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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/4/2011 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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10-5933 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting the Mayor and City Clerk enter into the Women, Infants and Children Contract Agreement and permission to accept the initial budget allocation of $332,955 from the State of Wisconsin representedCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting the Mayor and City Clerk enter into the Women, Infants and Children Contract Agreement and permission to accept the initial budget allocation of $332,955 from the State of Wisconsin represented by its Division of Public Health of the Department of Health Services. (Grant Control #2010-046) (Res. 11-2355) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-10-11: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the Women, Infants and Children Contract Agreement and permission be granted to accept the initial budget allocation of $332,955 from the State of Wisconsin represented by its Division of Public Health of the Department of Health Services. (Grant Control #2010-046) Fiscal Note: There is no City match required.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5936 A Request from the Public Health Administrator for permission to accept $10,000 from the State of Wisconsin, represented by the Department of Health Services for the AIDS/HIV Program. (Grant Control #2010-047)CommunicationSubject: Request from the Public Health Administrator for permission to accept $10,000 from the State of Wisconsin, represented by the Department of Health Services for the AIDS/HIV Program. (Grant Control #2010-047)(Res .11-2356) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-10-11: Permission be granted to accept $10,000 from the State of Wisconsin, represented by the Department of Health Services for the AIDS/HIV Program. (Grant Control #2010-047) Fiscal Note: There is no City match required.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5937 A NSP-3 funds requestCommunicationSubject: Request from the Director of City Development to apply for Neighborhood Stabilzation Program-3 (NSP-3) funds. (Grand Control #2010-040) (Res. 11-2357) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-10-11: Permission be granted for the Director of City Development to apply for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program-3 (NSP-3) funds with the understanding that the Committee will have more input in the process. (Grant Control #2010-040) Fiscal Note: There is no City match required.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5924 A Key Engineering Group, Ltd. informing the City of contamination in the public right-of-way at 1339 Fourteenth Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Key Engineering Group, Ltd. informing the City of contamination in the public right-of-way at 1339 Fourteenth Street. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-11-11: That the communication be received and filed. Further recommend that the information regarding the contamination within the street right-of-way be placed in the City's Geographical Information System. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5938 A Real Racine requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the Ironman Racine 70.3 triathlon on Sunday, July 17, 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Real Racine requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the Ironman Racine 70.3 triathlon on Sunday, July 17, 2011. (Res. 11-2358) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-11-11: That permission be granted to Real Racine and Ironman to use City right-of-way for the Ironman Racine 70.3 Triathlon on July 17, 2011. Further recommends that Real Racine and Ironman be granted permission to close the following streets and to utilize certain other City streets, as indicated, on their race map, for the Ironman Racine 70.3 Triathlon to be held on Sunday, July 17, 2011: Barker Street from Main Street to its terminus with Lake Michigan, Goold Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard, Augusta Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard, Wolff Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard, William Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard, Lombard Avenue from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard, Lakecrest Drive from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard; with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement Referred  Action details Not available
10-5942 A Focus on Community requesting to use city right-of-way for a run/walk on September 10, 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Focus on Community requesting to use city right-of-way for a run/walk on September 10, 2011.(Res. 11-2359) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-11-11: That Focus on Community be granted permission to use city right-of-way for a run/walk on Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 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 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 any costs associated with bagging of parking meters. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, tReferred  Action details Not available
10-5942 A Focus on Community requesting to use city right-of-way for a run/walk on September 10, 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Focus on Community requesting to use city right-of-way for a run/walk on September 10, 2011.(Res. 11-2359) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-11-11: That Focus on Community be granted permission to use city right-of-way for a run/walk on Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 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 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 any costs associated with bagging of parking meters. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, tReferred  Action details Not available
10-5945 A Donation of a network control engine device from Johnson Controls, Inc.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting to accept a donation of a network control engine device from Johnson Controls, Inc. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-11-11: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5903 A claim of Donna AtkinsonClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Donna Atkinson for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-27-10: The claim of Donna Atkinson , 1536 Kearney Avenue, 53405, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $17,500 for injuries arising from her alleged trip and fall on the sidewalk at 3214 Washington Avenue on or about May 15, 2010 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5904 A claim of Sean StrausClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Sean Strauss for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-27-10: The claim of Sean Strauss, 2604 Dwight Street, 53403, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $2,437.29 for damages arising from a tree branch allegedly falling on his car while it was parked at 2610 Dwight Street on or about October 2, 2010 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5910 A claim of Zivorad JovanovicClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Zivorad Jovanovic for consideration. (Res.10-2352) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-27-10: The claim of Zivorad Jovanovic, 5319 Wright Avenue, 53406, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $672 for damages arising from a tree branch allegedly knocking out the power at 1309 Rapids Drive during a wind storm on or about September 7, 2010 be approved. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in account 101.990.5910, Judgments and Claims, for the settlement.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5805 A 1936 Edgewood Avenue donationCommunicationSubject: Communication from Ben LaForest on behalf of Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company offering to donate 1936 Edgewood Avenue to the City of Racine. (Res.10-2351) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-14-10: That the donation of 1936 Edgewood Avenue be accepted with the stipulation that the City of Racine covers the 2010 taxes. Further recommend that this item be referred to the Finance Committee for funding to pay the taxes and other costs associated with the property transfer. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-27-10: Recommend that the City accept the donation of 1936 Edgewood Avenue from Kohl’s Food Stores, aka Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, and that the 2010 property taxes be paid out of account 289.000.5510, Recycling Utilities. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in the Recycling Fund for the expenditure.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5913 A Communication from Kelly M. Semrau; Vice President, Global Public Affairs and Communication and Executive Vice President - The SC Johnson Fund, Inc.; requesting that the City of Racine be allowed to accept a grant from SC Johnson in an amount up to $510,0CommunicationSubject: Communication from Kelly M. Semrau; Vice President, Global Public Affairs and Communication and Executive Vice President - The SC Johnson Fund, Inc.; requesting that the City of Racine be allowed to accept a grant from SC Johnson in an amount up to $510,000 to be used toward underwriting the cost of renovation of the Laurel Clark Memorial Fountain on Sam Johnson Parkway in Downtown Racine. (Res.10-2350) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-27-10: To accept a grant from SC Johnson in an amount up to $510,000 to be used toward underwriting the cost of renovation of the Laurel Clark Memorial Fountain on Sam Johnson Parkway in Downtown Racine. Fiscal Note: The grant would underwrite the cost of renovation. Payment on this grant would be on a mutually agreed-to schedule to reflect out-of-pocket costs the City generates in implementing the renovation plan.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5934 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and the Human Resources Manager requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to submit for consideration a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and the StCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and the Human Resources Manager requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to submit for consideration a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and the Staff Officers' Association of the Racine Police Department, covering the years 2011-2012 and 2013-2014. (Res.10-2353) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-17-10: The negotiated collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and the Racine Police Department Staff Officers' Association covering the years 2011-2012 and 2013-2014 be approved. Fiscal Note: Additional year to year cost is as follows: 2011 - $0, 2012 - $32,302, 2013 - $32,625, 2014 - $65,902.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5935 A (Direct Referral)Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and the Human Resources Manager requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to submit for consideration a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and the StaCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and the Human Resources Manager requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to submit for consideration a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and the Staff Officers' Association of the Racine Fire Department, covering the years 2011-2012 and 2013-2014. (Res.10-2354) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-27-10: The negotiated collective bargaining agreement between the City of Racine and the Racine Fire Department Staff Officers' Association covering the years 2011-2012 and 2013-2014 be approved. Fiscal Note: Additional year to year cost is unknown at this time. Fire Staff Officers receive the same pay increases as are received by City Non-Represented Employees. That amount has not yet been determined.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5944 A (Direct Referral) Discussion of Complaint filed by Kurt Wahlen against Park 6, LLC, 500 6th StreetCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Discussion of Complaint filed by Kurt Wahlen against Park 6, LLC, 500 6th Street Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 12-20-10: (Due Process Hearing) That the “Class B” intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverage license for Park 6, LLC, doing business as Park 6 at 500-6th Street, Racine, Wisconsin, be revoked. Fiscal Note: The approximate cost is $8,000.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5713 A Commerical Corridors InitiativeCommunicationSubject: Request from the Director of City Development and the Racine County Economic Development Corporation to provide a briefing to the Committee of the Whole on the Commercial Corridors Initiative and the services provided under the annual contract between the City and RCEDC. Recommended: that the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5854 A Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to appear at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on December 21, 2010, to discuss Mayor's Office of Strategic Partnership updates and highlights.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to appear at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on December 21, 2010, to discuss Mayor's Office of Strategic Partnership updates and highlights. Recommended: that the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5946 A Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reaapointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions:CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reaapointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions: Appoint Alderman Dennis Wiser 2517 Pinehurst Ave, Racine 53403 to the Loan Board of Review for a one year term expiring January 1, 2012Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2349 A Permission granted to enter into a 2 year contract with Countryside Humane Society for animal control services, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement with Countryside Humane Society to provide animal control sResolutionPermission granted to enter into a 2 year contract with Countryside Humane Society for animal control services, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement with Countryside Humane Society to provide animal control services from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012 Resolved, that permission be granted to enter into a 2 year contract with Countryside Humane Society for animal control services, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement with Countryside Humane Society to provide animal control services from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012. Fiscal Note: City will pay Countryside $191,810 in 2011, and an amount adjusted for inflation not to exceed $197,564 in 2012.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2350 A Permission granted to the City of Racine to accept a grant from SC Johnson to be used toward underwriting the cost of renovation of the Laurel Clark Memorial Fountain on Sam Johnson Parkway in Downtown RacineResolutionPermission granted to the City of Racine to accept a grant from SC Johnson to be used toward underwriting the cost of renovation of the Laurel Clark Memorial Fountain on Sam Johnson Parkway in Downtown Racine Resolved, that permission be granted to the City of Racine to accept a grant from SC Johnson in an amount up to $510,000 to be used toward underwriting the cost of renovation of the Laurel Clark Memorial Fountain on Sam Johnson Parkway in Downtown Racine. Fiscal Note: The grant would underwrite the cost of renovation. Payment on this grant would be on a mutually agreed-to schedule to reflect out-of-pocket costs the City generates in implementing the renovation plan.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2351 A Permission granted to the City of Racine to accept the donation of the property at 1936 Edgewood Avenue from Kohl's Food Stores, a/k/a Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, and that the City of Racine be responsible for the 2010 property taxesResolutionPermission granted to the City of Racine to accept the donation of the property at 1936 Edgewood Avenue from Kohl's Food Stores, a/k/a Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, and that the City of Racine be responsible for the 2010 property taxes Resolved, that the City of Racine accept the donation of property at 1936 Edgewood Avenue from Kohl’s Food Stores, a/k/a Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, and that the 2010 property taxes be paid by the City of Racine from Account 289.000.5510, Recycling Utilities. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in the Recycling Fund for the expenditure.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2352 A Claim of Zivorad Jovanovic for reimbursement for damages arising from a wind storm on or about September 7, 2010 be approvedResolutionClaim of Zivorad Jovanovic for reimbursement for damages arising from a wind storm on or about September 7, 2010 be approved Resolved, that the claim of Zivorad Jovanovic, 5319 Wright Avenue, 53406, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $672 for damages arising from a tree branch allegedly knocking out the power at 1309 Rapids Drive during a wind storm on or about September 7, 2010 be approved. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in Account 101.990.5910, Judgments and Claims, for the settlement.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2353 A Negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement between City of Racine and Racine Police Department Staff Officers' Association covering the years 2011-2012 and 2013-2014 be approvedResolutionNegotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement between City of Racine and Racine Police Department Staff Officers' Association covering the years 2011-2012 and 2013-2014 be approved Resolved, that the negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Racine and the Racine Police Department Staff Officers' Association covering the years 2011-2012 and 2013-2014 be approved. Fiscal Note: Additional year to year cost is as follows: 2011 - $0, 2012 - $32,302, 2013 - $32,625, 2014 - $65,902.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2354 A Negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Racine and Racine Fire Department Fire Staff Officers' Association covering the years 2011-2012 and 2013-2014 be approvedResolutionNegotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Racine and Racine Fire Department Fire Staff Officers' Association covering the years 2011-2012 and 2013-2014 be approved Resolved, that he negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Racine and the Racine Fire Department Staff Officers' Association covering the years 2011-2012 and 2013-2014, be approved. Fiscal Note: Additional year to year cost is unknown at this time. Fire Staff Officers receive the same pay increases as are received by City Non-Represented Employees. That amount has not yet been determined.AdoptedPass Action details Not available