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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/15/2016 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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ZOrd.0001-16 A ZOrd. 0001-16 - An Ordinance Rezoning 2219 Washington AvenueZoning OrdinanceZOrd. 0001-16 An Ordinance Rezoning 2219 Washington 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 2219 Washington Avenue, and more particularly described as follows: Block 9 of Oakwood Grove Addition Number 2, Lot 1, be rezoned from O/I Office/Institutional District to O/I Office/Institutional District with a FD Flex Development Overlay 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 by law. Passed by the Common Council: _______________________________________ Approved: _______________________________________ Mayor Attest: ______________________________________ City Clerk Fiscal Note: N/A   Action details Video Video
ZOrd.0002-16 A ZOrd. 0002-16 - An Ordinance Rezoning 512, 712, 800, 820, 900 and 1010 Water StreetZoning OrdinanceZOrd. 0002-16 An Ordinance Rezoning 512, 712, 800, 820, 900 and 1010 Water 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 512, 712, 800, 820, 900 and 1010 Water Street, and more particularly described as follows: That part of Block one of the Harbor Addition as described in Volume 1670, Page 183 in the Register of Deeds, and that part of the Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of Block 21, a part of Lot 7 of Block 11 and a part of Block 22 all of the Original Plat of Racine, all of Blocks 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 and 21 of Harbor Addition, portions of vacated Water Street, Villa Street, Grand Avenue, Center Street, Park Street, Howe Street, Harbor Street and Stannard Street and that part of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company, all located in the Southwest ¼ and Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ and the Southeast ¼ of Section 9, Township 3 North, Range 23 East, City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin (containing 893,0   Action details Video Video
0184-16 A claim of Joseph & Sylvia OrtizClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Joseph Ortiz and Sylvia Ortiz for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4/11/16: That the claim of Joseph and Sylvia Ortiz be denied Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Video Video
0217-16 A Subject:(Change of Agent) Application of Speedway #2089, Andrew C. Sheahan, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 4620 Washington Ave (12th District).CommunicationSubject:(Change of Agent) Application of Speedway #2089, Andrew C. Sheahan, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 4620 Washington Ave (12th District). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 03-22-16: That the Application of Speedway #2089, Andrew C. Sheahan, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 4620 Washington Ave be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Video Video
0218-16 A Application of Piggy Wiggly 009, Joseph L. Novotny, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 4011 Durand Ave.CommunicationSubject: Application of Piggly Wiggly 009, Joseph L. Novotny, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 4011 Durand Ave. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 03-22-16: That the Application of Piggly Wiggly 009, Joseph L. Novotny, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 4011 Durand Ave be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Video Video
0223-16 A (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Winston LLC dba BJW's, 1900 Racine Street, Michael Winston, Agent. (2nd District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Winston LLC dba BJW's, 1900 Racine Street, Michael Winston, Agent. (2nd District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 03-22-16: That the Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Winston LLC dba BJW's, 1900 Racine Street, Michael Winston, Agent be deferred until our next meeting on April 12, 2016. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 04-12-16: That the Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Winston LLC dba BJW's, 1900 Racine Street, Michael Winston, Agent be deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-24-16: That the Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Winston LLC dba BJW's, 1900 Racine Street, Michael Winston, Agent be deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 06-28-16: That the Application for a "Class B" FReferredPass Action details Video Video
0137-16 A 1st Amend. to Intergovt. Wholesale Water Svc Agrmt (Res No. 0076-16)CommunicationSubject: First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Wholesale Water Service Agreement Between the City of Racine, Racine Water Utility, Village of Caledonia, and the Caledonia Water Utility District (Res No. 0076-16) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3/7/16: That Mayor Dickert and the City Clerk be authorized to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Intergovernmental Wholesale Water Service Agreement Between the City of Racine, Racine Water Utility, Village of Caledonia, and the Caledonia Water Utility District. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 2/23/16: Approve and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Intergovernmental Wholesale Water Service Agreement Between the City of Racine, Racine Water Utility, Village of Caledonia, and the Caledonia Water Utility District. Fiscal Note: Approval of this item will not result in any expense for the City or the Racine Water Utility.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0139-16 B Communication seeking permission to apply for $25,000 from Racine Dominican Mission Fund Grant #00080 (Res No. 0077-16)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to apply for $25,000 in grant funds from the Racine Dominican Mission Fund to support the Dr. John Bryant Community Center's Performing Arts Program. (Res No. 0077-16) Recommendation of the Finance & personnel Committee on 3/7/16: Recommend that the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services apply for $25,000 in grant funds from the Racine Dominican Mission Fund to support the Performing Arts Program at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center. Fiscal Note: This grant does not require a match of funds. Grant #00080.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0171-16 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a contract agreement and accept funding in the amount of $114,318 from the Department of Health Services for the 2016 Consolidated programs. (Res No. 0078-16)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a contract agreement and accept funding in the amount of $114,318 from the Department of Health Services for the 2016 Consolidated programs. (Res No. 0078-16) Recommendation of the Finance & personnel Committee on 3/7/16: Recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk enter into a Contract Agreement to accept funding in the amount of $114,318 from the Department of Health Services for the Local Public Health Departments Performance Consolidated Programs. Grant #00084 Consolidated Radon $3,500 Grant #00082 Consolidated Immunization $36,563 Grant #00083 Childhood Lead $27,418 Grant #00085 HIV Partner Services $13,000 Grant #00086 Maternal Child Healthcare $33,837 Fiscal Note:There is a soft match of $25,378 required of the City for Maternal Child Healthcare. Grant control numbers #00082-#00086.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0172-16 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept additional funds of $5000 from the Department of Health Services to support the Racine County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit. (Res No. 0079-16)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept additional funds of $5000 from the Department of Health Services to support the Racine County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit. (Res No. 0079-16) Recommendation of the Finance & personnel Committee on 3/7/16: Recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk accept additional funds of $5,000 from the Department of Health Services to support the Racine County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit. Fiscal Note:There is no City match required.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0173-16 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a Contract Agreement and accept funding in the amount of $10,322 from Wisconsin Division of Public Health Services. (Res No. 0080-16)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a Contract Agreement and accept funding in the amount of $10,322 from Wisconsin Division of Public Health Services. (Res No. 0080-16) Recommendation of the Finance & personnel Committee on 3/7/16: Recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk enter into a Contract Agreement to accept funding in the amount of $10,322 from the State of Wisconsin Division of Public Health Services for the assessment, surveillance and delivery of public health services and supporting activities. Grant #00081 Preventive Health (PHHS) $10,322. Fiscal Note: There is no match required of the City.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0174-16 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into an agreement for additional funds with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $8000. (Res No. 0081-16)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into an agreement for additional funds with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $8000. (Res No. 0081-16) Recommendation of the Finance & personnel Committee on 3/7/16: Recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk enter into an agreement to accept additional funding in the amount of $8,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in support of BEACH Act activities. Fiscal Note: There is no match required of the City. Grant control number 00047.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0210-16 A Subject:CLOSED SESSION It is intended that the Finance & Personnel Committee will convene into closed session pursuant to Sec. 19.85 (1)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes, to consider strategy where bargaining reasons require a closed session. Subject: (CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Administrator desiring to discuss a matter, which, for competitive and bargaining reasons, requires a closed session, and which, if publicly noticed, would compromise such competitive and bargaining reasons. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-7-16: Receive and File.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-00945 A Ordinance 10-15, Use of Tires, dated October 20, 2015.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Ordinance 10-15, Use of Tires, dated October 20, 2015. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-27-15: That Ordinance 10-15, dated October 20, 2015, be referred back to the City Attorney to include language to provide an appeals process. Recommendation of the Office of the City Attorney on 02-19-2016: Ordinance 10-15, as revised February 2016, be referred to the Public Works and Services Committee for review and approval. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-08-16: That Ordinance 10-15, as revised February 2016, be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0118-16 A Public Officials Meeting on the Reconstruction of Durand Avenue (STH 11) - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road (STH 32), State Project ID: 2260-08-00/70.CommunicationSubject: Public Officials Meeting on the Reconstruction of Durand Avenue (STH 11) - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road (STH 32), State Project ID: 2260-08-00/70. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-08-16: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0159-16 A Request to close 5th Street, from Main Street to Wisconsin Avenue, from 3:00 P.M. Friday, June 10, 2016, until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, June 12, 2016, for the Monument Square Art Fair. (Res No. 0082-16)CommunicationSubject: Request to close 5th Street, from Main Street to Wisconsin Avenue, from 3:00 P.M. Friday, June 10, 2016, until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, June 12, 2016, for the Monument Square Art Fair. (Res No. 0082-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-08-16: The request to close 5th Street, from Main Street to Wisconsin Avenue, from 3:00 P.M. Friday, June 10, 2016, until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, June 12, 2016, for the Monument Square Art Fair be approved 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 deviApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0162-16 A Revision 2 to State Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-00-01/71, Memorial Drive Bridge Project. (Res No. 0087-16)CommunicationSubject: Revision 2 to State Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-00-01/71, Memorial Drive Bridge Project. (Res No. 0087-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-08-16: That Revision 2 to State Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-00-01/71, Memorial Drive Bridge Project, as submitted, be approved. Fiscal Note: Revision 2 brings the total cost of this agreement to $992,280.00, with WisDOT's share being $793,024 (80% up to a maximum of $793,024.00) and the City of Racine's share being $199,256.00 (20% and any funds in excess of the $793,024.00 Federal/State maximum). Funding to defray the cost of this revision is allocated in the 2015-2024 CIP Budget.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0181-16 A Amendment No. 1 to Contract 55-14 (K4-055), PS - Retaining Wall - Riverside & Roe, R.A. Smith National, consultant. (Res No. 0089-16)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Amendment No. 1 to Contract 55-14 (K4-055), PS - Retaining Wall - Riverside & Roe, R.A. Smith National, consultant. (Res No. 0089-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-08-16: That Amendment No. 1 to Contract 55-14 (K4-055), PS - Retaining Wall - Riverside & Roe, R.A. Smith National, consultant, as submitted, be approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $9,500.00. This will increase the cost of the agreement from $18,685.00 to to $28,185.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57110, Retaining Wall - Riverside/Roe. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0182-16 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150006, 2015 Street & Alley Paving - Southside Assessable (R1), LaLonde, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 0092-16)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150006, 2015 Street & Alley Paving - Southside Assessable (R1), LaLonde, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 0092-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-08-16: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150006, 2015 Street & Alley Paving - Southside Assessable (R1), LaLonde, Inc., contract, as submitted be approved in the amount of $83,907.48. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from the below Org-Objects: $51,055.52 - Org-Object 45040-57500, Concrete Street Paving Misc. $20,000.00 - Org-Object 45040-57500, Concrete Alley Paving Misc. $12,851.96 - Org-Object 60484-57570, Storm Sewer, Misc. Locations. $83,907.48 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0183-16 A Final Payment on Contract 20150006, 2015 Street & Alley Paving - Southside Assessable (R1), Lalonde, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 0093-16)CommunicationSubject: Final Payment on Contract 20150006, 2015 Street & Alley Paving - Southside Assessable (R1), Lalonde, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 0093-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-08-16: That the work done by LaLonde, Inc., under Contract 20150006, 2015 Street & Alley Paving - Southside Assessable (R1), be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $702,676.08. Final Payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 15-0201, dated May 19, 2015.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0190-16 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a professional services agreement from Smith Group JJR for Contract 20160021, PS - Festival Hall Grounds Sinkhole Remediation. (Res No. 0088-16)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a professional services agreement from Smith Group JJR for Contract 20160021, PS - Festival Hall Grounds Sinkhole Remediation. (Res No. 0088-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-08-16: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Smith Group JJR, on Contract 20160021, PS - Festival Hall Grounds Sinkhole Remediation, in the not-to-exceed amount of $48,000.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Org-Object 60484-57570, Storm Water. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0193-16 A Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting to amend Resolution 0013-16, of January 19, 2016, to change the total amount of the authorization to the contract with Pictometry International Corporation for the provision of Aerial ImagingCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting to amend Resolution 0013-16, of January 19, 2016, to change the total amount of the authorization to the contract with Pictometry International Corporation for the provision of Aerial Imaging Services for the Geographical Information System from $34,423.38 to $58,731.76. (Res No. 0083-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-08-16: That Resolution 0013-16, of January 19, 2016, be amended to change the total amount of the authorization to the contract with Pictometry International Corporation for the provision of Aerial Imaging Services for the Geographical Information System from $34,423.38 to $58,731.76. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0194-16 A Bid results for Contract 20160001, Washington Avenue Bridge Structural Repairs. (Res No. 0084-16)CommunicationSubject: Bid results for Contract 20160001, Washington Avenue Bridge Structural Repairs. (Res No. 0084-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-08-16: That bids for Contract 20160001, Washington Avenue Bridge Structural Repairs, be awarded to Marvin Gleason Contractor, Inc., at their bid price of $46,220.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57540, Repair Washington Avenue Bridge Sidewalk. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0196-16 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150017, City Hall Renovations - Phase Vll (R1), Corporate Contractors, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 0085-16)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150017, City Hall Renovations - Phase Vll (R1), Corporate Contractors, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 0085-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-08-16: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150017, City Hall Renovations - Phase Vll (R1), Corporate Contractors, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $54,573.09. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57200, Building Improvements. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0197-16 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to solicit Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for street lighting and building lighting energy efficient improvements for the City of Racine. (Res No. 0090-16)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to solicit Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for street lighting and building lighting energy efficient improvements for the City of Racine. (Res No. 0090-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-08-16: That permission be granted to solicit Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for street lighting and building lighting energy efficient improvements for the City of Racine. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0198-16 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a State/Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-00-04/24/74, STP-Urban, 16th Street - STH 32 to Main Street. (Res No. 0091-16)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a State/Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-00-04/24/74, STP-Urban, 16th Street - STH 32 to Main Street. (Res No. 0091-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-08-16: That the City Engineer be authorized and directed to enter into a State/Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-00-04/24/74 STP-Urban, 16th Street - STH 32 to Main Street and be approved in the amount of $1,943,720, with the City's share being $468,744.00 and the State's share being $1,474,976.00. Fiscal Note: Funding will be provided in the 2016 - 2025 CIP Budget.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0201-16 A Final Payment on Contract 46-14 (K4-046), PS - State Street Bridge Deck Hatch Removal, Ayres Associates, Inc., consultant. (Res No. 0086-16)CommunicationSubject: Final Payment on Contract 46-14 (K4-046), PS - State Street Bridge Deck Hatch Removal, Ayres Associates, Inc., consultant. (Res No. 0086-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-08-16: That the work done by Ayres Associates, Inc., under Contract 46-14(K4-046), PS - State Street Bridge Deck Hatch Removal, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $44,374.78. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 14-0352, dated August 19, 2014.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0089-16 A (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Destiny Carter dba Destiny's Bar, 1444 Blake Avenue, Destiny Carter, Agent. (8th District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Destiny Carter dba Destiny's Bar, 1444 Blake Avenue, Destiny Carter, Agent. (8th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 02-09-16: That the (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Destiny Carter dba Destiny's Bar, 1444 Blake Avenue, Destiny Carter, Agent be deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 02-23-16: That the (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Destiny Carter dba Destiny's Bar, 1444 Blake Avenue, Destiny Carter, Agent be deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 03-08-16: That the (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Destiny Carter dba Destiny's Bar, 1444 Blake Avenue, Destiny Carter, Agent be received and filed because the applicant withdrew her application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage LiquApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0179-16 A License Premise ReportCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the report on the bids received for the sale of Abandoned Vehicles, February 24th,2016. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 03-08-16: That the item be Received and Filed as the highest responsible bidder from the two bids was Sturtevant Auto Salvage. Fiscal Note: This will generate $6,768.00 in revenue for account 13101 48301.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0152-16 A Street Vacation 15th Street (Clark and Railroad) (Res No. 0098-16)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) A request from Sarah Beck of Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc. representing Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan to vacate a portion of the City's right-of-way on 15th Street between the railroad and Clark Street. (Res No. 0098-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 02-23-16: Since public interest requires it, that the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: That part of Block 52 in School Section, a recorded plat in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin that is part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 16 Township 3 North, Range 23 East described as follows: Vacate that part of 15th Street from the east line of “Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company” also known as “Union Pacific Railroad;” to west line of Clark Street; Said described tract containing 14,449.80 square feet more-or-less., City of Racine retains unto itself a perpetual Easement and right-of-way to construct, reconstruct, maintain, operate, supplement, and/or reApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0154-16 A 1315 Douglas Avenue Financial ExemptionCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) A request by Jay Williams, representing Care Bear Child Care, for an exemption to the required financial surety for site improvements at 1315 Douglas Avenue. (PC-16) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 3-9-16: That the applicant continue to work with staff to satisfy financial assurance requirements; that all trash and receptacles shall be screened from view, and handling of trash, including disposal, shall meet all city and state requirements, and that the request for exemption from financial assurance requirements and deferral of conditions related to parking lot improvements be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0205-16 A Use Supplement 2210 Washington Avenue (Res No. 0095-16)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Consideration of a Use Supplement as a companion to the FD Flex Development Overlay District rezoning (ZOrd.0001-16) for the property at 2219 Washington Avenue. (PC-16) (Res No. 0095-16) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 3-9-16: That a use supplement be adopted by resolution of the Common Council. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0206-16 A CU 2219 Washington Avenue (Res No. 0096-16)Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) Consideration of a request by Keith and Kathleen Meyer seeking a conditional use permit for a catering, event, banquet, and lodging facility at 2219 Washington Avenue. (PC-16) (Res No. 0096-16) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 3-9-16: That the request be approved subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0207-16 A (Res No. 0097-16)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Consideration of a Use Supplement as a companion to the FD Flex Development Overlay District rezoning (ZOrd.0002-16) for the properties at 512, 712, 800, 820, 900 Water Street. (PC-16) (Res No. 0097-16) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 3-9-16: That a use supplement be adopted by resolution of the Common Council. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0221-16 A Rezone 2219 Washington AvenueZoning ItemSubject: (ZOrd.0001-16) An ordinance rezoning 2219 Washington Avenue from O/I Office/Institutional District to O/I Office Institutional District with a FD Flex Development Overlay District. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 3-9-16: That Ordinance ZOrd.0001-16 be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0222-16 A Water Street RezoningZoning ItemSubject: (ZOrd.0002-16) An ordinance rezoning 512, 712, 800, 820, 900 and 1010 Water Street from I-2 General Industrial District to B-4 Central Business District with a FD Flex Development Overlay District. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 3-9-16: That Ordinance ZOrd.0002-16 be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-00910 A 2016 Annual Plan Approval (Res No. 0099-16)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request of the Department of City Development to approve the 2016 Annual Action Plan. (Res No. 0099-16) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 3-3-16: That the allocation of funds to 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan objectives as recommended by staff is accepted and that the 2016 Annual Action Plan be approved. Fiscal Note: The plan is a guide to the allocation of 2016 community development funding. $1,757,084 of Community Block Grant (CDBG), $414,455 of Home Investment Partnership (HOME), and $156,205 of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding is available to the City of Racine through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0202-16 A Alvin Badillo Romero's Offer to purchase 931 Center St (Res No. 0100-16)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request of the Interim Director of City Development to accept the offer of Alvin Badillo Romero to purchase 931 Center Street, an NSP-1 property. (Res No. 0100-16) Recommendation of the Loan Board of Review on March 10, 2016: To accept the offer of Alvin Badillo Romero to purchase 931 Center Street for $85,000. Fiscal Note: The City will receive $85,000 in proceeds from the sale minus commissions and closing costs.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-00862 A Ald. of the 4th District requesting to rescind Resolution 15-00785, ZOrd. 002-15.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 4th District requesting that the Common Council rescind the vote taken on August 4, 2015 on ZOrd. 002-15 for the rezoning of the CVS property at Washington Avenue and Ohio Street. Note: If the Common Council rescinds the August 4, 2015 vote, the Common Council might then address the issue of ZOrd. 002-15. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 03-01-2016: to rescind the August 4, 2015 vote on ZOrd. 002-15. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
ZOrd.002-15 A ZOrd.002-15CommunicationZOrd.002-15 An Ordinance Rezoning 1223 Ohio Street, 4601, 4615, 4619 Washington Avenue and 1212, 1218, 1222 Virginia 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 property located at 1223 Ohio Street, and more particularly described as follows: “The Southern 10 feet of Lot 8 and all of Lot 9, Block 8 of the Racine Gardens Subdivision, being in the City of Racine, Racine County, WI, in the South 1/4 of Section 18, Township 3 North, Range 22 East, said lands being 0.15 acres more or less” be rezoned from R-3 Limited General Residence to B-2 Community Shopping District, and Part 2: That the properties located at 1212, 1218, 1222 Virginia Street, and more particularly described as follows: “The Northern 10 feet of Lot 25, and all of Lots 26 thru 28, Block 8 of the Racine Gardens Subdivision, being in the City of Racine, Racine County, WI, in the South 1/4 of Section 18, Township 3 North, Range 22 East, said lands being 0.40 acres more or less” be rezoned frDeferredPass Action details Not available
15-01069 A communication from the Alderman of the 11th requesting that the CC approve a resolution opposing extension of disastrous trade policies. (Res No. 0101-16)CommunicationSubject: communication from the Alderman of the 11th District requesting that the Common Council approve a resolution opposing extension of disastrous trade policies. (Res No. 0101-16) Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 02-02-2016: the Item be Deferred. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 03-01-2016: the Item be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0213-16 A Committee AppointmentCommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating an appointment to the following board: Appoint Brian F. O'Connell, AICP 2326 N. Main St. Racine 53402 to the Joint Review Board to a five year term ending 5/31/21.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0101-16 A Communication from Real Racine seeking permission to utilize Pershing Park (Res No. 0102-16)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Real Racine requesting permission to utilize Pershing Park and to allow staff & security upon park grounds during closed park hours for the Color Run event on Saturday, May 28, 2016. (Res No. 0102-16) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 3/9/16: To allow Real Racine to use Pershing Park and permit staff & security upon park grounds during closed park hours for the Color Run event on Saturday, May 28, 2016 pending proper paperwork, insurance and payment of fees. Fiscal Note: Park fees & charges as determined by PRCS staff.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0128-16 A Communication from Real Racine Ironman 70.3 (Res No. 0103-16)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Real Racine requesting use of North Beach and the Lake Michigan Pathway for the Ironman 70.3, and further requests staff and security be permitted to be upon park grounds during closed hours July 14, 2016 through July 17, 2016. (Res No. 0103-16) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 3/9/16: To allow Real Racine to use North Beach and the Lake Michigan Pathway for the Ironman 70.6, and further allow staff and security upon park grounds during closed hours July 14, 2016 through July 17, 2016 pending required paperwork, insurance and payment of fees. Fiscal Note: Park fees & charges as determined by PRCS staff.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
Res.0076-16 A First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Wholesale Water Service Agreement Between City of Racine, Racine Water Utility, Village of Caledonia, and Caledonia Water Utility DistrictResolutionFirst Amendment to the Intergovernmental Wholesale Water Service Agreement Between City of Racine, Racine Water Utility, Village of Caledonia, and Caledonia Water Utility District Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Intergovernmental Wholesale Water Service Agreement Between the City of Racine, Racine Water Utility, Village of Caledonia, and the Caledonia Water Utility District. Fiscal Note: Approval of this item will not result in any expense for the City or the Racine Water Utility.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0077-16 A Grant Funds from Racine Dominican Mission Fund to Support Dr. John Bryant Community Center's Performing Arts ProgramResolutionGrant Funds from Racine Dominican Mission Fund to Support Dr. John Bryant Community Center's Performing Arts Program Resolved, that the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is granted permission to apply for $25,000.00 in grant funds from the Racine Dominican Mission Fund to support the Performing Arts Program at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center. Fiscal Note: This grant does not require a match of funds. Grant #00080.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0078-16 A Funds from Department of Health Services for the 2016 Consolidated ProgramsResolutionFunds from Department of Health Services for the 2016 Consolidated Programs Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into a contract agreement to accept funding in the amount of $114,318.00 from the Department of Health Services for the Local Public Health Departments Performance Consolidated Programs. Fiscal Note:There is a soft match of $25,378.00 required of the City for Maternal Child Healthcare. Grant Control Nos.: Grant #00084 Consolidated Radon $3,500 Grant #00082 Consolidated Immunization $36,563 Grant #00083 Childhood Lead $27,418 Grant #00085 HIV Partner Services $13,000 Grant #00086 Maternal Child Healthcare $33,837Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0079-16 A Funds from Department of Health Services to Support Racine County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) UnitResolutionFunds from Department of Health Services to Support Racine County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Unit Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into an agreement to accept additional funds of $5,000.00 from the Department of Health Services to support the Racine County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit. Fiscal Note:There is no City match required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0080-16 A Funds from Wisconsin Division of Public Health ServicesResolutionFunds from Wisconsin Division of Public Health Services Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into a contract agreement to accept funding in the amount of $10,322.00 from the State of Wisconsin Division of Public Health Services for the assessment, surveillance and delivery of public health services and supporting activities. Fiscal Note: There is no match required of the City. Grant Control #00081 Preventive Health (PHHS) $10,322.00.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0081-16 A Funds from Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesResolutionFunds from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into an agreement to accept additional funding in the amount of $8,000.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in support of BEACH Act activities. Fiscal Note: There is no match required of the City. Grant Control #00047.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0082-16 A 2016 Monument Square Art FairResolution2016 Monument Square Art Fair Resolved, that the request to close 5th Street, from Main Street to Wisconsin Avenue, from 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2016, until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2016, for the Monument Square Art Fair is approved 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 the City Engineer for approval. H. Sponsor is responsible for Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0083-16 A Amend Resolution 0013-16ResolutionAmend Resolution 0013-16 Resolved, that Resolution 0013-16, of January 19, 2016, is amended to change the total amount of the authorization to the contract with Pictometry International Corporation for the provision of Aerial Imaging Services for the Geographical Information System from $34,423.38 to $58,731.76. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0084-16 A Contract 20160001, Washington Avenue Bridge Structural RepairsResolutionContract 20160001, Washington Avenue Bridge Structural Repairs Resolved, that the bid for Contract 20160001, Washington Avenue Bridge Structural Repairs, is awarded to Marvin Gleason Contractor, Inc., at its bid price of $46,220.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57540, Repair Washington Avenue Bridge Sidewalk.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0086-16 A Final Payment on Contract 46-14 (K4-046), PS - State Street Bridge Deck Hatch RemovalResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 46-14 (K4-046), PS - State Street Bridge Deck Hatch Removal Resolved, that the work done by Ayres Associates, Inc., under Contract 46-14(K4-046), PS - State Street Bridge Deck Hatch Removal, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $44,374.78. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 14-0352, dated August 19, 2014.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0087-16 A Revision 2 to State Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-00-01/71, Memorial Drive Bridge ProjectResolutionRevision 2 to State Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-00-01/71, Memorial Drive Bridge Project Resolved, that Revision 2 to State Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-00-01/71, Memorial Drive Bridge Project, as submitted, is approved. Fiscal Note: Revision 2 brings the total cost of this agreement to $992,280.00, with WisDOT's share being $793,024.00 (80% up to a maximum of $793,024.00) and the City of Racine's share being $199,256.00 (20% and any funds in excess of the $793,024.00 Federal/State maximum). Funding to defray the cost of this revision is allocated in the 2015-2024 CIP Budget.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0088-16 A Contract 20160021, PS - Festival Hall Grounds Sinkhole RemediationResolutionContract 20160021, PS - Festival Hall Grounds Sinkhole Remediation Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Smith Group JJR, on Contract 20160016, PS - Festival Hall Grounds Sinkhole Remediation, in the not-to-exceed amount of $48,000.00. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Org-Object 60484-57570, Storm Water.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0089-16 A Amendment No. 1 to Contract 55-14 (K4-055), PS - Retaining WallResolutionAmendment No. 1 to Contract 55-14 (K4-055), PS - Retaining Wall Resolved, that Amendment No. 1 to Contract 55-14 (K4-055), PS - Retaining Wall - Riverside & Roe, R.A. Smith National, consultant, as submitted, is approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $9,500.00, thereby increasing the cost of the agreement from $18,685.00 to to $28,185.00. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57110, Retaining Wall - Riverside/Roe.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0090-16 A Street Lighting and Building Lighting Energy Efficient ImprovementsResolutionStreet Lighting and Building Lighting Energy Efficient Improvements Resolved, that permission is granted to solicit Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for street lighting and building lighting energy efficient improvements for the City of Racine. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0091-16 A State/Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-00-04/24/74, STP-Urban, 16th Street - STH 32 to Main StreetResolutionState/Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-00-04/24/74, STP-Urban, 16th Street - STH 32 to Main Street Resolved, that the City Engineer is authorized and directed to enter into a State/Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-00-04/24/74 STP-Urban, 16th Street - STH 32 to Main Street and be approved in the amount of $1,943,720, with the City's share being $468,744.00 and the State's share being $1,474,976.00. Fiscal Note: Funding will be provided in the 2016 - 2025 CIP Budget.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0092-16 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150006, 2015 Street & Alley Paving - Southside Assessable (R1)ResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 20150006, 2015 Street & Alley Paving - Southside Assessable (R1) Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150006, 2015 Street & Alley Paving - Southside Assessable (R1), LaLonde, Inc., contract, as submitted is approved in the amount of $83,907.48. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from the below Org-Objects: $51,055.52 - Org-Object 45040-57500, Concrete Street Paving Misc. $20,000.00 - Org-Object 45040-57500, Concrete Alley Paving Misc. $12,851.96 - Org-Object 60484-57570, Storm Sewer, Misc. Locations. $83,907.48 - TotalApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0093-16 A Final Payment on Contract 20150006, 2015 Street & Alley Paving - Southside Assessable (R1)ResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 20150006, 2015 Street & Alley Paving - Southside Assessable (R1) Resolved, that the work done by LaLonde, Inc., under Contract 20150006, 2015 Street & Alley Paving - Southside Assessable (R1), is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $702,676.08. Final Payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 15-0201, dated May 19, 2015.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0094-16 A Mutual Aid Agreement with Village of Caledonia Police DepartmentResolutionRESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF RACINE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID AS BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA AND THE CITY OF RACINE AND THEIR RESPECTIVE POLICE DEPARTMENTS The City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin do resolve as follows: WHEREAS, Wis. Stats. §66.0301 and §66.0313 sets forth procedures whereby municipalities may provide for intergovernmental cooperation for purposes of furthering the public interests of each community; and WHEREAS, the Village of Caledonia Police Department (hereinafter “Village”) and the City of Racine Police Department (hereinafter “City”) are Wisconsin law enforcement agencies located in adjacent municipalities; and WHEREAS, the Village’s and the City’s police departments are charged with the duty of enforcing the law and protecting their citizens from illegal activity; and WHEREAS, the police departments recognize that the jurisdiction and authority of each is limited and that such limitations are detrimental in combating crime within the agencies’ jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, the police departments recognize that the problem can Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0095-16 A Use Supplement for 2219 Washington AvenueResolutionUse Supplement for 2219 Washington Avenue A Use Supplement for property at 2219 Washington Avenue is approved 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 O/I Office Institutional 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 as follows: 1. Apartment hotels. 2. Community living arrangements. c. That the following flex uses are permitted as conditional use permit by Ordinance No. ZOrd.0001-16 in addition to those permitted in the O/I Office Institutional District and amended herein: 1. Commercial catering, event and banquet facilities. 2. Overnight lodging for patrons and guest of an event or banquet facility, all being on the same property. d. That by the authorization and/or petitioning by the property owner or their authorized agent for the actions, restrictions and Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0096-16 A Catering, Event, Banquet, and Lodging Facility at 2219 Washington AvenueResolutionCatering, Event, Banquet, and Lodging Facility at 2219 Washington Avenue Resolved, that the request by Keith and Kathleen Meyer seeking a conditional use permit for a catering, event, banquet, and lodging facility at 2219 Washington Avenue is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on March 9, 2016, be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection Department. c. That the hours and days the facilities is open to the general public for functions, activities and events shall be 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., daily. d. That the types of functions, activities and events to be accommodated by this facility may include those such as club meetings, church services and events, weddings ceremonies and receptions, funeral receptions and services, music recitals, community events, pageants, special family events/receptions, fundraising events, general management offices, site maintenance, event scheduling. e. That overnight lodging is to Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0097-16 A Use Supplement at 512, 712, 800, 820, 900 and 1010 Water StreetResolutionUse Supplement at 512,712,800,820,900 and 1010 Water Street A Use Supplement for the properties at 512,712,800,820,900 and 1010 Water Street is approved 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 B-4 Central Business 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 as follows: 1. Apartment hotels. 2. Boarding, lodging or rooming houses. 3. Community living arrangements. 4. Adult entertainment. 5. Motor vehicle repair: major, minor, auto-body. 6. Motor vehicle wholesale. 7. Recycling drop-off site. 8. Charitable meal establishment. 9. Convenient-cash business. 10. Building, construction and demolition contractor yards and storage facilities. 11. The following uses are prohibited as permitted uses by right, and shall only be permitted by conditional use permit: i. MachiApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0098-16 A Vacate a Portion of City's Right-of-Way on 15th Street Between the Railroad and Clark StreetResolutionVacate a Portion of City's Right-of-Way on 15th Street Between the Railroad and Clark Street Resolved, that the request from Kyle Peterson of Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc. representing Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan to vacate a portion of the City's right-of-way on 15th Street between the railroad and Clark Street is approved. Further resolved, since public interest requires it, that the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: That part of Block 52 in School Section, a recorded plat in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin that is part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 16 Township 3 North, Range 23 East described as follows: Vacate that part of 15th Street from the east line of “Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company” also known as “Union Pacific Railroad;” to west line of Clark Street; Said described tract containing 14,449.80 square feet more-or-less., City of Racine retains unto itself a perpetual Easement and right-of-way to construct, reconstruct, maintain, oApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0099-16 A 2016 Annual Action PlanResolution2016 Annual Action Plan Resolved, that the allocation of funds to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan objectives as recommended by staff is accepted and the 2016 Annual Action Plan is approved. Fiscal Note: The plan is a guide to the allocation of 2016 community development funding. $1,757,084.00 of Community Block Grant (CDBG), $414,455.00 of Home Investment Partnership (HOME), and $156,205.00 of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding is available to the City through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0100-16 A Purchase of 931 Center StreetResolutionPurchase of 931 Center Street Resolved, that Resolution No. 15-0445 of December 21, 2015 is hereby repealed. Further resolved, that the request of the Interim Director of City Development to accept the offer of Alvin Badillo Romero to purchase 931 Center Street, an NSP-1 property, is approved with contingencies as listed on the attachment to Item 0202-16. Further resolved, that the Mayor, the City Clerk, and the Interim Director of City Development are authorized to execute any documents necessary to complete the sale. Fiscal Note: This is a rehabilitated home under the NSP-1 program. The City will receive $85,000.00 in proceeds from the sale, minus commission and closing costs.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0102-16 A Real Racine Use of Pershing Park for 2016 Color RunResolutionReal Racine Use of Pershing Park for 2016 Color Run Resolved, that Real Racine is granted permission to use Pershing Park and permit staff & security upon park grounds during closed park hours for the Color Run event on Saturday, May 28, 2016 pending proper paperwork, insurance and payment of fees. Fiscal Note: Park fees & charges as determined by PRCS staff.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0103-16 A Real Racine Use of North Beach and the Lake Michigan Pathway for 2016 Ironman 70.3ResolutionReal Racine Use of North Beach and the Lake Michigan Pathway for 2016 Ironman 70.3 Resolved, that Real Racine is authorized to use North Beach and the Lake Michigan Pathway for the Ironman 70.6, and further allow staff and security upon park grounds during closed hours July 14, 2016 through July 17, 2016 pending required paperwork, insurance, and payment of fees. Fiscal Note: Park fees & charges as determined by PRCS staff.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0085-16 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150017, City Hall Renovations - Phase Vll (R1)ResolutionChange Order No. 1 on Contract 20150017, City Hall Renovations - Phase Vll (R1) Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20150017, City Hall Renovations - Phase Vll (R1), Corporate Contractors, Inc., contractor, as submitted, is approved in the amount of $54,573.09. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57200, Building Improvements.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
Res.0101-16 A Resolution Opposing Extension of Disastrous Trade PoliciesResolutionResolution Opposing Extension of Disastrous Trade Policies WHEREAS, U.S. trade deals for the past 25 years have been corporate-driven, incorporating rules that skew benefits to economic elites while requiring working families to bear the brunt of such policies; WHEREAS, the growing trade deficits, driven by the North American Free Trade Agreement, China's accession to the World Trade Organization, and the U.S.- Korea Free Trade Agreement have displaced 700,000 jobs and 3.2 million jobs, and 75,000 jobs respectively; WHEREAS, U.S. employment in manufacturing dropped by 5 million from 2000 to 2015; WHEREAS, the City of Racine poverty rate is 11%, which requires the expenditure of limited public funds to assist families in crisis; WHEREAS, jobs lost due to trade devastate families and entire communities and can permanently reduce lifetime earnings for hundreds of thousands of workers; WHEREAS, the long decline of the American manufacturing base--exacerbated by bad trade policies that reward outsourcing--has undermined our economic security and poses a direcAdoptedPass Action details Video Video