Here is what they think they will be discussing . . . and they will be throwing around millions of dollars for Union Corners, Monona Terrace, Water Utility, James Doyle Square etc . . . while hand wringing over $200,000 for non-profits for emergency projects, no cooling shelter (virtually free) this year an still no restrooms or lockers for the homeless. ($15,000) Once again, I just feel sick. What are our priorities in this town?
This is the non-consent agenda, or exlusion list for the consent agenda where they adopt everything on the agenda – often over 100 items in one motion. Here are the exceptions, plus they will add any items where the public shows up to speak or an alder decides they want to discuss.
Items may be added or taken off the list when the consent agenda is presented.
AGENDA ITEMS #4 through #8 are PUBLIC HEARINGS
AGENDA ITEM #9 IS A CONFIRMATION HEARING
Thomas O. Heikkinen for confirmation of a five-year term as the Water Utility General Manager.The following items are extra-majority items to be included on the consent agenda with request for unanimous vote:
13. Legislative File No. 29351 – SUBSTITUTE Accepting a Selection Committee’s recommendation of the Gorman & Company, Inc. proposal for the purchase and redevelopment of City-owned properties located at 2504, 2507 and 2340 East Washington Avenue (Union Corners) and authorizing the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Gorman & Company, Inc. for the purchase and redevelopment of these properties and amending the 2013 PCED adopted capital budget to recognize as TID 37 financial activity $6,000,000 in both sales proceeds revenues and financial assistance expenditures (a TID loan) . (Report of BOE – EDC Recommendation needed from the floor & 15 votes required)20. Legislative File No. 30694 – Amending the budgets of SR56 Housing Rehabilitation Services Fund and SR51 Home-Buy Fund to transfer $150,000 from SR56 Housing Rehabilitation Services Fund to SR61 Homebuyer’s Assistance Fund. (Report of BOE – 15 votes required)
32. Legislative File No. 30695 SUBSTITUTE – Authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City of Madison and Eppstein Uhen Architects, in the amount of $18,280 for additional architectural and engineering design services for the Fire Administration Office Building Tenant Improvements and Fire Station No. 1 Remodel project and amending the 2013 adopted capital budget. (Report of BPW – Recommend adoption of SUBSTITUTE & 15 votes required)
44. Legislative File No. 30717 – Awarding Public Works Contract No. 7101, Booster Pumping Station 106 Reconstruction, to Staab Construction Corporation, in the amount of $2,317,000.00, and amending the Capital Budget by $1,007,000.00 (Report of BPW – 15 votes required)
50. Legislative File No. 30635 – Establishing a 2013 Emerging Opportunities Fund process and directing the City Attorney to draft ordinance changes to create an ongoing annual Emerging Opportunities Fund process and amending the 2013 operating budget of the Community Development Division to provide an additional $200,000 in expenditure authority. (Report of CCOC – CCOC Recommendation needed from the floor & 15 votes required)
The following item is part of the Consent Agenda but with Additional Recommendations as noted:
15. Legislative File No. 30552 – Expressing support for a contract with Brian Joiner and Associates to identify ways that the City can promote effective development and support of Madison’s non-profit sector. (Report of BOE – CDBG Commission Recommended Approval on 7/11/13)Items requested by alders to be placed on EXCLUSION LIST
11. Legislative File No. 30879 – Establishing “77 Square Miles Surrounded by Reality” as the official motto of the City of Madison. (Business by the Mayor – Ald. Scott Resnick, President Pro Tem – for the purpose of tabling discussion to the end of the agenda)ADDED: 18. Legislative File No. 30663 – Approving the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Judge Doyle Square project and directing follow-up actions for the Judge Doyle Square Committee.
(Report of BOE – Ald. Mark Clear, D. 19 – for the purpose of offering an amendment)
28. Legislative File No. 29554 – Resolution In Support of Balanced Municipal Representation on the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (Report of BPW – Ald. Anita Weier, D. 18)
33. Legislative File No. 30696 – Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Monona Terrace Carpet Replacement. (4th AD) (Report of BPW – Ald. David Ahrens, D. 15)
34. Legislative File No. 30697 – Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Monona Terrace Bathroom Remodeling. (4th AD) (Report of BPW – Ald. David Ahrens, D. 15)
35. Legislative File No. 30698 – Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Monona Terrace Sprinkler Replacement. (4th AD) (Report of BPW – Ald. John Strasser, D. 14)
36. Legislative File No. 30699 – Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Monona Terrace Acoustically Transparent Coating. (4th AD) (Report of BPW – Ald. John Strasser, D. 14)
37. Legislative File No. 30700 – Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Monona Terrace Resinous Floor (4th AD). (Report of BPW – Ald. John Strasser, D. 14)
38. Legislative File No. 30702 – Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Monona Terrace Drain Line Replacement. (4th AD) (Report of BPW – Ald. John Strasser, D. 14)
39. Legislative File No. 30703 – Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Monona Terrace General Carpentry. (4th AD) (Report of BPW – Ald. John Strasser, D. 14)
59. Legislative File No. 30388 – CHARTER ORDINANCE Creating Section 8.44 of the Madison General Ordinances to establish rules for the treatment of lost or abandoned property found in public property. (Items Referred to this Meeting – Ald. John Strasser, D. 14 – for the purpose of submitting
