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06-2412
| A | 1. | Request to install street light in 2500 block of Rupert Boulevard | Communication | Subject: Communication from Nathan Kroes, 2512 Rupert Boulevard, requesting a street light be installed in the 2500 block of Rupert Boulevard.
Recommendation: In accordance with Section 2-94 of the Municipal Code of the general ordinances of the City of Racine, the following street lighting changes be approved: Install one (1) 100-watt high-pressure sodium street light in the 2500 block of Rupert Boulevard.
Fiscal Note: The estimated installation cost of this lighting is $200.00 and the annual operating cost is $130.00. | Deferred | |
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06-2413
| A | 2. | Request to install street lights in Georgetown. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 11th District requesting the installation of street lights in Georgetown.
Recommendation: In accordance with Section 2-94 of the Municipal Code of the general ordinances of the City of Racine, the following street lighting changes be approved: Install 100-watt high-pressure sodium street lights: One (1) on Sovereign Drive, One (1) on Biscayne Avenue and Two (2) on Duchess Drive.
Fiscal Note: The estimated installation cost of this lighting is $4,000.00 for installation and the annual operating cost is $130.00 per fixture. | Deferred | |
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06-2431
| A | 3. | Downtown Racine Corporation request to close streets for Party on the Pavement. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Downtown Racine Corporation requesting to close portions of Main Street and Sixth Street for the 4th Annual Party on the Pavement on Saturday, October 7, 2006, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Recommendation: Permission be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street and Sixth Street from Main Street and Grand Avenue, on Saturday, October 7, 2006, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the 4th annual “Party on the Pavement” event.
Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed;
B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to this event;
C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor;
D. Sponsor shall notify all abutting property occupants 72 hours in advance of the event;
E. The sponsor shall be responsible for the signing of the necessary detours for the State Highway route; and
F. The sponsor shall pay a special event fee of $700.00.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2463
| A | 4. | Request to review alternate side street parking ordinance as it relates to Mohr Avenue. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Robert Matson, 2351-1/2 Mohr Avenue, requesting to review the alternate side street parking ordinance as it relates to Mohr Avenue.
Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. | Recommended to be Received and Filed | |
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06-2464
| A | 5. | Schubert Media proposal to transfer billboard lease. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Schubert Media Group, Inc. proposing the transfer of certain assets and assignment of lease held with the City from Schubert Media to Adams Outdoor Advertising.
Recommendation: The City of Racine accept the transfer of the lease agreement from Schubert Media Group, Inc. to Adams Outdoor Advertising.
Fiscal Note: There will be no impact on the revenues received for the transfer of City owned property for the placement of billboard advertising. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2398
| A | 6. | The northern parcel of the Walker property be transferred to the Racine Water Utility and that the land transfer be recorded with the Register of Deeds. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer recommending that the northern parcel of the Walker property be transferred to the Racine Water Utility and that the land transfer be recorded with the Register of Deeds.
Recommendation: The northerly portion of the Walker site which was designated for use by the Racine Water Utility be transferred from City ownership to Racine Water Utility ownership and that the legal description for the property be registered with the Register of Deeds office.
Further recommends that the Racine Water Utility pay all costs associated with the transfer and registration of this property.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine to take these actions. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2165
| A | 7. | Vacation of north-south and east-west alleys in the block bounded by Washington Avenue, West Blvd., 13th Street and Grove Avenue. | Communication | Subject: (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/A | Deferred | |
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06-2166
| A | 8. | Partial vacation of the 700 block of Racine Street. | Communication | Subject: 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/A | Deferred | |
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06-2167
| A | 9. | Vacation of Reichert Court. | Communication | Subject: 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/A | Deferred | |
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06-1822
| A | 10. | Proposal from HNTB for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Arnold and O'Sheridan for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building.
Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc. for professional services for Railing Replacement at Memorial Hall and the Safety Building at a price not-to-exceed $9,400.00.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the following accounts:
$5,000.00 - Account 986.300.5020, Fire Station 1 Replace Railing
$4,400.00 - Account 108.986.5510, Memorial Hall Railing Replacement
$9,400.00
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Deferred | |
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06-2440
| A | 11. | Final payment on Contract 49-03(K3-060), Prof. Serv. for Memorial Drive and Maiden Lane Flood Control Project, HNTB, consultant. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting final payment on Contract 49-03 (K3-060), Professional Services for Relocation Services for Memorial Drive and Maiden Lane, HNTB, consultant.
Recommendation: The professional services provided by HNTB under Contract 49-03 (K3-060), Professional Services for Relocation Services for Memorial Drive and Maiden Lane, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $9,684.88 from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 5410, dated July 15, 2003. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2461
| A | 12. | Final payment on Contract 26-06 (K6-027), HVAC System and Controls at City Hall, Johnson Controls, Inc., contractor. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 26-06 (K6-027), HVAC System and Controls at City Hall, Johnson Controls, Inc., contractor.
Recommendation: The work done by Johnson Controls, Inc. under Contract 26-06 (K6-027), HVAC System and Controls at City Hall, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $42,493.00 from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 6782, dated December 5, 2005. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2510
| A | | Fire Deparment request to conduct training exercises at 1428 and 1432 Racine Stret. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from Fire Chief Steven Hanson requesting the City enter into an agreement with S.C. Johnson, Inc. that gives permission to the Racine Fire Department to conduct training exercises at1428 and 1432 Racine Street.
Recommendation: The City enter into an agreement with S.C. Johnson, Inc. to allow the Racine Fire Department to conduct non-destructive and destructive training at 1428 and 1432 Racine Street.
Fiscal Note: The ability to conduct training exercises in actual residential property is a benefit to the Racine Fire Department. These buildings will be demolished by S.C. Jonnson, Inc. after training is completed and the properties restored as green spaces. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2508
| A | | Shurpac request to connect to City storm sewer. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication Shurpac, Inc., 1700 Phillips Avenue, requesting permission to connect into the City owned storm sewer on Phillips Avenue.
Recommendation: Shurpac, Inc. be granted permission to connect to the City owned storm sewer system on Phillips Avenue, south of 17th Street, for the purpose of extending a storm sewer to a loading dock area in conjunction with improvements to their building.
Fiscal Note: In accordance with City policies, all costs associated with the extension of the storm sewer to serve private property will be paid for by the private property owner. There will be no cost to the City of Racine in granting this permission. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2509
| A | | Request to submit grant applications for recycling program. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting that a resolution be passed authorizing the submittal of grant applications to the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as required for the recycling program.
Recommendation: The Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to submit the necessary grant applications for financial assistance under Wis. Stat. 287.23, chapters NR 542, 544 and 549, Wis. Admin. Code, for the purpose of planning, constructing or operating a recycling program with one or more components specified in Wis. Stat. 287.11(2(a) to (h).
Fiscal Note: These grant applications must be submitted on a yearly basis in order to continue to receive recycling funds from the State of Wisconsin. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2490
| A | | Request to submit a grant application to the WE Energy Focus on Energy Program for the City Hall Annex. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting to submit grant applications for the purpose of constructing a solar photovoltaic electrical system to generate part of the electrical needs at the City Hall Annex.
Recommendation: The Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to submit the necessary grant applications to maximize the non-City dollars used for the implementation of a 37 KW solar energy electrical generating system to meet a portion of the needs of the City Hall Annex electrical demand.
Fiscal Note: The estimated total cost of the project is $235,000.00, of which $135,000.00 is expected to be received through the submittal of these grant applications. The remaining $100,000.00 of funds will be provided in the City's Capital Improvement Program budget for the implementation of this project. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2497
| A | | Final payment on Contract 19-03(K3-026), PS - Traffic Signal Conversion, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 19-03 (K3-026), PS - Traffic Signal Conversion, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant.
Recommendation: The professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc. under Contract 19-03 (K3-026), Professional Services - Traffic Signal Conversion, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $109,156.67, from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 5120, dated February 19, 2003. | Recommended For Approval | |
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06-2498
| A | | Final payment on Contract 03-04(K4-004), Street Light Conversion to GIS, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. | Communication | Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 3-04 (K4-004), Street Light Conversion to GIS, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant.
Recommendation: The professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc. under Contract 3-04 (K4-004), Street Light Conversion to GIS, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $102,421.79 from funds heretofore appropriated.
Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 5745, dated January 20, 2004. | Recommended For Approval | |
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