10-24-2006 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session Packet
City Council:Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Administrator:
Gary Greer
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
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7:00:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
Carole Cornelius
Peg Gilbert
Joyce Haase
Margaret Hornady
Robert Meyer
Mitchell Nickerson
Don Pauly
Jackie Pielstick
Scott Walker
Fred Whitesides
City of Grand Island City Council
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
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Invocation - Pastor Steve Warriner, Abundant Life Christian Center, 3409 West
Faidley Avenue
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 Timothy Luchsinger, Assistant Utilities Director for
20 Years of Service with the City of Grand Island
The Mayor and City Council will recognize Tim Luchsinger, Assistant Utilities Director for
20 Years of Service with the City. Mr. Luchsinger was hired on October 27, 1986 as a
Mechanical Engineer and was promoted to Assistant Utilities Director on March 27, 1992.
We Congratulate Mr. Luchsinger for his dedication and service to the City of Grand Island.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Item E1
Public Hearing on Request of B & R Stores, Inc. dba Super Saver
#19, 1602 West 2nd Street for a Class "C" Liquor License
Tuesday, October 24, 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: October 24, 2006
Subject: Public Hearing on Request of B & R Stores, Inc. dba
Super Saver #19, 1602 West 2nd Street for a Class “C”
Liquor License
Item #’s: E-1 & I-1
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
B & R Stores, Inc. dba Super Saver #19, 1602 West 2nd 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 with this application is a request from Fred M. Groenke, 2308 West
Charles Street for a Liquor Manager Designation.
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.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application of B & R Stores, Inc. dba Super Saver #19, 1602 West
2nd Street for a Class “C” Liquor License contingent upon final inspections and Liquor
Manager Designation for Fred M. Groenke, 2308 West Charles Street with the stipulation
that Mr. Groenke complete a state approved alcohol server/seller training program.
Item E2
Public Hearing on Change of Zoning for a Tract of Land Proposed
for Platting as Francis Second Subdivision Located East of
Carleton Avenue and South of Curran Avenue from RO
Residential Office to RD Residential Development
Tuesday, October 24, 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: October 24, 2006
Subject: Change of Zoning for a Tract of Land Proposed for
Platting as Francis Second Subdivision
Item #’s: E-2 & 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
Francis Second Subdivision located in Lot Seven (7), and the North Half (N1/2) of Lot
Eight (8), Bosselman Second Subdivision from RO Residential Office to Residential
Development. This property is located east of Carleton Avenue and south of Curran
Avenue. This is an addition to Francis Subdivision approved in July of 2006.
Discussion
This particular site is designated as commercial within the plan but adjacent properties
are medium density residential to office uses. Residential uses are often found in and
adjacent to most of the commercial zones in Grand Island. Higher density residential uses
such as this are not uncommon. Both streets meet the minimum standards for a
commercial street. Including this 1 and ½ lots in the development will allow 4 additional
buildings or 8 more units on the site. It will complete development of all of the property
between Capital and Curran on the east side of Carleton. The developer is proposing to
build 16 buildings with two dwelling units in each building on this site (32 units total). At
the proposed density, this development would be 6.36 units per acre or 1 unit for every
6849 square feet. This is significantly less development than could be allowed in an RO
or even the R4 or R3 districts. This development provides for public utilities within the
development.
The Planning Commission held a hearing on this application at their meeting on October
4, 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 Snodgrass and seconded by Ruge as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 8 members present (Miller,
O’Neill, Ruge, Reynolds, Brown, Niemann, Snodgrass, Monter) voting in favor.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the rezoning for 1 and ½ Lots in Bosselman’s 2nd Subdivision between
south of Curran Avenue east of Carleton, in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, from RO
Residential Office Zones to RD Residential Development Zone, as recommended.
Agenda Item # 4
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION:
September 21, 2006
SUBJECT: Zoning Change (C-1-2007GI)
PROPOSAL: To rezone 1 and 1/2 Lots in Bosselman’s 2nd Subdivision between south of Curran
Ave east of Carleton from RO Residential Office Zones to RD- Residential Development Zone, in
the City of Grand Island. This is an addition to Francis Subdivision Approved in July of 2006.
OVERVIEW:
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation: RO Residential Office
Permitted and conditional uses: RO- High density residential uses (no maximum density) and
commercial office uses that are not primarily retail in nature,
medical offices and facilities.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Commercial and Medium Density Residential to Office
Existing land uses. Vacant Property
Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations: North: RD Residential Development
East: B2 General Business
South: RO Residential Office
West: - RO Residential Office
Permitted and conditional uses: B2-General Business including outdoor display and sales,
Office, Residential at a density of up to 43 units per acre,
Fabrication incidental to permitted uses. RO- High density
residential uses (no maximum density) and commercial office
uses that are not primarily retail in nature, medical offices and
facilities. RD-Residential Development Zone approved for
duplex units on a private street.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: North, East, South: Commercial
West: Medium Density Residential to Office Uses
Existing land uses: North: Property being developed as Francis Sub.,
East: U.S. Highway 281, Commercial,
West: Multifamily Residential
South: Office Uses, Commercial
EVALUATION:
Positive Implications:
· In general conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan: This particular site
is designated as commercial within the plan but adjacent properties are medium density
residential to office uses. Residential uses are often found in and adjacent to most of the
commercial zones in Grand Island. Higher density residential uses such as this are not
uncommon.
· Uses would be consistent with the level of service intended for Carleton and Curran
Avenues: Both streets meet the minimum standards for a commercial street.
· Finishes the development in this area: Including this 1 and ½ lots in the development will
allow 4 additional buildings or 8 more units on the site. It will complete development of all of
the property between Capital and Curran on the east side of Carleton.
· Monetary Benefit to Applicant: As always this change has the potential to benefit the
applicant monetarily.
Negative Implications:
· None Foreseen
Other
The developer is proposing to build 16 buildings with two dwelling units in each building on this site
(32 units total). At the proposed density, this development would be 6.36 units per acre or 1 unit for
every 6849 square feet. This is significantly less development than could be allowed in an RO or
even the R4 or R3 districts. This development provides for public utilities within the development.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City Council change
the zoning on this site from RO Residential Office Zone to RD-Residential Development Zone.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
Item E3
Public Hearing on Change of Zoning for a Tract of Land Proposed
for Platting as Cedar Ridge Third Subdivision Located West of
Highway 281 and South of 13th Street from RD Residential
Development to R4 High Density Residential
Tuesday, October 24, 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: October 24, 2006
Subject: Change of Zoning for a Tract of Land Proposed for
Platting as Cedar Ridge Third Subdivision
Item #’s: E-3 & F-3
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
Cedar Ridge Third Subdivision located in Lot Four (4), and all of Lot Five (5), all of Lot
Six (6), and part of Outlot A, of Cedar Ridge Second Subdivision, in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska from RD Residential Development to R4 High Density
Residential. This property is located west of Highway 281 and the Moore’s Creek
Drainage project on the south side of 13th Street, south of Cedar Ridge Apartments.
Discussion
The approved plan for this property would have developed duplex or single family homes
south of the apartment buildings. This development will result in one less apartment
building and 12 additional single family or duplex lots. The original plan also called for
the extension of a bridge across the Moore’s Creek drainway to the east. This
development does not allow for that possibility. Access is provided from Starwood
Avenue to the west side of the property and from 13th Street along Cedar Ridge Court.
All of the streets and infrastructure in this proposed development will be public and built
to city standards.
The Planning Commission held a hearing on this application at their meeting on October
4, 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 Reynolds as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 8 members present (Miller,
O’Neill, Ruge, Reynolds, Brown, Nie mann, Snodgrass, Monter) voting in favor.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the rezoning for 6.88 acres in the NW ¼ of 13-10-10 in Grand Island,
Hall County, Nebraska from RD-Residential Development to R4 High Density
Residential as recommended.
Agenda Items # 5
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
September 21, 2006
SUBJECT: Zoning Change (C-2-2006GI)
PROPOSAL: To rezone 6.88 acres in the NW ¼ of 13-10-10 in Grand Island from RD-
Residential Development Zone to R4 High Density Residential. This property is located at
the west of 281 and the Moore’s Creek Drainage project on the south side 13th Street
south of the Cedar Ridge Apartments in the City of Grand Island.
OVERVIEW:
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation: RD- Residential Development Zone
Permitted and conditional uses: RD – Residential uses as per the approved
development plan.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Medium Residential to Office
Existing land uses. Agriculture
Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations: North: RO-Residential Office
East: B2- General Business
South and West: - R4 High Density Residential
Permitted and conditional uses: RO- High density residential uses (no maximum
density) and commercial office uses that are not
primarily retail in nature, medical offices and facilities.
R4 – High Density Residential some non profit uses
and residential uses at a density of 42 dwelling units
per acre. B2- General commercial uses, office uses,
residential uses at maximum density of 42 units per
acre.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: North, and West: Designated for future Medium
Density Residential to Office Development
East: Designated for Public/Semi-Public and
Commercial Development
South: Designated for Medium Density Residential
to Office Development
Existing land uses: North: Agriculture and Child Care
West: Agriculture
South: Agriculture
East: Vacant property and Big Box Commercial
EVALUATION:
Positive Implications:
· Accessible to Existing Municipal Infrastructure: City water and sewer services are
available to service the rezoning area.
· Monetary Benefit to Applicant: Would allow the applicant to sell this property for
development into office uses. Given the size of the property it has limited potential for
residential development.
· Consistent with the comprehensive plan: This change is consistent with the existing
comprehensive plan and future land use map for Grand Island.
· Complementary to the planned development to the south and west: The proposed use
with duplex lots would be similar to the townhouse lots platted to the south.
Negative Implications:
· None foreseen.
Other Considerations:
The approved plan for this property would have developed duplex or single family homes
south of the apartment buildings. This development will result in 1 less apartment building
and 12 additional single family or duplex lots. The original plan also called for the
extension of a bridge across the Moore’s creek drainway to the east. This development
does not allow for that possibility. Access is provided from Starwood Avenue to the west
side of the property and from 13th Street along Cedar Ridge Court. All of the streets and
infrastructure in this proposed development will be public and built to city standards.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City
Council change the zoning on this site from RD-Residential Development Zone to R4-
High Density Residential.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
Item E4
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Hike/Bike Path Easement
Located at 2421 Sothman Road (Herbert F. Mayer, Jr. Trust)
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting: October 24, 2006
Subject: Easement Acquisition for Hike/Bike Trail at 2421
Sothman Road
Item #’s: E-4 & G-16
Presenter(s): Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
A request was made by a resident to consider the development of a connector to the hike
bike trail located along the St. Joe branch of the Union Pacific Railroad (see attached
drawing). After researching the request it was determined by Park Department. staff that
the request had merit and should be acted upon.
Discussion
Staff contacted the property owner, Mrs. Toni Mayer, to see if she would be interested in
providing an easement on her property to allow for this connector. After negotiations, a
no cost easement was granted to the City by Mrs. Mayer to allow for the construction of
the trail connector.
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 acceptance of the trail
connector easement.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve acceptance of trail connector easement.
Item E5
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Right-of-Way along the South
Side of Rae Road between James Road and US HWY 34/281 (3785
James Road, Husker Retail Development, LLC)
Tuesday, October 24, 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: October 24, 2006
Subject: Public Hearing on Acquisition of Right-of-Way along the
South Side of Rae Road between James Road and US
HWY 34/281 (3785 James Road, Husker Retail
Development, LLC)
Item #’s: E-5 & G-12
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires a Public Hearing and Council approval for acquisition of
property. Right-of-Way (ROW) is needed along the property at 3785 James Road for the
extension of Rae Road west of US Highway 34 / 281.
Discussion
The developer (Husker Retail Development) of the property in the southwest quadrant of
Husker Highway and US Highway 281 intersection is dedicating the R.O.W along the
south side of Rae Road for the extension of Rae Road west of US Highway 34 / 281.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the acquisition of the Right-of-Way.
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 conduct a Public Hearing and approve
acquisition of the Right-of-Way.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the acquisition of the Right-of-Way.
3780 James Rd –Husker Retail
3780 James Rd –Ponderosa Lake Assoc
3785 James Rd –Husker Retail
Item E6
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Right-of-Way along the South
Side of Rae Road West of US Hwy 34/281 (3780 James Road,
Husker Retail Development LLC)
Tuesday, October 24, 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: October 24, 2006
Subject: Public Hearing on Acquisition of Right-of-Way along the
South Side of Rae Road West of US Hwy 34/281 (3780
James Road, Husker Retail Development LLC)
Item #’s: E-6 & G-13
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires a Public Hearing and Council approval for acquisition of
property. Right-of-Way (ROW) is needed along the property at 3780 James Road for the
extension of Rae Road west of US Highway 34 / 281.
Discussion
The developer (Husker Retail Development) of the property in the southwest quadrant of
Husker Highway and US Highway 281 intersection is dedicating the R.O.W along the
south side of Rae Road for the extension of Rae Road west of US Highway 34 / 281.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the acquisition of the Right-of-Way.
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 conduct a Public Hearing and approve
acquisition of the Right-of-Way.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the acquisition of the Right-of-Way.
3780 James Rd –Husker Retail
3780 James Rd –Ponderosa Lake Assoc
3785 James Rd –Husker Retail
Item E7
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Right-of-Way along the South
Side of Rae Road West of James Road (3780 James Road,
Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc.)
Tuesday, October 24, 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: October 24, 2006
Subject: Public Hearing on Acquisition of Right-of-Way along the
South Side of Rae Road West of James Road (3780
James Road, Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision
Homeowners Association, Inc.)
Item #’s: E-7 & G-14
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires a Public Hearing and Council approval for acquisition of
property. Right-of-Way (ROW) is needed along the property at 3780 James Road from
the Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc. for the extension
of Rae Road west of US Highway 34 / 281.
Discussion
The Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc. is dedicating the
R.O.W along the south side of Rae Road for the extension of Rae Road west of James
Road.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the acquisition of the Right-of-Way.
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 conduct a Public Hearing and approve
acquisition of the Right-of-Way.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the acquisition of the Right-of-Way.
3780 James Rd –Husker Retail
3780 James Rd –Ponderosa Lake Assoc
3785 James Rd –Husker Retail
Item F1
#9078 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Located at 502
East Capital Avenue (Final Reading)
Tuesday, October 24, 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: October 24, 2006
Subject: Annexation of Property Located at 502 East Capital
Avenue - Final Reading
Item #’s: F-1
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
Annexation of land located in the W ½ of the E ½ of the W ½ of the SE ¼ 4-11-9 into the
Grand Island City Limits. The property owners have requested that this property be
annexed into the City of Grand Island and the City Council referred the issue to the
Regional Planning Commission for a recommendation.
Discussion
This property is contiguous with the Grand Island City Limits. The owners have
requested this annexation by proposing to plat this property as an addition to the City.
This property is within the Grand Island Utilities Electrical Service District. Sewer and
water are available to this property. This property is within the Grand Island School
Districts. This annexation will not impact the two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of
Grand Isla nd.
The public hearing was set and the annexation plan presented to the City Council at the
August 22, 2006 City Council Meeting.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the annexation as presented
2. Modify the annexation to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Miller, and seconded by Snodgrass, to recommend the annexation
of the above mentioned property as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 8 members present (Miller,
O’Neill, Ruge, Haskins, Snodgrass, Amick, Brown, Niemann) voting in favor.
Sample Motion
Approve the annexation as Submitted
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9078
An ordinance to extend the boundaries and include within the corporate limits
of, and to annex to the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a tract of land comprising a part of the
West Half of the East Half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W 1/2, E 1/2, W 1/2, SE
1/4) of Section Four (4), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in
Hall County, Nebraska; to provide service benefits thereto; to confirm zoning classifications;
to repeal any ordinance or resolutions or parts of thereof in conflict herewith; to provide for
publication in pamphlet form; and to provide the effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, after public hearing on August 2, 2006, the Regional Planning
Commission recommended the approval of annexing into the City of Grand Island, 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, into the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska:
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
* This Space Reserved For Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 9078 (Cont.)
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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.
WHEREAS, after public hearing on September 26, 2006, the City Council of
the City of Grand Island found and determined that such annexation be approved; and
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2006, the City Council of the City of Grand
Island approved such annexation on first reading; and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2006, the City Council of the City of Grand Island
approved such annexation on second reading; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2006, the City Council found and determined that
such annexation be approved on third and final reading.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. It is hereby found and determined that:
ORDINANCE NO. 9078 (Cont.)
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(A) The above described tract of land is urban or suburban in character, and
that the subject property is contiguous or adjacent to the corporate limits of said City.
(B) The subject land will receive the material benefits and advantages
currently provided to land within the City's corporate limits including, but not limited to
police, fire, emergency services, street maintenance, and utilities services upon annexation to
the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and that City electric, water and sanitary sewer service is
available, or will be made available, as provided by law.
(C) The various zoning classifications of the land shown on the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby confirmed.
(D) There is unity of interest in the use of the said tract of land, lots, tracts,
highways and streets (lands) with the use of land in the City, and the community convenience
and welfare and in the interests of the said City will be enhanced through incorporating the
subject land within the corporate limits of the City of Grand Island.
(E) The plan for extending City services adopted by the City Council by the
passage and approval of Resolution No. 2006-242 is hereby approved and ratified as
amended.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, be and are
hereby extended to include within the corporate limits of the said City the contiguous and
adjacent tract of land located within the boundaries described above.
SECTION 3. The subject tract of land is hereby annexed to the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and said land and the persons thereon shall thereafter be
subject to all rules, regulations, ordinances, taxes and all other burdens and benefits of other
persons and territory included within the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
ORDINANCE NO. 9078 (Cont.)
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SECTION 4. The owners of the land so brought within the corporate limits of
the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby compelled to continue with the streets, alleys,
easements, and public rights-of-way that are presently platted and laid out in and through said
real estate in conformity with and continuous with the streets, alleys, easements and public
rights-of-way of the City.
SECTION 5. That a certified copy of this Ordinance shall be recorded in the
office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska and indexed against the tracts of
land.
SECTION 6. Upon taking effect of this Ordinance, the services of said City
shall be furnished to the lands and persons thereon as provided by law, in accordance with the
Plan for Extension of City Services adopted by herein.
SECTION 7. That all ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication, in pamphlet form, as provided by law.
Enacted: October 24, 2006.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F2
#9084 - Consideration of Change of Zoning for a Tract of Land
Proposed for Platting as Francis Second Subdivision Located East
of Carleton Avenue and South of Curran Avenue from RO
Residential Office to RD Residential Development
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-2.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 24, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9084
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 of Lot
Seven (7) and the North Half (N½) of Lot Eight (8), Bosselman Second Subdivision in the City
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, from RO-Residential Office 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 October 4, 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 October 24, 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. Lot Seven (7) and the North Half (N½) of Lot Eight (8),
Bosselman Second Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, is hereby
rezoned, reclassified and changed from RO-Residential Office Zone to RD-Residential
Development Zone.
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.
ORDINANCE NO. 9084 (Cont.)
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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: October 24, 2006.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F3
#9085 - Consideration of Change of Zoning for a Tract of Land
Proposed for Platting as Cedar Ridge Third Subdivision Located
West of Highway 281 and South of 13th Street from RD
Residential Development to R4 High Density Residential
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-3.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 18, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9085
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 of Lot
Four (4) and all of Lot Five (5), all of Lot Six (6) and part of Outlot A of Cedar Ridge Second
Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, from RD-Residential
Development Zone to R4 High Density Residential 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 October 4, 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 October 24, 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. Lot Four (4) and all of Lot Five (5), all of Lot Six (6) and part of
Outlot A of Cedar Ridge Second Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska, is hereby rezoned, reclassified and changed from RO-Residential Office Zone to RD-
Residential Development Zone.
ORDINANCE NO. 9085 (Cont.)
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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: October 24, 2006.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Approving Minutes of October 10, 2006 City Council Regular
Meeting
Tuesday, October 24, 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
October 10, 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 October 10, 2006. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on October 4, 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 Rob Inge, Harvest Time Baptist Church, 1125 North Beal
Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek commented on the following:
· Harvest of Harmony Parade held Saturday, October 7, 2006 and the coordination of City
Staff
· Third Community Christian Church ground breaking
· Civil Air Patrol – Pall open house Sunday, October 8, 2006 and the Cadet Program
Councilmember Jackie Pielstick acknowledged four International Visitors who could not be in
attendance.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation “Clergy Appreciation Month” October, 2006. The Mayor proclaimed the month of
October 2006 as “Clergy Appreciation Month”. Pastor Rob Inge was present to receive the
proclamation.
Presentation by Marlan Ferguson, Economic Development President Relative to the Economic
Development Program Plan. Marlan Ferguson, President of the Economic Development
Corporation gave the Semi-Annual Report of the Economic Development Corporation and a
PowerPoint presentation of work being done by the Economic Development Corporation in
Grand Island.
Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, October 10, 2006
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing Concerning the Semi-Annual Report by the Citizens’ Review Committee on the
Economic Development Program Plan. Dehn Renter, Vice-Chairman of the Citizens’ Review
Committee reported that the Citizens’ Review Committee was required by State Statute and the
Grand Island City Code to make a semi-annual report to the City Council. No public testimony
was heard.
Public Hearing Concerning Amendments to Chapter 33 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Subdivision Regulations. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that the primary
changes were typographic, grammar, and numbering changes. The major change was in drawing
standards. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
#9078 – Consideration of Annexation of Property Located at 502 East Capital Avenue
(Second Reading)
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported the Public Hearing for this item was held on
September 26, 2006 and this was the second reading of three readings.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Walker to approve Ordinance No. 9078 on second reading. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Councilmember Pielstick moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9081 – Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 33 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Subdivision Regulations
#9082 – Consideration of Vacating an 8’ Easement on Lot Three (3) of Brach’s First
Addition and on Lot Four (4) of Brach’s Second Addition (2012 Barbara Avenue, Curtis
and Lisa Albers)
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of these ordinances on first reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.”
Councilmember Gilbert seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that Ordinance #9081 related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing.
Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that Ordinance #9082 would vacate an 8’ easement
located at 2012 Barbara Avenue for the purpose of relocating a phone line for the construction of
a detached garage/storage shed at the owner’s expense.
Motion by Hornady, second by Cornelius to approve Ordinances #9081 and #9082.
Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, October 10, 2006
City Clerk: Ordinances #9081 and #9082 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 #9081 and #9082 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of
these ordinances on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
Mayor Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinances #9081 and #9082 are declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-17, G-20, and G-21 were pulled for further
discussion. Motion by Horandy, second by Cornelius to approve the Consent Agenda excluding
items G-17, G-20, and G-21. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of September 26, 2006 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Request of Julie C. Beckman, 1403 West Division for Liquor Manager Designation
for Pump & Pantry #6, 3355 Stolley Park Road and Pump & Pantry #8, 2028 North Broadwell.
#2006-285 – Approving Bid Award for Snow Removal Services for the 2006/2007 Winter
Season in the Amount of $125.00 per hour for Front End Loaders, $145.00 per hour for Motor
Graders, and $100.00 per hour for Hauling Snow.
#2006-286 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Dale Roush Third
Subdivision. It was noted that The City of Grand Island, owner had submitted the final plat for
Dale Roush Third Subdivision located on part of Lot 23 and all of Lot 24, Block 1, Dale Roush
Second Subdivision for the purpose of re-subdividing approximately .660 acres.
#2006-287 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Sterling Estates Subdivision.
It was noted that Niedfelt Property Management Preferred, LLC, owners had submitted the final
plat for Sterling Estates Subdivision located on a tract of land consisting of part of the NW 1/4 of
Section 12-11-10 for the purpose of creating 54 lots.
#2006-288 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Summerfield Estates Seventh
Subdivision. It was noted that Little B’s Corporation, owner had submitted the final plat for
Summerfield Estates Seventh Subdivision located on a tract of land consisting of a part of the W
1/2 SW 1/4 of Section 12-11-10 for the purpose of creating 35 lots.
#2006-289 – Approving Semi-Annual Report by the Citizens’ Review Committee on the
Economic Development Program Plan.
#2006-290 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Clean Community System in an
Amount of $20,000.00.
Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, October 10, 2006
#2006-291 – Approving Agreement for Funding with Hope Harbor in an Amount of $4,500.00.
#2006-292 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island/Hall County Convention
& Visitors Bureau in an Amount of $10,000.00.
#2006-293 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Crisis Center, Inc. in an Amount of
$12,000.00.
#2006-294 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island Area Council for
International Visitors in an Amount of $1,000.00.
#2006-295 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island Dive Rescue Team in an
Amount of $2,000.00.
#2006-296 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island Multicultural Coalition in
an Amount of $10,000.00.
#2006-297 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in
an Amount of $10,000.00.
#2006-298 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. in an
Amount of $15,000.00.
#2006-300 – Approving City Council Meeting Schedule for 2007.
#2006-301 – Approving Air Quality Control System Engineering Services with Black & Veatch
of Kansas City, Missouri.
#2006-304 – Approving Engineering Services for Platte River Pumping Station Pump Intake
Modifications with CH2M Hill in an Amount of $27,044.00.
#2006-305 – Approving Cleburn Well Superfund Site Public Right-of-Way Access Agreement
with the Environmental Protection Agency.
#2006-306- Approving Subordination Request for 622 West 7th Street (Brenda L. Hack).
#2006-307 – Approving Change Order No. 3 with Chief Construction of Grand Island, Nebraska
in an Amount of $816.20 and a Balance in the Contingency Fund of $154,262.50.
#2006-308 – Approving Bid Award for a 2007 Model Tracked Dozer and Wheel Tractor Scraper
with Nebraska Machinery of Doniphan, Nebraska in an Amount of $1,120,146.00.
#2006-309 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion with The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2006-S-3; Sewer
Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, October 10, 2006
Replacement between Koenig and Division Streets from Harrison Street to Broadwell Avenue
for Construction of the Wasmer Detention Cell.
#2006-310 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion with Weathercraft Company of Grand
Island, Nebraska for Roof Replacement on Building No. 6 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
#2006-299 – Approving Cooperative Service Field Agreement with the United States
Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Service for Wildlife Damage Control in an Amount of
$5,846.00. Discussion was held concerning the starling problem and the program for thinning the
population. Paul Briseno, Assistant to the City Administrator answered questions and stated a
contract would be brought back to Council each year. Areas of treatment were discussed. Birds
were treated where they feed which currently was in the west and south part of the city.
Motion by Haase, second by Pielstick to approve Resolution #2006-299. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2006-302 – Approving Discontinuation of Water Main District No. 454 – Parkview
Subdivision. Steve Woodman, 2511 Park Drive spoke in opposition to the discontinuation of
Water Main District No. 454. Discussion was held concerning contamination, public health, EPA
meeting in which they stated they would not fund the district, and other options for those people
with wells that were contaminated.
Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported there were three options: 1) Connection district where
the city pays the cost and residents pay when connected; 2) Water Main District with an
assessment and a protest period; and 3) Water Main Extension District which would be assessed
to the property owners but does not allow for protests.
Motion by Whitesides, second by Walker to approve Resolution #2006-302. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady, Walker,
and Haase voted aye. Councilmember Gilbert voted no. Motion adopted.
#2006-303 – Approving General Electric Gas Turbine Technical Information Letters 1275-1R2
and 1537-1 in the Amount of $50,000.00 at Burdick Station. Councilmember Nickerson
questioned the fact that the City spent millions for the turbines and now have to pay $50,000 for
something we didn’t cause and couldn’t control. Gary Mader, Utilities Director stated this was
normal and there was nothing the City could do about it but pay the bill.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Hornady to approve Resolution #2006-303. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Request from Wayne E. Vian for Ashlar Lodge No. 33 AF & AM for Permission to Dedicate the
Cornerstone at New Fire Station No. 1. Wayne Vian representing the Mason’s requested the
Grand Island City Council’s permission to dedicate the cornerstone at the New Fire Station No.
1.
Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, October 10, 2006
Motion by Walker, second by Hronady to approve the request of the Masons to direct staff to
dedicate the cornerstone at the New Fire Station No. 1. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2006-311 – Approving Funding of Economic Development Request. David Springer, Finance
Director reported this was the annual funding request from the Economic Development
Corporation in the amount of $750,000.00 which was budgeted. Whitesides thanked the EDC
staff for work being done. Questioned were project costs in the amount of $98,000. Marlan
Ferguson stated this amount was for prior commitments before LB 840.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Whitesides to approve Resolution #2006-311. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2006-312 – Approving Addition of Law Enforcement Memorial Site at New Fire Station No. 1.
Jim Rowell, Fire Chief reported that Council had approved use of land located on the southeast
corner of the new fire station for a Fire and Rescue Memorial. The opportunity to have the Law
Enforcement Memorial located on the same site was brought forward for council consideration.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Hornady to approve Resolution #2006-312. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Cornelius, second by Haase to approve the Claims for the period of September 27,
2006 through October 10, 2006, for a total amount of $4,945,207.13. Motion adopted
unanimously.
Motion by Cornelius, second by Hornady to approve the following Claims for the Library
Expansion for the period of September 13, 2006 through October 10, 2006:
#35 $298,952.71
#36 80.00
#37 75.00
#38 7,000.00
#39 1,825.00
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G2
Approving Appointments to the Problem Resolution Team (PRT)
Board
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Paul Bresino
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Paul M. Briseno, Assistant to the City Administrator
Meeting: October 24, 2006
Subject: Approving Appointments to the Problem Resolution
Team (PRT)
Item #’s: G-2
Presenter(s): Paul M. Briseno, Assistant to the City Administrator
Background
The Problem Resolution Team (PRT) is a multi-agency response team developed to
address situations of immediate concern as well as long term recurring problems,
targeting properties and situations that need a multi-resource approach. These problems
diminish the quality of life and can include but not limited to: structural problems,
vacant/dilapidated houses, harmful to the health and safety of citizens, trash as it relates
to health and fire hazards, a public safety need, and chronic/repeated problems.
Recently the PRT has been restructured within the Administration Department and have
developed a policy strategy and goal. The PRT’s goal is to resolve problems by
improving the efficiency and effectiveness of addressing targeted properties that do not
meet a community standard. To attain this challenging goal the PRT needs to be made of
the appropriate team members.
Discussion
The following appointments are requested:
Position Name Agency/Division
Chair Paul M. Briseno Administration Department
Board Member Gregg Ahlers Hall County Sheriffs Department
Board Member Jeremy Collinson Central District Health Department
Board Member Betty Curtis Clean Community System
Board Member Brad Driml Humane Society
Board Member Craig Lewis Building Department
Board Member Kathy Mankin Health and Human Services
Board Member Chad Nabity Planning Department
Board Member Dennis Osterman Police Department
Board Member Jackie Pielstick City Council Member
Board Member Dale Shotkoski Legal Department
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the appointments to the Problem Resolution Team.
2. Deny the appointments.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends the Council approve the appointments to the Problem
Resolution Team.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the appointments to the Problem Resolution Team.
Item G3
Approving Preliminary Plat for Francis Second Subdivision
Tuesday, October 24, 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: October 24, 2006
Subject: Francis Second Subdivision – Preliminary and Final Plat
Item #’s: G-3 & G-5
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This preliminary and final plat proposes to create 16 lots on a tract of land comprising all
of Lo t 7 and the North Half of Lot 8, Bosselman Second Subdivision in the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska. This land consists of approximately 1.291 acres. This plat is developing
lots along an existing right of way. The developer is proposing a private street similar to
others in the area to provide driveway access to the properties. There will be two
entrances on to Carleton Avenue. Approval of this plat is contingent upon approval of the
rezoning request on this property.
Discussion
The preliminary and final plat for Francis Second Subdivision was considered by the
Regional Planning Commission at the October 4, 2006 meeting. A motion was made by
Snodgrass and seconded by Ruge to approve the plats as presented. A roll call vote was
taken and the motion carried with 8 members present voting in favor (Miller, O’Neill,
Ruge, Brown, Reynolds, Niemann, Monter, 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 preliminary and final plats
as presented
Sample Motion
Motion to approve as recommended.
Item G4
Approving Preliminary Plat for Cedar Ridge Third Subdivision
Tuesday, October 24, 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: October 24, 2006
Subject: Cedar Ridge Third Subdivision – Preliminary and Final
Plat
Item #’s: G-4 & G-6
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This preliminary and final plat proposes to create 15 lots on a tract of land, Lo t 3, Lot 4,
Lot 5, Lot 6, and part of Outlot A, of Cedar Ridge Second Subdivision in the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska. This land consists of approximately 9.02 acres. Approval of this
plat is contingent upon approval of the rezoning request on this property.
Discussion
The preliminary and final plat for Cedar Ridge Third Subdivision was considered by the
Regional Planning Commission at the October 4, 2006 meeting. A motion was made by
Brown and seconded by Reynolds to approve the plats as presented. A roll call vote was
taken and the motion carried with 8 members present voting in favor (Miller, O’Neill,
Ruge, Brown, Reynolds, Niemann, Monter, 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 preliminary and final plats
as presented
Sample Motion
Motion to approve as recommended.
Item G5
#2006-313 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Francis Second Subdivision
This item relates to the aforementioned Consent Agenda Item G-3.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-313
WHEREAS, Raymond J. O’Connor and Jennifer S. O'Connor, husband and wife, as
owners, have caused to be laid out into a lot, a tract of land comprising all of Lot Seven (7) and the North
Half (N1/2) of Lot Eight (8), Bosselman Second Subdivision, and all of Francis Subdivision, in the City of
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of FRANCIS SECOND SUBDIVISION, and has
caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by them; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of
Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by
Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owners of
the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore
described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of
the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of FRANCIS 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.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 24, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G6
#2006-314 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Cedar Ridge Third Subdivision
This item relates to the aforementioned Consent Agenda Item G-4.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-314
WHEREAS, Michael D. Roasch, a single person, as owner, has caused to be laid out into a
lot, a tract of land comprising all of Lot Three (3), Lot Four (4), Lot Five (5), Lot Six (6) and part of Outlot
A of Cedar Ridge Second Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, under the name
of CEDAR RIDGE THIRD SUBDIVISION, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by him;
and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of
Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by
Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owners of
the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore
described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of
the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of CEDAR RIDGE THIRD
SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City Council of the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the approval and
acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 24, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G7
#2006-315 - Approving Grant Funding for Gang Resistance
Education and Training (GREAT) Program
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Lamken
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Captain Robert Falldorf, Police Department
Meeting: October 24, 2006
Subject: 2006 Gang Resistance Education and Training Grant
(G.R.E.A.T)
Item #’s: G-7
Presenter(s): Steve Lamken, Chief of Police
Background
The Grand Island Police Department has been awarded a 2006 Gang Resistance
Education and Training Grant in the amount of $31,889. The city match for this grant is
$3,189, which was an expense approved in the 2007 FY Budget. The program period for
this grant is from 3-1-06 through 2-28-07, however the police department just received
confirmation of the grant award on 10-6-06.
Discussion
A requirement for acceptance of the grant is that the grant award be signed by the Mayor
and the special conditions page be agreed to and initialed on the bottom right corner by
the Mayor. The Grand Island Police Department is requesting that the listed grant award
be signed for acceptance of the award.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the award and accept the G.R.E.A.T. grant funds.
2. Send to committee for further discussion.
3. Table for more discussion.
4. Take no action.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the award and accept the 2006
G.R.E.A.T. grant funding in the amount of $31,889.
Sample Motion
Approve the award and accept the 2006 G.R.E.A.T. grant funding.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-315
WHEREAS, the Police Department of the City of Grand Island received notification that it
will receive $31,889.00 in grant funds through the 2006 Gang Resistance Education and Training Grant
(G.R.E.A.T.) Program; and
WHEREAS, in acceptance of the grant, the City of Grand Island is required to match funds
in the amount of $3,189.00;
WHEREAS, the City’s match of this grant in the amount of $3,189.00 has been approved
for the 2007 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the amount awarded is to be used by the Grand Island Police Department in
accordance with criteria established by the grant program; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Police Department will serve as the fiscal agency on the
grant; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Grand Island is required to sign the grant in
acceptance of the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the grant funds awarded to the Police Department
of the City of Grand Island in the amount of $31,889 through the 2006 Gang Resistance Education and
Training Grant is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such grant on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 24, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G8
#2006-316 - Approve Storm Water Management Plan Program
Grant Application
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Joni Kuzma; Steven Riehle
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steve Riehle, Public Works
Council Meeting: October 24, 2006
Subject: Storm Water Management Plan Program Grant
Item #’s: G-8
Presenter(s): Steve Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
In 2005, the EPA expanded the “pollutant discharge” portion of the Clean Water Act of
1977 to include storm water runoff from all Nebraska communities with a population
over 10,000. Subsequently, the City of Grand Island was designated as a National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Storm Water community. The
City applied for and received a storm water permit from the Nebraska Department of
Environmental Quality and adopted a Storm Water Management Plan (see “Forecast”
attachment.)
As a result of the passage of LB1226 in the 2006 Nebraska Legislative session, $2.5
million in funding was allocated for cities and counties with Storm Water permits to
implement their local Storm Water Management Plans (SWMPs). Eligible communities
include Omaha/Douglas County, Lincoln/Lancaster County, South Sioux City, Beatrice,
Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney, Lexington, Norfolk, North Platte,
and Scottsbluff. Grant awards will be distributed to applicants according to population
size.
The City of Grand Island is coordinating SWMP activities among the 10 permitted non-
metropolitan communities. The required storm water permit was submitted to the NDEQ
in June 2005 and the SWMP was submitted in July 2006. Both are required for eligibility
to apply for the grant. Public Works is working with Community Development in
preparation of the attached grant application to the Department of Environmental Quality
for these funds.
Discussion
The grant application is due Wednesday, November 1, 2006. A 20% match for the project
is required and will be provided by the City of Grand Island Public Works Department.
Grant awards will be announced prior to January 1, 2007 and projects completed by June
30, 2008.
The City is eligible under permit #NE200010 for no less than $93,807, but no more than
$492,000. If all eligible non-metropolitan communities across the state apply, the City
will receive $93,807. If Grand Island is the only non-metropolitan communities to apply,
the City could receive up to $492,000. The grant amount to be requested is $395,847,
which is 1/3 of the estimated annual cost for a fully functional SWMP ($1,199,537).
Grant activities are restricted to the Best Management Practices (BMP’s) and six
Minimum Control Measures (MCM’s) identified in the City storm water permit. The six
MCM’s are: 1) education and outreach, 2) public involvement/participation, 3) illicit
discharge detection and elimination, 4) construction site storm water runoff control, 5)
post-construction storm water management in new development and redevelopment, and
6) pollution prevention good housekeeping for municipal operations.
ALTERNATIVES
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve submission of the grant application and authorize the mayor to sign
all related documents
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a later date.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve submission of the grant
application and authorize the mayor to sign all related documents.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve submission of the grant application and authorize the mayor to sign all
related documents.
RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION NO LATER THAN 3PM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1st TO:
Deana Barger, Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, PO Box 98922, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68509
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN PROGRAM
GRANT APPLICATION
From the City of Grand Island (Sponsor)
Regarding Implementation of the
Storm Water Management Plan for Permit NER300010
Submittal of this application constitutes a request for grant funding from the Storm Water Management
Plan Program. Requirements of this grant are as follows:
- The Sponsor must provide at least a 20% cash match for any funds received
- This cash match and the grant award must be kept together in an account separate from any
other funds
- These funds must be used only for implementation of the SWMP in permit #NER300010
- These funds may not be used for normal operations and maintenance or flood control
- Additional activities may be funded upon amending the permit with NDEQ approval
- The project duration must not go beyond June 30, 2008
- The Sponsor must provide an annual report at the end of each state fiscal year
To request these forms electronically, call or e-mail Deana Barger at 402-471-6988 or
deana.barger@ndeq.state.ne.us
PART 1 – CONTACT INFORMATION
PROJECT MANAGER INFORMATION – PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
PROJECT MANAGER NAME
Gary Willard
TITLE
Storm Water Technician
STREET ADDRESS
100 E. 1st St.
E-MAIL ADDRESS
gwillard@grand-island.com
CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE
Grand Island, NE 68801
PHONE NUMBER
308-385-5444, ext. 270
MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT REQUESTED
$395,847
PROJECT END DATE
June 30, 2008
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND COGNIZANT OFFICIAL SIGNATURE
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
DATE
RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION NO LATER THAN 3PM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1st TO:
Deana Barger, Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, PO Box 98922, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68509
Minimum Control
Measure
Section/Subsection and Activity Element
Description from Approved SWMP
Cost
(percentage
of grant)
Expected
Completion
Date
1 Education and
Outreach
1.01 Distribute educational materials about
stormwater 10% 6/30/08
2 Education and
Outreach
1.02 Develop Public Service
Announcements 10% 6/30/08
3 Education and
Outreach
1.03 Disseminate stormwater educational
information and supply web links to
pertinent information on City’s existing
Website
10% 6/30/08
4 Education and
Outreach
1.05 Develop a Household Awareness
Survey to provide a measure of the Public
Education and Outreach Program
10% 6/30/08
5 Public Involvement/
Participation
2.01 Continue compliance with State and
local requirements for public notice
requirements.
(Public Meetings)
10% 6/30/08
6
Illicit Discharge
Detection and
Elimination
3.02 Create an Outfall inspection program
to Perform Dry Weather Inspections of
Stormwater Outfalls
10% 6/30/08
7
Construction Site
Storm Water
Runoff Control
4.06 Develop and adopt technical guidance
materials for the Development Community 10% 6/30/08
8
Post-Construction
Stormwater
management in
New Development
and
Redevelopment
5.05 Develop Educational Materials for the
Development Community 10% 6/30/08
9
Pollution
Prevention Good
Housekeeping for
Municipal
Operations
6.01 Develop Training Materials for City
Employees about pollution prevention 10% 6/30/08
No this is not a weather report, just a little information
about the City of Grand Island’s NEW Storm Water Management Plan. Today it
seems that any good plan must have a new set of acronyms and this plan is no excep-
tion. Starting with (SWMP) or Storm Water Management Plan. The plan is a require-
ment of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System or (NPDES) for small
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems or (sMS4) Phase II communities under the
Clean Water Act and is a Requirement of City’s General Permit Number
NER300000 to discharge waters to the state. The City’s SWMP has been submitted to
the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality NDEQ and is currently under re-
view. The General Permit requires that the City’s SWMP address 6 Minimum Con-
trol Measures or (MCM’s). To accomplish the (MCM’s) you must use Best Manage-
ment Practices or (BMP’s) the BMP’s are developed as means by which the City can
accomplish each MCM. In plain English the MCM’s are the method and the BMP’s
are the means.
The SWMP begins by addressing Public Education and Participation. MCM #1
Public Education and Outreach along with MCM #2 Public Involvement and Par-
ticipation and their associated BMP’s create an Education and Outreach Program to
educate the public about Storm Water and the hazards of pollutants in storm water
runoff. The education program will emphasize public health, safety and conservation
along with storm water pollutants information. Participation in events such as the
children’s Groundwater Festival and using stuffers in utility bills are a few of the ways
the program will involve and educate the public.
MCM #3 Illicit Discharge and Detection Elimination. The associated BMP’s
with this MCM call for adoption of a City ordinance prohibiting Illicit Discharges and
provides an avenue for the citizens of Grand Island to register storm water pollutant
complaints. The Illicit Discharge ordinance will empower the City to track, identify
and eliminate illicit discharges to the storm drain system.
1
Forecast for Grand Island:
Storm Water is on the way!
Storm Water is on the way!
MCM #4 Construction Site Runoff Controls. This MCM and associated BMP’s calls
for the adoption of another ordinance to the City code. This ordinance will be for Erosion
and Sediment control. The ordinance will require erosion and sediment control measures be
part of construction site plans. Implementation of an Inspection and plan review program
will be a part of this ordinance. The education and early involvement of the development
community and the contractors will be critical to the success of this program.
MCM #5 Post Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment. This is the follow up to MCM #4 after the permanent site controls are in
place the BMP’s associated with this MCM empower the City to make ongoing inspections
of the controls and make sure proper maintenance is preformed to keep them operating
properly.
MCM #6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping. The associated BMP’s with this
MCM call for a staged approach in the training of employees for using good housekeeping
practices for the elimination of pollutants. The identification of pollutant potential in mu-
nicipal operations and maintenance facilities will be the first stage in the program. Review-
ing polices and procedures for pollution control and elimination will follow recommending
changes as necessary to eliminate pollutants.
This information is offered as an overview of the SWMP. The plan document should be
consulted for specific information.
2
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-316
WHEREAS, in 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency expanded the “pollutant
discharge” portion of the Clean Water Act of 1977 to include storm water runoff from Nebraska communities
with a population over 10,000; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island was designated as a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Storm Water community and was required to apply for a storm water
permit from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and adopt a Storm Water Management Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the State of Nebraska allocated $2,500,000.00 in funding for three metropolitan
cities and ten non-metropolitan cities and counties with Storm Water permits; and
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 Environmental Quality for a
grant to implement the Storm Water Management Plans (SWMPs) and is entitled to a minimum of $93,807.00
and no more than $492,000.00 from the State of Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the City is requesting $395,847.00 and the required twenty percent (20%) match
for the project will be provided by the City of Grand Island, Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality is taking applications until
November 1, 2006.
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 funding from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, for the Storm Water Management
Plan Project.
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.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 24, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2006-317 - Approving Change Order No.1 to the Contract with
The Starostka Group Unlimited Inc., for Construction of Sanitary
Sewer District 519 / 521; Lots 9 through 21 of Westwood Park
Second Subdivision
Tuesday, October 24, 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: October 24, 2006
Subject: Approving Change Order No.1 to the Contract with The
Starostka Group Unlimited Inc., for Construction of
Sanitary Sewer Dis trict 519/521; Lots 9 through 21 of
Westwood Park Second Subdivision
Item #’s: G-9
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On March 3, 2006 the City of Grand Island entered into a contract with The Starostka
Group Unlimited, Inc. for construction services to build Sanitary Sewer District 519/521;
Lots 9 through 21 of Westwood Park Second Subdivision. Any changes to the contract
must be approved by the city council.
Discussion
The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is submitting Change Order
No. 1 with changes resulting in a net $22,852.14 reduction to the contract:
A. Asphalt millings were hauled in to improve the access for homeowners
during the construction.
B. High Early strength concrete was used to reduce the length of time the
street was closed.
C. Construction of 6” Asphalt or Concrete Pavement was eliminated from the
contract and the work moved into the 2006 Asphalt Resurfacing Program
to reduce the cost of the district.
Original Contract $170,398.26
A. Haul Asphalt Millings 4 @ $50.00/ea $ 200.00
B. High Early Strength Concrete 261.67 @ $53.93/S.Y. $ 14,111.86
C. Eliminate Item # 7, Construction of Asphalt or
Concrete Pavement 1,564.80 @ $23.75/S.Y. ($ 37,164.00)
Revised Contract $ 147,546.12
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve Change Order No. 1.
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 authorizing the
Mayor to execute the change Order.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract with The Starostka Group
Unlimited for Sanitary Sewer District 519/521.
City of Grand Island CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
100 East 1st Street
Grand Island, Nebraska 68801 Date of Issuance: October 24, 2006
PROJECT : Sanitary Sewer District 519 / 521; Westwood Park Second Subdivision
CONTRACTOR: The Starostka Group Unlimited Inc.
CONTRACT DATE: March 3, 2006 Amount of Original Contract: $170,398.26
You are directed to make the changes noted below in the subject contract:
1) Haul asphalt millings (4 EA @ $50.00 / EA = $200.00)
2) Eliminate Item # 7, Construction of 6” Asphaltic or Concrete Pavement (1,564.80 S.Y. @
$23.75/S.Y. = $37,164.00)
3) Add High Early Strength Concrete ( 261.67 S.Y. @ $53.93/S.Y. = $14,111.86)
The changes result in the following adjustment of Contract Price and Contract Time:
Contract Price Prior to This Change Order ......................................................................................$170,398.26
Net Increase/Decrease Resulting from this Change Order ..............................................................$ 22,852.14
Revised Contract Price Including this Change Order .......................................................................$ 147,546.12
Contract Time Prior to This Change Order/Calendar Days…………………………………………..............90 Days
Net Increase Resulting from This Change Order………………………………………………………………..0 Days
Current Contract Time Including this Change Order / Calendar Days .…. …………………………………90 Days
Approval Recommended: Approval Recommended:
City of Grand Island The Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc.
Owner
By By
Public Works Director, City of Grand Island Name, Title
Date Date
Approved for the City of Grand Island
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Date
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-317
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2006, the City of Grand Island entered into a contract with The
Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc, of Grand Island, Nebraska, for construction services to build Sanitary
Sewer District 519/521, Lots 9 through 21 of Westwood Park Second Subdivision, in the amount of
$170,398.26; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that modifications to the work to be done by The Starostka
Group Unlimited, Inc. are necessary; and
WHEREAS, such modifications have been incorporated into Change Order No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the result of such modification will decrease the contract amount by
$22,852.14 for a revised contract price of $147,546.12.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and
directed to execute Change Order No. 1 between the City of Grand Island and The Starostka Group
Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska to provide the modifications set out as follows:
Haul Asphalt Millings.................................................................................................................$200.00
High Early Strength Concrete................................................................................................$14,111.86
Eliminate Item #7, Construction of Asphalt or Concrete Pavement ...........................................($37,164.00)
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 24, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G10
#2006-318 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion and
Scheduling the Board of Equalization for Sanitary Sewer District
519; Lots 10 through 21 of Westwood Park Second Subdivision
and Sanitary Sewer District 521; Lot 9 of Westwood Park Second
Sub
Tuesday, October 24, 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: October 24, 2006
Subject: Approving Certificate of Final Completion and
Scheduling the Board of Equalization for Sanitary Sewer
District 519; Lots 10 through 21 of Westwood Park
Second Subdivision and Sanitary Sewer District 521; Lot
9 of Westwood Park Second Subdivision
Item #’s: G-10
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The contract for Sanitary Sewer District 519 / 521 was awarded to The Starostka Group
Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, NE on February 14, 2006. Work commenced on March
13, 2006 and was completed on August 31, 2006.
Discussion
Sanitary Sewer District 519 / 521 was completed in accordance with the terms,
conditions, and stipulations of the contract, plans, and the specifications. The project was
completed on schedule at a construction price of $150,312.11. Total cost of the project is
$201,187.47. Costs for the project break down as follows:
Original Bid $ 170,398.26
Overruns $ 2,765.99
Change Order No. 1 ($ 22,852.14)
Sub Total (Construction Price) $ 150,312.11
Other Costs (See Completion Certificate) $ 50,875.36
Total Cost $ 201,187.47
Alternatives
It appears that the Counc il has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion and set the Board of
Equalization Hearing.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Certificate of Final
Completion for Sanitary Sewer District 519 / 521 and set the Board of Equalization date
of November 28, 2006.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the Certificate of Final Completion and set the Board of Equalization
Hearing for Sanitary Sewer District 519 and 521.
ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT 519 / 521
LOTS 9 – 21 OF WESTWOOD PARK 2ND SUBDIVISION
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
October 24, 2006
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that Sanitary Sewer District No. 519 / 521, has been fully completed by The Starostka Group
Unlimited, Inc., of Grand Island, Nebraska under a contract dated March 3, 2006. The work has been completed
in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of said contract and complies with the contract, the
plans, and the specifications. The work is hereby accepted for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, by me as
Public Works Director in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-650 R.R.S., 1943.
It is further certified that the improvements as constructed include the following items and costs and that this
certificate shall constitute the Final Payment for this work.
Sanitary Sewer District 519 / 521 is located in Westwood Park Second Subdivision (Lots 9 – 21)
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price
1 Build 8" P.V.C Sanitary Sewer 840.00 L.F. $35.05 $29,442.00
2 Build 4" Service per STD Plan No. 132 2.00 EA $545.70 $1,091.40
3 Build 4" Service per STD Plan No. 132A 11.00 EA $1,891.65 $20,808.15
4 Build 4' Diameter STD Manhole 4.00 EA $1,264.90 $5,059.60
5 Build 4' Diameter Manhole Extra Depth 35.62 V.F. $208.55 $7,428.55
6 Remove Asphaltic or Concrete Pavement 1651.49 S.Y. $7.70 $12,716.47
7 Construct 6" Asphaltic or Concrete
Pavement
0.00 S.Y. $23.75 $0.00
8 Pavement Sawcut 1103.50 L.F. $2.45 $2,703.58
9 Build 4" P.V.C Sanitary Sewer Crossing
per STD Plan No. 138
7.00 EA $677.35 $4,741.45
10 Build 8" P.V.C Sanitary Sewer Crossing 0.00 EA $888.40 $0.00
per STD Plan No. 138
11 Remove Concrete or Asphaltic Driveway 200.03 S.Y. $2.85 $570.09
12 Construct Concrete Driveway 204.49 S.Y. $31.50 $6,441.44
13 Remove Concrete Sidewalk 1436.00 S.F. $0.55 $789.80
14 Construct Concrete Sidewalk 1436.00 S.F. $3.90 $5,600.40
15 Remove 15" C.M.P Culvert Pipe 38.00 L.F. $7.35 $279.30
16 Replace 15" C.M.P Culvert Pipe 93.00 L.F. $21.60 $2,008.80
17 Remove 12" C.M.P Culvert Pipe 207.80 L.F. $7.40 $1,537.72
18 Replace 12" C.M.P Culvert Pipe 136.00 L.F. $18.05 $2,454.80
19 Remove 6" P.V.C. Culvert Pipe 12.00 L.F. $7.35 $88.20
20 Replace 6" P.V.C. Culvert Pipe 12.00 L.F. $11.40 $136.80
21 Landscaping 1.00 L.S. $12,196.25 $12,196.25
22 Construction Dewatering 1.00 L.S. $19,905.45 $19,905.45
SUBTOTAL - CONSTRUCTION COST $136,000.25
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
1 Haul asphalt millings 4.00 EA $50.00 $200.00
2 High Early Strength Concrete 261.67 S.Y. $53.93 $14,111.86
Total Change Order No. 1 $14,311.86
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $150,312.11
SUMMARY OF OTHER COSTS
City of Grand Island Wastewater Division - TV Inspection $479.60
Grand Island Daily Independent - Advertising $145.51
City of Grand Island Engineering Division - Eng. & Advertising $15,031.21
Gary Smith Construction - Asphalt Millings $2,189.52
Ace Hardware - Sprinkler Parts $14.85
Starostka Group - Culvert and Drainage Work @ Bike Trail $2,750.53
Island Landhandlers Inc. - Grade work for Street Patching $4,500.00
Gary Smith Construction - Asphalt Patching $18,702.61
Starostka Group - Construct Sidewalk Trench Drain (2 EA) $454.00
Fill Dirt $517.50
Furnish & Place Seed $2,229.93
Remove & Replace Underground Sprinkler System $1,623.00
Fine Grade Ditch $2,087.10
Extend 4" Drain $150.00
TOTAL OTHER COSTS $50,875.36
TOTAL COST OF SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT 519 / 521 $ 201,187.47
Respectfully submitted,
Steven P. Riehle
City Engineer
Public Works Director
TO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District 519 / 521 be
approved.
I further recommend that the Costs of Engineering be credited to Account No. 10033001-74516 from Account
No. 53030055-85213 in the amount of $15,031.21.
I further recommend that the City Council sit as a Board of Equalization on November 28, 2006, to determine
benefits and levy special assessments.
Respectfully submitted,
Jay Vavricek
Mayor
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-318
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director for the City of Grand Island has
issued a Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District No. 519 located on Lots 10 through 21
of Westwood Park Second Subdivision; and Sanitary Sewer District No. 521 located on Lot 9 of
Westwood Park Second Subdivision, certifying that The Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc., of Grand Island,
Nebraska, under contract awarded February 14, 2006, has completed such project according to the terms,
conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the district; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the Public Works Director's recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The City Engineer/Public Works Director's Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer
District No. 519 and Sanitary Sewer District No. 521 is hereby confirmed.
2. The City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization on November 28, 2006 to determine benefits
and set assessments for Sanitary Sewer District No. 519 and Sanitary Sewer District No. 521..
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 24, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G11
#2006-319 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2005-S-14; Sewer Extension to Serve
the Law Enforcement Center and the Hall County Correctional
Facility
Tuesday, October 24, 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: October 24, 2006
Subject: Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary
Sewer Project No. 2005-S-14; Sewer Extension to Serve
the Law Enforcement Center and the Hall County
Correctional Facility
Item #’s: G-11
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The contract for Sanitary Sewer Project 2005-S-14 was awarded to The Starostka Group
Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, NE on May 2, 2006. Work commenced on May 2, 2006
and was completed on August 29, 2006.
Discussion
Sanitary Sewer Project 2005-S-14 was completed in accordance with the terms,
conditions, and stipulations of the contract, plans, and the specifications. The project was
comple ted on schedule at a construction price of $120,819.99. Total cost of the project,
including contract administration, is $134,461.70. Costs for the project break down as
follows:
Original Bid $ 122,771.09
Underruns ($ 1,951.10)
Sub Total (Construction Price) $ 120,819.99
Additional Costs:
T.V. Inspection $ 877.25
Contract Administration,
Engineering, and Publication Costs $ 7,844.00
Relocate Guy Wire $ 682.46
Rockwell & Associates – Plan Preparation $ 4,238.00
Total Cost $ 134,461.70
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Certificate of Final
Completion for Sanitary Sewer Project 2005-S-14.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the Certificate of Final Completion.
ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
SANITARY SEWER PROJECT 2005-S-14
SEWER EXTENSION TO SERVE
THE PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER AND THE HALL COUNTY JAIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
OCTOBER 24, 2006
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that construction of SANITARY SEWER PROJECT NO. 2005-S-14 has been fully completed by
The Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc., Grand Island, NE under the contract dated May 9, 2006. The construction of
this Sanitary Sewer Project has been completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of said
contract and complies with the contract, the plans, and the specifications. The work regarding this Sanitary Sewer
Project is hereby accepted for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, by me, Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director, in
accordance with the provisions of Section 16-650 R.R.S., 1943.
It is further certified that the improvements as constructed include the following items and costs and that this certificate
shall constitute the Final Payment for this work.
Project No. 2005-S-14, Grand Island Law Enforcement Center Project
No. Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price
1 Dry Bore & Install 20” Tunnel Liner 100.00 329.00 $32,900.00
2 Construct 10” PVC Sanitary Sewer 1401.92 24.50 $34,347.04
3 Construct 8” PVC Sanitary Sewer 185.00 19.85 $3,672.25
4 Construct 48” Standard Manhole 7.00 1917.95 $13,425.65
5 Construct 48" Manhole Extra Depth 31.00 164.40 $5,096.40
6 Sanitary Sewer Under Water Main Crossings per Std Plan # 138 1.00 503.20 $503.20
7 General Clearing and Grubbing 1.00 2500.00 $2,500.00
8 Construction Dewatering 1.00 28375.45 $28,375.45
Total Construction Cost $120,819.99
SUMMARY OF OTHER COSTS
City of Grand Island Wastewater Division - TV Inspection $ 877.25
City of Grand Island Engineering Division - Eng. & Administration $ 7,844.00
City of Grand Island Utilities Department – Relocate Guy Wire $ 682.46
Rockwell & Associates – Plan Preparation $ 4,238.00
TOTAL OTHER COSTS $ 13,641.71
TOTAL COST OF SANITARY SEWER PROJECT 2005-S-14 $ 134,461.70
Respectfully submitted,
Steven P. Riehle
Public Works Director
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October 24, 2006
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer Project 2005-S-14 be
approved.
I further recommend that the Costs of Engineering be credited to Account No. 10033001-74516 from Account No.
40015025-90006 in the amount of $7,844.00 and the costs of television inspection be credited to Account No. 53030001-
74795 from Account No. 40015025-90006 in the amount of $877.25.
Respectfully submitted,
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-319
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director for the City of Grand Island has issued a
Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer Project 2005-S-14, sewer extension to serve the Law
Enforcement Center and the Hall County Correctional Facility, certifying that The Starostka Group
Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract awarded on May 2, 2006, has completed such
project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendations of the Public Works Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary
Sewer Project 2005-S-14 is hereby confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 24, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G12
#2006-320 - Approving Acquisition of Right-of-Way along the
South Side of Rae Road between James Road and US HWY 34/281
(3785 James Road, Husker Retail Development, LLC)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-5.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-320
WHEREAS, public right-of-way is required by the City of Grand Island, from Husker
Retail Development, LLC, a limited liability company, to expand city utilities and street right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 24, 2006, for the purpose of discussing
the proposed acquisition of right-of-way along a tract of land consisting of part of Block 5, Ponderosa Lake
Estates 4th Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, located in the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section 36,
Township 11 North, Range 10 West of the 6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska and more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast Corner of said SE1/4 of Section 36; thence on an assumed
bearing of S88°06'48"W along the North line of said SE1/4 of Section 36 a distance of
118.70 feet to the point of intersection of said North line and the West right-of-way
(R.O.W.) line of U.S. Highway #281; thence S01°28'17"E along said West R.O.W. line a
distance of 40.04 feet to the point of intersection of said West R.O.W. line and the South
R.O.W. line of Rae Road, said point also being the Northeast corner of said Block 5,
Ponderosa Lake Estates 4th Subdivision and the point of beginning; thence continuing
S01°28'45"E along said West R.O.W. line of U.S. Highway #281 a distance of 9.96 feet;
thence S88°06'48"W a distance of 199.86 feet to a point on the West line of said Block 5,
said line also being the East R.O.W. line of James Road; thence N01°52'36"W along said
east R.O.W. line a distance of 9.94 feet to the point of intersection of said East R.O.W.
line and the South R.O.W. line of Rae Road, said point also being the Northwest corner of
said Block 5; thence N88°06'29"E along said South R.O.W. line of Rae Road a distance
of 199.93 feet to the point of beginning. said tract contains 1,989 square feet or 0.05 acres
more or less.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to acquire public right-of-way from Husker Retail Development, LLC, a limited liability
company, on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 24, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G13
#2006-321 - Approving Acquisition of Right-of-Way along the
South Side of Rae Road West of US Hwy 34/281 (3780 James
Road, Husker Retail Development LLC)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-6.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-321
WHEREAS, public right-of-way is required by the City of Grand Island, from Husker
Retail Development, LLC, a limited liability company, to expand city utilities and street right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 24, 2006, for the purpose of discussing
the proposed acquisition of right-of-way along a tract of land consisting of part of the Southeast Quarter
(SE1/4) of Section 36, Township 11 North, Range 10 West of the 6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska and
more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast Corner of said SE1/4 of Section 36; thence on an assumed
bearing of S88°06'48"W along the North line of said SE1/4 of Section 36 a distance of
118.70 feet to the point of intersection of said North line and the West right-of-way
(R.O.W.) line of U.S. Highway #281, said point also being the point of beginning; thence
S01°28'17"E along said West R.O.W. line a distance of 20.04 feet to the point of
intersection of said west R.O.W. line and the North R.O.W. line of Rae Road; thence
S88°06'51"W along said North R.O.W. line a distance of 260.15 feet to the point of
intersection of said North R.O.W. line and the West R.O.W. line of James Road, said
point also being the Northeast Corner of Outlot C4, Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision
in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; thence continuing S88°06'51"W along
the North line of said Outlot C4 a distance of 817.96 feet to a point on the East line of
Block 3 of said Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision; thence N01°54'06"W along said
East line of Block 3 a distance of 20.03 feet to the Northeast Corner of said Block 3, said
point also being on the North line of the SE1/4 of said Section 36; thence N88°06'48"E
along said North line of said SE1/4 a distance of 1078.26 feet to the point of beginning.
said tract contains 21,603 square feet or 0.50 acres more or less.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to acquire public right-of-way from Husker Retail Development, LLC, a limited liability
company, on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 24, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G14
#2006-322 - Approving Acquisition of Right-of-Way along the
South Side of Rae Road West of James Road (3780 James Road,
Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc.)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-7.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-322
WHEREAS, public right-of-way is required by the City of Grand Island, from Ponderosa
Lake Estates Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc., to expand city utilities and street right-of-way;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 24, 2006, for the purpose of discussing
the proposed acquisition of right-of-way along a tract of land consisting of part of Outlot "C4" of Ponderosa
Lake Estates Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, located in the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section
36, Township 11 North, Range 10 West of the 6th p.m., Hall County, Nebraska and more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast Corner of Said SE1/4 of Section 36; thence on an assumed
bearing of S88°06'48"W along the North Line of said SE1/4 of Section 36 a distance of
118.70 feet to the point of intersection of said North line and the west right-of-way
(R.O.W.) line of U.S. Highway #281; thence S01°28'17"E along said West R.O.W. line a
distance of 20.04 feet to the point of intersection of said West R.O.W. line and the North
R.O.W. line of Rae Road; thence S88°06'51"W along said North R.O.W. line a distance
of 260.15 feet to the point of intersection of said North R.O.W. line and the West R.O.W.
line of James Road, said point also being the Northeast Corner of said Outlot "C4" and the
point of beginning; thence S02°04'52"E along the East line of said Outlot "C4" a distance of
29.96 feet; thence S88°06'48"W a distance of 172.82 feet; thence N46°53'12"W a
distance of 28.28 feet; thence S88°06'48"W a distance of 625.24 feet to a point on the
West line of said Outlot "C4", said West line also being the East line of Block 3 of said
Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision; thence N01°54'06"W along said West line of Outlot
"C4" a distance of 9.97 feet to the Northwest corner of said Outlot "C4"; thence
N88°06'51"E along the North line of said Outlot "C4" a distance of 817.96 feet to the
point of beginning. said tract contains 11,807 square feet or 0.27 acres more or less.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to acquire public right-of-way from Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision Homeowners
Association, Inc., on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 24, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G15
#2006-323 - Approving Nebraska Children & Families Foundation
Continuation Grant Application
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Joni Kuzma
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Joni Kuzma, Community Development
Council Meeting: October 24, 2006
Subject: Nebraska Children & Families Foundation
Continuation Grant Application
Item #’s: G-15
Presenter(s): Joni Kuzma, Community Development Specialist
Background
The City of Grand Island is applying for a grant from the Nebraska Children and Families
Foundation (NCFF) to fund Family Preservation and Support activities. The City has
applied for and received this grant annually since 1997. The Community Youth Council
(CYC) was formed prior to receiving the first grant in 1997 to provide programs/services
that prevent the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco within communities and promote
healthy life choices for adolescents. The grant originally funded a full-time Community
Youth Council coordinator who facilitated multiple programs throughout the community
and disbursed grant funds to specific programs (Youth Leadership Tomorrow, Youth
Congress, Neighborhood Associations, TeamMates, and others.) During the past few
years, the Community Youth Council position has been absorbed by existing City staff
members and grant funds disbursed to two programs, Youth Leadership Tomorrow and
the Multicultural Coalition. Wendy Meyer-Jerke, City of Grand Island Pub lic Information
Officer, is the current CYC coordinator.
Discussion
The City is applying for $25,000 in funds for the grant period, January 1, 2007 -
December 31, 2007. The $25,000 request will include funding for the Multicultural
Coalition, Youth Leadership Tomorrow, grant administration and supplies for the
Community Youth Council. If awarded, the majority of grant funds will be used to pay
monthly rent ($700) for the Multicultural Coalition and for program costs for Youth
Leadership Tomorrow. An award letter and contract will be sent to the City from NCFF
sometime between December 2006 and March 2007 that will need to be signed by the
Mayor to accept the grant.
ALTERNATIVES
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the grant application and authorize the Mayor to sign all related
documents
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a later date.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the grant application and
authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the grant application and authorize the Mayor to sign all related
documents.
ANNOUNCES FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR
COMMUNITY FAMILY PRESERVATION AND SUPPORT CONTINUATION GRANTS
This announcement is a formal request for proposals from current Nebraska community grantees that are
on a January – December granting cycle from NCFF.
Communities needing support and funding for systems development and implementation of community
based programs that focus on the preservation or support of families.
ANNOUNCEMENT MADE:
OCTOBER 2, 2006
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
NOVEMBER 10, 2006
All inquiries should be made to:
Nebraska Children and Families
215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 200
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (402) 476-9401, Fax: (402) 476-9486
All information, policies, forms and guidelines are available on the
Nebraska Children and Families Foundation’s web site at www.NebraskaChildren.org
THE NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION
NEBRASKA VISION:
We envision a Nebraska where children and families of all cultural backgrounds live in safe, supportive environments,
providing opportunities for all to reach their full potential and participate as valued members of their community.
PRIORITIES FOR THIS FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT:
• PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AT RISK OF ENTERING THE STATE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM -
Programs/services should focus on preventative measures and outcomes for families at risk of entering the State
Child Welfare System. Services to families should demonstrate strength-based strategies which engage, assist and
support both fathers and mothers (when appropriate). Communities are encouraged to adopt an evidence-based
model of primary and secondary prevention services. The application should include descriptions of the
following:
• The target population which includes families entering the child welfare system or at-risk of entering the
child welfare system.
• Specific strategies to meet the needs of the target population.
• The process that will be used to identify families in need of services and to assist them in accessing
services.
• HOME VISITATION PROGRAMS FOR NEW PARENTS –Home visitation programs should focus on parents
and children during the child’s first two years of life. Programs should be aimed at improving the home
environment and promoting positive child and family development. As a result, a broad array of positive outcomes
for children and families can be achieved (e.g. health care, self-sufficiency, family strengthening and prevention of
child maltreatment). The application should include the following descriptions:
o Specific strategies that engage both parents in home visitation programs.
o Home visitation services that are conducted by trained personnel who provide information, support,
and/or training regarding child health, development and care.
o Communities are encouraged to adopt evidence -based model such as Healthy Families America for
applications submitted in response to this funding announcement. Information on Healthy Families
America can be accessed at the following website: www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org. Applications based
on other evidence-based models will also be considered.
• EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVES – Initiatives should focus on improving outcomes and preventive measures
for children 0-5 years old. Designing and implementing creative systems of services that will strengthen and
enhance the educational, developmental, and social and health aspects of children and their families, including
families with children in foster care, in their communities. Services to families should be directed at both fathers
and mothers and strategies identified to engage both parents in programs.
• PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN ADOLESCENTS – Programs/services should focus on prevention
for targeted populations. Designing and implementing creative systems of services that will prevent the use of
drugs, alcohol and tobacco within communities and promote healthy life choices for adolescents.
• CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION – Programs/services should focus on the prevention of abuse and neglect.
Designing and implementing creative, community based systems of services that will prevent abuse of children.
Services to families should be directed at both fathers and mothers and strategies identified to engage both parents
in programs.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
NCFF only considers requests from communities in Nebraska. The intent is to fund groups at the level where system
change is most likely to occur. The level of change may be a group of counties, a single county, a community, a tribe, or an
urban neighborhood. Applications must come from a collaborative effort and not from a single organization.
Eligible applicants may or may not be a 501(c) 3 collaborative; however, in the case that the applicant is not, the
collaborative must utilize an existing 501(c) 3 or a unit of government (this includes tribal governments), as its
fiduciary/financial agent.
SIZE OF GRANT AWARDS:
Applicants are encouraged to focus on activities and projects that are likely to produce measurable results and lasting
changes for children, families, and communities.
RFP PROCESS AND TIMELINES:
The original application and four copies are to be submitted by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, NOVEMBER 10, 2006 to Grant
Review Committee, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, 215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE
68508. The applications will be reviewed and decisions will be made about programs to be funded by DECEMBER 15,
2006. Letters of Agreement will be in place and grant awards made by JANUARY 1, 2007.
GENERAL REVIEW PROCESS:
Applications will be evaluated using a weighted point system. This system, and the points assigned, is included in this RFP
in the Application Format section. Review teams will be established to review applications and to make recommendations
to the Foundation’s Board of Directors regarding applications to be funded.
Generally, evaluation of applications will follow these criteria:
• Consistency with the priorities of the Foundation.
• Collaborative spirit.
• Organizational capacity.
• Ability to leverage other funds.
• Use of data to identity needs and areas of focus.
• Clarity about desired results.
• Geographic areas to be targeted by the Foundation. These criteria will be assessed based upon the Foundation’s
research of statewide, but geographically specific risk factors.
APPLICATION PACKET:
Please use the 2006 Application Guidebook for Implementation Grants that is found on the NCFF website at
www.NebraskaChildren.org or is attached to this email. Please note that the application format has changed. Any
applications received that are not received in this new format may be returned to the applicant for further information. To
request an application to be mailed, please call (402) 476-9401.
QUESTIONS ON THE APPLICATION FORMAT OR PROCESS:
Please call (402) 476-9401 or email kcantrell@nebraskachildren.org with any questions regarding the application format or
process.
SUBMITTING GRANT APPLICATIONS:
The original application and four copies are to be due by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, NOVEMBER 10, 2006 to:
Grant Review Committee
Nebraska Children and Families Foundation
215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 200
Lincoln, NE 68508
NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION
APPLICATION FORMAT FOR IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS
It is requested that applicants use this format for submitting their Implementation Grant Applications to the Foundation. The
2006 Application Guidebook for Implementation Grants is available on the NCFF website at www.NebraskaChildren.org
Please attach a one-page project abstract describing the program and its foreseen outcomes.
SECTION I:
A. Identify collaborative partnership and describe its capacity. (Section 3.3, Step 1)
• Identify percentage of minorities within the collaborative partnership.
• Identify percentage of parents within the collaborative partnership.
• For continuation grants, please describe how funds have been used to increase collaboration and its
impact on the community.
B. Describe community planning efforts and to what extent the resulting plans impact your application including:
• Results of community strengths and needs assessments (Section 3.4, Step 2)
• Your community vision statement (Section 3.5, Step 3)
C. Identify all persons who will be involved in the vision accomplishment. (Section 3.6, Step 4)
D. Identify outcomes to be addressed. (Section 3.7, Step 5)
E. Describe your program design and strategies and how they will accomplish your expected outcomes. (Section
3.8, Step 6)
• For continuation grants, provide a summary of outcome data.
F. Evaluate progress on outcomes. (Section 3.9, Step 7)
G. Describe ways your project relates to the Foundation’s six in-house initiatives (if applicable) and priority areas
(required). Also describe potential areas of collaboration. (Section 3.10, Step 8)
In-House Initiatives:
• Prevent Child Abuse Nebraska
• Nebraska Fatherhood Initiative
• Community Learning Center Network
• Foster Youth Initiative
• Youth Development Project
• Weigh-Cool
Priority Areas:
• Programs for Families at Risk of Entering the Child Welfare System
• Home Visitation Programs for New Parents
• Early Childhood Initiatives
• Prevention of Substance Abuse in Adolescents
• Child Abuse Prevention
POINT VALUE: 70
SECTION II:
A. Provide your plan for ensuring diversity and equity. (Section 3.11, Step 9)
B. Provide a budget. (Section 3.12, Step 10)
C. Provide a budget narrative. (Section 3.13, Step 10a)
D. Describe your plans for leveraging funds and include a description of the leveraged funds. (Section 3.14)
a. For continuation grants, what sources and amount of other funds have you been able to leverage as a
result of grant funding from Nebraska Children?
b. For continuation grants, please describe barriers you have experienced in obtaining other sources of
funding for your program. Do you anticipate obtaining sufficient funding to sustain your program in the
next year?
c. For continuation grants, what will be the impact on children, families or your community if your grant
from Nebraska Children is not renewed?
d. For continuation grants, what lessons have you learned since implementing this program and how has
this information been used to improve your program?
E. Describe the roles and responsibilities of key personnel including a job description. Also, please describe how
the staff for this project reflects the population to be served. (Section 3.15)
POINT VALUE: 30
TOTAL POINT VALUE: 100
APPLICATION GUIDEBOOK FOR PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS
Date of Publication:
February 2006
Updated February 2006 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ Page 3-7
1.1 Historical Background...................................................................................................Page 4
1.2 Family Preservation And Support Five-Year Plan Highlights......................................Page 4
1.2.1 Nebraska Vision................................................................................................Page 4
1.2.2 Values-Operating Principles of Family Preservation & Support Program.......Page 4
1.2.3 Outcomes for Nebraska’s Children, Families, and Communities.....................Page 5
1.3 Priorities for Community Grant Awards .......................................................................Page 5
1.4 Nebraska Children and Families Foundation In House Programs ................................Page 6
1.5 Visual Process for Implementation Grant Application .................................................Page 7
2. STEPS FOR PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS.................................. Page 8-13
2.1 Cover Sheet ...................................................................................................................Page 9
2.2 Project Abstract.............................................................................................................Page 9
2.3 STEP 1: Identify/Organize Collaborative Partnership..................................................Page 9
2.4 STEP 2: Identify Community Strengths And Needs.....................................................Page 9
2.5 STEP 3: Develop Community Vision Statement ..........................................................Page 9
2.6 STEP 4: Identify All Persons Involved In Vision Accomplishment.............................Page 9
2.7 STEP 5: Identify Outcomes To Be Addressed............................................................Page 10
2.8 STEP 6: Develop Program Design And Strategies To Address Outcomes.................Page 10
2.9 STEP 7: Evaluate Progress on Outcomes....................................................................Page 10
2.10 STEP 8: Program’s Correlation to NCFF’s In-House Programs & Priority Areas.....Page 11
2.11 STEP 9: Diversity and Equity Commitment ...............................................................Page 11
2.12 STEP 10: Budget.........................................................................................................Page 11
2.13 STEP 10a: Budget Narrative .......................................................................................Page 12
2.14 Leveraging Funds and Sustaining Program.................................................................Page 12
2.15 Roles and Responsibilities of Key Personnel..............................................................Page 13
3. GRANT APPLICATION FORMS ......................................................................... Page 14-26
3.1 Cover Sheet .................................................................................................................Page 15
3.2 Project Abstract...........................................................................................................Page 16
3.3 Identify/Organize Collaborative Partnership (Step 1).................................................Page 17
3.4 Identify Community Strengths And Needs (Step 2)...................................................Page 18
3.5 Develop Community Vision Statement (Step 3).........................................................Page 20
3.6 Identify All Persons Involved In Vision Accomplishment (Step 4)............................Page 20
3.7 Identify Outcomes To Be Addressed (Step 5).............................................................Page 21
3.8 Develop Program Design And Strategies To Address Outcomes (Step 6).................Page 21
3.9 Evaluate Progress on Outcomes (Step 7)....................................................................Page 22
3.10 Program’s Correlation to NCFF’s In-House Programs & Priority Areas (Step 8)......Page 22
3.11 Diversity and Equity Commitment (Step 9)................................................................Page 23
3.12 Budget (Step 10)..........................................................................................................Page 24
3.13 Budget Narrative (Step 10a)........................................................................................Page 25
3.14 Leveraging Funds and Sustaining Program.................................................................Page 25
3.15 Roles and Responsibilities of Key Personnel..............................................................Page 26
4. APPENDICES......................................................................................................... Page 27-30
4.1 Appendix A: Examples of Completed Outcomes and Strategies................................Page 28
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1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
In 1993, the Family Preservation and Support Services Act was signed into law as part of the Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act. Funds were made available to states to serve as a catalyst to help communities find innovative,
collaborative ways to deliver services that would promote healthy families and keep children safe. The funds were
designed to create and enhance two kinds of locally based projects: family support networks on behalf of all families
to increase family well-being, and family preservation programs geared to families in crisis who have children at
risk for maltreatment and/or children with disabilities. The goal of the act was to increase the capacity of all families
to nurture their children. It was predicated on the belief that families who receive support are more capable of
supporting themselves and their children; and that respect for parents is vital in the delivery of services.
The legislation recognized that we have a responsibility to provide for the safety of children. It was intended to
insure that systems are designed to allow all families access to the services they need and that these services would
be built upon the strengths of the families. It anticipated the incorporation of a localized process that would utilize
the strengths within a neighborhood, city, county, and/or region to address the needs of families and children in their
local areas.
Funding the first year was to be used to develop a state plan to improve outcomes for children and families. The
Governor’s Commission for the Protection of Children took the lead in developing a plan for the State of Nebraska.
This planning process included broad-based input from citizens across the State about the outcomes that were
desired, strategies to meet those outcomes and identification of priorities. This state plan, which was updated in June
of 1999, is called the Nebraska Family Preservation and Support Program Five-Year Plan. It serves as the
foundation for which communities can model and create projects.
Under this plan, the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation makes assistance to communities available. The
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services contracts with the Foundation to administer the Family
Preservation and Support components of the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program. This assistance includes
support and technical assistance to communities as they plan, develop, and evaluate Family Preservation and
Support projects.
1.2 FAMILY PRESERVATION AND SUPPORT FIVE-YEAR PLAN HIGHLIGHTS
1.2.1 NEBRASKA VISION
We envision a Nebraska where children and families of all cultural backgrounds live in safe, supportive
environments, providing opportunities for all to reach their full potential and participate as valued members of their
community.
1.2.2 VALUES-OPERATING PRINCIPLES OF FAMILY PRESERVATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAM
• Families present themselves in a variety of compositions for many purposes and should be supported and served
accordingly.
• Children and families are valued for their unique capacities, experiences, and potential.
• Families have the right and responsibility to make decisions on behalf of their children and themselves.
• Children and families have a positive self-concept that enhances their ability to reach their full potential by
developing quality life skills.
• Communities are enhanced by recognizing and honoring the diversity of the people who live in them.
• Families make the best choices when they have comprehensive information about all of the services provided in
their communities.
• Creative, flexible, and collaborative approaches to service delivery allowing for individual child, family, and
community differences.
• Communities respect and value families’ spirituality and beliefs.
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1.2.3 OUTCOMES FOR NEBRASKA’S CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES
Children
• Children who are safe and healthy are growing, developing, and interacting with their environment in positive
ways.
• Children and youth who are safe and healthy are making contributions to improve their community’s quality of
life.
Families
• Parents who take an active role in the physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of their children’s lives are
making responsible decisions and modeling healthy behaviors in their own lives.
• Parents who are taking the necessary steps to create a safe and healthy environment for their children are linking
with community service networks.
Communities
• Communities that are safe and nurturing are demonstrating effective practices that promote health, safety,
economic security, and well being for families.
• Communities that are safe and nurturing support families as they better position themselves to promote health,
safety, economic security, and well being for their children.
• Communities who value the diverse backgrounds of all families and children find avenues to involve families in
meaningful ways in the life of the community.
• Communities who value the importance of secure family attachments for children in state care or who are at risk
of out of home placement, channel community resources and promote strategies which move children into
permanent families.
1.3 PRIORITIES FOR COMMUNITY GRANT AWARDS
• PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AT RISK OF ENTERING THE STATE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. – This
program/service should focus on preventative measures and outcomes for families at risk of entering the State
Child Welfare System through designing and implementing programs and services that will support and assist
families. Services to families should demonstrate strength-based strategies which engage both fathers and
mothers when appropriate. Communities are encouraged to adopt a research-based model of primary and
secondary prevention services. The following descriptions should be included:
• Families entering the child welfare system or at-risk of entering the child welfare system.
• Specific strategies to meet the needs of the target population.
• The process that will be used to identify families in need of services and to assist them in accessing
services.
• HOME VISITATION PROGRAMS FOR NEW PARENTS – Research studies have demonstrated the
effectiveness of home visitation programs in promoting a broad array of positive outcomes for children and
families in such areas as health care, self-sufficiency, family strengthening and prevention of child
maltreatment. Based on this research, home visitation programs for parents and children during the child’s first
two years of life aimed at improving the home environment and promoting positive child and family
development will continue to be a priority for Nebraska Children’s 2006 grant awards. Services to families
should be directed at both fathers and mothers and strategies identified to engage both parents in programs.
Home visitation services funded through this Request for Proposals are to be provided by trained personnel who
provide some combination of the following: information, support, or training regarding child health,
development and care. Communities are encouraged to adopt a research-based model such as Healthy Families
America for applications submitted in response to this funding announcement. Information on Healthy Families
America can be accessed at the following website: www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org. Applications based on
other research-based models will also be considered.
• EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVES - A focus on improving outcomes and preventive measures for children
0-5 years old. Designing and implementing creative systems of services that will strengthen and enhance the
educational, developmental, social and health aspects of children and their families, including families with
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children in foster care, in their communities. Services to families should be directed at both fathers and mothers
and strategies identified to engage both parents in programs.
• PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN ADOLESCENTS - A focus on prevention for targeted
populations. Designing and implementing creative systems of services that will prevent the use of drugs,
alcohol and tobacco within communities and promote healthy life choices for adolescents.
• CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION - A focus on the prevention of abuse and neglect. Designing and implementing
creative, community based systems of services that will strengthen families to prevent abuse of children.
Service to families should be directed at both fathers and mothers and strategies identified to engage both
parents in programs when appropriate Circle of Parents, mutual support and self-help parent programs are
included under this priority. Community support and resource information on such topics as parenting, child
development, appropriate discipline, healthy family relationships, etc. that create, support and strengthen
healthy family and child development are all a part of these groups.
1.4 NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION IN HOUSE PROGRAMS
• Prevent Child Abuse Nebraska, a chartered chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America which is committed to
preventing and eliminating child abuse and neglect
• The Nebraska Fatherhood Initiative, to raise awareness of the importance of meaningful involvement of
fathers in the lives of their children
• The Community Learning Center Network, to promote school-based services aimed at improving student
learning, strengthening families and building strong communities
• The Foster Youth Initiative, to support youth as they transition from foster care to independent living
• The Youth Development Project, to involve youth in leadership opportunities and to increase youth
involvement in communities
• Weigh-Cool, to address the problem of childhood obesity
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1.5 VISUAL PROCESS FOR IMPLEMENTATION GRANT APPLICATION
STEP 9: Diversity &
Equity Commitment
STEP 8: Identify Linkages
to NCFF In-House
Programs and Priorities
STEP 5: Identify
Outcomes
STEP 6: Program Design
and Strategies
Outcomes STEP 7: Evaluate Progress
on Outcomes
STEP 4: Identify Persons Involved
Needs:
STEP 1: Identify/Organize
Collaborative Partnership
STEP 2: Community Assessment
Strengths:
VISUAL PROCESS FOR IMPLEMENTATION GRANT APPLICATION
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
NCFF Required
Evaluation
Measures
Locally identified
program evaluation
question
OUTCOME #3
(if applicable)
OUTCOME #2
(if applicable)
OUTCOME #1
(if applicable)
STEP 3: Develop Community Vision Statement
STEP 10: Budget &
Budget Narrative
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2. STEPS FOR PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION
GRANTS
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2.1 COVER SHEET
Purpose is to collect information needed in order to maintain contact with grantees and also to assist the grantee in
recording the completion of required forms.
2.2 PROJECT ABSTRACT
Purpose is to provide the grant reviewer with a clear description of the who, what, when, where and why’s of the
proposed project.
2.3 STEP 1: IDENTIFY/ORGANIZE COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP
A collaborative partnership is a mutually beneficial and well-defined relationship entered into by two or more
organizations to achieve common goals. Collaborative partnerships demonstrate a high level of involvement by
partners through the dedication of resources (personnel, in-kind, and financial), and the willingness to collectively
leverage resources toward a common project. Collaborative partnerships may be focused on different areas of
development based on the needs of the community. However, all collaborative partnerships are characterized by a
shared vision, a commitment to change, including systems change, open sharing of quality information, equitable
decision making process, mutual respect and an open willingness to resolve conflicts. While collaborative
partnerships may be formed with a small number of organizations or interested parties, by nature they are open and
inclusive. The collaborative partnership needs to be inclusive and diverse. Consumer representation of the
collaborative partnership is required. Identify the percentage of minorities within the collaborative partnership as
well as the percentage of parents within the collaborative partnership.
If this is a continuation grant application, please describe how Nebraska Children funding has been used to
increase community coordination/collaboration and the impact on the community, e.g. improved access to services,
reduction in duplication of services, identification of new service needs, pooling of funds to support a community
project/program, etc.
2.4 STEP 2: IDENTIFY COMMUNITY STRENGTHS AND NEEDS
Purpose is to help the community decide which outcomes are the most appropriate to address based on the existing
resources and needs of the community. Communities are encouraged to research and utilize existing community
needs assessments that are appropriate to their project. If your community has developed a community plan, please
attach a copy of it to the application. If an appropriate community needs assessment does not exist, please use the
following guidance for completing an assessment.”
Means of Assessment may include review of existing community services, using checklists and community
assessment instruments in review of existing data related to child and family well being, as well as community focus
groups and key interviews to collect data.
2.5 STEP 3: DEVELOP COMMUNITY VISION STATEMENT
Purpose is to describe a desired end result for the future. For example, using the early childhood education priority,
above, a part of a community vision statement might include the following “and all children 0-5 years old will have
the opportunity to experience quality early childhood education”.
2.6 STEP 4: IDENTIFY ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN VISION ACCOMPLISHMENT
Purpose is to assist the Collaborative Partnership in addressing the community vision. Thus, it is critical to identify
all the partners that the program will interact with directly in carrying out the vision.. For the community, the
question is asked, “Who needs to participate in our community in order for this outcome to be achieved?” The
answer to this question should include the project consumers (beneficiaries of the project), the staff, (the
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implementers of the project), and the community partners (the catalysts and gatekeepers of the project who might
include such groups as county commissioners, administrators of various programs, etc.)
2.7 STEP 5: IDENTIFY OUTCOMES TO BE ADDRESSED
Purpose is to define the program outcomes for which you will be accountable. Outcomes are goals expressed as an
idealized statement of a program’s intended effects on the person or population that will be reached for its most
successful cases. Outcomes should be written in a way that provides a clear picture of what the sustained change in
behaviors or status of the individuals. (See Appendix A: Examples of Completed Outcomes and Strategies).
2.8 STEP 6: DEVELOP PROGRAM DESIGN AND STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS
OUTCOMES
Purpose is to describe how the project work will be conducted in order for the outcomes to be achieved. You may
ask: What will you do to achieve the desired results? It is important for your program to research what types of
program approaches have been shown to be effective for your targeted outcomes. The Collaborative Partnership,
using all available information from the community and the identified outcomes, as well as national data and model
information, will identify strategies to accomplish each identified outcome. These strategies clarify HOW the
program is going to carry out the work to accomplish the goal. For example, a strategy to empower youth in making
good life choices might be to implement a mentor program. The Mentor Program is the strategy to reaching the goal.
You will need to further describe the specific activities/steps related to this strategy (e.g., (a) a process will be
developed to recruit mentees; (b) a six week mentor training will be completed, (c) mentors will meet with their
mentees for weekly for hourly sessions, etc.).
Other examples of strategies may include such things as:
• A program that will promote adult role modeling and will introduce the youth to acceptable community
values.
• A program that will rescue first offender youth from the justice system and give them meaningful
experiences in positive community life, character building, respect, and citizenship.
• A program that will teach new parents appropriate child rearing practices and give them meaningful
information about the growth and development of their children.
If you know a specific program (at this time) that you want to explore/develop/implement, you can list it and
describe how you will transfer the program to your community.
For each strategy we want you to describe rationale for choosing this strategy by summarizing the research evidence
and/or present program data from previous work that suggests that this is strategy was effective. For example if you
are using previous program data you should answer the question, “What results has your program achieved for
children, families and your community? (Include numbers and outcome data)
If this is a continuation grant application, please provide a summary of outcome data for your program.
2.9 STEP 7: EVALUATE PROGRESS ON OUTCOMES
The Nebraska Children and Families Foundation evaluation requirements are outlined in the Grant Reporting and
Evaluation Guidebook. In this section of the grant, please provide a written acknowledgement that you agree to
complete all NCFF evaluation requirements. Identify at least one local evaluation question that you would like to
exam during year one of the grant.
Note: Barbara Jackson and Lisa St Clair, program evaluators at Munroe-Meyer Institute will work with your
program to assist in the development of the local evaluation plan. Detailed plans do not need to be part of this
application.
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2.10 STEP 8: PROGRAM’S LINKAGE TO NCFF’S IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS AND
PRIORITY AREAS
Describe how your project relates to the Foundation’s six in-house initiatives (if applicable) and priority areas
(required). Identify potential areas of collaboration between NCFF and your proposed project.
IN HOUSE INITIATIVES
• Prevent Child Abuse Nebraska, a chartered chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America which is committed
to preventing and eliminating child abuse and neglect
• The Nebraska Fatherhood Initiative, to raise awareness of the importance of meaningful involvement of
fathers in the lives of their children
• The Community Learning Center Network, to promote school-based services aimed at improving student
learning, strengthening families and building strong communities
• The Foster Youth Initiative, to support youth as they transition from foster care to independent living
• The Youth Development Project, to involve youth in leadership opportunities and to increase youth
involvement in communities
• Weigh-Cool, to address the problem of childhood obesity
PRIORITY AREAS
• Programs for Families at Risk of Entering the State Child Welfare System
• Home Visitation Programs for New Parents
• Early Childhood Initiatives
• Prevention of Substance Abuse in Adolescents
• Child Abuse Prevention
2.11 STEP 9: DIVERSITY AND EQUITY COMMITMENT
All communities in Nebraska are diverse. Purpose is to identify a plan, which will ensure that the diversity of the
community is reflected in the planning and delivery of services. The eventual community plan must be equitable
and assure that all persons within the service area have equal access to the services. A statement detailing ways in
which this will be done is also required. The make-up of the collaborative partnership is key to assuring that
diversity and equity are maintained.
A diverse collaborative partnership is a team that includes difference such as:
• Differences in thinking (all do not think alike) • Differences in solving problems
• Differences in people (all do not look alike) • Differences defining results
A team that is diverse and sensitive to equity issues will realize a better and more effective product. Depending
upon the community, diversity may include:
• Ethnic Diversity • Religious Diversity
• Cultural Diversity • Diversity in Life Pursuits and Employment
• Racial Diversity • Diversity in Family Composition
• Socio-Economic Diversity
Equity in service delivery and access may require:
• Special out-reach planning • A diversity advisory committee
• Inclusion of diverse populations in service delivery • Location or re-location of service site within a
specific area
• Special Training for usual service providers
2.12 STEP 10: BUDGET
Purpose is to develop a projected budget and provide a narrative justification of each budgeted line item. The budget
form, which is provided, must be used. If multiple programs are involved in the project, a separate budget form for
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each project MUST be completed as well as a total budget for the entire amount requested. This budget form MUST
be used. Also required for this section is to describe your plans for leveraging funds and include a description of the
leveraged funds.
• PROJECT TITLE – The title of the project from the Cover Sheet. If budget involves multiple projects, the title
of the individual program listed on a separate budget form.
• BUDGET AMOUNT - The total amount of Family Preservation and Support funds requested. NCFF makes a
three-year commitment of funding for new grant projects contingent upon the program demonstrating sufficient
progress in meeting its goals. Requests for funding beyond three years are evaluated based on the results
achieved. Funding may be reduced in the fourth and subsequent years of funding. Programs are encouraged to
use NCFF funds to leverage other sources of funding to sustain their program.
• BUDGET PERIOD - The period for which funding is requested, for example 07/01/06 to 06/30/07.
• NCFF FUNDING – The total amount of Family Preservation and Support funds requested.
• OTHER FUNDS – The total amount of other sources of funding and that will support the project.
• TOTAL FUNDS – The total combined amount of NCFF Funding and Other Funds.
• PERSONNEL - The title or position of the person employed and the percent of their time spent working on the
project (i.e. a full-time support staff might spend only 20% of his/her time on the project, therefore, 20% of
their salary would be written into the budget). Personnel include any staff employed by the project, who directly
serves in the capacity of this grant award (i.e.: Project Coordinator, Family Advocate, Administrative Support
Staff, etc.)
• FRINGE BENEFITS - The amount of benefits to be provided for each position as well as the fringe rate used to
calculate these benefits.
• ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES – The funds used for office operations of the project such as supplies,
telephone, postage, duplicating, etc. (Administrative support staff should be included under personnel).
• TRAVEL – The funds used for local and non-local travel of project personnel. The basis for the calculation as
well as the purpose for all travel should be provided. Travel estimates for travel should be based on your
institution’s current policies – for example, $0.445/mile. (Funds made available for project consumer travel
should be considered family support and listed under Other Expenses.)
• EQUIPMENT – Although Foundation grants are not made for the sole purpose of funding capital costs; a
limited amount of equipment may be requested. Therefore, equipment includes any major capital outlay used to
support the local project and/or any particular agency within the project.
• OUTREACH AND PUBLICITY – The funds used for promotional activities, as well as publicity for the local
project or programs associated with the local project.
• CONTRACT/CONSULTANT – The funds used for the provision of services within the scope of this grant (i.e.
family advocates contracted through an agency for home visitation, crisis respite, other supports and
preservation enhancements, etc.)
• OTHER EXPENSES – Any costs budgeted not included in the above categories, such as technical assistance
beyond that provided by the State, or funds provided for consumers that fall outside the categories above.
2.13 STEP 10A: BUDGET NARRATIVE
Purpose is to provide justification of the expenditures listed in the budget by providing a narrative description of
each item and a detailed explanation of how these amounts were calculated.
2.14 LEVERAGING FUNDS AND SUSTAINING PROGRAM
Describe your plans for leveraging funds and mechanisms for sustaining your program once grant funds have ended.
If this is a continuation grant application, what sources and amount of other funds have you been able to leverage
as a result of grant funding from Nebraska Children?
If this is a continuation grant application, given that Nebraska Children funding is intended as seed money to get
programs off the ground, please describe barriers you have experienced in obtaining other sources of funding for
your program. Do you anticipate obtaining sufficient funding to sustain your program in the next year?
If this is a continuation grant application, what will be the impact on children, families or your community if your
grant from Nebraska Children is not renewed?
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If this is a continuation grant application, what lessons have you learned since implementing this program and
how has this information been used to improve your program?
2.15 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF KEY PERSONNEL
Describe the roles and responsibilities of key personnel including a job description. Also, please describe how the
staff for this project reflects the population to be served.
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3. GRANT APPLICATION
FORMS
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3.1 COVER SHEET FORM
NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION
FAMILY PRESERVATION AND SUPPORT FUNDS
IMPLEMENTATION GRANT APPLICATION COVER SHEET
Project Title:
Collaborative Partnership:
County:
Name of Main Contact Person:
Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Phone:
Fax:
E-Mail (REQUIRED):
Name of Fiscal Agency:
Fiscal Officer:
Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Phone:
Fax:
E-Mail (REQUIRED):
Total Amount Requested:
$
Communities/Counties/Towns to be served:
Which ONE of the program priority areas does this grant address the most?
Home Visitation Programs for New Parents Prevention of Substance Abuse in Adolescents
Early Childhood Initiatives Child Abuse Prevention
Programs for Families at Risk of Entering the State Child Welfare System
Mark items below to verify that each of the required sections are completed and attached:
Cover Sheet and Project Abstract (See pg. 9, 15-16)
Identify/Organize Collaborative Partnership (Step 1) (See pg. 9, 17)
Identify Community Strengths and Needs (Step2) (See pg. 9, 18)
Develop Community Vision Statement (Step 3) (See pg. 9, 20)
Identify All Persons Involved in Vision Accomplishment (Step 4) (See pg. 9, 20)
Identify Outcomes to be Addressed (Step 5) (See pg. 10, 21)
Develop Program Design and Strategies to Address Outcomes (Step 6) (See pg. 10, 21)
Evaluate Progress on Outcomes (Step 7) (See pg. 10, 22)
Program’s Correlation to NCFF’s In-House Programs & Priority Areas (Step 8) (See pg. 11, 22)
Diversity and Equity Commitment (Step 9) (See pg. 11, 23)
Budget and Budget Narrative (Steps 10 & 10a) (See pg. 11-12, 24-25)
Leveraging Funds/Sustaining Program (See pg. 12, 25)
Roles and Responsibilities of Key Personnel (See pg. 13, 26)
Signature of Contact Person:
Date:
Signature of Fiscal Officer:
Date:
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3.2 PROJECT ABSTRACT
Provide a brief abstract that highlights the key aspects of your grant proposal. Please use the following questions, if
necessary, to assist you in writing an informative abstract:
1. What is the name of the program/project/service?
2. Provide a brief description of this program/project or service.
3. Who will participate in the program and how will they be chosen?
4. How many will be involved? Do they represent a particular section of the community?
5. How often will the services be offered and for how long? When will they start?
6. Are they part of existing services?
7. Who will be delivering the services?
8. Where will the services be offered?
9. Why does your community need these services?
10. What do you hope to accomplish with this project?
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3.3 IDENTIFY/ORGANIZE COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP (STEP 1)
List the members of your Collaborative Partnership.
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP ROSTER
NAME AFFILIATION TITLE EMAIL ADDRESS ROLE
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Applicants should describe the Collaborative Partnership noting the partners involved, the governing or decision
making process and the financial management structure. If the collaboration has a Memorandum of Agreement, or
Memorandum of Understanding please attach it to the application. Please describe the partnership capacity to
achieve outcomes for the project for which funding is being requested including the individual contributions of
partners toward the project. Please note any other collaborative projects this group may have undertaken, and the
outcomes achieved.
If this is a continuation grant application, please describe how Nebraska Children funding has been used to
increase community coordination/collaboration and the impact on the community, e.g. improved access to services,
reduction in duplication of services, identification of new service needs, pooling of funds to support a community
project/program, etc.
3.4 IDENTIFY COMMUNITY STRENGTHS AND NEEDS (STEP 2)
Describe the process you used to identify strengths and needs. If your community has developed a community plan,
please attach it to the application.
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What were the results of these community strengths and needs assessments?
How does your planned program flow from these needs?
IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY STRENGTHS: IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS:
Source:
Source:
Source:
Source:
Source:
Source:
Source:
Source:
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3.5 DEVELOP COMMUNITY VISION STATEMENT (STEP 3)
Develop a community vision statement that describes a desired end result for the future
3.6 IDENTIFY ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN VISION ACCOMPLISHMENT (STEP 4)
How will the following stakeholders participate and what will their role be in order to accomplish the vision?
Who Are the Stakeholders? What Are Their Roles?
Project Consumers:
Staff:
Community Partners:
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3.7 IDENTIFY OUTCOMES TO BE ADDRESSED (STEP 5)
(See Appendix A: Examples of Completed Outcomes and Strategies.)
Please list all of your outcomes (#1, #2, #3, etc.)
3.8 DEVELOP PROGRAM DESIGN AND STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS OUTCOMES
(STEP 6)
Describe your program
Now list your program outcomes from Step 5 below and identify three possible strategies for each. In addition,
provide a detailed description under each strategy that explains the specific activities that will be implemented. Add
enough detail in the activities/steps so grant reviewers have a complete picture regarding program implementation.
Below is provided one outcome/strategy framework. It is anticipated that most programs will have more than one
outcome. Please copy the example below to address multiple outcomes.
List outcome(s) from Step 5.
Program Design and Strategies to address outcome(s)
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Description of the specific activities that will be implemented.
Describe the rationale for choosing this strategy by summarizing the research evidence and/or present program data
from previous work that suggests that this is strategy was effective.
If this is a continuation grant application, please provide a summary of outcome data for your program.
3.9 EVALUATE PROGRESS ON OUTCOMES (STEP 7)
Please provide a written acknowledgement that you agree to complete all NCFF evaluation requirements. Identify at
least one local evaluation question that you would like to exam during year one of the grant.
3.10 PROGRAM’S CORRELATION TO NCFF’S IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS AND
PRIORITY AREAS (STEP 8)
Please describe which of the Foundation’s six in-house initiatives (if applicable) and priority areas (required) your
program addresses. Also, identify potential areas of collaboration between NCFF and your proposed project.
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3.11 DIVERSITY AND EQUITY COMMITMENT (STEP 9)
Describe what will be done in this project to ensure that the cultural and ethnic make-up of the community will be
reflected in the planning and delivery of services.
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3.12 BUDGET (STEP 10)
NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION
FAMILY PRESERVATION AND SUPPORT FUNDS
IMPLEMENTATION GRANT APPLICATION BUDGET FORM
Project Title:
Budget Amount:
$
Budget Period:
From / / To / /
BUDGET ITEM NCFF FUNDING OTHER FUNDS TOTAL
Personnel
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTAL PERSONNEL $ $ $
Fringe Benefits
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTAL FRINGE BENEFITS $ $ $
Administrative Expenses
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE $ $ $
Travel
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTAL TRAVEL $ $ $
Equipment
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTAL EQUIPMENT $ $ $
Outreach
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTAL OUTREACH $ $ $
Contract/ Consulting
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTAL CONTRACT/CONSULTING $ $ $
Other Expenses
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES $ $ $
TOTAL BUDGET $ $ $
Updated February 2006 25
3.13 BUDGET NARRATIVE (STEP 10A)
Please provide justification of the expenditures listed in the budget by providing a narrative description of each item
and a detailed explanation of how these amounts were calculated.
3.14 LEVERAGING FUNDS AND SUSTAINING PROGRAM
Describe your plans for leveraging funds and include a description of the leveraged funds. Also include how you
plan on sustaining your program once grant funds have ended.
Updated February 2006 26
If this is a continuation grant application, what sources and amount of other funds have you been able to leverage
as a result of grant funding from Nebraska Children?
If this is a continuation grant application, given that Nebraska Children funding is intended as seed money to get
programs off the ground, please describe barriers you have experienced in obtaining other sources of funding for
your program. Do you anticipate obtaining sufficient funding to sustain your program in the next year?
If this is a continuation grant application, what will the impact be on children, families or your community if your
grant from Nebraska Children is not renewed?
If this is a continuation grant application, what lessons have you learned since implementing this program and
how has this information been used to improve your program?
3.15 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF KEY PERSONNEL
Describe the roles and responsibilities of key personnel including a job description. Also, please describe how the
staff for this project reflect the population to be served.
Updated February 2006 27
4. APPENDICES
Updated February 2006 28
4.1 APPENDIX A: EXAMPLES OF COMPLETED OUTCOMES AND STRATEGIES
CHILD OUTCOME SAMPLE
Outcome: Children who are safe and healthy are growing, developing and
interacting with their environment in positive ways.
Instructions: For this outcome, please answer the following questions.
1. What are your community needs related to this outcome?
40% of children entering kindergarten are behind developmentally and are not learning at the same rate of their
peers.
2. What are the existing assets within your community to build on to meet this outcome?
Head Start, Even Start and community early childhood programs provide developmentally appropriate education in
order to support young children’s development. Home visitation programs offer developmental screening and
supports role in nurturing their children’s development.
3. What are your strategies (list no more than 3) for achieving the outcome above?
• The family preservation team will work with Early Childhood Programs within their communities to
increase outreach efforts in order to increase enrollment into these local programs.
• The Family Resource Center will conduct three community family workshops that will focus on
awareness of appropriate developmental stages and activities that promote children’s learning.
• Family preservation teams will work with home visitation programs to increase outreach efforts in order
to increase enrollment for family’s participation in these programs.
4. Who are your collaborative partners to achieve this outcome?
The collaborative partners for this outcome include: (a) Family preservation team, (b) Even Start, Head Start.
Updated February 2006 29
FAMILY OUTCOME SAMPLE
Outcome: Parents who are taking the necessary steps to create a safe and
healthy environment for their children are linking with community service
networks.
Instructions: For this outcome, please answer the following questions.
1. What are your community needs related to this outcome?
Less than 20% of parents participate as a volunteer in their children’s school or after school activities.
2. What are the existing assets within your community to build on to meet this outcome?
Local family center has training for Parents as Partners program – a parent-to-parent training model.
3. What are your strategies (list no more than 3) for achieving the outcome above?
• Utilize “parent to parent” model for training and outreach the new parent volunteers. Use a variety of
strategies to recruit parents to the Parent to Parent Program.
• Work in partnerships with the schools to provide more flexible options for parents to volunteer, e.g.,
including afternoons, evenings and weekends, in the classroom or supporting other school projects. Offer
ongoing support to volunteer for problem solving. Document volunteer retention rate as an average
length of time that volunteers remain active.
• Develop partnership with the school and a program for volunteer recognition and appreciation.
4. Who are your collaborative partners to achieve this outcome?
Family preservation team, family center staff for parent-to-parent program, school principal, parent-teacher
organization.
Updated February 2006 30
COMMUNITY OUTCOME SAMPLE
Outcome: Communities that are safe and nurturing are demonstrating
effective practices that promote health, safety, economic security and well
being for families.
Instructions: For this outcome, please answer the following questions.
1. What are your community needs related to this outcome?
A recent survey indicated that 50% female head of households on TANF who are under 25 years of age have no
school diploma or GED. All GED classes are held during the evenings. Limited childcare is available for families
during the evenings or day for families.
2. What are the existing assets within your community to build on to meet this outcome?
Our community has 10 GED programs at various locations. All programs are offered free of charge.
3. What are your strategies (list no more than 3) for achieving the outcome above?
• Conduct Needs Assessment to determine what the needs of services are for this population of young
women.
• Based on the Needs Assessment identify gaps in services, work with community GED programs, Early
Childhood Programs, Public Schools and TANFF Programs to identify an integrated system of support
that will increase opportunities for young mothers to participate in GED programs.
• Disseminate information about this new integrated system throughout the community through
distribution of brochures at WIC offices, news releases, and mailings.
4. Who are your collaborative partners to achieve this outcome?
TANFF programs, Early Childhood Programs, Public Schools, and Family Preservation Team.
.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-323
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general local
government authorized to file an application through the Nebraska Children & Families Foundation for a
Continuation Grant to fund Family Preservation and Support activities; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation is taking applications through
November 10, 2006 from current grantees for the continuation of community based services through
December 31, 2007; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that a grant application be submitted requesting
$25,000.00 to carry out activities that focus on preservation and support of families; 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.
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 Children & Families Foundation, for the
purpose of providing funding for Family Preservation and Support activities.
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.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 24, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G16
#2006-324 - Approving Acquisition of Hike/Bike Path Easement
Located at 2421 Sothman Road (Herbert F. Mayer, Jr. Trust)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-4.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-324
WHEREAS, a hike/bike trail easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from
Katharine S. Mayer, Trustee of the Herbert F. Mayer, Jr., Trust, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair a
hike/bike path along the St. Joe branch of the Union Pacific Railroad; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 24, 2006, for the purpose of discussing
the proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way located in part of Lot Twelve (12), Block Three
(3), Brentwood Second Subdivision of the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the easement and
right-of-way being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot Twelve (120) Block Three (3), Brentwood Second
Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, said point also being the Point of Beginning;
thence on an assumed bearing of N01°04’33”E upon and along the west line of said Lot Twelve
(12) a distance of 13.25 feet; thence S 47°56’36”E a distance of 36.09 feet; thence S 61°40’42”E
a distance of 108.56 feet; thence N90°00’00”E a distance of 14.59 feet; thence S00°00’26”W a
distance of 10.00 feet thence N90°00’00”W a distance of 17.11 feet; thence N61°40’42”W a
distance of 112.29 feet; thence N47°56’36”W a distance of 28.60 feet to the Point of Beginning,
said tract containing a calculated area of 1586.14 square feet or 0.036 acres more or less.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to acquire a public hike/bike trail easement from Katharine S. Mayer, Trustee of the Herbert F.
Mayer, Jr., Trust on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 24, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G17
#2006-325 - Approving Interlocal Agreement with Hall County for
Emergency Management/Communications Center
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Lela Lowry
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Lela L. Lowry, Emergency Management/911 Director
Meeting: October 24, 2006
Subject: Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement
Item #’s: G-17
Presenter(s): Lela L. Lowry, EM/911 Director
Background
It has been understood and practiced that the Emergency Management Agency serves
both the City off Grand Island and Hall County by preparing planning, training and
exercises for both the city and the county as well as dispatching first responders to
emergencies and receiving all Emergency 911 telephone calls for the City of Grand
Island and Hall County. This agreement establishes the employees of Emergency
Management as City employees with the understanding that a select committee of city
and county representatives will meet regularly with the Emergency Management Agency
and serve as an advisory committee and to help with policy direction and budget
guidance.
Discussion
To update and establish terms by which the City of Grand Island and Hall County
participate in a joint Emergency Mana gement Agency for the good of all city and county
residence as well as a continuous transient population. The previous agreement was dated
May 27, 1986
The purpose of this agreement is to set forth terms by which the City of Grand Island and
Hall County share the responsibility and management of the Emergency Management
Agency.
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 move to approve this Inter-Local
Cooperation Agreement of the Emergency Management/Communications Center
between the City of Grand Island and Hall County.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-325
WHEREAS, the County of Hall and the City of Grand Island wish to enter into an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement setting out responsibilities of each party for the operation of the Hall County
Emergency Management / Communications Center; and
WHEREAS, the proposed interlocal cooperation agreement has been reviewed and
approved by the Interim City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Emergency Management/Communications
Center Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between the City of Grand Island and the County of Hall
is hereby approved; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf
of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 24, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I1
#2006-326 - Approving Request of B & R Stores, Inc. dba Super
Saver #19, 1602 West 2nd Street for a Class "C" Liquor License
and Liquor Manager Designation for Fred M. Groenke, 2308 West
Charles Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-326
WHEREAS, an application was filed by B & R Stores, Inc., doing business as Super Saver
#19 at 1602 West Second 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 October 14, 2006; such publication cost being $13.60; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 24, 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 final inspections.
____ 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 Fred M. Groenke
as liquor manager of such business upon the completion of a state approved
alcohol server/seller training program.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 24, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
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_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of October 11, 2006
through October 24, 2006
The Claims for the period of October 11, 2006 through October 24, 2006 for a total amount
of $3,936,321.14. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: David Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
Item -1
Discussion Concerning Capital Avenue Widening Project
Acquisition of Real Estate
The Council may vote to go into Closed Session to discuss this item as allowed by state law.
Discussion Concerning Capital Avenue Widening Project Acquisition of Real Estate.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle
City of Grand Island City Council