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| A | | Communication from Phesal E. Ckadan, Twins Downtown, 930 Washington Ave, submitting a petition to exceed "Class A" quota limit and apply for license at 930 Washington Ave (1st District). | Communication | Subject: Communication from Phesal E. Ckadan, Twins Downtown, 930 Washington Ave, submitting a petition to exceed "Class A" quota limit and apply for a license at 930 Washington Ave (1st District).
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-08-16: That the petition to exceed "Class A" quota limit and apply for a license at 930 Washington Ave be denied because it does not meet the requirements listed below from Ordinance 6-97(f) needed to exceed quota.
1. The applicant shall submit to the city clerk's office a petition for exceeding quota. The petition shall include a business plan of operation and the relevant experience, background and signatures of the individual, partners or directors, officers and agent of a corporation or limited liability company, as well as the signature of the owner or owners of the building or land and any and all other information required in section 6-54;
2. The applicant shall supply proof of ownership or lease of options to purchase or lease of land or a building that is properly zoned for the proposed venture;
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0633-16
| A | | claim of Jonathan Bradley | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Jonathan Bradley for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8/8/16: That the claim of Jonathan Bradley be received and filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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0636-16
| A | | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Finance Director to review an unqualified or "clean" audit opinion. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Finance Director presenting the 2015 City of Racine Audited Financial Statements and Communication to those charged with governance and management.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8/8/16: Receive and File.
Fiscal Note: The City of Racine received an unqualified or "clean" audit opinion again this year. There are no items of significant concern and all audit communications have been addressed by City staff. | Referred | Pass |
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0637-16
| A | | Communication from the Assistant Finance Director requesting permission to sign a contract with Baker Tilly to perform 13 separate audits of the City's Tax Incremental Districts. (Res. No. 0287-16) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Finance Director requesting permission to sign a contract with Baker Tilly to perform audits of the City's 13 individual Tax Incremental Districts. (Res. No. 0287-16)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8/8/16: Approve the Finance Director to sign a contract with Baker Tilly to perform audits of the City's 13 individual Tax Incremental Districts.
Fiscal Note: The Tax Incremental Districts are required to be audited at various points during the life of the District. Each open Tax Incremental District will be audited as of 12/31/2015. Audit fees will be paid out of each Tax Incremental District for a total cost estimate of $63,000.00. | Referred | Pass |
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0641-16
| A | | Communication from Kari Dawson, Real Racine, requesting the use of City right-of-way on Saturday, August 13, 2016, for the WI Senior Olympics. (Res No. 0281-16)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-01-16: That Real Racine be | Communication | Subject: Communication from Kari Dawson, Real Racine, requesting the use of City right-of-way on Saturday, August 13, 2016, for the WI Senior Olympics. (Res No. 0281-16)
Recommendation of the Common Council on 08-01-16: That Real Racine be granted permission to close the following streets and to utilize certain other City streets, as indicated, on their race map, for the WI Senior Olympics on August 13, 2016.
Main Street from State Street to Dodge Street
Pershing Park Drive from 6th Street to 11th Street
11th Street from Main Street to Pershing Park Drive
Sixth Street from Lake Avenue to Pershing Park Drive
2nd Street from Main Street to Wisconsin Avenue
10th Street from Lake Avenue to Main Street
with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $100.00 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 pay a $500.00 special event fee.
E. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seve | Approved | Pass |
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0576-16
| A | | Communication from Phesal E. Ckadan, Twins Downtown, 930 Washington Ave, submitting a petition to exceed "Class A" quota limit and apply for license at 930 Washington Ave (1st District). | Communication | Subject: Communication from Phesal E. Ckadan, Twins Downtown, 930 Washington Ave, submitting a petition to exceed "Class A" quota limit and apply for a license at 930 Washington Ave (1st District).
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-08-16: That the petition to exceed "Class A" quota limit and apply for a license at 930 Washington Ave be denied because it does not meet the requirements listed below from Ordinance 6-97(f) needed to exceed quota.
1. The applicant shall submit to the city clerk's office a petition for exceeding quota. The petition shall include a business plan of operation and the relevant experience, background and signatures of the individual, partners or directors, officers and agent of a corporation or limited liability company, as well as the signature of the owner or owners of the building or land and any and all other information required in section 6-54;
2. The applicant shall supply proof of ownership or lease of options to purchase or lease of land or a building that is properly zoned for the proposed venture;
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0634-16
| A | | Subject: (New) Application of Peg & Lou's Bar and Grill LLC, Peggy L. Larson, Agent, for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1436 Junction Ave (3rd District). | Communication | Subject: (New) Application of Peg & Lou's Bar and Grill LLC, Peggy L. Larson, Agent, for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1436 Junction Ave (3rd District).
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-08-16: That the new application of Peg & Lou's Bar and Grill LLC, Peggy L. Larson, Agent, for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1436 Junction Ave be approved, contingent upon the current license holder surrendering the license.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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0638-16
| A | | (New) Application of I-Bar, LLC / DBA Coasters, Dean Paros, Agent, for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1301 N. Main Street (4th District). | Communication | Subject: (New) Application of I-Bar, LLC / DBA Coasters, Dean Paros, Agent, for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1301 N. Main Street (4th District).
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-08-16: That the new application of I-Bar, LLC / DBA Coasters, Dean Paros, Agent, for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1301 N. Main Street be approved, contingent upon the current license holder surrendering the license.
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0639-16
| A | | (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 6200 West Inc. dba Main Hub, located at 1300 N. Main St, Douglas Nicholson, Agent. (4th District) | Communication | Subject: (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 6200 West Inc. dba Main Hub, located at 1300 N. Main St, Douglas Nicholson, Agent. (4th District)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-08-16: That the new application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 6200 West Inc. dba Main Hub, located at 1300 N. Main St, Douglas Nicholson, Agent be approved.
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| A | | (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for BJW's LLC dba BJW's, 1301 Washington Ave, Michael Winston, Agent. (3rd District) | Communication | Subject: (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for BJW's LLC dba BJW's, 1301 Washington Ave, Michael Winston, Agent. (3rd District)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-08-16: That the new application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for BJW's LLC dba BJW's, 1301 Washington Ave, Michael Winston, Agent be deferred.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-23-16: That the new application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for BJW's LLC dba BJW's, 1301 Washington Ave, Michael Winston, Agent be approved.
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0642-16
| A | | Tattoo Parlors in the B1 (Ord. 04-16) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Christina Waldow requesting an amendment to Chapter 114 of the Racine Code of Ordinances to allow tattoo parlors in the B1 Neighborhood Convenience District. (Ord. 04-16)
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 8-10-16: That an ordinance be prepared and a public hearing before the Common Council be scheduled to amend 114-448(16) to add the term "Tattoo establishments as accessory to principal use" to the section.
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0632-16
| A | | City Council President selection process | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Aldermen of the 8th and 9th Districts, requesting the City Attorney to draft a proposed ordinance change for the Committee of the Whole regarding the City Council presidency selection process. (Ord. 10-16)
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 12-06-2016: the Item be Deferred.
Recommendation of the Committe of the Whole on 12-20-2016: that the Ordinance be adopted.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Referred | Pass |
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0531-16
| A | | Bond Refinancing (Res Nos. 0266-16 & 0296-16) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the General Manager Presenting a Refinancing Opportunity for a 2007 Bond Issue - Brad Viegut from R. W. Baird Invited to the Meeting (Res Nos. 0266-16 & 0296-16)
Recommendation of the Racine Waterworks Commission on 6/28/16: To approve
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7/25/16: Approve refinancing the callable maturities of the April 7, 2007 Water System Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds for calendar years 2017-2020.
Fiscal Note: Refinancing of this bond issue has the potential of saving the Water Utility approximately $365,000 over the remaining five years of the loan. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0613-16
| A | | Communication from the Finance Director requesting to have Brad Viegut, our representative from Robert W. Baird & Co., appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee at their next scheduled meeting on Monday, July 25, 2016 to discuss our 2016 borrowing | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Finance Director requesting to have Brad Viegut, our representative from Robert W. Baird & Co., appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee at their next scheduled meeting on Monday, July 25, 2016 to discuss our 2016 borrowing for budgeted Capital Projects. (Res No. 0267-16)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7/25/16: Approve the financing plan for 2016 Capital Projects and issuance of note anticipation notes as presented.
Fiscal Note: Note anticipation notes of approximately $11,735,000 will be issued to fund projects and equipment as adopted in the 2016 budget. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0614-16
| A | | Communicaton from the Director of PRCS to present a contract proposal for the operation of the Racine Zoo (Res No. 0269-16) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to present a contract proposal for the continued operation of the Racine Zoological Society to the Finance & Personnel Committee. (Res No. 0269-16)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7/25/16: Approve the operating agreement for Racine Zoological Gardens for the three year period 2017-2019.
Fiscal Note: The 2017 cost to the City will be $547,036 and will be adjusted annually based upon the consumer price index. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0617-16
| A | | claim of Trisha Commodore | Claim | Subject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Trisha Commodore for consideration.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7/25/16: That the claim of Trisha Commodore be denied.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Adopted | Pass |
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0618-16
| B | | Request to apply & accept the 2017 Urban Forestry Grant of $25,000 for Ash Tree Felling & Removal (Res No. 0268-16) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to apply & accept 2017 Urban Forestry Grant Funds of $25,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for Ash Tree Felling & Removal. Match Required. Grant Control #00108. (Res No. 0268-16)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7/25/16: Apply for & accept the 2017 Urban Forestry Grant Funds of $25,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for Ash Tree Felling & Removal. Grant Control #00108.
Fiscal Note: A $25,000 required grant match will be available through 2017 CIP - Ash Tree Felling & Removal. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 42-13 (K3-047), 2013 Parking Ramp Maintenance, CWS Source, Inc., dba as Structurewerks, contractor. (Res No. 0276-16) | Communication | Subject: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 42-13 (K3-047), 2013 Parking Ramp Maintenance, CWS Source, Inc., dba as Structurewerks, contractor. (Res No. 0276-16)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-26-16: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 42-13 (K3-047), 2013 Parking Ramp Maintenance, CWS Source, Inc. dba Structurewerks, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of ($72,325.00).
Further recommends the funding Org-Object 60383-57200, Parking System - Bldg. Improvements, be adjusted in the amount of ($72,325.00).
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0609-16
| A | | Bid results on Contract 20160031, Retaining Wall Replacement - Riverside Drive & Roe Avenue. (Res No. 0273-16) | Communication | Subject: Bid results on Contract 20160031, Retaining Wall Replacement - Riverside Drive & Roe Avenue. (Res No. 0273-16)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-26-16: That Contract 20160031, Retaining Wall Replacement - Riverside Drive & Roe Avenue, be awarded to A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., at their bid price of $557,795.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the below Org-Objects:
$538,990.43 - Org-Object 45040-57110, DPW-Land Imp Retaining Wall-Roe & Riverside
$ 18,804.57 - Org-Object 60484-57570, Storm Sewers
$557,795.00 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0610-16
| A | | Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a lease agreement with Great Lakes Community Conservation Corp. for the former Fire Station No. 5 facility, 1437 Marquette Street. (Res No. 0274-16) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a lease agreement with Great Lakes Community Conservation Corp. for the former Fire Station No. 5 facility, 1437 Marquette Street. (Res No. 0274-16)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-26-16: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a lease agreement with the Great Lakes Community Conservation Corp. for the use of the former Fire Station No. 5 facility, 1437 Marquette Street at a rate of $1.00 per year plus all actual utility costs. The term of the lease will be through December 31, 2016 with annual renewals.
Fiscal Note: This rental agreement will result in $1.00 of additional revenue to the City of Racine in 2016. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0612-16
| A | | Change Order No. 2 on Contract 20150019, Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase lll, Ray Hintz, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 0278-16) | Communication | Subject: Change Order No. 2 on Contract 20150019, Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase lll, Ray Hintz, Inc., contractor. (Res No. 0278-16)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-26-16: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 20150019, Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase lll, Ray Hintz, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $2,550.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from the following Org-Objects:
$ 510.00 - Org-Object 45040-57550, DPW-Lake MI Pathway
$2,040.00 - Org-Object 2031-57550, State’s Share Lake MI Pathway
$2,550.00 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0615-16
| A | | Communication from Jody Cascio, McKinley Middle School Directing Principal, requesting to close off the south sidewalk of Rupert Boulevard from Chicago Street west to the cemetery during the 2016-2017 winter season. (Res No. 0271-16) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Jody Cascio, McKinley Middle School Directing Principal, requesting to close off the south sidewalk of Rupert Boulevard from Chicago Street west to the cemetery during the 2016-2017 winter season. (Res No. 0271-16)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-26-16: That Racine Unified School District be granted permission to close the sidewalk on Rupert Boulevard in front of McKinley Middle School from December 1, 2016 to April 1, 2017 with the requirement that Racine Unified School District holds the City of Racine harmless from any and all injuries caused by conditions of the sidewalk related to this closure.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in granting this permission. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0616-16
| A | | Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting an agreement with Great Lakes Community Conservation Corp. for the use of CMAQ acquired vans. (Res No. 0275-16) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting an agreement with Great Lakes Community Conservation Corp. for the use and transfer of CMAQ acquired vans, pending state and federal approvals. (Res No. 0275-16)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-26-16: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Great Lakes Community Conservation Corp. for the use of CMAQ acquired vans subject to state and federal approvals.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0619-16
| A | | Communication from Zoe Outreach Ministries requesting permission to use City right-of-way for their 3rd Annual Faith & Fitness walk/run. (Res No. 0272-16) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Zoe Outreach Ministries requesting permission to use City right-of-way for their 3rd Annual Faith & Fitness walk/run. (Res No. 0272-16)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-26-16: That Zoe Outreach Ministries be granted permission to use City right-of-way on August 13, 2016, for the 3rd Annual Faith & Fitness walk/run 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 Connecting Highways, arterial and | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0626-16
| A | | Communication requesting authorization and direction that certain City-owned parcels of real estate may be utilized by the City of Racine and/or the State of Wisconsin for the STH 32 (Douglas Avenue/Hamilton Street) Road Improvement Project (R/W Project I | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication requesting authorization and direction that certain City-owned parcels of real estate may be utilized by the City of Racine and/or the State of Wisconsin for the STH 32 (Douglas Avenue/Hamilton Street) Road Improvement Project (R/W Project ID 2350-00-20), including the right to construct, cut and/or fill slopes and including for such purpose the right to operate the necessary equipment thereon and the right of ingress and egress as long as required for such public purpose, including the right to preserve, protect, remove, or plant thereon any vegetation that the highway authorities may deem necessary or desirable in and to the following lands in City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, described as follows: (Res No. 0286-16)
Parcel 19 of Transportation Project Plat 2350-00-20 - 4.03, recorded as Document 2430710, Volume 1, Page 287, at the Racine County Courthouse Register of Deeds office in Racine County, Wisconsin.
Parcel 53 of Transportation Project Plat 2350-00-20 - 4.08, recorded as Document 2430715, Volume | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0627-16
| A | | Amendment No. 1 to Contract 20160016, PS-Washington Avenue Bridge Structural Sidewalk Repairs Observation Services, Ayres Associates, consultant. (Res No. 0279-16) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Amendment No. 1 to Contract 20160016, PS-Washington Avenue Bridge Structural Sidewalk Repairs Observation Services, Ayres Associates, consultant. (Res No. 0279-16)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-26-16: That Amendment No. 1 to Contract 20160016, PS-Washington Avenue Bridge Structural Sidewalk Repairs Observation Services, Ayres Associates, consultant, as submitted, be approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,000.00.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this amendment be appropriated from Org-Object 14007-52100, Bridge-Professional Services.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0628-16
| A | | Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a proposal for Contract 20160038, PS-Street Lighting and Building Lighting Energy Efficient Improvements, Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI), consultant. (Res No. 0280-16) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a proposal for Contract 20160038, PS-Street Lighting and Building Lighting Energy Efficient Improvements, Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI), consultant. (Res No. 0280-16)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-26-16: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI), on Contract 20160038, PS - Street Lighting and Building Lighting Energy Efficient Improvements, in the not-to-exceed amount of $738,014.00.
Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the below Org-Objects:
$379,039.30 - Org-Object 45040-57520, DPW/Parks-Street Lighting
$ 50,000.00 - Org-Object 45050-57110, Parks-Land Imp/LED Zoo Upgrades
$308,974.70 - Org-Object 40103-57520, City Projects-Street Lighting
$738,014.00 - Total
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0630-16
| A | | (Direct Referral) Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20160024, Parking Ramp Improvements, ProAxis, contractor. (Res No. 0277-16) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20160024, Parking Ramp Improvements, ProAxis, LLC., contractor. (Res No. 0277-16)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 07-26-16: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20160024, Parking Ramp Improvements, ProAxis, LLC., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $23,099.90.
Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from Org-Object 60383-57200, Parking System - Building Improvements.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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| A | | Communication from Mario Passarelli, representing Mario's Sports Bar and Restaurant, 2322 Lathrop Ave requesting to amend his Premise Description to include the parking lot in order to hold a Bag Toss League and serve alcoholic beverages (Res No. 0282-16) | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mario Passarelli, representing Mario's Sports Bar and Restaurant, 2322 Lathrop Ave requesting to amend his Premise Description to include the parking lot in order to hold a Bag Toss League and serve alcoholic beverages. (Res No. 0282-16)
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-26-16: That the communication from Mario Passarelli, representing Mario's Sports Bar and Restaurant, 2322 Lathrop Ave requesting to amend his Premise Description to include the parking lot in order to hold a Bag Toss League and serve alcoholic beverages be approved.
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| A | | Subject: Ordinance 03-16 - Overnight Parking | Communication | Subject: Ordinance 03-16 - Overnight Parking
An ordinance to amend Division 2. - Parking Regulations of Chapter 94 - Traffic and Vehicles of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin.
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-26-16: That Ordinance 03-16 be adopted as presented.
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0539-16
| A | | Communication from Dennis Montey, 939 Marquette Street, requesting the re-installation of the "1 Hour Parking" sign in the 900 block of Marquette Street. | Communication | Subject: Communication from Dennis Montey, 939 Marquette Street, requesting the re-installation of the "1 Hour Parking" sign in the 900 block of Marquette Street.
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 07-25-16: Recommends that the request to re-install "One-hour Parking from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., except Sundays and holidays" on "Marquette Street, east side, from 120 feet north of State Street to West Street" be received and filed.
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| A | | Communication from the Evangelical United Methodist Church (212 11th St.) requesting temporary "No Parking" signs be installed on the north side of 11th Street, between S. Main Street and Wisconsin Avenue between 7:30 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on August 7, 2016. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Evangelical United Methodist Church (212 11th St.) requesting temporary "No Parking" signs be installed on the north side of 11th Street, between S. Main Street and Wisconsin Avenue between 7:30 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on August 7, 2016.
Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 07-25-2016: Recommends that the request to use Temporary No Parking signs on the north side of 11th Street between S. Main Street and Wisconsin Avenue on August 7, 2016, between 7:30 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. be granted.
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| A | | (Direct Referral) Commercial sign on Gaslight Parking Ramp. | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Commercial sign on Gaslight Parking Ramp.
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 07-20-16: Recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a License to Use Real Estate agreement with the DoubleTree hotel for placement of two signs for the DoubleTree hotel located on Gaslight Circle. One sign on the Gaslight Ramp public parking ramp and a monument sign on the northwest corner of the parking ramp premises, facing west.
This recommendation is subject to approval by the City of Racine's Downtown Area Design Review Commission and it is further recommended this communication be referred to the Downtown Area Design Review Commission for action.
Fiscal Note: DoubleTree hotel will be responsible for all installation costs of signage and annual lease cost. | Referred | Pass |
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0631-16
| A | | (Res No. 0283-16) | Conditional Use Permit | Subject: An application from Kyle Hammer of Camburas & Theodore, LTD (representing Bob's Discount Furniture) seeking approval for minor facade alterations, and for exceptions to the Regency Mall Planned Development sign standards regarding proportionality, size, and allowable content. (PC-16) (Res No. 0283-16)
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 7-27-16: That the item be approved subject to conditions.
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0565-16
| A | | United Way Budget and Contract Amendment Request (Res No. 0284-16) | Communication | Subject: (Direct Referral) Request by United Way for an amendement of its 2015 contract for budget and contract length using Emergency Solutions Grant funds. (Res No. 0284-16)
Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 7-21-16: That the request be granted and the end of the grant agreement be extended to June 30, 2017 and the budget amended per the attached memo.
Fiscal Note: The United Way contract amendment allocates $141,629 of 2016 Emergency Solutions Grant including administration. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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14-10505
| A | | Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District requesting referral to Committee of the Whole his request to have the City Attorney’s office present a review of Robert’s Rules and of State required protocols for the City Council and subordinate commit | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District requesting referral to Committee of the Whole his request to have the City Attorney’s office present a review of Robert’s Rules and of State required protocols for the City Council and subordinate committees.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 07-19-2016: the Item be Received and Filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00869
| A | | class on Ethics be held for aldermen (Res No. 0285-16) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 12th District proposing that a class on Ethics be held for aldermen. (Res No. 0285-16)
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 07-19-2016: that the City Attorney's Office coordinate a class for the Aldermen.
Fiscal Note: There is a balance of $500 available for Council training expenses in Org 11001 Obj 53800. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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15-00883
| A | | a review of Robert’s Rules | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 12th District requesting referral to Committee of the Whole his request to have the City Attorney’s office present a review of Robert’s Rules.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 07-19-2016: the Item be Received and Filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0368-16
| A | | protocol for the election of the Council President | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District requesting to address, formalize and codify the balloting protocol for the election of the Council President. In specific, the question to be discussed is: should election of the Council President be the action of the Committee of the Whole, in which the mayor would not vote, or should the mayor be permitted, by ordinance, to break a tie, in essence, appoint, the Council President.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 07-19-2016: the Item be Received and Filed.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0467-16
| A | | Traffic Commission member makeup (Ord No. 05-16) | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the Ninth District recommending that Sec. 2-276 of the Municipal Code be amended to replace chairman of the public works and services committee with vice-chairman of the public works and services committee. (Ord No. 05-16)
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 07-19-2016: that Sec. 2-276 of the Municipal Code be amended to replace chairman of the public works and services committee with a member of the public works and services committee as selected by the public works and services committee at its first committee meeting following the Council's organizational meeting.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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0640-16
| A | | Committee Appointment | Communication | Subject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating a reappointment to the Redevelopment Authority
Reappoint Doug Nicholson, 1525 College Ave, Racine, 53403, to a five year term, expiring April 30, 2021. | Adopted | Pass |
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Res.0266-16
| A | | Refinancing Opportunity for a 2007 Bond Issue | Resolution | Refinancing Opportunity for a 2007 Bond Issue
Resolved, that the refinancing if the callable maturities of the April 7, 2007 Water System Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds for calendar years 2017-2020 is approved.
Fiscal Note: Refinancing of this bond issue has the potential of saving the Water Utility approximately $365,000.00 over the remaining five years of the loan. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0267-16
| A | | 2016 Borrowing for Budgeted Capital Projects | Resolution | 2016 Borrowing for Budgeted Capital Projects
Resolved, that the financing plan for 2016 Capital Projects and issuance of note anticipation notes as presented is approved.
Fiscal Note: Note anticipation notes of approximately $11,735,000 will be issued to fund projects and equipment as adopted in the 2016 budget. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0268-16
| A | | 2017 Urban Forestry Grant Funds for Ash Tree Felling & Removal | Resolution | 2017 Urban Forestry Grant Funds for Ash Tree Felling & Removal
Resolved, that the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is approved to apply for and accept the 2017 Urban Forestry Grant Funds in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for Ash Tree Felling & Removal.
Fiscal Note: A $25,000.00 required grant match will be available through 2017 CIP - Ash Tree Felling & Removal. (Grant Control #00108) | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0269-16
| A | | 2016-2017 Racine Zoological Society, Inc. Operating Agreement | Resolution | 2016-2017 Racine Zoological Society, Inc. Operating Agreement
Resolved, that the operating agreement with the Racine Zoological Society, Inc. for the three year period of 2017-2019 is approved.
Fiscal Note: The 2017 cost to the City will be $547,036.00 and will be adjusted annually based upon the consumer price index. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0270-16
| A | | USEPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant | Resolution | USEPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant
Resolved, that the Executive Director of the Redevelompent Authority is approved to apply for and accept a $200,000.00 USEPA Brownfield Cleanup grant for the south lot of 1425 Memorial Drive (a/k/a the Racine Steel Castings property) for the purposes of creating brownfield reports, studies and conducting clean-up activities.
Fiscal Note: A 20% local match is required and the City has committed to a grant match of $40,000.00. Funds are available in the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Org. 45260. (Grant Control #00091) | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0271-16
| A | | Close South Sidewalk on Rupert Boulevard from Chicago Street West to Cemetery | Resolution | Close South Sidewalk on Rupert Boulevard from Chicago Street West to Cemetery
Resolved, that the Racine Unified School District is granted permission to close the sidewalk on Rupert Boulevard in front of McKinley Middle School from Chicago Street west to the Cemetery for the 2016-2017 winter season from December 1, 2016 to April 1, 2017 with the requirement that the Racine Unified School District holds the City harmless from any and all injuries caused by conditions of the sidewalk related to this closure.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in granting this permission. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0272-16
| A | | Zoe Outreach Ministries 3rd Annual Faith & Fitness Walk/Run | Resolution | Zoe Outreach Ministries 3rd Annual Faith & Fitness Walk/Run
Resolved, that Zoe Outreach Ministries is granted permission to use City right-of-way on August 13, 2016, for the 3rd Annual Faith & Fitness walk/run 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 Connecting Highways, arterial and collector streets to the City Engineer for approval.
G. Sponsor is responsible for cleaning the streets.
H. If required, sponsor shall install parking meter hoods or | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0273-16
| A | | Bid Results on Contract 20160031, Retaining Wall Replacement - Riverside Drive & Roe Avenue | Resolution | Bid Results on Contract 20160031, Retaining Wall Replacement - Riverside Drive & Roe Avenue
Resolved, that Contract 20160031, Retaining Wall Replacement - Riverside Drive & Roe Avenue, is awarded to A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., at its bid price of $557,795.00, it being the lowest responsible
bidder.
Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the below Org-Objects:
$538,990.43 - Org-Object 45040-57110, DPW-Land Imp Retaining Wall-Roe & Riverside
$ 18,804.57 - Org-Object 60484-57570, Storm Sewers
$557,795.00 - Total | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0274-16
| A | | Lease Agreement with Great Lakes Community Conservation Corp. | Resolution | Lease Agreement with Great Lakes Community Conservation Corp.
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a lease agreement with the Great Lakes Community Conservation Corp. for the use of the former Fire Station No. 5 facility, located at 1437 Marquette Street at a rate of $1.00 per year plus all actual utility costs. The term of the lease will be through December 31, 2016 with annual renewals.
Fiscal Note: This rental agreement will result in $1.00 of additional revenue to the City of Racine in 2016. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0275-16
| A | | Agreement with Great Lakes Community Conservation Corp. for Use and Transfer of CMAQ Acquired Vans | Resolution | Agreement with Great Lakes Community Conservation Corp. for Use and Transfer of CMAQ Acquired Vans
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Great Lakes Community Conservation Corp. for the use of CMAQ acquired vans subject to state and federal approvals.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0276-16
| A | | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 42-13 (K3-047), 2013 Parking Ramp Maintenance | Resolution | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 42-13 (K3-047), 2013 Parking Ramp Maintenance
Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 42-13 (K3-047), 2013 Parking Ramp Maintenance, CWS Source, Inc. dba Structurewerks, contractor, as submitted, is approved in the deduct amount of($72,325.00).
Fiscal Note: Funding Org-Object 60383-57200, Parking System - Bldg. Improvements, be adjusted in the amount of ($72,325.00). | Approved as Presented | |
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Res.0277-16
| A | | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20160024, Parking Ramp Improvements | Resolution | Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20160024, Parking Ramp Improvements
Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20160024, Parking Ramp Improvements, ProAxis, LLC., contractor, as submitted, is approved in the amount of $23,099.90.
Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from Org-Object 60383-57200, Parking System - Building Improvements. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0278-16
| A | | Change Order No. 2 on Contract 20150019, Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase lll | Resolution | Change Order No. 2 on Contract 20150019, Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase lll
Resolved, that Change Order No. 2 on Contract 20150019, Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase lll, Ray Hintz, Inc., contractor, as submitted, is approved in the amount of $2,550.00.
Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from the following Org-Objects:
$ 510.00 - Org-Object 45040-57550, DPW-Lake MI Pathway
$2,040.00 - Org-Object 2031-57550, State’s Share Lake MI Pathway
$2,550.00 - Total | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0279-16
| A | | Amendment No. 1 to Contract 20160016, PS-Washington Avenue Bridge Structural Sidewalk Repairs Observation Services | Resolution | Amendment No. 1 to Contract 20160016, PS-Washington Avenue Bridge Structural Sidewalk Repairs Observation Services
Resolved, that Amendment No. 1 to Contract 20160016, PS-Washington Avenue Bridge Structural Sidewalk Repairs Observation Services, Ayres Associates, Inc., consultant, as submitted, is approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,000.00.
Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this amendment be appropriated from Org-Object 14007-52100, Bridge-Professional Services | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0280-16
| A | | Contract 20160038, PS-Street Lighting and Building Lighting Energy Efficient Improvements | Resolution | Contract 20160038, PS-Street Lighting and Building Lighting Energy Efficient Improvements
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI), on Contract 20160038, PS - Street Lighting and Building Lighting Energy Efficient Improvements, in the not-to-exceed amount of $738,014.00.
Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from the below Org-Objects:
$379,039.30 - Org-Object 45040-57520, DPW/Parks-Street Lighting
$ 50,000.00 - Org-Object 45050-57110, Parks-Land Imp/LED Zoo Upgrades
$308,974.70 - Org-Object 40103-57520, City Projects-Street Lighting
$738,014.00 - Total | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0281-16
| A | | 2016 Wisconsin Senior Olympics | Resolution | 2016 Wisconsin Senior Olympics
Resolved, that Real Racine is granted permission to close the following streets and to utilize certain other City streets, as indicated, on their race map, for the WI Senior Olympics on August 13, 2016.
Main Street from State Street to Dodge Street
Pershing Park Drive from 6th Street to 11th Street
11th Street from Main Street to Pershing Park Drive
Sixth Street from Lake Avenue to Pershing Park Drive
2nd Street from Main Street to Wisconsin Avenue
10th Street from Lake Avenue to Main Street
with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $100.00 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 pay a $500.00 special event fee.
E. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event.
F. If required, sponsor shall be responsible for submitting a Temporary Traffic Control Plan to the Engineering Department | Approved as Presented | |
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Res.0282-16
| A | | Amend Premise Description at 2322 Lathrop Avenue - Mario's Sports Bar and Restaurant | Resolution | Amend Premise Description at 2322 Lathrop Avenue - Mario's Sports Bar and Restaurant
Resolved, that the request from Mario Passarelli, representing Mario's Sports Bar and Restaurant is approved to amend the Premise Description for 2322 Lathrop Avenue to include the parking lot in order to hold a Bag Toss League and serve alcoholic beverages.
Fiscal Note: N/A | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0283-16
| A | | Façade Alterations for Bob's Discount Furniture at Regency Mall | Resolution | Façade Alterations for Bob's Discount Furniture at Regency Mall
Resolved, that the application from Kyle Hammer of Camburas & Theodore, Ltd. (representing Bob’s Discount Furniture) seeking approval for minor façade alterations, and for exceptions to the Regency Mall Planned Development sign standards (5800 Durand Avenue) is approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission at the July 27, 2016 meeting be approved subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all codes and ordinances be complied with, unless otherwise excepted herein, and required permits acquired.
c. That the façade modifications are found to be acceptable as presented.
d. That the total signage square footage may be up to 250 square feet in area, and up to 48.6 feet in length. That in consideration of mitigating circumstances and past precedence, the proposed configuration represents a 50 square foot area exception and a 1% proportionality exception to the Regency Mall sign standards.
e. That no minor changes be made from the conditions of thi | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0284-16
| A | | Amendment of United Way 2015 Contract | Resolution | Amendment of United Way 2015 Contract
Resolved, that the request of the United Way for a budget and contract length amendment to its 2015 contract is granted using Emergency Solutions Grant funds. The end of the grant agreement shall be extended to June 30, 2017 and the budget amended.
Fiscal Note: $156,205.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding was awarded to the City of Racine by HUD in 2016. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0285-16
| A | | Class on Ethics for Aldermen | Resolution | Class on Ethics for Aldermen
Resolved, that the request of the Alderman of the 12th District to have a class on ethics for the alderman is approved.
Further resolved, that the City Attorney's Office coordinate this ethics class for the Aldermen.
Fiscal Note: There is a balance of $500.00 available for Council training expenses in Org 11001 Obj 53800. | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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Res.0286-16
| A | | Utilization of Parcels for STH 32 (Douglas Avenue/Hamilton Street)) Road Improvement Project (R/W Project ID 2350-00-20) | Resolution | Utilization of Parcels for STH 32 (Douglas Avenue/Hamilton Street)) Road Improvement Project (R/W Project ID 2350-00-20)
Resolved, that the City of Racine authorizes and directs that the following portions of parcels described below may be utilized for the STH 32 (Douglas Avenue/Hamilton Street)) Road Improvement Project(R/W Project ID 2350-00-20), including the right to construct, cut and/or fill slopes and including for such purpose the right to operate the necessary equipment thereon and the right of ingress and egress as long as required for such public purpose, including the right to preserve, protect, remove, or plant thereon any vegetation that the highway authorities may deem necessary or desirable, in and to the following lands in City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, described as follows:
Parcel 19 of Transportation Project Plat 2350-00-20 - 4.03, recorded as Document 2430710, Volume 1, Page 287, at the Racine County Courthouse Register of Deeds office in Racine County, Wisconsin.
Parcel 53 of Transportation Project Plat 2350-00-20 - 4.08, recorded as Document | Approved as Presented | Pass |
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