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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/8/2021 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual
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0890-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, to approve a resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of $14,785,000 of 2021 refunding bonds dated December 17, 2021 to refund the 2021 Note Anticipation Notes issued September 28, 2021. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: To approve a resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of $14,785,000 of 2021 refunding bonds dated December 17, 2021 to refund the 2021 Note Anticipation Notes issued September 28, 2021. Fiscal Note: No new money will be included in the issue. Payments due in the years 2022 through 2035.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0858-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West for review and approval of the 2022 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown. Staff Recommendation: That the proposed 2022 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1,CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West for review and approval of the 2022 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: That the proposed 2022 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown be approved and that the Finance Director be directed to include the District's special charges on the 2021 property tax bills of the affected parcels. Fiscal Note: It is estimated that $201,732.06 will be raised through BID assessments to be disbursed to the Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0868-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Edwin Santiago, Jr. for review and approval of the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) No. 4 2022 Operating Plan. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: That the proposed 2022 Operating Plan for the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) No. 4 be approved and the Finance Director be authorized and directed to include the District’s special charges on the 2021 property tax bills of the affected parcels within the district. Fiscal Note: It is estimated that $40,775 will be raised through BID assessments to be disbursed to the Douglas Avenue BID No. 4.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0889-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder John Tate, II for review and approval of the Uptown Business Improvement District (BID) No. 3 2022 Operating Plan. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: That the proposed 2022 Operating Plan for the Uptown Business Improvement District (BID) No. 3 be approved and that the Finance Director be authorized and directed to include the District’s special charges on the 2021 property tax bills of the affected parcels within the district. Fiscal Note: It is estimated that $46,000 will be raised through BID assessments to be disbursed to the Uptown BID No. 3.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0882-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting to apply for the 2021 Local Community Grant sponsored by Walmart. (Grant Control #00406). Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09.27.2021: ACommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting to apply for the 2021 Local Community Grant sponsored by Walmart. (Grant Control #00406). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: Approval to apply for the 2021 Local Community Grant sponsored by Walmart. Fiscal Note: Grant amount is $2,500.00. City Match: NoneRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0552-21 A Subject: Resolution Regarding Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Chicory Rd Sewer Improvements ProjectCommunicationSubject: Resolution Regarding Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Chicory Rd Sewer Improvements Project Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: To approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Comfort Resolution regarding Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse for the Chicory Rd Sewer Improvements Project Fiscal Note: The Racine Wastewater Utility is applying for a Clean Water Fund Loan. All costs expended attributed to the sewer improvements project may be rolled into the loan, and principal forgiveness may be awarded to reduce the amount borrowedRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0887-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Lemke on behalf of the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept $892,700 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Local Public Health Departments Consolidated Contract COVID-19 Programs with grants included as follows: $114,100 - Immunization COVID Supp3 (Profile 155809) (Grant Control #00408); $660,700 - ARPA COVID Recovery (Profile 155811) (Grant Control #00410); $117,900 - Public Health Workforce (Profile 155812) Grant Control #00409) Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: That the department be authorized to enter into an agreement and accept funding from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Local Public Health Departments Consolidated Contract COVID-19 Programs with grants included as follows: $114,100 - Immunization COVID Supp3 (Profile 155809) (Grant Control #00408); $660,700 - ARPA COVID Recovery (Profile 155811) (Grant Control #00410); $117,900 - Public Health Workforce (Profile 155812) (Grant Control #00409) Fiscal Note: Consolidated coRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0888-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Lemke on behalf of the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept $316,103 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Local Public Health Departments Consolidated Contract Programs with grants included as follows: $63,580 - Bioterrorism Focus A Planning (Profile 155015) (Grant Control #00389); $29,823 - Bioterrorism Preparedness Cities Readiness Initiative (Profile 155190) (Grant Control #00390); $222,700 - Infant Mortality (Profile 110190) (Grant Control #00407) Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: That the department be authorized to enter into an agreement and accept funding from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Local Public Health Departments Consolidated Contract Programs with grants included as follows: $63,580 - Bioterrorism Focus A Planning (Profile 155015) (Grant Control #00389); $29,823 - Bioterrorism Preparedness Cities Readiness Initiative (Profile 155190) (Grant Control #00390); $222,700 - Infant Mortality (Profile 110190) (Grant ContrRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0913-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the Finance Director and Purchasing Agent, submitting bid results for Contract 2021095- Official Notice #8-2021 RFP Accounting & Compliance Services Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: That Contract 2021095- Official Notice #8-2021 RFP Accounting & Compliance Services be awarded to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in the amount of $134,500. Fiscal Note: Funds have been previously allocated by the Common Council. Funding is available in 22910 52100 22902 ARPA Professional Services-ComplianceRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0916-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason to amend a CDBG funding agreement executed pursuant to Resolution #0325-18. Staff Recommendation: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to a CDBG funding agreement between the CityCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason to amend a CDBG funding agreement executed pursuant to Resolution #0325-18. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to a CDBG funding agreement between the City of Racine and LSS Housing-Gold Medal Lofts, LLC pursuant to Resolutions #0325-18 and #0032-19. Fiscal Note: No changes to the loan terms and repayment are contemplated.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0892-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting permission to apply to the Wisconsin Department of Administration under the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Grant Program. Grant control #00411 Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: To authorize a grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Administration under the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Grant Program. Grant control #00411 Fiscal Note: The grant is up to $20,000,000 and requires no City match.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0909-21 A Subject: Communication from Mayor Mason requesting allocation and expenditure of $29,096,465 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Homeownership, Neighborhood Revitalization, Workforce Opportunities, Community Resiliency, Sustainability, Smart CiCommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Mason requesting allocation and expenditure of $28,596,465 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Homeownership, Neighborhood Revitalization, Workforce Opportunities, Community Resiliency, Sustainability, Smart Cities, and Budget Stabilization. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: That the request from Mayor Mason to allocate and expend $28,596,465 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Limited Term Employees, Contracted Services, Developing Policies and Programs for Homeownership, Neighborhood Revitalization, Workforce Opportunities, Community Resiliency, Sustainability, Smart Cities, and Budget Stabilization be approved. Staff has reviewed and confirmed all applicable ARPA rules to verify that all uses are allowable. Fiscal Note: Total American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding allocated not to exceed $28,596,465. The ARPA funds are currently uncommitted and require no City matchRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0857-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason on behalf of the Human Resources Benefit Manager requesting permission to waive formal bidding for implementation of a student loan repayment assistance program and award contract to Baker Tilly for services to be provided. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: To waive formal bidding and enter into an agreement with Baker Tilly for implementation and management of a student loan repayment assistance program. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account number: 22910 52100 ARPA Professional ServicesRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0839-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West on behalf of the City Attorney requesting authorization for the City Attorney’s Office to represent all current and retired City employees in Russell v. Comstock, et al., U.S. District Court for the Eastern DCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West on behalf of the City Attorney requesting authorization for the City Attorney’s Office to represent all current and retired City employees in Russell v. Comstock, et al., U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin Case No. 21-CV-151-JPS. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: That the City Attorney's Office be authorized to represent all current and retired City employees in Russell v. Comstock, et al., U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin Case No. 21-CV-151-JPS. Fiscal Note: Current and retired City employees will be represented by outside counsel. Outside counsel will be paid from Atty-Professional Services, Account 11004 52100. Total fees are to be determined.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0840-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West on behalf of the City Attorney requesting authorization for the City Attorney’s Office to represent all City employees in Edwards v. City of Racine, et al., Racine County Circuit Court Case No. 2021 CV 1300.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West on behalf of the City Attorney requesting authorization for the City Attorney’s Office to represent all City employees in Edwards v. City of Racine, et al., Racine County Circuit Court Case No. 2021 CV 1300. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: That the City Attorney's Office be authorized to represent all City employees in Edwards v. City of Racine, et al., Racine County Circuit Court Case No. 2021 CV 1300. Fiscal Note: City employees will be represented in house by City of Racine City Attorney’s Office at no additional cost.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
0915-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting the City attorney meet with the Finance and Personnel Committee concerning litigation in which the City is involved, specifically W. H. Pugh Coal v City of Racine, 2020CV001028. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 11-08-2021: To Approve the settlement agreement as presented. Fiscal Note: Funding for the $70,000 settlement amount will come from Tax Increment District 14.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available