07-22-2003 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 22, 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
Peg Gilbert
Joyce Haase
Margaret Hornady
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
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/Invocation - Reverend Dominic Pecoraro, First Church of the
Nazarene, 1022 West 6th Street
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C1
Recognition of the Nebraska Sports Baseball Team for Winning
the State Championship Title for 13 and Under Age Group
The Grand Island 13-year old Nebraska Sports Baseball team won the USSSAA State
Tournament in Omaha, Nebraska, July 3rd through July 6th. They played Omaha Athletics
12-0; Seward Swarms 11-6; Elmwood 15-0 during pool play, being undefeated. Placing 2nd
seed in Tournament play for Sunday, July 6th at Sandlot Ridge in Elkhorn, only because 1st
seed was to WestPoint due to a bye they received. Nebraska Sports defeated Columbus
Mariners 10-2; and the Championship game was played with Seward Swarms, with a victory
of 8-0 (in five innings). The team went 5-0 during the State Tournaments and had only 8
points scored against them during the entire tournament.
This is outstanding considering they had to travel the longest distance and the temperatures
during these days were 98-106.
The team will now be playing in the National Championship in Council Bluffs, Iowa from
July 15th-20th. Good Luck, Nebraska Sports!
Team members include: Slade Bolles, Matt Clausen, John Czaplewski, Ryan Fjiedlheim,
Casey Griffin, Nick Karn, Brian Mettenbrink, Andrew Mitchell, Trevor Morris, Issac
Obermiller, Jack O'Connor, Shane Oltean, and Jimmy Reed. Head Coach: John Morris and
Jeff Reed, Assistant Coach: Jim Reed.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Certificate of Achievement
Awarded to:
The Grand Island, Age 13
Nebraska Sports Baseball Team
For your outstanding display of teamwork in winning the
USSSA State Tournament. Grand Island is proud that you
will be participating in the national competition.
Mayor, Ken Gnadt RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item E1
Public Hearing on Amendment to Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA) Redevelopment Plan and Authorizing Tax
Increment Financing for Renovation of Facility at 208 North Pine
Street
At the June 3, 2003 meeting of the Community Redevelopment Authority, the CRA adopted
Resolution #48 providing for an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for Blight and
Substandard Area #1, approving a redevelopment contract and giving notice of intent to enter
into a redevelopment contract. A local development company, Procon, is redeveloping the
property at 208 North Pine Street for use as an office building. The former City Hall has
been vacant since October 1993. CRA Resolution #48 was provided to the City Council in the
June 24, 2003 Agenda Packet. The proposed redevelopment contract provides for the use of
tax increment financing for the redevelopment project. Tax increment financing is a
mechanism whereby the increased property taxes for the improved property are used to pay
for the improvements. The anticipated tax increment financing for this project is
$169,267.00. State Statutes require that amendments to the Redevelopment Plan, to address
specific projects, be considered by the Community Redevelopment Authority and Regional
Planning Commission, in addition to the City Council. The Regional Planning Commission
considered the Amendment at their meeting of July 2, 2003 and recommended approval.
Notification of the proposed Amendment and Redevelopment Project was provided to all
taxing entities and appropriate neighborhood associations. It is appropriate at this time to
accept public comment. The action item is contained under the Consent Agenda.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Item E2
Public Hearing on Amendment to the RD Zone Final Development
Plan for Pedcor Property
Pedcor Investments, as the owner is requesting an amendment to the RD Zone and Final
Development Plan for the property located West of Hwy 281, and North of Hwy 34. This
application proposes to amend the Final Development Plan for the Riverbend Apartments to
include a small building for the water meter and roofed structure for the mailboxes on the
site. The Regional Planning Commission at their regular meeting held July 2, 2003
unanimously voted to approve and recommend the Grand Island City Council approve this
amendment to the Final Development Plan.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
July 3, 2003
Honorable Jay Vavricek, Mayor
and Members of the Council
100 E. 1st Street
Grand Island NE 68801
Dear Mayor and Members of the Council:
RE: An amendment to the RD Zone Final Development Plan for Pedcor Property
located West of Hwy 281, and North of Hwy 34, Grand Island, Nebraska.
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held July 2, 2003 the
above item was considered following a public hearing. This application proposes to
amend the Final Development plan for the Riverbend Apartments to include a small
building for the water meter and a roofed structure for the mailboxes on the site..
No members of the public spoke for or against this item.
Following further discussion a motion was made by O’Neill 2nd by Hayes to approve and
recommend that the City of Grand Island approve this amendment to the RD zone Final
Development Plan for Pedcor Property.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed by a unanimous vote of the 8 members
present (Amick, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Obst, Ruge, Hayes).
Yours truly,
Chad Nabity AICP
Planning Director
cc: City Attorney
Director of Public Works
Director of Utilities
Director of Building Inspections
Manager of Postal Operations
Miller & Associates
Agenda Item # 7
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
June 16, 2003
SUBJECT: Rezoning Request C-13-2003GI
PROPOSAL: To amend the Final Development Plan for a 20.41 acre tract of land in
the E ½ of the SE ¼ of 25-11-10. The subject property is located west of Highway
281 and north of Husker Highway. The purpose of this request is to amend the final
development plan for the Riverbend Apartments to include a small building for the
water meter and a roofed structure for the mailboxes on the site.
OVERVIEW:
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation: RD-Residential Development Zone
Permitted and conditional uses: RD: Residential uses at a rate of 1 unit per
1000 square feet (43 units per acre).
Churches, schools, country clubs, daycare
centers.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential to Office Uses
Existing land uses: Apartments.
Site constraints: None.
Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations: North: B2-General Business
South: B2-General Business,
East: B2-General Business
West: TA- Transitional Agriculture
Permitted and conditional uses: TA: Limited agricultural uses, recreational uses
and residential development at a density of 2
dwelling units per acre.
B2: General service, retail and wholesale
commercial uses including outdoor sales
Comprehensive Plan Designation: North: Commercial
South: Commercial
East: Commercial
West: Low to Medium Density Residential
Existing land uses: North: Farm ground, New Holland
South: Farm ground, city lift station
East: Houses, Gas ‘N Shop, Offices
West: Farm Ground, Lutheran High School,
Low density residential
EVALUATION:
The proposed rezoning is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The proposed
amendment does not alter the number of dwelling units on the site. This is a minor
amendment to show two additional support structures that were not defined on the
original plan.
Positive Implications:
· Consistent with intent of the City’s Comprehensive Plan: The City’s 1992
Comprehensive Plan has designated this site for Medium Density Residential to
Office uses. Rezoning this property to RD- Residential Development District is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
· Compatible with adjacent land uses: The RD zone with apartments as shown will
provide a buffer between the commercial uses planned adjacent to Hwy. 281 and
the low to medium density residential uses to the west of this property.
Negative Implications:
· No negative implications forseen.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City
Council approve this request to amend the final development plan for the Riverbend
Apartments as presented.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
Item E3
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 4940
Goldcore Drive - NECO PCS
Acquisition of utility easement located along the north line of property located at 4940
Goldcore Drive, is required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair
power appurtenances. This easement will be used to locate underground primary cable and a
pad mounted transformer. It is appropriate to solicit public comment. The action item is
contained under the Consent Agenda.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Item F1
#8819 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Being Platted as
Secundino Subdivision (Final Reading)
This item relates to action taken by Council at their June 24, 2003 and July 8, 2003 meetings
which included a Public Hearing and First and Second Readings of Ordinance #8819.
Property being annexed into the City require three readings. This will be the final reading for
annexation of property being platted as Secundino Subdivision, an addition to the City of
Grand Island. The property is located north of 13th Street and west of Sky Park Road in the
E1/2 SE1/4 Section 4, Township 11, Range 9. The Regional Planning Commission at their
meeting of June 4, 2003, voted to approve and recommend the city council approve this
annexation. Approval is recommended
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8819
An ordinance to annex Secundino Subdivision into the City of Grand Island; to
repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication
and the effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, Timothy Burke and Julia M. Burke, f/k/a Julia M. Woolley, husband
and wife, as owners, have caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising a part of the
East Half of the Southeast Quarter (E1/2, SE1/4) of Section Four (4), Township Eleven (11)
North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of
SECUNDINO SUBDIVISION, which is proposed to be an addition to the City of Grand Island;
and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on June 4, 2003, the Regional Planning
Commission recommended the approval of annexing such addition into the City of Grand Island;
and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on June 24, 2003, the City Council found and
determined that such annexation be approved; and
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 8819 (Cont.)
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WHEREAS, such ordinance was approved on first reading on June 24, 2003; and
WHEREAS, such ordinance was approved on second reading on July 8, 2003.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. That Secundino Subdivision is hereby annexed into the City of
Grand Island, and shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges, and shall be subject to all the
laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the City of Grand Island
SECTION 2. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 3. 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: July 22, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F2
#8826 - Consideration of Creating Sanitary Sewer District 510,
American Independence and Western Heights Subdivisions
Council action is needed to create a Sanitary Sewer District. If created, a notice will be
mailed to all affected property owners and a 30-day protest period allowed. Gary Valasek,
owner of American Independence Subdivision has requested the creation of this District.
Public Works staff has been working on design of the District, and has established a
boundary for the District that makes sense for the area. Properties to the west in Western
Heights 4th and 5th Subdivisions and part of Section 11-11-10 were included to make the
proposed District larger. It is recommended that Council approve creation of the Sanitary
Sewer District. A ten (10) year assessment period is recommended. The majority of the costs
will be assessed to the benefiting properties.
Tuesday, July 22, 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 ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8826
An ordinance creating Sanitary Sewer District No. 510 of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska; defining the boundaries thereof; providing for the laying of sanitary sewer
mains in said district; providing for plans and specifications and securing bids; providing for the
assessment of special taxes for constructing such sewer and collection thereof; and providing for
publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Sanitary Sewer District No. 510 is hereby created for the
construction of eight (8.0) and ten (10.0) inch sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances thereto in
Western Heights Fourth Subdivision, Western Heights Fifth Subdivision, the proposed American
Independence Subdivision, and a part of Section Eleven (11), Township Eleven (11) North,
Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M., all in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of such sanitary sewer district shall be as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot Thirteen (13), Western Heights Fourth
Subdivision, said point being on the north line of Shanna Street; thence east on
the north line of Shanna Street to the southeast corner of Lot Nine (9) Double R
? This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds ?
ORDINANCE NO. 8826 (Cont.)
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Subdivision; thence north on the east line of Lot Nine (9) Double R Subdivision
to the northeast corner of Lot Nine (9) Double R Subdivision; thence east on a
prolongation of the north line of Double R Subdivision to a point Forty (40.0) feet
west of the east line of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section 11-11-10;
thence south on a line Forty (40.0) feet west of and parallel to the east line of the
Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section 11-11-10 to the south of said Section 11-
11-10; thence west on the south line of said Section 11-11-10 to the southwest
corner of Western Heights Fourth Subdivision; thence north on the west line of
Western Heights Fourth Subdivision to the point of beginning, all as shown on the
plat dated July 14, 2003, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein
by reference.
SECTION 3. Said improvements shall be made in accordance with plans and
specifications prepared by the Engineer for the City who shall estimate the cost thereof, and
submit the same to the City Council, and thereafter, bids for the construction of such sanitary
sewer shall be taken and contracts entered into in the manner provided by law.
SECTION 4. The cost of construction of such sanitary sewer district shall be
assessed against the property within the district abutting upon the easement or other right-of-way
within which such sanitary sewer main has been constructed, to the extent of benefits to such
property by reason of such improvement, and a special tax shall be levied at one time to pay for
such cost of construction as soon as can be ascertained as provided by law; and such special tax
and assessments shall constitute a sinking fund for the payment of any warrants or bonds with
interest, issued for the purpose of paying the cost of such sewer in such district; and such special
assessments shall be paid and collected in a fund to be designated and known as the Sewer and
Water Extension Fund and out of which all warrants issued for the purpose of paying the cost of
sanitary sewer shall be paid.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication, without the plat, as provided by law.
ORDINANCE NO. 8826 (Cont.)
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SECTION 6. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the
office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 7. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, notice of
the creation of said district shall be published in the Grand Island Independent, a legal newspaper
published and of general circulation in said City, as provided by law.
Enacted: July 22, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F3
#8827 - Consideration of Amendment to the Final Development
Plan for the Pedcor Property.
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Pedcor Investments, has submitted
a request to amend the RD Zone and Final Development Plan for the property located West
of Hwy 281, and North of Hwy 34. The purpose of this amendment is to include a small
building for the water meter and roofed structure for the mailboxes on the site. The Regional
Planning Commission at their regular meeting held July 2, 2003 unanimously voted to
approve and recommend the Grand Island City Council approve this amendment to the Final
Development Plan. See attached ORDINANCE.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8827
An ordinance to amend the Residential Development Zone platted Final
Development Plan for a tract of land comprised of Lots Three (3) and Four(4) of Pedcor
Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; to provide for publication and
the effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission on July 2, 2003, held a public
hearing and made a recommendation approving the proposed amendment to Final Development
Plan for a tract of land comprised of Lots Three (3) and Four (4) of Pedcor Subdivision in the
City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, notice as required by Neb. Rev. Stat. §19-923, R.R.S. 1943, has been
given to the various school districts' Boards of Education in Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on July 22, 2003, the City Council found that the
amendment will continue the future successful functioning of the residential development of the
subdivision, and determined that the amendment should be approved and made.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The existing platted Final Development Plan for the RD-Residential
Development Zone comprised of Lots Three (3) and Four (4) of Pedcor Subdivision in the City
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, is hereby amended to allow two additional small
buildings on the property for the Riverbend Apartments, all as shown on the final development
plan as submitted.
ORDINANCE NO. 8827 (Cont.)
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SECTION 2. 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: July 22, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F4
#8828 - Consideration of Changes to the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Parking
At a prior study session the Council considered whether an Ordinance was needed to restrict
parking in the front yards of residential properties to prevent unsightly nuisance conditions
from developing in the City's residential neighborhoods. This ordinance has been drafted to
prevent parking on unimproved areas of the front yards of residences. If a homeowner wants
to improve an area of his or her front yard the improvement will need to be done as set forth
in the requirements of Section 36-48 of the city zoning regulations.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8828
An ordinance to amend Chapter 22 of the Grand Island City Code; to add Section
22-141.1 pertaining to restrictions on parking in front yards; 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. Section 22-141.1 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby added to
read as follows:
§22-141.1. Parking In Front Yards
It shall be unlawful for anyone to park a motor vehicle on any unimproved area of a front yard of any
property in the City of Grand Island. For the purpose of this section, "unimproved area" shall mean any area that has
not been improved with concrete, asphalt, brick, stone, gravel, or crushed rock. The term "motor vehicle" shall mean
every self-propelled land vehicle, not operated on rails, except mopeds or self-propelled invalid chairs. No front yard
area shall be improved for parking unless it meets all of the requirements of the Grand Island City Code for off-
street parking, including but not limited to, the provisions of Section 36-48.
SECTION 2. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 3. 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: July 22, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F5
#8829 - Consideration of Temporary Moratorium Relative to
Commercial Signs
The City has been receiving complaints about the proliferation of billboard signs within the
Grand Island City Limits. The ordinance would place a moratorium on any new commercial
signs that are not on the site of the business that is advertising on it. The moratorium is
being sought to give the City Planning, Building and Legal Departments the opportunity to
draft some new ordinances that may restrict the number, location and size of billboard signs
in the community without causing a large number of new sign permit applications prior to
the enactment of any new ordinances. There have been some recent U.S. Supreme Court
decisions in this area which are usually cases involving first amendment free speech issues.
Ordinances that potentially infringe on first amendment rights are carefully scrutinized;
therefore, we want to be cautious in drafting any new ordinances so that they will meet the
needs of the community and be upheld if challenged in court.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8829
An ordinance to place a temporary moratorium on commercial signs ; 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, that:
SECTION 1. No person or business entity shall erect a commercial sign off of the
site of the business for which the sign is advertising from the date at which this ordinance takes
effect until January 1, 2004. For the purposes of this ordinance, the term "commercial sign" shall
mean any device composed of one or more letters, words, pictures, figures, characters, symbols
or emblems, or any combination or grouping thereof which prefigures, typifies or represents one
or more ideas for the goods and services of any business.
SECTION 2. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 3. 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: July 22, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F6
#8830 - Consideration of Adopting Economic Development Plan
On November 26, 2002, the City Council passed Resolution number 2002-366 which adopted
an economic development program for the City of Grand Island which was prepared in
conformity with the provisions of Nebraska Revised Statute 18-2710. This resolution also
adopted proposed ballot language and mandated a special election for May 6, 2003 for the
voters to consider this economic development program. At the May 6th election the voters
approved the economic development program as proposed in resolution 2002-366. Nebraska
Statute Section 18-2714 requires that the economic development program be established by
ordinance of the City Council after the election at which it is approved by the voters. This
ordinance has been prepared to meet these statutory requirements.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8830
An ordinance to adopt an economic development program for the City of Grand
Island ; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for
publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, at its November 26, 2002 meeting, the Grand Island City Council
approved Resolution 2002-366 which set forth an economic development program for the City of
Grand Island which was prepared in conformity with Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2710; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2002-366 further authorized a special election on May 6,
2003 to present the economic development program to the voters of the City of Grand Island;
and
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2003, the voters of the City of Grand Island approved this
economic development program; and
WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2714 requires that the economic development
program be established by ordinance in conformity with the terms of such program as set out in
the original enabling resolution.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The City Council of Grand Island, Nebraska, hereby establishes the
Economic Development Program as approved in Resolution 2002-366 and as set forth in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference.
SECTION 2. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 8830ont.)
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SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, within fifteen days in one is sue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: July 22, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Exhibit "A"
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
General Community and Economic Development Strategy
November 20, 2002
In order for Grand Island to continue to grow and prosper, we need to broaden our wealth
producing economic base by bringing to our community new employers and helping our existing
companies to grow. Unfortunately, communities all across the nation are faced with potential
loss of jobs due to mergers, corporate takeovers, and changing economic events. It is becoming
increasingly difficult for our community to absorb the loss of this type of employment.
Faced with this challenge, it is the intent of the City to save the existing job opportunities within
the community and secure future additional jobs for Grand Island’s residents. The formation of
an economic development program will provide a mechanism for assisting businesses interested
in locating in Grand Island or those interested in expanding their existing businesses. It will take
local participation in a financial partnership to develop this new program. Our only means for
acquiring the needed funds to carry on an economic development program is through an
affirmative vote of the citizens of Grand Island to support this project.
Need and Purpose
An economic developme nt program is a community tool that encourages and stimulates the
growth of quality jobs, attracts permanent investment, broadens the tax base, and diversifies the
region’s economic base that will lead to new opportunities and options for all citizens, ultimately
improving the quality of life for all taxpayers in Grand Island and the surrounding region.
Grand Island’s best chance of long term growth and prosperity will come with increased
diversification with an overall goal of increasing per capita and median household incomes
throughout Grand Island and Hall County. Taking into consideration the very low
unemployment rates that Hall County has experienced in the 1990’s, our focus will be on
attracting capital intensive instead of labor intensive businesses – businesses that hire skilled
laborers to complement million-dollar production equipment and machinery. In addition, we
will be targeting businesses that will provide employment opportunities for those who are
underemployed in Hall County and those seeking professional positions.
SECTION I. GENERAL COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY
The Nebraska Legislature, in the Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act Neb. Rev.
Statutes 18-2701, et seq., has made the following legislative findings : (1) there is a high degree
of competition among states and municipalities in our nation in their efforts to provide incentives
for businesses to expand or locate in their respective jurisdictions; (2) municipalities in Nebraska
are hampered in their efforts to effectively compete because of their inability under Nebraska law
to respond quickly to opportunities or to raise sufficient capital from local sources to provide
incentives for business location and expansion decisions which are tailored to meet the needs of
the local community; (3) the ability of a municipality to encourage business location and
Exhibit "A"
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expansion has a direct impact not only upon the economic well-being of the community and its
residents but upon the whole State as well; and (4) there is a need to provide Nebraska
municipalities with the opportunity of providing assistance to business enterprises in their
communities, whether for expansion of existing operations or creation of new businesses, by the
use of funds raised by local taxation when the voters of the municipality determine that it is in
the best interests of their community to do so.
The City of Grand Island faces stiff competition to recruit businesses to the community and to
retain businesses that not only are presently operating in the community but also are considered
anchors of the economic vitality of the City.
The City, through the Economic Development Corporation, has competed as best it could to
bring new business and new well paying jobs to the community, but frankly has less ability to
compete by not having available the tools granted by the Local Option Municipal Economic
Development Act. The City believes that not having the ability to directly fund economic
development activities in the past may have cost jobs and capital investment which otherwise
would have been realized. The effect is to hamper growth of the tax base of the City.
Only by adoption of an economic development program can the City of Grand Island directly
contribute to economic development projects and thereby compete successfully for location of
manufacturing facilities and other businesses to our community and retain those excellent
employers currently within our community. The well paying jobs and talented employees
employed in these fields are critical to Grand Island. Those jobs are among the highest paying in
the community and they attract the most capable and talented people in the work force. Absent
approval of the program by the voters, other communities and states could become more
attractive as the potential site for business and industry. Grand Island becomes less competitive.
The foregoing is a practical example of the underlying basis for the legislative findings set out in
the Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act.
The Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act became effective June 3, 1991, and
authorizes cities and villages to appropriate and spend local sales tax and property tax revenues
for certain economic development purposes. An economic development program formulated by
the City to implement this legislation is subject to the vote of the people.
The core of the process involves the formulation of a proposed plan for a local economic
development program. The program forms the foundation for the expenditure of local tax
revenues for economic development. Because the development and utilization of an economic
development program is truly a plan for the community, the Economic Development Fund will
be administered by a Citizens’ Review Committee appointed by the Mayor and approved by the
City Council. The Committee would be comprised of seven members from the community.
Three at large members would be recommended for appointment by the Grand Island Area
Economic Development Corporation. All members must be registered voters in the city of
Grand Island. It is recommended that professionals in the fields of accounting and banking and
finance, small business owners, and business professionals be included on the Citizens’ Review
Committee. At least one member of the Committee shall have expertise or experience in
business finance and accounting as a banker or accountant, at least one member of the
Exhibit "A"
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Committee shall be a business owner. No member shall be an elected or appointed City
Official, an employee of the City, an official or employee of any qualifying business receiving
financial assistance under the Program or an official or employee of any financial institution
participating directly in the Program. The City Administrator or designee will serve as Liaison
to the Economic Development Corporation.
The City has prepared the Program for submission, first to the City Council and, upon Council
approval, to the voters of Grand Island. The Legislature of the State of Nebraska has made
available through the Act an invaluable tool to recruit new businesses and to retain and expand
businesses presently located in a community. The City intends to use this tool to spur further
economic development within the City. The City seeks, through the Economic Development
Program, to be more competitive or at least as competitive in the economic development area as
any other community in this or any other State of comparative size. With voter approval, the
provisions of the Program become the basis for funding the economic development program and
thereby expanding job opportunities and the tax base in our community.
Through voter approval of the Economic Development Program, the City would be in a position
to operate a low-interest, performance based revolving loan fund, provide job creation
incentives, equity participation, interest buy downs, acquire commercial and industrial sites,
promote their development, and bond the costs of economic development pending sufficient
general fund revenues. The City proposes that funding from the City’s general fund be dedicated
for the economic development program.
SECTION II. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE DESCRIBING GENERAL
INTENT AND PROPOSED GOALS
The general intent and goal of the Grand Island Economic Development Program is to provide
well paying jobs to the citizens of Grand Island, Nebraska, by encouraging and assisting local
businesses to expand as regards job creation and capital investment and to recruit new qualified
businesses which results in creation of jobs and expansion of the tax base. The success of the
Program will be measured by the number of jobs created and retained for the length of the
Program, the total dollars invested in fixed assets, i.e., buildings, new commercial real estate and
business equipment and finally, the growth in total valuation in the City. Each project will be
considered on its merits, but priority will be given to jobs created and/or retained at or above
average wage and benefits for the community.
SECTION III. TYPES OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE ELIGIBLE
FOR ASSISTANCE
A. Definition of Program
Economic Development shall mean any project or program utilizing funds derived from the
City’s General Fund, which funds will be expended primarily for the purpose of providing direct
or indirect financial assistance to a qualifying non-retail business, the payment of related costs
and expenses, and/or through a revolving loan fund. The purpose of the Program is to increase
job opportunities and business investment within the community.
Exhibit "A"
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B. Eligible Activities
The Economic Development Program may include, but shall not be limited to, the following
activities:
1) A revolving loan fund from which performance based loans will be made to non-retail
qualifying businesses on a match basis from the grantee business and based upon job
creation and/or retention, said jobs to be above the average wage scale for the
community.
2) Public works improvements and/or purchase of fixed assets, including potential land
grants or real estate options essential to the locatio n or expansion of a qualifying business
or for capital improvements when tied to job creation criteria or when critical to retention
of jobs of a major employer within the community, which equity investment may be
secured by a Deed of Trust, Promissory Note, UCC filing, personal and/or corporate
guarantees or other financial instrument.
3) The provision of technical assistance to businesses, such as preparation of financial
packages, survey, engineering, legal, architectural or other similar assistance and
payment of relocation or initial location expenses.
4) The authority to issue bonds pursuant to the Act.
5) Grants or agreements for job training.
6) Interest buy down agreements or loan guarantees.
7) Other creative and flexible initiatives to stimulate the economic growth in the Grand
Island area (activities which may be funded through the Economic Development
Program or General Fund as authorized by Section 13-315 R.R.S.).
8) Commercial/industrial recruitment and promotional activities.
9) Payments for salaries and support of City staff or the contracting of an outside entity to
implement any part of the Program.
10) End Destination Tourism Related Activities.
11) Reduction of real estate property taxes for City of Grand Island to stimulate local
economy.
12) Development of low to moderate income housing.
Exhibit "A"
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SECTION IV. DESCRIPTION OF TYPES OF BUSINESSES THAT WILL BE
ELIGIBLE
A. A qualifying business shall mean any corporation, partnership, limited liability company
or sole proprietorship that derives its principal source of income from any of the
following:
1. The manufacturer of articles of commerce;
2. The conduct of research and development;
3. The processing, storage, transport, or sale of goods or commodities which are
sold or traded in interstate commerce as distinguished from goods offered for
sale at retail locally;
4. The sale of services in interstate commerce as distinguished from services
offered on a local or area basis;
5. Headquarters facilities relating to eligible activities as listed in this section;
6. Telecommunications activities; or
7. End Destination Tourism-Related Activities.
B. A qualifying business must be located within the zoning jurisdiction of the city unless a
variance is granted for special circumstances.
C. Any other business deemed a qualifying business through future action of the Legislature.
SECTION V. REVOLVING LOAN FUND
A. The amount of funds available for any single project shall not exceed the amount of funds
available under the Economic Development Program during the project term, nor shall it
provide for more than fifty percent (50%) of total project costs. An applicant must provide
participation and evidence of participation through private funding as distinguished from
federal, state, or local funding in the minimum amount of fifteen percent (15%) equity
investment. The right is reserved to negotiate the terms and conditions of the loan with each
applicant, which terms and conditions may differ substantially from applicant to applicant.
B. The interest rate shall be negotiated on an individual basis. The term shall not exceed fifteen
(15) years for loans used for real estate and building assets and not to exceed seven (7) years
for loans involving any other asset category such as furniture, fixtures, equipment or working
capital. Security for loans will include, but will not be limited to, Promissory Notes, a Deed
of Trust, UCC filings and personal and/or corporate guarantees as appropriate and may be in
a subordinate position to the primary commercial or government lender.
C. If the loan is approved as performance based, a qualifying business may be approved to
recapture on a grant basis a portion of the loan amount to be determined by the Economic
Development Corporation based upon job creation or retention and economic impact of the
project to the community.
Exhibit "A"
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D. A loan repayment schedule providing for monthly, quarterly or annual payments will be
approved in conjunction with project approval. Repayments will be held in a revolving reuse
loan fund for future projects as approved.
E. The City Administrator or his designee is responsible for auditing and verifying job creation
and retention and determines grant credits toward any loans made. No grant credits are
available unless pre-approved in the initial application and project approval and no grant
credits are available beyond the level initially approved.
F. The Revolving Loan Fund and its portfolio of loan funds will be audited annually by a
selected firm of certified public accountants. The audits will be funded by the Economic
Development Fund and the findings will be presented to the Citizens’ Review Committee.
G. It is anticipated that the Program can be fully administered by the Community Projects
Director. Financial assistance will be provided by the Finance Department.
SECTION VI. SOURCE OF FUNDING
The Program will be funded from local sources of revenue, including property taxes and/or sales
taxes, contained in the City’s general fund. The City shall not appropriate from these funds for
approved Economic Programs, in any year during which such programs are in existence, an
amount in excess of four-tenths of one percent of actual valuation of the City of Grand Island in
the year in which the funds are collected, and further, will be subject to the limitation that no city
of the First Class shall appropriate more than two million dollars in any one year. The City of
Grand Island shall appropriate $750,000 annually for the Economic Development Program. The
restrictions on the appropriation of funds from local sources of revenue shall not apply to the re-
appropriation of funds that were appropriated but not expended during the previous fiscal years.
If, after five full budget years following initiation of the approved Economic Development
Program, less than fifty percent of the money collected from local sources of revenue is spent or
committed by contract for the Economic Development Program, the governing body of the City
shall place the question of the continuation of the City’s Economic Development Program on the
ballot at the next regular election.
A. Time Period for Collection of Funds
Annual funding for the program, $750,000 per year, will come from the City’s General
Fund. These funds will be allocated commencing with the FY 2003-2004 budget year,
beginning October 1, 2003 and will continue for 10 years.
B. Time Period for Existence of the Program
The Economic Development Program will be in effect beginning October 1, 2003 and will
continue for 10 years.
Exhibit "A"
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C. Proposed Total Collections from Local Sources
Fiscal Year Estimated Collections
2003-2004 $750,000 (General Fund revenues)
Every year for 9 years thereafter $750,000 (General Fund revenues)
The total amount of City General Fund revenues to be committed to the Economic Development
Fund Program for 10 years is $7,500,000.
D. Basic Preliminary Proposed Budget
It is anticipated that the proposed annual total budget of $750,000 will be allocated to the
Economic Development Fund. Any funds not expended in the revolving loan category will be
used to fund the other eligible activities as set out in Section III above.
SECTION VII. APPLICATION PROCESS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
BUSINESSES
A. Application Process and Selection of Participants:
Businesses seeking assistance will be required to:
1. Complete an application which may be obtained from the Grand Island Area
Economic Development Corporation or the City of Grand Island.
2. Submit the completed application together with all information as set out below to the
Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation or the City of Grand Island.
Following review by the Economic Development Corporation Executive Board and
Citizens’ Advisory Review Committee, an overview of the proposed application for
assistance will be forwarded by the Citizens’ Advisory Review Committee to the
Mayor and City Council. The overview shall contain sufficient information in order
for the elected officials to make an informed decision yet maintain confidentiality of
information that, if released, could cause harm to such business or give unfair
advantage to competitors. The City Council will approve or deny the application.
3. The Community Projects Director, as Program Administrator, will coordinate with
the Economic Development President to notify any applicant whose application is not
approved. Such applicant may request in writing that the application, with the
recommendation not to approve, be forwarded to the City Council for re-
consideration.
B. Information Required:
The qualifying business shall provide the following information before any application is
considered by the Economic Development Executive Board and the Citizens’ Advisory Review
Committee:
Sole Proprietorship:
Exhibit "A"
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1). Submit a Grand Island Economic Development Loan Fund Application
2). Business Plan
3). Two years complete Individual Federal Tax Returns (signed)
4). Current Year to Date Profit and Loss Statement
5). Recent Balance Sheet (signed)
6). Other information as requested
“S” Corporation:
1). Submit a Grand Island Economic Development Loan Fund Application
2). Business Plan
3). Two years complete Individual Federal Tax Returns, if over 25% ownership (signed)
4). Two years complete Corporate Tax Returns (signed)
5). Current year to Date Profit and Loss Statement (signed)
6). Recent Balance Sheet (signed)
7). Other information as requested
“C” Corporation:
1). Submit a Grand Island Economic Development Loan Fund Application
2). Business Plan
3). Two years complete Individual Federal Tax Returns (signed), if over 25% ownership
4). Two years complete Corporate Tax Returns (signed)
5). Current year to Date Profit and Loss Statement (signed)
6). Recent Balance Sheet (signed)
7). Other information as requested
General Partnership:
1). Submit a Grand Island Economic Development Loan Fund Application
2). Business Plan
3). Two years complete Individual Federal Tax Returns, if over 25% partnership (signed)
4). Two years complete Partnership Tax Returns (signed) and K-1s for all partners
5). Current year to Date Profit and Loss Statement (signed)
6). Recent Balance Sheet (signed)
7). Other information as requested
Limited Partnerships:
1). Submit a Grand Island Economic Development Loan Fund Application
2). Business Plan
3). Two years complete Individual Federal Tax Returns (signed) and K-1s for all partners
4). Complete copy of Partnership Agreement for Partnership
5). Other information as requested
Limited Liability Companies:
Exhibit "A"
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1). Submit a Grand Island Economic Development Loan Fund Application
2). Business Plan
3). Two years complete Individual Federal Tax Returns (signed)
4). Two years complete Entity Tax Returns (signed) and K-1s for all partners
5). Current Year to Date Profit and Loss Statement
6). Recent Balance Sheet (signed)
7). Other information as requested
C. Verification Process:
1). Credit check
2). Dun and Bradstreet Credit Report
3). Examine information required
4). Examine internal records
5). Obtain oral and written verification of application information
6). Other investigations as may be deemed necessary
SECTION VIII. PROCESS TO ENSURE CONFIDENTIALITY OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION RECEIVED
In the process of gathering information about a qualifying business, the Economic Development
Corporation and City may receive information about the business that is confidential and, if
released, could cause harm to such business or give unfair advantage to competitors. The
Economic Development Corporation and City shall endeavor to maintain the confidentiality of
business records that come into its possession.
To protect businesses applying for assistance and to encourage them to make full and frank
disclosure of business information relevant to their application, the Economic Development
Corporation and City will take the following steps to ensure confidentiality of the information it
receives:
1) The adoption of a City ordinance that makes such information confidential and punishes
disclosure.
2) A restriction of the number of people with access to the files which files will be
maintained in the Economic Development Corporation Office, who shall be primarily
responsible for their safekeeping and any distribution of information contained therein,
and
3) Require personnel involved in the Program Review, including Economic Development
President, secretarial staff assisting the President, Citizens’ Advisory Committee, and
City staff, to sign statements of confidentiality regarding all personal and private
submittals by qualified businesses.
Exhibit "A"
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SECTION IX. ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
A. Program Administration
1). The Community Projects Director will administer the Economic Development Plan and
Program.
2). The City Administrator and Community Projects Director will also serve as ex-officio
members of the Citizens’ Advisory Review Committee hereinafter established, which
Committee will hold regular meetings to review the functioning and process of the
Economic Development Program and advise the governing body of the City with regard
to the Program.
3). The Community Projects Director, in cooperation with the Economic Development
President, will review on a regular basis the progress of ongoing projects to ensure the
qualifying businesses are complying with the terms of any approved project.
4). The Economic Development President and the City Administrator or designee will advise
the Mayor and City Council as regards the status of ongoing projects in the Economic
Development Program.
5). A 3% fee will be retained by the City of Grand Island for program administration. The
3% fee will be retained in the City’s general fund.
SECTION X. PROCESS TO ASSURE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS ARE MET BY THE CITY AND QUALIFYING
BUSINESSES
The City will assure that all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements are met by the City
and the qualifying businesses that will receive assistance as follows:
A. Program Review
The Ordinance establishing the Program shall provide for the creation of a Citizens’
Advisory Committee to:
1). Review the functioning and progress of the Economic Development Program at regular
meetings as set forth by ordinance and to advise the governing body of the City with
regard to the Program, and
2). Report to the City Council on its findings and suggestions at a public hearing called for
that purpose at least once in every six-month period after the effective date of the
ordinance.
B. Monitor Participating Businesses
The Community Projects Director in cooperation with the Economic Development President or
appointed contract loan administrator will conduct reviews on a regular basis to ensure that
qualifying businesses are following the appropriate laws and regulations and meeting the terms
and conditions of assistance.
Exhibit "A"
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C. Monitor Regulatory Changes
The City Attorney will be responsible for keeping the City informed of relevant changes in the
law that could affect the Economic Development Program and will review Agreements, Deeds,
Leases, Deeds of Trust, Promissory notes, security documents, personal and/or corporate
guarantees and other documents relating to specific projects or to the Program as a whole.
D. The City shall provide for an annual, outside, independent audit of it’s Economic
Development Program by a qualified private auditing business.
SECTION XI. PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE OR OPTION TO PURCHASE
If and when real estate is to be purchased or optioned by the City under the Program, it should
meet the following ge neral criteria:
1). Be properly zoned with no excessive easements, covenants, or other encumbrances, and
2). Should conform and be able to be re-zoned to comply with the City’s or County’s
Comprehensive Plan.
3). Can be located either within or outside of the City limits.
The proceeds from the future sale of such land would be returned to the Economic Development
Program Fund for reuse for any activities eligible in the Program or for additional land
purchases.
SECTION XII. INVESTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
The City will establish a separate Economic Development Program Fund. All funds derived
from local sources of revenue for the Economic Development Program, any earnings from the
investment of such funds, any loan payments, any proceeds from the sale by the City of assets
purchased by the City under its Economic Development Program, or other money received by
the City by reason of the Economic Development Program shall be deposited into the Economic
Development Fund. No money in the Economic Development Program Fund shall be deposited
in the General Fund of the City except as provided by statute. A 3% administrative fee will be
retained by the City for program administration. This fee will be retained in the General Fund.
The City shall not transfer or remove funds from the Economic Development Fund other than for
the purposes prescribed in the Act and this Program, and the money in the Economic
Development Fund shall not be co-mingled with any other City funds. Any money in the
Economic Development Fund not currently required or committed for the purposes of Economic
Development shall be invested as provided in Section 77-2341 R.R.S. Nebraska. In the event the
Economic Development Program is terminated, any funds remaining will be transferred as
provided by statute to the General Fund of the City and will be used on an installment basis to
reduce the property tax levy of the City as provided by the Act.
Item G1
Receipt of Official Document - Resignation Letter of Larry Seifert
Receipt of Official Document - Letter of Resignation submitted by Larry Seifert effective
August 26, 2003. See attached LETTER.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G2
Receipt of Official Document - Tort Claim Filed by Tim and Mary
Arends
Receipt of Official Document - Tort Claim Filed by Tim and Mary Arends. See attached
CLAIM.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G3
Approving Minutes of July 8, 2003 City Council Special Meeting
The Minutes of July 8, 2003 City Council Special Meeting are submitted for approval. See
attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, July 22, 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 SPECIAL MEETING
July 8, 2003
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special 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 July 8, 2003. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on July
2, 2003.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmembers Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Nickerson, Seifert, Pauly, Hornady,
Walker and Haase. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan
Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, and Finance Director David Springer.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion by Hornady, second by Pielstick, carried unanimously to adjourn to executive session at
5:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel issues.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION:
Motion by Pielstick, second by Whitesides, carried unanimously to reconvene in regular session
at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G4
Approving Minutes of July 8, 2003 City Council Regular Meeting
The Minutes of July 8, 2003 City Council Regular Meeting are submitted for approval. See
attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, July 22, 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
July 8, 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 July 8, 2003. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on July
2, 2003.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmembers Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, 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 Associate
Pastor Allan Davis, Independent Bethel Baptist Church, 1223 East 6th Street.
RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: Four individuals reserved time to speak
on agenda items.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation “Push America Day” July 14, 2003. Mayor Vavricek proclaimed July 14, 2003 as
“Push America Day”.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request of Central Nebraska Humane Society for a Conditional Use Permit
for a Mobile Office Located at 1312 Sky Park Road. Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
reported that Pat Devine, Executive Director of the Central Nebraska Humane Society had
submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for
temporary placement of a mobile office located at 1312 Sky Park Road. Section 36-119 of the
City Code provided for temporary buildings and uses for periods not to exceed two years in
undeveloped areas if approved by the City Council. This request had been reviewed by the
Building, Legal, Utilities, Planning and Public Works Departments. No public testimony was
heard.
Public Hearing on Request of Skagway Discount Department Stores, Inc. dba Skagway Discount
Department Stores, 1607 South Locust Street for a Class “C” Liquor License. RaNae Edwards,
City Clerk reported that William Martin, President of Skagway Discount Department Stores, Inc.
dba Skagway Discount Department Stores, 1607 South Locust Street had submitted an
application with the City Clerk's Office for a Class "C" Liquor License. A Class "C" Liquor
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License allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages on and off sale within the corporate limits of
the City. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to
the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on June 26, 2003; notice to applicant of
date, time and place of hearing mailed on June 26, 2003; notice to the general public of date,
time and place of hearing pub lished on June 28, 2003; and Chapter 4 of the City Code. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located in Lot 2, Lassonde Subdivision.
Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that Fred Hoppe, developer with Orchard
Development LLC, had requested that the City acquire an easement from the R&M Lassonde
Family Trust. The Public Utility Easement would provide access for the installation and
maintenance of the sanitary sewer mains to serve this area. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
It was noted that Ordinance #8824 was pulled from the Agenda at the request of the Legal
Department.
#8824 – Consideration of Amendment to the Grand Island City Code Relative to
Nuisance Garbage
Motion was made by Pielstick, to approve Ordinance #8819 on Second Reading only, second by
Hornady. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#8819 – Consideration of Annexation of Property Being Platted as Secundino
Subdivision (Second Reading)
Councilmember Pielstick moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered
#8823 – Consideration of Change to the Grand Island City Code Relative to Dog
Ordinances
#8825 – Consideration of Vacation of Lot 1, North Fork Subdivision
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of these ordinances on their first reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage. Councilmember
Seifert seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor: Is there any one in the audience interested in these Ordinances? Councilmember
Whitesides recommended a change to Ordinance #8823 with regards to the definition of bites.
Discussion was had concerning the process of an investigation. Pat Devine representing the
Central Nebraska Humane Society explained the process.
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Motion was made by Whitesides to leave the original definition of bites in Ordinance #8823. The
motion died for lack of a second. Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves spoke in support of Ordinance
#8823. No further public testimony was heard.
City Clerk: Ordinances #8823 and #8825 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of
these ordinances on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Councilmember Whitesides voted no on Ordinance #8823. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinances #8823 and #8825 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of
these ordinances on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Councilmember Whitesides voted no on Ordinance #8823. Motion adopted.
Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage, Ordinances
#8823 and #8825 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: It was noted that Item G-20 was pulled from the Agenda at the request of
the Utilities Department. Councilmember Pielstick requested that item G-10 be removed for
further discussion. Motion by Seifert, second by Nickerson, carried unanimously to approve the
Consent Agenda excluding Items G-10 and G-20. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Approving Minutes of June 24, 2003 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of June 25, 2003 Joint City Council, Hall County Board, and Central District
Health Department Meeting. Councilmembers Pielstick, Whitesides, Haase, Pauly, and Seifert
abstained.
Approving Minutes of July 1, 2003 City Council Study Session.
Approving Appointments of Jacalyn Ayoub and Roy Anderson to the Community Development
Advisory Board.
Approving Appointments of David Bartz and Daniel Naranjo to Business Improvement District
#3 Board.
Approving Request of Pamela K. Cooper, 1313 West Louise Street for Liquor Manager
Designation for Pump & Pantry #15, 2028 East Highway 30.
Approving Request of Gary Ebel, 4088 Nevada Avenue for Liquor Manager Designation for
Skagway Discount Department Stores, 1607 South Locust Street.
Approving Request of Skagway Discount Department Stores, Inc. dba Skagway Discount
Department Stores, 1607 South Locust Street for a Class “C” Liquor License.
Approving Request of Central Nebraska Humane Society for a Conditional Use Permit for a
Mobile Office Located at 1312 Sky Park Road.
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Approving Preliminary Plat for Summerfiled Estates Subdivision. It was noted that Little B's
Corporation, owners, had submitted the preliminary plat for Summerfield Estates Subdivision,
located north of 13th Road, and east of North Road for the propose of creating 27 lots on a
currently unplatted parcel of land in the SE 1/4 of Section 12-11-10.
#2003-140 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Installation of Irrigation System
South Side of the Grand Island Cemetery with Tilley Sprinkler Systems of Grand Island,
Nebraska.
#2003-193 – Approving Acquisition of Public Utility Easement in Lot 2, Lassonde Subdivision.
#2003-194 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for North Fork Second
Subdivision. It was noted that Gary Mettenbrink, owner, had submitted the final plat for North
Fork Second Subdivision, located north of Capital Avenue and east of Monitor Road for the
propose of creating 2 lots on a parcel of land in the E 1/2 SE 1/4 of Section 10-11-9.
#2003-195 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Summerfiled Estates 3rd
Subdivision. It was noted that Little B's Corporation, owners, had submitted the final plat for
Summerfield Estates 3rd Subdivision, located north of 13th Street and east of North Road for the
propose of developing 16 lots on a parcel of land in the SE 1/4 of Section 12-11-10.
#2003-196 – Approving Change Order #1 to Sanitary Sewer Project 2002-S-4 with The
Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $3,238.00 and a
Revised Contract Amount of $105,679.23.
#2003-197 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer Project 2002-S-4,
Lift Station 19 Modifications with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska.
#2003-198 – Approving Installation of Four Way Stop at the Intersection of Broadwell Avenue
and Anna Street. Councilmember Meyer voted no.
#2003-199 – Approving Bid Award for Water Main Project 2003-W-4 with The Diamond
Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $57,677.04.
#2003-200 – Approving Bid Award for Cooling Tower Fan Motor Control Equipment – Platte
Generating Station with Hupp Electric of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in an Amount of $133,409.00.
#2003-201 – Approving Bid Award for Burdick Generating Station Gas Turbine Exhaust
Replacement with Braden Manufacturing of Tulsa, Oklahoma in an Amount of $131,168.00.
#2003-202 – Approving Contract Agreement with Grand Island Soccer Amistad for Use of
Webb Road Soccer Fields.
Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, July 8, 2003
Approving Preliminary Plat for Livengood Second Subdivision. It was noted that Livengood
Properties, L.L.C., owners, had submitted the preliminary plat for Livengood Second
Subdivision, located west of Stuhr Road and north of Seedling Mile Road for the propose of
creating 7 lots on a currently unplatted parcel of land in the E 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 10-11-
9.
Discussion was had concerning the location of the road. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning
Director explained where the road would be located with regards to Livengood Second
Subdivision.
Motion was made by Seifert, second by Hornady to approve the Preliminary Plat for Livengood
Second Subdivision. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS :
Request of Brett and Cindy Pier for License Agreement at 703 South Kimball Street. Motion by
Walker, second by Meyer to approve the request of Brett and Cindy Pier for a License
Agreement at 703 South Kimball Street.
Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that Brett and Cindy Pier had asked the Building
Department about the location of the property corners in March. A building inspector visited the
property to locate and flag the property pins. A subsequent inquiry was made in May about the
installation of a fence. A sketch of the property was prepared and given to the property owners.
The sketch showed the proper location for a fence to be installed on their property. The Right of
Way on Kimball is 80’ wide. The Street was a 37’ wide concrete curb and gutter roadway with
curb sidewalk. The distance from the back side of the sidewalk to their property line was
approximately 17 ½’. The distance from their Property line to the house was 10’ to 12’.
The owners did not want to install a fence that far away from the sidewalk, only 10' to 12' from
the house. The property owners thought they could install the fence on City Right of Way along
Kimball by receiving a License Agreement from the City. They proceeded with installation of
the fence posts and stopped at Public Works to get a License Agreement application. They were
told that their application would probably be denied by staff and they would have to appeal the
License Agreement to Council.
The Piers believed their License Agreement should be approved because other fences, some in
their neighborhood, were located in the Right of Way. Staff recommended against the License
Agreement because the Right-of-Way should be clear of obstructions.
A lengthy discussion was had concerning the location of the easement, other residents with
fences in the easement and right-of-way, purpose of the easements, and the fees associated with
license agreements and appeals. Cindy Pier, 703 South Kimball spoke in support.
Motion was made by Seifert, second by Whitesides to amend the motion to include reimbursing
Brett and Cindy Pier the $150.00 license and appeal fee. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers
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Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Seifert, Pauly, Hornady, Walker, and Haase voted yes.
Councilmember Nickerson voted no. Motion adopted to amend the original motion.
Upon roll call vote on the original motion including the amendment, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Seifert, second by Meyer, carried unanimously to approve the Claims for the period
of June 25, 2003 through July 8, 2003, for a total amount of $2,094,052.99. Councilmember
Pielstick abstained from claim #3168.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G5
Approving Minutes of July 15, 2003 City Council Special Meeting
The Minutes of July 15, 2003 City Council Special Meeting are submitted for approval. See
attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, July 22, 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 SPECIAL MEETING
July 15, 2003
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special 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 July
15, 2003. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on July 9, 2003.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, 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, and Finance Director David Springer.
APPOINTMENT OF WARD 2 COUNCILMEMBER:
Mayor Vavricek acknowledged Gale Larson for his 4½ years of service on the City Council
representing Ward 2. The Mayor also recognized five of the six candidates that submitted their
names for the position of Ward 2 seat: Terry Loschen, Cale Neal, Anita Lewandowski, Tom Brown,
and Mercedes Ayala.
Mayor Jay Vavricek recommended the appointment of Peg Gilbert to represent Ward 2 on the Grand
Island City Council.
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF WARD 2 COUNCILMEMBER:
Motion by Hornady, second by Pielstick, carried unanimously to approve the appointment of Peg
Gilbert as Ward 2 Councilmember. Upon roll call, all voted aye.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO PEG GILBERT WARD 2 COUNCIL MEMBER:
City Clerk RaNae Edwards administered the oath of office to newly appointed Peg Gilbert
Councilmember representing Ward 2.
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G6
Approving Minutes of July 15, 2003 City Council Study Session
The Minutes of July 15, 2003 City Council Study Session are submitted for approval. See
attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, July 22, 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 STUDY SESSION
July 15, 2003
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session 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
July 15, 2003. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on July 9, 2003.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmembers Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, 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.
RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: Two individuals reserved time to speak
on agenda items.
Update Regarding Wasmer Detention Cell. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported this
item was to discuss a future storm water detention cell at the old Wasmer School located
adjacent to South Broadwell Avenue. A power point presentation was presented.
Presented was the option of using old Wasmer School Property for construction of a detention
cell. Benefits of a cell at this location would alleviate flooding on Second Street. A cell could be
designed to not raise water level into basements, minimize amount of time it is wet, and would
be the best option to improve Second Street drainage.
Councilmember Walker questioned the timeline of this project. Mr. Riehle stated the school was
not currently using the property and the State of Nebraska had plans for 2nd Street and Public
Works would like to see this project built before 2007. Formal action by the Council would be no
earlier than 10 or 11 months from now. Councilmember Seifert commented on his dislike of
detention cells and recommended drainage possibilities at other locations. Mr. Riehle stated a
study would be done by the Department of Roads.
Councilmember Meyer questioned the possibility of water in basements of local residents. Mr.
Riehle stated if that happened the detention cell could be lined with clay. Councilmember
Pielstick questioned why the water could not be taken to the detention cell at the Ole Cow
Palace. Mr. Riehle stated a pump would have to be put in as the water flows to the east.
Councilmember Haase asked if this was in the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Riehle stated that it was
not.
Update Regarding College Street Safety. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that this
item was to discuss College Street safety near the Grand Island Senior High School campus. City
staff initiated discussions with School staff late last year and early this year. They indicated there
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were still concerns with safety of College Street. Staff would like to begin discussions on the
issue. Mr. Riehle stated the update of the Comprehensive Plan was progressing with the
development of a traffic model. After this study session, staff would take traffic counts on area
streets, discuss design details for the closure of College Street with the school, work with the
consultant to update the traffic modeling portion of the Comprehensive Plan, lay into place plans
to improve area streets, and come back to Council at a study session this fall.
Discussion was had concerning traffic counts, increased traffic on State Street, Faidley Avenue,
and Capital Avenue. Councilmember Whitesides questioned why this had been brought back to
Council when they had denied it three other times. Mr. Riehle stated it was partly due to the
updated Comprehensive Plan.
Jim O’Neill, 2116 North Custer Street and Leo Tylkowski, 1916 North Sheridan Avenue spoke
in support of keeping College Street open.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G7
Approving Request of Sherry McKevitt, 800 Center Street,
Wolbach, Nebraska for Liquor Manager Designation for Eagles
Frat Order 378, 213 North Sycamore Street
Sherry L. McKevitt, 800 Center Street, Wolbach, Nebraska has submitted an application with
the city Clerk's Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class "C-
01462" Liquor License for Eagles Frat Order 378, 213 North Sycamore Street. This
application has been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk's Office. Approval is
recommended.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G8
#2003-200 - Approving Bid Award for Cooling Tower Fan Motor
VFD's - Platte Generating Station - Utilities Department
Background:
The current cooling tower fan motor switchgear at the Platte Generating Station was
originally purchased in 1977. The switchgear controls the operation of the fan motors and
allows operation at two fan speeds and also allows reverse flow operation. Operation of the
switchgear has always been marginal, with recurrent relay failures due to unknown overload
conditions. Several solutions, including soft-start controls have been tried, but failures still
occur. These contact failures pose a fire hazard and should be eliminated. The plant staff
has recommended replacing the existing switchgear with an electronic system. The electronic
system does not use mechanical contacts or relays and also allows variable speed operation of
the fans, which will improve plant efficiency at reduced plant loads and non-summer
ambient conditions. The plant outage to inspect the boiler this fall allows an opportunity to
replace the system in a planned manner. Specifications were developed for replacing the
cooling tower fan motor switchgear with variable frequency drives (VFD’s) by our consultant
for this project, Black & Veatch, and were issued in accordance with City purchasing
procedures.
Discussion:
The specifications for cooling tower fan VFD’s were issued for bid and responses were
received from the following bidders. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $165,000.
Bidder: 1) Crescent Electric, Grand Island - Bid Price: $121,285.40 - Adjusted Bid Price:
$122,035.40. 2)Bidder: Hupp Electric, Cedar Rapids, IA - Bid Price: $133,409 - Adjusted
Bid Price: $133,409. 3)Bidder: Kriz-Davis, Grand Island - Bid Price: $123,435 - Adjusted Bid
Price: $143,541. 4)Bidder: Northwest Electric, Columbus - Bid Price: $291,400 - Adjusted
Bid Price: $291,400.
City staff and B&V reviewed the bids for compliance with the City’s detailed specifications.
The bid from Crescent did not include instruction manuals, the base bid from Kriz-Davis did
not include instruction manuals or a spare VFD, and these bids were adjusted using unit
prices provided in the bids. The other bids did not require any adjustments and were
compliant.
Recommendation:
It is the recommendation of the Utilities Department that Crescent Electric be awarded the
contract for this work in the amount of $122,035.40.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
City of Grand Island City Council
Fiscal Effects:
Expenditure of $122,035.40 from Enterprise Fund 520.
Alternatives:
None recommended. See attached RESOLUTION.
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Dale Shotkoski
City of Grand Island City Council
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: June 19, 2003 at 11:15 a.m.
FOR: Motor Control Equipment
DEPARTMENT: Utilities - PGS
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $170,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: E520
PUBLICATION DATE: June 6, 2003
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 6
SUMMARY
Bidder: Crescent Electric Kriz-Davis Co.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: American Institute of Architects St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins.
Exceptions: Noted Noted
Bid Price: $121,285.40 $123,435.00
Bidder: Northwest Electric, Inc. Hupp Electric Motors
Columbus, NE Cedar Rapids, IA
Bid Security: $14,570.00 $6,675.00
Exceptions: Noted Noted
Bid Price: $291,400.00 $133,409.00
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director
Tim Luchsinger, Assistant Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P838
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-200
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Cooling Tower Fan Motor
Control Equipment, according to plans and specifications on file with the Purchasing Division of the Legal
Department; and
WHEREAS, on June 19, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Crescent Electric 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 $122,035.40; and
WHEREAS, Crescent Electric's bid is less than the engineer’s estimate for such project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Crescent Electric of Grand Island,
Nebraska, in the amount of $122,035.40 for cooling tower fan motor control equipment is hereby
approved as the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract for such project between the City and such
contractor be entered into, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract on
behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2003-203 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Secundino Subdivision
Timothy Burke, owner, has submitted the final plat for Secundino Subdivision, located North
of Capital Avenue, and West of Sky Park Road. This plat proposes to create 3 lots on a
currently unplatted parcel of land in the E 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 4, Township 11, Range 9. This
plat has been reviewed by the Planning, Public Works and Utilities Departments. The
Regional Planning Commission, at their meeting of June 4, 2003, unanimously voted to
recommend approval. See attached RESOLUTION.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
June 5, 2003
Honorable Jay Vavricek, Mayor
and Members of the Council
City Hall
Grand Island NE 68801
Dear Mayor and Members of the Council:
RE: FINAL PLAT – Secundino Subdivision, located West of Sky Park Road, and North of
Capital Avenue, Grand Island, Nebraska.
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held June 4, 2003 the above item
was considered. This final plat proposes to create 3 lots on a currently unplatted parcel of land
in the E ½ of the SE ¼ of Section 4, Township 11, Range 9.
A motion was made by Eriksen and seconded by Wagoner to approve and recommend that the
City Council approve the final plat and subdivision agreements of Secundino Subdivision.
The Planning Commission passed this motion with 10 members present voting in favor (Amick,
Haskins, Lechner, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Obst, Ruge, Wagoner).
Yours truly,
Chad Nabity AICP
Planning Director
cc: City Attorney
Director of Utilities
Director of Public Works
Director of Building Inspections
Manager of Postal Operations
Rockwell & Associates
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-203
WHEREAS, Timothy Burke and Julia M. Burke, f/k/a Julia M. Woolley, husband and wife,
have caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising a part of the East Half of the Southeast
Quarter (E1/2, SE1/4) of Section Four (4), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th
P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of SECUNDINO SUBDIVISION, and have caused a
plat thereof to be acknowledged by them; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of
Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by Section
19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owners and
the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore
described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of
the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of SECUNDINO SUBDIVISION, as
made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the approval and acceptance of such plat by the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G10
#2003-204 - Approving Amendment to Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA) Redevelopment Plan and Authorizing Tax
Increment Financing for Former City Hall Redevelopment
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
At the June 3, 2003 meeting of the Community Redevelopment Authority, the CRA adopted
Resolution #48 providing for an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for Blight and
Substandard Area #1, approving a redevelopment contract and giving notice of intent to enter
into a redevelopment contract. A local development company, Procon, is redeveloping the
property at 208 North Pine Street for use as an office building. The former City Hall has
been vacant since October 1993. CRA Resolution #48 was provided to the City Council in the
June 24, 2003 Agenda Packet. The proposed redevelopment contract provides for the use of
tax increment financing for the redevelopment project. Tax increment financing is a
mechanism whereby the increased property taxes for the improved property are used to pay
for the improvements. The anticipated tax increment financing for this project is
$169,267.00.
State Statutes require that amendments to the Redevelopment Plan, to address specific
projects, be considered by the Community Redevelopment Authority and Regional Planning
Commission, in addition to the City Council. The Regional Planning Commission considered
the Amendment at their meeting of July 2, 2003 and recommended approval. Notification of
the proposed Amendment and Redevelopment Project was provided to all taxing entities and
appropriate neighborhood associations.
A copy of the Redevelopment Contract is on file at the City Clerk's Office or the Chamber
Office for public inspection.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
PROCON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
September 1, 2003
CLOSING STATEMENT
I. Sources and Uses
A. Loan Amount $169,267.00
B. Capitalized Interest $15,284.00
(June 15 and December 15, 2004) C. Costs and Fees $ 5,000.00
(payable to Authority)
Total Reductions $20,284.00 E. Grant Amount $148,983.00
II. Disbursements at Closing
A. From Home Federal Savings and Loan Association, National Association to Redevelopment
Authority for deposit to Redevelopment Authority Account (Procon Development Company, LLC) $169,267.00
B. From Redevelopment Authority to
Procon Development Company, LLC $148,983.00
C. From Redevelopment Authority (Procon Account) to Redevelopment Authority (General Account) $ 5,000.00
III. Loan Payments (from Procon Development Company, LLC to
Redevelopment Authority, reduced by funds on deposit with Redevelopment Authority
June 15, 2004 (interest) $ 9,360.00
December 15, 2004 (interest) $ 5,924.00
June 15, 2005 and each December 15 and June 15 thereafter $ 9,580.96
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-204
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY AND AGREEING TO THE
PLEDGE OF TAXES IN A REDEVELOPMENT AREA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND (PROCON
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC).
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation and city of the first class,
has determined it be desirable to undertake and carry out urban redevelopment projects in areas of the City
which are determined to be substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Community Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21, Nebraska
Reissue Revised Statutes of 1997, as amended (the "Act"), prescribes the requirements and procedures for
the planning and implementation of redevelopment projects; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously declared Redevelopment Area No. 1 of the City to be
substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the
"Authority"), has prepared a Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Section 18-2111 of the Act, and
recommended the Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Commission of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City reviewed the Redevelopment Plan pursuant to
the Act and submitted its recommendations, if any, to the City, pursuant to Section 18-2114 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, following consideration of the recommendations of the Authority to the Planning
Commission, the recommendations of the Planning Commission to the City, if any, and following the public
hearing with respect to the Redevelopment Plan, the City approved the Plan.
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the City by the Authority for approval a specific
Redevelopment Project within the Redevelopment Plan and as authorized in the Redevelopment Plan, as
described on the attached Exhibit B.
WHEREAS, the City published notices of a public hearing and mailed notices as required pursuant
to Section 18-2115 of the Act and has, on the date of the Resolution held a public hearing on the proposal
to amend the Redevelopment Plan to include the Redevelopment Project described on the attached Exhibit
B;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska:
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1. The Redevelopment Plan of the City approved for the area described on the attached Exhibit A,
including the Redevelopment Project legally described on the attached Exhibit B, is hereby
determined to be feasible and in conformity with the general plan for the development of the City of
Grand Island as a whole and the Redevelopment Plan, including the Redevelopment Project
identified on the attached Exhibit B, is in conformity with the legislative declarations and
determinations set forth in the Act; and it is hereby found and determined, based on the analysis
conducted by the Authority, that (a) the redevelopment project in the plan would not be
economically feasible without the use of tax-increment financing, (b) the redevelopment project
would not occur in the community redevelopment area without the use of tax-increment financing,
and (c) the costs and benefits of the redevelopment project, including costs and benefits to other
affected political subdivisions, the economy of the community, and the demand for public and
private services have been analyzed by the City and have been found to be in the long-term best
interest of the community impacted by the redevelopment project. The City acknowledges receipt
of notice of intent to enter into the Redevelopment Contract in accordance with Section 18-2119 of
the Act and of the recommendations of the Authority and the Planning Commission with respect to
the Redevelopment Contract;
2. Approval of the Redevelopment Plan is hereby ratified and reaffirmed, as amended by this
Resolution, and the Authority is hereby directed to implement the Redevelopment Plan in
accordance with the Act;
3. Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, ad valorem taxes levied upon real property in the
Redevelopment Project included or authorized in the Plan which is legally described in the attached
Exhibit B shall be divided, for a period not to exceed 15 years after the effective date of this
provision, which effective date shall be January 1, 2004 as follows:
a. That proportion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate fixed each year
by or for each public body upon the Redevelopment Project Valuation (as defined in the
Act) shall be paid into the funds of each such public body in the same proportion as all
other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and
b. That proportion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the Redevelopment Project in
excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to, is pledged to, and, when collected, paid
into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of, the interest on, and any
premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes or advances of money to, or
indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, such
Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, such Redevelopment Project.
When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness, including interest and
premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and County
Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such Redevelopment Project shall
be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies.
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c. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and file with the
Treasurer and Assessor of Hall County, Nebraska, an Allocation Agreement and Notice of
Pledge of Taxes with respect to each Redevelopment Project.
4. The City hereby finds and determines that the proposed land uses and building requirements in the
Redevelopment Area are designed with the general purposes of accomplishing, in accordance with
the general plan for development of the City, a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development
of the City and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs, promote health,
safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity; and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and
economy in the process of development; including, among other things, adequate provision for
traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate
provision for light and air, the promotion of a healthful and convenient distribution of population, the
provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage, and other public utilities, schools, parks,
recreation and community facilities, and other public requirements, the promotion of sound design
and arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the
recurrence of unsanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations, or conditions of blight.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G11
#2003-205 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 4940
Goldcore Drive - NECO PCS
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Background:
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City Council.
The Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to property of NECO PCS
located along the north line of property located at 4940 Goldcore Drive, in order to have
access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and
transformers.
Nebraska Wireless is constructing a tower and control building at 4940 Goldcore Drive. This
easement will be used to locate underground primary cable and a pad mounted transformer
to serve electricity to the new control building and a future office building.
Recommendation:
Approve the request to obtain the needed easement.
Fiscal Effects:
One dollar ($1.00) for the easement will be paid to the grantor.
Alternatives:
As suggested by City Council. See attached RESOLUTION.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Aproved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-205
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from NECO
PCS, doing business as Nebraska Wireless Telephone Company, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair
public utilities and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 22, 2003, for the purpose of discussing the
proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way through a part of Lot Ten (10) Platte Valley
Industrial Park Third Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the twenty (20.0) foot
wide utility easement and right-of-way being more particularly described as follows:
The southerly Twenty (20.0) feet of the northerly Forty Seven and Five Tenths (47.5) feet
of Lot Ten (10) Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.279 acres, more or less, as
shown on the plat dated July 9, 2003, marked Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to acquire a public utility easement from NECO PCS, doing business as Nebraska Wireless
Telephone Company, on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G12
#2003-206 - Approving Bid Award - 500 MCM Power Cable -
Utilities Department
Background:
The Underground Division of the Utilities Department uses 500 MCM power cable for main
feeders such as those in the Platte Valley Industrial Park. This is a standard inventory item
that needs to be replenished.
Discussion:
Specifications were sent to six potential suppliers. Bids were received from two of those
suppliers, quoting three manufacturers, on Tuesday, July 8, 2003. The bids are as follows:
Bidder: WESCO - Description & Quantity Quoted: 500 MCM CU Power Cable 36000 ft. -
Manufacturer: Okonite - Quote: $3425.00/m' - Total: $123,300.00. Bidder: Kriz-Davis -
Description & Quantity Ordered: 500 MCM CU Power Cable 36000 ft. - Manufacturer:
Pirelli - Quote: $3,668.00/m' - Total: $132,048.00. Bidder: Kriz-Davis - Description &
Quantity Quoted: 500 MCM CU Power Cable 36000 ft. - Manufacturer: Kerite - Quote:
$3540.00/m' - Total: $127,440.00. Bidder: WESCO - Description & Quantity Quoted: 4/0
CU Power Cable 18000 ft. - Manufacturer: Okonite - Quote: $1870.00/m' - Total:
$33,660.00. Bidder: Kriz-Davis - Description & Quantity Quoted: 4/0 CU Power Cable 18000
ft. - Manufacturer: Pirelli - Quote: $2042.00/m' - Total:
$36,756.00. Bidder: Kriz-Davis - Description & Quantity Ordered: 4/0 CU Power Cable
18000 ft. - Manufacturer: Kerite - Quote: $2310.00/m' - Total:$ 41,580.00.
Recommendation:
It is the recommendation of the Utilities Department to authorize the purchase of the cable
from the low bidder, WESCO of Grand Island, Nebraska, for $167,162.40 including 6.5%
sales tax. The bid meets the specifications. The amount is less than the engineer’s estimate
of $229,500.00.
Fiscal Effects:
Expenditure of $167,162.40 from Electric Fund 520. There are sufficient funds available.
Alternatives:
Award to the next lowest bidder. See attached RESOLUTION.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary Mader, Dale Shotkoski
City of Grand Island City Council
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: July 8, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Power Cables
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $229,500.00 (excluding sales tax)
FUND/ACCOUNT:
PUBLICATION DATE: June 20, 2003
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 6
SUMMARY
Bidder: Kriz Davis Wesco
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: St. Paul Guardian Ins. Continental Ins. Co.
Exceptions: Noted Noted
Bid Price: $180,006.30 (Kerite) $167,162.40 (Okonite)
$179,776.26 (Pirelli)
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director
Bob Smith, Assistant Utilities Director
Gene Pesek, Utility Storeroom
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P840
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-206
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for 500 MCM & 4/0 Power
Cable, according to plans and specifications on file with the Purchasing Division of the Legal Department;
and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, WESCO 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 $167,162.40; and
WHEREAS, WESCO's bid is less than the engineer’s estimate for such cable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of WESCO of Grand Island, Nebraska, in
the amount of $167,162.40 for 500 MCM & 4/0 power cable is hereby approved as the lowest
responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G13
#2003-207 - Approving Bid Award - Installation of Circuit
Breakers, Utilities Department
Background:
Most of the Electric Department’s oil circuit breakers are at least 30 years old. Since the
circuit breakers were installed, the electric demand has tripled. With the system expansions
required to satisfy the increased electric demand, in both City facilities and the regional grid,
many circuit breakers are now undersized.
The Department did an extensive investigation to determine if the existing breakers could be
upgraded to handle the increased loading. One of the major problems was that the type of
breakers purchased 30 years ago has been out of production for about 15 years. The breaker
manufacturers responded that they were not able to increase the electrical ratings. The
existing breakers have been kept functional by cannibalizing used units.
The “as read’ bid of E. A. Pedersen Company was for $1,229,311. Upon checking the unit
prices, a $33 error was discovered; the tabulated amount reflects the correction. Arithmetical
errors were not found in the bids of other firms.
Additionally, the EPA has recently passed new regulation requiring the development of Spill
Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plans for oil filled equipment; such plans
require installation of secondary containment facilities; dikes, retaining walls, oil separators,
drainage plans, facility inspections, etc.
Because of the inability to upgrade existing breakers, the obsolesce and lack of spare parts
availability, and the EPA pending regulation, planning for breaker replacement was begun a
year ago. The ’02-’03 Electric Budget includes $4,600,000 to replace all but two of the
existing oil circuit breakers.
Discussion:
In November 2002, the engineering firm of DeWild Grant Reckert & Associates (DGR) was
hired to do detailed design and prepare detailed specifications for replacement breakers. In
January 2003, the City Council awarded contracts for the purchase of the replacement
breakers to Mitsubishi Electrical Power Products, Inc. and Alstom T&D. Total of these
breaker awards is $2,285,000.
Upon award of the circuit breakers, DGR began the detailed installation design and
Specification preparation. Specifications were mailed to prospective bidders on May 22, 2003
with the Advertisement to Bidders published in the Grand Island Independent on May 31,
2003. The Engineer’s Estimate for Installation of Circuit Breakers was $1,580,590.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
City of Grand Island City Council
Bids were publicly opened and red on July 1, 2003. There were seven bidders. The bids are:
1)E.A.Pedersen Company, Omaha, NE - Bid Amount: $1,229,344. 2)Kayton Electric, Inc.,
Holdrege, NE - Bid Amount: $1,391,506. 3)Brink Electric Construction Co., Rapid City, SD -
Bid Amount: $1,507,235. 4)Addison Construction Co., Cheyenne, WY - Bid Amount:
$1,571,641. 5)Hutton Contracting Co., Inc., Strasburg, CO - Bid Amount: $1,936,894.
6)Harold D. Scholz, Co., Ralston, NE - Bid Amount: $2,363,964 and 7)PAR Electrical
Contractors, Inc., Kansas City, MO - Bid Price $2,403,098.
The “as read’ bid of E. A. Pedersen Company was for $1,229,311. Upon checking the unit
prices, a $33 error was discovered; the tabulated amount reflects the correction. Arithmetical
errors were not found in the bids of other firms.
Recommendation:
The $1,229,344 bid of E.A. Pedersen Company is the low bid and within the Engineer’s
Estimate. DGR recommends the contract be awarded to E.A. Pedersen. The Electric
Department staff concurs with this recommendation.
Fiscal Effects:
The Capital Improvements Budget for F.Y. 2002-03 allocates $4,600,000 for this project, with
additional expenditures anticipated in F.Y. 2003-04. Funds are available in the Utilities
Department Enterprise Fund 520.
Alternatives:
Award Installation of Circuit Breakers to another bidder. See attached RESOLUTION.
Staff Contact: Gary Mader; Dale Shotkoski
City of Grand Island City Council
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: July 1, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Installation of Circuit Breakers 2003
DEPARTMENT: Utilities – Phelps Control
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $1,580,590.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: Enterprise 520
PUBLICATION DATE: May 31, 2003
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 8
SUMMARY
Bidder: Harold K. Scholz Company Kayton Electric, Inc. PAR Electrical
Ralston, NE Grand Island, NE Kansas City, MO
Bid Security: Fidelity & Deposit Co. Federal Insurance Co. Federal Ins. Co.
Bid Price: $2,363,964.00 $1,391,506.00 $2,403,098.00
Bidder: Hutton Contracting Co. Brink Electric Const. E.A. Pedersen Co.
Strasburg, CO Rapid City, SD Omaha, NE
Bid Security: Western Surety Co. Federal Ins. Co. Employers Mutual
Bid Price: $1,936,894.00 $1,507,235.03 $1,229,311.00
Bidder: Addison Construction Co.
Cheyenne, WY
Bid Security: Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Bid Price: $1,571,641.00
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director
Burhl Gilpin, Assistant Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P834
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-207
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Installation of Circuit
Breakers, according to plans and specifications on file with the Purchasing Division of the Legal
Department; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, E.A. Pedersen Company of Omaha, 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 $1,229,344; and
WHEREAS, E.A. Pedersen Company's bid is less than the engineer’s estimate for such
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of E.A. Pedersen Company of Omaha,
Nebraska, in the amount of $1,229,344 for installation of circuit breakers is hereby approved as the lowest
responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract between the City and such contractor be
entered into for such project; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract on
behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G14
#2003-208 - Approving Bid Award for Haz Mat Equipment
The Grand Island Fire Department has received approximately $170,000.00 in funds
appropriated by the United States Federal Government Office of Domestic Preparedness and
distributed by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency to equip our department for a
hazardous material or technical rescue response. These funds do not require any matching
funds meaning the city's funding obligation towards the purchase is ZERO dollars. To date
we have spent $52,246 of this grant for communication equipment.
Bids were opened on June 25, 2003 for miscellaneous hazardous material equipment to be
purchased with the remaining funds. There were nine responsive bidders with a spendable
balance estimate of $117,754.00. Funds are to be taken from account 10022101-85540. We
are recommending the vendors and bid award as noted: Elvin Safety Supply, Omaha NE -
$43,734.62. Mid Continent Safety, Omaha NE - $492.40. Municipal Emergency Services,
Snyder NE - $1,001.00. Heiman Fire Equipment, Ashton IA - $34,181.00. Angel Guard
Products, Worcester MA - $1,095.00. Fire Guard Inc, Omaha NE - $6,441.29. Ed M Feld
Equipment Company, Carroll IA - $7,152.00. Search Systems Inc, Bakersfield CA -
$23,130.01.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Jim Rowell
City of Grand Island City Council
Equipment Category Item No Description Unit Cost Quanity Total Cost Bdgt Yr.Vender
Personal Protective Equipment 1.1 DuPont Commander Tychem TK Level A Suit, ‘EX’ face shield, size XL,611.40$ 5 3,057.00$ 2001 Elvin
rear entry, Viton gloves
Personal Protective Equipment 1.2 DuPont Commander Tychem TK Level A Suit, ‘EX’ face shield, size XL,582.30$ 5 2,911.50$ 2001 Elvin
rear entry, Butyl gloves.
Personal Protective Equipment 1.3 ‘Reflector’ flash suit for DuPont Commander Tychem TK Level A Suit, 1,277.17$ 2 2,554.34$ 2001 Elvin
size XL. This unit is designed to be worn over the level A suit.
Personal Protective Equipment 1.4 DuPont Tychem TK Level A Training Suit, Commander Style Cordura with 175.00$ 10 1,750.00$ 2001 Elvin
removal PVC face shield, sewn seams, attached butyl gloves, orange in
color, size XL.
Personal Protective Equipment 1.5 Kappler Tychem TK Level B, coverall with hood, booties and flaps, size XL.64.78$ 12 777.36$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 1.8 Dupont Level A suit testing kit, 6 ft inflation hose, on/off switch for blower, 855.00$ 1 855.00$ 2001 Elvin
electronic digital timer with alarm
Personal Protective Equipment 1.9 Tyvek Coverall, serged seam, 26”polyester, non-sparking zipper, hood 3.08$ 25 77.00$ 2001 Elvin
with elastic face opening, elastic wrist and ankle, size Large
Personal Protective Equipment 1.10 Tyvek Coverall, serged seam, 26”polyester, non-sparking zipper, hood 3.08$ 25 77.00$ 2001 Elvin
with elastic face opening, elastic wrist and ankle, size X-Large
Personal Protective Equipment 2.1 DuPont Personal Cooling Vest, complete with set of cooling packs 137.45$ 6 824.70$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 2.2 DuPont spare set of cooling packs for the DuPont cooling vest 110.65$ 6 663.90$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 3.1 Best Nitrile disposable gloves, 9.5-inch length, 4 mil thick, low 6.25$ 3 18.75$ 2001 Elvin
powder, size large, 100/per box
Personal Protective Equipment 3.2 Best Nitrile disposable gloves, 9.5 inch length, 4 mil thick, low 6.25$ 3 18.75$ 2001 Elvin
powder, size X-large, 100/per box
Personal Protective Equipment 3.3 Cotton Lisle inspection glove, standard weight, mens, dozen 1.50$ 4 6.00$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 3.4 Viton Gloves, 11 inch length, 10 mil thick. Size 9 36.95$ 12 443.40$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 3.4 Viton Gloves, 11 inch length, 10 mil thick. Size 10 36.95$ 12 443.40$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 3.5 Butyl Rubber Gloves, 11 inch length, 13 mil, rough grip, size 10 11.20$ 12 134.40$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 3.5 Butyl Rubber Gloves, 11 inch length, 13 mil, rough grip, size 11 13.39$ 12 160.68$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 3.7 Kevlar Knit Gloves, medium wt., pair 3.60$ 12 43.20$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 3.7 Kevlar Knit Gloves, light wt., pair 2.50$ 12 30.00$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 4.1 Bullard Advent II helmet. Helmet shall have three point attachment 61.55$ 8 492.40$ 2001 Mid- Saf
chin strap, orange in color
Personal Protective Equipment 7.1 Kappler chem-tape 2”x 60 yds 12.01$ 4 48.04$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 6.1 Tingley hazproof boots, meets NFPA 1991, 1994 and ANSI Z 41,47.00$ 4 188.00$ 2001 Elvin
steel toe size 10
Personal Protective Equipment 6.1 Tingley hazproof boots, meets NFPA 1991, 1994 and ANSI Z 41,47.00$ 6 282.00$ 2001 Elvin
steel toe size 11
Personal Protective Equipment 6.1 Tingley hazproof boots, meets NFPA 1991, 1994 and ANSI Z 41,47.00$ 2 94.00$ 2001 Elvin
steel toe size 12
ODP Equipment List for 2001
Grand Island Fire Department
Equipment Category Item No Description Unit Cost Quanity Total Cost Bdgt Yr.Vender
Personal Protective Equipment 6.1 Tingley hazproof boots, meets NFPA 1991, 1994 and ANSI Z 41,47.00$ 2 94.00$ 2001 Elvin
steel toe size 13
Personal Protective Equipment 8.2 ISI 60 minute carbon SCBA cylinder 1,250.00$ 4 5,000.00$ 2001 Heiman
Personal Protective Equipment 9.2 3M #6000 drop down series, full-face piece respirator, medium 68.90$ 4 275.60$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 9.3 3M #6000 drop down series, full-face piece respirator, large 68.90$ 6 413.40$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 9.4 3M #6000 cartridges for organic vapors 2.60$ 10 26.00$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 9.5 3M #6000 cartridges for chlorine vapors, sulfur dioxide, chlorine 2.85$ 10 28.50$ 2001 Elvin
dioxide, hydrogen sulfide
Personal Protective Equipment 9.6 3M #6000 cartridges for ammonia/methylamine 3.05$ 10 30.50$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 9.7 3M #6000 cartridges for multi gas and vapor 2.91$ 10 29.10$ 2001 Elvin
Personal Protective Equipment 8.1 ISI digital Viking SCBA: to include 4500-PSI HP backframe, medium 3,815.00$ 5 19,075.00$ 2001 Heiman
double curve facepiece with Kevlar net head harness and digital
heads-up display, built in pass device, voice amplification, and 60-minute
carbon cylinder
Detection Equipment 12.3 Chemical Agent M256A1 Detector Training Kit 539.00$ 1 539.00$ 2001 Elvin
Detection Equipment 12.4 Industrial Scientific Deluxe TMX 412 Confined Space Kit 2,146.85$ 1 2,146.85$ 2001 Elvin
part #18102183-1080),
Detection Equipment 12.5 Industrial Scientific Deluxe VX-500 Photo ionization Detector 3,134.62$ 1 3,134.62$ 2001 Elvin
Confined Space Kit (part #VX-Kit-D106)
Detection Equipment 12.7 Drager Hazardous Materials Kit – including standard detector tubes for 1,558.00$ 1 1,558.00$ 2001 Elvin
1F-6596 detector kit. In addition to the kit, one 15m hose shall be included
Detection Equipment 12.8 BADD Biological Agent Detection BADD Box: including 10 Anthrax, 1,080.00$ 1 1,080.00$ 2001 Elvin
10 Ricin Toxin and 10 Botulinum toxin detection tests and a hard case
for storage and transport. Two boxes of 10 simulation BADD devices
shall also be included
Decontamination Equipment 13.2 HMD SKED Rescue System with strap kit 230.00$ 4 920.00$ 2001 MES
Decontamination Equipment 13.3 HMD SKED Rapid Deployment Carrying Case (capable of holding 81.00$ 1 81.00$ 2001 MES
four sked stretchers)
Decontamination Equipment 14.1 Protectoseal Cast iron transfer pump mounts in 2” bung opening.314.40$ 1 314.40$ 2001 Elvin
FM approved, including non-sparking drum wrench, 8’ copper
ground rod, and grounding wires and plier clamp
Decontamination Equipment 14.2 SPC Drain Cover, vinyl, 18”, 24”, 36”, 42” 705.00$ 1 705.00$ 2001 Elvin
Decontamination Equipment 14.3 Edwards and Cromwell Kit A-E leak repair kit 506.00$ 1 506.00$ 2001 Elvin
Decontamination Equipment 14.4 Edwards and Cromwell Kit C-1 leak repair kit 549.10$ 1 549.10$ 2001 Elvin
Equipment Category Item No Description Unit Cost Quanity Total Cost Bdgt Yr.Vender
Decontamination Equipment 14.5 Edwards and Cromwell Kit C-2 leak repair kit 323.00$ 1 323.00$ 2001 Elvin
Decontamination Equipment 14.6 Edwards and Cromwell Kit F leak repair kit 474.00$ 1 474.00$ 2001 Elvin
Decontamination Equipment 14.9 Non-Sparking round point safety shovel, 39” handle w/ 12”x 10” blade 150.67$ 1 150.67$ 2001 Elvin
Decontamination Equipment 14.10 Non-Sparking sq. point safety shovel, 39” handle w/ 12”x 10” blade 154.90$ 1 154.90$ 2001 Elvin
Decontamination Equipment 14.11 Non-Sparking Scraper, 9”x 3” 34.51$ 1 34.51$ 2001 Elvin
Decontamination Equipment 14.12 Indian Springs Chlorine Leak Kit, A. for 100-150 lb. Chlorine cylinders 1,773.00$ 1 1,773.00$ 2001 Elvin
Decontamination Equipment 14.12 Indian Springs Chlorine Leak Kit, B. for 1 ton chlorine cylinders 1,773.00$ 1 1,773.00$ 2001 Elvin
Decontamination Equipment 14.14 Indian Springs Chlorine Leak Kit , C. for chlorine cars and tanks trucks 2,095.00$ 1 2,095.00$ 2001 Elvin
Decontamination Equipment 14.15 Indian Springs Anhydrous Cylinder Leak Kit 2,585.00$ 1 2,585.00$ 2001 Elvin
Decontamination Equipment 14.16 Angel Guard Supersonic Air Shovel 1,095.00$ 1 1,095.00$ 2001 Angel G
Decontamination Equipment 13.4 Nilfisk Decon wet/dry HEPA vacuum kit 2,490.00$ 1 2,490.00$ 2001 Elvin
Decontamination Equipment 13.5 Nilfisk HEPA vacuum poly liners, 25/pkg. 32.50$ 1 32.50$ 2001 Elvin
Decontamination Equipment 13.6 Nilfisk HEPA vacuum replacement HEPA filter 151.45$ 1 151.45$ 2001 Elvin
General Support Equipment 16 Cascade and two bottle SCBA filling equipment 6,441.29$ 1 6,441.29$ 2001 Fire G
72,030.21$
37,990.00$
110,020.21$
Previous Expenditures from 2001 Budget
Total of all equipment for 2001 Budget Year
Total of all new equipment for budget year 2001
Equipment Category Item No Description Unit Cost Quanity Total Cost Bdgt Yr.Vender
Detection Equipment 12.6 Industrial Scientific DS 1000 Docking Station: including DS1000 4,809.10$ 1 4,809.10$ 2002 Elvin
Master Control Unit w/6 –gas inputs, instrument docking module
for TMX412 with (0.5 lpm flow), and instrument docking module for VX500
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.1 One Searchcam 2000 Super Probe – including rigid telescoping probe 18,753.53$ 1 18,753.53$ 2002 Srch Cam
(6.5’ to 20.5’) segregated from Control Console, 180 degree servo
controlled articulation with auto centering and position feedback, pistol
grip control, acoustical search option, color, audio, and xenon illumination,
video monitor with on screen graphics, two lanyard straps, sun shield,
six batteries and battery case, battery charger, camera storage case
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.2 One Searchcam Concrete Breaching System – including gasoline 4,376.48$ 1 4,376.48$ 2002 Srch Cam
powered power unit, 2 diamond bits, 2 carbide bits, pressurized water
can, hose, quick connect couplings, garden adapter, field service kit,
tote bag, and storage case
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.3 Two (2) RESQTEK NT ResQ 132 (145 ton) air bags, one double male 10,106.00$ 1 10,106.00$ 2002 Heiman
closed connector, one open double male connector, one load plate,
one load plate plug, one load plate wrench, two air bag shut off relief
valves, two 32’ fill hoses, and two carrying bags (valise) for NT 132 bags
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.4 Air Shore ART-A (21”–28”) strut 356.00$ 6 2,136.00$ 2002 Feld
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.5 Air Shore 6” extension 90.00$ 4 360.00$ 2002 Feld
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.6 Air Shore 12” extension 100.00$ 2 200.00$ 2002 Feld
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.7 Air Shore 24” extension 125.00$ 1 125.00$ 2002 Feld
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.8 Air Shore 4” C-Grip (ART-CG4) 54.00$ 6 324.00$ 2002 Feld
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.9 Air Shore 45-degree clevis 117.00$ 3 351.00$ 2002 Feld
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.10 Air Shore 45-degree pivot 230.00$ 4 920.00$ 2002 Feld
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.11 Air Shore Static Clevis 139.00$ 4 556.00$ 2002 Feld
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.12 Air Shore Tripod Head 350.00$ 1 350.00$ 2002 Feld
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.13 Air Shore Base Plate Bracket 35.00$ 2 70.00$ 2002 Feld
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.14 Air Shore Raker Rail Adaptor 200.00$ 2 400.00$ 2002 Feld
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.15 Air Shore Raker Rail Nailer 57.00$ 4 228.00$ 2002 Feld
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.16 Air Shore Raker Rail (8’) 236.00$ 2 472.00$ 2002 Feld
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.18 Air Shore Raker Rail (4’) 155.00$ 2 310.00$ 2002 Feld
WMD Technical Rescue Equip.10.19 Air Shore Dual Strut Controller 350.00$ 1 350.00$ 2002 Feld
45,197.11$
14,256.00$
59,453.11$
Previous expenditures from 2002 Budget
Total of all equipment for 2002 Budget Year
Grand Island Fire Department
Total of all new equipment for 2002 Budget Year
ODP Equipment List for 2002
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-208
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Haz Mat Equipment for the
Fire Department, according to plans and specifications on file with the Purchasing Division of the Legal
Department; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Elvin Safety Supply of Omaha, 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 $43,734.62 for Item Nos. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.8,
1.9, 1.10, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 6.1, 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5,
12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 13.4, 13.5, 13.6, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5, 14.6, 14.9, 14.10, 14.11, 14.12, 14.13,
14.14, and 14.15; and
WHEREAS, Mid Continent Safety of Omaha, 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 $492.40 for Item No. 4.1; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Emergency Services of Snyder, 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 $1,001.00 for Item Nos. 13.2 and 13.3;
and
WHEREAS, Heiman Fire Equipment of Ashton, Iowa, submitted a bid in accordance with
the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements
contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $34,181.00 for Item Nos. 8.1, 8.2 and 10.3; and
WHEREAS, Angel Guard Products of Worchester, Massachusetts, 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 $1,095.00 for Item No. 14.16; and
WHEREAS, Fire Guard Inc. of Omaha, 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 $6,441.29 for Item No. 16; and
WHEREAS, Ed M Feld Equipment Company of Carroll, Iowa, 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 $7,152.00 for Item Nos. 10.4, 10.5, 10.6,
10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, 10.16, 10.18, and 10.19; and
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WHEREAS, Search Systems Inc. of Bakersfield, California, 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 $23,130.01 for Item Nos. 10.1 and 10.2; and
WHEREAS, the total of the bids for the above listed items is less than the engineer’s
estimate for such equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the above-identified venders and bid amounts are
hereby approved for the haz mat equipment item numbers listed above.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G15
#2003-209 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Rebuilding Railroad Track at Stolley Park
The Park and Recreation Department has recommended that the Certificate of Final
Completion be issued for the Rebuilding of Railroad track at Stolley Park. The contract was
awarded to Chippewa Northwestern Railway Co., of Lincoln, NE on August 30,2002. The
work commenced in September and was completed in late June. The performance of the
contract was supervised by the Park and Recreation Department and a Certificate of Final
Completion has been issued by the Park and Recreation Director, subject to City Council
approval. Approval is recommended. See attached RESOLUTION.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-209
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director of the City of Grand Island has issued his
Certificate of Final Completion for Rebuilding of the Railroad Track at Stolley Park, certifying that
Chippewa Northwestern Railway Co. of Lincoln, Nebraska, under contract dated August 30, 2002, has
completed such project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director recommends the acceptance of the final
completion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the Parks and Recreation Director's
recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The Parks and Recreation Director's Certificate of Final Completion for Rebuilding of the Railroad
Track at Stolley Park is hereby confirmed.
2. A warrant be issued from Account No. 10044701-85324 in the amount of $31,362.50 payable to
Chippewa Northwestern Railway Co. for the final amount due the contractor.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G16
#2003-210 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Drainage Project 2002-D-2
The contract for Storm Drainage Project 2002-D-2 was awarded to Platte Valley
Construction of Grand Island, Nebraska on March 25, 2003. Work commenced on April 1,
2003 and was completed on July 2, 2003. The project was completed at a construction price
of $74,655.30. It is recommended that Council accept the Certificate of Final Completion.
Sufficient funds are available in account no. 40033520-90013 for this project.
Tuesday, July 22, 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 ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-210
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director of the City of Grand Island has issued his
Certificate of Final Completion for Storm Drainage Project 2002-D-2, certifying that Platte Valley
Construction Company LLC of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract dated April 1, 2003, 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 Storm Drainage Project 2002-D-2
is hereby confirmed.
2. A warrant be issued from Account No. 40033520-90013 in the amount of $74,655.30 payable to
Platte Valley Construction Company LLC for the final amount due the contractor.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G17
#2003-211 - Approving Bid Award for Street Improvement District
1246, South Locust Street from Stolley Park Road to Fonner Park
Road
The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department advertised for bids for Street
Improvement District No. 1246 on June 10, 2003. The Public Works Department,
Engineering Division and the Purchasing Division of the City Attorney’s Office reviewed all
bids received on July 15, 2003. Two bids were received and were less than the engineer’s
estimate of $2,195,600.00. A summary of the bids received is attached. It is recommended
that Council award the bid to The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska in the amount of $1,820,276.72. Project changes such as additional concrete
pavement and asphalt work have increased the scope of the project. The total project cost is
more than the budgeted amount so additional funds will need to be allocated from other
projects.
Tuesday, July 22, 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: July 15, 2003 at 11:15 a.m.
FOR: Street Improvement District #1246
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $2,195,600.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 40033530-90066
PUBLICATION DATE: June 26, 2003
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 26
SUMMARY
Bidder: Starostka Group Diamond Engineering
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Merchants Bonding Co. Travelers Casualty
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $2,091,156.12 $1,820,276.72
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P846
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-211
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Street Improvement District
No. 1246, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, the Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a
bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $1,820,276.72; and
WHEREAS, the Diamond Engineering Company's bid is less than the engineer’s estimate
for such project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of the Diamond Engineering Company of
Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $1,820,276.72 for Street Improvement District No. 1246 is
hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract for such project between the City and such
contractor be entered into, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract on
behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G18
#2003-212 - Approving Continuation of Street Improvement
District 1248, Faidley Avenue from the Moore's Creek Drainway
east towards Diers Avenue
Street Improvement District 1248 was created by the City Council on June 10, 2003. Legal
notice of creation of the District was published in the Grand Island Daily Independent on
June 17, 2003. Notification was also mailed to the property owner on that date, stating that
the construction would take place unless more than 50% of the abutting landowners
submitted written protests during the protest period. This district completed the 20-day
protest period at 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 7, 2003. No protests were filed against this district.
Accordingly, the District may be continued and constructed. It is recommended that Council
approve a Resolution continuing the District. Costs for the project will be assessed to the
benefiting properties. The City will be responsible for the costs of any pavement widths over
41’ wide.
Tuesday, July 22, 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 ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-212
WHEREAS, Street Improvement District No. 1248 was created by Ordinance No. 8813
on June 10, 2003; and
WHEREAS, notice of the creation of such street improvement district was published in the
Grand Island Independent on June 17, June 24, and July 1, 2003, in accordance with the provisions of
Section 16-619, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, Section 16-620, R.R.S. 1943, provides that if the owners of record title
representing more than 50% of the front footage of the property abutting upon the streets, avenues, or
alleys, or parts thereof which are within such proposed district shall file with the City Clerk within twenty
days from the first publication of said notice written objections to such street improvement district, said
work shall not be done and the ordinance shall be repealed; and
WHEREAS, the protest period ended on July 7, 2003, and no protests were filed with the
City Clerk against the creation of Street Improvement District 1248 by abutting property owners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that insufficient protests having been filed with the City
Clerk against the creation of Street Improvement District No. 1248, such district shall be continued and
constructed according to law.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G19
#2003-213 - Approving Intersection Changes for Traffic Control at
the Intersection of Seedling Mile Road and Seedling Mile Access
Road.
Council action is required for the installation of stop signs. Property owners and motorists
utilizing the intersection of Seedling Mile Road and the Seedling Mile Access Road have
requested changes to the intersection to improve traffic flow. This intersection was created
during the construction of the new Stuhr Road/US Highway 30 intersection. The
Engineering Division of the Public Works Department has reviewed the area and requests the
following changes:
Removal of the stop sign for south bound traffic on the Seedling Mile Access Road
Installation of a stop sign for east bound traffic on Seedling Mile Road.
Installation of a stop sign for west bound traffic on Seedling Mile Road with Right Turns
permitted without stopping.
The above changes would create an intersection very similar to the Stolley Park Road and
North Road intersection in the west portion of the City. It is recommended that Council pass
a Resolution authorizing the installation of new traffic controls for the intersection of
Seedling Mile Road and the Seedling Mile Access Road. The costs for the change would be
minimal for the signs and installation.
Tuesday, July 22, 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 ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-213
WHEREAS, the City Council, by authority of Section 22-27 of the Grand Island City
Code, may by resolution regulate motor vehicle traffic upon the streets of the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, requests have been made to improve traffic flow at the intersection of Seedling
Mile Road and the Seedling Mile Road Access Road;
WHEREAS, after a review of the traffic flow in the area, it is recommended that the
following changes be made at the intersection:
A. Remove the stop sign for south bound traffic on the Seedling Mile Access Road
B. Install a stop sign for east bound traffic on Seedling Mile Road
C. Install a stop sign for west bound traffic on Seedling Mile Road, with right turns
permitted without stopping
WHEREAS, it is in the city's best interests to effectuate such changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the following traffic control changes be made at the
intersection of Seedling Mile Road and the Seedling Mile Access Road:
1. The stop sign for south bound traffic on Seedling Mile Access Road be removed.
2. A stop sign be installed on Seeding Mile Road, requiring all east bound traffic to stop prior
to entering such intersection.
3. A stop sign be installed on Seedling Mile Road for west bound traffic, permitting right turns
without stopping.
4. The Street Department is hereby directed to remove and/or install such signs to regulate
traffic as outlined above.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G20
#2003-214 - Approving FY 2003-2004 Annual Budget for Business
Improvement District #3, South Locust Street from Stolley Park
Road to Highway 34, and Setting Date for Board of Equalization
In march, 1999 the City Council adopted Ordinance #8452 creating Business Improvement
District (BID) #3, South Locust Street from Stolley Park Road to Highway 34. The
Ordinance established the purpose of the District, described the boundaries, and established
that real property in the area would be subject to a special assessment to support the purposes
of the District. The creating ordinance requires that a proposed budget for the District be
approved by the BID Board and forwarded to the City Council for consideration at the second
meeting in July (July 22, 2003). On July 16, 2003 the BID #3 board met and approved the
2003-2004 budget which provides for special assessments in the amount of $3.50 per front
footage for a total of $34,808.52 for the 9,945.29 front footage. Much of the proposed
budget($25,000), is targeted for the development of the green space property adjacent to the
Mid-Town Holiday Inn to be made into a South Locust Tornado Memorial. Also, in light of
the lessened services to be provided by the City due to the departure of the Community
Projects Director, the annual fee paid by the BID has been reduced from $5,000 to $1,750. It
is recommended that the City Council approve the FY2003-2004 Annual Budget for BID #3
and set the date of September 9, 2003 for the Board of Equalization Hearing. Notice of the
Hearing and proposed assessments will be published according to State Statutes.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: David Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT BOARD #3, FUND 277
FY 2003-2004 BUDGET
2002 2003 2003 2004
Actual Revised Budget Projected Budget
REVENUE
Account
74140 Special Asessments 23,095.62 34,000.00 34,000.00 34,808.52
74787 Interest Revenue 2,599.44 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
74795 Other Revenue 4,858.15
TOTAL REVENUE 25,695.06 35,000.00 35,000.00 40,666.67
APPROPRIATIONS
Account
85207 Consulting Services 6,000.00 - - -
85213 Contract Services 10,375.00 20,486.00 23,486.00 20,236.00
85249 Snow & Ice Removal - - 3,000.00 5,000.00
85325 Repair & Maint - M&E - - - 4,000.00
85390 Other Property Services 2,446.91 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
85419 Legal Notices 720.52 750.00 750.00 750.00
85490 Other Expenditures - 225.00 225.00 500.00
85505 Office Supplies 33.68 113.98 200.00 100.00
85560 Trees & Shrubs - - - 4,000.00
85590 Other General Supplies - 500.00 500.00 5,000.00
85608 Land Improvements 25,000.00
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 19,576.11 23,074.98 29,161.00 65,586.00
ANNUAL EXCESS/(LOSS)6,118.95 11,925.02 5,839.00 (24,919.33)
Beginning Cash Balance 34,578.00 40,696.95 40,696.95 46,535.95
Revenues 25,695.06 35,000.00 35,000.00 40,666.67
Expenditures 19,576.11 23,074.98 29,161.00 65,586.00
Ending Cash Balance 40,696.95 52,621.97 46,535.95 21,616.62
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-214
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed budget of the Business
Improvement District No. 3 for the fiscal year 2003-2004; and
WHEREAS, the City has received the assessed values of the individual properties within
Business Improvement District No. 3 as shown in the office of the Hall County Assessor in effect on the first
day of January, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The budget for Business Improvement District No. 3 is hereby considered.
2. A proposed assessment schedule shall be prepared.
3. A hearing before the City Council sitting as a board of equalization on the proposed
assessments shall be held on September 9, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers of
City Hall, 100 East First Street, Grand Island, Nebraska.
4. Notice of hearing shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in
accordance with the Business Improvement District Act.
5. Notice of hearing shall be mailed to all property owners of Business Improvement District No.
3 by U.S. mail, postage prepaid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G21
#2003-215 - Approving FY 2003-2004 Annual Budget for Business
Improvement District #4, South Locust Street from Stolley Park
Road to Fonner Park Road, and Setting Date for Board of
Equalization
In July, 2002, the City Council adopted Ordinance #8751 creating Business Improvement
District(BID)#4, South Locust Street, Stolley Park Road to Fonner Park Road. The
Ordinance established the purpose of the District, described the boundaries, and established
that real property in the area would be subject to a special assessment to support the purposes
of the District. The creating ordinance requires that a proposed budget for the District be
approved by the BID board and forwarded to the City Council for consideration at the second
City Council meeting in July (July 22, 2003). On July 1, 2003 the BID #4 Board met and
approved the proposed budget. The 2003-2004 Budget provides for special assessments in the
amount of $3.50 per front footage for a total of $17,249.09 for the 4,928.31 front footage.
Due to lessened services to be provided by the City with the departure of the Community
Projects Director, the contract amount paid to the City has been reduced from $5,000 to
$1,500. It is recommended that the City Council approve the FY2003-2004 Annual Budget
for Business Improvement District #4 and set the date of September 9, 2003 for the Board of
Equalization Hearing. Notice of the Hearing and proposed assessments will be published
according to State Statutes.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: David Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT BOARD #4, FUND 278
FY 2003-2004 BUDGET
2002 2003 2003 2004
Actual Revised Budget Projected Budget
REVENUE
Account
74140 Special Asessments - 14,760.00 14,760.00 17,220.00
74787 Interest Revenue - - 200.00 200.00
74795 Other Revenue 600.00 500.00
TOTAL REVENUE - 14,760.00 15,560.00 17,920.00
APPROPRIATIONS
Account
85213 Contract Services - 5,000.00 5,000.00 1,500.00
85305 Utility Services 750.00 750.00 750.00
85319 Repair & Maint - Irrigation - 1,000.00 - 1,000.00
85413 Postage - 250.00 250.00 250.00
85416 Advertising 500.00 500.00 500.00
85419 Legal Notices - 500.00 500.00 500.00
85505 Office Supplies - 500.00 500.00 500.00
85590 Other General Supplies - 5,000.00 2,500.00 5,000.00
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE - 13,500.00 10,000.00 10,000.00
ANNUAL EXCESS/(LOSS)- 1,260.00 5,560.00 7,920.00
Beginning Cash Balance - - - 5,560.00
Revenues - 14,760.00 15,560.00 17,920.00
Expenditures - 13,500.00 10,000.00 10,000.00
Ending Cash Balance - 1,260.00 5,560.00 13,480.00
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-215
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed budget of the Business
Improvement District No. 4 for the fiscal year 2003-2004; and
WHEREAS, the City has received the assessed values of the individual properties within
Business Improvement District No. 4 as shown in the office of the Hall County Assessor in effect on the first
day of January, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The budget for Business Improvement District No. 4 is hereby considered.
2. A proposed assessment schedule shall be prepared.
3. A hearing before the City Council sitting as a board of equalization on the proposed
assessments shall be held on September 9, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers of
City Hall, 100 East First Street, Grand Island, Nebraska.
4. Notice of hearing shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in
accordance with the Business Improvement District Act.
5. Notice of hearing shall be mailed to all property owners of Business Improvement District No.
4 by U.S. mail, postage prepaid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G22
#2003-216 - Approving FY 2003-2004 Annual Budget for Business
Improvement District #5, Downtown, and Setting Date for Board
of Equalization
In accordance with City Code, the Grand Island City Council, at the second meeting in July
(July 22, 2003), is to consider the annual budget for Business Improvement District #5,
Downtown. The current Downtown District, BID #2, expires on September 30, 2003. In
May, 2003, Ordinance #8812 was approved by council to create BID #5, effective October 1,
2003 for a five year life. The BID Board has developed a total, five-year budget of $401,066,
which equates to 0% increase from the existing budget of BID #2. On July 15, 2003, the BID
#5 Board approved the budget for FY2003-2004. There is a considerable change in the
allocation of operating expenses in the budget, due to the departure of both the Community
Projects Director and Downtown Development Director. The City is not replacing these
positions, and has asked the BID to seek other sources for the services currently provided by
the City. The City will continue assessment and collection duties, accounting and audit
functions, legal counsel, and Public Works support, as spelled out in an agreement with the
BID. The City will be reimbursed $5,000 annually. The budget reflects these changes, as
half of the operating expenses are planned for Contract Services. It is recommended that the
City Council approve the FY2003-2004 Annual Budget for Business Improvement District #5
and set the date of September 9, 2003 for the Board of Equalization Hearing.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: David Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-216
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed budget of the Business
Improvement District No. 5 for the fiscal year 2003-2004; and
WHEREAS, the City has received the assessed values of the individual properties within
Business Improvement District No. 5 as shown in the office of the Hall County Assessor in effect on the first
day of January, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The budget for Business Improvement District No. 5 is hereby considered.
2. A proposed assessment schedule shall be prepared.
3. A hearing before the City Council sitting as a board of equalization on the proposed
assessments shall be held on September 9, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers of
City Hall, 100 East First Street, Grand Island, Nebraska.
4. Notice of hearing shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in
accordance with the Business Improvement District Act.
5. Notice of hearing shall be mailed to all property owners of Business Improvement District No.
5 by U.S. mail, postage prepaid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G23
#2003-217 - Approving Contract with Kenexa Regarding City
Administrator Recruitment
The contract with Kenexa in regards to the recruitment process for the City Administrator is
presented to the Council for approval. The City of Grand Island will be working with the
Lincoln office which will provide a full range of services in the recruitment process to fill the
City Administrator's position. The staff at Kenexa will oversee the development and
implementation of advertising for the position. They will also handle the screening of
applicants, behavioral testing and background checks. They estimate the time to fill the
position to be from 90 to 120 days. The cost of this service will be $30,000. Other quotes were
solicited for this service. The services and expertise provided by Kenexa best fit the needs of
the City. It is recommended that Council approve the contract with Kenexa. A copy of the
Contract is on file in the City Clerk's office.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Brenda Sutherland
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-217
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department solicited quotes for the recruitment of a
City Administrator for the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, Kenexa Corporation of Lincoln, Nebraska, submitted a quote for such
project, such quote being in the amount of $30,000; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that Kenexa Corporation be approved to provide such
service at the above-stated price.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the quote of Kenexa Corporation of Lincoln,
Nebraska in the amount of $30,000 for the recruitment of a City Administrator for the City of Grand Island
is hereby approved as the best quote received.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract by and between the city and such
contractor be entered into for such project; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute
such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item H1
Request of Walter Mauch for Permission to Use Memorial Park
for a One-Day Petting Zoo and Animal Exposition
A request has been received by the Parks and Recreation Department from Walter Mauch for
permission to use Memorial Park for a One-Day Petting Zoo and Animal Exposition on
August 3, 2003 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A copy of his request is attached. Mr. Mauch
will be present at the Council Meeting to answer any questions or concerns the Council may
have. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Item J1
Payment of Claims for the Period of July 9, 2003 through July 22,
2003
The Claims for the period of July 9, 2003 through July 22, 2003 for a total amount of
$3,452,795.65. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council