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10-08-2002 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session Packet City Council:Mayor: Ken Gnadt City Administrator: Marlan Ferguson City Clerk: RaNae Edwards T u 7:00:00 PM Council Chambers - City Hall 100 East First Street Joyce Haase Margaret Hornady Gale Larson Glen Murray Jackie Pielstick Larry Seifert Robert Sorensen Scott Walker Tom Ward Fred Whitesides City of Grand Island City Council Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study session, notification of the date will be given. B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will be speaking. /Pastor Steve Warriner, Abundant Life Christian Church, 3409 West Faidley Avenue City of Grand Island City Council Item C1 "Its About Kids!" Presentations by Elise Cromer and Tyler Stecker Youth Leadership Tomorrow, "Its About Kid's!" assets will be presented by Elise Cromer and Tyler Stecker. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council Item C2 Recognition of Larry Seifert by the Nebraska Veterans Home Representatives for Coordinating the Grand Island Fishing Derby Cliff Crowder and Nancy Klimek representatives from the Nebraska Veterans Home, will recognize Larry Seifert for his 10 years of hard work coordinating the Grand Island Fishing Derby. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council Item C3 Proclamation "World Population Awareness Week" October 20- 26, 2002 More than one billion people are between the ages of 15 and 24 of which 17 million young women between the ages of 15-19 give birth every year. The choices young people make today will determine whether world population stabilizes at 8 billion or less or 9 billion or more. The Mayor has proclaimed October 20-26, 2002 as "World Population Awareness Week" and encourages citizens to participate appropriately in its observance. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City of Grand Island State of Nebraska PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, more than one billion people – one sixth of the world’s population – are between the ages of 15 and 24, the largest generation ever in this age bracket; and WHEREAS, nearly half the world’s population, and 63% in the least developed countries, is under age 25; and WHEREAS, 17 million young women between the ages of 15-19 give birth every year, including some 13 million who live in less developed countries; and WHEREAS, early pregnancy and childbearing is associated with serious health risks, as well as less education and lower future income potential for young mothers; and WHEREAS, risks of dying from complications of pregnancy or childbirth are 25 times higher for girls under 15, and two times higher for women between 15-19; and WHEREAS, approximately half of the 5 million people infected with HIV last year were young people aged 15-24; and WHEREAS, almost 12 million young people now live with HIV, and about 6,000 more become infected every day; and WHEREAS, the choices young people make today regarding their sexual and reproductive lives, including responsible male behavior, will determine whether world population stabilizes at 8 billion or less or 9 billion or more; and WHEREAS, the theme of World Population Awareness Week, proclaimed last year by United States Governors of 31 states, Mayors of 288 U.S. cities, and 266 organizations from 77 countries, is “Population and the Next Generation”. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ken Gnadt, Mayor of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, do hereby proclaim October 20-26, 2002 as WORLD POULATION AWARENESS WEEK in the City of Grand Island, and urge all citizens of our city to take cognizance of this event and to participate appropriately in its observance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Grand Island to be affixed this eighth day of October in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Two. _______________________________________ Ken Gnadt, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item C4 Proclamation "National 4-H Youth Development Program Week" October 6-12, 2002 Through 4-H, countless children have contributed to their communities and enriched their own lives. Nebraska's Senator Ben Nelson has co-sponsored legislation to recognize the 100th anniversary of 4-H by designating October 6-12, 2002 as "National 4-H Youth Development Program Week". The Mayor and City Council would like to join Senator Nelson in proclaiming October 6-12, 2002 as "National 4-H Youth Development Program Week" and encourages citizens to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City of Grand Island State of Nebraska PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, 4-H Youth Development Program celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2002; and WHEREAS, 4-H Youth Development Program pledge their Heads to clearer thinking, their Hearts to greater loyalty, their Hands to larger service, and their Health to better living for the club, the community, the country, and the world; and WHEREAS, 4-H Youth Development Program sponsors clubs in rural and urban areas throughout the world and have grown to over 5,600,000 annual participants ranging from 5 to 19 years of age; and WHEREAS, 4-H Clubs strengthen families and communities; foster leadership and volunteerism for youth and adults, builds internal and external partnerships for programming and resource development; and WHEREAS, today’s 4-H Clubs are very diverse, offering projects relating to citizenship and civic education, communications and expressive arts, consumer and family sciences, environmental education and earth sciences, healthy lifestyle education, personal development and leadership, plants, animals, and science and technology; and WHEREAS, 4-H Youth Development Program continues to make great contributions toward the development of well-rounded youth. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ken Gnadt, Mayor of Grand Island, Nebraska, do hereby proclaim October 6-12, 2002 as “NATIONAL 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WEEK” in the City of Grand Island, and recognize the 100th anniversary of the 4-H Youth Development Program, commend such programs for service to the youth of the world, and encourage citizens to observe “National 4-H Youth Development Program Week” with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Grand Island to be affixed this eighth day of October in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Two. _______________________________________ Ken Gnadt, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item E1 Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1010 North Diers Avenue - Concord Development Acquisition of utility easement located at 1010 North Diers Avenue, is required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement will be used to place power cables, pad mounted switchgear and transformers to serve lots three (3) and four (4) with electricity. It is appropriate to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under the Consent Agenda. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Item E2 Public Hearing on Request of Brenda & David Schocke dba Bunkhouse Sports Bar & Grill, 3568 West Old Highway 30, for Class "C" Liquor License Brenda and David Schocke, dba Bunkhouse Sports Bar & Grill, 3568 West Old Highway 30, have submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Class "C" Liquor License. A Class "C" Liquor License allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages on and off sale within the corporate limits of the City. This application has been reviewed by the Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. It is appropriate at this time to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under the Consent Agenda. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council Item F1 #8778 - Consideration of Creating Sanitary Sewer District 508, Desch 1st and 2nd Subdivisions near Langenheder Street and Husker Highway Council action is needed to create a Sanitary Sewer District. If created, a notice will be mailed to all affected property owners and a 30-day protest period allowed. Gas-N-Shop, located in Husker Plaza at the corner of US Highway 281 and Husker Highway, requested the creation of this district in September. Public Works staff has been working on design of the District. It is recommended that Council approve creation of the Sanitary Sewer District. A ten (10) year assessment period is recommended. The majority of the costs will be assessed to the benefiting properties. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form? _____________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 8778 An ordinance creating Sanitary Sewer District No. 508 of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska; defining the boundaries thereof; providing for the laying of sanitary sewer mains in said district; providing for plans and specifications and securing bids; providing for the assessment of special taxes for constructing such sewer and collection thereof; and providing for publication and the effective date of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. Sanitary Sewer District No. 508 is hereby created for the construction of ten (10.0) inch sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances thereto in Desch Subdivision and Desch Second Subdivision, in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. SECTION 2. The boundaries of such sanitary sewer district shall be as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot One (1) Desch Subdivision, said point also being the southeast corner of Lot Two (2) Pedcor Subdivision; thence southwesterly on the south line of said Lot Two (2) to the southerly most southwest corner of Lot Two (2) Pedcor Subdivision; thence north on a westerly line of said Lot Two (2); thence west on the south line of Lot Two (2) Pedcor Subdivisio n to the east line of James Road; thence south on the east line of James Road and a prolongation thereof to a point Forty Five (45.0) feet south of the ? This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds ? ORDINANCE NO. 8778 (Cont.) - 2 - Approved as to Form ? ___________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney southerly most southeast corner of Pedcor Subdivision, said point being on the south line of Section 25-11-10; thence east on said south line of Section 25-11-10 to a point where a prolongation of the east line of Langenheder Street intersects; thence north on the east line of Langenheder Street and a prolongation thereof to the northeast corner of Desch Subdivision; thence west on a line common to Desch Subdivision, Desch Second Subdivision and Pedcor Subdivision to the northwest corner of Desch Second Subdivision; thence south on a line common to Desch Subdivision, Desch Second Subdivision and Pedcor Subdivision to the point of beginning, all as shown on the plat dated October 1, 2002, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. Said improvement shall be made in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the Engineer for the City who shall estimate the cost thereof, and submit the same to the City Council, and thereafter, bids for the construction of such sanitary sewer shall be taken and contracts entered into in the manner provided by law. SECTION 4. The cost of construction of such sanitary sewer district shall be assessed against the property within the district abutting upon the easement or other right-of-way within which such sanitary sewer main has been constructed, to the extent of benefits to such property by reason of such improvement, and a special tax shall be levied at one time to pay for such cost of construction as soon as can be ascertained as provided by law; and such special tax and assessments shall constitute a sinking fund for the payment of any warrants or bonds with interest, issued for the purpose of paying the cost of such sewer in such district; and such special assessments shall be paid and collected in a fund to be designated and known as the Sewer and Water Extension Fund and out of which all warrants issued for the purpose of paying the cost of sanitary sewer shall be paid. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage, approval and publication, without the plat, as provided by law. ORDINANCE NO. 8778 (Cont.) - 3 - Approved as to Form ? ___________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney SECTION 6. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska. SECTION 7. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, notice of the creation of said district shall be published in the Grand Island Independent, a legal newspaper published and of general circulation in said City, as provided by law. Enacted: October 8, 2002. ____________________________________ Ken Gnadt, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G1 Receipt of Official Document - Civil Service Minutes of September 10, 2002 Receipt of Official Document - Civil Services Minutes of September 10, 2002. See attached MINUTES. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Brenda Sutherland City of Grand Island City Council City Of Human Resources GRAND ISLAND Working Together for a Better Tomorrow. Today. MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION September 10, 2002 Roll Call: Members Present: Leeper, Burns Members Absent: Hilligas Also Present: Police Captain Kortum Leeper called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Notice of the meeting was published in the September 6, 2002, edition of the Grand Island Independent. The Commission reviewed the results of the Fire Captain’s test administered August 21 and 27, 2002. Burns moved that all applicants who scored 70% or higher on the composite, namely, Carlin, Miller, Blackburn, Zook and Kuehl be placed on the certified list. Leeper seconded the motion, which passed unanimously upon roll call vote. The Commission received a request from the Police department to advertise and conduct the Police Officer examination. Burns moved to authorize the Secretary to advertise and conduct the Police Officer examination. Leeper seconded the motion, which passed unanimously upon roll call vote. The Commission received a request from the Fire Department to advertise and conduct the Firefighter/EMT examination. Burns moved to authorize the Secretary to advertise and conduct the Firefighter/EMT examination. Leeper seconded the motion, which carried unanimously upon roll call vote. The Commission received a request from the Fire Department to advertise and conduct a Firefighter/Paramedic examination. Burns moved to authorize the Secretary to advertise and conduct a Firefighter/Paramedic examination. Leeper seconded the motion, which carried unanimously upon roll call vote. There being no further business, Burns moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 a.m. Leeper seconded the motion, which carried unanimously upon roll call vote. Respectfully submitted, Al Satterly, Secretary Designee Approved by Civil Service Commission: 10/1/02 Civil Service Commission Copies of approved Minutes to: City Clerk Item G2 Approving Minutes of September 24, 2002 City Council Regular Meeting The Minutes of the September 24, 2002 City Council Regular Meeting are submitted for approval. See attached MINUTES. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 24, 2002 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on September 24, 2002. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on September 18, 2002. Mayor Ken Gnadt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Councilmembers Pielstick, Larson, Hornady, Whitesides, Haase, Murray, Walker and Sorensen. Councilmembers Ward and Seifert were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Charlie Cuypers, Public Works Director Steve Riehle and Finance Director David Springer. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by the INVOCATION given by Pastor Allen Runyon, Grand Island Family Church, 2304 Macron Street. Ashley Suntych and George Burgess presented an It’s About Kids! Asset. RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: Five individuals reserved time to speak on agenda items. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Proclamation “Republic of China Day”, October 10, 2002. Mayor Gnadt proclaimed October 10, 2002 as “Republic of China Day” and encouraged all citizens join in extending congratulations and best wishes to the Republic of China on Taiwan during their 91st anniversary celebration. ADJUOURN TO BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Sorensen, second by Pielstick, carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization. Motion by Sorensen, second by Pielstick, to approve Resolutions #2002-BE-8, #2002-BE-9, and #2002-BE-10 carried unanimously. #2002-BE-8 – Determining Benefits for Business Improve ment District #4. #2002-BE-9 – Determining Benefits for Sanitary Sewer District #493, Old Potash Subdivision. #2002-BE-10 – Determining Benefits for Sanitary Sewer District #503, Edna Drive in Gosda Subdivision. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Larson, second by Whitesides, carried unanimously to return to Regular Session. Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, September 24, 2002 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing on Annexation Component to the Grand Island Comprehensive Development Plan. Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator, reported that a proposal to add an annexation Component to the Grand Island Comprehensive Development Plan had been submitted. This proposal had been approved by the Regional Planning Commission at their June 6, 2002 meeting. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Amendment to the Grand Island Zoning Map. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director, reported that the Evangelical Free Church, owner of property located at 2916 West Stolley Park Road was requesting a change of zoning from R-4 High Density Residential to RO Residential Office. This change was in conformance with the Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. The Regional Planning Commission at their regular meeting held September 4, 2002 unanimously voted to approve and recommend the Grand Island City Council approve this amendment to the Grand Island Zoning Map. Sam Huston, representing the Evangelical Free Church spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Request of Heartland Catering, Inc., 700 East Stolley Park Road, for Class “C/K” Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards, reported that Gary Shovlain, representing Heartland Catering, Inc., 700 East Stolley Park Road, had submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Class "C/K" Liquor License. A Class "CK" Liquor License allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages on and off sale within the corporate limits of the City and for a catering license to deliver, sell or dispense alcoholic liquors for consumption at a location designated on a Special Designated License (SDL). Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on September 6, 2002; notice to applicant of date, time and place of hearing mailed on September 6, 2002; notice to the general public of date, time and place of hearing published on September 14, 2002; Chapter 4 of City Code and departmental reports as required by City Code. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 610 Midaro Drive. (Garry and Jeanne Williams) Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 610 Midaro Drive was required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement wo uld be used to locate primary electrical underground cable and a pad mounted transformer to serve a new home at that location. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easement Located at 3511 Andrew Avenue. (James and Judith Webb) Steve Riehle, Public Works Director, reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 3511 Andrew Avenue was required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain and repair sanitary sewer mains to be installed in Sanitary Sewer District No. 500. The cost of the easement was expected to be a small portion of the District costs. The easement was necessary so the construction could proceed. No public testimony was heard. Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, September 24, 2002 Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easement Located in Lot 1, Crane Valley Fourth Subdivision. (Concord Development, L.L.C.) Steve Riehle, Public Works Director, reported that it was necessary to acquire an easement for the installation, upgrade, maintenance and repair of the sewer mains to be installed in conjunction with new construction in Crane Valley Fourth Subdivision. The sewer was being routed outside of the current easements to allow for changes in the design for the property. The property owner had been contacted regarding the terms of this easement and it was now time for Council approval of the acquisition. The cost of the easement was a token fee of $1.00. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easement Located in Lot 3, Crane Valley Fourth Subdivision. (Shafer Properties) Steve Riehle, Public Works Director, reported that it was necessary to acquire an easement for the installation, upgrade, maintenance and repair of the sanitary sewer mains to be installed in conjunction with new construction in Crane Valley Fourth Subdivision. The sewer was being routed outside of the current easements to allow for changes in the design for the property. The property owner had been contacted regarding the terms of this easement and it was now time for Council approval of the acquisition. The cost of the easement was a token fee of $1.00. No public testimony was heard. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered: #8771 - Consideration of Assessments for Business Improvement District No.4 #8772 – Consideration of Assessments for Sanitary Sewer District #493, Old Potash Subdivision #8773 – Consideration of Assessments for Sanitary Sewer District #503, Edna Drive in Gosda Subdivision #8774 – Consideration of Changes to the Grand Island Zoning Map for Property Located at 2916 West Stolley Park Road from R-4 High Density Residential to RO Residential Office #8775 – Consideration of Vacating Fortune Street from the Intersection with Trust Street South 340’, Adjacent to Lot Twenty-One, Grand Island Industrial Park West Subdivision #8776 – Consideration of Conveyance of a Tract of Land in the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section 23-11-11 #8777 – Consideration of Two Hour Parking Designation for the North Side of First Street from Wheeler Avenue to Sycamore Street be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of these ordinances on their first reading and then upon final passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage. Councilmember Hornady seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Mayor: Is there any one in the audience interested in these ordinances? City Attorney Charlie Cuypers noted that Ordinance #8775 Section 2 was in error. Property to be vacated would be City owned and not revert to the property owners. No public testimony was heard. Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, September 24, 2002 Motio n was made by Whitesides to approve Ordinance #8775 with the amendment. Second by Hornady. Carried unanimously. City Clerk: Ordinances #8771, #8772, #8773, #8774, #8775 with amendment, #8776 and #8777 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of these ordinances on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. City Clerk: Ordinance #8771, #8772, #8773, #8774, #8775 with amendment, #8776 and #8777 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of these ordinances on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage, Ordinances #8771, #8772, #8773, #8774, #8775 with amendment, #8776 and #8777 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Pielstick, second by Walker, carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda. Receipt of Official Document – Civil Service Minutes of August 23, 2002. Approving Minutes of September 10, 2002 City Council Regular Meeting. Approving Appointment of Dianne Miller to the Regional Planning Commission. Approving Garbage and Refuse Haulers Permits for Full Circle, Inc., Clark Brothers Sanitation, Inc., Mid-Nebraska Disposal, Inc., Central Waste Disposal and Scott’s Hauling. Approving Request of Heartland Catering, Inc., 700 East Stolley Park Road, for Class “C/K” Liquor License. Approving Request of Gary Shovlain, 2211 Riverside Drive, for Liquor Manager Designation for Heartland Catering, Inc., 700 East Stolley Park Road. #2002-286 – Approving Annexation Component to the Grand Island Comprehensive Development Plan. #2002-287 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 610 Midaro Drive. (Garry and Jeanne Williams) #2002-288 – Approving Acquisition of Public Utility Easement Located at 3511 Andrew Avenue. (James and Judith Webb) #2002-289 – Approving Acquisition of Public Utility Easement Located in Lot 1, Crane Valley Fourth Subdivision. (Concord Development, L.L.C.) Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, September 24, 2002 #2002-290 – Approving Acquisition of Public Utility Easement Located in Lot 3, Crane Valley Fourth Subdivision. (Shafer Properties) #2002-291 – Approving Bid Award for Storage Building at Fire Station #4 with Husker’s Sales and Distribution, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $29,847.00. #2002-292 – Approving Bid Award for Snow Removal Services with Nickman Brothers of Kearney, Nebraska in an Amount of $95.00 per hour for Truck Plows and $95.00 per hour for Hauling Snow. #2002-293 – Approving Speed Limit on South Locust Street from Stagecoach to Stolley Park Road at 35 mph. #2002-294 – Approving Change Order #1 for Concrete Overlay of Tennis Courts in Buechler Park with L & L Concrete & Construction, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for a Net Increase of $1,584.12 and a Revised Contract Amount of $37,116.12. #2002-295 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Concrete Overlay to Tennis Courts in Buechler Park with L & L Concrete & Construction, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska. #2002-296 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Park Maintenance Building Construction with Chief Construction of Grand Island, Nebraska. #2002-297 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Street Improvement District #1240, Grand West Third Subdivision with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island and Setting Board of Equalization Date for October 22, 2002 to Set Assessments. #2002-298 – Approving Correction to the AFSCME Contract. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Request to Refer Proposed Amendment to Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to Vehicle Sales and Rental Businesses to the Regional Planning Commission. City Attorney Charlie Cuypers, reported that the City had previous considered whether to require certain minimum improvements for all vehicle sales and rental lots and in 1999 required all new lots to have hard surfaced storage and display areas. Since then there had been several car lots started which have been the subject of complaints concerning whether the premises were suited for this type of use based on appearance, lack of space, storage of used tires, batteries, oil, etc. Dealing with complaints about car lots had become a continual, if not continuous problem for the building department, police department, public works and code compliance office. City staff requested the Mayor and City Council revisit the issue of requiring minimum improvements for car lots. The first step was to refer the matter to the Regional Planning Commission for a public hearing and recommendation. Councilmember Pielstick mentioned the used car lots in her neighborhood and the problems that existed. Councilmember Murray questioned how many car lots currently comply with this Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, September 24, 2002 change. City Attorney Charlie Cuypers stated approximately ½ of the almost 100 car lots have store front and about 10 had hard surfaced lots. Councilmember Larson questions what would happen if they did not comply. Mr. Cuypers stated they would get a letter and then ultimately the case would be filed in the District Court to obtain an injunction. The following people spoke in opposition: Randy Rapien, 226 lakeside Drive, Mert Niedfelt, 4934 Fort Kearney Road, Carl Mettenbrink, 2200 East One-R Road, Roger Roscoe, 3114 West 15th Street, Allen Doudna, 524 West 8th Street #4, and Lloyd Soukop, 701 West 4th Street. Motion was made by Pielstick, second by Whitesides to approve this request. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Pielstick, Larson, Hornady, Whitesides, Haase, Walker and Murray voted yes. Councilmember Sorensen voted no. Motion was adopted. RESOLUTIONS: #2002-299 –Approving Adoption of the 2002 Edition to the Grand Island City Code. City Attorney Charlie Cuypers, reported that the City Code was reissued as a new edition periodically in order to clean up references to amendments, deleting old numbers, and generally updating the work available to the public. The last edition was adopted in 1995 and because the City Code was now available on the internet, it was prudent to approve and adopt the City Code as the 2002 edition. There were no provisions of the code which were amended by adopting this edition, but a substantial amount of accumulated, unnecessary, amendment references would be eliminated. It was recommended adoptio n of a new edition every year or two. Motion was made by Larson, second by Hornady, carried unanimously to approve. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Whitesides, second by Hornady, carried unanimously to approve the Claims for the period of September 11, 2002 through September 24, 2002, for a total amount of $5,353,662.66. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Whitesides, second by Walker, carried unanimously to adjourn to executive session at 8:25 p.m. to discuss FOP Union Negotiations. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Whitesides, second by Walker, carried unanimously to return to Regular Session at 9:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, RaNae Edwards City Clerk Item G3 Approving Appointment of Dale Shotkoski as Interim City Attorney The Mayor and City Administrator have submitted the appointment of Dale Shotkoski to serve as the Interim City Attorney. Mr. Shotkoski will serve in this capacity until a City Attorney is hired. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson City of Grand Island City Council Item G4 Approving Appointment of Bob Loewenstein to the Animal Advisory Board Bob Loewenstein has expressed his interest in serving on the Animal Advisory Board. His three-year term would become effective immediately. With Council approval, the Mayor will appoint Mr. Loewenstein to serve on this Board. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Mayor City of Grand Island City Council Item G5 Approving Request of Brenda & David Schocke dba Bunkhouse Sports Bar & Grill, 3568 West Old Highway 30, for Class "C" Liquor License This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Brenda and David Schocke, dba Bunkhouse Sports Bar & Grill, 3568 West Old Highway 30, have submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Class "C" Liquor License. A Class "C" Liquor License allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages on and off sale within the corporate limits of the City. This application has been reviewed by the Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council Item G6 Approving Request of Charles Donner, 1818 West Charles Street, for Liquor Manager Designation for Knights of Columbus St. Mary's dba Knights of Columbus, 1600 South Eddy Charles Donner, 1818 West Charles Street, has submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus St. Mary's dba Knights of Columbus, 1600 South Eddy Street, Class "C-13481" Liquor License. This application has been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk's Office. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council Item G7 Approving Preliminary Plat for Timberline Subdivision Bryce & Phyllis Bartu, owners, have submitted the preliminary plat for Timberline Subdivision, located between US Hwy 281 and Webb Road, and North of Old Hwy 2. This plat proposes to develop 8 lots on a currently unplatted parcel of land in the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 1-11-10. This plat has been reviewed by the Planning, Public Works and Utilities Departments. The Regional Planning Commission, at their meeting of October 2, 2002, unanimously voted to recommend approval. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council Item G8 Approving Revised Preliminary Plat for Indianhead Subdivision Virgil Eihusen, owner, has submitted the revised preliminary plat for Indianhead Subdivision, located North of Husker Hwy and West of North Road. This plat proposes to eliminate 15 lots West of Laramie Drive and North of Trust Street and reconfigure the street layout on the north end of the subdivision. This plat has been reviewed by the Planning, Public Works and Utilities Departments. The Regional Planning Commission, at their meeting of October 2, 2002, unanimously voted to recommend approval. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council Item G9 #2002-300 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1010 North Diers Avenue - Concord Development Background: Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to property of Concord Development, located at 1010 North Diers Avenue, by West Gate Center Mall (Lot 4, Crane Valley Fourth Subdivision), in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement will be used to place underground power cables, pad mounted switchgear and transformers to serve lots three (3) and four (4) with electricity. The existing easement is used as the drive into the strip mall so an additional easement is needed for utilities. Recommendation: Approve the request to obtain the needed easement. Fiscal Effects: One dollar ($1.00) for the easement will be paid to the grantor. Alternatives: As suggested by City Council. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-300 WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Concord Development, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 8, 2002, for the purpose of discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way through a part of Lot Four (4) Crane Valley Fourth Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the easement and right-of-way being more particularly described as follows: The northerly Twenty Five (25.0) feet of the southerly Thirty Five (35.0) feet of the easterly Two Hundred Fifty Four (254.0) feet; and the easterly Ten (10.0) feet of the westerly Twenty (20.0) feet of the northerly Two Hundred Thirty Eight and Forty Eighty Hundredths (238.48) feet of Lot Four (4) Crane Valley Fourth Subdivision. The above-described easement and right-of-way containing a combined total of 0.201 acres, more or less as shown on the plat dated September 21, 2002, marked Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is, authorized to acquire public utility easements from Concord Development, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, on the above-described tract of land. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 8, 2002. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G10 #2002-301 - Approving Outside Funding for Community Humanitarian Resource Center The 2002-2003 Annual Budget included $4,500 for the Community Humanitarian Resource Center to assist in the operation of a transitional homeless shelter, emergency services and referrals to the needy and other service providers in the Grand Island area. A contract formalizing this funding is requested. Approval is recommended. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Charlie Cuypers City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-301 WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to contract with Community Humanitarian Resource Center, a non-profit agency, to assist in the operation of a transitional homeless shelter, emergency services and referrals to the needy and other service providers in the Grand Island area; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with Community Humanitarian Resource Center to provide such services; and WHEREAS, the City shall provide funding to Community Humanitarian Resource Center in the amount of $4,500 during fiscal year 2002-2003 for performing agreed upon services as outlined in the agreement; and WHEREAS, such funding was approved by the Mayor and City Council pursuant to adopted budget statements and annual appropriation ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, an agreement by and between the City and Community Humanitarian Resource Center to assist in the operation of the transitional homeless shelter in Grand Island, and to offer emergency services and referrals to the needy and other service providers in the Grand Island area. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G11 #2002-302 - Approving Outside Funding for the Crisis Center, Inc. Since 1990, the City of Grand Island has provided funding to the Crisis Center to be used towards service for victims and victim's family members who are in danger as well as medical attention, clothing and food through advocacy, protection orders, support groups, and placement in safe shelters. The City is authorized by State Statute to provide for service which preserve order and secure persons or property from violence, danger, and destruction. The 2002-2003 Annual Budget provides funding in and amount of $10,200 for the Crisis Center. A contract formalizing this funding is requested. Approval is recommended. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Charlie Cuypers City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-302 WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to contract with The Crisis Center, Inc., a non-profit agency, to provide services to victims of family violence and sexual assault; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with the Crisis Center to provide such services to victims of family violence and sexual assault; and WHEREAS, the City shall provide funding to the Crisis Center in the amount of $10,200 during fiscal year 2002-2003 for performing agreed upon services as outlined in the agreement; and WHEREAS, such funding was approved by the Mayor and City Council pursuant to adopted budget statements and annual appropriation ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, an agreement by and between the City and The Crisis Center, Inc. to provide services to victims of family violence and sexual assault. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G12 #2002-303 - Approving Outside Funding for the Family Violence Coalition The City of Grand Island has provided funding to the Family Violence Coalition to be used towards service to victims and victim's families involved in incidents of domestic violence, sexual assault, felony assault, and homicide. The City is authorized by State Statute to provide for service to preserve order and secure persons or property from violence, danger, and destruction. The 2002-2003 Annual Budget provides funding in the amount of $10,000 for the Family Violence Coalition. A contract formalizing this funding is requested. Approval is recommended. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Charlie Cuypers City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-303 WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to contract with Family Violence Coalition, a non-profit agency, to provide services to victims of violent and domestic related crimes; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with Family Violence Coalition to provide such services; and WHEREAS, the City shall provide funding to Family Violence Coalition in the amount of $10,000 during fiscal year 2002-2003 for performing agreed upon services as outlined in the agreement; and WHEREAS, such funding was approved by the Mayor and City Council pursuant to adopted budget statements and annual appropriation ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, an agreement by and between the City and Family Violence Coalition to provide services to victims of violent and domestic related crimes. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G13 #2002-304 - Approving Outside Funding for the Grand Island Area - Clean Community System Since 1998, the City of Grand Island has provided funding to the Clean Community Systems to be used to perform certain services required by the Integrated Solid Waste Management Act; such as the implementation of a solid waste management plan to provide for a local waste reduction and recycling program, to actively educate the public on recycling, solid waste, and other environmental issues, and to foster and support corridor litter controls and beautification groups and organizations. The 2002-2003 Annual Budget provides funding in the amount of $18,000 for Clean Community Systems services. A contract formalizing this funding is requested. Approval is recommended. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Charlie Cuypers City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-304 WHEREAS, the City is authorized to establish and provide for the support of any service, facility, or system required by the Integrated Solid Waste Management Act; and WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with Grand Island Area - Clean Community System to perform certain services associated with environmental education which are required by the Integrated Solid Waste Management Act; and WHEREAS, the City agrees to pay Grand Island Area - Clean Community System $18,000 for performing agreed upon services during the 2002-2003 fiscal year as outlined in the agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, the agreement by and between the City and Grand Island Area - Clean Community System to perform services associated with environmental education. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G14 #2002-305 - Approving Outside Funding for Grand Island Area Council for International Visitors The 2002-2003 Annual Budget included $1,000 for the Grand Island Area Council for International Visitors to be used to provide cultural activities and home hospitality opportunities for foreign leaders, specialists and international scholars in promoting the Grand Island community. A contract formalizing this funding is requested. Approval is recommended. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Charlie Cuypers City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-305 WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to contract with the Grand Island Area Council For International Visitors, a non-profit agency, to provide cultural activities and home hospitality opportunities for foreign leaders, specialists and international scholars in promoting the various aspects of the Grand Island community; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with the Grand Island Area Council for International Visitors to provide such services; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City provide funding to the Grand Island Area Council for International Visitors in the amount of $1,000 during fiscal year 2002-2003 for performing agreed upon services as outlined in the agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, an agreement by and between the City and the Grand Island Area Council for International Visitors to provide funding in the amount of $1,000 in support of cultural activities and home hospitality opportunities for foreign leaders, specialists and international scholars in promoting the various aspects of the Grand Island community. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G15 #2002-306 - Approving Outside Funding for Grand Island Dive Rescue Team The 2002-2003 Annual Budget included $9,700 for the Grand Island Dive Rescue Team to be used for a fully enclosed custom trailer to house and transport equipment. This is a one time request with the City sharing in the cost of the trailer. A contract formalizing this funding is requested. Approval is recommended. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Charlie Cuypers City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-306 WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to contract with Grand Island Dive Rescue Team, Inc., a Nebraska non-profit corporation, to maintain the peace, good government, and welfare of the City, fore preserving order and securing persons or property from violence, danger and destruction, for protecting public and private property, and for promoting the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, morals and the general interests and welfare of the inhabitants of the City; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with the Grand Island Dive Rescue Team to provide funding for them to purchase a fully enclosed custom trailer to house and transport equipment; and WHEREAS, the City shall provide funding to the Grand Island Dive Rescue Team in the amount of $9,700 during fiscal year 2002-2003 for the purchase of such trailer; and WHEREAS, the City also agrees to include the Grand Island Diver Rescue Team as an additional named insured under the coverage of the City's liability insurance in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract; and WHEREAS, such funding was approved by the Mayor and City Council pursuant to adopted budget statements and annual appropriation ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, an agreement by and between the Grand Island Dive Rescue Team, Inc. to provide funding in the amount of $9,700 for the purchase of a trailer and to provide liability insurance coverage and stated in the agreement. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G16 #2002-307 - Approving Outside Funding for Grand Island/Hall County Convention & Visitors Bureau The 2002-2003 Annual Budget included $10,000 for the Grand Island/Hall County Convention Visitors Bureau to be used to market and promote tourism and convention activities in the Grand Island area. A contract formalizing this funding is requested. Approval is recommended. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Charlie Cuypers City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-307 WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to contract with the Grand Island Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau, a non-profit agency, to market and promote tourism and convention activities in the area; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with the Grand Island Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau to provide such services; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City provide funding to the Grand Island Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau in the amount of $10,000 during fiscal year 2002-2003 for performing agreed upon services as outlined in the agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, an agreement by and between the City and the Grand Island Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau to provide funding in the amount of $10,000 in support of tourism and convention activities in the Grand Island area. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G17 #2002-308 - Approving Outside Funding for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program The 2002-2003 Annual Budget included $10,000 for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program to be used for services of persons 55 and older to various non-profit agencies and groups in response to community needs. The City is authorized by State Statute to provide for services which preserve order and secure persons or property from violence, danger, and destruction. A contract formalizing this funding is requested. Approval is recommended. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Charlie Cuypers City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-308 WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to contract with Retired Senior Volunteer Program, a non-profit agency, to provide volunteer services of persons 55 years of age and older to various non-profit agencies and groups that provide needed services to our community; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with Retired Senior Volunteer Program to provide such services; and WHEREAS, the City shall provide funding to Retired Senior Volunteer Program in the amount of $10,000 during fiscal year 2002-2003 for performing agreed upon services as outlined in the agreement; and WHEREAS, such funding was approved by the Mayor and City Council pursuant to adopted budget statements and annual appropriation ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, an agreement by and between the City and Retired Senior Volunteer Program to provide volunteer services of persons 55 years of age and older to various non-profit agencies and groups in response to community needs. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G18 #2002-309 - Approving Outside Funding for the Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. The 2002-2003 Annual Budget included $15,000 for the Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. to be used for equipment, buildings, utilities and goods to elderly and handicapped individual. The City is authorized by State Statute to provide for these services. A contract formalizing this funding is requested. Approval is recommended. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Charlie Cuypers City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-309 WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to contract with Senior Citizens Industries, Inc., a Nebraska non-profit corporation, to provide the equipment, buildings, utilities and goods including food to provide services to elderly and handicapped individuals; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. to provide such services; and WHEREAS, the City shall provide funding to Senior Citizens Industries in the amount of $15,000 during fiscal year 2002-2003 for performing agreed upon services as outlined in the agreement; and WHEREAS, such funding was approved by the Mayor and City Council pursuant to adopted budget statements and annual appropriation ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, an agreement by and between the City and Senior Citizen Industries, Inc. to provide the equipment, buildings, utilities and goods including food to provide services to elderly and handicapped individuals. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G19 #2002-310 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Grand West Fourth Subdivision Steve Craig, owner, has submitted the final plat for Grand West Fourth Subdivision, located along Craig Road, between North Road and Mansfield Road. This plat proposes to develop 27 lots. This plat has been reviewed by the Planning, Public Works and Utilities Departments. The Regional Planning Commission, at their meeting of October 2, 2002, unanimously voted to recommend approval. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-310 WHEREAS, Grand West L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, as owner, has caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising a part of Lot Two (2), Ross Acres Subdivision, and a part of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of GRAND WEST FOURTH SUBDIVISION, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and WHEREAS, such subdivision was approved by the Regional Planning Commission on October 2, 2002; and WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Board of Education of School District No. 2 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by Section 19- 923, R.R.S. 1943; and WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owner and the City of Grand Island. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of GRAND WEST FOURTH SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G20 #2002-311 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Indianhead Seventh Subdivision Virgil Eihusen, owner, has submitted the final plat for Indianhead Seventh Subdivision, located South of Trust Street and West of North Road. This plat proposes to develop 52 lots. This plat has been reviewed by the Planning, Public Works and Utilities Departments. The Regional Planning Commission, at their meeting of October 2, 2002, unanimously voted to recommend approval subject to the final plat not being released until the rezoning for lots 21- 25 of Industrial Park West Subdivision is successful. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-311 WHEREAS, Indianhead Golf Club, L.L.C., a limited liability company, as owner, has caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising all of Lots Twenty One (21), Twenty Two (22), Twenty Three (23), Twenty Four (24), and Twenty Five (25), Grand Island Industrial Park West Subdivision, vacated Fortune Street and a part of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4), all in Section Twenty Six (26), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of INDIANHEAD SEVENTH SUBDIVISION, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and WHEREAS, such subdivision was approved by the Regional Planning Commission on October 2, 2002; and WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Board of Education of School District No. 2 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by Section 19- 923, R.R.S. 1943; and WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owner and the City of Grand Island. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of INDIANHEAD SEVENTH SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G21 #2002-312 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Preliminary Engineering Services for Shoemaker Hike/Bike Trail The Park and Recreation Department has recommended that the Certificate of Final Completion be issued for the Preliminary Engineering Services for the Shoemaker Hike/Bike Trail. The contract was awarded to Olsson Associates of Grand Island on August 14, 2001. The work commenced in late August and was completed in the spring of 2002. The performance of the contract was supervised by the Park and Recreation Department and a Certificate of Final Completion has been issued by the Park and Recreation Director, subject to City Council approval. Approval is recommended. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Paustian City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? ______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-312 WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director of the City of Grand Island has issued his Certificate of Final Completion for Preliminary Engineering Services for the Shoemaker Hike/Bike Trail certifying that Olsson Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract dated August 14, 2001, has completed such project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director recommends the acceptance of the final completion; and WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs in the Parks and Recreation Director’s recommendation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that: 1. The Parks and Recreation Director’s Certificate of Final Completion for Preliminary Engineering Services for the Shoemaker Hike/Bike Trail is hereby confirmed. 2. That a warrant be issued from Account No. 40044450-90031 in the amount of $219.15 payable to Olsson Associates for the final amount due the contractor. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G22 #2002-313 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Wading Pool Project The Park and Recreation Department has recommended that the Certificate of Final Completion be issued for the Wading Pool Project. The contract was awarded to Tri Valley Builders of Grand Island on April 23, 2001. The work commenced during the spring of 2001 and was completed in July of 2002. The performance of the contract was supervised by the Park and Recreation Director and a Certificate of Final Completion has been issued by the Park and Recreation Director, subject to City Council approval. Approval is recommended. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Paustian City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? ______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-313 WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director of the City of Grand Island has issued his Certificate of Final Completion for Wading Pool Project certifying that Tri Valley Builders of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract dated April 23, 2001, has completed such project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director recommends the acceptance of the final completion; and WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs in the Parks and Recreation Director’s recommendation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that: 1. The Parks and Recreation Director’s Certificate of Final Completion for Wading Pool Project is hereby confirmed. 2. That a warrant be issued from Account No. 40044450-90037 in the amount of $1,500 payable to Tri Valley Builders for the final amount due the contractor. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G23 #2002-314 - Approving Bid Award for Installation of Irrigation System at Cemetery The Park and Recreation Department, Cemetery Division, has submitted a request for awarding a bid for underground sprinkler irrigation installation at the Cemetery. Two bids were received ranging from $125,410.00 to $130,011.00 The low bid was submitted by Tilley Sprinkler Systems Inc. of Grand Island in the amount of $125,410.00. There are sufficient funds for this purchase in account number 4004450-90033/Cemetery Irrigation. The budgeted estimate was $150,000.00. It is recommended that the bid be awarded to Tilley Sprinkler Systems Inc. in the amount of $125,410.00. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Paustian City of Grand Island City Council Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE: September 26, 2002 FOR: Installation of Irrigation System for the South Side of the Grand Island Cemetery DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation Department – Cemetery Division ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $150,000.00 FUND/ACCOUNT: 4004450-90033/Cemetery Irrigation PUBLICATION DATE: Septembe r 16, 2002 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: SUMMARY Bidder: Cloudburst Enterprises Tilley Sprinkler Systems, Inc. Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE Exceptions: NOTED NOTED Bid Price: $121,990.00 $120,425.00 $850.00 Price de duction $950.00 per zone from design $4,582.00 Option #1 $2,900.00 $3,439.00 Option #2 $2,085.00 cc: Steve Paustian, Parks & Recreation Director RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant P772 Approved as to Form ¤ _______________ October 3, 2002 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-314 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Installation of Irrigation System for South Side of the Grand Island Cemetery, according to plans and specifications on file in the Cemetery office; and WHEREAS, on September 26, 2002, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, Tilley Sprinkler Systems, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $125,410; and WHEREAS, Tilley Sprinkler Systems' bid is less than the estimate for such project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Tilley Sprinkler Systems, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $125,410 for installation of irrigation system for the south side of the Grand Island Cemetery is hereby approved as the lowest responsive bid. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract for such project between the City and such contractor be entered into, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G24 #2002-315 - Approving Change Order #1 for General Work Contract - Burdick Station GT-2 and GT-3 Combustion Turbine Project - Utilities Department Background: In the design and construction of a project of this magnitude and complexity, the construction and design processes run concurrently, one phase building upon another as information from successful bidders becomes available. For example, foundation design is dependent on loading information received from successful equipment bidders. But transformer specifications are not finalized until all information is received from the generator supplier, which can be several months. At the same time construction must begin on generator foundations in order to be able to receive those units. Rather than wait for all detailed vendor information, the General Construction Contract is prepared and awarded early in the process with anticipated additional work allowance of 5 - 10% in the project budget. The alternative would be to wait for all detailed information before contract award, which would add many months to the project, require extended storage of large equipment, and double handling. Discussion: The Industrial Company (TIC) was awarded the construction contract in December of 2001 in the amount of $10,997,615. That contract includes the erection of the combustion turbines, foundations, piping systems, electrical duct banks, area drainage, transformers, circuit breakers, substation modifications, fire protection, fuel oil and natural gas systems, controls systems, pollution control systems, roads and buildings; essentially the entire project. Since construction began there have been numerous additions and changes as system and sub-system specific information has become available and engineering design finalized. Proposed Change Order No. 1 to the General Construction Contract covers additions and changes since initial construction. The total Change Order amount is $705,382.43. Of that amount, $197,558.43 is back charged to equipment suppliers (primarily GE) for changes or additions to their equipment. The actual Change Order cost to the Utilities Department is $507,824, 4.6% of the original General Work Contract price, 1% of total project cost. Each change has been reviewed and negotiated by our engineering consultants, Sargent and Lundy, and Utilities Department Staff. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Utilities Department that Change Order No. 1 to the General Work Contract be approved in the amount of $705,382.43. A listing of each of the items Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island City of Grand Island City Council included in the Change Order is attached. Also attached is the most recent Project Cost and Price Summary. Fiscal Effects: Expenditure of $705,382.43 from Electric Fund 520, with back charge of $197,558.43 to other contractors. There are sufficient funds available. The Project remains within original cost projections. Alternatives: None recommended. See attached RESOLUTION. Staff Contact: Gary Mader; Dale Shotkoski City of Grand Island City Council City of Grand Island Utilities Department General Work Contract - Change Order 1 (submitted with Memo 10/1/02) Change Order Request Description Amount 001 Add warehouse rebar splices 2,650.00$ 002 Backcharge to GEEPE 4,371.00$ 003 Revise substation caissons 44,034.00$ 004 Revisions to fuel oil pipe support and turbine control center foundations 9,689.00$ 005 Revise fuel oil heater foundation 4,431.00$ 006 Revise stack, fuel filter, water injection, and transformer foundations 10,617.00$ 007 Delete pipe vault (5,611.00)$ 008 Add insulation and heat trace to fuel oil piping 547.00$ 009 Delete demineralized water valves (2,153.00)$ 010 set (10,376.00)$ 011 Revisions to fire loop pipe specifications 56,312.00$ 012 Revise fuel oil piping support design 45,538.00$ 013 Revisions to fencing and pavement, add fuel oil pipe bridge 59,300.00$ 014 Add instrument devices 6,848.00$ 015 Revise electrical one-line diagram 5,016.00$ 017 Revise circulating water piping 55,958.00$ 018 Revise demineralized water piping 1,498.00$ 019 Revise fuel oil pump house piping 70,000.00$ 020 Revision to site piping plan drawings 21,627.00$ 021 Revise oil/water separator foundation and manhole extentions 41,965.00$ 023 Backcharges to GEEPE 68,068.01$ 024 Revisions to Instrument Index (2,313.00)$ 028 Delete road textile underlayment (3,781.00)$ 029 Revise tunnel pavement 77,000.00$ 030 Revise auxiliary transformer foundations 2,944.00$ 031 Delete HVAC filtering section (11,900.00)$ 032 Relocate fire water piping 5,127.00$ 033 Relocate fire water hydrant 6,476.00$ 034 Add circulating water valves 5,481.00$ 035 Backcharges to GEEPE 34,846.42$ 036 Add fuel oil tank floating suction 10,900.00$ 037 Backcharge to Valmont 959.00$ 039 Backcharges to GEEPE 89,314.00$ Total 705,382.43$ CHANGE ORDER # 1 TO: TIC, The Industrial Company 2211 Elk River Road P.O. Box 774848 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Project: GENERAL CONTRACT WORK – CT ADDITION BURDICK GENERATING STATION You are hereby directed to make the following change in your contract: 1. Additional payment of the items listed on the attached spreadsheet. ADD: $705,382.43 and/or DELETE: $______________ The original Contract Sum $ 10,997,615.00 Previous Change Order Amounts $ .00 The contract Sum is increased by this Change Order $ 705,382.43 The total modified Contract Sum to date $ 11,702,997.43 Approval and acceptance of this Change Order acknowledges understanding and agreement tha the cost and time adjustmens included reprsent the complete values arising out of and/or incidental to the Work described therein. APPROVED: CITY OF GRAND ISLAND By:_________________________________ Date ________________________ Attest: ______________________________ _____________________________ Approved as to Form, City Attorney ACCEPTED: TIC, THE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY By: _________________________________ Date _________________________ Sargent Lundy, LLC. City of Grand Island Burdick Station Combustion Turbine Project Cost and Price Summary 10/02/2002 Revision 6 Spec Title Spec. No. Pre-Award Estimated Cost Contract Award Status Actual or Projected Contract Price Comments Combustion Turbine Generator B-3001 30,000,000 Awarded 29,861,000 Change Order for CTs and PTs B-3001 Awarded 65,000 Change Order for Stack deduct B-3001 Awarded (74,000) Change Order for Fuel Oil Skid deduct B-3001 Pending (6,500) Change Order for Spare Parts B-3001 Awarded 216,610 Geo technical Investigation B-3002 40,000 Awarded 39,340 Initial Site Preparation B-3003 1,000,000 Awarded 3,412,386 See Comment 1 Pre Cast Concrete B-3004 79,800 Awarded 42,002 Rebar Detailing B-3005 6,000 Awarded 5,250 Change Order 1 B-3005 Awarded 0 included in SWCN-4 Change Order 2 B-3005 Awarded 1,275 Change Order 3 B-3005 Awarded 112 General Work Contract B-3006 12,915,097 Awarded 10,997,615 See Comment 4 Total of all Change Orders B-3006 See Details on Page 2 1,588,609 TIC work backcharge to GE See Details on Page 2 (250,046) See Comment 5 Fuel Gas Conditioning B-3007 300,000 Awarded 261,895 Main Power Transformers B-3008 950,000 Awarded 947,800 Motor Control Centers B-3009 40,000 Awarded 17,697 DCS B-3010 90,000 Awarded 232,685 See Comment 2 Change Order 1 B-3010 Awarded 16,924 Change Order 2 B-3010 Awarded 6,620 Disconnect Switches B-3012 88,840 Awarded 75,516 Relay Panels B-3013 307,000 Awarded 98,600 Substation Structural Steel B-3014 31,000 Awarded 151,785 Circuit Breakers B-3016 208,500 Awarded 149,585 Data Logger B-3017 43,730 Awarded 39,930 Gas Metering Station Kinder-Morgan 250,000 Awarded 245,000 Emission Compliance Test Air Hygiene 32,000 Awarded 32,000 Spare Parts 300,000 Included w/B-3001 0 Indirects Not to exceed 3,292,372 Partially Incurred 3,000,000 Estimate at completion SWCN 1 (FO piping to GT-1) Awarded 12,000 SWCN 2 (Env.Compliance Plan for Existing Units) Awarded 120,000 SWCN 3 (Design Ductbank) Awarded 50,000 SWCN 4 (Acousitc encl foundation changes) Awarded 0 See Comment 5 SWCN 5 (not used) N/A 0 SWCN 6 (not used) N/A 0 SWCN 7 (Start-up manager) Awarded 100,380 SWCN 8 (Compliance Guidance Document for Air Permit) Awarded 12,000 SWCN 9 (Performance Testing) Awarded 107,000 Contingency 2,000,000 N/A 0 Project Total 51,974,339 51,576,070 Difference = 398,269 Pending GE TA time Pending 425,000 Pending LDs from GE Pending (3,036,311) Sales Tax for CT Paid 1,496,300 Adjusted Project Cost 51,974,339 50,461,059 Difference = 1,513,280 Comments 1. The soil borings revealed that the size of the lake that need to be excavated was considerably larger and deeper than originally anticipated and estimated. 2. The scope in the original estimate was for additional I/Os. The new scope includes these I/Os plus a new operator console and new interface with GE's Mark V controller. 3. Deleted. 4. We expect some change orders to occur that will modifiy the price. 5. CGI to bill to GE for changes and TIC charges itemized on Page 2. SNL4A\burdick\documents\PriceSummary Working.xls.xls Page 1 of 2 SUMMARY OF TIC CHANGE ORDERS 10/02/2002 Revision 6 TIC Change Orders for Specification B-3006 COR Status Actual or Projected Price Comments Change Order Request 1 Awarded 2,650 Change Order Request 2 Awarded 4,371 See Comment 5 Change Order Request 3 Awarded 44,034 Change Order Request 4 Awarded 9,689 Change Order Request 5 Awarded 4,431 Change Order Request 6 Awarded 10,617 Change Order Request 7 Awarded (5,611) Change Order Request 8 Awarded 547 Change Order Request 9 Awarded (2,153) Change Order Request 10 Awarded (10,376) Change Order Request 11 Awarded 56,312 Change Order Request 12 Awarded 45,538 Change Order Request 13 Awarded 59,300 Change Order Request 14 Awarded 6,848 Change Order Request 15 Awarded 5,016 Change Order Request 16 Pending 77,810 Change Order Request 17 Awarded 55,958 Change Order Request 18 Awarded 1,498 Change Order Request 19 Awarded 70,000 Change Order Request 20 Awarded 21,627 Change Order Request 21 Awarded 41,965 Change Order Request 22 Rejected 0 Change Order Request 23 Awarded 68,068 See Comment 5 Change Order Request 24 Awarded (2,313) Change Order Request 25 Pending 62,658 Change Order Request 26 Pending 18,084 Change Order Request 27 Rejected 0 Change Order Request 28 Awarded (3,781) Change Order Request 29 Awarded 77,000 Change Order Request 30 Awarded 2,944 Change Order Request 31 Awarded (11,900) Change Order Request 32 Awarded 5,127 Change Order Request 33 Awarded 6,476 Change Order Request 34 Awarded 5,481 Change Order Request 35 Awarded 34,846 See Comment 5 Change Order Request 36 Awarded 10,900 Change Order Request 37 Awarded 959 Backcharge to Valmont Change Order Request 38 Pending 45,986 Change Order Request 39 Awarded 89,314 See Comment 5 Change Order Request 40 Pending 119,721 Change Order Request 41 Pending 86,978 Change Order Request 42 Change Order Request 43 Pending 150,530 Change Order Request 44 Change Order Request 45 Pending 271,040 Change Order Request 46 Pending (3,027) Pending GEEPE Backcharges Pending 53,447 See Comment 5 TOTAL 1,588,609 Back Charge to GE 250,046 SNL4A\Burdick\Documents\PriceSummary Working.xls Page 2 of 2 Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-315 WHEREAS, on December 4, 2001, by Resolution 2001-328, the City Council for the City of Grand Island awarded the bid for general contract work on combustion turbines at Burdick Station to The Industrial Company of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that modifications to the work to be performed by The Industrial Company are necessary; and WHEREAS, such modifications have been incorporated into Change Order No. 1; and WHEREAS, the result of such modifications will increase the contract amount by $705,382.43 of which $197,558.43 is back charged to equipment suppliers for changes or additions to their equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 1, between the City of Grand Island and The Industrial Company of Steamboat Springs, Colorado to provide the modifications as outlined on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002 _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G25 #2002-316 - Approving Bid Award for Boom Truck and Crane Background: Specifications were prepared and advertised in accordance with the City purchasing procedures for a boom truck and crane. Specifications were also mailed to potential bidders. Bids were publicly opened on September 12, 2002. Two bids were received. The truck and crane were bid as a unit to assure the truck would be compatible with the crane that will be mounted. Both bidders contacted local and area truck dealers for pricing. Teague bid a truck from Hansen International of Grand Island. National bid a truck from an Omaha dealer. Discussion: The specifications included an optional price for a personnel platform. At present, the utility's line construction equipment cannot reach to the top of some of the taller 115kV transmission line towers. This unit, which is used to lift and set large pad mounted transformers, has a longer boom, so a platform option was requested with the bid. But because the bids came in above the engineer's estimate of $200,000, this option was deleted from the bids. The bid from Teague Equipment included a chassis acquisition fee of $1,826.00. This fee may be waived if the truck chassis is purchased directly from Hansen International and "drop shipped" to the crane manufacturing plant. The truck chassis is a Diamond SPEC International. Both bidders meet the specifications without major exceptions. Bid tabulation is as follows: Boom Truck & Crane - Manufacturer & Model: Teague Equipment Company/Terex Stinger 60200. Total Bid: $207,209.00. Personnel Platform Option: -$6,745.00. Drop Ship Option: - $1,826.00. Evaluated Total: $198,638.00. National Crane/National Series 1100. Total Bid: $258,858.00. Personnel Platform Option: -$17,030.00. Evaluated Total: $241,828.00. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Utilities Department that the award be made to the low bidder, Teague Equipment of Denver, Colorado , with the truck chassis purchased directly from Hansen International of Grand Island, Nebraska. The costs would be $107,342.00 to Teague Equipment and $91,296 to Hansen International for a total award of $198,638.00, which is less than the engineer's estimate of $200,000.00. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island City of Grand Island City Council Fiscal Effects: Expenditure of $198,638.00 from Electric Fund 520. This equipment is included in the '02- '03 budget. Sufficient funds are available. Alternatives: Award to the higher bidder. See attached RESOLUTION. Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Dale Shotkoski City of Grand Island City Council Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE: September 12, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. FOR: Boom Truck DEPARTMENT: Utilities ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $200,000.00 FUND/ACCOUNT: 520/Enterprise PUBLICATION DATE: August 16, 2002 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: SUMMARY Bidder: Wick’s Sterling Trucks, Inc. Teague Equipment Company Omaha, NE Phoenix, AZ Bid Security: The American Institute of Architects $10,360.45 Exceptions: NOTED NOTED Bid Price: $258,858.00 $207,209.00 -TI 12,000.00 -TI 6,300.00 $246,858.00 $200,909.00 cc: Robert H. Smith, Assistant Utilities Director RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant P758 Approved as to Form ¤ _______________ October 3, 2002 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-316 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Boom Truck & Crane for the Underground Division, according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities Administration; and WHEREAS, on September 12, 2002, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, all bids were over the estimated cost of the project; and WHEREAS, as a result, the optional personnel platform was deleted from the bids; and WHEREAS, Teague Equipment Company of Denver, Colorado, submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such adjusted bid being in the amount of $200,464.00; and WHEREAS, Teague Equipment Company bid included a chassis acquisition fee of $1,826.00 which could be waived if the truck chassis is purchased directly from Hansen International and "drop shipped" to the crane manufacturing plant further reducing Teague Equipment's bid to $198,638.00; and WHEREAS, Teague Equipment Company's adjusted bid is less than the estimate for such project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the adjusted bid of Teague Equipment Company of Denver, Colorado, in the amount of $198,638.00 for boom truck and crane is hereby approved as the lowest responsive bid. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G26 #2002-317 - Approving Bid Award for Tree Trimming Project 2003-TT-1 Background: The Utility Department desires to have trees trimmed as required, to allow adequate clearance from the City's overhead electric lines for public safety and system reliability. The work to be performed under the provisions of the contract consists of furnishing labor, tools, and equipment to trim trees from around the City’s overhead power lines. In order to achieve the best price and expedite the work, the project was divided into twenty (20) sections. A map of the entire project is attached, and a general description of each area follows below: Section 03-1 East of Blaine Street; north and south of Stolley Park Road. Section 03-2 West of Broadwell; north and south of 10th Street. Section 03-3 South of Stolley Park Road; east and west of Locust Street. Section 03-4 East of Gunbarrel Road; north and south of Bismark Road. Section 03-5 South of Hwy 281 By-pass; east and west of Webb Road. Section 03-6 West of North Road; north and south of old Potash Hwy. Section 03-7 South of Capital Ave along Wheeler Ave; and south of 16th St. along Pine St. Section 03-8 North of Capital Ave; between Broadwell Ave. and Sky Park Road. Section 03-9 South of Capital Ave along Hancock Avenue. Section 03-10 North of 13th Street; between Webb Rd. and Hancock Avenue. Section 03-11 Shady Bend Road and E. Highway 30. Section 03-12 North of Capital Avenue; between Engleman Rd. and North Road. Section 03-13 North of 13th Street; between Engleman Rd. and North Road. Section 03-14 North of 13th Street; east of Engleman Road. Section 03-15 South of Capital Ave; between Engleman Rd. and Independence Ave. Section 03-16 South of Capital Ave; between Independence Ave. and North Road. Section 03-17 North of Capital Ave; between Engleman Rd. and Northwest Ave. Section 03-18 North of Capital Ave.; between Northwest Ave. and Independence Ave. Section 03-19 North of Arizona Ave.; between Northwest Ave. and Idaho Ave. Section 03-20 North of Capital Ave.; west of North Road. Discussion: Specifications are written to allow the City to select any or all sections to be awarded in this contract. The Department may award to a single Contractor for all sections, or award to multiple Contractors by individual section, whichever provides for the best overall contract price. The project was publicly advertised and specifications were sent to seven (7) potential Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island City of Grand Island City Council bidders. Bids were opened at 11:00 a.m. on September 26, 2002 in accordance with City procurement codes. A tabulation of the three (3) bids received are listed below. Only Wright Tree Service bid on all sections. Tom's Tree Service - Grand Island, NE: Section 03-2 $6,000.00, Section 03-5 $4,000.00, Section 03-7 $4,200.00, Section 03-8 $7,100.00, Section 03-12 $8,500.00, Section 03-13 $5,200.00. Sheffield Tree Service - Grand Island, NE: Section 03-3 $9,500.00, Section 03-5 $9,500.00, Section 03-6 $11,500.00, Section 03-7 $6,000.00, Section 03-8 $6,800.00, Section 03-9 $3,500.00, Section 03-11 $3,500.00, Section 03-16 $3,500.00, Section 03-17 $8,000.00, Section 03-18 $9,000.00, Wright Tree Service, Inc. - Des Moines, IA: Section 03-1 $26,840.00, Section 03-2 $13,230.00, Section 03-3 $20,300.00, Section 03-4 $19,825.00, Section 03-5 $6,175.00, Section 03-6 $14,535.00, Section 03-7 $11,600.00, Section 03-8 $11,590.00, Section 03-9 $2,010.00, Section 03-10 $8,750.00, Section 03-11 $4,087.00, Section 03-12 $8,845.00, Section 03-13 $5,063.00, Section 03-14 $11,550.00, Section 03-15 $16,800.00, Section 03-16 $7,747.00, Section 03-17 $7,280.00, Section 03-18 $5,600.00, Section 03-19 $3,850.00, Section 03-20 $4,200.00. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Utilities Department that each section be awarded to the low bidder as follows: sections 03-2, 03-5, 03-7, and 03-12 to: Tom’s Tree Service of Grand Island in the amount of $22,700.00; and sections 03-3, 03-6,03-8, 03-11, and 03-16 to Sheffield Tree Service of Grand Island, NE in the amount of $34,800.00; and sections 03-1, 03-9, 03-10, 03-13, 03-14, 03-15, 03-17, 03-18, 03-19 and 03-20 to Wright Tree Service, Inc. of Des Moines, IA in the amount of $91,943.00. Section 03-4 will not be awarded. Fiscal Effects: The combined total of the lowest bids recommended for award, is $149,443.00. All bids are without exceptions and meet all City contract requirements. The recommended awards are below the engineer's estimate of $150,000.00. Funds are available for the tree trimming work in Utilities Department Enterprise Fund 520. Alternatives: Do not award the contract. See attached RESOLUTION. Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Dale Shotkoski City of Grand Island City Council Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE: September 26, 2002 FOR: Tree Trimming Project 2003-TT-1 DEPARTMENT: Utilities ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $150,000 FUND/ACCOUNT: 520 PUBLICATION DATE: September 10, 2002 SUMMARY Bidder: Tom’s Tree Service Shefield Tree Service Wright Tree Service Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE West Des Moines, IA Bid Security: $1,750.00 Western Surety Co. Merchants Bonding Co. Exceptions: NONE NONE NONE Bid Price: Section 03-1 $26,840.00 Section 03-2 $6,000.00 $13,230.00 Section 03-3 $ 9,500.00 $20,300.00 Section 03-4 $19,825.00 Section 03-5 $4,000.00 $ 9,500.00 $ 6,175.00 Section 03-6 $11,500.00 $14,535.00 Section 03-7 $4,200.00 $ 6,000.00 $11,600.00 Section 03-8 $7,100.00 $ 6,800.00 $11,590.00 Section 03-9 $ 3,500.00 $ 2,010.00 Section 03-10 $ 8,750.00 Section 03-11 $ 3,500.00 $ 4,087.00 Section 03-12 $8,500.00 $ 8,845.00 Section 03-13 $5,200.00 $ 5,063.00 Section 03-14 $11,550.00 Section 03-15 $16,800.00 Section 03-16 $ 3,500.00 $ 7,747.00 Section 03-17 $ 8,000.00 $ 7,280.00 Section 03-18 $ 9000.00 $ 5,600.00 Section 03-19 $ 3,850.00 Section 03-20 $ 4,200.00 cc: Tom Barnes, Senior Civil Engineer RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant P0767 Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-317 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited bids for Tree Trimming Project 2003-TT-1 for the Utilities Department, according to the plans and specifications on file with the Utility Engineering Office; and WHEREAS, on September 26, 2002, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, the requested work has been divided into twenty sections in order to achieve the best and lowest cost, and expedite the completion of the work; and WHEREAS, Tom's Tree Service of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and the plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $22,700 for Sections 03-2, 03-5, 03-7, and 03-12 of the contract; and WHEREAS, Sheffield Tree Service of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and the plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $34,800 for Sections 03-3, 03-6, 03-8, 03-11, and 03-16 of the contract; and WHEREAS, Wright Tree Service, Inc. of West Des Moines, Iowa, submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and the plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $91,943 for Sections 03-1, 03-9, 03-10, 03-13, 03-14, 03-15, 03-17, 03-18, 03-19, and 03-20 of the contract; and WHEREAS, the combined total of the lowest bids for the above-listed twenty sections is less than the engineer's estimate for said project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that: 1. The bid of Tom's Tree Service of Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $22,700 for Sections 03-2, 03-5, 03-7, and 03-12 of Tree Trimming Project 2003-TT-1 is hereby approved as the lowest responsive bid submitted for those sections. 2. The bid of Sheffield Tree Service of Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $34,800 for Sections 03-3, 03-6, 03-8, 03-11, and 03-16 of Tree Trimming Project 2003-TT-1 is hereby approved as the lowest responsive bid submitted for those sections. 3. The bid of Wright Tree Service, Inc. of West Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $91,943 for Sections 03-1, 03-9, 03-10, 03-13, 03-14, 03-15, 03-17, 03-18, 03-19, and 03-20 of Tree Trimming Project 2003-TT-1 is hereby approved as the lowest responsive bid submitted for those sections. Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney 4. A contract for such project be entered into between the City and such contractors; and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G27 #2002-318 - Approving Bid Award for Security Gates for Burdick Station and Platte Generating Station - Utilities Department Background: Due to heightened security concerns, the Utilities Department erected fencing at its power plants. Specifications were then developed by our consultants, Olsson Associates, for the security gates at both Burdick and Platte Generating Stations. The specifications were advertised and bids received in accordance with City purchasing procedures. Discussion: Specifications were sent to potential bidders, with three responses being received. A bid from Heartland Electric Company was incomplete and was not considered in the evaluation process. The remaining two bids were compliant with the specifications. Neither included sales tax. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $125,000.00. Hurricane Fence Company, Grand Island, N $87,401.15 American Fence Company, Grand Island, N $86,649.40 Recommendation: Olsson Associates and our department engineering staff reviewed the bids for compliance with the City’s detailed specifications. The bid from American Fence Company meets all the requirements of the technical specification with no exceptions. It is the recommendation of the Utilities Department that American Fence Company from Grand Island, NE be awarded the contract for this work in the amount of $86,649.40. Fiscal Effects: Expenditure of $86,649.40 from Enterprise Fund 520, plus the payment of applicable sales tax. Alternatives: Award the project to the next lowest bidder, Hurricane Fence Company. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary Mader; Dale Shotkoski City of Grand Island City Council Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE: September 25, 2002 FOR: Burdick Station & Platte Generating Station Security Gates DEPARTMENT: Utilities/PGS ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $125,000.00 FUND/ACCOUNT: E520 PUBLICATION DATE: September 6, 2002 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: SUMMARY Bidder: American Fence Company, Inc. Hurricane Fence Co. of NE, Inc. Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE Bid Security: American Institute of Architects Inland Insurance Company Exceptions: NONE NONE Bid Price: $86,649.40 $87,401.15 Bidder: Chief Industries, Inc. DBA Heartland Electric Co. Grand Island, NE Bid Security: American Institute of Architects Exceptions: NOTED Bid Price: $16,465.00 cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant P0768 Approved as to Form ¤ _______________ October 3, 2002 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-318 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Burdick Station and Platte Generating Station Security Gates, according to plans and specifications on file with Olsson Associates, consultants for the City of Grand Island; and WHEREAS, on September 25, 2002, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, American Fence Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $86,649.40 plus sales tax; and WHEREAS, American Fence Company's bid is less than the engineer’s estimate for such project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of American Fence Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $86,649.40 plus tax for Burdick Station and Platte Generating Station security gates is hereby approved as the lowest responsive bid. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract for such project between the City and such contractor be entered into, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G28 #2002-319 - Approving Bid Award for RFP for Engineering Services for Circuit Breaker Replacement Background: Most of the Electric Department's oil circuit breakers are at least 30 years old. Since the circuit breakers were first installed, the City's electric demand has tripled. With the expansion required to satisfy the increased demand, in both City facilities and the regional grid, many circuit breakers are now or will shortly be undersized. The '02-'03 Electric Budget includes $4,600,000 to replace all but two of the existing oil circuit breakers. The Electric Department lacks staff to design and implement a major upgrade project of this magnitude. Therefore, a request for proposals to provide engineering services for the breaker replacement project was developed and issued. Discussion: Engineering services were estimated to cost between $500,000 (based on percentage of estimated completed project value) and $250,000 (based on an estimate of the actual engineering effort and time required for the engineering work). Requests for Proposals were mailed to prospective engineering firms and advertised in The Grand Island Independent. Proposals from four firms were received: HDR, Inc., - Omaha, N (HDR) $98,000 P & E Engineering Co., - Carlisle, I (P&E) $193,500 DeWild, Grant, Reckert & Assoc. Co., - Rock Rapids, Iow (DGR) $250,000 Lutz, Daily, and Brain - Overland Park, K (LD&B) $384,200 Firm prices ranged from $98,500 to $384,200. The $98,500 proposal contained several exclusions. Of the next low bidders, P&E offered a "not to exceed" price of $193,500, based on hourly rates. DGR offered a firm price of $250,000 with milestone based progress payments. Proposals were independently evaluated by Jeff Mead, Sr. Power Dispatcher and Burhl Gilpin, Assistant Utility Director, Electrical. DGR and P&E submitted the superior proposals, scoring well in both evaluations. P&E had a lower firm price but DGR was more responsive to the specifics of the project and had more relevant experience. DGR was selected for further investigation. Jeff Mead contacted five reference. All references had very positive comments. Areas of interest were: (1) success on similar projects, (2) satisfaction with engineer's personnel, and (3) compliance with contractual costs. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island City of Grand Island City Council Recommendation: DeWild, Grant, Reckert & Associates Company presented the most responsive proposal, at a competitive firm price. A reference check supported the findings of the evaluation. It is recommended that DGR be hired to perform Engineering Services for Circuit Breaker Replacement for a firm price of $250,000. Fiscal Effects: The total breaker replacement project may cost over $5,000,000. During FY 2002-03, $4,600,000 is budgeted; with additional expenditures anticipated in FY 2003-04. Funds are available and budgeted in Electric Enterprise Fund 520. Alternatives: Award the Engineering Services Contract to P&E Engineering. See attached RESOLUTION. Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Dale Shotkoski City of Grand Island City Council Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR RFP DUE DATE: September 17, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. FOR: Circuit Breaker Replacement Engineering Services DEPARTMENT: Utilities Department PUBLICATION DATE: August 6, 2002 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED DeWild Grant Reckert and Associates Company Rock Rapids, IA P & E Engineering Co. Carlisle, IA HDR Engineering, Inc. Omaha, NE Lutz, Daily & Brain LLC Consulting Engineers Overland Park, KS cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director RaNae Edwards, City Clerk David Springer, Finance Director Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent P752 Approved as to Form ¤_______________ October 3, 2002 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-319 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited proposals for Circuit Breaker Replacement Engineering Services, according to plans and the Request for Proposals on file at Phelps Control Center; and WHEREAS, proposals were due on September 17, 2002; and WHEREAS, DeWild, Grant, Reckert & Associates Company of Rock Rapids, Iowa, submitted a proposal in accordance with the terms of the Request for Proposals and all other statutory requirements contained therein; such proposal being in the amount of $250,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of DeWild, Grant, Reckert & Associates Company of Rock Rapid, Iowa for circuit breaker replacement engineering services in the amount of $250,000 is hereby approved as the best evaluated proposal received. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract by and between the city and such contractor be entered into for such project; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G29 #2002-320 - Approving Bid Award for Skid Steer Loader - Utility Underground Division Background: Specifications were prepared and advertised in accordance with City purchasing procedures for a skid steer loader for the Electric Underground Division. Specifications were also mailed to five local potential bidders. Bids were publicly opened at 11:00 a.m. on September 30, 2002. Two bids were received. Bidder: Central Nebraska Bobcat - Bobcat 5185 - Exceptions: None - Bid not Including Tax $34,650.00. Bidder: Fairbanks Grand Island - New Holland LS170 - Exceptions: Yes - Bid not Including Tax $39,127.00. Discussion: Central Nebraska Bobcat did not take any exceptions to the specifications. Fairbanks Grand Island took some exceptions; the engine horsepower rating, tipping load, automatic bucket leveling, and automatic parking brake. The exceptions are relatively minor when considering the total piece of equipment, therefore either bidder is acceptable to the department. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Utilities Department that the award be made to the low bidder, Central Nebraska Bobcat of Grand Island, NE. The low bid is $34,650.00, which is less than the engineers estimate of $35,000.00. With the new tax rate, the total cost will be $36,902.25. Fiscal Effects: Expenditure of $36,902.25 from Electric Fund 520. Sufficient funds are available. Alternatives: Award to the higher bidder. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary Mader; Dale Shotkoski City of Grand Island City Council Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE: September 30, 2002 FOR: Skid Steer Loader DEPARTMENT: Utilities ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $35,000.00 FUND/ACCOUNT: 520/Enterprise PUBLICATION DATE: September 18, 2002 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 3 SUMMARY Bidder: Fairbanks Grand Island Central Nebraska Bobcat Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE Bid Security: N/A N/A Exceptions: NOTED NONE Bid Price: $41,475.00 $36,729.00 cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant P0769 Approved as to Form ¤ _______________ October 3, 2002 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-320 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Skid Steer Loader for the Underground Division, according to plans and specifications on file with Utilities Administration; and WHEREAS, on September 30, 2002, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, Central Nebraska Bobcat of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $34,650 plus sales tax; and WHEREAS, Central Nebraska Bobcat's bid is less than the engineer’s estimate for such equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Central Nebraska Bobcat of Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $34,650 plus tax for skid steer loader is hereby approved as the lowest responsive bid. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G30 #2002-321 - Approving Bid Award for Street Improvement District 1234, Juergen Road in the Platte Valley Industrial Park. The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department advertised for bids for Street Improvement District No. 1234, Juergen Road on September 6, 2002. The Public Works Department, Engineering Division and the Purchasing Division of the City Attorney’s Office reviewed all bids received on September 24, 2002. All bids received met specifications. Two of the bids received were less than the engineer’s estimate of $151,096.40. A summary of the bids received is attached. It is recommended that Council award the bid to The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $133,379.18. There are sufficient funds in Account No. 40033530-90054 for this project. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE: September 24, 2002 FOR: Street Improvement District No. 1234 DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Engineering ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $151,096.40 FUND/ACCOUNT: Capital Projects Fund PUBLICATION DATE: September 6, 2002 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: SUMMARY Bidder: A & R Construction Company Starostka Group Company Plainview, NE Grand Island, NE Bid Security: American Institute of Architects American Institute of Architects Exceptions: NONE NONE Bid Price: $153,446.80 $137,517.27 Bidder: Diamond Engineering Company Grand Island, NE Bid Security: Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America Exceptions: NONE Bid Price: $133,379.18 cc: Ron Underwood, Public Works Senior Civil Engineer RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant P0770 Approved as to Form ¤ _______________ October 3, 2002 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-321 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Street Improvement District No. 1234, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer; and WHEREAS, on September 24, 2002, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, the Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $133,379.18; and WHEREAS, the Diamond Engineering Company's bid is less than the engineer’s estimate for such project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of the Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $133,397.18 for Street Improvement District No. 1234 is hereby approved as the lowest responsive bid. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract for such project between the City and such contractor be entered into, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G31 #2002-322 - Approving Designation of Nebraska Machinery Company as the Sole Source Provider of Track Loaders for the Solid Waste Division, Public Works Department, and Approving Authority to Negotiate with the Vendor. The Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department advertised for bids for one (1) 2003 Model Track Loader for use in Division operations on September 4, 2002. One bid was received by the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division, and the Purchasing Division of the City Attorney’s Office. The bid, submitted by Nebraska Machinery Company of Doniphan, Nebraska, was higher than the estimate for the Loader. The Solid Waste Division is requesting that Nebraska Machinery Company be declared the Solid Waste Division’s sole source for this piece of equipment. This designation would give the Division the ability to negotiate the price of the equipment with the vendor. It is recommended that the Council designate Nebraska Machinery Company of Doniphan, Nebraska as the Sole Source Provider and approve the Division’s authority to negotiate with the company for the purchase price. There are sufficient funds in Account No.50530043-85615 to purchase this equipment. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE: September 19, 2002 FOR: 2003 Model Track Loader with Disposal Arrangement DEPARTMENT: Engineering Department ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $410,000.00 FUND/ACCOUNT: 50530043-85615/Machinery and Equipment PUBLICATION DATE: September 4, 2002 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: SUMMARY Bidder: Nebraska Machinery Co. Doniphan, NE Bid Security: Fidelity and Deposit Company Exceptions: NOTED Bid Price: $411,982.00 -TI 76,000.00 $335,982.00 cc: Kevin McKennon, Supt. Of Solid Waste Division RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant P762 Approved as to Form ¤ _______________ October 3, 2002 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-322 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for one 2003 Model Track Loader with Disposal Arrangement, according to plans and specifications on file with City Engineer; and WHEREAS, on September 19, 2002, one bid was received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, inasmuch as only one bidder was able to comply with the plans and specifications for such equipment, it is recommended that Nebraska Machinery Co. of Doniphan, Nebraska, be designated as a sole source contractor for such equipment purchase; WHEREAS, it is further recommended that negotiations be initiated with Nebraska Machinery Co., as a sole source contractor, to purchase the track loader. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Nebraska Machinery Co. of Doniphan, Nebraska be designated as a sole source contractor for the purchase of a 2003 Model Track Loader with Disposal Arrangement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given to pursue negotiations with Nebraska Machinery Co. for the purchase of a 2003 model track loader with disposal arrangement. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G32 #2002-323 - Approving Resolution Directing Staff to Require Installation of Public Sidewalks by Fall 2003 Council action is required to authorize staff to contact property owners regarding the installation of sidewalks. At the August 20, 2002 Council Study Session, the Sidewalk Committee reviewed the sidewalk maps and identified areas where they believe Council should order sidewalks installed before school starts in Fall 2003. Staff reviewed all of the proposed areas and believe that it is possible to install sidewalks in each area. Staff will work individually with property owners on details. Fill material will be provided where needed at city cost. Some tree and bush trimming or removal may be needed. The Committee discussed the possibility of installing sidewalk on one side of each street, but the Committee feels property owners on both sides of a street should be required to install sidewalk, as long as the installation is possible without major conflicts such as drainage ditches. Three areas have been added to the list discussed at the August 20 meeting. A complete listing is attached. It is recommended that Council approve a Resolution authorizing staff to give the property owners notice to install sidewalks in the areas identified by the time school resumes in the Fall 2003. Minor costs may be incurred for fill material. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¨ _______________ October 3, 2002 ¨ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-323 WHEREAS, Section 32-58 of the Grand Island City Code authorizes the City Council to give notice to property owners to construct sidewalks contiguous to the street side boundary lines of any lot, tract or parcel of land within the city; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City contact the property owners of the following properties, giving them notice to construct such sidewalk according to the provisions set out in Section 32- 58 of the Grand Island City Code: · Vacant lot on south side of Grand Avenue between Arrowhead Road and Riverside Drive. · North side of Wyandotte Street from Riverside Drive to Chanticleer Street. · Both sides of Pioneer Boulevard from approximately 2 blocks east of Blaine Street (where sidewalk from Mill River Road is located) east and north up to Stolley Park Road. · On south side of Stolley Park Road east of Locust Street to Santa Anita Drive. · West side of Harrison Street from Stolley Park Road to bike trail north of La Mar Avenue. · East side of Sylvan Street from Stolley Park Road to Hedde Street and from Windolph Avenue to Oxnard Avenue. · West side of Sylvan Street from Hedde Street south for approximately one block to the existing sidewalk. · South side of Anna Street from Curtis Street to Blaine Street. · East side of Clark Street for ½ block south of bike trail to Phoenix Avenue. · West side of Lincoln Avenue for ½ block south of Anna Street. · East side of Lincoln Avenue for ½ block north of Oklahoma Avenue. · East side of Oak Street on the first lot south of Oklahoma Avenue. · East side of Oak Street from South Street to the first lot north of Dodge Street. · East side of Vine Street for first lot north of Hall Street. · South side of Bismark Road from Sun Valley Drive to Cherry Street. · South side of 7th Street for the first lot west of Oak Street. · Lots in the Northeast corner of 8th Street and Locust Street. · West side of Oak Street from 15th Street to 17th Street, ½ block south of 18th Street, and from18th Street to 19th Street. · South side of State Street from Custer Avenue to Taylor Avenue. · North side of State Street from Hancock Avenue to Sheridan Avenue. · Fill in gaps on 20th Street from Burlington Northern Railroad east to St Paul Road. · 18th Street on both sides from Indiana Avenue to St Paul Road. Approved as to Form ¨ _______________ October 3, 2002 ¨ City Attorney · Fill in gaps on both sides of 18th Street from the Burlington Northern Railroad Tracks to Indiana Avenue. · Fill in gaps on both sides of Poplar Street between 14th Street and 15th Street. · North side of 14th Street for one block east and west of Beal Street. · Fill in gaps on Beal Street between 12th Street and 14th Street. · South side of 9th Street east of Lambert Street to the Railroad tracks. · East side of Custer Avenue south of 10th Street for approximately one block to existing sidewalk. · Wedgewood Drive east of Locust Street to Bellwood Drive. · 15th Street from Oak Street to Vine Street. · On the north side of State Street from the bike trail to Menard's driveway. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is, authorized to give the property owners of the above-listed property, notice to install sidewalks in the areas identified above by the time school resumes in the fall of 2003. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G33 #2002-324 - Approving Agricultural Deferral of Assessments in Sanitary Sewer District 500. City Council action is required to approve deferral of special assessments. The City Council created Sanitary Sewer District 500 on May 22, 2001. Midland Ag Service, Inc. is the owner of record of agricultural land within the District. The owners have requested that an agricultural use deferral be granted to them for assessments from Sanitary Sewer District 500. The real estate is located within an agricultural use zone and is used exclusively for agricultural purposes. It is recommended that Council approve the request for deferral of special assessments. During the time of the deferral, no principal payments would come due, and no interest would accrue on the assessment. Assessment payments would begin when the property is developed or no longer eligible for an agricultural use deferral. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-324 WHEREAS, on May 22, 2001, by Ordinance No. 8671, the City of Grand Island created Sanitary Sewer District No. 500; and WHEREAS, such district included land adjacent to the City, some of which was and continues to be, within an agricultural use zone and is used exclusively for agricultural use; and WHEREAS, a property owner located within Sanitary Sewer District No. 500 has requested agricultural deferral of special assessments for Sanitary Sewer District No. 500 due to the land being used exclusively for agricultural purposes, such land being legally described as follows: Part of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska lying south of Sass Second Subdivision NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that: 1. The special assessments to be levied under Sanitary Sewer District No. 500 upon the tract of land described above shall be deferred until terminated in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §19-2430. 2. That during said deferral, no principal payments shall become due and no interest shall accrue upon the assessment. 3. That the special assessment shall be divisible upon a pro rata basis of the original assessment in the event a portion of the land shall no longer be eligible for deferral. 4. That upon termination of deferral, the principal amount of the special assessment shall be amortized over a term of ten years from that date. The first such installment shall become delinquent in fifty days after termination of deferral. Each installment except the first shall draw interest at seven percent (7%) per annum from and after the date of termination of deferral until the same shall become delinquent. Delinquent installments shall draw interest at fourteen percent (14%) per annum. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G34 #2002-325 - Approving Authorization for County Treasurer to Re- sell City Owned Property Acquired Through Sheriff's Deed In fiscal year 2000-2001 the Code Compliance Office obtained a court order authorizing demolition of a dilapidated, abandoned house at the intersection of Oak and 6th Streets. Subsequently the costs of demolition were taxed to the property and the now vacant lot was sold at Sheriff's sale. Because there was about $6,000 in property taxes owed on the property, there were no interested buyers and the City ended up with the property for a bid of $100.00, not enough to pay much more than the advertising costs on the sale. There is a procedure found in Neb. Rev. Stat. Sections 77-2801 et seq for requesting that the County Treasurer offer the property for sale at auction and requiring the taxes, special assessment, and other charges in excess of the sale proceeds to be written off. Because the delinquent taxes far exceed the actual value of the lot in question (approximately $3,000-4,000), it is recommended that the City follow this procedure in order to get the property back in the hands of a private owner and on the tax rolls. The City, County and other political subdivisions will lose the previously levied taxes, but that is what will occur anyway given the value of the land and the amount of accrued taxes. The principal reason to proceed with this process is to get the land in private ownership now rather than 3-5 years if the property if sold using a tax sale certificate. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Charlie Cuypers City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-325 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island obtained a court order to demolish a dilapidated and abandoned house at 603 N. Oak Street/404 E. Sixth Street, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, which demolition was accomplished during fiscal year 2000-2001; and WHEREAS, the Hall County District Court taxed the costs of demolition in the amount of $8,975.00 and court costs of said action to the real estate at the above location, more particularly described as follows: Part of Lot Five (5) in Block Three (3) of Nagy’s Addition to the City of Grand Island and part of Lot Five (5) in Block Three (3) in the Original Town, now City of Grand Island, Nebraska, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Lot Five (5) in Block Three (3) in Nagy’s Addition to the City of Grand Island, thence Northerly along and upon the East line of said Lot Five (5), Nagy’s Addition a distance of sixty-six feet (66’), thence Southwesterly parallel to the Southerly line of said Lot Five (5), Nagy’s Addition to the easterly line of Oak Street a distance of sixty-six (66’), thence along and upon the Easterly line of Oak Street a distance of a sixty-six feet (66’), to the Northerly line of Sixth Street, thence Easterly along and upon the Northerly line of said Sixth Street a distance of sixty-six feet (66’) to the point of beginning, Hall County, Nebraska. WHEREAS, a Sheriff's Sale was conducted on July 18, 2002 selling the above-described real estate to recover the foregoing costs of demolition, which sale drew no buyers willing to purchase and own the property due to real estate taxes being due, delinquent, unpaid and drawing interest for the years 1987 through 2001 in a principal amount of $5,604.18; and WHEREAS, the above-described real estate has a fair and reasonable market value of not more than $3,000-4,000; and WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island purchased the above-described real estate at the Sheriff's Sale for $100 in order to avoid the loss of the costs of sale and to take appropriate steps to have the property resold to a private party and returned to the tax rolls; and WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat. §77-2801 through 77-2809 provide for certification by the City of said real estate to the Hall County Treasurer for resale, which sale is conducted at auction, the sale proceeds applied to outstanding real estate taxes, interest, special assessments, penalties and other costs and the balance, if any remaining, are stricken from the records of the county; and WHEREAS, the office of the City Attorney has reviewed the records of the Hall County Treasurer and the real estate in question and recommends that the Mayor and City Council certify the above-described real estate to the Hall County Treasurer for sale at auction in the manner and form provided Neb. Rev. Stat. §77-2801 through 77-2809; and Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation owning the above-described real estate located at 603 N. Oak Street/404 E. Sixth Street, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and reasonably believing the value of said property is less than the total of real estate taxes, interest, special assessments, penalties, and costs levied against such property, desires that said real estate be sold by the Hall County Treasurer in the manner and form provided by Neb. Rev. Stat. §78-2801 through 77-2809, the proceeds from said sale applied toward payment of said charges as provided by law and any unpaid balances, if any, stricken from the records of Hall County. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G35 #2002-326 - Approving Contract Award for the Historical Stolley House Repair and Renovation. The Building Department solicited proposals for the repair and renovation of the historical Stolley House in accordance with the Master Plan developed by the City and approved by the Nebraska State Historical Society. Two proposals were received, one from Nelson Contracting and the second from Fred Goss. The Building Department recommends approval of the proposal from Nelson Contracting for the repairs and renovation in the amount of $80,257.00, the funds for this item will be a combinations of monies from the City and State Historical Society Foundation. An additional purchase order will be prepared for the second proposal of Fred Goss to provide consulting, interior design, develop a color scheme, and insure historical integrity with a not to exceed $5,000 amount. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Craig Lewis City of Grand Island City Council Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR STOLLEY HOUSE REPAIR & RENOVATION RFP DUE DATE: September 13, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. DEPARTMENT: Building Department PUBLICATION DATE: August 24, 2002 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED Nelson Contracting Grand Island, NE Fred Goss Grand Island, NE cc: Craig Lewis, Building Inspection Director RaNae Edwards, City Clerk David Springer, Finance Director Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent P764 Approved as to Form ¤_______________ October 3, 2002 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-326 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited proposals for repair and renovation of the historic Stolley House, according to the Master Plan developed by the City and approved by the Nebraska State Historical Society, such plan being on file with the Building Department; and WHEREAS, proposals were due on September 13, 2002; and WHEREAS, Nelson Contracting of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a proposal in accordance with the terms of the Request for Proposals and all other statutory requirements contained therein; such proposal being in the amount of $80,257 for the repairs and renovation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of Nelson Contracting of Grand Island, Nebraska for repair and renovation of the historic Stolley House in the amount of $80,257 is hereby approved as the best proposal received. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract by and between the city and such contractor be entered into for such project; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G36 #2002-327 - Approving Interlocal Agreement for Statewide Wireless Communication Network The Nebraska Legislature made it possible to establish a statewide wireless communications system by the passage of LB1211. The system is being established by means of constructing a wireless backbone that is accessible by state agencies, cities, counties, public power and irrigation districts, fire districts and other political subdivisions. In order to create the system, two interlocal cooperation agreements have been drafted. The first, known as the Statewide Communications Alliance of Nebraska Interlocal Agreement, includes as participants The State of Nebraska, Board of Regents, and the various local entities and public power districts listed above. The Alliance would be the operator of the system. The second, known as the Public Safety Communications Agency of Nebraska Interlocal Agreement, would include the same entities as the Alliance with the exception of the state and its agencies. The Agency would be the financing entity for the system. The state and its agencies would not be participants in the Agency due to the constitutional prohibition against the State of Nebraska incurring debt. The proposed system would allow its participants to continue to own and operate their systems, but the backbone would make it possible to communicate between systems statewide via wireless facilities statewide. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Charlie Cuypers City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-327 WHEREAS, the construction and operation of a statewide wireless communications system (statewide system), accessible by agencies of the State of Nebraska, local city and county public safety agencies, public power districts and other political subdivisions is in the best interests of the citizens of the state of Nebraska and their health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, the Nebraska legislature, by passage of LB1211 of the Ninety Seven Legislature, Second Session has created enabling legislation for such a statewide system; and WHEREAS, financing and operation of the necessary backbone for a statewide system can be accomplished through to proposed interlocal agreements identified as the Statewide Communications Alliance of Nebraska Interlocal Agreement and Public Safety Communications Agency of Nebraska Interlocal Agreement; and WHEREAS, participants in the Statewide Communications Alliance of Nebraska will be the State of Nebraska, the Game and Parks Commission, and the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, Nebraska municipalities, counties, public power districts, irrigation districts, public corporations, fire protection districts, and other political subdivision of the State of Nebraska, and will serve as the operating entity of the statewide system backbone; and WHEREAS, the participants in the Statewide Communications Alliance of Nebraska will be Nebraska municipalities, counties, public power districts, irrigation districts, public corporations, fire protection districts, and other political subdivision of the State of Nebraska, and will serve as the financing entity of the statewide system backbone; and WHEREAS, participants will continue to own and operate their existing wireless communications systems and will be able to communicate statewide with other participants using the statewide system backbone; and WHEREAS, the above-referenced interlocal agreements have been reviewed and approved by the offices of the City Administrator and City Attorney. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Statewide Communications Alliance of Nebraska Interlocal Agreement and the Public Safety Communications Agency of Nebraska Interlocal Agreement are hereby approved; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreements on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 8, 2002. Approved as to Form ? _______________ October 3, 2002 ? City Attorney _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item J1 Payment of Claims for the Period of September 25, 2002 through October 8, 2002 The Claims for the period of September 25, 2002 through October 8, 2002 for a total amount of $1,811,944.26. A MOTION is in order. Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council