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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/4/2022 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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0742-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by President Tate II to interview candidates and make a recommendation to fill the vacant 15th District alder position until the Spring Election of 2023. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 10-04-2022: That the Common Council appoint Cory Sebastian to the 15th District Alder to fulfill a term until the Spring Election in 2023. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0696-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton requesting permission to accept $6,100 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health for the Communicable Disease Control & Prevention contract, grant control # 00475CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Public Health Department, requesting permission to accept $6,100 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health for the Communicable Disease Control & Prevention contract, grant control # 00475. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-26-2022: That the Public Health Department be authorized to enter into an agreement and accept funding from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Communicable Disease Control & Prevention contract. Fiscal Note: There is not match required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0697-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton requesting permission to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection for the Weights & Measures inspection services. Staff RecommendatioCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Public Health Department, requesting permission to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection for the Weights & Measures inspection services. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-26-2022: That the Public Health Department be authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection for the Weights & Measures inspection services. Fiscal Note: Annual fees payable to the WI-DATCP shall be in the amount of $6,800.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0698-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton requesting to enter into an Agreement with the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) for Stray and Impound Animal Shelter Services, and to execute all necessary documents. Staff Recommendation: The Public HealtCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Public Health Department, requesting to enter into an Agreement with the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) for Stray and Impound Animal Shelter Services and to execute all necessary documents. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-26-2022: That the Public Health Department be authorized to enter into an Agreement with the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS). Fiscal Note: The proposed cost to the City of Racine will be $216,039.10 annually, payable in equal monthly payments of $18,003.26.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0722-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason and Alder Taft, on behalf of the Fire Chief, requesting permission to formally accept the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters SAFER Grant Number EMW-2021-FF-02140. Recommendation of the Finance and PersonnelCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason and Alder Taft, on behalf of the Fire Chief, requesting permission to formally accept the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters SAFER Grant Number EMW-2021-FF-02140. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-26-2022: That the Fire Chief be granted permission to approve and accept the grant. Fiscal Note: This grant will fund nine entry level firefighter/EMT positions for a period of three years covering salaries and benefits but no overtime. Grant is for $2.7 million with no local match.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0723-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason and Alder Taft, on behalf of the Fire Chief, requesting permission to formally accept the Department of Health Services EMS Flex Grant for the acquisition of an ambulance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-26-2022: That the Fire Chief be granted permission to approve and accept the grant. Fiscal Note: This grant from the Department of Health Services is for $113,355 and will be used to offset the cost of a new ambulance. Additional funds will be available in the 2023 Fire Department CIP.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0724-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by ____________________, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting to increase the compliment of full time equivalents for the position of lieutenant.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting approval to increase the compliment of full time equivalents for the position of lieutenant. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 9-26-2022: That the Chief of Police be granted approval to increase the compliment of full time equivalents for the position of lieutenant. Fiscal Note: Funds available in the Police Department Operating Budget. No city match is required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0708-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the City Engineer, submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2021097- 2021 CCTV Inspection, Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC, Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services CommiCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the City Engineer, submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2021097- 2021 CCTV Inspection, Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC, Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 09-27-22: That Change Order No.1 to Contract 2021097- 2021 CCTV Inspection, Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC, Contractors, be approved in the deduct amount of ($3,321.63). Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is credited in the following Org-Object: ($2171.59) 22640 57560 Sanitary Sewers ($1150.04) 60484 57570 Storm Sewers $(3321.63)TotalApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0709-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to submit final payment for Contract 2021097 - 2021 CCTV Inspection, Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC, Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and ServCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to submit final payment for Contract 2021097 - 2021 CCTV Inspection, Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC, Contractors. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 09-27-22: That the work completed by Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC, on Contract 2021097 - 2021 CCTV Inspection be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract of $171,917.25. Final Payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2021097 was authorized under Resolution No.0991-21, dated January 18, 2022.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0710-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Tom Molbeck, Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, to close off Monument Square Drive from 6:00 am-4:00 p.m. on October 22, 2022 for the annual Monument Mash. Staff RecommenCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Tom Molbeck, Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, to close off Monument Square Drive from 6:00 am-4:00 p.m. on October 22, 2022 for the annual Monument Mash. Staff Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09-27-22: That the closure be approved as per Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services request. Fiscal Note: N.A.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0719-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting Amendment Two to the Foth Infrastructure and Environmental LLC professional services agreement, in the not to exceed amount of $59,100.00 for additioCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting Amendment Two to the Foth Infrastructure and Environmental LLC professional services agreement, in the not to exceed amount of $59,100.00 for additional environmental services supplementing the development of transfer station plans specifications and estimates. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 09-27-22: That Amendment No. 2 to the Foth Infrastructure and Environmental LLC professional services agreement for additional environmental services supplementing development of transfer station plans specifications and estimates be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be directed to sign the amendment. Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of the amendment are available in Org-Obj 45040 57110 DPW Land Improvements.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0687-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy submitting an application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for The Fifteen-Eighteen LLC DBA The Fifteen-Eighteen located at 1520 Washington Ave Shikelya Buckley Agent. (3 District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 09-26-2022: That the Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy submitting an application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for The Fifteen-Eighteen LLC DBA The Fifteen-Eighteen located at 1520 Washington Ave Shikelya Buckley Agent be conditionally Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0688-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy submitting an application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for DPM Entertainment, LLC DBA Kouzena220, located at 220 6th Street, Paul Maheras, Agent. (1st DisCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy submitting an application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for DPM Entertainment, LLC DBA Kouzena220, located at 220 6th Street, Paul Maheras, Agent. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 09-26-2022: That the Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy submitting an application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for DPM Entertainment, LLC DBA Kouzena220, located at 220 6th Street, Paul Maheras, Agent be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0689-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, consideration of a request by Fullerton Engineering o.b.o. Dish Wireless, for a conditional use permit for a rooftop wireless telecommunications facility at 314 Sixth Street, as allowed per Sec. 114-508 of the Municipal Code. (PHDC-22). Recommendation of Planning, Heritage, and Design Commission on 09-21-22: That the request for a conditional use permit for a rooftop wireless telecommunications facility at 314 Sixth Street be approved, subject to conditions a. - i. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0725-22 A Requesting and allocationCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting an allocation of funds relating to American Rescue Plan Act - Violence Reduction Initiative Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 9/26/2022:That the Allocation of ARPA funds be approved. Fiscal Note: There is sufficient ARPA money to fund the staff recommendation of six applications for a total of up to $389,724.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0726-22 A Requesting an AllocationCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting an allocation of funds for Community Development Block Grant. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 9/26/2022: That the allocation of up to $1,689,082 in CDBG for Administration ($372,858), Public Services - Home Ownership ($8,643), Public Infrastructure and Facilities ($804,221), and Code Enforcement ($503,360) be approved. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient FY 2022 CDBG funds to fund the staff recommendation.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0727-22 A Requesting an AllocationCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting an allocation up to $212,619 in prior year funds (FY 2019 and FY 2021) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities/Infrastructure. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 9/26/2022: That the allocation of up to $212,619 in CDBG in prior year funds (FY2019 and FY2021) be approved. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient prior year CDBG (FY2019 and FY2021) funds to fund the staff recommendation.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0728-22 B Requesting and allocationCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting an allocation up to $235,585 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CV Round 2 for Public Services. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 9/26/2022: That the adoption of up to $235,585 in CDBG CV II be approved. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient CDBG CV II funds to fund the staff recommendation.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0711-22 B Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to accept funding through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s FFY22 Surface Transportation Program for replacement RYDE Racine paCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to accept funding through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s FFY22 Surface Transportation Program for replacement RYDE Racine paratransit vehicles. Staff Recommendation: That the Transit & Mobility Director be granted permission to accept funding through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s FFY22 Surface Transportation Program for replacement paratransit vehicles (Grant Control #00446) Fiscal Note: Total approximate cost of the vehicle replacement project is $310,472 with grant amount being $248,378, 20% local match of $62,094 available in the capital plan under 60282 49240.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0712-22 C Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to accept funding through the Federal Transit Administration’s FFY22 Low or No Emission Vehicle Program - 5339(c) for the purchase of 4 35CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to accept funding through the Federal Transit Administration’s FFY22 Low or No Emission Vehicle Program - 5339(c) for the purchase of 4 35 ft fixed-route electric transit buses. Staff Recommendation: That the Transit & Mobility Director be granted permission to accept funding through the Federal Transit Administration’s FFY22 Low or No Emission Vehicle Program - 5339(c) for the purchase of 4 35 ft fixed-route electric transit buses (Grant Control #00449). Fiscal Note: Total approximate cost of electric bus purchase $4,484,522 with grant amount being $3,796,872, local match of $687,650 available in the capital plan under 60282 49240.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0713-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to accept funding through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s 2022 Public Transit Assistance Program (PTAP) for transit capital pCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to accept funding through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s 2022 Public Transit Assistance Program (PTAP) for transit capital projects. Staff Recommendation: That the Transit & Mobility Director be granted permission to accept funding through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s 2022 Public Transit Assistance Program (PTAP) for transit facilities and bus capital projects (Grant Control 00479). Fiscal Note: Total approximate cost transit facilities and bus capital projects cost equaling $2,285,000 with grant amount being $1,828,000, local match not to exceed $457,000 available in the capital plan under 60282 49240.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0714-22 A Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the 2023 contract for RYDE bus service in the Village of Caledonia, Village of Mount Pleasant and VCommunicationSubject:Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the 2023 contract for RYDE bus service in the Village of Caledonia, Village of Mount Pleasant and Village of Yorkville. Staff Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign the 2023 contract for RYDE bus service in the Village of Caledonia, Village of Mount Pleasant and Village of Yorkville. Fiscal Note: Contracts will provide $555,000 in revenue.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0716-22 A Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to purchase of 18 replacement transit destination signs. Staff Recommendation: That the Transit Commission approve the purchase of uCommunicationSubject:Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to purchase 18 replacement transit destination signs. Staff Recommendation: That the Transit Commission approve the purchase of 18 replacement transit destination signs from Hanover Displays Inc., at the price of $123,690.00. Fiscal Note: Total cost approximately $123,690.00. Grant amount being $98,952.00, local match of $24,738.00 available in the capital plan under 60282 49240.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0717-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to purchase digital cameras for 22 fixed-route buses and 6 paratransit vehicles. Staff Recommendation: That the Transit Commission approvCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to purchase digital cameras for 22 fixed-route buses and 6 paratransit vehicles. Staff Recommendation: That the Transit Commission approve the purchase of cameras from AngelTrax for 22 fixed-routes buses and 6 paratransit vehicles, utilizing state consortium pricing, at the price of $114,428.00. Fiscal Note: Total cost approximately $114,428.00. Grant amount being $91,542.00, local match of $22,886.00 available in the capital plan under 60282 49240.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0718-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to enter into a professional services agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC to perform an Investment Grade Audit as required by the UnitCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to enter into a professional services agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC to perform an Investment Grade Audit as required by the United States Department of Energy for Solar & Energy Savings Project. Staff Recommendation: That the Transit & Mobility Director be granted permission to enter into a professional services agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC to perform an Investment Grade Audit as required by the United States Department of Energy for Solar & Energy Savings Project. Fiscal Note: Cost not to exceed $102,000. Funding available through federal award for project.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0703-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Acting Executive Director that the Community Development Authority designate the boundaries of the project area and adopt the Redevelopment Plan for the Regency Mall and High Ridge Center Properties, and submit the boundaries of the project area and redevelopment plan to the Common Council for approval, with a recommendation that the Common Council declare the project area to be a blighted area in need of a blight elimination and urban renewal project. Recommendation of the Community Development Authority on 09-22-22: That the boundaries of the project area and the Redevelopment Plan for the Regency Mall and High Ridge Center Properties be adopted. Further that the project area be declared a blighted area in need of a blight elimination, slum clearance, and an urban renewal project. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0741-22 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting to cancel the October 18th, 2022 Common Council meeting.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting to cancel the October 18th, 2022 Common Council meeting. Recommendation of Mayor Mason: To Approve Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0746-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason submitting the following appointments:CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason submitting the following appointments: Jason Meekma to the Waterworks Commission for a term expiring September 30th, 2026 Jason Meekma to the Wastewater Commission for a term expiring September 30th, 2026ApprovedPass Action details Video Video