City Hall  
City of Racine  
730 Washington Ave.  
Racine, WI 53403  
Meeting Agenda - Draft  
Common Council  
Mayor Cory Mason  
Alder Malik Frazier  
Alder Alyson Weiss  
Alder Olivia Turquoise-Davis  
Alder David Maack  
Alder Jens Jorgensen  
Alder Sandy Weidner  
Alder Maurice Horton  
Alder Brittany Hodges  
Alder Grace Allen  
Alder Sam Peete  
Alder Mary Land  
Alder Rocco DeMark  
Alder Renee Kelly  
Alder Marlo Harmon  
Alder Nathan Pabon  
Tuesday, October 6, 2026  
6:00 PM  
City Hall, Room 205  
A. Call To Order  
B. Pledge of Allegiance To The Flag  
C. Approval of Minutes of Council Proceedings (Minutes)  
September 15, 2026  
D. Proclamations  
Pedestrian Safety Month  
White Cane Safety Day  
E. Public Comments  
F. Communications Introduced to Council  
Referred to Committee of the Whole by Ald. Jorgensen  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason submitting the  
proposed 2027 City of Racine Budget consisting of the General Fund,  
Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Fund, Capital Project Funds,  
Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds. Associated Budget,  
Positions, Ordinances, and Fee Schedules as attached are anticipated to  
be included in adoption of this item.  
Staff Recommendation: That the proposed 2027 City of Racine Budget  
consisting of the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service  
Fund, Capital Project Funds, Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds.  
Associated Budget, Positions, Ordinances, and Fee Schedules as  
attached, are approved.  
Fiscal Note: A copy of the 2027 City of Racine Budget consisting of the  
General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Fund, Capital  
Project Funds, Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds will be  
available in the Office of the Finance Director and on the City Website.  
Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee by Ald. Land  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, requesting the City  
Attorney present proposed settlement in the case of Bennie Nunn, et al. v.  
City of Racine, et al, Racine County Case No. 25 CV 1192.  
Staff Recommendation: To be discussed.  
Fiscal Note: To be discussed.  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the  
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director, requesting permission to  
apply for and accept a Wisconsin Coastal Management Program grant to  
apply towards the purchase of replacement piers at the 5th Street Boat  
launch. Grant Control #00736.  
Staff Recommendation: That permission to apply for and accept grant  
funds through the Wisconsin Coastal Management Grant Program be  
approved. Grant Control #00736.  
Fiscal Note: The city share of the project will be approximately $99,000,  
which is included in our 2027 CIP budget request.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City  
Attorney, requesting the City Attorney present proposed settlement in the  
case of Kimberlyn Stafford v. City of Racine, et al, E.D. Wis. Case No.  
24CV1324  
Staff Recommendation: To be discussed.  
Fiscal Note: To be discussed.  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the City  
Attorney’s Office, submitting the claim of Travelers Insurance, on behalf of  
its insured, Johnson Brothers Liquor Company, for consideration for  
disallowance.  
Staff Recommendation: That the claim be disallowed.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton,requesting  
permission to enter into an agreement and accept recurring funding of  
$112,492 from the WI Department of Health Services for the DIS  
Supplemental Agreement. (Grant Control #00706)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to enter into an agreement and accept recurring funding of  
$112,492 from the WI Department of Health Services for the DIS  
Supplemental Agreement. (Grant Control #00706)  
Fiscal Note: No City match is required.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the  
Public Health Department, requesting permission to accept recurring  
funding of $138,251 from the WI Department of Health Services for the  
Consolidated - Wisconsin Well Woman Program Grant Agreements.  
(Grant Control #s 00712, 00711)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to accept recurring funding of $138,251 from the WI Department  
of Health Services Consolidated Wisconsin Well Woman Program Grant  
Agreements. (Grant Control #s 00712, 00711)  
Fiscal Note: No City match is required.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to accept recurring funding of $222,700 from the State of  
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Consolidated Contract for the  
Infant Mortality-Racine Program. (Grant Control # 00713)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to accept recurring funding of $222,700 from the State of  
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Consolidated Contract for the  
Infant Mortality-Racine Program. (Grant Control # 00713)  
Fiscal Note: No City match is required.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to accept recurring funding of $62,908 from the State of  
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Consolidated Contract for the  
Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) BIOT Focus A Planning.  
(Grant Control # 00714)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to accept recurring funding of $62,908 from the State of  
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Consolidated Contract for the  
Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) BIOT Focus A Planning.  
(Grant Control # 00714)  
Fiscal Note: No City match is required.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to accept recurring funding of $5,850 from the State of  
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Consolidated Contract for the  
Communicable Disease Control & Prevention Program. (Grant Control #  
00715)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to accept recurring funding of $5,850 from the State of  
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Consolidated Contract for the  
Communicable Disease Control & Prevention Program. (Grant Control #  
00715)  
Fiscal Note: No City match is required.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to accept the recurring funding of $115,282 from the State of  
Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Mike Johnson HIV Life  
Care and Early Intervention Services grant. (Grant Control #00716)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to accept recurring funding of $115,282 from the State of  
Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Mike Johnson HIV Life  
Care and Early Intervention Services grant. (Grant Control #00716)  
Fiscal Note: No City match is required.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to accept funding of $13,905 from the State of Wisconsin  
Department of Health Services Consolidated Contract for the Public Health  
Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI).  
(Grant Control # 00718)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to accept funding of $13,905 from the State of Wisconsin  
Department of Health Services Consolidated Contract for the Public Health  
Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI). (Grant  
Control # 00718)  
Fiscal Note: No City match is required.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to recurring accept funding of $25,000 from the State of  
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Bureau of Communicable  
Disease for the Integrated HIV Prevention continuation grant. (Grant  
Control # 00719)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to accept recurring funding of $25,000 from the State of  
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Bureau of Communicable  
Disease for the Integrated HIV Prevention continuation grant. (Grant  
Control # 00719)  
Fiscal Note: No City match is required.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to enter into a grant contract and accept funding of $4,297.30  
from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection for the  
2027 Clean Sweep Unwanted Prescription Drug Collection Grant Contract.  
(Grant Control # 00720)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to enter into a grant contract and accept funding of $4,297.30  
from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection for the  
2027 Clean Sweep Unwanted Prescription Drug Collection Grant Contract.  
(Grant Control # 00720)  
Fiscal Note: City soft match contribution: $1,074.33 (25% of total).  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to enter into a Contract Agreement with the State of Wisconsin  
Department of Health Services for the Wisconsin TB Dispensary program.  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to enter into a Contract Agreement with the DHS-DPH for the  
Wisconsin TB Dispensary program.  
Fiscal Note: The Wisconsin TB Dispensary contract is a standard  
purchase order interagency agreement between the City of Racine Public  
Health Department and the State of Wisconsin.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to continue the agreement with Wisconsin Humane Society  
(WHS) for Stray and Impound Animal Shelter Services in the amount of  
$216,039.10.  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to continue the agreement with Wisconsin Humane Society  
(WHS) for Stray and Impound Animal Shelter Services in the amount of  
$216,039.10.  
Fiscal Note: Contract payment is part of the 2027 Budget. (Contract  
#2026854, Account 120-52275)  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to accept recurring funding of $56,964 from the WI Department  
of Health Services for the 2027 Consolidated - Maternal Child Health  
(MCH) Block Grant. (Grant Control # 00731)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to accept recurring funding of $56,964 from the WI Department  
of Health Services for the 2027 Consolidated - Maternal Child Health  
(MCH) Block Grant. (Grant Control # 00731)  
Fiscal Note: City soft match contribution: $42,723 (75% of total).  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to accept recurring funding of $21,940 from the WI Department  
of Health Services for the 2027 Consolidated - Lead Contract. (Grant  
Control # 00732)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to accept recurring funding of $21,940 from the WI Department  
of Health Services for the 2027 Consolidated - Lead Contract. (Grant  
Control # 00732)  
Fiscal Note: No City match is required.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting approval  
to enter into a revised contract with the Wisconsin Department of Health  
Services and accept $336,605 in funding through the Local Public Health  
Department (LPHD) Public Health Infrastructure Grant. (Grant Control #  
00545)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to enter into a contract and accept recurring funding of  
$336,605 from the State of WI Department of Health Services for the  
LPHD Public Health Infrastructure Grant. (Grant Control # 00545)  
Fiscal Note: No City match is required.  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, submitting the claim  
of John and Karen Goodwin, for consideration for disallowance.  
Staff Recommendation: That the claim be disallowed.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to enter into a recurring agreement and accept funding of  
$37,342 from the WI Department of Health Services for the Women’s  
Health Block Grant - General. (Grant Control # 00735)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to enter into a recurring agreement and accept funding of  
$37,342 from the WI Department of Health Services for the Women’s  
Health Block Grant - General. (Grant Control # 00735)  
Fiscal Note: No City match is required.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to accept recurring funding of $16,357.66 from the WI  
Department of Health Services for the 2026-2027 Consolidated Preventive  
Health & Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant. (Grant Control # 00738)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to accept recurring funding of $16,357.66 from the WI  
Department of Health Services for the 2025-2026 Consolidated Preventive  
Health & Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant. (Grant Control # 00738)  
Fiscal Note: No City match is required.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to enter into a recurring agreement and accept funding of  
$7,569 from the WI Department of Health Services for the Women’s Health  
Block Grant - Chlamydia Outreach. (Grant Control # 00734)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to enter into a recurring agreement and accept funding of  
$7,569 from the WI Department of Health Services for the Women’s Health  
Block Grant - Chlamydia Outreach. (Grant Control # 00734)  
Fiscal Note: No City match is required.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to enter into a recurring agreement and accept funding of  
$69,000 from the WI Department of Health Services for the Women’s  
Health Block Grant - City-Based Clinics. (Grant Control #00736)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to enter into a recurring agreement and accept funding of  
$69,000 from the WI Department of Health Services for the Women’s  
Health Block Grant - City-Based Clinics. (Grant Control #00736)  
Fiscal Note: No City match is required.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
permission to accept recurring funding of $14,756 from the WI Department  
of Health Services for the 2026-27 Consolidated - Immunization Contract.  
(Grant Control # 00733)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Health Department be  
authorized to accept the accept recurring funding of $14,756 from the WI  
Department of Health Services for the 2026-27 Consolidated -  
Immunization Contract. (Grant Control # 00733)  
Fiscal Note: No City match is required.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, wishing to accept a  
charitable donation from Steven Salvo of an antique fire apparatus bell to  
the Racine Fire Department.  
Staff Recommendation: That permission be granted to accept a  
charitable donation from Steven Salvo of an antique fire apparatus bell to  
the Racine Fire Department, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be  
authorized and directed to execute any documents required to effect the  
acceptance of the donation.  
Fiscal Note: No cost to the City, the donation is worth roughly $1,000.  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting to adopt  
a Resolution Affirming Support for Election Workers and Free, Fair, and  
Secure Elections, and Opposing Unlawful Interference in the Administration  
of Elections.  
Referred to Public Works and Services by Ald. Harmon  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, on behalf of the  
City Engineer submitting the assessment rates established for 2027 Public  
Hearings for 2028 construction of Portland Cement Concrete Paving and  
Curb and Gutter.  
Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee  
on 10.13.26: That the proposed special assessment rates established for  
2027 Public Hearings for 2028 construction of Portland Cement Concrete  
Paving and Curb & Gutter be approved. See attached.  
Fiscal Note: These rates are established so that the abutting property  
owner pays 100% of the cost of such street improvements.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Pabon requesting for DPW  
to paint crossing lines by Racine Christian school on Kinzie and Virginia  
Street.  
Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Allen requesting to add of  
assessable parking on Washington Ave in the business district, that would  
include the street between the intersection of Blaine and Washington Ave  
and the intersection of Osborne and Washington Ave.  
Referred to Public Safety and Licensing Committee by Ald. Peete  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a renewal  
application for an Amusement Center License, CEC Entertainment LLC  
DBA Chuck E. Cheese, located at 5612 Durand Ave., Paula Zastrow,  
Agent. (14th District)  
Staff Recommendation: That the committee review the application.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a new  
application for a “Class B” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and  
Intoxicating Liquor License for Kornerstone Social LLC, DBA Kornerstone,  
located at 2124 Sixteenth St., Nina Yates, Agent. (3rd District)  
Staff Recommendation: That the committee review the application.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City  
Clerk’s Office, submitting a Change of Agent application for a Class "B"  
Public Facility Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for Memorial Hall,  
located at 72 Seventh St., Patrick Flynn, Agent (1st District)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Committee Review the application.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City  
Clerk’s Office, submitting a Change of Agent application for a Class "B"  
Public Facility Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for Festival Hall,  
located at 5 Fifth St., Patrick Flynn, Agent (1st District)  
Staff Recommendation: That the committee review the application.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete presenting the  
licenses premise report.  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Safety and Licensing  
Committee review the Police department report.  
Fiscal Note: N / A  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, requesting any  
consideration, any formal expression of concern, or other actions pursuant  
to the police report.  
Staff Recommendation: For the Public Safety and Licensing Committee  
to review and discuss the Police report, and make a recommendation for  
consideration or concern.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a new  
application for a “Class B” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and  
Intoxicating Liquor License for Houston's 414 LLC DBA Houston's 414,  
located at 1102 Mound Ave, Bonnie Bruno, Agent. (8th District)  
Staff Recommendation: That the committee review the application.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City  
Clerk's Office, requesting the appearance of Juliana Moran for a new  
operator's license.  
Staff Recommendation: That the committee review the application.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, requesting the  
appearance of Kevin Dubiak, agent for Doobies, located at 3701 Durand  
Ave. Ste 345, pursuant to a formal expression of concern and also  
requesting consideration of rescinding the formal expression of concern.  
(11th District)  
Staff Recommendation: That the committee review the formal  
expression.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
G. Committee Reports  
Public Works and Services Committee Report, by Ald. Harmon  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, submitting bid  
results for Contract 2026413 - Lateral Lining 2026 - Greater North Bay -  
Phase I.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
09.29.26: That Contract 2026413 - - Lateral Lining 2026 - Greater North  
Bay - Phase I, be awarded to Musson Brothers Inc., in the amount of  
$325,500.00, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder.  
Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects:22640  
57560 40101 - Sanitary Sewer.  
Attachments:  
Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon submitting  
Amendment 1 - Three-Party Contract for State Project ID: 2290-10-02, City  
of Racine, State Street and Main Street Bridges over Root River.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
09.29.26: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign  
Amendment 1 - Three-Party Contract for State Project ID: 2290-10-02, City  
of Racine, State Street and Main Street Bridges over Root River  
Fiscal Note: Funds to defray the cost of the amendment are available in  
the Capital Improvement Plan.  
Attachments:  
Public Safety and Licensing Committee Report, by Ald. Peete  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a new  
application for a “Class B” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and  
Intoxicating Liquor License for BAA4, LLC DBA Old English Pub, located  
at 2416 Lathrop Ave, Brandon Thomas, Agent. (14th District)  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
09/30/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete,  
submitting a new application for a “Class B” Retail Fermented Malt  
Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for BAA4, LLC DBA Old English  
Pub, located at 2416 Lathrop Ave, Brandon Thomas, Agent be Approved.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a new  
application for a “Class B” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and  
Intoxicating Liquor License for Sarahi Ventures LLC, DBA La Esquina del  
Barrio Restaurante y Salon Fiesta, located at 1518 Washington Ave,  
Sarahi Guzman Alvarez, Agent. (3rd District)  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
09/30/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete,  
submitting a new application for a “Class B” Retail Fermented Malt  
Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Sarahi Ventures LLC, DBA  
La Esquina del Barrio Restaurante y Salon Fiesta, located at 1518  
Washington Ave, Sarahi Guzman Alvarez, Agent be Approved as  
Amended.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, for the licensed  
premises report.  
Staff Recommendation: That the licensed premise report be approved.  
Fiscal Note: N / A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, requesting any  
consideration, any formal expression of concern, or other actions pursuant  
to the police report.  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
09/30/2026: That Doobies beer Joint be called in for a formal expression  
of concern and that any formal expression of concern, or other actions  
pursuant to the police report be Received and Filed.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Transit Commission Report, by Ald. Horton  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the  
Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to apply for the 2027  
Public Transit Assistance Program Grant (PTAP) through the Wisconsin  
Department of Transportation.  
Transit Commission Recommendation: That the Transit & Mobility  
Director be granted permission to apply for the 2027 Public Transit  
Assistance Program (PTAP) through the Wisconsin Department of  
Transportation Grant Control #00726 (State Operating), #00725 (Federal  
Operating), #00727 (State Paratransit), #00724 (State Capital).  
Fiscal Note: Estimated operating and capital revenue determined by Wis.  
Stats. 85.20, 85.205, & Federal Transit Administration.  
Attachments:  
Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the  
Transit & Mobility Director, requesting permission to accept funding  
through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s 2026 Public Transit  
Assistance Program (PTAP) for transit capital projects. (Grant Control  
#00673)  
Transit Commissioner Recommendation: That the Mayor and City  
Clerk be authorized and directed to accept funding through the Wisconsin  
Department of Transportation’s 2026 Public Transit Assistance Program  
(PTAP) for transit capital projects.  
Fiscal Note: Grant amount is $1,251,200 with local match of $314,000  
available in account 60282011 57310.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the  
Transit & Mobility Director, requesting authorization for the Mayor and City  
Clerk to sign the 2027 contract for RYDE Racine transit service in the  
Village of Yorkville.  
Transit Commission Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk  
be authorized and directed to sign the 2027 contract for RYDE Racine  
transit service in the Village of Yorkville.  
Fiscal Note: Contracts will provide $10,000 in revenue.  
Attachments:  
Office of the Mayor Report, by Ald. Jorgensen  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason submitting the  
following appointments:  
TBD  
H. Consent Agenda  
I. Common Council Announcements  
Announcements are limited to recognition of City residents and  
employees, memorials, and non-political community events. Discussion  
of matters related to governmental business is prohibited.  
J. Adjourn  
Office of The City Clerk  
If you are disabled and have accessibility needs or need information  
interpreted for you, please call the City Clerk's Office at 636-9171 at least  
48 hours prior to this meeting.