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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/26/2006 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 103
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06-1646 A the Racine Zoological Society requesting that the fees for the stage on wheels be reduced for six events at the Racine Zoo this summer.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Racine Zoological Society requesting that the fees for the stage on wheels be reduced for six events at the Racine Zoo this summer. Recommendation of 03-14-06: That the item be deferred Recommendation of 03-27-06: That the item be deferred. Recommendation of 06-26-06: That the item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended to be Received and FiledPass Action details Not available
06-2121 A Library Board of Trustees requesting the City adopt a resolution to support the libraries in Racine County.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Library Board of Trustees requesting the City adopts a resolution to support the libraries in Racine County. Recommendation: Adoption of the draft resolution to provide 100% reimbursement for library services provided to Racine County residents. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2113 A Amendments to the agreement for a site assessment grant for the Horlick Malted Milk Company campus.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting amendments to the agreement for a site assessment grant for the Horlick Malted Milk Company campus. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into amended contracts with Horlick Haban, LLC., to provide the funding necessary to satisfy the site assessment grant for the Horlick Malted Milk Company campus. Fiscal Note: On behalf of Horlick Haban LLC., the city applied for and was awarded a site assessment grant from Wisconsin DNR totaling $59,790. The grant required at least a dollar for dollar match, which Horlick Haban LLC. has agreed to provide. Total project costs are now estimated at $137,057. The amendment is needed to reflect the higher project costs and to restate that the project is at no cost to the city.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2090 A Applying State of Wisconsin Housing Cost Reduction Initiative fundingCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting approval to apply for the State of Wisconsin Housing Cost Reduction Initiative (HCRI) funding to promote home ownership in targeted areas of Racine. Recommendation: That the Director of City Development granted permission to apply for the Housing Cost Reduction Initiative (HCRI) grant, in the amount of $127,000, to be utilized to support home ownership in the north side and south side Weed and Seed areas that will be administered by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce's Bureau of Housing. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2091 A Agreement with Trans Union Residential Credit Solutions for on-line credit report services.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Housing Department requesting approval to enter into an on-line credit services agreement with Trans Union Residential Credit Solutions to receive credit reports on-line. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized an directed to enter into an on-line credit service agreement with Trans Union Residential Credit Solutions to be able to receive credit reports on line for the Housing Department. Fiscal Note: Fees for credit reporting service are available in Account No. 811.000.5610, Housing Department Professional Services.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2029 A claim of Jimmie & Lois BeaulieuClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Jimmie & Lois Beaulieu for consideration. Recommendation: That the claim be denied. Jimme & Lois Beaulieu, 3312 Victory Ave, claim reimbursement for damages in the amount of $196.60 arising from an auto striking his fence. The Beaulieus assert the City is liable due to the fact that the car was fleeing police officers. The City denies any negligence in the manner of pursuing the offenders. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For DenialPass Action details Not available
06-2030 A claim of Dorothy MillerCommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Dorothy Miller for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee of 06-26-06: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee of 07-10-06: The item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: The claim of $350 will be settled.DeferredPass Action details Not available
06-2031 A claim of Megan O'DriscollClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Megan O'Driscoll for consideration. Recommendation: That the claim be denied. Megan O'Driscoll, 406 Main Street, apt. 2, claims reimbursement for damages to her auto after a temporary stop sign at the intersection of State Street and Main Street was blown over by unusually strong winds and struck the hood of her car as it was passing. The City denies any negligence in the maintenance of the stop sign. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For DenialPass Action details Not available
05-1279 A claim of Raymond LeitheiserClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Raymond Leitheiser for consideration. Recommendation: That the claim of Raymond Leitheiser be settled with payment of $9,988.76 for vehicle repairs and an additional payment of $18,000 for medical for a total settlement of $27,988.76. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in account 101.160.5910, Judgment and Claims for the settlement.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2092 A City Attorney submitting a letter of resignation due to retirement.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting a letter of resignation due to retirement. Recommendation: That the item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended to be Received and FiledPass Action details Not available
06-2124 A Centers for Disease Control - LeadCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funding from the Centers for Disease Control in the amount up to $106,692 to be utilized for the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Refer to the Board of Health. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 06-26-06: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement in the amount up to $106,692 with the Centers for Disease Control funds to be utilized for the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (Grant Control No. 2006-010). Fiscal Note: 50% in-kind soft match required on the part of the City.Recommended For AcceptancePass Action details Not available
06-2103 A CUSP & US Conf. of Mayors & DuPontCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funding with the Cities United for Science Progress and the U.S. Conference of Mayors and DuPont in the amount of $175,000, to be utilized for the elimination of childhood lead poisoning. Refer to the Board of Health. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 06-26-06: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement in the amount of $175,000, with the Cities United for Science Progress and the U.S. Conference of Mayors and DuPont (Grant Control No. 2006-019) funds to be utilized for the elimination of childhood lead poisoning. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Recommended For AcceptancePass Action details Not available
06-2107 A Amended WIC ContractCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept additional funding in the amount of $14,521 with the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services to be utilized for the Women, Infants and Children Program. Refer to the Board of Health. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee 06-26-06: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended contract with the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services for the Women, Infants and Children Program (Grant Control No. 2005-048). Fiscal Note: Contract will be increased to $14,521 with no match required on the part of the City.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-1936 A RCEDC requesting a City loan guarantee to Schmidt Industrial Truck.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine County Economic Development Corporation requesting a City loan guarantee for a business loan to Schmidt Industrial Truck. Recommendation of 06-12-06: That the item be deferred Recommendation of 06-26-06: That the City of Racine guarantee a business loan from the Racine County Economic Development Corporation to Schmidt Industrial Truck, Inc., said guarantee not to exceed $100,000.00 for a term of five years. Further recommends that the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute a Limited Guaranty of Specific Transaction documenting said guarantee. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in the City Industrial/Economic Development fund.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
06-2156 A Closed session the proposed settlement of Dennis Hart v. Transit Mutual of Racine, et al.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Attorney requesting to discuss in closed session the proposed settlement of Dennis Hart v. Transit Mutual of Racine, et al. Recommendation: That the actions pending in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin entitled Dennis Hart v. Transit Management of Racine, Inc., First Group America, Inc., John Diers and Dan McCabe, Case No. 01-C-766 and Dennis C. Hart v. Transit Management of Racine, Inc., Brad Putzier & John Diers, Case No. 04-C-0721, be settled in the total amount of $60,000. Fiscal Note: Settlement to be charged to account 105.600.5950 BUS - claimsRecommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available