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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/16/2016 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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0649-16 A claim of Michael MaurerClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Michael Maurer for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8/22/16: That the claim of Michael Maurer be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Video Video
0677-16 B Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services & the Board of Cemetery Commissioners (Res. No. 0297-16)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services and Board of Cemetery Commissioners requesting approval of Section 5A for sale of full-size and cremation graves at Mound Cemetery. (Res. No. 0297-16) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8/22/16: Approve Mound Cemetery section 5A for sale of full-size and cremation graves at Mound Cemetery. Fiscal Note: Potential sales of 132 standard grave packages at resident rates amount to approximately $276,500 and potential sales of 132 cremation grave packages at resident rates amount to approximately $170,300.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
0681-16 A increase City Attorney staffing (Res. No. 0302-16)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Attorney seeking to increase the City Attorney Office’s authorized full time equivalents by one to add an additional Assistant City Attorney. Funding to cover this additional position will come from a reduction in the expenditures for outside legal counsel. (Res. No. 0302-16) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8/22/16: City Attorney Office’s authorized full time equivalents be increased by one to add an additional Assistant City Attorney. Fiscal Note: Funding to cover this additional position will come from a reduction in the expenditures for outside legal counsel.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
0683-16 A Communication from the Fire Chief requesting the city proceed forward with issuing an Intent to Purchase letter for new Quint 3 and to waive formal bidding for the acquisition of new fire apparatus under the 2017 CIP. (Res. No. 0298-16)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting the city proceed forward with issuing an Intent to Purchase letter for new Quint 3 and to waive formal bidding for the acquisition of new fire apparatus under the 2017 CIP. (Res. No. 0298-16) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8/22/16: Formal bidding be waived and, the purchasing agent be authorized and directed to negotiate and issue an Intent to Purchase letter, and subsequent purchase order, with Reliant Apparatus/Pierce Fire Apparatus to acquire a new 2017 Pierce Quint Pumper/Aerial Truck (Quint 3). Fiscal Note: Funding will be provided in the 2017 CIP. Order lead time on this unit is 15 months. Starting the process now will allow for delivery in December 2017. The current cost is estimated at $760,000.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
0684-16 A Communication from the Fire Chief requesting to update the State of Wisconsin Regional Haz Mat Team compensation schedule for the department. (Res. No. 0299-16)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting to update the State of Wisconsin Regional Haz Mat Team compensation schedule for the department. (Res. No. 0299-16) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8/22/16: Members of the Haz Mat Committee receive increased incentive/stipend pay. Fiscal Note: Fiscal Note: Total estimated cost of the additional incentive pay is $3,500 annually and will be entirely funded from State Haz Mat funds. No local levy dollars will be utilized.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
0699-16 A Communication from the Assistant Finance Director requesting to give the 2nd Quarter 2016 Financial Update.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Finance Director requesting to give the 2nd Quarter 2016 Financial Update. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 8/22/16: Receive and File. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Video Video
0678-16 A Change Order No. 1 to Contract 20160001, Washington Avenue Bridge Sidewalk Replacement, Marvin Gleason Contractors, contractor. (Res. No. 0312-16)CommunicationSubject: Change Order No. 1 to Contract 20160001, Washington Avenue Bridge Sidewalk Replacement, Marvin Gleason Contractors, contractor. (Res. No. 0312-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-29-16: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20160001, Washington Avenue Bridge Sidewalk Replacement, Marvin Gleason Contractors, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $41,407.00 Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57540, Repair Washington Avenue Bridge SW. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
0701-16 A Amendment No. 1 to the Three-Party Agreement between the City of Racine, WisDOT and R.A. Smith National for State Project ID: 2260-08-00, Durand Avenue - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road (STH 32). (Res No. 0330-16)CommunicationSubject: Amendment No. 1 to the Three-Party Agreement between the City of Racine, WisDOT and R.A. Smith National for State Project ID: 2260-08-00, Durand Avenue - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road (STH 32). (Res No. 0330-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-29-16: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09-13-16: That Amendment No. 1 to the Three-Party Agreement between the City of Racine, WisDOT and R.A. Smith National for State Project ID: 2260-08-00, Durand Avenue - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road (STH 32), as submitted, be approved. Fiscal Note: Amendment No. 1 is in the not-to-exceed amount of $45,940.95 with the City’s share being $11,485.24 (25%), and the State’s share being $34,455.71 (75%), bringing the total contract amount to $415,259.09. Funding to defray the cost of this amendment be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57500, Durand Avenue - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
0700-16 A Communication from the Sixth District Alderperson requesting the Public Safety & Licensing Committee to review, revise, and update Chapter 22, Article XXIII. The intent of the requestor is that the Public Safety & Licensing Committee will discuss appointCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Sixth District Alderperson requesting the Public Safety & Licensing Committee to review, revise, and update Chapter 22, Article XXIII. The intent of the requestor is that the Public Safety & Licensing Committee will discuss appointing an ad-hoc committee, comprised of interested alderpersons, a representative from the Police Department, and representatives of authorized towing companies, to review Chapter 22, Article XXIII. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-23-16: That the City Attorney, Racine Police Traffic Investigators, with input from local towing companies, review and revise the current towing ordinance, be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Video Video
Res.0288-16 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $11,735,000 general obligation promissory notes AND THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $11,735,000 note anticipation notes in ANTICIPATION thereOFResolutionRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $11,735,000 general obligation promissory notes AND THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $11,735,000 note anticipation notes in ANTICIPATION thereOF WHEREAS, the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin (the "City") is presently in need of the sum of $11,735,000 for public purposes, including paying the cost of various capital improvement and acquisition projects set forth in the City's Capital Improvement Plan and acquisition of municipal equipment (the "Project"); WHEREAS, the Common Council hereby finds and determines that the Project is within the City's power to undertake and therefore serves a "public purpose" as that term is defined in Section 67.04(1)(b), Wisconsin Statutes; WHEREAS, cities are authorized by the provisions of Chapter 67, Wisconsin Statutes, to borrow money and issue general obligation promissory notes for such public purposes; WHEREAS, it is the finding of the Common Council that it is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of the City to authorize the issuance of and covenant to issue general obligation promissory notes (thAdoptedPass Action details Video Video
Res.0296-16 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $3,715,000 Waterworks System Mortgage Revenue REFUNDING Bonds AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS AND OTHER DETAILS AND COVENANTS WITH RESPECT THERETOResolutionRESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $3,725,000 Waterworks System Mortgage Revenue REFUNDING Bonds AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS AND OTHER DETAILS AND COVENANTS WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin (the "Municipality" or the "City") owns and operates a Waterworks System (the "System") which is operated for a public purpose as a public utility by the Municipality; WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 66.0621 of the Wisconsin Statutes any municipality may, by action of its governing body, provide funds for extending, adding to and improving a public utility or to refund obligations issued to finance or refinance such extensions, additions and improvements from the proceeds of bonds, which bonds are to be payable only from the revenues received from any source by such utility, including all rentals and fees; and which bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage lien upon such utility; WHEREAS, the Municipality has outstanding its Waterworks System Mortgage Revenue Bonds, dated April 2, 2007 (the "2007 Bonds"),AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
0505-16 A A Communication from the Assistant Director/Principal Planner of the Redevelopment Authority for authorization to accept a $200,000.00 USEPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant for cleanup of the south lot of 1425 North Memorial Drive (aka the Racine Steel CastingsCommunicationSubject: A communication from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority for authorization to accept a $200,000.00 USEPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant for cleanup of the south lot of 1425 North Memorial Drive (aka the Racine Steel Castings property). (Res No. 0270-16) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 7-25-16: That a $200,000.00 USEPA Brownfield Cleanup grant for the south lot of 1425 Memorial Drive (aka the Racine Steel Castings property) be accepted for the purposes of creating brownfield reports, studies and conducting clean-up activities. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7-25-16: That a $200,000.00 USEPA Brownfield Cleanup grant for the south lot of 1425 Memorial Drive (aka the Racine Steel Castings property) be accepted for the purposes of creating brownfield reports, studies and conducting clean-up activities control #00091. 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.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0633-16 A claim of Jonathan BradleyClaimSubject: 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/AAdoptedPass Action details Video Video
0636-16 A Subject: Communication from the Assistant Finance Director to review an unqualified or "clean" audit opinion.CommunicationSubject: 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.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
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)CommunicationSubject: 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.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0673-16 A  CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Administrator requesting to meet with the Finance and Personnel Committee in Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes section 19.85(1)(e), to address 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 8-8-16: Recieve and File. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0500-16 A Final Payment on Contract 42-13 (K3-047), 2013 Parking Ramp Maintenance, CWS Source Inc., dba as Structurewerks, contractor.(Res. No. 0291-16)CommunicationSubject: Final Payment on Contract 42-13 (K3-047), 2013 Parking Ramp Maintenance, CWS Source Inc., dba as Structurewerks, contractor. (Res. No. 0291-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-09-16: That the work done by CWS Source, Inc., dba Structurewerks, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $346,125.50. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 13-0331, dated August 20, 2013.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0646-16 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Alderwoman of the 11th District requesting a preliminary resolution for bituminous paving on Olive Street from Grove Avenue to Dead End. (Res. No. 0289-16)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Alderwoman of the 11th District requesting a preliminary resolution for bituminous paving on Olive Street from Grove Avenue to Dead End. (Res. No. 0289-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-09-16: That a preliminary resolution be introduced for the bituminous paving on Olive Street from Grove Avenue to Dead End. Fiscal Note: This is an assessable project and, therefore, all costs will be paid for by the abutting property owners.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0647-16 A Bid results on Contract 20160033, City Hall Tuckpointing.(Res. No. 0290-16)CommunicationSubject: Bid results on Contract 20160033, City Hall Tuckpointing.(Res. No. 0290-16) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-09-16: That Contract 20160033, City Hall Tuckpointing, be awarded to Innovative Masonry Restoration of WI, LLC., at their bid price of $146,300.00, plus Alt. 1 in the amount of $7,325.00, for a total bid of $153,625.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57200, City Hall-Tuckpointing. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0652-16 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting proposed changes to the solid waste and recycling collection system. (Res. No. 0292-16)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting proposed changes to the solid waste and recycling collection system.(Res. No. 0292-16) Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-09-16: Approve Option 1, semi-automated solid waste collection city-wide with a cost benefit analysis and comparison with other municipalities. Fiscal Note: The proposed solid waste and recycling collection system will be implemented within the Public Works budget.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
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).CommunicationSubject: 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; 3. The applReferredFail Action details Video Video
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).CommunicationSubject: 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; 3. The applAdoptedPass Action details Video Video
0601-16 A Subject: (Change of Agent) Application of Speedway #2089, Julie Middendorf, 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, Julie Middendorf, 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 07-26-16: That the Change of Agent application of Speedway #2089, Julie Middendorf, Agent, for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 4620 Washington Ave be deferred as applicant did not appear. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-08-16: That the change of agent for Speedway #2089, Julie Middendorf, Agent, for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 4620 Washington Ave be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
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).CommunicationSubject: (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/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
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).CommunicationSubject: (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. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
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)CommunicationSubject: (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. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0655-16 A Subject: (Direct Referral)(Change of Agent) Application of Max Magic Supermarket, Manjinder Singh, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1007 Washington Ave (3rd District).CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral)(Change of Agent) Application of Max Magic Supermarket, Manjinder Singh, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1007 Washington Ave (3rd District). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-08-16: That the change of Agent for Max Magic Supermarket, Manjinder Singh, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1007 Washington Ave be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0642-16 A Tattoo Parlors in the B1 (Ord. 04-16)CommunicationSubject: 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. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0668-16 A (Res. No. 0290-16)Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) A request by Ilene Zinn, represented by Scott Underwood, for reinstatement of a conditional use for an adult daycare at 2051 Mead Street. (PC-16) (Res. No. 0293-16) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 8-10-16: That the request be approved subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0669-16 A (ZOrd. 004-16)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) An application from Danielle Baerwald seeking to rezone the property at 1325-14th Street from I-2 General Industrial District to B-2 Community Shopping District for the proposed uses of a first floor photography studio and second floor residence. (PC-16) (ZOrd. 004-16) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 8-10-16: That an ordinance be prepapred and public hearing before the Common Council be scheduled to rezone the property at 1325 - 14th Street from I-2 General Industrial District to B-2 Community Shopping District. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0660-16 A (Direct Referral) Request of the Director of City Development to accept the offer of Ms. Daisy B. Young to purchase 1923 Med Street, an NSP-1 property. (Res. No. 0294-16)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request of the Director of City Development to accept the offer of Ms. Daisy B. Young to purchase 1923 Mead Street, an NSP-1 property.(Res. No. 0294-16) Recommendation of the Loan Board of Review on August 11, 2016: To approve the Offer of Ms. Daisy B. Young to purchase 1923 Mead St., an NSP-1 property. Fiscal note: The City will recive $93,250 in proceeds minus commissions and closing costs.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0661-16 A (Direct Referral) Request of the Director of City Developmentto accept the offer of Ms. Norma I. Ramirez to purchase 1801 Grand Avenue, a HOME property. (Res. No. 0295-16)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request of the Director of City Development to accept the offer of Ms. Norma I. Ramirez Otero to purchase 1801 Grand Avenue, a HOME property.(Res. No. 0295-16) Recommendation of the Loan Board of Review on August 11, 2016: To approve the offer of Ms. Norma I. Ramirez Otero to purchase 1801 Grand Avenue, a HOME property. Fiscal note: The City will receive $109,999 in proceeds minus commisions and closing costs.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0704-16 A Commission AppointmentCommunicationSubject:Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating an appointment to the Affirmative Action Human Rights Commission: Appoint Rashanda Cainion as the Affirmative Action Officer.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
Res.0287-16 A Audits of the City's 13 Individual Tax Incremental DistrictsResolutionAudits of the City's 13 Individual Tax Incremental Districts Resolved, that the Finance Director sign a contract with Baker Tilly to perform audits of the City's 13 individual Tax Incremental Districts, is approved. 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.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0289-16 A Preliminary - Ten (10) Year Benefits and DamagesResolutionBituminous Paving on Olive Street from Grove Avenue to Dead End. RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin: 1. The Common Council hereby declares its intention to exercise its power under s. 66.0703, Wisconsin Statutes, to levy special assessments upon property within the following described area for benefits conferred upon such property by improvement of the following street(s): All property fronting upon both sides: BITUMINOUS PAVING Olive Street - Grove Avenue to Dead End 2.Said public improvement shall consist of BITUMINOUS PAVING. 3.The total amount assessed against such district shall not exceed the total cost of the improvements and the amount assessed against any parcel shall not be greater than the benefits accruing thereto from said improvements. 4.The assessments against any parcel may be paid in cash or in ten (10) annual installments. 5. The Commissioner of Public Works is directed to prepare a report consisting of: a. Preliminary or final plans and specifications for said improvement. b. An estimate of the Approved  Action details Not available
Res.0290-16 A City Hall TuckpointingResolutionCity Hall Tuckpointing Resolved, that Contract 20160033, City Hall Tuckpointing, is awarded to Innovative Masonry Restoration of WI, LLC, at its bid price of $146,300.00, plus Alt. 1 in the amount of $7,325.00, for a total bid of $153,625.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from Org-Object 45040-57200, City Hall-Tuckpointing.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0291-16 A Contract 42-13 (K3-047), 2013 Parking Ramp MaintenanceResolutionContract 42-13 (K3-047), 2013 Parking Ramp Maintenance Resolved, that the work done by CWS Source, Inc., dba Structurewerks, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $346,125.50. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 13-0331,dated August 20, 2013.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0292-16 A Changes to the solid waste and recycling collection systemResolutionChanges to the Solid Waste and Recycling Collection System Resolved, that Option 1, semi-automated solid waste collection city-wide with a cost benefit analysis and comparison with other municipalities, is approved. Fiscal Note: The proposed solid waste and recycling collection system will be implemented within the Public Works budget.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
Res.0293-16 A 2051 Mead StreetResolution2051 Mead Street Resolved, that the request to reinstate approval of the conditional use permit for an adult day care facility at 2051 Mead Street is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans submitted and reviewed by the Plan Commission on February 11, 2015, are approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That all codes and ordinances be complied with and that all required permits, inspections, and licenses be obtained. c. That a maximum of 15 individuals, including clientele and staff, may be on-site at any time. Should State or Building Code requirements have stricter occupancy limitations, said limitations shall apply. d. That all required State licenses and certificates for Adult Day Care be obtained. The applicant shall provide copies of said documents to the Department of City Development within 30 days of obtaining an occupancy certificate. e. That handicapped access into the building meeting all City and ADA requirements shall be provided at the building entrance, prior to issuance of an occupancy permit. f. That a hold hApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0294-16 A Purchase of 1923 Mead StreetResolutionPurchase of 1923 Mead Street Resolved, that the request of the Director of City Development to accept an offer from Ms. Daisy B. Young to purchase 1923 Mead Street, an NSP-1 property, is authorized. Further resolved, that the Mayor, the City Clerk, and the Director of City Development are authorized to execute any documents necessary to complete the sale. Fiscal Note: The City will recive $93,250 in proceeds minus commissions and closing costs.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0295-16 A Purchase of 1801 Grand AvenueResolutionPurchase of 1801 Grand Avenue Resolved, that the request of the Director of City Development to accept an offer from Ms. Norma I. Ramirez Otero to purchase 1801 Grand Avenue, a HOME property, is authorized. Further resolved, that the Mayor, the City Clerk, and the Director of City Development are authorized to execute any documents necessary to complete the sale. Fiscal Note: The City will receive $109,999 in proceeds minus commisions and closing costs.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Ord.0004-16 A Ordinance 04-16 - Tattoo Establishments in the B-1 Neighborhood ConvenienceOrdinanceOrdinance 04-16 - Tattoo Establishments in the B-1 Neighborhood Convenience An ordinance to amend Chapter 114 - Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin regarding tattoo establishments in the B-1 Neighborhood Convenience. The Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, do ordain as follows: Part 1: To amend subsection (16) of Sec.114-448. -Conditional uses in Chapter 114 - Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin by adding the phrase “, tattoo establishment as accessory to a principal use” after the word “composer.” 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. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Video Video
ZOrd.0004-16 A An Ordinance Rezoning 1325 - 14th StreetZoning OrdinanceZOrd. 004-16 An Ordinance Rezoning 1325 - 14th 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 1325 14 th, Racine, Wisconsin, Street, and more particularly described as follows: “That part of Block 77 of the School Section being Herrick’s Subdivision, part of Lots 1, 2 and 3, plus the Southwest ¼ of Section 16, Township 3 North, Range 23 East, Part of Block 77, all described in Volume 2059, Pages 377-378in the Register of Deeds, being North of 15th Street South of Fourteenth Street, and East of Junction Avenue, all located in the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼, and the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼, of Section 16, Township 3 North, Range 23 East, City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin (containing 17,625+ square feet or 0.405 acres)” be rezoned from I-2 general Industrial District to B-2 Community Shopping District. Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage by a majority vote of the members-elect of the City Common Referred  Action details Video Video