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The docket for the Warwick, RI City Council for Nov. 12, 2014 at City Hall.
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The City of Warwick Docket of the City Council Regular Business Meeting
For November 12, 2014
@ Council Chambers Warwick City Hall 3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886 @ 7:00 P.M.
Donna Travis, President
Roll Call: Time: Salute To The Flag:
Executive Communications
1. General Communications -
A. Acceptance of minutes from council meetings held on: 1. September 15, 2014
1. Announcement of Appointments
a. Sewer Review Commission
Hugh A. Fisher Expires 11/1/2015 One Angell Court Warwick, RI 02888 Ward 5
2. Appointments Requiring Confirmation none
2
2. Consent Calendar
1. PCR-132-14 Resolution Relative to Bids
(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: (Finance): Action: Moved by:
2. PCR-133-14 Resolution Relative to Claims
(Councilman Gallucci)
Committee Report: (Public Safety): Action: Moved by:
3. PCR-134-14 Resolution Relative to Abatements (Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson) Committee Report: (Finance): Action:
Moved by:
Consent calendar vote:
3
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. PCO-27-14 Requesting No Parking Signs (Councilman Donovan)
FIRST PASSAGE
Not Drafted
Committee Report: (Ordinance)
2. PCO-28-14 Food Truck Permitting and Operation in the City of Warwick
(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
FIRST PASSAGE
Not Drafted
Committee Report: (Ordinance)
3. PCR-109-14 Resolution in regards to the Confirmation of the City Council Auditor Unanimous Consent (Council President Travis)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
4
4. PCR-110-14 A Resolution Opposing the City of Warwicks Participation in the Kent County Prep Mayoral Academy Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson
Committee Report: Finance Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
5. PCR-113-14 Resolution regarding Use Agreement of the Former Christo-
pher Rhodes Elementary School (Councilman Chadronet on Behalf of Mayor Avedisian)
Committee Report: Public Property Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
NEW BUSINESS
1. PCO-29-14 Ordinance to Create a Self Sustaining Restricted Fund for
the Purchase of Rescue Units and Related Equipment (Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson Committee Report: Finance FIRST PASSAGE
Not Drafted
5
2. PCO-30-14 Ordinance to require That Funds Stemmed From Grants be Deposited in the Reciprocal Line Item Rather Than in the General Fund Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson
Committee Report: Finance
FIRST PASSAGE Not Drafted
3. PCO-31-14 Littering Ordinance (Councilman Colantuono, Council President Travis on behalf of Mayor Ave-disian)
Committee Report: Ordinance
FIRST PASSAGE
Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
4. PCR-126-14 Resolution To Upgrade Roadways Vicinity Route 2 at Rt 295 and Pawtuxet River (Councilman Gallucci)
Committee Report: Public Safety
Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
6
5. PCR-127-14 A Resolution Relative to Bond Refunding (Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson) Committee Report: Finance
Not Drafted
6. PCR-128-14 Resolution in regards to the Purchasing of Gamma Coun-ters for the Warwick Police Department Traffic Division (Councilman La-douceur)
Committee Report: Finance
Not Drafted
7. PCR-129-14 Resolution Regarding Re-illumination of Street Lights (Councilman Solomon)
Committee Report: Public Safety
Not Drafted
8. PCR-130-14 Resolution Authorizing the City of Warwick to Accept the Transfer of Ownership of the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center (Councilman Colantuono, Councilman Gallucci on Behalf of Mayor Avedisian)
Committee Report: Public Property Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
7
9. PCR-131-14 Resolution Requesting Former Councilman Cushman to
Present his Pension Figures and Calculations to the City Council (Councilman Merolla)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental
Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
FOR REFERRAL AND ADVERTISING
None
Unanimous Consent for November 12, 2014
Motion to Adjourn: Time: Next available numbers:
CLAIMS DOCKET
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY Amended
November 12, 2014
1. Nicole Dicenzo 309 Greenwich Ave Apt C212 Warwick, RI 02886 Claim: Police vehicle struck vehicle owned by claimant, driven by Zachary Dicenzo Estimates: Balise Collision $1864.49 East Coast Collision $2124.11 National Auto Specialty $2036.90 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
APPROVED ____________ DENIED _____________ HOLD ____________ 2. Trover Solutions Inc for Metlife for Ralph Marziali and Therese Rigollet Event # TPCS-2723128-3981473 PO Box 36220 Louisville, KY 40233-6220 Ralph J. Marziali & Therese A. Rigollet 3 Cactus Street Warwick, RI 02886 Claim: A fence a 3 Cactus Street was damaged by a worker on Barton Farm. This person was plowing debris he cut; brush, dirt, clippings, tree limbs and pushed in into/onto fence. Claimant has been in contact with Planning Department and DPW who were trying to determine ownership of the fence. Ralph Marziali and Therese Rigollet wish to be reimbursed $500 for the deductible. Estimates: MetLife $1198.86 (This amount includes $500.00 deductible) MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
APPROVED ____________ DENIED _____________ HOLD ___________
PCO-31-14 1 THE CITY OF WARWICK 2 STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS 3 4
CHAPTER 40 5 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES 6
7 No..................................... Date................................. 8
9 Approved............................................................................Mayor 10
11 Be it ordained by the City of Warwick: 12 13 Section I. Chapter 40 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Warwick is hereby amended to 14 add the following: 15 16 Sec. 40-32 Littering. 17 18 No person shall throw, drop, deposit, discard, or otherwise dispose of litter upon any public property 19 or private property not owned by him or her located in the City of Warwick (City) or in the waters 20 of this state or upon private property in this City owned by him or her except: 21 22 (1) When the property is designated by the state, any of its agencies or the City for the disposal of 23 solid waste or litter, and the person is authorized to use the property for that purpose; or 24 25 (2) Into a litter receptacle in a manner that the litter will be prevented from being carried away by 26 the elements. 27 28 For the purpose of this ordinance provision, the term "Litter" means garbage, trash, waste, rubbish, 29 ashes, cans, bottles, wire, paper, cartons, boxes, automobile parts, furniture, glass, or anything else of 30 an unsightly or unsanitary nature thrown, dropped, discarded, placed, or deposited by a person on 31 public property, on private property not owned by the person, or in or on waters of the state, unless 32 the person has: 33 34 (i) Been directed to do so by a public official as part of a litter collection drive; 35
36 (ii) Discarded, thrown, dropped, placed, or discarded the material in a litter receptacle in a manner 37
that prevented the material from being carried away by the elements; or 38 39 (iii) Been issued a license or permit covering the material pursuant to Chapters 18.9 and 19.1 of 40
Title 23 of the General Laws. 41 42 Any person convicted of a first violation of this ordinance provision shall, except where a penalty is 43 specifically set forth, be subject to a fine of not less than eighty-five dollars ($85.00) nor more than 44 five hundred dollars ($500). In addition to or in lieu of the fine imposed hereunder, the person so 45
3. Alissa M. Rossi 10 St. George Court Warwick, RI 02888 Claim: Pothole on Squantum Drive damaged tire.
Estimates: Courtesy Hyundai $180.32 Claimant states could not obtain two other estimates because car was not drivable and was towed. MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE: APPROVED ____________ DENIED _____________ HOLD ____________
convicted may be ordered to pick up litter for not less than two (2), nor more than twenty-five (25) 1 hours. 2
(b) Any person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this ordinance provision shall, 3 except where a penalty is specifically set forth, be subject to a fine of not less than three hundred 4 dollars ($300) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). In addition to or in lieu of the fine imposed 5 upon a second or subsequent violation of this ordinance provision, the person so convicted may be 6 ordered to pick up litter for not less than four (4), nor more than fifty (50) hours. 7
(c) Jurisdiction to punish violators of the provisions of this ordinance provision is conferred on the 8 Warwick Municipal Court. 9
(d) Any person convicted of a violation of this ordinance provision shall, in addition to all other 10 penalties, be liable for the removal or cost of removal of all litter illegally disposed of by that person. 11
(e) The funds received by the Warwick Municipal Court or City official for violations of this 12 ordinance provision shall be deposited as general revenues in the Warwick Municipal budget. 13 14 Section II. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as prescribed by law. 15 16
SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT TRAVIS 17 And COUNCILMAN COLANTUONO 18 On Behalf of MAYOR AVEDISIAN 19
20 COMMITTEE: ORDINANCE 21
22 23 24
Finance Committee Agenda For
November 12, 2014 @ 5:00 PM
Warwick City Hall 3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Chair Person: Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson Member: Councilman Chadronet Member: Councilman Colantuono Time Started: Time Ended:
1. PCR-132-14 Resolution Relative to Bids (Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: (Finance): Action: Moved by:
Seconded by: Vote:
2. PCR-134-14 Resolution Relative to Abatements (Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson) Committee Report: (Finance): Action:
Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
3. PCR-110-14 A Resolution Opposing the City of Warwicks Participation in the
Kent County Prep Mayoral Academy Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson
Committee Report: Finance Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
4. PCO-29-14 Ordinance to Create a Self Sustaining Restricted Fund for the
Purchase of Rescue Units and Related Equipment (Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson Committee Report: Finance FIRST PASSAGE
Action: Moved by:
Seconded by: Vote:
5. PCO-30-14 Ordinance to require That Funds Stemmed From Grants be
Deposited in the Reciprocal Line Item Rather Than in the General Fund Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson
Committee Report: Finance
FIRST PASSAGE Not Drafted
Action: Moved by:
Seconded by: Vote:
6. PCR-127-14 A Resolution Relative to Bond Refunding (Councilwoman Vella-
Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Finance
Not Drafted
Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
7. PCR-128-14 Resolution in regards to the Purchasing of Gamma Counters for
the Warwick Police Department Traffic Division (Councilman Ladouceur)
Committee Report: Finance
Not Drafted
Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
Intergovernmental Committee Agenda For
November 12, 2014 @ 6:20 PM
Warwick City Hall 3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Chair Person: Councilman Colantuono Member: Councilman Ladouceur Member: Councilman Chadronet Time Started: Time Ended:
1. PCR-109-14 Resolution in regards to the Confirmation of the City Council
Auditor Unanimous Consent (Council President Travis)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
2. PCR-131-14 Resolution Requesting Former Councilman Cushman to Present his Pension Figures and Calculations to the City Council
(Councilman Merolla)
Committee Report: (Intergovernmental)
Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
Ordinance Committee Agenda For
November 12, 2014 @ 6:00 PM
Warwick City Hall 3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Chair Person: Councilman Gallucci Member: Councilman Colantuono Member: Councilman Ladouceur Time Started: Time Ended:
1. PCO-27-14 Requesting No Parking Signs (Councilman Donovan)
FIRST PASSAGE
Not Drafted
Committee Report: (Ordinance) Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
2. PCO-28-14 Food Truck Permitting and Operation in the City of Warwick (Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
FIRST PASSAGE
Not Drafted
Committee Report: (Ordinance) Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote: 1. PCO-31-14 Littering Ordinance
(Councilman Colantuono, Council President Travis on behalf of Mayor Avedisian)
Committee Report: Ordinance
FIRST PASSAGE
Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
Public Properties, Land Use Committee and Community Affairs November 12, 2014
@ 6:40 PM
Warwick City Hall 3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Chair Person: Councilman Merolla Member: Councilman Colantuono Member: Councilman Chadronet Time Started: Time Ended:
1. PCR-113-14 Resolution regarding Use Agreement of the Former Christopher Rhodes Elementary School (Councilman Chadronet on Behalf of Mayor Avedisian)
Committee Report: (Public Property) Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
2. PCR-130-14 Resolution Authorizing the City of Warwick to Accept the Transfer of Ownership of the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center
(Councilman Colantuono, Councilman Gallucci on Behalf of Mayor Avedisian)
Committee Report: (Public Property) Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
Public Safety Committee Agenda November 12, 2014
@ 6:10 PM
Warwick City Hall 3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Chair Person: Councilman Gallucci Member: Councilman Solomon Member: Councilman Colantuono Time Started: Time Ended: 1. PCR-133-14 Resolution Relative to Claims
(Councilman Gallucci)
Committee Report: (Public Safety): Action: Moved by:
2. PCR-126-14 Resolution To Upgrade Roadways Vicinity Route 2 at Rt 295 and Pawtuxet River (Councilman Gallucci)
Committee Report: (Public Safety)
Action: Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:
3. PCR-129-14 Resolution Regarding Re-illumination of Street Lights
(Councilman Solomon)
Committee Report: (Public Safety)
Not Drafted
Action: Moved by: Seconded by:
Vote:
CONSENT CALENDAR BIDS FOR
November 12, 2014 PCR-132-14 BID:
1. 2013-215 State of RI Janitorial Products COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE):
ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
2. 2014-88 Motor Oil, Hydraulic & Transmission Fluids, Chassis Grease & Gear Lube COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE):
ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
3. 2014-115 Preventative Maintenance & Repairs for Compressors City Wide COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE):
ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
4. 2014-298 Boating Equipment COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE):
ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
5. 2014-335 Purchase Used Undercover Vehicles COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE):
ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
6. 2015-89B Original Equipment Mfg. Parts for Various Vehicles (Items Not Bid) COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE):
ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
7. 2015-138A Police Personnel Uniforms COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE):
ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
8. 2015-106 E. Natick Riverwalk Father Tirocchi Field Phase II COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE):
ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
9. 2015-122 Repair Parts for Snowplows
COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE):
ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
10. 2015-123 Repair Parts for Salt & Sand Spreaders COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE):
ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
11. 2015-125 Various Snowplow Blades COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE):
ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
12. 2015-128 Replacement of Small Engines 2.5 HP to 30 HP (re-bid) COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE):
ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
13. Purchase and/or Install Fencing & Backstops
COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE): ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
14. Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Upgrade Project COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE):
ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
15. 2015-161 Revaluation Services for the City of Warwick
COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE): ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
16. Purchase 6.6 Yd. Torwell Stainless Steel Sand Spreader COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE):
ACTION: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE:
PCO-31-14 1 THE CITY OF WARWICK 2 STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS 3 4
CHAPTER 40 5 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES 6
7 No..................................... Date................................. 8
9 Approved............................................................................Mayor 10
11 Be it ordained by the City of Warwick: 12 13 Section I. Chapter 40 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Warwick is hereby amended to 14 add the following: 15 16 Sec. 40-32 Littering. 17 18 No person shall throw, drop, deposit, discard, or otherwise dispose of litter upon any public property 19 or private property not owned by him or her located in the City of Warwick (City) or in the waters 20 of this state or upon private property in this City owned by him or her except: 21 22 (1) When the property is designated by the state, any of its agencies or the City for the disposal of 23 solid waste or litter, and the person is authorized to use the property for that purpose; or 24 25 (2) Into a litter receptacle in a manner that the litter will be prevented from being carried away by 26 the elements. 27 28 For the purpose of this ordinance provision, the term "Litter" means garbage, trash, waste, rubbish, 29 ashes, cans, bottles, wire, paper, cartons, boxes, automobile parts, furniture, glass, or anything else of 30 an unsightly or unsanitary nature thrown, dropped, discarded, placed, or deposited by a person on 31 public property, on private property not owned by the person, or in or on waters of the state, unless 32 the person has: 33 34 (i) Been directed to do so by a public official as part of a litter collection drive; 35
36 (ii) Discarded, thrown, dropped, placed, or discarded the material in a litter receptacle in a manner 37
that prevented the material from being carried away by the elements; or 38 39 (iii) Been issued a license or permit covering the material pursuant to Chapters 18.9 and 19.1 of 40
Title 23 of the General Laws. 41 42 Any person convicted of a first violation of this ordinance provision shall, except where a penalty is 43 specifically set forth, be subject to a fine of not less than eighty-five dollars ($85.00) nor more than 44 five hundred dollars ($500). In addition to or in lieu of the fine imposed hereunder, the person so 45
convicted may be ordered to pick up litter for not less than two (2), nor more than twenty-five (25) 1 hours. 2
(b) Any person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this ordinance provision shall, 3 except where a penalty is specifically set forth, be subject to a fine of not less than three hundred 4 dollars ($300) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). In addition to or in lieu of the fine imposed 5 upon a second or subsequent violation of this ordinance provision, the person so convicted may be 6 ordered to pick up litter for not less than four (4), nor more than fifty (50) hours. 7
(c) Jurisdiction to punish violators of the provisions of this ordinance provision is conferred on the 8 Warwick Municipal Court. 9
(d) Any person convicted of a violation of this ordinance provision shall, in addition to all other 10 penalties, be liable for the removal or cost of removal of all litter illegally disposed of by that person. 11
(e) The funds received by the Warwick Municipal Court or City official for violations of this 12 ordinance provision shall be deposited as general revenues in the Warwick Municipal budget. 13 14 Section II. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as prescribed by law. 15 16
SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT TRAVIS 17 And COUNCILMAN COLANTUONO 18 On Behalf of MAYOR AVEDISIAN 19
20 COMMITTEE: ORDINANCE 21
22 23 24
PCR-109-14 1 THE CITY OF WARWICK 2 STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS 3 4 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 5 6
NO................................. DATE...................................... 7 8
APPROVED....................................................................MAYOR 9 10
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT 11 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUDITOR 12
13 Resolved that, 14 15
WHEREAS, the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Warwick are 16 matters of paramount importance to the City Council; and 17
18 WHEREAS, a person was hired into the position of City Council Auditor prior to the 19 adoption of the Fiscal Year 2015 City Budget; and 20 21 WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2015 City Budget that was approved by the City Council 22 contained funding for the City Council Auditor position that was staffed by the person hired prior to 23 the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2015 City Budget; and 24 25 WHEREAS, Sec 2-9 of the Code of Ordinances provides that The internal auditor shall be 26 an employee of the city and appointed by a majority of the city council.; and 27 28 WHEREAS, procedural questions have arisen about the City Council approval of the 29 appointment of Catherine K. Avila as the City Council Auditor; and 30 31 WHEREAS, the City Council desires to confirm the appointment of Catherine K. Avila as 32 the City Council Auditor. 33 34 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council confirms the appointment of 35 Catherine K. Avila as the City Council Auditor 36 37 The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the City Council 38 Auditor and all Department Directors. 39 40 This Resolution shall take effect upon passage. 41 42 43 SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT TRAVIS 44 45 COMMITTEE: INTERGOVERMENTAL 46
PCR-110-14 1 THE CITY OF WARWICK 2 STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS 3 4 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 5 6
NO................................. DATE...................................... 7 8
APPROVED....................................................................MAYOR 9 10
RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE CITY OF WARWICKS PARTICIPATION IN THE 11 KENT COUNTY PREP MAYORAL ACADEMY 12
13 Resolved that, 14 15
WHEREAS, the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Warwick are 16 matters of paramount importance to the City Council; and 17
18 WHEREAS, the Rhode Island State funding formula significantly underfunds the City of 19 Warwick; and 20 21 WHEREAS, the fiscal resources allocated to the Warwick School district through the 22 Warwick budget process should be used to further the education and development of our children 23 as they reside within the City limits; and 24 25 WHEREAS, the Warwick School District currently expends over one million dollars for 26 children whose parents choose to have them educated in specialized charter schools located 27 outside of the City of Warwick; and 28 29 WHEREAS, the funding apportioned for each student follows the child to his/her 30 enrolled school but remains with the school should the child transfer out after the October 31 deadline which creates further underfunding for the schools; and 32 33 WHEREAS, the Warwick School Committee has passed a Resolution opposing the City 34 of Warwicks participation in the Kent County Prep Mayoral Academy because it has a 35 detrimental effect on the education of our children in that the removal of these funds from the 36 Warwick Public Schools will have a negative impact on existing programs for students, on 37 maintaining of our public school facilities and on extracurricular activities. 38 39 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Warwick City Council joins the 40 Warwick School Committee in opposing the City of Warwick involvement in the Kent County 41 Prep Mayoral Academy, and 42 43 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Warwick City Council supports a progressive, 44 robust academic environment within our Public Schools that affords all of our students a 45 blended learning opportunity within the local community. 46 The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Mayor and the 47
Warwick School Committee. 1 2 This Resolution shall take effect upon passage. 3 4 5 6 7 SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN VELLA-WILKINSON 8 9 COMMITTEE: FINANCE 10
PCR-113-14
THE CITY OF WARWICK STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
No. . Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Approved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mayor
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE FOR THE CHRISTOPHER RHODES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BY GATEWAY TO CHANGE,
INC., d/b/a ARTISTS EXCHANGE RESOLVED THAT:
WHEREAS, the City of Warwick (City) is the owner of the Christopher Rhodes Elementary School, so-called, located in the Pilgrim neighborhood off Post Road (the Rhodes School); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor executed Executive Order 2012-03 to establish a Study Committee to
consider re-use options for the Rhodes School since its return to the City by the School Department; and
WHEREAS, the re-use study committee considered several re-use options for the Rhodes School that best benefit the neighborhood and the City; and
WHEREAS, the study committee issued an RFP to solicit proposals for the re-use of the
Rhodes School and after careful consideration and extensive investigation of several options unanimously recommends a lease between the City and Gateway to Change, Inc., d/b/a Artists Exchange; and
WHEREAS, Artists Exchange envisions re-use of the Rhodes School for visual and
performing arts activities, theatrical productions, instructional classes and summer art camps, to mention a few intended activities; and
WHEREAS, the City and Gateway to Change, Inc. wishes to execute a lease for the use of
the Rhodes School to allow for the use of the building as set forth in Artists Exchange detailed response to RFP 2014-299; and
WHEREAS, the parties have drafted a lease which outlines the obligations and rights of the
parties; and
WHEREAS, execution of the lease is in the best interest of the taxpayers, the neighborhood and the general public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Warwick,
Rhode Island that:
SECTION 1. The Warwick City Council assents to the Mayor executing the lease between the City and the Gateway for Change, Inc., d/b/a Artists Exchange for the re-use of the Rhodes School in the form and substance on the attached Exhibit A. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage. SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN CHADRONET ON BEHALF OF MAYOR AVEDISIAN COMMITTEE: Public Property
PCR-126-14
THE CITY OF WARWICK
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NO.................................... DATE..................................
APPROVED...............................................................................MAYOR RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UPGRADE THE ROADWAYS IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 2 AT INTERSTATE 295 AND THE PAWTUXET RIVER
Resolved that, WHEREAS, the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Warwick are matters of paramount importance to the City Council; and WHEREAS, there is an increasing traffic problem in the vicinity of the Warwick Mall and Rhode Island Mall on Route 2 at Route 295 and the Pawtuxet River; and WHEREAS, increased occupancy of the Malls will increase traffic flow in the area; and WHEREAS, the roads in the area are in dire need of an upgrade; and
WHEREAS, upgrading the roads in the area will facilitate
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby requests the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to upgrade the roadways in the vicinity of the Warwick Mall and Rhode Island Mall on Route 2 at Route 295 and the Pawtuxet River.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Director of the State Department of Transportation. This Resolution shall take effect upon passage.
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN GALLUCCI
COMMITTEE: PUBLIC SAFETY
PCR-131-14
THE CITY OF WARWICK
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NO.................................... DATE..................................
APPROVED...............................................................................MAYOR
RESOLUTION REQUESTING FORMER COUNCILMAN CUSHMAN TO PRESENT HIS FIGURES AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE CITY OF WARWICK PENSIONS
TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING ON DECEMBER 15, 2014 Resolved that, WHEREAS, the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Warwick are matters of paramount importance to the City Council; and WHEREAS, former Councilman Cushman has compiled figures and calculations about the City of Warwick Pension Plans; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to hear from former Councilman Cushman about the information he has compiled; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to schedule the presentation by former Councilman Cushman at the City Council meeting scheduled for December 15, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby requests former Councilman Cushman to make a presentation to the City Council at its meeting scheduled for December 15, 2014 about the information he has compiled about the City of Warwick Pension Plans
The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to former Councilman Cushman. This Resolution shall take effect upon passage.
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN MEROLLA
COMMITTEE: INTERGOVERMENTAL
PCR-132-14
CITY OF WARWICK
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NO: ______________________
APPROVED: ________________________________________________MAYOR
DATE: ________________________________________ RESOLVED, That The City Council of the City of Warwick as required by the provisions of Sections 6-11 and 6-12 of the City Charter and the Ordinance relative to competitive bidding on purchase enacted there under hereby and herewith approves the acceptance of the following bid(s):
Bid
# Name Vendor(s)
Name/Address Contract Period
Contract Award Note Code
2013
- 215
State of RI Janitorial Products
Various Vendors
10/1/14 -
9/30/15
DPW Only $30,00.00 1
6 -
12
2014 -
88
Motor Oil, Hydraulic & Transmission Fluids, Chassis
Grease & Gear Lube
Industrial Oil Supply PO Box 1085
Woonsocket, RI 02895 DPW Only $3,067.67 2
6 -
12
2014 -
115
Preventative Maintenance & Repairs for Compressors
City Wide
Atlantic Compressor & Vacuum
15 Roberts Rd., Ste. F Plymouth, MA 02360
$379.00 3 6 -
12
2014
- 298
Boating Equipment
CL Marine 2501 W. Shore Rd. Warwick, RI 02889
$13,800.00 4 6 -
12 (continued next page)
PCR-132-14
Bid # Name
Vendor(s) Name/Address
Contract Period
Contract Award Note Code
2014
- 335
Purchase Used Undercover
Vehicles Various $18,000.00 5
6 -
12
2015 -
89B
Original Equipment Mfg. Parts for Various Vehicles
(Items Not Bid)
Wood Co. 60 Shun Pike
Johnston, RI 02919 Kahn Tractor
Junction of Rtes. 32 & 207
PO Box 38 N. Franklin, CT 06254
No Monies Requested 6 6 -
12
2015
- 138A
Police Personnel Uniforms
RI Uniform & Supply 400 Warwick Ave. Warwick, RI 02888
Partial Rescind 7 6 -
12
2015 -
106
E. Natick Riverwalk Father Tirocchi Field Phase II
Lucena Bros., Inc. 70 Founders Dr.
Woonsocket, RI 02895 $60,050.00
2015 -
122
Repair Parts for Snowplows
Tri-Power Sales & Service, Inc.
64 Minnesota Ave. Warwick, RI 02888
Stanley Truck Equipment Co., Inc.
725 Quaker Hwy. Uxbridge, MA 01569
WH Rose 9 Route 66 East
Columbia, CT 06237 JC Madigan, Inc.
450 Old Union Tnpk. Lancaster, MA 01523 Warwick Industrial
Fasteners, Inc. 50 Pennsylvania Ave. Warwick, RI 02888
Ossco Bolt & Screw Co.
1351 Elmwood Ave. Cranston, RI 02910
11/19/14 -
11/18/15 $20,000.00
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Bid # Name
Vendor(s) Name/Address
Contract Period
Contract Award Note Code
2015 -
123
Repair Parts for Salt & Sand Spreaders
Tri-Power Sales & Service, Inc.
64 Minnesota Ave. Warwick, RI 02888
Stanley Truck Equipment Co., Inc.
725 Quaker Hwy. Uxbridge, MA 01569
WH Rose 9 Route 66 East
Columbia, CT 06237 JC Madigan, Inc.
450 Old Union Tnpk. Lancaster, MA 01523
11/26/14 -
11/25/15 $12,000.00
2015 -
125
Various Snowplow
Blades
WH Rose 9 Route 66 East
Columbia, CT 06237 JC Madigan, Inc.
450 Old Union Tnpk. Lancaster, MA 01523
Winter Equipment Co., Inc.
38364 Western Pkwy. Willoughby, OH 44094
11/28/14 -
11/27/15 $20,000.00
2015
- 128
Replacement of Small Engines
2.5 HP to 30 HP (Re-bid)
Ed & Matt Equipment 27 Commerce St.
Greenville, RI 02828
10/28/14 -
10/27/15 $10,000.00
2015
- 139
Purchase and/or Install Fencing & Backstops
Cosco, Inc. 707 Park East Dr.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
1 year from date of award
$10,000.00
2015 -
149
Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Upgrade Project
Encore Holdings d/b/a Fire Suppression
Systems 70 Bacon St.
Pawtucket RI 02860
$381,684.00
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Bid # Name
Vendor(s) Name/Address
Contract Period
Contract Award Note Code
2015 -
161
Revaluation Services for the City of Warwick
Vision Government Solutions
44 Bearfoot Rd. Northboro, MA 01532
$1,209,300.00
2015
- 162
Purchase 6.6 Yd. Torwell Stainless Steel Sand Spreader
ATS Equipment, Inc. 77 Highland Ave.
E. Providence, RI 02914
1 year from date of award
$14,125.00
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That such purchase or contract be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
1. Request permission to extend and increase PCR-126-13 (Amended/Sub A) extend from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 and increase DPW only from $50,000.00 to $80,000.00. MPA #352.
2. Request permission to increase PCR-115-13 (Amended) DPW only from $42,000.00 to $45,067.67.
3. Request permission to increase PCR-126-13 (Amended/Sub A) from $6,000.00 to $6,379.00.
4. Request permission to increase PCR-66A-14 to include DPW in the amount of $13,800.00.
5. Request permission to increase PCR-60-14 (Amended/Sub B) from $40,000.00 to $58,000.00.
6. Request permission to add vendors to PCR-100-14 (Amended). 7. Request permission to rescind PCR-114-14 (Amended) partial award to RI Uniforms for
Items 53-55.
THIS RESOLUTION SHALL TAKE EFFECT UPON ITS PASSAGE
PCR$134$14((
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(RESOLUTION(OF(THE(CITY(COUNCIL(
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YEAR( TYPE( AMOUNT(%2014% Motor%Vehicle% $6,325.90%2013% Motor%Vehicle% 2,008.85%2012% Motor%Vehicle% 257.39%% % %2014% Real%Estate% 176,189.28%2013% Real%Estate% 17,526.28%2012% Real%Estate% 1,350.52% %%2014% Personal%Property% 1,839.99%%_____________________________________________________% %%( GRAND(TOTAL( $205,498.21(
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