03/24/2020 Resolutions 2020-83I
RESOLUTION 2020-83
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2019 the City of Grand Island was impacted heavily by a
substantial wind storm, which damaged many trees; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to disburse traffic and alleviate some of the frustration for those
needing to dispose of tree debris the Public Works Department located four (4) sites throughout the
City to be utilized for such; 3411 West Faidley Avenue (Abundant Life Christian Center), 4075 West
13th Street (Westridge Middle School), 1800 South Adams Street (Starr Elementary School), and
3235 South Locust Street (Community Redevelopment Authority); and
WHEREAS, once the sites were closed the public began using a Chief Industries, Inc.'s
property located at 1208 South Adams Street, adjacent to Starr Elementary School, with the City
taking responsibility for the cleanup of this site as it was obvious that the public mistook it for the
City's Starr Elementary School site; and
WHEREAS, a City employee noticed tree branches were being disposed of at Third City
Christian Church after such use was declined; and
WHEREAS, Public Works Administration contacted Third City Christian Church to make
sure it was known that the City was not directing the public to use their property for such disposal;
and
WHEREAS, the secretary of Third City Christian Church stated the disposal was for their
members and staff only, and not open to the public; and
WHEREAS, City staff reported being turned away when attempting to dispose of personal
branches; and
WHEREAS, during the solicitation of bids for tree grinding and hauling of debris from the
August 7, 2019 wind storm at the four (4) original identified sites, Third City Christian Church
contacted the Public Works Administration office requesting the City to dispose of the debris on
their property; and
WHEREAS, Public Works staff informed them that their site was not eligible since it was not
authorized and not open to the general public; and
WHEREAS, upon insistence from the church official, the matter was referred to City's Legal
Department to determine if the City could pay this expense, with the City's Legal Department stating
that the City could not be responsible for this site; and
WHEREAS, While the Third City Christian Church debris disposal does not meet the City's
normal procurement policy, taking debris during 2019 wind storm emergency was beneficial to the
City; and
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WHEREAS, at least some of the Third City Christian Church officials thought the City was
involved and would facilitate the cleanup, indicating some miscommunication occurred; and
WHEREAS, the cost of disposing of this debris is relatively small and would clear the last
remaining matter from this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Public Works Administration is directed to
obtain quotes, following the City's procurement rules, and clean up the tree pile (grinding and
hauling) from Third City Christian Church at 4100 West 13�' Street, Grand Island, Nebraska.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 24, 2020.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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