10-28-2003 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session Packet
City Council:Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Administrator:
David Springer (Interim)
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
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7:00:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
Carole Cornelius
Peg Gilbert
Joyce Haase
Margaret Hornady
Robert Meyer
Mitchell Nickerson
Don Pauly
Jackie Pielstick
Scott Walker
Fred Whitesides
City of Grand Island City Council
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
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City of Grand Island City Council
Item D1
#2003-BE-18 - Determining Benefits for Sanitary Sewer District
No. 500 - South of Seedling Mile Road & west of Shady Bend Road
Background
The Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District No. 500 was approved on
August 26, 2003 with September 23, 2003 set as the date for Council to sit as the Board of
Equalization. Due to some concerns regarding assessments on 3 properties, the Board of
Equalization for this district was not held on September 23, 2003. These concerns have now
been addressed and the Board of Equalization rescheduled for October 28, 2003.
Discussion
The contract for Sanitary Sewer District 500 was awarded to The Starostka Group Company
of Grand Island, Nebraska on June 11, 2002; work commenced on August 5, 2002 and was
completed on November 25, 2002. This project was completed on schedule and at a
construction price of $151,201.34. Total cost of the project, including contract administration
is $195,379.27. Costs for the project break down as follows:
Original Bid $ 150,861.31
Underruns ($ 1,891.97)
Change Order No 1 $ 2,232.00
Engineering $ 15,120.13
Easements $ 23,658.91
Publication, T.V. Inspection, etc. $ 5,398.89
Total Cost $ 195,379.27
Original Estimate at time of District Creation was $366,609.14.
Recommendation
Meet as the Board of Equalization to determine the benefits and pass Ordinance to levy the
costs to the properties adjacent to the project.
Financial Implications
Cost shall be assessed against the properties adjacent to the project.
Alternatives
None. Levying Assessments will allow the City to recover the majority of District costs.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director/City Eng
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-BE-18
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for Sanitary Sewer District
500, after due notice having been given thereof, that we find and adjudge:
That the benefits accruing to the real estate in such district to be the total sum of
$193,534.57; and
Such benefits are equal and uniform; and
According to the equivalent frontage of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate
within such Sanitary Sewer District No. 500, such benefits are the sums set opposite the several
descriptions as follows:
Name Description Assessment
George & Connie Solt North 1/4 of Lot 1, Sass Subdivision 953.42
George & Connie Solt North 1/4 of Lot 2, Sass Subdivision 1,185.65
Heather J. O'Hara North 1/4 of Lot 3, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Heather J. O'Hara North 1/4 of Lot 4, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Curtis & Pamela Hirschkorn North 1/4 of Lot 5, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Curtis & Pamela Hirschkorn North 1/4 of Lot 6, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Timothy Walt Lemons North 1/4 of Lot 13, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Timothy Walt Lemons North 1/4 of Lot 14, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Lenora M. Roebuck North 1/4 of Lot 15, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Lenora M. Roebuck North 1/4 of Lot 16, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Dale & Leota Davis Lot 1, Sass Second Subdivision 2,371.31
Alma M. Goins Lot 2, Sass Second Subdivision 2,371.31
Monte & Sheryl Perkins Lot 3, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
William & Tina Paulsen Lot 4, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Timothy & Vicki Bartels Lot 5, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Monte & Sheryl Perkins Lot 6, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Herbert & Lora Heusel Lot 7, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Herbert & Lora Heusel Lot 8, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Vay & Monte Moser Lot 9, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Walter & Evelyn Meinecke Lot 10, Sass Second Subdivision 4,040.52
Walter & Evelyn Meinecke Lot 11, Sass Second Subdivision 2,821.88
Walter & Evelyn Meinecke Lot 12, Sass Second Subdivision 3,024.13
James H. Webb Lot 13, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
RESOLUTION 2003-BE-18
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Jerry & Linell Schultz Lot 14, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Steven & Sheryl Shelton Lot 15, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
William & Cheryl Carstens Lot 16, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Charles & Hazel Struble Lot 17, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Charles & Hazel Struble Lot 18, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Kevin & Kimberly Knight Lot 19, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Bradley & Teresa Fish Lot 20, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Dean & Kay Schuchman Lot 21, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Brian & Heather Fox Lot 22, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Brian & Sara Jelinek Lot 23, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Bonnie G. Springsguth West 100 feet of Lot 24, Sass Second Subdivision 2,981.90
Abigail Martin East 5.6 feet of Lot 24, Sass Second Subdivision 75.81
Abigail Martin South 1/4 of Lot 1, Sass Subdivision 675.08
Abigail Martin South 1/4 of Lot 2, Sass Subdivision 1,121.81
Abigail Martin South 1/4 of Lot 3, Sass Subdivision 1,121.81
Abigail Martin South 1/4 of Lot 4, Sass Subdivision 1,121.81
Thomas & Margo Galles Lot 25, Sass Second Subdivision 1,796.89
Thomas & Margo Galles Lot 26, Sass Second Subdivision 2,243.63
Lawrence & Sondra Fry Lot 27, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Hall County Housing Authority Lot 28, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Donald & Sharon Tracy Lot 29, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Kenneth & Barbara Spiehs Lot 30, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Ricky & Mary Jayne Schroeder Lot 31, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Patrick & Rana Nolan Lot 32, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Harold & Maxine Skarka, Trustees Lot 33, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Jeffrey & Brenda Thompson Lot 34, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Larry & Lynnette Chitty Lot 35, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Alice M. Gulzow Lot 36, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Todd & Deborah Kober Lot 1, Dahlke Subdivision 3,103.73
Gordon & Mildred Dahlke Lot 2, Dahlke Subdivision 3,320.33
Lloyd & Alice Gloyne Lot 3, Dahlke Subdivision 4,044.58
Secretary of Housing & Urban
Development
South 277 feet of North 310 feet of Lot 18, Sass
Subdivision
1,528.85
Secretary of Housing & Urban
Development
South 277 feet of North 310 feet of Lot 19, Sass
Subdivision
1,528.85
RESOLUTION 2003-BE-18
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Gary & Susan Huffer South 277 feet of North 310 feet of Lot 20, Sass
Subdivision
1,528.85
Gary & Susan Huffer South 277 feet of North 310 feet of E1/2 of Lot 21, Sass
Subdivision
1,171.47
James F.A. Colgan South 102.5 feet of North 412.5 feet of Lot 18, Sass
Subdivision
1,794.62
James F.A. Colgan South 102.5 feet of North 412.5 feet of Lot 19, Sass
Subdivision
407.04
James F.A. Colgan South 102.5 feet of North 412.5 feet of Lot 20, Sass
Subdivision
407.04
James F.A. Colgan South 102.5 feet of North 412.5 feet of E1/2 of Lot 21,
Sass Subdivision
407.04
Jacob & Patricia Bauer Lots 9 and 11, Windolphs Subdivision 2,657.00
City of Grand Island Lot 1, Industrial Addition 6,095.49
City of Grand Island Lot 2, Industrial Addition 6,095.49
Midland Ag Service Inc. Part of NE1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 14-11-9, 316.8 feet
by 295.17 feet
9,173.12
Melva Rae Briseno Part of NE1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 14-11-9, 295.17 feet
by 295.17 feet
5,623.98
Midland Ag Service Inc. Part of NE1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 14-11-9, 674.03 feet
by 295.17 feet
18,893.45
TOTAL $193,534.57
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on October 28, 2003.
____________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item E1
Public Hearing on Changes to the Grand Island Zoning Map for
Property Proposed for Platting as Grand Island Mall 14th
Subdivision
Gerald Jacobsen, as the owner is requesting a change of zoning for property located south of
Capital Avenue and west of Webb Road. This application proposes to change the zoning
from CD Commercial Development to an amended CD Commercial Development. This
change is in conformance with the Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. The Regional
Planning Commission at their regular meeting held October 1, 2003 unanimously voted to
approve and recommend the Grand Island City Council approve this amendment to the
Grand Island Zoning Map.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
October 6, 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 Zoning Map for properties located South of Capital
Avenue, and We st of Webb Road, Grand Island, Nebraska. (C-1-2004GI)
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held October 1, 2003 the
above item was considered following a public hearing. This application proposes to
rezone property located at 2276 North Webb Road from CD Commercial Development
to an Amended CD Commercial Development Zone.
Nobody from the public spoke against this item.
Following further discussion a motion was made by Hayes 2nd by Ruge to approve and
recommend that the City of Grand Island approve this amendment to the Grand Island
Zoning Map.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present voting in
favor (Amick, Haskins, Lechner, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Ruge, Hayes,
Wagoner).
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
Rockwell & Associates
Agenda Item #4 & #5
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
August 18, 2003
SUBJECT: Change of Zoning for property proposed for platting as Grand Island
Mall Fourteenth Subdivision, located South of Capital Avenue, and West of Webb
Road, from CD Commercial Development to Amended CD Commercial
Development. (Hearing, Discussion, Action) (C-1-2004GI)
PROPOSAL: This proposed development would move the building envelope and
increase the size of the proposed building on this lot from 5800 square feet to a 10,800
square foot building as shown below.
OVERVIEW:
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation: CD-Commercial Development Zone with a 5800
square foot building as shown.
Permitted and conditional uses:
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Commercial development
Existing land uses. Vacant
Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations: North: B1-Light Business Zone,
South, East and West, CD Commercial
Development Zone
Permitted and conditional uses: CD – Commercial office and retail uses. B1-
Commercial and retail uses that do not include
outside storage or display of merchandise, office
uses and residential uses up to a density of 43
units per acre.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: North, South, East and West: Designated for
commercial development and uses.
Existing land uses: North: Skate Island
East: Burger King
West: Grand Island Mall.
South: Parking for GI Mall
EVALUATION:
Positive Implications:
· Consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan: The subject property is
designated for commercial development.
· Is infill development. This development is using property that is within the existing
functional and legal boundaries of the City of Grand Island. This lot has be platted
for several years without developing.
· Accessible to Existing Municipal Infrastructure: Water and sewer services are
available to service the area. Water is available either in Webb Road from the public
main or from the private main supplying the Grand Island Mall either source is
acceptable to the city. Sewer is adjacent to the property.
· Monetary Benefit to Applicant: Would allow the applicant to develop and sell this
property.
Negative Implications:
· None foreseen
Other Considerations
Commercial development zones allow up to 30% of the property within the CD zone to
be covered with buildings. The proposed plan covers 10,800 square feet of a 38,158
square foot lot. They could cover up to 11,447 feet.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City
Council approve the amended CD zoning district and final development plan as
shown on the final plat for Grand Island Mall 14th Subdivision.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
Item E2
Public Hearing on Annexation of Property Proposed for Platting
as Smith Acres Subdivision, Located North of Capital Avenue and
West of Saint Paul Road
Public Hearing concerning annexation of property being platted as Smith Acres Subdivision
an addition to the City of Grand Island. The property is located in the E 1/2 W 1/4 SE 1/4
Section 4, Township 11, Range 9. The Regional Planning Commission at their meeting of
October 1, 2003, unanimously voted to approve and recommend the city council approve this
annexation. It is appropriate to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under
Ordinances
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
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October 6, 2003
Honorable Ken Gnadt, Mayor
And Members of the Council
City Hall
Grand Island, NE 68801
Dear Mayor and Members of the Council:
RE: Annexation of Property Being Platted as Smith Acres Subdivision, located
North of Capital Avenue and West of Saint Paul Road.
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held October 1, 2003, the
above item was considered following a public hearing. The above item is to Annex the
property that is being platted as Smith Acres, located in the E ½ W ¼ SE ¼ of Section
4, Township 11, Range 9.
This annexation will have no effect on the 2 mile extraterritorial jurisdiction exercised by
the City Of Grand Island. City services are available to this property.
No members of the public spoke in opposition of this item.
No members of the public spoke in favor of this item.
Following further discussion a motion was made by Haskins and 2nd by O’Neill to
approve and recommend the City of Grand Island recommend this annexation.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed by a unanimous vote of the 10
members present (Amick, Haskins, Lechner, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Ruge,
Hayes, Wagoner).
Yours truly,
Chad Nabity AICP
Planning Director
cc: Director of Building Inspections
City Attorney
Director of Utilities
Director of Public Works
Manager of Postal Operations
Benjamin & Associates
Applicant
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Item E3
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easement Located
at 5018 Antelope Drive in Wildwood Subdivision (ROBCO, LLC)
Background
ROBCO, LLC is the owner of Lot’s 1, 2 and 3 in Wildwood Subdivision located at 5018
Antelope Drive. The owner has requested that the city vacate a public utility easement to
allow for their use of the area. In turn they will grant a public utility easement in another
area of their property. Council action is necessary for the City of Grand Island to vacate and
acquire public easements.
Discussion
The owner wishes to construct an addition to an existing building and needs to have the
public easement vacated to facilitate their construction plans. Accordingly, it is now time for
Council approval of the easement acquisition, as well as authorizing the vacation of the
existing easement.
Recommendation
Conduct Public Hearing and approve both the easement vacation by Ordinance and
easement acquisition by Resolution.
Financial Implications
None
Alternatives
Deny this request. This would result in no easement vacation or easement acquisition and
would curtail ROBCO’s construction plans.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director/City Eng
City of Grand Island City Council
Item F1
#8853 - Consideration of Assessments for Sanitary Sewer District
No. 500, South of Seedling Mile Road & west of Shady Bend Road
Background
The Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District No. 500 was approved on
August 26, 2003 with September 23, 2003 set as the date for Council to sit as the Board of
Equalization. Due to some concerns regarding assessments on 3 properties, the Board of
Equalization for this district was not held on September 23, 2003. These concerns have now
been addressed and the Board of Equalization rescheduled for October 28, 2003.
Discussion
The contract for Sanitary Sewer District 500 was awarded to The Starostka Group Company
of Grand Island, Nebraska on June 11, 2002; work commenced on August 5, 2002 and was
completed on November 25, 2002. This project was completed on schedule and at a
construction price of $151,201.34. Total cost of the project, including contract administration
is $195,379.27. Costs for the project break down as follows:
Original Bid $ 150,861.31
Underruns ($ 1,891.97)
Change Order No 1 $ 2,232.00
Engineering $ 15,120.13
Easements $ 23,658.91
Publication, T.V. Inspection, etc. $ 5,398.89
Total Cost $ 195,379.27
Original Estimate at time of District Creation was $366,609.14.
Recommendation
Meet as the Board of Equalization to determine the benefits and pass Ordinance to levy the
costs to the properties adjacent to the project.
Financial Implications
Cost shall be assessed against the properties adjacent to the project.
Alternatives
None. Levying Assessments will allow the City to recover the majority of District costs.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director/City Eng
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8853
An ordinance assessing and leyving a special tax to pay the cost of construction of
Sanitary Sewer District No. 500 of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska; providing for the
collection of such special tax; repealing any provisions of the Grand Island City Code,
ordinances, and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and the
effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. There is hereby assessed upon the following described lots, tracts
and parcels of land specially benefited, for the purpose of paying the cost of construction of said
sanitary sewer main in said Sanitary Sewer District No. 500, as adjudged by the Mayor and
Council of the City, to the extent of benefits thereto by reason of such improvement, after due
notice having been given thereof as provided by law; and a special tax for such cost of
construction is hereby levied at one time upon such lots, tracts and land as follows:
Name Description Assessment
George & Connie Solt North 1/4 of Lot 1, Sass Subdivision 953.42
George & Connie Solt North 1/4 of Lot 2, Sass Subdivision 1,185.65
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 8853 (Cont.)
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Heather J. O'Hara North 1/4 of Lot 3, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Heather J. O'Hara North 1/4 of Lot 4, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Curtis & Pamela Hirschkorn North 1/4 of Lot 5, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Curtis & Pamela Hirschkorn North 1/4 of Lot 6, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Timothy Walt Lemons North 1/4 of Lot 13, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Timothy Walt Lemons North 1/4 of Lot 14, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Lenora M. Roebuck North 1/4 of Lot 15, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Lenora M. Roebuck North 1/4 of Lot 16, Sass Subdivision 1,528.85
Dale & Leota Davis Lot 1, Sass Second Subdivision 2,371.31
Alma M. Goins Lot 2, Sass Second Subdivision 2,371.31
Monte & Sheryl Perkins Lot 3, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
William & Tina Paulsen Lot 4, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Timothy & Vicki Bartels Lot 5, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Monte & Sheryl Perkins Lot 6, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Herbert & Lora Heusel Lot 7, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Herbert & Lora Heusel Lot 8, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Vay & Monte Moser Lot 9, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Walter & Evelyn Meinecke Lot 10, Sass Second Subdivision 4,040.52
Walter & Evelyn Meinecke Lot 11, Sass Second Subdivision 2,821.88
Walter & Evelyn Meinecke Lot 12, Sass Second Subdivision 3,024.13
James H. Webb Lot 13, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Jerry & Linell Schultz Lot 14, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Steven & Sheryl Shelton Lot 15, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
William & Cheryl Carstens Lot 16, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Charles & Hazel Struble Lot 17, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Charles & Hazel Struble Lot 18, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Kevin & Kimberly Knight Lot 19, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Bradley & Teresa Fish Lot 20, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Dean & Kay Schuchman Lot 21, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Brian & Heather Fox Lot 22, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Brian & Sara Jelinek Lot 23, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Bonnie G. Springsguth West 100 feet of Lot 24, Sass Second Subdivision 2,981.90
Abigail Martin East 5.6 feet of Lot 24, Sass Second Subdivision 75.81
Abigail Martin South 1/4 of Lot 1, Sass Subdivision 675.08
Abigail Martin South 1/4 of Lot 2, Sass Subdivision 1,121.81
ORDINANCE NO. 8853 (Cont.)
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Abigail Martin South 1/4 of Lot 3, Sass Subdivision 1,121.81
Abigail Martin South 1/4 of Lot 4, Sass Subdivision 1,121.81
Thomas & Margo Galles Lot 25, Sass Second Subdivision 1,796.89
Thomas & Margo Galles Lot 26, Sass Second Subdivision 2,243.63
Lawrence & Sondra Fry Lot 27, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Hall County Housing Authority Lot 28, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Donald & Sharon Tracy Lot 29, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Kenneth & Barbara Spiehs Lot 30, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Ricky & Mary Jayne Schroeder Lot 31, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Patrick & Rana Nolan Lot 32, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Harold & Maxine Skarka, Trustees Lot 33, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Jeffrey & Brenda Thompson Lot 34, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Larry & Lynnette Chitty Lot 35, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Alice M. Gulzow Lot 36, Sass Second Subdivision 3,057.71
Todd & Deborah Kober Lot 1, Dahlke Subdivision 3,103.73
Gordon & Mildred Dahlke Lot 2, Dahlke Subdivision 3,320.33
Lloyd & Alice Gloyne Lot 3, Dahlke Subdivision 4,044.58
Secretary of Housing & Urban
Development
South 277 feet of North 310 feet of Lot 18, Sass
Subdivision
1,528.85
Secretary of Housing & Urban
Development
South 277 feet of North 310 feet of Lot 19, Sass
Subdivision
1,528.85
Gary & Susan Huffer South 277 feet of North 310 feet of Lot 20, Sass
Subdivision
1,528.85
Gary & Susan Huffer South 277 feet of North 310 feet of E1/2 of Lot 21, Sass
Subdivision
1,171.47
James F.A. Colgan South 102.5 feet of North 412.5 feet of Lot 18, Sass
Subdivision
1,794.62
James F.A. Colgan South 102.5 feet of North 412.5 feet of Lot 19, Sass
Subdivision
407.04
James F.A. Colgan South 102.5 feet of North 412.5 feet of Lot 20, Sass
Subdivision
407.04
James F.A. Colgan South 102.5 feet of North 412.5 feet of E1/2 of Lot 21,
Sass Subdivision
407.04
Jacob & Patricia Bauer Lots 9 and 11, Windolphs Subdivision 2,657.00
City of Grand Island Lot 1, Industrial Addition 6,095.49
City of Grand Island Lot 2, Industrial Addition 6,095.49
Midland Ag Service Inc. Part of NE1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 14-11-9, 316.8 feet
by 295.17 feet
9,173.12
Melva Rae Briseno Part of NE1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 14-11-9, 295.17 feet 5,623.98
ORDINANCE NO. 8853 (Cont.)
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by 295.17 feet
Midland Ag Service Inc. Part of NE1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 14-11-9, 674.03 feet
by 295.17 feet
18,893.45
TOTAL $193,534.57
SECTION 2. The special tax shall become delinquent as follows: One-tenth of
the total amount shall become delinquent in fifty days; one-tenth in one year; one-tenth in two
years; one-tenth in three years; one-tenth in four years; one-tenth in five years; one-tenth in six
years; one-tenth in seven years; one-tenth in eight years; and one-tenth in nine years respectively,
after the date of such levy; provided, however, the entire amount so assessed and levied against
any lot, tract or parcel of land may be paid within fifty days from the date of this levy without
interest, and the lien of special tax thereby satisfied and released. Each of said installments,
except the first, shall draw interest at the rate of seven percent (7.0%) per annum from the time
of such levy until they shall become delinquent. After the same become delinquent, interest at
the rate of fourteen percent (14.0%) per annum shall be paid thereof, until the same is collected
and paid.
SECTION 3. The assessments for Mid land Ag Services, Inc. have been deferred
in accordance with City of Grand Island Resolution 2002-324 approved on October 8, 2002, and
shall not accrue interest until terminated in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §§19-2428-19-2431.
SECTION 4. The treasurer of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby
directed to collect the amount of said taxes herein set forth as provided by law.
SECTION 5. Such special assessments shall be paid into a fund to be designated
as the “Sewer Extension Fund” for Sanitary Sewer District No. 500.
ORDINANCE NO. 8853 (Cont.)
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SECTION 6. Any provision of the Grand Island City Code, and any provision of
any ordinance, or part of ordinance, in conflict herewith is hereby repealed.
SECTION 7. 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: October 28, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F2
#8858 - Consideration of Creation of Water Extension District
445 - Kentish Hills Subdivision
Background:
The City has received a petition from the property owners within Kentish Hills Subdivision
requesting water service. Eighteen of 25 property owners along Hampton Road, Chelsea Pl.,
Dover Ct., Avon Ave., Rochdale Cir., and Gladstone Cir. have signed. Extension of City
service to these properties will provide a safe alternative to the recent discovery of ground
water contamination in their private wells.
Discussion:
It is planned to construction a 6” main into the area from the trunk-line main in North
Road. The work would be done as an assessment district. This is the Department’s standard
method for installing water mains to neighborhoods requesting City service. All eligible costs
would normally be charged to the property owners within the district. But at the special
Council Meeting of October 21, 2003, the Council approved the agreement with CNH for
CNH to pay the cost of this district. At the completion of the project, the assessments will be
set at $0.00.
Recommendation:
We have compared the names on the petition vs. the recorded ownerships. These signatures
represent 72.13% of the total front footage within the District. The appropriate information
relative to the boundary’s description and plat has been sent to the Legal Department.
It is recommended Ordnance No. 8858, for creation of Water Main District 445, be submitted
to the City Council at the October 28, 2003 meeting. Attached is a map showing the District’s
boundary and those properties requesting City water.
Fiscal Effects:
Sufficient funds are available in the FY 03-04 budget from Water Enterprise Fund 525 to
cash flow the project. CNH will be billed as the contractor billings are received by the
Utilities Department.
Alternatives:
Do not extend City water service to the area.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Water Extension District 445 Boundary Description
Ordinance No. 8858
..... 6” water main and appurtenances .... in part of Kentish Hills Subdivision and part of
Blair Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska .....
Beginning at the northeast corner of Blair Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska; thence southerly along the easterly line of said Blair Subdivision and
the easterly line of Kentish Hills Subdivision, a distance of nine hundred eighty-nine and
forty-three hundredths (989.43) feet to the southeast corner of said Kentish Hills
Subdivision; thence westerly along the southerly line of said Kentish Hills Subdivision, a
distance of six hundred sixty-four and thirty-two hundredths (664.32) feet to the southwest
corner of lot nine (9) said Kentish Hills Subdivision; thence northerly along the westerly
line of lot nine (9) said Kentish Hills Subdivision, a distance of one hundred (100.0) feet to
the northwest corner of lot nine (9) said Kentish Hills Subdivision; thence westerly along
the southerly line of said Kentish Hills Subdivision, a distance of four hundred fifty-three
and four tenths (453.4) feet to the southeast corner of lot one (1) said Kentish Hills
Subdivision; thence northerly along the easterly line of lot one (1) and lot two (2) said
Kentish Hills Subdivision, a distance of two hundred fifty (250.0) feet to the northeast
corner of lot two (2) said Kentish Hills Subdivision; thence westerly along the northerly line
of lot two (2) said Kentish Hills Subdivision and its extension, a distance of two hundred
forty (240.0) feet to a point on the westerly right-of-way line of North Road; thence
northerly along the westerly right-of-way line of said North Road, a distance of sixty (60.0)
feet; thence easterly along the southerly line of lot twenty-eight (28) said Kentish Hills
Subdivision and its extension, a distance of two hundred forty (240.0) feet to the southeast
corner of lot twenty-eight (28) said Kentish Hills Subdivision; thence northerly along the
easterly line of lot twenty-eight (28) and lot twenty-nine (29) said Kentish Hills Subdivision,
a distance of two hundred fifty (250.0) feet to the northeast corner of lot twenty-nine (29)
said Kentish Hills Subdivision, said point also being on the southerly line of lot two (2) said
Blair Subdivision; thence easterly along the southerly line of lot two (2) said Blair
Subdivision, a distance of one hundred thirty-nine and ninety-six hundredths (139.96) feet
to the southeast corner of lot two (2) said Blair S ubdivision; thence northerly along the
easterly line of lot two (2) and lot one (1) said Blair S ubdivision, a distance of two hundred
eighty and twenty-one hundredths (280.21) feet to the northeast corner of lot one (1) said
Blair Subdivision; thence westerly along the northerly line of lot one (1) said Blair
Subdivision, a distance of three hundred (300.0) feet to the northwest corner of lot one (1)
said Blair Subdivision, said point also being a southwest corner of lot three (3) said Blair
Subdivision; thence northerly along the westerly line of lot three (3) said Blair S ubdivision,
a distance of fifty (50.0) feet to the northwest corner of lot three (3) said Blair Subdivision;
thence easterly along the northerly line of lot three (3) said Blair Subdivision, a distance of
one thousand two hundred sixty-eight and forty-nine hundredths (1,268.49) feet to the said
point of beginning .
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8858
An ordinance creating Water Extension District No. 445 in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska; defining the boundaries of the district; providing for the laying of
water mains in said district; approving plans and specifications and securing bids; assessing the
cost of such improvements; providing for certification to the Register of Deeds; and providing
the effective date hereof.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. A petition has been signed by owners representing more than two-
thirds of the front footage abutting on the streets, avenues or alleys of this water district to
request the creation of a water extension district pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §19-2402(2).
SECTION 2. Water Extension District No. 445 in the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, is hereby created for the laying of six (6.0) inch diameter water mains with its
appurtenances in Kentish Hills Subdivision and Blair Subdivision in the City of Grand Island,
Hall County, Nebraska.
? This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds ?
ORDINANCE NO. 8858 (Cont.)
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SECTION 3. The boundaries of such water extension district shall be more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the northeast corner of Blair Subdivision, in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska; thence southerly along the easterly line of said
Blair Subdivision and the easterly line of Kentish Hills Subdivision, a distance of
nine hundred eighty-nine and forty-three hundredths (989.43) feet to the southeast
corner of said Kentish Hills Subdivision; thence westerly along the southerly line
of said Kentish Hills Subdivision, a distance of six hundred sixty-four and thirty-
two hundredths (664.32) feet to the southwest corner of lot nine (9) said Kentish
Hills Subdivision; thence northerly along the westerly line of lot nine (9) said
Kentish Hills Subdivision, a distance of one hundred (100.0) feet to the northwest
corner of lot nine (9) said Kentish Hills Subdivision; thence westerly along the
southerly line of said Kentish Hills Subdivision, a distance of four hundred fifty-
three and four tenths (453.4) feet to the southeast corner of lot one (1) said
Kentish Hills Subdivision; thence northerly along the easterly line of lot one (1)
and lot two (2) said Kentish Hills Subdivision, a distance of two hundred fifty
(250.0) feet to the northeast corner of lot two (2) said Kentish Hills Subdivision;
thence westerly along the northerly line of lot two (2) said Kentish Hills
Subdivision and its extension, a distance of two hundred forty (240.0) feet to a
point on the westerly right-of-way line of North Road; thence northerly along the
westerly right-of-way line of said North Road, a distance of sixty (60.0) feet;
thence easterly along the southerly line of lot twenty-eight (28) said Kentish Hills
Subdivision and its extension, a distance of two hundred forty (240.0) feet to the
southeast corner of lot twenty-eight (28) said Kentish Hills Subdivision; thence
northerly along the easterly line of lot twenty-eight (28) and lot twenty-nine (29)
said Kentish Hills Subdivision, a distance of two hundred fifty (250.0) feet to the
northeast corner of lot twenty-nine (29) said Kentish Hills Subdivision, said point
also being on the southerly line of lot two (2) said Blair Subdivision; thence
easterly along the southerly line of lot two (2) said Blair Subdivision, a distance
of one hundred thirty-nine and ninety-six hundredths (139.96) feet to the
southeast corner of lot two (2) said Blair Subdivision; thence northerly along the
easterly line of lot two (2) and lot one (1) said Blair Subdivision, a distance of two
hundred eighty and twenty-one hundredths (280.21) feet to the northeast corner of
lot one (1) said Blair Subdivision; thence westerly along the northerly line of lot
one (1) said Blair Subdivision, a distance of three hundred (300.0) feet to the
northwest corner of lot one (1) said Blair Subdivision, said point also being a
southwest corner of lot three (3) said Blair Subdivision; thence northerly along the
westerly line of lot three (3) said Blair Subdivision, a distance of fifty (50.0) feet
to the northwest corner of lot three (3) said Blair Subdivision; thence easterly
along the northerly line of lot three (3) said Blair Subdivision, a distance of one
thousand two hundred sixty-eight and forty-nine hundredths (1,268.49) feet to the
said point of beginning, as shown on the plat dated October 14, 2003, attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
ORDINANCE NO. 8858 (Cont.)
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SECTION 4. Said improvement shall be made in accordance with plans and
specifications approved by the Engineer for the City, who shall estimate the cost thereof. The
estimate of the total cost of the proposed utility extension is on file with the City Clerk. Bids for
the construction of said water main shall be taken and contracts entered into in the manner
provided by law.
SECTION 5. All improvements shall be made at public cost, but the cost thereof
shall be assessed upon the lots and lands in the district specially benefited thereby as provided by
law.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage, approval, and publication, without the plat, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand
Island Independent.
SECTION 7. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the
office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 8. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, notice of
the creation of said district shall be published in the Grand Island Independent, without the plat,
as provided by law.
Enacted October 28, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F3
#8859 - Consideration of Vacation of Easement Located at 5018
Antelope Drive (Wildwood Subdivision)
Background
ROBCO, LLC is the owner of Lot’s 1, 2 and 3 in Wildwood Subdivision located at 5018
Antelope Drive. The owner has requested that the city vacate a public utility easement to
allow for their use of the area. In turn they will grant a public utility easement in another
area of their property. Council action is necessary for the City of Grand Island to vacate and
acquire public easements.
Discussion
The owner wishes to construct an addition to an existing building and needs to have the
public easement vacated to facilitate their construction plans. Accordingly, it is now time for
Council approval of the easement acquisition, as well as authorizing the vacation of the
existing easement.
Recommendation
Approve the Ordinance for vacation of the easement.
Financial Implications
None
Alternatives
Deny this request. This would result in no easement vacation or easement acquisition and
would curtail ROBCO’s construction plans.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director/City Eng
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8859
An ordinance to vacate existing easements located in Wildwood Subdivision in
the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; to provide for filing this ordinance in the office
of the Register of Deeds of Hall County; 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. That the existing easement located in a part of Lots One (1), Two
(2), and Three (3), Wildwood Subdivision in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska,
more particularly described as follows, and shaded and identified on Exhibit "A" dated October
6, 2003, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby vacated:
The sout h Eight (8.0) feet of Lot One (1) Wildwood Subdivision, the south Eight
(8.0) feet of the east One Hundred Thirty Five (135.0) feet of Lot Two (2)
Wildwood Subdivision, and the north Eight (8.0) feet of the east Three Hundred
Thirty Five (335.0) feet of Lo t Three (3) Wildwood Subdivision.
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 8859 (Cont.)
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
SECTION 2. The title to the property vacated by Section 1 of this ordinance shall
revert to the owner or owners of the real estate abutting the same in proportion to the respective
ownership of such real estate.
SECTION 3. This ordinance is directed to be filed in the office of the Register of
Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, without the drawing, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand
Island Independent as provided by law.
Enacted: October 28, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F4
#8860 - Consideration of Creation Street Improvement District No.
1250 - Edna Drive from North Road to Mable Drive
Background
Council action is needed to create a Street Improvement District. If created, a notice will be
mailed to all affected property owners and a 20-day protest period allowed. A petition was
received from 5 residents of Edna Drive on October 6, 2003 requesting the creation of a
Street Improvement District. The residents requested asphalt paving construction. If the
District passes the protest period, the City will bid, construct and levy special assessments for
this work. Special assessments would be levied to each property in the district.
Discussion
Edna Drive which is located off of North Road is still gravel. The residents have requested
the construction of an asphalt roadway in lieu of a concrete curb and gutter street.
A Resolution (approved by Council on April 20, 1992) allows gravel roads to be hard paved
without curb and gutter if the segment of road is surrounded by unpaved roads, or paved
roads without curb, gutter and storm sewer. Edna Drive meets the conditions of this
Resolution since North Road is an asphalt roadway without curb and gutter and Mabel Drive
is still gravel. The asphalt roadway in this district would be 24 feet wide.
Recommendation
Approve creation of the Street Improvement District. A ten (10) year assessment period is
recommended.
Fiscal Impacts
Minimal, the majority of the costs will be assessed to the benefiting properties.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director/City Eng
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8860
An ordinance to create Street Improvement District No. 1250; to define the
boundaries of the district; to provide for the improvement of a street within the district by
asphalting, grading, storm drainage, and other incidential work in connection therewith; to
provide for the filing of this ordinance with the Hall County Register of Deeds; and to provide
the publication and effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Street Improvement District No. 1250 in the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, is hereby created.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of the district shall be as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner of Gosda Subdivision; thence east along the
north line of Gosda Subdivision and the extension thereof to a point Thirty Three
(33.0) feet east of the northeast corner of Gosda Subdivision; thence south on a
line Thirty Three (33.0) feet east of and parallel to the east line of Gosda
Subdivision to a point Sixty Six (66.0) feet east of the southeast corner of Lot One
(1), Block One (1), Gosda Subdivision and the extension of the south line of said
Lot One (1); thence west on the extension of the south line of Lot One (1), Block
One (1), Gosda Subdivision and the south line of Lots One (1), Two (2), Three
· This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds ·
ORDINANCE NO. 8860 (Cont.)
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(3), Four (4), Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7), and Eight (8) and the extension of the
south line of Lot Eight (8), Block One (1) to the west line of Gosda Subdivision;
thence north on the west line of Gosda Subdivision to the point of beginning, all
as shown on the plat dated October 2, 2000, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 3. The following street in the district shall be improved by grading,
asphalting and other incidental work in connection therewith:
Edna Drive from Mabel Road to North Road, in the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska.
Said improvements shall be made in accordance with plans and specifications
approved by the Engineer for the City of Grand Island.
SECTION 4. All improvements shall be made at public cost, but the cost thereof
shall be assessed upon the lots and lands in the district specially benefited thereby as provided by
law.
SECTION 5. This ordina nce, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the
office of the Register of Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, without the plat, as provided by law.
SECTION 7. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, without
the plat, 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 8860 (Cont.)
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Enacted: October 28, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F5
#8861 - Consideration of Creation Street Improvement District No.
1251 - Grand West Fourth Subdivision (Craig Drive, Morrison
Drive, Carol Street) west of North Road & north of 13th Street
Background
Council action is needed to create a Street Improvement District. If created, a notice will be
mailed to all affected property owners and a 20-day protest period allowed. If the District
passes the protest period, the City will bid, construct and levy special assessments for this
work. Special assessments would be levied to each property in the district.
Discussion
Steve Craig, the developer of Grand West Fourth Subdivision has requested the creation of
the Paving District. Mr. Craig will be responsible for the installation of public water mains
and public sanitary sewer lines in the subdivision prior to the street construction. The
roadway would be 37' wide concrete with storm sewer.
Recommendation
Approve creation of the Street Improvement District. A ten (10) year assessment period is
recommended. The City should continue to promote development by financing the paving
through an assessment district.
Fiscal Impacts
Minimal, the majority of the costs will be assessed to the benefiting properties.
Alternatives
Deny the creation of the district.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director/City Eng
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8861
An ordinance to create Street Improvement District No. 1251; to define the
boundaries of the district; to provide for the improvement of a street within the district by
paving, curbing, guttering, storm drainage, sidewalks, and other incidential work in connection
therewith; to provide for the filing of this ordinance with the Hall County Register of Deeds; and
to provide the publication and effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Street Improvement District No. 1251 in the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, is hereby created.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of the district shall be as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot Fifteen (15), Grand West Fourth
Subdivision; thence north on the west line of Lot Fifteen (15) and a prolongation
thereof to the north line of Craig Drive; thence west on the north line of Craig
Drive to the southwest corner of Lot Sixteen (16) Grand West Fourth Subdivision;
thence north on the west line of said Lot Sixteen (16) to the northwest corner of
Lot Sixteen (16) Grand West Fourth Subdivision; thence east on the north line of
Lots Sixteen (16), Seventeen (17), Eighteen (18), Nineteen (19) and a
prolongation thereof to the east line of Morrison Drive; thence south on the east
· This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds ·
ORDINANCE NO. 8861 (Cont.)
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line of Morrison Drive to the northwest corner of Lot Twenty (20) Grand West
Fourth Subdivision; thence east on the north line of Lots Twenty (20), Twenty
One (21), Twenty Two (22), Twenty Three (23), Twenty Four (24), Twenty Five
(25), Twenty Six (26), and Twenty Seven (27) to the northeast corner of Lot
Twenty Seven (27) Grand West Fourth Subdivision; thence south on the east line
of Lot Twenty Seven (27) Grand West Fourth Subdivision to the north line of
Craig Drive; thence east on the north line of Craig Drive and a prolongation
thereof to the east line of North Road; thence south on the east line of North Road
to a point where a prolongation of the south line of Grand West Fourth
Subdivision intersects; thence west on the south line of Grand West Fourth
Subdivision and a prolongation thereof to the point of beginning, as shown on the
plat dated October 21, 2003, marked Exhibit 'A", attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 3. The following street in the district shall be improved by paving and
other incidental work in connection therewith:
Craig Drive between North Road and Mansfield Road, and Carol Street from
Craig Drive to one-half block south of Craig Drive, and Morrison Drive from
Craig Drive to one-half block north of Craig Drive, all in Grand West Fourth
Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
Said improvements shall be made in accordance with plans and specifications
approved by the Engineer for the City of Grand Island.
SECTION 4. All improvements shall be made at public cost, but the cost thereof
shall be assessed upon the lots and lands in the district specially benefited thereby as provided by
law.
SECTION 5. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the
office of the Register of Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, without the plat, as provided by law.
ORDINANCE NO. 8861 (Cont.)
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SECTION 7. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, without
the plat, notice of the creation of said district shall be published in the Grand Island Independent,
a legal newspaper published and of general circulation in said City, as provided by law.
Enacted: October 28, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F6
#8862 - Consideration of Creation of Sanitary Sewer District No.
512 - Marylane, Kentish Hills and Bradley Subdivisions
Background
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.
Discussion
A petition was received from area residents requesting the creation of the District. This is the
same area that is currently experiencing water contamination problems. Public Works staff
has been working on design of this sanitary sewer district.
Recommendation
Approve creation of the District. A ten (10) year assessment period is recommended.
Financial Implications
Minimal. The majority of the costs will be assessed to the benefiting properties.
Alternatives
Deny the creation of the District.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director/City Eng
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8862
An ordinance creating Sanitary Sewer District No. 512 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. 512 is hereby created for the
construction of eight (8.0) inch and ten (10.0) inch sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances
thereto in Marylane Subdivision, Kentish Hills Subdivision, and a part of the Southwest Quarter
of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4, SW1/4) of Section Twenty Five (25), 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:
? This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds ?
ORDINANCE NO. 8862 (Cont.)
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Beginning at a point Forty (40.0) feet west of the northwest corner of Lot Twenty
Nine (29) Kentish Hills Subdivision, said point also being the northwest corner of
Kentish Hills Subdivision; thence east on the north line of Kentish Hills
Subdivision to the northeast corner of Kentish Hills Subdivision; thence south on
the east line of Kentish Hills Subdivision to the north line of Hampton Road;
thence east on a prolongation of the north line of Hampton Road for a distance of
Two Hundred (200.0) feet; thence south on a line Two Hundred (200.0) feet east
of and parallel to a line being common to the east line of Kentish Hills
Subdivision, Marylane Subdivision, and the east line of the SW1/4, SW1/4, of
Section 25-11-10 to a point Forty (40.0) feet south of the south line of Section 25-
11-10 said line also being the south line of Husker Highway; thence west on the
south line of Husker Highway for a distance of Four Hundred (400.0) feet; thence
north on a line Two Hundred (200.0) feet west of and parallel to the east line of
the SW1/4, SW1/4 of Section 25-11-10 to the south line of Marylane Subdivision;
thence west on the south line of Marylane Subdivision to the southwest corner of
Marylane Subdivision; thence north on the west line of Marylane Subdivision,
Bradley Subdivision, and Kentish Hills Subdivision to the point of beginning, all
as shown on the plat dated October 17, 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
ORDINANCE NO. 8862 (Cont.)
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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.
SECTION 6. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the
office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 7. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, notice of
the creation of said district shall be published in the Grand Island Independent, a legal newspaper
published and of general circulation in said City, as provided by law.
Enacted: October 28, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F7
#8863 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Being Platted as
Smith Acres Subdivision, Located North of Capital Avenue and
West of Saint Paul Road
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Annexation of property being platted
as Smith Acres Subdivision an addition to the City of Grand Island. The property is located
in the E 1/2 W 1/2 SE 1/4 4-11-9. The Regional Planning Commission at their meeting of
October 1, 2003, unanimously voted to approve and recommend the city council approve this
annexation. Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8863
An ordinance to annex Smith Acres 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, Helen C. Smith, a widow, as owner, has caused to be laid out into a
lot, a tract of land comprising a part of the West One-Half of the south thirty (30.0) acres of the
East Half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (E1/2, W1/2, 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 SMITH ACRES SUBDIVISION, which is proposed to be an addition to the
City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on October 1, 2003, the Regional Planning
Commission recommended the approval of annexing such addition into the City of Grand Island;
and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on October 28, 2003, the City Council found
and determined that such annexation be approved; and
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 8863 (Cont.)
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. That Smith Acres 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: October 28, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F8
#8864 - Consideration of Change of Land Use Designation for
Property Proposed for Platting as Grand Island Mall 14th
Subdivision
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Gerald Jacobsen, has submitted a
request to rezone approximately .876 acres of land located south of Capital Avenue and west
of Webb Road from CD Commercial Development to an amended CD Commercial
Development. The purpose of the request to rezone the property to allow a larger size
building to be built on this lot. The Regional Planning Commission, at their meeting of
October 1, 2003, voted unanimously to approve the request. Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approv ed as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8864
An ordinance to amend the Final Development Plan for the Commercial
Development Zone located south of Capital Avenue and west of Webb Road within the zoning
jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island; and providing for publication and an effective date of
this ordinance.
WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission on October 1, 2003, held a
public hearing and made a recommendation on the proposed final development plan for Grand
Island Mall Fourteenth Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, notice as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943, has been given to
the Boards of Education of School Districts in Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on October 28, 2003, the City Council found
and determined that the change in the final development plan will continue the future successful
functioning of the commercial development of the subdivision, and determined that such final
development plan within the Commercial Development Zone 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 CD-
Commercial Development Zone comprising all of Lot Two (2) Grand Island Mall Eleventh
Subdivision in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska is hereby amended to allow an
increase in size to the proposed building on this property.
SECTION 2. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 8864 (Cont.)
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Enacted: October 28, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Receipt of Official Document - Civil Service Minutes of September
24, 2003
Receipt of Official Document - Civil Service Minutes of September 24, 2003. See attached
MINUTES.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Brenda Sutherland
City of Grand Island City Council
City Of HR Department
GRAND ISLAND Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow. Today.
MINUTES
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
September 24, 2003
Roll Call: Members Present: Burns, Leeper, Hilligas
Members Absent:
Also Present: Police Captain Kortum, Police Sergeant Mehlin
Leeper called the meeting to order at 8:30 a. m.
Notice of the meeting was published in the September 22, 2003, edition of the Grand Island Independent.
Burns moved to approve the minutes of the September 3, 2003, meeting. Hilligas seconded the motion, which carried upon
roll call vote.
The Commission received a request from the Police Department to certify names to fill one Police Officer vacancy (Bryant).
Burns moved to not certify Johnson and Kully based on Section A, 3 (f), “…made a false statement or practiced or attempted
to practice deception or fraud in securing his eligibility or appointment,” and Wilson for A, 3 (g), “for any good and sufficient
reason, which in the judgment of the commission, makes the applicant undesirable as a public employee.” Hilligas
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously upon roll call vote. Burns move to certify the top three names, namely,
Williams, Borgeling and Wood. Hilligas seconded the motion, which passed unanimously upon roll call vote.
Discussed possible date for next Commission meeting, tentatively set for October 14, 2003.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Al Satterly, Secretary Designee Approved by Civil Service Commission: 10-14-03
Civil Service Commission Copies of approved Minutes to: City Clerk
Item G2
Approving Minutes of October 14, 2003 City Council Regular
Meeting
The Minutes of October 14, 2003 City Council Regular Meeting are submitted for approval.
See attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 14, 2003
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on October 14, 2003. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
October 8, 2003.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmembers Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly,
Hornady, Walker and Haase. The following City Officials were present: Interim City
Administrator David Springer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Public Works Director Steve Riehle,
and City Attorney Doug Walker.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by the INVOCATION given by Pastor Russell
Wolf, United Pentecostal Church, 515 South Oak Street.
RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: Two individuals reserved time to speak
on agenda items.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Jacob Ambroz and Boy Scout Troop 114 for Installing Sidewalk at the Nebraska
Veterans Home. Mayor Jay Vavricek and the City Council recognized Jacob Ambroz and Boy
Scout Troop 114 for installing a sidewalk in front of the Grand Island Veterans Home along
Capital Avenue. This 800 foot sidewalk was Central Catholic senior, Jacob Ambroz's Eagle
Scout project along with the help of Boy Scout Troop 114.
Presentation of Marketing Video by Marlan Ferguson, Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corporation. Marlan Ferguson, President of the Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corporation presented a power point presentation on what the EDC has to offer
and their goals. Also presented was a video used in marketing the Grand Island area.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request of AYR, Inc. dba El Toro Mexican Restaurant, 3425 West State
Street for a Class “I” Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that Jose Ayala
representing AYR, Inc. dba El Toro Mexican Restaurant, 3425 West State Street had submitted
an application with the City Clerk’s Office for a Class “I” Liquor License which allows for the
sale of alcoholic beverages on sale only 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 September 24, 2003; notice to applicant of date, time
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and place of hearing mailed on September 24, 2003; notice to the general public of date, time
and place of hearing published on October 4, 2003; and Chapter 4 of the City Code. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request of Chloe Aguilar, 808 East 8th Street for a Conditional Use Permit for
Single Family Home/Child Care Center Located at 4103 Prairie Ridge Lane. Craig Lewis,
Building Department Director reported that Chloe Aguilar, 808 East 8th Street had submitted an
application with the City Clerk's Office for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a Single
Family Home/Child Care Center located at 4103 Prairie Ridge Lane. The property was currently
zoned R1-Suburban Residential and as such, day care centers in which the number of children
exceed that allowed by the customary home occupation standards were allowed only as a
conditional use approved by the City Council. Applicant Chloe Aguilar, 808 East 8th Street spoke
in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request of Robert Rasher, 1519 North Taylor Avenue for a Conditional Use
Permit for an Auto Sales Lot Located at 117 & 123 East 5th Street. Craig Lewis, Building
Department Director reported that Robert Rasher, 1519 North Taylor Avenue had submitted a
request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the continued operation of a used car
establishment at 117 & 123 East 5th Street. The City Council earlier this year amended the City
Code to require that existing vehicle sales establishments without improved hard surfaced lots
receive approval in the form of a Conditional Use Permit from the City Council. Section 36-
49(A) allowed for a waiver approved by the City Council for businesses that were operating at
the same location prior to March 9, 1999. This request appeared to be in compliance with the
established City Code and approval was recommended. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request of Hooker Brothers/Werner Construction for a Conditional Use
Permit for a Portable Hot-Mix Asphalt Plant Located at 3860 South Locust Street. Craig Lewis,
Building Department Director reported that Hooker Brothers Sand & Gravel, 3860 South Locust
Street, had submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office to extend their Conditional Use
Permit through the remaining months of 2003 and for the entire Calendar Year 2004. This
request was to temporarily allow for a portable hot-mix asphalt plant, belonging to Werner
Construction to be located at 3860 South Locust Street. On March 4, 2003, City Council
approved a Conditional Use Permit for a 6 month period, beginning June 1, 2003 and ending
November 30, 2003. Also with the condition that they comply with the regulations as set out by
the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) in order to operate the plant.
Richard Ray representing Werner Construction spoke in support. No further public testimony
was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 2916 West Stolley Park Road.
(T.J.C.W., L.L.C.) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located at 2916 West Stolley Park Road, was required in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to locate underground
power lines and a pad mounted transformer to serve a new building. No public testimony was
heard.
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Public Hearing on Acquisition of Sanitary Sewer Easement Located at 1916 West State Street.
(Trenton Falk) Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that Mark & Tresa Arthur of 1903
Grand Island Avenue currently had sanitary sewer service, however, the line serving their
property was in need of replacement and did not run in a public easement. In order to properly
serve this property a public sanitary sewer easement was needed from the adjacent property.
Trenton H. Falk of 1916 West State Street had granted a sanitary sewer easement to
accommodate this installation. The property owner (Trenton Falk) has been contacted regarding
the terms of this easement. Mr. Falk had agreed to provide the easement at no cost. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Drainage Easement Located at 1518 Warbler Circle. (Little B’s
Corp.) Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that Little B’s Corporation was developing
Summerfield Third Subdivision located north of 13th Street and east of North Road. In
conjunction with this development Little B’s was granting drainage easements to the city to
accommodate storm drainage in the subdivision. In conjunction with this development it was
necessary to acquire easements in Lot’s 6 and 7 in Summerfield Third Subdivision. The property
owner has agreed to provide the easements at no cost to the city. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Drainage Easement Located at 1524 Warbler Circle. (Little B’s
Corp.) Steve Riehle, Public Works Dir ector reported that Little B’s Corporation was developing
Summerfield Third Subdivision located north of 13th Street and east of North Road. In
conjunction with this development Little B’s was granting drainage easements to the city to
accommodate storm drainage in the subdivision. In conjunction with this development it was
necessary to acquire easements in Lot’s 6 and 7 in Summerfield Third Subdivision. The property
owner has agreed to provide the easements at no cost to the city. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Pielstick made the motion that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read
by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#8857 – Consideration of Creation of Water Extension District 444 – Marylane
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 this ordinance on its first reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage. Councilmember
Hornady seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor: Is there any one in the audience interested in this Ordinance? Utilities Director Gary
Mader commented on the creation of Water Extension District No. 444. He also stated a
petitioned was received to create a water extension district in the Kentish Hills Subdivision,
which would come before Council in the near future. No public comment was heard.
City Clerk: Ordinance #8857 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #8857 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage, Ordinance
#8857 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-10, G-30, and G-33 were pulled from the
consent agenda. Motion by Pielstick, second by Hornady, carried unanimously to approve the
Consent Agenda, excluding items G-10, G-30, and G-33. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
Receipt of Official Document – Civil Service Minutes of September 3, 2003.
Approving Minutes of September 23, 2003 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of September 30, 2003 City Council Study Session. Councilmembers
Walker and Cornelius abstained.
Approving Minutes of October 7, 2003 City Council Study Session.
Approving Request of AYR, Inc. dba El Toro Mexican Restaurant, 3425 West State Street for a
Class “I” Liquor License.
Approving Request of Jose Ayala, 3720 West State Street #F9, for Liquor Manager Designation
for El Toro Mexican Restaurant, 3425 West State Street.
Approving Request of Nicholas Mortensen, 2017 West Koenig Street, for Liquor Manager
Designation for Bosselman, Inc. dba Pump & Pantry #6, 3355 Stolley Park Road.
Approving Request of Chloe Aguilar, 808 East 8th Street for a Conditional Use Permit for Single
Family Home/Child Care Center Located at 4103 Prairie Ridge Lane.
Approving Request of Robert Rasher, 1519 North Taylor Avenue for a Conditional Use Permit
for an Auto Sales Lot Located at 117 & 123 East 5th Street.
#2003-277 – Approving City Council Meeting Schedule for 2004.
#2003-278 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 2916 West Stolley Park
Road. (T.J.C.W., L.L.C.)
#2003-279 – Approving Electric Utility Contract with Omaha Public Power District.
#2003-280 – Approving Bid Award for Substation Transformer Testing and Inspection Services
with Waukesha Electric Systems of Maitland, Florida in an Amount of $83,600.00 and an
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Additional Amount at a Maximum of $97,500.00 for Major Load Tap Charger Component
Replacement.
#2003-281 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion with Starostka Group Company of
Grand Island and Setting of Board of Equalization Hearing date for Water Main District 440 –
Kay-Dee Subdivision.
#2003-282 – Approving Rejection of Terrorist Coverage – Boiler and Machinery Insurance
Policy – Utilities Department.
#2003-283 – Approving Change Order #1 for the Platte River Pumping Station Engineering
Services with CH2M Hill of Englewood, Colorado for an Increase of $29,755.00 for a Modified
Contract Sum of $87,864.00.
#2003-284 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Columbian Subdivision. It
was noted that St. Mary's Church of Grand Island, owners, had submitted the final plat for
Columbian Subdivision, located north of Delta Street and west of Eddy Street for the propose of
developing 2 lots.
#2003-285 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Goodwill Fifth Subdivision. It
was noted that Goodwill Industries, owners, had submitted the final plat for Goodwill Fifth
Subdivision, located south of Delta Street and west of Locust Street for the propose of
developing 3 lots.
#2003-286 – Approving Outside Funding for the Community Humanitarian Resource Center in
an Amount of $4,500.00.
#2003-287 – Approving Outside Funding for The Crisis Center, Inc. in an Amount of
$12,000.00.
#2003-288 – Approving Outside Funding for the Grand Island Area – Clean Community System
in an Amount of $20,000.00.
#2003-289 – Approving Outside Funding for the Grand Island Area Council for International
Visitors in an Amount of $1,000.00.
#2003-290 – Approving Outside Funding for the Grand Island Dive & Rescue Team in an
Amount of $2,500.00.
#2003-291 – Approving Outside Funding for the Grand Island Hall County Convention and
Visitors Bureau in an Amount of $10,000.00.
#2003-292 – Approving Outside Funding for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in an
Amount of $10,000.00.
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#2003-293 – Approving Outside Funding for the Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. in an Amount of
$15,000.00.
#2003-294 – Approving Acquisition of Sanitary Sewer Easement Located at 1916 West State
Street. (Trenton Falk)
#2003-295 – Approving Acquisition of Drainage Easement Located at 1518 and 1524 Warbler
Circle. (Little B’s Corp.)
#2003-297 – Approving Bid Award for Solids Handling Contract at WWTP (Amendment 3
Project 2003-WWTP-1) with CH2M Hill of Englewood, Colorado in an Amount of $849,400.00.
#2003-298 – Approving Bid Award for Amendment B – Electrical Services Contract at WWTP
with CH2M Hill of Englewood, Colorado in an Amount not to Exceed $289,300.00.
#2003-300 – Approving Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Hall County Relative to Juvenile
Accountability Program.
#2003-301 – Approving Amendment to IAFF Contract Relative to HRA Benefit.
#2003-302 – Approving Authorization for the Mayor, City Administrator and Finance Director
to Sign Corporate Resolution for Smith-Hayes Fire Pension Funds.
#2003-303 – Approving Authorization for the Mayor, City Administrator and Finance Director
to Sign Corporate Resolution for Smith-Hayes Police Pension Funds.
Approving Request of Hooker Brothers/Werner Construction for a Conditional Use Permit for a
Portable Hot-Mix Asphalt Plant Located at 3860 South Locust Street. Motion was made by
Walker, second by Nickerson to approve the request of Hooker Brothers/Werner Construction
for a Conditional Use Permit. Councilmembers Walker and Meyer requested that the time frame
be limited to less tha n the 2004 calendar year. Richard Ray representing Werner Brothers stated
he was not sure when the South Locust interchange would be completed. He also mentioned
projects around Giltner and Phillips that they would like to finish while the plant was at this
location.
Motion was made by Whitesides, second by Meyer to amend the motion to limit the Conditional
Use Permit to June 30, 2004. Discussion was held with regards to revoking permits, cost of
permit, and time it would take to come back to council for approval. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Whitesides and Myer voted yes. Councilmembers Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson,
Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady, Walker, and Haase voted no. Motion denied.
Upon roll call to approve the original motion, Councilmembers Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert,
Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady, Walker, and Haase voted yes. Councilmember Meyer
voted no. Motion adopted.
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#2003-296 – Approving Bid Award for Sludge Handling Improvement Project at WWTP
(Project 2003-WWTP-1) with John T. Jones Construction of Fargo, North Dakota in an Amount
of $8,462,000.00. Motion was made by Hornady, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution
#2003-296. Discussion was held with regards to the engineer’s estimate being less than the bids
received. Public Works Director Steve Riehle stated he was comfortable with the bids and would
have to eliminate items such as the scrubbers, which were essential to the project, in order to get
below the engineer’s estimate. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2003-299 – Approving Purchase of Two (2) 2 x 4 Pickup Trucks for Street & Transportation
Division from State Contract Holder, Husker Auto Group, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska in an
Amount of $32,019.60. Motion was made by Walker, second by Hornady to approve Resolution
#2003-299. Discussion was held concerning the local dealers bidding on these vehicles. Public
Works Director Steve Riehle explained the state bidding process and that local dealers would
service the vehicles. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Request of Kyle and Clydene Reinhard for Interest Reimbursement. City Attorney Doug Walker
reported that Kyle and Clydene Reinhard were protesting the interest charged on their sewer
main assessment. The Reinhard's claimed that they did not receive a statement for their sewer
main last year when it was installed and did not realize that a payment was due. The Reinhard's
received a statement this year and elected to pay the full amount of their sewer main assessment
but were requesting that they be relieved of the requirement to pay interest for the last year
because they were stating that they would have paid in full if they had received their statement.
Motion was made by Nickerson, second by Haase, to approve the request reimbursing Kyle and
Clydene Reinhard the amount of $415.84 interest. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
RESOLUTION:
#2003-304 – Approving Economic Development Funding Request. Interim City Administrator
David Springer reported that on July 22, 2003, the Grand Island City Council, by Ordinance No.
8830, and amended by Ordinance No. 8832 on August 12, 2003, adopted an economic
development program for the City of Grand Island which was prepared in conformity with Neb.
Rev. Stat. 18-2710. This called for annual funding of $750,000. A request had been received
from the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation, duly approved by it's President
and the Chairman of it's Citizen's Review Committee for payment of $350,000. Said funds were
to be used for operating expenses, community publicity, and promotion.
A lengthy discussion was held with regards to the $350,000 and public access to the EDC
budget. Marlan Ferguson, President of the EDC explained that this money would be incorporated
in the EDC budget and would be audited. Tom Ward, 4060 West Capital Avenue representing
the Citizens Review Committee was present and explained the process of the Citizens Review
Committee.
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Motion was made by Walker, second by Hornady to approve Resolution #2003-304. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Cornelius, second by Hornady, carried unanimously to approve the Claims for the
period of September 24, 2003 through October 14, 2003, for a total amount of $3,272,472.12.
Councilmember Hornday abstained from claim #285753 and Councilmember Pielstick abstained
from claim #3168. Motion adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion was made by Hornady, second by Wlaker, to adjourn to
Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel issues and land
negotiations.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion was made by Whitesides, second by Pielstick, to
return to Regular Session at 9:40 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G3
Approving Minutes of October 21, 2003 City Council Special
Meeting
The Minutes of October 21, 2003 City Council Special Meeting are submitted for approval.
See attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
October 21, 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 October 21, 2003. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
October 15, 2003.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmembers Meyer, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady,
Walker and Haase. Councilmember Whitesides was absent. The following City Officials were
present: Interim City Administrator David Springer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, and Public
Works Director Steve Riehle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said.
RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: Two individuals reserved time to speak on
agenda items.
Mayor Vavricek mentioned that he was no longer associated with KSYZ and Rock 101 Radio
Station. He said that would not affect his service to the City of Grand Island as Mayor. The
Mayor also commented on the role of the Mayor and future topics that would be brought to
council for informational purposes.
Steve Riehle, Public Works Director commented on the odor problems and what was currently
being done about it.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2003-305 – Approving Bid Award for Water Main District No. 444 – Marylane Subdivision.
Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that due to the recent discovery of ground water
contamination in private wells, a petition representing 95.99% of the property owners within
Marylane Subdivision, had been received requesting City water service. On October 14 the
referenced district was created by Council. The contract provided for installation of water mains
in Mary Lane and Valley View Avenue and service lines to the lots.
Plans and specifications were sent to five contractors, six suppliers, and five plan service
companies. Bids were publicly opened at 11:00 am on October 17 in accordance with City
Procurement Codes. Four bids were received and had been checked and evaluated. All bids were
without exceptions and otherwise complied with contract documents. It was recommended that
Council award the contract for Water Main District 444 to: General Excavating of Lincoln,
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Nebraska in the amount of $76,220.63. Their bid was below the engineer's estimate of
$95,000.00 and was under the time-line for completion of the work.
Motion was made by Pielstick, second by Meyer, to approve Resolution #2003-305. Upon roll
call voted, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2003-306 – Approving Agreement with Case New Holland for Reimbursement of Water Main
Expenses for Marylane Subdivision and Kentish Hills Subdivision. Gary Mader, Utilities
Director reported that the City had tentatively reached two agreements, subject to Council
approval, with New Holland of North America, Inc. to be reimbursed for the expenses associated
with construction of a water main in the Marylane Subdivision and for the construction of a
water main in the Kentish Hills Subdivision. New Holland had taken a very proactive approach
in dealing with the contamination problems and in helping the City with the costs of extending
water service to those neighborhoods as quickly as possible.
Discussed was the agreements with Case New Holland and if it covered all the homeowners in
the Marylane and Kentish Hills Subdivisions. Gary Mader, Utilities Director stated he would
look into it.
Motion was made by Hornady, second by Walker, to approve Resolution #2003-306. Upon roll
call voted, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G4
Approving Minutes of October 21, 2003 City Council Study Session
The Minutes of October 21, 2003 City Council Study Session are submitted for approval. See
attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
October 21, 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
October 21, 2003. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on October 15,
2003.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 8:25 p.m. The following members were present:
Councilme mbers Meyer, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady, Walker, and
Haase. Councilmember Whitesides was absent. The following City Officials were present: Interim
City Administrator David Springer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, and Public Works Director Steve
Riehle .
Presentation of Victim Assistance Unit by the Police Department. Police Chief Kyle Hetrick reported
that the recent dissolution of the Family Violence Coalition left a void in services to victims of crime
in Grand Island – Hall County. The Grand Island Police Department, the Hall County Sheriff’s
Office and the Hall County Attorney’s office collaborated with the Nebraska Crime Commission to
seek funding to develop a victim assistance program.
Nebraska state statue 81-1848 outlines the following rights of victims and witnesses of crimes:
(1) To be informed by local law enforcement agencies and the county attorney of the final disposition
of the cases. If the crime charged is a felony, the victim shall be notified whenever the defendant or
perpetrator is released from custody.
(2) To be notified that a court proceeding to which they have been subpoenaed will not go on as
scheduled, in order to save the person an unnecessary trip to court.
(3) To receive protection from harm and threats of harm arising out of their cooperation with law
enforcement and prosecution efforts, and to be provided with information as to the level of protection
available.
(4) To be informed of financial assistance and other social services available as a result of being a
witness or a victim of a crime, including information on how to apply for the assistance and services.
(5) To be informed of the procedure to be followed in order to apply for and receive any witness fee
to which they are entitled.
(6) To be pr ovided, whenever possible, a secure waiting area during court proceedings that does not
require them to be in close proximity to defendants and families and friends of defendants.
(7) To have any stolen or other personal property expeditiously returned by law enforcement
agencies when no longer needed as evidence. If feasible, all such property, except weapons,
currency, contraband, property subject to evidentiary analysis, and property the ownership of which
is disputed, shall be returned to the person within ten days of being taken.
(8) To be provided with appropriate employer intercession services to insure that employers of
victims and witnesses will cooperate with criminal justice process in order to minimize an
employee’s loss of pay and other benefits resulting from court appearances.
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(9) To be entitled to a speedy disposition of the case in which they are involved as a victim or
witness in order to minimize the length of time they must endure the stress of their responsibilities in
connection with the matter; and
(10) To have the family members of all homicide victims afforded all of the rights under subsections
(1) to (4) and (6) to (9) and services analogous to those provided under section 81-18-47.
The Grand Island Police Department, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office and the Hall County
Attorney’s Office have collaborated with the Nebraska Crime Commission to fund a victim
assistance unit. A grant for $37,500 had been approved to develop this needed resource in our
community. This grant required a 20% match, which could be in-kind services, equipment and
dollars. The grant proposal would require the City of Grand Island to hire a Victim Assistance
director.
Councilmember Cornelius questioned the matching funds, whether it would be a one time match or
an annual request. Chief Hetrick stated it would probably be annually. Councilmember Pielstick
questioned whether the $37,500 would cover salaries, supplies, rental space, travel, overhead, etc.
Chief Hetrick stated that it would. Discussion was held with regards to what would happen to the
program if it were not funded by grants. Also discussed was the counties participation.
Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves and Shellie Pointer, Executive Director of the Crisis Center spoke in
support of this program.
Presentation of K-9 Unit for the Police Department. Police Chief Kyle Hetrick discussed a proposal
to implement a Police Canine unit in our community. Discussions were held with regards to a canine
team, utilization, K-9 policy, and costs. Chief Hetrick stated that funding sources had been made
available to the department and there would be no request for additional dollars for this unit within
the existing 2003-2004 budget.
Canine Costs presented were as follows:
Animal(s) - $4,000 to $5,000
Training – Tuition – No Cost
Nebraska State Patrol K-9 School
11 Week certification
Kennel(s) – Shelter, Slab, Fence $2,000
Vehicle(s) – Use existing cruiser converted to canine carrier - $600.00 x 2
Miscellaneous – Muzzles, Leashes, Vet, Food - $1,200
Start-up Costs: Approximately $15,000
Councilmember Nickerson questioned if this was a “want” or a “need’. Chief Hetrick stated it was a
need. Discussed was the payback to the community, by showing the criminals that we are serious in
fighting crime. Drug money confiscated within the community was returned to the community.
Councilmember Walker stated he would support the K-9 Unit and that it was very important to fight
the drug problem within our community. Discussion was held with regards to officer hours worked
and over-time. Councilmember Meyer mentioned concerns about liability. Councilmember Haase
commented on the benefits of having a K-9 Unit and questioned whether these dogs could be used in
the schools. It was stated that they could.
State Patrol Trooper Buck Duis who was a canine handler was present to explain training, evaluating,
and being a K-9 handler. Presented were the differences of training dogs as passive and/or aggressive
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and the liability associated with it. Longevity of the animal was about 7 years. Dogs would be trained
for narcotics, patrol, building searches, handler protection, conduct area searches, tracking, and
evidence recovery. Trooper Duis stated he was a trainer and there would be no cost to the Police
Department for the 11 weeks training of the dogs and their handlers.
Discussion was held with regards to the number of dogs, vehicles, and extra equipment that would be
needed in the future. Chief Hetrick commented on fund raising for a K-9 Unit.
Discussion Concerning ½ Cent Sales Ta x. Mayor Vavricek stated that this was part of the on-going
discussions that would be conducted at upcoming study sessions to seek input and direction from
council and the public on the proposed sales tax initiative planned for the May 11, 2004 ballot.
David Springer, Finance Director discussed the dependency of future capital spending upon
increased revenues, the limitations on expanding traditional revenue sources, and the pressures,
current and future, on the city’s budgets.
A budget overview was presented. Mr. Springer stated capital improvement projects were not fully
self funded and required support from the general fund cash reserves. Revenue growth had been flat
over the last three years; a trend expected to continue. Cost of operations were up $3.5 million over
the last three years. Additional sales tax monies could be devoted to future capital projects.
Councilmember Meyer questioned how much a ½ cent sales tax would bring in. Mr. Springer stated
approximately $3.5 million a year. Several councilmember’s agreed that we limit the number of
projects that the sales tax could be used for. Also presented were comments from the phone survey
that was conducted by councilmember’s.
Mayor Vavricek commented on a utility stuffer to solicit public input regarding ideas on how to
spend a ½ cent sales tax.
Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves commented on an outstanding job being done by the council in doing
the right thing and being open to the public in their decisions.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G5
Approving Appointments to the Regional Planning Commission
The Mayor has submitted the appointment of Tom Brown and Robert Niemann to the
Regional Planning Commission. Their appointments would become effective November 1,
2003, upon approval by Council, and would expire October 31, 2006. The terms for current
Regional Planning Commission representatives Quentin Hooker and Scott Eriksen will
expire October 31, 2003. Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G6
Approving Appointments to the Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission is composed of nine members who shall be a representative
cross section of the citizens of the City, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City
Council. Members serve 3-year terms, and no more than two consecutive terms. The Human
Rights Commission does not hold regularly scheduled meetings, but is subject to call should
the need arise under Chapter 11, Civil Rights, Grand Island City Code. The Code states that
"appointees to said Commission shall serve terms of: Three for three years, three for two
years, and three for one year" and that any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the
original appointments. The terms of all previous commissioners have expired. The nine
proposed commissioners would serve terms as follows:
Irene Abernethy November 1, 2003-October 31, 2006
Reverend Tim Anderson November 1, 2003-October 31, 2006
Mercedes Ayala November 1, 2003-October 31, 2006
Kris Nolan Brown November 1, 2003-October 31, 2005
Jacinto Corona November 1, 2003-October 31, 2005
Dr. Jim Keyser November 1, 2003-October 31, 2005
Anita Lewandowski November 1, 2003-October 31, 2004
Karina Morales November 1, 2003-October 31, 2004
Jose Zapata November 1, 2003-October 31, 2004
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G7
Approving Appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Mayor has submitted the appointment of Glen Murray to the Zoning Board of
Adjustment. The appointment would become effective immediately, upon approval by
council, and would expire August 31, 2006. Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G8
Approving Request of Laurie Beason, 2014 North Custer Street,
for Liquor Manager Designation for Pump & Pantry #3, 2511
Diers Avenue
Laurie Beason, 2014 North Custer Street has submitted an application with the City Clerk's
Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class "B-13151" Liquor
License for Bosselman, Inc. dba Pump & Pantry #3, 2511 Diers Avenue. This application has
been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk's Office. Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G9
#2003-307 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Grand Island Mall 14th Subdivision
Gerald Jacobsen, owner, has submitted the final plat for Grand Island Mall 14th
Subdivision, located south of Capital Avenue and west of Webb Road. This plat proposes to
develop 1 lot. This plat has been reviewed by the Planning, Public Works and Utilities
Departments. The Regional Planning Commission, at their meeting of October 1, 2003,
unanimously voted to recommend approval.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
October 6, 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 – Grand Island Mall 14th Subdivision, located South of Capital
Avenue, and West of Webb Road, Grand Island, Nebraska.
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held October 1, 2003 the
above item was considered. This final plat proposes to create lot on a parcel of land
comprising of lot 2 Grand Island Mall Eleventh Subdivision.
A motion was made by O’Neill and seconded by Wagoner to approve and recommend
that the City Council approve the final plat of Grand Island Mall Fourteenth Subdivision.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed by a unanimous vote of the 10
members present (Amick, Haskins, Lechner, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Ruge,
Hayes, 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 ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-307
WHEREAS, Jacobsen Enterprises Incorporated, a Nebraska corporation, as owner, has
caused to be laid out into a lot, a tract of land comprising all of Lot Two (2), Grand Island Mall Eleventh
Subdivision, in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of GRAND ISLAND
MALL FOURTEENTH SUBDIVISION, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; 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 owner and
the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore
described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of
the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of GRAND ISLAND MALL
FOURTEENTH 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, October 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G10
#2003-308 - Approving Acquisition of Public Utility Easement
located at 5018 Antelope Drive in Wildwood Subdivision (ROBCO,
LLC)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Background
ROBCO, LLC is the owner of Lot’s 1, 2 and 3 in Wildwood Subdivision located at 5018
Antelope Drive. The owner has requested that the city vacate a public utility easement to
allow for their use of the area. In turn they will grant a public utility easement in another
area of their property. Council action is necessary for the City of Grand Island to vacate and
acquire public easements.
Discussion
The owner wishes to construct an addition to an existing building and needs to have the
public easement vacated to facilitate their construction plans. Accordingly, it is now time for
Council approval of the easement acquisition, as well as authorizing the vacation of the
existing easement.
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution for the easement acquisition.
Financial Implications
None
Alternatives
Deny this request. This would result in no easement vacation or easement acquisition and
would curtail ROBCO’s construction plans.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director/City Eng
City of Grand Island City Council
Aproved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-308
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from
ROBCO, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public
utilities and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 28, 2003, for the purpose of discussing
the proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way through a part of Lots One (1), Two (2), and
Three (3) of Wildwood Subdivision in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the easement and
right-of-way being more particularly described as follows:
The northerly Ten (10.0) feet of Lot One (1) Wildwood Subdivision, the northerly Ten
(10.0) feet of the east One Hundred Thirty Five (135.0) feet of Lot Two (2) Wildwood
Subdivision, the easterly Ten (10.0) feet of Lot One (1) Wildwood Subdivision, and the
easterly Ten (10.0) feet of Lot Three (3) Wildwood Subdivision, as shown on the plat
dated October 7, 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 ROBCO, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company,
on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G11
#2003-309 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Street
Improvement District No. 1239 - Gold Core Drive
A Contract in the amount of $627,741.88 for Street Improvement District 1239 was awarded
to Gehring Construction and Ready Mix Co., Inc. of Columbus, NE. on March 18, 2003.
Work on the project was completed in October 2003.
Discussion
This project was completed at a construction price of $631,085.08 . Total cost of the project,
including Engineering Services is $695,493.98.
Recommendation
Accept the Certificate of Final Completion and schedule the Board of Equalization for
November 18, 2003
Financial Implications
The majority of costs for this project will be assessed to the adjacent properties.
Alternatives
Deny acceptance of the project.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director/City Eng
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-309
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director of the City of Grand Island has issued his
Certificate of Final Completion for Street Improvement District No. 1239, certifying that Gehring
Construction and Ready Mix Co., Inc. of Columbus, Nebraska, under contract dated March 26, 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 Street Improvement District No.
1239 is hereby confirmed.
2. The City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization on November 18, 2003 to determine benefits
and set assessments for Street Improvement District No. 1239.
3. The costs of engineering and contract administration be credited to Account No. 100.130.04516
from Account No. 40033530-90054 in the amount of $167.74.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G12
#2003-310 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Sanitary Sewer District No. 505 - Livengood Subdivision; Willow
Street, west of Stuhr Road & north of Highway 30
The contract for Sanitary Sewer District No. 505 was awarded to The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska on April 17, 2003. Work commenced on June 6, 2003
and was completed on August 18, 2003.
Discussion
The project was completed at a construction price of $84,231.27. Total cost of the project,
including contract administration is $93,603.33.
Recommendation
Accept the Certificate of Final Completion and set the Board of Equalization date of
November 18, 2003.
Financial Implications
The costs of this project will be assessed to benefiting properties.
Alternatives
None.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director/City Eng
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-310
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director of the City of Grand Island has issued his
Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District 505, certifying that the Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract dated May 15, 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 Sanitary Sewer District 505 is
hereby confirmed.
2. The City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization on November 18, 2003 to determine benefits
and set assessments for Sanitary Sewer District 505.
3. The costs of contract administration be credited to Account No. 10033001-74516 from Account
No. 53030050-85213 in the amount of $1,853.13.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G13
#2003-311 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Sanitary Sewer District No. 508 - Desch 1st & 2nd Subdivisions
The contract for Sanitary Sewer District No. 508 was awarded to The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska on April 17, 2003. Work commenced on May 23, 2003
and was completed on June 24, 2003.
Discussion
The project was completed at a construction price of $23,739.39. Total cost of the project,
including contract administration, is $30,295.07.
Recommendation
Accept the Certificate of Final Completion and set the Board of Equalization date of
November 18, 2003.
Financial Implications
The costs of this project will be assessed to benefiting properties.
Alternatives
None.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director/City Eng
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-311
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director of the City of Grand Island has issued his
Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District 508, certifying that the Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract dated April 17, 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 Sanitary Sewer District 508 is
hereby confirmed.
2. The City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization on November 18, 2003 to determine benefits
and set assessments for Sanitary Sewer District 508.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G14
#2003-312 - Approving Bid Award for a Truck Tractor for Solid
Waste Division of the Public Works Department
With the increased tonnage coming into the Transfer Station another truck-tractor was
needed to accommodate the increased load. The Solid Waste Division of the Public Works
Department Advertised for bids for a 2004 Model 90,000 lbs. GVW Conventional Truck-
Tractor for use at the Transfer Station. Bids were opened on October 16, 2003.
Discussion
Parts availability for the few Sterlings that the City owns has been poor. The Freightliner
trucks have served the city of Grand Island well in the past with very few problems and when
problems did occur parts were readily available.
Vender
Exceptions Bid Security Total Price
Nebraska Truck Center Inc. (Sterling) 3 exceptions N/A $76,992.00
Grand Island, NE 68803
Nebraska Truck Center Inc. (Freightliner) 3 exceptions N/A $77,327.00
Grand Island, NE 68803
Nebraska Peterbilt 2 exceptions N/A $77,700.00
(Peterbilt)
Grand Island, NE 68803
Hanson International 3 exceptions N/A $84,543.66
(International)
Grand Island, NE 68803
Recommendation
Staff recommends that council pass a resolution awarding the bid to the Nebraska Truck
Center, Inc. for one Freightliner Truck-Tractor in the amount of $77,327.00.
Financial Implications
There are sufficient funds in account # 50530040-85625, Solid Waste Division Capital
Expenditures- Vehicles to purchase this equipment.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
City of Grand Island City Council
Alternatives
Award the bid to a different vendor or reject all bids.
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director/City Eng
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: October 16, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: (1) 2004 Model 90,000 GVW Conventional Truck-Tractor
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $95,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 50530040-85625
PUBLICATION DATE: October 3, 2003
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 3
SUMMARY
Bidder: Nebraska Truck Center Nebraska Truck Center
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
(Sterling) (Freightliner)
Exceptions: Noted Noted
Bid Price: $76,992.00 $77,327.00
Bidder: Nebraska Peterbilt Hansen International Truck
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
(Peterbilt) (International)
Exceptions: Noted Noted
Bid Price: $77,700.00 $84,543.66
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director
Kevin McKennon, Solid Waste Superintendent
David Springer, Interim City Administrator
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P863
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-312
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for one (1) 2004 Model 90,000
GVW Conventional Truck-Tractor, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Nebraska Truck Center of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory
requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of 77,327.00; and
WHEREAS, Nebraska Truck Center's bid is less than the estimate for such vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Nebraska Truck Center of Grand Island,
Nebraska, in the amount of $77,327.00 for one 2004 Freightliner Model 90,000 GVW conventional truck-
tractor is hereby approved as the lowest evaluated bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G15
#2003-313 - Approving Bid Award for Sidewalk District No 1,
2003, Various Locations in Grand Island
Background
The City Council created Sidewalk District No. 1, 2003 on September 9, 2003. Bids for
construction were received on October 22, 2003. The district was created to complete the
sidewalks that were ordered installed before school started in Fall 2003 but were not
completed.
Discussion
The Public Works Department, Engineering Division and the Purchasing Division of the City
Attorney’s Office reviewed the Three (3) bids received. The engineer’s opinion of costs was
$34,396.00.
FIRM AMOUNT EXCEPTIONS
Galvan Construction $22,615.40 None
Diamond Engineering $27,664.60 Yes – Completion
Date
Starostka Construction $27,768.40 Yes – Completion
Date
Recommendation
Award the contract to Galvan Construction Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in the
amount of $22,615.40.
Financial Implications
There are sufficient funds in Account No. 40033535-90072. The costs for the sidewalks will
be assessed to the adjoining property owners.
Alternatives
None – the project should be awarded so the sidewalk work can proceed.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: October 22, 2003 at 11:15 a.m.
FOR: Sidewalk District No. 1, 2003
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $34,396.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 40033535-90072
PUBLICATION DATE: October 14, 2003
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 12
SUMMARY
Bidder: Starostka Group Diamond Engineering Co. Galvan Construction
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Exceptions: Noted Noted None
Bid Price: $27,768.40 $27,664.60 $22,615.40
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director
David Springer, Interim City Administrator
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P866
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-313
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Sidewalk District No. 1,
2003, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Galvan Construction 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 $22,615.40; and
WHEREAS, Galvan Construction 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 Galvan Construction Company of Grand
Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $22,615.40 for Sidewalk District No. 1, 2003 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, October 28, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G16
#2003-314 - Approving Bid Award - Tree Trimming Project 2004-
TT-1
Background:
The maintenance of clearance between trees and power lines is very important to maintain
the safety and reliability of the electric distribution system. Over the years, as trees grow, the
maintenance of this clearance has become increasingly difficult and expensive. Last year
over 2,000 trees were clearance trimmed using utility crews and contractor labor; with costs
in excess of $200,000. Contract 2004-TT-1 was prepared for bidding by private contractors
for 2004 clearance work.
The contract consists of furnishing all labor, tools, and equipment to trim trees from around
electrical power lines throughout the City. In order to achieve the best price and expedite the
work, the project was divided into seventeen (17) sections. A map showing all of the project
areas is attached.
Discussion:
The City may select any or all sections to be awarded in this Contract, and may award to a
single Contractor for all sections, or award to multiple Contractors by individual section,
whichever provides for the best overall contract price.
The project was publicly advertised and specifications were sent to eight (8) potential bidders.
Two bids were publicly opened at 11:00 am on October 14. A third bid was not considered.
It was rejected, in accordance with City procurement codes, because it was received after the
published bid opening time, and after the other bids had been read. A tabulation of the two
(2) bids valid bids are listed below:
Sheffiel Wright
SECTION Tree Service Tree Service
Section 1 No Bid $17,150.00
Section 2 No Bid $24,225.00
Section 3 $4,100.00 $5,625.00
Section 4 $6,500.00 $19,875.00
Section 5 $4,800.00 $8,040.00
Section 6 No Bid $28,730.00
Section 7 $4,200.00 $18,150.00
Section 8 $7,400.00 $18,900.00
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Section 9 $4,600.00 $10,200.00
Section 10 No Bid $20,775.00
Section 11 $6,500.00 $6,960.00
Section 12 $4,500.00 $12,375.00
Section 13 $3,800.00 $16,125.00
Section 14 $4,500.00 $9,025.00
Section 15 $7,600.00 $17,160.00
Section 16 $5,800.00 $19,500.00
Section 17 No Bid $15,450.00
Recommendation:
To provide the best project value, it is recommended the Council award sections: 1, 2, and 17
to Wright Tree Service, Inc. of Des Monies, IA in the amount of $56,825.00; and award
sections: 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 14, 15, and 16 to Sheffield Tree Service of Grand Island, NE in the
amount of $44,900.00. Section 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 will not be awarded.
Fiscal Effects:
The combined total of the lowest recommended bids is $101,725.00. All bids are without
exceptions, meet all City contract requirements, and are below the engineer's estimate of
$150,000.00. Funds are available for the tree trimming work in Utilities Department
Enterprise Fund 520.
Alternatives:
Do not award the contract. See attached RESOLUTION.
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Dale Shotkoski
City of Grand Island City Council
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: October 14, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Tree Trimming Project 2004-TT-1
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $150,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: Enterprise 520
PUBLICATION DATE: September 24, 2003
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 8
SUMMARY
Bidder: Wright Tree Service, Inc. Sheffield Tree Service
Des Moines, IA Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Merchants Bonding Co. Western Surety Co.
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price:
Section 1: $17,150.00 No Bid
Section 2: 24,225.00 No Bid
Section 3: 5,625.00 $4,100.00
Section 4: 19,875.00 6,500.00
Section 5: 8,040.00 4,800.00
Section 6: 28,730.00 No Bid
Section 7: 18,150.00 4,200.00
Section 8: 18,900.00 7,400.00
Section 9: 10,200.00 4,600.00
Section 10: 20,775.00 No Bid
Section 11: 6,960.00 6,500.00
Section 12: 12,375.00 4,500.00
Section 13: 16,125.00 3,800.00
Section 14: 9,025.00 4,500.00
Section 15: 17,160.00 7,600.00
Section 16: 19,500.00 5,800.00
Section 17: 15,450.00 No Bid
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director
Bob Smith, Assistant Utilities Director
Ray Micek, Utilities Department
City Administrator
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P861
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-314
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited bids for Tree Trimming Project 2005-TT-1
for the Utilities Department, according to the plans and specifications on file with the Utility Engineering
Office; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, the requested work has been divided into 17 sections in order to achieve the
best and lowest cost, and to expedite the completion of the work; and
WHEREAS, Sheffield Tree Service of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and the plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $44,900 for Sections 3, 4, 5, 7, 8,
14, 15, and 16 of the contract; and
WHEREAS, Wright Tree Service, Inc. of West Des Moines, Iowa, submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and the plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $56,825.00 for Sections 1, 2, and
17 of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the combined total of the lowest bids for the above-listed eleven sections is
less than the engineer's estimate for said project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The bid of Sheffield Tree Service of Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of
$44,900 for Sections 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 14, 15, and 16 of Tree Trimming Project 2004-TT-1 is hereby
approved as the lowest responsive bid submitted for those sections.
2. The bid of Wright Tree Service, Inc. of West Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of
$56,825.00 for Sections 1, 2, and 17 of Tree Trimming Project 2004-TT-1 is hereby approved as the
lowest responsive bid submitted for those sections.
3. A contract for such project be entered into between the City and such contractors;
and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract on behalf of the City of
Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 28, 2003.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G17
#2003-315 - Approving Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with
the Central District Health Department
The agreement that the City currently has with the Central District Health Department
requires that the annual budget be approved by June 15th of each year. The annual budget
of the City and County are adopted by August 31st of each year. This resolution has been
proposed so that the timing of approving the Central District Health Department budget will
be consistent with the timing of adopting the rest of the City budget. This should improve the
current budget process by reducing the risk that the Central District Health Department
budget would need to be amended due to any variations in the appropriations of the City or
the County in their budget process which takes place subsequent to the adoption of the
Health Department budget. Approval is recommended.
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Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-315
WHEREAS, on April 23, 2002, by Resolution 2002-119, the City of Grand Island
approved its participation in the Central District Health Department and approved an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement for such participation; and
WHEREAS, the current agreement requires the health department to provide parties to the
agreement a copy of its proposed budget each year by June 1, and to have its budget allocation adopted by
June 15 of each year; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that these dates be changed to allow until July 1 to provide
copies of the proposed budget, and to have the budget appropriations adopted by August 31 of each year;
and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved Amendment 1 to the
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement setting out such changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Amendment 1 to the Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement for the Central District Health Department is hereby approved to require the proposed budget
to be provided to the parties to the agreement prior to July 1 of each year, and that the budget
appropriation for the ensuing fiscal year shall be adopted by August 31 of each year.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 28, 2003.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I1
#2003-316 - Approving Bid Award for a Front End Loader for
Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department
The Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department Advertised for bids for a 2004
Model 29,250-pound Four-Wheel Drive Loader. We found there was a need for a loader of a
high lift design to replace the Solid Waste Divisions five-year-old loader. Bids were opened
on October 9, 2003.
Discussion
Three local venders provided bids for the replacement loader. Two of the venders bid HIGH
LIFT design loaders that had a lift arm clearance at maximum lift of at least 12’6”and were
able to provide the complete warranty package. Nebraska Machinery was the only vendor
that matched all of the required bid specifications.
Vender Exceptions Bid Security Net Bid Price
Fairbanks International Inc. (New Holland) 5 exceptions Universal Underwriters
$71,800.00
Grand Island, NE 68803
Nebraska Machinery Co. (Caterpillar) No exceptions Fidelity & Deposit Co.
$117,891.00
Doniphan, NE 68832
Murphy Tractor and Equipment Co. 2 exceptions Merchants Bonding Co.
$123,000.00
(John Deere)
Grand Island, NE 68803
List of Exceptions
• Fairbanks International: Warranty, Demonstration of equipment non-available at present,
Wheels and tires, Lift arm clearance, and No buy back agreement.
• Nebraska Machinery: No exceptions
• Murphy Tractor and Equipment: Wheels and tires and No buy Back Agreement.
All three loaders have four forward gears and three reverse gears. The specifications had
called for four gears in each direction, however due to OSHA requirements, industry
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standards have changed to what each manufacturer bid.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that council pass a resolution awarding the bid to the Nebraska Machinery
Co. for one Caterpillar 938G series II High Lift Four Wheel Drive loader in the amount of
$117,891.00.
Financial Implications
There are sufficient funds in account # 50530040-85615, Solid Waste Division Capital
Expenditures- Machinery and Equipment to purchase this equipment.
Alternatives
Award the bid to a different vendor or reject all bids.
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director/City Eng
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: October 9, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: (1) 29,250 lb. Four Wheel Drive Loader
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $210,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 50530040-85615
PUBLICATION DATE: September 23, 2003
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 7
SUMMARY
Bidder: Fairbanks International, Inc. Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Universal Underwriters Inc. Merchants Bonding Co.
Exceptions: Noted Noted
Bid Price: $146,800.00 $171,000.00
Trade -In: 75,000.00 48,000.00
Net Bid: $ 71,800.00 $123,000.00
Bidder: Nebraska Machinery Company
Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Fidelity & Deposit Co.
Exceptions: None
Bid Price: $182,891.00
Trade -In: 65,000.00
Net Bid: $117,891.00
Evaluation of 4 Wheel Drive Wheel Loaders
New Holland Loader offered by Fairbanks Equipment
Exceptions
Wheels and Tires:
There are two loaders at the Transfer Station, one of the loaders is to work inside the
Transfer Station and the other loader is used for the outside work. The environment in the
Transfer Station is so harsh (nails and debris) that there is one set of tires which is foam
filled for use in the Transfer Station and the other set of tires are air filled for outside
work. The tires are exchanged between loaders when the loaders are switched from inside
the transfer station to outside for an extended period of time. There is need to be able to
switch the wheels and tires between loaders.
Demonstration:
No Demonstration is available for 60 days. The LW170B that is bid is a proto-type and is
to tentatively go into production in December or January.
High Lift:
The New Holland LW 170 B loader is not of a high lift design. The lack of a high lift was
not listed as an exception in the bid provided by Fairbanks International. Fairbanks
International has not demonstrated that the New Holland LW 170 B will clear a height of
12’ 6”. The height clearance is needed to load the Solid Waste Divisions transfer trailers
in an emergency and to regularly load the screener in its normal operating position.
Repurchase Agreement:
Fairbanks International offered no repurchase agreement for the loader that they bid. The
New Holland loaders are not a very common so they do not have a very high trade-in or
resale value. The Transfer Station being an especially harsh environment would reduce
their value even more. The repurchase agreement is a contract to buy back the loader at
any time during the four-year period for a set amount of money based on the age or
number of hours, but not on the condition of the loader. This is a guarantee of the value
of the machine at trade -in time.
Warranty:
Fairbanks International warranty says that the first year of ownership the warranty does
not cover a replacement loader if our loader is broken down for over 72hrs. The bid
specification states that a replacement would be provided after 36hrs for the length of the
warranty. Many times the outside loader is loaned to other Pubic Works Departments
such as, Waste Water or Streets and Alleys. The Transfer Station requires a functioning
loader at all times that it is open to push up trash and load transfer trailers.
John Deere Loader offered by Murphy Tractor and Equipment
Exceptions
Wheels and Tires:
There are two loaders at the Transfer Station, one of the loaders is to work inside the
Transfer Station and the other loader is used for the outside work. The environment in the
Transfer Station is so harsh (nails and debris) that there is one set of tires which is foam
fille d for use in the Transfer Station and the other set of tires are air filled for outside
work. The tires are exchanged between loaders when the loaders are switched from inside
the transfer station to outside for an extended period of time. There is need to be able to
switch the wheels and tires between loaders.
Repurchase Agreement
Murphy Tractor and Equipment offered no repurchase agreement for the loader that they
bid. The repurchase agreement is a contract to buy back the loader at any time during the
four-year period for a set amount of money based on the age or number of hours, but not
on the condition of the loader. This is a guarantee of the value of the machine at trade-in
time.
4 Wheel Drive Loader Cost Comparison
New Holland Loader John Deer Loader Caterpillar Loader
Fairbanks of G.I.Murphy Equipment Nebraska Machinery
Base Bid $146,800.00 $171,000.00 $182,891.00
Trade-in $75,000.00 $48,000.00 $65,000.00
*Fuel Consumption (gal/hr)6.51 5.90 5.50
**Annual Fuel Cost $6,379.80 $5,782.00 $5,390.00
Four Year Fuel Cost $25,519.20 $23,128.00 $21,560.00
***Maintenance Cost $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
****Worth in 4 years $30,000.00 *****$62,000.00 $74,500.00 Buy Back Agreement
Total Cost for Four Years $67,319.20 $84,128.00 $64,951.00
Cost / year $16,829.80 $21,032.00 $16,237.75
Cost / hour $16.83 $21.03 $16.24
*Fuel use data was furnished by the manufacturer.
**Costs are based on equipment operating a 1000 hrs/ year and $0.98 / gal. of fuel.
***Maintenance costs are included in the purchase agreement.
****No repurchase agreement was given from Murphy Equipment or from Fairbanks Equipment, so Machinery Trader .com was used to determine
comparable trade in prices for a four year old John Deere and New Holland.
*****Only one 3.5 year old New Holland LW 170 loader was found on Machinery Trader and it sold for $57,000.00 and it had a very low number of hours (1600)
while four year old John Deere and Caterpillar loaders had a greater value with a greater number of hours.
New Holland loaders are not very popular so finding comparable trade-in pricing for a four year old New Holland loader is very difficult.
The $57,000.00 trade price was reduced by $27,000.00 (2400 hrs x $10.00) = $24,000.00 plus $3000.00 for the environment it would be running in.
Buy Back Agreement
No repurchase agreement was given from Murphy Equipment or from Fairbanks Equipment, so Machinery Trader .com was used to determine
Only one 3.5 year old New Holland LW 170 loader was found on Machinery Trader and it sold for $57,000.00 and it had a very low number of hours (1600)
The $57,000.00 trade price was reduced by $27,000.00 (2400 hrs x $10.00) = $24,000.00 plus $3000.00 for the environment it would be running in.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-316
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for one (1) 29,250 pound Four
Wheel Drive Loader, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Nebraska Machinery Co. of Doniphan, 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 $117,891.00; and
WHEREAS, Nebraska Machinery Co.'s bid is less than the estimate for such vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Nebraska Machinery Co. of Doniphan,
Nebraska, in the amount of $117,891.00 for one Caterpillar 938G Series II High Lift Four Wheel Drive
Loader is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 28, 2003.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I2
#2003-317 - Approving Discontinuation of Sanitary Sewer District
No. 511 - Dale Roush 1st & 2nd Subdivisions
Sanitary Sewer District 511 was created by the City Council on September 9, 2003. Legal
Notice of the creation of the District was published in the Grand Island Independent on
September 16, 2003. A letter with a copy of the Ordinance and Notice was also mailed to all
property owners on September 16, 2003.
Discussion
Sanitary Sewer District 511 completed the 30-day protest period at 5:00 p.m. Thursday,
October 16, 2003. There were protests filed against this District by sixty-four abutting
property owners. These owners represented 7,224.55 front feet, or 54.3% of the total District
frontage of 13,307.5 feet.
Recommendation
According to Nebraska Statute 16-667.01 Council must discontinue the District.
Alternatives
None. If Council would like to create a Sanitary Sewer District for the Subdivision and force
the improvements because of public health concerns, another district would have to be
created.
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Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director/City Eng
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 23, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-317
WHEREAS, Sanitary Sewer District No. 511 was created by Ordinance No. 8838 on
September 9, 2003; and
WHEREAS, notice of the creation of such Sanitary Sewer District No. 511 was published
in the Grand Island Independent, in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-619 et seq., Neb. Rev.
Stat. 1943; and
WHEREAS, Section 16-620, Neb. R.R.S. 1943, provides that if owners of record title
representing more than 50% of the front footage of the property abutting or adjoining the streets, avenues or
alleys, or parts thereof to be improved in any district shall file with the City Clerk within thirty days from the
first publication of said notice written objections to the sanitary sewer district, said work shall not be done
and the ordinance shall be repealed; and
WHEREAS, protests were filed with the City Clerk against the creation of Sanitary Sewer
District No. 511 by abutting property owners representing 54.3% of the total district frontage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that sufficient protests having been filed with the City
Clerk against the creation of Sanitary Sewer District No. 511, such district should not be continued and the
ordinance which created said district shall be repealed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 28, 2003.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Payment of Claims for the Period of October 15, 2003 through
October 28, 2003
The Claims for the period of October 15, 2003 through October 28, 2003 for a total of
$2,329,519.97. A MOTION is in order.
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Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council