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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/8/2024 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 303
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0261-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Perez, requesting that the City of Racine provide a bilingual customer service representative to the Cesar Chavez Community Center at least three times a week with staggered hours including Saturday so that City Services like permitting and additional information can be available for the Latino/Hispanic community. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the request to provide a bilingual customer service representative to the Cesar Chavez Community Center at least three times a week with staggered hours including Saturday so that City Services like permitting and additional information can be available for the Latino/Hispanic community, be denied. Fiscal Note: Approximately $90,000 a year for staffing and $10,000 for startup costs.   Not available Not available
0220-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy Requesting Approval of a Resolution Regarding Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Costs Attributed to 2025 Water Main Replacement Project Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 03/19/20CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Racine Waterworks Utility Director, requesting approval of a resolution regarding declaration of official intent to reimburse costs attributed to the 2025 Water Main Replacement Project. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024:: That the Racine Waterworks Utility Director be granted approval for a resolution regarding declaration of official intent to reimburse costs attributed to the 2025 Water Main Replacement Project. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 03/19/2024: To approve with a referral to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Fiscal Note: The aggregate principal amount of debt for the project is expected not to exceed $4,500,000 with the balance reduced by eligible Principal Forgiveness earned. Funding for the Project to be financed through the FY 2025 WDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.   Not available Not available
0242-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy submitting the Amendment of a Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Land and Easements Related to Chicory Road Area Sewer Improvements Project Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 03/19/2024: ToCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the Racine Wastewater Director, requesting permission to submit the amendment of a resolution authorizing purchase of land and easements related to the Chicory Road Area Sewer Improvements Project. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the Racine Wastewater Director be granted permission to submit the amendment of a resolution authorizing purchase of land and easements related to the Chicory Road Area Sewer Improvements Project for approval. Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 03/19/2024: To approve with a referral to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Fiscal Note: Additional temporary easement cost of $5,530.   Not available Not available
0248-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to enter into a one-year extension agreement with Jose Felix, to operate the North Beach Oasis Concession. StaffCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, requesting permission to enter into a one-year extension agreement with Jose Felix to operate the North Beach Oasis Concession. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the agreement to enter into a one-year extension with Jose Felix to operate the North Beach Oasis Concession be approved as amended to eliminate May of 2024 revenue. Fiscal Note: Estimated revenue for June, July, August, and September will be $9,500.   Not available Not available
0249-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to enter into a one-year extension agreement with Smok’d on the Lake, LLC., to operate the Pershing Park Boat LaunchCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, requesting permission to enter into a one-year extension agreement with Smok’d on the Lake, LLC., to operate the Pershing Park Boat Launch Concession. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the agreement to enter into a one-year extension with Smok’d on the Lake, LLC., to operate the Pershing Park Boat Launch Concession be approved. Fiscal note: Net revenue is anticipated to be $12,500.   Not available Not available
0325-24 A Subject: Communications sponsored by Alder West on behalf of the Division Chief requesting permission to accept a donation for the purchase and installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 4.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Division Chief, requesting permission to accept a donation for the purchase and installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 4. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the Division Chief be authorized to accept the donation from Knights of Columbus and enter into agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes to build and maintain a Safe Haven Baby Box for the City of Racine at Fire Station 4. Fiscal Note: Donation $20,000 with a No City Match required. $500 annual maintenance cost will be paid from the fire department budget.   Not available Not available
0303-24 A Subject: Communications sponsored by Alder West on behalf of the Division Chief requesting permission to accept a grant for the purchase on ambulance equipment and training for Paramedics and EMTs. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel CommitteeCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Division Chief, requesting permission to accept the grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the purchase of ambulance equipment and training for Paramedics and EMTs (Grant Control #00567). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: To authorize the Division Chief to accept the grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the purchase of ambulance equipment and to provide ongoing training for Paramedics and EMTs in an effort to maintain current level of services (Grant Control #00567). Fiscal Note: Grant of $10,678.68 with No City Match required.   Not available Not available
0321-24 A Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for Law Enforcement Services for the 2024 Republican National Convention. Recommendation of the Public Safety & LicensingCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting permission to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for Law Enforcement Services for the 2024 Republican National Convention. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That approval be granted for the Chief of Police to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for Law Enforcement Services for the 2024 Republican National Convention. Fiscal Note: Cost is 100% reimbursed by the City of Milwaukee.   Not available Not available
0318-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting to apply for a Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness Act Grant. (#00570) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 03.11.2024: Approval to applCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting permission to apply for a Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness Act Grant (Grant Control #00570). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to apply for a Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness Act Grant (Grant Control #00570). Fiscal Note: Grant amount is $122,888.26 City Match: None   Not available Not available
0320-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting to apply for the 2024/25 Mayor's Gang Collaborative Grant, a gang diversion partnership with Safe Haven of Racine, Inc. and Racine Vocational Ministry. (#00570)CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting permission to apply for the 2024/25 Mayor's Gang Collaborative Grant (Grant Control #00569). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to apply for the Mayor’s Gang Collaborative Grant (Grant Control #00569). Fiscal Note: Grant amount is $63,400 City Match: None   Not available Not available
0304-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton on behalf of the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a grant agreement and accept funding of $222,700 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Infant MorCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Public Health Administrator, requesting permission to enter into a grant agreement and accept funding of $222,700 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Infant Mortality (Racine Healthy Babies) Program (Grant Control #00523). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the Public Health Administrator be authorized to enter into a grant agreement and accept funding of $222,700 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Infant Mortality (Racine Healthy Babies) Program (Grant Control #00523). Fiscal Note: There is no match required.   Not available Not available
0305-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton on behalf of the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a grant agreement and accept funding of $21,000 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the HIV PreventCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Public Health Administrator, requesting permission to enter into a grant agreement and accept funding of $21,000 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the HIV Prevention/Partner Services Program (Grant Control #00568). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the Public Health Administrator be authorized to enter into a grant agreement and accept funding of $21,000 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the HIV Prevention/Partner Services Program (Grant Control #00568). Fiscal Note: There is no match required.   Not available Not available
0317-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton on behalf of the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into an agreement and accept $28,900 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Beach Monitoring Program Grant ConCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Public Health Administrator, requesting permission to enter into a grant agreement and accept $28,900 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Beach Monitoring Program (Grant Control# 0570). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the Public Health Administrator be authorized to enter into a grant agreement and accept funding of $28,900 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Beach Monitoring Program (Grant Control# 0570). Fiscal Note: There is no match required.   Not available Not available
0319-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting that Resolution 0082-24, dated February 6, 2024, be rescinded and requesting permission to enter into a professional services agreement with DB E.C.OCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting that Resolution 0082-24 dated February 6, 2024, be rescinded and permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a professional services agreement with DB E.C.O. North America Inc., to complete a Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee (KRM) Regional Rail Corridor Planning and Federal Funding Program Application project - Contract #2024008. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That Resolution 0082-24 dated February 6, 2024, be rescinded and that the Mayor and City Clerk be granted permission to enter into a professional services agreement with DB E.C.O. North America Inc., to complete a Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee (KRM) Regional Rail Corridor Planning and Federal Funding Program Application project - Contract #2024008. Fiscal Note: Cost not to exceed $2,000,000 from funding available in Federal Congressionally Directed Spending with no local match required. Account Number: 60282011 57110 82010   Not available Not available
0293-24 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Kaprelian and Alder Davis, requesting for a formal update from City Development regarding the current status and future plans for the property at 725 Lake Ave., the former YMCA building. Staff Recommendation: That the Director of City Development provide an update on the current status and future plans for the property at 725 Lake Ave., the former YMCA building. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: To Receive and File. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0322-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Cory Mason, on behalf of the Director of City Development, requesting transfer of 1644 S. Memorial Drive from the City of Racine to the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine (CDA) for the purpose oCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Cory Mason, on behalf of the Director of City Development, requesting the transfer of 1644 S. Memorial Drive from the City of Racine to the Community Development Authority of the City of Racine (CDA) for the purpose of housing redevelopment. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the property addressed as 1644 S. Memorial Drive be transferred to the CDA for the purpose of redevelopment. Further, that the appropriate City Staff be authorized to execute all necessary documents related to the transfer. Fiscal Note: Title transfer, recording, or any other applicable fees, estimated at approximately $30, will be paid by the CDA.   Not available Not available
0306-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Marcus West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Zisirtike McMillian 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 Zisirtike McMillian for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the claim be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/A   Not available Not available
0307-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Marcus West, on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Aldridge Electric, Inc. 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 Aldridge Electric, Inc. for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the proposed settlement agreement as presented in closed session be approved. Fiscal Note: $25,000.00 would be paid from Account No. 11202 53500, Judgment and Claims.   Not available Not available
0324-24 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting the City Attorney present a proposed settlement for a claim against the City of Racine filed by Clarence Mitchell.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting the City Attorney present a proposed settlement for a claim against the City of Racine filed by Clarence Mitchell. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-08-2024: That the proposed settlement agreement as presented in closed session be approved. Fiscal Note: $15,000.00 would be paid from Account No. 11202 53500, Judgment and Claims.   Not available Not available