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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/9/2026 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 303
Or immediately following the Committee of the Whole.
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0176-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Pabon requesting permission enter into an agreement to accept funding from the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District to fund approximately 340 hours of police officer overtime costs for dedicated traffic anCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Pabon, requesting permission enter into an agreement to accept funding from the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District to fund approximately 340 hours of Police Officer overtime costs for dedicated traffic and speed enforcement along Douglas Avenue, from State Street to Three Mile Road. Staff Recommendation: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to enter into an agreement to accept funding from the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District to fund approximately 340 hours of Police Officer overtime costs for dedicated traffic and speed enforcement along Douglas Avenue, from State Street to Three Mile Road. Fiscal Note: The Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District will donate $32,500 to fund police officer overtime costs. No City match required.   Not available Not available
0175-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting permission to apply and enter into a recurring agreement and accept up to a maximum of $34,899.10 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Beach Monitoring Program. (Grant ContCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on the behalf of the Health Department, requesting permission to apply and enter into a recurring agreement and accept up to a maximum of $34,899.10 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Beach Monitoring Program. (Grant Control # 00696) Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be authorized to apply for and enter into a recurring agreement and accept up to a maximum of $34,899.10 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Beach Monitoring Program. (Grant Control # 00696) Fiscal Note: No City match is required.   Not available Not available
0120-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting permission to execute a contract with Aetna Moving and Storage for municipal solid waste services. Staff Recommendation: That the City of Racine Common Council authorizes the Manger of NeighbCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of City Development requesting permission to execute a contract with Aetna Moving and Storage for municipal solid waste services. Staff Recommendation: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, to execute a six (6) year contract with Aetna Moving and Storage for municipal solid waste services, with one (1) optional one-year extension. Fiscal Note: The requested funds are allocated within the current FY2026 budget in Account #22560-52200. Due to fluctuations in the need for this service, estimated annual cost is projected at $250,000.00.   Not available Not available
0156-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land requesting permission for the Purchasing Manager to sole source the purchase of professional services for the 4th of July fireworks display from Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Director, requesting permission for the Purchasing Manager to sole source the purchase of professional services for the 4th of July fireworks display from Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. Staff Recommendation: That the Purchasing Manager be directed to waive formal bidding and be directed to purchase professional services for the 4th of July fireworks display from Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. Fiscal Note: This is an agreement , (Contract #260704), in the amount of $85,000 from Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. Funds are available in Account # 22860-52200.   Not available Not available
0157-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land requesting permission for the Purchasing Manager to sole source the purchase of a tree diapers (watering devices) for the 2026 tree planting, from Zynnovation LLC, manufacturer of this product.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Director, requesting permission for the Purchasing Manager to sole source the purchase of a tree diapers (watering devices) for the 2026 tree planting, from Zynnovation LLC, manufacturer of this product. Staff Recommendation: That the Purchasing Manager be directed to waive formal bidding and be directed to purchase tree diapers (watering devices) for the 2026 tree planting, from Zynnovation LLC, manufacturer of this product. Fiscal Note: This is a one-time purchase quote in the amount of $28,777.59 directly from Zynnovation LLC. Funds are available in Account #6048401-53200-50046 & #6048401-57110.   Not available Not available
0158-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land requesting permission for the Purchasing Manager to sole source the purchase of 250 trees from Johnson’s Nursery, for the United States semiquincentennial celebration.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, and Alder Land, on the behalf of the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Director, requesting permission for the Purchasing Manager to sole source the purchase of 250 trees from Johnson’s Nursery, for the United States semiquincentennial celebration. Staff Recommendation: That the Purchasing Manager be directed to waive formal bidding and be directed to purchase of 250 trees from Johnson’s Nursery, for the United States semiquincentennial celebration. Fiscal Note: This is a one-time purchase quote in the amount of $53,700 (for 250 trees) from Johnson’s Nursery, for the United States semiquincentennial celebration. Funds are available in Account #6048401-57110.   Not available Not available
0167-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Director, requesting permission for the Purchasing Manager to sole source the purchase of tree-age pesticide and plugs for 2026 emerald ash borer tree iCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Director, requesting permission for the Purchasing Manager to sole source the purchase of tree-age pesticide and plugs for 2026 emerald ash borer tree injections, from Grand Arbor Supply, supplier since 2012. Staff Recommendation: That the Purchasing Manager be directed to waive formal bidding and be directed to purchase tree-age pesticide and plugs for 2026 emerald ash borer tree injections, from Grand Arbor Supply, supplier since 2012. Fiscal Note: This is a one-time purchase quote in the amount of $45,051.50, from Grand Arbor Supply. Funds are available in Account #6048401-57110.   Not available Not available
0179-26 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the Financial Empowerment Coordinator, requesting permission to accept a $1,000 donation from Marine Credit Union to support the program operations and initiatives of the Financial Empowerment Center. (Grant # 00697) Staff Recommendation: That the Financial Empowerment Coordinator be granted permission to accept a $1,000 donation from Marine Credit Union to support the program operations and initiatives of the Financial Empowerment Center. (Grant # 00697) Fiscal Note: Marine Credit Union Donation is $1,000. No City match required.   Not available Not available
0165-26 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Michael Tenuta for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0166-26 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Daphne Barry and Cassandra Burney for consideration for disallowance.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Daphne Barry and Cassandra Burney for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available