03-08-2005 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session Packet
City Council:Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Administrator:
Gary Greer
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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MAYOR COMMUNICATION
This is an opportunity for the Mayor to comment on current events, activities, and issues of interest to the community.
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C1
Proclamation "Abbott Sisters Day" March 20, 2005
Abbott Sisters Day has been celebrated on March 20th throughout this city and the state since
2002. This day raises public awareness of the lives and achievements of Grand Island natives
Edith and Grace Abbott, so that these important women may continue to influence policy on
children’s and immigrants’ issues and so that their story may serve as an inspiration to
future generations. This day of celebration is part of the Abbott Sisters Project, under the
founding and ongoing sponsorship of the Grand Island Public Library Foundation. This
year, an educational program and open house will be held at the Edith Abbott Memorial
Library on Sunday, March 20th.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman
City of Grand Island City Council
THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
City of Grand Island
State of Nebraska
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Edith Abbott was the first female dean of a major American
university graduate school, at the University of Chicago’s
School of Social Service Administration; and
WHEREAS, Grace Abbott was, as Chief of the United States Children’s
Bureau, the most powerful woman in the federal government at
the time when the Great Depression hit, and her work provided
the first major effort to combat the economic crisis; and
WHEREAS, Ed ith Abbott helped to establish the first graduate program of
social work in a major university, and has been recognized as
“the chief architect of America’s social work educational
system”; and
WHEREAS, Grace Abbott is known as “the great American champio n of
children’s rights” and is recognized as having led the early
twentieth century fights to end child labor and to establish child
health care; and
WHEREAS, Grace and Edith Abbott were born and bred in the city of Grand
Island in the state of Nebraska and were the children of O.A.
Abbott, who was the state of Nebraska’s first Lt. Governor, and
of Elizabeth Abbott, who was a leader in the early days of the
women’s suffrage movement in Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Grace and Edith Abbott, to the ends of their lives, wished to be
known as “the Abbott Sisters of Nebraska”; and
WHEREAS, “The Abbott Sisters of Nebraska” are great American women
who – despite their important achievements for the rights of
children, immigrants, and women – remain virtually unknown to
many Nebraskans; and
WHEREAS, The goal of the Abbott Sister Project is to raise public awareness of
the lives and achievements of Edith and Grace Abbott, so that
these important women may continue to influence policy on
children’s and immigrants’ issues and so that their story may serve
as an inspiration to future generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jay Vavricek, Mayor of Grand Island, Nebraska, do hereby
proclaim the 20th day of March, 2005 as
ABBOTT SISTERS’ DAY
in the City of Grand Island, and I do hereby urge all citizens to
recognize the remarkable contributions and selfless dedication
of Edith and Grace Abbott to the citizens of Nebraska and the
nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the City of Grand Island to be affixed this Eighth day of March,
in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Five.
_______________________________________
Mayor of Grand Island, Nebraska
Attest: _______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item E1
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Property Located at 1204 West
2nd Street (James and Barbara Wiltgen)
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Public Hearing Regarding the Purchase of the Property
Located at 1204 West Second Street and Resolution
Authorizing the Purchase of the Property at 1204 West
Second Street, Grand Island, Nebraska
Item #’s: E-1 & G-12
Presenter(s): Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Background
The Grand Island Library Foundation has been acquiring property in the block west of
the Edith Abbott Memorial Library to donate to the City of Grand Island. The Library
Foundation did not have sufficient funds to purchase the property at 1204 West Second
Street, which is currently occupied by a Taco John’s restaurant. The City has entered into
negotiations with the owners of this property, who are James J. Wiltgen and Barbara A.
Wiltgen, and has concluded an Agreement for Warranty Deed for this property. The
acquisition of this property and the Agreement for Warranty Deed are the subject of the
public hearing and the subsequent resolution for the Council’s consideration at this
meeting.
Discussion
In order to complete the purchase of all of the properties on the block west of the Edith
Abbott Memorial Library, it was necessary for the City of Grand Island to purchase the
property at 1204 West Second Street, on which a Taco John’s restaurant is located. The
agreement that has been reached with the current owners of the property, James J.
Wiltgen and Barbara A. Wiltgen, takes into account the purchase of the property as well
as several items of personal property in the restaurant business and relocation expenses. It
is the opinion of city staff that the agreement that has been reached with the Wiltgens for
the purchase of this property is an equitable agreement and will enable the city to
complete the acquisition of property in the block west of the Edith Abbott Library to
enable the planned library expansion.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the purchase of the property.
2. Do not pass the resolution authorizing the purchase of this property which
would not enable the city to proceed with the purchase.
3. Postpone the issue to future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of the property at
1204 West Second Street for $400,000 and pass a resolution authorizing the Mayor to
sign the Agreement for Warranty Deed to complete the purchase.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the acquisition of the property at 1204 West
Second Street, described as Fractional Lot 8 in Fractional Block 2, Spaulding and
Gregg’s Addition and it’s Complements, to-wit: Fractional Lot 8 in Fractional Block 16,
Arnold and Abbott’s Addition and Fractional Lot 8 in Fractional Block 2 in Arnold Place,
all being additions to the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
Item E2
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Property Located at 214 N.
Washington Street (Grand Island Public Library Foundation, Inc.
Previously Owned by Robert and Gail Mattke)
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Public Hearing on Acquisition of Real Estate Located at
214 North Washington, Grand Island, Nebraska
and
Approving Acquisition of Real Estate Located at 214
North Washington, Grand Island, Nebraska
Item #’s: E-2 & G-13
Presenter(s): Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Background
Nebraska State Statutes require that the acquisition of property must be approved by the
City Council. The public hearing for the acquisition of this property is being done to meet
the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat., §18-1755 and Neb. Rev. Stat., §25-2505. Subsequent
to the public hearing, Item G-13 will be for approval for acquisition of this property.
Discussion
The Grand Island Library Foundation is continuing to acquire property in the block west
of the city library for use in expanding the Edith Abbott Memorial Library. At several
prior meetings of the City Council, including the meeting on October 19, 2004,
presentations were made by the Library Board regarding plans for expanding the city
library to the west of the current facility. This expansion will necessitate the acquisition
of property in the block west of the current library building to accommodate the
expansion and to provide parking for the enlarged facility. The Foundation has
committed to purchase most of the property in the block west of the library to help
facilitate the expansion. The property which is the subject of this public hearing is on the
east side of that block. The Library Foundation has acquired this property and is donating
it to the City of Grand Island.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Pass a resolution approving the acquisition of this real estate.
2. Do not pass a resolution approving the acquisition of the real estate.
3. Postpone the issue to future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the
acquisition of the real estate as set forth above.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the acquisition of the real estate located at 1216 West Second Street
and described as All of the Southerly Thirty Eight Feet (38’) of Lot One (1), in Block
Sixteen (16), in Arnold and Abbott’s Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska.
Item F1
#8953 - Consideration of Annexation of Land Proposed for
Platting as Preisendorf Subdivision Located North of Oklahoma
Avenue and East of Washington Street (Second Reading)
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Annexation (Second Reading)
Item #’s: F-1
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This application proposes to annex property located in the NW ¼ NE ¼ 21-11-9 into the
City of Grand Island. This land is directly adjacent to the current City limit lines, and is
proposed for platting as Preisendorf Subdivision.
Discussion
The owner of this property is proposing to subdivide the property into two lots as an
addition to the City of Grand Island. The property is contiguous with the Grand Island
Corporate Limits and was part of the county industrial tract. This property may not be
annexed by the City as long as it is part of the County Industrial Tract, however the Hall
County Board is processing an application to remove this property from that tract. This
should be completed prior to council action on this property and must be done prior to
final action on the property. City water and sewer are available to the property. The
subdivider will extend the water line along the front of the property between Lincoln
Street and across the Washington Street Right-Of-Way as part of the subdivision
agreement.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the annexation as presented
2. Modify the annexation to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Deny the request for annexation
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Miller and seconded by Amick to approve and recommend that
the Grand Island City Council approve the annexation of this land into the City of Grand
Island.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present (Amick,
Haskins, Lechner, O’Neill, Brown, Niemann, Miller, Eriksen, Ruge, Monter, Hayes,
Wagoner) voting in favor.
Sample Motion
Approve this annexation as presented.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8953
An ordinance to annex Preisendorf 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, Preisendorf Plumbing & Heating, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, as
owner, has caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising a part of the Northwest
Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW1/4, NE1/4) of Section Twenty One (21), Township
Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, under the
name of PREISENDORF SUBDIVISION, which is proposed to be an addition to the City of
Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on February 2, 2005, the Regional Planning
Commission recommended the approval of annexing such addition into the City of Grand Island;
and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on February 22, 2005, the City Council found
and determined that such annexation be approved on first reading.
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 8953 (Cont.)
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. That Preisendorf 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: March 8, 2005.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F2
#8964 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District No. 450 -
Stewart Place Subdivision - East Area of Circle Drive
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Creation of Water Main District 450 – Ordinance #8964
& Water Main District 451 – Ordinance #8965
Item #’s: F-2 & F-3
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
The Utilities Department has received a petition requesting the creation of a water main
district to serve the existing multiple-family housing development along the east end of
Circle Drive. The area is located south of Stolley Park Road and west of Blaine Street
and includes parts of Stewart Place Subdivision; Stewart Place 2nd Subdivision; Stewart
Place 3rd Subdivision; Elmer’s Subdivision; and an unsubdivided portion of Section 22-
11-9. See the attached drawing for reference.
Discussion
It is recommended that two assessment districts be created for providing water service to
the area. The boundary for District 450 encompasses the area east of Circle Drive and is
under one ownership, that being the individual who requested the water system extension.
District 451 would cover the west area of Circle Drive and the district creation would
give those residents an opportunity for City water extensions. That area is a combination
of single family homes and multiple-family units. By creating two districts, the total
neighborhood can be served, either independently or jointly. Even if both Districts pass
the protest period, a single contract for construction would be issued. There should be a
cost savings from the economy of scale for the two district contract.
Assessment districts are the Department’s standard method for installing water mains into
developed areas requesting City service. The eligible cost of construction will be
charged to the property owners within the respective districts. These assessments may be
financed for a five year period, at 7% simple interest on the unpaid balance.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1. Move to approve Ordinance 8964, creating Water Main District 450, and approve
Ordinance 8965, creating Water Main District 451
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the creation of Water Main Districts
450 and 451.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve Ordinance 8964 to create Water Main District 450 and approve Ordinance
8965 to create Water Main District 451.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8964
An ordinance creating Water Main District No. 450 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. Water Main District No. 450 in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska,
is hereby created for the laying of six (6.0) inch diameter water mains with its appurtenances
along Circle Drive in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of such water main district shall be more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot Seven (7), Block Two (2), Stewart Place
Subdivision; thence northerly along the westerly line of Lot Seven (7), Block Two
(2), said Stewart Place Subdivision and its extension, a distance of one hundred
ninety six and eighty eight (196.88) feet to a point on the southerly line of Lot
? This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds ?
ORDINANCE NO. 8964 (Cont.)
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Five (5), Block Three (3), said Stewart Place Subdivision; thence westerly along
the southerly line of said Lot Five (5), a distance of twenty one (21.0) feet to the
southwest corner of said Lot Five (5); thence northwesterly along the westerly
line of said Lot Five (5), a distance of one hundred eleven and nine tenths (111.9)
feet to the southeast corner of Lot Four (4), Block Three (3), said Stewart Place
Subdivision; thence westerly along the southerly line of said Lot Four (4), a
distance of seventy (70.0) feet to the southwest corner of said Lot Four (4); thence
northerly along the westerly line of said Lot Four (4) and its extension, distance of
one hundred seventy and eighty three hundredths (170.83) feet to a point on the
southerly line of Lot Six (6), Block One (1), said Stewart Place Subdivision;
thence westerly along the southerly line of said Lot Six (6) and Lot Seven (7),
Block One (1), said Stewart Place Subdivision, a distance of sixty one and sixty
seven hundredths (61.67) feet; thence northerly and parallel with the easterly line
of said Lot Seven (7), a distance of one hundred fifty (150.0) feet to a point on the
northerly line of said Lot Seven (7); thence easterly along the northerly line of
said Lot Seven (7) and said Lot Six (6), a distance of eighty five and two
hundredths (85.02) to the northeast corner of said Lot Six (6); thenc e northerly
along the easterly line of Lot Five (5), Block One (1), said Stewart Place
Subdivision, a distance of one hundred forty six (146.0) feet; thence easterly a
distance of sixty (60.0) feet to a point on the westerly line of Lot One (1), Block
Two (2), said Stewart Place Subdivision; thence southerly along the westerly line
of said Lot One (1), a distance of eighty six (86.0) feet to the northwest corner of
said Lot Two (2); thence easterly along the northerly line of said Lot Two (2), a
distance of one hundred thirty (130.0) feet to the northeast corner of said Lot Two
(2); thence southerly along the easterly line of said Lot Two (2), a distance of
eighty eight and sixty five hundredths (88.65) feet; thence easterly, a distance of
ninety nine and eighty five hundredths (99.85) feet to a point on the westerly line
of Lot Two (2), Stewart Place Second Subdivision; thence southerly along the
westerly line of said Lot Two (2), a distance of twenty nine and sixty four (29.64)
feet; thence southeasterly along a westerly line of said Lot Two (2), a distance
twenty nine and thirty two (29.32) feet; thence southeasterly along a westerly line
of said Lot Two (2), a distance of sixty three and sixty eight (63.68) feet; thence
northeasterly along the southerly line of said Lot Two (2) and Lot Three (3), said
Stewart Place Second Subdivision, a distance of ninety two and fifteen hundredths
(92.15) feet to a southeast corner of said Lot Three (3); thence northerly, along an
easterly line of said Lot Three (3), a distance of thirty six and twenty five
hundredths (36.25) feet to a corner of said Lot Three (3); thence easterly along a
southerly line of said Lot Three (3) and its extension, a distance of one hundred
sixty four and thirty two hundredths (164.32) feet; the nce southerly along the
easterly line of Lot Five (5), Block Two (2), said Stewart Place Subdivision and
its extension, a distance of three hundred fifty eight and forty six hundredths
(358.46) feet to the southeast corner of said Lot Five (5); thence westerly along
the southerly line of said Lot Five (5), a distance of one hundred twenty and nine
hundredths (120.09) feet to the northeast corner of Lot Two (2), Stewart Place
Third Subdivision; thence southerly along the easterly line of said Lot Two (2), a
ORDINANCE NO. 8964 (Cont.)
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distance of forty four and sixty seven hundredths (44.67) feet; thence continuing
southerly along an easterly line of said Lot Two (2), a distance of thirty two and
sixty seven hundredths (32.67) feet; thence southwesterly along an easterly line of
said Lot Two (2), a distance of twenty one and six tenths (21.6) feet; thence
southerly along an easterly line of said Lot Two (2), a distance of forty three and
six tenths (43.6) feet; thence easterly along a line of said Lot Two (2), a distance
of eight and seventy seven (8.77) feet; thence southerly along an easterly line of
said Lot Two (2), a distance of eighteen and ninety four hundredths (18.94) feet to
the southeast corner of said Lot Two (2); thence westerly along the southerly line
of said Lot Two (2), a distance of three hundred and three tenths (300.3) feet to
the southwest corner of said Lot Two (2), said point also being on the easterly line
of Lot Seven (7), Block Two (2), said Stewart Place Subdivision; thence southerly
along the easterly line of said Lot Seven (7), a distance of fifty (50.0) feet to the
southeast corner of said Lot Seven (7); thence westerly along the southerly line of
said Lot Seven (7), a distance of seventy four and eight tenths (74.8) feet to the
southwest corner of said Lot Seven (7), Block Two (2), Stewart Place Subdivision
being the said Point of Beginning, as shown on the plat dated February 22, 2005,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 3. Said improvement shall be made in accordance with plans and
specifications approved by the Engineer for the City, who shall estimate the cost thereof. Bids
for the construction of said water main shall be taken and contracts entered into in the manner
provided by law.
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 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 6. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the
office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
ORDINANCE NO. 8964 (Cont.)
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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, without the plat,
as provided by law.
Enacted March 8, 2005.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F3
#8965 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District No. 451 -
Stewart Place Subdivision - West Area of Circle Drive
This item relates to the aforementioned Ordinance Item F-2.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8965
An ordinance creating Water Main District No. 451 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. Water Main District No. 451 in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska,
is hereby created for the laying of six (6.0) inch diameter water mains with its appurtenances
along Circle Drive in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of such water main district shall be more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot Ten (10), Block One (1), Stewart Place
Subdivision; thence southerly along the westerly line of said Stewart Place
Subdivisio n, a distance of eight hundred eight (808.0) feet to the southwest corner
of Lot Seventeen (17), Block One (1), said Stewart Place Subdivision; thence
? This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds ?
ORDINANCE NO. 8965 (Cont.)
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easterly along the southerly line of said Lot Seventeen (17), and its extension, a
distance of three hundred ten and five hundredths (310.05) feet; thence northerly
and parallel with the easterly line of said, a distance of one hundred eighty three
and one tenth (183.1) feet to a point on the southerly line of Lot Eleven (11),
Block Two (2), said Stewart Place Subdivision; thence easterly along the
southerly line of said Lot Eleven (11), Lot Ten (10), Lot Nine (9), and Lot Eight
(8), Block Two (2), said Stewart Place Subdivision, a distance of two hundred
seventy five (275.0) feet to the southeast corner of said Lot Eight (8), Block Two
(2), Stewart Place Subdivision; thence northerly along the easterly line of said Lot
Eight (8), and its extension, a distance of one hundred ninety six and eighty eight
hundredths (196.88) feet to a point on the southerly line of Lot Five (5), Block
Three (3), said Stewart Place Subdivision; thence westerly along the southerly
line of said Lot Five (5), a distance of twenty one (21.0) feet to the southwest
corner of said Lot Five (5); thence northwesterly along the westerly line of said
Lot Five (5), a distance of one hundred eleven and nine tenths (111.9) feet to the
southeast corner of Lot Four (4), Block Three (3), said Stewart Place Subdivision;
thence westerly along the southerly line of said Lot Four (4), a distance of seventy
(70.0) feet to the southwest corner of said Lot Four (4); thence northerly along the
westerly line of said Lot Four (4) and its extension, a distance of one hundred
seventy and eighty three hundredths (170.83) feet to a point on the southerly line
of Lot Six (6), Block One (1), said Stewart Place Subdivision; thence westerly
along the southerly line of said Lot Six (6) and Lot Seven (7), Block One (1), said
Stewart Place Subdivision, a distance of sixty one and sixty seven hundredths
(61.67) feet; thence northerly parallel with the easterly line of said Lot Seven (7),
a distance of one hundred fifty (150.0) feet to a point on the northerly line of Lot
Seven (7), Block One (1), said Stewart Place Subdivision; thence westerly along
the northerly line of said Lot Seven (7), Lot Eight (8), Lot Nine (9), and Lot Ten
(10), Block One (1), said Stewart Place Subdivision, a distance of four hundred
two and thirty three hundredths (402.33) feet to the northwest corner of said Lot
Ten (10), being the said Point of Be ginning, as shown on the plat dated February
22, 2005, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 3. Said improvement shall be made in accordance with plans and
specifications approved by the Engineer for the City, who shall estimate the cost thereof. Bids
for the construction of said water main shall be taken and contracts entered into in the manner
provided by law.
ORDINANCE NO. 8965 (Cont.)
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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 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
Isla nd Independent.
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, without the plat,
as provided by law.
Enacted March 8, 2005.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F4
#8966 - Consideration of Correction to Ordinance No. 8912
Relative to the Legal Description for Frauen Subdivision
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Chad Nabity, AICP Hall County Regional Planning
Director
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Correction to Ordinance No. 8912 Relative to the Legal
Description for Frauen Subdivision
Item #’s: F-4
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity, AICP Hall County Regional Planning
Director
Background
Ordinance Number 8912 to annex property being platted as the Frauen Subdivision
included an incorrect legal description. The property was properly referred to as Frauen
Subdivision. This ordinance will correct the legal description so it is consistent with the
property subdivided as Frauen Subdivision.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the corrective ordinance
2. Disapprove or /Deny the corrective ordinance
3. Modify the corrective ordinance to meet the wishes of the Council
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the corrective ordinance.
Sample Motion
Approve the correction to Ordinance No. 8912 as presented.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8966
An ordinance to correct the legal description for Frauen Subdivision in Ordinance
No. 8912; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for
publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 8912 authorizing the annexation of Frauen
Subdivision was approved on June 22, 2004; and
WHEREAS, such ordinance described Frauen Subdivision as being located in a
part of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2, SE1/4) of Section Two (2), Township
Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Frauen Subdivision should have been described as being located in a
part of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W1/2, NW1/4) of Section One (1), Township
Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 8966 (Cont.)
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SECTION 1. That Ordinance No. 8912 is hereby corrected to reflect the correct
legal description for Frauen Subdivision as comprising a part of the West Half of the Northwest
Quarter (W1/2, NW1/4) of Section One (1), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West
of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska.
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: March 8, 2005.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F5
#8967 - Consideration of Vacating Utilities Easements; Martin’s
Second Subdivision (North of Old Potash HWY Between US HWY
281 and Webb Road)
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Vacation of Utilities Easements; Martin’s Second
Subdivision (North of Old Potash HWY Between US
HWY 281 and Webb Road)
Item #’s: F-5
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Vacation of easements requires council action through passing of an ordinance.
Discussion
Council will be considering approval of Martin’s Third Subdivision later in the meeting.
This subdivision will replace easements that are being proposed for vacation under this
agenda item. Vacation of the easements should occur before the agenda item to approve
Martin’s Third Subdivision.
Alternatives
1. Make a motion to approve the ordinance vacating the Utility Easement.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the ordinance for the vacation
of the easement.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the vacation of the Utility Easement.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8967
An ordinance to vacate existing easements and rights-of-way located in a part of
Martin's Second 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 twenty foot easements and rights-of-way located in
a part of Martin's Second Subdivision in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, more
particularly described as follows, are hereby vacated:
Tract No. A:
A permanent utility easement being Twenty (20) feet in width located in Lot Six
(6) and Wilmar Avenue, Martin's Second Subdivision, City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, all in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4, SE1/4) of
Section Thirteen (13), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) west of the
6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska, and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 6, Martin's Second Subdivision;
thence on an assumed bearing of S89°03'56"W along the north line of said Lot 6,
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 8967 (Cont.)
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said line also being the south right-of-way (R.O.W.) line of West North Front
Street, a distance of 10.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence S01°40'36"E a
distance of 20.00 feet; thence S89°03'56"W a distance of 443.55 feet; thence
S01°48'01"E a distance of 164.82 feet; thence S89°04'40"W a distance of 332.41
feet to the easterly line of Lot 5 of said Martin's Second Subdivision; thence
N00°55'20"W along said easterly line a distance of 20.00 feet to the south line of
City of Grand Island Drainage Cell B-7; thence N89°04'40"E along said south
line a distance of 312.10 feet to the southeast corner of said Drainage Cell B-7;
thence N01°48'01"W along the east line of said Drainage Cell B-7 a distance of
164.81 feet to the south R.O.W. line of West North Front Street; thence
N89°03'56"E along said south R.O.W. line a distance of 463.60 feet to the point
of beginning. Said permanent utility easement contains a calculated area of
18,813 square feet or 0.432 acres, more or less, of which 11,142 square feet or
0.256 acres lies within said Wilmar Avenue, as shown on the plat attached hereto
as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
Tract No. B:
A permanent utility easement being Twenty (20) feet in width located in Lot Six
(6) and Lot Seven (7), Martin's Second Subdivision, City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, all in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4, SE1/4) of
Section Thirteen (13), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the
6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska, and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of said Lot 7, Martin's Second Subdivision;
thence on an assumed bearing of S89°10'52"W along the south line of said Lot 7 a
distance of 8.76 feet; thence N00°49'08"W and perpendicular to said south line a
distance of 10.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence N01°47'41"W a distance
of 521.45 feet; thence N24°16'16"W a distance of 15.15 feet; thence
N01°48'50"W a distance of 549.85 feet; thence N46°42'53"W a distance of 90.00
feet; thence N01°49'02"W a distance of 22.62 feet to the south line of an existing
20 feet wide utility easement; thence N89°03'56"E along said south line a distance
of 20.00 feet; thence S01°49'02"E a distance of 14.05 feet; thence S46°42'53"E a
distance of 90.00 feet; thence S01°48'50"E a distance of 554.15 feet; thence
S24°16'16"E a distance of 15.15 feet; thence S01°47'41"E a distance of 508.57
feet; thence S41°03'08"W a distance of 23.10 feet; thence S89°10'52"W a
distance of 4.29 feet to the point of beginning. Said permanent utility easement
contains a calculated area of 23,847 square feet or 0.547 acres, more or less, as
shown on the plat attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by
reference.
ORDINANCE NO. 8967 (Cont.)
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Tract No. C:
A permanent utility easement being Twenty (20) feet in width located in Lot Six
(6) and Lot Seven (7), Martin's Second Subdivision, City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, all in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4, SE1/4) of
Section Thirteen (13), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the
6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska, and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of said Lot 7, Martin’s Second Subdivision;
thence on an assumed bearing of S89°10'52"W along the south line of said Lot 7 a
distance of 400.57 feet; thence N01°48'26"W a distance of 10.00 feet to a point on
the north line of an existing 10 feet wide utility easement, said point also being
the Point of Beginning; thence S89°10'52"W along said north line a distance of
20.00 feet; thence N01°48'26"W a distance of 27.49 feet; thence N43°07'31"E a
distance of 40.00 feet; thence N01°48'15"W a distance of 868.46 feet; thence
N46°47'41"W a distance of 49.99 feet to a point on the southerly right-of-way
(R.O.W.) line of Wilmar Avenue, said point also being a point of curvature;
thence around a curve in a counterclockwise direction having a delta angle of
09°04'48", an arc length of 20.60 feet, a radius of 130.00 feet and a chord bearing
N56°50'31"E along said southerly R.O.W. line a distance of 20.58 feet; thence
S46°47'41"E a distance of 53.42 feet; thence S01°48'15"E a distance of 885.01
feet; thence S43°07'31"W a distance of 40.00 feet; thence S01°48'26"E a distance
of 19.57 feet to the point of beginning. Said permanent utility easement contains a
calculated area of 19,834 square feet or 0.455 acres, more or less, as shown on the
plat attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
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 plat, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island
Independent as provided by law.
ORDINANCE NO. 8967 (Cont.)
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Enacted: March 8, 2005.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Approving Minutes of February 22, 2005 City Council Regular
Meeting
The Minutes of February 22, 2005 City Council Regular Meeting are submitted for approval.
See attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
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
February 22, 2005
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 February 22, 2005. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent
on February 16, 2005.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmember’s Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly,
Hornady, Walker, and Haase. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator
Gary Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director David Springer, Public Works
Director Steve Riehle, and City Attorney Doug Walker.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor David Vaughn, New Life Community Church, 301 West 2nd
Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek recognized Jeanna Gruener, Sara Hast, Kayla
Brixius, Kristen Ruzicka, Candi Glover, and Amy Glover of the Grand Island Islander Bowling
Team for their Class “A” State High School Bowling Championship. Also recognized was
Bowling Coach Jason Price.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation “Daffodil Days” March 7-13, 2005. The Mayor proclaimed the week of March 7-
13, 2005 as “Daffodil Days”. Gloria Maisch, Bonnie Fisher, and Donna Whitaker were present to
receive the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing Concerning Annexation of Land Proposed for Platting as Preisendorf Subdivision
Located North of Oklahoma Avenue and East of Washington Street. Chad Nabity, Regional
Planning Director reported that Preisendorf Plumbing & Heating, Inc. owner had submitted an
application to annex property located in the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 21-11-9 which was
adjacent to the City limit lines. Also proposed was platting of Preisendorf Subdivision which
would subdivide the property into two lots. Matt Preisendorf, 2515 Jan Street spoke in support.
No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3003 Gunbarrel Road. (Bethany
M. Oliver) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement located
at 3003 Gunbarrel Road was required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and
repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to locate high voltage underground
Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, February 22, 2005
electrical cable and a pad mounted transformer to serve a new home. No public testimony was
heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 2103 West Anna Street. (First
Presbyterian Church) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 2103 West Anna Street was required in order to ha ve access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to place
overhead electric lines underground and add a pad mounted transformer to facilitate increased
load at the Church. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisitions of Right-of-Way Along Claude Road North of Old US Highway
30. (Armando & Elizabeth Cortes, Charles & Susie Engel, Adam & Christine Landenberger,
Thomas & Chastity Joyner, Jr., Justin Canning, Kent Bruha, Kim, Leland & Joshua Smidt, and
Kevin & Karen Houtwed) Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that acquisition of
several right-of-ways were needed in order to widen Claude Road and install concrete paving
with curb and gutter. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request of RT Omaha Franchise, LLC dba Ruby Tuesday, 3429 West 13th
Street for a Class “I” Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that RT Omaha
Franchise, LLC dba Ruby Tuesday, 3429 West 13th 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 February 7, 2005; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of
hearing mailed on February 8, 2005; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of
hearing published on February 12, 2005; and Chapter 4 of the City Code. Doug Daize, Lincoln,
Nebraska representing Ruby Tuesday spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Hornady moved to approve Ordinance #8953 on First Reading. Second by
Walker. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#8953 – Consideration of Annexation of Land Proposed for Platting as Preisendorf
Subdivision Located North of Oklahoma Avenue and East of Washington Street (First
Reading)
Councilmember Pielstick moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#8954 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 2 of the City Code Relative to
Community Projects and CRA
#8955 – Consideration of Amend ments to Chapter 8 of the City Code Relative to
International Building Codes
#8956 – Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 13 of the City Code Relative to
Downtown Residential Parking
Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, February 22, 2005
#8957 – Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 16 of the City Code Relative to
International Fire Codes
#8958 – Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 20 of the City Code Relative to Noise
#8959 – Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 22 of the City Code Relative to 24
Hour Parking
#8960 – Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 17, 25, and 29 of the City Code
Relative to Department of Health References
#8961 – Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 27 of the City Code Relative to
Procurement
#8962 – Consideration of Amendments of Chapter 34 of the City Code Relative to Taxi
Cab and Taxi Driver Permits
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of these ordinances on first reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.”
Councilmember Haase seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
A brief discussion was held concerning Ordinance #8958 with regards to the enforcement
procedures of the noise ordinance. City Administrator Gary Greer stated the Police Department
would try to make contact before towing occurred.
Motion by Cornelius, second by Gilbert to approve Ordinances #8954, #8955, #8956, #8957,
#8958, #8959, #8960, #8961, and #8962.
City Clerk: Ordinances #8954, #8955, #8956, #8957, #8958, #8959, #8960, #8961, and #8962
on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of these ordinances on first reading, answer roll
call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinances #8954, #8955, #8956, #8957, #8958, #8959, #8960, #8961, and #8962
on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of these ordinances on final passage, answer
roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage, Ordinances
#8954, #8955, #8956, #8957, #8958, #8959, #8960, #8961, and #8962 are declared to be
lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Whitesides, second by Cornelius to approve the Consent
Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of February 8, 2005 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of February 15, 2005 City Council Study Session.
Approving Appointment of Craig Hand to Business Improvement District #5 Board.
Councilmember Pielstick voted no.
Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, February 22, 2005
Approving Request of RT Omaha Franchise, LLC dba Ruby Tuesday, 3429 West 13th Street for
a Class “I” Liquor License.
Approving Request of Debra Bomberger, 9909 S.W. 126th Street, Denton, Nebraska for Liquor
Manager Designation for Ruby Tuesday, 3429 West 13th Street.
#2005-44 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3003 Gunbarrel Road.
(Bethany M. Oliver)
#2005-45 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 2103 West Anna Street. (First
Presbyterian Church)
#2005-46 – Approving Acquisitions of Right-of-Way Along Claude Road North of Old US
Highway 30. (Armando & Elizabeth Cortes, Charles & Susie Engel, Adam & Christine
Landenberger, Thomas & Chastity Joyner, Jr., Justin Canning, Kent Bruha, Kim, Leland &
Joshua Smidt, and Kevin & Karen Houtwed)
#2005-47 – Approving Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer District No. 515, Dale Roush Subdivision
(Indian Acres) with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for an
Amount of $512,633.30.
#2005-48 – Approving Time Extension of 58 Working Days to the Contract with The Diamond
Engineering Company for Construction of Sanitary Sewer Districts No. 510 and 514.
#2005-49 – Approving Annual Renewal of Maintenance Agreement No. 12 with the Nebraska
Department of Roads.
#2005-50 – Approving Bid Award for Furnishing Asphalt Hot-Mix for 2005 with Gary Smith
Construction Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $17.89 per ton for Type “B”
Asphalt Hot-Mix and $20.57 per ton for Type “C” Asphalt Hot-Mix.
#2005-51 – Approving Bid Award for Concrete Pavement and Storm Sewer Repair Work for
2005 with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$409,321.50.
#2005-52 – Approving Bid Award for Furnishing Concrete Read-Mix for 2005 with Gerhold
Concrete Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $52.00 per Cubic Yard.
#2005-53 – Approving Annual Certificate of Compliance with the Nebraska Department of
Roads Maintenance Agreement No. 12 for the Calendar Year 2004.
#2005-54 – Approving Housing Development Corporation Regional Housing Program
Participation Agreement.
Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, February 22, 2005
#2005-55 – Approving Change Order #4 for the Grand Generation Center Renovation and
Expansion Project with Starostka Group, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of
$4,940.00 and a Total Adjusted Contract Amount of $606,457.25.
#2005-56 – Approving Bid Award for Technical Rescue Equipment for the Fire Department with
Municipal Emergency Services of Snyder, Nebraska in an Amount of $12,105.00; Tech ResQ of
Mannford, Oklahoma in an Amount of $16,293.02; and Innovative Access, Inc. of Evergreen,
Colorado in an Amount of $4,487.01.
#2005-57 – Approving Agreement with the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation Grant.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Cornelius, second by Hornady to approve the Claims for the period of February 9,
2005 through February 22, 2005, for a total amount of $2,524,145.53. Motion adopted
unanimously. Councilmember Pielstick abstained from voting on Claim #92436.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Hornady, second by Pauly, to adjourn to
Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing Personnel Issues. Motion adopted
unanimously.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Pielsitck, second by Cornelius to return to
Regular Session at 8:12 p.m. Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G2
Approving Minutes of March 1, 2005 City Council Study Session
The Minutes of March 1, 2005 City Council Study Session are submitted for approval. See
attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
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
March 1, 2005
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
March 1, 2005. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on February
23, 2005.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmember’s Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly,
Hornady, Walker, and Haase. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator
Gary Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director David Springer, Public Works
Director Steve Riehle, and City Attorney Doug Walker
Mayor Communication: Mayor Vavricek reminded everyone of the City Council Retreat this
Saturday, March 5, 2005 at Home Federal Bank. Mayor commented on the outstanding duties of
Paul Briseno, Assistant to the Administrator for working on a Home Land Security Grant.
Presentation of Site & Needs Study for the Fire Department. Fire Chief Jim Rowell thanked the
committee members who worked on the study. Chief Rowell introduced David Streebin
representing RDG Planning & Design Group who ga ve a presentation on the Site and Needs
Study for replacement of Fire Station #1 and a Fire Training Center.
Mr. Streebin explained the process of the study and the groups involved, those being RDG
Planning & Design, BKV Group, and Emergency Services Consulting, Inc. (ESCI). Lenny Enz
explained the ESCI portion of the study which was based on population and community risk,
system benchmark comparisons, current resources and deployment, and service delivery options.
Explained were a 4-6 minute response time and the top six sites the group selected.
Reviewed was the Fire Training Center site and needs assessment program. Listed were several
buildings and training areas for a total project cost of $21,095,888.00. Mr. Enz emphasized the
importance of a business plan.
Presented were the following sites for the Training Center:
Site #1 – East of Central Community College and College Park Area
Site #2 – Fonner Park
Site #3 – Near Law Enforcement Center
Site #4 – Capital Avenue E Farm Land
RDG recommended the Central Community College and College Park Area as the best site to
locate a Fire Training Center. The second recommended site was near the Law Enforcement
Center.
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Ted Redmond with BKV Group explained the Fire Station programming process. Presented were
several options at an approximate cost of $3,000,000.00 for each site with the majority of the
cost marked for acquisition of land and development.
The sites presented were as follows:
Strategy A – Walnut and Charles Streets
Strategy B – North Sycamore and East First Streets
Strategy C – East Fonner Park Road
Strategy D – Two Stations - Bismark Road and Sky Park Road
Strategy E – Stuhr Road near the intersection of Seedling Mile Road
Strategy F – Two Stations - Locust Street and Stolley Park Road and Sycamore Street and 5th
Street
City Administrator Gary Greer presented a PowerPoint on the City Administration’s
recommendation for a new fire station.
The following points were presented concerning a new fire station:
· Build a replacement fire station without headquarters
· Build in the Fonner Park area
· Pay cash for the facility
· Do not build a station at Lion’s Park
· Continue to study the need for a fire station in the northeast portion of the City
· Closely look at redevelopment area for station in future as build out happens
Estimated cost of a fire station at this location would be approximately $2,422,284.00.
The following points were presented concerning a fire training facility:
· Pursue property east of Central Community College for Fire Training Facility
· Continue on a long term, pay as you go approach
· Pursue connections with CCC and College Park for facilities and Curriculum
· Put together a business plan for the Fire Training facility
· Evaluate the possibility of the Fire Administration being located at the Fire Training
Facility long term
Fire Station #1 Solutions:
· Meets short term goals
· Allows for long term goals
· Adheres to the proposed budget
· Jump starts the replacement of Station #1
· No interest cost for the project
· Allows for maximum partnerships
· Combines resources with other agencies
· Redevelops property in need
· Maximizes response
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· Opens doors for expanded training center
· Provides time to plan
· Positions us well for grants and funding
Councilmember Nickerson commented on the Strategy A location of Walnut and Charles Street
because of response time. Councilmember Whitesides commented on the Fonner Park location
as the best site and stated the Walnut, Charles, Cedar, and Louise site was unacceptable.
Discussion was held with regards to emergency responses sending engine companies and
ambulances. Councilmember Gilbert stated she was not concerned about a 6 minute response
time because of the equipment that each truck and ambulance carried.
Discussion was held with regards to the location at Fonner Park with future expansion, response
time, and traffic controls. Councilmember Meyer commented on the importance of response time
and the importance of a fire station located in the northeast part of the City. Councilmember
Cornelius questioned the timeline. Mr. Greer stated administration would like to start
immediately after council approval of a site with completion within 18 months.
Councilmember Pielstick recommended that the recommendation of City Administration be
brought back to council at the next meeting for approval.
Supporting the Fonner Park location were Gene Dominic, 221 East 1st Street, Carl Mayhew, 507
Plum Road, and K.C. Hehnke, president of the Downtown Improvement Board, and Larry Cast,
1416 Sheridan Place who presented Council with petitions of 400 signatures against locating a
fire station on the Dodge parking lot.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G3
Approving Minutes of March 1, 2005 City Council Special Meeting
The Minutes of March 1, 2005 City Council Special Meeting are submitted for approval. See
attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
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
March 1, 2005
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 March 1, 2005. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
February 24, 2005.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 8:55 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: City Administrator Gary
Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Public Works Director Steve Riehle, and City Attorney Do ug
Walker.
RESOLUTION:
#2005-58 – Approving Agreement with Grand Island Public School for Acquisition of Former
Wasmer School Property. City Attorney Doug Walker reported that a Public Hearing was held
on January 11, 2005 for the acquisition of the old Wasmer Elementary School property located at
1613 West Division Street. Mr. Walker stated the City had submitted a bid for $180,100 on
December 1, 2004 and the Grand Island School Board accepted the bid at their December 9,
2004 school board meeting. This property was to be used for storm water runoff with the
upcoming project by the Nebraska Department of Roads to widen Second Street between Grant
Street and Greenwich Street.
Motion by Hornady, second by Cornelius to approve Resolution #2005-58. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmember’s Meyer, Whitesides, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady, Walker,
and Haase voted aye. Councilmember Pielstick voted no. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G4
#2005-59 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Martin's Third Subdivision
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Martin’s Third Subdivision - Final Plat
Item #’s: G-4
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity
Background
This final plat proposes to resubdivide lots 6 & 7 Martin’s Second Subdivision into 3 lots.
North of Old Potash Highway, and West of Webb Road.
Discussion
This property is zoned B2-General Business zone. All of the lots meet the minimum
requirements for the B2 zone. Sewer and Water are available or will be available to all
lots upon extension of mains.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the final plat as presented
2. Modify the final plat to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Amick and seconded by Miller to approve and recommend that
the Grand Island City Council approve the final plat of Martin’s Third Subdivision.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present (Amick,
Haskins, O’Neill, Niemann, Miller, Eriksen, Ruge, Monter, Hayes, Wagoner) voting in
favor.
Sample Motion
Approve the Final Plat for Martin’s Third Subdivision as presented.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-59
WHEREAS, 281 & Old Potash L.L.C., a limited liability company, as owner, has caused
to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising of Lot 6 and Lot 7 of Martin's Second Subdivision,
located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4, SE1/4) of Section 13, Township 11
North, Range 10 West of the 6th P.M. in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, under the name
of MARTIN'S THIRD 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 of the
property 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 MARTIN'S THIRD 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, March 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G5
#2005-60 - Approving Safe Haven Grant/Crisis Center
Memorandum of Understanding
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Joni Kuzma
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Joni Kuzma, Development Specialist
Council Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Approving Memorandum of Understanding
between The Crisis Center, Inc. and the City of
Grand Island for a Department of Justice, Office
on Violence Against Women, for an
Implementation Grant
Item #’s: G-5
Presenter(s): Joni Kuzma, Development Specialist
Background
In January 2003, the Crisis Center, Inc. applied for a Safe Haven Supervised Visitation
and Safe Exchange Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the
development of a plan for implementation of a Safe Havens program. The grant funds
were available to local governments that proposed to enter into a collaborative working
relationship with state and local courts and a non-profit, non-governmental entity in the
local community that provides local shelters and programs for domestic violence and
sexual assault victims. The City of Grand Island served as the submitting entity on behalf
of The Crisis Center.
The Planning grant award of $119,983 was awarded in September 2003 with a grant
period from October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2005. A Memorandum of
Understanding between the Crisis Center and the City of Grand Island was approved by
Council in December 2003 to carry out the requirements as outlined in the grant.
Through this planning grant the Safe Haven Director, under supervision of the Crisis
Center, administered grant funds, established a community-based advisory committee,
created policies and procedures for the operation of a visitation and safe exchange center,
provided documentation to the City regarding grant progress, submitted required reports
to the Office on Violence Against Women and completed a needs assessment for the
community.
Discussion
The Safe Havens Planning Grant has enabled the Crisis Center to prepare for
implementation of a Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Exchange Center. A 2005
grant application will be submitted to the Office on Violence against Women by March
10, 2005. A signed Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Crisis
Center, with the agreement that the Crisis Center will act as sub-grantee, is required for
the grant application. This Memorandum will not be binding if the grant is not received.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Crisis
Center and authorize the Mayor to sign related documents
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a later date.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Memorandum of
Understanding and authorize the Mayor to sign related documents.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Crisis
Center and authorize the Mayor to sign related documents.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
SAFE HAVENS: SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE GRANT
REFERENCE GRANT APPLICATION NO.:
The City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska is the lead Safe Havens:
Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program applicant, and supports
The Crisis Center, Inc. in its efforts to implement and operate a supervised
visitation and safe exchange center in our community. The City of Grand Island,
Hall County, Nebraska enters into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
The Crisis Center, Inc. (The Center), supervised visitation and safe exchange
center and the Hall County Court system.
I. History of Relationship
The Crisis Center, Inc. began collaborating with the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska in 2001. Initially, the Director of the Crisis Center, Inc.
contacted members from community agencies having a direct interest in the need
for a supervised visitation and safe exchange center to serve on a planning
committee. Once the project director was hired by The Center, additional
agencies and members of the community were contacted to participate in the
planning process. The committee expanded to its current seventeen members.
Agencies who have participated in the planning phase of the project include, The
City of Grand Island, The Crisis Center, Inc., The Grand Island Police Department,
Health and Human Services, a representative from the Nebraska State
Legislature, Heartland Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), the Child
Advocacy Center, Central Health Center, a private supervised visitation service
provider, two practicing mental health professionals, and two family law
attorneys.
The planning committee has met on a monthly basis to discuss the provision of
visitation services to victims of domestic violence. Throughout this relationship,
The Crisis Center, Inc. has provided training as needed for the project director
and planning committee members in the following areas: recognizing signs of
domestic violence; methods and strategies for working with victims of domestic
violence; and the potential impact of domestic violence on children and battered
persons.
The supervised visitation and safe exchange center will accept referrals from The
Crisis Center, the local court system, mental health professionals and the legal
community for families in need of supervised visitation services. Additionally, the
Community Consulting Committee and The Crisis Center, Inc. Board of Directors
will continue to meet on a monthly basis to develop a comprehensive plan for
building a larger collaboration focused on supporting domestic violence
response and supervised visitation.
The partnering organizations’ ultimate goal is the protection of domestic violence
victims and their children in all settings. As a result, the City of Grand Island and
The Crisis Center, Inc. through its supervised visitation and safe exchange
program are striving to develop an expanded collaboration including child abuse
and neglect organizations, law enforcement, courts, hospitals, legal advocates,
families, and community groups. The Community Consulting Committee and The
Crisis Center, Inc. Board of Directors has identified the local court system as a
partner and a court representative has begun attending their monthly planning
meetings. The group’s immediate goal is to develop an awareness and
understanding among potential collaborators of the unique circumstances
surrounding supervised visitation in cases of domestic violence.
II. Development of Application
Discussions regarding the collaborative effort that is proposed in the application
and detailed in this Memorandum began in earnest in November, 2003. During
their regular monthly meetings, the Consulting Committee members discussed
elements of the application and the appropriate roles of each partner. The
Visitation Project Director met with members of the Financial Resources
Committee to develop a grant application as supplemented with key judicial and
Crisis Center staff recommendations.
The Visitation Project Director also conducted an independent study of similar
supervised visitation programs in other jurisdictions. Physical visits were made
to visitation centers in Duluth, Minnesota; Yankton, South Dakota; and Toledo,
Ohio. The Visitation Project Director initiated contact via telephone and e-mail
with Program Directors at centers in Rapid City, South Dakota; Mitchell, South
Dakota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Independence, Missouri; Kansas City,
Kansas; and Bend, Oregon. This information enhanced the quality of proposed
programmatic elements. Additionally, the Directors discussed the application
process and expectations of the evolving collaboration with potential members.
These representatives provided input during the initial development phase and
feedback throughout the process. Recent meetings among the Executive
Directors, City representatives and local court representatives have led to the
agreement reflected in this Memorandum and the submission of the 2005 grant
application.
III. Roles and Responsibilities
The Crisis Center, Inc. - Community Domestic Violence Agency
· Provide co-leadership between the Executive Director of the Crisis Center,
Inc. and the Visitation Project Director for all non-administrative duties
related to developing an interagency collaboration among child abuse and
neglect organizations, law enforcement, courts, hospitals, legal advocates
and community groups. Joint efforts will also include coordination of
efforts in the areas of budget and financial stability; fundraising activities;
and identification of grant resources specific to the needs of the visitation
project implementation plan and to insure sustainability of the supervised
visitation and safe exchange center.
· Provide up to three domestic violence awareness training sessions per
year to supervised visitation and safe exchange center employees.
Additional collaboration members will be invited to participate in these
sessions.
· Refer all domestic violence victims with children, who are in need of
supervised visitation or exchange services, to the supervised visitation and
safe exchange center. The Crisis Center staff agrees to provide relevant
case information to the staff of the supervised visitation and safe exchange
center and to follow-up on the outcome of referrals.
· Promote training/education of local law enforcement agencies and court
representatives regarding domestic violence issues and supervised
visitation. The Crisis Center, Inc. may enter into agreements with these
agencies as to the number of training sessions to be provided.
Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Center
· Dedicate 5 staff members and volunteers to providing supervised visitation
services to families impacted by domestic violence, child abuse, sexual
assault, and stalking.
· Provide facilities (e.g. rooms, enclosed playground, etc.) for the program
service objectives.
Visitation Project Director:
· Support the growth of the collaborative effort and supervise all supervised
visitation and safe exchange center activities.
· Submit program evaluation information to local and national evaluators as
required by the grantor.
· Submit financial documentation for accounting as needed.
· Maintain confidentiality of individuals and families using supervised
visitation and safe exchange center services.
Hall County Court - Local Court System
· Submit referrals and relevant case information to the staff of the
supervised visitation and safe exchange center, and follow-up on the
outcome of the referrals.
· Provide training for collaboration partners on the legal system and its role
in working with victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault
and stalking.
· Designate a representative and alternate representative to participate in the
collaboration meetings, as is currently taking place.
City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska
· Act as the fiscal agent for the grant project and ensure compliance with the
reporting requirements of the Office on Violence Against Women.
· Support the collaboration efforts of the project by providing a conference
room for monthly partner meetings.
· Designate staff members from the Police Department and Community
Projects Department to participate on the Community Consulting
Committee.
IV. Time Line
The roles and responsibilities described above are contingent on the City of
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska receiving the funds requested for this
project in the OVW grant application. The beginning and ending dates of this
collaborative effort would coincide with the grant period, anticipated to be
10/01/05 through 09/30/07.
APPROVAL
We, the undersigned have read and agree with this MOU. Further, we have
reviewed the portion of the proposed project budget pertaining to the
collaborative effort described here, and approve it.
By ____________________ By________________________
Ruby Tupper Shellie Pointer, Executive Director
Visitation Project Director The Crisis Center Inc.
Date __________________ Date ______________________
By ____________________ By ________________________
Mayor Jay Vavricek Judge
The City of Grand Island Hall County/District Court Judge(s)
Date __________________ Date ______________________
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-60
WHEREAS, the Safe Havens Supervised Visitation and Exchange Grant Program provides
an opportunity for communities to support supervised visitation and safe exchange of children, by and
between parents, in situations involving domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking; and
WHEREAS, grant funding for such program is available to local governments that propose
to enter into a collaborative working relationship with state and local courts and a nonprofit,
nongovernmental entity in the local community that provides local shelters and programs for domestic
violence and sexual assault victims; and
WHEREAS, the Crisis Center has requested assistance from the City of Grand Island in
seeking funding to implement and operate a supervised visitation and safe exchange center in the community;
and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City submit a grant application and related
document to request funding on behalf of the Crisis Center through the Safe Havens Supervised Visitation
and Safe Exchange Grant Program to expand services currently being provided by the Crisis Center; and
WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding between the Crisis Center and the City of
Grand Island is required to set out the responsibilities of each party with respect to use of the funding for
implementation of grant goals and objectives; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed and approved such Memorandum of
Understanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The City of Grand Island is hereby authorized to submit a grant application and related
documentation to request funding on behalf of the Crisis Center from the Office of Justice Programs through
the OJP Grants Management System for the Safe Havens Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant
Program.
2. The Memorandum of Understanding between the Crisis Center and the City of Grand
Island is hereby approved for the use of Safe Havens grant funds to implement and operate a supervised
visitation and safe exchange center as outlined in the document.
3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the grant application and the
Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G6
#2005-61 - Approving Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Project 2005-01-REHAB D1; Plum Street and
Sutherland Street
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Approving Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Project 2005-01-REHAB D1; Plum Street and Sutherland
Street
Item #’s: G-6
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On February 24, 2005 the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department
advertised for bids for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project 2005-01-Rehab D1 ; Plum
Street and Sutherland Street.
Discussion
Three bids were received and opened on March 3, 2005. The Wastewater Division
of the Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division of the City
Attorney’s Office have reviewed the bids that were received. All bids were
submitted in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications with no
exceptions. A summary of the bids is shown below.
Bidder Exceptions Bid Security Bid Price
Midlands
Contracting, Inc.
None US Fidelity & Guaranty
Co.
$99,275.80
General Excavating None Universal Surety Co. $313,762.44
Diamond
Engineering
Company
None Travelers Casualty &
Surety Company
$103,229.00
The engineers estimate for this project was $160,000.00. There are sufficient funds in
Account No. 53030050-85213 to fund this contract.
Alternatives
1. Make a motion to approve awarding the bid to Midland Contracting, Inc. of
Kearney, NE for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project 2005-01-Rehab D1 in
the amount of $99,275.80.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve awarding the bid and passing
a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Midland Contracting Inc. of
Kearney, NE, for the amount of $99,275.80.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the award of the contract to the lowest bidder, Midland Contracting Inc.
of Kearney, NE for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project 2005-01-Rehab D1.
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: March 3, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.
FOR: East Outfall Sewer Rehabilitation Project #2005-01-REHAB D1
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $160,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 53030050-85213
PUBLICATION DATE: February 24, 2005
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 7
SUMMARY
Bidder: Midlands Contracting, Inc. General Excavating
Kearney, NE Lincoln, NE
Bid Security: US Fidelity & Guaranty Co. Universal Surety Co.
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $99,275.80 $313,762.44
Bidder: Diamond Engineering Co.
Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Travelers Casualty & Surety Co.
Exceptions: None
Bid Price: $103,229.00
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Ben Thayer, Supt. of WWTP
Danelle Collins, Admin. Assist – PW Gary Greer, City Administrator
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P981
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-61
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for East Outfall Sewer
Rehabilitation, Project 2005-01-Rehab D1, according to plans and specifications on file with the City
Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2005, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Midlands Contracting, Inc. of Kearney, 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 $99,275.80; and
WHEREAS, Midlands Contracting, Inc.'s bid is less than the estimate for such project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Midlands Contracting, Inc. of Kearney,
Nebraska, in the amount of $99,275.80 for East Outfall Sewer Rehabilitation, Project 2005-01-Rehab D1
is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute a contract with such contractor for such project on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G7
#2005-62 - Approving Bid Award for Street Improvement District
No. 1255; Independence Avenue, Shanna Street & Lariat Lane
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Dale Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Approving Bid Award for Street Improvement
District 1255; Independence Avenue, Shanna
Street & Lariat Lane
Item #’s: G-7
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On February 4, 2005 the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department
advertised for bids for Street Improvement District 1255.
Discussion
Five bids were received and opened on February 22, 2005. The Engineering Division of
the Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division of the City Attorney’s Office
reviewed the bids that were received. The bids were submitted in compliance with the
contract, plans, and specifications with no exceptions. Two bidders made mathematical
errors in their submittals. A summary of the bids is shown below.
Bidder Exceptions Bid Security Total Bid
A & R Construction
Company
None Universal Surety
Company
$416,354.66
Blessing Construction
Company
None Universal Surety
Company
$540,865.75
Diamond Engineering
Company
None Travelers Casualty $428,386.15
Castle Construction,
Inc.
None North American
Specialty Insurance
Company
$438,741.48
**$441,521.88
M.E. Collins
Contracting Company
None Universal Surety
Company
$439,732.24
**$439,875.84
**Indicates the actual bid with the mathematical error corrected by Public Works Staff.
The engineer’s opinion of cost for this project is $584,684.10. There are sufficient funds
available in the Public Works account No. 40033530-90061.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve awarding the contract for Street Improvement District 1255 to A & R
Construction Company.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve awarding the contract for
Street Improvement District 1255 to A & R Construction Co., of Plainview, Nebraska,
for the amount of $416,354.66.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the award of the contract to A & R Construction Co., of Plainview,
Nebraska for Street Improvement District 1255.
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: February 22, 2005 at 11:00 p.m.
FOR: Street Improvement District No. 1255
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $584,684.10
FUND/ACCOUNT: 40033530-90061
PUBLICATION DATE: February 4, 2005
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 16
SUMMARY
Bidder: A & R Construction Co. Blessing Construction
Plainview, NE Kearney, NE
Bid Security: Universal Surety Company Universal Surety Company
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $416,354.66 $540,865.75
Bidder: Diamond Engineering Co. Castle Construction, Inc.
Grand Island, NE Columbus, NE
Bid Security: Travelers Casualty North American Specialty Ins. Co.
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $428,386.15 $438,741.48
Bidder: M.E. Collins Contracting Co., Inc.
Wahoo, NE
Bid Security: Universal Surety Company
Exceptions: None
Bid Price: $439,732.24
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-62
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Street Improvement District
No. 1255 located in Independence Avenue, Lariat Lane and Shanna Street, according to plans and
specifications on file with the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on February 22, 2005, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, A & R Construction Co. of Plainview, 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 $416,354.66; and
WHEREAS, A & R Construction Co.'s bid is less than the estimate for such project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of A & R Construction Co. of Plainview,
Nebraska, in the amount of $415,354.66 for Street Improvement District No. 1255 is hereby approved as
the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute a contract with such contractor for such project on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G8
#2005-63 - Approving the Nebraska Department of Roads Right-
Of-Way Certificate for the Construction of the Northbound
Bridges on South Locust Street
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Approving the Nebraska Department of Roads
Right-of-Way Certificate for the South Locust
Bridges - Northbound Lanes Federal-Aid
Project
Item #’s: G-8
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The northbound bridges over the two branches of the Platte River north of I-80 will be
built using the city’s Federal Surface Transportation Project (STP) funds. The city will
open bids for the project and administer the construction contract. Plans and
specifications for the bridges were submitted to the Nebraska Department of Roads in
February 2005.
Discussion
In order to proceed with the bid letting process, the Right-of-Way certificate must be
signed and furnished to the Department of Roads. The certificate is to certify that no new
right-of-way was required on the project. All of the necessary Right-of-Way for these two
bridges was acquired as part of the counties project that graded the roadway.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve authorization for the Mayor to sign the certificate.
2. Refer the issue to a committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve authorizing the Mayor to sign
the Right-of-Way certificate.
Sample Motion
Move to approve signing the Right-of-Way certificate.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-63
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is responsible for constructing northbound bridges
over the two branches of the Platte River north of Interstate 80 on South Locust Street; and
WHEREAS, since such project will be completed using the city's Federal Surface
Transportation Project (STP) funds, the Department of Roads requires a certification that no new right-of-
way will be necessary to complete such project; and
WHEREAS, all right-of-way necessary for this project was acquired by Hall County in
order to grade the roadway.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the
certificate stating that no new right-of-way is required to construct northbound bridges over the two
branches of the Platte River north of Interstate 80 on South Locust Street in accordance with Department of
Roads Project No. STPAA-2235(4), Control No. 42169.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2005-64 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Street
Improvement District 1221; South Locust Street from US HWY 34
to Stolley Park Road
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Street Improvement District 1221 and Setting
Board of Equalization Date; South Locust
Street from US HWY 34 to Stolley Park Road
Item #’s: G-9
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The contract for Street Improvement District 1221 was awarded to The Diamond
Engineering Company of Grand Island, NE on November 21, 2000. Work was completed
in fall 2002.
Discussion
Street Improvement District 1221 was completed in accordance with the terms,
conditions, and stipulations of the contract, the plans, and the specifications. Costs for the
project break down as follows:
Original Bid $4,996,117.48
Change Orders (1-4) $ 191,864.10
Adjusted Contract Price $5,187,981.58
Overruns $ 830.48
Sub Total (Construction Price) $5,188,812.06
Only a portion of the project will be assessed for sidewalks installed where sidewalks did
not exist prior to construction. The amount to be assessed is $66,739.20.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve final completion and schedule the Board of Equalization.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Certificate of Final
Completion for Street Improvement District 1221 and set the Board of Equalization date
of April 12, 2005.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion and set the Board of Equalization
hearing for Street Improvement District 1221.
ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 1221
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
March 8, 2005
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that construction of STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1221
has been fully completed by The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, NE
under the contract dated December 7, 2000. The construction of this street improvement
district has been completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of
said contract and complies with the contract, the plans, and the specifications. The work
regarding this Street Improvement project is hereby accepted for the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska, by me as Director of Public Works in accordance with the provisions of
Section 16-650 R.R.S., 1943.
It is further certified that the improvements as constructed include the following items
and costs and that this certificate shall constitute the Final Payment for this work.
District No. 1221, South Locust Street from US HWY 34 to Stolley Park Road
Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price
Section A-Grading & Pavement Removal
1 Remove Pavement 33,153.90 sy $2.85 $94,488.62
2 Remove Driveway & Parking Lot Pavement 20,590.80 sy $2.85 $58,683.78
3 Sawing 18,316.50 lf $2.20 $40,296.30
4 Remove Tree 86.00 ea $95.00 $8,170.00
5 Remove Foundation 88.00 ea $185.00 $16,280.00
6 Remove Concrete Median Surfacing 1,018.60 sy $3.00 $3,055.80
7 Remove Sidewalk 10,619.30 sf $0.30 $3,185.79
8 Remove Fence 879.10 lf $1.15 $1,010.97
9 Remove & Relocate Mailboxes 5.00 ea $54.00 $270.00
10 Remove Posts 22.00 ea $65.00 $1,430.00
11 Remove Curb 788.50 lf $2.40 $1,892.40
12 Remove Guardrail 240.00 lf $2.55 $612.00
13 Earthwork Measured in Embankment 7,218.00 cy $6.20 $44,751.60
14 Overexcavation 2,475.00 cy $5.50 $13,612.50
15 Clearing and Grubbing 1.00 ls $5,000.00 $5,000.00
15a Remove Retaining Wall 464.50 ls $3.85 $1,788.33
SUBTOTAL FOR BID SECTION A: $294,528.08
Section B- Pavement Construction
16 10” P.C. Concrete Pavement 37,064.10 sy $29.85 $1,106,363.39
17 10” High Early Strength P.C. Concrete Pavement 1,957.20 sy $34.10 $66,740.52
18 6” P.C. Concrete Driveway 5,954.20 sy $25.40 $151,236.68
19 6” High Early Strength P.C. Concrete Driveway 243.60 sy $27.70 $6,747.72
20 4” P.C. Concrete Sidewalk 44,809.80 sf $2.40 $107,543.52
21 6” P.C. Concrete Pavement (For Street Construction) 1,532.20 sy $22.45 $34,397.89
22 6” P.C. Concrete Pavement (For Parking Lot Const.) 2,846.90 sy $25.55 $72,738.30
23 6” High Early Strength P.C. Concrete (For Parking Lot) 202.80 sy $28.50 $5,779.80
24 Combination Concrete Curb & Gutter 6,243.10 lf $8.50 $53,066.35
25 Class 47B-3000 or AX-3000 Conc. For Retaining Walls 0.00 cy $550.00 $0.00
26 Reinforcing Steel For Retaining Walls 0.00 lbs $0.64 $0.00
27 4” Concrete Median Surfacing 3,683.30 sf $3.20 $11,786.56
28 Concrete Barrier Curb 285.00 lf $14.95 $4,260.75
29 Patrician Style Railing 0.00 lf $58.35 $0.00
30 Adjust Manhole to Grade 15.00 ea $220.00 $3,300.00
31 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement 1,862.38 tn $43.15 $80,361.70
32 Asphaltic Concrete, Type SPS 0.00 tn $63.65 $0.00
33 Concrete Curb, Type 1 135.00 lf $10.35 $1,397.25
34 Gravel Surface Course 185.62 cy $7.75 $1,438.56
35 Concrete Header 68.00 lf $15.60 $1,060.80
36 Tie Bars 102.00 ea $4.00 $408.00
37 4” White Preformed Plastic Pavement Marking, Type-4 3,739.00 lf $3.10 $11,590.90
38 8” White Preformed Plastic Pavement Marking, Type-4 40.00 lf $6.15 $246.00
39 12” White Preformed Plastic Pavement Marking, Type-4 2,303.00 lf $9.25 $21,302.75
40 4” Yellow Preformed Plastic Pavement Marking, Type-4 11,084.00 lf $3.10 $34,360.40
41 Arrow, Preformed Plastic Pavement Marking, Type-4 33.00 ea $305.00 $10,065.00
42 ‘Only’, Preformed Plastic Pavement Marking, Type-4 6.00 ea $305.00 $1,830.00
42a Modular Block Retaining Wall 26.00 sf $17.15 $445.90
SUB TOTAL FOR BID SECTION B: $1,788,468.72
Section C- Drainage Removals
43 Remove Existing Storm Sewer Pipe > 24” 1,825.30 lf $3.95 $7,209.94
44 Remove Existing Concrete Box Culv. at Sta. 112+35.6 1.00 ea $5,290.00 $5,290.00
45 Remove Existing Storm Sewer Pipe < 24” 2,523.30 lf $3.95 $9,967.04
46 Flowable Fill 131.80 cy $58.00 $7,644.40
47 Remove Existing Driveway Culvert Pipe 338.60 lf $3.70 $1,252.82
48 Remove Inlet, Complete 20.00 ea $150.00 $3,000.00
49 Remove Manhole, Complete 10.00 ea $215.00 $2,150.00
50 Remove Junction Box 4.00 ea $140.00 $560.00
51 Remove F.E.S. 8.00 ea $67.00 $536.00
52 Remove Existing Structure At Sta. 130+01.64 1.00 ea $10,800.00 $10,800.00
SUB TOTAL FOR BID SECTION C: $48,410.19
Section D- Drainage Construction
53 Class 47B-3000 or 3000-AX Conc. For Collars, Elbows 5.08 cy $375.00 $1,905.00
54 Reinforcing Steel For Collars, Elbow Or Plugs 568.00 lbs $0.88 $499.84
55 Class 47B-3000 Or AX-3000 Concrete For Headwalls 26.60 cy $560.00 $14,896.00
56 Reinforcing Steel For Headwalls 3,793.00 lbs $0.85 $3,224.05
57 Pipe Railing 80.50 lf $45.00 $3,622.50
58 Steel Sheet Piling 345.00 sf $10.40 $3,588.00
59 Trash Grate At Headwall 1.00 ea $3,875.00 $3,875.00
60 Shoring For 54” Storm Sewer Pipe 1.00 ls $23,750.00 $23,750.00
61 Curb Inlet, Plan 126-A 79.00 ea $1,220.00 $96,380.00
62 Area Inlet Type ‘F’ 40.00 ea $1,240.00 $49,600.00
63 Area Inlet Type ‘H’ 12.00 ea $1,865.00 $22,380.00
64 Fabric Silt Fence, Low Porosity 342.00 lf $3.35 $1,145.70
65 Reconstruct Sanitary Sewer Line 1.00 ea $835.00 $835.00
66 Dewatering For Storm Sewer 0.00 lf $0.01 $0.00
67 Class 47B-3000 or 3000 AX Concrete For Box Culverts 122.20 cy $323.00 $39,470.60
68 Reinforcing Steel For Box Culverts 22,635.00 lbs $0.57 $12,901.95
69 60” R.C. Culvert Pipes 224.00 lf $174.10 $38,998.40
70 60” R.C. Flared End Section 4.00 ea $1,760.00 $7,040.00
71 36” R.C. Flared End Section With Grate 2.00 ea $1,300.00 $2,600.00
72 24” R.C. Flared End Section With Grate 3.00 ea $865.00 $2,595.00
73 12” Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe 146.00 lf $22.55 $3,292.30
74 15” Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe 3,409.00 lf $22.65 $77,213.85
75 18” Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe 1,108.00 lf $26.25 $29,085.00
76 24” Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe 1,107.00 lf $35.40 $39,187.80
77 30” Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe 704.00 lf $50.20 $35,340.80
78 36” Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe 1,952.00 lf $63.75 $124,440.00
79 42” Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe 677.00 lf $83.35 $56,427.95
80 54” Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe 234.00 lf $142.00 $33,228.00
81 18” Arch Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe 113.00 lf $38.45 $4,344.85
82 21” Arch Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe 0.00 lf $67.70 $0.00
83 24” Arch Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe 352.00 lf $61.95 $21,806.40
84 30” Arch Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe 614.00 lf $81.75 $50,194.50
85 36” Arch Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe 403.00 lf $101.15 $40,763.45
86 48” Arch Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe 321.00 lf $155.50 $49,915.50
87 15” C.M.P. 0.00 lf $19.65 $0.00
88 18” C.M.P. 36.00 lf $18.75 $675.00
89 36” C.M.P. 0.00 lf $35.40 $0.00
90 30” Arch C.M.P. 0.00 lf $37.85 $0.00
91 36” Temporary C.M. Culvert Pipe 0.00 lf $41.50 $0.00
92 Rock Rip-Rap, Type B 77.00 tn $34.40 $2,648.80
93 Erosion Control, Type ‘HV’ 2,235.00 sy $1.60 $3,576.00
94 36” Flood Control Gate 1.00 ea $3,290.00 $3,290.00
95 42” Flood Control Gate 1.00 ea $4,210.00 $4,210.00
96 Manhole At Sta. 100+85.00 82.0’ LT. 1.00 ea $2,410.00 $2,410.00
97 Manhole At Sta. 104+00.00 40.0’ LT. 1.00 ea $3,210.00 $3,210.00
98 Manhole At Sta. 104+40.00 39.0’ RT. 1.00 ea $3,875.00 $3,875.00
99 Manhole At Sta. 105+83.50 39.0’ RT. 1.00 ea $3,250.00 $3,250.00
100 Manhole At Sta. 106+40.00 38.5’ RT. 1.00 ea $3,955.00 $3,955.00
101 Manhole At Sta. 106+56.00 66.0’ RT. 1.00 ea $4,640.00 $4,640.00
102 Manhole At Sta. 108+25.00 44.5’ RT. 1.00 ea $2,265.00 $2,265.00
103 Manhole At Sta. 111+68.00 70.0’ LT. 1.00 ea $4,850.00 $4,850.00
104 Manhole At Sta. 117+88.00 12.0’ LT. 1.00 ea $2,455.00 $2,455.00
105 Manhole At Sta. 118+15.00 12.0’ LT. 1.00 ea $2,445.00 $2,445.00
106 Manhole At Sta. 119+06.00 12.0’ LT. 1.00 ea $2,445.00 $2,445.00
107 Manhole At Sta. 120+01.00 12.0’ LT. 1.00 ea $2,585.00 $2,585.00
108 Manhole At Sta. 121+62.00 12.0’ LT. 1.00 ea $2,685.00 $2,685.00
109 Manhole At Sta. 121+06.00 33.1’ RT. 0.00 ea $2,280.00 $0.00
110 Manhole At Sta. 122+75.00 12.0’ LT. 1.00 ea $2,615.00 $2,615.00
111 Manhole At Sta. 124+03.00 33.1’ RT. 0.00 ea $2,300.00 $0.00
112 Manhole At Sta. 124+25.00 12.0’ LT. 1.00 ea $2,535.00 $2,535.00
113 Manhole At Sta. 125+40.00 12.0’ LT. 1.00 ea $3,105.00 $3,105.00
114 Manhole At Sta. 125+50.00 34.5’ RT. 1.00 ea $4,660.00 $4,660.00
115 Manhole At Sta. 133+11.00 12.0’ RT. 1.00 ea $2,525.00 $2,525.00
116 Manhole At Sta. 135+50.30 12.0’ RT. 1.00 ea $2,315.00 $2,315.00
117 Manhole At Sta. 137+30.00 12.0’ RT. 1.00 ea $2,430.00 $2,430.00
118 Manhole At Sta. 138+25.00 12.0’ RT. 1.00 ea $2,305.00 $2,305.00
119 Manhole At Sta. 139+45.00 12.0’ RT. 1.00 ea $2,275.00 $2,275.00
120 Manhole At Sta. 141+55.00 12.0’ RT. 1.00 ea $3,205.00 $3,205.00
121 Manhole At Sta. 141+55.00 12.0’ LT. 1.00 ea $2,810.00 $2,810.00
122 Manhole At Sta. 142+20.00 12.0’ LT. 1.00 ea $1,990.00 $1,990.00
123 Manhole At Sta. 146+30.00 12.0’ RT. 1.00 ea $2,845.00 $2,845.00
124 Manhole At Sta. 148+90.00 12.0’ RT. 1.00 ea $2,830.00 $2,830.00
125 Manhole At Sta. 150+20.00 12.0’ RT. 1.00 ea $2,280.00 $2,280.00
126 Manhole At Sta. 150+51.30 138.5’ LT. 1.00 ea $2,010.00 $2,010.00
127 Manhole At Sta. 106+55.72 278.0’ RT. 1.00 ea $3,625.00 $3,625.00
SUB TOTAL FOR BID SECTION D: $996,377.24
Section E- Bridge Items
128 Remove Existing Structure At Sta. 127+49.73 1.00 ea $15,175.00 $15,175.00
129 Abutment No. 1 Excavation 1.00 ls $2,410.00 $2,410.00
130 Abutment No. 2 Excavation 1.00 ls $2,410.00 $2,410.00
131 Excavation (Established Quantity) 2,500.00 cy $3.45 $8,625.00
132 Class 47B-3000 Concrete For Bridges 167.00 cy $345.00 $57,615.00
133 Class 47BD-4000 Concrete For Bridges 431.80 cy $344.00 $148,539.20
134 Concrete For Pavement Approaches 301.00 cy $174.00 $52,374.00
135 Epoxy Coated Reinforcing Steel 124,620.00 lbs $0.60 $74,772.00
136 Epoxy Coated Reinforcing Steel For Pave. App. Slabs 31,085.00 lbs $0.60 $18,651.00
137 Concrete Piling 3,360.00 lf $30.65 $102,984.00
138 Granular Backfill 240.00 cy $11.80 $2,832.00
139 Steel Sheet Piling 3,230.00 sf $10.90 $35,207.00
140 Type ‘A’ Rock Rip-Rap 1,125.00 tn $26.85 $30,206.25
141 Type ‘B’ Rock Rip-Rap 200.00 tn $27.55 $5,510.00
142 Structural Steel For Substructure 1,290.00 lbs $2.30 $2,967.00
143 Pedestrian Railing (Chain Link Type) 282.00 lf $60.20 $16,976.40
144 Temporary Bridge Shoring 1.00 ls $6,350.00 $6,350.00
145 Bridge Shoring 1.00 ls $7,650.00 $7,650.00
146 Test Pile 2.00 ea $2,125.00 $4,250.00
SUB TOTAL FOR BID SECTION E: $595,503.85
Section F- Lighting & Traffic Signal
147 Remove & Replace 6” Concrete Pavement 0.00 sy $31.75 $0.00
148 Remove Combination Mast Arm & Lighting Pole 2.00 ea $250.00 $500.00
149 Remove Mast Arm Signal Pole 2.00 ea $200.00 $400.00
150 Remove Foundation 4.00 ea $550.00 $2,200.00
151 Remove Controller Cabinet & Foundation 2.00 ea $280.00 $560.00
152 Remove Pull Box 10.00 ea $80.00 $800.00
153 Street Lighting Unit, Type SL-D-40-12-0.40 47.00 ea $1,405.00 $66,035.00
154 Pedestrian Lighting Unit, Type PL-D-14-C-0.175 113.00 ea $1,525.00 $172,325.00
155 Pull Box 14.00 ea $330.00 $4,620.00
156 Pull Box, Type PB-2 9.00 ea $630.00 $5,670.00
157 1” Conduit In Trench 391.00 lf $2.05 $801.55
158 2” Conduit In Trench 8,498.00 lf $2.60 $22,094.80
159 2” Conduit Under Roadway 2,362.00 lf $4.20 $9,920.40
160 3” Conduit In Trench 81.00 lf $6.15 $498.15
161 4” Conduit In Trench 116.00 lf $2.90 $336.40
162 4” Conduit Under Roadway 197.00 lf $4.05 $797.85
163 4” Conduit Jacked Under Roadway 30.00 lf $24.00 $720.00
164 Temporary Traffic Signal 2.00 ea $4,200.00 $8,400.00
165 Street Lighting Cable, No. 6 USE 519.00 lf $0.40 $207.60
166 #6 Grounding Conductor 173.00 lf $1.50 $259.50
167 Pedestrian Signal, Type PS-1 6.00 ea $325.00 $1,950.00
168 Pedestrian Push Button, Type PPD 10.00 ea $95.00 $950.00
169 12/C #14 AWG Traffic Signal Cable 534.00 lf $1.15 $614.10
170 5/C #14 AWG Traffic Signal Cable 754.00 lf $0.90 $678.60
171 3/C Pedestrian Push Button Lead-In Cable 644.00 lf $0.60 $386.40
172 2/C #14 AWG Detector Lead-In Cable 3,033.00 lf $0.30 $909.90
173 Vehicle Detector, Type TD-3 1.00 ea $352.00 $352.00
174 Vehicle Detector, Type ‘A’ Saw Cut 6.00 ea $495.00 $2,970.00
175 Vehicle Detector, Type ‘A’ Preformed 8.00 ea $125.00 $1,000.00
176 Comb. Mast Arm Signal & Light Pole, Type CMP 55-12 1.00 ea $6,140.00 $6,140.00
177 Comb. Mast Arm Signal & Light Pole, Type CMP 50-12 1.00 ea $5,900.00 $5,900.00
178 Mast Arm Signal Pole, Type MP-30 2.00 ea $2,540.00 $5,080.00
179 Traffic Signal, Type TS-1 8.00 ea $360.00 $2,880.00
180 Traffic Signal Controller, Type TC-NEMA 2.00 ea $5,440.00 $10,880.00
181 Traffic Signal, Type TS-1LL 2.00 ea $560.00 $1,120.00
182 1/0 THWN Cable 4,440.00 lf $0.95 $4,218.00
183 #2 THWN Cable 15,233.00 lf $0.60 $9,139.80
184 #4 THWN Cable 17,356.00 lf $0.45 $7,810.20
185 #6 THWN Cable 31,325.00 lf $0.30 $9,397.50
186 #12 THWN Cable 1,104.00 lf $0.20 $220.80
187 #10 Grounding Conductor 33,951.00 lf $0.14 $4,753.14
188 #12 Grounding Conductor 552.00 lf $0.14 $77.28
189 Pedestrian Lighting Control Center 4.00 ea $1,200.00 $4,800.00
190 Street Lighting Control Center 4.00 ea $1,200.00 $4,800.00
191 Traffic Controller Power Center 2.00 ea $400.00 $800.00
SUB TOTAL FOR BID SECTION F: $384,973.97
Section G- Water Main
192 24” Dia. Steel Casing, Bored In Place 194.00 lf $145.00 $28,130.00
193 12” D.I.P. Water Main 5,527.00 lf $23.70 $130,989.90
194 12” Restrained Joint D.I.P. Water Main In Trench 170.00 lf $37.20 $6,324.00
195 12” Restrained Joint D.I.P. Water Main Through Casing 220.00 lf $32.85 $7,227.00
196 8” D.I.P. Water Main 1,023.00 lf $16.60 $16,981.80
197 6” D.I.P. Water Main 127.50 lf $15.10 $1,925.25
198 4” D.I.P. Water Main 255.00 lf $14.50 $3,697.50
199 8 Mil. Polyethylene Wrap 7,322.50 lf $0.44 $3,221.90
200 12” Gate Valve And Box, M.J. 8.00 ea $1,335.00 $10,680.00
201 12” x 12” Tapping Sleeve And Valve, M.J.(With Box) 4.00 ea $3,930.00 $15,720.00
202 8” x 8” Tapping Sleeve And Valve, M.J. (With Box) 1.00 ea $2,390.00 $2,390.00
203 8” Gate Valve And Box, M.J. 8.00 ea $770.00 $6,160.00
204 4” Gate Valve And Box, M.J. 2.00 ea $480.00 $960.00
205 20” x 12” Tee, M.J. 1.00 ea $1,670.00 $1,670.00
206 20” Sleeve Coupling, M.J. 1.00 ea $645.00 $645.00
207 12” x 12” Tee, M.J. 5.00 ea $415.00 $2,075.00
208 12” x 8” Tee, M.J. 7.00 ea $360.00 $2,520.00
209 12” x 6” Tee, M.J. 13.00 ea $345.00 $4,485.00
210 12” x 4” Tee, M.J. 2.00 ea $345.00 $690.00
211 12” x 22.5 Deg. Bend, M.J. 8.00 ea $270.00 $2,160.00
212 12” x 45 Deg. Bend, M.J. 8.00 ea $270.00 $2,160.00
213 12” x 90 Deg. Bend, M.J. 2.00 ea $367.25 $734.50
214 12” x 22.5 Deg. Bend, Restrained Joint 4.00 ea $362.55 $1,450.20
215 12” Restrained Plug, M.J. 5.00 ea $140.00 $700.00
216 12” Retainer Gland, M.J. 8.00 ea $165.00 $1,320.00
217 12” Sleeve Coupling, M.J. 2.00 ea $244.35 $488.70
218 12” x 8” Reducer, M.J. 1.00 ea $185.00 $185.00
219 12” x 6” Reducer, M.J. 1.00 ea $176.50 $176.50
220 8” x 8” Tee, M.J. 2.00 ea $202.65 $405.30
221 8” x 6” Tee, M.J. 2.00 ea $191.15 $382.30
222 8” x 45 Deg. Bend, M.J. 12.00 ea $143.15 $1,717.80
223 8” x 90 Deg. Bend, M.J. 5.00 ea $151.20 $756.00
224 8” Restrained Plug, M.J. 8.00 ea $101.90 $815.20
225 8” Retainer Gland, M.J. 3.00 ea $101.80 $305.40
226 8” Sleeve Coupling, M.J. 3.00 ea $131.00 $393.00
227 8” x 6” Reducer, M.J. 5.00 ea $116.50 $582.50
228 8” x 4” Reducer, M.J. 0.00 ea $109.50 $0.00
229 8” Cap, M.J. With Set Screw Ring 4.00 ea $153.65 $614.60
230 6” x 6” Tee, M.J. 0.00 ea $159.70 $0.00
231 6” x 45 Deg. Bend, M.J. 5.00 ea $106.10 $530.50
232 6” x 90 Deg. Bend, M.J. 3.00 ea $113.05 $339.15
233 6” x 4” Reducer, M.J. 0.00 ea $94.70 $0.00
234 6” Restrained Plug, M.J. 3.00 ea $106.00 $318.00
235 6” Pumper Hydrant, M.J. 22.00 ea $1,080.00 $23,760.00
236 4” x 45 Deg. Bend, M.J. 6.00 ea $80.00 $480.00
237 4” Sleeve Coupling, M.J. 3.00 ea $94.50 $283.50
238 ¾” Copper Water Service Line 44.00 lf $10.00 $440.00
239 1” Copper Water Service Line 504.00 lf $10.45 $5,266.80
240 1 ½” Copper Water Service Line 282.00 lf $13.40 $3,778.80
241 2” Copper Water Service Line 422.00 lf $18.00 $7,596.00
242 ¾” Curb Stop And Box 7.00 ea $147.00 $1,029.00
243 1” Curb Stop And Box 9.00 ea $161.00 $1,449.00
244 1 ½” Curb Stop And Box 5.00 ea $232.00 $1,160.00
245 2” Curb Stop And Box 5.00 ea $280.00 $1,400.00
246 Boring For 1” Water Service Line 390.00 lf $10.50 $4,095.00
247 Boring For 1 ½” Water Service Line 130.00 lf $10.85 $1,410.50
248 Boring For 2” Water Service Line 250.00 lf $12.85 $3,212.50
249 Boring For 4” Water Service Line 0.00 lf $27.80 $0.00
250 ¾” Corporation Stop 7.00 ea $64.65 $452.55
251 1” Corporation Stop 9.00 ea $71.25 $641.25
252 1 ½” Corporation Stop 5.00 ea $106.10 $530.50
253 2” Corporation Stop 5.00 ea $148.00 $740.00
254 Concrete For Thrust Blocks 43.24 cy $194.85 $8,425.31
255 Dewatering For Water Mains 0.00 lf $0.01 $0.00
256 Dewatering At Wood River Crossing 1.00 ls $8,000.00 $8,000.00
257 Concrete Encasement 0.00 lf $51.50 $0.00
258 Remove And Replace Existing Pave. With Temp. Surf. 0.00 $26.65 $0.00
259 Remove Water Main 188.00 lf $6.50 $1,222.00
260 Remove Water Valve Manhole 5.00 ea $255.00 $1,275.00
261 Remove And Salvage Hydrant 15.00 ea $170.00 $2,550.00
262 Remove Valve Box 15.00 ea $75.00 $1,125.00
263 Saw Cutting 0.00 lf $2.20 $0.00
264 Remove Culvert, 24" and Smaller 0.00 $4.00 $0.00
265 12” C.M.P. Culvert Pipe 0.00 lf $20.00 $0.00
266 Temporary Gravel Surface Course 0.00 cy $6.85 $0.00
267 Adjust Existing Water Valve Box To Grade 1.00 ea $115.00 $115.00
268 Tap Existing Water Main For ¾” Service 7.00 ea $120.00 $840.00
269 Tap Existing Water Main For 1” Service 9.00 ea $120.00 $1,080.00
270 Tap Existing Water Main For 1 ½” Service 5.00 ea $200.00 $1,000.00
271 Tap Existing Water Main For 2” Service 5.00 ea $205.00 $1,025.00
SUB TOTAL FOR BID SECTION G: $347,409.71
Section H- Miscellaneous
272 Temporary Surfacing (6” Asphaltic Concrete) 1,873.80 sy $24.80 $46,470.24
273 Temporary Surfacing (5” High Early Strength P.C. Conc.) 4,050.70 sy $24.80 $100,457.36
274 Temporary Gravel Surface Coarse 150.00 cy $8.25 $1,237.50
275 Furnish & Install Concrete Protection Barriers 410.00 lf $80.00 $32,800.00
276 Reset Concrete Protection Barriers 910.00 lf $9.00 $8,190.00
277 Temporary 36” C.M.P. Culvert Pipes 132.00 lf $37.50 $4,950.00
278 Convert Curb Inlet To Type “H” Area Inlet 0.00 ea $2,370.00 $0.00
279 Traffic Control For Phase I Roadway Construction 1.00 ls $16,000.00 $16,000.00
280 Traffic Control For Phase II Roadway Construction 1.00 ls $16,000.00 $16,000.00
281 Traffic Control For Phase III Roadway Construction 1.00 ls $15,000.00 $15,000.00
282 Traffic Control For Phase IV Roadway Construction 1.00 ls $15,000.00 $15,000.00
SUB TOTAL FOR BID SECTION H: $256,105.10
Section I- Landscape & Irrigation
283 Juniperus Chinesis ‘Sea Green’ 172.00 ea $34.65 $5,959.80
284 Juniperus Sabina ‘Calgary Carpet’ 51.00 ea $36.75 $1,874.25
285 Pinus Sylvestris 18.00 ea $190.05 $3,420.90
286 Berberis ‘Crimson Pygmy’ 156.00 ea $36.75 $5,733.00
287 Cornus Alba ‘Siberica Bloodgood’ 41.00 ea $33.60 $1,377.60
288 Euonymus Alatus ‘Compacta’ 42.00 ea $37.80 $1,587.60
289 Rhus Aromatica ‘Gro-Low’ 76.00 ea $33.60 $2,553.60
290 Rosa ‘Nearly Wild’ 412.00 ea $33.60 $13,843.20
291 Spirea Albiflora 282.00 ea $31.50 $8,883.00
292 Symphoricarpos x Chenaultii ‘Hancock’ 25.00 ea $34.65 $866.25
293 Viburnum x Burkwoodii 23.00 ea $38.85 $893.55
294 Viburnum Trilobum ‘Spring Green’ 98.00 ea $43.05 $4,218.90
295 Fraxinus Americana ‘Autumn Purple’ 0.00 ea $406.35 $0.00
296 Fraxinus Pennsylvanica ‘Patmore’ 0.00 ea $380.10 $0.00
297 Gleditsia Tricanthos Inermis ‘Skycole’ 0.00 ea $432.60 $0.00
298 Malus ‘Sugar Tyme’ 19.00 ea $201.60 $3,830.40
299 Echinacea Purpurea ‘Magnus’ 576.00 ea $5.10 $2,937.60
300 Oenothera Missouriensis 600.00 ea $6.55 $3,930.00
301 Polygonum Affine ‘Himalayan Border Jewel' 1,527.00 ea $5.10 $7,787.70
302 Rudbekia ‘Goldstrum’ 455.00 ea $5.10 $2,320.50
303 Nepta Faassenii 969.00 ea $5.10 $4,941.90
304 Fescue Sod 0.00 sf $0.31 $0.00
305 Bluegrass Sod 165,601.00 sf $0.25 $41,400.25
306 Seeding 2,845.00 sf $0.07 $199.15
307 Brick Pavers 2,741.00 sf $5.60 $15,349.60
308 Irrigation System 1.00 ls $88,085.00 $88,085.00
309 Topsoil 166.00 cy $10.50 $1,743.00
SUB TOTAL FOR BID SECTION I: $223,736.75
Additional Work - Section J
310 Connect Water Services 26.00 ea 550.00 $14,300.00
311 Increase 36" Gate 1' in Height to match 42" 1.00 ls 100.00 $100.00
312 4" SS to 6" SS in MH 5 1.00 ls 176.00 $176.00
313 8" Parking Lot PCCP 131.60 sy 31.10 $4,092.76
314 Rem & Relocate Advanced Detection System 1.00 ls 5,995.00 $5,995.00
315 Temporary Surfacing Millings-Grand Island 901.30 sy 8.00 $7,210.40
316 Temporary Surfacing Millings-Diamond 2959.10 sy 14.50 $42,906.95
317 Pebble Finish on Light Poles 0.00 ls 4,550.00 $0.00
318 2 1/2" Purple Ash 35.00 ea 342.00 $11,970.00
319 2 1/2" Patmore Trees 22.00 ea 342.00 $7,524.00
320 2 1/2" Skycole Trees 47.00 ea 342.00 $16,074.00
321 Install Weed Matt 1.00 ls 10,965.00 $10,965.00
322 Install Border 1.00 ls 8,925.00 $8,925.00
323 Change irrigation System Pop-ups 1.00 ls 47,282.30 $47,282.30
324 Install irrigation triangle area 1.00 ls 11,330.00 $11,330.00
325 Jack & Bore 2" Conduit 125.00 lf 21.00 $2,625.00
326 Relocate electric box at Pump and Pantry 1.00 ea 1,550.00 $1,550.00
327 Remove and backfill pool at Star Motel 1.00 ea 4,881.80 $4,881.80
328 Purchase Patrician Style Railing 1.00 ea 2,900.00 $2,900.00
329 Remove 24" FES 1.00 ea 40.00 $40.00
330 Remove 36" FES 1.00 ea 45.00 $45.00
331 Adjust Area Inlet to Grade 1.00 ea 575.00 $575.00
332 Build 36" to 24" Collar 1.00 ea 300.00 $300.00
333 Construct Steel Pipe Bollard 38.00 ea 200.00 $7,600.00
334 Inlay Pavement Markings-Type IV 21812.00 lf 0.60 $13,087.20
335 6" x 6" Tapping Sleeve 1.00 ea 2,105.00 $2,105.00
336 12" x 6" Tapping Sleeve 1.00 ea 2,675.00 $2,675.00
337 12" x 4" Tapping Sleeve 1.00 ea 2,445.00 $2,445.00
338 Tap Existing Water Main for 1 1/4" Service 2.00 ea 200.00 $400.00
339 1 1/4" Corporation 2.00 ea 112.90 $225.80
340 1 1/4" Curb Stop w/Box 2.00 ea 247.20 $494.40
341 1 1/4" Copper Water Service Line 10.00 lf 14.10 $141.00
342 4" x 3" Reducer 1.00 ea 80.00 $80.00
343 4" Offset Fitting 1.00 ea 360.00 $360.00
344 #8 Grounding Conductor 470.00 lf 0.75 $352.50
345 12" Cap, M.J. with Set Screw Ring 6.00 ea 225.00 $1,350.00
346 6" Cap, M.J. with Set Screw Ring 1.00 ea 100.00 $100.00
347 4" Restrained Plug, M.J. 2.00 ea 100.00 $200.00
348 4" Retainer Gland M.J. 4.00 ea 70.00 $280.00
349 Remove Existing Structure at 132+93, R330 1.00 ea 325.00 $325.00
350 Change Median/Island south of Stolley Park Rd 1.00 ls 2,476.50 $2,476.50
351 Restock CMP 1.00 ls 572.75 $572.75
352 Restock 12" Gate Valve, M.J. 1.00 ea 153.79 $153.79
353 Rout and Seal McDermott & Miller Parking Lot 1.00 ls 2,725.00 $2,725.00
354 Modular Block Retaining Wall 404.00 sf 27.50 $11,110.00
355 Provide City Pavers to City (Material Only) 159.00 sf 3.90 $620.10
356 Additional Irrigation System Heads 24.00 ea 45.00 $1,080.00
357 Additional Weed Mat 645.00 sf 0.40 $258.00
358 Additional Border 108.00 lf 2.90 $313.20
SUB TOTAL FOR BID SECTION J: $253,298.45
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $ 5,188,812.06
Respectfully submitted,
Steven P. Riehle
Public Works Director
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March 8, 2005
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for the Street
Improvement District No. 1221, be approved.
I further recommend that the City Council sit as the Board of Equalization, for Sidewalks
associated with the project, on April 12, 2005 to determine benefits and levy special assessments.
Respectfully submitted,
Jay Vavricek
Mayor
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-64
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director of the City of Grand Island has issued a Certificate
of Final Completion for Street Improvement District No. 1221, located along South Locust Street from
U.S. Highway 34 to Stolley Park Road, certifying that the Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska , under contract dated December 7, 2000, has completed such project according to the terms,
conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director recommends confirmation of the final completion of
the district; 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. 1221, is hereby confirmed.
2. The City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization on April 12, 2005 to determine benefits
and set assessments for Street Improvement District No. 1221.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G10
#2005-65 - Approving Bid Award - Burdick Roof Replacement
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader;Dale Shotkoski
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Memo for Award of Burdick Roof Replacement –
Burdick Generating Station
Item #’s: G-10
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
Recent inspections of the roof areas at the Burdick Station Power Plant have indicated
leakage and degradation. These include the Unit 1 and 2 boiler and turbine area roofs,
the Unit 3 turbine area, the pumping station area, and the maintenance shop area. The
current plant roofs are basically the original roof systems from several phases of plant
construction from 1956 to 1972. Some of these old roofing systems contain asbestos
materials and have been repaired on multiple occasions over the years. Because of the
age and condition of the roofs, it is recommended to replace the roofs. Specifications
were drafted by plant staff and issued for bid in accordance with City purchasing
requirements.
Discussion
Specifications were sent to five contractors. Two bids were received. The engineer’s
estimate for this project is $280,000.
Bidder Bid price
Weathercraft Company, Grand Island, Nebraska $168,587.00
Ziemba Roofing Company, Hastings, Nebraska $179,911.00
Both bids were reviewed and found to be compliant with the specifications. Neither bid
includes sales tax. Additionally, the roofing systems proposed were reviewed by the
engineering staff of the Department’s Boiler, Machinery, and Fire Insurance carrier,
Factory Mutual. That firm confirmed compliance with their standards for fire, wind and
other engineering considerations.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the award of the contract for Burdick Roof Replacement
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to a future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council award the Burdick Roof Replacement
Contract to the low compliant bidder, Weathercraft Company, of Grand Island.
Sample Motion
Approve the Resolution for award of the Burdick Roof Replacement Contract to
Weathercraft Company.
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: February 3, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Burdick Roof Replacement
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
ESTIMATE: $280,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: E520
PUBLICATION DATE: January 23, 2005
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 5
SUMMARY
Bidder: Ziemba Roofing Company Weathercraft Co.
Hastings, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Universal Surety Company Universal Surety Company
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $179,911.00 $168,587.00
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assistant Utilities Director
Pat Gericke, Admin. Assist. Utilities Sherri Kisler, Utilities Secretary
Gary Greer, City Administrator Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P968
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-65
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Burdick Roof Replacement,
according to plans and specifications on file at the Platte Generating Station; and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2005, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Weathercraft Co. 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 $168,587.00; and
WHEREAS, Weathercraft Co.'s bid is less than the estimate for such project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Weathercraft Co. of Grand Island,
Nebraska, in the amount of $168,587.00 for Burdick roof replacement is hereby approved as the lowest
responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute a contract with such contractor for such project on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G11
#2005-66 - Approving Bid Award - Two (2) 2500 kVA Pad-Mount
Transformers
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader;Dale Shotkoski
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Bid Award – Padmount Transformers – Utilities Dept.
Item #’s: G-11
Presente r(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilit ies Director
Background
Bid specifications for two 2500 kVA padmount transformers were publicly advertised on
Friday, February 4, 2005. Bidding documents were mailed to five potential bidders. On
Wednesday, February 23, the bids were publicly opened. Bids were received from five firms
for the specified padmount transformers. The transformers are the type used for large
commercial customers such as Standard Iron, Super Wal-Marts, and St. Francis Medical
Center.
All transformer bids are evaluated for efficiency of operation to determine a total lifetime cost
to the City over the 20 year life of the transformers. The evaluation criteria factors are
provided to each of the suppliers so that each supplier can design the transformers and bid
accordingly. The lifetime cost of operation is then used to determine the lowest total overall
cost to the City. The lowest evaluated bid is recommended for approval.
Discussion
Bids for Padmount transformers were received in accordance with City Procurement Code
requirements, as tabulated below:
Three-phase Padmounted Transformers – 2500 kVA 277/480V
Bidder Manufacturer Quantity Bid Price Each Evaluated Bid Each Comments
Pauwels Pauwels 2 $26,604.00 $66,595.50 Low Evaluated Bid
Cahoon Sales ERMCO 2 $22,779.00 $71,864.00
WESCO ABB 2 $28,496.00 $72,708.50
Kriz-Davis Cooper 2 $26,500.00 $73,009.00
Dutton-Lainson Howard 2 $22,474.50 $74,568.50
The low evaluated bid for the two 2500 kVA transformers was provided by Pauwels
Transformers, Inc. of Washington, Missouri, a bid of $53,208.00 plus tax, which is less than
the engineers estimate of $60,000.00.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1. Move to approve the award for the Padmount Transformers to Pauwels
Transformers, Inc.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council award the bid for two 2500 kVA padmount
transformers to Pauwels Transformers, Inc. of Washington, MO.
Sample Motion
Approve the bid award for the two 2500 kVA transformers to Pauwels Transformers, Inc.
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: February 23, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: 2500 kVA Padmount Transformer
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
ESTIMATE: $60,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 520
PUBLICATION DATE: February 4, 2005
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 5
SUMMARY
Bidder: Dutton-Lainson Company Pauwels Transformers Inc.
Hastings, NE Washington, MO
Bid Security: Universal Surety Company Employers Mutual Casualty Co.
Exceptions: None Noted
Manufacturer: Howard Not Listed
Bid Price: $48,095.43 (tax included) $53,208.00 (tax not included)
Bidder: WESCO Distribution, Inc. Kriz-Davis Co.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Continental Insurance Co. St. Paul Guardian Insurance Co.
Exceptions: Noted Noted
Manufacturer: ABB Cooper Power
Bid Price: $60,981.44 (tax included) $56,710.00 (tax included)
Bidder: ERMCO, Inc.
Dyersburg, TN
Bid Security: St. Paul Guardian Insurance Co.
Exceptions: Noted
Manufacturer: ERMCO
Bid Price: $48,747.06 (tax included)
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assistant Utilities Director
Pat Gericke, Admin. Asst. Utilities Gene Pesek, Utilities Dept.
Gary Greer, City Administrator Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P972
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-66
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Two 2500 kVA Padmounted
Transformers, according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2005, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Pauwels Tranformers, Inc. of Washington, Missouri, 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 $53,208 excluding tax; and
WHEREAS, Pauwels Transformers, Inc.' bid is less than the estimate for such transformers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Pauwels Transformers, Inc. of
Washington, Missouri, in the amount of $53,208 excluding tax for two 2500 kVA padmount transformers is
hereby approved as the lowest evaluated bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G12
#2005-67 - Approving Acquisition of Property Located at 1204
West 2nd Street (James and Barbara Wiltgen)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-67
WHEREAS, the City is interested in acquiring property from James J. Wiltgen and Barbara
A. Wiltgen, husband and wife, for the library expansion project; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 8, 2005, for the purpose of discussing the
proposed acquisition of real property legally described as Fractional Lot Eight (8) in Fractional Lot Block
Two (2), Spaulding and Gregg's Addition and its complements, to-wit: Fractional Lot Eight (8) in Fractional
Block Sixteen (16) in Arnold and Abbott's Addition, and Fractional Lot Eight (8) in Fractional Block Two
(2) in Arnold Place, all being additions to the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Section 19-709, R.R.S. 1943, authorizes the City to appropriate private
property for use of the City for public facilities; and
WHEREAS, the parties have negotiated a purchase price for the property of $400,000,
with $5,000 to be paid by the City upon the approval and execution of an Agreement for Warranty Deed,
and the remaining $395,000 to be paid by the City at closing; and
WHEREAS, the purchase price for this property includes the real estate, some items of
personal property and all relocation expenses; and
WHEREAS, the appraised value of the property is $322,000; and
WHEREAS, an Agreement for Warranty Deed has been prepared by the City Attorney
setting out the terms and conditions for the conveyance of such property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the acquisition of the above-described property
from James J. Wiltgen and Barbara A. Wiltgen, husband and wife, for the purchase price of $400,000 is
hereby approved, with $5,000 to be paid by the City upon approval and execution of the Agreement for
Warranty Deed, and the balance to be paid by the City at the closing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such Agreement for Warranty Deed on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 8, 2005.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G13
#2005-68 - Approving Acquisition of Property Located at 214 N.
Washington Street (Robert and Gail Mattke)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-2.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-68
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Public Library Foundation, Inc., a Nebraska non-profit
corporation, has acquired real property west of the existing Edith Abbott Memorial Library at 214 N.
Washington Street, for the purpose of expanding and renovating such facility; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Public Library Foundation, Inc. has expressed an interest in
donating such real property to the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 8, 2005, for the purpose of discussing the
proposed acquisition of property described as all of the southerly thirty eight (38.0) feet of Lot One (1), in
Block Sixteen (16), in Arnold and Abbott's Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island is hereby authorized to
acquire by donation from the Grand Island Public Library Foundation, Inc., a Nebraska non-profit
corporation, the property described as all of the southerly thirty eight (38.0) feet of Lot One (1), in Block
Sixteen (16), in Arnold and Abbott's Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, for the
purpose of expanding and renovating the Edith Abbott Memorial Library at 214 N. Washington Street.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G14
#2005-69 - Approving the Request for Proposal Submitted by the
Library Facility Committee and the Grand Island Facilities
Corporation for the Library Expansion
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: RFP from Grand Island Facilities Corporation
Item #’s: G-14
Presenter(s): Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Background
On November 23, 2004, the City Council approved the establishment of a non-profit
corporation for the purpose of assisting and promoting the development of public
facilities to be used by the City of Grand Island and to further its governmental functions.
The Library Facilities Committee has been working with the Grand Island Facilities
Corporation to develop a Request for Proposals for design/build services for an addition
to the Edith Abbott Memorial Library. The Request for Proposals for design/build
services is before the council for review and approval.
Discussion
When the Grand Island Facilities Corporation was established, the Council was given
assurance that it would be involved in the decision making process as the Facilities
Corporation moved forward with facilitating municipal projects. The Request for
Proposals which is before you for consideration at this meeting was developed by the
Grand Island Facilities Corporation and the Library Facilities Committee. The Facilities
Corporation and Library Facilities Committee have both given input into the document
and approved the Request for Proposal.
This Request for Proposal was developed for using the design/build method for
construction which will hopefully promote efficiency in the construction process and also
enable the city to have better cost control over the project. The RFP calls for a proposal
that would include adding approximately 25,000 square feet to the current Edith Abbott
Memorial Library in addition to developing a parking lot with 167 parking spaces to
accommodate the needs of the expanded facility. The RFP also sets forth a time schedule
for the selection process of a design/build team for the facility, which is included in
Section 11 of the document. The total project budget is also established by Section 2-4 of
the document as being from $4,000,000 to $7,000.000.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the resolution which gives City Council approval for the
RFP which will then be used by the Grand Island Facilities Corporation to
seek Requests for Proposals.
2. The Council may reject the RFP.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends tha t the Counc il approve the resolution which indicates
Council approval for the RFP that has been developed by the Grand Island Facilities
Corporation.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the resolution giving City Council approval to the Request for
Proposal developed by the Grand Island Facilities Corporation.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-69
WHEREAS, on November 23, 2004, by Resolution 2004-294, the City Council of
the City of Grand Island approved the establishment of a non-profit corporation for the purpose
of assisting and promoting the development of public facilities to be used by the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska, in furtherance of its governmental functions; and
WHEREAS, the non-profit corporation established by the above referenced
Resolution has been established as the Grand Island Facilities Corporation, which was filed with
the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office on December 28, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Facilities Corporation had meetings to review the development
of a Request for Proposals to be used to seek proposals for design/build services for the
construction of an addition to the Edith Abbott Memorial Library; and
WHEREAS, the Library Facilities Committee has proposed an RFP, which has
now been reviewed and approved by the Grand Island Facilities Corporation; and
WHEREAS, in order to promote the maximum amount of public exposure to the
process of seeking proposals for the construction of the addition to the Edith Abbott Memorial
Library, this matter is being brought before the Grand Island City Council for its further approval
of the Request for Proposals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Request for Proposals, which has
been approved by the Library Facilities Committee and the Grand Island Facilities Corporatio n
be approved and used for seeking proposals for design and construction of the addition to the
Edith Abbott Memorial Library.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 8, 2005.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G15
#2005-70 - Approving 2005 CDBG Planning Grant Budget Revision
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Joni Kuzma
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Joni Kuzma, Development Specialist
Meeting: March 8, 2004
Subject: Budget Revision for 2005 Planning Grant
Item #’s: G-15
Presenter(s): Joni Kuzma, Development Specialist
Background
On February 14, 2005, the City of Grand Island was awarded a $36,950 Community
Development Block Grant to facilitate a Homelessness and Homeless Housing Planning
Grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. The planning grant will
provide a needs assessment of homeless and homeless housing in Grand Island and the
surrounding service area (Hall, Hamilton, Howard, Buffalo, Kearney and Merrick
Counties, and the tri-city area). Inter local agreements were signed with Hall County,
Hamilton County, Howard County, Merrick County, Kearney County, Buffalo County,
the City of Hastings and the City of Kearney for the Planning Grant.
Discussion
Resolution # 2004-239 approved the original budget of: CDBG allocation of $37,200,
with a match of $9,300, for a planning grant total of $49,300, plus $2,580 for general
administration (project total $51,880). The proposed contract budget from the Nebraska
Department of Economic Development provided for CDBG funding of $36,950 and a
match of $12,250, which would increase the required match by $3,050, plus $2,580 for
general administration. The total grant cost of $49,300 (for a project total of $51,880)
would not change.
The additional $3,050 in matching funds is available in the Community Development
budget: 25010001-85213 Contract services - $2,500.00
25010001-85290 Other Professional & Technical services - $550
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the Planning Grant budget revision.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the Planning Grant budget revision.
3. Modify the Planning Grant budget revision to meet the wishes of the Council.
4. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the CDBG Planning Grant budget revision be
approved.
Sample Motion
Approve the CDBG Planning Grant budget revision.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-70
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2004, by Resolution 2004-239 the City Council of the City
of Grand Island authorized a grant application for a homeless needs study for Grand Island and the
surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the grant application anticipated matching funds to be in the amount of $9,300
which will be provided by Hope Harbor; and
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2005, the City of Grand Island was notified that they were
awarded a grant for such study, however the required matching funds increased to $12,350; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City's Community Development Division provide
the additional $3,050 in matching funds to proceed with this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the grant funding budget for the needs assessment
of homeless and homeless housing in the Grand Island and surrounding area is hereby amended to account
for the grant funds awarded and the increase in required matching funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City's Community Development Division provide
the required additional $3,050 in matching funds to proceed with this project.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G16
#2005-71 - Approving Grand Island/Hall County 2005 Homeland
Security Grant
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Paul Bresino
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Paul M. Briseno, Assistant to the City Administrator
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Grand Island/Hall County 2005 Homeland Security
Grant
Item #’s: G-16
Presenter(s): Paul M. Briseno, Assistant to the City Administrator
Background
Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is requesting a resolution of support
and letter of agreement from each 2005 Homeland Security Grant applicant. This
resolution and agreement will indicate participation from the Grand Island/Hall County
Emergency Management Agency in this round of the 2005 Homeland Security grant
cycle.
In 2004, Grand Island/Hall County received $533,144 from NEMA’s Homeland Security
Grant to purchase Interoperable Public Safety Wireless Communication equipment to for
10 counties. There is now a 20 county Central Nebraska Region for an Interoperability
Plan. We are applying for $2,809,235.35 in the 2005 grant. The Grand Island Police
Department, Grand Island Fire Department, Hall County Rural Fire Department, Hall
County Sheriffs, Nebraska State Patrol, and Grand Island/Hall County Emergency
Management all benefited from these awarded funds. In 2004 the CBRNE Event Rescue
and Medical Supply Trailer for Hall County was also awarded to the Grand Island Fire
Department, with the agreement that the GIFD would be a first-responder in this area on
behalf of the Nebraska Hazmat Response Team
Discussion
The City of Grand Island/Hall County is requesting a continuation of equipment funding
for the CNRI project, including funding for Emergency Management salaries,
replacement of 911 equipment, as well as upgrades for Grand Island Fire Department and
Hall County Rural Fire Department equipment. The 2005 Homeland Security Grant is
requesting a resolution of support from this agency prior to any grant award.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the letter of Agreement and resolution
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council submits a resolution of support for the
FY 2005 Homeland Security Grant through NEMA.
Sample Motion
Approve the resolution of support with NEMA and the 2005 Homeland Security Grant
fund program for Grand Island and Hall County.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-71
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency has provided funding through
a Homeland Security Grant to local law enforcement agencies and local fire departments to replace or
upgrade rescue equipment, to purchase wireless communication equipment, and to provide first responder
equipment and a trailer; and
WHEREAS, such grant funding has allowed area agencies to purchase rescue equipment
which will allow the different agencies to coordinate rescue operations to better serve the public; and
WHEREAS, it is beneficial to the City of Grand Island to continue receiving financial
assistance to obtain equipment and supplies needed to prepare for various emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize funding assistance previously received, and
encourage the continuation of such funding in order to be fully prepared to assess and conduct emergency
rescue operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island supports participation in
the 2005 Homeland Security Grant program through the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and
encourages continued funding for the purchase, replacement or upgrade of rescue equipment and/or
reimbursement for emergency management personnel costs.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G17
#2005-72 - Approving Funding of Economic Development Request
for Heartland Events Center (NWPS Rate Agreement Funds)
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: David Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: David Springer, Finance Director
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Approving Funding of Economic Development
Corporation Request for Heartland Events Center
(NWPS Rate Agreement Funds)
Item #’s: G-17
Presenter(s): David Springer, Finance Director
Background
On September 26, 2000, the City Council approved Resolution #2000-291 establishing an
Economic Development Policy for the annual contribution from Northwestern Public
Service (NWPS). A request has been received for funding and recommended for
approval by the NWPS Funds Review Committee.
Discussion
The Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation requests $50,000 to help
offset the cost of gas equipment to be installed at the Heartland Events Center which
totals over $209,000. These funds represent direct cash contributions previously made by
NWPS to the City of Grand Island and the usage of these funds for this purpose falls
wit hin the guidelines of the economic development policy set forth in the rate agreement.
There are adequate funds in Account #10011101-85454.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the request for funds
2. Disapprove or /Deny the request for funds
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the request for funds.
Sample Motion
Approve the request for funds to allow payment to the Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corporation for the behalf of Heartland Events Center.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-72
WHEREAS, Northwestern Public Service (NWPS) makes an annual contribution for
economic development purposes to the City of Grand Island in the amount of $86,000; and
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2000, the Mayor and City Council approved Resolution
2000-291 establishing an economic development policy for receiving, considering and making
recommendations regarding requests for disbursement of said funds; and
WHEREAS, the office of the City Administrator received a recommendation for funding
from the local economic development committee for $50,000 payable to the Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corporation on behalf of Fonner Park Exposition and Event Center, Inc. to assist with the
installation cost of natural gas equipment for the new Heartland Events Center; and
WHEREAS, said request is consistent with the intent of NWPS in making its annual
economic development contribution, and the policy established by the Mayor and City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the request for disbursement in the amount of
$50,000 to fund a portion of the installation costs of natural gas equipment for the new Heartland Event
Center is hereby approved, and a payment is authorized to be made to the Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corporation on behalf of Fonner Park Exposition and Event Center, Inc. for such purpose.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on March 8, 2005.
_____________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I1
#2005-73 - Approving Economic Development Incentive
Agreement with CXT
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Authorizing the City to Enter Into an Economic
Development Agreement with CXT Incorporated, an
L.B. Foster Company
Item #’s: I-1
Presenter(s): Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Background
The voters of the City of Grand Island approved an Economic Development Plan at the
May 6, 2003 election. Subsequent to the election, the city has adopted an ordinance that
establishes the Economic Development Plan and the Citizens Advisory Review
Committee to oversee the process of approving applications for economic development
incentives. CXT Incorporated, an L.B. Foster Company (CXT) has applied for an
infrastructure grant and a forgivable loan from the Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corporation pursuant to the Economic Development Plan. This application
has been reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee of the Economic
Development Corporation and by the Citizens Advisory Review Committee. CXT’s
application is now being forwarded to the City Council for its approval pursuant to the
city’s Economic Development Plan.
Discussion
The Economic Development Corporation has taken the application of CXT for a
$100,000 infrastructure grant and a $100,000 forgivable loan as an incentive to assist
with the expansion of their facility to manufacture concrete railroad ties in the City of
Grand Island. An Economic Development Agreement has been prepared by the
Economic Development Corporation which sets forth the terms under which CXT would
receive these benefits. CXT would receive a $100,000 infrastructure grant when facility
expansion takes place and a $100,000 forgivable loan which would not have to be repaid
if it meets all the employment targets during the five year period for which the agreement
would be in effect. The Economic Development Agreement spells out in detail how the
employment targets would be calculated and what amounts would be paid back if these
targets are not met. The application of CXT meets all the criteria for extending economic
incentives and the Economic Development Corporation’s Executive Board as well as the
Citizens Advisory Review Committee have both unanimously recommended approval of
the Economic Development Agreement by the Grand Island City Council. For the above
mentioned reasons, city administration is seeking City Council approval of the resolution
authorizing the city to enter into the Economic Development Agreement with CXT.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the resolution authorizing the city to enter into the Economic
Development Agreement with CXT.
2. Deny the Economic Development Agreement.
3. Modify the Agreement to meet the wishes of the Council.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends tha t the Council approve the resolution authorizing the
city to enter into the Economic Development Agreement with CXT.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the city to enter into the Economic
Development Agreement with CXT.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-73
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2003, the City of Grand Island adopted an Economic
Development Program and a Citizens Advisory Review Committee to oversee the process of approving
applications for economic development incentives; and
WHEREAS, CXT Incorporated, an L.B. Foster Company, has applied for a forgivable
loan in the amount of $100,000 and a $100,000 infrastructure grant from the Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corporation in accordance with the Economic Development Program; and
WHEREAS, such application has been approved by the executive committee of the
Economic Development Corporation and was approved on February 15, 2005 by the Citizens Advisory
Review Committee; and
WHEREAS, CXT Incorporated will be required to meet or exceed employment numbers
and employee salary levels as outlined in the Economic Development Agreement to retain all of the
economic incentives granted under the agreement; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to provide economic development funding
to CXT Incorporated as provided by the Grand Island Economic Development Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Economic Development Agreement by and
between the City, the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation and CXT Incorporated, an
L.B. Foster Company , to provide a $100,000 infrastructure grant and $100,000 in economic assistance
through a forgivable loan to CXT Incorporated, to be used for establishing its business at 710 East Highway
30 in Grand Island is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I2
#2005-74 - Approving Economic Development Incentive
Agreement with Love Signs
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Authorizing the City to Enter Into an Economic
Development Agreement with Love Signs of Grand
Island, L.L.C.
Item #’s: I-2
Presenter(s): Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Background
The voters of the City of Grand Island approved an Economic Development Plan at the
May 6, 2003 election. Subsequent to the election, the city has adopted an ordinance that
establishes the Economic Development Plan and the Citizens Advisory Review
Committee to oversee the process of approving applications for economic development
incentives. Love Signs of Grand Island, L.L.C., has applied for a forgivable loan from the
Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation pursuant to the Economic
Development Plan. This application has been reviewed and approved by the Executive
Committee of the Economic Development Corporation and by the Citizens Advisory
Review Committee. Love Signs’ application is now being forwarded to the City Council
for its approval pursuant to the city’s Economic Development Plan.
Discussion
The Economic Development Corporation has taken the application of Love Signs of
Grand Island, L.L.C., for a $42,000 forgivable loan as an incentive to assist with the
location of a facility to manufacture signs in the City of Grand Island. An Economic
Development Agreement has been prepared by the Economic Development Corporation
which sets forth the terms under which Love Signs would receive these benefits. Love
Signs would receive a $42,000 forgivable loan which would not have to be repaid if it
meets all the employment targets during the five year period for which the agreement
would be in effect. The Economic Development Agreement spells out in detail how the
employment targets would be calculated and what amounts would be paid back if these
targets are not met. The application of Love Signs of Grand Island, L.L.C. meets all the
criteria for extending economic incentives and the Economic Development Corporation’s
Executive Board as well as the Citizens Advisory Review Committee have both
unanimously recommended approval of the Economic Development Agreement by the
Grand Island City Council. For the above mentioned reasons, city administration is
seeking City Council approval of the resolution authorizing the city to enter into the
Economic Development Agreement with Love Signs of Grand Island, L.L.C.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the resolution authorizing the city to enter into the Economic
Development Agreement with Love Signs of Grand Island L.L.C.
2. Deny the Economic Development Agreement.
3. Modify the Agreement to meet the wishes of the Council.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends tha t the Council approve the resolution authorizing the
city to enter into the Economic Development Agreement with Love Signs of Grand
Island, L.L.C.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the city to enter into the Economic
Development Agreement with Love Signs of Grand Island, L.L.C.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-74
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2003, the City of Grand Island adopted an Economic
Development Program and a Citizens Advisory Review Committee to oversee the process of approving
applications for economic development incentives; and
WHEREAS, Love Signs of Grand Island, L.L.C., a limited liability company, has applied
for a forgivable loan in the amount of $42,000 from the Grand Island Area Economic Development
Corporation in accordance with the Economic Development Program; and
WHEREAS, such application has been approved by the executive committee of the
Economic Development Corporation and was approved on February 15, 2005 by the Citizens Advisory
Review Committee; and
WHEREAS, Love Signs of Grand Island, L.L.C. will be required to meet or exceed
employment numbers and employee salary levels as outlined in the Economic Development Agreement to
retain all of the economic incentives granted under the agreement; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to provide economic development funding
to Love Signs of Grand Island, L.L.C. as provided by the Grand Island Economic Development Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Economic Development Agreement by and
between the City, the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation and Love Signs of Grand
Island, L.L.C., to provide $42,000 in economic assistance through a forgivable loan to Love Signs of Grand
Island, L.L.C., to be used for establishing its business at 3030 West Old Highway 30 in Grand Island is
hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I3
#2005-75 - Approving Acceptance of the Site and Need Study and
City Administration Recommendation for Fire Station #1 and Fire
Training Center Facilities
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary Greer
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary D. Greer, City Administrator
Meeting: March 8, 2005
Subject: Approving the Fire Station and Fire Training Center
Study and Authorizing the City to Proceed with
Administration Recommendations for Replacement of
Fire Station No. 1
Item #’s: I-3
Presenter(s): Gary D. Greer, City Administrator
Background
At the March 1st study session, a presentation was made to the City Council by
consultants retained by the city to render advice on the location of a new fire station and a
new fire training facility. At the conclusion of the consultant’s presentation a
recommendation was made by administration for a three bay fire station to be located at a
site on Fonner Park property. Administration also recommended that the city locate the
new fire training center on land adjacent to the east side of the College Park property.
Discussion
At the conclusion of the presentations made by the consultants for the location of a
replacement for Fire Station #1 and for the Fire Training Center, city administration
recommended that the new fire station be located at a site on Fonner Park property.
Administration also recommended that the fire station be a three bay building of
approximately 12,000-15,000 square feet and estimated that the cost would be
approximately $2,400,000. Administration further recommended that the fire station be
financed out of accumulated sales tax revenues so that the project would not need to be
bonded. Council member Pielstick, at the conclusion of the study session, recommended
that administration proceed with its proposal for the new fire station facility.
At the study session, a discussion was also entered into regarding the location of the fire
training center. A consensus appeared to be reached among the council members that a
good location for the fire training center would be on property east of and adjacent to the
College Park property on the north of Highway 34 in Grand Island.
City administration is also recommend ing that the city begin the process of doing the
preliminary work for site acquisition for the fire training facility. The resolution being
proposed will establish a direction for the city to take on these projects and authorize the
city to proceed with fixing a location at Fonner Park for Fire Station #1 and proceed for
planning for that station and would also authorize the city to begin the process of site
acquisition for a fire training facility. The resolution being recommended will also accept
the fire station study and the fire training facility study.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the resolution accepting the fire station and fire training
facility study and authorizing the city to proceed with Fire Station #1 and the
fire training facility.
2. Modify the resolution to meet the wishes of the council.
3. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends tha t the Council approve the resolution authorizing the
city to proceed with site acquisition and design of a new Fire Station #1, to begin the
process of site acquisition for a fire training facility, and accepting the fire station and fire
training facility study.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the city to proceed with a replacement
facility for Fire Station #1, to begin the process of property acquisition for the fire
training facility, and accepting the fire station and fire training facility study.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-75
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2004, by Resolution 2004-289, the City Council of the City
of Grand Island approved the proposal of RDG Schutte Wilscam Birge, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska
(hereafter "RDG") to prepare a Site and Needs Study for the Fire Department for a new Headquarters Fire
Station and a new Fire Training Center; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2005, at the Grand Island City Council Study Session, RDG
presented such study for review and discussion; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of such presentation, City Administration recommended (a)
that a replacement fire station be built without headquarters on donated land on Fonner Park property, (2)
that such fire station be constructed and purchased in cash, (3) that the fire station located in the northeast
portion of the City be studied further, and (4) that city staff pursue the acquisition of land east of Central
Community College for the construction of a fire training facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The City hereby accepts the Site and Needs Study prepared by RDG Schutte Wilscam Birge, Inc.
of Omaha, Nebraska, outlining the future facility needs of the Grand Island Fire Department.
2. The City hereby accepts and approves the recommendations of the City Administrator made at the
City Council Study Session of March 1, 2005 as set out above.
3. City staff is hereby authorized to pursue the acquisition and development of a fire station without
headquarters to be located on donated land on Fonner Park property to replace Fire Station No.
1.
4. City staff is hereby authorized to pursue the acquisition of property east of Central Community
College for the construction of a fire training facility.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of February 23, 2005
through March 8, 2005
The Claims for the period of February 23, 2005 through March 8, 2005 for a total amount of
$2,127,076.17. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council