01-09-2007 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session Packet
City Council:Mayor:
Margaret Hornady
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
John Gericke
Peg Gilbert
Joyce Haase
Robert Meyer
Mitchell Nickerson
Jackie Pielstick
Vacancy
Scott Walker
Fred Whitesides
Call to Order
City of Grand Island City Council
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MAYOR COMMUNICATION
This is an opportunity for the Mayor to comment on current events, activities, and issues of interest to the community.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Invocation - Pastor Curtis Holzworth, Evangelical Free Church, 2609 South Blaine
Street
This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open Meetings Act
in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room as required by state
law.
The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law.
City of Grand Island City Council
Item -1
Approving Appointment of Tom Brown as City Councilmember
for Ward 2
Mayor Margaret Hornady has submitted the name of Tom Brown for appointment as
Councilmember to represent Ward 2. This vacancy was created when Ms. Hornady assumed
the office of Mayor on December 5, 2006. As is required by City Code Section 2-25, "The
mayor shall fill by appointment any vacancy which may exist, caused by death, resignation or
disability of any elective officer of the City. Such appointment of the mayor shall be subject,
however, to approval of the majority of the council." A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Margaret Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Item -2
Administraion of Oath of Office to Tom Brown, City
Councilmember for Ward 2
City Clerk RaNae Edwards will administer the Oath of Office to newly appointed
Councilmember Tom Brown - Ward 2.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item E1
Public Hearing on Change of Zoning for a Tract of Land Located
East of the Platte Valley Industrial Park between W. Schimmer
Drive and W. Wildwood Drive from TA Transitional Agriculture
& AG2 Secondary Agricultural to M2 Heavy Manufacturing
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: January 9, 2007
Subject: Change of Zoning (C-05-2007GI)
Item #’s: E-1 & F-1
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This application proposes to rezo ne approximately 440 acres of land east of the Platte
Valley Industrial Park between Schimmer Drive and Wildwood Drive on both sides of
Blaine Street from TA Transitional Agriculture and AG2 Secondary Agricultural Zone to
M2 Heavy Manufacturing. The purpose of this rezoning is to prepare this property for
industrial development in a manner largely consistent with the Grand Island
Comprehensive Development Plan.
Discussion
In the attached memo to the planning commission on this rezoning request staff discussed
many of the issues with this rezoning and recommended in favor of rezoning the
property.
The transportation systems will support the proposed development. Sewer and water can
be extended to serve these properties. Lift stations may be needed for the properties east
of Blaine Street. None of these properties are located within the gateway corridor zones
along U.S. 281 and South Locust. There is no flood plain on the property as shown on
the current effective flood maps for the area.
Marlan Ferguson, with the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation spoke
in favor of this application as the applicant. The EDC either owns, has options to
purchase, or other contracts with the owners of the property involved in this request.
Rezoning this property will make it available to offer to companies interested in locating
in Grand Island. Prior experience in landing new companies has shown the importance
of having the property zoned appropriately. This request, on this amount of property, is
being made to facilitate future development.
Kathy Miller, of 4015 Scheel Road located north of Schimmer Drive, asked the
commission to remember that there are houses in the area and changes to the zoning will
impact those houses. She said that she was not against the change but that some of the
current uses such as Standard Iron have had an impact on her at her property because of
the noise generated by such uses.
Nadine Oakley, of 1381 W. Schimmer Road, stated that she and her husband own and
live on property immediately north of proposed rezoning on the east side of Blaine Street
and that they support the change in zoning.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the rezoning as presented
2. Modify the rezoning to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Haskins 2nd by Niemann to recommend approval of the rezoning
as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present (Amick,
Haskins, O’Neill, Brown, Niemann, Miller, Eriksen, Ruge, Hayes, Snodgrass) voting in
favor.
Sample Motion
Approve the rezoning as presented.
Agenda Item # 5
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION:
November 28, 2006
SUBJECT: Zoning Change (C-05-2007GI)
PROPOSAL: To rezone approximately 440 acres of land east of the Platte Valley Industrial Park between
Schimmer Drive and Wildwood Drive on both sides of Blaine Street from TA Transitional Agriculture and AG2
Secondary Agricultural Zone to M2 Heavy Manufacturing. The purpose of this rezoning is to prepare this
property for industrial development consistent with the Grand Island Comprehensive Development Plan.
OVERVIEW:
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation: TA – Transitional Agriculture and AG2 – Secondary Agriculture.
Permitted and conditional uses: TA - Agricultural uses, recreational uses and residential uses at a density
of 1 dwelling unit per 20 acres, limited animal agriculture. AG2 -
Agricultural uses, recreational uses and residential uses at a density of 1
dwelling unit per 20 acres, some animal agriculture when associated with
a farming operation, some agriculture based industrial uses.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Designated for future development as a combination of manufacturing
and medium density residential to office uses, with the largest portion
being manufacturing.
Existing land uses. Agricultural crops
Proposed Zoning Designation M2 –Heavy Manufacturing - A wide variety of warehousing, storage,
manufacturing and industrial uses and no residential uses. Minimum lot
size of 6000 square feet with 65% coverage.
Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations: North: TA- Transitional Agriculture
South, and West: TA- Transitional Agriculture, AG2-Secondary
Agriculture. West: ME-Manufacturing Estates Zone
Permitted and conditional uses: ME A variety of warehousing, storage (limited chemical and fuel storage),
manufacturing and industrial uses on large lots (2.5 Acre minimum) with large setback and landscaped areas and no residential uses. TA
Agricultural uses including: raising of livestock, but not confined feeding,
raising crops, greenhouses and nurseries and residential uses up to a
density of 1 unit per 20 acres. AG2- Agricultural uses including: raising of
livestock and some limited confined feeding, raising crops, greenhouses
and nurseries, some agriculture related manufacturing facilities and
residential uses up to a density of 1 unit per 20 acres. Comprehensive Plan Designation: North: Designated for manufacturing and low to medium density
residential.
East: Designated for low to medium density residential,
South: Designated for Public Uses and Agriculture
West: Designated for Manufacturing.
Existing land uses: North: Farm Ground, Farm Houses
South: Power Plant (Platte Generating Station) Farm Ground
East: Farm Ground
West: Platte Valley Industrial Park
EVALUATION:
Positive Implications:
· Largely Consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan: The subject property is designated
mostly for manufacturing uses (typically M1 or M2).
· Accessible to Existing Municipal Infrastructure: City water and sewer services can be extended to serve the
rezoning area. Sewer and water extensions will be costly but will occur with the development of the
property and included with the price of that property.
· Would provide additional manufacturing property: This would provide for more manufacturing oriented
property in an area already heavily populated with heavy manufacturing. The proposed use would support
the existing manufacturing uses.
· Would provide manufacturing property with less restriction than the ME Zone: The ME zone is specifically
designed to provide entrance features to the community by requiring large lots with the buildings and
parking set at least 50 feet from the front property line. The district is also designed to limit heavier uses
that might include chemical, fuel and other hazardous material storage. The M2 zone opens this property
up to heavier uses that are needed to support development in and around Grand Island.
· The site is not immediately adjacent to the Gateway Corridor Overlay (GCO) Zones located along U.S.
Highway 281 and South Locust Street: The development that would occur on these sites would not be
easily visible from either South Locust or U.S. 281. Properties developed in the GCO zones will provide a
buffer along those major entrances between this property and those roads.
· Prepares the site for economic development prospects: This rezoning would prepare this site for use by
industrial prospects interested in locating in Grand Island.
· Good access to transportation systems: This site has good access to South Locust, U.S. 281, US I-80, US
Highway 34 and Nebraska Highway 2. A railroad spur to the power plant also crosses the property
providing potential access to the Union Pacific Main Line.
· Monetary Benefit to Applicant and Adjacent property owners: Would allow the applicant to lease or sell this
property. Would also establish the development patterns for surrounding properties that would lean toward
manufacturing or commercial development.
Negative Implications:
· Changes the Neighborhood: This will establish that the area between U.S. 281 and South Locust south of
Grand Island is intended for industrial development. The scattered residential development (primarily farm
residences) may lose market value for residential use due to the proximity of manufacturing uses.
· Increased Traffic: Manufacturing development at this location will result in increased traffic volumes on
Wildwood, Schimmer, U.S. 281 and South Locust.
Other Considerations
The majority of this property is already intended for manufacturing uses as shown below on the Future Land
Use Map for the City of Grand Island.
Future Land Use Map of the Area as approved in the Grand Island Comprehensive Plan
The transportation systems will support the proposed development. Sewer and water can be extended to
serve these properties. None of these properties are located within the gateway corridor zones along U.S. 281
and South Locust. There is no flood plain on the property as shown on the current effective flood maps for the
area.
Flood Plain on Property as shown on FIRM 310100-0100 C September 29, 1986
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City Council change the zoning
on this site from TA-Transitional Agriculture and AG2 Secondary Agriculture to M2-Heavy Manufacturing as
requested and shown on the attached map.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
Item E2
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at the
Corner of Broadwell Avenue and 2nd Street (Five Points Bank)
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Robert H. Smith, Asst. Utilities Director
Meeting: January 9, 2007
Subject: Acquisition of Utility Easement – Corner of Broadwell
and 2nd Streets – Five Points Bank
Item #’s: E-2 & G-3
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City Council. The
Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to the property of Five Points Bank,
located at the corner of Broadwell and 2nd Streets (through a part of Lot Eight (8), Block Thirteen
(13), Kernohan and Decker Addition) in the City Of Grand Island, Hall County, in order to have
access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and
transformers.
Discussion
This easement will be used to locate underground cable and a single phase pad-mounted
transformer to provide electrical service to the ATM. The property was recently sold and was
previously served from the grocery store on the same block. A new service is required.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Ta ke no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the acquisition of
the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Motion to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
Item F1
#9100 - Consideration of Change of Zoning for a Tract of Land
Located East of the Platte Valley Industrial Park between W.
Schimmer Drive and W. Wildwood Drive from TA Transitional
Agriculture & AG2 Secondary Agricultural to M2 Heavy
Manufacturing
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
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. 9100
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 part of
the West Half (W½), in Section Five (5), Township Ten (10) North, Range Nine (9), West of the
6th P.M., in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and part of the East Half (E ½) in
Section Five (5), Township Ten (10) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M., and the
Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) in Section Four (4), Township Ten 910 North, Range Nine (9) West
of the 6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska, from TA Transitional Agriculture and AG2 Secondary
Agricultural Zone to M2 Heavy Manufacturing 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 December 13, 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 January 9, 2007, the City Council found and
determined the change in zoning be approved and made.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The following tract of land is hereby rezoned, reclassified and
changed from TA Transitional Agriculture and AG2 Secondary Agricultural Zone to M2 Heavy
Manufacturing Zone:
ORDINANCE NO. 9100 (Cont.)
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Boundary – TA
A tract of land located in the part of the West Half (W ½) in Section Five (5),
Township Ten (10) North, Range Nine (9)West of the 6th P.M., Hall County,
Nebraska, and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the North ¼ Corner of Section Five (5), Township Ten (10)
North, Range Nine (9) West, said point also being the point of beginning; thence
on an assumed bearing of N90°00’00”E upon and along the North Line of said
Section Five (5) a distance of 1304.89 feet to the Northeast Corner of the West ½
of the Northeast ¼ (W½ NE¼) of said Section Five (5); thence S01°33’57”E
upon and along the east line of the Northwest ¼, Southeast ¼ (NW¼, SE¼) a
distance of 1300.41 feet to the Southeast Corner of said NW¼, SE¼; thence
N89°46’16”W upon and along the South Line of said NW¼, SE¼, a distance of
1311.13 feet to the Southwest Corner of said NW¼, SE¼; thence N01°19’29”W
upon and along the West Line of said NW¼, SE¼, a distance of 1304.53 feet to
the Northwest Corner of said NW¼, SE¼, said point also being the center of said
Section 5; thence N01°19’32”W upon and along the West Line of said W½, NE¼,
a distance of 2661.35 feet to the Point of Beginning, said tract contains a
calculated area of 5,182,321.68 square feet of 118.970 acres more or less of which
0.985 acres is county road right-of-way and 1.996 acres is railroad right-of-way.
Boundary – AG-2
A tract of land located in the East Half (E½) in Section Five (5), Township Ten
(10) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M., and the Southwest Quarter
(SW¼) in Section Four (4), Township Ten (10), North, Range Nine (9) West of
the 6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska, and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast Corner of Section Five (5), Township Ten (10)
North, Range Nine (9) West, said point also being the point of beginning; thence
on an assumed bearing of S01°21’10”E upon and along the East Line of said
Section Five (5) a distance of 2660.36 feet to the East ¼ corner of said Section
Five (5), said point also being the West ¼ Corner of Section Four (4), Township
Ten (10) North, Range Nine (9) West; thence N89°25’04”E upon and along the
North Line of the Southwest¼ (SW¼) of said Section 4 a distance of 2672.92 feet
to the Northeast Corner of said SW¼ of Section 4; thence S01°17’35”E upon and
along the East Line of said SW¼ a distance of 2615.01 feet to the Southeast
Corner of said SW¼; thence S89°54’36”W upon and along the South Line of said
SW¼ a distance of 2649.81 feet to the Southwest Corner of said Section 4, said
point also being the Southeast Corner of said Section Five; thence N89°57’55”W
upon and along the South Line of the Southeast¼ of the Southeast¼ (SE¼ SE¼) a
distance of 1316.65 feet to the Southwest corner of said SE¼, SE¼; thence
N01°33’57”W upon and along the West Line of said SE¼, SE¼ a distance of
1300.59 feet to the Northwest Corner of said SE¼, SE¼, said point also being the
Southwest Corner of the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ (NE¼, SE¼); thence
ORDINANCE NO. 9100 (Cont.)
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N01°33’57”W upon and along the West Line of said NE¼, SE¼ a distance of
1300.41 feet to the Northwest Corner of said NE¼, SE¼, said point also being the
Southwest Corner of the East½ of the Northeast¼ (E½, NE¼); thence
N01°20’21”W upon and along the West Line of said E¼, NE¼ a distance of
2670.85 feet to the Northwest Corner of said E½, NE¼, thence N90°00’00”E
upon and along the North Line of said E½, NE¼ a distance of 1304.89 feet to the
point of beginning. Said tract contains a calculated area of 13,822,340.93 square
feet of 317.317 acres more or less or which 9.576 acres is county road right-of-
way.
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: January 9, 2007.
____________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Approving Minutes of December 19, 2006 City Council Regular
Meeting
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
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
December 19, 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 December 19, 2006. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on December 13, 2006.
Mayor Margaret Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Councilmember’s Pielstick, Walker, Cornelius, Nickerson, Gericke,
Gilbert, Whitesides, Haase, and Meyer. The following City Officials were present: City
Administrator Gary Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director David Springer, Pub lic
Works Director Steve Riehle, and Interim City Attorney Dale Shotkoski.
INVOCATION was given by Mister Scott Jones, Third City Christian Church, 4100 West 13th
Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady acknowledged Community Youth Council
members Jodie Meis and Andy Greer along with Darren Sanchez, Board Member. Mayor
Hornady mentioned the death of long time businessman Bud Wolbach and that the flags at City
Hall would be flown at half-mast this Thursday.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
Administration of Oath to Newly Elected Councilmember Mitch Nickerson. City Clerk RaNae
Edwards administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember Mitch Nickerson. Mr.
Nickerson commented that he appreciated the opportunity to serve Grand Island. He stated it had
been a very prosperous four years and he looked forward to the next four years.
ADJOURN TO BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Pielstick, second by Cornelius,
carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization.
#2006-BE-14 – Consideration of Determining Benefits for Street Improvement District No.
1258, Extending Faidley Avenue West of Diers Avenue an Additional Six Hundred Fifty Feet
(650 Feet). Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that Street Improvement District No.
1258 was completed by The Diamond Engineering Co. and a certificate of final completion was
approved on November 28, 2006. The cost to be assessed was $197,147.92.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Gilbert to approve Resolution #2006-BE-14. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Whitesides, second by Pielstick, carried
unanimously to return to Regular Session.
Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, December 19, 2006
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 305 Wilmar Avenue (NE
Colorado Cellular dba Viaero Wireless) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition
of a utility easement located at 305 Wilmar Avenue was needed in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This
easement would be used to place to place underground power cables and a pad-mounted
transformer to provide electricity to a new Viaero Wireless office and tower. No public
testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Pielstick moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9097 – Consideration of Assessments for Street Improvement District No. 1258;
Extending Faidley Avenue West of Diers Avenue an Additional Six Hundred Fifty Feet
(650 Feet)
#9098 – Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 34 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Telecommunications Occupation Tax
#9099 – Consideration of Amendment to Salary Ordinance Re lative to GITV Position
and City Administrator Contract
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of these ordinances on first reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.”
Councilmember Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported Ordinance #9097 related to the aforementioned
Public Hearing.
City Administrator Gary Greer reported that Ordinance #9098 would amend the telephone
occupational tax ordinance to include mobile phones. Discussion was held concerning current
fees and proposed fees. Motion was made by Pielstick, second by Whitesides to refer Ordinance
#9098 to the January 16, 2007 Study Session. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director reported that Ordinance #9099 would amend the
Salary Ordinance relative to the GITV pay scale and update the salary ordinance to reflect the
terms and conditions that were set fourth in the City Administrator’s contract approved by
Council on December 5, 2006.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Pielstick to approve Ordinances #9097 and #9099.
City Clerk: Ordinances #9097 and #9099 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.
Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, December 19, 2006
City Clerk: Ordinances #9097 and #9099 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 Hornady: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinances #9097 and #9099 are declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-7 was pulled for further discussion. Motion by
Cornelius, second by Haase to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-7. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Receipt of Official Document – Tort Claim Filed by Jamey A. Plejdrup.
Approving Minutes of December 5, 2006 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving the Following Councilmemeber Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
Building Code Advisory Board: Bob Meyer
Business Improvement District #3: John Gericke
Business Improvement District #4: Bob Meyer
Business Improvement District #5: Jackie Pielstick
City/County Communications/Civil Scott Walker, John Gericke,
Defense Committee: Bob Meyer
City/County Efficiency Effectiveness: Fred Whitesides &
Committee Mitch Nickerson
Community Development Advisory Board: Jackie Pielstick
Community Redevelopment Authority: Peg Gilbert
Fire Station #1/Training: Bob Meyer
GI Area Economic Development Corp. Peg Gilbert
Humane Society: Carole Cornelius
Library Board: Fred Whitesides
Library Facility Committee: Fred Whitesides
Multi-Cultural Coalition: Carole Cornelius
Problem Resolution Team: Jackie Pielstick
Regional Planning Commission: Joyce Haase &
Mitch Nickerson
Systems Information Advisory Committee
(City/County) Mitch Nickerson
Transportation Committee: John Gericke &
Jackie Pielstick
Approving Appointments of Larry Seney, Elio Castillo, Bob Bennett, Bob Ranard, Craig Lewis,
and Dean Mathis to the Electrical Board.
Approving Appointments of Russ Shaw, Loren Peterson, Scott Hilligas, Mike McElroy, Mike
Myers, Todd Bredthauer, and Armando Perez to the Gas Fitters & Appliance Installers Board.
Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, December 19, 2006
Approving Appointments of Doug Hough, Eric Rose, Jeremy Collinson, David Scoggins, and
Craig Lewis to the Plumbers Examining Board.
#2006-357 – Approving Change Order No. 9 with Chief Construction, Grand Island, Nebraska
for Law Enforcement Center in the Amount of 5,398.67 with a New Contingency Allowance of
$141,494.57.
#2006-358 – Approving Contact with Crime and Protection Solutions LLC of Boys Town,
Nebraska for Services Reltating to High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant.
#2006-359 – Approving Purchase of One (1) 2007 Police Department Motorcycle from Harley
Davidson Central of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $17,799.75 with Trade-In of
$11,500.00 for a Total of $6,299.75.
#2006-360 – Approving Purchase of Additional Munis Modules from Falmouth, Maine in an
Amount of $32,875.00
#2006-361 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion with Galvan Construciton, Inc. of Grand
Island, Nebraska and Scheduling Board of Equalization for Sidewalk District No. 1, 2006.
#2006-362 – Approving State Bid Award for 1/2 Ton Chevrolet Pickup Truck for the Street and
Transportation Division with Sid Dillon Wahoo, Inc, of Wahoo, Nebraska in an Amount of
$22,868.00.
#2006-363 – Approving Renewal Rider Agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company
for the Intersection of 3rd Street and Blaine Street Commencing May 8, 2004 until May 7, 2029
in an Amount of $10,500.00.
#2006-364 – Approving Bid Award for Backyard Hydraulic Digger Derrick/Bucket with S.D.P.
Manufacturing of Dunkirk, Indiana in an Amount of $115,980.00.
#2006-365 – Approving Bid Award for Platte River Well Field – Wells #5, #9, and #12
Earthwork (Project 2007-W-1) with Platte Valley Construction Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska in an Amount of $35,645.40.
#2006-366 – Approving Bid Award for Tree Trimming Project 2007-TT-1 with Tom’s Tree
Service of Grand Island, Nebraska for Sections 1, 3, 6, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, and 22 in an
amount of $106,000.00 and Sheffield Tree Service of Grand Island, Nebraska for Sections 2, 4,
5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 18, and 21 in an Amount of $45,350.00.
#2006-367 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 305 Wilmar Avenue (NE
Colorado Cellular dba Viaero Wireless).
#2006-368 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Platte Valley Industrial Park
5th Subdivision. It was noted that Bosselman Tank and Trailer Incorporation, owners had
submitted a Final Plat for Platte Valley Industrial Park 5th Subdivision located in the NW1/4
SW1/4 of Section 5-10-9 consisting of approximately 21.77 acres for the purpose of creating 2
lots on a replat of Lot 1, Platte Valley Industrial Park Second Subdivision.
Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, December 19, 2006
#2006-369 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Pleasant View 15th
Subdivision. It was noted that GNR Development Corporation, owners had submitted a Final
Plat for Pleasant View 15th Subdivision located on a tract of land in the W1/2 NE1/4 of Section
22-11-9 consisting of approximately 5.86 acres for the purpose of creating 20 lots.
#2006-370 – Approving Amendment to CDBG Grant #93-ED-018.
Approving Request of Verna Rae Clampitt, 412 West 3rd Street for Liquor Manager Designation
for Howard Johnson Riverside Inn, 3333 Ramada Road. City Clerk RaNae Edwards clarified the
name of the applicant. The council packet showed Clampill which was verified as Clampitt.
Motion was made by Pielstick, second by Cornelius to approve the request of Verna Rae
Clampitt for Liquor Manager Designation for Howard Johnson Riverside Inn. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Annexation of Property Located at the Platte Valley Industrial Park and Refer
to the Regional Planning Commission. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that a
request had been received from the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation to
consider annexation of property located east of the Platte Valley Industrial Park in the E1/2 of
Section 5-10-9 and the SW1/2 of Section 4-10-9 located between Wildwood Drive and
Schimmer Drive on both sides of Blaine Street. This property was contiguous with the Grand
Island Municipal limits on its western border.
Mr. Nabity stated the first step of annexation as required by state statutes was to refer the matter
to the Regional Planning Commission for a recommendation.
Motion by Whitesides, second by Cornelius to refer this request to the Regional Planning
Commission. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Cornelius, second by Whaitesides to approve the Claims for the period of December
6, 2006 through December 19, 2006, for a total amount of $3,794,649.97. Motion adopted
unanimously. Councilmember Pielstick abstained from Claim #144342.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G2
#2007-1 - Approving Change Order No. 10 with Chief
Construction for Law Enforcement Center
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Lamken
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven Lamken, Police Chief
Meeting: January 9, 2007
Subject: Change Order #10, Law Enforcement Center
Item #’s: G-2
Presenter(s): Steven Lamken, Police Chief
Background
The City awarded Chief Construction the contract in the summer of 2006 to construct the
new law enforcement center for a cost of $7,406,080. $150,000 of contingency funds
were provided in the contract to allow for needed change orders during the project. To
date there is $140,609.34 remaining in contingency funds.
Discussion
Change Order #10 includes five changes in the plans for the construction of the law
enforcement center.
The Police Department and Sheriff's Office have identified additional sites where voice,
data and electrical outlets are needed in the new law enforcement center. The cost of
installing the additional services is $1,348.00
We have requested some additional room signage for inside of the building at an
additional cost of $939.13.
An additional steel support member is needed in the interior of the building due to
changing wall construction. The cost of the additional steel is $408.10
The architects and contractor have recommended that an alternate type of oil interceptor
be installed in the two garages. The alternate type costs more than what was originally
proposed but require significantly less maintenance. The additional cost for the two oil
interceptors is $2,079.00
We approved an alternate brand of hardware on one electronically locking door in
Change Order #9 that saved money while still providing a reliable product. The architects
are proposing switching the hardware on the remaining electronic doors. The use of the
alternate hardware will save $4,023.80 from the original contract costs.
A summary of the costs of Change Order #10 are:
+ 1,348.00 Additional voice, data, electrical
+ 939.13 Additional signs
+ 408.10 Additional structural steel
+ 2,079.00 Alternate oil interceptors
- 4,023.80 Alternate electronic door hardware
+ 885.23 Total additional costs.
Accepting the above added costs and deducting the savings from the hardware create a
net cost of $885,23. Accepting change order #10 reduces the contingency funds to
$139,724.11.
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 Change Order #10 for
construction of the law enforcement center.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve Change Order #10 with Chief Construction for the sum of $885.23 for
additional electrical, voice and data outlets, additional signs, additional structural steel,
alternate oil interceptors and the use of alternative electronic locking hardware as
specified in the construction of the law enforcement center.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-1
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2006, by Resolution 2006-151, the City of Grand Island awarded a bid
in the total amount of $7,406,080.00 (including alternate bids 2 and 3) for the construction of a Law
Enforcement Center to Chief Construction Company of Grand Island, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, included in the $7,406,080 bid was a construction contingency of $150,000; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2006, by Resolution 2006-357, the City of Grand Island
approved Change Order No. 9 to use an alternate brand of electronic lock hardware on an entrance door of
the Law Enforcement Center and to install additional electrical, telephone and data outlets in the building; and
WHEREAS, at this time it is necessary to identify additional sites where voice, data and
electrical outlets are needed; include additional room signage for the inside of the building; include an additional
steel support member due to changing wall construction; install an alternate type of oil interceptor in the two
garages; and, switch the hardware on the remaining electronic doors; and
WHEREAS, such changes have been incorporated into Change Order No. 10, and will result
in a decrease the contingency fund to $139,724.11.
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.10 for the construction of the Law Enforcement Center to provide the modification
set out as follows:
Install additional voice, data and electrical outlets………………………………………………..$1,348.00
Install additional room signage……………………………………………………………………$ 939.13
Additional steel support member………………………………………………………………….$ 408.10
Install alternate oil interceptor in garages…………………………………………………………$2,079.00
Install alternate electronic door hardware…………………………………………………………- 4,023.80
Total additional costs………………………………………………………………………………$ 885.23
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 9, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G3
#2007-2 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at
the Corner of Broadwell Avenue and 2nd Street (Five Points Bank)
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-2
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Five
Points Bank, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 9, 2007, for the purpose of discussing
the proposed acquisition of an easement located in a part of Lot Eight (8), Block Thirteen (13), Kernohan
and Decker Addition, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the twenty (20.0) foot wide
utility easement, being more particularly described as follows:
The easterly twenty (20.0) feet of the northerly fifty seven (57.0) feet of Lot eight (8),
Block Thirteen 913), Kernohan and Decker Addition to the city of Grand Island.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing a total of 0.026 acres, more or
less, as shown on the plat dated 9/7/2006, marked Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to acquire a public utility easement from Five Points Bank, on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 9, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G4
#2007-3 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion - Water Main
Project 2005-W-12 - Public Safety Center and Hall County
Corrections Facility
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Meeting: January 9, 2007
Subject: Water Main Project 2005-W-12 - Public Safety Center
and Hall County Corrections Facility
Item #’s: G-4
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
Water Main Project 2005-W-12 was part of a combined contract between the Utilities
Department and Public Works Department for the installation of water mains, sanitary
sewer lines, drainage, and paving for the new Public Safety Center and Hall County
Corrections Facility. The work area is located south of East Highway 30 and west of Talc
Drive, within the Luzenac Fourth Subdivision.
Discussion
The joint contract was awarded to the Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc., of Grand Island,
Nebraska. The water infrastructure portion of the Contract involved the installation of
10” ductile-iron water mains with service lines to the buildings in the new City/County
Complex.
All construction, testing, and sampling have been completed in accordance with the
contract specifications. The water lines have been placed in service and are in operation.
The Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main Project 2005-W-12 has been
prepared for the City Council’s consideration.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council accept the Certificate of Final
Completion for Water Main Project 2005-W-12 – Public Safety Center and Hall County
Corrections Facility.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main Project 2005-W-
12.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-3
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director and the Utilities Director for the City
of Grand Island have issued a Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main Project 2005-W-12
certifying that the Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc., of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract, has
completed the water main installation portion of such project according to the terms, conditions, and
stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer / Public Works Director and Utilities Director recommend
the acceptance of the projects; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendations of the City Engineer / Public
Works Director and the Utilities 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 Water Main
Project 2005-W-12 is hereby confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 9, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G5
#2007-4 - Approving the Certificate of Compliance with the
Nebraska Department of Roads for Maintenance Agreement No.
12; Calendar Year 2006
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
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: January 9, 2007
Subject: Approving the Certificate of Compliance with the
Nebraska Department of Roads for Maintenance
Agreement No. 12; Calendar Year 2006
Item #’s: G-5
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The City of Grand Island and the Nebraska Department of Roads have an
agreement for the maintenance of State Highways within the city limits.
Maintenance responsibilities for state highways within city limits are defined by
state statute. The Nebraska Department of Roads is responsible for the
maintenance of the highway lanes through a community and the city is
responsible for the maintenance of any highway widening including parking or
left turn lanes.
Discussion
The agreement requires certification that the City completed the maintenance
work required by the agreement for the 2006 calendar year. The State performs
snow removal on NE Highway 2, US Highway 281, US Highway 34, and US
Highway 30 from the West city limits to Johnstown Road. The City performs
snow removal on US Highway 30 from Johnstown Road through town to the east
city limits at Shady Bend Road. The city performs the surface maintenance on all
state highways within the city limits.
The net result of this exchange of services is a payment by the Nebraska
Department of Roads to the City of Grand Island in the amount of $36,198.30.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Certificate of
Compliance for 2006.
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 pass a Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to sign the Certificate of Compliance.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the Certificate of Compliance for Maintenance Agreement No. 12.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-4
WHEREAS, each year the City of Grand Island enters into a maintenance agreement with
the State of Nebraska Department of Roads with respect to the maintenance of state highways within the
corporate limits of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, the City has complied with all surface maintenance work for the calendar year
2006 in accordance with the agreement; and
WHEREAS, upon receiving the City's Certificate of Compliance, the state will reimburse
the City for maintenance work performed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island has complied with the
terms of Maintenance Agreement No. 12 for calendar year 2006; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute the Certificate of Compliance for such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 9, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G6
#2007-5 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Asphalt
Street Improvement District 1254; Dale Roush and Dale Roush 2nd
Subdivisions (Indian Acres)
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
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: January 9, 2007
Subject: Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Street
Improvement District 1254; Dale Roush and Dale Roush
2nd Subdivisions (Indian Acres)
Item #’s: G-6
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The contract for Street Improvement District 1254 was awarded to Gary Smith
Construction Company of Grand Island, NE on July 11, 2006. Work commenced on
October 5, 2006 and was completed on November 8, 2006.
Discussion
Street Improvement District 1254 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 $325,302.12. Total cost of the project,
including contract administration, is $357,832.33. Costs for the project break down as
follows:
Original Bid $ 311,543.16
Overruns $ 7,118.96
Gravel Driveways $ 6,640.00
Sub Total (Construction Price) $ 325,302.12
Additional Costs:
Contract Administration,
Engineering, and Publication Costs $ 32,530.21
Total Cost $ 357,832.33
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 and schedule 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 and set the Board of Equalization date of February 13, 2007 for Street
Improvement District 1254.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the Certificate of Final Completion and set the Board of Equalization
hearing.
ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 1254
DALE ROUSH AND DALE ROUSH 2ND SUBDIVISIONS (INDIAN ACRES)
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
JANUARY 9, 2007
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that construction of STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1254 has been fully
completed by Gary Smith Construction Company of Grand Island, NE under the contract dated August
3, 2006. The construction of this Street Improvement District was completed in accordance with the
terms, conditions, and stipulations of said contract and complies with the contract, the plans, and the
specifications. The work regarding this Street Improvement District is hereby accepted for the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, by me, Steven P. Riehle, City Engineer, Public Works Director, in accordance
with the provisions of Section 16-650 R.R.S., 1943.
District No. 1254, Dale Roush and Dale Roush 2nd Subdivisions
Final Cost Separation-Street Improvement District No. 1254
Asphalt Pavment for Indian Acres Area
Bids Opened 6/29/06
Final
Item Description Quantity Unit Bid Price Total Price
1 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement, Type "BC" 8839.42 tns $ 18.50 $ 163,529.27
2 Remove Pavement 140 sy $ 5.00 $ 700.00
3 Pavement Sawcut 180 lf $ 3.50 $ 630.00
4 Sub-Grade Preparation 91.39 sta $ 311.10 $ 28,431.43
5 Asphaltic Cement 102658.9 gal $ 1.05 $ 107,791.87
6 Shouldering/Backfill 91.39 sta $ 95.00 $ 8,682.05
7 Tack Coat 2030 gal $ 1.25 $ 2,537.50
8 Remove mailboxes 124 ea $ 28.00 $ 3,472.00
9 Replace Mailboxes 124 ea $ 20.00 $ 2,480.00
10 Remove Asphalt Drive 15 sy $ 5.00 $ 75.00
11 Const. 5" Asphalt Drive 22.2 sy $ 15.00 $ 333.00
Contract Sub-total $ 318,662.12
Purchase Order-Island Landhandlers
Gravel Driveways 1 ls $ 6,640.00 $ 6,640.00
Total Construction Cost $ 325,302.12
Engineering & Publication Cost-10% $ 32,530.21
Total District Cost $ 357,832.33
Respectfully submitted,
Steven P. Riehle
City Engineer / Public Works Director
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January 9, 2007
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for the Street Improvement
District No. 1254, be approved.
I further recommend that the Costs of Engineering be credited to Account No. 10033001-74516 from
Account No. 40033530-90062 in the amount of $32,530.21.
I further recommend that the City Council sit as the Board of Equalization on February 13, 2007 to
determine benefits and levy special assessments.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Hornady
Mayor
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-5
WHEREAS, the City Engineer / Public Works Director for the City of Grand Island issued
a Certificate of Final Completion for Asphalt Street Improvement District No. 1254 located in Dale Roush
and Dale Roush Second Subdivisions (Indian Acres), certifying that Gary Smith Construction Company of
Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract dated July 11, 2006, has completed such project according to the
terms, conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer / Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the
district; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the City Engineer / Public Works Director's
recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The City Engineer / Public Works Director's Certificate of Final Completion for Asphalt Street
Improvement District No. 1254 is hereby confirmed.
2. The City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization on February 13, 2007 to determine benefits and
set assessments for Street Improvement District No. 1254.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 9, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G7
#2007-6 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Asphalt
Maintenance Project 2006-AC-1; Various Locations Throughout
Grand Island
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
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: January 9, 2007
Subject: Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Asphalt
Maintenance Project 2006-AC-1; Various Locations
Throughout Grand Island
Item #’s: G-7
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The contract for the Asphalt Maintenance Project 2006-AC-1 was awarded to
Gary Smith Construction Company Inc., of Grand Island, Nebraska on May 2,
2006. Work commenced in June and was completed in November 2006.
Discussion
The work for the Asphalt Maintenance Project 2006-AC-1 was completed in accordance
with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of said contract and complies with the plans
and the specifications. Redwood Court, Maywood Drive and a portion of Redwood Road
(all relating to Sanitary Sewer District 519) were added to the project. Three (3) sections
of the original contract were removed from the project:
1) Sycamore Street from 2nd Street to 3rd Street
2) 3rd Street from Sycamore Street to Vine Street and
3) Lincoln Park Parking Lot
The project was completed on schedule at a construction price of $572,394.00.
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
Comp letion for Asphalt Maintenance Project 2006-AC-1.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the Certificate of Final Completion.
ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
ASPHALT MAINTENANCE PROJECT 2006-AC-1
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
JANUARY 9, 2007
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that ASPHALT MAINTENANCE PROJECT 2006-AC-1 has been fully completed by
GARY SMITH CONSTRUTION CO. of Grand Island, NE under the contract dated May 16, 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.
ASPHALT MAINTENANCE PROJECT 2006-AC-1 is located in various areas of the City of
Grand Island.
SECTION 1 – HAMPTON ROAD – North Rd to Cul-de-sac
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "C" $19.25 Tons 200.17 $3,853.27
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 2800.00 $2,702.00
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 350.00 $360.50
Total Section 1 $6,915.77
SECTION 2 – DOVER COURT – Hampton Rd to Cul-de-sac
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "C" $19.25 Tons 100.70 $1,938.48
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 1410.00 $1,360.65
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 125.00 $128.75
Total Section 2 $3,427.88
SECTION 3 – CHELSEA PLACE – Hampton Rd to Cul-de-sac
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "C" $19.25 Tons 151.67 $2,919.65
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 2120.00 $2,045.80
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 200.00 $206.00
Total Section 3 $5,171.45
SECTION 4 – AVON AVENUE – Hampton Rd to Cul-de-sac
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "C" $19.25 Tons 111.98 $2,155.62
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 1565.00 $1,510.23
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 130.00 $133.90
Total Section 4 $3,799.74
SECTION 5 – ROCHDALE ROAD – Hampton Rd to Cul-de-sac
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "C" $19.25 Tons 96.39 $1,855.51
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 1350.00 $1,302.75
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 125.00 $128.75
Total Section 5 $3,287.01
SECTION 6 – GLADSTONE – Hampton Rd to Cul-de-sac
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "C" $19.25 Tons 162.41 $3,126.39
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 2270.00 $2,190.55
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 210.00 $216.30
Total Section 6 $5,533.24
SECTION 7 –MARY LANE – North Rd to Cul-de-sac
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "C" $19.25 Tons 247.17 $4,758.02
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 3460.00 $3,338.90
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 412.00 $424.36
Total Section 7 $8,521.28
SECTION 8 – VALLEY VIEW – Mary Lane to South end
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "C" $19.25 Tons 155.39 $2,991.26
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 2270.00 $2,190.55
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 210.00 $216.30
Total Section 7 $5,398.11
SECTION 9 – NORTH ROAD – Capital Avenue to HWY 2
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "A" $21.00 Tons 908.17 $19,071.57
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 10792.00 $10,414.28
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 893.00 $919.79
4 Millings $0.93 s.y. 8928.00 $8,303.04
Total Section 9 $38,708.68
SECTION 10 – CAPITAL AVENUE – Engleman Rd to North Rd
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "A" $21.00 Tons 1297.31 $27,243.51
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 15567.00 $15,022.16
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 1225.00 $1,261.75
4 Millings $0.93 s.y. 12248.10 $11,390.73
Total Section 10 $54,918.15
SECTION 11 – CAPITAL AVENUE – North Rd to West end of
Widening
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "A" $21.00 Tons 640.13 $13,442.73
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 7681.00 $7,412.17
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 689.00 $709.67
4 Millings $0.93 s.y. 6891.00 $6,408.63
Total Section 11 $27,973.20
SECTION 12 – OLD HWY 30 – West of Webb Rd
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "A" $21.00 Tons 2590.26 $54,395.46
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 30780.00 $29,702.70
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 1883.00 $1,939.49
4 Millings $0.93 s.y. 18822.00 $17,504.46
Total Section 12 $103,542.11
SECTION 13 – WEBB RD. – Concrete south of Woodridge to UPRR
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "A" $21.00 Tons 1625.76 $34,140.96
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 19698.00 $19,008.57
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 1105.00 $1,138.15
4 Millings $0.93 s.y. 11051.00 $10,277.43
5 Shoulder Subgrade Prep $150.00 Sta 25.75 $3,862.50
6 Mailbox Remove &
Replace
$40.00 EA 10.00 $400.00
Total Section 13 $68,827.61
SECTION 14 – BROADWELL AVE – BNSF to North City Limits
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "A" $21.00 Tons 714.93 $15,013.53
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 8329.00 $8,037.49
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 587.00 $604.61
4 Millings $0.93 s.y. 5867.00 $5,456.31
Total Section 14 $29,111.94
SECTION 15 – 3RD STREET – Broadwell Avenue to Lincoln Str.
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "BC" $17.70 Tons 889.16 $15,738.13
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 10152.00 $9,796.68
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 851.00 $876.53
4 Millings $0.93 s.y. 25530.00 $23,742.90
Total Section 15 $50,154.24
SECTION 16– MADISON STREET – 2nd Str to 3rd Str.
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "BC" $17.70 Tons 286.00 $5,062.20
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 3265.00 $3,150.73
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 132.00 $135.96
4 Millings $0.93 s.y. 3948.00 $3,671.64
Total Section 16 $12,020.53
SECTION 17 – JEFFERSON STREET – 2nd Str to 3rd Str
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "BC" $17.70 Tons 286.00 $5,062.20
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 3265.00 $3,150.73
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 132.00 $135.96
4 Millings $0.93 s.y. 3948.00 $3,671.64
Total Section 17 $12,020.53
SECTION 18 - CITY CEMETERY
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "BC" $17.70 Tons 2133.02 $37,754.45
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 25065.50 $24,188.21
Total Section 18 $61,942.66
SECTION 19 – ASHLEY PARK BASEBALL LOT
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "BC" $17.70 Tons 726.05 $12,851.09
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 8431.00 $8,135.92
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 300.00 $309.00
4 Grading and Subgrade
Prep.
$3,200.00 LS 1.00 $3,200.00
Total Section 19 $24,496.00
SECTION 20 – PIER PARK ROADWAY
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Type "BC" $17.70 Tons 453.30 $8,023.41
2 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 4912.00 $4,740.08
3 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 371.00 $382.13
4 Grading and Subgrade
Prep.
$0.93 s.y. 3701.00 $3,441.93
Total Section 20 $16,587.55
SECTION 21 - REDWOOD COURT, MAYWOOD DR & a PORTION OF REDWOOD RD
Item Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1 Asphalt Patching $48.00 315.48 $15,143.04
2 Type "BC" $17.70 Tons 498.30 $8,819.91
3 Asphalt Cement $0.97 Gallons 5808.00 $5,604.72
4 Tack Coat $1.03 Gallons 455.00 $468.65
Total Section 21 $30,036.32
TOTAL PROJECT COST FOR 2006-AC-1 $572,394.00
Respectfully submitted,
Steven P. Riehle
Public Works Director
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January 9, 2007
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for the Asphalt Maintenance
Project 2006-AC-1 be approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Hornady
Mayor
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-6
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director for the City of Grand Island issued a
Certificate of Final Completion for Asphalt Maintenance Project 2006-AC-1, certifying that Gary Smith
Construction Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract awarded May 2, 2006, has completed
such project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer / Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the
project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the City Engineer / Public Works Director's
recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City Engineer/Public Works Director's
Certificate of Final Completion for Asphalt Maintenance Project 2006-AC-1 is hereby confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 9, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G8
#2007-7 - Approving Application for Safe Routes To School
Program (Safety Improvements near Walnut Middle School)
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director
Council Meeting: January 9, 2007
Subject: Approve Safe Routes to Schools grant application
Item #’s: G-8
Presenter(s): Steve Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The Nebraska Department of Roads instituted a new program in 2006 called Safe Routes
to Schools to fund infrastructure (sidewalk and street crossing improvements, traffic
diversion and bicycle facilities) and non-infrastructure projects (promotional materials,
student bicycle and pedestrian safety education sessions). The projects must enable and
encourage K-8 school children to safely walk and bike to school. A maximum of
$250,000 is available per project to communities, schools and local agencies.
Safe Routes funding is 100 percent funded by the federal government and requires no
matching funds by local entities. The Safe Routes to School program focuses on
promoting physical activity and improving health, making routes to school safe, and
reducing traffic congestion around schools by encouraging children to walk and bike to
school.
In December 2006, the City submitted Intent to Apply applications for three potential
projects at three middle schools: Westridge, Barr, and Walnut. As a result, the City was
invited to submit a draft application for a Walnut Middle School project. The draft
application is the second step in a three-step process. If the draft is approved, the City
will be invited to submit a final application to compete for funding.
Discussion
The City of Grand Island (Public Works and Community Development) is partnering
with Grand Island Public Schools, Central District Health Department, and Tri-Cities
Safe Kids on a project for Walnut Middle School. The Grand Island Police Department
and School Resource Officers will play important roles in the success of the project when
complete. The draft application is due January 12, 2007. If the City is invited to submit a
final application, it will be due on February 9, 2007 with selection taking place in March.
Grants are being considered in 2 categories, Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure.
Infrastructure Grant Application
The infrastructure part of the project will shift the entrance to the school from Custer
Avenue south to align with 15th Street and provide for installation of a traffic signal. The
project will improve vehicular traffic and reduce numerous pedestrian safety concerns.
The City is facilitating the infrastructure application.
Non-Infrastructure Grant Application
The non-infrastruc ture part of the project will include education, enforcement, and
encouragement to complement infrastructure improvements. The Central District Health
Department is facilitating the non-infrastructure application.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the Safe Routes to Schools application and give approval for the
Mayor to sign all related documents for the infrastructure project.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a later date.
4. Take no action.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Safe Routes to Schools grant application be
approved and authorizes the Mayor to sign all related documents for the infrastructure
project.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve submission of the proposed application and authorize the Mayor to
sign all related documents for the infrastructure project.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-7
WHEREAS, In 2006 the Nebraska Department of Roads instituted the Safe Routes to
Schools program to fund infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects to enable and encourage
kindergarten through eighth grade children to safely walk and ride their bicycles to school; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island submitted an Intent to Apply application for the Safe
Routes to Schools grant and was invited to submit a draft application for a project at Walnut Middle
School; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Roads requires that a draft application for the
grant be submitted by January 12, 2007. Should the City of Grand Island be invited to submit a final
application, the final application is due on February 9, 2007, with selection being determined in March,
2007; and
WHEREAS, the Safe Routes to Schools program is 100% funded by the federal
government and would require no matching funds from the City of Grand Island.
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 the Safe Routes to School Grant to fund an infrastructure project near Walnut
Middle School.
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, January 9, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2007-8 - Approving Amendment Number 3 to the Grand Island
General City Employees Pension Plan
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: David Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Dave Springer, Finance Director
Meeting: January 9, 2007
Subject: Amendment to General City Employees Pension Plan to
Absorb Library Employees Pension
Item #’s: G-9
Presenter(s): Dave Springer, Finance Director
Background
Effective August 1, 1976, The Grand Island Library Board instituted a pension plan for
library employees with at least one full year of service and working at least 1,000 hours
per year. In February, 1991, when the current Library Director was hired, he and
subsequent-hired eligible library employees were added to the City’s General Pension
Plan. Those individuals in the old library plan were allowed to remain there. At this time,
there are only two active employees in the plan and Wells Fargo, who has administered
that plan, would like to discontinue it or would be forced to charge significantly higher
fees. Other fund administrators have had little interest, without charging fees
disproportionate to the fund balances.
Discussion
Ameritas, the administer for the City’s General Pension Plan has agreed to add the
participants in the old library plan to the City’s General Plan. There would be no
additional fees or cost to the City to do this. Wells Fargo would be prepared to transfer
funds to Ameritas effective February 1, 2007. This would be a good, cost effective
solution that would enable the participants in the old library pension plan to place their
retirement monies with an administrator offering over twenty fund choices.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the Amendment to the plan.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the implementation
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Amendment to the
General City Employees Pension Plan to absorb the Library Employees Pension Plan.
Sample Motion
Approve the Amendment to the General City Employees Pension Plan.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-8
WHEREAS, on August 1, 1976, the Grand Island Library Board instituted a pension plan,
administered by Wells Fargo, for library employees with at least one full year of service and working at least
1,000 hours per year; and
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2001, by Resolution 2001-147, the City of Grand Island
authorized Group Annuity Contract 21074 with Ameritas, effective January 1, 2002, for the City of Grand
Island General City Employees Pension Plan, including any and all city library employees hired after June
12, 1991; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend such contract to include any city library employees
covered under the pension plan administered by Wells Fargo.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the amendment to the General City Employees
Pension Plan is hereby approved for the City of Grand Island General City Employees Pension Plan, and
that the plan be amended to maintain fiduciary responsibilities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute Amendment Number 3 to the Grand Island General City Employees Pension Plan as set out above.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 9, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G10
#2007-9 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
LaRue Third Subdivision
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
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Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: January 9, 2007
Subject: LaRue Third Subdivision – Final Plat
Item #’s: G-10
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This final plat proposes to create 60 lots on a tract of land comprising a part of the East
Half of the Northwest Quarter (E1/2NW1/4) of Section Thirteen (13), Township Eleven
(11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M., in the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska. This land consists of approximately 20.369 acres more or less. This
property is zoned R4 High Density Residential. This development is proposed in
conformance with the approved preliminary plat for LaRue Subdivision. Public streets,
sewer and water will be extended throughout this subdivision.
Discussion
The final plat for LaRue Third Subdivision was considered under Consent Agenda by the
Regional Planning Commission at the January 3, 2007 meeting. A motion was made by
Amick and seconded by Reynolds to approve the plat as presented. A roll call vote was
taken and the motion carried with 11 members present voting in favor (Miller, Amick,
O’Neill, Ruge, Reynolds, Monter, Haskins, Eriksen, Brown, Niemann, Snodgrass).
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the final plat as presented
Sample Motion
Motion to approve as recommended.
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4
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LaRue Third Subdivision Summary
Developer/Owner
Housing Plus L.L.C.
Raymond J. O’Connor Mgr.
P.O. Box 139
Grand Island, NE 68802
(308) 381-2497
60 Lots between Faidley Ave. and 13th Street
Size: 20.369 Acres
Zoning R4 High Density Residential
Road Access: Public with new 37’ City Streets
Water Public: City Water
Sewer Public: City Sewer
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-9
WHEREAS, Housing Plus L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, as owner, has
caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising a part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter
(E½ NW¼) of Section Thirteen (13), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10), West of the 6th P.M.,
in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of LARUE THIRD SUBDIVISION,
and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of
Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by
Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owner of the
property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore
described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of
the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of LARUE 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, January 9, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G11
#2007-10 - Approving Annexation Plan for Property Located
Between the East Side of the Platte Valley Industrial Park and
South Locust Street and Between Wildwood Drive and Schimmer
Drive and Scheduling Public Hearing
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Hall County Regional Planning Department
Meeting: January 9, 2007
Subject: Annexation of Property Located between the Platte
Valley Industrial Park and South Locust Street and
between Schimmer Drive and Wildwood Drive as well as
the Platte Generating Station Property
Item #’s: G-11
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity, AICP Hall County Regional Planning
Director
Background
A request has been received to consider annexation of property located east of the Platte
Valley Industrial Park in the E 1/2 of Section 5, Township 10 North, Range 9 West of the
6th PM and in the SW 1/2 of Section 4, Township 10 North, Range 9 West of the 6th PM
located between Wildwood Drive and Schimmer Drive on both sides of Blaine Street.
The Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation has secured options on or
owns the property in the E 1/2 of 5-10-9; Tom and Carlotta Hartman own the SW 1/4 of
4-10-9; together they are requesting this annexation in anticipation of industrial
development. This property is contiguous with the Grand Island Municipal limits on its
western border. City Administration is also suggest that the Platte Generating Station
located south of Wildwood Drive between Blaine Street and South Locust Street also be
annexed at this time. Annexation of these properties will allow the extension of the
zoning jurisdiction of the city as shown on the attached map.
Discussion
Nebraska Revised Statute §16-117 provides for the process of annexation. In following
the schedule set out when this matter was referred to the Regional Planning Commission
for recommendation. The second action in this process for Council is to pass a resolution
stating their intent to annex, approve an annexation plan and set public hearing for
comment on the annexation request before council.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the resolution of intent to annex, the attached annexation plan, and
set public hearings on annexation for January 23, 2007.
2. Choose not to approve the resolution of intent to annex, the attached
annexation plan, and set public hearings on annexation for January 23, 2007.
3. Modify the resolution of intent to annex, the attached annexation plan, and/or
the public hearing date.
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council Approve the resolution of intent to
annex, the attached annexation plan, and set public hearings on annexation for January
23, 2007.
Sample Motion
Approve the resolution of intent to annex, the attached annexation plan, and set public
hearings on annexation requests for January 23, 2007.
ANNEXATION PLAN –December 2006
December 19, 2006
OVERVIEW
Section 16-117 of The Nebraska State Statute allows municipalities of the first class to annex
any contiguous or adjacent lands, lots, tracts, streets, or highways that are urban or suburban
in character and in such direction as may be deemed proper.
Regulations governing municipal annexation were implemented in order to develop an
equitable system for adding to and increasing city boundaries as urban growth occurs. Areas
of the community that are urban or suburban in nature and/or anticipated future development,
and are contiguous to existing boundaries, are appropriate for consideration of annexation.
Annexation of urban areas adjacent to existing city boundaries can be driven by many
factors. The following are reasons annexation should be considered:
1. Governing urban areas with the statutorily created urban form of government,
municipalities have historically been charged with meeting the needs of the expanded
community.
2. Provide municipal services. Municipalities are created to provide the
governmental services essential for sound urban development and for the protection of health,
safety and well being of residents in areas that are used primarily for residential, industrial, and
commercial purposes.
3. Ensure orderly growth pursuant to land use, building, street, sidewalk, sanitary
sewer, storm sewer, water, and electrical services.
4. Provide more equitable taxation to existing property owners for the urban
services and facilities that non-city residents in proposed annexation areas use on a regular basis
such as parks, streets, public infrastructure, emergency services, retail businesses and associated
support.
5. Ensure ability to impose and consistently enforce planning processes and
policies.
6. Address housing standards and code compliance to positively impact quality of
life for residents.
7. Enable residents of urban areas adjacent to city to participate in municipal
issues, including elections that either do or will have an impact on their properties.
8. Anticipate and allocate resources for infrastructure improvements. Specifically,
changes in October, 1999 to Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Regulation Title
124 concerning on site waste water treatment systems impacts new and replacement private septic
systems.
9. Assist in population growth to enable community to reach Community
Development Block Grant entitlement status – 50,000. Entitlement communities automatically
receive Community Development block grant dollars; no competitive process required.
10. Increase number of street or lane miles while increasing gas tax dollars received from the
Nebraska Department of Roads.
11. Provide long term visioning abilities as it relates to growth and provision of services.
Other Factors
Annexation of adjacent properties can also be considered upon the request of the owner(s) of
the property or agents acting on their behalf. The Grand Island Area Economic Development
Corporation, along with Tom and Carlotta Hartman, has requested the anne xation of this
property in anticipation of future development.
A comprehensive inventory of services and facilities, relative to the types and level of
services currently being provided as well as the types of level of services anticipated as a
result of annexation, has been developed.
The inventory includes general information concerning:
· Existing infrastructure in affected area(s)
· Summary of expenditures to extend existing infrastructure
· Summary of operating expenditures associated with increased services
· Emergency services
The service plan incorporates detailed elements of the inventory. The inventory and resulting
service plan should be the basis for discussions concerning each specific area identified for
potential annexation. It should be noted that the capital improvements to existing
infrastructure and extending services will take place over a period of time in order to
ensure adequate time for planning, designing, funding and constructing such a sizable
number of projects while protecting the financial integrity of the City’s enterprise funds.
The service plan provides for extending the trunk water and sanitary sewer lines to the
annexed area. Individual property owners will be responsible for the cost of extending
services through neighborhoods and for connecting their properties to the public systems.
Platte Valley Industrial Park Property
This property is located in the southern area of the community and is between U.S. 281 and
South Locust Streets south of Schimmer Drive. The City of Grand Island provides electric
services to the area. Sewer and water can be extended to serve the properties.
INVENTORY OF SERVICES
1. Police Protection. The City of Grand Island Police Department will provide
protection and law enforcement services in the annexation area. These services include:
· Normal patrols and responses
· Handling of complaints and incident reports
· Investigation of crimes
· Standard speed and traffic enforcement
· Special units such as traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, narcotics, and gang
suppression
These services are provided, on a city-wide basis, by over 93 employees. The Police
Department is staffed at a rate of 1.6 officers per one thousand population. No additional
officers will be necessary to maintain this ratio if all proposed area is annexed.
2. Fire Protection. The City of Grand Island Fire Department will provide emergency
and fire prevention services in the annexation area. These services include:
· Fire suppression and rescue
· Hazardous materials incident response
· Periodic inspections of commercial properties
· Public safety education
These services are provided, on a city-wide basis, by 69 employees operating from four fire
stations. The nearest fire station is Station #3 located on U.S. Highway 281, approximately
2.5 miles from the nearest part of the proposed annexation area.
3. Emergency Medical Services. The City of Grand Island is the current provider of
local emergency medical services in the city and will provide this service in the annexed
area.
· Emergency medical and ambulance services
· Emergency dispatch (provided by the City/County Emergency Management Department)
The City of Grand Island Fire Department provides these services, on a city-wide basis. Fire
personnel are emergency medical technicians and 27 are certified paramedics.
4. Wastewater (Sanitary Sewer). The City of Grand Island will provide sanitary sewer
services in the area through existing sewer lines. No city costs would be anticipated. A lift
station approved by the City of Grand Island may be necessary to serve the eastern portions
of the annexed area.
5. Maintenance of Roads and Streets. The City of Grand Island, Public Works
Department, will maintain public streets over which the City has jurisdiction. These services
include:
· Snow and ice removal
· Emergency pavement repair
· Preventative street maintenance
· Asphalt resurfacing
· Ditch and drainage maintenance
· Sign and signal maintenance
· Asphalt resurfacing
Blaine Street, Schimmer Drive, and Wildwood Drive would have to be maintained by the
City of Grand Island and would become part of the city infrastructure.
6. Electric Utilities. This Annexation area is currently provided electrical services by
the City of Grand Island. The services appear adequate to meet the needs of the area. These
services include:
· Electric utility services
· Street lights
7. Water Utilities. The City of Grand Island, Utilities Department, currently maintains
the water utilities services for the proposed annexation area. Water service can be extended
to serve this area.
8. Maintenance of Parks, Playgrounds, and Swimming Pools No impact is anticipated
as a result of annexation. Recreation facilities and area amenities, including parks and pools,
that are privately owned and operated, or operated and maintained by another governmental
entity, will be unaffected by the annexation. No recreational facilities are in this area.
9. Building Regulations. The City of Grand Island, Building Department, will oversee
services associated with building regulations, including:
· Commercial Building Plan Review
· Residential Building Plan Review
· Building Permit Inspections and Issuance
· Investigation of complaints relative to Minimum Housing Standards
· Regulation of Manufactured Home Parks
· Investigation of Illegal Business Complaints
· Investigation and Enforcement of Zoning Violations
10. Code Compliance. The City of Grand Island’s Legal Department and Code
Compliance division will continue to provide the following services associated with
enforcing compliance with the City Code:
· Enforcement Proceedings for Liquor and Food Establishment Violations
· Investigation and Enforcement of Complaints Regarding Junked Vehicles and
Vehicle Parts, Garbage, Refuse and Litter
· Investigation of Enforcement of Complaints Regarding Weed and Animal Violations
Providing Enforcement Support to Other Departments for City Code and Regulatory
Violations
11. Other City Services. All other City Departments with jurisdiction in the area will
provide services according to city policies and procedures.
Summary of Impacts
Police Protection No Impact
Fire Protection No Impact
Emergency Medical Services No Impact
Wastewater Available Lift Station may be Necessary
Roads and Streets No Impact
Electric Service Already in GI Service Area
Water Service Available, Line Extension are Necessary
Parks, Playgrounds and Swimming Pools No Impact
Building Regulations Already Subject to GI Regulations
Code Compliance Already Subject to GI Regulations
Other No Impact
School District In the Consolidated District 272
Financial Impacts of Capital Avenue Properties Annexation
Financial Impact Before Annex After Annex
Property Valuation $694,175 $694,175
City sales tax now applicable No Yes
Assume $694,175 Property
2006 City property taxe s 0 0.238319/$1654.35.
Community Redevelopment Authority 0 0.022536/$156.44
Rural fire services 0.069686/$483.74* 0.012886/$89.45*
272 Consolidated** to GIPS 1.120223/$1778.22 1.075781/$1707.67
CH Bond 0.076716/$121.77 0.076716/$121.77*
NW Bond 0.067911/$107.80 0.067911/$107.80*
Hall County, ESU, Community College, NRD and other levies will not change.
Total property tax levy 1.897486/$13171.87 2.101541/$14,588.37
*previously approved bond could remain with property until paid off
** Includes the Cedar Hollow and Northwest Districts.
Platte Generating Station Property
This property is located in the southern area of the community and is between Blaine Street
and South Locust Streets south of Wildwood Drive. The City of Grand Island provides
electric services to the area. Water can be extended to serve the property. Sewer service to
this property is problematic, but can be provided and is planned for in the comprehensive
sewer service plan.
INVENTORY OF SERVICES
1. Police Protection. The City of Grand Island Police Department will provide
protection and law enforcement services in the annexation area. These services include:
· Normal patrols and responses
· Handling of complaints and incident reports
· Investigation of crimes
· Standard speed and traffic enforcement
· Special units such as traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, narcotics, and gang
suppression
These services are provided, on a city-wide basis, by over 93 employees. The Police
Department is staffed at a rate of 1.6 officers per one thousand population. No additional
officers will be necessary to maintain this ratio if all proposed area is annexed.
2. Fire Protection. The City of Grand Island Fire Department will provide emergency
and fire prevention services in the annexation area. These services include:
· Fire suppression and rescue
· Hazardous materials incident response
· Periodic inspections of commercial properties
· Public safety education
These services are provided, on a city-wide basis, by 69 employees operating from four fire
stations. The nearest fire station is Station #3located on U.S. Highway 281, approximately
3.5 miles from the nearest part of the proposed annexation area.
3. Emergency Medical Services. The City of Grand Island is the current provider of
local emergency medical services in the city and will provide this service in the annexed
area.
· Emergency medical and ambulance services
· Emergency dispatch (provided by the City/County Emergency Management Department)
The City of Grand Island Fire Department provides these services, on a city-wide basis. Fire
personnel are emergency medical technicians and 27 are certified paramedics.
4. Wastewater (Sanitary Sewer). The City of Grand Island will provide sanitary sewer
services in the area through existing sewer lines. This area is not cannot be served without
additional sewer system improvements.
5. Maintenance of Roads and Streets. The City of Grand Island, Public Works
Department, will maintain public streets over which the City has jur isdiction. These services
include:
· Snow and ice removal
· Emergency pavement repair
· Preventative street maintenance
· Asphalt resurfacing
· Ditch and drainage maintenance
· Sign and signal maintenance
· Asphalt resurfacing
Wildwood Drive and South Locust Street would have to be maintained by the City of Grand
Island and would become part of the city infrastructure.
6. Electric Utilities. This Annexation area is currently provided electrical services by
the City of Grand Island. The services appear adequate to meet the needs of the area. These
services include:
· Electric utility services
· Street lights
7. Water Utilities. The City of Grand Island, Utilities Department, currently maintains
the water utilities services for the proposed annexation area. Water service can be extended
to serve this area.
8. Maintenance of Parks, Playgrounds, and Swimming Pools No impact is anticipated
as a result of annexation. Recreation facilities and area amenities, including parks and pools,
that are privately owned and operated, or operated and maintained by another governmental
entity, will be unaffected by the annexation.
9. Building Regulations. The City of Grand Island, Building Department, will oversee
services associated with building regulations, including:
· Commercial Building Plan Review
· Residential Building Plan Review
· Building Permit Inspections and Issuance
· Investigation of complaints relative to Minimum Housing Standards
· Regulation of Manufactured Home Parks
· Investigation of Illegal Business Complaints
· Investigation and Enforcement of Zoning Violations
10. Code Compliance. The City of Grand Island’s Legal Department and Code
Compliance division will continue to provide the following services associated with
enforcing compliance with the City Code:
· Enforcement Proceedings for Liquor and Food Establishment Violations
· Investigation and Enforcement of Complaints Regarding Junked Vehicles and
Vehicle Parts, Garbage, Refuse and Litter
· Investigation of Enforcement of Complaints Regarding Weed and Animal Violations
Providing Enforcement Support to Other Departments for City Code and Regulatory
Violations
12. Other City Services. All other City Departments with jurisdiction in the area will
provide services according to city policies and procedures.
Summary of Impacts
Police Protection No Impact
Fire Protection No Impact
Emergency Medical Services No Impact
Wastewater Available Lift Station may be Necessary
Roads and Streets No Impact
Electric Service Already in GI Service Area
Water Service Available, Line Extension are Necessary
Parks, Playgrounds and Swimming Pools No Impact
Building Regulations Already Subject to GI Regulations
Code Compliance Already Subject to GI Regulations
Other No Impact
School District In the Consolidated District 272
Financial Impacts of Capital Avenue Properties Annexation
Financial Impact Before Annex After Annex
Property Taxable Valuation No Valuation No Change
City sales tax now applicable No Yes
Assume No Valuation Property
2006 City property taxes 0 0
Community Redevelopment Authority 0 0
Rural fire services 0. 0
No change in school district
Total property tax levy 0 0
Payments are made to the City of Grand Island in Lieu of taxes. City sales tax will apply to
purchases and improvements if the Power Plant is annexed.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-10
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-117, et
seq., is considering the annexation of the land and a plan for extending city services to the adjacent and
contiguous land which are urban or suburban in character and legally described as Annexation Areas 1 and
2 as follows and as shown on Exhibits A and B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference:
Annexation Area 1:
Beginning at the Southeast Corner of Scheel’s Subdivision; thence South on an extension of the East Line of
Scheel’s Subdivision, said line also being the East Line of Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision to
a point being the Southeast Corner of Lot Seven (7), Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision; thence
East on a line being the South Line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW¼ SE¼) of
Section Five (5), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9) West of the Sixth P.M.; and a prolongation thereof to
the Southeast Corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW¼ SE¼) of Section Five
(5), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9) West of the Sixth P.M.; thence South on the West Line of the
Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE¼ SE¼) of Section Five (5), Township Ten (10), Range
Nine (9) West of the Sixth P.M.; and a prolongation thereof to a point Thirty Three Feet (33’) South of the
North Line of Section Eight (8), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9) West of the Sixth P.M.; Thence East
on a line Thirty Three Feet (33’) South of and parallel to the North Line of Section Eight (8), Township Ten
(10), Range Nine (9) West of the Sixth P.M. to a point on the East Line of Section Eight (8), Township Ten
(10), Range Nine (9) West of the Sixth P.M.; said point being Thirty Three Feet (33’) South of the
Northeast Corner of said Section Eight (8), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9) West of the Sixth P.M.;
thence continuing East on a line Thirty Three Feet (33’) South of and parallel to the North Line of Section
Nine (9), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9), West of the Sixth P.M. to a point on the East Line of the
Northwest Quarter (NW¼) of Section Nine (9), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9), West of the Sixth
P.M.; said point being Thirty Three Feet (33’) South of the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter
(NW¼); thence North on the East Line of the Northwest Quarter (NW¼) of Section Nine (9), Township
Ten (10), Range Nine (9), West of the Sixth P.M.; and the East Line of Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of
Section Four (4), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9), West of the Sixth P.M.; to the Northeast Corner of
the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of Section Four (4), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9); thence West on
the North Line of the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of Section Four (4), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9),
West of the Sixth P.M.; to a point Thirty Three Feet (33’) East of the Northwest Corner of the Southwest
Quarter (NW¼ SW¼) of Section Four (4), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9), West of the Sixth P.M.;
thence North on a line Thirty Three Feet (33’) East of and parallel to the West Line of Section Four (4),
Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9), West of the Sixth P.M.; to a Point Thirty Three Feet (33’) North of
and Thirty Three Feet (33’) East of the Northwest Corner of Section Four (4), Township Ten (10), Range
Nine (9), West of the Sixth P.M.; thence West on a Line Thirty Three Feet (33’) North of and parallel to
the North Line of Sections Four (4), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9), West of the Sixth P.M. and
Section Five (5), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9), West of the Sixth P.M., to the Point of Beginning.
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Annexation Area 2:
Beginning at a point Thirty Three Feet (33’) West of and Thirty Three Feet (33’) North of the Northeast
Corner of Section Eight (8), Township Ten (10), Range (9), West of the Sixth P.M.; thence South on a line
Thirty Three Feet (33’) West of and parallel to the East Line of Section Eight (8), Township Ten (10),
Range (9), West of the Sixth P.M. to a point on the South Line of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼) of Section
Eight (8), Township Ten (10), Range (9), West of the Sixth P.M.; said point being Thirty Three Feet (33’)
West of the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼) of Section Eight (8), Township Ten (10),
Range Nine (9), West of the Sixth P.M.; thence East on the South Line of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼) of
Section Eight (8) and the South Line of the Northwest Quarter (NW¼) and the Northeast Quarter (NE¼)
of Section Nine (9), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9), West of the Sixth P.M.; and a prolongation
thereof to a point One Hundred Forty Six and Ninety Eight Hundredths Feet (146.98’) East of the
Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW¼) of Section Ten (10), Township Ten (10), Range Nine
(9), West of the Sixth P.M.; thence Northerly 2°02’55” Right a distance of Two Thousand Sixty Eight and
Twenty Two Hundredths Feet (2,068.22’) to a point, thence Northerly 2°59’57” Right a distance of One
Hundred Ninety Five and Three Hundredths Feet (195.3’) to a point; thence Northerly 2°24’38” Left a
distance of Three Hundred Forty Five and Ninety Seven Hundredths Feet (345.97’) to the South Line of
Wildwood Drive; thence continuing North on a line to a Point Thirty Three Feet (33’) North of and One
Hundred Forty and Eighty Five Hundredths Feet (140.85’) East of the Southwest Corner of Section Three
(3), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9), West of the Sixth P.M.; thence West on a Line Thirty Three Feet
(33’) North of an parallel to the South Line of Section Three (3), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9),
West of the Sixth P.M., and Section Four (4), Township Ten (10), Range Nine (9), West of the Sixth
P.M., to the Point of Beginning.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that a plan outlining the city services available to the
above-described land and showing or including: (a) the estimated cost impact of providing the services to
such land, (b) the method by which the city is financing the extension of services to the land and how
services already provided will be maintained, (c) maps drawn to scale clearly delineating the land proposed
for annexation, (d) maps showing the current boundaries of the city, (e) maps showing the proposed
boundaries of the City after the annexation, and (f) maps showing the general land-use pattern in the land
proposed for annexation is hereby adopted and approved and shall be available for inspection during
regular business hours in the office of the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing before the Mayor and City Council
on the proposed annexation shall be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 23, 2007, or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 East First Street, Grand Island, Nebraska,
to receive testimony from interested persons.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be, and hereby is, authorized and
directed to publish in the Grand Island Independent at least once, not less than ten days preceding the
date of the public hearing, a copy of this Resolution and a map drawn to scale delineating the land proposed
for annexation.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be, and hereby is, authorized and
directed to send by first-class mail, a copy of the resolution providing for the public hearing to the school
boards of the school districts including the lands proposed for annexation.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 9, 2007.
______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G12
#2007-11 - Approving Supplemental Agreement #1 with the
Nebraska Department of Roads for the Grand Island River Way
Trail
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steve Paustian, Park and Recreation Director
Meeting: January 9, 2007
Subject: Approving Supplemental Agreement #1 with the NE
Dept. of Roads for the Grand Island River Way Trail
Item #’s: G-12
Presenter(s): Steve Paustian
Background
On August 23, 2005 Council authorized the acceptance of a contract to provide funding
toward the development of the River Way Hike/Bike Trail. The trail will extend the
existing trail from Hall County Park to South Locust and then North to Hwy 34.
Discussion
As the trail is designed to be constructed on top of the south levy of the Wood River
Flood Way it is necessary to get Army Corp of Engineer approval. Staff has been in
discussions with the Corp for over a year and a half regarding this approval. To date the
Corp has not finished its review. Because of this delay, the original contract with the
State of NE Dept. of Roads is set to expire. The state is willing to grant an extension to
the contract to allow more time to get the project constructed.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refe r the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council authorize they Mayor to sign the
extension.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the extension of the existing contract with the NE Dept. of Roads to
construct the River Way hike/bike trail.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-11
WHEREAS, on August 23, 2005, an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads
was approved for the development of a ten foot wide hike/bike trail to start at Hall County Park and follow
the south Wood River drainage dike one and one-half miles to South Locust Street in Grand Island,
Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, because the hike/bike trail is designed to be constructed on top of the south
levy of the Wood River Flood Way, it is necessary to obtain the approval of the Army Corp of Engineers;
and
WHEREAS, the Army Corp of Engineers has not completed it’s review of the hike/bike
trail, and it is therefore necessary to obtain an extension of the agreement with the Nebraska Department of
Roads for the development of the hike/bike trail; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Roads has agreed to an extension of the
agreement so that the hike/bike trail can be completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Supplemental Agreement #1 with the Nebraska
Department of Roads for the Grand Island River Way Trail is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 9, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G13
#2007-12 - Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with
Kirkham Michael for Engineering Consulting Services for Storm
Sewer Design Relative to the Wasmer Detention Cell
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
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: January 9, 2007
Subject: Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with
Kirkham Michael for Engineering Consulting Services
for Storm Sewer Design Relative to the Wasmer
Detention Cell
Item #’s: G-13
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Any amendments to an agreement must be approved by the city council. On July 25,
2006 the city council approved a resolution to enter into an agreement with Kirkham
Michael for Engineering Consulting Services. The agreement provides for design of
storm sewer from the Nebraska Department of Roads project to widen US HWY 30 to
the Wasmer Detention Cell.
Discussion
After the surveying and design was underway, it was discovered that more areas will be
draining into the new system than originally anticipated. In addition, water main conflicts
were not included in the scope of the original agreement. Therefore, more field surveys,
utility research and water main design work will be needed to complete the design.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the amendment no. 1 to the agreement.
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 amendment to the
agreement.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the amendment.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 25, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-12
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2006, by Resolution 2006-209, the City Council for the City of
Grand Island awarded the proposal for engineering consulting services for storm sewer design for the
Wasmer Detention Cell to Kirkham Michael of Omaha, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, after initial surveys were completed, it was discovered that additional areas
will be draining into the Wasmer Detention Cell; and
WHEREAS, water main conflicts were not included in the scope of the agreement; and
WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary to amend the agreement for consulting services to
include additional surveys, utility research and water main design work; and
WHEREAS, due to Kirkham Michael’s knowledge and experience working on this project,
it is recommended that they continue providing engineering work to final completion of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Kirkham
Michael for engineering consulting services for storm sewer design relative to the Wasmer Detention Cell is
hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and directed
to execute such amendment on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on January 9, 2007.
_____________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I1
#2007-13 - Approving Appointment of Dale Shotkoski as City
Attorney
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Margaret Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Mayor Margaret Hornady
Meeting: January 9, 2007
Subject: Approving Appointment of Dale Shotkoski as City
Attorney
Item #’s: I-1
Presenter(s): Mayor Margaret Hornady
Background
According to Section 2-30 of the Grand Island City Code, the City Attorney is a statutory
officer of the City of Grand Island which shall be appointed by the mayor and approved
by the council. This officer shall hold office until the end of the mayor's term and until
his/her successor is appointed and qualified. This appointive officer may be removed at
any time by the mayor, with the approval of a majority of the council.
Discussion
As Mayor of the City of Grand Island, I am requesting approval of appointing Interim
City Attorney Dale Shotkoski as City Attorney for the City of Grand Island.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the appointment
2. Deny the appointment
3. Ask the Mayor to reconsider her recommendation for the appointment of City
Attorney
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the appointment of Dale
Shotkoski as City Attorney.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the appointment of Dale Shotkoski as City Attorney.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-13
WHEREAS, under Neb. Rev. Stat., §16-308, the office of City Attorney for the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, is an appointed position; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, may appoint the position of
City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, this position appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council shall
hold the position to which they may be appointed until the end of the Mayor’s term of office; and
WHEREAS, this position appointed by the Mayor may be removed at any time by the
Mayor with approval of a majority of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Dale M. Shotkoski is hereby duly appointed the
City Attorney for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, until the end of the Mayor’s term of office.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 9, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of December 20, 2006
through January 9, 2007
The Claims for the period of December 20, 2006 through January 9, 2007 for a total amount
of $2,890,836.03. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: David Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
Item J2
Approving Payment of Claims for the Library Expansion for the
Period of December 6, 2006 through January 9, 2007
The Claims for the Library Expansion for the period of December 6, 2006 through January
9, 2007 for the following requisitions.
#48 $333,712.70
#49 $ 750.00
A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman
City of Grand Island City Council