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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Draft
Meeting date/time: 5/21/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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0392-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Marcus West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Cynthia L. Knapp-Finley for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Cynthia L. Knapp-Finley for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-13-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0393-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Marcus West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Paul Anderson for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Paul Anderson for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-13-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0394-24 A Subject:Communication sponsored by Alderman Marcus West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Sheila Edwards for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Sheila Edwards for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-13-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0395-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Marcus West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Marsheena McWhorter for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Marsheena McWhorter for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-13-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0398-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Marcus West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Maria Martinez (1122 Metron Ct) for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal NotCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Maria Martinez (1122 Metron Ct) for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-13-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0399-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Marcus West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Maria Martinez (MLK Dr) for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: The claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Maria Martinez (MLK Dr) for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-13-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0421-24 A Subject: Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Finance Director, requesting approval of a resolution designating the Finance Director as the official authorized to declare official intent to reimburse capital expenditures made pCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Finance Director, requesting approval of a resolution designating the Finance Director as the official authorized to declare official intent to reimburse capital expenditures made prior to a tax-exempt borrowing. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-13-2024: That the resolution be adopted designating the Finance Director as the official authorized to declare official intent to reimburse capital expenditures made prior to a tax-exempt borrowing. Fiscal Note: Authorization would allow spending of capital borrowing funds as authorized by the Common Council in the annual budget.   Not available Not available
0423-24 A Subject: Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, requesting the Mayor, City Clerk, Finance Director and Fire Chief be authorized to accept the City of Racine portion of the Wisconsin Emergency Management State Urban Search and Rescue Emergency SerCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Fire Chief, requesting the Mayor, City Clerk, Finance Director and Fire Chief be authorized to accept the City of Racine portion of the Wisconsin Emergency Management State Urban Search and Rescue Emergency Services contract for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. Grant Control Number 00573. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-13-2024: That the Mayor, City Clerk, Finance Director and Fire Chief be authorized to accept and sign the Wisconsin Emergency Management State Urban Search and Rescue Emergency Services contract for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. Grant Control Number 00573. Fiscal Note: The City will receive reimbursement for training and services rendered under the agreement. Soft match on the part of the city is under $20,000 annually and is covered in the fire department budget.   Not available Not available
0424-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Clerk, requesting to republish the official newspaper request for bids for the City of Racine official newspaper, due to lack of bids submitted during the first official bid notice.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Clerk, requesting to republish the official newspaper request for bids for the City of Racine official newspaper, due to lack of bids submitted during the first official bid notice. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-13-2024: That the bid be re-noticed, accepted, and the City Clerk report back to the Common Council on the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0425-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Finance Director, requesting authorization to carry forward various budget items from 2023 to 2024.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Finance Director, requesting authorization to carry forward various budget items from 2023 to 2024. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-13-2024: That the resolution authorizing 2023 to 2024 budget carryovers be approved. Fiscal Note: These are budget carryovers for commitments that were existing, encumbered and funded in prior years as well as projects that have spending periods over one year in length. There is existing funding in place for this action.   Not available Not available
0426-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the MIS Director, requesting permission to apply for and if awarded accept the 2024 Capital Project Fund Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program Grant (Grant Control #00572).CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the MIS Director, requesting permission to apply for the 2024 Capital Project Fund Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program Grant. Grant Control #00572. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-13-2024: That the request to apply for the 2024 Capital Project Fund Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program Grant be approved. Grant Control #00572. Fiscal Note: If awarded, we expect to receive $550,000. No match required.   Not available Not available
0430-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting the City Attorney present a proposed settlement for the litigation in the matter of Anderson v. City of Racine, Racine County Case No. 2022CV347.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting the City Attorney present a proposed settlement for the litigation in the matter of Anderson v. City of Racine, Racine County Case No. 2022CV347. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-13-2024: To approve the settlement in Anderson v. City of Racine, Racine County Case No. 2022CV347, as presented. Fiscal Note: $12,000.00 would be paid from Account No. 11202 53500, Judgment and Claims.   Not available Not available
0431-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting the City Attorney present a proposed settlement for the workers compensation and duty disability claims of Steven Beal.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting the City Attorney present a proposed settlement for the workers compensation and duty disability claims of Steven Beal. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-13-2024: To approve the settlement as presented. Fiscal Note: Indemnity payment of $110,000 to Officer Beal; certification by City of Duty Disability application once filed by Officer Beal; Continued health insurance per City policy with reimbursement of $16,000 for out of pocket medical expenses and a hold harmless against the health plan reimbursement/subrogation interest, and for any unpaid expenses, the City reserves the right to process those bills under health insurance, or request a bill review or negotiate with the providers. The indemnity payment and out of pocket expenses shall be paid from Account 11201 51400, Workers Compensation.   Not available Not available
0436-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the City Clerk, requesting Ord. 0001-24 Ward Boundary Modifications Following 2024 Redistricting, be adopted. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-13-2024: To Approve Fiscal Note: Estimated cost around $1.00 per voter/ $1,000.00 total for mailer to voter about new ward number.   Not available Not available
0343-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Kelly, requesting the thin blue line flag be flown below the American flag on June 17th, 2024, in honor of the anniversary of fallen Police Office John Hetland.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Kelly, requesting the thin blue line flag be flown below the American flag on June 17th, 2024, in honor of the anniversary of fallen Police Office John Hetland. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-14-2024: That the thin blue line flag be flown below the American flag on June 17th, 2024, in honor of the anniversary of fallen Police Office John Hetland, be Amended to Approve to be a permanent part of the City Calendar annually. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0406-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2024053- Erie Street Joint Repairs. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 05.14.24: That ContCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2024053- Erie Street Joint Repairs. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-14-2024: That Contract 2024053 - Erie Street Joint Repairs, be awarded to Beardsley Concrete in the amount of $124,158.00, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, be Approved. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: $119,506.00 45040 57500 DPW Paving $1,252.00 60484 57570 Storm Sewers $3,400.00 22640 57560 Sanitary Sewers $124,158.00 Total   Not available Not available
0417-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting the final resolution for the following alley assessments: Portland Cement Concrete Paving (PCCP) Alley - Jerome Blvd-20th St and Taylor Ave-KearneCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting the final resolution for the following alley assessments: Portland Cement Concrete Paving (PCCP) Alley - Jerome Blvd-20th St and Taylor Ave-Kearney Ave (SW-NE) Alley - Jerome Blvd-20th St. and Taylor Ave-Kearney Ave (SW-NE) Alley - 17th St - 16th St and Packard St-S. Memorial Dr (N-S) Alley - 17th St - 16th St and Murray Ave - Phillips Ave (N-S) Alley - 16th St - Washington Ave and Holmes Ave - Boyd Ave (N-S) Alley - 16th St - Washington Ave and Holmes Ave - Boyd Ave (E-W) Alley - Yout St - Goold St and N. Main St - N. Wisconsin Ave (N-S) Alley - Layard Ave - Romayne Ave - Geneva St - Lasalle St W (N-S) Alley - Layard Ave - Romayne Ave - Geneva St - Lasalle St (E-W) Alley - Layard Ave - Romayne Ave and Charles St - Geneva St (E-W) Alley - Walton Ave - Layard Ave and Geneva St - Lasalle St E (N-S) Alley - Walton Ave - Layard Ave and Charles St - Geneva St (N-S) Alley - English St - Yout St and Marquette St - Lasalle St (N-S) Alley - Goold St - Walton Ave and Superior St - Green St   Not available Not available
0418-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf Jacob Lovdahl-President of Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc., requesting permission to use City right-of-way for the 4th of July Parade on July 4, 2024. Staff Recommendation to the Public WorkCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf Jacob Lovdahl-President of Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc., requesting permission to use City right-of-way for the 4th of July Parade on July 4, 2024. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 05.14.24: That the request of Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc., be approved closing certain City streets on Thursday, July 4, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to hold the 2024 Independence Day Parade. Further recommends that in the interest of public safety, the Commissioner of Public Works, City Engineer, and Chief of Police be authorized and directed to close the following streets: Main Street from Shoreland Drive to 14th Street 14th Street from Main Street to Grand Ave Grand Ave from 14th Street to 16th Street 16th Street from Grand Ave to Racine Street Michigan Boulevard from Goold Street to St. Patrick Street Ruby Avenue from South Street to Shoreland Drive Walton Avenue, Romayne Avenue, Augusta Street, Wolff Street, William Street, Isabelle Avenue and Melvin Avenue from Main Street to Green Stree   Not available Not available
0419-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting bid results for Contract 2024122 - Lincoln Park Bridge Removal. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services CoCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting bid results for Contract 2024122 - Lincoln Park Bridge Removal. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-14-2024: That Contract 2024122 Lincoln Park Bridge Removal, be awarded to Pheifer Brothers Construction in the amount of $116,827.54, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, be Approved. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: $50,000.00 45050 57110 Land Improvements $66,827.54 40028 57541 TID $116,827.54 Total   Not available Not available
0420-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting bid results for Contract 2024123 - Island Park Pavilion Staircase Relocation. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works aCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, submitting bid results for Contract 2024123 - Island Park Pavilion Staircase Relocation. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-14-2024: That Contract 2024123 - Island Park Pavilion Staircase Relocation, be awarded to Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc, in the amount of $46,400.00, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, be Approved. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: 45150 57200 Building Improvements.   Not available Not available
0422-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, requesting to sole source fuel tanks for the City of Racine fuel depot. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 05.14.24: That thCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, requesting to sole source fuel tanks for the City of Racine fuel depot. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-14-2024: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to negotiate the purchase, procure, and enter into a contract with Lannon Tanks for delivery of two 15,000 gallon fuel tanks, be Approved. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: 45040 57110-Above ground fueling site.   Not available Not available
0368-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, submitting a new application for a Public Dance Hall License, Banquet Hall Brindis LLC DBA Banquet Hall Brindis, located at 3319 Washington Ave, Georgina Posada, Agent.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, submitting a new application for a Public Dance Hall License, Banquet Hall Brindis LLC DBA Banquet Hall Brindis, located at 3319 Washington Ave, Georgina Posada, Agent. (13th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-13-2024: That the application for a Public Dance Hall License, Banquet Hall Brindis LLC DBA Banquet Hall Brindis, located at 3319 Washington Ave, Georgina Posada, Agent. (13th District), be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0374-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of Tom Molbeck, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting that Graceland Cemetery sections 16 &19 alleyway surveys, be approved, allowing for future sales of additional grave sites. Staff Recommendation: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of Tom Molbeck, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting that Graceland Cemetery sections 16 &19 alleyway surveys, be approved, allowing for future sales of additional grave sites. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-13-2024: That Graceland Cemetery sections 16 &19 alleyway surveys, be approved, allowing for future sales of additional grave sites, be Approved. Fiscal Note: Cemetery fees collected to be deposited into Cemetery Revenue account 22450 46540.   Not available Not available
0388-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City of Racine Police Department, for the licenses premise report.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City of Racine Police Department, for the licenses premise report. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-13-2024: That the licenses premise report, be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0389-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, requesting any consideration, any formal expression of concern, or other actions pursuant to the police report.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, requesting any consideration, any formal expression of concern, or other actions pursuant to the police report. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-13-2024: To request the appearance of 1518 LLC located at 1520 Washington Ave, Shikeyla Buckley, Agent, and Duo Bar located at 1102 Mound Ave, David Lewis, Agent, be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0401-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, requesting a temporary extension of license premise Bucket's Pub Round 2 LLC, DBA Bucket's Pub Round 2 located at 2031 Lathrop Ave, "Class B", on June 02nd, June 23rd, July 28th, August 11, and August 25, 2024. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-13-2024: That the temporary extension of license premise Bucket's Pub Round 2 LLC, DBA Bucket's Pub Round 2 located at 2031 Lathrop Ave, "Class B", on June 02nd, June 23rd, July 28th, August 11, and August 25, 2024, be Approved with the amendment to remove June 23, July 28, and August 25, 20204. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0403-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, submitting a new application for a Massage Establishment License, Li Liu DBA Main Massage, located at 1324 Main St Racine, WI 53402, Li Liu, Owner. (4th District)CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, submitting a new application for a Massage Establishment License, Li Liu DBA Main Massage, located at 1324 Main St Racine, WI 53402, Li Liu, Owner. (4th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-13-2024: That the application for a Massage Establishment License, Li Liu DBA Main Massage, located at 1324 Main St Racine, WI 53402, Li Liu, Owner. (4th District), be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0404-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk Office, submitting a renewal application for a 2024-2025 Motor Vehicle Towing License, Jensen & Jensen Towing INC DBA Jensen Towing & Recovery, located at 2625 N. Green Bay Rd. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-13-2024: That the renewal application for a 2024-2025 Motor Vehicle Towing License, Jensen & Jensen Towing INC DBA Jensen Towing & Recovery, located at 2625 N. Green Bay Rd, be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0405-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office, submitting renewal requests for intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages for the 2024-2025 year. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-13-2024: That the renewal requests for intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages for the 2024-2025 year, be Approved with the exception of Twenty Grand Lux LLC and Dewey's Restaurant & Sports Bar Inc to be called in. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0414-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City Clerk Office, submitting an application for a Premise Description Change, for The Branch at 1501 LLC DBA The Branch at 1501 located at 1501 Washington Ave Racine, WI 53403 Kristina Campbell, Agent. (3rd District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-13-2024: That the application for a Premise Description Change, for The Branch at 1501 LLC DBA The Branch at 1501 located at 1501 Washington Ave Racine, WI 53403 Kristina Campbell, Agent. (3rd District), be Approved to remove the kitchen from the premise description. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0452-24 A  CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason submitting the following appointments: Alder Peete to the Library Board with a term expiring April 20, 2026   Not available Not available