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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/8/2011 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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11-6151 A1.WE Energies - Gas Operations (Wayne Koessl), requesting a group permit for 2011 gas meter relocations in the City of Racine.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer, on behalf of WE Energies - Gas Operations (Wayne Koessl), requesting a group permit for 2011 gas meter relocations in the City of Racine. (Res.11-2444) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-8-11: That WE Energies be granted permission to obtain a group street opening permit covering the relocation of gas meters at up to 1,823 locations in the City of Racine. Further recommends that the group street opening permit fee be set at $50,000 plus a refundable deposit of $25,000. Further recommends that the Revenues and Expenses modify the following accounts: 101.590.6930, Street Lighting - Revenue Increase from $65,000 to $111,000 101.130.6590, Street Opening Permits Increase from $50,000 to $54,000 101.590.5610, Professional Services-Expense Increase from $42,000 to $63,000 101.590.5750, LED Lights - Expense Increase from $40,000 to $65,000 Fiscal Note: This agreement will offset the costs to locate all gas meter sites and provide $25,000 foRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6134 A2.GTC Sign installation request (Pershing Park)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Gateway Technical College requesting a Conditional Use permit to install a second electronic message board/monument sign in the east parking lot (Pershing Park) at 1001 Main Street. (PC-11) (Res.11-2575) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-8-11: That the location of the Gateway Technical College sign on City property adjacent to Pershing Park Drive be approved. Further recommends that this item be referred to the City Plan Commission for formal approval. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 5-25-11: That the item be approved subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6126 A3.Racine Neighborhood Watch request to use the City Hall Annex parking lot for its plant sale fundraiser pickup on Saturday, May 15, 2010, from 5 a.m. until 3 p.m.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine Neighborhood Watch requesting to use the City Hall Annex parking lot for its plant sale fundraiser pickup on Saturday, May 14, 2011, from 5 a.m. until 3 p.m. (Res.11-2445) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-8-11: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Hold Harmless Agreement with Racine Neighborhood Watch to use the City Hall Annex parking lot and lawn area abutting Grand Avenue on Saturday, May 14, 2011, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in conjunction with a fundraiser. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6125 A4.Request for placement of barricades at 6th and Kinzie.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District, on behalf of Cynthia Krueger, 2000 Kinzie Avenue, requesting the placement of barricades at 6th and Kinzie. (Res.11-2470) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-8-11: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-29-11: That the Interim Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to install a car barrier at 6th and Kinzie. Fiscal Note: The estimated cost for the installation of a barricade is $3,500.00. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Ald. Helding, Ald. Weidner, Ald. Shields Noes: Ald. Coe, Ald. DeHahnDeferred  Action details Not available
11-6130 A5.Request to allow a farmer's market to be held in the parking lot directly behind City Hall.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to allow a farmer's market to be held in the parking lot directly behind City Hall. (Res.11-2446) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-8-11: That a Farmer's Market be allowed to be held by City Hall, on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., as needed, through December 31, 2011 with the following stipulations: A. Vendors shall be allowed to occupy a maximum of 2 public parking spaces in the City Hall parking lot. B. A Hold Harmless Agreement be executed. C. That vendors only be allowed to sell fruits and vegetables. D. That vendors acquire all necessary licenses required by Municipal Code and compliance be verified by the Health Department. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6122 A6.PS agreement with R.A. Smith National, Inc., Brookfield, WI, for a Parking Utility Financial Analysis.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager submitting a professional services agreement with R.A. Smith National, Inc., Brookfield, WI, for a Parking Utility Financial Analysis. (Res.11-2447) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-8-11: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with R.A. Smith National, Inc., Brookfield, WI, to conduct a Parking Utility Financial Analysis, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,200.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 106.110.5610, Professional Services. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Acceptance as a Professional Services Agreement  Action details Not available
11-6114 A7.Express Elevator, LLC request to renew the elevator service contract.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request from Express Elevator, LLC to renew the elevator service contract. (Res.11-2448) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-8-11: That the current elevator maintenance agreement with Express Elevator, LLC, Oak Creek, WI, be extended through March 31, 2012 at their monthly rate of $1,340.00 for maintenance of all elevators at City Hall, City Hall Annex, Safety Building, Memorial Hall and the Library. Fiscal Note: This represents a 3.9% increase over the current monthly rate established in 2007.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6101 A8.Request to acquire 17' of right-of-way at 718 Three Mile Road for the Three Mile Road Project.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to acquire 17' of right-of-way at 718 Three Mile Road for the Three Mile Road Project. (Res.11-2449) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-8-11: That the City Attorney be authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to acquire 17' of frontage at 718 Three Mile Road, further described as: Commence at the Southeast corner of the Southwest ¼ of Section 28, Township 4 North, Range 23 East; Thence South 88°42’44” West, on the South line of section 28, 462.96 feet; thence North 00°08’07” West, 23.17 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence South 88°42’44” West, 200.00 feet; thence North 00°08’32” West, 17.00 feet; thence North 88°42’44” East, 200.00 feet; thence South 00°08’32” East,17.00 feet; to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Said land being in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin. Said described tract containing 3,400.00 square feet more-or-less. Fiscal Note: The acquisition of this property will facilitate the 2012 Three Mile Road ProjectRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6102 A9.Request to acquire 17' of right-of-way at 3919 Ruby Avenue for the Three Mile Road Project.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to acquire 17' of right-of-way at 3919 Ruby Avenue for the Three Mile Road Project. (Res.11-2450) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-8-11: That the City Attorney be authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to acquire 17' of frontage at 3919 Ruby Avenue, further described as: Commence at the Northwest corner of the Northeast ¼ of Section 33, Township 4 North, Range 23 East; Thence North 88° 36’ 32” East, along the North line of section 33, 661.31 feet; thence South 01° 23’ 28” East, 33.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 88° 36’32” East, 280.00 feet; thence South 0° 15’ 41” East, 17.00 feet; thence South 88° 36’ 32” West, 280.00 feet; thence North 00°15’41”West,17.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Said land being in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin. Said described tract containing 4,760.00 square feet more-or-less. Fiscal Note: The acquisition of this property will facilitate the 2012 Three Mile Road ProjeRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6103 A10.Request to acquire 17' of right-of-way at 3900 N. Main Street for the Three Mile Road Project.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to acquire 17' of right-of-way at 3900 N. Main Street for the Three Mile Road Project. (Res.11-2451) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-8-11: That the City Attorney be authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to acquire 17' of frontage at 3900 N. Main Street, further described as: Commence at the Northwest corner of the Northeast ¼ of Section 33, Township 4 North, Range 23 East; Thence North 88° 36’32” East, along North line of section 33, 941.31 feet; thence South 01° 23’ 28” East, 33.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence South 88° 36’32” East, 81.55 feet; thence South 00° 25’ 58” East, 17.00 feet; thence South 88° 36’ 32” West, 81.60 feet; thence North 00°15’41”West,17.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Said land being in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin. Said described tract containing 1,386.78 square feet more-or-less. Fiscal Note: The acquisition of this property will facilitate the 2012 Three Mile Road ProjeRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6155 A11.Amendment No. 3 to Contract 22-10 (K0-025), Professional Services - Design Services for City Hall Facilities Plan Implementation-Phase III, Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, consultant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works submitting Amendment No. 3 to Contract 22-10 (K0-025), Professional Services - Design Services for City Hall Facilities Plan Implementation-Phase III, Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, consultant. (Res.11-2452) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-8-11: That Amendment No. 3 to Contract 22-10 (K0-025), Professional Services - Design Services for City Hall Facilities Plan Implementation-Phase III, Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $6,025.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 990.100.5010, City Hall Renovations. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
11-6127 A12.Change Order No. 3 to Contract 50-10 (K0-064), Generator Replacement - Racine Radio Tower, Great Lakes Electric, contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 3 to Contract 50-10 (K0-064), Generator Replacement - Racine Radio Tower, Great Lakes Electric, contractor. (Res.11-2453) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-8-11: That Change Order No. 3 on Contract 50-10 (K0-064), Generator Replacement - Racine Radio Tower, Great Lakes Electric, contractor, be approved in the amount of $867.90. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 266.991.5010, Radio Communications Generator. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6154 A13.Change Order No. 1 to Contract 52-10 (K0-066), Transit Center West Canopy Platform Repair & Restoration, Ricchio, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 52-10 (K0-066), Transit Center West Canopy Platform Repair & Restoration, Ricchio, Inc., contractor. (Res.11-2454) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-8-11: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 52-10 (K0-066), Transit Center West Canopy Platform Repair & Restoration, Ricchio, Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $18,002.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 2,213.31 - Account 719.100.5510, HUD EDI $ 8,740.22 - Account 990.913.5040, Railroad Depot $ 7,048.47 - Account 991.913.5040, Railroad Depot $18,002.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6153 A14.Change Order No. 2 to Contract 41-10 (K0-050), Festival Hall AC Replacement, Grunau Co., Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 41-10 (K0-050), Festival Hall AC Replacement, Grunau Co., Inc., contractor. (Res.11-2455) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-8-11: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 41-10 (K0-050), Festival Hall AC Replacement, Grunau Co., Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $2,910.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 108.991.5010, Festival Hall-Air Handler. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6081 A15.Final payment on Contract 41-10 (K0-050), Festival Hall AC Replacement, Grunau Co., Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 41-10 (K0-050), Festival Hall AC Replacement, Grunau Co., Inc., contractor. (Res.11-2498) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 2-22-11 and 3-8-11: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-12-11: That the work done by Grunau Co., Inc. under Contract 41-10 (K0-050), Festival Hall AC Replacement, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $61,870.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 10-2120, dated August 2, 2010.Deferred  Action details Not available
11-6123 A16.Final payment on Contract 20-10 (K0-020), 2010 Spring St. and Osborne Blvd.Traffic and Street Lighting RenovationsCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 20-10 (K0-020), 2010 Spring St. and Osborne Blvd.Traffic and Street Lighting Renovations, Habermehl Electric, Inc., contractor. (Res.11-2456) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-8-11: That the work done by Habermehl Electric, Inc. under Contract 20-10 (K0-020), 2010 Spring St. and Osborne Blvd. Traffic and Street Lighting Renovations, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $91,642.25. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 10-1948, dated April 7, 2010.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available