01-28-2003 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Council Session Packet
City Council:Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Administrator:
Marlan Ferguson
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
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7:00:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
Joyce Haase
Margaret Hornady
Gale Larson
Robert Meyer
Mitchell Nickerson
Don Pauly
Jackie Pielstick
Larry Seifert
Scott Walker
Fred Whitesides
City of Grand Island City Council
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
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B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
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/Pastor Cheryl Lamb, First Presbyterian Church, 2103 West
Anna Street
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C1
"Its About Kids!" Presentations by Liz Stinson and Anna
Galbraith
Youth Leadership Tomorrow, "It's About Kids!" assets will be presented by Liz Stinson and
Anna Galbraith.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item D1
#2003-BE-1 - Determining Benefits for Sidewalk District 1, 2002
All work has been completed and special assessments have been calculated for the district.
The contract was awarded to The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska on October 22, 2002; work commenced in November and was completed on
November 15, 2002. This project was completed on schedule and at a construction price of
$4,217.20. Total cost of the project, including engineering, is $4,598.92. Costs for the project
break down as follows:
Original Bid $4,360.00
Underruns $ 142.80
No Change Orders $ 0
Engineering and Publication $ 381.72
No Easements $ 0
Total Cost $4,598.92
The Certificate of Final Completion was approved by Council on December 17, 2002 and the
Board of Equalization date of January 28, 2003 was established. The Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, sitting as a Board of Equalization, determine the
benefits and pass an ordinance to levy Special Assessments to individual properties as
calculated. The majority of costs for this District will be assessed to the property owners.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
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 ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-BE-1
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for Sidewalk District No. 1,
2002, after due notice having been given thereof, that we find and adjudge:
That the benefits accruing to the real estate in such district to be the total sum of
$4,198.92; and
Such benefits are equal and uniform; and
According to the front foot and area of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate
within such Sidewalk District No. 1, 2002, such benefits are the sums set opposite the several
descriptions as follows:
Name Description Assessment
Clayton Hansen Lot 1, Block 1, Country Club Subdivision $1,343.33
Clayton Hansen Lot 2, Block 1, Country Club Subdivision 1,455.17
Donald E. McCulley The north 310 feet of Lot 18 and Lot 19, Sass Subdivision 1,400.52
TOTAL $4,198.92
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on January 28, 2003.
____________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item D2
#2003-BE-2 - Determining Benefits for Street Improvement
District 1234, Juergen Road in the Platte Valley Industrial Park
All work has been completed and special assessments have been calculated for the district.
The Certificate of Final Completion was approved by Council on December 17, 2002 and the
Board of Equalization date of January 28, 2002 was established. The project was completed
at a construction cost of $ 133,379.18. The total to be assessed, including Engineering
Services equals $ 146,717.10. Costs for the project break down as follows:
Original Bid $ 133,379.18
Under/Overruns $ 0.00
No Change Orders $ 0.00
Engineering and Publication $ 13,337.92
No Easements $ 0.00
Total Cost $ 146,717.10
The Public Works Department recommends that the Council, sitting as a Board of
Equalization, determine the benefits and pass an ordinance to levy Special Assessments to
individual properties as calculated. The majority of costs for this District will be assessed.
City property costs in the amount of $46,257.82 were also incurred for the construction of the
project. Levying Assessments will allow the City to recover the costs of the District.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
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 ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-BE-2
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for Street Improvement
District 1234, after due notice having been given thereof, that we find and adjudge:
That the benefits accruing to the real estate in such district to be the total sum of
$146,717.10; and
Such benefits are equal and uniform; and
According to the front foot and area of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate
within such Street Improvement District 1234, such benefits are the sums set opposite the several
descriptions as follows:
Name Description Assessment
City of Grand Island Lot 22, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 46,257.83
Hoch, Inc. The west 300 feet of Lot 21, Platte Valley Industrial park
Third Subdivision, except the south 500 feet thereof
47,953.90
Virginia B. Prickett Part of the NW1/4, NW1/4 of Section 5-10-9 more
particularly described as follows:
The westerly 300 feet of a tract of land east of and adjacent
to the east ROW line of Juergen Road and lying between
Schimmer Drive and the north line of Lot 21 Platte Valley
Industrial Park Third Subdivision
52,505.37
TOTAL $146,717.10
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on January 28, 2003.
____________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item E1
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Right of Way From Indianhead
Golf Club, L.L.C. Located on North Road in the SE1/4 of Section
26-11-10
A public hearing and council approval is required for all right-of-way acquisitions.
Dedication of a 40' wide right-of-way strip adjacent to North Road was overlooked when the
Indianhead Seventh Subdivision was platted and approved. Holding a public hearing and
approving the acquisition of this right-of-way will remedy the oversight during the platting
process.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle
City of Grand Island City Council
Item F1
#8791 - Consideration of Assessments for Sidewalk District 1, 2002
All work has been completed and special assessments have been calculated for the district.
The contract was awarded to The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska on October 22, 2002; work commenced in November and was completed on
November 15, 2002. This project was completed on schedule and at a construction price of
$4,217.20. Total cost of the project, including engineering, is $4,598.92. Costs for the project
break down as follows:
Original Bid $4,360.00
Underruns $ 142.80
No Change Orders $ 0
Engineering and Publication $ 381.72
No Easements $ 0
Total Cost $4,598.92
The Certificate of Final Completion was approved by Council on December 17, 2002 and the
Board of Equalization date of January 28, 2003 was established. The Public Works
Department recommends that the Council, sitting as a Board of Equalization, determine the
benefits and pass an ordinance to levy Special Assessments to individual properties as
calculated. The majority of costs for this District will be assessed to the property owners.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
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 ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8791
An ordinance to assess and levy a special tax to pay the cost of construction of
Sidewalk District No. 1, 2002 of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska; to provide for the collection
of such special tax; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to
provide 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. There is hereby assessed upon the following described lots, tracts,
and parcels of land, specially benefited, for the purpose of paying the cost of construction of said
Sidewalk District No. 1, 2002, as adjudged by the Council of the City, sitting as a Board of
Equalization, to the extent of benefits accruing thereto by reason of such improvement, after due
notice having been given thereof as provided by law; and, a special tax for such cost of
construction is hereby levied at one time upon the lots, tracts, and lands as follows:
*This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 8791 (Cont.)
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
Name Description Assessment
Clayton Hansen Lot 1, Block 1, Country Club Subdivision $1,343.33
Clayton Hansen Lot 2, Block 1, Country Club Subdivision 1,455.17
Donald E. McCulley The north 310 feet of Lot 18 and Lot 19, Sass Subdivision 1,400.52
TOTAL $4,198.92
SECTION 2. The special tax shall become delinquent as follows: One-seventh of
the total amount shall become delinquent in ten days after the date of this levy; one-seventh in
one year; one seventh in two years; one-seventh in three years; one-seventh in four years; one-
seventh in five years; and one-seventh in six years. Each of said installments, except the first,
shall draw interest at the rate of seven percent per annum from the time of such levy until they
shall become delinquent. After the same becomes delinquent, interest at the rate of fourteen
percent per annum shall be paid thereon until the same is collected and paid.
SECTION 3. The City Treasurer of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby
directed to collect the amount of said taxes herein set forth as provided by law.
SECTION 4. Such special assessments shall be paid into a fund to be designated
as the "Sidewalk District Assessment Fund" for Sidewalk District No. 1, 2002.
SECTION 5. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
ORDINANCE NO. 8791 (Cont.)
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
Enacted: January 28, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F2
#8792 - Consideration of Assessments for Street Improvement
District 1234, Juergen Road in the Platte Valley Industrial Park
All work has been completed and special assessments have been calculated for the district.
The Certificate of Final Completion was approved by Council on December 17, 2002 and the
Board of Equalization date of January 28, 2002 was established. The project was completed
at a construction cost of $ 133,379.18. The total to be assessed, including Engineering
Services equals $ 146,717.10. Costs for the project break down as follows:
Original Bid $ 133,379.18
Under/Overruns $ 0.00
No Change Orders $ 0.00
Engineering and Publication $ 13,337.92
No Easements $ 0.00
Total Cost $ 146,717.10
The Public Works Department recommends that the Council, sitting as a Board of
Equalization, determine the benefits and pass an ordinance to levy Special Assessments to
individual properties as calculated. The majority of costs for this District will be assessed.
City property costs in the amount of $46,257.82 were also incurred for the construction of the
project. Levying Assessments will allow the City to recover the costs of the District.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
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 ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8792
An ordinance to assess and levy a special tax to pay the cost of construction of
Street Improvement District No. 1234 of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska; to provide for the
collection of such special tax; to repeal any provision of the Grand Island City Code, ordinances,
and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and the effective date
of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAN D, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. There is hereby assessed upon the following described lots, tracts
and parcels of land specially benefited, for the purpose of paying the cost of construction of said
Street Improvement District No. 1234, as adjudged by the Council of said City, sitting as a Board
of Equalization, to the extent of benefits accruing thereto by reason of such improvement, after
due notice having been given thereof as provided by law; and a special tax for such cost of
construction is hereby levied at one time upon such lots, tracts and land as follows:
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 8792 (Cont.)
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Approved as to Form ? ___________
January 24, 2003 ? City Attorney
Name Description Assessment
City of Grand Island Lot 22, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 46,257.83
Hoch, Inc. The west 300 feet of Lot 21, Platte Valley Industrial park
Third Subdivision, except the south 500 feet thereof
47,953.90
Virginia B. Prickett Part of the NW1/4, NW1/4 of Section 5-10-9 more
particularly described as follows:
The westerly 300 feet of a tract of land east of and adjacent
to the east ROW line of Juergen Road and lying between
Schimmer Drive and the north line of Lot 21 Platte Valley
Industrial Park Third Subdivision
52,505.37
TOTAL $146,717.10
SECTION 2. The special tax shall become delinquent as follows: One-tenth of
the total amount shall become delinquent in fifty days; one-tenth in one year; one-tenth in two
years; one-tenth in three years; one-tenth in four years, one-tenth in five years; one-tenth in six
years; one-tenth in seven years; one-tenth in eight years; and one-tenth in nine years respectively,
after the date of such levy; provided, however, the entire amount so assessed and levied against
any lot, tract or parcel of land may be paid within fifty days from the date of this levy without
interest, and the lien of special tax thereby satisfied and released. Each of said installments,
except the first, shall draw interest at the rate of seven percent (7.0%) per annum from the time
of such levy until they shall become delinquent. After the same become delinquent, interest at
the rate of fourteen percent (14.0%) per annum shall be paid thereon, until the same is collected
and paid.
SECTION 3. The treasurer of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby
directed to collect the amount of said taxes herein set forth as provided by law.
SECTION 4. Such special assessments shall be paid into a fund to be designated
as the “Paving District Assessment Fund” for Street Improvement District No. 1234.
ORDINANCE NO. 8792 (Cont.)
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Approved as to Form ? ___________
January 24, 2003 ? City Attorney
SECTION 5. Any provision of the Grand Island City Code, and any provision of
any ordinance, or part of ordinance, in conflict herewith is hereby repealed.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: January 28, 2002.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F3
#8793 - Consideration of Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Grand
Island City Code Relative to Downtown Improvement and Parking
District Annual Tax
While preparing this year's budget for the Downtown Improvement and Parking District
Annual Tax, it was determined that the current City Code did no establish a deadline date for
ascertaining whether a property is considered occupied and thus subject to the occupation
tax. This impacts the budgeting process, in that only occupied businesses are eligible for the
occupation tax assessment. As a reference, the Business Improvement Districts have a date
of January 1 as a determinant for eligibility for the assessment. Without a definitive date, the
occupation tax assessment is subject to interpretation and could result in inconsistencies in
the assessment application.
Given that the downtown budget process must be completed and presented to the City Council
in July for the upcoming fiscal year, beginning October 1, the Board for the Business
Improvement District #2 (Downtown) has proposed that the date of June 1 be set as the date
that determines the entity responsible for the occupation tax for the upcoming year. In
addition, the Board has proposed that the current regulations allowing for a protest period of
20 days (beginning October 1) be extended to 30 days. This allows extra time for discussion
in the event a billing is protested.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Cindy Johnson
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8793
An ordinance to amend Chapter 13 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend
Section 13-7 pertaining to objections to Downtown Improvement and Parking District annual
tax; to amend Section 13-8 pertaining to Downtown Improvement and Parking District annual
tax; to repeal Sections 13-7 and 13-8 as now existing, and any ordinance or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; and to provide 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. Section 13-7 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§13-7. Objection to Taxes
Objections to the determination of amount of additional tax may be made in writing to the city clerk,
specifying the basis of such objection. All such objections shall be made within 30 20 days after due date thereof, or
shall be deemed waived. All timely objections shall be submitted to the Downtown Improvement Board for its
consideration, review, and recommendations. The mayor and city council shall make the final determination of all
such objections, at any regular or special meeting, after notice thereof to said objector.
SECTION 2. Section 13-8 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§13-8. Annual Tax
The license and occupation tax imposed by the preceding sections is a non-refundable annual tax and shall
be due and payable on the first day of October each year, commencing October 1, 1996, for the year in advance. The
license and occupation tax shall be based on businesses and professional offices located within the Business
Improvement and Parking District No. 1 as shown in the records of the City of Grand Island Utility Department as
of the first day of June of each year. Businesses and professional offices starting after any tax due date of any year
shall pay a prorata tax for the balance of that tax year. Upon payment thereof to the city treasurer, the treasurer shall
give a receipt therefor, properly dated and specifying the person paying, the name of the business or profession on
whose behalf the tax is being paid, the amount thereof, and for what period the tax is paid. It is hereby made the duty
of every person, partnership, firm, or corporation, engaged in carrying on any business or occupation within the
limits of the district as provided on which a license and occupation tax is levied by this ordinance, to pay said tax at
the times provided for its payment herein.
SECTION 3. Sections 13-7 and 13-8 as now existing, and any ordinances or parts
of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. _____ (Cont.)
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: January 28, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Receipt of Official Document - Civil Service Minutes of November
7, 2002
Receipt of Official Document - Civil Service Minutes of November 7, 2002. See attached
MINIUTES.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
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
November 7, 2002
Roll Call: Members Present: Leeper, Hilligas
Members Absent: Burns
Also Present: Curt Rohling, Operations Chief
Leeper called the meeting to order at 8:40 a.m.
Notice of the meeting was published in the November 5, 2002, edition of the Grand Island Independent.
Hilligas moved to approve the minutes of the October 11, 2002, meeting. Leeper seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
The Commission reviewed the results of the Police exam administered on October 28, 2002. Hilligas
moved that all applicants who scored 70% or higher, namely, Herman, Anderson, Vignuer, Collett,
Brown, Ganow, DuVall, Hough, Jensen, Dimmitt, Webb, Parker, Hawke and Arends be placed on the
police Eligibility List through May 4, 2003. Leeper seconded the motion, which carried unanimously
upon roll call vote.
The Commission reviewed the results of the Firefighter/EMT exam administered October 22, 2002.
Hilligas moved that all applicants who scored 70% or higher, namely, Beckstead, Miller, Urkoski,
Oglimueller, Hulsebusch, Holman, Backer, VanGundy, Wragge, Brown, Schrunk, Atkinson, Shullaw,
Lindell, Wilson, Thomsen, Scott, Rish, Ekhoff, Fredricksen, Sindelar, Spilenek, Visser, Borghesi, Ingram,
Korte, Rogers, Rains, Jelinek, Walker, Benzel, Foster, Hankla, Burks, Schmidt and Hauschild be placed
on the Firefighter/EMT Eligibility List. Leeper seconded the motion, which carried unanimously upon
roll vote.
The Commission reviewed the results of the Firefighter/Paramedic exam administered on October 28,
2002. Hilligas moved that all applicants who scored 70% or higher, namely, Riley, Kieckhafer and
Urkoski be placed on the Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List. Leeper seconded the motion, which
carried upon roll vote.
The Commission received a request from the Fire Department to advertise and conduct the Emergency
Medical Services Division Chief examination. Hilligas moved to authorize the Secretary to advertise
and conduct an examination for the EMS Operations Chief. Leeper seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously upon roll call vote.
There being no further business, Leeper moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 a.m. Hilligas seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Al Satterly
Secretary Designee Approved by Civil Service Commission: 1-13-03
Civil Service Commission Copies of approved Minutes to: City Clerk
Item G2
Approving Minutes of January 14, 2003 City Council Regular
Meeting
The Minutes of January 14, 2003 City Council Regular Meeting are submitted for approval.
See attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
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
January 14, 2003
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 January 14, 2003. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
January 8, 2003.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmembers Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Larson, Nickerson, Seifert, Pauly,
Hornady, Walker and Haase. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator
Marlan Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Public Works Director Steve Riehle, City
Attorney Doug Walker and Finance Director David Springer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by the INVOCATION given by Reverend Erin
Curtis, First Christian Church, 2400 West 14th Street.
RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: One individual reserved time to speak on
agenda items.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
“It’s About Kids!” Presentations by Kate Stump and Sarah Wirth. Youth Leadership Tomorrow,
"Its About Kids!" assets were presented by Kate Stump and Sarah Wirth.
Presentation by Herb Worthington Regarding Playground at Stolley Park. Herb Worthington
updated the Council with regards to the Playground Project at the site of the former Heritage
Zoo. Donations to date were 25% of the $125,000 to be raised.
Presentation by KPMG Relative to Fiscal Year 2002 Electric and Water Audit Reports. Tom
Helligso representing KPMG, presented the Independent Auditors' Report of the Financial
Statements relative to the City of Grand Island Electric Department and Water Department, for
the year ended September 30, 2002. No major issues were noted in the audits.
Presentation by Clean Community Services Regarding Hazardous Waste Collection Report. Julie
Frandsen representing the Clean Community Services presented the Hazardous Waste Collection
Report.
Mayor Vavricek updated the Council on the Nebraska Army National Guard helicopter facility
looking to locate either in Grand Island or Kearney.
Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, January 14, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request of Myriam E. Maldonado dba Latin American Grocery Store, 602
West 4th Street, for Class “C” Liquor License. This item was pulled at the request of the
applicant.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located West of Adams Street and Fonner
Park Road. (Jerome W. and Doralene F. Niedfelt) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that
acquisition of a utility easement located west of Adams Street and Fonner Park Road, was
required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances.
This easement would be used to locate underground primary cable and pad mounted transformer
to serve a new customer. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request of Raymond Paulsen, 904 12th Avenue, St. Paul, Nebraska for
Conditional Use Permit for Placement of Singlewide Manufactured Home at 4745 North
Gunbarrel Road. Craig Lewis, Building Department Director reported that Raymond Paulsen,
904 12th Avenue, St. Paul, Nebraska, had submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for permanent placement of a singlewide manufactured
home located at 4745 North Gunbarrel Road. The Manufacture home would replace an older site
built home recently removed from the property. The property was currently zoned A-G
Agricultural Zone and as such manufactured homes were not permitted. The one exception was
with Council approval. A manufactured home on a permanent foundation would be permitted
provided, (1) the applicant demonstrates that compliance with the Zoning Ordinance would
cause hardship or could not be achieved without excessive expense; and (2) that the applicant
had complied with all other relevant sections of the Grand Island City Code; and (3) the
applicant had not willfully and intentionally sought to circumvent or avoid compliance with the
Grand Island Zoning Ordina nce. Steve Dowding, Attorney, representing the applicant spoke in
support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Application for Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan
Funds. Cindy Johnson, Community Projects Director reported that on June 13, 1994, the City of
Grand Island created a Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund for the
purpose to enhance Economic Development opportunities to eligible businesses. The fund
balance was $183,609 and was a result of loan payments on a previously awarded CDBG loan
project. On December 17, 2002, the City Council approved an Agreement with Case New
Holland, City of Grand Island, Department of Economic Development and Local Financial
Institutions for an economic development incentive package. This agreement referenced the
City's potential award of Community Development Block Grant funds. An application in the
amount of $150,000 had been received from Case New Holland to assist with the purchase of
laser equipment to be used in the fabrication of metal for the combine operations. The City's
Revolving Loan Fund Committee met on December 11, 2002 to consider the application. The
Committee recommended approval of the request for $150,000 based on the criteria "to stop
leakage of dollars from leaving the community". Case New Holland was providing $323,000 in
matching funds for a total project cost of $473,000. In the event Case New Holland fully satisfies
certain job performance targets and does not relocate the Grand Island manufacturing facility
Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, January 14, 2003
during the relocation period, the loan would be deemed wholly satisfied and forgiven. No public
testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Pielstick moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#8790 - Consideration of Conveyance of Property in the Platte Valley Industrial Park
(Randall and Jean Kathman)
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 this ordinance on its 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? Monty Montgomery,
President of the Economic Development Corporation spoke in support. No further public
testimony was heard.
City Clerk: Ordinance #8790 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #8790 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
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, Ordinance
#8790 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publicatio n as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Agenda items G-5 and G-6 were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Motion by Larson, second by Hornady, carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda
excluding items G-5 and G-6.
Receipt of Official Document – Tort Claim Submitted by Nancy E. Fisher.
Approving Minutes of December 17, 2002 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of January 7, 2003 City Council Special Meeting.
Approving Minutes of January 7, 2003 City Council Study Session.
Approving Request of Myriam E. Maldonado dba Latin American Grocery Store, 602 West 4th
Street, for Class “C” Liquor License. This item was pulled from the agenda at the applicant’s
request.
Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, January 14, 2003
Approving Request of Marlene K. DeLeon, 404 West 12th Street for Liquor Manager
Designation for Eagles Frat Order #378, 213 North Sycamore. This item was pulled from the
agenda at the applicant’s request.
Approving Request of Brice A. Wood, 3720 State Street, Apt. L1 for Liquor Manager
Designation for Nebraska Steak Co., dba Whiskey Creek Steakhouse, 3537 West 13th Street.
Approving Request of Raymond Paulsen, 904 12th Avenue, St. Paul, Nebraska for Conditional
Use Permit for Placement of Singlewide Manufactured Home at 4745 North Gunbarrel Road.
Discussion was held as to the time limit. Craig Lewis, Building Department Director stated that
it was for an indefinite time limit.
#2003-2 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement West of Adams Street and Fonner Park
Road. (Jerome and Doralene Niedfelt)
#2003-3 – Approving Agreement for Warranty Deed with Randall and Jean Kathman for
Property at the Platte Valley Industrial Park.
#2003-4 – Approving Bid Award for (2) Police Motorcycles with Harley-Davidson Central of
Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $14,334.95 per unit.
#2003-5 – Approving Addendum to SCLAES Contract to Include Dawson County.
#2003-6 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Hann’s Fifth Subdivision. It was
noted that Tommy Ummel, Jr, owner, had submitted the final plat for Hann's Fifth Subdivision,
located West of Pine Street, and North of Koenig Street for the propose to resubdivide Lot 4,
Block 4, Hann's Second Addition into 2 lots.
#2003-7 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for GIAHFH Subdivision. It was
noted that Tom Timmerman, Site Selection Chair, had submitted the final plat for GIAHFH
Subdivision, located North of 5th Street and West of Vine Street for the propose to resubdivide
Lot 7, Block 22, Original Town and its complement Lot 7, Block 22, Nagy's Addition into 2 lots.
#2003-8 – Approving Bid Award for Wellfield Collection Basin Modifications with The
Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $174,989.00.
#2003-9 – Approving Change Order #1 for Generator Excitation Control Equipment with GE
Global Control Services of Loveland, Colorado for an Increase of $62,834.00 and a Revised
Contract Amount of $197,214.00. Councilmember Pielstick voted no.
#2003-10 – Approving Change Order #1 for Turbine Control System Equipment with GE Global
Control Services of Loveland, Colorado for an Increase of $58,412.00 and a Revised Contract
Amount of $463,412.00. Councilmember Pielstick voted no.
#2003-11 – Approving Installation of Stop Signs on 13th Street at North Road.
Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, January 14, 2003
#2003-12 – Approving Installation of Stop Signs on Old Potash Highway at North Road.
#2003-13 – Approving Change Order No. 1 for Sanitary Sewer District #499 in the Platte Valley
Industrial Park with Starostka Group of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $25,205.00
and a Revised Contract Amount of $565,749.26. Councilmember Pielstick voted no.
#2003-14 – Approving Application for Community Development Block grant Revolving Loan
Fund. Councilmember Seifert abstained.
#2003-15 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Aerial Photography and Aerial
Mapping Contract 2002-AM-1 with Surdex Corporation of St. Louis, Missouri.
#2003-16 – Approving Amendment to Agreement with CH2M Hill of Englewood, Colorado for
Consulting Engineering Services at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in an Amount of $30,100.
#2003-17 – Approving Agreement for Acquisition of Right of Way Located in the SW1/4 of
Section 13-11-10 (Along the East Side of North Road, North of Old Potash Highway)
#2003-18 – Approving Amendment to the City of Grand Island Fee Schedule.
#2003-19 – Approving Contract Award for Demolition and Removal of Buildings at Former
CAAP Site with Third Party Environmental of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$37,645.00.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2003-21 – Approving City Council Meeting Schedule for 2003. City Administrator Marlan
Ferguson reported that at the December 17, 2002 City Council Regular Meeting, this item was
tabled for further review and discussion was held at the January 7, 2003 Special Meeting. The
request was made to change the council meeting dates back to Monday nights. The City Clerk
had prepared two proposals for the 2003 meeting schedules, one proposal for Monday nights
(Resolution #2003-20) and one proposal for Tuesday nights (Resolution #2003-21).
Motion was made by Councilmember Whitesides, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution
#2003-21. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Nickerson, Seifert,
Pauly, Walker, and Haase voted aye. Councilmembers Larson and Hornady voted no. Motion
adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Whitesides, second by Haase, carried unanimously to approve the Claims for the
period of December 18, 2002 through January 14, 2003, for a total amount of $3,543,366.10.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, January 14, 2003
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G3
#2003-22 - Approving Acquisition of Right of Way From
Indianhead Golf Club, L.L.C. Located on North Road in the SE1/4
of Section 26-11-10
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. A public hearing and council
approval is required for all right-of-way acquisitions. Dedication of a 40' wide right-of-way
strip adjacent to North Road was overlooked when the Indianhead Seventh Subdivision was
platted and approved. Holding a public hearing and approving the acquisition of this right-
of-way will remedy the oversight during the platting process.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-22
WHEREAS, the City is interested in acquiring property from Indianhead Golf Club, L.L.C.,
a limited liability company, for a public street; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 28, 2003 for the purpose of discussing
the proposed acquisition of right-of-way being a tract of land comprising a part of the Southeast Quarter
(SE1/4) of 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, more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot Twelve (12), Indianhead Seventh Subdivision;
thence running northerly along the easterly line of Lots Twelve (12) and Thirteen (13),
Indianhead Seventh Subdivision, on an Assumed Bearing of N00°17'00"E, a distance of
Three Hundred Twenty and Six Hundredths (320.06) feet, to the northeast corner of Lot
Thirteen (13), Indianhead Seventh Subdivision; thence running S89°23'57"E, a distance of
Forty (40.0) feet to a point on the easterly line of said Southeast Quarter (SE1/4); thence
running S00°17'00"W, along the easterly line of said Southeast Quarter (SE1/4), a distance
of Three Hundred Twenty and Five Hundredths (320.05) feet; thence running
N89°24'37"W, a distance of Forty (40.0) feet, to the point of beginning. The above
described right-of-way containing 0.294 acres more or less, as shown on the plat dated
January 13, 2003 attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island is hereby authorized to
acquire public right-of-way from Indianhead Golf Club, L.L.C., a limited liability company, for the above-
described property.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G4
#2003-23 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary
Sewer District 499, Platte Valley Industrial Park
The contract was awarded to The Starostka Group Company, Grand Island, Nebraska, on
February 26, 2002 in the amount of $540,544.26 for sewer construction. Work began on the
project on March 25, 2002 and was substantially complete on November 8, 2002. A Change
Order was approved by the Council at the January 14, 2003 Council meeting. The project
was completed at a construction cost of $565,978.12. Total cost for the project, including
engineering services, was $636,747.71. It is recommended that council pass a resolution
authorizing the Mayor to sign and approve the Certificate of Final Completion. City of Grand
Island Utilities property will be assessed $114,295.72, with other City costs of $18,511.83. The
remainder of costs for the project will be assessed to benefiting properties.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
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 ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-23
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director of the City of Grand Island has issued his
Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District 499 in the Platte Valley Industrial Park, certifying
that the Starostka Group Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract dated March 7, 2002, has
completed such project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the final
completion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the Public Works Director's recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The Public Works Director's Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District 499 is
hereby confirmed.
2. The City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization on March 4, 2003 to determine benefits and set
assessments for Sanitary Sewer District 499.
3. The costs of contract administration be credited to Account No. 100.130.04516 from Account
No. 53030050-85213 in the amount of $48,518.81.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G5
#2003-24 - Approving Agricultural Deferral of Assessments in
Sanitary Sewer District #499 and Street Improvement District
#1234
City Council action is required to approve deferral of special assessments. The City Council
created Sanitary Sewer District 499 and Street Improvement District 1234 on March 27,
2001. Louis and Virginia Graham are property owners within the district.
The owners have requested that an agricultural use deferral be granted to them for
assessments from Sanitary Sewer District 499 and Street Improvement District 1234. The
real estate is located within an agricultural use zone and is used exclusively for agricultural
purposes. Prior to the start of construction, two agreements were signed between the
Grahams and the City to acquire needed right of way. The first agreement was signed on
November 27, 2000 for Street Improvement District 1234. The second agreement was signed
on January 29, 2002 for Sanitary Sewer District 499. Both agreements indicate that the City
will grant agricultural deferments for the property.
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, January 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-24
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2001, by Ordinance No. 8667, the City of Grand Island
created Sanitary Sewer District No. 499; and
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2001, by Ordinance No. 8668, the City of Grand Island
created Street Improvement District No. 1234; 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, Louis and Virginia Graham own property in such districts; and
WHEREAS, prior to the construction of each of the districts, agreements were entered into
between the City and the Graham's to acquire right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, both agreements authorized the Graham's to receive agricultural deferments on
the assessments for Sanitary Sewer District No. 499 and Street Improvement District No. 1234 due to the
land being used exclusively for agricultural purposes.
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 against Louis and Virginia Graham under
Sanitary Sewer District No. 499 shall be deferred until terminated in accordance with Neb. Rev.
Stat. §19-2430.
2. The special assessments to be levied against Louis and Virginia Graham under
Street Improvement District No. 1234 shall be deferred until terminated in accordance with Neb.
Rev. Stat. §19-2430.
3. That during said deferral, no principal payments shall become due and no interest
shall accrue upon the assessment.
4. 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.
5. 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
Approved as to Form ? _______________
January 24, 2003 > City Attorney - 2 -
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.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G6
#2003-25 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Electrical System Improvements at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant
The contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical System Improvements was
awarded on April 10, 2001 to Kayton Electric, Inc. of Holdredge, Nebraska in the amount of
$953,046.00. The project was started on April 11, 2001. Change Order No. 1 was approved
by Council on August 14, 2001 and resulted in no increase to project cost. Change Order No.
2 to the project was approved by Council on April 9, 2002 and resulted in a project cost
increase of $11,935.00. The project was substantially complete by March 30, 2002, with a
contract completion date of April 10, 2002. The contract was completed at a construction
cost of $964,981. Total cost of the project, including engineering services, was
$1,185,790.00. It is recommended that the council pass a Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to sign and approve the Certificate of Final Completion. The costs of this project were
planned and budgeted, and sufficient funds were available to finalize the project.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
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 ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-25
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director of the City of Grand Island has issued his
Certificate of Final Completion for Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical System Improvements, certifying
that Kayton Electric, Inc. of Holdrege, Nebraska, under contract dated April 10, 2002, has completed such
project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the final
completion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the Public Works Director's recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Public Works Director's Certificate of Final
Completion for Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical System Improvements is hereby confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G7
#2003-26 - Approving Certificate of Compliance with Nebraska
Department of Roads Maintenance Agreement 12 for the Previous
Calendar Year.
Each year the City and the State Department of Roads have an agreement for the
maintenance of roadways that are State responsibility but within the City Limits. The City
performs street maintenance and snow removal on certain portions of the State highway
system within the corporate limits. This work is routinely performed in conjunction with
other local street duties. The State performs snow removal duties in the outer corporate limit
areas of the highway system that are more accessible for them.
It is necessary for the Council to pass a Resolution to certify that the City has completed the
work as required by Maintenance Agreement 12 for the year 2002. It is recommended that
Council pass a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Compliance. The
City will receive payment from the State for $26,826 for work performed.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
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 ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-26
WHEREAS, each year the City of Grand Island enters into a maintenance agreement with
the State Department of Roads with respect to the maintenance of certain state roads within the corporate
limits of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, the City has complied with all roadway surface maintenance work for the
calendar year 2002 in accordance with the agreement; and
WHEREAS, upon receiving the City's Certificate of Compliance, the state will reimburse
the City for maintenance work performed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island has complied with the
terms of Maintenance Agreement No. 12 for calendar year 2002; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute the Certificate of Compliance for such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G8
#2003-27 - Approving Renewal of Maintenance Agreement No. 12
with State of Nebraska Department of Roads
Each year the City and the State Department of Roads have an agreement for the
maintenance of roadways that are State responsibility but within the City Limits. The annual
agreement for 2003 has been prepared. The content and scope of the agreement are similar
to that of previous years. The City performs street maintenance and snow removal on certain
portions of the State highway system within the corporate limits. This work is routinely
performed in conjunction with other local street duties. The State performs snow removal
duties in the outer corporate limit areas of the highway system that are more accessible for
them. It is recommended that the council pass a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve
Maintenance Agreement No. 12. Both the City and the State benefit from this arrangement.
The net result of this exchange of services for 2003 will be a payment to the City of
$26,826.00.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
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 ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-27
WHEREAS, on December 22, 1992, the City of Grand Island approved and entered into
Maintenance Agreement No. 12 with the State Department of Roads with respect to the maintenance of
certain state roads within the corporate limits of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, this agreement requires annual renewal by both parties thereto; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Grand Island to renew Maintenance
Agreement No. 12, to be effective January 1, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the renewal of Maintenance Agreement No. 12 for
the term January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003 is hereby approved; and the Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute such renewal agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2003-28 - Approving Bid Award for One (1) Minimum 44,000
GVW Dump Truck for the Street Division, Public Works
Department
The Street and Transportation Division, Public Works Department, advertised for bids for
one Minimum 44,000 GVW Dump Truck for use in Division operations. The Public Works
Department, Street and Transportation Division, and the Purchasing Division of the City
Attorney's office have reviewed all bids received for the truck. All bids received were less than
the estimate of $68,000. A summary of the bids is attached. It is recommended that Council
award the bid to Nebraska Truck Center, Inc., Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of
$60,886.00 for the Dump Truck as the lowest responsible bid. There are sufficient funds
available in Account No. 10033501-85625, Street and Transportation Division Capital
Outlay - Vehicles to purchase this equipment.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
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: January 7, 2003
FOR: Dump Truck (1) (minimum 44,000 GVW)
DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Street Department
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $68,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 10033501 85625
PUBLICATION DATE: December 23, 2002
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:
SUMMARY
Bidder: Nebraska Peterbuilt-Ford-Sterling Wick’s Sterling Trucks, Inc.
Grand Island, NE Lincoln, NE
Exceptions: NOTED NOTED
Bid Price: $65,915.00 $62,420.00 Sterling Actera w/Galion 570F
$63,555.00 Sterling Actera w/ R/S 14’
Bidder: Hansen International Truck, Inc. Nebraska Truck Center, Inc.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Exceptions: NONE NONE
Bid Price: $65,101.51 Intrntnl Model 7400 $60,886.00 GMC
w/Matt Friend Body $61,364.00 Freightliner
$65,558.51 for LCL Body
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director
Scott Johnson, Street Superintendent
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P794
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-28
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for One (1) Minimum 44,000
GVW Dump Truck, according to plans and specifications on file with the Street Division of the Public
Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Nebraska Truck Center 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 $60,886.00; and
WHEREAS, Nebraska Truck Center's bid is below the estimate for such vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Nebraska Truck Center of Grand Island,
Nebraska, in the amount of $60,886.00 for one minimum 44,000 GVW dump truck is hereby approved as
the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G10
#2003-29 - Approving Bid Award for One (1) Minimum 26,000
GVW Salt/Sand Truck for the Street Division, Public Works
Department
The Street and Transportation Division, Public Works Department, advertised for bids for
one Minimum 26,000 GVW Salt/Sand Truck for use in Division operations. The Public
Works Department, Street and Transportation Division, and the Purchasing Division of the
City Attorney's office have reviewed all bids received for the truck. All bids that met the
specifications were slightly over the estimate of $51,000; however, funds are available. A
summary of the bids is attached. It is recommended that Council award the bid to Nebraska
Truck Center, Inc., Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $52,143.00 for the Salt/Sand
Truck as the lowest responsible bid. There are sufficient funds available in Account No.
10033501-85625, Street and Transportation Division Capital Outlay - Vehicles, to purchase
this equipment.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
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: January 7, 2003
FOR: Salt/Sand Truck (1) (minimum 26,000 GVW)
DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Street Department
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $51,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 10033501 85625
PUBLICATION DATE: December 23, 2002
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:
SUMMARY
Bidder: Hansen International Truck, Inc. Hansen International Truck, Inc.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Exceptions: NOTED NOTED
Bid Price: $51,068.59 Intrntnl Model 4200 $53,251.19 Intrntnl Model 4300
w/Matt Friend Body w/Matt Friend Body
$50,469.56 Intrntnl Model 4200 $52,652.19 Intrntnl Model 4300
w/LCL Body w/LCL Body
Bidder: Nebraska Truck Center, Inc.
Grand Island, NE
Exceptions: NONE
Bid Price: $54,375.00 Freightliner M2
$52,143.00 GMC
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director
Scott Johnson, Street Superintendent
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P793
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-29
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for One (1) Minimum 26,000
GVW Salt/Sand Truck, according to plans and specifications on file with the Street Division of the Public
Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Nebraska Truck Center 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 $52,143.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Nebraska Truck Center of Grand Island,
Nebraska, in the amount of $52,143.00 for one minimum 26,000 GVW salt/sand truck is hereby approved
as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G11
#2003-30 - Approving Bid Award for Street Sweeper for the Street
Division, Public Works Department
The Street and Transportation Division, Public Works Department, advertised for bids for
one Street Sweeper for use in Division operations. The Public Works Department, Street and
Transportation Division, and the Purchasing Division of the City Attorney's office have
reviewed all bids received for the Sweeper. Bids received were less than the estimate of
$120,000. A summary of the bids is attached. It is recommended that Council award the bid
to EDM Equipment Company, Lincoln, Nebraska in the amount of $110,607.00 for the
Street Sweeper as the lowest responsible bid. There are sufficient funds in Account No.
10033501-85625, Street and Transportation Division Capital Outlay - Vehicles, to purchase
this equipment.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
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: January 7, 2003
FOR: Street Sweeper (1)
DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Street Department
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $120,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 10033501 85625
PUBLICATION DATE: December 17, 2002
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:
SUMMARY
Bidder: Rose Equipment, Inc. EDM Equipment
Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE
Bid Security: Union Insurance Company Safeco Insurance Company of America
Exceptions: NOTED NOTED
Bid Price: $106,980.00 $107,302.00
- 12,000.00 (trade in) - 6,500.00 (trade in)
$ 94,980.00 $100,802.00
Bidder: Logan Contractors Supply
Omaha, NE
Bid Security:
Exceptions:
Bid Price: **NO BID
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director
Scott Johnson, Street Superintendent
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P792
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-30
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for One (1) Street Sweeper,
according to plans and specifications on file with the Street Division of the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, EDM Equipment Company of Lincoln, 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 $110,607.00; and
WHEREAS, EDM Equipment Company's bid is below the estimate for such vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of EDM Equipment Company of Lincoln,
Nebraska, in the amount of $110,607.00 for one street sweeper is hereby approved as the lowest
responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G12
#2003-31 - Approving Bid Award for One Utility Tractor for the
Street Division, Public Works Department
The Street and Transportation Division, Public Works Department, advertised for bids for
one Utility Tractor for use in Division operations. The Public Works Department, Street and
Transportation Division, and the Purchasing Division of the City Attorney's office have
reviewed all bids received for the Tractor. Bids received were less than the estimate of
$63,000. A summary of the bids is attached. It is recommended that Council award the bid to
Fairbanks Grand Island, Grand Island , Nebraska in the amount of $40,950.00 for the Utility
Tractor as the lowest responsible bid. There are sufficient funds in Account No. 10033501-
85615, Street and Transportation Division Capital Outlay - Machinery and Equipment, to
purchase this equipment.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
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: January 14, 2003
FOR: Utility Tractor
DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Street Department
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $63,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 10033501 85615
PUBLICATION DATE: December 30, 2002
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:
SUMMARY
Bidder: Nebraska Machinery Co. Fairbanks Grand Island
Doniphan, NE Grand Island, NE
Exceptions: NOTED NONE
Bid Price: $42,608.00 $40,950.00
Bidder: Toners, Inc. Greenline Equipment
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Exceptions: NONE NOTED
Bid Price: $44,879.00 $42,366.00 John Deere 6416
$44,822.00 John Deere 6615
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director
Scott Johnson, Street Superintendent
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P796
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-31
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for One (1) Utility Tractor,
according to plans and specifications on file with the Street Division of the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Fairbanks Grand Island 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 $40,950.00; and
WHEREAS, Fairbanks Grand Island's bid was less than the estimate for such vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Fairbanks Grand Island of Grand Island,
Nebraska, in the amount of $40,950.00 for one utility tractor is hereby approved as the lowest responsible
bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G13
#2003-32 - Approving Grant Application to the US Department of
Justice on Behalf of the Crisis Center for Safe Haven
The Crisis Center has requested that the City of Grand Island serve as the submitting body
for a grant application to the United States Department of Justice for the development of a
plan for implementation of a Safe Haven program. The Safe Haven program is intended to
create safe places for visitation with and exchange of children in cases of domestic violence,
child abuse, sexual assault or stalking. The grant funds are available to local governments
that propose to enter into a collaborative working relationship with state and local courts and
a nonprofit, nongovernmental entity in the local community that provides local shelters and
programs for domestic violence and sexual assault victims. The City's role in this effort will
be patterned to that used with the HIDTA grant; the City will serve as the recipient of the
grant funding on behalf of the Crisis Center and will contract with the Crisis Center to
provide these services. The City Attorney has reviewed the grant requirements to ensure
compliance issues can be addressed. Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Cindy Johnson
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-32
WHEREAS, the Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program
provides an opportunity for communities to support supervised visitation and safe exchange of children, by
and between parents, in situations involving domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking; and
WHEREAS, grant funding for such program is available to local governments that propose
to enter into a collaborative working relationship with state and local courts and a nonprofit,
nongovernmental entity in the local community that provides local shelters and programs for domestic
violence and sexual assault victims; and
WHEREAS, the Crisis Center has requested assistance from the City of Grand Island in
seeking funding in the amount of $119,893 to develop a plan for the expansion of the existing services in
accordance with this program; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City submit a grant application and related
documentation to request funding on behalf of the Crisis Center through the Safe Havens Supervised
Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program to expand services currently being provided by the Crisis
Center; and
WHEREAS, if grant funding is awarded for such program, an agreement between the City
of Grand Island and the Crisis Center will be entered into prior to receipt of such funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island is hereby authorized to
submit a grant application and related documentation to request funding on behalf of the Crisis Center from
The Office of Justice Programs through the OJP Grants Management System for the Safe Havens
Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if grant funding is awarded, the City of Grand Island
will collaborate with the Crisis Center to develop a plan to expand the existing services in accordance with
the grant program.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G14
#2003-33 - Approving Continuation of Confidentiality Agreement
for Electric Generation - MEAN/HU Project
Background:
The Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN) and Hastings Utilities (HU) are
investigating the construction of a coal fired power plant in Hastings. After preliminary
meetings where several electric suppliers from the area expressed interest in plant
participation, the sponsors decided to proceed with the formal feasibility study.
Early on in the process, the project sponsors requested that the prospective participants agree
to maintain some confidentiality of project specifics and feasibility study results. The City
Council approved that Confidentiality Agreement. It had a one-year term and has recently
expired.
Discussion:
The sponsors of the project have requested that the Confidentiality Agreement be extended
for an additional five-year term.
Recommendation:
The Utilities Department would recommend extending the Confidentiality Agreement and
continued participation in the project.
Fiscal Effects:
No payment is directly associated with the Confidentiality Agreement. If the City opts to
participate in the project, financial commitments would come to Council as needed for that
participation.
Alternatives:
None to continue the proposed project participation.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-33
WHEREAS, the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN), Hastings Utilities
(Hastings) and the City of Grand Island (City) are investigating the possibility of participating in a project to
build a new generating unit in Hastings, Nebraska, and;
WHEREAS, the parties during the course of discussions may disclose to each other
information which would otherwise be deemed confidential, and;
WHEREAS, in order to ensure that discussions are carried out in a frank and useful
manner, it is necessary and appropriate that the parties agree to protect the confidential nature of such
information, and;
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2001, by Resolution 2001-183, the City of Grand Island approve
a Non-Disclosure Confidentiality Agreement by and between the City and the Municipal Energy Agency of
Nebraska (MEAN) and the Hastings Utilities to enter into discussions to explore the possibility of
participating in a project to build a new generating unit at Hastings, according to the terms of the agreement;
and
WHEREAS, such agreement has expired, and the parties to the initial agreement wish to
extend such agreement for an additional five-year term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Non-Disclosure Confidentiality Agreement by
and between the City and the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska and the Hastings Utilities as set out
above is hereby approved for a five-year term
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G15
#2003-34 - Approving Change Order #3 for General Contract
Work - Burdick Station GT-2 and GT-3 Combustion Turbine
Project - Utilities Department
Background:
The Industrial Company (TIC) from Steamboat Springs, Colorado was awarded the general
construction contract for the installation of utility combustion turbine-generators on
December 4, 2001. The 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.
Discussion:
Since construction began there have been numerous additions and changes as the system and
subsystem specific information has become available and engineering design finalized.
Proposed Change Order No. 3 to the General Construction Contract covers the following
additions and changes. Our engineering consultants, Sargent and Lundy, and the Utilities
Department staff have reviewed each change.
Summary of Change Order No. 3:
Substation electrical revisions $ 45,986.00
Provide conduit for fiber-optic cable $ 11,281.00
Sewer & underground pipe revisions $113,327.00
Delete chemical cleaning for demineralized water piping $ (3,027.00)
Provide grounding for fuel oil piping $ 21,986.00
Provide additional access platforms & vents $ 67,397.00
115 kV breaker repair $ 14,238.00
Provide additional grounding for generator transformer $ 415.00
Provide additional pipe heat tracing $ 1,995.00
Provide additional anchoring for frame cooling blowers $ 9,821.00
Provide shielding for control wiring $ 2,988.00
Provide additional pipe insulation $ 3,606.00
Deduct for damaged cable replacement $ (2,596.00)
Change of transformer enclosure material $ (6,887.00)
Delete seeding of site $(16,043.00)
Thermocouple cable revision $ 12,318.00
Start up work $ 47,368.00
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
City of Grand Island City Council
Back charges to GEEPE $ 1,364.00
Total $325,537.00
Recommendation:
The Utilities Department recommends authorizing this Change Order #3 to the General
Contract Work Contract at the Burdick Generating Station for an addition to the contract
price of $325,537.00. This results in a contract price of $12,312,050.42.
Fiscal Effects:
Bonded project.
Alternatives:
None recommended. See attached RESOLUTION.
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Dale Shotkoski
City of Grand Island City Council
CHANGE ORDER # 3
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: $ 325,537.00 and/or DELETE: $______________
The original Contract Sum $ 10,997,615.00
Previous Change Order Amounts $ 988,898.42
The contract Sum is increased by this Change Order $ 325,537.00
The total modified Contract Sum to date $ 12,312,050.42
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 _________________________
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-34
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. 3; and
WHEREAS, the result of such modifications will increase the contract amount by
$325,537.00 for a total contract price of $12,312,050.42.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and
directed to execute Change Order No. 3, between the City of Grand Island and The Industrial
Company of Steamboat Springs, Colorado to provide the following modifications:
Amount
Substation electrical revisions ..............................................................................................$ 45,986.00
Provide conduit for fiber-optic cable ........................................................................................11,281.00
Sewer and underground pipe revisions ...................................................................................113,327.00
Delete chemical cleaning for demineralized water piping .............................................................(3,027.00)
Provide grounding for fuel oil piping ........................................................................................21,986.00
Provide additional access platforms & vents .............................................................................67,397.00
115 kV breaker repair .............................................................................................................14,238.00
Provide additional grounding for generator transformer ..................................................................415.00
Provide additional pipe heat tracing ............................................................................................1,995.00
Provide additional anchoring for frame cooling blowers................................................................9,821.00
Provide shielding for control wiring ...........................................................................................2,988.00
Provide additional pipe insulation................................................................................................3,606.00
Deduct for damaged cable replacement ....................................................................................(2,596.00)
Change for transformer enclosure material................................................................................(6,887.00)
Delete seeding of site.............................................................................................................(16,043.00)
Thermocouple cable revision...................................................................................................12,318.00
Start-up work........................................................................................................................47,368.00
Backcharges to GEEPE ............................................................................................................1,364.00
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G16
#2003-35 - Approving Agreement for Grant Funding for Exercise
Equipment - Fire Department
The City of Grand Island Fire Department has been advised that the Fire Act Grant will
award funding for the physical fitness equipment requested in our application.
The grant program will fund projects for communities our size with a ten percent funding
match required of the city. The total funding for the fitness equipment requested is
$52,180.00. The Grant will fund 90% or $46,962.00 leaving the 10% city match of $5,218.00.
The equipment specified in the grant application includes treadmills, weights, and elliptical
machines. Each of the four fire stations will have one of each of the machines and two
weight sets. The equipment will be used in the fitness program to enhance fire department
personnel wellness. Use of the equipment will help keep members of the department in better
overall condition and reduce their risks of injury while performing their duties.
The purchase of the equipment will follow standard purchasing procedures and council will
see these items come through the future agendas as needed. The grant program is expected
to continue this year and we will be looking to apply for other project funding. We would ask
the council for approval of this grant award and the city matching funds.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Jim Rowell
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-35
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Fire Department has received notification that they have
been awarded up to $46,962 in grant funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA)
FY02 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for Fire Operations and Firefighter Safety; and
WHEREAS, the funds will be used for the purchase of treadmills, weights, and elliptical
machines with one machine and two weight sets to be located at each of the four fire stations; and
WHEREAS, the payment of up to $46,962 in grant funding is contingent on the City paying
a 10% match or $5,218 and compliance with the FEMA's Grant Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney's office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that approval be granted to accept grant funds in the
amount of $46,962 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) FY02 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program for Fire Operations and Firefighter Safety for the purchase of treadmills, weights
and elliptical machines for each of the four fire stations, in accordance with the grant agreement.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G17
#2003-36 - Approving Renewal of Contract with Fonner Park
Relative to Stand-By Ambulance
At the City Council Meeting of January 22, 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution #2002-
36, which approved a contract providing for an ambulance to be placed on stand-by at
Fonner Park in the event that an emergency occurred during events held at Fonner Park.
The agreement was for a one-year period of time. Renewal of the Agreement for the 2003
training and horse racing season is recommended. The Agreement provides that one
ambulance equipped with fuel and supplies will be available for use at Fonner Park as
requested. The fee for such services will be set at $1.00 per day and will be billed by the City
at the conclusion of the racing season. Approval to renew the contract is recommended.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Jim Rowell
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-36
WHEREAS, during the Fonner Park racing season, it is beneficial to have a stand-by
ambulance available for emergency purposes; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Hall County Livestock Improvement Association, Inc.
(Fonner Park) and the City of Grand Island to provide such stand-by ambulance service during the 2003
training and horse racing season; and
WHEREAS, an agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney’s office
for the provision of such stand-by ambulance service at the Fonner Park Race Track for the 2003 training
and horse racing season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Agreement by and between the City of Grand
Island and Hall County Livestock Improvement Association, Inc. (Fonner Park) for the provision of stand-
by ambulance service during the 2003 training and horse racing season is hereby approved; and the Mayor
is hereby directed and authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G18
#2003-37 - Approving Support for Establishing a Base for the
Nebraska Army National Guard Apache Helicopter Unit
The Nebraska Army National Guard is proposing to locate a new facility in Central Nebraska
which will house the Guard's incoming fleet of 16 AH-64A Apache helicopters. Central
Nebraska Regional Airport is one location being considered for the facility. It will have
approximately 230 cavalry and aviation maintenance soldiers assigned to it, potentially 80 of
which will be full-time employees. The estimated total payroll of such a facility is
approximately $3 million annually. The attached resolution supports the construction and
location of the facility at Grand Island. Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-37
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Army National Guard has expressed an interest in constructing
a $20 million helicopter facility in either Grand Island or Kearney, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the facility will be part of an ongoing transformation of aviation units
throughout the U.S. Army; and
WHEREAS, the new facility will have approximately 230 cavalry and aviation maintenance
soldiers assigned to it, with approximately 80 of them as full-time employees; and
WHEREAS, the new facility would become the second Nebraska Army National Guard
aviation facility in Nebraska, which will house the state's entire AH-64A Apache fleet; and
WHEREAS, if approved, the facility would be located at the Central Nebraska Regional
Airport; and
WHEREAS, proposals must be submitted by February 13, 2003 in order to be considered
for such helicopter facility; and
WHEREAS, the proposed helicopter facility would be a valuable asset to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island supports the construction
of a $20 million helicopter facility at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport to establish a base for the
Nebraska Army National Guard Apache Helicopter Unit.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item H1
Approving Referral of One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan
to Regional Planning Commission
Adoption of a One and Six Year Street Improvement Program is required by State law as part
of the requirements to receive approximately three million dollars of state gas tax funds each
year.
Our recommendation for the review of the proposed plan is as follows:
Council Study Session – Tuesday February 4, 2003
Public Hearing and Recommendation from the Regional Planning Commission –
Wednesday February 5, 2003.
Public Hearing and Adoption by City Council – Tuesday February 11, 2003.
One of the major projects for the year 2003 construction season again relates to the
improvements on South Locust Street. The improvements from Highway 34 to Stolley Park
Road have been completed and we are now preparing for improvements between Stolley Park
Road and Fonner Park Road. This project includes concrete patching, concrete driveways,
asphalt resurfacing, roadway and pedestrian lighting, storm drainage, sidewalks and
landscaping. Construction for the Wood River Floodway project will be completed this year.
Other roadway improvements in 2003 include right-of-way acquisition and commencement
of roadway construction for Independence Avenue, and the paving of Gold Core Road (1
mile) in the Platte Valley Industrial Park. The Nebraska Department of Roads is building
the Locust Street I-80 interchange, with completion scheduled in 2004.
Some significant projects beyond the 2003 construction season include the widening of
Stolley Park Road from Locust Street to the Fonner Park Events Center entrance, and the
continuation of various segments of the Hiker/Biker trail construction. Also planned during
this period is the construction of two northbound bridges on Locust Street over the Platte
River channels, and the commencement of roadway construction for the northbound lanes of
Locust Street between the I-80 interchange and the south city limits. The continuation of
the four-lane roadway construction on East Highway 30 from Stuhr Road to the Merrick
County line is scheduled for 2004 or 2005.
It is recommended that the Council refer the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program
to the Regional Planning Commission for their review at their February 5, 2003 meeting.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Item H2
Request of Gary Smith to Amend Subdivision Agreement for Lot 2,
Clark Brothers Subdivision by Eliminating Requirement to
Connect to Public Water and Sanitary Sewer
The Subdivision was approved by the Regional Planning Commission November 2, 1995.
When the area was subdivided, the Subdivision was platted per the design of the subdivider,
and infrastructure hookups were agreed to by all parties. Gary Smith has requested that the
City amend the Subdivision agreement to allow them to build upon lot number 2 without
hooking to City water and sewer main.
In 1996, Council made the extension of water and sewer systems to all areas of the City one
of its primary goals. The City has made a focused effort to meet that goal over the last seven
years, spending substantial monies for system extensions. This request is in opposition to the
Council’s intent to have municipal water and sewer service to all properties in the City.
Public Works, Utilities and Building Departments recommend that Council deny the request.
A MOTION is in order. If the request is denied, the Subdivision agreement stands as is. If
the request is approved, staff will bring an amendment to the Subdivision forward for
Council's consideration at the next Council meeting.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle
City of Grand Island City Council
Item I1
#2003-38 - Approving Change of Meeting Dates for the Months of
February and March 2003
On January 14, 2003, City Council approved Resolution #2003-21 setting the City Council
meeting dates for 2003. The February and March Regular Meetings were scheduled for the
11th and 25th for both months and the Study Sessions were scheduled for the 4th and 18th
for both months.
It has been recommended that the following changes be made to the City Council meeting
schedule: February 4, 2003 - Regular Meeting; February 11, 2003 - Study Session; February
18, 2003 - Regular Meeting; February 25, 2003 - Cancelled; March 4, 2003 - Regular
Meeting; March 11, 2003 - Cancelled; March 18, 2003 - Regular Meeting; and March 25,
2003 - Study Session.
This will allow Council members and staff to attend the League of Nebraska Municipalities
Midwinter Conference on February 24th & 25th and the Chamber Banquet on the evening of
February 25th. This will also allow Council members to attend the National League of Cities
Congressional Conference in Washington, D.C. on March 11th. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-38
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2003, by Resolution 2003-21, the City Council approved the
meetings dates for city council meetings and city council study sessions for calendar year 2003; and
WHEREAS, due to meetings and conferences which members of the City Council
and city staff will be attending, it is necessary to amend the dates on which the City Council will meet in
February and March of 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City Council of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska will meet in the Council Chambers, 100 East First Street at 7:00 p.m. on the below-mentioned
dates, and that the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska will meet in Study Session in the
Council Chambers, 100 East First Street at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
2003 City Council Meetings: 2003 City Council Study Sessions:
February 4, 2003 February 11, 2003
February 18, 2003 March 25, 2003
March 4, 2003 April 1, 2003
March 18, 2003 April 15, 2003
April 8, 2003 May 13, 2003
April 22, 2003 June 3, 2003
May 6, 2003 June 17, 2003
May 20, 2003 July 1, 2003
June 10, 2003 July 15, 2003
June 24, 2003 August 5, 2003
July 8, 2003 August 19, 2003
July 22, 2003 September 2, 2003
August 12, 2003 September 16, 2003
August 26, 2003 October 7, 2003
September 9, 2003 October 21, 2003
September 23, 2003 November 25, 2003
October 14, 2003 December 2, 2003
October 28, 2003 December 16, 2003
November 4, 2003
November 18, 2003
December 9, 2003
December 23, 2003
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on January 28, 2003.
_____________________________________
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 24, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Payment of Claims for the Period of January 15, 2003 through
January 28, 2003
The Claims for the period of January 15, 2003 through January 28, 2003 for a total amount
of $2,755,141.36. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council