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05-22-2007 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session Packet City Council:Mayor: Margaret Hornady City Administrator: Vacant City Clerk: RaNae Edwards T u 7:00:00 PM Council Chambers - City Hall 100 East First Street Tom Brown John Gericke Peg Gilbert Joyce Haase Robert Meyer Mitchell Nickerson Vacant Vacant Scott Walker Fred Whitesides Call to Order City of Grand Island City Council A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study session, notification of the date will be given. B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will be speaking. 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 Terry Brown, Northridge Assembly of God, 3025 Independence Avenue 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 Jose Zapata as City Councilmember for Ward 1 Mayor Margaret Hornady has submitted the name of Jose Zapata for appointment as Councilmember to represent Ward 1. This vacancy was created when Councilmember Carol Cornelius resigned as of April 30, 2007. 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, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady City of Grand Island City Council Item -2 Approving Appointment of Larry Carney as City Councilmember for Ward 4 Mayor Margaret Hornady has submitted the name of Larry Carney for appointment as Councilmember to represent Ward 4. This vacancy was created April 8, 2007 upon the death of Councilmember Jackie Pielstick. 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, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady City of Grand Island City Council Item -3 Administration of Oath of Office to Jose Zapata City Councilmember for Ward 1 and Larry Carney City Councilmember for Ward 4 City Clerk RaNae Edwards will administer the Oath of Office to newly appointed Councilmember Jose Zapata - Ward 1 and Councilmember Larry Carney - Ward 4. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council Item E1 Public Hearing Concerning Change of Zoning for Land Located at 3425 State Street from CD Commercial Development to Amended CD Commercial Development Tuesday, May 22, 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: May 22, 2007 Subject: Change of Zoning for Land Located at 3425 State Street Item #’s: E-1 & F-1 Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director Background This application proposes to change the zoning on a tract of land located on Lot 1, Conestoga North Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska from CD Commercial Development to Amended CD Zone. This property is located at 3425 State Street, Grand Island, Nebraska. Discussion This proposed development would increase the building envelopes and allow larger buildings for two buildings on the lot (Balz Sports Bar and El Toro Restaurant) see the attached exhibits. El Toro would be expanded as shown and further expansion within the building envelope would also be allowed if approved. Balz would be allowed to expand within the building envelope at some point in the future. The Balz expansion would likely be a roofed outdoor area similar to the outdoor seating at El Toro. The building sizes that are proposed are larger than those originally approved on this site. In a Commercial Development Zone (CD) the developer has a great deal of freedom to design the site at the front end. If the plan is approved by Council it can be built exactly as the developer wishes. Once that plan has been accepted any deviations in building size of more than 10% require Council approval. The developer is asking Council to approve larger building enve lopes for two of the buildings on the site. The Planning Commission held a hearing on this application at their meeting on May 2, 2007. No members of the public spoke in reference to this item. City Administration recommended approval of these changes. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve 2. Refer the issue to a Committee 3. Postpone the issue to future date 4. Take no action on the issue Recommendation A motion was made by Amick and seconded by Eriksen to approve the amended CD zone and development plan as presented. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 9 members present (Miller, Amick, O’Neill, Ruge, Eriksen, Niemann, Hayes, Bredthauer, Snodgrass) voting in favor. Sample Motion Motion to approve the amended CD Zone and development plan for Lot 1, Conestoga North Subdivision in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Item E2 Public Hearing Concerning the Semi-Annual Report by the Citizens' Review Committee on the Economic Development Program Plan Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Marlon Ferguson, EDC President City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Dale M. Shotkoski, City Attorney Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Public Hearing Concerning the Semi-Annual Report by the Citizen’s Review Committee on the Economic Development Program Plan Item #’s: E-2 & G-5 Presenter(s): Dale M. Shotkoski, City Attorney Tim White, Chairman, Citizen’s Advisory Review Committee Background The voters of the City of Grand Island approved an economic development plan at the May 6, 2003 election. Subsequent to the election, the city has adopted an ordinance that establishes the economic development plan and a Citizens Advisory Review Committee to oversee the process of approving applications for economic development incentives. The Citizens Advisory Review Committee is required by State Statute and the Grand Island City Code to make a semi-annual report to the City Council. Discussion The Citizens Advisory Review Committee has been conducting regular meetings during the last six months as required by the City Code and the Nebraska Statutes. The committee looks forward to receiving and reviewing meritorious applications for consideration in the future. The committee received the semi-annual report from the Economic Development Corporation at its meeting of May 15, 2007, and voted to forward it onto the City Council for its review and acceptance. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Accept the semi-annual report of the Citizens Advisory Review Committee. 2. Do not accept the semi-annual report of the Citizens Advisory Review Committee. Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council accept the semi-annual report of the Citizens Advisory Review Committee. Sample Motion Motion to accept the semi-annual report of the Citizens Advisory Review Committee. Item E3 Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Utility Easement Located on the West Side of the Riverbend Apartments Development Project on Husker Highway - Schoel Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Wesley Nespor City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Wesley Nespor, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Acquisition of Utility Easement – North and West of Husker Highway and US 281 - Schoel Item #’s: E-3 & G-6 Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Background Pedcor Investments is developing the property north and west of Husker Highway and US Highway 281. The property was subdivided into Pedcor Subdivision and Pedcor 2nd Subdivision. The development is more commonly known as Riverbend Apartments As part of the development, water and sewer lines were installed along the western boundary of the property. Easements were given to the City as part of the Subdivision for those utilities. During construction, a fence between the farmer to the west and Riverbend was removed and replaced upon completion. The fence is placed in its historical location which intrudes onto Pedcor property, and is on top of the new water line. Pedcor and the adjoining landowner have reached an amicable understanding to leave the fence where it is. Discussion Since the farmer has a property interest in the location of the water line, the City Attorney believes a simple easement signed by the farmer will be sufficient to protect the City’s interest to legally maintain the water line. The attached easement will insure the City’s rights and will still allow the farmer to continue the farming interest he has historically enjoyed. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve 2. Refer the issue to a Committee 3. Postpone the issue to future date 4. Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the easement and the payment of one dollar for that right. Sample Motion Motion to approve acquisition of utility easement. Item E4 Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3356 W Old Highway 30 - Plaza Square Development, LLC. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Public Hearing and Approving Acquisition of a Public Utilities Easement Located Along 3356 W Old Highway 30 (Plaza Square Development, L.L.C.) Item #’s: E-4 & G-11 Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Background Council action is necessary for the City of Grand Island to acquire public utility easements. Discussion Properties along the north side of West Old Highway 30 are building a public sanitary sewer main under project number 2007-S-6. This Easement is needed in order to construct, operate, maintain, extend, repair, replace and remove public utilities, including sanitary sewers, manholes, pipelines, surface markers, and other appurtenances, upon, over, along, across, in, underneath and through a tract of land consisting of a Twenty (20.0) foot wide easement located in a part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE ¼ NE ¼) of Section Twenty Four (24), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M., in the City Of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning this issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve the acquisition of the Public Utility Easement. 2. Refer the issue to a Committee. 3. Postpone the issue to a future date. 4. Take no action on the issue. Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council conduct a Public Hearing and approve the acquisition of the Public Utility Easement. Sample Motion Move to approve the acquisition of the Public Utility Easement in the amount of one dollar. Item E5 Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3320 W Old Highway 30 - Jack D & DeAnne L O'Hara Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Public Hearing and Approving Acquisition of a Public Utilities Easement Located Along 3320 W Old Highway 30 (Jack D. and DeAnne L. O’Hara) Item #’s: E-5 & G-12 Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Background Council action is necessary for the City of Grand Island to acquire public utility easements. Discussion Properties along the north side of West Old Highway 30 are building a public sanitary sewer main under project number 2007-S-6. This Easement is needed in order to construct, operate, maintain, extend, repair, replace and remove public utilities, including sanitary sewers, manholes, pipelines, surface markers, and other appurtenances, upon, over, along, across, in, underneath and through a tract of land consisting of a Twenty (20.0) foot wide easement located in a part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE ¼ NE ¼) of Section Twenty Four (24), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M., in the City Of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning this issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve the acquisition of the Public Utility Easement. 2. Refer the issue to a Committee. 3. Postpone the issue to a future date. 4. Take no action on the issue. Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council conduct a Public Hearing and approve the acquisition of the Public Utility Easement. Sample Motion Move to approve the acquisition of the Public Utility Easement in the amount of one dollar. Item E6 Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Ingress/Egress Easement - 1910 & 1916 S Locust St - Sax's Pizza of America, Inc. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Public Hearing and Approving Acquisition of Ingress/Egress Easement at 1910 & 1916 S Locust Street, Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Sax’s Second Subdivision (Sax’s Pizza of America, Inc.) Item #’s: E-6 & G-13 Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Background Council action is necessary for the City of Grand Island to acquire Ingress/Egress Easements. Discussion A shared driveway was built as part of the construction project on Locust Street from Stolley Park Road to Fonner Park Road. An Ingress/Egress easement was overlooked at that time, but is needed to allow the driveway to be shared as intended. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve the acquisition of the Ingress/Egress Easement. 2. Refer the issue to a Committee. 3. Postpone the issue to future date. 4. Take no action on the issue. Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council conduct a Public Hearing and approve the Resolution for the acquisition of the Ingress/Egress Easement. Sample Motion Motion to approve the acquisition of the Ingress/Egress Easement in the amount of one dollar. EXHIBIT "A" Item F1 #9119 - Consideration of Change of Zoning for Land Located at 3425 State Street from CD Commercial Development to Amended CD Commercial Development This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item #E-1. Tuesday, May 22, 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. 9119 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 consisting of Lot One (1), Conestoga North Twelfth Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, from CD Commercial Development to Amended CD Commercial Development; 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 May 2, 2007, 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 May 22, 2007, the City Council found and determined the change in zoning be approved and made; and WHEREAS, the owners of the property have requested amendments to final development plan as approved for Lot One (1) of Conestoga North Twelfth Subdivision; and WHEREAS, those amendment s have been agreed upon in an approved subdivision agreement. 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 CD Commercial Development to Amended CD Commercial Development : ORDINANCE NO. 9119 (Cont.) - 2 - A tract of land comprising all of Lot One (1), Conestoga North Twelfth Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, containing 8.485 acres, more or less. SECTION 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, as established by Section 36-51 of the Grand Island City Code be, and the same is, hereby ordered to be changed, amended, and completed in accordance with this ordinance. SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage and pub lication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as provided by law. Enacted: May 22, 2007. ____________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G1 Approving Minutes of May 8, 2007 City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 22, 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 May 8, 2007 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 May 8, 2007. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on May 2, 2007. Mayor Margaret Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council members were present: Councilmember’s Walker, Nickerson, Gericke, Brown, Gilbert, Whitesides, Haase, and Meyer. The following City Officials were present: City Clerk RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Dale Shotkoski, Finance Director David Springer, and Public Works Director Steve Riehle. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Vern Rice, Independent Bethel Baptist Church, 1223 East 6th Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady acknowledged Community Youth Council members Jeff Seim and Sarah Kuta. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Proclamation “Employee Health and Fitness Week” May 13-19, 2007. Mayor Hornady proclaimed May 13-19, 2007 as “Employee Health and Fitness Week”. Jenny Roush with St. Francis Medical Center and Tina Whited with McCain Foods were present to receive the proclamation. Proclamation “Hall County 150 Celebration” May through December, 2007. Mayor Hornady proclaimed May through December, 2007 as “Hall County 150 Celebration”. Trish Beam, Liz Gerberding, Steve Fosselman, Joe Black, Carl Mayhew, and Sharon Hughes were present to receive the proclamation. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Whitesides moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered: #9115 – Consideration of Change of Zoning for Land Located at 1822 and 1824 East 7th Street from M-2 Heavy Manufacturing to R-4 High Density Residential #9116 – Consideration of Change of Zoning for Land Located at 4106 West Stolley Park Road from LLR – Large Lot Residential to B-2 General Business #9117 – Consideration of Amending Chapter 18 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to Gas #9118 – Consideration of Amending Chapter 26 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to Plumbing Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, May 8, 2007 be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of these ordinances on first reading and then upon final passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.” Councilmember Haase second the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported Ordinances #9115 and #9116 were read on first reading only at the April 24, 2007 City Council meeting. Craig Lewis, Building Department Director reported that Ordinances #9117 and #9118 were read on first reading only at the April 24, 2007 City Council meeting. Motion by Meyer, second by Brown to approve Ordinances #9115, #9116, #9117, and #9118 on second and final reading. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. City Clerk: Ordinances #9115, #9116, #9117, and #9118 on second reading and final passage. All those in favor of the passage of these ordinances on second reading and 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 second reading and then upon final passage, Ordinances #9115, #9116, #9117, and #9118 are declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Gilbert, second by Walker to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Receipt of Official Document – Tort Claim Filed by Sheri S. Chandler. Approving Minutes of April 24, 2007 City Council Regular Meeting. Approving Request of Linda Sands, 1004 West 12th Street for Liquor Manager Designation for the Fraternal Order of Eagles #378, 213 North Sycamore Street. #2007-103 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Cooper Subdivision. It was noted that John and Tammy Dearing, owners, had submitted the Final Plat for Cooper Subdivision located on a tract of land comprising all of Lot Four (4), Block Ninety-three (93), Original Town consisting of approximately 0.200 acres for the purpose of creating 2 lots. #2007-104 – Approving Severance Agreement with the Northwest Baseball/Softball Association. #2007-105 – Approving Consultant Contract for Nebraska Children and Families Foundation Grant with Diann Muhlbach in an Amount not to exceed $19,445.04. #2007-106 – Approving Subordination Agreement for 510 East 4th Street (Danny and Sarah Anson). #2007-107 – Approving Subordination Agreement for 1009 North Cherry Street (Brent Lloyd and Vicki Guadalupe Lloyd, divorced). Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, May 8, 2007 #2007-108 – Approving Change Order No. 11 for the Law Enforcement Center with Chief Construction of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $2,273.62. #2007-109 – Approving 2007 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant with the Nebraska State Patrol in an Amount of $54,892.00. #2007-110 – Approving Continuation of Sanitary Sewer District No. 523, Lots 1-8 and 22-31 of Westwood Park 2nd Subdivision. #2007-111 – Approving Designating the North Side of Capital Avenue between Independence Avenue and Macron Street as No Parking. SPECIAL ITEMS: Motion by Meyer, second by Gericke to adjourn to executive session at 7:20 p.m. for the purpose of discussing Northwestern Gas Rate Negotiations and federal litigation regarding the Groene vs. Seng et al case. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Meyer, second by Whitesides to return to regular session at 7:45 p.m. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Gilbert, second by Haase to approve the Claims for the period of April 25, 2007 through May 8, 2007, for a total amount of $2,725,633.20. Motion adopted unanimously. Motion by Nickerson, second by Haase to approve the following Claims for the Library Expansion for the period of April 25, 2007 through May 8, 2007: #68 $257,705.64 #69 2,950.00 #70 640.00 Motion adopted unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. RaNae Edwards City Clerk Item G2 Approving Appointments of Dianne Miller, Robert Niemann, and Scott Eriksen to the Interjurisdictional Planning Commission (Merrick County) The Mayor has submitted the re-appointments of Dianne Miller and Robert Niemann to the Interjurisdictional Planning Commission Board (Merrick County). These appointments would become effective May 25, 2007 upon approval by City Council and would expire on May 23, 2008. The Mayor has also submitted the appointment of Scott Eriksen to the Interjurisdictional Planning Commission Board (Merrick County) to replace Tom Brown. This appointment would become effective immediately upon approval by City Council and would expire on May 23, 2008. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Mayor Margaret Hornady City of Grand Island City Council Item G3 Approving Appointments of Bryon Wheeler, Hugh Miner, and Roy Neneman to the Business Improvement District #4 Board The Mayor has submitted the re-appointments of Bryon Wheeler, Hugh Miner, and Roy Neneman to the Business Improvement District No. 4 Board. These appointments would become effective June 1, 2007 upon approval by City Council and would expire on May 31, 2009. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Mayor Margaret Hornady City of Grand Island City Council Item G4 Approving Request of Susan McAfee, 1863 7th Avenue, Dannebrog, Nebraska for Liquor Manager Designation for Pump & Pantry #15, 2028 East Highway 30 Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Request of Susan McAfee, 1863 7th Avenue, Dannebrog, Nebraska for Liquor Manager Designation for Pump & Pantry #15, 2028 East Highway 30 Item #’s: G-4 Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Background Susan McAfee, 1863 7th Avenue, Dannebrog, Nebraska has submitted an application with the City Clerk’s Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class “B-16782 Liquor Licenses for Pump & Pantry #15 located at 2028 East Highway 30. This application has been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk’s Office. Discussion City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for issuance of all liquor mana ger designations. All departmental reports have been received. See attached Police Department report. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Approve the request. 2. Forward the request with no recommendation. 3. Take no action on the request. Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve this request for Liquor Manager Designation. Sample Motion Move to approve the request of Susan McAfee, 1863 7th Avenue for Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class “B-16782” Liquor License for Pump & Pantry #15, 2028 East Highway 30 with the stipulation that Ms. McAfee complete a state approved alcohol server/seller training program. Item G5 #2007-112 - Approving the Semi-Annual Report by the Citizens' Review Committee on the Economic Development Program Plan This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item #E-2. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Marlon Ferguson, EDC President City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 17, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-112 WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2715(3) and Grand Island City Code §2-110 require a report by the Citizens Advisory Review Committee to the City Council at least once every six months on its findings and suggestions on the administration of the Economic Development Plan; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the report submitted by the Citizens Advisory Review Committee was held at a regular session of the Grand Island City Council on May 22, 2007; and WHEREAS, said report gave information about the activities of the past six months that have taken place pursuant to the Economic Development Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the semi-annual report of the Citizens Advisory Review Committee is hereby accepted and approved. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G6 #2007-113 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located on the West Side of the Riverbend Apartments Development Project on Husker Highway - Schoel This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item #E-3. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Wesley Nespor City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 17, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-113 WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Jerome K. Schoel and Brenda L. Schoel, Husband and Wife, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and appurtenances; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 22, 2007, for the purpose of discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement located in a part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter (E ½ SE ¼) of Section Twenty Five (25), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10), West of the 6th P.M., now known as part of Lot Three (3) Pedcor Subdivision and Lot One (1) and Lot Two (2), Pedcor Second Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the utility easement being more particularly described as follows: The westerly twenty (20.0) feet of Lot Three (3) Pedcor Subdivision and the westerly thirty (30.0) feet of Lot One (1) and the westerly thirty (30.0) feet of Lot Two (2) Pedcor Subdivision. The above-described easement and right-of-way containing a total of 1.216 acres, more or less, as shown on the plat dated April 26, 2007, 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 Jerome K. Schoel and Brenda L. Schoel, Husband and Wife, on the above-described tract of land. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G7 #2007-114 - Approving Bid Award - Hook Lift Truck with Flatbed - Underground Division, Utilities Department Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Wesley Nespor City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Wesley Nespor, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Bid Award – Hook Lift Truck with Flatbed – Underground Division, Utilities Department Item #’s: G-7 Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Background The Utilities Department budgeted in ’06 – ’07 to replace a 1970 flatbed, dump bed truck in the Electric Underground Division. The replacement vehicle is one that can use several different beds on the same chassis. The new truck would give the Underground Division flexibility in its usage and is much safer than the existing truck. The bed length is increased from 12’ to 14’ while the GVW rating is increased from 24,000 to 52,000 lbs. The configuration to use different truck beds is referred to as the hook-lift system. For example, it would allow for the bed and wire rack to be placed on the ground when reloading reels of cable, allowing personnel to be farther away from the reels as they are loaded in place on the racks. The large spools weigh up to 2,400 lbs. A variety of beds and boxes can be used to reduce labor when changing sizes of cable for different projects. A dump box would be used for snow removal in the winter and to haul rock for bedding underground vaults at other times. The truck will also be used to haul the larger three-phase power transformers and concrete cable vaults. Discussion Specifications were written for a truck with the hook lift system, and sent to six possible bidders as well as advertising according to the City Purchasing Code. Bids were opened at the advertised time of 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2007. Bids were received from five different bidders, two bidders gave five alternate bids, one gave one alternate and two gave just one bid for a total of 16 prices. Bid # Bid with Trade-In Bidder Make of Truck Make of Lift 1 $106,800.00 Hansen International International 7500 Stellar – 138-18-32 2 $108,380.00 Nebraska Truck Freightliner M2 Hook All-HA300-140-61 3 $108,910.00 Nebraska Truck Freightliner M2 Swap Loader SL-330 4 $108,993.00 Wicks Sterling LT7501 Swap Loader SL-330 5 $109,650.00 Hansen International International 7500 Hook All-HA300-140-61 6 $110,180.00 Hansen International International 7500 Swap Loader SL-330 7 $110,640.00 Nebraska Truck Sterling Acterra Hook All-HA300-140-61 8 $110,700.00 Hansen International International 7500 Galbreath-U-30-HK 9 $111,170.00 Nebraska Truck Sterling Acterra Swap Loader SL-330 10 $111,625.00 Nebraska Truck Freightliner M2 Swap Loader SL-330 11 $112,200.00 Hansen International International 7500 Galbreath-U-40-HK 12 $112,950.00 Hansen International International 7500 Swap Loader SL-330 13 $112,950.00 Cornhusker Intern. International-7400 Hook All-HA300-140-61 14 $113,885.00 Nebraska Truck Sterling Acterra Swap Loader SL-330 15 $115,901.96 Nebraska Peterbuilt Peterbuilt-340 Hook All-HA300-140-61 16 $116,431.96 Nebraska Peterbuilt Peterbuilt-340 Swaploader-SL-330 Evaluation of the bids : Two of the hook lift manufacturers, Swap Loader SL-330 and Galbreath-U-40-HK meet specifications, the other two do not. All truck manufacturers have some minor exceptions to the specifications. Those exceptions are minor and are acceptable by the Department. The evaluation shows the lowest compliant bid is from Nebraska Truck, #3 in the above table, with a Freightliner M2 Chassis, and a Swap Loader SL-330 hook lift. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve 2. Refer the issue to a Committee 3. Postpone the issue to future date 4. Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of the Hook Lift Truck with Flatbed from Nebraska Truck of Grand Island as the low compliant bidder, in the amount of $108,910.00, including trade-in. Sample Motion Motion to approve the purchase of the Freightliner M2 Chassis, Swap Loader SL-330 hook lift and LCL body from Nebraska Truck of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $108,910.00, including trade-in. Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE: May 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. FOR: 2007 Truck – Complete Hook Lift Truck with Flatbed DEPARTMENT: Utilities ESTIMATE: $185,000.00 FUND/ACCOUNT: 520 PUBLICATION DATE: April 10, 2007 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 6 SUMMARY Bidder: Cornhusker International Truck, Inc. Omaha Standard Truck, Inc. Lincoln, NE Council Bluffs, IA Bid Security: Universal Underwriters Ins. Co. Merchants Bonding Co. Exceptions: Noted Noted Chassis: International Hook System: Hook-All Stellar Base Bid Price: $112,950.00 $ 30,100.00 Less Trade -In: -0-_____- -0- ___ Net Price: $112,950.00 $ 30,100.00 Bidder: Nebraska Truck Center, Inc. Grand Island, NE Bid Security: $5,470.50 Exceptions: Noted Chassis: Freightliner Hook System: Swa ploader Hook-All Swaploader Base Bid Price: $109,410.00 $108,880.00 $112,125.00 Less Trade -In: 500.00 500.00 500.00 Net Price: $108,910.00 $108,380.00 $111,625.00 Bidder: Nebraska Truck Center, Inc. Grand Island, NE Bid Security: $5,583.50 Exceptions: Noted Chassis: Sterling Hook System: Swaploader (LCL) Hook-All Swaploader Base Bid Price: $111,670.00 $111,140.00 $114,385.00 Less Trade -In: 500.00 500.00 500.00 Net Price: $111,170.00 $110,640.00 $113,885.00 Bidder: Wick’s Sterling Trucks, Inc. Nebraska Peterbilt Omaha, NE Grand Island, NE Bid Security: Employers Mutual Casualty Co. $5,795.10 Exceptions: Noted Noted Chassis: Sterling 2008 Peterbilt Hook System: Swaploader Hook-All Swaploader Base Bid Price: $110,643.00 $118,901.96 $119,431.96 Less Trade -In: 1,650.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 Net Price: $108,993.00 $115,901.96 116,431.96 Bidder: Hansen International Truck, Inc. Grand Island, NE Bid Security: $5,500.00 Exceptions: Noted Chassis: International Options – Add to Base Bid Price Hook System: Stellar Hook-All $2,850.00 Base Bid Price: $110,300.00 Swaploader $3,380.00 Less Trade -In: 3,500.00 Galbreath $3,900.00 Galbreath $5,400.00 Net Price: $106,800.00 Swaploader $6,095.00 cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist. Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney Wes Nespor, Assist. City Attorney Sherry Peters, Legal Secretary P1166 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-114 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for a Hook Lift Truck with Flatbed, according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities Department; and WHEREAS, on May 3, 2007, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, Nebraska Truck, of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $108,910.00; and WHEREAS, Nebraska Truck’s bid is less than the estimate for such project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Nebraska Truck, of Grand Island, in the amount of $108,910.00 for a Hook Lift Truck with Flatbed is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G8 #2007-115 - Approving Bid Award - Turbine Generator Inspection and Repair - Platte Generating Station Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Wesley Nespor City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Wesley Nespor, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Turbine Generator Inspection and Repair Item #’s: G-8 Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Background A major inspection and overhaul of the turbine generator at the Platte Generating Station is performed every five years. The next overhaul is scheduled for Fall of this year. During this inspection, the turbine generator is completely disassembled and all components are cleaned, inspected, repaired or replaced as necessary. Specifications were developed by the plant maintenance staff to include all labor to open, inspect, clean, and close the turbine and the generator, with the City to supply all parts and materials. Included in the bid are technical support and 500 hours of repair labor for bearings, steam nozzles, turbine rotor blades, and generator parts. The Specifications include a composite hourly rate for additions or reductions in the repair labor amount as the amount of actual work is not known until the unit is disassembled and inspected. Discussion The specifications for the Turbine Generator Inspection and Repair were issued for bid and responses were received from the following bidders. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $700,000.00. Bidder Bid Price NAES Turbine Services $443,072.00 Elliott Company $558,349.00 Power Generation Service, Inc. $589,130.00 Pro Energy Services, LLC $694,430.00 Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis, LTD $713,030.00 Department Staff reviewed the bids for compliance with the City’s detailed specifications. The bid of NAES Turbine Services is compliant with those specifications. 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 presented in this motion Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council award the bid to NAES Turbine Services from Houston, Texas, as the low responsive bidder, with the bid price of $443,072.00. Sample Motion Motion to approve the bid of $443,072.00 from NAES Turbine Services for the Turbine Generator Inspection and Repair as submitted. Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE: May 8, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. FOR: Turbine Generator Inspection & Repair DEPARTMENT: Utilities ESTIMATE: $700,000.00 FUND/ACCOUNT: 520 PUBLICATION DATE: March 30, 2007 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 8 SUMMARY Bidder: Pro Energy Services, LLC Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis, LTD Sedalia, MO Latham, NY Bid Security: Western Surety Company RLI Insurance Company Exceptions: Noted None Base Bid Price: $649,000.00 $685,580.00 Sales Tax: n/a__ n/a__ Total Bid: $649,000.00 $685,580.00 Bidder: Elliott Company Power Generation Service, Inc. Jeannette, PA Anoka, MN Bid Security: Vigilant Insurance Company Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Exceptions: None Noted Base Bid Price: $557,649.00 $589,060.00 Sales Tax: 700.00 70.00 Total Bid: $558,349.00 $589,130.00 Bidder: NAES Turbine Services Huston, TX Bid Security: Western Surety Company Exceptions: Noted Base Bid Price: $442,330.00 Sales Tax: 742.00 Total Bid: $443,072.00 cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director Karen Nagel, Utilities Secretary Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Wes Nespor, Assistant City Attorney Sherry Peters, Legal Secretary P1162 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-115 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Turbine Generator Inspection & Repair, according to plans and specifications on file with the Platte Generating Station of the Utilities Department; and WHEREAS, on May 8, 2007, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, NAES Turbine Services, of Houston, Texas, submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $443,072.00; and WHEREAS, NAES Turbine Service’s bid is less than the estimate for such project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of NAES Turbine Services, of Houston, Texas, in the amount of $443,072.00 for Turbine Generator Inspection & Repair is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G9 #2007-116 - Approving Right of Entry Agreement between the City of Grand Island and Poland Oil (Sapp Brothers) Hwy. 281 & Capital Avenue Tuesday, May 22, 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: May 22, 2007 Subject: Right-of-Entry Agreement – Poland Oil, Inc., a Nebraska Corporation Item #’s: G-9 Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Background The Pub lic Works Department of the City is in the process of obtaining property values through appraisers to establish the fair value of the right-of-way needed for the expansion of Capital Avenue on both sides of Highway 281. The process is time consuming and will not be completed until later this year. Discussion The Utilities Department has a need to enter the property of Poland Oil, Inc., a Nebraska Corporation, to install a single power pole and an east-west double circuit overhead line across the property. When the Capital Avenue widening project is done, this pole line will be located in the expanded right-or-way needed to accommodate the road improvement project. But that right-of-way is not now available. The Utilities Department has contacted the property owner in order to make arrangements to proceed with the necessary line construction at this time, rather than waiting until all new right-of-way acquisition is done. This would allow Utilities to complete their work prior to the actual road construction beginning, and thereby reduce congestion during the road improvement project. The Legal Department has reviewed the agreement and does not feel it will damage the negotiating position of either the City or Poland Oil. There is no cost to either party for this agreement. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve 2. Refer the issue to a Committee 3. Postpone the issue to future date 4. Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Right of Entry Agreement between the City of Grand Island, and Poland Oil, Inc., a Nebraska Corporation. Sample Motion Motion to approve the Right of Entry Agreement between the City of Grand Island and Poland Oil, Inc. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-116 WHEREAS, on July 12, 2005, by Resolution 2005-196, the City Council of the City of Grand Island approved the acquisition of real property for utility easements and right-of-way purposes to widen Capital Avenue from the Moore's Creek Drainway (approximately one-half mile west of U.S. Highway 281) east to Webb Road; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Utilities Department of the City of Grand Island to enter property owned by Poland Oil, Inc., n/k/a Sapp Bros. Petroleum, Inc., to install a single power pole and an east-west double circuit overhead line across the property; and WHEREAS, a proposed Right of Entry Agreement between the City of Grand Island and Poland Oil, Inc., n/k/a Sapp Bros. Petroleum, Inc., authorizing the use of the city right of entry, for such purposes has been reviewed by the City Attorney's office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Right of Entry Agreement by and between the City and Poland Oil, Inc., n/k/a Sapp Bros. Petroleum, Inc., authorizing the city’s entrance onto the property of Sapp Bros. Petroleum, Inc., to install a single power pole and an east-west double circuit overhead line across the property 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. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G10 #2007-117- Approving Discontinuation of Sanitary Sewer District No. 524, Lots 1-18 & Lots 29-47 of Westwood Park Subdivision Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Approving Discontinuation of Sanitary Sewer No. 524, Lots 1-18 & Lots 29-47 of Westwood Park Subdivision Item #’s: G-10 Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Background Sanitary Sewer District 524 was created by the City Council on April 10, 2007. Legal notice of the creation of the District was published in the Grand Island Independent on April 16, 2007. A letter and Frequently Asked Questions sheet was also mailed to all property owners. A public open house was held on May 1, 2007 to explain the details of the project. Discussion The district competed the 30-day protest period at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2007. There were protests filed against this District by 19 abutting property owners. These owners represented 2,256.92 front feet, or 55.65% of the total District frontage of 4,055.73 feet. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning this issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Approve the discontinuation of Sanitary Sewer District 524. 2. Refer the issue to a Committee. 3. Postpone the issue to a future date. 4. Take no action on the issue. Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the discontinuation of Sanitary Sewer District 524. Sample Motion Move to approve the discontinuation of Sanitary Sewer District 524. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-117 WHEREAS, Sanitary Sewer District No. 524, Lots 1-18 and 29-47 of Westwood Park Second Subdivision, was created by Ordinance No. 9113 on April 10, 2007; and WHEREAS, notice of the creation of such sewer district was published in the Grand Island Independent on April 16, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-667.01, R.R.S. 1943; and WHEREAS, Section 16-667.01, R.R.S. 1943, provides that if the owners of record title representing more than 50% of the front footage of the property abutting upon the streets, avenues, or alleys, or parts thereof which are within such proposed district shall file with the City Clerk within thirty days from the first publication of said notice written objections to such district, said work shall not be done and the ordinance shall be repealed; and WHEREAS, the protest period ended on May 16, 2007, and protests representing 55.65% of the total District frontage were received. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that sufficient protests have been filed with the City Clerk against the creation of Sanitary Sewer District No. 524, therefore, such district shall be discontinued according to law. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G11 #2007-118 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3356 W Old Highway 30 - Plaza Square Development, LLC. This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item #E-4. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-118 WHEREAS, a public sanitary sewer easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Plaza Square Development, L.L.C., to construct, operate, maintain, extend, repair, replace and remove public utilities, including sanitary sewers, manholes, pipelines, surface markers and other appurtenances through a tract of land consisting of a twenty (20.0) foot wide easement; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 22, 2007, for the purpose of discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement located in a part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE¼ NE¼) of Section Twenty Four (24), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the centerline of said Twenty (20.0) foot wide easement being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the east line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE¼ NE¼), and the northerly right of way line of the Union Pacific Railroad Company; thence running southwesterly along the northerly right of way line of the Union Pacific Railroad Company, a distance of Four Hundred Sixty Six (466.0) feet; thence deflecting right 90°00’00” and running northwesterly a distance of Two Hundred Forty Nine and Seventy Two Hundredths (249.72) feet, to the actual point of beginning; thence deflecting left 90°57’15” and running southwesterly a distance of Four Hundred and Six Hundredths (400.06) feet, to the Point of Termination, said tract containing 0.184 acres more or less. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is, authorized to acquire a public sanitary sewer easement from Plaza Square Development, L.L.C., on the above-described tract of land. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G12 #2007-119 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3320 W Old Highway 30 - Jack D & DeAnne L O'Hara This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item #E-5. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 17, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-119 WHEREAS, a public sanitary sewer easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Jack D. O’Hara and DeAnne L. O’Hara, husband and wife, to construct, operate, maintain, extend, repair, replace and remove public utilities, including sanitary sewers, manholes, pipelines, surface markers and other appurtenances through a tract of land consisting of a twenty (20.0) foot wide easement; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 22, 2007, for the purpose of discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement located in a part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE¼ NE¼) of Section Twenty Four (24), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the centerline of said Twenty (20.0) foot wide easement being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the east line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE¼ NE¼), and the northerly right of way line of the Union Pacific Railroad Company; thence running southwesterly along the northerly right of way line of the Union Pacific Railroad Company, a distance of Three Hundred (300.0) feet; thence deflecting right 90°00’00” and running northwesterly a distance of Two Hundred Fifty Two and Forty Eight Hundredths (252.48) feet, to the actual point of beginning; thence deflecting left 90°57’15” and running southwesterly a distance of One Hundred Sixty Six and Nineteen Hundredths (166.19) feet, to the Point of Termination, said tract containing 0.076 acres more or less. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is, authorized to acquire a public sanitary sewer easement from Jack D. O’Hara and DeAnne L. O’Hara, husband and wife, on the above-described tract of land. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G13 #2007-120 - Approving Acquisition of Ingress/Egress Easement - 1910 & 1916 S Locust St - Sax's Pizza of America, Inc. This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item #E-6. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 17, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-120 WHEREAS, property is required by the City of Grand Island, from the owners of Sax’s Pizza of America, Inc., located at 1910 and 1916 South Locust Street, for ingress and egress purposes; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 22, 2007, for the purpose of discussing the acquisition of the proposed ingress/egress rights-of-way. 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 the tracts of land as described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, located at 1910 and 1916 South Locust Street for ingress/egress purposes. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G14 #2007-121 - Approving Proposal from Creative Design Video for Nebraska H20 Stormwater Awareness Media Campaign Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Steven P. Riehle, P.E., Public Works Director Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Approving Proposal from Creative Design Video for Nebraska H2O Stormwater Awareness Media Campaign Item #’s: G-14 Presente r(s): Steven P. Riehle, P.E., Public Works Director Background In 2005, the EPA expanded the “pollutant discharge” portion of the Clean Water Act of 1977 to include storm water runoff from all Nebraska communities with a population over 10,000. Subsequently, the City of Grand Island was designated as a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Storm Water community. The city applied to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) for a storm water permit on July 26, 2005. The NDEQ issued a 5-year storm water permit to the city for the period of January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2010. A stormwater grant application was approved on October 24, 2006 by the city and submitted to the NDEQ. The grant will help the city carry out the requirements of the City’s Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP). The grant was approved with $93,807 in grant funds received by the city into account number 25111601-74360. The grant requires a 20% match of either cash or in-kind services such as the Stormwater Technician Wages. Grant activities are restricted to the Best Management Practices (BMP’s) and seven Minimum Control Measures (MCM’s) identified in the city storm water permit. The seven MCM’s are: 1) education and outreach, 2) public involvement/participation, 3) illicit discharge detection and elimination, 4) construction site storm water runoff control, 5) post- construction storm water management in new development and redevelopment, 6) pollution prevention good housekeeping for municipal operations, and 7) monitoring. The work plan submitted with the grant targeted elements of the city’s SWMP for the funds. Public Education and Outreach were identified as the priorities in this initial funding period of the stormwater grant. The work plan identified 80% ($75,045.60) of the total grant for this funding period to be used for public education & outreach, and training of city employees as well as public stakeholders. This media effort is part of the City’s public education and outreach program that is a requirement of the City’s NPDES general permit to release stormwater to the waters of the state. Creative Design Video will develop and work with the City in implementing a comprehensive media campaign for the education of the Public on Stormwater issues. This effort is further detailed in the City’s sMS4 (Small Municipal Separate Stormwater System) Stormwater Management Plan. Discussion On April 24, 2007 the Stormwater Division of the Public Works Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to perform media services regarding the Nebraska H2O Stormwater Awareness Media Campaign. Two firms visited with city staff regarding the RFP and one of those firms (Creative Design Video) submitted a proposal. The proposal from Creative Design Video addresses the items outlined in the RFP and the stormwater grant work plan. The total estimated amount of $58,125 in Creative Design Video’s proposal falls within the estimated budget in accordance with the city’s stormwater grant work plan. Alternatives 1. Make a motion to approve the proposal from Creative Design Video with work to be performed at actual cost with a maximum of $58,125.00. 2. Refer the issue to a Committee. 3. Postpone the issue to a future date. 4. Take no action on the issue. Recommendation City Administration recommends that the council approve the proposal from Creative Design Video with work to be performed at actual cost, not to exceed $58,125.00 Sample Motion Move to approve the proposal from Creative Design Video. Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR NEBRASKA STORMWATER AWARENESS MEDIA CAMPAIGN RFP DUE DATE: May 11, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. DEPARTMENT: Public Works PUBLICATION DATE: April 24, 2007 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 2 SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED Creative Design Video Omaha, NE cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director David Springer, Finance Director Gary Willard, Public Works Catrina Delosh, PW Admin. Assist. Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney Wes Nespor, Assist. City Attorney Sherry Peters, Legal Secretary P1167 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-121 WHEREAS, in 2005, the EPA expanded the “pollutant discharge” portion of the Clean Water Act of 1977 to include storm water runoff from all Nebraska communities with a population over 10,000; and WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has been designated as a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater community; and WHEREAS, on October 24, 2006, by Resolution No. 2006-316, the City Council approved a grant application to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality to carry out the requirements of the city’s storm water management plan; and WHEREAS, eighty percent of the total grant is to be used for public education and outreach, and training of city employees as well as public stakeholders; and WHEREAS, on April 24, 2007, the Stormwater Division of the Public Works Department invited proposals to perform media services regarding the Nebraska H2O Stormwater Awareness Media Campaign; and WHEREAS, one proposals was received, reviewed and evaluated in accordance with established criteria; and WHEREAS, Creative Design Video, submitted a proposal in accordance with the terms of the request for proposals and all statutory requirements contained therein and the City Procurement Code, such proposal being for work to be performed at actual cost not to exceed $58,125.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of Creative Design Video, for media services regarding the Nebraska H2O Stormwater Awareness Media Campaign in an amount not to exceed $58,125.00 is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement for such services on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: - 2 - _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G15 #2007-122 - Approving Tree Grinding Services from December 2006 Ice Storm with O'Neill Wood Resources Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Approving Tree Grinding Services from December Ice Storm with O’Neill Wood Resources Item #’s: G-15 Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Background Ice storms on December 20th, 30th and 31st damaged numerous trees throughout central Nebraska. Streets Division crews began the cleanup work picking up trees from within street right-of-way on Thursday, December 21, 2006. Trees that were in the street or placed near the curb by adjacent property owners were taken by Streets Division employees and trucks to the snow stockpile site on East US Highway 30 (future Fire Training Center property). On January 1st, cleanup work resumed following the 2nd storm. On January 2nd, a truck and employees from the Waste Water Division joined in the cleanup efforts. Streets Division cleanup efforts were essentially completed on January 30, 2007. All of the work of picking up of trees damaged in the ice storms was performed by city crews. Since the stockpile site is also used for piling snow, the tree pile needed to be reduced in size to allow for room to pile snow. The reduction in volume is eligible for reimbursement by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) because it facilitates proper disposal of the tree debris from the storms. The grindings will be screened to pull out fines before being hauled to the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) to dispose of in compost operations. The cost to grind the trees is eligible for reimbursement by the FEMA as a volume reduction effort to properly dispose of the trees. The cost of screening the grindings and hauling to the WWTP to allow the material to be disposed of in the compost operation at the WWTP is not eligible. The work of dealing with the tree debris from the storms is broken into three areas for tracking 1. Tree Grinding: 2. Screening: and 3. Hauling. 1. Grinding A price for tree grinding was reached using quotes from an October 2006 Purchase Order for tree grinding work at the Solid Waste Division Transfer Station. Quotes for the 2006 purchase order were received from Fox Bros Hay Co, Inc. of O’Neill, Nebraska for $385.00 per hour and from O’Neill Wood Resources, LLC for $350.00 per hour. The city’s representative from the FEMA advised that the cost to grind trees should to be tracked by the cubic yard. The time to grind the first pile of trees was tracked at $350 and calculated to $0.32 per cubic yard. 2. Screening Screening Work was performed in January 2007 on 1,875 cubic yards of screenings at $0.75 per cubic yard for a total of $1,406.25 under purchase order number 14764-00, dated February 22, 2007. Screenings were hauled from the stockpile site to the WWTP stockpile site in January 2007 with 1,875 cubic yards hauled at $1.50 per cubic yard for a total of $2,812.50. The work was paid for under purchase order number 14764-00, dated February 22, 2007. Discussion The City procurement code limits the dollar amount whereby City Staff can hire a contractor to no more then $7,500.00. Since the work performed exceeds this limit, council authority is needed to approve the work. 1. Grinding The total cost for tree grinding to date calculates to 104,904 cubic yards @ $0.32 for a total of $33,569.42. Purchase Order number 14765-00, dated February 22, 2007 paid $4,608 for tree grinding, leaving $28,961.28 yet to pay. To be certain, the cost was fair and reasonable. Total cost for the work of grinding the trees at $0.32 per cubic yard was compared to the cost of $350.00 per hour. If the trees would have been ground at $350.00 per hour, the total would have been $34,912.00 compared to $33,569.42 if by the cubic yard. There is approximately 4,000 cubic yards of trees left to be ground. This remaining grinding work will be bid out using informal bids. 2. Screening There is additional screening work to be performed, but the work was delayed because the WWTP did not have room for additional screenings and the approaching spring weather reduced the chance of needing the stockpile area for piling snow. There is approximately 6,000 cubic yards of tree grindings left to be screened. This remaining screening work will be bid out using informal bids. 3. Hauling The WWTP has limited room for screenings, so we will have WWTP trucks and employees haul screenings to the WWTP for disposal in the composting operation. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Authorize The Mayor to issue a pur chase order in the amount of $28,961.28 for the tree grinding work. 2. Refer the issue to a Committee. 3. Postpone the issue to a future date. 4. Take no action on the issue. Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council authorize the Mayor to issue a purchase order for the work. Sample Motion Move to approve the tree grinding work with O’Neill Wood Resources of Grand Island, Nebraska in an amount of $28,961.28. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-122 WHEREAS, December 20, 30 and 31, 2006, the City of Grand Island sustained damage to public facilities and infrastructure as a result of ice storms in the area; and WHEREAS, clean up efforts were performed by the Streets Division of the Public Works Department to clear trees and debris within the street right-of-way, with trees taken to the snow stockpile site on East US Highway 30; and WHEREAS, because the stockpile site is used for snow removal, it was necessary to reduce the volume of trees and debris by grinding; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the city’s Procurement Code, quotes were obtained for the reduction of trees and debris and on February 22, 2007, O’Neill Wood Resources, LLC, was paid $4,608.00 for such services, leaving a balance due of $28,961.28 due and payable to O’Neill Wood Resources, LLC; and WHEREAS, the city’s Procurement Code limits the use of quotations to the amount of $7,500.00, and therefore, City Council approval is needed to approve payment of the remaining balance; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that that payment of $28,961.28 to O’Neill Wood Resources, LLC, of Grand Island, Nebraska for the grinding of trees and debris is hereby approved. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G16 #2007-123 - Approving Amendment to Agreement with Olsson Associates for ROW Appraisal Services on the Capital Avenue Widening Project Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Approving Amendment Number 3 to the Agreement with Olsson Associates for Right of Way Appraisal Services on the Project to Widen Capital Avenue Item #’s: G-16 Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Background On November 9, 2004 the City of Grand Island entered into an agreement with Olsson Associates for Engineering Consulting Services to Widen Capital Avenue West from the Moores Creek ditch to just east of Webb Road. Any amendments to the agreement must be approved by council. Discussion Additional work beyond the scope of the original agreement is needed to complete Right of Way acquisition. The Nebraska Department of Roads informed us on May 10, 2007 that the appraisals have to be updated on any remaining tracts of land where Right of Way acquisition is not yet completed. The attached agreement with Olsson Associates was negotiated for work to be performed at actual cost in an amount not to exceed $6,200. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Make a motion to approve the amendment to the agreement. 2. Refer the issue to a Committee. 3. Postpone the issue to a future date. 4. Take no action on the issue. Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the amendment to the agreement. Sample Motion Move to approve the amendment to the agreement with Olsson Associates of Grand Isla nd, Nebraska in an amount not to exceed $6,200. Page 1 of 2 3rd AMENDMENT TO LETTER AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES THIS AMENDMENT TO LETTER AGREEMENT, made as of the 22nd day of May 2007, by and between the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (“Client”) and Olsson Associates (“OA”), WITNESSETH, That whereas the Client intends to update Right of Way Appraisals, review the Appraisal Updates, and negotiate Temporary Easement Extension for which services were provided under the agreement between the City of Grand Island and Olsson Associates dated November 3, 2004, a fee for these services for the Project are hereby added to the agreement in accordance with paragraph 2, Letter of Agreement. Said Additional Services shall be provided as set forth hereafter. Scope of Services A. Right of Way Appraisal Services: The right of way appraisal services per agreement for Professional Services Roadway Design – Capital Avenue, Exhibit “A” Section E. OA proposes to use the firm of Johnson Appraisal, LLC as a subconsultant to complete Appraisal Updates for tract 5 owned by Sapp Bros and tracts 16, 17, and 19 owned by Menards. Bill Fischer of Grand Island will review appraisals conducted by Johnson Appraisal Updates as required by the uniform act to acquire right of way on federal aid projects. Right-of-way Appraisal Update (4 Tracts @ $600/Each) $2,400 Appraisal Reviews (4 Tracts @ $300/Each) $1,200 Appraisal Project Coordination $600 Fees for testimony in County or District Court in condemnation proceedings would be based on an Hourly charge of $100/hour including travel and preparation time. B. Temporary Easement Extension Negotiations: Per Exhibit A, Section E, OA will obtain the services of Midwest Right of Way Services to negotiate extension of temporary easements for tracts 20, 21, and 22 owned by Gordman Grand Island, LLC needed by the City of Grand Island to be able to complete the project. This includes meetings with the contracting entity, plan review, negotiating for deeds, contracts and/or easements, and submitting the completed necessary documents to OA and Client for each tract. Acquisition Negotiations (estimated 20 tracts) $2,000 3rd Amendment Total $6,200 Page 2 of 2 Fees are based on our Direct Labor Costs times a factor of 2.5 for services rendered by our principals, and employees engaged directly on the Project, plus the subconsultant fee. Billings will be submitted and payable monthly in accordance with the original agreement. Termination Provisions A. The termination provisions of Paragraph 5.3 of the General Provisions of the original agreement apply to this contact amendment. OLSSON ASSOCIATES By Matthew M. Rief, P.E. Accepted this day of , 2007 CITY OF GRAND ISLAND ATTEST: By By Margaret Hornady, RaNae Edwards Title Mayor Title City Clerk G:\Office\PROPOSAL\Grand Island\Capital Ave\Amend 3 Appraisal Update.doc Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-123 WHEREAS, on November 9, 2004, by Resolution No. 2004-285, the City Council of the City of Grand Island approved an agreement with Olsson Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska, to perform preliminary design services to widen Capital Avenue from the Moores Creek Drainway to Webb Road ; and WHEREAS, on April 26, 2005, by Resolution No. 2005-131, the City Council of the City of Grand Island approved Amendment #1 to the agreement with Olsson Associates to extend the final design to Webb Road; and WHEREAS, on April 24, 2007, by Resolution No. 2007-97, the City Council of the City of Grand Island approved Amendment #2 to the agreement with Olsson Associates for additional services related to right-of-way acquisition; and WHEREAS, additional work beyond the scope of the original agreement related to appraisal services is needed to complete right-of-way acquisition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the amendment to the agreement with Olsson Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the amendment to the agreement for such services on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G17 #2007-124 - Approving Change Order No. 1 with Mid Plains Construction Co. for Library Expansion Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Steve Fosselman, Library Director Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Approving Change Order No. 1 with Mid Plains Construction Co. for Library Expansion Item #’s: G-17 Presenter(s): Steve Fosselman, Library Director Background On May 10, 2007 the Grand Island Public Facilities Corporation approved Change Order No. 1 with Mid Plains Construction Co. for Library Expansion. Corporation actions are then brought before the Grand Island City Council for approval. Discussion In accordance with Article 16 of the Design/Build Contract with Mid Plains Construction Company which authorizes changes and extensions of time, the change order approved by the Corporation constitutes two changes to the design/build contract between the Corporation and the design/builder: · An increase of $130,969.84 to the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to re-roof the existing library (original 1972-1974 construction). Initial reviews of the condition of this original roof indicated the need for general repairs only, however, conditions discovered during the project indicate more extensive problems with re-roofing as the most cost-effective solution for the long term. Since the contractor is onsite and able to accomplish this additional work before this project’s conclusion, approval of this change order is recommended. This change order increases the GMP from $5,700,000 (Article 10.A.1) to $5,830,969.84. Since the design/build contract is part of a full $7,000,000 bonded budget for the library expansion/remodel project and there are sufficient funds in this full budget, approving this change order will result in no additional expense to this project. · A change in the date of substantial completion from June 7, 2007 to August 31, 2007. As per Article 8.A of the design/build contract, a date of commencement of November 14, 2005 was agreed upon. Article 8.B specifies substantial completion not later than 570 days from the commencement date, hence June 7, 2007. It is recommended that due to asbestos abatement delays of 63 days that were beyond the control of the contractor, and factoring in an extra three weeks for roof replacement, that this change order be approved for a date of substantial completion of August 31, 2007. This fits well within the library’s service needs for operating in an expanded facility. 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 No. 1 with Mid Plains Construction Co. for Library Expansion. Sample Motion Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 with Mid Plains Construction Co. for Library Expansion in the amount of $130,969.84. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-124 WHEREAS, the Grand Island Public Facilities Corporation approved a contract with Mid Plains Construction for the renovation and expansion of the Edith Abbott Memorial Library for a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $5,700,000.00; and WHEREAS, on May 10, 2007, the Grand Island Public Facilities Corporation approved Change Order No. 1 with Mid Plains Construction Co. for re-roofing the Edith Abbott Memorial Library and revising the date of substantial completion from June 7, 2007 to August 31, 2007; and WHEREAS, corporate actions taken by the Grand Island Public Facilities Corporation must be approved by the City Council; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that modifications to the work to be done by Mid Plains Construction are necessary; and WHEREAS, such modifications have been incorporated into Change Order No. 1. WHEREAS, the result of such modification will increase the contract amount by $130,969.84 for a revised contract price of $5,830,969.84. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 1 between the City of Grand Island and Mid Plains Construction Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska to provide the modifications set out as follows: General Conditions .............................................................................................................$ 1,500.00 Demolition ........................................................................................................................$ 900.00 Roofing ............................................................................................................................$119,500.00 Painting ............................................................................................................................$ 1,440.00 6.1% Fee ..........................................................................................................................$ 7,529.84 Total ................................................................................................................................$130,969.84 Date of Substantial Completion........................................................................................August 31, 2007 - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G18 #2007-125 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion with McGill Asbestos Abatement Co. for Library Asbestos Removal at 211 N. Washington Street Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Steve Fosselman, Library Director Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Approving Certificate of Final Completion with McGill Asbestos Abatement Co. for Library Asbestos Removal at 211 N. Washington Street Item #’s: G-18 Presenter(s): Steve Fosselman, Library Director Background The contract for asbestos removal was awarded by the City Council on February 13, 2007 to McGill Asbestos Abatement Co. and has been completed. Discussion The work for this contract has been completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of the contract and complies with the contract, the plans, and the specifications. The project was completed on schedule at a construction price of $72,834.00. Costs for the project break down as follows: Original Bid $ 72,834.00 Change Orders NONE Total Cost $ 72,834.00 Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve 2. Refer the issue to a Committee 3. Postpone the issue to future date 4. Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Certificate of Final Completion for this project. Sample Motion Motion to approve the certificate of final completion with McGill Asbestos Abatement Co. for library asbestos removal at 211 N. Washington Street. CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION Library Asbestos Removal at 211 N. Washington Street CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA May 22, 2007 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL CITY OF GRAND ISLAND GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA This is to certify that the project for asbestos removal at 211 N. Washington Street has been fully completed by McGill Asbestos Abatement Co. in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of the 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 Library Director. It is further certified that this project includes the following items and costs and that this certificate shall constitute the Final Payment for this work. Original Bid $ 72,834.00 Change Orders NONE Total Cost $ 72,834.00 Respectfully submitted, Steve Fosselman Library Director TO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL CITY OF GRAND ISLAND GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA I hereby recommend that the Certificate of Final Completion for the project for asbestos removal at 211 N. Washington Street be approved. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Hornady Mayor Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 17, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-125 WHEREAS, the Library Director of the City of Grand Island has issued his Certificate of Final Completion for Asbestos Abatement at the Edith Abbott Memorial Library, certifying that McGill Asbestos Abatement Co., under contract dated February 13, 2007, has completed such project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and WHEREAS, the Library Director recommends the acceptance of the final completion; and WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the Library Director's recommendations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Library Director's Certificate of Final Completion for Asbestos Abatement at the Edith Abbott Memorial Library is hereby confirmed. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G19 #2007-126 - Approving Change Order No. 5 with Tri Valley Builders, Inc. for Fire Station #1 Construction Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Jim Rowell City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Jim Rowell Fire Chief Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Fire Station Change Order 5 Item #’s: G-19 Presenter(s): Jim Rowell Fire Chief Background The fire station project continues to move along very well. Following the initial council action to approve the project including alternates a change order was approved to change some materials used. This action resulted in a $123,000.00 reduction in the project cost. Change order two was approved in September of 2006. The items in that change order resulted in a cost increase of $56,541.00. That increase was less than half of the amount saved in the first change order and the total remained less than the amount originally authorized by council. The changes were not additions to the project but were required by codes or necessitated by construction processes. The eight items changed included changes to the water lines, sewer line, putting the water line under the street and dewatering to allow that. It also included relocating the electrical connection and providing door closers, door smoke seals and sidewalk along Fonner Park Road. Change order number three was a single item provid ing for the replacement of the four acrylic showers with four ceramic tile showers at a cost of $9,343.00. Change order number four included three items, security locks on three doors, four light fixtures, and changing the storm water drains to plastic pipe. The first two of these items were increases in cost and the third was a reduction in cost. The overall effect in cost was a reduction of $656.00. The security lock system is an increase in cost of $3,472.00 and provides for key pads at three doors. This lock system allows us to keep the building locked and does not require providing keys to every firefighter. This system is similar to what the other stations have and provides authorized access while providing greater security. The light fixtures are for the shower areas and are necessary due to the change in the construction of the shower areas. The additional cost is $1,057.00 for fixtures, materials and labor. The third item is the change in materials for the storm water drainage system. Changing from concrete to plastic pipe reduces the cost by $5,185.00. The cost of items one and two are less than the reduction in cost provided by item three resulting a reduction in project cost of $656.00. Discussion Change order five includes adding a receptacle, removing the doorbells, reduce the number of overhead hose reels to six, add one exit sign and relocate two cord reels. Change order five resulted in a decrease of $1,611.00 in the project cost. The original project cost was $2,455,500 with this change order project cost is at $2,394,444. This puts the project cost at $61,000.00 under original construction budget. 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 number five. Sample Motion Motion to approve change order number five for fire station construction project. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 17, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-126 WHEREAS, on April 11, 2006, by Resolution 2006-123, the City Council of the City of Grand Island awarded Tri Valley Builders, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska, the bid for the construction of Fire Station No. 1 at a base bid of $2,195,000 plus four alternates resulting in a total bid cost of $2,455,500; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2007, by Resolution 2007-46, the City of Grand Island approved Change Order #4 for such project resulting in a total bid cost of $2,396,055.00; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that modifications to the work to be done by Tri Valley Builders, Inc. are necessary; and WHEREAS, such modifications have been incorporated into Change Order No. 5; and WHEREAS, the result of such modification will decrease the contract amount by $1,611.00 for a revised contract price of $2,394,444.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 5 between the City of Grand Island and Tri Valley Builders, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska to provide the modifications set out as follows: Credit for Six Hose Reels and Mounting ................................................................................$ - 1,974.00 Cost to Add One Exit Sign at Door Mark 149E ......................................................................$ 198.00 Relocate Two Cord Reels ....................................................................................................$ 165.00 Total.................................................................................................................................$ 1,611.00 - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G20 #2007-127 - Approving Change Order No. 6 with Tri Valley Builders, Inc. for Fire Station #1 Construction Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Jim Rowell City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Jim Rowell Fire Chief Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Fire Station Change Order 6 Item #’s: G-20 Presenter(s): Jim Rowell Fire Chief Background The fire station project continues to move along very well. Following the initial council action to approve the project including alternates a change order was approved to change some materials used. This action resulted in a $123,000.00 reduction in the project cost. Change order two was approved in September of 2006. The items in that change order resulted in a cost increase of $56,541.00. That increase was less than half of the amount saved in the first change order and the total remained less than the amount originally authorized by council. The changes were not additions to the project but were required by codes or necessitated by construction processes. The eight items changed included changes to the water lines, sewer line, putting the water line under the street and dewatering to allow that. It also included relocating the electrical connection and providing door closers, door smoke seals and sidewalk along Fonner Park Road. Change order number three was a single item provid ing for the replacement of the four acrylic showers with four ceramic tile showers at a cost of $9,343.00. Change order number four included three items, security locks on three doors, four light fixtures, and changing the storm water drains to plastic pipe. The first two of these items were increases in cost and the third was a reduction in cost. The overall effect in cost was a reduction of $656.00. The security lock system is an increase in cost of $3,472.00 and provides for key pads at three doors. This lock system allows us to keep the building locked and does not require providing keys to every firefighter. This system is similar to what the other stations have and provides authorized access while providing greater security. The light fixtures are for the shower areas and are necessary due to the change in the construction of the shower areas. The additional cost is $1,057.00 for fixtures, materials and labor. The third item is the change in materials for the storm water drainage system. Changing from concrete to plastic pipe reduces the cost by $5,185.00. The cost of items one and two are less than the reduction in cost provided by item three resulting a reduction in project cost of $656.00. Change order five includes adding a receptacle, removing the doorbells, reduce the number of overhead hose reels to six, add one exit sign and relocate two cord reels. Change order five resulted in a decrease of $1,611.00 Discussion Change order six is the addition of floor tile to the hallway where a wall was relocated increasing the hallway length. Number 6 resulted in an increase of $1,283.00. The original project cost was $2,455,500 with this change order project cost is at $2,395,727. This puts the project cost at $59,773 under original construction budget. 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 number six. Sample Motion Motion to approve change order number six for fire station construction project. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 17, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-127 WHEREAS, on April 11, 2006, by Resolution 2006-123, the City Council of the City of Grand Island awarded Tri Valley Builders, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska, the bid for the construction of Fire Station No. 1 at a base bid of $2,195,000 plus four alternates resulting in a total bid cost of $2,455,500; and WHEREAS, on May 22, 2007, by Resolution 2007-126, the City of Grand Island approved Change Order #5 for such project resulting in a total bid cost of $2,394,444.00; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that modifications to the work to be done by Tri Valley Builders, Inc. are necessary; and WHEREAS, such modifications have been incorporated into Change Order No. 6; and WHEREAS, the result of such modification will increase the contract amount by $1,283.00 for a revised contract price of $2,395,727.00. 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. 6 between the City of Grand Island and Tri Valley Builders, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska to provide the modifications set out as follows: Installation of Ceramic Tile Floor and Base in Corridor #142.......................................................$1,283.00 - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G21 #2007-128 - Approving Extension of Building Lease with the Nebraska State Patrol for Storage Building at the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Paustian City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Modifying Lease with Nebraska State Patrol for Building A-30 at Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant Item #’s: G-21 Presenter(s): Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director Background On May 22, 2001, City Council approved the leasing of several buildings at the former Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant pursuant to the provisions of Resolution 2001-132. The leases that were approved provide for an automatic one year renewal requested by the lessees. The resolution was presented for Council consideration and Council authorized the city to renew the lease on Building's No. A-30, A-11, and A-12 located on city property at the former Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant. Discussion The State of Nebraska has requested that their lease be modified to reflect a two year lease period. This time frame works better as it coincides with the States bi-annual budgeting process. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve 2. Refer the issue to a Committee 3. Postpone the issue to future date 4. Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution modifying the term of the lease for building A-30 to a two year period Sample Motion Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the City to modify the lease to a two year period for Building A-30 with the State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 17, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-128 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is the owner of an approximately 420 acre tract of land at the former Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant, which has several buildings which were leased by the US Army Corp of Engineers during their ownership of the property; and WHEREAS, on May 22, 2001, by Resolution 2001-132, the City approved Building Leases with the tenants of the buildings pending development of the property; and, WHEREAS, on April 24, 2007, the City Council approved the lease of the Nebraska State Patrol for the rental of a storage unit, which will terminate on April 30, 2008; and WHEREAS, the Nebraska State Patrol has requested that their lease be extended to April 30, 2009. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Lease of the Nebraska State Patrol at the former Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant is hereby authorized to be renewed for an additional two years. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item I1 #2007-129 - Consideration of Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Principal Life Insurance Company Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson, EDC President City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Dale M. Shotkoski, City Attorney Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Approving Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Principal Life Insurance Company Item #’s: I-1 Presenter(s): Dale M. Shotkoski, City Attorney Background At the May 2003 special election, the voters of the City of Grand Island approved LB840 funding to enable the city to extend economic development incentives through the Grand Island Economic Development Corporation. The Economic Development Corporation has received an application from Principal Life Insurance Company for job incentives and expansion of the current facility located in Grand Island, Nebraska. Discussion Principal Life Insurance Company has submitted an application (attached) for economic development incentives, which would include $2,000 per employee for job creation, for a total of $300,000; and $30,000 for infrastructure expansion. Principal Life Insurance Company states in its application that it intends to hire 150 additional employees. The expansion would be approximately 23,000 square feet. Construction is expected to begin in June of 2007 and be completed by mid-2008. Employees would be added starting in 2008, with 150 employees expected to have been added by the end of 2013. The application of Principal Life Insurance Company meets all the criteria for extending economic incentives and has been approved by the Executive Board of the Economic Development Corporation and by the Citizens Review Committee. Both the Economic Deve lopment Corporation Executive Board and the Citizens Review Committee have approved this application and is now being forwarded to the City Council for final consideration. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve the Economic Development Agreement with Principal Life Insurance Company. 2. Do not approve the Economic Development Agreement with Principal Life Insurance Company. 3. Postpone the issue to future date. 4. Take no action on the issue. Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution authorizing the city to enter into the Economic Development Agreement with Principal Life Insurance Company. Sample Motion Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the city to enter into the Economic Development Agreement with Principal Life Insurance Company. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 17, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-129 WHEREAS, on July 22, 2003, the City of Grand Island adopted an Economic Development Program and a Citizens Advisory Review Committee to oversee the process of approving applications for economic development incentives; and WHEREAS, Principal Life Insurance Company has applied for a forgivable loan for job incentive in the amount of $300,000.00 and $30,000.00 towards infrastructure from the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation in accordance with the Economic Development Program; and WHEREAS, such application has been approved by the executive committee of the Economic Development Corporation and was approved on May 15, 2007 by the Citizens Advisory Review Committee; and WHEREAS, Principal Life Insurance Company will be required to meet or exceed employment numbers and employee salary levels as outlined in the Economic Development Agreement to retain all of the economic incentives granted under the agreement; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to provide economic development funding to Principal Life Insurance Company as provided by the Grand Island Economic Development Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Economic Development Agreement by and between the City, the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation and Principal Life Insurance Company, to provide $330,000.00 in economic assistance to Principal Life Insurance Company, to be used for expanding its business at 3025West College Street in Grand Island is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item I2 #2007-130 - Consideration of Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson, EDC President City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Dale M. Shotkoski, City Attorney Meeting: May 22, 2007 Subject: Approving Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. Item #’s: I-2 Presenter(s): Dale M. Shotkoski, City Attorney Background At the May 2003 special election, the voters of the City of Grand Island approved LB840 funding to enable the city to extend economic development incentives through the Grand Island Economic Development Corporation. The Economic Development Corporatio n has received an application from Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. for job incentives towards training new employees at their facility located in Grand Island, Nebraska. Discussion Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. has submitted an application (attached) for econo mic development incentives, which would include $2,000 per employee for job creation, for a total of $154,000. Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. states in its application that it intends to hire 77 additional employees by May 1, 2009. The application of Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. meets all the criteria for extending economic incentives and has been approved by the Executive Board of the Economic Development Corporation and by the Citizens Review Committee. Both the Economic Development Corporation Executive Board and the Citizens Review Committee have approved this application and is now being forwarded to the City Council for final consideration. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve the Economic Development Agreement with Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. 2. Do not approve the Economic Development Agreement with Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. 3. Postpone the issue to future date. 4. Take no action on the issue. Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution authorizing the city to enter into the Economic Development Agreement with Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. Sample Motion Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the city to enter into the Economic Development Agreement with Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ May 17, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-130 WHEREAS, on July 22, 2003, the City of Grand Island adopted an Economic Development Program and a Citizens Advisory Review Committee to oversee the process of approving applications for economic development incentives; and WHEREAS, Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. has applied for a forgivable loan in the amount of $154,000.00 towards the training of new employees from the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation in accordance with the Economic Development Program; and WHEREAS, such application has been approved by the executive committee of the Economic Development Corporation and was approved on May 15, 2007 by the Citizens Advisory Review Committee; and WHEREAS, Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. will be required to meet or exceed employment numbers and employee salary levels as outlined in the Economic Development Agreement to retain all of the economic incentives granted under the agreement; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to provide economic development funding to Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. as provided by the Grand Island Economic Development Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Economic Development Agreement by and between the City, the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation and Hornady Manufacturing, Inc., to provide $154,000.00 in economic assistance to Hornady Manufacturing, Inc., to be used for expanding its business at 3625 West Old Potash Highway in Grand Island is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the City Council is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2007. _______________________________________ Robert Meyer, President Attest: City Council _________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item J1 Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of May 9, 2007 through May 22, 2007 The Claims for the period of May 9, 2007 through May 22, 2007 for a total amount of $1,920,473.92. A MOTION is in order. Tuesday, May 22, 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 May 9, 2007 through May 22, 2007 The Claims for the Library Expansion for the period of May 9, 2007 through May 22, 2007 for the following requisition: #71 $72,834.00 A MOTION is in order. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Item X Update Concerning IBEW, FOP, IAFF, and AFSCME Union Contract Negotiations City Attorney Dale Shotkoski will update the Mayor and Council on Union Contract Negotiations for IBEW, FOP, IAFF, and AFSCME. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Dale Shotkoski City of Grand Island City Council