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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/25/2008 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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08-1804 A1.Partially vacate the north-south alley bounded by Jay Eye See Avenue, Twentieth Street, Case Avenue and DeKoven Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from David Resop, 1940 Jay Eye See Avenue, submitting a petition to partially vacate the north-south alley bounded by Jay Eye See Avenue, Twentieth Street, Case Avenue and DeKoven Avenue. (Res. 08-0727) Recommendation: Since public interest requires it, that the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: The north-south alley bounded by Dekoven Avenue, 20th Street, Jay Eye See Avenue and Case Avenue. Further recommends that a preliminary resolution be introduced to the Common Council and referred to the City Plan Commission. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.   Not available Not available
08-1828 A2.Porters of Racine requesting to install a sign in the NW corner of the Courthouse Plaza during construction.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Porters of Racine requesting to install a sign in the NW corner of the Courthouse Plaza during construction. (Res. 08-0728) Recommendation: That Porters of Racine be granted permission to install a temporary sign in the public right-of-way in the 300 block of 7th Street with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets. B. A certificate of liability insurance be filed. C. Porters of Racine shall place said sign. D. Any damages caused to said sign shall be the responsibility of Porters of Racine. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.   Not available Not available
08-1829 A3.Sierra Club Southeast Gateway Group submitting a proposal for the use of rain barrels to reduce storm water runoff and municipal water usage.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Sierra Club Southeast Gateway Group submitting a proposal for the use of rain barrels to reduce storm water runoff and municipal water usage. (Res. 08-0729) Recommendation: The Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to purchase 200 rain barrels. Further recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Southeast Gateway Group of the Sierra Club for distribution and installation of rain barrels for City of Racine Residents. 1. Rain Barrels will be made available only to City Residents at a cost of $20.00 for the rain barrel and $35.00 for delivery and installation. 2. Sierra Club will collect all fees and shall pay the City of Racine $20.00 for each rain barrel which is distributed. 3. City of Racine and Sierra Club agree to jointly promote the project. Fiscal Note: This program will provide rain barrels only to City of Racine residents. The estimated cost of the program is $7,000.00 and is funded through the Storm Water Utility.   Not available Not available
08-1843 A4.Easement for Emergency Generator & Underground Electrical Line - Melvin Ave. & Michigan Blvd.CommunicationSubject: Use of east end of Melvin Avenue extended for placement of an emergency generator and an underground electrical line in the public right of way on Michigan Boulevard Recommendation: That the request to install an emergency generator at the terminus of Melvin Avenue at Lake Michigan be approved. Fiscal Note: As a city owned utility, the Wastewater Utility does not require permission to place its infrastructure in the public right-of-way.   Not available Not available
08-1819 A5Exchange property between the City and Adams Outdoor Advertising.CommunicationSubject: Request to exchange property between the City and Adams Outdoor Advertising. (Res.08-0839) Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into such agreements, deeds, leases, or easements with Adams Outdoor Advertising as needed to complete the exchange of properties as listed below: Properties that Adams Outdoor Advertising will transfer to the City of Racine: 1. 920-24 S. Memorial Drive (Parcel #3414000) 2. 1143 Douglas Avenue (Parcel #1988000) 3. 1601 Racine Street (Parcel #9088000) 4. 1700-16 Racine Street (Parcel #17214000) Adams Outdoor Advertising will receive easements to erect and maintain off-premise signage (a.k.a. billboards) on these city-owned properties: A. 1600 Racine Street (Parcel #9088000) B. 1700-16 Racine Street (Parcel #17214000) C. 1301 W. Sixth Street (Parcel #16857000) - update existing lease D. 1728 N. Memorial Drive (Parcel #18493000) Fiscal Note: Not applicable.   Not available Not available
08-1895 A6.Bid results on Contract 14-08 (K8-015), 2008 Street Paving (R1).CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 14-08 (K8-015), 2008 Street Paving (R1). (Res. 08-0730) Recommendation: Contract 14-08 (K8-015), 2008 Street Paving (R1), be awarded to John's Concrete Inc, at their bid price of $363,064.05 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: $ 17,278.00 - Account 104.900.5420, Storm Sewer - Misc. Loc. $ 7,500.00 - Account 987.907.5310, Sanitary Sewers Construction $248,866.25 - Account 906.000.5010, Concrete Street Paving - Assessed $ 4,092.45 - Account 987.908.5010, Misc. Concrete Paving $ 85,327.35 - Account 988.908.5010, Misc. Concrete Paving $363,064.05 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1897 A7.Bid results on Contract 16-08 (K8-017), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase I.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 16-08 (K8-017), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase I. (Res. 08-0731) Recommendation: Contract 16-08 (K8-017), 2008 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase I, be awarded to John's Concrete, Inc.,at their bid price of $161,277.30, 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: $144,000.00 - Account 906.000.5520, Sidewalk Replacement $ 1,277.30 - Account 988.908.5520, Sidewalk Replacement $ 16,000.00 - Account 906.000.5510, Sidewalks New $161,277.30 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1898 A8.Bid results on Contract 17-08 (K8-018), CCTV Service and Manhole Inspection.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 17-08 (K8-018), CCTV Service and Manhole Inspection. (Res.08-0732) Recommendation: Contract 17-08 (K8-018), CCTV Service and Manhole Inspection, be awarded to Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC, at their bid price of $289,184.30, 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: $168,819.92 - Account 104.900.5420, Replacement Storm Sewer Const. $ 80,843.88 - Account 987.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Misc. Loc. $ 9,540.00 - Account 287.988.5320, Sanitary Manhole, Var. Loc. $ 29,980.50 - Account 287.988.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var. Loc. $289,184.30 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1899 A9.Bid results on Contract 18-08 (K8-019), 2008 Storm Sewer Investigation - CCTV and Manhole Inspection.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 18-08 (K8-019), 2008 Storm Sewer Investigation - CCTV and Manhole Inspection. (Res. 08-0733) Recommendation: Contract 18-08 (K8-019), 2008 Storm Sewer Investigation - CCTV and Manhole Inspection, be awarded to Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC, at their bid price of $197,794.75, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 104.900.5420, Storm Sewer, Misc. Locations. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1634 A10.Final payment on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure,CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Wanasek Corporation, contractor. (Res. 08-0734) Recommendation: The work done by The Wanasek Corporation under Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $1,965,012.94,, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 06-7155, dated August 2, 2006.   Not available Not available
08-1893 A11.Final payment on Contract 42-06 (K6-044), PS - Const. Mgmt. Services Pritchard/Reservoir ParksCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 42-06 (K6-044), PS - Const. Mgmt. Services Pritchard/Reservoir Parks, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. (Res. 08-0735) Recommendation: The professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc. under Contract 42-06 (K6-044), Professional Services - Construction Management Services for Pritchard/Reservoir Parks, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $52,780.10, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 06-7208, dated September 5, 2006.   Not available Not available
08-1894 A12Final payment on Contract 13-07 (K7-013), PS - 2007 Pavement Inspections.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 13-07 (K7-013), PS - 2007 Pavement Inspections, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: That the professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc., under Contract 13-07 (K7-013), PS - 2007 Pavement Inspections, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $74,682.18, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract authorized under Resolution No. 07-0005 of January 16, 2007.   Not available Not available
08-1852 A13.Final payment on Contract 14-07 (K7-014), PS - 2007 Ground Penetrating Radar,CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 14-07 (K7-014), PS - 2007 Ground Penetrating Radar, HNTB, Inc., consultant. (Res. 08-0736) Recommendation: The professional services provided by HNTB Corporation under Contract 14-07 (K7-014), Professional Services - 2007 Ground Penetrating Radar, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $37,725.00, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0008, dated January 16, 2007.   Not available Not available
08-1896 A14.Final payment on Contract 53-07 (K7-063), PS - Storm Sewer Inspection for 16th Street and Park AvenueCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 53-07 (K7-063), PS - Storm Sewer Inspection for 16th Street and Park Avenue, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. (Res. 08-0737) Recommendation: The professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc. under Contract 53-07 (K7-063), Professional Services - Storm Sewer Inspection for 16th Street and Park Avenue, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $14,922.11, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 07-0431, dated October 2, 2007.   Not available Not available
08-1682 A15.Amendment No. 1 to Contract 23-07 (K7-027), Professional Services - State Street Bridge Sidewalk Repair, HNTB Corporation, consultant.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Amendment No. 1 to Contract 23-07 (K7-027), Professional Services - State Street Bridge Sidewalk Repair, HNTB Corporation, consultant. (Res. 08-0738) Recommendation: Amendment No. 1 on Contract 23-07 (K7-027), Professional Services - State Street Bridge Sidewalk Repair, HNTB, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,757.04. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 101.520.5550, Repairs and Maintenance. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated and reimbursable from the State of Wisconsin.   Not available Not available
08-1890 A16.Amendment No. 1 to Contract 12-08 (K8-013), Professional Services - Roof Replacement at Various Facilities, Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Amendment No. 1 to Contract 12-08 (K8-013), Professional Services - Roof Replacement at Various Facilities, Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., consultant. (Res. 08-0739) Recommendation: Amendment No. 1 on Contract 12-08 (K8-013), Professional Services - Roof Replacement at Various Facilities, Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $14,300.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 7,150.00 - Account 255.000.5760, Replace Library Roof Areas $ 7,150.00 - Account 988.410.5010, Solid Waste Garage Roof Area 4 $14,300.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1889 A17.Proposal for Professional Services for City Hall Exterior Restoration.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. for Professional Services for City Hall Exterior Restoration. (Res.08-0740) Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., Butler, WI, for Professional Services for City Hall Exterior Restoration, at a price not-to-exceed $4,250.00. Further recommend that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 987.100.5020, City Hall Tuckpointing. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available