02-14-2006 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for Future Agenda
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notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve time to speak.
Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will be speaking.
Invocation - Pastor Randy Fett, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1515 South Harrison
Street
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
Presentation to Burhl Gilpin, Assistant Utilities Director at Phelps
Control for Thirty-Five Years of Service
The Mayor and City Council will recognize Burhl Gilpin, Assistant Utilities Director at
Phelps Control for 35 Years of Service with the City. Mr. Gilpin was hired on January 14,
1971 as an Engineer I, then moved to Electrical Engineer III on August 1, 1976. On March
27, 1992 Mr. Gilpin was promoted to Assistant Utilities Director at Phelps Control. We
Congratulate Mr. Gilpin for his dedication and service to the City of Grand Island.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item D1
#2006-BE-2 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Street
Improvement District No. 1255; Independence Avenue, Shanna
Street & Lariat Lane
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Board of Equalization Hearing to Determine
Benefits and Consideration of an Ordinance
Levying Assessments for Street Improvement
District No. 1255; Independence Avenue,
Shanna Street & Lariat Lane
Item #’s: D-1 & F-2
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The Certificate of Final Completion for Street Improvement District 1255 was
approved on January 10, 2006 with February 14, 2006 set as the date for Council
to sit as the Board of Equalization. All work has been completed and special
assessments have been calculated for the District.
Discussion
The contract for Street Improvement District 1255 was awarded to A & R Construction
Co. of Plainview, Nebraska on March 8, 2005. Work on the project was completed at a
construction price of $412,912.70. Total cost of the project, including engineering, was
$549,297.66. Costs for the project break down as follows:
Original Bid $ 416,354.66
Underruns ($ 4,239.96)
Change Order #1 $ 798.00
Sub Total (Construction Price) $ 412,912.70
Additional Costs:
Outside Engineering (Olsson Assoc.) $ 128,126.71
Contract Administration,
Engineering, and Publication Costs $ 8,258.25
Total Cost $ 549,297.66
The estimated total for District 1255 at the time of creation was $584,684.10. The total
assessed amount is $315,637.57.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Make a motion approving a resolution to determine benefits and pass an
ordinance levying the assessments.
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 determine benefits and pass an
ordinance to levy Special Assessments to individual properties.
Sample Motion
(Sample Motion for the Board of Equalization)
Move to approve the resolution establishing benefits for Street Improvement District No.
1255.
(Sample Motion for the Ordinance)
Move to approve the ordinance levying the assessments for Street Improvement District
No. 1255.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-BE-2
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for Street Improvement
District No. 1255, after due notice having been given thereof, that we find and adjudge:
That the benefits accruing to the real estate in such district to be the total sum of
$315,637.57; and
Such benefits are equal and uniform; and
According to the equivalent frontage of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate
within such Street Improvement District No. 1255, such benefits are the sums set opposite the
several descriptions as follows:
Name Description Assessment
Steven A. & Linda M. Manolidis and
Paul T. & Joella F. Manolidis
Lot 7, Double R. Subdivision 7,986.77
Steven A. & Linda M. Manolidis and
Paul T. & Joella F. Manolidis
Lot 8, Double R Subdivision 7,986.77
Steven A. & Linda M. Manolidis and
Paul T. & Joella F. Manolidis
Lot 9, Double R Subdivision 8,007.57
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 1, American Independence Subdivision 7,985.73
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 2, American Independence Subdivision 12,026.45
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 1, American Independence 2nd Subdivision 9,411.45
Rodney E. & Julie R. Valasek Lot 2, American Independence 2nd Subdivision 15,851.14
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 5, American Independence Subdivision 7,166.69
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 6, American Independence Subdivision 8,818.27
Brian D. & Kellie E. Haynes Lot 7, American Independence Subdivision 12,412.70
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 8, American Independence Subdivision 14,248.30
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 9, American Independence Subdivision 8,200.16
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 10, American Independence Subdivision 6,771.66
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 11, American Independence Subdivision 6,258.70
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 12, American Independence Subdivision 6,257.95
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 13, American Independence Subdivision 6,257.19
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 14, American Independence Subdivision 6,256.69
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 15, American Independence Subdivision 6,881.53
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 16, American Independence Subdivision 7,251.07
RESOLUTION 2006-BE-2
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Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 17, American Independence Subdivision 6,620.89
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 18, American Independence Subdivision 6,621.24
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 19, American Independence Subdivision 6,621.59
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 20, American Independence Subdivision 6,610.60
Scott C. & Kendra R. Kuehl Lot 21, American Independence Subdivision 10,674.99
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 3, Western Heights Fifth Subdivision 7,986.77
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 4, Western Heights Fifth Subdivision 7,986.77
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 5, Western Heights Fifth Subdivision 8,026.05
City of Grand Island Part of the SE1/4 of Section 11-11-10, more particularly
described as follows: Beginning at a point on the north
line of Shanna Street and 40 feet east of the west line of
said SE1/4; thence north 210 feet; thence east parallel to
the north line of Shanna Street to the west line of
Mansfield Road; thence south on the west line of
Mansfield Road to the north line of Shanna Street;
thence west on the north line of Shanna Street to the
point of beginning.
46,621.78
Third City Christian Church Lot 2, Grand West Subdivision 5,227.99
Third City Christian Church Lot 3, Grand West Subdivision 5,162.64
Third City Christian Church Lot 4, Grand West Subdivision 5,162.64
Third City Christian Church Lot 5, Grand West Subdivision 5,162.64
Third City Christian Church Lot 6, Grand West Subdivision 5,162.64
Third City Christian Church Lot 7, Grand West Subdivision 5,162.64
Third City Christian Church Lot 8, Grand West Subdivision 5,199.60
Kenneth A. & Elaine L. Steinbeck Lot 9, Grand West Subdivision 5,589.31
TOTAL $315,637.57
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on February 14, 2006.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item D2
#2006-BE-3 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for 2005
Weed Abatement Program
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Determination of Benefits
2005 Weed Abatement Program
Item #’s: D-2 & F-3
Presenter(s): Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Background
Article III of Chapter 17 to the Grand Island City Code contains a procedure for abating
nuisances created by properties that have excessive growths of weeds, grasses and other
vegetation. The City Code provides for owners to receive a notice to cut their weeds and
grasses and if the owners do not comply with such notice, then the City is authorized to
proceed to have the work done and bill the property owner. Once the property owner has
been billed, if the owner fails to pay the bill or refuses to do so, the City is authorized by
Section 17-38 of the City Code to levy an assessment on the property for the amount of
the mowing expenses.
Discussion
The City Council is being asked to assess the benefits for the weed abatement program
that took place during the growing seasons of 2005. There were a number of properties
within the City of Grand Island which were not mowed after notice had been sent that
they were not in compliance. When the property owners did not respond to the notice, the
City contracted to have the properties mowed and then sent a statement to the property
owners for the cost of the mowing. The determination of benefits and levying of special
assessments on the properties is the next step in the process of collecting on the mowing
expense from those property owners who have not paid their mowing statements.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the determination of benefits and approve levying the assessment
against the property owners who have not paid their mowing bills.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the determination of benefits and levying an assessment
against the property owners who have not paid their mowing bills.
3. Modify the determination of benefits and levying of special assessments to
meet the wishes of the Council
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council determine the benefits of mowing done
during 2005 and levy the unpaid benefits as a lien against the properties that were
mowed.
Sample Motion
Approve the determination of benefits. Approve the levying of assessments for unpaid
mowing in 2005 against the properties which benefited from this service.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N BE-2006-3
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 16-230 and 16-707, Neb. R.R.S. 1943, as amended,
the City Clerk of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, gave notice at least ten days prior thereto by
publication in a newspaper having general circulation in the City and by mail to persons whose addresses
were known to her that the City Council would meet as a Board of Equalization to equalize special weed
cutting assessments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for the purpose of
assessing the costs and expenses of cutting and removing weeds, grasses, or worthless vegetation to the
various lots and pieces of ground during the 2005 season, that:
1. The special benefits accruing to the real estate hereinafter described for each cutting is the actual
expense thereof plus $50.00 as costs for the City per lot or piece of ground or any combination thereof; and
2. The several lots and pieces of ground hereinafter described are respectively benefited by reason
of such weed elimination as follows:
Name/Address Description Assessment
Duane Jensen
716 W. 15th Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
Lot 8, Block 14, Schimmer's Addition 146.00
Donald Obst Sr.
409 W. 8th Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
Lot 6, Block 11, Original Town 125.00
Tamara Werner
674 N. 27th Street
Blair, NE 68008
Lot 7, Block 74, Original Town 500.00
Iris Phillips
1213 N. Cherry
Grand Island, NE 68801
Lot 4, Block 2, George Loan's Subdivision 175.00
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item E1
Public Hearing on Request of Douglas & Sherri Luth dba Gas
Island II, 2012 N. Webb Road for a Class "B" Liquor License
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting: February 14, 2006
Subject: Public Hearing on Request of Douglas & Sherri Luth dba
Gas Island II, 2012 N. Webb Road for a Class “B”
Liquor License
Item #’s: E-1 & I-1
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Douglas & Sherri Luth dba Gas Island II, 2012 N. Webb Road ha ve submitted an
application for a Class “B” Liquor License. A Class “B” Liquor License allows for the
sale of beer off sale only inside the corporate limits of the city.
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk,
Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. This license if approved will replace
license “D-55018 for Gas Island located at 2012 North Webb Road. Attached is the
Police Department memo. Approval is recommended.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the application.
2. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4. Deny the application.
Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council approve this request.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Resolution for the request of Douglas & Sherri Luth dba Gas Island
II, 2012 N. Webb Road for a Class “B” Liquor License.
Item E2
Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Utility Easement -
Along the East Side of Engleman Road from Potash Highway
South 1/2 Mile - Hargens
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Robert H. Smith, Asst. Utilities Director
Meeting: February 14, 2006
Subject: Acquisition of Utility Easement – Along the east side of
Engleman Road from Potash Hwy, south ½ mile - Hargens
Item #’s: E-2 & G-8
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City Council. The
Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to the property of Glenwood H.
Hargens, Trustee of the Jane H. Hargens Family Trust, and Trustee of the Hargens Family Joint
Revocable Trust, located along the east side of Engleman Road from Potash Highway, south ½
mile , located in Hall County, in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair
power appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
Discussion
This easement will be used to continue the overhead electrical feeder along Engleman Road. The
new poles will be placed 39’ from the centerline of Engleman Road which will match the right-
of-way when the property is developed.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve
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 resolution for the acquisition of
the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Motion to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
Item E3
Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2900
Old Lincoln Hwy. - Military Dept. of the State of Nebraska
(National Guard Armory)
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Robert H. Smith, Asst. Utilities Director
Meeting: February 14, 2006
Subject: Acquisition of Utility Easement – 2900 Old Lincoln Hwy.
– Military Department of the State of Nebraska
Item #’s: E-3 & G-9
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City Council.
The Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to the property of the Military
Department of the State of Nebraska, located on the north side of the Nebraska National
Guard Armory located at 2900 Old Lincoln Highway, in the City Of Grand Island, Hall
County, in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances,
including lines and transformers.
Discussion
The National Guard Armory is adding equipment requiring a larger electrical service. This
easement will be used to locate primary electrical cable and a pad-mounted transformer to
provide that new service.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve
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 resolution for the acquisition
of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Motion to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
Item E4
Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of a Public Utilities
Easement Located at 601 Congdon Avenue (Michael & Marilyn
Galvan)
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Public Hearing and Approval for Acquisition of a Public
Utilities Easement Located at 601 Congdon Avenue (Michael
& Marilyn Galvan)
Item #’s: E-4 & G-12
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Council action is necessary for the City of Grand Island to acquire public easements. A public
utility easement is needed to construct public sanitary sewer to serve the dwelling at 601
Congdon Avenue.
Discussion
This easement will be used in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public
utilities including but not limited to sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, electric utility
poles, overhead and underground power lines, manholes, pipelines, surface markers, and other
appurtenances, upon, over, along, in, underneath and through the tract of land.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the acquisition of the Public 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 conduct a Public Hearing and approve
acquisition of the Public Utility Easement.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the acquisition of the Public Utility Easement.
Item E5
Public Hearing on the One & Six Year Street Improvement
Program
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Approving One & Six Year Street Improvement Program
Item #’s: E-5 & I-2
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Adoption of a One and Six Year Street Improvement Program is required by State law as
part of the requirements to receive approximately three million dollars of state gas tax
funds each year.
Discussion
The public, Regional Planning Commission, and Council involvement was as follows:
· Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - City Council referred Plan to Regional Planning
Commission.
· Wednesday, February 2, 2006 - Regional Planning Commission conducted a Public
Hearing and forwarded the recommendation to the City Council.
· Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - City Council hears presentation from staff, conducts
Public Hearing and passes a Resolution adopting the Plan.
There are no changes to the original plan as published for the January 24, 2006 meeting
and as presented to the Regional Planning Commission. Attached is staff’s recommended
One and Six Year Street Improvement Program.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Conduct hearing and make a motion to approve the One and Six Year Street
Improvement Program.
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 conduct a public hearing and approve
the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program.
Construction and Engineering
for Bridges Across 2 channels
of the Platte River
On Locust Street
State Street and
Diers Avenue
Intersection Improvements
2006 Construction Season
Northwest Grand Island
Moore’s, Prairie
& Silver Creek
Flood Control Design
Hike/Bike Construction
Along Wood River Floodway
Annual Paving Petition Program
Annual Asphalt Resurfacing Program
Annual Major Drainage Development
Concrete Ditch Lining
Detention Cell / Ditch Restoration
GIS Continued Maintenance
Misc. Safety Enhancements
Landscape Gateway
Asphalt Paving
Indian Acres
Widen Capital Avenue
Moores Creek Drainway
To Webb Road
Design and Right-of-Way
Public Safety Center /
Hall County Jail
Driveway & Signal
Extending Faidley Ave
650’ West
Landscaping
along Locust
2007 Construction Season
Design Blaine St
Bridge Replacements
Extend Moore’s Creek
Drain to South of Old Pot Ash
Northwest Grand Island
Moore’s, Prairie
& Silver Creek
Flood Control Construction
Traffic Signal –
US HWY 281
& /Wildood Dr.
Design & Row for
Widening Stolley to
Heartland Events Center
Wasmer Cell
Construction
Annual Paving Petition Program
Safety Projects -Walnut & Barr Middle School
Annual Asphalt Resurfacing Program
Annual Major Drainage Development
Concrete Ditch Lining
GIS Continued Maintenance
Landscape Gateway
Detention Cell & Ditch Restoration
Misc. Safety Enhancements
Independence Ave Ditch
Manchester to Capital
PVIP Drainage
North Project
Widen Capital Avenue
Moores Creek Drainway
To Webb Road
Grade and Pave
South Locust to I-80
Widen US Hwy 30
Grant to Greenwich
Widen Husker Hwy
West of US Hwy 281
Extend Redwood Road
to 13th for new middle school
Traffic Signal at
Locust St / Fonner Park Entrance
Trail and 2 Bridges
along Locust to I-80
2006 CONSTRUCTION SEASON
(All Costs in $1,000's)
No.Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other City STP
City G.O.
Bond
City Cap.
Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310-386
S. Locust, Floodway to I-80, Bridge C0040
4120R $690 $552 $138
M310-388
S. Locust, Floodway to I-80, Bridge C0040
4125R $780 $624 $156
M310-463
Construction E&I - Two bridges over Platte
(C0040-4120R & 4125R)$210 $168 $42
M310-468 2006 Paving Petition Program $0 $0
M310-500
Widen Capital Avenue - Moores Creek
Drainway to Webb Road (Design & ROW)$860 $860
M310-528
State St/Diers Ave - Intersection
Improvements $390 $390
M310-529
Public Safety Center/Hall County Jail -
Entrance Drive Const. & Drainage $305 $128 $177
M310-407
S. Locust - HWY 34 to I-80 - Additional
Landscaping $60 $48 $12
M310-530
Traffic Signal - HWY 30 @ Public Safety
Cntr/Hall County Jail Entrance $180 $90 $90
M310-531
Asphaltic Paving - Dale Roush Subs (Indian
Acres)$325 $325
M310-532
Extending Faidley Ave Paving - 650' west
from existing pavement $195
Street Resurfacing
M310-470 Annual Resurfacing Program $550 $550
Drainage & Flood Control
M310-446 Annual Major Drainage Development $50 $50
M310-467 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches $50 $50
M310-509 Detention Cell/Ditch Restoration $50 $50
M310-461
Moores,Prairie, & Silver Creek Flood
Control Design (Northwest Grand Island)$486 $243 $243
Other
M310-385
Geographic Information System (Continued
Development & Maintenance)$25 $25
M310-510 Misc. Safety Enhancements $150 $150
M310-389
Hike/Bike Trail Const. along Floodway -
Hall County Park to S. Locust $435 $348 $87
M310-384
Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node
(No. 1)$25 $25
TOTALS:$5,816 $857 $1,344 $0 $3,420
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2007 CONSTRUCTION SEASON
(All Costs in $1,000's)
No.Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other City STP
City G.O.
Bond
City Cap.
Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310-409
S. Locust Grading and Median Drains for
New Lanes (2007) $720 $576 $144
M310-341
S. Locust I-80 to Floodway, Surfacing New
Lanes (2007) $2,750 $2,200 $550
M310-475 2007 Paving Petition Program $600 $600
M310-500
Widen Capital Avenue - Moores Creek
Drainway to Webb Road - Construction $3,400 $2,550 $850
M310-351
Hwy 30 - Grant to Greenwich - NDOR
Project (FY 2007)$3,749 $2,999 $750
M310-267
Two Bridge Replacements - Blaine @ Wood
River (Engineering Design)$45 $45
M310-458 Traffic Signal - HWY 281/Wildwood Dr.$160 $80 $80
M310-508 Wasmer Cell Construction $170 $170
M310-533
Husker Highway Widening - from 1/4 Mi.
west of HWY 281 easterly to Highway 281 $1,200 $900 $300
M310-534
Extend Redwood Road to 13th St. to serve
new Middle School $400 $400
M310-535
Realign Barr Mid. School entrance with
Riverside Dr & signal @ Stolley/Adams $360 $306 $54
M310-536
Traffic Signal - Locust St./Fonner Park
Heartland Event Center Center Entrance $150 $150
M310-537
Realign Walnut Middle School entrance with
15th St. & install traffic signal $235 $200 $35
Street Resurfacing
M310-476 Annual Resurfacing Program (2007)$500 $500
Drainage & Flood Control
M310-471 Annual Major Drainage Development (2007)$50 $50
M310-472 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches(2007)$50 $50
M310-461
Moores,Prairie, & Silver Creek Flood
Control for Northwest Grand Island -
Construction $780 $420 $360
M310-512 Detention Cell/Ditch Restoration $50 $50
M310-485 PVIP Cells & Drainage $127 $127
M310-507 Independence Avenue Drainage $80 $80
M310-382
Moores Creek Drainage - along North Road
from Rogers Well to S. of Old Potash HWY $200 $200
Other
M310-385
Geographic Information System (Continued
Development & Maintenance)$25 $25
M310-513 Misc. Safety Enhancements $150 $150
M310-387
Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node
(No. 2)$25 $25
M310-408
Hike/Bike Bridge Superstructure over two
Platte River Channels $350 $280 $70
M310-431
Hike/Bike Trail Construction, S. Locust -
Floodway to I-80 $600 $480 $120
TOTALS:$16,926 $4,765 $6,976 $600 $4,585
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2008 Construction Season
(All costs in $1,000s)
No.Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other City STP
City G.O.
Bond
City Cap.
Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310-490 Annual Paving Petition Program (2008)$750 $750
M310-487A
Stolley Park Rd widening, Locust to Fonner
Park Ent. (Eng Design & ROW)$150 $150
M310-353
Faidley Ave. - Moores Creek Ditch to North
Rd.$1,250 $1,250
M310-267
Two Bridge Replacements - Blaine @ Wood
River $250 $120 $130
M310-480
Independence Avenue Paving - Shanna St.
to Manchester Ave. $1,050 $1,050
M310-538
Round-a-bout - Capital Ave/North Rd
Intersection $360 $360
M310-539 3rd Street Widening - Adams to Eddy St.$90 $90
Street Resurfacing
M310-491 Annual Resurfacing Program (2008)$500 $500
Drainage & Flood Control
M310-492 Annual Major Drainage Development (2008)$500 $500
M310-493 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches(2008)$50 $50
M310-461
Moores,Prairie, & Silver Creek Flood
Control - Construction for Northwest Grand
Island $780 $420 $360
M310-514 Detention Cell/Ditch Restoration $50 $50
M310-485 PVIP Cells & Drainage $263 $263
M310-459
Construct Drainway from CCC area to
Wood River $425 $425
M310-511
Moores Creek Drainage - along North Road
from Old Potash HWY to Edna Dr.$150 $150
Other
M310-414
Hike/Bike Trail Construction, S. Locust to
Morman Island. (Parallel to I-80)$600 $480 $120
M310-385
Geographic Information System (Continued
development and maintenance)$25 $25
M310-515 Misc. Safety Enhancements $150 $150
M310-390
Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node
(No 3)$25 $25
M310-497
Illuminating Lighting - HWY 281, Stolley to
Old Potash $250 $250
TOTALS $7,668 $1,020 $0 $3,200 $3,448
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2009 Construction Season
(All costs in $1,000s)
No.Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other City STP
City G.O.
Bond
City Cap.
Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310-501 Annual Paving Petition Program (2009)$750 $750
M310-334
Widen Eddy Street Underpass to 5-lanes on
south end $175 $175
M310-487
Stolley Park Rd widening, Locust to Fonner
Park Entrance (Construction)$1,200 $1,200
M310-540
Intersection Improvements @ 13th & North
Road $300 $300
Street Resurfacing
M310-503 Annual Resurfacing Program (2009)$500 $500
Drainage & Flood Control
M310-504 Annual Major Drainage Development (2009)$500 $500
M310-505 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches(2009)$50 $50
M310-461
Moores,Prairie, & Silver Creek Flood
Control - Construction $780 $420 $360
M310-516 Detention Cell/Ditch Restoration $50 $50
Other
M310-385
Geographic Information System (Continued
development and maintenance)$25 $25
M310-518 Misc. Safety Enhancements $150 $150
M310-397
Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node
(No 4)$25 $25
M310-447
Hike/Bike Trail Construction - State St. to
Veterans Home $600 $480 $120
TOTALS $5,105 $900 $0 $1,950 $2,255
1/18/2006 Page 4 of 6
2010 Construction Season
(All costs in $1,000s)
No.Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other City STP
City G.O.
Bond
City Cap.
Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310-519 Annual Paving Petition Program (2010)$750 $750
M310-352
Hwy 30 - Hwy 281 to west City Limits -
NDOR Project $9,449 $7,559 $1,890
Street Resurfacing
M310-522 Annual Resurfacing Program (2010)$500 $500
Drainage & Flood Control
M310-523 Annual Major Drainage Development (2010)$500 $500
M310-524 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches(2010)$50 $50
M310-461
Moores,Prairie, & Silver Creek Flood
Control - Construction $780 $420 $360
M310-525 Detention Cell/Ditch Restoration $50 $50
Other
M310-385
Geographic Information System (Continued
development and maintenance)$25 $25
M310-527 Misc. Safety Enhancements $150 $150
M310-415
Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node
(No. 5)$25 $25
M310-517
Hike/Bike Trail Const. - Veterans Home to
Eagle Scout Park $600 $480 $120
TOTALS:$12,879 $8,459 $0 $2,640 $1,780
1/18/2006 Page 5 of 6
2011 and After Construction
(All costs in $1,000s)
No.Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other City STP
City G.O.
Bond
City Cap.
Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310-541 Annual Paving Petition Program (2011)$750 $750
M310-89 Capital Ave - Webb to Broadwell Ave $2,500 $2,500
M310-520 Capital Ave - Broadwell to St. Paul Road $2,500 $2,500
M310-499 Grade Separation Broadwell @ UPRR $12,000 $600 $11,400
M310-502 East Bypass Grade Separation @ UPRR $16,000 $800 $15,200
M310-498
S. Locust - Illumination Lighting S. City
Limits to I-80 $1,000 $1,000
M310-411
Hwy 34 - Locust to Hwy 281 - NDOR
Project $6,679 $5,343 $1,336
M310-521 Swift Road - WWTP to Shady Bend Rd $450 $450
Street Resurfacing
M310-542 Annual Resurfacing Program (2011)$500 $500
Drainage & Flood Control
M310-543 Annual Major Drainage Development (2011)$500 $500
M310-544 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches(2011)$50 $50
M310-461
Moores,Prairie, & Silver Creek Flood
Control - Construction (Due remainder of
Project)$4,680 $2,520 $2,160
M310-525 Detention Cell/Ditch Restoration $50 $50
Other
M310-435
Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node
(No. 6)$25 $25
M310-385
Geographic Information System (Continued
development and maintenance)$25 $25
M310-416 BLDG Improvements at West Yard $375 $375
M310-526
Hike/Bike Trail Const. along Floodway - S.
Locust to Platte River $600 $480 $120
M310-527 Misc. Safety Enhancements $150 $150
TOTALS $48,834 $9,743 $0 $33,686 $5,405
1/18/2006 Page 6 of 6
Item E6
Public Hearing Concerning Amendments to Chapter 33-1 of the
City Code Relative to the Definition of Streets
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: February 14, 2006
Subject: Changes to Chapter 33 City Code
Item #’s: E-6 & F-6
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This application proposes to amend the Subdivision Ordinance for the City of Grand
Island. Amendments to be considered pertain to the Definition of Street. This change is
being considered at the request of the developers of LaRue Subdivision.
Street shall include public streets, highways, avenues, boulevards, parkways, roads,
lanes, alleys, viaducts, subways, tunnels, bridges, public easements and right-of-way.
Where explicitly authorized by the City Council, private streets may be authorized as part
of planned developments with the subdivision agreement
Discussion
The current Grand Island regulations only allow for the provision of private streets in
Planned Unit Developments (the CD-Commercial Development and RD-Residential
Development zones). The developers of LaRue Subdivision are requesting a change
to the regulations that would allow the development of private streets by council
approval with the subdivision agreement. Council would, as always, have full control
over the standards to which such streets could be built.
In this specific case, the request is being made so that federal funds from low income
housing tax credits can be used to pay for the street. These funds can be used to fund
private streets necessary for the development but they cannot be used to fund public
streets. The developers are proposing to build the streets to the standard 37 foot
width required by the City and to submit plans for approval similar to what would be
done for a public street. After the expiration of the tax credits (15 years), these streets
would become public streets.
No members of the public spoke regarding this proposed change at the Planning
Commission hearing.
An ordinance with the proposed changes will be considered at this meeting.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the changes to Chapter 33 as presented
2. Modify the changes to Chapter 33 to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Reynolds 2nd by Miller to approve the Changes to Chapter 33 as
presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 9 members present (Amick,
Reynolds, O’Neill, Brown, Niemann, Miller, Eriksen, Ruge, Hayes) voting in favor.
Sample Motion
Approve the changes to Chapter 33 of the Grand Island City Code.
Item E7
Public Hearing Concerning Annexation of Property Proposed for
Platting as Ewoldt Subdivision an Addition to the City of Grand
Island, Located South of Husker Highway and West of U.S.
Highway 281
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: February 14, 2006
Subject: Annexation
Item #’s: E-7 & F-7
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
Annexation of land proposed for platting as Ewoldt Subdivision an addition to the City of
Grand Island, located in the NE ¼ 36-11-10 into the Grand Island City Limits.
Discussion
This property is contiguous with the Grand Island City Limits. The owners have
requested this annexation by proposing to plat this property as an addition to the City.
This property is substantially within the Grand Island Utilities Electrical Service District.
Sewer and water are available to this property. This property is within the Cedar
Hollow/Northwest School Districts. This annexation will not impact the two-mile
extraterritorial jurisdiction of Grand Island.
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. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Amick 2nd by Miller to approve and recommend that the City of
Grand Island approve this annexation and as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 9 members present (Amick,
Reynolds, O’Neill, Brown, Niemann, Miller, Eriksen, Ruge, Hayes) voting in favor.
Sample Motion
Approve the annexation as Submitted.
ANNEXATION PLAN –November 2005
November 14, 2005
OVERVIEW
Section 16-117 of The Nebraska State Statute allows municipalities of the first class to
annex any contiguous or adjacent lands, lots, tracts, streets, or highways that are urban or
suburban in character and in such direction as may be deemed proper.
Regulations governing municipal annexation were implemented in order to develop an
equitable system for adding to and increasing city boundaries as urban growth occurs.
Areas of the community that are urban in nature, and are contiguous to existing
boundaries, are appropriate for consideration of annexation.
Annexation of urban areas adjacent to existing city boundaries can be driven by many
factors. The following are reasons annexation should be considered:
1. Governing urban areas with the statutorily created urban form of
government, municipalities have historically been charged with meeting the
needs of the expanded community.
2. Provide municipal services. Municipalities are created to provide the
governmental services essential for sound urban development and for the
protection of health, safety and well being of residents in areas that are used
primarily for residential, industrial, and commercial purposes.
3. Ensure orderly growth pursuant to land use, building, street, sidewalk,
sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, and electrical services.
4. Provide more equitable taxation to existing property owners for the urban
services and facilities that non-city residents in proposed annexation areas
use on a regular basis such as parks, streets, public infrastructure, emergency
services, retail businesses and associated support.
5. Ensure ability to impose and consistently enforce planning processes and
policies.
6. Address housing standards and code compliance to positively impact quality
of life for residents.
7. Enable residents of urban areas adjacent to city to participate in municipal
issues, including elections that either do or will have an impact on their
properties.
8. Anticipate and allocate resources for infrastructure improvements.
Specifically, changes in October, 1999 to Nebraska Department of
Environmental Quality Regulation Title 124 concerning on site waste water
treatment systems impacts new and replacement private septic systems.
9. Assist in population growth to enable community to reach Community
Development Block Grant entitlement status – 50,000. Entitlement
communities automatically receive Community Development block grant
dollars; no competitive process required.
10. Increase number of street or lane miles while increasing gas tax dollars
received from the Nebraska Department of Roads.
11. Provide long term visioning abilities as it relates to growth and provision of
services.
Other Factors
Annexation of adjacent properties can also be considered upon the request of the
owner(s) of the property. Husker Retail LLC has submitted a plat for the Ewoldt
Addition to the City of Grand Island for approval. This plat is concerned with property in
the NE ¼ of 36-11-10. They are platting this property with the intent of developing it for
commercial purposes. Submission of a final plat as an addition to the City is done when
the developer wishes the City to annex the property.
A comprehensive inventory of services and facilities, relative to the types and level of
services currently being provided as well as the types of level of services anticipated as a
result of annexation, has been developed.
The inventory includes general information concerning:
· Existing infrastructure in affected area(s)
· Summary of expenditures to extend existing infrastructure
· Summary of operating expenditures associated with increased services
· Emergency services
The service plan incorporates detailed elements of the inventory. The inventory and
resulting service plan should be the basis for discussions concerning each specific area
identified for potential annexation. It should be noted that the capital improvements to
existing infrastructure and extending services will take place over a period of time in
order to ensure adequate time for planning, designing, funding and constructing such
a sizable number of projects while protecting the financial integrity of the City’s
enterprise funds. The service plan provides for extending the trunk water and sanitary
sewer lines to the annexed area. Individual property owners will be responsible for the
cost of extending services through neighborhoods and for connecting their properties
to the public systems.
General Description of the Property
This property is the located in the western part of the community. It is south of Husker
Highway and west of U.S. Highway 281. The City of Grand Island provides electric
services to the area. Sewer and water are both available to this property. The property is
currently being farmed. There are no habitable structures on the property. The proximity
to the existing city limits and municipal infrastructure makes this property suburban in
character and ready for development.
INVENTORY OF SERVICES
1. Police Protection. The City of Grand Island Police Department will provide
protection and law enforcement services in the annexation area. These services include:
· Normal patrols and responses
· Handling of complaints and incident reports
· Investigation of crimes
· Standard speed and traffic enforcement
· Special units such as traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, narcotics, and
gang suppression
These services are provided, on a city-wide basis, by over 89.75 employees. The Police
Department is staffed at a rate of 1.72 officers per one thousand population. No
additional officers will be necessary to maintain this ratio if all proposed area is annexed.
2. Fire Protection. The City of Grand Island Fire Department will provide
emergency and fire prevention services in the annexation area. These services include:
· Fire suppression and rescue
· Hazardous materials incident response
· Periodic inspections of commercial properties
· Public safety education
These services are provided, on a city-wide basis, by 69 employees operating from four
fire stations. The nearest fire station is Station #3 located on Webb Road south of Stolley
Park Road.
3. Emergency Medical Services. The City of Grand Island is the current provider of
local emergency medical services in the city and will provide this service in the annexed
area.
· Emergency medical and ambulance services
· Emergency dispatch (provided by the City/County Emergency Management
Department)
The City of Grand Island Fire Department provides these services, on a city-wide basis.
Fire personnel are emergency medical technicians and 27 are certified paramedics.
4. Wastewater (Sanitary Sewer). The City of Grand Island will provide sanitary
sewer services in the area through existing sewer lines. No city costs would be
anticipated. Sewer is adjacent to the property and the property owner will be responsible
for extending lines with development.
5. Maintenance of Roads and Streets. The City of Grand Island, Public Works
Department, will maintain public streets over which the City has jurisdiction. These
services include:
· Snow and ice removal
· Emergency pavement repair
· Preventative street maintenance
· Asphalt resurfacing
· Ditch and drainage maintenance
· Sign and signal maintenance
· Asphalt resurfacing
Portions of Husker Highway are already maintained by the City of Grand Island
6. Electric Utilities. This Annexation area is currently provided electrical services
by the City of Grand Island. The easterly 80 acres is in the Grand Island Utilities Service
territory and the west 20 acres is in the Southern Public Power District territory and will
be brought into the Grand Island Utilities territory with this annexation. The services
appear adequate to meet the needs of the area. These services include:
· Electric utility services
· Street lights
7. Water Utilities. The City of Grand Island, Utilities Department, currently
maintains the water utilities services for the proposed annexation area. Water lines are
available and the developer will be responsible for the extending water lines to serve the
development.
8. Maintenance of Parks, Playgrounds, and Swimming Pools No impact is
anticipated as a result of annexation. Recreation facilities and area amenities, including
parks and pools, that are privately owned and operated, or operated and maintained by
another governmental entity, will be unaffected by the annexation.
9. Building Regulations. The City of Grand Island, Building Department, will
oversee services associated with building regulations, including:
· Commercial Building Plan Review
· Residential Building Plan Review
· Building Permit Inspections and Issuance
· Investigation of complaints relative to Minimum Housing Standards
· Regulation of Manufactured Home Parks
· Investigation of Illegal Business Complaints
· Investigation and Enforcement of Zoning Violations
10. Code Compliance. The City of Grand Island’s Legal Department and Code
Compliance division will continue to provide the following services associated with
enforcing compliance with the City Code:
· Enforcement Proceedings for Liquor and Food Establishment Violations
· Investigation and Enforcement of Complaints Regarding Junked Vehicles and
Vehicle Parts, Garbage, Refuse and Litter
· Investigation of Enforcement of Complaints Regarding Weed and Animal Violations
Providing Enforcement Support to Other Departments for City Code and Regulatory
Violations
11. Other City Services. All other City Departments with jurisdiction in the area will
provide services according to city policies and procedures.
Summary of Impacts
Police Protection No Impact
Fire Protection No Impact
Emergency Medical Services No Impact
Wastewater Available
Roads and Streets No Impact
Electric Service Already in GI Service Area
Water Service Available
Parks, Playgrounds and Swimming Pools No Impact
Building Regulations Already Subject to GI Regulations
Code Compliance Already Subject to GI Regulations
Other No Impact
School District In Cedar Hollow/Northwest School District
Financial Impacts of Capital Avenue Properties Annexation
Financial Impact Before Annex After Annex
Property Valuation $158,738 $158,738
City sales tax now applicable none 1.5%
Assume $235,839Value
2004 City property taxes 0 0.250001/$396.85.
Community Redevelopment Authority 0 0.024287/$38.55
Rural fire services 0.06034/$95.78 0/$0
Fire Bond 0.014679/$23.30 0.014679/$23.30*
Cedar Hollow to GIPS 1.120223/$1778.22 1.075781/$1707.67
CH Bond 0.076716/$121.77 0.076716/$121.77*
NW Bond 0.067911/$107.80 0.067911/$107.80*
Hall County, ESU, Community College, NRD and other levies will not change.
Total property tax levy 1.880403/$2984.91 2.041857/$3253.98
Depending on development these properties will connect to city water and sewer services
and generate revenue for those enterprise funds based on the rate structure and usage.
*previously approved bonds will remain with property until paid off
Item E8
Public Hearing on Application for Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 2006
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Lamken
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Captain Robert Falldorf, Police Department
Meeting: February 14, 2006
Subject: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
2006
Item #’s: E-8 & G-25
Presenter(s): Steve Lamken, Chief of Police
Background
The Grand Island Police Department and Hall County Sheriff’s Department are eligible
to receive Justice Assistance Grant money from the U.S. Department of Justice in 2006.
This grant money replaces the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant money we have
received in previous years. This year, a combined amount for both agencies of $19,530
has been awarded and can be spent over a four year period. The Grand Island Police
Department will serve as the fiscal agency on this grant. The Hall County Sheriff’s
Department will be a cooperative agency and will receive $4,882.50, leaving the Grand
Island Police Department with $14,647.50.
Discussion
There is a federal mandate that requires a public hearing regarding the application
process and disbursement of the JAG funds. $9,765 from the grant funds awarded to the
Grand Island Police Department is tentatively allocated to purchase Data911 mobile data
and video equipment for patrol vehicles. The remaining $4,882.50 from the grant funds
awarded to the Grand Island Police Department is tentatively allocated to the Central
Nebraska Drug Court for operational costs. All funds awarded to the Hall County
Sheriff’s Department ($4,882.50) as a cooperative agency are tentatively allocated to
purchase computer equipment for Sheriff’s Department.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the application and suggested disbursement of JAG funds.
2. Send to committee for further discussion.
3. Table for more discussion.
4. Take no action.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the application and suggested
disbursement as presented.
Sample Motion
Approve the application and suggested disbursement of Justice Assistance Grant funding.
Item F1
#9026 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Located South of
Old Potash Highway and East of Engleman Road (Second Reading)
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: February 14, 2006
Subject: Annexation - Ordinance (Second Reading)
Item #’s: F-1
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
Annexation of land, located in the SE ¼ NW ¼ 12-11-10 into the Grand Island City
Limits see the attached map.
Discussion
On December 7th, 2005 the Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public
hearing before considering this matter.
No members of the public testified at the hearing held by the Regional Planning
Commission.
This property is adjacent to and contiguous with the Grand Island City along a portion of
its northern property line.
Water is available to the property included in this annexation request. Sewer is
approximately ¼ mile to the east of this project and will be extended by the developer to
serve this property. This property is within the Grand Island Utilities Electrical Service
District. This property is not within the Grand Island School District. Annexing these
properties will impact the two mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of Grand Island. Proposed
changes to the zoning map will be forwarded to council prior to the third reading of this
ordinance as readoption of the Official Grand Island Zoning Map.
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. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Hayes 2nd by Brown to approve and recommend that the City of
Grand Island approve this annexation and as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 11 members present (Amick,
Haskins, Reynolds, O’Neill, Brown, Niemann, Miller, Eriksen, Ruge, Monter, Hayes)
voting in favor.
Sample Motion
Approve the annexation as Submitted
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9026
An ordinance to extend the boundaries and include within the corporate limits of,
and to annex into the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a tract of land comprising the Northwest
Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Twenty Three (23), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10)
West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska; to provide service benefits thereto; to repeal any
ordinance or resolutions or parts of thereof in conflict herewith; to provide for publication in
pamphlet form; and to provide the effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, after public hearing on December 7, 2005, the Regional Planning
Commission recommended the approval of annexing into the City of Grand Island, a tract of land
comprising the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Twenty Three (23), Township Eleven
(11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, excepting therefrom:
1. All of M and M Subdivision, located in part of the Northwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter (NW1/4, NW1/4) of Section Twenty Three (23), Township
Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County,
Nebraska.
2. All of Meyer's Subdivision, located in part of the Northeast Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter (NE1/4, NW1/4) of Section Twenty Three (23), Township
Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County,
Nebraska.
* This Space Reserved For Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 9026 (Cont.)
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3. The easterly Thirty Five (35.0) feet of the East Half of the East Half of the
Northwest Quarter (E1/2, E1/2, NW1/4) of Section Twenty Three (23), Township
Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County,
Nebraska.
WHEREAS, after public hearing on January 24, 2006, the City Council of the
City of Grand Island found and determined that such annexation be approved; and
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2006, the City Council of the City of Grand Island
approved such annexation on first reading.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. It is hereby found and determined that:
(A) The above-described tract of land is urban or suburban in character, and that
the subject property is contiguous or adjacent to the corporate limits of said City.
(B) The subject land will receive the material benefits and advantages currently
provided to land within the City's corporate limits including, but not limited to police, fire,
emergency services, street maintenance, and utilities services upon annexation to the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, and that City electric, water and sanitary sewer service is available, or
will be made available, as provided by law.
(C) The various zoning classifications of the land shown on the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby confirmed.
(D) There is unity of interest in the use of the said tract of land, lots, tracts,
highways and streets (lands) with the use of land in the City, and the community convenience
ORDINANCE NO. 9026 (Cont.)
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and welfare and in the interests of the said City will be enhanced through incorporating the
subject land within the corporate limits of the City of Grand Island.
(E) The plan for extending City services adopted by the City Council by the
passage and approval of Resolution No. 2005-349 is hereby approved and ratified as amended.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, be and are
hereby extended to include within the corporate limits of the said City the contiguous and
adjacent tract of land located within the boundaries described above.
SECTION 3. The subject tract of land is hereby annexed to the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and said land and the persons thereon shall thereafter be subject
to all rules, regulations, ordinances, taxes and all other burdens and benefits of other persons and
territory included within the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
SECTION 4. The owners of the land so brought within the corporate limits of the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby compelled to continue with the streets, alleys,
easements, and public rights-of-way that are presently platted and laid out in and through said
real estate in conformity with and continuous with the streets, alleys, easements and public
rights-of-way of the City.
SECTION 5. That a certified copy of this Ordinance shall be recorded in the
office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska and indexed against the tracts of land.
SECTION 6. Upon taking effect of this Ordinance, the services of said City shall
be furnished to the lands and persons thereon as provided by law, in accordance with the Plan for
Extension of City Services adopted by herein.
SECTION 7. That all ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 9026 (Cont.)
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SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication, in pamphlet form, as provided by law.
Approved on Second Reading on February 14, 2006.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerka
Item F2
#9027 - Consideration of Assessments for Street Improvement
District No. 1255; Independence Avenue, Shanna Street & Lariat
Lane
This item relates to the aforementioned Board of Equalization Item D-1.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9027
An ordinance to assess and levy a special tax to pay the cost of construction of
Street Improvement District No. 1255 of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska; to provide for the
collection of such special tax; to repeal any provision of the Grand Island City Code, ordinances,
and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and the effective date
of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAN D, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. There is hereby assessed upon the following described lots, tracts
and parcels of land specially benefited, for the purpose of paying the cost of construction of said
Street Improvement District No. 1255 located along Independence Avenue, Shanna Street and
Lariat Lane in the city of Grand Island, Nebraska, as adjudged by the Council of said City, sitting
as a Board of Equalization, to the extent of benefits accruing thereto by reason of such
improvement, after due notice having been given thereof as provided by law; and a special tax
for such cost of construction is hereby levied at one time upon such lots, tracts and land as
follows:
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 9027 (Cont.)
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Name Description Assessment
Steven A. & Linda M. Manolidis and
Paul T. & Joella F. Manolidis
Lot 7, Double R. Subdivision 7,986.77
Steven A. & Linda M. Manolidis and
Paul T. & Joella F. Manolidis
Lot 8, Double R Subdivision 7,986.77
Steven A. & Linda M. Manolidis and
Paul T. & Joella F. Manolidis
Lot 9, Double R Subdivision 8,007.57
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 1, American Independence Subdivision 7,985.73
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 2, American Independence Subdivision 12,026.45
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 1, American Independence 2nd Subdivision 9,411.45
Rodney E. & Julie R. Valasek Lot 2, American Independence 2nd Subdivision 15,851.14
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 5, American Independence Subdivision 7,166.69
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 6, American Independence Subdivision 8,818.27
Brian D. & Kellie E. Haynes Lot 7, American Independence Subdivision 12,412.70
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 8, American Independence Subdivision 14,248.30
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 9, American Independence Subdivision 8,200.16
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 10, American Independence Subdivision 6,771.66
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 11, American Independence Subdivision 6,258.70
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 12, American Independence Subdivision 6,257.95
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 13, American Independence Subdivision 6,257.19
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 14, American Independence Subdivision 6,256.69
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 15, American Independence Subdivision 6,881.53
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 16, American Independence Subdivision 7,251.07
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 17, American Independence Subdivision 6,620.89
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 18, American Independence Subdivision 6,621.24
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 19, American Independence Subdivision 6,621.59
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 20, American Independence Subdivision 6,610.60
Scott C. & Kendra R. Kuehl Lot 21, American Independence Subdivision 10,674.99
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 3, Western Heights Fifth Subdivision 7,986.77
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 4, Western Heights Fifth Subdivision 7,986.77
Gary E. & Mary G. Valasek Lot 5, Western Heights Fifth Subdivision 8,026.05
City of Grand Island Part of the SE1/4 of Section 11-11-10, more particularly
described as follows: Beginning at a point on the north
line of Shanna Street and 40 feet east of the west line of
said SE1/4; thence north 210 feet; thence east parallel to
the north line of Shanna Street to the west line of
Mansfield Road; thence south on the west line of
46,621.78
ORDINANCE NO. 9027 (Cont.)
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Mansfield Road to the north line of Shanna Street;
thence west on the north line of Shanna Street to the
point of beginning.
Third City Christian Church Lot 2, Grand West Subdivision 5,227.99
Third City Christian Church Lot 3, Grand West Subdivision 5,162.64
Third City Christian Church Lot 4, Grand West Subdivision 5,162.64
Third City Christian Church Lot 5, Grand West Subdivision 5,162.64
Third City Christian Church Lot 6, Grand West Subdivision 5,162.64
Third City Christian Church Lot 7, Grand West Subdivision 5,162.64
Third City Christian Church Lot 8, Grand West Subdivision 5,199.60
Kenneth A. & Elaine L. Steinbeck Lot 9, Grand West Subdivision 5,589.31
TOTAL $315,637.57
SECTION 2. The special tax shall become delinquent as follows: One-tenth of
the total amount shall become delinquent in fifty days; one-tenth in one year; one-tenth in two
years; one-tenth in three years; one-tenth in four years, one-tenth in five years; one-tenth in six
years; one-tenth in seven years; one-tenth in eight years; and one-tenth in nine years respectively,
after the date of such levy; provided, however, the entire amount so assessed and levied against
any lot, tract or parcel of land may be paid within fifty days from the date of this levy without
interest, and the lien of special tax thereby satisfied and released. Each of said installments,
except the first, shall draw interest at the rate of seven percent (7.0%) per annum from the time
of such levy until they shall become delinquent. After the same become delinquent, interest at
the rate of fourteen percent (14.0%) per annum shall be paid thereon, until the same is collected
and paid.
SECTION 3. The treasurer of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby
directed to collect the amount of said taxes herein set forth as provided by law.
SECTION 4. Such special assessments shall be paid into a fund to be designated
as the “Paving District Assessment Fund” for Street Improvement District No. 1255.
ORDINANCE NO. 9027 (Cont.)
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SECTION 5. Any provision of the Grand Island City Code, and any provision of
any ordinance, or part of ordinance, in conflict herewith is hereby repealed.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: February 14, 2006.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F3
#9028 - Consideration of Assessments for 2005 Weed Abatement
Program
This item relates to the aforementioned Board of Equalization Item D-2.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9028
An ordinance levying a special tax to pay the cost to the City of cutting,
destroying, and removing weeds, grasses, or worthless vegetation, pursuant to Sections 17-36
and 17-38 of the Grand Island City Code upon certain lots and pieces of ground; providing for
the collection thereof; repealing ordinances or parts of ordinances in the Grand Island City Code
in conflict herewith; and providing for the publication and effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. A special tax is hereby levied for the cost of cutting, destroying,
and removing weeds, grasses, or worthless vegetation upon the hereinafter described lots and
pieces of ground during the 2005 season in proportion to the special benefits to such real estate
as determined and assessed by the City Council sitting as a Board of Equalization after due
notice thereof, in the following amounts:
Name/Address Description Assessment
Duane Jensen
716 W. 15th Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
Lot 8, Block 14, Schimmer's Addition 146.00
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 9028 (Cont.)
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Donald Obst Sr.
409 W. 8th Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
Lot 6, Block 11, Original Town 125.00
Tamara Werner
674 N. 27th Street
Blair, NE 68008
Lot 7, Block 74, Original Town 500.00
Iris Phillips
1213 N. Cherry
Grand Island, NE 68801
Lot 4, Block 2, George Loan's Subdivision 175.00
SECTION 2. Such special tax shall be due and payable to the City thirty (30)
days after such levy and shall become delinquent fifty (50) days after such levy. After the same
shall become delinquent, interest at the rate of 14 percent (14%) per annum shall be paid thereon.
The same shall be collected in the same manner as other city taxes.
SECTION 3. Such special taxes shall be collected by the Finance Director of the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska, as provided by law.
SECTION 4. Such special taxes, if not previously paid, shall be certified to the
County Clerk at the same time as the next certification for general revenue purposes.
SECTION 5. Such special taxes, when received, shall be applied to reimburse the
general fund.
SECTION 6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances or provisions in the Grand
Island City Code in conflict herewith be, and the same hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
ORDINANCE NO. 9028 (Cont.)
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Enacted: February 14, 2006.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F4
#9029 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 1 of the City
Code Relative to Definitions
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 1 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Definitions
Item #’s: F-4
Presenter(s): Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Background
One of the goals set forth this year by City Administration, the Mayor and City Council
was to make revisions to the Grand Island City Code to update it to reflect current state
law to clarify ambiguous portions of the code and delete sections of the code that have
become obsolete.
Discussion
The proposed ordinance would revise several sections in Chapter 1 of the Grand Island
City Code. There are several changes made in Section 1-2 regarding definitions and rules
of construction. Also changed was Section 1-8(2) to reflect a change that has occurred in
state law which now allows up to $500 in fines for violations of the City Code rather than
$100 which was the standard under state statute when this section was adopted. Also
recommended for revis ion is Section 1-13 regarding the sale of property which has been
changed to reflect the change in the method of doing business via the internet and
electronic medium.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the revisions to the City Code as drafted by city staff.
2. Disapprove or deny the ordinance which would revise the City Code in which
event the current provisions of the code would remain in effect.
3. Modify the recommendations of city staff for changing the City Code.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the changes recommended by
city staff to Chapter 1 of the City Code.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the ordinance revising code sections 1-2, 1-8 and 1-13 of the Grand
Island City Code.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9029
An ordinance to amend Chapter 1 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend
Sections 1-2, 1-8, and 1-13 pertaining to general housekeeping issues; to repeal Sections 1-2, 1-
8, and 1-13 as now existing, and any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to
provide for publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Section 1-2 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§1-2. Definitions and Rules of Construction
In the construction of this Code and all other ordinances of the City, the following rules shall be observed,
unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the council or the context clearly requires
otherwise:
City. The words "city", "the city," or "this city" shall be construed as if followed by the words "of
Grand Island, Nebraska."
Code. The words "the Code" or "this Code" shall mean "The Grand Island City Code."
Computation of Time. The time within which an act is to be done is computed by excluding the
first day and including the last, unless the last day falls upon any legal holiday or on Saturday, in which case the
period runs until the end of the next day.
Council. Whenever the word "council" is used, it shall be construed to mean the council of the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
County. The words "the county" or "this county" shall mean Hall County, Nebraska.
Day. A day is a 24-hour period of time between any midnight and the midnight following
midnight.
Daytime, Nighttime. "Daytime" is the period of time between sunrise and sunset. "Nighttime" is
the period of time between sunset and sunrise.
Gender. The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter.
In the City. The words "in the city" shall mean and include all territory over which the city now
has or shall hereafter acquire jurisdiction for the exercise of its police powers or other regulatory powers.
Joint Authority. All words giving joint authority to three or more persons or officers shall be
construed as giving such authority to a majority of such persons or officers.
Month. The word "month" shall mean a calendar month.
Number. The singular number includes the plural and the plural includes the singular.
Oath. "Oath" includes affirmation.
Offense. The doing of any act or thing prohibited or the failing to do any act or thing commanded
to be done in this Code within the city is hereby declared to be an offense against the public peace, safety, morals,
and general welfare of the people of the City.
Or, And. "Or" may be read "and," and "and" may be read "or," if the sense requires it.
Owner. The word "owner," applied to a building or land, shall include any part owner, joint
owner, tenant in common, joint tenant or tenant by the entirety of the whole or of a part of such building or land, or
vendee in possession under a land sale contract.
Person. "Person" includes but is not limited to individuals, corporations, associations, firms,
partnerships and limited liability companiesjoint stock companies.
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Preceding, following. The words "preceding" and "following" mean next before and next after,
respectively.
Property. The word "property" shall include real and personal property.
Public place. The words "public place" shall mean any public place or building or any private
place, business or building, open to and frequented by the public.
Real property. Real property shall mean any estate or interest in land, including all buildings,
fixtures and improvements thereon and all rights-of-way, easements, rents, issues, profits, income, tenements,
hereditaments, privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, used or enjoyed with said land, or any part
thereof. The words "real property" shall include lands, tenements and hereditaments.
Shall, may. "Shall" is mandatory and "may" is permissive.
Signature or subscription by mark . "Signature" or "subscription by mark" includes a mark when
the signer or subscriber cannot write, such signer's or subscriber's name being written near the mark by a witness
who writes his own name near the signer's or subscriber's name; but a signature or subscription by mark can be
acknowledged or can serve as a signature or subscription to a sworn statement only when one witness shall sign his
own name thereto.
State. The word "the state" or "this state" shall be construed to mean the State of Nebraska.
Tenant or occupant. The words "tenant" or "occupant," applied to a building or land, shall include
any person holding a written or an oral lease of or who occupies the whole or a part of such building or land, either
alone or with others.
Tenses. The present tense includes the past and future tenses, and the future includes the present.
To. "To" means "to and including" when used in reference to a series of sections of this Code or
when reference is made to the Nebraska Revised Statutes.
Week. A week consists of seven consecutive days.
Writing. Writing includes any form of recorded message capable of comprehension by ordinary
visual means. Whenever any notice, report, statement or record is required or authorized by this Code, it shall be
made in writing, in the English language, unless it is expressly provided otherwise.
Year. The word "year" shall mean a calendar year, except where otherwise provided.
SECTION 1. Section 1-8 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§1-8. Citation; Failing to Appear; Penalty
(1) Any person who fails to appear or otherwise comply with the command of a citation shall be guilty of
an infraction.
(2) Any person convicted of violating this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than five one
hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than thirty (30) days, or by both such fine and
imprisonment.
SECTION 1. Section 1-13 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§1-13. Sale of Abandoned Property
The chief of police is hereby empowered to offer for sale and to sell at public auction including sale by
internet or other electronic medium to the highest bidder, for cash, all personal property, except impounded vehicles,
and except property of a nature dealt with in §1-14 which may come within the custody of the police department by
reason of its being abandoned, recovered, confiscated, impounded, or unclaimed. Notice of such sale shall be printed
once in a legal newspaper published in the City of Grand Island at least ten days prior to the sale; provided, that no
such property shall be offered or sold unless it shall have remained unclaimed by the lawful owner for a period of
ORDINANCE NO. 9029 (Cont.)
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six months after it shall have come within the custody of the chief of police or the police department, or, in the case
of property taken from or deposited by, persons arrested, detained, or accused of a crime, shall have remained
unclaimed for a period of six months after the discharge, liberation or departure of the person from whom such
property was taken or by whom such property was deposited.
It shall be the responsibility of the chief of police to make such effort as he deems reasonable to notify the
lawful owner of any such property that it will be sold or otherwise disposed of upon a given date.
All money received from the sale of the unclaimed property shall be paid to the chief of police, whose duty
it shall be to account for such money collected by him to the city treasurer who shall place the same in the police
fund.
SECTION 2. Sections 1-2, 1-8, and 1-13 as now existing, and any ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 3. The validity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase
of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, subsection,
sentence, clause, or phrase thereof.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: February 14, 2006.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F5
#9030 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 14 of the City
Code Relative to Elections
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 14 of the City Code
Item #’s: F-5
Presenter(s): Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Background
One of the goals of the Mayor, City Council and City Administration has been to revise
the Grand Island City Code. A committee has been formed to review each chapter of the
City Code and make recommendations to the Council for changes that will make the code
reflect current state law, clarify the city’s code sections and make the code easier to use
and more understandable.
Discussion
A committee of staff members that has been formed to make recommendations to the
City Council on various sections of the City Code has made recommendations to change
two of the City Code sections in Chapter 14 of the city ordinances. Section 14-1 clarifies
the date when the City of Grand Island will hold its municipal election to be on the date
of the statewide primary election in accordance with Chapter 32 of the state statutes. The
revisions to Section 14-3 regard the wards of the city of Grand Island and this code
section has been revised to simplify its language and require that a current map of the
election wards of the city be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the recommendations of city staff for amending Chapter 14
of the Grand Island City Code.
2. Disapprove or deny the ordinance which would revise Sections 14-1 and 14-3
of the Grand Island City Code.
3. Modify the recommendations of city staff for amending these sections of the
City Code.
4. Take no action on the issue,
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the ordinance revising
Sections 14-1 and 14-3 of the Grand Island City Code.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the ordinance revising Sections 14-1 and 14-3 of the Grand Island
City Code.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9030
An ordinance to amend Chapter 14 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend
Sections 14-1 and 14-3 pertaining to housekeeping matters; to repeal Sections 14-1 and 14-3 as
now existing, and any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for
publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Section 14-1 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§14-1. Elections; Date; Procedure
The City of Grand Island, Nebraska, shall hold its municipal election for the year 1974 and all succeeding
municipal elections on the date of the statewide primary election for the State of Nebraska. Such elections shall be
held in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 32 of the Statutes of Nebraska.
SECTION 2. Section 14-3 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§14-3. Wards; Boundaries
The City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby divided into five wards, numbered 1 through 5, the
boundaries of such wards defined as shown on the drawing entitled, "Election Ward Map of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska,," The Election Ward Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, shall be kept current and on file
in the office of the city clerk. dated November 1, 2001, which drawing is attached hereto and is hereby adopted and
made a part of this ordinance by reference, to have the same force and effect as if such drawing and all notations,
references, and other information shown thereon were fully set forth and described herein. The drawing and
ordinance shall remain on file in the office of the city clerk.
SECTION 3. Sections 14-1 and 14-3 as now existing, and any ordinances or parts
of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. The validity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase
of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, subsection,
sentence, clause, or phrase thereof.
ORDINANCE NO. 9030 (Cont.)
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SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: February 14, 2006.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F6
#9031 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 33-1 of the City
Code Relative to the Definition of Streets
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-6.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9031
An ordinance to amend Chapter 33-1 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend
Section 33-1 pertaining to the definition of street; to repeal Section 33-1 as now existing, and any
ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and the
effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Section 33-1 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§33-1. Definitions
Applicant shall mean the titleholder of record, his agent, or a person holding a notarized letter authorizing
the person to represent the legal owner of the property, or an appropriate purchase agreement.
Alley shall mean a minor public service street or public thoroughfare 20 feet or less in width, through a
block of lots primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on another
street and to provide access to utility services located therein. Buildings facing an alley shall not be construed as
satisfying the requirements of this code related to frontage on a dedicated street.
Block shall mean a parcel of land platted into lots and bounded by public streets or by waterways, right-of-
ways, unplatted land, City-County boundaries, or adjoining property lines.
Bond shall mean any form of security including a cash deposit, security bond, or instrument of credit in an
amount and form satisfactory to the City Council which meets the intent of such security required by this chapter.
Boundary Adjustment shall mean the transfer of property by deed to a respective owner or owners of
contiguous property for the purpose of adjusting a boundary line and not for the purpose of creating an additional lot
or parcel.
Building Line shall mean a line parallel, or nearly parallel, to the street line at a specified distance from the
street line which marks the minimum setback distance a building may be erected. In the case of a cul-de-sac, the
building line shall be measured around the curvature of the street line and shall be located at the required front yard
setback where the lot width shall meet the minimum lot width required in the zoning district.
Chief Building Official(s) shall mean the individual(s) appointed and/or employed by the City to enforce
the prescribed and adopted building codes for the City.
City shall mean the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. Also, City Council or governing body.
City Council shall mean the governing body for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
City Engineer shall mean the City Engineer of the City of Grand Island utilized for the recommendation,
advice, and implementation of engineering work as requested by the City or such other engineer as the City may
assign in the particular matter.
Clerk shall mean the City Clerk of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
Comprehensive Development Plan shall mean the master plan for the improvement and development of
Grand Island, Nebraska, as adopted by the Hall County Regional Planning Commission and the City in accordance
with the laws of the State of Nebraska and the ordinances of Grand Island.
County Control Point shall mean any point identified as such within the Grand Island/Hall County
Geographic Information System (GIS) by the GIS Committee. County control points may include but are not limited
to township corners, section corners, quarter section corners, subdivision corners, and block corners.
Cul-de-Sac shall mean a short public way that has only one outlet for vehicular traffic and terminates in a
vehicular turn-around.
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Dead End Street shall mean a public way that has only one outlet for vehicular traffic and does not
terminate in a vehicular turn-around.
Dedication shall mean the intentional appropriation of land by the owner to some public use.
Developer see "Subdivider".
Easement shall mean a right to use a parcel of land, granted to the general public, utility, corporation or
person(s) for a specific purpose or purposes.
Flood Plain shall mean any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any source (see also
definition of "flooding" in §36-128).
Floodway shall mean the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be
reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than
one foot.
Frontage Road shall mean minor streets parallel to and adjacent to arterial streets and highways, which
reduce the number of access points to the arterial street or highway for the purpose of increased traffic safety.
Grading Plan shall mean a drawing of a proposed subdivision with plans and specifications for grading
which is intended to represent the layout which will be approved for construction by the Planning Commission and
the City Council.
Hall County Regional Planning Commission shall mean the Hall County Regional Planning Commission
of Grand Island, Nebraska.
Improvements shall mean street grading, street surfacing and paving, curbs and gutters, street lights, street
signs, sidewalks, crosswalks, water mains and lines, water meters, fire hydrants, sanitary sewers, storm drainage
facilities, culverts, bridges, public utilities, or other such installation as designated by the City Council or its specific
approving authority.
Landscaped shall mean landscaping improvements which include but are not limited to screen plantings,
lawn area, pools, trees, shrubs, fences, and walls. Crushed rock, gravel, bark chips, etc., shall not substitute for lawn
area. Landscaping shall be provided within two years of issuance of occupancy permit for the principal structure on
each lot, and thereafter be properly maintained.
Lot shall mean a parcel, tract or area of land created in conformance with this chapter that may be
separately owned, used, developed or built upon.
Lot Consolidation shall mean a method for approval of lot boundary adjustments which reduces the
number of lots to not greater than two.
Lot, Corner shall mean a lot located at the intersection of two (2) or more streets at an angle of not more
than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees. If the angle is greater than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees, the lot
shall be considered an "interior lot".
Lot, Depth of shall mean the mean horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. Corner lots
shall provide at least one dimension equal to the required lot depth prescribed in the affected zoning district.
Lot, Double Frontage shall mean a lot having a frontage of two non-intersecting streets.
Lot, Flag shall mean a lot with frontage and access provided to the bulk of the lot by means of a narrow
corridor. The measurement of the actual lot frontage shall be made along the widest portion of the lot along the line
parallel to the street.
Lot, Frontage shall mean that portion of a lot abutting a street. For purposes of determining yard
requirements of corner lots and through lots, all sides of a lot abutting a street shall be considered frontage.
Lot, Interior shall mean a lot other than a corner lot.
Lot Line shall mean the boundary line of a lot.
Lot Minimum Area shall mean the minimum square footage of land area within the boundaries of the
platted lot lines, as applicable to designated zoning districts.
Lot, Nonconforming shall mean a lot having less area or dimension than that required in the district in
which it is located and which was lawfully created prior to the zoning thereof whereby the larger area or dimension
requirements were established, or any lot, other than one shown on a plat recorded in the office of the Hall County
Register of Deeds, which does not abut a public road or public road right-of-way and which was lawfully created.
Lot, Platted shall mean a lot which is part of a subdivision of the plat of which, or the appropriate permit
for which, has been legally approved by the City and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Hall County.
Lot of Record shall mean a lot held in separate ownership as shown on the records of the Hall County
Register of deeds at the time of the passage of a regulation or regulation establishing the zoning district in which the
lot is located.
ORDINANCE NO. 9031 (Cont.)
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Lot Split shall mean a subdivision involving the division of one or more lots with the end result not be
greater than the two lots.
Lot, Through shall mean a lot having frontage on two (2) dedicated streets, not including a corner lot.
Lot, Width of shall mean the average horizontal distance between the side lot line, measured at right
angles to the lot depth at a point midway between the front and rear lot lines.
Master Plan see "Comprehensive Development Plan".
Monument shall mean an identification marker established by certified land survey and set by a registered
land surveyor at each section corner, angle point, block corner, street centerline, or other point.
Outlot shall mean a lot remnant or parcel of land left over after platting, which is intended as open space or
other use, for which no building permit shall be issued for any private structure. Typically uses are limited within the
subdivision agreement and/or plat.
Owner shall mean an individual, firm, association, syndicate, or corporation having sufficient proprietary
interest in the land sought to be subdivided to commence and maintain such proceedings.
Pedestrian Way shall mean a tract of land dedicated to public use, which cuts across a block to facilitate
pedestrian access to adjoining streets or properties.
Person shall mean an individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal
organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, City, County, special district or any other group or
combination acting as an entity, except that it shall not include Grand Island, Nebraska.
Planned Unit Development shall mean a development designed to provide for an unusual or different
arrangement of residential, business, or industrial uses in accordance with an approved development plan.
Plat shall mean a map showing the location, boundaries, and legal description of individual properties,
including street rights-of-way, public utility easements, etc.
Plat, Administrative shall provide for lot combinations and boundary adjustments which result in
reconfigured lots with new lot boundaries.
Plat, Final shall mean the final plan of the plat, subdivision or dedication of land prepared for filing or
recording in conformance with this chapter. Substantial conformance to an approved preliminary plat, prepared by a
registered professional engineer or a registered land surveyor in accordance with this chapter is required.
Plat, Preliminary shall mean the preliminary plan of the plat, subdivision or dedication prepared in
accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
Plat, Revised Preliminary shall mean a revised plat or map of a previously approved preliminary plat,
including supporting data, indicating a proposed subdivision development, prepared in accordance with this chapter.
Preliminary Study shall mean a drawing of a proposed subdivision to be approved by the Planning
Commission and City Council before proceeding with a final plat.
Property Line Adjustment shall mean the relocation of a single common property line between two
abutting lots, parcels or other units of land where an additional lot, parcel or unit of land is not created and the
existing lot, parcel or unit of land reduced in size by the adjustment must comply with the applicable zoning
requirements. A property line adjustment does not alter the location of utility services and hook-ups. Property line
adjustments are accomplished through an administrative plat.
Sidewalk or Walkway shall mean that portion of a dedicated right-of-way or easement improved and
intended for pedestrian use only.
Replat shall mean the act of platting the lots, parcels and easements in a recorded subdivision to achieve a
reconfiguration of an existing subdivision or to increase or decrease the number of lots in the subdivision.
Street shall include public streets, highways, avenues, boulevards, parkways, roads, lanes, alleys, viaducts ,
subways, tunnels, bridges, public easements and right-of-way. Where explicitly authorized by the City Council,
private streets may be authorized with the subdivision agreementas part of planned developments.
Street, Arterial shall mean a street of considerable continuity connecting various sections of the City,
designated as an arterial street on the official street plan of the City.
Street, Collector shall mean a street or highway that is intended to carry traffic from minor streets to major
streets. Collector streets are usually the principal entrance streets to residential developments and the streets for
circulation within the development as designated in the Comprehensive Development Plan.
Street, Frontage Access shall mean a street parallel and adjacent to a major street, major inter-regional
highway, or major collection road and primarily for service to the abutting properties, and being separated from the
major street by a dividing strip.
Street, Local shall mean a street which is used primarily for access to the abutting properties.
ORDINANCE NO. 9031 (Cont.)
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Street, Major shall mean a street or highway used primarily for fast or high volume traffic, including
expressways, freeways, boulevards, and arterial streets as designated in the Comprehensive Development Plan.
Street, Minor shall mean a street intended primarily to provide pedestrian and vehicular access to the
abutting properties.
Subdivider shall mean any person, group, corporation, partnership, or other entity, or any agent thereof,
dividing or proposing to divide land so as to constitute a subdivision.
Subdivision shall mean the division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two (2) or more lots, sites, or other
divisions of land for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of transfer of ownership or building development,
provided that the smallest lot created by the division is less than ten (10) aces in size.
Subdivision, Administrative shall mean the re-subdivision of existing subdivided lots and blocks,
involving the adjustment of existing lot boundaries or the consolidation of lots, in a manner consistent with zoning
regulations concerning minimum area and dimensions of lots; but not creating additional lots nor necessitating the
dedication of additional public right-of-way or easements.
Subdivision Agreement shall mean an agreement between the City of Grand Island and a subdivider
whereby the subdivider agrees to construct any required public street, drainage, and other improvements, for a
subdivision and to provide security for completion of the subdivision improvements and in situations involving
public financing, the relative cost be borne by the subdivider and by the public entity. Conditions involving lot
frontage, use, annexation, landscaping, sidewalks, flood plain, utilities and similar concerns specific to the
development of the property may also be addressed.
Water Course, Drainage Way, Channel or Stream shall mean a current of water usually flowing in a
definite channel, having a bed and side or banks, and discharging itself into some other stream or body of water.
Zoning District shall mean an area delineated on a zoning map for which uniform use regulations are
specified.
SECTION 2. Section 33-1 as now existing, and any ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 3. The validity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase
of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, subsection,
sentence, clause, or phrase thereof.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: February 14, 2006.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F7
#9032 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Proposed for
Platting as Ewoldt Addition Located South of Husker Highway
and West of U.S. Highway 281 (First Reading)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-7.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9032
An ordinance to annex Ewoldt Subdivision, an addition 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, Husker Retail Development, L.L.C., a limited liability company, as
owner, has caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising a part of the Northeast
Quarter (NE1/4) of Section 36, Township 11 North, Range 10 West of the 6th P.M. in Hall
County, Nebraska, under the name of EWOLDT SUBDIVISION, which is proposed to be an
addition to the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on February 1, 2006, the Regio nal Planning
Commission recommended the approval of annexing such addition into the City of Grand Island;
and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on February 14, 2006, the City Council found
and determined that such annexation be approved.
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 9032 (Cont.)
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. That Ewoldt 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.
Approved on First Reading on February 14, 2006.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Receipt of Official Document - Tort Claim for Maria Bartlett on
Behalf of Tyler Kventensky
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting: February 14, 2006
Subject: Receipt of Official Document – Tort Claim filed by
Maria Bartlett on Behalf of Tyler Kventensky
Item #’s: G-1
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Backgro und
The City of Grand Island has received a Tort Claim on January 27, 2006 from Jeremiah J.
Luebbe, Attorney for Maria Bartlett on behalf of Tyler Kventensky alleging certain
claims which took place on or about July 7, 2005 in connection with a bicycle accident. A
copy of this claim is attached to comply with the Nebraska Political Subdivision Tort
Claims Act.
Discussion
This is not an item for council action other than to simply acknowledge that the claim has
been received.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council take no action other than acknowledge
receipt of the claim.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve acknowledgement of the Tort Claim filed by Jeremiah J. Luebbe,
Attorney for Maria Bartlett on behalf of Tyler Kventensky.
Item G2
Approving Minutes of January 24, 2006 City Council Regular
Meeting
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
January 24, 2006
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on January 24, 2006. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
January 18, 2006.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Counc ilmember’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 Todd Bowen, Grace Covenant Church, 418 West 12th
Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek commented on the recent death of Former
Congresswoman Virginia Smith and the City Council Retreat to be held Saturday, January 28,
2006.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Presentation of StormReady Certificate to Emergency Management Director Lela Lowry and the
City of Grand Island. Steve Kisner from the National Weather Service, Hastings, Nebraska
presented Emergency Management Director Lela Lowry and the City of Grand Island with a
Certification and Award as a “StormReady” City. Mr. Kisner mentioned several requirements
that had been met in order to obtain recertification which would help reduce the potential impact
from disastrous weather events.
ADJOURN TO BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Pielstick, second by Hornady,
carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization.
#2006-BE-1 – Consideration of Determining Benefits for Sanitary Sewer District No. 515 – Dale
Roush Subdivision (Indian Acres). Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that the work
had been completed and special assessments had been calculated for Sanitary Sewer District No.
515. The total assessable cost was $576,081.18.
Motion by Hornady, second by Cornelius to approve Resolution #2006-BE-1. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, January 24, 2006
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Cornelius, second by Hornady, carried
unanimously to return to Regular Session.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request of Union Pacific Railroad for Conditional Use Permit for Temporary
Building Located at 1219½ West North Front Street. Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
reported that this request was for an additional approval of a conditional use permit for a
temporary building located at 1219½ West North Front Street to facilitate equipment for a
remediation project. The first conditional use permit was approved by Council in September of
1999 and had received additional approvals every two years since that time. No public testimony
was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located West of the Police Impound Yard at
558 S. Stuhr Road. (O’Neill Construction Company). Gary Mader, Utilities Department Director
reported that acquisition of a utility easement west of the Police Impound Yard at 558 S. Stuhr
Road was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The purpose of this easement would be used to
locate primary underground electrical cable and a pad-mounted transformer to provide electrical
service to O’Neill Construction Company. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3724 Westgate Road. (Charles and
Loretta Roehrich). Gary Mader, Utilities Department Director reported that acquisition of a
utility easement located at the northwest corner of 3724 Westgate Road was needed in order to
have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and
transformers. The purpose of this easement would be used to expand an existing easement to
include a pad-mounted transformer on a pad previously poured by the electrician for service to
3724 Westgate Road. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located Along the East Side of Engleman
Road from Stolley Park Road to 1/4 Mile North. (Patricia and Rodney Hooker) Gary Mader,
Utilities Department Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement located along the
ease side of Engleman Road from Stolley Park Road to 1/4 mile north was needed in order to
have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and
transformers. The purpose of this easement would be used to upgrade the overhead electrical
feeder along Engleman Road. Currently power poles were located 33’ east of the centerline. New
poles would be placed 39’ from the centerline of Engleman which would match the right-of-way
when the property develops in the future. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located Along the East Side of Engleman
Road from 1/4 Mile North to 1/2 Mile North of Stolley Park Road. (Dennis Krug) Gary Mader,
Utilities Department Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement located along the
ease side of Engleman Road from Stolley Park Road to 1/4 mile north was needed in order to
have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and
transformers. The purpose of this easement would be used to upgrade the overhead electrical
feeder along Engleman Road. Currently power poles were located 33’ east of the centerline. New
Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, January 24, 2006
poles would be placed 39’ from the centerline of Engleman which would match the right-of-way
when the property develops in the future. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1515 East 4th Street. (Concept
Fiberglass Homes, Inc. Gary Mader, Utilities Department Director reported that acquisition of a
utility easement located along the south side of 4th Street in front of Midwest Manufacturing at
1515 East 4th Street was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair
power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The purpose of this easement would be
used to place underground cable, junction boxes, and pad-mounted transformers to provide
electrical service to the new business. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Annexation of Property Located South of Old Potash Highway and East of
Engleman Road. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that annexation of land in
the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 12-11-10 located south of Old Potash Highway and east of
Engleman Road had been approved by the Hall County Regional Planning Commission. Water,
sewer, and electrical service would be available. Annexation of this property would impact the
two mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of Grand Island. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing Concerning Comprehensive Revitalization Block Grant. Marsha Kaslon,
Community Development Administrator reported that the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development had developed a Comprehensive Revitalization program for investing Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to identify housing and infrastructure needs. The
request to council was to submit a grant application in the amount of $296,113.00 to carry out
Phase I of a Comprehensive Revitalization Strategy for a select low-to-moderate income area in
Grand Island which included housing, infrastructure, and community development activities. No
public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Pielstick moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9023 - Consideration of Assessments for Sanitary Sewer District No. 515; Dale Roush
Subdivision (Indian Acres)
#9024 – Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 26 of the City Code Relative to the
2003 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code
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 Gilbert seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Motion by Meyer, second by Pielstick to approve Ordinances #9023 and #9024.
Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, January 24, 2006
City Clerk: Ordinances #9023 and #9024 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 #9023 and #9024 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 Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinances #9023 and #9024 are declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
Councilmember Pielstick moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9025 – Consideration of Amendment to Ordinance No. 8982 Relative to Annexation
Area No. 1
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of this ordinance on first reading and then upon final passage
and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.” Councilmember
Cornelius seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Cornelius to approve Ordinance #9025.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9025 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9025 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9025 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported Ordinance #9026 related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-7.
#9026 – Consideration of Annexation of Property Located South of Old Potash Highway
and East of Engleman Road. (First Reading)
Motion by Pielstick, second by Hornady to approve Ordinance #9026 on first reading. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Hornady, second by Cornelius to approve the Consent
Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, January 24, 2006
Approving Minutes of January 10, 2006 City Council Regular Meeting. Councilmember
Pielstick abstained.
Approving Minutes of January 17, 2006 City Council Study Session. Councilmember Whitesides
abstained.
Approving Minutes of January 17, 2006 City Council Special Meeting. Councilmember
Whitesides abstained.
Approving Request of Union Pacific Railroad for Conditional Use Permit for Temporary
Building Located at 1219½ West North Front Street.
#2006-14 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located West of the Police Impound
yard at 558 S. Stuhr Road. (O’Neill Construction Company)
#2006-15 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3724 Westgate Road.
(Charles and Loretta Roehrich)
#2006-16 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located Along the East Side of
Engleman Road from Stolley Park Road to 1/4 Mile North. (Patricia and Rodney Hooker)
#2006-17 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located Along the East Side of
Engleman Road from 1/4 Mile North to 1/2 Mile North of Stolley Park Road. (Dennis Krug)
#2006-18 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1515 East 4th Street. (Concept
Fiberglass Homes, Inc.)
#2006-19 – Approving Bid Award for Well Field Wells No. 6 & 7 Enclosures with Steel
Crafters, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $41,621.32.
#2006-20 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Asphalt Maintenance Project 2005-
AC-1; Various Locations Throughout Grand Island with Gary Smith Construction Company of
Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2006-21 – Approving Certificate of Final Completions for Sanitary Sewer Project 2005-S-11
and Water Main Project 2005-W-11; (Library Expansion; Washington Street Between 2nd Street
and 3rd Street) with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2006-22 – Approving Changes to Speed Limits on US Highway 34/Husker Highway from US
Highway 281 to 1/4 Mile East of South Locust Street.
#2006-23 – Approving Bid Award for One (1) 2006 Four-Wheel Drive Front End Loader for
Solid Waste Division with Nebraska Machinery Co. of Doniphan, Nebraska in an Amount of
$192,355.00.
Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, January 24, 2006
#2006-24 – Approving State Bid Award for 911 Equipment with Tel Control, Inc. of Yukon,
Oklahoma in an Amount of $140,000.00.
#2006-25 – Approving Bid Award for Carpet Replacement for 2nd Floor with Floor To Ceiling of
Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $44,417.96.
#2006-26 – Approving Waiver/Fine Schedule Revisions.
#2006-27 – Approving Change of March 14, 2006 City Council Regular Meeting to March 7,
2006.
#2006-28 – Approving Contract with the Hall County Housing Authority for Police Services.
#2006-29 – Approving Contract Between the City of Grand Island and Crime and Protection
Solutions L.L.C. Relative to High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant.
#2006-30 – Approving Comprehensive Revitalization Strategy Block Grant Application.
#2006-31 – Approving Safe Haven Visitation Center 2006 Grant Application and Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU).
#2006-32 – Approving Alternative Fuel Program Recommendations.
#2006-33 – Approving Bid Award for 2006 Truck with Telescopic Aerial Platform and Chassis
with Truck Equipment, Inc. of Des Moines, Iowa in an Amount of $101,178.00.
#2006-34 – Approving Name Change of Owner’s for Northview Second Subdivision from
Melvin and Dorothy Zichek to MelDor, L.L.C.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Approving Referral of One & Six Year Street Improvement Program to Regional Planning
Commission. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported on the process of having the
Regional Planning Commission act on the One & Six Year Street Improvement Program and
then bring their recommendations to the City Council. The City Council will act on this at their
February 14, 2006 Regular meeting.
Motion by Hornady, second by Nickerson to approve the referral of the One & Six Year Street
Improvement Program to the Regional Planning Commission.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Cornelius, second by Haase to approve the Claims for the period of January 18, 2006
through January 24, 2006, for a total amount of $2,426,757.67. Motion adopted unanimously.
Page 7, City Council Regular Meeting, January 24, 2006
Motion by Cornelius, second by Haase to approve the following Claims for the Library
Expansion for the period of January 11, 2006 through January 24, 2006:
#15 $1,269.00
#16 $95,910.01
#17 $912.00
#18 $300.00
#19 $46,396.48
Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Hornady, second by Whitesides 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 Whitesides, second by Hornady to return to
Regular Session at 9:15 p.m. Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G3
Approving Minutes of January 28, 2006 City Council Special
Study Session Retreat
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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 STUDY SESSION (RETREAT)
January 28, 2006
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session (Retreat) of the City Council of the City
of Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted at Jackrabbit Run Golf Course, 2803 N. Shady Bend
Road on January 28, 2006. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
January 18, 2006.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 8:10 a.m. The following members were
present: Councilmember’s Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Pauly, Hornady,
Walker, and Haase. Councilmember Cornelius was present at 8:30 a.m. The following City
Officials were present: City Administrator Gary Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Public
Works Director Steve Riehle, City Attorney Doug Walker, Finance Director David Springer,
Police Chief Steve Lamken, Utilities Director Gary Mader, Human Resources Director Brenda
Sutherland, Building Department Director Craig Lewis, Fire Chief Jim Rowell, Library Director
Steve Fosselman, Parks & Recreation Director Steve Paustian, Emergency Management Director
Lela Lowry, and Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity.
INVOCATION was given by Councilmember Jackie Pielstick followed by the PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
INTRODUCTION:
Mayor Vavricek commented on being accessible, responsive and accountable for efficient and
effective government services by “walking the line”. Mentioned was that this year was the “year
of management”. Mayor Vavricek welcomed the council, directors and public attending the
meeting.
STUDY TOPICS:
Annexation: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director explained the difference of developed
and undeveloped property. Reviewed were annexation policies. Two county industrial tracts
were discussed which were allowed by state statutes. County services were provided to these
tracts. Reviewed were the water and sewer distribution systems for the City of Grand Island and
proposed areas of expansion.
The following questions were discussed:
1. Does Council want to pursue annexation of urbanized areas around the City of Grand
Island as identified by the Grand Island Comprehensive Development Plan?
If so which ones or all of them?
Page 2, City Council Special Study Session (Retreat), January 28, 2006
Discussion was held with regards to which areas would be the most cost effective:
Area 8 - Schroeder Subdivision, Area 6 – Vanosdall, Area 7 - Rainbow Lake, and
Area 9 - south of Stolley Park Road east of Engelman Road were mentioned. Lack of
growth to the south of the city limits was due to no sewer infrastructure.
2. Does Council wish to identify a hard edge growth boundary or do you want to
continue with our current policy of using available infrastructure, installation of dry
sewer and water lines, and large lot zoning requirements to influence where
development occurs?
Mr. Nabity mentioned that we would see future residential development in the
northwest area of the city because infrastructure was already there. Councilmember
Cornelius commented on using a combined approach. Discussed was the hard edge
boundaries such as east lakes and north of the Burlington Northern Railroad.
3. Does Council wish to encourage development in certain directions by building sewer
trunk lines and water mains? South Locust, South Blaine, 281 South, East Lakes, St.
Paul Road north of Capital Avenue.
Mr. Nabity suggested that long term planning needed to be done in Area 4 – East
Lakes, Area 7 – Rainbow Lakes, and Area 9 – South of Stolley Park Road East of
Engelman Road. City Administrator Gary Greer commented on a business standpoint
of developing Area 7 as being more of an advantage to the City with future
development toward the south. Discussed was long term growth south between
Highway 281 and South Locust.
Phil Mader, Northwest School Board President commented on the valuation of rural
areas and the property tax base decreasing with regards to annexation. Steve Joel,
Grand Island Public School Superintendent commented on their ability to handle the
growth of the city with quality education.
Discussed was to start developing sewer to the south of the city between South Locust
Street and Highway 281 for future development opportunities. The cost of sewer was
discussed with regards to cash versus bonding. It was decided that annexation east to
Area 4 was not a priority for the city.
Vision for Police Department: Steve Lamken, Police Chief stated he met with each employee
of the Police Department to find out what was working well and what needed to be improved. A
brief overview of the department was presented.
The following was mentioned as the Police Department’s community policing commitment:
· A spirit of service to people
· Basic respect and dignity for all people regardless of circumstances
· A partnership with people, organizations and other government units to improve the
quality of life in Grand Island
· A proactive, problem solving approach to law enforcement problems
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· Empowerment of employees to exercise discretion, decision making, and problem
solving in performing their work
Presented were the following examples of the department’s ongoing efforts to further community
policing:
· School Resource Officer program in partnership with Grand Island Public Schools
· Uniform Patrol Shift teams identifying crime or traffic problems and providing directed
patrol efforts towards them
· Community Service Officer program addressing many quality of life issues
· HUD Officer program in partnership with the Housing Authority
· Child Abuse Investigation Team in partnership with the Nebraska Health and Human
Services Department
· North/South geographic teams assigning officers to geographic patrol areas
· Traffic Unit providing resource for increased traffic enforcement at targeted problem
areas
Discussion was held with regards to the motorcycle units, code enforcement, police presence at
neighborhood association meetings, School Resource Officer’s, SWAT Team, Bicycle Officers,
K-9 Unit, and the Spillman computer system.
The following 2006/2007 goals and objectives were presented:
· Improve the effectiveness of internal communications and operations of the Grand Island
Police Department
· Improve the efficiency of the department’s report processing system
· Increase current efforts to suppress drug activities in neighborhoods and provide timely
response to suspect targets
· Relocate to a new collocated law enforcement center with the Hall County Sheriff’s
Office in 2007
Recreation Philosophy: Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Department Director reported on
the following:
Jackrabbit Run Golf Course: Mentioned was the number of rounds decreasing due to other golf
courses in the area and the increase in expenses due to replacing golf carts, chemicals, etc.
Discussed were the efforts to increase the use of the golf course and management issues with
regards to expenses.
Island Oasis Water Park: Reviewed were the attendance, revenue, and expenses related to the
water park over the last 5 years. Mentioned was the Aquatic Facilities Report with a children’s
playground expansion, wet children’s play area, and Island Oasis expansion. Presented were
possible expansion ideas to the current facility.
Racquet Center: Mentioned was that the Racquet Center was given to the city for back taxes.
Scott Norton, Manager of the Racquet Center was present and spoke about the youth soccer
program and stated this was a huge opportunity for the city. Reviewed were the possibilities that
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could be held at the Racquet Center such as soccer, volleyball, football, tennis, baseball, kids
programs, and special events.
Emphasis was put on the quality of life issues each of these provided and that they should be
affordable to everyone and not meant to be money makers.
LUNCH WITH HALL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
The following Hall County Board Supervisors were present for the Joint City/County Special
Study Session: Jim Eriksen, Bud Jeffries, Bob Rye, Bob Humiston, Scott Arnold, and Marla
Conley County Clerk.
City/County Efficiency Committee Update: Beth Arnold, Chair of the City/County Efficiency
Effectiveness Committee explained the creation of this committee and their purpose. Reported
were the activities the committee looked at in how the City and County could be more efficient
and effective. The first item looked at was the possibility of the City managing or owning the
Hall County Park. It was decided that the County would maintain ownership and maintenance of
the Hall County Park with efficiencies in operating hours, staffing, reducing equipment expenses
by sharing equipment with other departments. The second project looked at was the possibilities
of sharing city employees to meet the needs of the county. This was not allowed by state statutes.
Ms. Arnold stated the committee would continue to look at all areas of both city and county
government services to see where efficiencies could be realized.
Public Safety Center Update: Police Chief Steve Lamken reported on the joint city/county
public safety center. Reviewed was the Grand Island/Hall County Enforcement Center site plan.
The following timeline was presented:
· January 2006 – Approval of the Interlocal agreement by the City and County Board
· February 2006 – Completion of construction documents
· March 2006 – Approval of construction documents and advertising of the project for bids
· April 2006 – Opening and awarding of the bid to construct the facility
· May 2006 – Groundbreaking and construction begins
· Winter of 2006/2007 – Outside of facility is closed in allowing interior work through the
winter months
· September/October 2007 – Completion of the facility and ribbon cutting
· October/November 2007 – Completion of transfer of operations from current location to
new facility
City/County Emergency Management Program: Emergency Management Director Lela
Lowry reported on the Local Emergency Operations Plan, National Incident Management
System (NIMS), Incident Command, Homeland Security Grant Funds, Bio-Detection, Tri-Cities
Medical Response System (TRIMRS), CNRI, amateur radio clubs, Inter Local Law Enforcement
Committee, FCC radio licenses, 911 Center, and outdoor warning sirens & generators.
The following Goals for 2006 were presented:
· Complete the expansion of the 911 center
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· Install a new 911 telephone system and phase II mapping for the enhanced 911 telephone
systems
· Purchased new consoles in the 911 center to meet the technology updates required to run
the 911 communications dispatch center
· Purcha se updated furniture to allow for flexibility with capability of adapting to an
expanded environment
· New remote radios in the Emergency Operations Center
· Up-to-date telephones for decision makers in the EOC
· A multi-functional EOC conversion boardroom table
· Need to new voice and radio logging recorder to ensure uninterrupted recording of
dispatch and 911 telephone calls
· Emergency Management would be replacing 5000 gallons of diesel fuel for the
generators within the next 12 months to ensure uninterrupted operations of the equipment
· Expect to see a minimum of quarterly emergency management training directed to the
city and the county decision makers.
Jail Update: Supervisor Jim Erikson reported on the new jail facilities. This would be a steel
and concrete building with brick facing on the front. Mr. Erickson stated it would take
approximately 18 months to complete the 296 bed facility. Location of the jail facility and the
law enforcement facility was discussed.
Other Issues: Discussion was had concerning contacting the County Supervisors through the
internet. Currently the Supervisors had no joint e-mail through the county.
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
Charitable Organizations Funding: Councilmember Walker asked what the history was
concerning charitable organizations. Paul Briseno, Assistant to the City Administrator researched
back to 1979 where charitable organizations were included in the budgets. Mr. Walker sated
concerns about the process of receiving funds from the city. It was suggested that every
organization should come before council to present their request.
Update on 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Projects: Councilmember Walker spoke about concerns that the
1/2 cent sales tax would not cover the projects ear-marked in Ordinance No. 8910. Discussed
was that half of the 1/2 cent sales tax collected was to go to reduce the real property taxes and
half was to go to capital projects. Administration will work with Finance to ear-mark exactly
where this money is going.
Heartland Events Center Promotion: Councilmember Walker asked what the role of the city was
in promoting the Heartland Events Center. Gary Greer, City Administration commented on the
agreement the city had with the Heartland Events Center for administration and promotion. Also
mentioned was an occupation tax being collected by the local hotels.
Truck Parking: Councilmember Pielstick spoke about concerns with trucks parking in residential
streets. She presented pictures of trucks parked on residential streets and requested more
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enforcement. Discussion was held with regards to areas within the city where trucks could be
parked.
Reduce Property Taxes 10% More: Mayor Vavricek expected to recommend a reduction in
property tax by 10% in the 2006/2007 Budget.
Develop an Understanding of Recreational Philosophy: This item would be brought back to the
City Council at a future Study Session.
Design Household Hazardous Waste Facility: Gary Greer, City Administrator commented on
money received for the household hazardous waste facility. A contract for
Architectural/Engineering Services would be brought to council for approval.
Establish Redevelopment Plan for Five Point’s Business District: Chad Nabity, Regional
Planning Director commented on the CRA retreat and discussions of submitting the Five Point’s
area as a blight and substandard district. If this was designated blighted and substandard then
monies could be used such as Tax Increment Financing to improve the entrance to the northern
part of Grand Island similar to the South Locust corridor.
Develop a Plan fo r Racquet Center: Mayor Vavricek commented on a future study session of this
item.
Develop Alternative Fuel Policy: It was mentioned that Resolution #2006-32 was adopted at the
January 24, 2006 City Council meeting approving an alternative fuel policy.
Update City Code: City Attorney Doug Walker commented on meeting with the committee
regarding the city code update. Weekly meetings would take place with department director’s
being contacted where affected. Changes would be taken to council on a monthly basis.
Develop User Friendly Initiatives for the City: Mayor commented on continuing to find ways to
make city’s services more efficient and effective.
Community Appearance Plan: Gary Greer, City Administrator commented on a Community
Appearance Plan similar to St. Joseph, Missouri which was included in the council packet.
GOAL SETTING FOR 2006-2007:
Mr. Greer commented on the 2005-2006 Goals and stated each goal had progressed with the
exception of the roundabouts. The following were recommended goals for 2006-2007. Mr. Greer
briefly explained each proposed goal.
Public Safety
1. Continue to Develop a Fire Training Facility
2. Start construction on Fire Station #1
3. Implement Police Vision Plan
4. Start Construction of Police/Sheriff Public Safety Center
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Economic Development
5. Assist in Creating and Retaining Quality Jobs through LB 840 Program
6. Assist CRA in Identifying and Creating New Business Redevelopment Projects
7. Participate in Creating a New Vision for Downtown
Infrastructure
8. Support Infrastructure for Sustained Housing/Commercial Development
9. Develop Funding for Southern Sewer Expansion Project
10. Rework and Implement Annexation Policies
11. Complete Railroad Corridor Study and Develop Implementation Plan
Government Efficiency
12. Move to Lower City Tax Rate to 22.5 Cents per $100
13. Seek Interlocal Partnerships that Eliminate Duplication and Promote Efficiency
14. Reduce Costs by Streamlining City Services
15. Complete a Comprehensive City Code Review and Update
16. Identify and Develop Citizen-Friendly Programs and Policies
Quality of Life
17. Continue Construction of the Library Expansion Project
18. Support Ethnic Diversity Programs through Multi-Cultural Coalition
19. Develop a Children’s Play Area at Island Oasis
20. Continue to Support Development of the Heartland Public Shooting Park
21. Evaluate Racquet Center Redevelopment
22. Complete Projects at WWTP Including Odor Reduction Measurers
23. Develop Policy Concerning Recreation Facility Operation Funding
Community
24. Manage/Support/Create Awareness of Community Youth Council
25. Support Start up of the Heartland Events Center
26. Develop a Community Appearance Plan
27. Develop Alternative Fuel Policy for the City
28. Form a Community Partnership to Set a Timeline and Recommendation by Year End
on a 50-Meter Swimming Pool
29. Participate in Discussions with the Community Transportation Association Regarding
a Public Transportation System
Public Health
30. Design Household Hazardous Waste Facility
31. Continue to Address Environmental Issues
32. Implement Storm Water Plan/Program
33. Re-Establish Septic Tank Inspection Program
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Discussion was he ld concerning the Community Youth Council. Councilmember Pielstick
requested more interaction with this group and the council. Roxy Clark, 386 North Pine Street
spoke regarding housing issues and the downtown area.
Mayor Vavricek thanked City staff for their participation.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G4
Approving Minutes of January 31, 2006 City Council Study Session
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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
January 31, 2006
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
January 31, 2006. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on January
25, 2006.
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, Pauly, Hornady,
Walker, and Haase. Councilmember Cornelius was absent. The following City Officials were
present: City Administrator Gary Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director David
Springer, City Attorney Doug Walker, and Public Works Director Steve Riehle.
INVOCATION was given by Councilmember Jackie Pielstick followed by the PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek commented on the City Council Retreat which
was held Saturday, January 28, 2006. Mayor Vavricek listed the 33 goals for 2006/2007.
Waste Water Treatment Plant Update. Public Works Director Steve Riehle reported this was an
update regarding activities at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Introduced were Ben
Thayer, Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent and supervisory staff Brad Titman, Mike
Hargins, Roger Scott, and Fred Tustin from the WWTP.
Mentioned was the responsibility for operation and maintenance at the WWTP with 27 full-time
staff operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. An average of 12 million gallons of sewage
was treated every day with approximately 60 percent of the plant’s sewage coming from 10 large
customers. Mr. Riehle explained the process of the wastewater collection and treatment at the
plant. The current wastewater treatment plant was built in 1964.
Mr. Riehle stated the WWTP regulatory compliance record was outstanding. The funds available
were generated by sewer use fees which goes back into the WWTP capital improvements and
operations of the plant.
The following were projects completed over the last three years at a cost of over $11 million:
· Belt Filter Press
· Aerobic Digesters
· Polymer System
· Grit Handling
· Sludge Storage Lagoon
· Primary Clarifier Improvements
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· Secondary Clarifier Improvements
· UV Disinfection System
Tom Heinemann, Consulting Engineer from CH2M Hill presented a progress report since his
presentation to council on July 9, 2002. Reviewed were the sewage sludge handling and disposal
methods.
Phase I - was completed in February 2005 which included a belt filter press (BFP) system,
digester modifications, and grit handling equipment in the amount of $8.4 million.
Phase II - Improvements included grease improvements, short-term secondary clarifiers, short-
term primary clarifiers, and polymer system modifications in the amount of $0.8 million to date.
Phase III – Consider off-site composting, vortex grit removal system, and install primary clarifier
No. 3.
Phase IV – Install secondary clarifier No. 4.
Mr. Heineman stated that progress toward the goals had been made eliminating 3 primary odor
sources which included: sludge holding/dewatering facilities, aerobic digester, and sludge
storage lagoon. Mentioned were challenges imposed by NDEQ and changes in conditions
including increased flow and organic loading from Swift, regulatory compliance, and odor.
The City’s response to these challenges were presented as follows:
· WWTP had remained in compliance with permit
· Consulted with Swift regarding anaerobic lagoon improvements
· Modified composting process to respond to increased sludge production
· Updating wastewater collection and WWTP facility plans
Short-term solutions beginning January 2006 was to send all sludge to area landfills, which
would curb odors originating from the WWTP. The Public Works Department would lease
equipment for a special pilot study starting in March 2006 for an aerated static pile composting
system. They would continue to evaluate a long-term sludge handling solution.
Three long-term alternatives were mentioned which had been short-listed included anaerobic
digestion and land application of sludge, aerated static pile and land application of compost, and
landfill disposal.
Additional efforts were to complete sanitary sewer collection and facility plan updates, develop
expanded WWTP web page to better inform community of work being done, and complete
design and construction of replacement lift station 19 near Capital Avenue and U.S. Highway
281.
Discussed was lift station 19 which was the cause of some odor and was being looked at to be
replaced. Mr. Riehle stated the cost of hauling sludge was $12,000 per week. Sources of odor
were discussed along with an instrument that would be purchased to measure odor.
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The following people spoke concerning odors from the WWTP:
Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves
Karen Colan, 225 Lakeside Drive
Bud Jeffries, #28 Kuester Lake
Ron Miller, 704 South Cherry
Jan Mefford, 2725 East Seedling Mile Road
Willie Skala, 323 Mallard Lane
Jeff Greer, 514 South Shady Bend Road
Discussion was held with regards to other cities such as Lincoln and Omaha that had wastewater
treatment plants and how they handled odor problems. Land application of sludge was explained
and the benefits.
Mayor Vavricek commented on this issue being important and that we would do everything we
could to remedy it.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G5
Approving Minutes of February 7, 2006 City Council Study Session
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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
February 7, 2006
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
February 7, 2006. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on February
1, 2006.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmember’s Meyer, Pielstick, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly, Walker, and Haase.
Councilmember’s Gilbert, Whitesides, and Hornady were absent. The following City Officials
were present: City Administrator Gary Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, and City Attorney
Doug Walker.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Rob Inge, Harvest Time Baptist Church, 1125 North Beal
Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek commented on the attendance of other
leadership from surrounding towns.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation “Random Acts of Kindness Week” February 5-11, 2006. Mayor Vavricek
proclaimed the week of February 5-11, 2006 as “Random Acts of Kindness Week”. Mrs. Dick
DeMay was present on behalf of the AOK Ladies to receive the proclamation.
Central Nebraska Liquor Summit. City Clerk RaNae Edwards gave a PowerPoint presentation on
the liquor license processes for the City of Grand Island. The following points were presented:
· Applications received by the City Clerk from the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission
(LCC)
· City Clerk routs application to the Fire, Health, Building, and Police Departments for
inspections
· City Clerk sends letter to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing
· Departments return application with recommendation to City Clerk
· Public Hearing held by the City Council
· City Council makes one of four decisions on application:
a.) Approve application
b.) No recommendation without stipulations
c.) No recommendation with stipulations
d.) Deny application
· City Clerk notifies LCC of decision from City Council
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· LCC requires review from State Patrol, Health, State Fire Marshal, and Local Governing
Body
· LCC makes one of four decisions:
a.) If local governing body approves application, LCC will hold license for 10
days to allow for protests, if no protests license will be issued to the Clerk.
b.) If no local recommendation without stipulations, LCC will hold license for
45 days to allow for protests, if no protests license will be issued to the
Clerk.
c.) If no local recommendation with stipulations, LCC will review
stipulations and determine if a hearing is needed. License will either be
approved and sent to the Clerk or a hearing will be held.
d.) If local governing body denies the application, LCC will automatically set
a hearing date. Commission will decide to either deny or approve the
license.
· If LCC approves, the license is sent to the Clerk.
Briefly discussed were the processes for change of locations, reconstruction, additions, and
deletions to liquor licenses. This process was similar to a new license except no license fee or
occupation tax was collected at the local level. Long form renewals were presented which were
the same processes as the new application.
The following procedures were presented for Short Form Renewal of Liquor Licenses:
· Liquor Control Commission issues renewals to the Clerk’s
· Clerk issues notification of renewals and form to applicant ’s
· Applicant sends renewal form to LCC with application fee
· LCC sends license to the Clerk for distribution and collection of fee
Discussion was held with regards to Special Designated Liquor Licenses (SDL). Ms. Edwards
reported that this was a 1 day license and was covered under the LCC Rules and Regulations
Section 53-124.11. Retail licensee’s can have up to 6 SDL’s per year for a fee of $40.00 each
paid to the state and $20.00 paid to the City. If the retail licensee holds a catering designation
there was no fee.
The following procedures were presented for SDL’s:
· Applicant obtains and initiates the process with the local Clerk
· Clerk routs the application to the Fire, Health, and Police Departments
· Routed applications are returned to the Clerk with recommendation (Police Department
memo must be favorable in order to continue with process)
· Clerk sends application and money, if required to LCC
· LCC issues permit to the Clerk
· Clerk notifies applicant to pick up license
Ms. Edwards presented the City of Grand Island Liquor Application Checklist and reported that
this list was from the LCC Rules and Regulations Section 53-125 and 53-132 and was the same
qualification the Liquor Control Commission used for reviewing applications. Each department
reviewing an application used the checklist to make their recommendation.
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Definitions were covered concerning suspend, cancel, and revoke along with the Classes of
Liquor Licenses.
Police Chief Steve Lamk en reported on bar checks, compliance checks, tavern violations, and
license application investigations. Police Captain Robert Falldorf reported on the background
investigations.
State Patrol Investigator Lori Rogers reported on State Patrol procedures for liquor licenses.
Mentioned was the 17 county area that she was responsible for and the importance of working
with the Police and Sheriff’s Departments. Discussed was the background checks done by the
State Patrol for each license. Sting operations were mentioned.
City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that all Class “C” licenses expire October 31st of each year
and all Non-Class “C” licenses expire April 30th of each year. Statewide, there were 5,203 liquor
licenses. Grand Island had 52 Class “C” and 64 Non-Class “C” liquor licenses. Ms. Edwards
mentioned that all new licenses were to be approved by resolution. Section 53-133 and 53-
132.04 was discussed with regards to state and local hearings.
Executive Director Hobert Rupe with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission reported on the
processes at the state for liquor licenses. Mentioned was the importance of having someone from
the local governing body represented at the LCC hearings. Mr. Rupe explained the Liquor
Commission’s role and appointments.
A lengthy discussed was held with regards to the city’s ability to cancel or revoke a license,
distance from churches, schools or hospitals, liquor manager’s responsibilities, stipulations that
could be added to licenses by the governing body, and felony and Class I Misdemeanors of
applicants.
Stan Clouse, City Councilmember from Kearney asked questions concerning retail licensees with
regards to Class I Misdemeanors.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G6
Approving Preliminary Plat for LaRue Subdivision
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: February 14, 2006
Subject: Larue Subdivision - Preliminary Plat
Item #’s: G-6
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This subdivision proposes to create 202 lots on a parcel of land located in the E ½ NW ¼
36-11-10. This land consists of approximately 56.292 acres. This property is zoned R4-
High Density Residential.
Discussion
The proposed subdivision is an infill development west of the Moore’s Creek Drainway
north of Faidley Avenue as it will extend to the west of the Drainway . This project will
provide a combination of low income elderly housing, market rate townhouse rentals and
moderately priced single family owner occupied housing.
The developer Housing Plus L.L.C. is expecting to use low income housing tax credits to
finance the low income elderly rental housing. They will be paving Windridge Avenue
in the southeast portion of the development to city standards (37’ wide concrete curb and
gutter) but are requesting the ability to maintain this street as a private street for the 15
year period of the low income housing tax credits. The tax credits cannot be used to pay
for public infrastructure but they can be used for private infrastructure. At the end of the
15 year period, the improvements can be turned over to the city.
The developers would turn the street over to the City at that point in time if the City
wishes to accept it. The developers would also be willing to contract with the city to
perform routine maintenance and snow removal on this property in a manner similar to
that performed on City streets.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the preliminary plat as presented
2. Modify the preliminary plat to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Ruge 2nd by Hayes to approve the preliminary plat as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 8 members present (Amick,
Reynolds, O’Neill, Brown, Niemann, Miller, Ruge, Hayes) voting in favor and 1 member
voting in opposition (Eriksen).
Sample Motion
Approve the Preliminary Plat for Larue Subdivision as presented.
Item G7
#2006-35 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Logan's Subdivision
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: February 14, 2006
Subject: Logan’s Subdivision - Final Plat
Item #’s: G-7
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This subdivision proposes to create 1 lot on a parcel of land in the SE ¼ 34-11-09. This land consists of
approximately 1.93 acres.
Discussion
This is a one time split from a parcel of 80 acres or more. The property is zoned TA Transitional Agricultural
and there are no reported feeding operations near this site. City sewer and water are not available to this
subdivision and it is not anticipated that services will be extended to this point in the near future. This lot fronts
onto Stuhr Road. This subdivision meets the requirements of the Grand Island Zoning and Subdivision
Regulations.
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 Hayes 2nd by Miller to approve the final plat as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 8 members present (Reynolds, Eriksen, Niemann,
O’Neill, Brown, Miller, Ruge, Hayes) voting in favor and 1 member (Amick) abstaining.
Sample Motion
Approve the Final Plat for Logan’s Subdivision as presented.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-35
WHEREAS, Helen E. Schimmer, a single person, and the Central Nebraska Natural
Resources District, a political subdivision, as owners, have caused to be laid out into a lot, a tract of land
comprising a part of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Thirty Four (34), Township Eleven (11)
North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of LOGAN'S
SUBDIVISION, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by them; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of
Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by
Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owners 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 LOGAN'S 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, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G8
#2006-36 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - Along the
East Side of Engleman Road from Potash Highway South 1/2
Mile - Hargens
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-2.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-36
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from
Glenwood H. Hargens, Trustee of the Jane H. Hargens Family Trust and Trustee of the Hargens Family
Joint Revocable Trust, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 14, 2006, for the purpose of discussing
the proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way through a part of the Northwest Quarter
(NW1/4) of Section Twenty Three (23), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th
P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, the easement and right-of-way being more particularly described as
follows:
The easterly seven (7.0) feet of the westerly forty (40.0) feet of the Northwest Quarter
(NW1/4) of Section Twenty Three (23), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10)
West, except the northerly six hundred eighty one and twenty one hundredths (681.21) feet
thereof.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.32 acres, more or less, as
shown on the plat dated January 17, 2006, marked Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to acquire a public utility easement from Glenwood H. Hargens, Trustee of the Jane H. Hargens
Family Trust and Trustee of the Hargens Family Joint Revocable Trust, on the above-described tract of
land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2006-37 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2900 Old
Lincoln Hwy. - Military Dept. of the State of Nebraska - (National
Guard Armory)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-3.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-37
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from The
Military Department of the State of Nebraska, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and
appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 14, 2006, for the purpose of discussing
the proposed acquisition of an easement located in part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter
(SE1/4, SW1/4) of Section Seventeen (17), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th
P.M. in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the centerline of the twenty (20.0) foot wide
easement being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section
Seventeen (17), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West; thence westerly along
the southerly line of said Southwest Quarter (SW1/4), a distance of six hundred seventy
three (673.0) feet; thence northerly and perpendicular to the southerly line of said
Southwest Quarter (SW1/4), a distance of three hundred fifty eight (358.0) feet; thence
westerly and parallel with the southerly line of said Southwest Quarter (SW1/4), a distance
of two hundred thirty five and fifty seven hundredths (235.57) feet to the ACTUAL point of
beginning; thence deflecting left 90º00'00" and running southerly, a distance of eighty (80.0)
feet.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.037 acres, more or less, as
shown on the plat dated February 2, 2006, marked Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to acquire a public utility easement from The Military Department of the State of Nebraska, on
the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G10
#2006-38 - Approving Bid Award for Water Main Project 2006-W-
2 - Sycamore and 1st Streets
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; DaleShotkoski
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing
Meeting: February 14, 2006
Subject: Bid Award – Water Main Project 2006-W-2 Sycamore Street
and First Street
Item #’s: G-10
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
This is a water main replacement project on the east side of Sycamore Street, from 1st Street to
2nd Street and on the north side of 1st Street from Sycamore Street to Kimball Street. The
existing ma ins are over 80 years old and are substandard. Their age and size have the potential
to become a vulnerability to the system and are part of an overall plan to upgrade the old lines in
the area. The project would replace the existing 4” diameter water mains with 8” mains in the
two referenced blocks. Attached is a map of the area for general reference.
This project is being done at this time to allow for the landscaping around the new parking lot
east of City Hall. The main is located just behind the curb line, in the street R-O-W.
Replacement and upgrade of this line now will avoid having to disturb the completed
landscaping at some future date.
Discussion
Five potential contractors, along with four plan information services, received the bid package.
In accordance with City Procurement Codes, the bids were publicly opened at 11:00 a.m. on
February 2, 2006. Two bids were received and are summarized below:
Bidder: The Diamond Engineering Company General Excavating
Grand Island, NE Lincoln, NE
Bid Security: Universal Surety Company Universal Surety Company
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $44,413.27 $80,781.17
The bid from the low bidder has been checked and evaluated. It is complete and without
exceptions. The bid is below the project estimate of $60,000.00 and meets all City contract
requirements.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1. Move to approve award of Water Main Project 2006-W-2, Sycamore Street and 1st
Street
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 contract for Water Main Project
2006-W-2 to the low bidder, Diamond Engineering of Grand Island, NE in the amount of
$44,413.27.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve award of the contract for Water Main Project 2006-W-2 to Diamond
Engineering.
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 2, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Water Main Project 2006-W-2
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
ESTIMATE: $60,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 525
PUBLICATION DATE: January 16, 2006
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4
SUMMARY
Bidder: The Diamond Engineering Company General Excavating
Grand Island, NE Lincoln, NE
Bid Security: Universal Surety Company Universal Surety Company
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $44,413.27 $80,781.17
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Tom Barnes, Utilities Dept. Eng. Mgr. Pat Gericke, Admin. Assist. Utilities
Gary Greer, City Administrator Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1054
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-38
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Water Main Project 2006-W-
2 (Sycamore and 1st Streets), according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineering Office
at Phelps Control Center; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2006, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a
bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $44,413.27; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company'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 The Diamond Engineering Company of
Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $44,413.27 for Water Main Project 2006-W-2 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, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G11
#2006-39 - Approving Contract for Architectural/Engineering
Services for Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Complex
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Approving Contract for Architectural Services Design for
a Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Recycling
Facility
Item #’s: G-11
Presenter(s): Paul M. Briseno, Assistant to the City Administrator
Background
At the February 2004 City Council retreat, the Grand Island City Council identified the
development of a permanent, regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility as a
community goal. A committee and business plan has been presented to the council in
January 2005. The first step in obtaining a permanent facility was realized in 2005 when
the City of Grand Island received a grant from the Nebraska Department of
Environmental Quality to fully fund architectural services.
Discussion
The City Council has before it a contract for retaining the services of Miller and
Associates/Milco, to design a household hazardous waste collection and recycling facility
at the municipal transfer station. The contract has been negotiated by the Household
Hazardous Waste Collection and Recycling Committee representative and by the City
Attorney’s Office. We are recommending the approval of this contract.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the contract to retain Miller and Associates/Milco to design a
household hazardous waste collection and recycling facility.
2. Deny the proposed contract.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the contract between the City
of Grand Island and Miller and Associates/Milco for designing a household hazardous
waste collection and recycling facility.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the contract with Miller and Associates/Milco for designing a
household hazardous waste collection and recycling facility.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND RECYCLING COMPLEX
RFP DUE DATE: December 2, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT: Administration
PUBLICATION DATE: November 11, 2005
ESTIMATE: $75,000.00
ACCOUNT NO: 25111601-85213
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 11
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
Jacobson Helgoth Consultants Olsson Associates
Omaha, NE Grand Island, NE
MILCO Environmental Services, Inc. JEO
Kearney, NE Lincoln, NE
cc: Paul Briseno, Assist. to City Administrator Gary Greer, City Administrator
David Springer, Finance Director Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1042
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-39
WHEREAS, the City Council in Resolution 2005-27, authorized City staff to submit an
application to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality for a grant to pay the cost of hiring an
architect and engineering firm to design a Household Hazardous Waste Facility; and
WHEREAS, the City was successful in obtaining a grant of $75,000 to pay for architectural
and engineering services for a Household Hazardous Waste Facility; and
WHEREAS, the City advertised a Request for Proposals for Architectural / Engineering
Services for the Design of a Permanent Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Complex; and
WHEREAS, City staff reviewed the proposals submitted in response to the Request for
Proposals and selected the proposal of MILCO Environmental Services, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, City staff has negotiated an "Agreement for Environmental Consulting
Services" for engineering and architectural services for designing the facility, assisting with bidding and
negotiations with contractors and construction supervision; and
WHEREAS, the MILCO proposal for the above-referenced services is a lump sum fee in
the total amount of $67,500.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island accepts the "Agreement
for Environmental Consulting Services" for architectural, engineering, bidding and construction supervision
for a Household Hazardous Waste Facility for a lump sum fee in the total amount of $67,500.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the "Agreement for Environmental Services" with MILCO Environmental Services, Inc.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G12
#2006-40 - Approving Acquisition of a Public Utilities Easement
Located at 601 Congdon Avenue (Michael & Marilyn Galvan)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-4.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-40
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Michael
Galvan and Marilyn Galvan, husband and wife, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and
appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 14, 2006, for the purpose of discussing
the proposed acquisition of an easement located in part of Lot Eight (8), Lambert's Subdivision in the City
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the ten (10.0) foot wide easement being more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner of said Lot Eight (8); thence running northeasterly along
the northerly line of said Lot Eight (8), a distance of Ten (10.0) feet; thence running
southeasterly parallel to and Ten (10.0) feet easterly of the westerly line of said Lot Eight
(8), a distance of approximately One Hundred Twelve and Six Tenths (112.6) feet, to a
point on the southerly line of said Lot Eight (8); thence running southwesterly along the
southerly line of said Lot Eight (8), a distance of Ten (10.0) feet, to the southwest corner of
said Lot Eight (8); thence running northwesterly along the westerly line of said Lot Eight (8),
a distance of approximately One Hundred Twelve and Six Tenths (112.6) feet to the point
of beginning and containing 0.026 acres more or less.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to acquire a public utility easement from Michael Galvan and Marilyn Galvan, husband and wife,
on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G13
#2006-41 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Street
Improvement District 1246; Locust from Stolley Park Road to
Fonner Park Road
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Certificate of Final Completion for Street
Improvement District 1246; Locust from
Stolley Park Road to Fonner Park Road
Item #’s: G-13
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The contract for Street Improvement District 1246 was awarded to The Diamond
Engineering Co. of Grand Island, NE on July 22, 2003. Work commenced in November
2003 and was completed in February 2005. The Consulting Engineers Certificate of
completion was signed on October 19, 2005.
Discussion
Street Improvement District 1246 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 $1,820,276.72
Change Order #1 $ 235,376.50
Change Order #2 $ 60,941.20
Overruns $ 56,282.15
Sub Total (Construction Price) $2,172,876.57
Additional Costs:
Right-of-Way Negotiations $ 45,549.96
Outside Engineering
(Olsson Associates) $ 397,952.19
Total Cost $2,616,378.72
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion.
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 1246.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion.
ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 1246
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
JANUARY 14, 2006
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that construction of STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1246 has been fully
completed by The Diamond Company of Grand Island, NE. 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 District is hereby accepted for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, by me as
Public Works Director in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-650 R.R.S., 1943.
District No. 1246, South Locust Street from Stolley to Fonner Park Road
Original Bid $1,820,276.72
Change Order #1 $ 235,376.50
Change Order #2 $ 60,941.20
Overruns $ 56,282.15
SUB TOTAL (CONSTRUCTION COST) $2,172,876.57
Additional Costs:
Right-of-Way Negotiations $ 45,549.96
Outside Engineering (Olsson Associates) $ 397,952.19
Total Cost Of Street Improvement District 1246 $2,616,378.72
Respectfully submitted,
Steven P. Riehle
Public Works Director
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February 14, 2006
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. 1246 be approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Jay Vavricek
Mayor
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-41
WHEREAS, the City Engineer / Public Works Director for the City of Grand Island has
issued a Certificate of Final Completion for Street Improvement District No. 1246 located along South
Locust Street from Stolley Park Road to Fonner Park Road, certifying that The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract awarded on July 22, 2003, has completed such
project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer / Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the
district; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the City Engineer / Public Works Director's
recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City Engineer / Public Works Director's
Certificate of Final Completion for Street Improvement District No. 1246 is hereby confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G14
#2006-42 - Approving Agreement with CH2M Hill for Consulting
Engineering Services for Lift Station No. 19
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Approving Agreement with CH2M Hill for
Consulting Engineering Services for Lift
Station No. 19
Item #’s: G-14
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Lift Station 19 is located on Capital Avenue just west of Diers Avenue. The station was
constructed in 1980. With the growth and development west of US HWY 281, the lift
station is reaching capacity. Approximately 20 to 25 percent of the daily wastewater
treatment plant flow comes through Lift Station 19.
Proposals were solicited for performing Consulting Engineering Services for Lift Station
No. 19. One (1) proposal was received from CH2M Hill of Englewood, Colorado.
Discussion
The construction costs for replacing lift station number 19 is estimated at $2,873,000.
The agreement for the design of Lift Station No. 19 was negotiated with billings to be at
actual costs with a maximum dollar amount.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the agreement.
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 agreement for actual costs
with a maximum amount of $189,291.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the agreement with CH2M Hill to perform Consulting Engineering
services for Lift Station No. 19.
FORM 398
REVISED 3-2002 1
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is between CH2M HILL INC., (“ENGINEER”), and the City of Grand Island, (“OWNER”) for
a PROJECT generally described as:
Lift Station # 19 and Force Main Improvements
ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
ENGINEER will perform the Scope of Services set forth
in Attachment A.
ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION
OWNER will compensate ENGINEER as set forth in
Attachment B. Work performed under this AGREEMENT may be performed using labor from
affiliated companies of ENGINEER. Such labor will be
billed to OWNER under the same billing terms
applicable to ENGINEER’s employees.
ARTICLE 3. TERMS OF PAYMENT
OWNER will pay ENGINEER as follows:
3.1 Invoices and Time of Payment
ENGINEER will issue monthly invoices pursuant to
Attachment B. Invoices are due and payable within 30
days of receipt.
3.2 Interest
3.2.1 OWNER will be charged interest at the rate of
1-1/2% per month, or that permitted by law if lesser, on
all past-due amounts starting 30 days after receipt of
invoice. Payments will first be credited to interest and
then to principal.
3.2.2 In the event of a disputed billing, only the disputed portion will be withheld from payment, and
OWNER shall pay the undisputed portion. OWNER will
exercise reasonableness in disputing any bill or portion
thereof. No interest will accrue on any disputed portion
of the billing until mutually resolved.
3.2.3 If OWNER fails to make payment in full within
30 days of the date due for any undisputed billing,
ENGINEER may, after giving 7 days' written notice to
OWNER, suspend services under this AGREEMENT
until paid in full, including interest. In the event of
suspension of services, ENGINEER will have no liability
to OWNER for delays or damages caused by OWNER
because of such suspension.
ARTICLE 4. OBLIGATIONS OF ENGINEER
4.1 Standard of Care
The standard of care applicable to ENGINEER's
Services will be the degree of skill and diligence
normally employed by professional engineers or
consultants performing the same or similar Services at
the time said services are performed. ENGINEER will
reperform any services not meeting this standard
without additional compensation.
4.2 Subsurface Investigations
In soils, foundation, groundwater, and other subsurface
investigations , the actual characteristics may vary significantly between successive test points and sample
intervals and at locations other than where
observations, exploration, and investigations have been
made. Because of the inherent uncertainties in
subsurface evaluations, changed or unanticipated
underground conditions may occur that could affect total
PROJECT cost and/or execution. These conditions and
cost/execution effects are not the responsibility of
ENGINEER.
4.3 ENGINEER's Personnel at Construction Site
4.3.1 The presence or duties of ENGINEER's
personnel at a construction site, whether as onsite
representatives or otherwise, do not make ENGINEER
or ENGINEER's personnel in any way responsible for
those duties that belong to OWNER and/or the
construction contractors or other entities, and do not
relieve the construction contractors or any other entity of
their obligations, duties, and responsibilities, including,
but not limited to, all construction methods, means,
techniques, sequences, and procedures necessary for
coordinating and completing all portions of the
construction work in accordance with the construction
Contract Documents and any health or safety precautions required by such construction work.
4.3.2 ENGINEER and ENGINEER's personnel have
no authority to exercise any control over any
construction contractor or other entity or their
employees in connection with their work or any health or
safety precautions and have no duty for inspecting,
noting, observing, correcting, or reporting on health or
safety deficiencies of the construction contractor(s) or
other entity or any other persons at the site except
ENGINEER's own personnel.
4.3.3 The presence of ENGINEER's personnel at a
construction site is for the purpose of providing to
OWNER a greater degree of confidence that the
completed construction work will conform generally to
the construction documents and that the integrity of the
design concept as reflected in the construction
documents has been implemented and preserved by the
construction contractor(s). ENGINEER neither
guarantees the performance of the construction
contractor(s) nor assumes responsibility for construction contractor's failure to perform work in accordance with
the construction documents.
For this AGREEMENT only, construction sites include
places of manufacture for materials incorporated into
the construction work, and construction contractors
FORM 398
REVISED 3-2002 2
include manufacturers of materials incorporated into the
construction work.
4.4 Opinions of Cost, Financial Considerations, and
Schedules
In providing opinions of cost, financial analyses,
economic feasibility projections, and schedules for the PROJECT, ENGINEER has no control over cost or price
of labor and materials; unknown or latent conditions of
existing equipment or structures that may affect
operation or maintenance costs; competitive bidding
procedures and market conditions; time or quality of
performance by operating personnel or third parties; and
other economic and operational factors that may
materially affect the ultimate PROJECT cost or
schedule. Therefore, ENGINEER makes no warranty
that OWNER's actual PROJECT costs, financial
aspects, economic feasibility, or schedules will not vary
from ENGINEER's opinions, analyses, projections, or
estimates.
If OWNER wishes greater assurance as to any element
of PROJECT cost, feasibility, or schedule, OWNER will
employ an independent cost estimator, contractor, or
other appropriate advisor.
4.5 Construction Progress Payments
Recommendations by ENGINEER to OWNER for
periodic construction progress payments to the
construction contractor(s) will be based on ENGINEER's
knowledge, information, and belief from selective
sampling that the work has progressed to the point indicated. Such recommendations do not represent that
continuous or detailed examinations have been made
by ENGINEER to ascertain that the construction
contractor(s) have completed the work in exact
accordance with the construction documents; that the
final work will be acceptable in all respects; that
ENGINEER has made an examination to as certain how
or for what purpose the construction contractor(s) have
used the moneys paid; that title to any of the work,
materials, or equipment has passed to OWNER free
and clear of liens, claims, security interests, or
encumbrances; or that there are not other matters at
issue between OWNER and the construction
contractors that affect the amount that should be paid.
4.6 Record Drawings
Record drawings, if required, will be prepared, in part,
on the basis of information compiled and furnished by
others, and may not always represent the exact
location, type of various components, or exact manner
in which the PROJECT was finally constructed.
ENGINEER is not responsible for any errors or
omissions in the information from others that is
incorporated into the record drawings.
4.7 Access to ENGINEER's Accounting Records
ENGINEER will maintain accounting records, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. These records will be available to OWNER
during ENGINEER's normal business hours for a period
of 1 year after ENGINEER's final invoice for examination
to the extent required to verify the direct costs
(excluding established or standard allowances and
rates) incurred hereunder. OWNER may only audit
accounting records applicable to a cost-reimbursable
type compensation.
4.8 ENGINEER's Insurance
ENGINEER will maintain throughout this AGREEMENT
the following insurance:
(a) Worker's compensation and employer's liability
insurance as required by the state where the work is
performed.
(b) Comprehensive automobile and vehicle liability
insurance covering claims for injuries to members of the
public and/or damages to property of others arising from
use of motor vehicles, including onsite and offsite
operations, and owned, nonowned, or hired vehicles,
with $1,000,000 combined single limits.
(c) Commercial general liability insurance covering
claims for injuries to members of the public or damage
to property of others arising out of any covered
negligent act or omission of ENGINEER or of any of its
employees, agents, or subcontractors, with $1,000,000
per occurrence and in the aggregate.
(d) Professional liability insurance of $1,000,000
per occurrence and in the aggregate.
(e) OWNER will be named as an additional
insured with respect to ENGINEER's liabilities
hereunder in insurance coverages identified in items (b)
and (c) and ENGINEER waives subrogation against
OWNER as to said policies.
ARTICLE 5. OBLIGATIONS OF OWNER
5.1 OWNER-Furnished Data
OWNER will provide to ENGINEER all data in
OWNER's possession relating to ENGINEER's services
on the PROJECT. ENGINEER will reasonably rely upon
the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the
information provided by OWNER.
5.2 Access to Facilities and Property
OWNER will make its facilities accessible to ENGINEER
as required for ENGINEER's performance of its services
and will provide labor and safety equipment as required
by ENGINEER for such access. OWNER will perform, at
no cost to ENGINEER, such tests of equipment,
machinery, pipelines, and other components of
OWNER's facilities as may be required in connection
with ENGINEER's services.
5.3 Advertisements, Permits, and Access
Unless otherwise agreed to in the Scope of Services,
OWNER will obtain, arrange, and pay for all
advertisements for bids; permits and licenses required
by local, state, or federal authorities; and land,
easements, rights-of-way, and access necessary for
ENGINEER's services or PROJECT construction.
5.4 Timely Review
OWNER will examine ENGINEER's studies, reports,
sketches, drawings, specifications, proposals, and other
documents; obtain advice of an attorney, insurance
counselor, accountant, auditor, bond and financial
advisors, and other consultants as OWNER deems
appropriate; and render in writing decisions required by
OWNER in a timely manner.
5.5 Prompt Notice
OWNER will give prompt written notice to ENGINEER
whenever OWNER observes or becomes aware of any
development that affects the scope or timing of
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ENGINEER's Services, or of any defect in the work of
ENGINEER or construction contractors.
5.6 Asbestos or Hazardous Substances
5.6.1 If asbestos or hazardous substances in any
form are encountered or suspected, ENGINEER will
stop its own work in the affected portions of the PROJECT to permit testing and evaluation.
5.6.2 If asbestos is suspected, ENGINEER will, if
requested, manage the asbestos remediation activities
using a qualified subcontractor at an additional fee and
contract terms to be negotiated.
5.6.3 If hazardous substances other than asbestos
are suspected, ENGINEER will, if requested, conduct
tests to determine the extent of the problem and will
perform the necessary studies and recommend the
necessary remedial measures at an additional fee and
contract terms to be negotiated.
5.6.4 Client recognizes that CH2M HILL assumes no
risk and/or liability for a waste or hazardous waste site
originated by other than CH2M HILL.
5.7 Contractor Indemnification and Claims
5.7.1 OWNER agrees to include in all construction
contracts the provisions of Article 4.3, ENGINEER's
Personnel at Construction Site, and provisions providing
contractor indemnification of OWNER and ENGINEER
for contractor's negligence.
5.7.2 OWNER shall require construction
contractor(s) to name OWNER and ENGINEER as
additional insureds on the contractor’s general liability insurance policy.
5.7.3 OWNER agrees to include the following clause
in all contracts with construction contractors, and
equipment or materials suppliers:
“Contractors, subcontractors, and equipment and
material suppliers on the PROJECT, or their sureties,
shall maintain no direct action against ENGINEER,
ENGINEER's officers, employees, affiliated
corporations, and subcontractors for any claim arising
out of, in connection with, or resulting from the
engineering services performed. OWNER will be the
only beneficiary of any undertaking by ENGINEER."
5.8 OWNER's Insurance
5.8.1 OWNER will maintain property insurance on all
pre-existing physical facilities associated in any way
with the PROJECT.
5.8.2 OWNER will provide for a waiver of subrogation as to all OWNER-carried property damage
insurance, during construction and thereafter, in favor of
ENGINEER, ENGINEER's officers, employees,
affiliates, and subcontractors.
5.8.3 OWNER will provide (or have the construction
contractor(s) provide) a Builders Risk All Risk insurance
policy for the full replacement value of all PROJECT
work including the value of all onsite OWNER-furnished
equipment and/or materials associated with
ENGINEER's services. Such policy will include
coverage for loss due to defects in materials and
workmanship and errors in design, and will provide a
waiver of subrogation as to ENGINEER and the
construction contractor(s) (or OWNER), and their
respective officers, employees, agents, affiliates, and
subcontractors. OWNER will provide ENGINEER a copy
of such policy.
5.9 Litigation Assistance
The Scope of Services does not include costs of
ENGINEER for required or requested assistance to support, prepare, document, bring, defend, or assist in
litigation undertaken or defended by OWNER. All such
Services required or requested of ENGINEER by
OWNER, except for suits or claims between the parties
to this AGREEMENT, will be reimbursed as mutually
agreed.
5.10 Changes
OWNER may make or approve changes within the
general Scope of Services in this AGREEMENT. If such
changes affect ENGINEER's cost of or time required for
performance of the services, an equitable adjustment
will be made through an amendment to this
AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 6. GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS
6.1 Authorization to Proceed
Execution of this AGREEMENT by OWNER will be
authorization for ENGINEER to proceed with the work,
unless otherwise provided for in this AGREEMENT.
6.2 Reuse of PROJECT Documents
All reports, drawings, specifications, documents, and
other deliverables of ENGINEER, whether in hard copy
or in electronic form, are instruments of service for this
PROJECT, whether the PROJECT is completed or not. OWNER agrees to indemnify ENGINEER and
ENGINEER's officers, employees, subcontractors, and
affiliated corporations from all claims, damages, losses,
and costs, including, but not limited to, litigation
expenses and attorney's fees arising out of or related to
the unauthorized reuse, change or alteration of these
PROJECT documents.
6.3 Force Majeure
ENGINEER is not responsible for damages or delay in
performance caused by acts of God, strikes, lockouts,
accidents, or other events beyond the control of
ENGINEER. In any such event, ENGINEER’S contract
price and schedule shall be equitably adjusted.
6.4 Limitation of Liability
6.4.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law,
ENGINEER's liability for OWNER's damages will not, in
the aggregate, exceed $1,000,000.
6.4.2 This article takes precedence over any
conflicting article of this AGREEMENT or any document
incorporated into it or referenced by it.
6.4.3 This limitation of liability will apply whether
ENGINEER’s liability arises under breach of contract or
warranty; tort; including negligence; strict liability;
statutory liability; or any other cause of action, and shall
include ENGINEER’s officers, affiliated corporations,
employees, and subcontractors.
6.5 Termination
6.5.1 This AGREEMENT may be terminated for
convenience on 30 days' written notice, or for cause if
either party fails substantially to perform through no fault
of the other and does not commence correction of such
nonperformance within 5 days of written notice and
diligently complete the correction thereafter.
6.5.2 On termination, ENGINEER will be paid for all
authorized services performed up to the termination
date plus termination expenses, such as, but not limited
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to, reassignment of personnel, subcontract termination
costs, and related closeout costs.
6.6 Suspension, Delay, or Interruption of Work
OWNER may suspend, delay, or interrupt the Services
of ENGINEER for the convenience of OWNER. In such
event, ENGINEER's contract price and schedule shall be equitably adjusted.
6.7 No Third-Party Beneficiaries
This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone
other than OWNER and ENGINEER and has no third-
party beneficiaries.
6.8 Indemnification
6.8.1 ENGINEER agrees to indemnify OWNER for
any claims, damages, losses, and costs, including, but
not limited to, attorney's fees and litigation costs, arising
out of claims by third parties for property damage or
bodily injury, including death, to the proportionate extent
caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of
ENGINEER, ENGINEER's employees, affiliated
corporations, and subcontractors in connection with the
PROJECT.
6.8.2 OWNER agrees to indemnify ENGINEER from
any claims, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and litigation costs, arising
out of claims by third parties for property damage or
bodily injury, including death, to the proportionate extent
caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of
OWNER, or its employees or contractors in connection
with the PROJECT.
6.9 Assignment
This is a bilateral personal Services AGREEMENT.
Neither party shall have the power to or will assign any
of the duties or rights or any claim arising out of or
related to this AGREEMENT, whether arising in tort,
contract or otherwise, without the written consent of the
other party. Any unauthorized assignment is void and
unenforceable. These conditions and the entire
AGREEMENT are binding on the heirs, successors, and
assigns of the parties hereto.
6.10 Consequential Damages
To the maximum extent permitted by law, ENGINEER
and ENGINEER's affiliated corporations, officers,
employees, and subcontractors shall not be liable for
OWNER’s special, indirect, or consequential damages,
whether such damages arise out of breach of contract
or warranty, tort including negligence, strict or statutory liability, or any other cause of action. In order to protect
ENGINEER against indirect liability or third-party
proceedings, OWNER will indemnify ENGINEER for any
such damages.
6.11 Waiver
OWNER waives all claims against ENGINEER,
including those for latent defects, that are not brought
within 2 years of substantial completion of the facility
designed or final payment to ENGINEER, whichever is
earlier.
6.12 Jurisdiction
The substantive law of the state of the PROJECT site
shall govern the validity of this AGREEMENT, its interpretation and performance, and any other claims
related to it.
6.13 Severability and Survival 6.13.1 If any of the Provisions contained in this
AGREEMENT are held for any reason to be invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable, the enforceability of the
remaining provisions shall not be impaired thereby.
6.13.2 Limitations of liability, indemnities, and other
express representations shall survive termination of this
AGREEMENT for any cause.
6.14 Materials and Samples
Any items, substances, materials, or samples removed
from the PROJECT site for testing, analysis, or other
evaluation will be returned to the PROJECT site within
60 days of PROJECT close-out unless agreed to
otherwise. OWNER recognizes and agrees that
ENGINEER is acting as a bailee and at no time assumes title to said items, substances, materials, or
samples.
6.15 Engineer’s Deliverables Engineer’s deliverables, including record drawings, are
limited to the sealed and signed hard copies. Computer-
generated drawing files furnished by ENGINEER are for
OWNER or others' convenience. Any conclusions or
information derived or obtained from these files will be
at user's sole risk.
6.16 Dispute Resolution
The parties will use their best efforts to resolve amicably
any dispute, including use of alternative dispute
resolution options.
6.17 Ownership of Work Product and Inventions
All of the work product of the ENGINEER in executing
this PROJECT shall remain the property of ENGINEER.
OWNER shall receive a perpetual, royalty-free, non-
transferable, non-exclusive license to use the
deliverables for the purpose for which they were
intended. Any inventions, patents, copyrights, computer
software, or other intellectual property developed during
the course of, or as a result of, the PROJECT shall
remain the property of the ENGINEER.
ARTICLE 7. ATTACHMENTS, SCHEDULES, AND
SIGNATURES
This AGREEMENT, including its attachments and schedules, constitutes the entire AGREEMENT,
supersedes all prior written or oral understandings, and
may only be changed by a written amendment executed
by both parties. The following attachments and
schedules are hereby made a part of this
AGREEMENT:
Attachment A--Scope of Services
Attachment B--Compensation
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties execute below:
For OWNER,
dated this day of ,
Signature Signature
Name (printed) Name (printed)
Title Title
For ENGINEER, CH2M HILL INC.,
dated this day of ,
Signature Signature
Name (printed) Name (printed)
Title Title
ATTACHMENT A – TO STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
City of Grand Island – Lift Station 19 and Forcemain Improvements
Scope of Services – Lift Station 19 and
Forcemain Improvements
General
CH2M HILL (ENGINEER) was awarded a contract by the City of Grand Island (CITY) for
engineering and design services for Lift Station 19 and Forcemain Improvements. This
project is being executed in multiple phases as identified below. The scope of services
presented herein describes only those services to be rendered by ENGINEER to the CITY for
Phase I – Replacement Lift Station 19 Design and Services During Bidding
Amendments to this contract will be negotiated by the ENGINEER and CITY for future
project phases to include:
· Phase II – Replacement Lift Station 19 Services During Construction
· Phase III – Forcemain Design and Services During Bidding
· Phase IV – Forcemain Services During Construction
It is assumed that as-built drawings of existing facilities, aerial mapping, and wastewater
flow records are available and will be provided by the City for use on this project.
Project Information
Project Title: Lift Station 19 Improvements (PROJECT)
Objective: The CITY requires replacement of the existing Lift Station 19 (L.S. 19) and the
existing forcemain downstream of L.S. 19. This scope of work is to provide preliminary
design services, final design services, bidding support services, and services during
construction for these improvements for Lift Station 19 improvements only.
Project Location: The L.S. 19 site is near the intersection of Diers Avenue and Capital
Avenue.
Work Tasks
ENGINEER shall perform the following specific tasks and subtasks under this Scope of
Work:
Task 1 – Design
Objective: Develop designs and prepare construction documents (drawings, special
provisions, and supplemental technical specifications) for competitive bidding for the
PROJECT.
Overview: To provide the CITY with appropriate opportunities to review and participate in
the design process, Task shall consist of the following subtasks:
¨ Predesign
¨ 30 Percent Design (Design Development)
¨ 90 Percent Design (Draft Contract Documents)
¨ 100 Percent Design (Final Contract Documents)
For lift station design, ENGINEER will prepare the design using 3-dimensional (3-D)
computer-aided drafting CAD tec hnology. This technology will be used to prepare
traditional 2-dimensional (2-D) plan and section drawings as well as to provide 3-D
perspective drawings in the construction documents. 3-D perspective drawings also will be
used for workshop presentations to City staff.
Subtasks:
1. Predesign
A. Kick-off Meeting - Conduct a kick-off meeting in Grand Island. Attendees will
include the ENGINEER’S Project Manager, Design Manager, and Project Engineer.
The purpose of this meeting is to establish a common understanding of PROJECT
scope, goals, issues, concerns, design criteria, and schedule. ENGINEER shall plan
and conduct this meeting. ENGINEER also shall prepare and distribute minutes of
this meeting to all attendees.
B. Field Survey – Field surveys will be conducted as necessary to supplement and
verify existing available data and aerial mapping. Specifically, field surveys will
obtain three dimensional coordinates of up to 10 existing manholes, including
verification of pipe invert elevations within these manholes. Two PROJECT-specific
control points will be established at the L.S. 19 site for future construction use. Based
on information marked on the ground by the local utility locator services, field
survey will include horizontal locations of existing underground utilities. Field
surveys will be performed by Rockwell and Associates Engineering and Surveying.
C. Geotechnical Investigations – Geotechnical investigations will be conducted by Mid
States Engineering and Testing. One boring within the proposed “footprint” of the
new L.S. 19 will be drilled up to 60 feet deep. This boring will identify groundwater
elevations at the proposed lift station site and the soil strata will be logged.
Appropriate soil samples will be collected and laboratory analyses will be performed
to classify the soil strata and to determine engineering properties required for
foundation design.
D. Determine Future Wastewater Flows – In consultation with the Regional Planning
Commission of Hall County, projected land use and development density will be
reviewed. Estimated future average and peak wet sanitary sewer flows within the
L.S. 19 service area will be calculated based on projected land use and development
densities. Estimated future wastewater flows will be “ground truthed” against
available historic wastewater generation factors as reported in the previous Sanitary
Sewer Comprehensive Plan and through review of wastewater treatment plant
(WWTP) influent flow records.
E. Establish Design Criteria – Flexibility will be a key consideration in the design of the
replacement L.S. 19 and forcemain. This includes consideration of future expansion
requirements while providing a high level of service and operability in the near
term. The ultimate number and capacity of lift station pumps will be based on the
estimated wastewater flows through a 50-year planning horizon. To the extent
practical, a phased approach for installation of required pumps and related
equipment will be considered. A primary goal in pump selection is to minimize
on/off cycles. Other key lift station design criteria that will be established in
consultation with City staff include the following:
· Building Code Requirements
· Lightning protection
· Architectural criteria
· Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) for the electrical, supervisory
control and data acquisition (SCADA), and motor control center (MCC) room as
well as the pump room
· Interior and exterior lighting
· Rail system for equipment handling
· SCADA requirements
· Source of washdown and seal water
· Wet well access and inlet separation/shutoff requirements
· Wet well level and pump control requirements
· Wet well corrosion and odor control
· Overflow basin size, location, and access requirements
· Control valve and bypass requirement
· Landscaping
· Traffic access and patterns
· Driveway pavement
· Emergency power
Other criteria that will be established include traffic control requirements during
construction and the sequence of transferring flows from the existing L.S. 19 system
to the new L.S. 19 system.
A draft technical memorandum shall be prepared by ENGINEER and delivered to
the City with recommended final design criteria, including recommended estimates
of average and peak wet day flow rates. The draft technical memorandum also shall
explain the basis and rationale for the recommendations, including input from City
staff at the kickoff meeting.
After City review of the draft technical memorandum, City review comments will be
provided to the ENGINEER. After receipt of City comments, ENGINEER shall plan
and conduct a telephone conference with CITY staff to discuss and finalize the
design criteria. Telephone conference attendees will include the ENGINEER’S
Project Manager, Design Manager, and Project Engineer, plus any other appropriate
technical discipline leads on an as-needed basis. Final decisions shall be documented
in a final technical memorandum by the ENGINEER and distributed to all
conference attendees.
Predesign Deliverables:
· Meeting Minutes of Kick-off Meeting distributed to all attendees via e-mail
· Two (2) copies each of the Draft and Final Geotechnical Report
· Five (5) copies each of the Draft and Final Design Criteria Technical Memoranda
2. 30 Percent Design (Design Development)
The primary purpose of the 30 percent design is to prepare plans in sufficient detail to
determine required equipment, process flow diagrams, instrumentation and control (I&C)
diagrams, general placement of structures, preliminary facility layouts, and other pertinent
information. This design phase also shall include developing a preliminary list of special
provisions and supplemental technical specifications that will be required for this PROJECT.
After City review of the 30 percent design, a workshop shall be planned and conducted by
ENGINEER in Grand Island to discuss and resolve City review comments. Workshop
attendees will include the ENGINEER’S Project Manager, Design Manager, and Project
Engineer.
30 Percent Design Deliverables:
· Civil Design: Structure size, location, and orientation. Yard piping. Preliminary site
plan and traffic access corridors. Draft proposed sequence of disconnecting influent
and effluent piping from the existing L.S. 19 and activating the new L.S. 19.
· Architectural Design: General shape, elevations, and architectural features.
· Mechanical Design: Pump sizes, types, locations, and flow diagrams.
· I&C Design: Coordinated with flow control requirements. One-line control diagram.
· Electrical Design: Define load conditions and determine redundancy requirements.
One-line electrical diagram.
· Conceptual 3-D perspectives of the lift station structure and equipment.
· Conceptual estimate of construction costs.
· Minutes of the comment review workshop shall be distributed to all workshop
attendees via e-mail.
3. 90 Percent Design (Draft Contract Documents)
The 90 percent design drawings and specifications shall be essentially ready for bidding
while providing the City with a final review prior to issuing bid documents. Simultaneously
with submittal to the CITY, the ENGINEER shall submit copies of the 90 percent design
documents to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) for review and
approval. This submittal will include a technical memorandum with a summary of design
information and calculations.
During review of construction documents, ENGINEER shall respond to comments and
questions generated by NDEQ. After City and NDEQ review of the 90 percent design, a
workshop will be conducted in Grand Island to discuss and resolve review comments. The
workshop shall be planned and conducted by ENGINEER. Workshop attendees will include
the ENGINEER’S Project Manager, Design Manager, and Project Engineer.
90 Percent Design Deliverables:
· Five (5) paper copies of the draft advertisement for bids, special provisions,
supplemental technical specifications, and Bid Form.
· Five (5) paper copies of the final review set of construction drawings. (It is estimated
that there will be approximately 30 sheets of drawings)
· Five (5) paper copies of the engineering analysis technical memorandum.
· One (1) paper copy of the draft estimate of construction costs.
· Minutes of the comment review workshop shall be distributed to all workshop
attendees via e-mail.
4. 100 Percent Design (Final Contract Documents)
Final edits will be incorporated into the drawings and other contract documents based on
City and NDEQ comments following the 90 percent design review workshop.
100 Percent Design Deliverables
· Thirty (30) paper copies of the 100 percent half-size construction drawings for
bidding purposes only
· Thirty (30) paper copies of the advertisement for bids, special provisions,
supplemental technical specifications, and Bid Form
· One (1) CD with final drawings in AutoCAD 2005 format, special provisions and
specifications files, advertisement for bids, and Bid Form
· One (1) paper copy of the Final Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost
Task 2 – Services During Bidding
Objective: Provide technical and administrative support to the CITY during competitive
bidding for construction of the PROJECT.
Overview: ENGINEER shall provide support during the PROJECT bidding phase.
The CITY will issue and publish the advertisement for bids and will distribute bid
documents to prospective bidders. ENGINEER shall provide the following support during
the bidding process:
· Implement procedures for receiving and answering bidders' questions and requests
for additional information. These procedures include maintaining a record of all
bidders’ questions and requests for information and responses thereto.
· Coordinate with the City to arrange and conduct one pre-bid conference.
ENGINEER shall develop the agenda, conduct the conference, take minutes of the
conference, and record all questions and requests for additional information. The
ENGINEER’S Project Manager and Design Manager shall attend the pre-bid
conference.
· As appropriate, responses to questions and requests for additional information will
be issued in formal addenda. ENGINEER shall prepare addenda as necessary and
submit the addenda to the City for distribution to all planholders. Up to two
addenda will be prepared by ENGINEER.
· Assist the City with evaluation of bids. After the bids are opened, CH2M HILL will
review, tabulate, and evaluate all bids. A report of the bid review and evaluation will
be prepared and submitted to the City. This report will include recommendations for
award of a construction contract or other action as may be appropriate.
Task 3 – Project Management
Project Management includes developing a general workplan that defines the ENGINEER’S
project delivery approach, staffing, subconsultants, responsibilities, quality assurance and
quality control (QA/QC) procedures, and project deliverables during PROJECT
implementation. ENGINEER shall advise the City of PROJECT progress, including
preparation and submittal of monthly progress reports to the City and holding periodic
meetings and consultations with the City. To ensure appropriate implementation of the
QA/QC plan, all QA/QC activities are considered part of project management and shall be
managed and controlled by the ENGINEER’S Project Manager.
ATTACHMENT B – COMPENSATION
City of Grand Island, Nebraska
Lift Station 19 Improvements
ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION
Compensation by OWNER to ENGINEER will be as follows:
A. MAXIMUM COST
The maximum cost for this PROJECT, as defined by services identified in ARTICLE 1, is one
hundred eighty-nine thousand two hundred ninety-one dollars and zero cents,
($189,291.00), which will be billed on a time and materials basis in accordance with Article
2.B below.
The cost breakdown per subtask is shown in Attachment A. ENGINEER may alter the
distribution of compensation between individual subtasks to be consistent with services
actually rendered, but shall not exceed the maximum amount of $189,291.00 unless
approved in writing by the OWNER through a contract amendment to this agreement.
B. ACTUAL COST
Actual cost for services enumerated in ARTICLE 1 will be computed by multiplying
ENGINEER’s Salary Cost by a factor of 2.08, plus Direct Expenses, plus a service charge of
0 percent Direct Expenses and 0 percent of subcontracts and outside services, plus
applicable sales, use, value added, business transfer, gross receipts, or other similar taxes.
C. SALARY COST
Salary Cost is the amount of wages or salaries paid ENGINEER’s employees for work
performed directly on the PROJECT plus a percentage applied to all such wages or salaries
to cover all payroll-related taxes, payments, premiums, and benefits.
D. DIRECT EXPENSES
Direct Expenses are those necessary costs and charges incurred for the PROJECT including,
but not limited to: (1) the direct costs of transportation, meals and lodging, mail, special
OWNER approved PROJECT specific insurance, letters of credit, bonds, and equipment and
supplies; (2) ENGINEER’s current standard rate charges for direct use of ENGINEER’s
vehicles, laboratory test and analysis, printing and reproduction services, and certain field
equipment; and (3) ENGINEER’s standard project charges for computing systems, special
health and safety requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
and telecommunications services.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
LIFT STATION 19
RFP DUE DATE: October 11, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PUBLICATION DATE: September 26, 2005
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
CH2M Hill
Englewood, CO
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Ben Thayer, WWTP Supt.
Danelle Collins, PW Admin. Assist. Gary Greer, City Administrator
David Springer, Finance Director Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1025
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-42
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited proposals for Consulting Engineering Services
for Lift Station No. 19 in accordance with a Request for Proposal on file with the Public Works
Department; and
WHEREAS, one proposal was received, reviewed and evaluated in accordance with
established criteria; and
WHEREAS, CH2M Hill of Englewood, Colorado, submitted a proposal in accordance
with the terms of the request for proposals and all statutory requirements contained therein and the City
Procurement Code, such proposal being for an amount not to exceed $189,291.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of CH2M Hill of Englewood,
Colorado, for consulting engineering services for Lift Station No. 19 for an amount not to exceed
$189,291.00 is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute an agreement for such services on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G15
#2006-43 - Approving Bid Award for Roof Replacement on
Building No. 6 of the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Department
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: February 14, 2006
Subject: Approving Bid Award for Roof Replacement on Building
No. 6 of the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Item #’s: G-15
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On January 18, 2006 the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department
advertised for bids to replace the roof on building No.6 at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant.
Discussion
Two bids were received and opened on February 3, 2006. All bids were submitted in
compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications with no exceptions. The bid
estimate for the project was $70,500.00. A summary of the bids is shown below.
Bidder Except
ions
Bid Security Total Bid
Weathercraft Company
Grand Island NE
None Universal Surety
Company
$59,555.00
CEI Roofing Colorado – NE
Grand Island NE
None Safeco Insurance Co. $88,435.00
There are sufficient funds in Account No. 53030001-85324 to fund this contract.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve awarding the bid to Weathercraft Company for the
roof replacement of building No. 6 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant; Project
2006-WWTP-1.
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 and
pass a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Weathercraft Company of
Grand Island, NE in the amount of $59,555.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve awarding of the contract.
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, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: 2006-WWTP-1 Building No. Six Roof Replacement
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $70,500.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 53030001-85324
PUBLICATION DATE: January 18, 2006
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4
SUMMARY
Bidder: CEI Roofing Colorado-NE Weathercraft Company
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Safeco Insurance Co. Universal Surety Company
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $88,435.00 $59,555.00
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Ben Thayer, WWTP
Danelle Collins, PW Admin. Assist. Roger Scott, WWTP
Gary Greer, City Administrator Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1056
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-43
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for 2006-WWTP-1, Building No.
Six Roof Replacement at the Waste Water Treatment Plant, according to plans and specifications on file
with the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2006, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Weathercraft Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory
requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $59,555.00; and
WHEREAS, Weathercraft Company'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 Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska, in the amount of $59,555.00 for 2006-WWTP-1, Building No. Six 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, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G16
#2006-44 - Approving Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer District No.
519, Lots 10 through 21 of Westwood Park Second Subdivision
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Approving Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer District No.
519, Lots 10 through 21 of Westwood Park Second
Subdivision
Item #’s: G-16
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On January 5, 2006 the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department advertised
for bids for Sanitary Sewer No. 519; Lots 10 through 21 of the Westwood Park Second
Subdivision.
Discussion
Two bids were received and opened on January 23, 2006. All bids were submitted
in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications with no exceptions. The
bid estimate for the district was $173,198.32. A summary of the bids is shown
below.
Bidder Exceptions Bid Security Bid Price
The Diamond
Engineering Co.
Grand Island NE
None Universal Surety Co. $177,618.65
The Starostka Group
Grand Island NE
None Merchants Bonding Co. $170,398.26
There are sufficient funds in Account No. 53030055-85213 to fund this contract.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
1. Make a motion to approve awarding the bid to The Starostka Group for
Sanitary Sewer District No. 519 in the amount of $170,398.26.
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 and
pass a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with The Starostka Group of
Grand Island, NE.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the award of the contract to the lowest bidder, The Starostka Group for
Sanitary Sewer District 519.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: January 23, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Sanitary Sewer District #519 – Westwood Park 2nd Subdivision
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $173,198.32
FUND/ACCOUNT: 53030055-85213
PUBLICATION DATE: January 5, 2006
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 5
SUMMARY
Bidder: The Diamond Engineering Co. Starostka Group
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Universal Surety Company Merchants Bonding Company
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $177,618.65 $170,398.26
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Bud Buettner, Assist. Public Work Dir.
Ben Thayer, Supt. of WWTP Danelle Collins, Admin. Assist. PW
Gary Greer, City Administrator Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1051
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-44
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Sanitary Sewer District No.
519 (Lots 10 through 21 of Westwood Park Second Subdivision), according to plans and specifications on
file with the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on January 23, 2006, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, the Starostka Group 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 $170,398.26; and
WHEREAS, the Starostka Group'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 the Starostka Group of Grand Island,
Nebraska, in the amount of $170,398.26 for Sanitary Sewer District No. 519 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, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G17
#2006-45 - Approving Bid Award for (2) Truck Mounted Dump
Body’s; Wastewater Division
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Approving Bid Award for (2) Truck Mounted Dump
Body’s; Wastewater Division
Item #’s: G-17
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On January 26, 2006 the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department
advertised for bids for two (2) truck mounted dump body’s. Notices were sent to four (4)
potential bidders.
Discussion
One bid was received and opened on February 2, 2006. The Wastewater Division
reviewed the bid that was received. The bid was submitted in compliance with the bid
request with no exceptions. The bid is shown below.
Bidder Exceptions Bid Security Total Bid
Matt Friend Truck
Equipment, In.
Hastings, NE
None $3,145.00 $62,900.00
There are sufficient funds for this purchase in Account No. 53030054-85625.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve awarding the purchase of two (2) truck mounted dump body’s.
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 purchase of two (2) truck
mounted dump body’s from Matt Friend Truck Equipment Inc. of Hastings, Nebraska in
the amount of $62,900.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of the truck mounted dump body’s.
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 2, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.
FOR: Two (2) Truck Mounted Dump Body’s
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $40,000.00 each $80,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 53030054-85625
PUBLICATION DATE: January 26, 2006
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4
SUMMARY
Bidder: Matt Friend Truck Equipment, Inc.
Hastings, NE
Bid Security: $3,145.00
Exceptions: None
Bid Price: $62,900.00
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Ben Thayer, Supt. WWTP
Danelle Collins, Admin. Assist. PW Gary Greer, City Administrator
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1060
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-45
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Two (2) Truck Mounted
Dump Body's for the Waste Water Treatment Plant, according to plans and specifications on file with the
City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2006, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Matt Friend Truck Equipment, Inc. of Hastings, 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 $62,900; and
WHEREAS, Matt Friend Truck Equipment, Inc.'s bid is less than the estimate for such
item.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Matt Friend Truck Equipment, Inc. of
Hastings, Nebraska, in the amount of $62,900 for two (2) truck mounted dump body's is hereby approved
as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G18
#2006-46 - Approving Bid Award for the Lease of Two (2) Dump
Trucks; Wastewater Division
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Approving Bid Award for the Lease of Two (2) Dump
Trucks; Wastewater Division
Item #’s: G-18
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On January 26, 2006 the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department
advertised for bids for the lease of two (2) dump trucks. The trucks will be used for
hauling compost and sludge. Notices were sent to five (5) potential bidders.
Discussion
One bid was received and opened on February 2, 2006. The Wastewater Division
reviewed the bid that was received. The bid was submitted in compliance wit the bid
request with no exceptions. The bid is shown below.
Bidder Exceptions Bid Security Total Bid
The Diamond
Engineering Co.
Grand Island, NE
None Universal Surety
Company
$20,630.40
There are sufficient funds in Account No. 53030052-85213 to fund this lease.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve awarding the lease of the two (2) dump trucks.
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 the
lease of two (2) dump trucks to The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the lease of the dump trucks.
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 2, 2006 at 10:15 a.m.
FOR: Lease of Two (2) Dump Trucks
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $25,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 53030052-85213
PUBLICATION DATE: January 26, 2006
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 5
SUMMARY
Bidder: The Diamond Engineering Co.
Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Universal Surety Company
Exceptions: None
Bid Price: $20,630.40
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
P1061
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-46
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for the Lease of Two (2) Dump
Trucks for the Waste Water Treatment Plant, according to plans and specifications on file with the City
Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2006, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a
bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $20,630.40; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company's bid is less than the estimate for such
leased vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of The Diamond Engineering Company of
Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $20,630.40 for the lease of two (2) dump trucks hereby
approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G19
#2006-47 - Approving Bid Award for the Lease of an Aerated
Static Pile Compost Pilot Testing Unit; Wastewater Division
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Approving Bid Award for the Lease of an Aerated Static
Pile Compost Pilot Testing Unit; Wastewater Division
Item #’s: G-19
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On January 26, 2006 the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department
advertised for bids for the lease of an aerated static pile compost pilot testing unit.
Notices were sent to four (4) potential bidders.
Discussion
One bid was received and opened on February 2, 2006. The Wastewater Division
reviewed the bid that was received. The exceptions to the bid were noted deemed
reasonable and acceptable. The bid is shown below.
Bidder Exceptions Bid Security Total Bid
CH2M Hill
Englewood, CO
Noted
**See Attachments
$800.00 $13,696.00
The bid included $9,226.00 for set up and for the first month of operation. The second
month lease payment and any additional months for up to one year were bid at $4,470.00.
The bid was based on using the pilot testing unit for a 2 month period.
There are sufficient funds in Account No. 53030052-85213 to fund this lease.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at ha nd.
The Council may:
1. Approve awarding the lease of the compost pilot testing unit.
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 the
lease of an aerated static pile compost pilot testing unit from CH2M Hill of Englewood,
Colorado in the amount of $13,696.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve awarding the lease.
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 2, 2006 at 10:30 a.m.
FOR: Lease of an Aerated Static Pile Compost Pilot Testing Unit
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $15,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 53030052-85213
PUBLICATION DATE: January 26, 2006
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4
SUMMARY
Bidder: CH2M Hill
Englewood, CO
Bid Security: $800.00
Exceptions: Noted
Bid Price: $13,696.00
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Ben Thayer, Supt. WWTP
Danelle Collins, Admin. Assist. PW Gary Greer, City Administrator
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1062
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-47
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for the Lease of an Aerated Static
Pile Compost Pilot Testing Unit for the Waste Water Treatment Plant, according to plans and specifications
on file with the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2006, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, CH2M Hill of Englewood, Colorado, submitted a bid in accordance with the
terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements
contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $13,696; and
WHEREAS, CH2M Hill's bid is less than the estimate for such leased equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of CH2M Hill of Englewood, Colorado, in
the amount of $13,696 for the lease of an aerated static pile compost pilot testing unit is hereby approved as
the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a lease between the City and CH2M Hill be entered
into for such project; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such lease on behalf of
the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G20
#2006-48 - Approving Bid Award for Trucking of Sewage Sludge;
Wastewater Division
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Approving Bid Award for Trucking of Sewage Sludge;
Wastewater Division
Item #’s: G-20
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The wastewater division anticipated receiving and awarding a bid for landfilling of
sewage sludge at the Butler County Landfill, Inc. in David City, Nebraska; therefore, the
Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department advertised for bids for Trucking of
Sewage Sludge to the Butler County Landfill on February 1, 2006. Notices were sent to
four (4) potential bidders.
Discussion
Two (2) bids were received and opened on February 8, 2006. The bids were submitted in
compliance with the bid request with no exceptions. The bids are shown below.
Bidder Exceptio
ns
Total Bid
Butler County Landfill, Inc.
David City, NE
None $9.50 per ton
Hooker Bros. Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Grand Island, NE
None $9.00 per ton
The estimate for trucking the sewage sludge was $12.00 per ton. There are sufficient
funds in account 53030052-85213 for this bid.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the bid for trucking of sewage sludge to Hooker Bros. Sand
& Gravel, Inc. of Grand Island, NE.
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 bid for trucking of sewage
slud ge to Hooker Bros. Sand and Gravel, Inc. in the amount of $9.00 per ton.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid.
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 8, 2006 at 11:15
FOR: Trucking of Sewage Sludge
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $12.00/ton
FUND/ACCOUNT: 53030052-85213
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1, 2006
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4
SUMMARY
Bidder: Butler County Landfill, Inc. Hooker Bros. Sand & Gravel, Inc.
David City, NE Grand Island, NE
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $9.50 per ton $9.00 per ton
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Ben Thayer, WWTP Superintendent
Danelle Collins, PW Admin. Assist. Gary Greer, City Administrator
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1064
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-48
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Trucking of Sewage Sludge
for the Waste Water Treatment Plant, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer;
and
WHEREAS, on February 8, 2006, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Hooker Bros. Sand and Gravel, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a
bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $9.00 per ton; and
WHEREAS, Hooker Bros. Sand and Gravel, 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 Hooker Bros. Sand and Gravel, Inc. of
Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $9.00 per ton for trucking of sewage sludge 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, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G21
#2006-49 - Approving Bid Award for Landfilling of Sewage
Sludge; Wastewater Division
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Approving Bid Award for Landfilling of Sewage Sludge;
Wastewater Division
Item #’s: G-21
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On February 1, 2006 the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department
advertised for bids for the Landfilling of Sewage Sludge. Notices were sent to four (4)
potential bidders.
Discussion
Two (2) bids were received and opened on February 8, 2006. The bids were submitted in
compliance with the bid request with no exceptions. The bids are shown below.
Bidder Exceptions Total Bid
Loup Central Landfill Association
Elba, NE
None $28.00 per ton
Butler County Landfill, Inc.
David City, NE
None $24.75 per ton
The city’s landfill can not accept all of the sludge generated by the Wastewater Treatment
Plant (WWTP); therefore additional outlets are needed. The sludge de-watering process
must operate four (4) days per week and a landfill must be available. A landfill might
have to temporarily stop accepting or restrict receipt of sludge due to weather, landfill
conditions, and the solid waste to trash ratio among other various reasons. Staff
recommends that both landfill facilities be approved.
The estimate for the landfilling of sewage sludge was $30.00 per ton. There are sufficient
funds in account 53030052-85213 for these bids.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the bids of Loup Central Landfill Association of Elba,
Nebraska and Butler County Landfill, Inc. of David City, Nebraska.
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 bids for landfilling of
sewage sludge to Elba and David City.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bids.
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 8, 2006 at 11:30 a.m.
FOR: Lanfilling of Sewage Sludge
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $30.00 per ton
FUND/ACCOUNT: 53030052-85213
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1, 2006
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4
SUMMARY
Bidder: Loup Central Landfill Association Butler County Landfill, Inc.
Elba, NE David City, NE
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $28.00 per ton $24.75 per ton
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Ben Thayer, WWTP Superintendent
Danelle Collins, PW Admin. Assist. Gary Greer, City Administrator
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1066
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-49
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Landfilling of Sewage Sludge
for the Waste Water Treatment Plant, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer;
and
WHEREAS, on February 8, 2006, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Loup Central Landfill Association of Elba, 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 $28.00 per ton; and
WHEREAS, Butler County Landfill, Inc. of David City, 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 $24.75 per ton; and
WHEREAS, due to environmental considerations, transportation costs and volume of
sewage sludge ready for transport, it is recommended that the City be authorized to take sewage sludge to
either landfill in accordance with established guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The bid of Loup Central Landfill Association of Elba, Nebraska, in the amount of $28.00 per ton
for landfilling of sewage sludge is hereby approved.
2. The bid of Butler County Landfill, Inc. of David City, Nebraska, in the amount of $24.75 for
landfilling of sewage sludge is hereby approved.
3. That guidelines based on environmental considerations, transportation costs and volume of sewage
sludge to be transported will be implemented to determine where the City's sewage sludge shall be
transported to.
4. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute contracts with the above-identified
agencies on behalf of the City of Grand Island for such sewage sludge disposal.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
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_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G22
#2006-50 - Approving Certificate of Compliance with the Nebraska
Department of Roads for Maintenance Agreement No. 12;
Calendar Year 2005
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Approving Certificate of Compliance with the Nebraska Department
of Roads for Maintenance Agreement No. 12; Calendar Year 2006
Item #’s: G-22
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The City of Grand Island and the Nebraska Department of Roads have an agreement for the
maintenance of Highways.
Discussion
The agreement requires certification that the City completed the work for the 2005 calendar year.
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 of Compliance
for the 2005.
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 pass a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the
Certificate of Compliance.
Sample Motion
Approve authorization for the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Compliance for Maintenance Agreement
No. 12.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT NO. 12
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
Maintenance Agreement between the
Nebraska Department of Roads and the
Municipality of GRAND ISLAND
Municipal Extensions in GRAND ISLAND
We hereby certify that all roadway surface maintenance has been
accomplished as per terms of the Maintenance Agreement specified above.
As per SECTION 8d, of the agreement, we are submitting this certificate to
the District Engineer WESLEY WAHLGREN, Department of Roads,
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska.
ATTEST: DAY OF ,2006
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Jay Vavricek, Mayor
I hereby certify that roadway surface maintenance was performed as per the
above Agreement and payment for the same should be made.
DISTRICT ENGINEER – DEPT OF ROADS
WESLEY WAHLGREN
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-50
WHEREAS, each year the City of Grand Island enters into a maintenance agreement with
the State of Nebraska Department of Roads with respect to the maintenance of state highways within the
corporate limits of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, the City has complied with all surface maintenance work for the calendar year
2005 in accordance with the agreement; and
WHEREAS, upon receiving the City's Certificate of Compliance, the state will reimburse
the City for maintenance work performed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island has complied with the
terms of Maintenance Agreement No. 12 for calendar year 2005; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute the Certificate of Compliance for such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G23
#2006-51 - Approving Maintenance Agreement No. 12 with the
Nebraska Department of Roads
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Approving Maintenance Agreement No. 12 with the Nebraska
Department of Roads
Item #’s: G-23
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Each year the City and the Nebraska Department of Roads enter into an agreement for the
maintenance of Highways within the City Limits. The agreement for 2006 has been prepared. The
content and scope of the agreement is similar to that of previous years.
Discussion
The maintenance responsibilities by statute are detailed in Exhibit A of the agreement. Surface maintenance
and snow removal responsibilities from an operational effic iency stand point are detailed in Exhibit C.
Calculations for payments are detailed in Exhibit B. The net result of this exchange of services for 2006 will be
a payment to the City of $36,198.30.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve Maintenance Agreement 12 with the Nebraska Department of Roads.
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 pass a Resolution approving Maintenance Agreement No.
12.
Sample Motion
Approve Maintenance Agreement No. 12 for 2006.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-51
WHEREAS, on December 22, 1992, the City of Grand Island approved and entered into
Maintenance Agreement No. 12 with the State of Nebraska Department of Roads with respect to the
maintenance of state highways within the corporate limits of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, this agreement requires annual renewal by both parties thereto; and
WHEREAS, additional provisions have been included in this agreement to require the City
to locate buried utility lines within the Nebraska Department of Roads right-of-way and to keep existing and
new right-of-way free of encroachments; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Grand Island to approve Maintenance
Agreement No. 12, to be effective January 1, 2006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Maintenance Agreement No. 12 between the City
and the State of Nebraska Department of Roads for the term January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006
is hereby approved; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf
of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G24
#2006-52 - Approving Designating Gardner Denver Blower
Division as the Sole Source Provider for Repairs to the Lamson
Model 1857 Blower; Wastewater Division
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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: February 14, 2006
Subject: Designating Gardner Denver Blower Division as the Sole
Source Provider for Repairs to the Lamson Model 1857
Blower; Wastewater Division
Item #’s: G-24
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has four (4) blowers (17,000 cubic feet per
minute) which drive air into the aeration basins as part of the treatment process. One of
the blo wers is in need of repairs. The blowers need to remain operational in order for the
WWTP to continue to meet the permit limits.
On January 9, 2006 the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department advertised
for proposals for the repair of a Lamson Model 1857 Blower from authorized service
centers.
Discussion
One proposal was received on January 26, 2006 from Gardner Denver Blower Division
of Peachtree City, GA. Gardener Denver is the manufacturer of the blower. To streamline
the process on future repairs administration is requesting that Gardner Denver Blower
Division be designated as the sole source provider so their services can be acquired for
any future repairs to the blowers. The proposal conforms to all bid specifications.
Gardner Denver specified an hourly rate of $66.00 for repair work conducted at the
manufacturer’s facility and $105.00 for repair work performed at Grand Island’s
Wastewater Treatment Plant. The rates are deemed fair and reasonable. The cost of parts
will depend on the parts required.
Alternatives
1. Make a motion to approve designating Gardner Denver Blower Division as
the sole source provider for repairs to the Lamson Model 1857 Blower and
authorize the mayor to execute an agreement.
2. Refer the issue to a committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a further date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council pass a resolution designating Denver
Gardner of Peachtree City, GA as the sole source provider.
Sample Motion
Approve the designation of the sole source provider and entering into an agreement with
Denver Gardner.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
LAMSON MODEL 1857 BLOWER REPAIR
RFP DUE DATE: January 26, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PUBLICATION DATE: January 9, 2006
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 1
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
Gardner Denver Blower Division
Peachtree City, GA
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Ben Thayer, WWTP Supt.
Danelle Collins, PW Admin. Assist. Gary Greer, City Administrator
David Springer, Finance Director Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1053
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-52
WHEREAS, the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) has four blowers which drive air
into the aeration basis as part of the treatment process; and
WHEREAS, all four blowers are required to be operational in order to meet the permit
limits; and
WHEREAS, one blower is presently in need of repairs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited proposals for Lamson Model 1857 Blower
Repair in accordance with a Request for Proposals on file with the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2005, one proposal was received from Gardner Denver
Blower Division of Peachtree City, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Gardner Denver is the manufacturer of the blower; and
WHEREAS, to streamline the process for future repairs, it is requested that Gardner
Denver Blower Division be designated as the sole source provider for such repair work; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that Gardner Denver Blower Division be authorized to
perform repair work on the Waste Water Treatment Plant blowers at the rate of $66.00 per hour for repair
work conducted at the manufacturing facility, and $105.00 for blower repair work performed at Grand
Island's WWTP; the cost of replacement parts will depend on the parts required for the repair.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Gardner Denver Blower Division of Peachtree
City, Georgia is hereby designated as the sole source provider for repairs to the Lamson Model 1857
blowers at the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost of such repair work shall be $66.00 per hour
for repair work conducted at the manufacturer's facility, $105.00 for repair work performed at Grand
Island's WWTP, and the cost of replacement parts dependent on the type of part required.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G25
#2006-53 - Approving Application for Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 2006
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-8.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Lamken
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-53
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Police Department has received notification that they and the
Hall County Sheriff's Department have been awarded $19,530 in grant funds from the Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) program; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Police Department will be allocated $14,647.50 of such
funds; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 14, 2006 as required to discuss the
proposed use of such funds; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that the grant funds allocated to the Grand Island Police
Department be used to purchase Data911 mobile data and video equipment for patrol vehicles, and to
provide approximately $4,882.50 to the Central Nebraska Drug Court for operational costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that approval is hereby granted to use grant funds
received from the Justice Assistance Grant program to purchase Data911 mobile data and video equipment
for patrol vehicles, and to provide approximately $4,882.50 to the Central Nebraska Drug Court for
operational costs.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G26
#2006-54 - Approving Bid Award for Portable Defibrillator/Multi-
Parameter Monitor
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Jim Rowell
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Terry Leslie, EMS Division Chief
Meeting: February 14, 2006
Subject: Portable Defibrillator/Multi-Parameter Monitor
Item #’s: G-26
Presenter(s): Terry Leslie, EMS Division Chief
Background
Capital Funds were approved by the Council for the purchase of an ambulance and its
equipment, including a portable monitor/defibrillator. This monitor/defibrillator has the
capabilities to be used by both EMT-Basics as an Automatic External Defibrillator and by
Paramedics as a monitor/defibrillator/pacemaker/pulse oximeter. Its capabilities meet the current
recommendations of the American Heart Association. Bids were received from Zoll Medical and
Medtronic Emergency Response Systems. Neither bidder had exceptions to the specifications.
The Medtronic’s bid was the least expensive and within budget limits.
Following are examples of the benefits of purchasing a monitor/defibrillator of the same type
that is currently used in our department:
· Having its controls in exactly the same location as our other monitor/defibrillators, thus
saving time in critical situations
· It uses the same batteries and charging systems currently on our department, eliminating
the necessity of purchasing separate charging systems and batteries
· Sensors and cables are interchangeable with current machines
· Defibrillator and pacing pads which have specific expiration dates may be rotated
between apparatus, decreasing the need to throw away expired supplies and eliminating
the need to order and have on hands supplies for multiple manufacturers that cannot be
rotated between vehicles
Discussion
The Medtronic’s LifePak 12 monitor defibrillator, in addition to meeting the current
recommendations of the American Heart Association, is the same type of machine currently on
most of the fire trucks and ambulances.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1. Move to approve
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 purchase of the portable
defibrillator/multi-parameter monitor from Medtronic Emergency Response Systems.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve.
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 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Portable Defibrillator/Multi-Parameter Monitor
DEPARTMENT: Fire
ESTIMATE: $20,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 10022102-85625
PUBLICATION DATE: January 20, 2006
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 2
SUMMARY
Bidder: Zoll Medical Corporation Medtronic Emergency Response Systems
Chelmsford, MA Redmond, WA
Bid Security: Western Surety Company Safeco Insurance Company
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $21,492.25 $17,620.15
cc: Jim Rowell, Fire Chief Terry Leslie, EMS Division Chief
Chris Hoffman, Admin. Assist. Fire Gary Greer, City Administrator
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1057
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-54
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Portable Defibrillator / Multi-
Parameter Monitor, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, on February 8, 2006, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Medtronic Emergency Response Systems of Redmond, Washington,
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 $17,620.15; and
WHEREAS, Medtronic Emergency Response Systems' bid is less than the estimate for
such equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Medtronic Emergency Response
Systems of Redmond, Washington, in the amount of $17,620.15 for portable defibrillator / multi-parameter
monitor is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G27
#2006-55 - Approving Letter of Intent with Qwest for Phone Lines
for New Fire Station #1
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Jim Rowell
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Jim Rowell, Fire Chief
Meeting: February 14, 2006
Subject: Qwest – telephone service
Item #’s: G-27
Presenter(s): Jim Rowell, Fire Chief
Background
The new fire station located at 409 East Fonner Park Road is getting closer to breaking ground.
One of several essential services to that building is the telephone service. Qwest will need to
install the service lines to the site.
Discussion
To conduct daily business, phone service will be needed at the fire station. Qwest has to provide
the connection from their system to this building. The project architect will determine the
appropriate connection point in the building. The attached letter of intent is a statement of our
plan to build a fire station on the site and specify the service configuration that Qwest will
provide. This letter of intent is an agreement between the City of Grand Island and Qwest and as
such it requires the signature of the Mayor.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1. Move to approve
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 Mayor signing this letter of intent
with Qwest.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-55
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is in the process of constructing a new Fire Station
No. 1 at 409 E. Fonner Park Road; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has been contacted by Qwest Communications to
enter into a Letter of Intent specifying the telephone infrastructure to the new fire station; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to enter into the Letter of Intent with Qwest Communications to
obtain the telephone infrastructure necessary for telephone and telecommunication service to the new fire
station.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City shall enter into a Letter of Intent with
Qwest Communications specifying telecommunications infrastructure that will be installed for
telecommunications service at the new Fire Station No. 1.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute the Letter of Intent
with Qwest Communications.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I1
#2006-56 - Approving Request of Douglas & Sherri Luth dba Gas
Island II, 2012 N. Webb Road for a Class "B" Liquor License
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-56
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Douglas and Sherri Luth, doing business as Gas
Island II at 2012 N. Webb Road for a Class "B" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island Independent as
required by state law on February 4, 2006; such publication cost being $13.60; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 14, 2006, for the purpose of discussing
such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-identified
liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application with the following stipulations: _________
_________________________________________________________
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-identified liquor
license application for the following reasons: ________________________
_________________________________________________________
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I2
#2006-57 - Approving One & Six Year Street Improvement
Program
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-5.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 9, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-57
WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission, after public notice having been published
in one issue of the Grand Island Independent on January 21, 2006, and such notice also having been posted
in at least three places in areas where it was likely to attract attention, conducted a public hearing on
February 1, 2006, on the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program for 2006-2011 for the City of
Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, at the February 1, 2006 public hearing, the Regional Planning Commission
approved the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program 2006-2011, and recommended that such
program be approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council, after public notice having been published in one
issue of the Grand Island Independent on February 8, 2006, and such notice also having been posted in at
least three places in areas where it was likely to attract attention, conducted a public hearing on February
14, 2006, on the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program for the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, this Council has determined that the One and Six Year Street Improvement
Program as set out in Exhibit "A" should be adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the One and Six Year Street Improvement
Program 2006-2011, based on priorities of needs and calculated to contribute to the orderly development
of city streets, and identified as Exhibit "A", is hereby approved and adopted by this Council.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 14, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of January 25, 2006
through February 14, 2006
The Claims for the period of January 25, 2006 through February 144, 2006 for a total
amount of $3,804,533.06. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item J2
Approving Payment of Claims for the Library Expansion for the
Period of January 25, 2006 through February 14, 2006
The Claims for the Library Expansion for the period of January 25, 2006 through February
14, 2006 for the following requisitions.
#20 $155,841.51
A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council