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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/7/2023 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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0200-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason seeking approval to enter into an incentive agreement and all associated documents with J. Jeffers & Co. for Phase IV of the Belle City Square (Horlick Historic District) Redevelopment at and near 2200 NorthCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, seeking approval to enter into an incentive agreement and all associated documents with J. Jeffers & Co. for Phase IV of the Belle City Square (Horlick Historic District) Redevelopment at and near 2200 Northwestern Avenue. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 02-27-2023: That the Mayor and City Clerk be granted permission to enter into the Development Incentive Agreement with J. Jeffers & Co. for Phase IV of the Belle City Square Redevelopment and execute all necessary documents therein. Fiscal Note: Utility grants will come from the City Utility surcharge fund, necessary funds in the amount of $2M are available for this purpose. Bridge loan, $9M will be primarily funded by a loan from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. Pay go portion of the agreement will paid from tax increment created in the district.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
0080-23 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft and Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Human Resources Director, requesting permission to appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss a proposed policy describing eligibility requirements for post-retirement health insurance for sworn Public Safety employees. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 02-27-2023: To approve the amended policy as discussed and direct the Human Resources Department and the City Attorney’s Office to make all other necessary handbook changes to implement this policy. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0135-23 A Subject: Amendment of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Land and Easements Related to Chicory Road Area Sewer Improvements Project Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 01/17/2023: That the Consideration and Approval of Resolution AuthorizingCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, submitting the Amendment of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Land and Easements Related to Chicory Road Area Sewer Improvements Project Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 01/17/2023: That the Consideration and Approval of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Land and Easements Related to Chicory Road Sewer Improvements Project, be Approved & Referred to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 01/30/2023: That the Wastewater Commission be allowed Consideration and Approval of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Land and Easements Related to Chicory Road Sewer Improvements Project. Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 02/15/2023: That the Amendment of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Land and Easements Related to Chicory Road Area Sewer Improvements Project be Approved and Referred to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 02/27/2023: That the Wastewater Commission be allowed Consideration and ApprovaApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0175-23 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claims of Alyssa Schukar for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 02-27-2023: That the claims be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0176-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton on behalf of the Director of Parks and Recreation requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a MOU with RUSD to provide entry-level recreation activities for the following programs. “2CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Director of Parks and Recreation requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a MOU with RUSD to provide entry-level recreation activities for the following programs: “2023 Summer School Playground program", “Girls High School Summer Basketball League”, and “Teen Outreach After School Program”. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 02-27-2023: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter a MOU with RUSD to provide entry-level recreation activities for “2023 Summer School Playground program”, “Girls High School Summer Basketball League”, and “Teen Outreach After School Program” Fiscal Note: Program Budget total approximately $363,066. Expenditures will include salaries, supplies and transportation and will be fully reimbursed by RUSD at end of program.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0178-23 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the City Attorney's Office, submitting the claim of Mary McIntyre for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 02-27-2023: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0179-23 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the City Attorney's Office, submitting the claim of AT&T Mobility, LLC for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 02-27-2023: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0190-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason for approval of the 2023 General Economic Development Services Contract with Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC). Staff Recommendation: That the 2023 General Economic Development ServCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason for approval of the 2023 General Economic Development Services Contract with Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 02-27-2023: That the 2023 General Economic Development Services contract with Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) be approved. Further, that the Mayor and City Clerk, or their designees, be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with RCEDC for 2023. Fiscal Note: The cost of the contract is $86,520. Sufficient funds are available in the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Account, Org Object: 45260 52100Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0193-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting a $5,000 hiring bonus for all Racine Police Association members hired after March 7th, 2023.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting a $5,000 hiring bonus for all persons hired to be Police Officers, hired after March 7th, 2023, until hiring bonus funds are exhausted. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 02-27-2023: That a $5,000 hiring bonus for all persons hired to be Police Officers, hired after March 7th, 2023, until hiring bonus funds are exhausted, be approved. Fiscal Note: Estimated cost of the program will be $100,000. $40,000 of the funding is available from the Local Law Enforcement Agency Grant-ARPA. Org and object: 20121 50100 31063. $60,000 of the funding is available in ARPA-City org and object: 22931 50100. These funds are available through 12/31/2024.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0197-23 A Subject: Communications sponsored by Alder Taft on behalf of the Fire Chief requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to approve and sign the Agreement for the Exchange of Fire Protection and Rescue Services Automatic Aid Agreement between the CiCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the Fire Chief requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to approve and sign the Agreement for the Exchange of Fire Protection and Rescue Services Automatic Aid Agreement between the City of Racine, Village of Caledonia, and the Village of Mount Pleasant. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 02-27-23: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to approve and sign the Agreement for the Exchange of Fire Protection and Rescue Services Automatic Aid Agreement between the City of Racine, Village of Caledonia, and the Village of Mount Pleasant. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0198-23 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting the City Attorney present a proposed settlement to the litigation in the matter of BREG 5200, LLC, v. City of Racine, Racine County Case Number 2022 CV 811. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 02-27-2023: To approve the settlement as recommended. Fiscal Note: Total settlement is estimated to be $117,861.40. The City portion of the settlement is approximately $67,298.42; the rest will be charged back to the other taxing jurisdictions.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0203-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting a reallocation of City ARPA funds to fund the Grow Racine Non-Profit Mini Grant program.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting a reallocation of City ARPA funds to fund the Grow Racine Non-Profit Mini Grant program. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 02-27-2023: That $705,000 of City ARPA funds be reallocated from the following categories, Compliance, Workforce, and Grant Manager to fund the Mini Grant Program. Fiscal Note: The reallocation consists of budget reduction of $250,000 from the compliance category, a $155,000 reduction from the workforce category, and a $300,000 reduction from the grant manager category. Funds are available in each of these categories to reallocate.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0217-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason and Alder Taft on behalf of the City Administrator submitting the Local 321, International Association of Firefighters, 2021 - 2024 collective bargaining agreement for consideration.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, and Alder Taft, on behalf of the City Administrator submitting the Local 321, International Association of Fire Fighters, 2021 - 2024 collective bargaining agreement for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 03-06-2023: That the negotiated collective bargaining agreement with Local 321, International Association of Fire Fighters for 2021-2024 be approved. Fiscal Note: The wage increases are as follows: 4% increases on January 1, 2021, 3.5% on January 1, 2022, 1% increase on January 1, 2023, a 3% increase on December 31,2023, a 1% increase on January 1, 2024, and a 3.25% increase on December 31, 2024. The settlement also includes a $2,000 retention bonus for active members and a sick leave payout phase out plan. The cumulative costs of the contractual increases over the four year period amount to approximately $2,000,000 in wages and benefits over the life of the contract. Base wages will increase by 15.75% over the term of the contract.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0158-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Downtown Racine Corporation, requesting use of City right-of-way for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and ServiceCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Downtown Racine Corporation, requesting use of City right-of-way for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: That permission be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation to close Ontario Street, State Street between Ontario Street and Main Street, Main Street from State Street to Sixth Street, Sixth Street from Main Street to City Hall, on Saturday, March 18, 2023, for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade with the following attached stipulations: Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to the various City Departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0160-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2023023 - North Beach Fiber Optic Conduit. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: ThCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2023023 - North Beach Fiber Optic Conduit. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: That Contract 2023023 - North Beach Fiber Optic Conduit, be awarded to Wil-Surge Electric, Inc., in the amount of $29,359.00, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: 70113 57355 MIS HardwareApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0162-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2023030 - Solid Waste Garage Structural Repairs. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2023030 - Solid Waste Garage Structural Repairs. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: That Contract 2023030 - Solid Waste Garage Structural Repairs, be awarded to Berglund Construction Company, in the amount of $119,000.00, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: 45040 57200-Solid Waste GarageApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0163-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2023032 - Parking Ramp Maintenance and Improvements. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2023032 - Parking Ramp Maintenance and Improvements. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: That Contract 2023032 - Parking Ramp Maintenance and Improvements, be awarded to Structurewerks, Inc., in the amount of $530,013.00 they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: $330,013.00 60383 57200 Building Improvements $200,000.00 45040 57500 Paving $530,013.00 TotalApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0164-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works,, submitting bid results for Contract 2023040 - 2023 Sanitary Sewers Repairs. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: ThatCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2023040 - 2023 Sanitary Sewers Repairs. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: That Contract 2023040 - 2023 Sanitary Sewers Repairs, be awarded to Genesis Excavators, Inc., in the amount of $437,452.00, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: $349,325.00 22640 57560 Sanitary Sewers $56,000.00 22640 54400 Infrastructure Repairs (SSM) $32,127.00 45040 57500 Paving (SSM) $437,452.00 TotalApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0168-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting a request to enter into State/Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-07-02/72 Lathrop Avenue (Republic Ave to 13th Street). Staff RecommeCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting a request to enter into a State/Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-07-02/72 Lathrop Avenue (Republic Ave to 13th Street). Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: That the City be authorized and directed to sign the SMA for State Project ID: 2703-07-02/72, Lathrop Avenue (Republic Ave to 13th Street). Fiscal Note: The estimated total cost of the project is $3,719,160 for design and construction, with the City’s share being $1,141,735. Funding for the City share is appropriated in the 2023 - 2032 Capital Improvement Program Budget.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0169-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting a request to enter into State/Municipal Agreement for for State Project ID: 2703-09-02/72 Mt. Pleasant Street (Rapids Drive to Romayne Ave). StafCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting a request to enter into a State/Municipal Agreement for for State Project ID: 2703-09-02/72 Mt. Pleasant Street (Rapids Drive to Romayne Ave). Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: That the City be authorized and directed to sign the SMA for State Project ID: 2703-09-02/72 Mt. Pleasant Street (Rapids Drive to Romayne Ave). Fiscal Note: The estimated total cost of the project is $2,036,900 for design and construction, with the City’s share being $541,834. Funding for the City share is appropriated in the 2023 - 2032 Capital Improvement Program Budget.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0170-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting a request to enter into State/Municipal Agreement for for State Project ID: 2703-00-06/76 Ohio Street (Washington Ave to Graceland Blvd). Staff RCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting a request to enter into a State/Municipal Agreement for for State Project ID: 2703-00-06/76 Ohio Street (Washington Ave to Graceland Blvd). Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: That the City be authorized and directed to sign the SMA for State Project ID: 2703-00-06/76 Ohio Street (Washington Ave to Graceland Blvd). Fiscal Note: The estimated total cost of the project is $3,511,800 for design and construction, with the City’s share being $883,912. Funding for the City share is appropriated in the 2023 - 2032 Capital Improvement Program Budget.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0171-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting a request to enter into State/Municipal Agreement for for State Project ID: 2703-08-01/71 South Memorial Drive (Durand Ave to 17th Street). StaffCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting a request to enter into a State/Municipal Agreement for for State Project ID: 2703-08-01/71 South Memorial Drive (Durand Ave to 17th Street). Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: That the City be authorized and directed to sign the SMA for State Project ID: 2703-08-01/71 South Memorial Drive (Durand Ave to 17th Street). Fiscal Note: The estimated total cost of the project is $2,125,510 for design and construction, with the City’s share being $531,621. Funding for the City share is appropriated in the 2023 - 2032 Capital Improvement Program Budget.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0172-23 A Subject: Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the City Engineer, submitting a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Racine and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $99,950. Staff RecommendCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the City Engineer, submitting a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Racine and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $99,950. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: That the Public Works and Services Committee approve the professional services agreement and direct the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the agreement between the City of Racine and AECOM Technical Services Inc. for 2023 Pavement Inspection and Planning Services in the not to exceed amount of $99,950. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in Org-Obj 45040 57110-Pavement Management Services.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0187-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Douglas Nicholson of Carriage House Liquors Co., regarding a street privilege for sign lights at 220 State St. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: ThCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Douglas Nicholson of Carriage House Liquors Co., regarding a street privilege for sign lights at 220 State St. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: That the street privilege be approved at 220 State Street and a hold harmless agreement be executed along with a $150.00 processing fee paid, in accordance with State Statue 66.0425, Privileges in Streets and the attached stipulations: Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0188-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Douglas Nicholson of Carriage House Liquors Co., regarding a street privilege for sign lights at 221 2nd St. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: ThatCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Douglas Nicholson of Carriage House Liquors Co., regarding a street privilege for sign lights at 221 2nd St. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 02.28.23: That the street privilege be approved at 221 2nd St. and a hold harmless agreement be executed along with a $150.00 processing fee paid, in accordance with State Statue 66.0425, Privileges in Streets and the attached stipulations: Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0189-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Tom Molbeck, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2022084-Parks Asphalt Paving, DK Contractors Inc., Contractors. Staff RecommendatCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Tom Molbeck, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2022084-Parks Asphalt Paving, DK Contractors Inc., Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 2-28-2023: That Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2022084-Parks Asphalt Paving, DK Contractors Inc., be approved in the amount of $4,791.60. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in the following Org-Object 45050 57110-Parks-Land Improvements.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0192-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Tom Molbeck, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2022132-Zoo Pathway Permanent Repair, CW Purpero Inc., Contractors. Staff RecommenCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Tom Molbeck, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2022132-Zoo Pathway Permanent Repair, CW Purpero Inc., Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 2-28-2023: That Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2022132-Zoo Pathway Permanent Repair, CW Purpero Inc., be approved in the amount of $44,000. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in the following Org-Object 45050 57110-Parks-Land ImprovementsApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0194-23 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones requesting that Preliminary Resolution 0515-22 be amended, deleting the alley bounded by Dekoven Avenue, 18th Street, Clark Street, and Racine Street. Staff Recommendation: To approve. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0874-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy submitting an application for a Hour Premise Description Change, for Will’s Quality Cleaning Services, LLC DBA Top Ten Sports Zone, located at 1301 Washington Ave Racine, WI 53404 William Reyes Gonzalez ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy submitting an application for a Hour Premise Description Change, for Will’s Quality Cleaning Services, LLC DBA Top Ten Sports Zone, located at 1301 Washington Ave, William Reyes Gonzalez Agent. (3rd District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 01-09-2023: That the application for a Hour Premise Description Change, for Will’s Quality Cleaning Services, LLC DBA Top Ten Sports Zone, located at 1301 Washington Ave, William Reyes Gonzalez Agent. (3rd District), be Deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 02-13-2023: That the application for a Hour Premise Description Change, for Will’s Quality Cleaning Services, LLC DBA Top Ten Sports Zone, located at 1301 Washington Ave, William Reyes Gonzalez Agent. (3rd District), be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0797-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe, on behalf of the City Attorney's Office, submitting an ordinance change to Section 22-838 of the Municipal Code to update towing rates as attached.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe, on behalf of the City Attorney's Office, submitting an ordinance change to Section 22-838 of the Municipal Code to update towing rates as attached. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 01-09-2023: That the ordinance change to Section 22-838 of the Municipal Code to update towing rates as attached, be Deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 01-30-2023: That the ordinance change to Section 22-838 of the Municipal Code to update towing rates as attached, be Deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 02-13-2023: That the ordinance change to Section 22-838 of the Municipal Code to update towing rates as attached, be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0167-23 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarty submitting an application for a New Massage Establishment License, Hunan Spa DBA Hunan Spa, located at 906 State Street, Yaqin Yang, Owner. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 02-27-2023: That the application for a New Massage Establishment License, Hunan Spa DBA Hunan Spa, located at 906 State Street, Yaqin Yang, Owner. (1st District), be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0177-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land on behalf of Tom Molbeck, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting that Mound Cemetery section 5 and Graceland sections 5, 7, 18 & 22 alleyway surveys, be approved, allowing for future sCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of Tom Molbeck, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting that Mound Cemetery section 5 and Graceland sections 5, 7, 18 & 22 alleyway surveys, be approved, allowing for future sales of additional grave sites. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 02-27-2023: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Land on behalf of Tom Molbeck, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting that Mound Cemetery section 5 and Graceland Cemetery sections 5, 17, 18 and 22 alleyway surveys, allowing for future sales of additional grave sites, be Approved. Fiscal Note: Cemetery fees collected to be deposited into Cemetery Revenue account 22450 46540.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0191-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of Matt Witte & Kathy Shillinglaw, from the Wisconsin Humane Society, requesting to host a large scale pet vaccination event for cats and dogs that reside in the 53404 zip code, request includes teCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of Matt Witte & Kathy Shillinglaw, from the Wisconsin Humane Society, requesting to host a large scale pet vaccination event for cats and dogs that reside in the 53404 zip code, request includes temporarily suspending ordinance section 70-90 Animals prohibited, May 20, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lincoln Park. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 02-27-2023: That the request regarding the Wisconsin Humane Society pet vaccination event at Lincoln Park on May 20, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., including temporarily suspending ordinance section 70-90 Animals prohibited, provided approval is also granted by other impacted departments, be Approved. Fiscal Note: Applicable fees to be determined by PRCS AdministrationApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0201-23 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy submitting an application for a Class "B" and "Class C" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for Main Project & Cafe, DBA The Main Project & Cafe, located at 1014 State Street, Deontrae Mayfield, AgenCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy submitting an application for a Class "B" and "Class C" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for Main Project & Cafe, DBA The Main Project & Cafe, located at 1014 State Street, Deontrae Mayfield, Agent. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 02-27-2023: That the application for a Class "B" and "Class C" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for Main Project & Cafe, DBA The Main Project & Cafe, located at 1014 State Street, Deontrae Mayfield, Agent. (1st District), be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0116-23 A Amendment to extend the HOME ConractCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting an amendment to extend the HOME contract (contract #20190122) with Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization (HALO). The request to extend is required by HUD to administratively resolve an open balance of $561.00 of HOME funds that were used for security deposit assistance. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 2/13/2023: That the contract extension to clear up the $561.00 balance be approved. Fiscal Note: The financial impact is $561.00, there are sufficient HOME funds to satisfy HUDs request. Extending HALOs contract does not change their original overall budget.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0117-23 A American Rescue Plan Act grant fundsCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting an allocation of grant funds relating to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Violence Reduction Initiative (VRI) be award to Racine Video Production c/o Create Wisconsin 501c(3) their fiscal receiver. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 2/13/2023: That the ARPA-VRI grant to Racine Video Production c/o Create Wisconsin 501c(3) fiscal receiver in the requested amount of $51,160.00 for their Crime Reduction Video Series be approved. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient ARPA funds to issue the $51,160.00 grant to Racine Video Production. There are sufficient ARPA funds to support this project.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0118-23 A ARPA Grant FundsCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting an allocation of grant funds relating to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Violence Reduction Initiative (VRI) be award to LBGT Center of SE Wisconsin a 501c(3) company. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 2/13/2023: That the ARPA-VRI grant to LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin in the requested amount of $42,164.00 for their Youth Anti-Violence Program be approved. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient ARPA funds to issue the $42,164.00 grant to LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin. There are sufficient ARPA funds to support this project.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0121-23 A Home Repair Loan ApprovalCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason to issue a Community Development Block Grant Home repair loan to Monika Wulfers (1653 LaSalle St). Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 2/13/2023: that the CDBG Home Repair Loan for $10,000 and a $10,000 forgivable grant for 1653 La Salle Street be approved. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient CDBG funds. Loan payments will be paid to the CDBG revolving loan fund.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0213-23 A Allocation of grant fundsCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting an allocation of grant funds relating to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Violence Reduction Initiative (VRI) be awarded to Golden Touch Boxing Club. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 3/6/2023: That up to $75,000 in ARPA funds for Golden Touch Boxing Club be approved. (see attachment). Budgetary Impact: There is sufficient ARPA money to fund the staff recommendation for Golden Touch Boxing Club of up to $75,000Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0214-23 A GROW Racine Mini GrantsCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason to approve ARPA GROW Racine Mini Grants: Meeting Unmet Community Needs Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 3/6/2023: That the GROW Racine Mini-Grants to selected nonprofit applicants to meet unmet community needs be approved. Budgetary Impact: To award 29 GROW Racine Mini Grants, the budgetary impact is $688,428 there are sufficient ARPA funds available to award these grants.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0879-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, submitting an ordinance change 0016-22 to Section 2-62 of the Municipal Code to update the Common Council- Regular Meeting Times. Staff Recommendation: To ApproveCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting permission to submit an ordinance change to 0016-22 Section 2-62 of the Municipal Code to update the Common Council Regular Meeting Times. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-28-2022: To approve an ordinance change to 0016-22 Section 2-62 of the Municipal Code to update the Common Council Regular Meeting Times. Recommendation of the Common Council on 12-06-2022: That the Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting permission to submit an ordinance change to 0016-22 Section 2-62 of the Municipal Code to update the Common Council Regular Meeting Times be referred to the Committee of the Whole to discuss times for the first January Common Council meeting. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 2-9-2023: That this communication be amended to require meetings to start at 6:00PM and to approve the ordinance. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0077-23 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Equity Officer, requesting approval of the Equity Workforce Plan for 2023. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 01-30-2023: That the Equity Workforce Plan for 2023 be referred to the Committee of the Whole for further review. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0202-23 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason presenting the following appointments for approval: William Taylor to the Parks, Culture, and Recreational Service Board for a term expiring April 30, 2024. Tracey Larrin to the Parks, Culture, and Recreational Service Board for a term expiring April 30, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video