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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/16/2009 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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09-3700 A Monthly Building Report,May, 2009.CommunicationSubject: Monthly Building Report, May, 2009.Approved as Presented  Action details Not available
09-3728 A Communication from Iglesia Canaan, Templo de Restauracion requesting to waive the fee for the use of Horlick Athletic Field or Douglas Park for an event focusing on youth in the community.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Iglesia Canaan, Templo de Restauracion requesting to waive the fee for the use of Horlick Athletic Field or Douglas Park for an event focusing on youth in the community. (Res.09-1514) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 07-13-09: That the use of Horlick Athletic Field by Iglesia Canaan, Templo de Restauracion for a free community event on August 21-22, 2009 be approved at half the normal charge of $1271.00 per day. Fiscal Note: $1,271.00 which is half of the fee for the entire event would be waived.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3701 A Offer from Neil & Ramona Thorpe to give the property at 901 - 9th Street to the City.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Neil Thorpe and Ramona Thorpe, as successors to A & N Enterprises, a partnership, offering the real property located at 901 Ninth Street to the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 06-30-09: Received and filed Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09, 7-14-09, 7-28-09 and 8-11-09: Defer Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 06-30-09: The City Attorney be authorized to negotiate with the current owner of the property to pay any and all back taxes and fees that may appear on the current assessment for the property in exchange for the City of Racine taking possession of the subject property. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3701 A Offer from Neil & Ramona Thorpe to give the property at 901 - 9th Street to the City.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Neil Thorpe and Ramona Thorpe, as successors to A & N Enterprises, a partnership, offering the real property located at 901 Ninth Street to the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 06-30-09: Received and filed Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09, 7-14-09, 7-28-09 and 8-11-09: Defer Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 06-30-09: The City Attorney be authorized to negotiate with the current owner of the property to pay any and all back taxes and fees that may appear on the current assessment for the property in exchange for the City of Racine taking possession of the subject property. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3701 A Offer from Neil & Ramona Thorpe to give the property at 901 - 9th Street to the City.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Neil Thorpe and Ramona Thorpe, as successors to A & N Enterprises, a partnership, offering the real property located at 901 Ninth Street to the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 06-30-09: Received and filed Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09, 7-14-09, 7-28-09 and 8-11-09: Defer Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 06-30-09: The City Attorney be authorized to negotiate with the current owner of the property to pay any and all back taxes and fees that may appear on the current assessment for the property in exchange for the City of Racine taking possession of the subject property. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3701 A Offer from Neil & Ramona Thorpe to give the property at 901 - 9th Street to the City.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Neil Thorpe and Ramona Thorpe, as successors to A & N Enterprises, a partnership, offering the real property located at 901 Ninth Street to the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 06-30-09: Received and filed Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09, 7-14-09, 7-28-09 and 8-11-09: Defer Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 06-30-09: The City Attorney be authorized to negotiate with the current owner of the property to pay any and all back taxes and fees that may appear on the current assessment for the property in exchange for the City of Racine taking possession of the subject property. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-25-09: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3748 A Habitat sewer extension 1501 West StreetCommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine Habitat for Humanity requesting extension of sanitary sewer to serve 1501 West Street. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09 and 7-14-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3756 A Caleb Robinson, Top Dog Hot Dogs, requesting permission to sell hot dogs in the downtown Racine area.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Caleb Robinson, Top Dog Hot Dogs, requesting permission to sell hot dogs in the downtown Racine area. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09: That Caleb Robinson, Top Dog Hot Dogs, be granted permission to operate a hot dog vending cart on the sidewalks within the downtown area with the following stipulations: A. The applicant shall meet all requirements of the City Health Department and the City Clerk's office; B. The cart can only be located in front of city owned property, on the widened bump outs, or fronting other publicly owned property; C. Sidewalks must be a least 10' wide and vendor shall maintain at least a 5' clear zone at all times for pedestrians; D. The cart shall be removed nightly from the downtown area; E. It is permitted to stop temporarily to make a sale as requested by a customer. However, once the sale is completed, the vendor shall move the cart to its approved location. Fiscal Note: The Peddler's License through the City Clerk's office will generate certain funds for the City of RaciReferred  Action details Not available
09-3757 A Racine Habitat for Humanity requesting the extension of the storm drain one block east on 10th Street from Lockwood Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine Habitat for Humanity requesting the extension of the storm drain one block east on 10th Street from Lockwood Avenue to accommodate four houses that will be completed by the end of 2010. (Res.09-1664) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-30-09 and 7-14-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-28-09: That Racine Habitat for Humanity be granted permission to extend the storm drain one block east on 10th Street from Lockwood Avenue to accommodate four houses being built by Racine Habitat for Humanity. Fiscal Note: All costs associated with the extension of the storm sewer are the responsibility of Racine Habitat for Humanity. Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 10-8-09: That up to $69,000 be allocated from the Local Option Fund to extend storm sewers on Tenth Street east of Lockwood Avenue. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds in the Local Option Fund for this request.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3729 A The following renewal application for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage license for 2009-2010.CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt beverage license for 2009-2010. Fernando E. Barajas 1221 Douglas Avenue Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-22-09: That the request for a renewal application for a Class " B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010 be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3735 A Subject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010: Hillside Lanes, Inc. 1400 Thirteenth Street Richard Wonders, AgentCommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010: Hillside Lanes, Inc. 1400 Thirteenth Street Richard Wonders, Agent Tango bar, LLC 509 Sixth Street Alejandro D. Horbatenko, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-22-09: To approve the renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3696 A Communication from Eugene Modesti, Modesti Realty (1309 - 1311 High Street), requesting the removal of "One Hour" parking signs on High Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Eugene Modesti, Modesti Realty (1309 - 1311 High Street), requesting the removal of "One Hour" parking signs on High Street. Recommendation (7-20-09): Defer Recommendation (8-17-09): All parking restrictions be removed on High Street, both sides, from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to Charles Street. Fiscal Note: There is a nominal cost to remove these signs.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3768 A Communication from Toni Hansen, requesting changes in the stop sign location on Bate Street and Ashland Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Toni Hansen, requesting changes in the stop sign location on Bate Street and Ashland Avenue. Recommendation (10-19-09): Defer Recommendation (11-16-09): Defer Recommendation (01-18-10): Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3753 A Habitat for Humanity HOME funds requestCommunicationSubject: Request of Racine Habitat for Humanity for HOME Housing Investment Partnership funds.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3759 A LOF PNL Nehemiah PlaceCommunicationSubject: Request from Pastor Elliott Cohen of Project New Life for Local Option Funding for the Nehemiah Place Permanent Housing Program. Recommendation from the Community Development Committee on 10-8-09: That the item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3765 A Spodick and 255 N Memorial DrCommunicationSubject: Communication from Jim Spodick wishing to discuss paying off a loan on 255 North Memorial Drive. (Res.09-1509) Recommendation of the Loan Board on 6-18-09: To defer this item to allow for additional analysis with the option of polling the board for a decision. On June 30, via an electronic poll, the Loan Board of Review recommended that no discount on the loan amount be given based on the relative value of the property to the loan, and that there be a $40,000 discount on the loan to $635,000, based on the early payoff. Fiscal Note: The loan is a no-interest balloon payment loan for $675,000 due on October 8, 2011. The reduction of $40,000 is recommended because the loan would be paid off early. Specifically, $635,000 paid now is equivalent to $675,000 paid in 2 1/4 years at the interest rate that the city currently earns on its short term investments (approximately 3%).Referred  Action details Not available
09-3749 A Communication from Professional Women's Network for Service, Inc. requesting approval and assistance in site development in the area surrounding the Underground Railroad/Maritime Memorial at Gaslight Point.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Professional Women's Network for Service, Inc. requesting approval and assistance in site development in the area surrounding the Underground Railroad/Maritime Memorial at Gaslight Point.Referred  Action details Not available
09-3504 A Communication from the Executive Director of PTMR requesting that a City of Racine P-card be issued to BUS staff for the purchase of bus parts.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Executive Director of PTMR requesting that a City of Racine P-card be issued to BUS staff for the purchase of bus parts. (Res.09-1452) Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission (05-27-09): Approval of P-card use by the BUS staff. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: A City of Racine P-card be issued to BUS staff for the purchase of bus parts. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3581 A (Direct Referral) from the Director of Management Information Systems, the Human Resources Manager, and the Deputy City Attorney requesting to discuss removing the Infrastructure Manager and Programmer positions from the City's contract with Velocity andCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) from the Director of Management Information Systems, the Human Resources Manager, and the Deputy City Attorney requesting to discuss removing the Infrastructure Manager and Programmer positions from the City's contract with Velocity and return to City employ. (Res.09-1464) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-11-09: To defer the item. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Create and post the new City position of Infrastructure Manager. Fiscal Note: Prospective Annualized Savings of $17,200.00.Adopted As Amended: Pass Action details Not available
09-3621 A Racine/Sturtevant Joint Pavement Agrmt.CommunicationSubject: Racine/Sturtevant Joint Pavement Agreement (Res. 09-1453) Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission of 5/26/09: That the Racine/Sturtevant Joint Pavement Agreement be approved and referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: To approve the Racine/Sturtevant Joint Pavement Agreement. Fiscal Note: The Agreement provides for a credit for temporary asphalt pavement restoration.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3623 A claim of Don ChristiansonClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Don Christianson for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: The claim of Don Christianson, 2049 Kearney Avenue, in the amount of $83.25 for vehicle repairs after allegedly driving over a pothole on Perry Avenue on February 19, 2009 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3624 A claim of Jim Moes & Jackie MoesClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Jim & Jackie Moes for consideration. Recommendation to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: The claim of Jim & Jackie Moes, 1728 College Avenue, requesting reimbursement of $701.72 for vehicle repairs after allegedly driving over a pothole on DeKoven Avenue on 4-7-09 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/A.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3675 A claim of Mayeli HernandezClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Mayeli Hernandez for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: The claim of Mayeli Hernandez, 1215 Center Street, in the amount of $19,016.00 for damages arising from her alleged slip and fall in the stairway at the City Hall Annex on 1-20-09 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3676 A claim of Tiffany TownsendClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Tiffany Townsend for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: The claim of Tiffany Townsend, 2302 Crown Point Drive, in the amount of $1,538.73 for vehicle repairs after her parked car was allegedly damaged by a tree limb that fell due to the snow on March 29, 2009, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3677 A claim of Colleen JonesClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Colleen Jones for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: The claim of Colleen Jones, 412 Chicago Street, in the amount of $1,487.50 for repair of her door which was allegedly broken by a police officer knocking at her home on 4-9-09 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3681 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (grant control # 2009-023). (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control # 2009-023). (Res.09-1455) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control #2009-023). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control #2009-023). Fiscal Note: This grant will reimburse 50% of the cost of vests purchased in 2009. The remainder of the cost is budgeted in the Police Department.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3722 A ARRA Assistance Grant to Fire Fighters Fire Station Construction GrantCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Fire Chief to apply for Federal Stimulus Funds through the Department of Homeland Security, ARRA Assistance to Fire Fighters Fire Station Construction Grant. (Grant Control Number 2009-028) (Res.09-1459) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for Federal Stimulus Funds through the Department of Homeland Security, ARRA Assistance to Fire Fighters Fire Station Construction Grant. (Grant Control # 2009-028) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for Federal Stimulus Funds through the Department of Homeland Security, ARRA Assistance to Fire Fighters Fire Station Construction Grant. (Grant Control # 2009-028) Fiscal Note: Local match of 20% to be budgeted under the 2010 CIP program using General Obligation funds.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3683 A Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the U.S. Department of Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 Building Strategic Alliances for Healthy Housing Pilot Project (Grant Control No. 2009-024)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 Building Strategic Alliances for Healthy Housing Pilot Project (Grant Control No. 2009-024). (Res.09-1462) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 Building Strategic Alliances for Healthy Housing Pilot Project (Grant Control No. 2009-024). Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3684 A Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Strengthening Communities Fund-State, Local, and Tribal GoCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Strengthening Communities Fund-State, Local, and Tribal Government Capacity Building Program (Grant Control No. 2009-025). (Res.09-1463) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Strengthening Communities Fund-State, Local, and Tribal Government Capacity Building Program (Grant Control No. 2009-025). Fiscal Note: There is a 20% match ($62,500) for this grant.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3689 A Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 2009 Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Initiative Announcement through the U.S. Department of Justice (Grant ContrCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grant Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 2009 Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Initiative Announcement through the U.S. Department of Justice (Grant Control No. 2009-026). Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Grant Facilitator to apply for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 2009 Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Initiative Announcement through the U.S. Department of Justice (Grant Control No. 2009-026). Fiscal Note: There is a 50% cash and in-kind match requirement for this grant. Racine Vocational Ministry is responsible for the match.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3695 A 2009 borrowing for capital improvements.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director wishing to discuss the 2009 borrowing for capital improvements. (Res.09-1482) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: To approve the issuance of up to $7.6 million of note anticipation notes to cover the 2009 Capital Improvement Plan. Fiscal Note: Amount will cover the 2009 Capital Improvement budget.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3651 A Communication from the Acting Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept additional funds from the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Cities Readiness Initiative Preparedness grant.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Acting Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept additional funds from the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Cities Readiness Initiative Preparedness grant. (Grant Control No. #2008-051) (Res.09-1460) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Acting Public Health Administrator to accept additional funds from the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Cities Readiness Initiative Preparedness grant. (Grant Control No. #2008-051) Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3699 A Communication from the Acting Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds of $7,225 and for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Acting Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept funds of $7,225 and for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources. (Grant Control #2008-019) (Res.09-1461) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Acting Public Health Administrator to accept funds of $7,225 and for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources for implementing the Wisconsin Beach monitoring program. (Grant Control #2008-019) Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3692 A residents abutting the alley bounded by 20th Street, DeKoven Avenue, Kearney Avenue and Hickory Grove Avenue requesting the vacation of said alley.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the residents abutting the alley bounded by 20th Street, DeKoven Avenue, Kearney Avenue and Hickory Grove Avenue requesting the vacation of said alley. (Res.09-1445) Recommendation of the Public Works Services Committee on 6-9-09: Since public interest requires it, that the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: The alley bounded by 20th Street, DeKoven Avenue, Kearney Avenue and Hickory Grove Avenue. Further recommends that a preliminary resolution be introduced to the Common Council and referred to the City Plan Commission. Further recommends that Resolution 09-1381 of May 6, 2009 be amended by deleting the alley bounded by 20th Street, DeKoven Avenue, Kearney Avenue and Hickory Grove Avenue. Fiscal Note: Not applicable. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-24-09: That vacation and discontinuance of the alley bounded by 20th Street, DeKoven Avenue, Kearney Avenue, and Hickory Grove Avenue is not in conflict with existing city plans and programs and recomApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3710 A Bid results on Contract 43-09 (K9-044), Solid Waste Garage Insulation.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 43-09 (K9-044), Solid Waste Garage Insulation. (Res.09-1449) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: That Contract 43-09 (K9-044), Solid Waste Garage Insulation, be awarded to Bane-Nelson, Inc., Kenosha, WI, at their bid price of $36,000.00 plus Alternate Bids 1 through 4, for a total contract of $95,600.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 989.410.5010, Solid Waste Garage Insulation. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3712 A Bid results on Contract 46-09 (K9-047), Roof Replacement at DPW Equipment Maintenance Garage and Central Heating Plant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 46-09 (K9-047), Roof Replacement at DPW Equipment Maintenance Garage and Central Heating Plant. (Res.09-1450) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: That Contract 46-09 (K9-047), Roof Replacement at DPW Equipment Maintenance Garage and Central Heating Plant, be awarded to Carlson Racine Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $20,810, 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: $16,900.00 - Account 401.989.5760, Equip. Garage-Roof Repl. $ 3,910.00 - Account 989.220.5010, CHP-Replace Roof $20,810.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3742 A Draft resolution to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to all Racine delegates of the State legislature objecting to increased fees for the disposal of solid waste.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a draft resolution to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to all Racine delegates of the State legislature objecting to increased fees for the disposal of solid waste. (Res.09-1448) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: The Mayor be authorized and directed to send a letter to the Racine delegates of the State Legislature objecting to the increased fees for the disposal of solid waste. Fiscal Note: The inclusion of these fees for solid waste disposal would add $225,000.00 to the cost of operating the City of Racine.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3650 A Request to use city right-of-way on Saturday, July 18, 2009, and Sunday, July 19, 2009, for the Spirit of Racine Triathlon.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Sales/Marketing Director of the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau requesting permission to use city right-of-way on Saturday, July 18, 2009, and Sunday, July 19, 2009, for the Spirit of Racine Triathlon. (Res.09-1446) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: The Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau and HFP Racing be granted permission to close the following streets and to utilize certain other City streets as indicated on their race map, for the Spirit of Racine Triathlon to be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009, from 3:00 a.m. to noon, and on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 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 folApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3664 A Request to plant trees along Douglas Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Douglas Avenue Business District requesting permission to plant trees along Douglas Avenue. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: That the communciation be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3665 A Douglas Avenue Business District requesting permission to paint trolley poles along Douglas Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Douglas Avenue Business District requesting permission to paint trolley poles along Douglas Avenue. (Res.09-1447) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: That permission be granted to the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District to paint the street lighting and trolley poles along Douglas Avenue, from Yout Street to State Street, and that they be granted permission to install hanging baskets from the street light poles with the following stipulations: A. Douglas Avenue BID conduct testing for lead based paints and provide the results to the City of Racine. B. Douglas Avenue BID provide all necessary traffic controls. C. Douglas Avenue BID pay for the necessary removal and replacement of all traffic signs currently mounted on the aforementioned poles. D. Douglas Avenue BID provide a Hold Harmless Agreement and a Certificate of Liability Insurance. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in the granting of this request.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3679 A Preliminary Resolution No. 09-1297, of March 17, 2009, relating to sewer and water laterals on Summit Avenue from Layard Avenue to the Dead End.CommunicationSubject: Preliminary Resolution No. 09-1297, of March 17, 2009, relating to sewer and water laterals on Summit Avenue from Layard Avenue to the Dead End. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: That Resolution 09-1297, of March 17, 2009, be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3711 A Amendment No. 1 to State Project ID: 2704-05-00, Ohio Street, Durand Avenue (STH 11) to 21st StreetCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting Amendment No. 1 to State Project ID: 2704-05-00, Ohio Street, Durand Avenue (STH 11) to 21st Street, Clark Dietz, Inc., consultant. (Res.09-1451) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: That Amendment No. 1 to State Contract ID: 2704-05-00, Ohio Street, Durand Avenue (STH 11) to 21st Street, Clark Dietz, Inc., consultant, be approved in the amount of $14,687.48, with the City's share being $2,937.50. Further recommend that funding to defray the cost of the City's share of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 63.35 - Account 988.908.5060, Ohio St.-21st St. to Durand Ave. $2,874.15 - Account 988.908.5010, Concrete Pavement-Misc. Loc. $2,937.50 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3709 A Resolution 09-1439, of May 26, 2009, relating to street improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Virginia Street from Twenty-first Street to Olive Street Lombard Avenue from Chatham Street to Michigan Boulevard Flower Lane from Ruby AvenueCommunicationSubject: Resolution 09-1439, of May 26, 2009, relating to street improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Virginia Street from Twenty-first Street to Olive Street Lombard Avenue from Chatham Street to Michigan Boulevard Flower Lane from Ruby Avenue to the Cul-de-sac Melvin Avenue from North Main Street to Chatham Street Melvin Avenue from Chatham Street to Michigan Boulevard St. Clair Street from Monticello Drive to Sydney Drive SEWER AND WATER Flower Lane from Ruby Avenue to the Cul-de-sac Melvin Avenue from Chatham Street to Michigan Boulevard Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-9-09: That Resolution 09-1439, of May 26, 2009, be approved as submitted. Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2010 Capital Improvement Program for these street improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the street improvements.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3671 A Fire Chief requests permission to apply for 2009 FEMA Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck if awarded.CommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck. Grant control number 2009-019. (Res.09-1456) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck. (Grant Control #2009-019). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck. (Grant Control #2009-019). Fiscal Note: 20% local hard-match if grant is awarded; will come from State Hazmat Funds (Fund 268). There are no levy dollars needed for this project.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3673 A Fire Chief requests acceptance of OJA/UASI Grant to acquire HazMat monitoring deviceCommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to accept OJA/UASI Grant 2008/2006-HS-18G-6679 for the acquisition of HazMat monitoring equipment. (Grant Control # 2009-021). (Res.09-1458) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to accept OJA/UASI Grant 2008/2006-HS-18G-6679 for the acquisition of HazMat monitoring equipment. (Grant Control # 2009-021). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to accept OJA/UASI Grant 2008/2006-HS-18G-6679 for the acquisition of HazMat monitoring equipment. (Grant Control # 2009-021). Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3672 A Permission request by Fire Chief to apply for 2009 FEMA Grant and if awarded install generators and acquire fitness equipment for outlying fire stationsCommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to install emergency power generators and to acquire physical fitness equipment for outlying fire stations. (Grant Control # 2009-020). (Res.09-1457) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to install emergency power generators and to acquire physical fitness equipment for outlying fire stations. (Grant Control # 2009-020). Recommendation of the Public Safelty and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to install emergency power generators and to acquire physical fitness equipment for outlying fire stations. (Grant Control # 2009-020). Fiscal Note: 20% local hard match if grant is awarded; will come from the Carry-Forward funds out of the 2009 Budget and a portion will come from the State HazMat Funds. (Fund 268)Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3680 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), Grant Control #2009-022. (Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), (Grant Control #2009-022). (Res. 09-1454) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), (Grant Control #2009-022). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), (Grant Control #2009-022). Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3693 A Direct Referral: Amendment #1 for engineering services for preparing plans and specifications North Beach Sanitary Lift Station for North Beach Park by AECOM.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral: Amendment #1 for engineering services for preparing plans and specifications North Beach Sanitary Lift Station for North Beach Park by AECOM. (Res.09-1465) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committe on 6-8-09: to approve amendment #1 for engineering services for preparing plans and specifications North Beach Sanitary Lift Station for North Beach Park by AECOM. Fiscal Note: Funds available in account 989-700.5050, cost not to exceed $7,000.00.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3694 A Direct Referral: Bids for Contract 45-09 (K9-046) Door and Window Replacement at Tyler-Domer and Dr. King Community Centers and Park Service Center.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral: Bids for Contract 45-09 (K9-046) Door and Window Replacement at Tyler-Domer and Dr. King Community Centers and Park Service Center. (Res.09-1466) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: To approve the lowest responsible bidder for Contract 45-09 (K9-046) Door and Window Replacement at Tyler-Domer and Dr. King Community Centers and Park Service Center. Fiscal Note: Account 989.067.5010 Tyler Domer Door and Windows $98,240.00 and Account 988.660.5010 ML King Door and Window Replacement $1730.00.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3566 A Subject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Public Facility Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Public Facility Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010: Public Golf Asscociates LTD 6200 Northwestern Avenue Scott A. Schuit, Agent Venuworks of Racine LLC 72 Seventh Street Richard Edgar, Agent (change of agent) Venuworks of Racine LLC 5 Fifth Street Richard Edgar, Agent (change of agent) Racine Zoological Society 2131 N. Main Street Jay R. Christie, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: That the Change of Agents listed above be approved and the renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Public Facility Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010: Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3614 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject:The following renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010: Rapids Drive Convenience, LLC 3502 Rapids Drive (Rapids Drive Convenience) Steve Grebe, Agent (w/ gas station) Sunny, Inc. 1511 W. Sixth St. Neighborhood Pantry Pargat Singh Randhawa, Agent (w/ gas station) Christianos, Inc 2054 Kearney Avenue Ketan Patel, Agent MJ Gas & Food Mart, Inc 1720 Douglas Avenue Jagjit S. Virdi, Agent (w/ gas station) Dipsha Inc. 2056 Taylor Avenue (Pantry Plus) Tushar Patel, Agent Douglas Petro, LLC 3357 Douglas Avenue Surinder Singh, Agent (w/gas Station) Lieungh's on Lathrop, LLC 1933 Lathrop Avenue (Lieungh's on Lathrop) Andrea L. Lieungh, Agent (W/gas station) Priya Corporation 3818 Durand Avenue (Carriage Mobil) Kavita Khullar, Agent (w/gas station) Mohinder Singh 1627 Washington Avenue (US Pantry) (w/gas station) Mohammad O. Al-Abed 1559 Taylor Avenue (Sunshine Supermarket) Syed Mikhail's 930 Washington Avenue (Total 24) (w/ gas station) SpeedwApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3615 A The following renewal applications for a "CLASS B" CLUB Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010.CommunicationSubject: The following renewal applications for a "CLASS B" CLUB Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010. Racine Yacht Club, Inc 1 Barker Street Joseph McGauran, Agent Deutscher Maenner Verein 701 Villa Street (German Men's Club) Robert J. Hill, Agent Fifth Street Yacht Club of Racine, Inc. 761 Marquette St. Fifth Street Yacht Club Jeffery J. Raffini (CHANGE OF AGENT) Racine Country Club 2801 Northwestern Avenue Lance Cotton, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: That the Change of Agent listed above be approved and the renewal applications for a "CLASS B" CLUB Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010 be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3616 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010: Javier's Restaurant Inc. 2815 Durand Ave Yecenia M. Ortega, Agent Radojko Radicevic 2515 Douglas Avenue (Rudy's) Alice F. Warren 963 Dr ML King, Jr. Dr. (Buck's Lounge) R. Hoey Enterprises, LLC 1653 Taylor Avenue (The Blind Alligator) Richard P. Hoey, Agent Joey's on Taylor, LTD 1863 Taylor Avenue (Joey's on Taylor) Joseph G. Legath, Agent Joey Legath 910 Sixth Street (Joey's on 6th) Joey's on Lathrop LLC 2054 Lathrop Avenue (Joey's on Lathrop) Joseph G. Legath, Agent Jane Depelecyn 1518 Washington Avenue (Tradewinds) (Pub Fee Only) Dynasty Co., Inc 2427 Lathrop Ave Dynasty Restaurant Stanley Ginkowski, Agent Racine Labor Hall, Inc. 2100 Layard Avenue Richard Fought, Agent Winner's Circle 1403 Superior St. Mike Williams, Agent Buona Vita Corporation 3701 Durand Avenue (Buona Vita Pizzeria Restaurant) Achille Cortese, Agent LJF Corporation 3021 Rapids Drive (StoneApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3617 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010: Mario Espinoza & Patricia Rodriguez 3700 Durand Avenue Cornelio Mora & Paul Mora 1950 Racine Street Saint John Nepomuk Church 1923 Green Street Terry A. Killberg, Agent The Sausage Kitchen, Inc 1706 Rapids Drive David Miller, Agent Tacos El Rey, Inc. 2207 Lathrop Avenue Sonia Harris, Agent Public Golf Associates, LTD 2801 Twefth Street Scott A. Schuit, Agent Joseph Hrouda 3 Fifth Street (J & D Enterprises) Edward L. Bilotto 235 Main Street (De Pizza Chef) PH Green Bay LLC 5000 Washington Avenue Sanel Bajramovic, Agent (CHANGE OF AGENT) CEC Entertainment 5612 Durand Avenue Paula Zastrow, Agent (CHANGE FROM "CLASS C" & CLASS "B") Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-08-09: That the Change of Agent listed above be approved and the renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3618 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010: Jesus S. & Yolanda Maldonado 516 High Street (Santa Fe Liquor & Grocery Store) Jesus S. Maldonado, Agent Georgetown Markets, Inc 3710 Meachem Road Edward Trudeau, Agent Bhupinder Kaur Bhati 965 Dr. MLKing Dr. Sam's Liquor Bhupinder Bhatti, Agent Mohammed A. Shehadeh 1949 Racine Street M. Smit N. Corp. 918 West Boulevard (Port Of Call Liquors) Chandresh Patel, Agent Karen D. Kong 817 S. Main Street Open Pantry DBA Oddfellows Sami Ali 3322 Sixteenth Street (Westown Foods) Shree Krishna Enterprises, Inc. 2062 Lathrop Avenue Jagdish Patel, Agent 2418 Douglas, Inc. 2418 Douglas Ave X-Press Food Mart Narendra Shah, Agent Timer's of Racine, Inc. 3800 Northwestern Avenue (Timer's Beverage Center) Shawn D. Voss, Agent Iyad M. Alabed 1711 N. Main Street (One Stop Food & Liquor) Nagra Pump & Pantry, LLC 1826 Douglas Avenue (Nagra Pump & Pantry) Sukhwkndar S. Nagra, Agent (wApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3619 A The following renewal applications for "Class C" and Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Licenses for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal applications for "Class C" and Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Licenses for 2009-2010: Whey Chai Chinese Restaurant, LLC. 400 Main Street Michael Mei, Agent Willing & Willing Inc. 1238 Lathrop Ave Bernie's Pizzeria Bernard Willing II, Agent The Char-Grill, Inc. 3839 Douglas Avenue (Charcoal Grill) Jeff Marsh, Agent Pub Fee Only Dragan Sekuloski 605 Sixth Street (The Balkan Restaurant) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: That the renewal applications for "Class C" and Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Licenses for 2009-2010 be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3666 A The following renewal applications for the WHOLESALE License for 2008-2009: Timer's of Racine, Inc. 3800 Northwestern Avenue (Timer's) Shawn D. Voss, AgentCommunicationSubject: The following renewal applications for the WHOLESALE License for 2009-2010: Timer's of Racine, Inc. 3800 Northwestern Avenue (Timer's Beverage Center) Shawn D. Voss, Agent Avanti Brothers Wine Co. 2034 Indiana Street, Ste B Fausto Fioravanti, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Board on 6-08-09: That the Change of Agent listed above be approved and the renewal applications for the WHOLESALE License for 2009-2010: Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3668 A The following renewal application for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010:CommunicationSubject:(Direct Referral) The following renewal application for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010: Shannon J. Curtin 100 Kewaunee Street Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-8-09: To approve the renewal application for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2009-2010. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3743 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Renewal Application for Veteran's Club, Steve Heether, Agent, 820 Main Street for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Renewal Application for Veteran's Club, Inc., Steve Heether, Agent, 820 Main Street for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee Special Meeting on 6-9-09: That the renewal Application for Veteran's Club, Inc., Steve Heether, Agent, 820 Main Street for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2009-2010 be approved and the applicant be refunded the $500.00 special meeting fee. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3767 A Ordinance 14-09 - To create Section 6-24 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Alcoholic Beverages - Acts constituting offenses under chapter; penalties.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance 14-09 - To create Section 6-24 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Alcoholic Beverages - Acts constituting offenses under chapter; penalties. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee of 6-8-09: That Ordinance 14-09 be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3582 A Lincoln Lutheran development extenstion - Woodland PointCommunicationSubject: Request by Lincoln Lutheran of Racine for an extension of a planned development approval for Woodland Pointe Condominiums. (Res.09-1468) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 5-27-09: That an extension be granted to June 17, 2010 to Lincoln Lutheran of Racine for the construction deadline for the planned development of Woodland Pointe Condominium project. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3732 A CSM 1130 Washington AvenueCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Review of a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for 1130 Washington Avenue. (Res.09-1469) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission 6-10-09: That the CSM be approved subject to staff conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3734 A CUP Regency Mall - tent sales; outside eventsCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Consideration of a request from Curt Pruitt, representing Racine Joint Venture, d/b/a Regency Mall, seeking consideration of a request to amend a conditional use permit to allow additional locations for outside events and to extend the time period in which tent sales may be conducted. (Res.09-1470) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-10-09: That this item be approved subject to staff recommendations. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-24-09: That this item be approved subject to staff recommendations. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-3493 A Sale of 1130 Washington AveCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Sale of 1130 Washington Avenue for redevelopment. Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 5-6-09: That a 90-day option on 1130 Washington Avenue be granted to Abdo Markethouse, LLC. Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 6-3-09: To reaffirm the selection of Abdo Markethouse, LLC granting them a 90-day option on 1130 Washington Avenue. Fiscal Note: Sale price for the property will be $70,000 and will be specified in the development agreement. The developer's costs associated with the option are estimated at $1,153.00 based on 2007-08 expenses.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-1984 A Communication from Brett Kaydo wishing to discuss a water sport rental company for North Beach.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Brett Kaydo wishing to discuss a water sport rental company for North Beach. (Res.09-1472) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 4-23-08: that the request be referred to the City Attorney for review and that the item come back before the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services with the Attorney's recommendation for the committee's final approval. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 5-14-08: Defer Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 6-11-08: Defer Recommendation of the City Attorney on 10-21-08: the Item be received and filed. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 5-13-09: approve Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3644 A Communication from Racine Community Tennis Association to appear before the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to discuss tennis in the Racine community and the courts at Lockwood Park.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine Community Tennis Association to appear before the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to discuss tennis in the Racine community and the courts at Lockwood Park.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-3730 A Communication from Beachside Rentals requesting to have a concession at North Beach to rent beach chairs, umbrellas and cabanas.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Beachside Rentals requesting to have a concession at North Beach to rent beach chairs, umbrellas and cabanas. (Res.09-1471) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services 6-10-09: that the request be approved. Further recommend the City Attorney draft the conditions for entering into an agreement. Fiscal note: 5% of net receipts the first year; 10% of net receipts the second year; 15% of net receipts the third year.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1446 A Permission granted to Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau and HFP Racing to use City right-of-way for Spirit of Racine TriathlonResolutionPermission granted to Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau and HFP Racing to use City right-of-way for Spirit of Racine Triathlon Resolved, that the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau and HFP Racing be granted permission to close the following streets and to utilize certain other City streets, as indicated, on their race map, for the Spirit of Racine Triathlon to be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009, from 3:00 a.m. to noon, and on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 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 be executed. B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1447 A Permission granted to Douglas Avenue Business District to paint trolley poles and install hanging baskets along Douglas AvenueResolutionPermission granted to Douglas Avenue Business District to paint trolley poles and install hanging banners along Douglas Avenue Resolved, that permission be granted to the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District to paint the street lighting and trolley poles along Douglas Avenue, from Yout Street to Goold Street, and that they be granted permission to install hanging banners from the street light poles with the following stipulations: A. Douglas Avenue BID conduct testing for lead based paints and provide the results to the City of Racine. B. Douglas Avenue BID provide all necessary traffic controls. C. Douglas Avenue BID pay for the necessary removal and replacement of all traffic signs currently mounted on the aforementioned poles. D. Douglas Avenue BID provide a Hold Harmless Agreement and a Certificate of Liability Insurance. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in the granting of this request.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1449 A Contract for Solid Waste Garage Insulation be awarded to Bane-Nelson, Inc.ResolutionContract for Solid Waste Garage Insulation be awarded to Bane-Nelson, Inc. Resolved, that Contract 43-09 (K9-044), Solid Waste Garage Insulation, be awarded to Bane-Nelson, Inc., Kenosha, WI, at its bid price of $36,000.00 plus Alternate Bids 1 through 4, for a total contract of $95,600.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Account 989.410.5010, Solid Waste Garage Insulation. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1450 A Contract for Roof Replacement at DPW Equipment Maintenance Garage and Central Heating Plant be awarded to Carlson Racine RoofingResolutionContract for Roof Replacement at DPW Equipment Maintenance Garage and Central Heating Plant be awarded to Carlson Racine Roofing Resolved, that Contract 46-09 (K9-047), Roof Replacement at DPW Equipment Maintenance Garage and Central Heating Plant, be awarded to Carlson Racine Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., Racine, WI, at its bid price of $20,810, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $16,900.00 - Account 401.989.5760, Equip. Garage-Roof Repl. $ 3,910.00 - Account 989.220.5010, CHP-Replace Roof $20,810.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1451 A Amendment No. 1 to State Project Ohio Street, Durand Avenue to 21st Street, be approvedResolutionAmendment No. 1 to State Project Ohio Street, Durand Avenue to 21st Street, be approved Resolved, that Amendment No. 1 to State Contract ID: 2704-05-00, Ohio Street, Durand Avenue (STH 11) to 21st Street, Clark Dietz, Inc., consultant, be approved in the amount of $14,687.48, with the City's share being $2,937.50. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of the City's share of these professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 63.35 - Account 988.908.5060, Ohio St.-21st St. to Durand Ave. $2,874.15 - Account 988.908.5010, Concrete Pavement-Misc. Loc. $2,937.50 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1452 A Permission to issue P-Card to BUS staff for Bus purchasesResolutionPermission to issue P-Card to BUS staff for Bus purchases Resolved, that a City of Racine P-card be issued to BUS staff for the purchase of bus parts. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1453 A Racine/Sturtevant Joint Pavement Agreement be approvedResolutionRacine/Sturtevant Joint Pavement Agreement be approved Resolved, that the Racine/Sturtevant Joint Pavement Agreement be approved. Fiscal Note: The Agreement provides for a credit for temporary asphalt pavement restoration.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1454 A Permission granted to Police Chief to apply and accept 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance GrantResolutionPermission granted to Police Chief to apply for and accept 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Resolved, that permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), (Grant Control #2009-022). The grant is in the amount of $88,805 to be split with Racine County Sheriff's Department. The City's portion of the award will be $44,402.50, with no City match. Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1455 A Permission granted to Police Chief to apply and accept the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership GrantResolutionPermission granted to Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Resolved, that the Police Chief be granted permission to apply for and accept the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (Grant Control #2009-023) in the amount of $17,550. Fiscal Note: This grant will reimburse 50% of the cost of vests purchased in 2009. The remainder of the cost is budgeted in the Police Department.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1456 A Permission granted to Fire Chief to apply and if awarded accept 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment TruckResolutionPermission granted to Fire Chief to apply for, and if awarded, to accept 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck Resolved, that permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to replace Special Teams Equipment Truck. (Grant Control #2009-019). The grant request is for $450,000. Fiscal Note: 20% local hard-match if grant is awarded; will come from State Hazmat Funds (Fund 268). There are no levy dollars needed for this project.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1457 A Permission for Fire Chief to apply and if awarded accept 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to install emergency power generators and acquire physical fitness equipment for outlying fire stationsResolutionPermission for Fire Chief to apply for, and if awarded, to accept 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to install emergency power generators and acquire physical fitness equipment for outlying fire stations Resolved, that permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for and if awarded, accept the 2009 FEMA Fire Act Grant to install emergency power generators and to acquire physical fitness equipment for outlying fire stations. (Grant Control # 2009-020). The total grant request for both projects is $184,000. Fiscal Note: 20% local hard match if grant is awarded; will come from the Carry-Forward funds out of the 2009 Budget and a portion will come from the State HazMat Funds. (Fund 268)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1458 A Permission granted for Fire Chief to accept OJA/UASI Grant for acquisition of HazMat Monitoring EquipmentResolutionPermission granted for Fire Chief to accept OJA/UASI Grant for acquisition of HazMat Monitoring Equipment Resolved, that permission be granted to the Fire Chief to accept OJA/UASI Grant 2008/2006-HS-18G-6679 for the acquisition of HazMat monitoring equipment. (Grant Control # 2009-021). The grant request is in the amount of $44,000. Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1459 A Permission granted for Fire Chief to apply for Federal Stimulus Funds through Department of Homeland Security, Fire Fighters Fire Station Construction Grant ProgramResolutionPermission granted for Fire Chief to apply for Federal Stimulus Funds through Department of Homeland Security, Fire Fighters Fire Station Construction Grant Program Resolved, that permission be granted to the Fire Chief to apply for Federal Stimulus Funds through the Department of Homeland Security, ARRA Assistance to Fire Fighters Fire Station Construction Grant (Grant Control # 2009-028) to replace Fire Station 6. Fiscal Note: Local match of 20% to be budgeted under the 2010 CIP program using General Obligation funds.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1460 A Permission granted to Acting Public Health Administrator to accept additional funds from Division of Public Health for Cities Readiness Initiative Preparedness GrantResolutionPermission granted to Acting Public Health Administrator to accept additional funds from Division of Public Health for Cities Readiness Initiative Preparedness Grant Resolved, that permission be granted for the Acting Public Health Administrator to accept additional funds from the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Cities Readiness Initiative Preparedness grant (Grant Control No. #2008-051). Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1461 A Permission granted for Acting Public Health Administrator to accept funds and for Mayor and City Clerk to enter into contract with State of Wisconsin DNR for implementing Wisconsin Beach Monitoring ProgramResolutionPermission granted for Acting Public Health Administrator to accept funds and for Mayor and City Clerk to enter into contract with State of Wisconsin DNR for implementing Wisconsin Beach Monitoring Program Resolved, that permission be granted for the Acting Public Health Administrator to accept funds of $7,225 and for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources for implementing the Wisconsin Beach monitoring program (Grant Control #2008-019). The contract period begins upon execution of the contract by both parties and continues through September, 2009. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1462 A Permission granted for Grant Facilitator to apply for and accept U.S. Department of Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 Building Strategic Alliances for Health Housing Pilot Program GrantResolutionPermission granted for Grant Facilitator to apply for and accept U.S. Department of Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 Building Strategic Alliances for Health Housing Pilot Program Grant Resolved, that permission be granted to the Grant Facilitator to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 Building Strategic Alliances for Healthy Housing Pilot Project (Grant Control No. 2009-024) in the amount of $220,00 with a project period of two years. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1463 A Permission granted for Grant Facilitator to apply and accept U.S. Department of Human Services American Recovery and Reinvestment Act GrantResolutionPermission granted for Grant Facilitator to apply and accept U.S. Department of Human Services American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Grant Resolved, that permission be granted to the Grant Facilitator to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Strengthening Communities Fund-State, Local, and Tribal Government Capacity Building Program (Grant Control No. 2009-025). The grant is for $250,000 with a project period of two years. The goal of the Capacity Building program is to build the capacity of City of Racine services through the Grants Facilitator position and of non-profit organizations in their respective service areas, whether secular or faith based, and to maximize their social impact as they provide services to address economic recovery issues present in their communities. The City and non-profit organizations receiving assistance will be better equipped as a result of this grant program. The initiative is further designed to build the capacity of non-profit organizations to acceAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1465 A Amendment No. 1 for engineering services North Beach Sanitary Lift Station be approvedResolutionAmendment No. 1 for engineering services North Beach Sanitary Lift Station be approved Resolved, that Amendment No. 1 for engineering services for preparing plans and specifications North Beach Sanitary Lift Station for North Beach Park by AECOM be approved. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in Account 989.700.5050 at a cost not to exceed $7000.00.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1466 A Contract 45-09 (K9-046, Door and Window Replacement at Tyler-Domer and Dr. King Community Centers and Park Service Center be awarded to Softer Lite Window CompanyResolutionContract 45-09 (K9-046), Door and Window Replacement at Tyler-Domer and Dr. King Community Centers and Park Service Center be awarded to Softer Lite Window Company Resolved, that Contract 45-09 (K9-046), Door and Window Replacement at Tyler-Domer and Dr. King Community Centers and Park Service Center be awarded to Softer Lite Window Company, Chicago, Illinois, at its bid price of $99,970, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in Account 989.670.5010, Tyler Domer Door and Windows, $98,240.00, and Account 988.660.5010, ML King Door and Window Replacement, $1730.00.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1467 A Conditional Use Permit be approved for 1333 Douglas AvenueResolutionConditional Use Permit be approved for 1333 Douglas Avenue Resolved, that the request by Margaret Brockman, representing the High Rollers Motorcycle Group, for a Conditional Use Permit for a meeting hall at 1333 Douglas Avenue, be approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on May 27th 2009, and the Access Corridor on May 29th, 2009 be approved, subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection Department. c. That the project be reviewed and approved by the Access Corridor Design Review Committee prior to Occupancy Permit. d. That the parking lot be paved and striped no later than October 1, 2009. If paving is not complete by this date, the group and/or property owner shall submit a letter of credit in the amount equaling the cost of asphalt paving, and striping, of the site to the Department of City Development. e. That the areas of fencing around the property in need of repair be fixed using 6’ high wood plankAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1468 A Extension be granted to Lincoln Lutheran of Racine for Woodland Pointe CondominiumsResolutionExtension be granted to Lincoln Lutheran of Racine for Woodland Pointe Condominiums Resolved, that an extension be granted to June 27, 2010 to Lincoln Lutheran of Racine for the construction deadline for the planned development of Woodland Pointe Condominium project. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1469 A Certified Survey Map for Redevelopment Authority for property at 1130 Washington Avenue be approved subject to conditionsResolutionCertified Survey Map for Redevelopment Authority for property at 1130 Washington Avenue be approved subject to conditions Resolved, that the Certified Survey Map (CSM) for the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Racine for property at 1130 Washing Avenue be approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the CSM presented to the Plan Commission on June 10, 2009 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That all technical discrepancies as identified by City staff be addressed. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1445 A Vacation of alley bounded by 20th Street, DeKoven Avenue, Kearney Avenue and Hickory Grove AvenueResolutionVacation of alley bounded by 20th Street, DeKoven Avenue, Kearney Avenue and Hickory Grove Avenue Resolved, that since public interest requires it, that the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: The alley bounded by 20th Street, DeKoven Avenue, Kearney Avenue and Hickory Grove Avenue. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Referred  Action details Not available
Res.09-1464 A Permission granted to create and post new City position of Infrastructure ManagerResolutionPermission granted to create and post new City position of Infrastructure Manager Resolved, that permission be granted to create and post the new City position of Infrastructure Manager in the Management Information Systems Department. Fiscal Note: Prospective Annualized Savings of $17,200.00.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1448 A City of Racine’s objection to the State’s implementation of increased fees impacting the disposal of solid wasteResolutionCity of Racine’s objection to the State’s implementation of increased fees impacting the disposal of solid waste WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin is in the process of enacting AB 75, State Budget Bill; and WHEREAS, the Bill contains drastic increases in municipal fees for disposal of solid waste and other tipping fees; and WHEREAS, the City of Racine simply cannot afford such increases. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Racine be authorized and directed to send a letter to all Racine delegates of the State legislature objecting to the increased fees. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1470 A Amendment of Conditional Use Permit for Racine Joint Venture, d/b/a Regency Mall, be approved subject to conditionsResolutionAmendment of Conditional Use Permit for Racine Joint Venture, d/b/a Regency Mall, be approved subject to conditions Resolved, that the request from Curt Pruitt, representing Racine Joint Venture, d/b/a/ Regency Mall, seeking consideration of a request to amend the Conditional Use Permit to allow additional locations for outside events be approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That additional locations for outside events be the parking area of the current Burlington Coat Factory and the former Chi-Chi’s restaurant site. b. That as an amendment to the language of Plan Commission approval of May 30, 2001, conditions “c,” strike the phrase “tent sales no more than once a month,” and replace it with the phrase “tent or any other temporary buildings or shelters used to accommodate temporary sales or events may be permitted, and allowed for a time period of up to 30 consecutive days.” c. That all other conditions regulating outside events be complied with as stated in Common Council Resolution No. 6302 of August 21, 1979, or as amended by the action of the PlReferred  Action details Not available
Res.09-1471 A Request from Beachside Rentals be approved subject to entering into an agreement and Mayor and City Clerk enter into agreementResolutionRequest from Beachside Rentals be approved subject to entering into an agreement to be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Resolved, that the request from Beachside Rentals to have a concession at North Beach to rent beach chairs, umbrellas and cabanas be approved subject to entering into an agreement as drafted by the City Attorney, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement. Fiscal Note: 5% of net receipts the first year; 10% of net receipts the second year and 15% of net receipts for the third year.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1472 A Approval of agreement for Sport Rental Company at North Beach and Mayor and City Clerk enter into agreementResolutionApproval of agreement for Sport Rental Company at North Beach and Mayor and City Clerk enter into agreement Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Brett Kaydo, d/b/a Pier 29 Water Sports Rental, for a water sport rental company at North Beach for a period of three years commencing on June 1, 2009 through Labor Day, 2011 with an option to renew for two years upon agreement of both parties. The City will receive a percentage of the net receipts as follows: 5% per the first year; 10% the second year and 15% for third year. Fiscal Note: Payment to the City will be at the end of the season.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Ord.15-09 A Ordinance 15-09 To amend Secs. 22-832, 22-835 (1) a. and (1) b., 22-835 (8), 22-835 (13), 22-836 (a) and (c), 22-837, and Sec. 22-838 (a) and (b) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Business, Professions and Occupations -CommunicationOrdinance 15-09 To amend Secs. 22-832, 22-835 (1) a. and (1) b., 22-835 (8), 22-835 (13), 22-836 (a) and (c), 22-837, and Sec. 22-838 (a) and (b) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Business, Professions and Occupations - Motor Vehicle Recovery and Towing. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Sec. 22-832 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended in the definition, second sentence, of “Flatbed truck” by deleting “17” and inserting “19” in its place. Part 2: Sec. 22-835 (1) a. and (1) b., (8), and (13) of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine are amended to read as follows: “a. One flatbed truck and two Class A wreckers, equipped with wheel lifts. b. One class B wrecker, single-or twin-boom, which has either air brakes or an auxiliary air supply which is ready and available for use in the recovery or towing of motor vehicles which have an air brake system, and which is equipped with a mechanical or hydraulic power supply and dual rear wheel units.” (8) Delete the phrasReferred  Action details Not available