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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/5/2017 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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ZOrd.0007-17 A ZOrd. 07-17 - An Ordinance Rezoning Property at 1701 and 1700 Packard AvenueZoning OrdinanceSubject: ZOrd. 07-17 - An Ordinance Rezoning Property at 1701 and 1700 Packard Avenue    Action details Video Video
1129-17 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Clerk's office submitting the veto General Fund (pages 25,28, & 41) as follows: (Res. 0398-17) Decrease Expense 11002-50100 Administrative- Salaries by 20,000 from 315,430 to 295,430 DecreaseCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Clerk's office submitting the veto to turn mayor administrative staff into a communications staff person (pages 25,28, & 41) as follows: (Res. 0398-17) Decrease Expense 11002-50100 Administrative- Salaries by 20,000 from 315,430 to 295,430 Decrease Expense 11002-50100 Administrative- Salaries by 25,099 from 315,430 to 290,331 Decrease Expense 11002-51010 Administrative- FICA by 1,837 from 21,788 to 19,951 Decrease Expense 11002-51100 Administrative- WRS by 1,682 from 19,796 to 18,114 Decrease Expense 11002-51200 Administrative- Health by 9,720 from 69,120 to 59,400 Increase Expense 11004-50100 Attorney- Salaries by 25,099 from 315,430 to 290,331 Increase Expense 11004-51010 Attorney- FICA by 1,837 from 21,788 to 19,951 Increase Expense 11004-51100 Attorney- WRS by 1,682 from 19,796 to 18,114 Increase Expense 11004-51200 Attorney- Health by 9,720 from 69,120 to 59,400 Decrease Revenue 11202-49330 Wage Provision Res Applied by 20,000 from 1,700,000 to 1,680,000 If the Mayor’s veto is sustained, the ComAmendedFail Action details Video Video
1129-17 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Clerk's office submitting the veto General Fund (pages 25,28, & 41) as follows: (Res. 0398-17) Decrease Expense 11002-50100 Administrative- Salaries by 20,000 from 315,430 to 295,430 DecreaseCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Clerk's office submitting the veto to turn mayor administrative staff into a communications staff person (pages 25,28, & 41) as follows: (Res. 0398-17) Decrease Expense 11002-50100 Administrative- Salaries by 20,000 from 315,430 to 295,430 Decrease Expense 11002-50100 Administrative- Salaries by 25,099 from 315,430 to 290,331 Decrease Expense 11002-51010 Administrative- FICA by 1,837 from 21,788 to 19,951 Decrease Expense 11002-51100 Administrative- WRS by 1,682 from 19,796 to 18,114 Decrease Expense 11002-51200 Administrative- Health by 9,720 from 69,120 to 59,400 Increase Expense 11004-50100 Attorney- Salaries by 25,099 from 315,430 to 290,331 Increase Expense 11004-51010 Attorney- FICA by 1,837 from 21,788 to 19,951 Increase Expense 11004-51100 Attorney- WRS by 1,682 from 19,796 to 18,114 Increase Expense 11004-51200 Attorney- Health by 9,720 from 69,120 to 59,400 Decrease Revenue 11202-49330 Wage Provision Res Applied by 20,000 from 1,700,000 to 1,680,000 If the Mayor’s veto is sustained, the ComReferredPass Action details Video Video
1130-17 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Clerk's office submitting the veto General Fund (page 28) as follows: (Res. 0396-17) Decrease Expense 11004-50100 Attorney- Salaries by 597,831 to 547,831 Increase Expense 11004-52100 Attorney- PrCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Clerk's office submitting the veto for the new city attorney position (page 28) as follows: (Res. 0396-17) Decrease Expense 11004-50100 Attorney- Salaries by 597,831 to 547,831 Increase Expense 11004-52100 Attorney- Professional Services by 50,000 from 250,000 to 300,000 If the Mayor’s veto is sustained, the Common Council may thereupon proceed to adopt a substitute.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1122-17 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Clerk's office submitting the veto on the intergovernmental revenue sharing (pages 161 &162) as follows: (Res. 0397-17)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Clerk's office submitting the veto on the arena from the CIP, its language in the budget, and any other references as follows: (Res. 0397-17) Decrease Expense 45260-59800 TRNS Component Unit by 2,500,000 from 2,500,000 to 0 Decrease Revenue 45260-49300 Fund Balance Applied by 1,604,369 from 1,604369 to 0 Remove TID 21 Event Center Implementation for 2018, in the amount of 39,500,000 from the Redevelopment Authority Bond. Remove TID 21 Event Center Implementation for 2018, in the amount of 2,300,000 from the TIF. Remove TID 21 Event Center Implementation for 2018, in the amount of 2,500,000 from the TIF Backstopped with Intergovernmental. Remove TID 21 Event Center Implementation for 2018, in the amount of 10,700,000 from the existing TIF reserves. Remove Event Center allocation to RDA event center debt service for 2019-2033, in the amount of 12,800,000. Remove Event Center contingency for 2018, in the amount of 2,500,000. If the Mayor’s veto is sustained, the Common Council may thereupon proceed to adopt a substiDeniedFail Action details Not available
1160-17 A A request from the Mayor and City Administrator to approve an Amendment to the Joint Dispatch Service Agreement to provide for the inclusion of the city of Burlington, and to share among the parties certain cost savings resulting therefrom. (Res. 0420-17)CommunicationSubject: A request from the Mayor and City Administrator to approve an Amendment to the Joint Dispatch Service Agreement to provide for the inclusion of the city of Burlington, and to share among the parties certain cost savings resulting therefrom. (Res. 0420-17) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12.11.2017: To approve the proposed Amended Contract for Joint Dispatch Services as attached, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City of Racine. Fiscal Note: If the City approves and enters into this proposed amendment, we will achieve actual combined savings of $419,913.00 - received as discounts against what we would otherwise be contractually obligated to pay for dispatch services for the ten-year period: 2019-2029.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
1162-17 B Communication from the Human Resources Manager and the City Attorney submitting the Racine Professional Employees Association 2018 collective bargaining agreement for consideration. (Res. 0417-17)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Human Resources Manager and the City Attorney submitting the Racine Professional Employees Association 2018 collective bargaining agreement for consideration. (Res. 0417-17) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12.11.2017: The Racine Professional Employees Association 2018 collective bargaining agreement be approved as submitted. Fiscal Note: The 2018 increase of 1.84% on January 1, 2018 is approximately $49,800 in wages plus $9,900 in benefits (FICA, Medicare and WRS) for a total of $59,700 over 2017.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
1163-17 A Communication from the Human Resources Manager and the City Attorney submitting the Local 321, International Association of Firefighters, 2018 – 2020 collective bargaining agreement for consideration. (Res. 0418-17)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Human Resources Manager and the City Attorney submitting the Local 321, International Association of Firefighters, 2018 - 2020 collective bargaining agreement for consideration. (Res. 0418-17) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12.11.2017: The negotiated collective bargaining agreement with Local 321, International Association of Firefighters for 2018-2020 be approved. Fiscal Note: The 2018 increases of 1% plus 0.55% (work-out-of-class buyout) on January 1, 2018, and 1% on July 1, 2018 amount to approximately $188,400 in wages plus $37,600 in benefits (FICA, Medicare and WRS) for a total of $226,000 over 2017. The 2019 increases of 1% on January 1, 2019 and 1% on July 1, 2019 amount to approximately $141,300 in wages plus $28,200 in benefits for a total of $169,500 over 2018. The 2020 increases of 1.25% on January 1, 2020 and 1.25% on July 1, 2020 amount to approximately $180,400 in wages plus $36,000 in benefits for a total of $216,400 over 2019. The cumulative costs of the contractual increases over the three year period amReferredPass Action details Video Video
1167-17 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept the Grant Agreement and funding in the amount of $133,825.00 form the US Forest Service for Samuel Myers Park. (Grant Control #00151) (Res. 0414-17)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept the Grant Agreement and funding in the amount of $133,825.00 from the US Forest Service for Samuel Myers Park. (Grant Control #00151) (Res. 0414-17) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12.11.2017: Permission be granted for the Public Health Administrator to enter into a grant agreement and accept funding from the US Forest Service for Samuel Myers Park in the amount of $133,825.00. Fiscal Note: No City Match is required.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
1168-17 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept the Contract Agreement and funding in the amount of $11,066.00 from the State of Wisconsin, Division of Public Health Services for Preventive Health and Health Services. (GCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept the Contract Agreement and funding in the amount of $11,066.00 from the State of Wisconsin, Division of Public Health Services for Preventive Health and Health Services. (Grant Control #00157) (Res. 0415-17) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12.11.2017: Permission be granted for the Public Health Administrator to accept the Contract Agreement and funding from the State of Wisconsin, Division of Public Health Services for Preventive Health and Health Services in the amount of $11,066.00. Fiscal Note: No City match is required.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
1169-17 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept the Contract Agreement and funding in the amount of $94,398.00 from the State of Wisconsin, Division of Public Health Services for the continuation of the following programCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept the Contract Agreement and funding in the amount of $94,398.00 from the State of Wisconsin, Division of Public Health Services for the continuation of the following programs and services: WI Well Woman Screening, BIOT Focus A Planning, Bioterrorism Preparedness, BIOT Preparedness Cities Readiness Initiative (Grant Control numbers: 00159, 00160, 00161, 00162) (Res. 0416-17) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12.11.2017: Permission be granted for the Public Health Administrator to accept the Contract Agreement and funding from the State of Wisconsin, Division of Public Health Services for the continuation of the following programs and services: WI Well Woman Screening, BIOT Focus A Planning, Bioterrorism Preparedness, BIOT Preparedness Cities Readiness Initiative in the amount of $94,398.00. Fiscal Note: No City match is requiredReferredPass Action details Video Video
1185-17 C Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bid results for Official Notice #23-2017, Medical Supplies for the Racine Fire & Health Departments.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bid results for Official Notice #23-2017, Medical Supplies for the Racine Fire & Health Departments. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12.11.2017: To award Official Notice #23-2017, Medical Supplies for the Racine Fire Department and the Health Department to Emergency Medical Products, Inc., Moore Medical Products, Bound Tree Medical, Lift Assist, Midwest Medical Supply Co., and Henry Schein, they being the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Sufficient funds are available in account #13001-53200, Fire Operations.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
1186-17 A Communication from Chief Howell to request permission to accept a $1300, donation from Pinkalla Auto Solutions for the K-9 Unit Team.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Chief Howell to request permission to accept a $1300, donation from Pinkalla Auto Solutions for the K-9 Unit Team. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12.11.2017: Chief Howell be authorized and directed to accept a $1,300 donation from Pinkalla Auto Solutions for the K-9 Unit Team and send an appropriate letter of thanks. Fiscal Note: No City match is requiredReferredPass Action details Video Video
1187-17 A Communication from Chief Howell to request permission to accept a $1000, K-9 donation from the Greater Racine Kennel Club.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Chief Howell to request permission to accept a $1000, K-9 donation from the Greater Racine Kennel Club. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12.11.2017: Chief Howell be authorized and directed to accept a $1,000 K-9 donation from the Greater Racine Kennel Club and send an appropriate letter of thanks. Fiscal Note: No City match is required.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
1173-17 A (Direct Referral) RDA Resolution 17-30 authorizing the acquisition of lands in the TID No. 18 District (Machinery Row) in Downtown Racine, to include those properties previously referred to as "Machinery Row." (Res. 0419-17)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Redevelopment Authority in relation to Resolution 17-30 authorizing the acquisition of lands in the TID No. 18 in Downtown Racine, to include those properties previously referred to as "Machinery Row." (Res. 0419-17) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12.11.2017: To approve Resolution 17-30 authorizing the acquisition of lands in the TID No. 18 in Downtown Racine as presented. Staff Recommendation on 12-19-17: That City of Racine adopt Resolution 0419-17, authorizing the acquisition of lands in TID No. 18 in Downtown Racine and permitting the assignment of notes and mortgages to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Racine as presented. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Video Video
1156-17 A Communication from Kara Kading requesting to use City right-of-way for the 3rd annual Spirit Run Racine on Saturday, September 15, 2018. (Res. 0421-17)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Kara Kading requesting to use City right-of-way for the 3rd Annual Spirit Run Racine on Saturday, September 15, 2018. (Res. 0421-17) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-12-17: That St. John’s Lutheran School be granted permission to use City right-of-way - parking lane on the east side of Michigan Boulevard from Augusta Street to Lakecrest Drive, for a run/walk on Saturday, September 15, 2018, with the following stipulations: Further recommends that permission be granted 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 controlReferredPass Action details Video Video
1157-17 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20170051, Samuel Myers Park Restorations - Phase IV, Ray Hintz, Inc., contractor. (Res. 0424-17)CommunicationSubject: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20170051, Samuel Myers Park Restorations - Phase IV, Ray Hintz, Inc., contractor. (Res. 0424-17) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-12-17: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20170051, Samuel Myers Park Restoration - Phase IV, Ray Hintz Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $1,731.34. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of the change order is available in 20104-57110-20063, WCMP/NOAA Samuel Myers Park Grant. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
1161-17 A Communication from Joan Simon, on behalf of the Eagle's Club, requesting permission to close the 300 block of Hamilton Street from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. on March 3, 2018, for the 26th Annual Thoughts for Food fundraiser. (Res. 0422-17)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Joan Simon, on behalf of the Eagle's Club, requesting permission to close the 300 block of Hamilton Street from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. on March 3, 2018, for the 26th Annual Thoughts for Food fundraiser. (Res. 0422-17) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-12-17: The owner of the Eagle’s Club be granted permission to close Hamilton Street from Main Street to Chatham Street, from 6:00 P.M., Saturday, March 3, 2018, to 2:00 A.M., Sunday, March 4, 2018, in conjunction with the Thoughts for Food Fundraiser, with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid. B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor. D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. The sponsor shall pay a $250 special event fee. F. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way. G. If required, spReferredPass Action details Video Video
1164-17 A Communication from the Fleet Manager requesting to discuss the waiver of formal bidding and the Purchasing Agent to negotiate sole-source procurement of two (2) 5-yard dump trucks for 2018. (Res. 0426-17)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Fleet Manager requesting to discuss the waiver of formal bidding and the Purchasing Agent to negotiate sole-source procurement of two (2) 5-yard dump trucks for 2018. (Res. 0426-17) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-12-17: The request of the Fleet Manager to waive formal bidding procedures be approved in accordance with Racine Municipal Code Section 46-28 that allows for the waiving of formal public bids for purchases over $25,000 for the purpose of maintaining uniformity of equipment and services. Further recommends that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate and purchase two (2) 5-yard dump trucks from Lakeside International Trucks, for the price of $90,975.00, they being the sole source provider of this equipment. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of these materials is available in Org-Object 45140-57310, Licensed Vehicles.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
1166-17 A (New) Application of Main Massage, LLC - Jingai Wang, Owner for a Massage Establishment Permit for 1324 N. Main Street. (4th District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Main Massage, LLC - Jingai Wang, Owner for a Massage Establishment Permit for 1324 N. Main Street. (4th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 12-12-2017: That the (New) application for Main Massage, LLC for a Massage Establishment Permit located at 1324 N. Main Street, Jingai Wang, Agent be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Video Video
785-17 A Communication from the Alderman of the 3rd District requesting a comprehensive review/modification of alley maintenance policy.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 3rd District requesting a comprehensive review/modification of alley maintenance policy. Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-29-17: Refer this item to the Finance and Personnel Committee for alley maintenance funding consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11.27.2017: The communication be deferred until the Committee of the Whole has an opportunity to discuss and make a recommendation. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 06-19-2018: the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
1036-17 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Director of City Development requesting permission to apply for a Cleanup Grant through the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). The grant would be used to complete cleanup activities and reuse plCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Director of City Development requesting permission to apply for a Cleanup Grant through the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). The grant would be used to complete cleanup activities and reuse planning for the Redevelopment Authority-owned property at 526 Marquette Street (former Motocross building). A Phase I environmental assessment was completed for the site in 2015 that recognized environmental conditions, including the presence of potentially hazardous contaminants. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10/23/2017: To receive and file at the request of the Director of City Development. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Roll call Video Video
1085-17 A claim of Guadalupe JimenezClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Guadalupe L. Jimenez for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11.27.2017: The claim of Guadalupe L. Jimenez, 1415 Thurston Avenue for damages allegedly arising when a tree branch fell on her parked vehicle in the 1400 block of Thurston Avenue be denied. Fiscal Note: N/ADeniedPass Action details Video Video
1098-17 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on November 9, 2017 requesting permission to accept a $1,696 donation from Jean and Jeffrey Brehm for placement of a memorial park bench.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on November 9, 2017 requesting permission to accept a $1,696 donation from Jean and Jeffrey Brehm for placement of a memorial park bench. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11.27.2017: The Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services be granted permission to accept the $1,696 donation from Jean and Jeffrey Brehm for placement of a memorial park bench. Fiscal Note: Fund will be receipted in the Parks and Recreation Department.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1153-17 B (Direct Referral) Communication from the Human Resources Manager and City Attorney requesting to appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss the renewal of the City's Stop Loss Insurance coverage for 2018. (Res. 0399-17)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Human Resources Manager and City Attorney requesting to appear before the Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss the renewal of the City's Stop Loss Insurance coverage for 2018. (Res. 0399-17) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11.27.2017: That the Finance and Personnel Committee renew the City’s Stop Loss Insurance for 2018 consistent with the recommendation of The Horton Group. Fiscal Note: Total annual premium for 2018 of $969,975. This is approximately a 14.09% increase over 2017. Funding is available in Org-Object 70312 52130, Stop-Loss Premium.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1073-17 A Bid results on Contract 20170016, Chavez Community Center - Rehab Basement Room 25. (Res. 0402-17)CommunicationSubject: Bid results on Contract 20170016, Chavez Community Center - Rehab Basement Room 25. (Res. 0402-17) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-28-17: That bids for Contract 20170016, Chavez Community Center - Rehab Basement, be awarded to Rasch Construction at their bid price of $99,760.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this Public Works Department project be appropriated from Org-Object 45050-57200, Parks-Building Improvements (Chavez-Refinish Basement). Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1094-17 A Communication from Jeff Collen, YMCA CEO, requesting to use City right-of-way on Saturday, June 16, 2018, for the 40th Annual Lighthouse Run. (Res. 0400-17)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Jeff Collen, YMCA CEO, requesting to use City right-of-way on Saturday, June 16, 2018, for the 40th Annual Lighthouse Run. (Res. 0400-17) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-28-17: Permission be granted to the sponsor of the Lighthouse Run to use certain City streets for the period of 6:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, June 16, 2018, and to close the following streets: Main Street from State Street to Sixth Street Lake Avenue from 8th Street to State Street State Street from Main Street to Lake Avenue Main Street from State Street to 3 Mile Road (west side two traffic lanes will remain open for two-way traffic) Dodge Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard Michigan Boulevard from Dodge Street to Wolff Street Wolff Street from Michigan Boulevard to North Main Street Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to communicate with the U.S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close Main Street Bridge to boat traffic for the period of 7:40 A.M. to 10:40 A.M. on Saturday,Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1095-17 A Bid results on Contract 20170095, Main Street Lift Bridge - Electrical Upgrades. (Res. 0403-17)CommunicationSubject: Bid results on Contract 20170095, Main Street Lift Bridge - Electrical Upgrades. (Res. 0403-17) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-28-17: That bids for Contract 20170095, Main Street Lift Bridge - Electrical Upgrades, be awarded to MP Systems, Inc. at their bid price of $288,770.76, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this Public Works Department project be appropriated from the Org-Object 40402-57545, Main St. Lift Bridge. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1118-17 A Amendment No. 2 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 (STH 11) - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road (STH 32). (Res. 0406-17)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Amendment No. 2 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 (STH 11) - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road (STH 32). (Res. 0406-17) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-28-17: That Amendment No. 2 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: The cost of this amendment is $49,994.53 and will be funded 100% by WisDOT and credited back to the City in our SMA.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1120-17 A Change Order No. 2 on Contract 20170027, Festival Hall - Restroom Renovations, Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc, contractor. (Res. 0404-17)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Change Order No. 2 on Contract 20170027, Festival Hall - Restroom Renovations, Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc., contractor. (Res. 0404-17) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-28-17: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 20170027, Festival Hall - Restroom Renovations, Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $935.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from Org-Object 60622-57200, Festival Park Building. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1146-17 A Communication from Quincy Harrison, Academy Director - Racine Family YMCA, requesting permission to park its buses on a regular basis at the City Hall Annex Parking Lot. (Res. 0401-17)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Quincy Harrison, Academy Director - Racine Family YMCA, requesting permission to park its buses on a regular basis at the City Hall Annex Parking Lot. (Res. 0401-17) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-28-17: Approve YMCA’s request to waive the 24 hour parking restriction for no more than 3 vehicles, that any vehicle must fit within a single-marked space, and that the length of continuous occupation of any parking space shall not exceed 30 days. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1147-17 A Final Payment on Contract 20170024, Horlick Field - HVAC Replacement, United Mechanical, Inc., contractor. (Res. 0405-17)CommunicationSubject: Final Payment on Contract 20170024, Horlick Field - HVAC Replacement, United Mechanical, Inc., contractor. (Res. 0405-17) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-28-17: That the work done by United Mechanical, Inc., under Contract 20170024, Horlick Field - HVAC Replacement, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $34,855.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 0152-17, dated May 2, 2017.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1148-17 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting the 2017 Pavement Management System Summary Report.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting the 2017 Pavement Management System Summary Report. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-28-17: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1084-17 A (New) Application for a Class "B" AND "Class C" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for The Egg Plant Cafe & Catering, located at 3751 Douglas Ave, Aaron Morris, Agent. (15th District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application for a Class "B" and "Class C" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for The Egg Plant Cafe & Catering, located at 3751 Douglas Ave, Aaron Morris, Agent. (15th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-28-2017: That the (New) Application for a Class "B" and "Class C" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for The Egg Plant Cafe & Catering, located at 3751 Douglas Ave, Aaron Morris, Agent be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1070-17 B (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the report on the bids received for the sale of Abandoned Vehicles, November 17, 2017.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the report on the bids received for the sale of Abandoned Vehicles, November 17, 2017. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-28-2017: That the item be received and filed as the highest responsible bidder from the three bids was Sturtevant Auto Salvage. Fiscal Note: This will generate $13,197.00 in revenue for account 13101 48301.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
886-17 A Communication from the Alderman of the 3rd District requesting a traffic study be completed at the intersection of 12th Street and Racine Street to determine if additional traffic management measures are necessary to reduce the potential for vehicular colCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Alderman of the 3rd District requesting a traffic study be completed at the intersection of 12th Street and Racine Street to determine if additional traffic management measures are necessary to reduce the potential for vehicular collisions. (Res. 0407-17) Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 09-18-17: Defer Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 11-20-17: Recommends that the installation of a flashing LED stop sign be added to the east approach of 12th Street, where it intersects with Racine Street. Further recommends supplemental signs be added to all stop control approaches that indicate cross traffic from Racine Street does not stop. Fiscal Note: The estimated cost of this signage will result in an installation cost of $2,000.00 and an annual maintenance cost of $300.00.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1025-17 A Communication from Devin Sutherland, on behalf of the Uptown Business Improvement District, requesting the removal of the No Parking, 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM, Monday through Friday restriction on Washington Avenue from 13th Street to 14th Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Devin Sutherland, on behalf of the Uptown Business Improvement District, requesting the removal of the No Parking, 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM, Monday through Friday restriction on Washington Avenue from 13th Street to 14th Street. Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 11-20-17: Recommends that parking restrictions be removed on Washington Avenue, east side, between 13th Street and 14th Street. Fiscal Note: There is a nominal cost to remove these signs.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1159-17 A In accordance with Section 2-95 of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine, recommends that the following requests for changes in traffic code be granted: A. Recommends that Section 94-141 (21) of Schedule F of the MunicipalCommunicationSubject: In accordance with Section 2-95 of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine, recommends that the following requests for changes in traffic code be granted: A. Recommends that Section 94-141 (21) of Schedule F of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine relative to "No parking from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. on Monday through Friday each week" be amended: By Deleting: 1. Washington Avenue, east side, from 13th Street to Taylor Avenue. By Including: 1. Washington Avenue, east side, from 14th Street to Taylor Avenue.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1152-17 A (Direct Referral) Use supplement related to a Flex Development Overlay District for the properties at 1701 and 1700 Packard Avenue (PC-17) (Res. 0408-17)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Use supplement related to a Flex Development Overlay District for the properties at 1701 and 1700 Packard Avenue. (PC-17) (Res. 0408-17) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 11-29-17: That the supplement be approved by resolution, subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1150-17 A Request for amendement (Res. 0409-17)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by Racine Vocational Ministry for amendment of the FY2017 CDBG budget. (Res. 0409-17) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 11-30-17: This item was on the agenda for the November 30th meeting of the committee. However, the committee was unable to act due to lack of a quorum. This item is time sensitive and requires council action. Staff Recommendation: That the Community Development Committee approve the $825 Audit Fees line item decrease and $825 Employee Benefits (Health Insurance) line item increase for the Racine Vocational Ministry FY 2017 CDBG Budget. Fiscal Note: The total FY 2017 CDBG budget Racine Vocational Ministry will remain $48,962.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1151-17 A Request (Res. 0410-17)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from the Manager of Housing and Community Development for $300,000 of HOME funds loaned to Gold Medal Lofts (Res. 0410-17) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 11-30-17: This item was on the agenda for the November 30th meeting of the committee. However, the committee was unable to act due to lack of a quorum. This item is time sensitive and requires council action. Staff Recommendation: That the Community Development Committee approve a HOME loan to Gold Medal Lofts for $300,000 at 1% interest with a 20 year term. Repayment of full principal will be required by end of the 20 year loan term. Mortgage, promissory note, land use restriction agreement, and HOME agreement to be signed at closing after demonstrating full project financing and environmental review. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient HOME funds to make the loan. All principal and interest would be returned to the city as program Income.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
1154-17 A Request (Res. 0411-17)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by Great Lakes CCC for funds to rehabilitate a single-family house at 1432 Illinois Street. (Res. 0411-17) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 11-30-17: This item was on the agenda for the November 30th meeting of the committee. However, the committee was unable to act due to lack of a quorum. This item is time sensitive and requires council action. Staff Recommendation: Department of City Development - Division of Housing and Community Development requests that the Community Development Committee approve a resolution authorizing a $50,000 loan and a $60,000 grant of CDBG funds to Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps for rehabilitation of a single-fiamily house at 1432 Illinois Street. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient CDBG funds for the recommendation. The funds were allocated to homeowner housing rehabilitation projects in the 2016 and 2017 City of Racine Annual Plans.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1155-17 A Request (Res. 0412-17)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by Racine Revitalization Partnership for funds to rehabilitate single family houses at 1315 Grand Avenue and 1632 Murray Avenue. (Res. 0412-17) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 11-30-17: This item was on the agenda for the November 30th meeting of the committee. However, the committee was unable to act due to lack of a quorum. This item is time sensitive and requires council action. Staff Recommendation: Department of City Development - Division of Housing and Community Development requests that the Community Development Committee approve a resolution authorizing $200,000 of CDBG funds to Racine Revitalization Partnership (RRP) for rehabilitation of single-family houses at 1315 Grand Avenue and 1632 Murray Avenue. Program income as defined by HUD will be returned to the city. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient CDBG funds for the staff recommendation. The funds were allocated to homeowner housing rehabilitation projects in the 2016 and 2017 City of Racine Annual Plans.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1083-17 A Committee AppointmentCommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Mason nominating reappointments to the following committee, board, and/or commission: Reappoint Lynn Monroe, 333 Lake Ave, Racine, 53403 to the Harbor Commission for a 3 year term, expiring May 31, 2020.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
1132-17 A Yorkville MOU - Water SupplyCommunicationSubject: Request to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Yorkville for water supply and authorize the Waterworks Commission President to sign the agreement. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12.11.2017: To approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Yorkville for water supply and authorize the Waterworks Commission President to sign the agreement. Fiscal Note: The Town of Yorkville will be responsible for all costs incurred relating to the diversion application, water supply and wastewater expenses.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
1134-17 A Baird Bond Refinancing Opportunity (Res. 0413-17)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the General Manager presenting a bond refinancing opportunity developed by R. W. Baird. (Res. 0413-17) Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 11/28/17: Approve Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12.11.2017: To approve the Waterworks bond refinancing as presented by R. W. Baird. Fiscal Note: The Waterworks Commission hopes to save between $75,000 and $300,000 on refinancing bonds from 2009 and 2011.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
1138-17 A Submittal of Amended O&M and CIP BudgetsCommunicationSubject: Submittal of the amended Year 2018 Water Utility Operations and Maintenance Budget and the amended 2018-2022 Capital Improvements Budget. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 11/28/17: To adopt. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12.11.2017: Recommend that Resolution 0376-17 adopted on November 7, 2017 be rescinded and that the revised 2018 Waterworks Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2018-2022 Capital Improvements Plan be adopted as presented and as original budgets. Fiscal Note: Funds to support the 2018 O&M budget and 2018 CIP will come from PSC approved water rates and the Mt. Pleasant TID.ReferredPass Action details Video Video
Res.0400-17 A 40th Annual Lighthouse RunResolution40th Annual Lighthouse Run Resolved, that permission is granted to the sponsor of the Lighthouse Run to use certain City streets for the period of 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018, and to close the following streets: Main Street from State Street to Sixth Street; Lake Avenue from 8th Street to State Street; State Street from Main Street to Lake Avenue; Main Street from State Street to 3 Mile Road (west side two traffic lanes will remain open for two-way traffic); Dodge Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard; Michigan Boulevard from Dodge Street to Wolff Street; and Wolff Street from Michigan Boulevard to North Main Street. Further resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized and directed to communicate with the U.S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close Main Street Bridge to boat traffic for the period of 7:40 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018, to satisfy the needs of this run. Further resolved, that this permission is granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and aApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0401-17 A Parking YMCA Busses in City Hall Annex Parking LotResolutionParking YMCA Buses in City Hall Annex Parking Lot Resolved, that YMCA’s request is approved to waive the 24 hour parking restriction for no more than three vehicles, that any vehicle must fit within a single-marked space, and that the length of continuous occupation of any parking space shall not exceed thirty days. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0402-17 A Contract 20170016, Chavez Community Center - Rehab Basement Room 25ResolutionContract 20170016, Chavez Community Center - Rehab Basement Room 25 Resolved, that bid for Contract 20170016, Chavez Community Center - Rehab Basement, is awarded to Rasch Construction at its bid price of $99,760.00, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of this Public Works Department project be appropriated from Org-Object 45050-57200, Parks-Building Improvements (Chavez-Refinish Basement).Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0403-17 A Contract 20170095, Main Street Lift Bridge - Electrical UpgradesResolutionContract 20170095, Main Street Lift Bridge - Electrical Upgrades Resolved, that bid for Contract 20170095, Main Street Lift Bridge - Electrical Upgrades, is awarded to MP Systems, Inc., at its bid price of $288,770.76, it being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of this Public Works Department project be appropriated from the Org-Object 40402-57545, Main St. Lift Bridge.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0404-17 A Change Order No. 2 on Contract 20170027, Festival Hall - Restroom RenovationsResolutionChange Order No. 2 on Contract 20170027, Festival Hall - Restroom Renovations Resolved, that Change Order No. 2 on Contract 20170027, Festival Hall - Restroom Renovations, Absolute Construction Enterprises, Inc., contractor, as submitted, is approved in the amount of $935.00. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from Org-Object 60622-57200, Festival Park Building.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0405-17 A Final Payment on Contract 20170024, Horlick Field - HVAC ReplacementResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 20170024, Horlick Field - HVAC Replacement Resolved, that the work done by United Mechanical, Inc., under Contract 20170024, Horlick Field - HVAC Replacement, is accepted and final payment is authorized for a total contract amount of $34,855.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 0152-17, dated May 2, 2017.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0406-17 A Amendment No. 2 to the State Project ID: 2260-08-00, Durand Avenue (STH 11) - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road (STH 32) AgreementResolutionAmendment No. 2 to the State Project ID: 2260-08-00, Durand Avenue (STH 11) - Kearney Avenue to Sheridan Road (STH 32) Agreement Resolved, that Amendment No. 2 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, is approved. Fiscal Note: The cost of this amendment is $49,994.53 and will be funded 100% by WisDOT and credited back to the City in our SMA.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0407-17 A Traffic Study at 12th Street & Racine StreetResolutionTraffic Study at 12th Street & Racine Street Resolved, that a traffic study be completed at the intersection of 12th Street and Racine Street to determine if additional traffic management measures are necessary to reduce the potential for vehicular collisions. Further resolved, that the installation of a flashing LED stop sign be added to the east approach of 12th Street, where it intersects with Racine Street is approved. Further resolved, that supplemental signs be added to all stop control approaches that indicate cross traffic from Racine Street does not stop is approved. Fiscal Note: The estimated cost of this signage will result in an installation cost of $2,000.00 and an annual maintenance cost of $300.00.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0408-17 A Flex Development Overlay District at 1701 and 1700 Packard AvenueResolutionFlex Development Overlay District at 1701 and 1700 Packard Avenue Resolved, that a use supplement be adopted by a resolution of the Common Council in association with a Flex Development Overlay District at 1701 and 1700 Packard Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. That all uses listed in the underlying I-2 General Industrial District are permissible by right or by conditional use permit unless otherwise specified herein. b. That all applicable permits are obtained from the Building Inspection Department. c. That the following flex use(s) are permitted as permitted use(s) by right by Ordinance No. ZOrd. 07-17 in addition to those permitted by right in the I-2 General Industrial District, unless prohibited herein: 1. Above ground floor live-work spaces in association with “d.1.” below, solely for the occupant of the living unit and a resident family member but not exceeding 50% of the floor area of the unit, with no customer traffic, and no noise, fumes or vibrations discernable beyond the confines of the living unit within which the activity occurs. Such activities Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0409-17 A FY2017 CDBG budgetResolutionFY2017 CDBG budget Resolved, that the $825.00 Audit Fees line item decrease and $825.00 Employee Benefits (Health Insurance) line item increase for the Racine Vocational Ministry FY 2017 CDBG Budget is approved. Fiscal Note: The total FY 2017 CDBG budget Racine Vocational Ministry will remain $48,962.00.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0410-17 A Home Loan to Gold Medal LoftsResolutionHome Loan to Gold Medal Lofts Resolved, that the HOME loan to Gold Medal Lofts for $300,000.00 at 1% interest with a 20 year term is approved. Repayment of full principal and interest will be required by the end of the 20 year loan term. Mortgage, promissory note, land use restriction agreement, and HOME agreement to be signed at closing after demonstrating full project financing and environmental review. Further, resolved that the Mayor and City Clerk be directed to enter into a contract with the ownership entity of Gold Medal Lofts consistent with its application and all applicable federal regulations. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient HOME funds to make the loan. All principal and interest would be returned to the city as program Income.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0411-17 A 1432 Illinois StreetResolution1432 Illinois Street Resolved, that the resolution authorizing a $50,000.00 loan and a $60,000.00 grant of CDBG funds to Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps for rehabilitation of a single-family house at 1432 Illinois Street is approved. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient CDBG funds for the recommendation. The funds were allocated to homeowner housing rehabilitation projects in the 2016 and 2017 City of Racine Annual Plans.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0412-17 A 1315 Grand Avenue and 1632 Murray AvenueResolution1315 Grand Avenue and 1632 Murray Avenue Resolved, that the resolution authorizing $200,000.00 of CDBG funds to Racine Revitalization Partnership (RRP) for rehabilitation of single-family houses at 1315 Grand Avenue and 1632 Murray Avenue is approved. Program income as defined by HUD will be returned to the city. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient CDBG funds for the staff recommendation. The funds were allocated to homeowner housing rehabilitation projects in the 2016 and 2017 City of Racine Annual Plans.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0399-17 A City's Stop Loss Insurance Coverage for 2018ResolutionCity's Stop Loss Insurance Coverage for 2018 Resolved, that the Finance and Personnel Committee to approved to renew the City’s Stop Loss Insurance for 2018 consistent with the recommendation of The Horton Group. Fiscal Note: Total annual premium for 2018 of $969,975.00. This is approximately a 14.09% increase over 2017. Funding is available in Org-Object 70312 52130, Stop-Loss Premium.Adopted As Amended: Pass Action details Not available