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08-22-2006 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session Packet City Council:Mayor: Jay Vavricek City Administrator: Gary Greer City Clerk: RaNae Edwards T u 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 Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively without Council action, 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 Onamae Waddel, Trinity United Methodist Church, 511 North Elm 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 Recognition of Brian Sands, Street Supervisor for 40 Years of Service with the City of Grand Island The Mayor and City Council will recognize Brian Sands, Public Works Street Supervisor for 40 Years of Service with the City. Mr. Sands was hired on August 17, 1966 as a Regular Laborer in the Street Department, then moved to Equipment Operator I on August 1, 1970. On February 1, 1974 Mr. Sands was moved to Equipment Operator II and on February 1, 1975 was moved to Maintenance Man II. He was then moved to Foreman I on November 10, 1975 and was promoted to Foreman II on February 10, 1991. Mr. Sands was promoted to his current position of Street Supervisor on October 30, 1992. We Congratulate Mr. Sands for his dedication and service to the City of Grand Island. Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle City of Grand Island City Council Item E1 Public Hearing on Change of Zoning for Land Proposed for Platting as Pedcor Second Subdivision Located West of Highway 281 and North of Husker Highway from B2 General Business to RD Residential Development Tuesday, August 22, 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: August 22, 2006 Subject: Change of Zoning for Land Proposed for Platting as Pedcor Second Subdivision Located West of Highway 281 and North of husker Highway from B2 General Business to RD Residential Development Item #’s: E-1 & F-2 Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director Background This application proposes to change the zoning on a tract of land proposed for platting as Pedcor Second Subdivision located in part of Lot 5, Block 1, Pedcor Subdivision from B2 General Business to RD Residential Development. This property is located west of Highway 281 and north of Husker Highway. This change will increase the size of the Pedcor (Riverbend Apartments) property without adding any additional dwelling units to what was previously approved. Discussion Pedcor Investments is requesting that the City change the zoning on a tract of land in the E ½ of the SE ¼ of 25-11-10. The stated purpose of this rezoning is to amend the final development plan for the Riverbend Apartments to include more property to the north of the existing site and add a small building to one of the apartment buildings for laundry facilities. The Planning Commission held a hearing on this application at their meeting on August 2, 2006. No members of the public commented at the public hearing. 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 A motion was made by Brown and seconded by Ruge as presented. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 8 members present (Miller, Amick, O’Neill, Ruge, Haskins, Brown, Niemann, Snodgrass) voting in favor. Sample Motion Motion to approve the rezoning for this portion of Lot 5 of Pedcor Subdivision from B2 General Business to RD Residential Development zone, as recommended. Agenda Item # 5 PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: July 17, 2006 SUBJECT: Rezoning Request C-21-2006GI PROPOSAL: To amend the Final Development Plan for a tract of land in the E ½ of the SE ¼ of 25-11-10. The subject property is located west of Highway 281 and north of Husker Highway. The purpose of this request is to amend the final development plan for the Riverbend Apartments to include more property to the north of the existing site and add a small building to one of the apartment buildings for laundry facilities. OVERVIEW: Site Analysis Current zoning designation: RD-Residential Development Zone Permitted and conditional uses: RD: Residential uses at a rate of 1 unit per 1000 square feet (43 units per acre). Churches, schools, country clubs, daycare centers. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential to Office Uses Existing land uses: Apartments. Site constraints: None. Adjacent Properties Analysis Current zoning designations: North: B2-General Business South: B2-General Business, East: B2-General Business West: TA- Transitional Agriculture Permitted and conditional uses: TA: Limited agricultural uses, recreational uses and residential development at a density of 1 dwelling unit per 20 acres. B2: General service, retail and wholesale commercial uses including outdoor sales Comprehensive Plan Designation: North: Commercial South: Commercial East: Commercial West: Low to Medium Density Residential Existing land uses: North: Farm ground, New Holland South: Farm ground, city lift station East: Houses, Gas ‘N Shop, Offices West: Farm Ground, Lutheran High School, Low density residential EVALUATION: The proposed rezoning is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The proposed amendment does not alter the number of dwelling units on the site. This is a minor amendment to increase the size of the lot for the second phase of the Pedcor development. A change has also been made to one building to show room for laundry facilities on site. Positive Implications: · Consistent with intent of the City’s Comprehensive Plan: The City’s 2004 Comprehensive Plan has designated this site for Medium Density Residential to Office uses. Rezoning this property to RD- Residential Development District is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan · Compatible with adjacent land uses: The RD zone with apartments as shown will provide a buffer between the commercial uses planned adjacent to Hwy. 281 and the low to medium density residential uses to the west of this property. Negative Implications: · No negative implications foreseen. RECOMMENDATION: That the Regional Planning Commission recommends that the Grand Island City Council approve this request to amend the rezoning from B2 General Business to RD Residential Development Zone and to amend the final development plan for the Riverbend Apartments as presented. ___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director Item E2 Public Hearing on Request of Ruff's Bar, Inc. dba Ed & Net's, 311 North Walnut Street for a Class "C" Liquor License Tuesday, August 22, 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: August 22, 2006 Subject: Public Hearing on Request of Ruff’s Bar, Inc. dba Ed & Net’s, 311 North Walnut Street for a Class “C” Liquor License and Request of Jesse Strinz, 2019 N. Park Avenue for Liquor Manager Designation Item #’s: E-2 & I-1 Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Background Jesse D. Strinz, owner of Ruff’s Bar, Inc. dba Ed & Net’s, 311 North Walnut Street has submitted an application for a Class “C” Liquor License. A Class “C” Liquor License allows for the sale of alcohol on and off sale 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. Attached is the Police Department’s background investigation and recommendation. Also included is the request of Jesse D. Strinz, 2019 N. Park Avenue for a Liquor Manager Designation. Approval is recommended contingent upon Mr. Strinz completing a state approved alcohol server/training program. 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 the application of Ruff’s Bar, Inc. dba Ed & Net’s, 311 North Walnut Street for a Class “C” Liquor License and the request of Jesse Strinz, 2019 N. Park Avenue with the stipulation that a state approved alcohol server/seller training program be completed. Sample Motion Move to approve the application of Ruff’s Bar, Inc. dba Ed & Net’s, 311 North Walnut Street for a Class “C” Liquor License and the request of Jesse Strinz, 2019 N. Park Avenue for a Liquor Manager Designation with the stipulation that a state approved alcohol server/seller training program be completed by Mr. Strinz. Item E3 Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1135 S. Locust - Shafer Properties, LLC Tuesday, August 22, 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: August 22, 2006 Subject: Acquisition of Utility Easement – 1135 S. Locust Street – Shafer Properties, LLC Item #’s: E-3, G-6 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 Shafer Properties, LLC, located on the east side of the building located at 1135 South Locust Street, 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 This easement will be used to locate a pad-mounted transformer to provide electrical service to the building on the lot. The original lot was split and the second building was originally fed electrically from the main building. Since the property was split, the building on Lot One (1) needs its own 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 F1 #9062 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 454 - Park-View Subdivision Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Meeting: August 22, 2006 Subject: Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 454 – Park-View Subdivision Item #’s: F-1 Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Background Ground water polluted by industrial solvents continues to spread eastward across the southern portion of the City. The leading edge is now south of Grand Avenue and west of August Street, crossing the Park-View Subdivision. The City has received a petition from property owners within the Park–View Subdivision requesting the extension of City water service to their area to provide an alternative to their private wells. The District would install water lines in Park Drive, Commerce Avenue, and Pioneer Blvd. See the attached plat for reference. Discussion Ordinance 9062 provides for the creation of Water Main District 454. The proposed project would install 8” diameter water mains to serve the 102 lots within the District’s boundary. The work is planned as an assessment district. This is the Department’s standard method for installing water lines at the request of area property owners in developed areas. The district, if created by Council, is subject to a 30 day protest period. If protests are received from property owners representing less than 50% of the front footage in the District, the District may be continued for construction. With the assessment district process, the Water Department will finance the payment of the assessments. The assessment costs of the District may be financed over a five year period, at 7% interest on the unpaid balance. Attached are copies of the District plat, legal description, and a list of property owners within the District boundary. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve the creation of Water Main District 454 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 create Water Main District 454. Sample Motion Motion to approve Ordinance 9062 creating Water Main District 454. WATER MAIN DISTRICT 454 DATE: 8/11/2006 Ordinance # 9062 LOT BLOCK SUBDIVISION ADDRESS FRONT FOOTAGE SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR AGAINST 29 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2521 PARK DR Current Owner:LATHEN / ROBERT L & ROXANNE L 106.8' 18,572.52 H & W Address:2521 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 27 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2519 PARK DR Current Owner:OBERMEIER / CLARENCE F & ELNORA M 106.8' 18,572.52 H & W Address:2519 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 25 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2517 PARK DR Current Owner:WARD / DOUGLAS A & CHERYL A 106.8' 18,572.52 H & W Address:2517 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 23 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2515 PARK DR Current Owner:METTENBRINK / STEVEN R & MARY M 106.8' 18,572.52 H & W Address:2515 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 21 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2513 PARK DR Current Owner:WOODMAN / STEPHAN K & MARGERY 106.8' 18,572.52 19 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2511 PARK DR H & W 106.8' 18,572.52 Address:2511 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 17 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2509 PARK DR Current Owner:LEVINSON / BYRON M 106.8' 18,572.52 A SINGLE PERSON Address:2509 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801 15 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2507 PARK DR Current Owner:BRADEN / WILLARD J 106.8' 18,572.52 A SINGLE PERSON Address:2507 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 13 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2505 PARK DR Current Owner:SCHWIEGER /DONALD A & CHERI A 106.8' 18,572.52 H & W Address:2505 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 11 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2503 PARK DR Current Owner:WESTOVER / LESLIE DEAN & TERESITA 106.8' 18,572.52 H & W Address:2503 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 9 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2429 PARK DR Current Owner:LEHECHKA / GREG S & ANGELA M 106.8' 18,572.52 H & W Address:2429 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 7 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2427 PARK DR Current Owner:SMITH / CHAD L & LESLIE M 106.8' 18,572.52 H & W Address:2427 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 5 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2425 PARK DR Current Owner:FERRIS / GEORGE H & KATHRYN L 106.8' 18,572.52 H & W Address:2425 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 3 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2423 PARK DR Current Owner:BARNES / EARL K & LAZETTA J 106.8' 18,572.52 H & W Address:2423 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 1 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2304 PARK DR Current Owner:PLUMMER / TIMOTHY R, A SINGLE PERSON 280.7 18,572.52 JAEN D KIRK, A SINGLE PERSON Address:2304 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 1 PARK SUBDIVISION 2316 PARK DR Current Owner:MUNDORF / ELLEN L 86.95' 11,616.52 WILLIAM FRED SCHRITT Address:2316 S PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 1 PARK VIEW 3RD SUB 2305 PARK DR Current Owner:ROESER / HERBERT W & LANITA K 140.20' 22,951.91 2 PARK VIEW 3RD SUB 2316 PIONEER BLVD H & W 738.88 69,908.73 21 B PARK-VIEW SUB Address:2316 PIONEER BLVD 107.4' 19,140.65 City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 20 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2211 PARK DR Current Owner:MELSEN / VIRGIL D & LOIS M 107.4' 19,040.80' H & W Address:2211 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 LOT BLOCK SUBDIVISION ADDRESS FRONT FOOTAGE SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR AGAINST 18 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2207 PARK DR Current Owner:SORAHAN / MICHAEL A, TRUSTEE FOR 107.4' 19,969.70' SORAHAN FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST Address:2207 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 16 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2203 PARK DR Current Owner:JAKOB / WALLACE F & BETTY A 107.4' 18,924.59 H & W Address:2203 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 14 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2115 PARK DR Current Owner:HOFFMAN / CHARLES H & CHRISTINE M 107.4' 18,879.48 14 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2506 COMMERCE AVE H & W 106.8' 18,572.52 Address:2115 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 12 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2111 PARK DR Current Owner:EISENMANN / STEVEN R & TRACY M 107.4' 18,.834.37 H & W Address:2111 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 10 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2107 PARK DR Current Owner:BROWN / ROGER CHARLES 107.4' 18,789.26 A SINGLE PERSON Address:2107 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 8 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2103 PARK DR Current Owner:MEHRING / GREGORY D & MARLA R 107.4' 18,744.16 H & W Address:2103 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 6 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2019 PARK DR Current Owner:YENCER / HENRY N & CAROL A, CO-TRUSTEES 107.4' 18,699.05 HENRY N & CAROL A YENCER REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST Address:2019 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 30 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2522 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:HEUPEL / EUGENE L & JACQUALYNE 106.8' 18,572.52 H & W Address:2522 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 38 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2521 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:NELSON / MICHAEL S & JODY L 106.8' 40,349.04 H & W Address:2521 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 28 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2520 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:TJADEN / JERROLD L & LINDA S 106.8' 18,572.52 H & W Address:2520 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 36 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2519 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:LAWREY / WILLIAM E & SANDRA L 106.8' 40,349.04 26 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2518 COMMERCE AVE H & W 106.8' 18,572.52 Address:2519 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-7324 34 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2517 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:PAPE / ROGER C 106.8' 40,349.04 A SINGLE PERSON Address:1095 CALLE DEL ORO City, State:BASQUE FARMS NM Zipcode:87068- 22 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2516 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:ESTATE OF MARY JO DOWD 106.8' 18,572.52 24 C PARK-VIEW SUB PATRICK F DOWD 106.8' 18,572.52 Address:2516 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 32 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2515 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:BEASON / ROCKE D & MARLENE M 106.8' 40,349.04 H & W Address:2515 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 30 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2513 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:MLECZKO / KRIS L 106.8' 40,349.04 A SINGLE PERSON Address:2513 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 20 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2512 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:GUERRERO / ROBERT P & JOANIE C 106.8' 18,572.52 H & W Address:2512 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68803-0000 28 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2511 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:WOBIG / AARON L 106.8' 40,349.04 A SINGLE PERSON Address:2511 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- LOT BLOCK SUBDIVISION ADDRESS FRONT FOOTAGE SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR AGAINST 18 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2510 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:BROWN / THOMAS J & LORINDA LOU (KRANCE) 94.8' 16,485.72 EXCEPT EAST 12' H & W Address:2510 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 26 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2509 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:TOLLE / WILLIAM & SHERRI 106.8' 18,572.52 H & W Address:2509 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 16 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2508 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:RUHE / WALDO E & DOROTHY E 118.8' 20,659.32 18 C PARK-VIEW SUB H & W EAST 12'Address:2508 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 24 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2507 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:FAIRCHILD / GERALDINE LEE 106.8' 40,349.04 W & H Address:2507 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 22 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2505 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:VON HOUSEN / JAMES E & GAYLENE A 106.8' 40,349.04 H & W Address:2505 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 12 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2504 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:CASTLEBERRY / CAROL M 106.8' 18,572.52 A SINGLE PERSON Address:2504 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 20 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2503 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:HENKE / FRANK W & MARLENE E 106.8' 40,349.04 H & W Address:2503 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 18 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2429 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:HENKE / BRIAN A & TRUDI R 106.8' 40,349.04 H & W Address:2429 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 8 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2428 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:WILLIS / RICHARD E & EURDIS L 106.8' 18,572.52 10 C PARK-VIEW SUB H & W 106.8' 18,572.52 Address:2428 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 16 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2427 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:FITZGERALD / DENNY A 106.8' 40,349.04 A SINGLE PERSON Address:2427 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 6 C PARK-VIEW SUB 2426 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:RUGE / MELVIN H & ELEANOR A 106.8' 18,572.52 H & W Address:2426 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 14 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2425 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:PIRNIE / PATRICIA A & KEITH H 106.8' 40,349.04 H & W Address:2425 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 2 COMMERCE SUB 2424 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:SCHWEITZER / RON & ELAINE 80.0' 13,912.00 H & W Address:2424 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 12 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2423 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:GUZINSKI / EDWARD D JR & PHYLLIS A 106.8' 40,349.04 H & W Address:1323 W JOHN City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 10 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2421 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:DEY ERMAND / DALE J & ROSALIE 106.8' 40,349.04 H & W Address:2421 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 2 PARK SUBDIVISION 2420 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:SCHRITT / WILLIAM FRED & ELLEN L 220.55 11,616.52 H & W Address:2316 PARK DR City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 8 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2419 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:BISHOP / ANDREW A & KRISTEN L 106.8' 40,349.04 H & W Address:2419 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- LOT BLOCK SUBDIVISION ADDRESS FRONT FOOTAGE SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR AGAINST 6 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2417 COMMERCE AVE Current Owner:KROLIKOWSKI / ROGER 106.8' 40,349.04 A SINGLE PERSON Address:2417 COMMERCE AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 17 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2430 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:KOZISEK / ERNEST L 106.8' 40,349.04 A SINGLE PERSON Address:2430 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 6 E PARK-VIEW SUB 2429 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:CHRISTENSEN / CLIFFORD W & KATHERINE 106.8' 40,546.63 H & W Address:2429 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 15 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2428 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:THELEN / PATRICK L & MARLENE A 106.8' 40,349.04 H & W Address:6313 W 145TH ST City, State:OVERLAND PARK KS Zipcode:66223- 5 E PARK-VIEW SUB 2427 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:KOHLHOF / MICHELLE M 106.8' 40,560.71 A SINGLE PERSON Address:2427 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 13 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2426 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:LOCKARD / RICKEY L & MICHELLE L 106.8' 40,349.04 H & W Address:2426 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 4 E PARK-VIEW SUB 2425 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:SCHUETT / GARY L & DE VONNE R 106.8' 40,574.80 H & W Address:2425 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 11 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2424 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:CATES / MAX & SANDRA 96.8' 36,571.04 WEST 96.8'H & W Address:2424 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 3 E PARK-VIEW SUB 2423 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:NORMAN / WARREN & DEBORAH 106.8' 40,588.88 H & W Address:2423 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 9 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2422 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:BOLIN / ANDREW W & FLORA E 116.8' 44,127.04 11 D PARK-VIEW SUB TRUSTEES EAST 10'Address:2422 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 2 E PARK-VIEW SUB 2421 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:KRINGS / STEVEN D & ASHLEY M 106.8' 40,602.96 H & W Address:2421 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 7 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2420 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:FREDRICK / DUANE A & DINAH 106.8' 40,349.04 H & W Address:2420 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 1 E PARK-VIEW SUB 2419 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:RAUCH / FREDERICK W JR & PEGGY M 158.8' 60,398.23 H & W Address:2419 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 5 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2418 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:DURSO / DANIEL & ROBERTA J 106.8' 40,349.04 H & W Address:2418 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 1 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2416 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:SMAHA / SHARON ANN 267.3' 19,536.66 A SINGLE PERSON Address:2416 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 3 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2414 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:CARSTENS / DEAN L & SHIRLEY D 188.9' 33,194.52 H & W Address:2414 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 2 BONNEY SUBDIVISION 2413 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:MADER / GARY R & ELLEN M 264.71 324,585.16 1 BONNEY SUBDIVISION H & W 98.08 21,337.15 3 BONNEY SUBDIVISION Address:2413 PIONEER BLVD 93.33 34,255.03 City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 PT SW 1/4, NW 1/4 SEC 28,T-11-N,R-9-2409 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:FLEHARTY / STEPHEN T 157.4' 59,119.44 TRUSTEE Address:19607 STERLING CRT City, State:PLATTSMOUTH NE Zipcode:68048-0000 LOT BLOCK SUBDIVISION ADDRESS FRONT FOOTAGE SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR AGAINST 17 A PARK-VIEW SUB 2407 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:GARRETT / MELANIE L & JOEL B 107.4' 40,339.44 W & H Address:2407 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 2 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2412 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:GRATOPP / STEVEN D & LYNDA G 197.4 34,477.88 4 D PARK-VIEW SUB H & W SOUTH 8.5'Address:2412 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 4 D PARK-VIEW SUB 2410 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:RISDEN / DARWIN J & HAZEL J 354.95 31,501.45 NORTH 180.4'H & W Address:2410 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 16 A PARK-VIEW SUB 2405 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:FISCHER / ARLENE E 107.4' 40,339.44 A SINGLE PERSON Address:2405 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 15 A PARK-VIEW SUB 2403 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:RUHE / RONALD R, A SINGLE PERSON 107.4' 40,339.44 MARILYN HAITH, A SINGLE PERSON Address:2403 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 14 A PARK-VIEW SUB 2401 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:STOECKER / NEIL D & JACQUELINE J 107.4' 40,339.44 H & W Address:2401 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 13 A PARK-VIEW SUB 2317 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:BERGGREN / MYRON R, TRUSTEE 107.4' 40,339.44 MYRON & MARGARET REVOCABLE TRUST Address:2317 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 12 A PARK-VIEW SUB 2315 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:EVERSOLL / ROBERT G & JUDY A 107.4' 40,339.44 H & W Address:2315 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 11 A PARK-VIEW SUB 2305 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:DYE / RANDY L & JAN E 107.4' 40,339.44 H & W Address:2305 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 10 A PARK-VIEW SUB 2211 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:COX / DANIEL R & SARA L 107.4' 40,339.44 H & W Address:2211 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 19 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2210 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:VRBAS / AMY S & DAVID M 107.4' 19,089.77 W & H Address:2210 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- 9 A PARK-VIEW SUB 2207 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:MCCLAREN / MICHAEL J & SHANDA L 107.4' 40,339.44 H & W Address:2207 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 17 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2206 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:SARGENT / JOHN W & WANDA M 107.4' 19,038.89 H & W Address:2206 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 8 A PARK-VIEW SUB 2203 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:LARSON CONSTRUCTION INC 107.4' 40,339.44 Address:505 LINDEN AVE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 15 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2202 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:HOSTLER / DANIEL J & SANDRA J 107.4' 18,988.01 H & W Address:2202 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 7 A PARK-VIEW SUB 2115 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:SPEASE / JEFFERY H DENELDA C 107.4' 40,339.44 H & W Address:2115 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68803- 13 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2114 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:JOHNSON / LAURA J 107.4' 18,937.13 A SINGLE PERSON Address:1146 S VINE City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 11 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2110 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:SUNDERMEIER / JON, A SINGLE PERSON 107.4' 18,886.24 ASHLEY NITSCH, A SINGLE PERSON Address:2110 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801- LOT BLOCK SUBDIVISION ADDRESS FRONT FOOTAGE SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR AGAINST 6 A PARK-VIEW SUB 2111 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:City of Gramd Island 107.4 40,339.44 Address:PO BOX 1968, 100 E FIRST STREET City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68802-1968 5 A PARK-VIEW SUB 2107 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:KLUSKA / JOHN T & KATHRYN A 107.4' 40,339.44 H & W Address:2107 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 9 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2106 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:BENSON / JAMES N & MARDELL M 107.4' 18,835.36 H & W Address:2106 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 4 A PARK-VIEW SUB 2103 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:ROY / MARTIN A & JEANNE 107.4' 40,339.44 H & W Address:2103 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 7 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2102 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:OLSON / DARREL R & LINDA M 107.4' 18,784.48 H & W Address:2102 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 3 A PARK-VIEW SUB 2019 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:WIELAND / MYRL L 107.4' 40,339.44 A SINGLE PERSON Address:2019 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 5 B PARK-VIEW SUB 2018 PIONEER BLVD Current Owner:DECKER / RICHARD G & JAYNE A 107.4' 18,733.60 H & W Address:2018 PIONEER BLVD City, State:GRAND ISLAND NE Zipcode:68801-0000 TOTAL 2,356.00 3,287,478.45 ORDINANCE No. 9062 August 11, 2006 WATER MAIN DISTRICT 454 BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION 8” main in Park Drive, Commerce Ave, and Pioneer Blvd. Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot Six (6) Block “B” Park-View Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; thence easterly along the northerly line of said Lot Six (6) Block “B” and Lot Five (5) Block “B” said Park-View Subdivision, and the easterly extension of the northerly line of said Lot Five (5) Block “B”, a distance of four hundred eight and one tenth (408.1) feet; thence continuing easterly along the northerly line of Lot Three (3) Block “A” said Park-View Subdivision, a distance of three hundred seventy five and six tenths (375.6) feet to the northeast corner of said Lot Three (3) Block “A”; thence southerly along the easterly line of said Park-View Subdivision and the easterly line of Bonney Subdivision, a distance of two thousand three hundred twenty five and three tenths (2,325.3) feet to the southeast corner of said Bonney Subdivision; thence westerly along the southerly line of said Bonney Subdivision, a distance of six hundred sixty nine and three tenths (669.3) feet; thence continuing westerly along the southerly line of said Park-View Subdivision, a distance of six hundred ninety two and eight tenths (692.8) feet to the southwest corner of Lot Six (6) Block “E” said Park-View Subdivision; thence northerly along the westerly line of said Lot Six (6) Block “E” and its northerly extension, a distance of four hundred thirty nine and six tenths (439.6) feet; thence continuing northerly along the westerly line of Lot Seventeen (17) Block “D” said Park-View Subdivision, a distance of three hundred seventy seven and eight tenths (377.8) feet to the northwest corner of said Lot Seventeen (17) Block “D”; thence westerly along the southerly line of Lots Twenty (20), Twenty-Two (22), Twenty-Four (24), Twenty-Six (26), Twenty-Eight (28), Thirty (30), Thirty-Two (32), Thirty-Four (34), Thirty-Six (36), and Thirty-Eight (38) all of Block “D” said Park-View Subdivision, a distance of one thousand sixty eight (1,068.0) feet to the southwest corner of said Lot Thirty-Eight (38) Block “D”; thence northerly along the westerly line of said Lot Thirty-Eight (38) Block “D” and its northerly extension, a distance of four hundred thirty seven and eight tenths (437.8) feet; thence continuing northerly along the westerly line of Lot Thirty (30) Block “C” and Lot Twenty-Nine (29) Block “C” said Parkview Subdivision and the northerly extension of the westerly line of said Lot Twenty-Nine (29) Block “C”, a distance of four hundred seven and eight tenths (407.8) feet to a point Thirty (30.0) feet north of a northerly line of said Park-View Subdivision; thence easterly parallel with the northerly line of said Park-View Subdivision, a distance of one thousand five hundred seventy two (1,572.0) feet to a point thirty (30.0) feet west of a westerly line of said Park-View Subdivision; thence northerly parallel with a westerly line of said Park-View Subdivision, a distance of nine hundred eighty six and three tenths (986.3) feet to the northerly line of Section Twenty- Eight (28), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th PM; thence easterly along the northerly line of said Section Twenty-Eight (28), a distance of one hundred eight and four tenths (108.4) feet; thence southerly, a distance of thirty three (33.0) feet to a northwest corner of Lot Four (4) Block “B” said Park-View Subdivision; thence southwesterly along the northwesterly line of said Lot Four (4) Block “B”, a distance of ninety four and four tenths (94.4) feet to a point of deflection; thence southerly along the westerly line of said Lot Four (4) Block “B”, a distance of one hundred eight and six tenths (108.6) feet to the northwest corner of said Lot Six (6) Block “B being the said Point of Beginning. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 9062 An ordinance creating Water Main District No. 454 in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; defining the boundaries of the district; providing for the laying of water mains in said district; approving plans and specifications and securing bids; assessing the cost of such improvements; providing for certification to the Register of Deeds; and providing the effective date hereof. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. Water Main District No. 454 in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby created for the laying of eight (8.0) inch diameter water mains with its appurtenances in Park Drive, Commerce Avenue, and Pioneer Boulevard in Parkview Subdivision, Commerce Subdivision, Park Subdivision, and Bonney Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. SECTION 2. The boundaries of such water main district shall be more particularly described as follows: ? This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds ? ORDINANCE NO. 9062 (Cont.) - 2 - Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot Six (6) Block “B” Park-View Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; thence easterly along the northerly line of said Lot Six (6) Block “B” and Lot Five (5) Block “B” said Park-View Subdivision, and the easterly extension of the northerly line of said Lot Five (5) Block “B”, a distance of four hundred eight and one tenth (408.1) feet; thence continuing easterly along the northerly line of Lot Three (3) Block “A” said Park-View Subdivision, a distance of three hundred seventy five and six tenths (375.6) feet to the northeast corner of said Lot Three (3) Block “A”; thence southerly along the easterly line of said Park-View Subdivision and the easterly line of Bonney Subdivision, a distance of two thousand three hundred twenty five and three tenths (2,325.3) feet to the southeast corner of said Bonney Subdivision; thence westerly along the southerly line of said Bonney Subdivision, a distance of six hundred sixty nine and three tenths (669.3) feet; thence continuing westerly along the southerly line of said Park-View Subdivision, a distance of six hundred ninety two and eight tenths (692.8) feet to the southwest corner of Lot Six (6) Block “E” said Park-View Subdivision; thence northerly along the westerly line of said Lot Six (6) Block “E” and its northerly extension, a distance of four hundred thirty nine and six tenths (439.6) feet; thence continuing northerly along the westerly line of Lot Seventeen (17) Block “D” said Park-View Subdivision, a distance of three hundred seventy seven and eight tenths (377.8) feet to the northwest corner of said Lot Seventeen (17) Block “D”; thence westerly along the southerly line of Lots Twenty (20), Twenty-Two (22), Twenty- Four (24), Twenty-Six (26), Twenty-Eight (28), Thirty (30), Thirty-Two (32), Thirty-Four (34), Thirty-Six (36), and Thirty-Eight (38) all of Block “D” said Park-View Subdivision, a distance of one thousand sixty eight (1,068.0) feet to the southwest corner of said Lot Thirty-Eight (38) Block “D”; thence northerly along the westerly line of said Lot Thirty-Eight (38) Block “D” and its northerly extension, a distance of four hundred thirty seven and eight tenths (437.8) feet; thence continuing northerly along the westerly line of Lot Thirty (30) Block “C” and Lot Twenty-Nine (29) Block “C” said Parkview Subdivision and the northerly extension of the westerly line of said Lot Twenty-Nine (29) Block “C”, a distance of four hundred seven and eight tenths (407.8) feet to a point Thirty (30.0) feet north of a northerly line of said Park-View Subdivision; thence easterly parallel with the northerly line of said Park-View Subdivision, a distance of one thousand five hundred seventy two (1,572.0) feet to a point thirty (30.0) feet west of a westerly line of said Park-View Subdivision; thence northerly parallel with a westerly line of said Park-View Subdivision, a distance of nine hundred eighty six and three tenths (986.3) feet to the northerly line of Section Twenty-Eight (28), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th PM; thence easterly along the northerly line of said Section Twenty-Eight (28), a distance of one hundred eight and four tenths (108.4) feet; thence southerly, a distance of thirty three (33.0) feet to a northwest corner of Lot Four (4) Block “B” said Park-View Subdivision; thence southwesterly along the northwesterly line of said Lot Four (4) Block “B”, a distance of ninety four and four tenths (94.4) feet to a point of deflection; thence southerly along the westerly line of said Lot Four ORDINANCE NO. 9062 (Cont.) - 3 - (4) Block “B”, a distance of one hundred eight and six tenths (108.6) feet to the northwest corner of said Lot Six (6) Block “B being the said Point of Beginning. as shown on the plat dated August 11, 2006 attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 3. Said improvement shall be made in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Engineer for the City, who shall estimate the cost thereof. Bids for the construction of said water main shall be taken and contracts entered into in the manner provided by law. SECTION 4. All improvements shall be made at public cost, but the cost thereof shall be assessed upon the lots and lands in the district specially benefited thereby as provided by law. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication, without the plat, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent. SECTION 6. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska. SECTION 7. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, notice of the creation of said district shall be published in the Grand Island Independent, without the plat, as provided by law. ORDINANCE NO. 9062 (Cont.) - 4 - Enacted August 22, 2006. ____________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item F2 #9063 - Consideration of Change of Zoning for Land Proposed for Platting as Pedcor Second Subdivision Located West of Highway 281 and North of Husker Highway from B2 General Business to RD Residential Development This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-1. Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 9063 An ordinance rezoning a certain tract of land within the zoning jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island; changing the land use classification of a tract of land comprising a part of Lot Five (5), Block One (1), Pedcor Subdivision in Hall County, Nebraska, from B2-General Business Zone to RD-Residential Development Zone; directing the such zoning change and classification be shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island; amending the provisions of Section 36-44; and providing for publication and an effective date of this ordinance. WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission on August 2, 2006, held a public hearing and made a recommendation on the proposed zoning of such area; and WHEREAS, notice as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943, has been given to the Boards of Education of the school districts in Hall County, Nebraska; and WHEREAS, after public hearing on August 22, 2006, the City Council found and determined the change in zoning be approved and made. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. The following tract of land is hereby rezoned and reclassified and changed from B2-General Business Zone to RD-Residential Development Zone: A tract of land located in Lot 5, Block 1, PEDCOR Subdivision, City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 5 (also the Northwest corner of Lot 4 in said Subdivision); thence N89º35'05"E along the South line of said Lot 5 (also the North line of said Lot 4) a distance of 650.00 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot 4; thence N00º 25'58"W along the East line of said Lot 4 extended northerly a distance of 85.78 feet; thence S89º35'05"W parallel with said South ORDINANCE NO. 9063 (Cont.) - 2 - line a distance of 650.00 feet to the West line of said Lot 5; thence S00º26'17"E along said West line a distance of 85.78 feet to the Point of Beginning, said tract containing 1.28 acres, more or less. SECTION 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, as established by Section 36-51 of the Grand Island City Code be, and the same is, hereby ordered to be changed, amended, and completed in accordance with this ordinance. SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as provided by law. Enacted: August 22, 2006. ____________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item F3 #9064 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 15 of the City Code, Electric Rate Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Meeting: August 22, 2006 Subject: Consideration of Amending Chapter 15 of the City Code, Electric Rate Item #’s: F-3 Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Background After an extended period of relatively stable prices in the energy sector, things began to change approximately five years ago. In 2003, the Electric Department recognized that there had been a steady increase in costs of materials and fuels resulting in a corresponding decline in the cash reserves of that Department. That decline in financial condition resulted in the commission of the Electric Rate Study that was done in 2004, by Stanley Consultants. Historical cost and expense trends were projected to the future, and from those cost projections a coordinated rate increase schedule was developed. The results of the financial evaluation indicated a need for a revenue increase of 11.5%. At that time, after over 20 years of stable rates, it was decided that the rate increase would be phased in over a two year period, with rate changes programmed for January of 2005 and 2006. That same analysis, based on historical data, recommended that a third rate increase might be needed in 2008. The implemented rate increases had the predicted result and the downtrend in the reserves of the Electric Department was reversed. Then in 2006, major changes occurred in the energy sector. Primary fossil fuels saw unprecedented increases in la te 2005 and early 2006. The City's primary power plant fuel, coal, more than tripled in price from early 2005 to January 2006, with coal markets going from approximately $5.00 per ton to over $16.00 per ton. And during that same period freight costs to move the coal from the coal fields to the power plant increased over 20% because of the rapidly increasing price of the diesel fuel required to run the trains. 200% coal cost increases and 20% freight cost increases were not part of the rate study done in 2004. The Electric Department has not yet encountered the full impact of these large cost increases because of term contracts currently in place. The current coal contract expires December 13, 2006. Additionally, the cost of materials for the Electric Department have increased rapidly over the last year. Power conductor, transformers, conduit, underground cable, and other materials necessary for the maintenance and growth of the electric system have increased from 40% to over 150%. There have been a number of theories put forth as to the cause of these steep increases metal products, but the Department has no control over these markets. The Rate Study anticipated continuing increasing costs, but not at the high rate seen recently, and included a provision for an additional rate increase in 2008. The timing of that change needs to be reconsidered. Discussion While the rate increases implemented as a result of the 2004 Rate Study accomplished the projected improvement in the finances of the Department, the recent increases in fuel and materials cost were not a part of than evaluation. In order to maintain the financial position of the Electric Department, a substantial rate increase will be required. At the time of budget preparation in February, the coal and freight costs at that time were included in the budget projections. Since then, there have been some significant changes in the fuels and energy markets, and in the materials markets. Coal markets have moderated somewhat, but remain well above our current contract price. That moderation results in the ability to reduce the initially projected cost increase of $0.009 per kwh. But rail freight rates for coal transport have continued to increase as fuel oil prices have continued to increase. Materials prices have continued to increase steeply. Underground power cable, that was up 40% at the time of budget preparation, has now tripled in price. Additionally the Department was recently notified that the power purchased from the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA - the federal hydro projects on the Missouri River) will be increasing 6% next year, with 20 to 25% increases anticipated in the near future. In anticipation of the expiration of the current coal contract later this year, bids for continued coal supply were solicited for 2007 and 2008. The softening coal markets resulted in a coal cost below that included in the initial budget preparation. Since the coal price in the largest impact component of the cost of providing electric power, that reduction has a major impact on the costs to the Department. With the coal costs now known, materials costs and WAPA purchase power costs adjusted for continued increases, the rate increase required to maintain the Electric Department's at this time is revised downward to $0.007 per kwh. That amount is included in the revised '06 - '07 Budget. Attached for reference are copies of articles from across the country relating to the rapidly changing costs for electric utilities and copies of the presentation anticipated for the electric rate increase consideration. 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 City Council approve the Electric rate change needed to compensate for the increased cost of fuel, power, and materials. Sample Motion Make a motion to approve Ordinance #9064. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 9064 An ordinance to amend Chapter 15 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend Sections 15-55, 15-57, 15-60, 15-63, and 15-68 pertaining to electric utility rates; to repeal Sections 15-55, 15-57, 15-60, 15-63, and 15-68 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 15-55 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: §15-55. 010 Residential Service Applicable in urban and rural distribution areas. Available at single phase, through a single meter, to residential consumers for domestic use in a single-family dwelling unit; but is not available for commercial or non- domestic use. Individual single -phase motors, not to exceed 10 HP each, may be connected; however, the City Utilities Department must be notified in writing, if a motor over 5 HP is installed. This schedule has two sets of rates: one for the summer period of five months, beginning with the June billing; and the second for the winter season of seven months, beginning with the November billing. Summer Rate for Calendar Year 2005 Kilowatt-Hours Used Per Month (June - October) First 300 KWH………………………………………. $0.074 per KWH Next 700 KWH……………………………………… $0.049 per KWH All additional KWH…………………………………. $0.055 per KWH Plus a customer charge of $5.00 per month, in addition to that charged for the electrical energy used, plus the applicable Power Cost Adjustment charge. The minimum monthly bill shall be $5.00 prior to the Power Cost Adjustment. Summer Rate Beginning October 1, 2006 Calendar Year 2006 Kilowatt-Hours Used Per Month (June – October) First 300 KWH………………………………………. $0.084 per KWH $0.077 per KWH Next 700 KWH……………………………………… $0.059 per KWH $0.052 per KWH All additional KWH…………………………………. $0.066 per KWH $0.059 per KWH Plus a customer charge of $5.00 per month, in addition to that charged for the electrical energy used, plus the applicable Power Cost Adjustment charge. The minimum monthly bill shall be $5.00 prior to the Power Cost Adjustment. ORDINANCE NO. 9064 (Cont.) - 2 - Winter Rate for Calendar Year 2005 Kilowatt-Hours Used Per Month (November - May) First 300 KWH………………………………………. $0.074 per KWH Next 700 KWH……………………………………… $0.049 per KWH Additional KWH…………………………………….. $0.029 per KWH Plus a customer charge of $5.00 per month, in addition to that charged for the electrical energy used, plus the applicable Power Cost Adjustment charge. The minimum monthly bill shall be $5.00 prior to the Power Cost Adjustment. Winter Rate Beginning October 1, 2006 Calendar Year 2006 Kilowatt-Hours Used Per Month (November - May) First 300 KWH………………………………………. $0.084 per KWH $0.077 per KWH Next 700 KWH……………………………………… $0.059 per KWH $0.052 per KWH Additional KWH…………………………………….. $0.038 per KWH $0.031 per KWH Plus a customer charge of $5.00 per month, in addition to that charged for the electrical energy used, plus the applicable Power Cost Adjustment charge. The minimum monthly bill shall be $5.00 prior to the Power Cost Adjustment. SECTION 2. Section 15-57 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: §15-57. 030 Single-Phase Commercial Service Applicable in urban and rural distribution areas. Available for commercial customers, for lighting and small appliances. Available for single meter apartment units, and combined residential-commercial use, where the Residential Rate is not applicable. Service shall be through a single meter. Individual single -phase motors, not to exceed 10 HP each, may be connected; however, the City Utilities Department must be notified in writing, if a motor over 5 HP is installed. Kilowatt-Hours Used Per Month Rates - 2005 Calendar Year Rates Beginning October 1, 2006 Calendar Year First 350 KWH……………………………………. $0.080 per KWH $0.089 per KWH $0.082 per KWH Next 650 KWH……………………………………. $0.070 per KWH $0.079 per KWH $0.072 per KWH Next 1,500 KWH………………………………….. $0.064 per KWH $0.073 per KWH $0.066 per KWH Next 2,500 KWH………………………………….. $0.060 per KWH $0.069 per KWH $0.062 per KWH Next 5,000 KWH………………………………….. $0.053 per KWH $0.063 per KWH $0.056 per KWH Over 10,000 KWH………………………………... $0.050 per KWH $0.060 per KWH $0.053 per KWH Plus a customer charge of $7.00 per month, in addition to that charged for the electrical energy used, plus the applicable Power Adjustment charge. The minimum monthly bill shall be $7.00 prior to the Power Adjustment. ORDINANCE NO. 9064 (Cont.) - 3 - SECTION 3. Section 15-60 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: §15-60. 050 Three-Phase Commercial Service Applicable in the territory served by the City of Grand Island; and is available through a single meter at three phase, for any electric service uses where three-phase service is available. This schedule has two sets of rates: one for the summer period of five months, beginning with the June billing; and the second for the winter season of seven months, beginning with the November billing. Summer Rate for Calendar Year 2005 Kilowatt-Hours Used Per Month (June - October) First 1,000 KWH………………………… $0.075 per KWH Next 1,500 KWH………………………... $0.068 per KWH Next 2,500 KWH………………………... $0.064 per KWH Next 15,000 KWH………………………. $0.058 per KWH Over 20,000 KWH………………………. $0.055 per KWH Plus a customer charge of $10.00 per month, in addition to that charged for the electrical energy used, plus the applicable Power Cost Adjustment charge. Summer Rate Beginning October 1, 2006 Calendar Year Kilowatt-Hours Used Per Month (June - October) First 1,000 KWH………………………… $0.086 per KWH $0.079 per KWH Next 1,500 KWH………………………... $0.078 per KWH $0.071 per KWH Next 2,500 KWH………………………... $0.074 per KWH $0.067 per KWH Next 15,000 KWH………………………. $0.068 per KWH $0.061 per KWH Over 20,000 KWH………………………. $0.065 per KWH $0.058 per KWH Plus a customer charge of $10.00 per month, in addition to that charged for the electrical energy used, plus the applicable Power Cost Adjustment charge. Winter Rate for Calendar Year 2005 Kilowatt-Hours Used Per Month (November - May) First 500 KWH…………………………... $0.075 per KWH Next 1,000 KWH………………………... $0.068 per KWH Next 2,500 KWH………………………... $0.055 per KWH Over 4,000 KWH………………………... $0.052 per KWH Plus a customer charge of $10.00 per month, in addition to that charged for the electrical energy used, plus the applicable Power Cost Adjustment charge. ORDINANCE NO. 9064 (Cont.) - 4 - Winter Rate Beginning October 1, 2006 Calendar Year Kilowatt-Hours Used Per Month (November - May) First 500 KWH…………………………... $0.086 per KWH $0.079 per KWH Next 1,000 KWH………………………... 0.078 per KWH $0.071 per KWH Next 2,500 KWH………………………... $0.065 per KWH $0.058 per KWH Over 4,000 KWH………………………... $0.062 per KWH $0.055 per KWH Plus a customer charge of $10.00 per month, in addition to that charged for the electrical energy used, plus the applicable Power Cost Adjustment charge. Minimum The minimum monthly charge shall be no less than $10.00. The minimum shall in no event be less than $0.70 per month per connected horsepower. The billing horsepower shall be determined as follows: 1. Total connected horsepower, if total connected horsepower is less than 20 HP. 2. If total connected horsepower exceeds 20 HP, then the billing horsepower shall be the larger of 20 HP, or the largest single connected motor. 3. If questions arise as to the actual billing horsepower, the City Utilities Department may, at its option, install demand meters. The Kilowatt reading shall determine the billing horsepower on the basis of 0.75 Kilowatt = 1.0 HP. It is the responsibility of the customer, to inform the City Utilities Department of changes that may effect minimum billings. SECTION 4. Section 15-63 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: §15-63. 100 Three-Phase Power Service Applicable in the territory served by the City of Grand Island, available through a single meter at three phase. Available for any commercial or industrial use of energy. Calendar Beginning 2006 Year 2005 October 1, 2006 Calendar Year Demand Charge $8.00 $8.50 per KW of billing demand Energy Charge $0.0265 $0.0345 per KWH for the first 450 hours of monthly demand $0.0275 $0.0200 $0.0280 per KWH for all additional usage; plus applicable Power $0.0210 Cost Adjustment charge. Customer Charge $300.00 $300.00 per month. The minimum monthly bill shall be no less than $700. The Power Cost Adjustment charge is applied to energy consumption only. ORDINANCE NO. 9064 (Cont.) - 5 - SECTION 5. Section 15-68 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: §15-68. 114 Area Floodlighting Applicable in the territory served by the City of Grand Island; and is available for any outdoor area floodlighting of consumer's property from dusk to dawn, where such service can be rendered directly from existing secondary distribution lines of the City. Luminare will be selected by Electric Department and provided from Electric Department stock. For installation on an existing wood pole, and connected to existing overhead secondary conductors on such pole, the rate is $0.76 per watt per year billed on a monthly basis beginning October 1, 2006. $0.70 per watt per year, billed on a monthly basis for calendar year 2005; and $0.72 per watt per year billed on a monthly basis beginning calendar year 2006. Power Cost Adjustment is not applicable to the Area Floodlighting Rate. SECTION 6. Section section # as now existing, and any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed. SECTION 7. 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 8. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage and publication, in pamphlet form, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as provided by law. Enacted: August 22, 2006. ____________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item F4 #9065 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 35 of the City Code - Water Rate Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Meeting: August 22, 2006 Subject: Consideration of Amending Chapter 35 of the City Code, Water Rate Item #’s: F-4 Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Background Like the Electric Utility, the Water Department has seen unusually steep increases in the costs of materials over the last year. This increase is reflective of the world wide increases in metal materials and energy dependent industries. Additionally the Water Department continues to see substantial pressure to expand the distribution system to meet the growth needs of the City for a potable water supply and fire protection, and continued pressure for expansion into already developed areas that historically have not had city water supply. In order to continue to meet the needs of the community, the Department will be required to continue to purchase the materials required for expansion and will need to meet the expenses of increasing power costs. Discussion Costs of the materials necessary for the expansion, maintenance and operation of the water system have increased steeply. Valves, fire hydrants, pipe, fittings and other materials have generally increased in just the last year by amounts ranging from 35% to 90%. The '06 - '07 Water Department budget includes a rate increase to compensate for these increased costs. The proposed change is 12 cents per billing unit (100 cu.ft.). With that change the minimum bill at 500 cu.ft. would increase 60¢ per month. Attached are copies of the presentation anticipated for the proposed increase and rate comparison data for other Nebraska cities. Even with the proposed increase, Grand Island water rates remain well below others in the state. 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 Ordinance No. 9065 be approved to increase water rates by 12 cents per 100 cu.ft. in all rate blocks. Sample Motion Motion to approve Ordinance No.9065. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 9065 An ordinance to amend Chapter 35 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend Section 35-29 pertaining to water rates; to repeal Section 35-29 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 35-29 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: §35-29. Mi nimum Rates The minimum rates as set forth in this article shall be uniform and apply in all cases where water is furnished within or without the city as the case may be, and such minimum rate shall be credited to the account of each consumer, or the person to be charged, until the amount paid as a minimum rate shall be exhausted by water charges as aforesaid. The charges for water furnished at the rates set forth in this article shall be collected by the Director of Utilities Operations as provided by this article. If the amount of water consumed monthly is not sufficient to exhaust the minimum rate as herein below provided and charged by the city, such consumer or person to be charged shall not be entitled to any return or credit for any portion of such minimum rate. The minimum rate shall be charged for each dwelling unit which is directly or indirectly connected to the city water system. For the purposes of this article, a dwelling unit shall mean one or more rooms and a single kitchen designed as a unit for occupancy by one family for living and sleeping purposes, and shall include a manufactured home. If more than one dwelling unit is served from a single water meter as in the case of apartments and manufactured home courts, a percentage of the minimum rate shall be charged against each unit, depending on the number of dwelling units per water meter as follows: 2-5 dwelling units………………………… 65% 6-10 dwelling units………………………. 60% 11-20 dwelling units……………………… 55% 21 and over dwelling units……………….. 50% The above charges shall be computed upon the yearly average of the number of dwelling units occupied. §35-30. Schedule of Rates The rate to be charged for water furnished shall be as follows: Monthly Billings Cubic feet per month Rate per 100 cubic feet First 500…………………………………... $1.452 $1.332 Next 500………………………………….. 0.680 0.560 Next 500………………………………….. 0.672 ORDINANCE NO. 9065 (Cont.) - 2 - 0.552 Next 2,500………………………………... 0.745 0.625 Next 6,000………………………………... 0.692 0.572 Next 90,000………………………………. 0.635 0.515 Next 100,000……………………………... 0.557 0.437 Over 200,000…………………………….. 0.519 0.399 Monthly Minimum (500 cu.ft.)………….. 7.260* 6.660* *Plus a customer charge of $0.30 per month for unfunded federal mandates for the Clean Water Act and the City’s backflow program, in addition to the regular rates charged for water furnished to the customer. SECTION 2. Section 35-29 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, in pamphlet form, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as provided by law. Enacted: August 22, 2006. ____________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item F5 #9066 - Consideration of Approving FY 2006-2007 Annual Single City Budget, The Annual Appropriations Bill Including Addendum #1 Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Dave Springer, Finance Director Meeting: August 22, 2006 Subject: Consideration of Approving FY 2006-2007 Annual Single City Budget, The Annual Appropriations Bill Including Addendum #1 Item #’s: F-5 Presenter(s): Dave Springer, Finance Director Background On August 8, 2006, the City Council held a Public Hearing to receive public input relative to the proposed FY2006-2007 Annual Single City Budget. Following the Public Hearing, the City Administrator and Finance Director presented the budget and conducted a work session on August 15, 2006. Discussion The following action relative to the budget is included on this evening’s agenda: Consideration of the FY2006-2007 Annual Single City Budget, The Annual Appropriations Bill, including Addendum #1 (Changes made during the budget work sessions). Related items to be considered by the City Council at the September 12th meeting include the holding of a public hearing to address the change in property tax asking, and setting the FY2006-2007 General All Purpose Property Tax, CRA, and Parking District #2 (Ramp) levies. The budget must be submitted to the state by September 20, 2006. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Approve the City Budget and Addendum. 2. Modify the Budget to meet the wishes of the Council Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the budget and addendum as presented. Sample Motion Approve the FY2006-2007 Annual Single City Budget, The Annual Appropriations Bill, Including Addendum #1. Page 1 of 2 INCREASE (DECREASE) FUND FUND DEPARTMENT CHANGE ACCT #APPROPRIATION General Administration Salary Ordinance # 9061 10011101 (1,338) General Clerk Salary Ordinance # 9061 10011301 2,643 General Finance Salary Ordinance # 9061 10011401 13,948 General Legal Salary Ordinance # 9061 10011501 (13,259) General Building Maint Salary Ordinance # 9061 10011701 (2,461) General Human Resources Salary Ordinance # 9061 10011801 (10,221) General Building Inspection Salary Ordinance # 9061 10022001 (6,871) General Fire Salary Ordinance # 9061 10022101 (28,485) General Ambulance Salary Ordinance # 9061 10022102 (12,192) General Police Department Salary Ordinance # 9061 10022301 (7,691) General Police Department Salary Expense due to Airport Security Grant 10022301 69,000 General Emergency Mgmt Salary Ordinance # 9061 10022601-10022605 (3,020) General Emergency Mgmt Decrease Operating/Capital Expenses 10022601-10022605 (39,500) General Engineering Salary Ordinance # 9061 10033001 10,998 General Streets & Alleys Salary Ordinance # 9061 10033501 1,131 General Planning Salary Ordinance # 9061 10044001 1,695 General Library Salary Ordinance # 9061 10044301 (19,991) General Parks Admin Salary Ordinance # 9061 10044401 (380) General Parks Maint Salary Ordinance # 9061 10044403 1,696 General Greenhouse Salary Ordinance # 9061 10044404 211 General Cemetery Salary Ordinance # 9061 10044405 (2,512) General Recreation Admin Salary Ordinance # 9061 10044501 311 General Water Park Salary Ordinance # 9061 10044525 153 General Public Information Salary Ordinance # 9061 10044601 1,983 General Heartland Shoot Park Salary Ordinance # 9061 10044801 (3,120) General Heartland Shoot Park Decrease Operating Expenses 10044801 (74,400) CHANGE IN APPROPRIATION (121,672) PROPOSED APPROPRIATION 32,767,151 AMENDED APPROPRIATION 32,645,479 215 Fund Enhanced 911 Salary Ordinance # 9061 21520006 133 CHANGE IN APPROPRIATION 133 PROPOSED APPROPRIATION 206,458 AMENDED APPROPRIATION 206,591 270 Fund Parking District #1 Salary Ordinance # 9061 27020005 (262) CHANGE IN APPROPRIATION (262) PROPOSED APPROPRIATION 67,720 AMENDED APPROPRIATION 67,458 271 Fund Parking District #2 Salary Ordinance # 9061 27110010 (148) CHANGE IN APPROPRIATION (148) PROPOSED APPROPRIATION 58,719 AMENDED APPROPRIATION 58,571 290 Fund Backflow Salary Ordinance # 9061 29010001 (954) CHANGE IN APPROPRIATION (954) PROPOSED APPROPRIATION 61,405 FISCAL YEAR 2006 - 2007 ADDENDUM TO PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDED APPROPRIATION 60,451 Page 2 of 2 Increase (Decrease) 310 Fund Debt Service Lower Law Enforcement Bond Payment 31050160 (185,000) CHANGE IN APPROPRIATION (185,000) PROPOSED APPROPRIATION 2,193,996 AMENDED APPROPRIATION 2,008,996 400 Fund Capital Projects Postponed Firestation No. 1 Expenses 40015025-90007 900,000 400 Fund Capital Projects Postponed Capital Ave:Drainway to Webb 40033530-90148 600,000 400 Fund Capital Projects Postponed Indian Acres Asphalt Paving Exp 40033530-90062 320,000 CHANGE IN APPROPRIATION 1,820,000 PROPOSED APPROPRIATION 10,645,980 AMENDED APPROPRIATION 12,465,980 510 Fund Golf Course Salary Ordinance # 9061 51040001 (2,120) CHANGE IN APPROPRIATION (2,120) PROPOSED APPROPRIATION 673,336 AMENDED APPROPRIATION 671,216 520 Fund Electric Salary Ordinance # 9061 52081295-92000 150,000 520 Fund Electric Decrease Fuel Expense 52070691-50120 (1,320,000) CHANGE IN APPROPRIATION (1,170,000) PROPOSED APPROPRIATION 52,420,118 AMENDED APPROPRIATION 51,250,118 530 Fund WWTP Salary Ordinance # 9061 53030001-53030053 14,009 CHANGE IN APPROPRIATION 14,009 PROPOSED APPROPRIATION 10,314,263 AMENDED APPROPRIATION 10,328,272 605 Fund Info Technology Salary Ordinance # 9061 60510001 18,289 CHANGE IN APPROPRIATION 18,289 PROPOSED APPROPRIATION 944,320 AMENDED APPROPRIATION 962,609 610 Fund Fleet Services Salary Ordinance # 9061 61010001 2,167 CHANGE IN APPROPRIATION 2,167 PROPOSED APPROPRIATION 1,219,398 AMENDED APPROPRIATION 1,221,565 2007 Budget Summary GENERAL FUND (121,672) SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (1,231) DEBT SERVICE FUND (185,000) CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 1,820,000 ENTERPRISE FUNDS (1,158,111) INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS 20,456 FISCAL YEAR 2006 - 2007 ADDENDUM TO PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGE IN APPROPRIATION 374,442 PROPOSED APPROPRIATION 133,597,413 AMENDED APPROPRIATION 133,971,855 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 9066 An ordinance known as "The Annual Appropriation Bill" of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, to adopt the proposed budget statement pursuant to the Nebraska Budget Act, as amended by Addendum #1, for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007 to provide for severability; 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. An appropriation is hereby made for the ensuing fiscal year to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of City departments, funds, and operations. The object and purpose of the appropriation shall be to pay for any and all necessary expenses and liabilities for the following departments, funds, and operations. Total Funds Expenditures Transfers Appropriation General 32,645,479 1,486,579 34,132,058 Permanent Funds 0 11,500 11,500 Special Revenue 4,930,971 3,875,000 8,805,971 Debt Service 2,008,996 4,750,000 6,758,996 Capital Projects 12,465,980 0 12,465,980 Special Assessments 0 192,000 192,000 Enterprise 69,892,326 589,750 70,482,076 Internal Service 9,618,174 0 9,618,174 Agency 670,850 0 670,850 Trust 1,739,079 0 1,739,079 Total Appropriation All Funds 133,971,855 10,904,829 144,876,684 ORDINANCE NO. 9066 (Cont.) - 2 - SECTION 2. The proposed budget statement pursuant to the Nebraska Budget Act, is hereby amended by Addendum #1 attached hereto and approved and adopted for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2006and ending September 30, 2007 SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, or any other portion of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed separate, distinct, and independent, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. SECTION 4. 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: August 22 2006 ____________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G1 Approving Minutes of August 8, 2006 City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 22, 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 August 8, 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 August 8, 2006. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on August 2, 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, 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 Interim City Attorney Dale Shotkoski. INVOCATION was given by Pastor George Oxford, First Church of the Nazarene, 1022 West 6th Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek recognized Community Youth Council Member Paul Hansen. Mentioned was the upcoming Hall County Fair and events that would take place at the Heartland Events Center for the first time. Also mentioned was the events scheduled for the Heartland Shooting Park this month. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Presentation of the Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Budget. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director presented the 2006-2007 Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) budget. CRA requested property tax revenues of $492,540.00. Mr. Nabity explained there were five designated Blighted and Substandard Ares within the Grand Island City Limits and they were currently studying a sixth area including Five Points, Eddy Street, Broadwell Avenue and 2nd Street West. ADJOURN TO BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Pielstick, second by Hornady, carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization. #2006-BE-5 – Consideration of Determining Benefits for water Main District No. 450 (Circle Drive Area). Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that Water Main District No. 450 was created at the request of the property owner on the east side of Circle Drive, and along Sunny Brooke Road and Stewart Drive. The cost to be assessed was $114,849.54. Motion by Hornady, second by Whitesides to approve Resolution #2006-BE-5. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, August 8, 2006 #2006-BE-6 – Consideration of Determining Benefits for Water Main District No. 451 (Circle Drive Area). Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that Water Main District No. 451 was created at the request of the property owner on the east side of Circle Drive, and along Sunny Brooke Road and Stewart Drive. The cost to be assessed was $99,945.50. Cindy Larson, 2811 Circle Drive quested the assessment on her property compared to her neighbors. Gary Mader explained the process of assessing the property for this district. Motion by Hornady, second by Whitesides to approve Resolution #2006-BE-6. Upon roll call, all voted aye. Motion adopted. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Pielstick, second by Whitesides, carried unanimously to return to Regular Session. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing on Request of CXT/LB Foster for Conditional Use Permit to Extend the Temporary Use of Office Trailers Located at 710 East US Highway 30 Craig Lewis, Building Department Director reported that the CXT/LB Foster Company had requested an extension to their Conditional Use Permit for an additional 12 month period of time to allow for the continued use of two temporary buildings located at 710 East US Highway 30. Mr. Lewis stated the first approval was granted on July 24, 2000 for two years with additional approvals granted every two years thereafter. Staff recommended approval for a 12 month period of time. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utilities Easement Located Along 1149 South Stuhr Road. (Amy Anderson) Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that acquisition of a public utility easement located along 1149 South Stuhr Road was needed in order to allow for the connection to a manhole on the sanitary sewer interceptor. Tom Conlon, 819 S. Stuhr Road spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Hike/Bike Easement Located at 3645 South Locust Street. (Judith K. Poland) Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director reported that a utility easement was in place at 3645 South Locust Street and this request would allow for the additional use of construction and maintenance of a hike/bike trail from Hall County Park to 3645 South Locust Street. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Request of Delfino Vargas-Bernal dba Las Vegas Bar and Grill, 316 East 2nd Street for a Class “C” Liquor License. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported that an application had been received from Delfino Vargas-Bernal dba Las Vegas Bar and Grill, 316 West 2nd Street for a Class “C” Liquor License. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on July 10, 2006; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on July 29, 2006; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on July 10, 2006; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Ms. Edwards stated Mr. Vargas-Bernal had completed a server/training course on July 20, 2006. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, August 8, 2006 inspections. Jerry Janulewicz, Attorney for Delfino Vargas-Bernal spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2006-2007 City Single Budget. David Springer, Finance Director reported that Council needed to conduct a public hearing to take information from the citizens of Grand Island on the proposed FY 2006-2007 City Single Budget. A Special Budget meeting would be held on August 15, 2006 followed by adoption of the budget and lid limit increase on August 22, 2006. 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: #9058 - Consideration of Vacating a 10’ Easement on Lots One (1) and Two (2) of Summerfield Estates 6th Subdivision (Little B’s Corporation) #9059 – Consideration of Assessments for Water Main District No. 450 (Circle Drive Area) #9060 – Consideration of Assessments for Water Main District No. 451 (Circle Drive Area) #9061 – Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance 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 Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director stated Ordinance #9058 would vacate a 10’ easement on Lots One (1) and Two (2) of Summerfield Estates 6th Subdivision which was not needed. Gary Mader, Utilities Director explained that Ordinances #9059 and #9060 would assess the properties for Water Main District No. 450 and 451. Motion by Pielstick, second by Gilbert to approve Ordinances #9058, #9059, and #9060. City Clerk: Ordinances #9058, #9059, and #9060 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 #9058, #9059, and #9060 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. Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, August 8, 2006 Mayor Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage, Ordinances #9058, #9059, and #9060 are declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law. #9061 – Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director reported that the City conducts salary surveys on various employee groups to stay within acceptable standards should the City be challenged at the Commission of Industrial Relations (C.I.R.). The non-union workforce had been surveyed every three years and was a part of this ordinance. Included in this Ordinance was an administration change to the pay out of sick leave to non-union employees at retirement which would be paid to an employee’s Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association (VEBA) fund. Discussion was held regarding comparability of wages and the survey process. Ms. Sutherland explained that State laws required a comparability study for employee’s wages. Discussion was held regarding past Commission on Industrial Relations (CIR) rulings and procedures relating to comparability. Paul Essman, CEO of Capital City Concepts conducted the non-union survey and explained the process. A brief discussion was held regarding the Emergency Management wages and the funding from Hall County. Ms. Sutherland explained that the increases in employee’s salarie s would be done in step increments. Also explained was the new evaluation system. Questions were answered regarding the publishing of salaries for all employees. State statutes require that all ranges be published once a year. Councilmember Pielstick requested publishing the salaries after the increases were approved. It was explained that the law requires salaries to be published between July 15th and August 15th of each year. John Gericke, 2628 O’Flannagan Street asked if those employees who were frozen would receive a raise over the next three years. Ms. Sutherland stated they would not be frozen for three years and it would depend on the comparability study. Mr. Gericke recommended a flat increase across the board as being a fair increase. Motion by Whiteszides, second by Hornady to approve Ordinance #9061. City Clerk: Ordinance #9061 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady, and Walker voted aye. Councilmember’s Meyer and Haase voted no. Motion adopted. City Clerk: Ordinance #9061 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady, and Walker voted aye. Councilmember’s Meyer and Haase voted no. Motion adopted. Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, August 8, 2006 Mayor Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage, Ordina nce #9061 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law. CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-7 and G-8 were pulled for further discussion. Motion by Hornady, second by Gilbert to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G-7 and G-8. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Approving Minutes of July 25, 2006 City Council Regular Meeting. Councilmember Pauly abstained. Approving Minutes of July 31, 2006 City Council Special Meeting. Councilmember Pauly abstained. Approving Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. for Ratification of Election for Brian Hamilton, George Wanitschke, Vince Dowding, Jim Cannon, and Scott Zana to the Board of Directors. Approving Request of Susan McAfee, 1863 7th Avenue, Dannebrog, Nebraska for Liquor Manager Designation for Pump & Pantry #3, 2511 Diers Avenue contingent upon completing an Alcohol Server/Training Course. #2006-212 – Approving Request for Subordination Agreement for 715 North White Avenue (Ronald Aguilar). #2006-217 – Approving Request for Subordination Agreement for 1115 East 9th Street (Victor M. & Gina A. Henriquez). #2006-220 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Street Improvement District No. 1257; Shanna Street in Western Heights 4th Subdivision with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska. #2006-221 – Approving Change Order No. 2 with Chief Construction of Grand Island, Nebraska for Law Enforcement Center for an Increase of $2,526.30 and an Construction Contingency Amo unt of $155,078.70. #2006-222 – Approving a Time Extension to the Contract of September 15, 2006 with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for Construction of Street Improvement District No. 1258; Faidley Avenue Extending West for Six Hundred Fifty Feet (650 Feet). #2006-223 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main District No. 452 – Knott Subdivision Area and Setting September 12, 2006 for the Board of Equalization. #2006-224 – Approving Contract for the Sale of Fly Ash from Platte Generating Station with Flatwater Materials, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $.76 per equivalent dry ton. Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, August 8, 2006 #2006-225 – Approving Acquisition of Hike/Bike Easement Located at 3645 South Locust Street (Judith K. Poland). #2006-218 – Approving Acquisition of a Public Utilities Easement Located Along 1149 South Stuhr Road (Amy Anderson). Discussion was held regarding immanent domain and what the city could do to help get this easement for the Conlon’s. Dale Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney explained immanent domain was used for public property and this easement was between two neighbors. Motion by Pielstick, second by Gilbert to approve Resolution #2006-218. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2006-219 – Approving Continuation of Street Improvement District No. 1256; Widening of Capital Avenue from the Moores Creek Drain to Webb Road. Councilmember Haase questioned whether there would be a right and left turn lane on St. Patrick Avenue. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director stated there would be. Motion by Haase, second by Cornelius to approve Resolution #2006-219. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Consideration of Request from CXT/LB Foster for Conditional Use Permit to Extend the Temporary Use of Office Trailers Located at 710 East US Highway 30. Craig Lewis, Building Department Director reported this item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Discussion was held regarding the length and number of permits issued to CXT/LB Foster. Marlan Ferguson, Economic Development Corp. commented on working with CXT through the LB-840 Funding and stated he would visit with them letting them know that the Council did not want to extend this permit past the 12 month period. Motion by Hornady, second by Walker to approve the request of CXT/LB Foster for an Extension of their Conditional Use Permit located at 710 East US Highway 30 for 12 months. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady, Walker, and Haase voted aye. Councilmember Meyer voted no. Motion adopted. RESOLUTIONS: #2006-226 - Consideration of Request from Delfino Vargas-Bernal dba Las Vegas Bar and Grill, 316 West 2nd Street for a Class “C” Liquor License. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported this item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Motion by Hornady, second by Walker to approve Resolution #2006-226 contingent upon final inspections. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Page 7, City Council Regular Meeting, August 8, 2006 #2006-227 – Consideration of Economic Development Incentive Agreement with J.C. Doyle, Ltd. Marlan Ferguson, President of Economic Development Corporation reported that J.C. Doyle, Ltd. had submitted an application for Economic Development Corporation LB-840 funding in the amount of a $20,000 forgivable loan to assist with the production of computer software. Jerry Wissing representing J.C. Doyle, Ltd. spoke in support of the application. Motion by Nickerson, second by Walker to approve Resolution 2006-227. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2006-228 – Consideration of Statement of EPA Proposed Action Concerning the Parkview Superfund Site. Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had conducted extensive analyses of the ground water contamination by Volatile Organics Compounds in the southern and Southwestern areas of the City. The extension of City water lines was not a part of the EPA’s proposed plan. A Proposed Alternative for the long term clean-up of contaminated ground water was presented at the July 27, 2006 Public Meeting by the EPA. Mr. Mader stated approval of Resolution #2006-228 would allow the Mayor to provide comments to the EPA expressing the City’s position. Motion by Nickerson, second by Gilbert to approve Resolution #2006-228. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Cornelius, second by Nickerson to approve the Claims for the period of July 26, 2006 through August 8, 2006, for a total amount of $2,391,075.13. Motion adopted unanimously. Councilmember Pauly abstained from Claim #133483. Motion by Cornelius, second by Nickerson to approve the following Claims for the Library Expansion for the Period of July 12, 2006 through August 8, 2006: #32 $239,102.86 #33 $ 429.19 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. RaNae Edwards City Clerk Item G2 Approving Minutes of August 15, 2006 City Council Special Meeting/Budget Session Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Paul Bresino City of Grand Island City Council OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL BUDGET SESSION August 15, 2006 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Budget 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 August 15, 2006. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on August 9, 2006. Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Councilmembers Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady, Walker, and Haase. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Gary Greer, Deputy City Clerk Paul Briseno, Finance Director David Springer, Interim City Attorney Dale Shotkoski, and Public Works Director Steve Riehle. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Rene Lopez, Iglesia de Dios Church, 2325West State Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. OPENING REMARKS: Department directors and supervisors were in attendance and introduced themselves to the Council. They were available to answer questions of the Council regarding the proposed FY 2006-07 Budget. PRESENTATION: City Administrator, Gary Greer presented the FY 2006-07 City Single Budget through the budget transmittal letter and a power point presentation. See Attachment A. ADJUSTMENTS TO FY 2006-07 BUDGET: City Finance Director, Dave Springer reported an overview of recommended changes to the proposed FY 2006-07 Budget. See Attachment B. Mr. Springer further reported the summary of the budget. See Attachment C. A motion was made by Councilmember Hornady, and seconded by Councilmember Walker to accept the recommended changes proposed by the Finance Department. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Councilmembers Haase, Pielstick, Gilbert, Walker and Mayor Vavricek had budget inquiries regarding cash balance, MIRF, health insurance, property tax and lid exclusions. A motion was made by Councilmember Walker, and seconded by Councilmember Meyer to take $75,000 from the Hike and Bike Trails as well as $75,000 from the CAPP project and reallocate the monies to prioritize the start of a railroad quiet zone. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Page 2, City Council Study Session, July 18, 2006 Walker, Meyer, and Haase voted aye and Councilmember’s Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Hornady, Pauly and Cornelius voted no. Motion Failed. Councilmembers Hornady, Walker, Whitesides, Nickerson and Pielstick made comments regarding the motion. A motion was made by Councilmember Pielstick, and seconded by Councilmember Whitesides to bring the proposed FY 2006-07 budget including adjustments to the August 22, 2006 meeting. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Paul M. Briseno Deputy City Clerk Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item G3 Approving Preliminary Plat for Pedcor Second Subdivision This item relates to Consent Agenda item G-4 Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council Item G4 #2006-229 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Pedcor Second Subdivision Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: chadn City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Regional Planning Commission Meeting: August 22, 2006 Subject: Pedcor Second Subdivision – Preliminary & Final Plat Item #’s: G-3 & G-4 Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director Background This final plat proposes to create 2 lots on a tract of land in the E 1/2 SE 1/4 25-11-10, formerly platted as Lots 4 and 5, Pedcor Subdivision, and Addition to the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. This land consis ts of approximately 40.07 acres. This plat is developing lots along an existing right of way. Approval of this plat is contingent upon approval of the rezoning request on this property. Discussion The Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for Pedcor Second Subdivision were considered by the Regional Planning Commission at their meeting on August 2, 2006. A motion was made by Brown and seconded by Ruge to approve the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat as presented. A roll call vote was taken and the motio n carried with 8 members present voting in favor (Miller, Amick, O’Neill, Ruge, Haskins, Brown, Niemann, Snodgrass). 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 final plat as presented Sample Motion Motion to approve as recommended. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2006-229 WHEREAS, Pedcor Investment, L.L.C., a limited liability company, as owner, has caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising of Lots Four (4) and Five (5), Pedcor Subdivision, an Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of PEDCOR SECOND SUBDIVISION, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owner of the property and the City of Grand Island. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of PEDCOR SECOND 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. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 22, 2006. _______________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G5 #2006-230 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Nagy's Second Subdivision Tuesday, August 22, 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: August 22, 2006 Subject: Nagy’s Second Subdivision Item #’s: G-5 Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director Background This final plat proposes to create 2 lots on a tract of land comprising the southerly 76.15 feet of Lot 1, Block 22, Nagy’s Addition to the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. These properties have been bought and sold separately for many years. They have separate utilities and the owner is seeking to plat them according to the existing built conditions. Sewer and water are available to both lots. This will require that council permit an exception to the subdivision regulations for lot size (area) and width. This land consists of approximately 0.115 acres. Discussion The final plat for Nagy’s Second Subdivision was considered under the consent agenda. A motion was made by Haskins and seconded by Miller to approve the consent agenda as presented. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with 8 members present voting in favor (Miller, Amick, O’Neill, Ruge, Haskins, Brown, Niemann, Snodgrass). 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 final plat as presented Sample Motion Motion to approve as recommended. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2006-230 WHEREAS, J & B Rentals, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, as owner, has caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising the southerly Seventy Six and Fifteen Hundredths (76.15) feet of Lot One (1), Block Twenty Two (22), Nagy's Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of NAGY'S SECOND SUBDIVISION, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owner of the property and the City of Grand Island. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of NAGY'S SECOND 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. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 22, 2006. _______________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G6 #2006-231 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1135 S. Locust Street - Shafer Properties, LLC This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing E3. Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2006-231 WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Shafer Properties, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and appurtenances; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 22, 2006, for the purpose of discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way located in a part of Lot One (1) Dowd Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the easement and right-of-way being more particularly described as follows: The northerly twenty five (25.0) feet of the westerly fifteen (15.0) feet of the easterly one hundred thirty eight and five tenths (138.5) feet of Lot One (1) Dowd Subdivision. The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 375 square feet, more or less, as shown on Exhibit "A" dated August 8, 2006, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is, authorized to acquire a public utility easement and right-of-way from Shafer Properties, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, on the above-described tract of land. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 22, 2006. _______________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G7 #2006-232 - Approving Bid Award for Coal Supply Contracts for 2007 and 2008 - Platte Generating Station, Utilities Department Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Meeting: August 22, 2006 Subject: Bid Award – 2007 – 2008 Coal Supply, Platte Generating Station – Utilities Department Item #’s: G – 7 Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Background The current two year contract for coal supply to Platte Generating Station expires December 31, 2006. Therefore, bids were solicited for continued supply for calendar years 2007 and 2008. Discussion The contracts for coal supply for calendar years 2007 and 2008 were advertised and published in accordance with the City Procurement Code. Bid documents were sent to five prospective bidders. Only three bids were received for the 2007 coal supply, and only two bids were received for the 2008 supply. Bids received for the 2007 supply: Rio Tinto Energy America: From the Cordero Rojo Mine and the Jacobs Ranch Mine Arch Coal Sales: From the Coal Creek Mine DTE Coal Sales: DTE is a coal wholesaler that does not actually operate mines Peabody Energy Services: Declined to bid Foundation Coal Sales: Declined to bid Bids received for the 2008 supply: Rio Tinto Energy America: From the Cordero Rojo Mine and the Jacobs Ranch Mine Arch Coal Sales: From the Coal Creek Mine DTE Coal Services: Declined to bid Peabody Energy Services: Declined to bid Foundation Coal Sales: Declined to bid All bids were evaluated for contract compliance and total delivered cost FOB at Platte Generating Station. The lowest cost, compliant bid was received from Arch Coal Sales, with sales offices in St. Louis, MO. 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 award the Coal Supply Contracts for 2007 and 2008 to Arch Coal Sales, Inc. Sample Motion I make a motion to award the 2007 and 2008 Coal Supply Contracts to Arch Coal Sales, Inc. Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE: August 9, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. FOR: 2007 Coal Supply Agreement DEPARTMENT: Utilities ESTIMATE: None FUND/ACCOUNT: 520 PUBLICATION DATE: July 21, 2006 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 5 SUMMARY Bidder: Arch Coal DTE Energy Rio Tinto Energy America St. Louis, MO Golden, CO Greenwood Village, CO cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assistant Utilities Director Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist. Gary Greer, City Administrator Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant P1101 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: August 9, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. FOR: 2008 Coal Supply Agreement DEPARTMENT: Utilities ESTIMATE: None FUND/ACCOUNT: 520 PUBLICATION DATE: July 21, 2006 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 5 SUMMARY Bidder: Arch Coal, Inc. Rio Tinto Energy America St. Louis, MO Greenwood, CO cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assistant Utilities Director Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist. Gary Greer, City Administrator Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant P1102 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2006-232 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited bids for 2007 and 2008 Coal Supply Agreements for the Utilities Department, according to the plans and specifications on file at the Platte Generating Station; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the City Council Study Session of October 5, 1998, it was stipulated that bid prices and/or final award prices would not be publicly disclosed; and WHEREAS, on August 9, 2006, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, Arch Coal Sales, with sales offices in St. Louis, Missouri, submitted bids in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and the specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Arch Coal Sales, for the 2007 and 2008 Coal Supply Agreements is approved as the lowest responsive bid submitted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an agreement between the City and such contractor be entered into for such project; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 22, 2006. _______________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G8 #2006-233 - Approving Bid Award - Distributed Control System Console Upgrade - Platte Generating Station, Utilities Dept. Tuesday, August 22, 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, Interim City Attorney Meeting: August 22, 2006 Subject: Distributed Control System Console Upgrade Item #’s: G-8 Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Background The Distributed Control System at the Platte Generating Station is used for control and monitoring of plant equipment and operations. The current system was installed in 1995. It replaced the original control system that was a late 70’s design. The manufacturer of the current control system, ABB, has recently advised that they will no longer be supporting the versions of the console server and client hardware in use at the plant. These consoles are the computer workstations that allow the plant staff to control plant equipment. ABB offers an upgrade for this hardware, and have indicated that they will support this upgrade for another five years. They, along with other vendors, also offer a new generation of control sys tems. The equipment cost estimate of the new systems is $250,000, plus additional engineering and technical support costs for a complete installation. The plant engineering staff does not recommend procurement of the new generation of control systems at this time. Discussion The specifications for the Distributed Control System Console Upgrade were issued for bid and responses were received from the following bidder. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $150,000.00. Bidder Bid Price ABB, Wickliffe, OH $98,537.00 The bid was reviewed for conformance with the specifications and found to be compliant. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve the Contract for the Distributed Control System Console Upgrade 2. Refer the issue to a Committee 3. Postpone the issue to future date 4. Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council award the bid for the distributed Control Systems Console Upgrade to ABB from Wickliffe, Ohio, as the low responsive bidder, with the bid price of $98,537.00. Sample Motion Motion to approve the bid of $98,537.00 from ABB for the Distributed Control System Console Upgrade as submitted. 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: August 15, 2006 at 11:15 a.m. FOR: Distributed Control System Console Upgrade - PGS DEPARTMENT: Utilities ESTIMATE: $150,000.00 FUND/ACCOUNT: E520 PUBLICATION DATE: August 3, 2006 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 1 SUMMARY Bidder: ABB Inc. Wickliffe, Ohio Bid Security: Check Exceptions: Noted Bid Price: $98,537 cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director Karen Nagel, Utilities Secretary Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist. Gary Greer, City Administrator Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant P1105 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2006-233 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Distributed Control System Console Upgrade at the Platte Generating Station, according to plans and specifications on file at the Platte Generating Station; and WHEREAS, on August 15, 2006, one bid was received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, ABB Inc. of Wickliffe, Ohio, 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 $98,537.00; and WHEREAS, ABB 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 ABB Inc. of Wickliffe, Ohio, in the amount of $98,537.00 for Distributed Control System console upgrade at the Platte Generating Station is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 22, 2006. _______________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G9 #2006-234 - Consideration of Energy Policy Act of 2005 Requirements - Utilities Department Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Meeting: August 22, 2006 Subject: Energy Policy Act of 2005 Item #’s: G-9 Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Background In the early ‘70’s, a natural gas shortage and Arab Oil Embargo spurred Congress to pass the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978; most frequently known as PURPA . In hope of finding new, creative ways to meet the nation’s energy needs, PURPA created a new class of electric producers called “Non-Utility Generators” operating small uniquely fueled plants. If available, utilities were required to accept and pay for this generation as a resource component; the pricing mechanism was prescribed within PURPA regulation. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 provided Non-Utility Generators even more ready access to the national transmission grid and to local distribution systems. This created a mechanism for Non-Utility Generators to compete in the retail market. The result is a “deregulated” electric system within the United States. Grand Island’s low rates and isolation have discouraged retail competition, but deregulation has complicated day-to- day operation. In partial response to the Enron debacle (Enron was a Non-Utility Generator) and regional blackouts, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, continues the federal push towards deregulation. This is being done by creating more federal regulation to define and control deregulation. As with its predecessors, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 is sweeping legislation encompassing: energy conservation, tax credits, nuclear energy, Daylight Savings Time (DST), transmission siting, etc. It also requires conventional utilities, like Grand Island to undertake a number of studies for several components of the federal government’s design of deregulated electric service. Utilities with annual retail sales greater than 500,000 MWh are required to employ a “consideration” and “determination” process to address the following issues: 1. Net Metering – “Each utility shall make available upon request net metering service to any electric consumer that the electric utility serves.” 2. Smart Metering – “Time-Based Metering and communications – Not later than August 8, 2007, each electric utility shall offer each of its customer classes, and provide upon customer request, a time-based rate schedule under which the rate charged by the electric utility varies during different time periods and reflects the variance, if any, in the utility’s cost of generating and purchasing electricity. The time-based rate shall enable the electric consumer to manage energy use and cost through advance metering and communication technology.” 3. Interconnection – “Each electric utility shall make available, upon request, interconnection service to any electric consumer that the utility serves…” 4. Fuel Diversity – “Each utility shall develop a plan to minimize dependence on one fuel source and to ensure that the electric energy it sells to consumers is generated using a diverse range of fuels and technologies, including renewable technologies.” 5. Fossil Fuel Generation Efficiency – “”Each electric utility shall develop and implement a 10-year plan to increase the efficiency of its fossil fuel generation”. Because of its size, Grand Island is subject to these requirements. The precise definitions and expectations appear intentionally ambiguous in the federal law. Deadlines for “consideration” and “determination” fall at various dates from 2006 through 2008. Discussion In most states, the implementation of the new federal requirements would be done by state regulatory agencies, often called Public Utility Commissions, that have regulatory and rate approval authority under a given state’s laws. However, Nebraska is unique, being a public power state with a number of different entities governing the state’s electric utilities; all with publicly elected boards with control and rate setting authority. In the case of municipally owned electric utilities, the City Council is the governing board with responsibility to implement the requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. As mentioned previously, there is some ambiguity in the details of what actions, studies, “considerations and determinations” need to be done to meet the requirements of the law. The Act affects five Public Power Districts and the two larger municipals in the state, Grand Island and Lincoln. Those utilities are working together on the evaluation of the requirements and the development of implementation. Since the City Council is the governing board of an affected Utility, it is the recommendation of the Electric Department that the Council take formal action to direct the initiation of the considerations as required in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Any future specific policies or actions resulting from the Act would need to be brought to the Council for their consideration and approval prior to implementation. 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 authorize the Electric Department to begin “consideration” of: Net Metering, Smart Metering, Interconnection, Fuel Diversity, and Fossil Fuel Generating Efficiency as required by EPAct 2005. Sample Motion Make a motion to authorize the Electric Department to begin “consideration” of: Net Metering, Smart Metering, Interconnection, Fuel Diversity, and Fossil Fuel Generating Efficiency as required by EPAct 2005. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2006-234 WHEREAS, the United States Congress enacted the Energy Policy Act of 2005 which was signed into law on August 8, 2005; and WHEREAS, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 was intended to establish a comprehensive, long-range energy policy to provide incentives for traditional energy production as well as newer, more efficient energy technologies, and conservation; and WHEREAS, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 amended the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978; and WHEREAS, those amendments require that the regulatory agencies of the nation's utilities initiate consideration and make determinations for five specific components of electric utility service and operation, which include Net Metering, Smart Metering, Interconnection, Fuel Diversity, and Fossil Fuel Generation Efficiency; and WHEREAS, Nebraska is an all public power state and the Grand Island City Council is the regulatory and controlling authority for the Grand Island Electric Utility; and WHEREAS, the Grand Island Electric Utility has annual sales in excess of 500,000 megawatt hours and is therefore included under the provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Grand Island Electric Department is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the investigation and evaluation of the actions and policies necessary to meet the requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Grand Island Electric Department staff shall report the results of such investigation to the City Council with recommended actions essential to meet the requirements of the Act. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 22, 2006. _______________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: - 2 - _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G10 #2006-235 - Approving Bid Award for the Spiral Lift Pump Recoating Project 2006-WWTP-3 (Waste Water Division) Tuesday, August 22, 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: August 22, 2006 Subject: Approving Bid Award for the Spiral Lift Pump Recoating Project 2006-WWTP-3 (Waste Water Division) Item #’s: G-10 Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Background The Wastewater Treatment Plant has three (3) 84-inch diameter spiral lift screw pumps. The pumps were installed in 1995. The coatings on the pumps have worn thin over the years. Recoating of the pumps is a preventative maintenance task that needs to be done approximately every ten (10) years. On July 27, 2006 the Waste Water Division of the Public Works Department advertised for bids for the Spiral Lift Pump Recoating Project 2006-WWTP-3. Discussion Three bids were received and opened on August 15, 2006. The bids were submitted in compliance with the specifications with no exceptions. The estimate for the recoating project was $75,000.00. The bids are shown below. Bidder Exceptions Bid Security Bid Price HEG Painting Co., Inc. Cherokee, IA None Merchants Bonding Co. (Mutual) $46,140.00 Mongan Painting Co., Inc. Cherokee, IA None Western Surety Co. $69,999.00 TMI Coatings, Inc. St. Paul, MN None American Institute of Architects $66,000.00 Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve the bid award for the Spiral Lift Pump Recoating Project to HEG Painting Co. Inc. of Cherokee, IA in the amount of $46,140.00. 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 bid award for the recoating project. Sample Motion Motion to approve the bid award. 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: August 15, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. FOR: 2006-WWTP-3 Spiral Lift Pump Recoating Project DEPARTMENT: Public Works ESTIMATE: $75,000.00 FUND/ACCOUNT: 53030051-85325 PUBLICATION DATE: July 27, 2006 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 3 SUMMARY Bidder: HEG Painting Co. Inc Mongan Painting Co., Inc. TMI Coatings, Inc. Cherokee, IA Cherokee, IA St. Paul, MN Bid Security: Bond Bond Bond Merchants Bonding Co. (Mutual) Western Surety Co. American Institute of Architects Exceptions: None None None Bid Price: $46,140 $69,999 $66,000 cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Ben Thayer, Supt. of WWTP Danelle Collins, PW Admin. Assist. Gary Greer, City Administrator Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant P1104 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2006-235 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for 2006-WWTP-3, Spiral Lift Pump Recoating Project; Three (3) 84-inch Diameter Spiral Lift Screw Pumps, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer; and WHEREAS, on August 15, 2006, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, HEG Painting Co., Inc. of Cherokee, Iowa, submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $46,140.00; and WHEREAS, HEG Painting Co., 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 HEG Painting Co., Inc. of Cherokee, Iowa, in the amount of $46,140.00 for 2006-WWTP-3, Spiral Lift Pump Recoating Project; Three (3) 84- inch Diameter Spiral Lift Screw Pumps is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 22, 2006. _______________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G11 #2006-236 - Approve HHS Access & Visitation Grant application Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Joni Kuzma City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Joni Kuzma, Development Specialist Council Meeting: August 22, 2006 Subject: Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services Access and Visitation Grant Item #’s: G-11 Presenter(s): Joni Kuzma, Community Development Specialist Background The Heartland Family Visitation Center is 23 months into a 24-month Planning/Implementation Grant from the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice grant currently funding the Visitation Center goes through the City to the Center as pass-through funds and the City serves as grant administrator. The Center began seeing clients in May 2006 as a pilot project. Center staff continues to expand the number of clients served and expect the number of referrals to grow in the coming year. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) received their 2005 fiscal year annual allocation of $100,000 for the State Access and Visitation Program. Funds awarded under this grant must be obligated by September 30, 2006, and must be liquated by September 2007. HHS has obligated $23,000 to the Heartland Family Visitation Center (Safe Haven) local project. A formal grant application must be submitted to receive the funds. The grant is due August 31, 2006. A 10% match is required and will be provided by the Visitation Center. Local government is an eligible applicant and the Visitation Center has requested that the City apply for the grant. This agenda item is a request to approve submission of the application and authorize the Mayor to sign all appropriate grant documents. Discussion As an eligible community, the City is required to submit standard supporting grant documents. Those documents include: Sub-grant terms and Assurances; Audit Requirement Certification; Certification Regarding Lobbying; Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke; and Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion. The 2006-2007 proposed City of Grand Island budget includes this grant as pass-through funding in the 25111614 account. The Visitation Center will be responsible for completion of quarterly and annual reporting. ALTERNATIVES It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Approve submission of the Access & Visitation Center Program application and give approval for the Mayor to sign all related documents 2. Postpone the issue to a later date. 3. Deny the application request. Recommendation City Administration recommends that Council approves submission of the Access & Visitation Center Program application and authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents. Sample Motion Motion to approve submission of the proposed Access & Visitation Center Program application and authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2006-236 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general local government authorized to file an application through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for a State Access and Visitation Program grant; and WHEREAS, the Heartland Family Visitation Center is presently being funded by a Planning/Implementation grant from the Department of Justice and from an Access and Visitation grant from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; and WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has identified an interest in providing additional grant funding in the amount of $23,000 through September 2007 upon completion and submission of the grant application and related paperwork by August 31, 2006; and WHEREAS, such grant application must be submitted by a municipality, and any grant funding would be paid directly to the municipality for distribution as set out in the grant application and related documents; and WHEREAS, the requested 10% match will be provided by the Heartland Family Visitation Center (Safe Haven). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby authorized to apply for financial assistance from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, State Access and Visitation Program, for the purpose of providing funding for the Access and Visitation Center Program at the Heartland Family Visitation Center (Safe Haven). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such grant application and other documentation on behalf of the City of Grand Island for such grant purposes. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 22, 2006. _______________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G12 #2006-237 - Approving household Hazardous Waste Collection and Recycling Facility Construction Grant Application. Tuesday, August 22, 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 (jk) Meeting: August 22, 2006 Subject: Household Hazardous Waste Facility construction grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust Item #’s: G-12 Presenter(s): Paul M. Briseno, Assistant to the City Administrator Betty Curtis, Executive Director GIACCS Joni Kuzma, Development Specialist Background In February 2004, the Grand Island City Council identified development of a permanent, regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility as a community goal. The planning team consists of city staff, city council representation, Clean Community System staff and board members, and Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska. Goodwill had received a previous grant for construction of an aluminum recycling center. DEQ encouraged a collaborative effort so the recycling center will be a part of the HHW facility. In January 2005, the planning committee created a business plan and completed a grant application for architectural services to move the facility forward. The Department of Environmental Quality supported the project by awarding a $75,000 grant for architectural/engineering services to design the facility. The Household Hazardous Waste planning team met with the architect multiple times during the past six months to finalize the building and site plan. Discussion The next step in the process is completion of an application to the Nebraska Environmental Trust for a construction grant. The proposed 9,700 square foot facility is a pre-engineered metal building which includes 5,520 square foot high bay processing area with a 200 square foot vented deflagration room (blast room) and a 3,480 square foot storage mezzanine, a 3,450 square foot Administration/Education area and a 600 square foot aluminum Recycling area. Construction costs have been estimated at $900,000. The proposed grant application requests $652,000 from the Nebraska Environmental Trust. The balance of construction funds will be requested from the Department of Environmental Quality and other sources. A City match of $80,000 will be allocated in the 2007-2008 budget. There will be no cost to the City from the 2006-07 budget. Notice of award does not take place until spring 2007 putting the beginning of construction late summer or early fall. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve the grant application and authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents 2. Refe r the issue to a Committee 3. Postpone the issue to future date 4. Take no action on the issue Recommendation City administration recommends that Council approve a grant application for construction funds from the Nebraska Environmental Trust and authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents. Sample Motion Motion to approve a grant application for construction funds from the Nebraska Environmental Trust and authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2006-237 WHEREAS, in February 2004, the Grand Island City Council identified development of a permanent, regional Household Hazardous Waste facility as a community goal; and WHEREAS, in January 2005, a business plan was prepared for the facility; and WHEREAS, in February 2006, as a result of a $75,000 grant received from the Department of Environmental Quality, the City hired MILCO Environmental Services, Inc. to perform architectural/engineering services to design the facility; and WHEREAS, the building plan and site plan have been prepared by MILCO Environmental Services, Inc., with an estimated construction cost of $900,000; and WHEREAS, a grant application has been prepared to request funding in the amount of $652,000 from the Nebraska Environmental Trust for the construction costs of the facility; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the remaining funds for the construction would be requested from the Department of Environmental Quality and other sources; and WHEREAS, if awarded the grant, a city match of $80,000 may be allocated in the 2007- 2008 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island is hereby authorized to submit a grant application in the amount of $652,000 to the Nebraska Environmental Trust for the construction of a Household Hazardous Waste facility. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary for the submission of the grant application. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 22, 2006. _______________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: - 2 - _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G13 #2006-238 - Approving Request for Use of Ambulance at the Mission of Mercy Event. Tuesday, August 22, 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: August 22, 2006 Subject: Standby Ambulance Item #’s: G-13 Presenter(s): Jim Rowell, Fire Chief Background Doctor Anderson has requested that an ambulance be on standby at the Heartland Event Center during the Mission of Mercy event. People can receive free dental care during this two day event. Doctor Anderson is also asking that the standby fee for the ambulance be waived. Doctor Anderson had already contacted the fire department asking for help at the event and eight people had volunteered before this request to provide an ambulance and waive the fee . Discussion The use of fire department personnel at the event has been addressed by asking fire department employees to volunteer to work the event as first responders. This would not include the use of city equipment or vehicles. Should the need arise, an ambulance already on duty would respond to provide care and transport the patient. The request to have the ambulance standby and waive the ambulance standby fee, which is $75 per hour or a total of $1,650.00, also creates additional cost. The fire department personnel volunteering at the event are no longer working outside of their employment as first responders. Because the vehicle and equipment are present, they are now working as they would be on their regular duty. This is not just the loss of the fee but it creates the situa tion, which requires the city to pay them their pay as they are on duty, which would be at the overtime rate for the 22-hour duration of the event and amount to $1,112.53. This figure does not include the cost of taxes and other benefits. The standby fee was created to offset these cost as minimally as possible and as you can see from the figures provided, it just barely does that. The fact that eight people have volunteered to work at this event is evidence of our support of the event based on its humanitarian value. This information is in no way intended to take away from that value but is to insure that the information given to council provides the details necessary for consideration of this request. 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 providing a standby ambulance and waving of the standby fees. Sample Motion Motion to approve. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2006-238 WHEREAS, on September 22 and 23, 2006, the Mission of Mercy will provide free dental care at the Heartland Events Center to those in need; and WHEREAS, the Central District Health Department is serving as the point agency for the Mission of Mercy, with many other agencies and individuals contributing time, resources expertise, etc.; and WHEREAS, a request has been made to have a City of Grand Island ambulance on stand- by for such event, which will be staffed by City of Grand Island paramedics; and WHEREAS, it is further requested that any fees associated with the use of such stand-by ambulance be waived. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that a stand-by ambulance shall be made available, and staffed by City of Grand Island paramedics for the Mission of Mercy event at the Heartland Events Center on September 22 and 23, 2006. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the fee for the use of the stand-by ambulance for such event is hereby waived. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 22, 2006. _______________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G14 #2006-239 - Approving an Amendment to the User Fee Schedule Pertaining to the Utility Rates, and correction to swimming lesson fee at Lincoln Park Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Dave Springer, Finance Director Meeting: August 22, 2006 Subject: Approving FY 2006-2007 User Fee Schedule to Include Utilities Fees Item #’s: G-14 Presenter(s): Dave Springer, Finance Director Background The User Fee Schedule was reviewed at the June 20, 2006, City Council Study Session and approved at the July 11, 2006 regular council meeting. Electric and Water fees were not included in that action, as they are required to be approved by ordinance and coal contract bids had not yet been received. Discussion The ordinances for Electric and Water rate changes are presented earlier on this agenda for council approval. Those rates are reflected in this Fee Schedule, so that if council makes any change to the recommended fees, they should also be incorporated in this resolution. A correction on the Lincoln Pool Swimming Lessons is also presented for approval, moving from $18 to $20. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Approve the FY2006-2007 User Fee Schedule, including Utilities Fees. 2. Disapprove the schedule. 3. Modify the Schedule to meet the wishes of the Council 4. Table the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the 2006-2007 User Fee Schedule, to include Utilities Fees Ordinances as presented. Sample Motion Approve the amended 2006-2007 User Fee Schedule as presented by staff. Fee Schedule for 2007 2004 2005 2006 2007 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AQUATICS Lincoln Swimming Lessons per person/per session 18.00 18.00 18.00 20.00 ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT (As approved by Ordinance) Residential Service (Rate 010) - Customer Charge 1.00/month 5.00/month 5.00/month 5.00/month Residential Service (Rate 010) - Summer Rate (June - October) First 300 kwh 0.071/kwh 0.074/kwh 0.077/kwh 0.084/kwh Next 700 kwh 0.046/kwh 0.049/kwh 0.052/kwh 0.059/kwh All additional kwh 0.053/kwh 0.055/kwh 0.059/kwh 0.066/kwh Plus applicable power cost adjustment Residential Service (Rate 010) - Winter Rate (November - May) First 300 kwh 0.071/kwh 0.074/kwh 0.077/kwh 0.084/kwh Next 700 kwh 0.046/kwh 0.049/kwh 0.052/kwh 0.059/kwh All additional kwh 0.027/kwh 0.029/kwh 0.031/kwh 0.038/kwh Plus applicable power cost adjustment Minimum monthly bill 4.00/month 5.00/month 5.00/month 5.00/month Single-Phase Commercial (Rate 030) - Customer Charge 7.00/month 7.00/month 7.00/month 7.00/month Single-Phase Commercial Service (Rate 030) First 350 kwh 0.074 per kwh 0.080 per kwh 0.082 per kwh 0.089 per kwh Next 650 kwh 0.063 per kwh 0.070 per kwh 0.072 per kwh 0.079 per kwh Next 1,500 kwh 0.057 per kwh 0.064 per kwh 0.066 per kwh 0.073 per kwh Next 2,500 kwh 0.053 per kwh 0.060 per kwh 0.062 per kwh 0.069 per kwh Next 5,000 kwh 0.047 per kwh 0.053 per kwh 0.056 per kwh 0.063 per kwh Over 10,000 kwh 0.045 per kwh 0.050 per kwh 0.053 per kwh 0.060 per kwh Plus applicable power cost adjustment Minimum monthly bill 7.00/month 7.00/month 7.00/month 7.00/month 3% reduction in energy billed if user owns and maintains all necessary transformation equipment and structures. Does not apply to the minimum stated. 2% reduction in energy billed if energy is metered on the primary side (7.2 KV or above) of the service. Does not apply to the minimum stated. Three-Phase Commercial (Rate 050) - Customer Charge 7.00/month 10.00/month 10.00/month 10.00/month Three-Phase Commercial Service (Rate 050) - Summer Rate (June - October) First 1,000 kwh 0.067 per kwh 0.075 per kwh 0.079 per kwh 0.086 per kwh Next 1,500 kwh 0.060 per kwh 0.068 per kwh 0.071 per kwh 0.078 per kwh Next 2,500 kwh 0.056 per kwh 0.064 per kwh 0.067 per kwh 0.074 per kwh Next 15,000 kwh 0.051 per kwh 0.058 per kwh 0.061 per kwh 0.068 per kwh Over 20,000 kwh 0.048 per kwh 0.055 per kwh 0.058 per kwh 0.065 per kwh Plus applicable power cost adjustment The minimum shall in no event be less than $0.70 per month per connected horsepower Three-Phase Commercial Service (Rate 050) - Winter Rate (November - May) First 500 kwh 0.067 per kwh 0.075 per kwh 0.079 per kwh 0.086 per kwh Next 1,000 kwh 0.060 per kwh 0.068 per kwh 0.071 per kwh 0.078 per kwh Next 2,500 kwh 0.048 per kwh 0.055 per kwh 0.058 per kwh 0.065 per kwh Over 4,000 kwh 0.045 per kwh 0.052 per kwh 0.055 per kwh 0.062 per kwh Plus applicable power cost adjustment Minimum monthly bill 7.00/month 10.00/month 10.00/month 10.00/month Fee Schedule for 2007 2004 2005 2006 2007 The minimum shall in no event be less than $0.70 per month per connected horsepower 3% reduction in energy billed if user owns and maintains all necessary transformation equipment and structures. Does not apply to the minimum stated. 2% reduction in energy billed if energy is metered on the primary side (7.2 KV or above) of the service. Does not apply to the minimum stated. Three-Phase Power (Rate 100) - Customer Charge 300.00/month 300.00/month 300.00/month 300.00/month Three-Phase Power (Rate 100) - Demand Charge 7.00/kw of billing demand 8.00/kw of billing demand 8.50/kw of billing demand 8.50/kw of billing demand During the months of June through October, the billing demand shall be the Summer Demand. During the months of November through May, the Billing Demand shall be the measured Monthly Demand, but not more than the Summer Demand nor less than 65% of the Summer Demand. Three-Phase Power Service (Rate 100) First 450 hours of monthly demand 0.0220/kwh 0.0265/kwh 0.0275/kwh 0.0345/kwh All addition energy usgae 0.0170/kwh 0.0200/kwh 0.0210/kwh 0.0280/kwh Plus applicable power cost adjustment Minimum monthly bill $650/month $700/month $700/month $700/month 5% reduction in demand billed if user owns and maintains all necessary transformation equipment and structures. Does not apply to the minimum stated. 3% reduction in energy billed if energy is metered on the primary side (7.2 KV or above) of the service. Does not apply to the minimum stated. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2006-239 WHEREAS, on July 11, 2006, by Resolution 2006-195, the City of Grand Island approved and adopted fees for items and services to be provided during the 2006-2007 fiscal year with the exclusion of the electric and water rates; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend such fee schedule to incorporate rates to be charged for electric and water usage as identified on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, a correction also needs to be made to the fee charged for swimming lessons at Lincoln Pool, such corrected fee is identified on Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that such amendments be approved and adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island Fee Schedule is hereby amended to implement the electric and water rates, and to correct the fee charged for swimming lessons at Lincoln Pool, all as identified in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, effective October 1, 2006. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 22, 2006. _______________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item I1 #2006-240 - Consideration of Request of Ruff's Bar, Inc. dba Ed & Net's, 311 North Walnut Street for a Class "C" Liquor License and Request of Jesse Strinz, 2019 N. Park Avenue for Liquor Manager Designation This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-2. Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2006-240 WHEREAS, an application was filed by Ruff's Bar, Inc., doing business as Ed & Net's at 311 North Walnut Street for a Class "C" Liquor License; and WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island Independent as required by state law on August 12, 2006; such publication cost being $13.60; and WHEREAS, Jesse D. Strinz has applied for a liquor manager designation for the business; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 22, 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, contingent upon a hard-wired electrical outlet being installed as required to conform with building and fire codes. ____ 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: ________________________ __________________________________________________________ ____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends the application of Jesse D. Strinz as liquor manager of such business upon the completion of a state approved alcohol server / seller training program. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 22, 2006. _______________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: - 2 - _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item I2 #2006-241 - Consideration of Approving 1% Increase to the Lid Limit Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Dave Springer, Finance Director Meeting: August 22, 2006 Subject: Consideration of Approving 1% Increase to the Lid Limit. Item #’s: I-2 Presenter(s): Dave Springer, Finance Director Background In 1998, the Nebraska State Legislature passed LB989, which put a cap on the amount of restricted revenues a political subdivision can budget. The restricted revenues that the City of Grand Island includes in the budget are Property Taxes, Local Option Sales Tax, Motor Vehicle Tax and State Aid. Of these restricted revenues, property tax is the only revenue which the City can control. Discussion Each year political subdivisions are allowed by State Statute to raise the restricted revenue base from the prior year by 2.5%. The base may also be increased if the growth in taxable valuation is higher than the allowed 2.5%. A third way to increase the base is to have the Political Subdivision governing board (City Council) vote to increase the base by an additional 1%. The base amount is then the maximum amount of restricted revenues the City can receive. If the City is not at the base amount, the remaining amount is carried forward as unused authority. The increase in restricted funds authority using the 1% additional amount and the population growth factor is not an increase in budgeted revenues. It only provides the ability to increase restricted revenues, particularly property tax, in a future year as necessary, if council so decides. Approval of the 1% increase does not increase authorized expenditures and is prudent fiscal management. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Approve the 1% increase to the Lid Limit. 2. Disapprove or deny the 1% increase. Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the increase to the Lid Limit. Sample Motion Approve the 1% increase to the Lid Limit. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2006-241 WHEREAS, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §13-519, the City of Grand Island is limited to increasing its total of budgeted restricted funds to no more than the last prior year's total of budgeted restricted funds plus population growth plus two and one-half percent (2 1/2%) expressed in dollars; and WHEREAS, §13-519 authorizes the City of Grand Island to exceed the foregoing budget limit for a fiscal year by up to an additional one percent (1%) increase in budgeted restricted funds upon the affirmative vote of at least 75% of the governing body; and WHEREAS, the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 and Program for Municipal Services in the Lid Computation FY 2006-2007 supported by the detail relating to restricted revenue accounts, proposes an additional increase in budgeted restricted funds of one percent (1%) as provided by the statute; and WHEREAS, approval of the additional one percent (1%) increase in budgeted restricted funds is prudent fiscal management, does not increase authorized expenditures and is in the best interests of the City of Grand Island and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that upon affirmative vote by more than 75% of the City Council, of budgeted restricted funds for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 shall be increased by an additional one percent (1%) as provided by Neb. Rev. Stat. §13-519. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 22, 2006. _______________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item I3 #2006-242 - Resolution to Annex Property Located at 502 E Capital Avenue, west of Saint Paul Road and north of Capital Avenue Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Hall County Regional Planning Department Meeting: August 22, 2006 Subject: Annexation of property located north of Capital Avenue and west of St. Paul Road at property owner’s request Item #’s: I-3 Presenter(s): Chad Nabity, AICP Hall County Regional Planning Director Background A request has been received to consider annexation of property located north of Capital Avenue and west of St. Paul Road. The owners of this property are anticipating development of the property and requesting that the city bring it into the corporate limits. This property is surrounded by the Grand Island Municipal limits on all sides. Discussion Nebraska Revised Statute §16-117 provides for the process of annexation. In following the schedule set out when this matter was referred to the Regional Planning Commission for recommendation. The second action in this process for Council is to pass a resolution stating their intent to annex, approve an annexation plan and set public hearing for comment on the annexation request before council. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Approve the resolution of intent to annex, the attached annexation plan, and set public hearings on annexation for September 26, 2006. 2. Choose not to approve the resolution of intent to annex, the attached annexation plan, and set public hearings on annexation for September 26, 2006. 3. Modify the resolution of intent to annex, the attached annexation plan, and/or the public hearing date. 4. Table the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council Approve the resolution of intent to annex, the attached annexation plan, and set public hearings on annexation for September 26, 2006. Sample Motion Approve the resolution of intent to annex, the attached annexation plan, and set public hearings on annexation requests for September 26, 2006. ANNEXATION PLAN –July 2006 July 24, 2006 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. Jeremy and Tina Trotter of 1024 E Capital Avenue ha ve requested that the City annex their property and allow them to connect to city sewer. 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. Capital Avenue Property This property is located in the northeast area of the community and is north of Capital Avenue between the west of the Capital Mobile Home Park and east of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line. The City of Grand Island provides electric services to the area. Sewer and water are both available to this property 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 #2 located on Broadwell Street, approximately 1.25 miles from the nearest part of the proposed annexation area. 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. 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 Capital Avenue is 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 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 service to this area is available. 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 Already Grand Island District Financial Impacts of Capital Avenue Properties Annexation Financial Impact Before Annex After Annex Property Valuation $15,184 $15,184 City sales tax now applicable Assume $15,184 Property 2005 City property taxes 0 0.250000/$37.96. Community Redevelopment Authority 0 0.023625/$3.59 Rural fire services 0.079686/$10.57* 0.012886/$1.96* No change in school district Total property tax levy 1.838153/$279.11 2.054978/$312.03 *previously approved bond could remain with property until paid off Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ August 17, 2006 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2006-242 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-117, et seq., is considering the annexation of the land and a plan for extending city services to the adjacent and contiguous land which is urban or suburban in character and legally described as follows and shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference: A tract of land comprising a part of the West Half of the East Half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2, E1/2, W1/2, SE1/4) of Section Four (4), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska; more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of said West Half of the East Half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2, E1/2, W1/2, SE1/4); thence running northerly along the west line of said West Half of the East Half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2, E1/2, W1/2, SE1/4), on an Assumed Bearing of N00º06'21"W, a distance of One Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty One and Forty Six Hundredths (1981.46) feet; thence running S89º00'06"E, a distance of Three Hundred Thirty Three and Eighty Five Hundredths (333.85) feet; to a point on the east line of said West Half of the East Half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2, E1/2, W1/2, SE1/4); thence running S00º09'15"E, along the east line of said West Half of the East Half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2, E1/2, W1/2, SE1/4), a distance of One Thousand Five Hundred Eighty Six and Forty Nine Hundredths (1589.49) feet, to the northeast corner of Lot One (1), Smith Acres Subdivision; thence running N88º58'38"W, along the north line of Lot One (1), Smith Acres Subdivision, a distance of One Hundred Sixty Seven and Seventy Two Hundredths (167.72) feet to the northwest corner of Lot One (1), Smith Acres Subdivision; thence running S00º09'51"E, along the west line of Smith Acres Subdivision, a distance of Three Hundred Ninety Five and Twenty Hundredths (395.20) feet, to a point on the south line of said West Half of the East Half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2, E1/2, W1/2, SE1/4); thence running N88º57'24"W, along the south line of said West Half of the East Half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2, E1/2, W1/2, SE1/4), a distance of One Hundred Sixty Seven and Eighty Eight Hundredths (167.88) feet, to the point of beginning. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that a plan outlining the city services available to the above-described land and showing or including: (a) the estimated cost impact of providing the services to such land, (b) the method by which the city is financing the extension of services to the land and how services already provided will be maintained, (c) a map drawn to scale clearly delineating the land proposed for annexation, (d) a map showing the current boundaries of the city, (e) a map showing the proposed boundaries of the City after the annexation, and (f) a map showing the general land-use pattern in the land proposed for annexation is hereby adopted and approved and shall be available for inspection during regular business hours in the office of the City Clerk. - 2 - - 3 - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing before the Mayor and City Council on the proposed annexation shall be held at 7:00 p.m. on September 26, 2006, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 East First Street, Grand Island, Nebraska, to receive testimony from interested persons. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to publish in the Grand Island Independent at least once, not less than ten days preceding the date of the public hearing, a copy of this Resolution and a map drawn to scale delineating the land proposed for annexation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to send by first-class mail, a copy of the resolution providing for the public hearing to the school boards of the school districts including the lands proposed for annexation. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 22, 2006. _______________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item J1 Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of August 9, 2006 through August 22, 2006 The Claims for the period of August 9, 2006 through August 22, 2006 for a total amount of $3,657,439.97. A MOTION is in order. Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council