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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/20/2015 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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15-00865 A ZOrd. 006-14 Amendment to a Document Titled “A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035” (The Plan) for the property located at 3502 DouglasConditional Use PermitZOrd. 006-14 An ordinance adopting an amendment to a document titled “A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035” (The Plan) for the property located at 3502 Douglas Avenue, City of Racine, Wisconsin. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Pursuant to Section 62.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the City of Racine is authorized to prepare and adopt certain amendments to The Plan as defined in Sections 66.1001(1)(a) and 66.1001(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes; and Part 2: The Plan Commission of the City of Racine conducted a public hearing on November 26, 2014 to solicit opinion and educate the public on a proposed rezoning and effectuating amendment to The Plan to change the land use classification of 3502 Douglas Avenue from Commercial to Office Park; and Part 3: On November 26, 2014 the Plan Commission forwarded a recommendation to the Common Council that an ordnance be prepared and a public hearing scheduled for the rezoning or 3502 Douglas Avenue, and that a resolution and ordinance be prepared and public hearing scheduled for an amendmdeclared the public hearing closedFail Action details Video Video
ZOrd.005-14 A ZOrd. 005-14 Rezoning 3502 Douglas AvenueZoning OrdinanceZOrd. 005-14 An Ordinance Rezoning 3502 Douglas Avenue To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: That the property located at 3502 Douglas Avenue and more particularly described as follows: “Said lands being in Racine County, WI, City of Racine, Being in the South ½ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 32 Township 4 North, Range 23 East, Running 375.4 feet Northerly from intersection of the West right-of way line of Douglas Avenue with the South ¼ line of the NE ¼ of Section 32, the to the East line of the T.M.E.R. & L Co. Right of Way, then Southerly along said East line to the intersection with the South ¼ line of the NE ¼ of Section 32, then East to the point of beginning, excepting the South 20 feet, said lands being 2.53 acres more or less” be rezoned from B2 Community Shopping District to O/I Office Institutional District. Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage by a majority vote of the members-elect of the City Common Council and publication or posting as required declared the public hearing closedFail Action details Video Video
ZOrd.008-14 A ZOrd. 008-14 Amendment to “A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035” for 1520 & 1536 Clark StreetCommunicationZOrd 008-14 Ordinance adopting an amendment to a document titled “A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035” (The Plan) for the property located at 1520 & 1536 Clark Street, City of Racine, Wisconsin The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Pursuant to Section 62.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the City of Racine is authorized to prepare and adopt certain amendments to The Plan as defined in Sections 66.1001(1)(a) and 66.1001(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes; and Part 2: The Plan Commission of the City of Racine conducted a public hearing on December 10, 2014 to solicit opinion and educate the public on a proposed rezoning and effectuating amendment to The Plan to change the land use classification of 1520 & 1536 Clark Street from Industrial to Mixed Use -Residential Emphasis, and Part 3: On December 10, 2014 the Plan Commission forwarded a recommendation to the Common Council that an ordnance be prepared and public hearing scheduled for the rezoning of 1520 and 1536 Clark Street, and that a resolution and ordinance be prepared and public hearingdeclared the public hearing closed  Action details Video Video
ZOrd.007-14 A An Ordinance Rezoning 1520 & 1536 Clark StreetZoning OrdinanceAn Ordinance Rezoning 1520 & 1536 Clark Street To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: That the properties located at 1520 & 1536 Clark Street and more particularly described as follows: 1520 Clark Street: “Said lands being in Racine County, WI, City of Racine, Being in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest ¼ of Section 16 Township 3 North, Range 23 East, Block 84 of the School Section, in the Blake and Fish subdivision plat as described in Volume 1651, Page 473 and the adjacent vacated Blake Street (AKA Higgins Court), containing 2.955 acres, more-or-less”, and 1536 Clark Street: “Said lands being in Racine County, WI, City of Racine, Being in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest ¼ of Section 16 Township 3 North, Range 23 East, Block 84 of the School Section, in the Blake and Fish subdivision, Lot 33 and part of lot 28 as described in Volume 1832, Page 764, containing 4,707.93 square feet, more-or-less”, Be rezoned from I-2 General Industrial District to I-2 with a FD-Flex Developdeclared the public hearing closed  Action details Video Video
14-10867 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (Res No. 15-0031)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services submitting a request for final payment on Contract 47-14 (K4-047) Pershing Fence Replacement, Statewide Fencing, Inc. (Res No. 15-0031) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-26-15: That the work done by Statewide Fencing, Inc. under Contract 47-17 (K4-047), Pershing Fence Replacement, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $48,773.00. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 14-0404.ReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00003 A Communication from the City Attorney requesting authorization for the continuation of the self-insured workers compensation program in compliance with Wisconsin Administrative Code DWD 80.60(3). (Res No. 15-0033)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Attorney requesting authorization for the continuation of the self-insured workers compensation program in compliance with Wisconsin Administrative Code DWD 80.60(3). (Res No. 15-0033) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-26-15: Authorization be granted for the continuation of self-insured workers compensation program in compliance with Wisconsin Administrative Code DWD 80.60(3). Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00004 A Claim of Danny MosleyClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Danny Mosley for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-26-15: The claim of Danny Mosley to be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00011 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (Res No. 15-0032)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to apply for & accept grant funds in the amount of $6,500.00 from RUSD Extending Learning for the Dr. John Bryant Community Center Performing Arts Program. (Grant control #2014-045). (Res No. 15-0032) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-26-15: Permission be granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to apply for and accept grant funds in the amount of $4,000.00 from RUSD Extending Learning for the Dr. John Bryant Community Center Performing Arts Program (Grant control #2014-045). Fiscal Note: No match required.ReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00038 A Communication from Chief of Police requesting to meet to discuss request to receive the donation of a new Patrol/Narcotic Detector Dog and Handler Training. (Res No. 15-0030)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Chief of Police requesting to meet to discuss request to receive the donation of a new Patrol/Narcotic Detector Dog and Handler Training. (Res No. 15-0030) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-26-15: Permission be granted to the Chief of Police to accept the donation of a new Patrol/Narcotic Detector Dog and Handler Training. Fiscal Note: The donation is valued in the amount of $15,000 and there is no city match required.ReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00020 A Invitation to join with other municipalities and counties in the re-creation of a Local Government Storm Water Group. (Res No. 15-0036)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting an invitation to join with other municipalities and counties in the re-creation of a Local Government Storm Water Group. (Res No. 15-0036) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on January 27, 2015: That the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to join, on behalf of the City of Racine, the Local Government Storm Water Group of the League of Municipalities. Fiscal Note: Membership in this organization is $600 per year. Funds are available in Org-Object 60484-53265, Memberships Stormwater Utility.ReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00034 A Tristin Erickson (5K Events) requesting to use City right-of-way on February 14, 2015 from 9:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. for the Be Mine 5K. (Res No. 15-0034)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Tristin Erickson (5K Events) requesting to use City right-of-way on February 14, 2015 from 9:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. for the Be Mine 5K. (Res No. 15-0034) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on January 27, 2015: That Tristin Erickson (5K Events) be granted permission to use City right-of-way on February 14, 2015 from 9:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. for the Be Mine 5k with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid. B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor. D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. If required, sponsor shall be responsible for submitting a Temporary Traffic Control Plan to the Engineering Department for approval, and providing and removing all temporary traffic control devices and detour signs. F. If required, sponsor shall provide a detour plan for the closure of all State connectiReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00024 A Communication from the Alderman of the 11th District, requesting a change to ordinance 22-1066 to prohibit the issuance of a public passenger vehicle license to applicants with OWI convictions within the past 5 years. (Ord. 06-15)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 11th District, requesting a change to ordinance 22-1066 to prohibit the issuance of a public passenger vehicle license to applicants with OWI convictions within the past 5 years. (Ord. 06-15) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on February 10, 2015: Deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on February 24, 2015: Deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on March 10, 2015: Deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on April 14, 2015: That the communication from the Alderman of the 11th District, requesting a change to ordinance 22-1066 to prohibit the issuance of a public passenger vehicle license to applicants with OWI convictions within the past 5 years be approved as amended. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00042 A Analysis of Impediments City of Racine (Res No. 15-0122)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development submitting an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for the City of Racine. (Res No. 15-0122) As a condition for receipt of community development funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the City of Racine is required to affirmatively further fair housing. One means of doing so is to conduct periodically an Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice. Recommendation of the Affirmative Action/Human Rights Commission on 2-12-15: That the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, dated February 2015, be approved. Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 3-5-15: That the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, dated February 2015, be approved. Further recommends that the Director of City Development be authorized to include the Analysis of Impediments in the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for transmittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Fiscal Note: N/A. An updated Analysis of Impediments is a requirement for receipt oReferredPass Action details Not available
15-00042 A Analysis of Impediments City of Racine (Res No. 15-0122)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development submitting an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for the City of Racine. (Res No. 15-0122) As a condition for receipt of community development funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the City of Racine is required to affirmatively further fair housing. One means of doing so is to conduct periodically an Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice. Recommendation of the Affirmative Action/Human Rights Commission on 2-12-15: That the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, dated February 2015, be approved. Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 3-5-15: That the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, dated February 2015, be approved. Further recommends that the Director of City Development be authorized to include the Analysis of Impediments in the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for transmittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Fiscal Note: N/A. An updated Analysis of Impediments is a requirement for receipt oReferredPass Action details Not available
14-10851 A Claim of Daniel SwiftClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the Claim of Daniel Swift for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-12-15: The claim of Daniel Swift be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10861 A Communication from the Director of PRCS (Res No. 15-0001)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services recommending the elimination of two cemetery positions and the creation of two new cemetery positions. (Res No. 15-0001) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-12-15: Permission be granted to the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to eliminate two cemetery positions and create two new cemetery positions. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in the 2015 budgetApprovedPass Action details Video Video
14-10812 A Final payment on Contract 09-12 (K2-009), PS - Police Department Office Improvements, ARC Architectural Group, LLC., consultant. (Res No. 15-0007)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 09-12 (K2-009), PS - Police Department Office Improvements, ARC Architectural Group, LLC., consultant. (Res No. 15-0007) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on December 9, 2014: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That the work done by ARC Architectural Group, LLC., under Contract 09-12 (K2-009), PS - Police Department Office Improvements, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $19,286.75. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 12-2951, dated December 7, 2012.Approved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
14-10843 A Revised Amendment 3 to State Project ID: 2350-00-00, Hamilton Street/Douglas Avenue (STH 32) - Main Street to Goold Street, Graef-USA, Inc., consultant. (Res No. 15-0015)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting revised Amendment 3 to State Project ID: 2350-00-00, Hamilton Street/Douglas Avenue (STH 32) - Main Street to Goold Street, Graef-USA, Inc., consultant. (Res No. 15-0015) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That revised Amendment No. 3 to State Project ID: 2350-00-00, Hamilton Street/Douglas Avenue (STH 32) - Main Street to Goold Street, Graef-USA, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved. Fiscal Note: This is a no cost time extension.Approved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
14-10844 A Three-Party Design Engineering Services Agreement between the City of Racine, WisDOT, and R.A. Smith National for State Project ID: 2260-08-00, Durand Avenue (STH 11) - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road (STH 32). (Res No. 15-0016)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a Three-Party Design Engineering Services Agreement between the City of Racine, WisDOT, and R.A. Smith National for State Project ID: 2260-08-00, Durand Avenue (STH 11) - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road (STH 32). (Res No. 15-0016) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a three-party agreement with R.A. Smith National, WisDOT and the City of Racine for design engineering services for State Project ID: 2260-08-00, Durand Avenue (STH 11) - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road (STH 32) in the not-to-exceed amount of $369,318.14. The City's share is $92,329.54 (25%) and the State's share is $276,988.60 (75%). Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the 2015 - 2024 CIP.Approved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
14-10862 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1), United Mechanical, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 15-0005)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1), United Mechanical, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 15-0005) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1), United Mechanical, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $17,890. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 994.220.5010 (Org-Object 45040-57200), DPW Building Improvements. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
14-10863 A Final payment on Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1), United Mechanical, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 15-0006)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1), United Mechanical, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 15-0006) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That the work done by United Mechanical, Inc., under Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1) be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $205,378. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 14-0279, dated July 1, 2014.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10864 A Final payment on Contract 58-12 (K2-069), Construct Home - 1232 Schiller Street, Land-Quest Construction, LLC., contractor. (Res No. 15-0008)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 58-12 (K2-069), Construct Home - 1232 Schiller Street, Land-Quest Construction, LLC., contractor. (Res No. 15-0008) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That the work done by Land-Quest Construction, LLC., under Contract 58-12 (K2-069), Construct Home - 1232 Schiller Street, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $198,205. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 12-3370, dated October 16, 2012.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10932 A Proposal from Graef for Contract 02-15 (K5-002), PS - Safety Building Wall Stabilization. (Res No. 15-0003)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a proposal from Graef for Contract 02-15 (K5-002), PS - Safety Building Wall Stabilization. (Res No. 15-0003) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Graef on Contract 02-15 (K5-002), PS - Safety Building Wall Stabilization in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,500. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of the professional services be appropriated from Org-Object Number 45040-57120, DPW-Public Safety Building Improvements. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
14-10933 A Communication from Joan Simon requesting permission to close the 300 block of Hamilton Street from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2015 for the 23rd annual Thoughts for Food 2015. (Res No. 15-0002)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Joan Simon, on behalf of the Eagle's Club, requesting permission to close the 300 block of Hamilton Street from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2015 for the 23rd annual Thoughts for Food fundraiser. (Res No. 15-0002) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: The owner of the Eagles's Club be granted permission to close Hamilton Street from Main Street to Chatham Street, from 6:00 P.M., Saturday, March 7, 2015, to 2:00 A.M., Sunday, March 8, 2015, in conjunction with the Thoughts for Food Fundraiser, with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid. B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor. D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. The sponsor shall pay a $250 special event fee. F. If required, sponsor shall be responsible for submitting a Temporary Traffic Approved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
14-10934 A Change Order No. 1 to Contract 01-14 (K4-001), Chiller Replacement - City Hall, Mared Mechanical, contractor. (Res No. 15-0007)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 01-14 (K4-001), Chiller Replacement - City Hall, Mared Mechanical, contractor. (Res No. 15-0004) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 01-14 (K4-001), Chiller Replacement - City Hall, Mared Mechanical, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $29,970. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 994.100.5040 (Org-Object 45040-57200), DPW Building Improvements. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
14-10935 A Final payment on Contract 06-14 (K4-006), PS - Masonry Restoration Specifications of City Hall & Memorial Hall, Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., consultant. (Res No. 15-0009)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 06-14 (K4-006), PS - Masonry Restoration Specifications of City Hall & Memorial Hall, Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., consultant. (Res No. 15-0009) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That the work done by Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., under Contract 06-14 (K4-006), PS - Masonry Restoration Specifications of City Hall & Memorial Hall, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $15,470. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 14-0012, dated January 21, 2014.Approved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
14-10936 A Change Order No. 1 to Contract 39-14 (K4-039), 2014 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase ll (R1), RAZA, LLC., contractor. (Res No. 15-0013)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 39-14 (K4-039), 2014 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase ll (R1), RAZA of Racine, LLC., contractor. (Res No. 15-0013) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That Change Order No. 1 to Contract 39-14 (K4-039), 2014 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase ll (R1), RAZA of Racine, LLC., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of ($157,325.36). Further recommends that the funding accounts be adjusted by the following amounts: $ 2,250.00 - Acct 105.420.5590 (60282013-54100, Bldg Reprs & Maint) $ 3,868.20 - Acct 993.404.5020 (45040-57110, DPW Land Improv) ($ 157,325.36) - Acct 906.000.5520 (40104-57515, Sidewalks) ($ 6,118.20) - Acct 994.908.5320 (45040-57510, DPW-C & G) ($ 157,325.36) - Total Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in the contract price.Approved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
14-10937 A Final payment on Contract 39-14 (K4-039), 2014 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase ll (R1), RAZA, LLC., contractor. (Res No. 15-0014)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 39-14 (K4-039), 2014 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase ll (R1), RAZA, LLC., contractor. (Res No. 15-0014) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That the work done by RAZA, LLC., under Contract 39-14 (K4-039), 2014 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase ll (R1), be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $298,845.70. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 14-0318, dated August 14, 2014.Approved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
14-10938 A Final payment on Contract 31-14 (K4-031), City Hall Tuckpointing, RAZA), LLC., contractor. (Res No. 15-0010)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 31-14 (K4-031), City Hall Tuckpointing, RAZA of Racine, LLC., contractor. (Res No. 15-0010) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That the work done by RAZA of Racine, LLC., under Contract 31-14 (K4-031), City Hall Tuckpointing, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $166,334.70. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 14-0298, dated July 15, 2014.Approved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
14-10939 A Communication from the Chief Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator regarding revisions to the City of Racine Zoning Code, Section 114-260. (Ord. 02-15)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Chief Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator regarding revisions to the City of Racine Zoning Code, Section 114-260. (Ord. 02-15) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That Section 114-260 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to large Vehicle parking, be amended to allow the parking of vehicles weighing up to 12,000 pounds on residentially zoned properties. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
15-00001 A Proposals from Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. for Contract 04-15 (K5-004), PS - Roof Specifications - MLK Community Center, Solid Waste Garage, Street Maintenance Garage; Survey and Maintenance Repair Specifications (Var Loc). (Res No. 15-0011)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting proposals from Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. for Contract 04-15 (K5-004), PS - Roof Specifications - MLK Community Center, Solid Waste Garage, Street Maintenance Garage; Survey and Maintenance Repair Specifications (Var Loc). (Res No. 15-0011) and (Res No. 15-0066) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., on Contract 04-15 (K5-004), PS - Roof Specifications - MLK Community Center, Solid Waste Garage, Street Maintenance Garage; Survey and Maintenance Repair Specifications (Var Loc). Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of the professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 7,700 - Street Maintenance Garage (45040-57201, DPW-Streets-Bldg Improv) $ 3,710 - MLK Center (45050-57200, Parks-Bldg Improv) $ 7,700 - Solid Waste Garage (45040-57200, DPW-Bldg ImproApproved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
15-00002 A Proposals from Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. for Contract 05-15 (K5-005), PS - Masonry Restoration Specifications - City Hall, Memorial Hall, City Hall Annex. (Res No. 15-0012)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting proposals from Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. for Contract 05-15 (K5-005), PS - Masonry Restoration Specifications - City Hall, Memorial Hall, City Hall Annex. (Res No. 15-0012) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., on Contract 05-15 (K5-005), PS - Masonry Restoration Specifications - City Hall, Memorial Hall, City Hall Annex. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of the professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 7,000 - Memorial Hall (60623-57200, Memorial Hall Tuckpointing) $14,000 - City Hall Annex (45040-57200, DPW-Building Improvements) $ 7,000 - City Hall (45040-57200, DPW-Building Improvements) $28,000 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
15-00041 A Ordinance No. 13-14 To repeal, recreate and revise sections of Chapter 98 - Utilities, Article IV. - Wastewater System of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance No. 13-14 To repeal, recreate and revise sections of Chapter 98 - Utilities, Article IV. - Wastewater System of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-13-15: That Ordinance No. 13-14 be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
14-10852 A (Direct Referral) (New) Application of Sunshine Mart LLC, Candace Ali, Agent for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1559 Taylor Avenue. (3rd District)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) (New) Application of Sunshine Mart LLC, Candace Ali, Agent for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1559 Taylor Avenue. (3rd District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on January 13, 2015: The application of Sunshine Mart LLC, Candace Ali, Agent for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1559 Taylor Avenue be approved. Fiscal note: N/AApproved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
15-00008 A Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager indicating that he will be leaving the City of Racine's service this month.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager indicating that he will be leaving the City of Racine's service this month. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 01-14-15: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
15-00009 A Communication from ABM Parking Management Services updating progress on first quarter monthly parking rental transactions and cash payment equipment and cash handling improvements.CommunicationSubject: Communication from ABM Parking Management Services updating progress on first quarter monthly parking rental transactions and cash payment equipment and cash handling improvements. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 01-14-15: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
15-00010 A Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager wishing to discuss the continuation of the Racine County Juror Parking agreement for 2015. (Res No. 15-0017)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager wishing to discuss the continuation of the Racine County Juror Parking agreement for 2015. (Res No. 15-0017) Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 01-14-15: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Racine County to provide juror parking at the rate of $720.00 per month in 2015. Fiscal Note: $8,640 in revenue will go into the Parking Utility fund.Approved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
15-00012 A Update from Image Management on status of a more aggressive exterior advertising campaign.CommunicationSubject: Update from Image Management on status of a more aggressive exterior advertising campaign. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 01-14-15: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
15-00013 A Request for authorization from the Common council to enter into agreements for the distribution of BUS local share funding obligations for 2015. (Res No. 15-0018)CommunicationSubject: Request for authorization from the Common Council to enter into agreements for the distribution of BUS local share funding obligations for 2015. (Res No. 15-0018) Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 01-14-15: Approve Fiscal Note: Local share revenue amounts as specified in the 2015 budget.Approved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
15-00015 A Request for authorization from the BUS General Manager to present an operations report and an estimate of final Ridership and Revenue numbers for 2014 including results of the Holiday Free Rides promotion, the sales of the Day Pass, and any initial reactiCommunicationSubject: Request for authorization from the BUS General Manager to present an operations report and an estimate of final Ridership and Revenue numbers for 2014 including results of the Holiday Free Rides promotion, the sales of the Day Pass, and any initial reaction to the increase in student fares. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 01-14-15: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
15-00021 A Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting permission for the Mayor to appoint Willie McDonald to the Transit Mutual Insurance Board. (Res No. 15-0019)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting permission for the Mayor to appoint Willie McDonald to the Transit Mutual Insurance Board. (Res No. 15-0019) Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 01-14-15: Approve granting permission to the Mayor to appoint Willie McDonald to the Transit Mutual Insurance Board. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
15-00022 A 2015 contract with the Racine County Human Services Department. (Res No. 15-0020)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager submitting the 2015 contract with the Racine County Human Services Department. (Res No. 15-0020) Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 01-14-15: Approve Fiscal Note: Amount of revenue to be determined by balance of leftover County funds in 2015.Approved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
14-10853 A Uptown Neighborhood Strategic Development Plan Request (Z.Ord. 001-15)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Racine County Economic Development Corporation submitting and requesting adoption of the Uptown Neighborhood Strategic Development Plan. (Z.Ord. 001-15) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-14-15: That an ordinance and a resolution be prepared, a community open house before the City Plan Commission be conducted, and a public hearing scheduled. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
15-00039 A (ZOrd.006-14) - Comp Plan 3502 Douglas Ave (Res No. 15-0024)Zoning ItemSubject: (ZOrd.006-14) An Ordinance adopting an amendment to a document titled "A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035" for the property located at 3502 Douglas Avenue. (Res No. 15-0024) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-14-15: That in consideration of the Staff's finding that the proposed ordinance is consistent with the document titled "A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035" in that: 1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable goals, objectives, and policies of the plan. 2. The proposed amendment will not lead to any detrimental environmental effects. 3. The proposed amendment is compatible with surrounding uses. 4. The existing local City (County) facilities and services in the area are adequate to serve the type of development associated with the amendment. 5. The proposed amendment will enhance economic development within the City. Ordinance ZOrd.006-14 be adopted. Further, that a resolution be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-00040 A (ZOrd.005-14) Ordinance rezoning 3502 Douglas AvenueZoning ItemSubject: (ZOrd.005-14) An Ordinance rezoning 3502 Douglas Avenue from B2 Community Shopping District to O/I Office Institutional District. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-14-15: That the Ordinance rezoning 3502 Douglas from B2 Community Shopping District to O/I Office Institutional District be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-00007 A CU 3502 Douglas Avenue (Res No. 15-0025)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from Ciji Pittman, representing Educational Enterprises, for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a K-8 grade charter school at 3502 Douglas Avenue. (Res No. 15-0025) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-14-15: That the item be approved, subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-00036 A (ZOrd.008-14) Comp Plan Ordinance 1520 1536 Clark Street (Res No. 15-0021)CommunicationSubject: (ZOrd.008-14) An Ordinance adopting an amendment to a document titled "A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035" for the property located at 1520 & 1536 Clark Street. (Res No. 15-0021) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-14-15: That in consideration of the staff findings in that: 1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable goals, objectives, and policies of the plan. 2. The proposed amendment will not lead to any detrimental environmental effects. 3. The proposed amendment is compatible with surrounding uses. 4. The existing local City (County) facilities and services in the area are adequate to serve the type of development associated with the amendment. 5. The proposed amendment will enhance economic development within the City. Ordinance ZOrd.008-14 be adopted. Further, that a resolution be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
15-00037 A (ZOrd.007-14) 1520 & 1536 Rezoning (Res No. 15-0022)Zoning ItemSubject: (ZOrd.007-14) An Ordinance rezoning 1520 & 1536 Clark Street from I-2 General Industrial District to I-2 with a FD-Flex Development. (Res No. 15-0022) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-14-15: That the Ordinance rezoning 1520 & 1536 Clark Street from I-2 General Industrial District to I-2 with a FD-Flex Development be adopted. Further, that a use supplement be adopted for the properties at 1520 & 1536 Clark Street, as attached. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-00023 A CU 1520 & 1536 Clark Street (Res No. 15-0023)Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) A request from Kyle J. Peterson of Herman Kittle Properties, Inc. for a conditional use permit to allow for a multifamily residential development at 1520 & 1536 Clark Street. (Res No. 15-0023) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-14-15: That the item be approved, subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-10797 A HALO HOME Funds Request (Res No. 15-0026)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Application of HALO for an allocation of HOME Funds for the renovation of 2005 Washington Avenue. (Res No. 15-0026) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 12-4-14: That the application of HALO for an allocation of HOME Funds for the renovation of 2005 Washington Avenue be received and filed. Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 1-7-15: That the application of HALO, Inc. for an allocation of HOME funds for the renovation of 2005 Washington Avenue be approved, per staff recommendation and subject to HALO obtaining the advice and consent of the Uptown organization. Further recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement and related documents with HALO, Inc., for the HOME funds. Fiscal Note: This action allocates $319,200.00 in HOME Investment Partnership funds for the rehabilitation of a vacant eight-unit apartment building. Five apartments will be used by HALO for permanent supportive housing. Three units will be available to income qualified renters from the general public. TApprovedPass Action details Not available
15-00016 A 2015 Launch Box Contract (Res No. 15-0027)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by Gateway Technical College for review and approval of its 2015 Launch Box contract. (Res No. 15-0027) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 01-12-15: That the Authority supports the use of $99,930.00 from the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Fund for the Launch Box small business development initiative contract for 2015. Further, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement with Gateway. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-26-15: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement with Gateway for the 2015 Launch Box Contract. Fiscal Note: Total cost is $117,930.00. City's contribution is $99,930.00 and funds are available in the City's 2015 capital budget under account 919.000.5612. Gateway is providing funding totaling $17,070.00.ReferredFail Action details Not available
15-00017 A 2015 General Economic Development Contract (Res No. 15-0027)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from the Executive Director of the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) for approval of the 2015 general contract for economic development services. (Res No. 15-0029) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 1-12-15: That the Authority supports the use of $69,000.00 from the Department of City Development 2015 budget for the general economic development services contract for 2015. Further, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement with RCEDC. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-26-15: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement with RCEDC for 2015 General Economic Development Services. Fiscal Note: Funds have been set aside in the Department of City Development's 2015 budget under line item 101.150.5630 Economic Development.ReferredFail Action details Not available
15-00018 A 2015 Brownfields Redevelopment Contract (Res No. 15-0028)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from the Executive Director of the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) for review and approval of its 2015 Brownfields Redevelopment Contract. (Res No. 15-0028) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 1-12-15: That the Authority supports the use of $66,650.00 from the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Fund for the renewal of the RCEDC brownfields intiative contract for 2015. Further, the Authority recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter int the agreement with RCEDC for the 2015 Brownfields Redevelopment Contract. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-26-15: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into the agreement with RCEDC for the 2015 Brownfields Redevelopment Contract. Fiscal Note: The funds are available in the city's 2015 capital budget under account 919.000.5611.ReferredFail Action details Not available
14-10849 A Yout St. 2015 Interceptor Repl Agrmt (Res No. 15-0035)CommunicationSubject: Yout Street 2015 Interceptor Replacement Agreement (Res No. 15-0035) Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 12/16/14: To approve and that Mayor Dickert and the City Clerk be authorized to sign the 2015 Interceptor Replacement Agreement Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on January 27, 2015: Approval of the the 2015 Interceptor Replacement Agreement. Fiscal Note: Funding for the interceptor replacement is provided for in the 2015 Wastewater Capital Improvement Program (CIP).ReferredFail Action details Not available
14-10913 A Wis. Ave. InterceptorCommunicationSubject: Wisconsin Avenue 2015 Interceptor Replacement Agreement Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission: Approve. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Racine Wastewater Utility with regard to street reconstruction and interceptor sewer replacement on Wisconsin Avenue in 2015. Fiscal Note: Funds have been provided for in the Wastewater Utility 2015 Capital Improvement ProgramApproved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
14-10624 A Communication from 2nd District Alderman (Ord. 001-15)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 2nd District requesting a change in Municipal Code section 70-101 that all city parks with playground and courts open and close at the same time. (Ord. 001-15) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 11-12-14: Defer Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 1-14-15: To have the City Attorney create an Ordinance to amend Section 70-101 - Closing Hours. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
Res.15-0002 A 23rd Annual Thoughts for Food FundraiserResolution23rd Annual Thoughts for Food Fundraiser Resolved, that the owner of the Eagles's Club is granted permission to close Hamilton Street from Main Street to Chatham Street, from 6:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015, to 2:00 a.m., Sunday, March 8, 2015, in conjunction with the Thoughts for Food Fundraiser, with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid. B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor. D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. F. If required, sponsor shall be responsible for submitting a Temporary Traffic Control Plan to the Engineering Department for approval, and providing and removing all temporary traffic control devices and detour signs. G. If required, sponsor shall provide a detour plan for the closure of all State connecting Highways, arterial and collector streets to tAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0003 A Contract 02-15 (K5-002), PS - Safety Building Wall StabilizationResolutionContract 02-15 (K5-002), PS - Safety Building Wall Stabilization Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Graef on Contract 02-15 (K5-002), PS - Safety Building Wall Stabilization in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,500.00. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of the professional services be appropriated from Org-Object Number 45040-57120, DPW-Public Safety Building Improvements.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0004 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 01-14 (K4-001), Chiller Replacement - City HallResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 01-14 (K4-001), Chiller Replacement - City Hall Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 01-14 (K4-001), Chiller Replacement - City Hall, Mared Mechanical, contractor, as submitted, is approved in the amount of $29,970.00. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 994.100.5040 (Org-Object 45040-57200), DPW Building Improvements.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0005 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1)ResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1) Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1), United Mechanical, Inc., contractor, as submitted, is approved in the amount of $17,890.00. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 994.220.5010 (Org-Object 45040-57200), DPW Building Improvements.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0006 A Final Payment on Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1)ResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1) Resolved, that the work done by United Mechanical, Inc., under Contract 30-14 (K4-030), Central Heating Plant - Steam Pipe Replacement (R1) is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $205,378.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 14-0279 dated July 1, 2014.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0007 A Final Payment on Contract 09-12 (K2-009), PS - Police Department Office ImprovementsResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 09-12 (K2-009), PS - Police Department Office Improvements Resolved, that the work done by ARC Architectural Group, LLC., under Contract 09-12 (K2-009), PS - Police Department Office Improvements, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $19,286.75. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 12-2951, dated December 7, 2012.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0008 A Final Payment on Contract 58-12 (K2-069), Construct Home - 1232 Schiller StreetResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 58-12 (K2-069), Construct Home - 1232 Schiller Street Resolved, that the work done by Land-Quest Construction, LLC., under Contract 58-12 (K2-069), Construct Home - 1232 Schiller Street, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $198,205.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 12-3370, dated October 16, 2012.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0009 A Final Payment on Contract 06-14 (K4-006), PS - Masonry Restoration Specifications of City Hall & Memorial HallResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 06-14 (K4-006), PS - Masonry Restoration Specifications of City Hall & Memorial Hall Resolved, that the work done by Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., under Contract 06-14 (K4-006), PS - Masonry Restoration Specifications of City Hall & Memorial Hall, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $15,470.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 14-0012, dated January 21, 2014.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0010 A Final Payment on Contract 31-14 (K4-031), City Hall TuckpointingResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 31-14 (K4-031), City Hall Tuckpointing Resolved, that the work done by RAZA of Racine, LLC., under Contract 31-14 (K4-031), City Hall Tuckpointing, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $166,334.70. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 14-0298, dated July 15, 2014.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0011 A Contract 04-15 (K5-004), PS - Roof Specifications - MLK Community Center, Solid Waste Garage, Street Maintenance Garage; Survey and Maintenance Repair Specifications (Var Loc)ResolutionContract 04-15 (K5-004), PS - Roof Specifications - MLK Community Center, Solid Waste Garage, Street Maintenance Garage; Survey and Maintenance Repair Specifications (Var Loc) Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., on Contract 04-15 (K5-004), PS - Roof Specifications - MLK Community Center, Solid Waste Garage, Street Maintenance Garage; Survey and Maintenance Repair Specifications (Var Loc). Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of the professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 7,700.00 - Street Maintenance Garage (45040-57201, DPW-Streets-Bldg Improv) $ 3,710.00 - MLK Center (45050-57200, Parks-Bldg Improv) $ 7,700.00 - Solid Waste Garage (45040-57200, DPW-Bldg Improv) $19,110.00 - TotalAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0012 A Contract 05-15 (K5-005), PS - Masonry Restoration Specifications - City Hall, Memorial Hall, City Hall AnnexResolutionContract 05-15 (K5-005), PS - Masonry Restoration Specifications - City Hall, Memorial Hall, City Hall Annex Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., on Contract 05-15 (K5-005), PS - Masonry Restoration Specifications - City Hall, Memorial Hall, City Hall Annex. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of the professional services be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 7,000.00 - Memorial Hall (60623-57200, Memorial Hall Tuckpointing) $14,000.00 - City Hall Annex (45040-57200, DPW-Building Improvements) $ 7,000.00 - City Hall (45040-57200, DPW-Building Improvements) $28,000.00 - TotalAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0013 A Change Order No. 1 to Contract 39-14 (K4-039), 2014 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase ll (R1)ResolutionChange Order No. 1 to Contract 39-14 (K4-039), 2014 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase ll (R1) Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 to Contract 39-14 (K4-039), 2014 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase ll (R1), RAZA of Racine, LLC., contractor, as submitted, is approved in the deduct amount of ($157,325.36). Fiscal Note: Funding accounts are to be adjusted by the following amounts: $ 2,250.00 - Acct 105.420.5590 (60282013-54100, Bldg Reprs & Maint) $ 3,868.20 - Acct 993.404.5020 (45040-57110, DPW Land Improv) ($157,325.36) - Acct 906.000.5520 (40104-57515, Sidewalks) ($ 6,118.20) - Acct 994.908.5320 (45040-57510, DPW-C & G) ($157,325.36) - Total Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in the contract price.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0014 A Final payment on Contract 39-14 (K4-039), 2014 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase ll (R1)ResolutionFinal payment on Contract 39-14 (K4-039), 2014 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase ll (R1) Resolved, that the work done by RAZA, LLC., under Contract 39-14 (K4-039), 2014 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase ll (R1), is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $298,845.70. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 14-0318, dated August 14, 2014.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0015 A Revised Amendment 3 to State Project ID: 2350-00-00, Hamilton Street/Douglas Avenue (STH 32) - Main Street to Goold StreetResolutionRevised Amendment 3 to State Project ID: 2350-00-00, Hamilton Street/Douglas Avenue (STH 32) - Main Street to Goold Street Resolved, that revised Amendment No. 3 to State Project ID: 2350-00-00, Hamilton Street/Douglas Avenue (STH 32) - Main Street to Goold Street, Graef-USA, Inc., consultant, as submitted, is approved. Fiscal Note: This is a no cost time extension.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0016 A Three-Party Design Engineering Services Agreement for State Project ID: 2260-08-00, Durand Avenue (STH 11) - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road (STH 32)ResolutionThree-Party Design Engineering Services Agreement for State Project ID: 2260-08-00, Durand Avenue (STH 11) - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road (STH 32) Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a three-party agreement with R.A. Smith National, WisDOT and the City of Racine for design engineering services for State Project ID: 2260-08-00, Durand Avenue (STH 11) - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road (STH 32) in the not-to-exceed amount of $369,318.14. Fiscal Note: The City's share is $92,329.54 (25%) and the State's share is $276,988.60 (75%). Funding is available in the 2015 - 2024 CIP.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0017 A 2015 Racine County Juror Parking AgreementResolution2015 Racine County Juror Parking Agreement Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Racine County to provide juror parking at the rate of $720.00 per month in 2015. Fiscal Note: $8,640.00 in revenue will go into the Parking Utility fund.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0018 A 2015 Distribution of BUS Local Share Funding ObligationsResolution2015 Distribution of BUS Local Share Funding Obligations Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter to agreements for the distribution of BUS local share funding obligations for 2015 with the Villages of Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant, Caledonia, and the Town of Yorkville). Each provided a budget figure for 2015 that conforms with the amount contained in the 2015 State of Wisconsin Transit Operating Assistance grant application. Fiscal Note: Local share revenue amounts as specified in the 2015 budget.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0019 A Appointment of Willie McDonald to Transit Mutual Insurance BoardResolutionAppointment of Willie McDonald to Transit Mutual Insurance Board Resolved, that the Mayor grants permission to the Transit and Parking System Manager to appoint Willie McDonald to the Transit Mutual Insurance Board. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0020 A Racine County Human Services Department 2015 ContractResolutionRacine County Human Services Department 2015 Contract Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into a contract with Racine County Human Services Department for 2015 unused Section 5311 funding. Fiscal Note: Amount of revenue to be determined by balance of leftover County funds in 2015.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0021 A A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035ResolutionA Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035 WHEREAS, the Plan Commission (the Commission) has reviewed a proposal by request from Kyle J. Peterson of Herman Kittle Properties, Inc. for an amendment to the document titled “A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035” (the Plan). The Plan containing maps, references and other descriptive materials and information applicable and specific to the City of Racine; and WHEREAS, under the authority of Section 62.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes (the Statutes), the City of Racine is authorized to prepare and adopt certain amendments to the Plan as defined in Sections 66.1001(1)(a) and 66.1001(2) of the Statutes, and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 66.1001(1)(a) of the Statutes, the Plan is intended to assist in orderly Community Development within the City. To these ends, the proposed Plan map amendment supports the intent of the Plan to foster appropriate development land use patterns within the City; and WHEREAS, the Commission conducted a public hearing on December 10, 2014, for the purpose of educating the publAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0023 A Multifamily Residential Development at 1520 & 1536 Clark StreetResolutionMultifamily Residential Development at 1520 & 1536 Clark Street That the request by Kyle J. Peterson of Herman Kittle Properties, Inc. for a conditional use permit to allow for a multifamily residential development at 1520 & 1536 Clark Street, is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on January 14, 2015 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That final plans such as architectural, building, site, landscaping and signage shall be submitted to the Plan Commission for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. c. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection Department. d. That all codes and ordinances be complied with and required permits acquired. e. That approval of this conditional use shall be contingent upon adoption of ZOrd. 008-14, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035; and adoption of ZOrd. 007-14, a rezoning of property at 1520 & 1536 Clark Street. f. That all plans are subject to rAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0001 A Elimination of Two Cemetery Positions and Creation of Two New Cemetery PositionsResolutionElimination of Two Cemetery Positions and Creation of Two New Cemetery Positions Resolved, that permission is granted to the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to eliminate two cemetery positions and create two new cemetery positions. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in the 2015 budgetApprovedPass Action details Not available
Res.15-0022 A Rezoning of 1520 & 1536 Clark StreetResolutionRezoning of 1520 & 1536 Clark Street Resolved, that ZOrd. 007-14, being an ordinance to rezone 1520 & 1536 Clark Street from I-1 General Industrial District to I-2 with a flex development overlay be adopted. Further, that a use supplement be adopted for the properties at 1520 & 1536 Clark Street as follows: (Note: Part of the flex rezoning request requires the development of a Use Supplement, which outlines other uses that may be allowed or prohibited under the FLEX zoning overlay.) a. That all uses listed in the underlying I-2 General Industrial District are permissible by right or by conditional use permit, except as otherwise specified in “b.” below. b. Prohibited uses shall include all those uses absent from the following list of uses: 1. Dwelling Units other than lodging rooms and houses. 2. Bakeries. 3. Branch banks and credit unions. 4. Parks and playgrounds 5. Recreation buildings, community centers, or meeting halls. 6. Restaurants. 7. Trade schools. 8. Accessory uses, incidental to and on the same zoning lot as the principal uses included limited retail oApprovedPass Action details Video Video
Res.15-0024 A Amendment to "A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035"ResolutionAmendment to "A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035" Resolved, that an amendment to the document titled “A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035” is adopted as follows: WHEREAS, the Plan Commission (the Commission) has reviewed a proposal by Ciji Pittman of Educational Enterprises for an amendment to the document titled “A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035” (the Plan). The Plan containing maps, references and other descriptive materials and information applicable and specific to the City of Racine; and WHEREAS, under the authority of Section 62.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes (the Statutes), the City of Racine is authorized to prepare and adopt certain amendments to the Plan as defined in Sections 66.1001(1)(a) and 66.1001(2) of the Statutes, and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 66.1001(1)(a) of the Statutes, the Plan is intended to assist in orderly Community Development within the City. To these ends, the proposed Plan map amendment supports the intent of the Plan to foster appropriate development land use patterns within the City; aApprovedPass Action details Video Video
Res.15-0025 A Charter School at 3502 Douglas AvenueResolutionCharter School at 3502 Douglas Avenue Resolved, that the request by Ciji Pittman, representing Educational Enterprises, Inc., for location of a K-8 charter school at 3502 Douglas Avenue is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans submitted to the Plan Commission on January 14, 2015, dated December 30, 2014, 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 all codes and ordinances be complied with and required permits acquired. d. That approval of this conditional use shall be contingent upon adoption of ZOrd. 006-14, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035; and adoption of ZOrd. 005-14, a rezoning of property at 3502 Douglas Avenue. e. That all revised plans and signage proposals are subject to review and recommendations of the Douglas Avenue Corridor District and BID review. f. That the general hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., with occasional hours unApprovedPass Action details Video Video
Res.15-0026 A Allocation of HOME Funds for 2005 Washington Avenue RenovationResolutionAllocation of HOME Funds for 2005 Washington Avenue Renovation Resolved, that the application of HALO, Inc. for an allocation of HOME funds for the renovation of 2005 Washington Avenue is approved, per staff recommendation and subject to HALO obtaining the advice and consent of the Uptown organization. Further resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute an agreement and related documents with HALO, Inc., for the HOME funds. Fiscal Note: This action allocates $319,200.00 in HOME Investment Partnership funds for the rehabilitation of a vacant eight-unit apartment building. Five apartments will be used by HALO for permanent supportive housing. Three units will be available to income qualified renters from the general public. Total project cost is expected to be $626,990.00. There are HOME funds available for this purpose.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
Ord.01-15 A Ordinance 01-15OrdinanceOrdinance 01-15 To repeal and recreate Section 70-101. - Closing Hours of Chapter 70, Article III. Division 2 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin. The Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: Part 1: Repeal and recreate subsection (a) of Section 70-101. - Closing Hours of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin as follows: “(a) Park Closing Hours. City parks and parkways shall be closed to all persons each day from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m., with the following exceptions: 1. Vehicular traffic moving upon streets or roadways which run through a park; 2. Sports leagues scheduled by the City; 3. Recreational activities including fitness or fishing and other community events expressly approved by the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services.” Part 2: Repeal and recreate subsection (b) of Section 70-101. - Closing Hours of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin as follows: “(b) The park closing prohibitions shall not apply to members of organizations and their families when such organizaReferred  Action details Video Video
ZOrd.001-15 A ZOrd. 001-15 - Uptown Neighborhood Strategic Development PlanZoning OrdinanceZOrd. 001-15 Ordinance adopting an amendment to a document titled “A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035” (Comprehensive Plan) to adopt and incorporate therein a document titled “Uptown Neighborhood Strategic Development Plan” (Uptown Plan). The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Pursuant to Section 62.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the City of Racine is authorized to prepare and adopt certain amendments to the Comprehensive Plan as defined in Sections 66.1001(1)(a) and 66.1001(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes; and Part 2: On January 14, 2015 the Plan Commission forwarded a recommendation to the Common Council that an ordnance be prepared, that a community open house before the Plan Commission be scheduled, that public hearing be before the Common Council be scheduled, and that a resolution and ordinance be prepared for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to effectuate the adoption and incorporation therein of a document titled “Uptown Neighborhood Strategic Development Plan” (Uptown Plan), and that the community open house be scheduled for Referred  Action details Video Video