parkway on June 18, 2016 for the 38th Annual Lighthouse Run. (Res No. 15-0446)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-27-15: Permission be granted to the sponsor of the Lighthouse Run to use certain City streets for the period of 6:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, June 18, 2016, and to close the following streets:
Main Street from State Street to Sixth Street
Lake Avenue from 8th Street to State Street
State Street from Main Street to Lake Avenue
Main Street from State Street to 3 Mile Road (west side two traffic lanes will remain open for two-way traffic)
Dodge Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard
Michigan Boulevard from Dodge Street to Wolff Street
Wolff Street from Michigan Boulevard to North Main Street
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to communicate with the U.S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close Main Street Bridge to boat traffic for t | Referred | Pass |
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15-00937
| A | | (Direct Referral) Communication from Felicia Cooper requesting permission to place a sign over City right-of-way at Petals by Felicia, 1337 Washington Avenue. (Res No. 15-0405) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Felicia Cooper requesting permission to place a sign over City right-of-way at Petals by Felicia, 1337 Washington Avenue. (Res No. 15-0405)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-27-15: That the property owner at 1337 Washington Avenue be granted permission to install a stationary projecting sign, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed and a $150.00 processing fee paid, in accordance with the State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets.
Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $125.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00945
| A | | Ordinance 10-15, Use of Tires, dated October 20, 2015. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Ordinance 10-15, Use of Tires, dated October 20, 2015.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-27-15: That Ordinance 10-15, dated October 20, 2015, be referred back to the City Attorney to include language to provide an appeals process.
Recommendation of the Office of the City Attorney on 02-19-2016: Ordinance 10-15, as revised February 2016, be referred to the Public Works and Services Committee for review and approval.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-08-16: That Ordinance 10-15, as revised February 2016, be adopted.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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15-00950
| A | | Final Payment on Contract 50-14 (K4-050), Graceland Cemetery Pond Rehab-Drainage Improvements, Native Construction and Landscaping, LLC., contractor. (Res No. 15-0409) | Communication | Subject: Final Payment on Contract 50-14 (K4-050), Graceland Cemetery Pond Rehab-Drainage Improvements, Native Construction and Landscaping, LLC., contractor. (Res No. 15-0409)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-27-15: That the work done by Native Construction and Landscaping, LLC., under Contract 50-14 (K4-050), Graceland Cemetery Pond Rehab-Drainage Improvements, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $178,891.00.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 14-0466, dated November 18, 2014. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00951
| A | | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 15-15 (20150015), Pershing Dr., Boat Launch & Lakefront Lot No. 5 Reconstruction, A.W. Oakes and Son, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 15-0406) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Change Order No. 1 on Contract 15-15 (20150015), Pershing Dr., Boat Launch & Lakefront Lot No. 5 Reconstruction, A.W. Oakes and Son, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 15-0406)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-27-15: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 15-15 (20150015), Pershing Dr., Boat Launch & Lakefront Lot No. 5 Reconstruction, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $154,511.17.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from the following Org-Objects:
$ 27,254.00 - Org-Object 20125-57110, State Grant-DNR-DPW-Land Improv
$ 7,000.00 - Org-Object 45050-57110, Parks-Boat Launch Parking Lot
$ 23,607.14 - Org-Object 45050-57500, Parks-Pershing Park Dr
$ 16,507.41 - Org-Object 60383-57110, Parking-Land Improv
$ 80,142.62 - Org-Object 60484-57110, Storm Water Utility
$154,511.17 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00952
| A | | Final Payment on Contract 15-15 (20150015), Pershing Dr., Boat Launch & Lakefront Lot No. 5 Reconstruction, A.W. Oakes and Son, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 15-0407) | Communication | Subject: Final Payment on Contract 15-15 (20150015), Pershing Dr., Boat Launch & Lakefront Lot No. 5 Reconstruction, A.W. Oakes and Son, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 15-0407)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-27-15: That the work done by A.W. Oakes and Son, Inc., under contract 15-15 (20150015), Pershing Dr., Boat Launch & Lakefront Lot No. 5 Reconstruction, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $1,214,432.07.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 15-0108, dated March 17, 2015. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00864
| A | | (New) Application for a Sidewalk Cafe License with Alcohol for 220 State Street. Amending their premise description to include the Sidewalk Cafe. ATM Financial Services LLC DBA Carriage House Liquor Co. "Class B", Agent Douglas Nicholson. (1st District). | Communication | Subject: (New) Application for a Sidewalk Cafe License with Alcohol for 220 State Street. Amending their premise description to include the Sidewalk Cafe. ATM Financial Services LLC DBA Carriage House Liquor Co. "Class B", Agent Douglas Nicholson. (1st District).
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 10-27-15: That the (New) Application for a Sidewalk Cafe License with Alcohol for 220 State Street, amending their premise description to include the Sidewalk Cafe. ATM Financial Services LLC DBA Carriage House Liquor Co. "Class B", Agent Douglas Nicholson be approved.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00906
| A | | (New) Application for a Sidewalk Cafe License with Alcohol for 211 6th Street. Amending their premise description to include the Sidewalk Cafe. Vero International Cuisine "Class B", Agent Veronica Carver. (1st District). | Communication | Subject: (New) Application for a Sidewalk Cafe License with Alcohol for 211 6th Street. Amending their premise description to include the Sidewalk Cafe. Vero International Cuisine "Class B", Agent Veronica Carver. (1st District).
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 10-27-15: That the (New) Application for a Sidewalk Cafe License with Alcohol for 211 6th Street which would amend their premise description to include the Sidewalk Cafe for Vero International Cuisine "Class B", Agent Veronica Carver be approved.
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15-00932
| A | | (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Odd Fellows Bistro LLC dba Odd Fellows Bistro 817 Main Street, Emily Day, Agent. (1st District) | Communication | Subject: (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Odd Fellows Bistro LLC dba Odd Fellows Bistro 817 Main Street, Emily Day, Agent. (1st District)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 10-27-15: That the (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Odd Fellows Bistro LLC dba Odd Fellows Bistro 817 Main Street, Emily Day, Agent be approved.
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15-00936
| A | | (New) Application of Guy Singer Dance Studio, Guy Louis Singer, Agent, for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1514 Junction Avenue (3rd District). | Communication | Subject: (New) Application of Guy Singer Dance Studio, Guy Louis Singer, Agent, for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1514 Junction Avenue (3rd District).
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 10-27-15: That the (New) Application of Guy Singer Dance Studio, Guy Louis Singer, Agent, for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1514 Junction Avenue be approved.
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15-00962
| A | | Ordinance 11-15 - Towing Distance
An ordinance to repeal and recreate subsection (2) of Section 22-835. - Same-Conditions in Chapter 22, Article XXIII. - Motor Vehicle Recovery and Towing of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin regarding | Communication | Subject: Ordinance 11-15 - Towing Distance
An ordinance to repeal and recreate subsection (2) of Section 22-835. - Same-Conditions in Chapter 22, Article XXIII. - Motor Vehicle Recovery and Towing of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin regarding the location of towing businesses used.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 10-27-15: That Ordinance 11-15, towing distance be adopted.
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15-00686
| A | | Communication from the Alderman of the 4th District, on behalf of Kenneth Meyer (Kenny's On Main-1300 N. Main), requesting permission to place a crosswalk yield sign at the intersection of N. Main Street and Barker Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 4th District, on behalf of Kenneth Meyer (Kenny's On Main-1300 N. Main), requesting permission to place a crosswalk yield sign at the intersection of N. Main Street and Barker Street.
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 9-21-15: Deferred.
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 10-19-15: Receive and file.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00829
| A | | Communication from Robert Mozol requesting a policy from the Commissioner of Public Works for the payment of parking signs by the Racine Unified School District. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Robert Mozol requesting a policy from the Commissioner of Public Works for the payment of parking signs by the Racine Unified School District.
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 9-21-15: Deferred.
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 10-19-15: Recommends approval of charges for sign changes to schools will be made for requests associated with changes to arrival and dismissal times and bus pick-up/drop-off locations.
Fiscal Note: There will be nominal revenue generated based on these requests. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00870
| A | | 2014 Group Workcamp Agreement amendment (Res No. 15-0405) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Department of City Development submitting a request of the Racine Neighborhood Watch for an amendment to the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Agreement for the 2014 Group Workcamp program. (Res No. 15-0405)
This item was on the agenda for the October 1st and October 15th meeting of the Community Development Committee. However, the committee was unable to act due to a lack of a quorum.
Recommendation of the Common Council on 11/03/2015: That the request of Racine Neighborhood Watch to transfer $416.11 from “Postage” and “Other Itemized Expenses” to “Salaries” be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an amended grant agreement consistent with that of the revised budget.
Fiscal Note: The total 2014 Community Development Block Grant allocation to Racine Neighborhood Watch will remain $30,000.00. Note: Due to a scrivener's error, $416.11 was requested from Committee. The correct amount requested should be $461.11 -- $312.00 from "Postage" and $104.11 from "Other Itemized Expenses". | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | SBDRL Policies and Procedures (Res No. 15-0412) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Review of administrative policies and procedures for the Small Business Development Revolving Loan Program. (Res No. 15-0412)
Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 10-26-15: That the document titled "Small Business Development Revolving Loan Fund Program Policies" be approved and that the Department of City Development Staff be authorized to take all necessary and prudent measures to implement the program.
Fiscal Note: The Community Development Committee and Common Council allocated $371,454.00 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the 2015 Annual Plan for the purposes of assisting business, and, as such, there are sufficient resources available to fund this project. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00953
| A | | Commuter Rail Service Study Authorization (Res No. 15-0413) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Authorization of study for commuter rail services. (Res No. 15-0413)
Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 10-29-15: That the the request for authorization for a study of commuter rail services between Racine and Kenosha be approved and that the Mayor, City Clerk, Executive Director, or their designee or authorized agent act on the behalf of the City to sign all documents, and take all necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete the commuter rail study with funding not to exceed $30,000.00.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Fund Department of City Development's Redevelopment Activities account. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00955
| A | | Development Agreement Extension (Res No. 15-0411) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Consideration of certain amendments to the development agreement between the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Racine, the City of Racine, and FDP MR, LLC. (Res No. 15-0411)
Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 10-26-15: That the First Amendment to the Development Agreement between FDP MR, LLC, the City of Racine and the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Racine as executed on February 4, 2015, be entered into.
Further, that the Mayor, City Clerk, City Finance Director, City Attorney, the Authority Chairman, and the Acting Executive Director of the Authority be authorized to sign all documents, and take all necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete the execution of the First Amendment.
Fiscal Note: The cost to engage the services of a consultant to assist in project planning and management are to be paid from funds placed in escrow by FDP. | Adopted | Pass |
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15-00956
| A | | Capital Catalyst program (Res No. 15-0414) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) A request from the Racine County Economic Development Corporation to allocate $100,000.00 from Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Funds for a new Capital Catalyst loan program for the City of Racine and to approve the Policy Manual for the program. (Res No. 15-0414)
Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 10-26-15: That the request by RCEDC for $100,000.00 in matching funds to establish a Capital Catalyst program be approved and that the Capital Catalyst program be administered in accordance with the manual developed by RCEDC to establish policies and procedures for the administration of the program.
Fiscal Note: Sufficient funds are available in the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Funds. | Adopted | Pass |
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15-00927
| A | | Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting to add $355,000 to the 2016 CIP Budget to address the Sidewalk Inspection and Replacement Programs. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting to add $355,000 to the 2016 CIP Budget to address the Sidewalk Inspection and Replacement Programs.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 10-22-2015: the Item be Received and Filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Received and Filed | Fail |
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15-00927
| A | | Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting to add $355,000 to the 2016 CIP Budget to address the Sidewalk Inspection and Replacement Programs. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting to add $355,000 to the 2016 CIP Budget to address the Sidewalk Inspection and Replacement Programs.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 10-22-2015: the Item be Received and Filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Adopted As Amended: | Pass |
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15-00964
| A | | Committee Appointment | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions:
Appoint Mario Martinez 1553 Holmes Ave, Racine, WI 53405 on the Community Development Committee to a complete an existing term, expiring May 1, 2017.
Appoint Jason Meekma 2839 Orchard St, Racine, WI 53405 on the Community Development Committee to a 3-year term, expiring May 1, 2018. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.15-0401
| A | | Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown - 2016 Operating Plan | Resolution | Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown - 2016 Operating Plan
Resolved, that the 2016 operating plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown Racine is approved and the Finance Director is directed to include $197,600.00 on the 2015 property tax bills of affected parcels as delineated in the plan.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.15-0411
| A | | Amendments to Development Agreement | Resolution | Amendments to Development Agreement
Resolved, that the First Amendment to the Development Agreement between FDP MR, LLC, the City of Racine and the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Racine as executed on February 4, 2015, are entered into.
Further resolved, that the Mayor, City Clerk, City Finance Director, City Attorney, the Authority Chairman, and the Acting Executive Director of the Authority are authorized to sign all documents, and take all necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete the execution of the First Amendment.
Fiscal Note: The cost to engage the services of a consultant to assist in project planning and management are to be paid from funds placed in escrow by FDP. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.15-0412
| A | | Small Business Development Revolving Loan Program | Resolution | Small Business Development Revolving Loan Program
Resolved, that the document titled "Small Business Development Revolving Loan Fund Program Policies" is approved and the Department of City Development Staff are authorized to take all necessary and prudent measures to implement the program.
Fiscal Note: The Community Development Committee and Common Council allocated $371,454.00 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the 2015 Annual Plan for the purposes of assisting business, and, as such, there are sufficient resources available to fund this project. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.15-0413
| A | | Authorization of Study for Commuter Rail Services | Resolution | Authorization of Study for Commuter Rail Services
Resolved, that the the request for authorization for a study of commuter rail services between Racine and Kenosha is approved and that the Mayor, City Clerk, Executive Director, or their designee or authorized agent act on the behalf of the City to sign all documents, and take all necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete the commuter rail study with funding not to exceed $30,000.00.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Fund Department of City Development's Redevelopment Activities account. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.15-0414
| A | | Capital Catalyst Loan Program and Policy Manual | Resolution | Capital Catalyst Loan Program and Policy Manual
Resolved, that the request of RCEDC for $100,000.00 in matching funds to establish a Capital Catalyst program is approved and that the Capital Catalyst program be administered in accordance with the manual developed by RCEDC to establish policies and procedures for the administration of the program.
Fiscal Note: Sufficient funds are available in the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Funds. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.15-0415
| A | | 2016 CIP Budget Funds for Sidewalk Inspection and Replacement Program | Resolution | 2016 CIP Budget Funds for Sidewalk Inspection and Replacement Program
Resolved, that the 2016 General Obligation Bond Debt (G.O. Debt) may be increased by $355,000.00 to accommodate funding of a total of $380,000.00 in sidewalk repairs and replacements through G.O. Debt in the 2016 Capital Improvement Plan. This shall replace the current system of maintaining sidewalks in the right-of-way via Repair Orders issued to abutting property owners.
All funds allocated for sidewalk repairs and replacements shall be used for the maintenance of sidewalks in the right-of-way, which includes, but is not limited to, inspection, design, repair, replacement and contract management activities. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting the City's authority to levy special assessments in connection with public improvements, or issue Sidewalk Repairs Orders in cases of damage attributable to abuse by abutting property owners, pursuant to applicable law.
Fiscal Note: This $355,00000 increase in G.O. Debt shall be included as an amendment to the Proposed Ten Year Capital Improvem | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.15-0402
| A | | Business Improvement District No. 3, Uptown - 2016 Operating Plan | Resolution | Business Improvement District No. 3, Uptown - 2016 Operating Plan
Resolved, that the 2016 operating plan for Business Improvement District No. 3, Uptown is approved and the Finance Director is directed to include $37,000.00 on the 2015 property tax bills of affected parcels as delineated in the plan.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.15-0403
| A | | Business Improvement District No. 4, Douglas Avenue - 2016 Operating Plan | Resolution | Business Improvement District No. 4, Douglas Avenue - 2016 Operating Plan
Resolved, that the 2016 operating plan for Business Improvement District No. 4, Douglas Avenue is approved and the Finance Director is directed to include $60,000.00 on the 2015 property tax bills of affected parcels as delineated in the plan.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.15-0404
| A | | Amendment to 2014 Community Development Block Grant Agreement for the 2014 Group Workcamp Program | Resolution | Amendment to 2014 Community Development Block Grant Agreement for the 2014 Group Workcamp Program
Resolved, that the request of Racine Neighborhood Watch to transfer a total of $461.11 to "Salaries" from “Postage” ($312.00) and “Other Itemized Expenses” ($104.11) is approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute an amended grant agreement consistent with that of the revised budget.
Fiscal Note: The total 2014 Community Development Block Grant allocation to Racine Neighborhood Watch will remain $30,000.00. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.15-0405
| A | | Sign Over City Right-of-Way at 1337 Washington Avenue | Resolution | Sign Over City Right-of-Way at 1337 Washington Avenue
Resolved, that the property owner of Petals by Felicia at 1337 Washington Avenue is granted permission to install a stationary projecting sign, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed and a $150.00 processing fee paid, in accordance with State Statute § 66.0425, Privileges in Streets.
Further resolved, that the property owner be charged a $125.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.15-0406
| A | | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 15-15 (20150015), Pershing Dr., Boat Launch & Lakefront Lot No. 5 Reconstruction | Resolution | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 15-15 (20150015), Pershing Dr., Boat Launch & Lakefront Lot No. 5 Reconstruction
Resolved, that Change order No. 1 on Contract 15-15 (20150015), Pershing Dr., Boat Launch & Lakefront Lot No. 5 Reconstruction, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor, as submitted, is approved in the amount of $154,511.17.
Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from the following Org-Objects:
$ 27,254.00 - Org-Object 20125-57110, State Grant-DNR-DPW-Land Improv
$ 7,000.00 - Org-Object 45050-57110, Parks-Boat Launch Parking Lot
$ 23,607.14 - Org-Object 45050-57500, Parks-Pershing Park Dr
$ 16,507.41 - Org-Object 60383-57110, Parking-Land Improv
$ 80,142.62 - Org-Object 60484-57110, Storm Water Utility
$154,511.17 - Total | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.15-0407
| A | | Final Payment on Contract 15-15 (20150015), Pershing Dr., Boat Launch & Lakefront Lot No. 5 Reconstruction | Resolution | Final Payment on Contract 15-15 (20150015), Pershing Dr., Boat Launch & Lakefront Lot No. 5 Reconstruction
Resolved, that the work done by A.W. Oakes and Son, Inc., under contract 15-15 (20150015), Pershing Dr., Boat Launch & Lakefront Lot No. 5 Reconstruction, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $1,214,432.07.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 15-0108, dated March 17, 2015. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.15-0408
| A | | Final Payment on Contract 07-15 (20150007), PS - Spring Street Watershed Storm Water Study | Resolution | Final Payment on Contract 07-15 (20150007), PS - Spring Street Watershed Storm Water Study
Resolved, that the work done by Brown and Caldwell, under Contract 07-15 (20150007), PS-Spring Street Watershed Storm Water Study, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $73,242.19.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 15-0046, dated February 3, 2015. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.15-0409
| A | | Final Payment on Contract 50-14 (K4-050), Graceland Cemetery Pond Rehab-Drainage Improvements | Resolution | Final Payment on Contract 50-14 (K4-050), Graceland Cemetery Pond Rehab-Drainage Improvements
Resolved, that the work done by Native Construction and Landscaping, LLC., under Contract 50-14 (K4-050), Graceland Cemetery Pond Rehab-Drainage Improvements, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $178,891.00.
Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 14-0466, dated November 18, 2014. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.15-0410
| A | | Contract 20150059, PS - Sanitary Sewer I/I Investigation | Resolution | Contract 20150059, PS - Sanitary Sewer I/I Investigation
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with SEH, Inc., on Contract 20150059, PS - Sanitary Sewer I/I Investigation, in the not-to-exceed amount of $68,000.00.
Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Org-Object 22640-57560, Sanitary Sewers. | Adopted | |
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