Improvement Service Committee approves multiple contracts, parking and assessment rates; several reports received

The Green Bay Improvement Service Committee on Jan. 15 approved a series of routine and project-specific actions, including two sign permits in downtown rights-of-way, professional services contracts for vegetation and architectural services, a parking-rental agreement tied to a downtown redevelopment, updated special assessment factors and rates for 2025, and a recorded utility easement at 8th Street Park.

The committee approved staff recommendations to allow signs in the public right of way at 716 Bodart Street and 240 North Bridal, Suite B, subject to standard hold-harmless agreements and proof of insurance. The approvals followed staff explanation that downtown zoning permits zero lot lines and projected or flush-mounted signs can extend into the public right of way.

The committee also approved a professional-services contract to manage native vegetation at stormwater facilities with NES Ecological Services and McMahon Associates Inc.; a two-year master-services agreement with Berger Shober Associates Inc. for architectural/engineering work; and a parking rental agreement to supply parking for a proposed redevelopment at 425 Pine Street.

Members voted to adopt the 2025 special assessment factors and rates used to compute street, sewer and utility assessments. The staff…