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10-09-2007 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session Packet City Council:Mayor: Margaret Hornady City Administrator: Jeff Pederson City Clerk: RaNae Edwards T u 7:00:00 PM Council Chambers - City Hall 100 East First Street Tom Brown Larry Carney John Gericke Peg Gilbert Joyce Haase Robert Meyer Mitchell Nickerson Bob Niemann Fred Whitesides Jose Zapata 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 Aaron Utecht, Evangelical Free Church, 2609 South Blaine Street This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room as required by state law. The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law. City of Grand Island City Council Item C1 Central District Health Department Update on County Wide Public Health Exercise Mike Darbrow with the Central District Health Department will present an update on the County wide public health emergency exercise to be held October 27, 2007. Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Mike Darbrow, Central District Health Dept City of Grand Island City Council Central District Health DepartmentGrand Island City CouncilOCTOBER 9, 2007CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENTHall County SNS/FSXMass Dispensing 2007 Hall County SNS/FSXMass Dispensing 2007 Goals„Successfully screen, register, transport and immunize 500 patient volunteers with seasonal influenza vaccination from multiple locations in Hall County„Immunize up to 500 patient volunteers in one-hour Exercise Participants„PUBLIC HEALTHCentral District Health Department - Lead Planner AgencySouth Heartland District Health Department- Exercise EvaluatorLoup Basin Public Health Department- Exercise EvaluatorTwo-Rivers Public Health Department- Exercise EvaluatorFour-Corners Public Health Department- Exercise EvaluatorNebraska Department of Health & Human Services- Exercise Evaluators„EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTGI/Hall County Emergency Management- Co-Planner AgencyMerrick County Emergency Management- Exercise EvaluatorAdams County Emergency Management- Exercise Evaluators„LAW ENFORCEMENTHall County Sheriff’s Department- Planning CommitteeGrand Island Police Department- Planning CommitteeNebraska State Patrol- Planning Committee„FIRE/EMSGrand Island Fire Department- Planning CommitteeGrand Island Rural Fire Department- Planning CommitteeAlda Volunteer Fire Department-Cairo Volunteer Fire/First Responder Departments- Participants ContinuedDoniphan Volunteer Fire/EMS Department-Wood River Fire/Rescue Department-„MEDICALSaint Francis Medical Center- Planning CommitteeUNMC/Kearney- School of Nursing-Volunteer Medical Personnel-„PUBLIC SCHOOLSGrand Island Public Schools- Planning CommitteeCentura Public Schools-Doniphan/Trumball Schools-Wood River District Schools-„OTHERSNebraska Army National Guard- ObserverCentral Plains Chapter American Red Cross- Planning CommitteeTri-Cities Medical Response System- ObserverConestoga Mall- Dispensing FacilitiesFonner Park/Heartland Events Center- Dispensing FacilitiesCommunity 0rganizations and volunteers- Exercise ScenarioPandemic Avian Influenza stuck the US over six months ago and now a vaccine has been developed and produced to protect the population against a recurrence, which historically occurs in successive waves for an undetermined length of time. The CDC/Strategic National Stockpile Program (SNS) has delivered vaccine to the Hall County SNS Hub Site and registration/mass dispensing clinics are opening to vaccinate the general population.0204060801001st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th QtrEastWestNorth CDC/SNS Program Review Merrick Co. FSX 2005 Objectives„Test Countywide Transportation„Test patient registration process to efficiently screen, register and safely transport.„Test Communications countywide with all agencies involved in exercise. Test secondary communications.„Test patient flow through dispensing clinics. Goal is to treat 250 patients per-hour through each clinic.„Test NIMS compliance. Organization charts and written job tasks.„Maintain records of operational costs. registering in and out of all personnel.„Assess security and safety at all sites.„Assess information given and patient questions in after-treatment recovery areas.„Demobilize and return all sites and buses to per-exercise condition.„Assess Mutual Aid MOUs with agencies and organizations. Exercise DateSaturday, October 27, 20070730 – 1200 hours of duration‘Hot-Wash’ 1100-1200 hours-----------------Largest FSX countywide exercise of its kind conducted in Nebraska – ever conducted in the US*NOTE: Tri-Cities Medical Response System (TRIMRS) in cooperation with Public Health and Emergency Management – Conducting 23 county-16 hospital exercise in conjunction with Hall County exercise. October 22, 23, 24th Questions? Item C2 Proclamation "National Arts and Humanities Month" October 2007 The arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of all Americans through local, state and national organizations. The Mayor has proclaimed the month of October, 2007 as "National Arts and Humanities Month". See attached PROCLAMATION. Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Mayor Margaret Hornady City of Grand Island City Council Item E1 Public Hearing on Request of Hall County Livestock Improvement Association dba Fonner Park, 700 East Stolley Park Road for a Class "CK" Liquor License Tuesday, October 09, 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: October 9, 2007 Subject: Public Hearing on Request of Hall County Livestock Improvement Association dba Fonner Park, 700 East Stolley Park Road for a Class “CK” Liquor License Item #’s: E-1 & I-1 Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Background Section 4-2 of the Grand Island City Code declares the intent of the City Council regarding liquor licenses and the sale of alcohol. Declared Legislative Intent It is hereby declared to be the intent and purpose of the city council in adopting and administering the provisions of this chapter: (A) To express the community sentiment that the control of availability of alcoholic liquor to the public in general and to minors in particular promotes the public health, safety, and welfare; (B) To encourage temperance in the consumption of alcoholic liquor by sound and careful control and regulation of the sale and distribution thereof; and (C) To ensure that the number of retail outlets and the manner in which they are operated is such that they can be adequately policed by local law enforcement agencies so that the abuse of alcohol and the occurrence of alcohol-related crimes and offenses is kept to a minimum. Discussion Hall County Livestock Improvement Association dba Fonner Park, 700 East Stolley Park Road has submitted an application for a Class “CK” Liquor License. A Class “C” Liquor License allows for the sale of alcohol on and off sale inside the corporate limits of the city. A class “K” Liquor License allows for catering. Also included with the application was a request from Todd Otto, 1304 Phillips Spur, Phillips, Nebraska for a Liquor Manager Application. City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk, Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Approve the application. 2. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no recommendation. 3. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations. 4. Deny the application. Recommendation Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council approve the application. Sample Motion Motion to approve the application of Hall County Livestock Improvement Association dba Fonner Park, 700 East Stolley Park Road for a Class “CK” Liquor License and the request from Todd Otto, 1304 Phillips Spur, Phillips, Nebraska for a Liquor Manager designation, contingent upon Mr. Otto completing a state approved alcohol server/seller training program. Item E2 Public Hearing on Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center dba Heartland Events Center, 690 East Stolley Park Road for a Class "CK" Liquor License Tuesday, October 09, 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: October 9, 2007 Subject: Public Hearing on Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center dba Heartland Events Center, 690 East Stolley Park Road for a Class “CK” Liquor License Item #’s: E-2 & I-2 Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Background Section 4-2 of the Grand Island City Code declares the intent of the City Council regarding liquor licenses and the sale of alcohol. Declared Legislative Intent It is hereby declared to be the intent and purpose of the city council in adopting and administering the provisions of this chapter: (A) To express the community sentiment that the control of availability of alcoholic liquor to the public in general and to minors in particular promotes the public health, safety, and welfare; (B) To encourage temperance in the consumption of alcoholic liquor by sound and careful control and regulation of the sale and distribution thereof; and (C) To ensure that the number of retail outlets and the manner in which they are operated is such that they can be adequately policed by local law enforcement agencies so that the abuse of alcohol and the occurrence of alcohol-related crimes and offenses is kept to a minimum. Discussion Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center dba Heartland Events Center, 690 East Stolley Park Road has submitted an application for a Class “CK” Liquor License. A Class “C” Liquor License allows for the sale of alcohol on and off sale inside the corporate limits of the city. A class “K” Liquor License allows for catering. Also included with the application was a request from Bruce Swihart, 339 Ponderosa Drive for a Liquor Manager Application. City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk, Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Approve the application. 2. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no recommendation. 3. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations. 4. Deny the application. Recommendation Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council approve the application. Sample Motion Motion to approve the application of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center dba Heartland Events Center, 690 East Stolley Park Road for a Class “CK” Liquor License and the request from Bruce Swihart, 339 Ponderosa Drive for a Liquor Manager designation, contingent upon Mr. Swihart completing a state approved alcohol server/seller training program. Item E3 Public Hearing on Declaration of Site Known as Redevelopment Area #6, Five Points Area as Blighted and Substandard Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council 1 Council Agenda Memo From: Regional Planning Commission Meeting: October 9, 2007 Subject: CRA Blight Study (Proposed CRA Area #6) (C-25-2007GI) Item #’s: E-3 & I-3 Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director Background The Grand Island Area Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) commissioned a Blight/Substandard Study for Redevelopment Area No. 6 to be prepared by RDG Planning and Design of Omaha, Nebraska. The study area includes approximately 412 acres referred to as CRA Area #6. The study focused on 4 sub-areas described as Five Points, Eddy Street, Broadwell Avenue and Second Street West in central and north central Grand Island. See Figure 1 for a map of the area. Council has referred the attached study to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation. Discussion The Statutory authority and direction to the Planning Commission is referenced below to explain the Planning Commission purpose in reviewing the study: Section 18-2109 Redevelopment plan; preparation; requirements. An authority shall not prepare a redevelopment plan for a redevelopment project area unless the governing body of the city in which such area is located has, by resolution adopted after a public hearing with notice provided as specified in section 18-2115, declared such area to be a substandard and blighted area in need of redevelopment. The governing body of the city shall submit the question of whether an area is substandard and blighted to the planning commission or board of the city for its review and recommendation prior to making its declaration. The planning commission or board shall submit its written recommendations within thirty days after receipt of the request. Upon receipt of the recommendations or after thirty days if no recommendation is received, the governing body may make its declaration. 2 ~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska A flow chart of the blight declaration process is shown in Figure 2. At this time, the Planning Commission and Council are only concerned with determining if the property is blighted and substandard. Figure 3 is an overview of the differences between the blight and substandard declaration and the redevelopment plan. If a declaration as blighted and substandard is made by Council then the Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) can consider appropriate redevelopment plans. The redevelopment plans must also be reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by Council prior to final approval. 3 Figure 1 Redevelopment Area 6 includes all properties within the dark outline. 4 Study Commissioned by CRA Study Commissioned by Other Agency Study Presented to CRA Study Presented to Council May Be Forwarded to RPC Study Sent to RPC for Review and Recommendation Council Chooses not to Forward Study to RPC No Declaration Made RPC Reviews Study and Makes Recommendation within 30 Days Council Considers Substandard and Blighted Declaration Council Chooses not to Make Substandard and Blighted Declaration. No Redevelopment Plans May be Considered Council Declares Area Substandard and Blighted. Redevelopment Plans May be Considered by the CRA Process for Declaring an area of the City Substandard and Blighted Figure 2 Blight Declaration Process (Planning Commission Recommendation is the second purple box). 5 Substandard and Blighted Declaration vs. Redevelopment Plan l Substandard and Blighted Declaration l A Study of the Existing Conditions of the Property in Question l Does the property meet one or more Statutory Conditions of Blight? l Does the Property meet one or more Statutory Conditions of Substandard Property? l Is the declaration in the best interest of the City? l Redevelopment Plan l What kinds of activities and improvements are necessary to alleviate the conditions that make the property blighted and substandard? l How should those activities and improvements be paid for? l Will those activities and improvements further the implementation of the general plan for the City? Figure 3 Blight and Substandard Declaration compared to a Redevelopment Plan 6 OVERVIEW Continued It is appropriate for the planning commission in conducting its review and considering its recommendation regarding the substandard and blighted designation to: 1. review the study, 2. take testimony from interested parties, 3. make findings of fact, and 4. include those findings of fact as part of its recommendation to Council. Blighted and Substandard Defined The terms blighted and substandard have very specific meanings within the context of the Community Redevelopment Statutes. Those terms as defined by Statute are included below: Section 18-2103 Terms, defined. For purposes of the Community Development Law, unless the context otherwise requires: (10) Substandard areas shall mean an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether nonresidential or residential in character, which, by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence, inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces, high density of population and overcrowding, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes, or any combination of such factors, is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, and crime, (which cannot be remedied through construction of prisons), and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare; (11) Blighted area shall mean an area, which (a) by reason of the presence of a substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures, existence of defective or inadequate street layout, faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness, insanitary or unsafe conditions, deterioration of site or other improvements, diversity of ownership, tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land, defective or unusual conditions of title, improper subdivision or obsolete platting, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes, or any combination of such factors, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the community, retards the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition and use and (b) in which there is at least one of the following conditions: (i) Unemployment in the designated area is at least one hundred twenty percent of the state or national average; (ii) the average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at least forty years; (iii) more than half of the plotted and subdivided property in an area is unimproved land that has been within the city for forty years and has remained unimproved during that time; (iv) the per capita income of the area is lower than the average per capita income of the city or village in which the area is designated; or (v) the area has had either stable or decreasing population based on the last two decennial censuses. In no event shall a city of the metropolitan, primary, or first class designate more than thirty-five percent of the city as blighted, a city of the second class shall not designate an area larger than fifty percent of the city as blighted, and a village shall not designate an area larger than one hundred percent of the village as blighted; ~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska 7 ANALYSIS The following tables are copied directly from the Study. The analysis of the substandard and blighted factors is conducted on pages 6 to 17 of the study. Specifically tables One, Two and Three. Based on the study these areas meet the thresholds to qualify as blighted based on unemployment, age of units and per capita income. Table two deals with the more subjective qualities of a blighted area and the consultants have identified the area as having 7 of those 11 qualities of a blighted area. Table 3 specifically identifies the qualities of a substandard area. All four sub-areas qualify on 3 of the 11 qualities. A number of the sub-areas also display other substandard qualities according to the study. All of this property is located inside the Grand Island City Limits and has been for at least 40 years. Tax increment financing would potentially be available for redevelopment projects on any of the property included in the study. RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission staff is recommending consideration of the following questions as a starting point in the analysis of this Study and in making a recommendation on the question of whether the property in question is blighted and substandard. Recommend Questions for Planning Commission · Does this property meet the statutory requirements to be considered blighted and substandard? (See Page 5 for requirements) · Are the blighted and substandard factors distributed throughout the Redevelopment Area, so basically good areas are not arbitrarily found to be substandard and blighted simply because of proximity to areas which are substandard and blighted? · Is public intervention appropriate and/or necessary for the redevelopment of the area? Findings of fact must be based on the study and testimony presented including all written material and staff reports. The recommendation must be based on the declaration, not based on any proposed uses of the site. All of the testimony, a copy of the study and this memo along with any other information presented at the hearing should be entered into the record of the hearing. The Regional Planning Commission concluded that the area in question meets the definition of blighted and substandard and supports such conclusion with findings of fact. They recommend approval of the declaration as blighted and substandard based on the facts presented and identified at their meeting. The Planning Commission held a hearing on this proposal at their meeting on September 25, 2007. No members of the public spoke in reference to this item. City Administration recommended approval. 8 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 Hayes to recommend approval of the Substandard and Blighted Area Designation For Redevelopment Area #6 in Grand Island, Nebraska Study as presented. Findings of Fact included entering the Blight Area Designation For Redevelopment Area #6 in Grand Island City of Grand Island, Nebraska as prepared by RDG Planning & Design into record; the declaration that this area meets all the definitions as outlined in State Statutes; street layout is such that the blighted and substandard factors are distributed throughout the redevelopment area; and, public intervention is appropriate and/or necessary for the redevelopment of the area. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with members present (Miller, Amick, O’Neill, Ruge, Hayes, Reynolds, Haskins, Eriksen, Bredthauer, Heineman, Snodgrass) voting in favor. Sample Motion Move to approve of the Substandard and Blight Designation For Redevelopment Area #6 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska finding the following to be facts in the case: List facts from evidence received.           BLIGHT AREA DESIGNATION    For Redevelopment Area #6 in Grand Island    City of Grand Island, Nebraska            Prepared by  RDG Planning & Design  Omaha and Des Moines,   June, 2007  Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 2    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007  This study considers the presence of blighted or substandard conditions in the study  area located in the City of Grand Island, pursuant to the requirements of Section 18‐2103  of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.    GEOGRAPHY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT SITE    The site is defined as follows:    Beginning at the southeast corner of lot 1 blk 118 Railroad Addition thence southerly to  the south line of first street being the northeast corner lot 1 blk 121 Koenig and Wiebe’s  Addition.  And is compliment lot 1 blk 121 railroad Addition.  Thence southwesterly on  the southerly line of first street to the west line of Ada Street thence north on a line to the  southwest corner of lot 3 Packer and Barr’s annex thence continuing north on the west  line of Packer and Barr’s annex and Packer and Barr’s Second Subdivision. To the north  line of North Front Street being the southwest corner lot 243 Belmont Addition. Thence  east on the north line of north front street to the west line of White Avenue being the  southeast corner lot 1 block 15 Packer and Barr’s Addition. Thence north on the west line  of White Avenue to the south line of 9th street being the northeast corner blk 4 Golden  Age Subdivision. Thence west on the south line of 9th Street and an extension thereof to  a point on an extension of the west line of White Avenue thence north on the west line of  White Avenue to the north line of 13th Street thence east on the north line of 13th Street  to the west line of Huston Avenue. Being the southeast corner lot 266 West Lawn  Addition.  Thence north on the west line of Huston Avenue to the north line of Capital  Avenue thence east on the north line of Capital Avenue to the east line of Broadwell  Avenue thence south on the east line of Broadwell Avenue to the southwest corner Lot 4  Home Subdivision. Thence east on the south line of lots 4 and 7 Home Subdivision. And  an extension thereof to the east line of Wheeler Avenue thence southeasterly on the  easterly line of Wheeler Avenue to a point where the extension of the south line of lot 9  Home Subdivision. Intersects thence west on said south line of lot 9 Home Subdivision.  To the east line of Walnut Street thence south on the east line of Walnut Street to the  north line of State Street thence east on the north line of State Street and an extension  thereof to the southerly line of 17th Street thence southwesterly on the southerly line of  17th Street to the east line of Cleburn Street being the northwest corner lot 5  Abrahamson’s Subdivision. No 3 thence south on the east line of Cleburn Street to the  south line of 6th Street thence southwesterly on the southerly line of 6th Street to the  west line of Clark Street being the northeast corner lot 1 block 10 Rollins Addition.  Thence northwesterly on the west line of Clark Street to the south line of 15th Street  being the northeast corner lot 1 blk 7 Gilbert’s Second Addition. Thence southwesterly  on the south line of 15th Street to the east line of Greenwich Street being the northwest  corner lot 5 blk 7 Gilbert’s Second Addition. Thence southeasterly on the east line of  Greenwich Street to the south line of 13th Street being the northwest corner lot 5 blk 13  Gilbert’s Addition. Thence southwesterly on the south line of 13th Street to the east line  of Lincoln Avenue being the northwest corner lot 5 blk 1 Gilberts Addition. Thence  Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 3    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007  southeasterly on the east line of Lincoln Avenue to the south line of 11th Street being the  northwest corner lot 5 blk 10 Gilberts Addition. Thence southwesterly on the south line  of 11th Street to the east line of Washington Street being the northwest corner lot 5 blk 11  Gilberts Addition. Thence southeasterly on the east line of Washington street to the  south line of 10th Street being the northwest corner lot 5 blk 15 Fairview Park Addition.  Thence southwesterly on the south line of 10th Street to the east line of Adams street  being the northwest corner lot 5 blk 14 Fairview Park Addition. Thence southeasterly on  the east line of Adams Street to the south line of 8th Street being the northwest corner lot  5 blk 9 Wallichs Addition. Thence southwesterly on the south line of 8th St. to the east  line of Broadwell Avenue thence south on the east line of Broadwell Avenue to the north  line of 7th Street thence northeasterly on the north line of 7th Street to the east line of  Jefferson Street being the southwest corner lot 6 blk 10 Wallichs Addition. Thence  southeasterly on the east line of Jefferson Street to the south line of 6th Street being the  northwest corner lot 5 blk 20 Wallichs Addition. Thence southwesterly on the south line  of 6th street to the east line of Madison Street being the northwest corner lot 5 blk 3  Bonnie Brae Addition. Thence southeasterly on the east line of Madison Street to the  northwest corner lot 6 blk 7 Bonnie Brae Addition. Thence southwesterly on the south  line of the alley in blocks 8 & 9 Bonnie Brae Addition. And an extension thereof to the  east line of Broadwell Avenue thence southerly and southeasterly on the east line of  Broadwell Avenue to the north line of 2nd Street thence northeasterly on the north line  of Second Street to the west line of Madison Street being the southeast corner lot 8 blk 11  Kernohan and Decker’s Addition. Thence northwesterly on the west line of Madison  Street to the southeast corner lot 1 blk 11 Kernohan and Decker’s Addition. Thence  northeasterly on the north line of the alley in block 10 Kernohan and Decker’s Addition.  And its complement block 4 Spaulding and Gregg’s Addition, and blocks 3 and 2  Spaulding and Gregg’s Addition. To the west line of vacated Washington Street thence  south on west line of vacated Washington Street to the north line of Second Street thence  northeasterly on the north line of Second Street to the west line of Lincoln Avenue  thence northwesterly on the west line of Lincoln Avenue to the southeast corner lot 1 blk  17 Arnold and Abbott’s Addition. Thence northeasterly on a line to the point of  beginning.  (Source: The City of Grand Island)    Figure 1 depicts the location of the site and supersedes the above description.    DESIGNATION OF BLIGHT    In order to qualify as a blighted and substandard area in accordance with the  requirements of Section 18‐2103, a parcel or district must comply with certain  quantitative and qualitative evaluative criteria, set forth by state statute.     Quantitative Criteria    281 34 281 281 2 30 30 30 Capital AveNorth Rd13th St Old Potash Hwy Stolley Park RdWebb RdSycamo re S t 4th StSt. Paul RdBroadwell AveGrand Island City Limits Grand Island, Nebraska NORTH 1 MILE0 RDG Planning & Design 900 Farnam St. Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68102 2007 Study Area Figure 1: Study Area 1/2 City Limits Sub-Areas 1. Five Points 2. Broadwell Street 3. 2nd Street 4. Eddy Street 1 2 3 4 Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 4    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007  In order to qualify as “blighted,” a site must comply with at least one of five quantitative  criteria.  These criteria include:    1. Unemployment.  The qualifying criterion is an unemployment rate in the designated  area that is at least 120% of the state or national average.  2000 Census block group  data are utilized to determine the site’s performance with respect to this criterion.      2. Average age of residential or commercial units in the area. The qualifying criterion is that  structures in the proposed blighted area have an average age of at least 40 years.      3. Per capita income.  The qualifying criterion is a per capita income for the area that is  lower than the average per capita income of the municipality in which the area is  located.  Block group data from the 2000 Census were utilized to assess the presence  of this condition.      4. Population.  The qualifying criterion is that the area has had either a stable or  decreasing population based on the last two decennial censuses.  Census block level  data from 1990 and 2000 were examined to determine the presence of this condition.    5. Unimproved land.  This criterion applies to blight designation of predominately  vacant areas.  Such an area qualifies as “blighted” if more than half of the plotted  and subdivided property in the area has been within the city for 40 years and has  remained unimproved during that time.    Qualitative Criteria    In addition to meeting at least one of the quantitative requirements described above, a  potentially blighted area must exhibit the presence of at least one of several qualitative  criteria.  These evaluative criteria include:    1. Presence of a substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures.    2. The existence of defective or inadequate street layout.    3. Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness.    4. Unsanitary or unsafe conditions.    5. Deterioration of site or other improvements.    6. Diversity of ownership.    7. Tax or special delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land.  Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 5    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007    8. Defective or unusual conditions of title.    9. Improper subdivision or obsolete platting.    10. The existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes.    11. Any combination of such factors that substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the  community, retards the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes economic or  social liability and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present  conditions and use.    Documentation of Qualifying Conditions, Quantitative Criteria    The primary data source to evaluate the redevelopment site’s blight status is the U.S.  Bureau of the Census.  To expedite the Census data collection process and provide more  fine‐grained information, the Census Bureau divides counties and places into several  enumeration levels.  The basic reporting level is the census tract, which is divided into  blocks that are then aggregated into block groups.  Because the study area includes  portions of block groups, data at the block level provides the most accurate evaluation of  information.  However, in order to preserve the privacy of individuals, the Census  Bureau suppresses some block level data.  Therefore, the population evaluation utilizes  1990 and 2000 Census block data, while the other objective criteria are evaluated using  2000 Census data for Block Groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Tract 3, Block Groups 2 and 4 of  Tract 4, Block Groups 1, 2, and 3 of Tract 7, Block Group 1 of Tract 8 and Block Groups 1  of tract 9 all in Hall County, Nebraska.     Figure 2 illustrates study area boundary and the constituent Block Groups and Census  Tracts.     Analysis of Census data indicates that the study area meets the statutory requirements  for the first level of evaluation for the presence of blighting condition, as required by  Section 18‐2103 (11).  Table 1 illustrates the study area’s performance with respect to  each of these criteria.  The area meets Quantitative Criteria 1, 2, and 3.  It does not meet  Criteria 4 and 5.      Capital AveCapital Ave State StState St 13th St13th St Faidley AveFaidley AveWebb RdWebb RdNorth Front StNorth Front St Old Potash HwyOld Potash Hwy 2nd S t 2 n d S t 3rd St3rd S t 1st St1st S t 2nd S t 2 n d S t Koeing S t K o e i n g S t Anna S t A n n a S tBroadwe l l AveBr oadwell AveBroadwell AveBroadwell AveWheele r Av eWheeler Ave Sycamore St S ycamor e St 10th S t 1 0 t h S t 4th St4th S tEddy S tEddy StCuster AveCuster AveCapital Ave State St 13th St Faidley AveWebb RdNorth Front St Old Potash Hwy 2nd S t 3rd St 1st St 2nd S t Koeing S t Anna S tBroadwe l l AveBroadwell AveWheele r Av e Sycamore St 10th S t 4th StEddy S tCuster Ave30 Block Group 1Block Group 1 Block Group 2Block Group 2Block Group 3Block Group 3 Block Group 4Block Group 4 Block Group 5Block Group 5 Block Group 1Block Group 1 Block Group 2Block Group 2 Block Group 3Block Group 3 Block Group 1Block Group 1 BlockBlock Group 2Group 2 BlockBlock Group 3Group 3 Block Group 1Block Group 1 Block Group 2Block Group 2 Block Group 3Block Group 3 Block Group 4Block Group 4 Block Group 5Block Group 5 Block Group 1Block Group 1 Block Group 2Block Group 2 BlockBlock Group 3Group 3 BlockBlock Group 4Group 4 Block Group 1Block Group 1 Block Group 2Block Group 2 Block Group 1 Block Group 2Block Group 3 Block Group 4 Block Group 5 Block Group 1 Block Group 2 Block Group 3 Block Group 1 Block Group 2 Block Group 3 Block Group 1 Block Group 2 Block Group 3 Block Group 4 Block Group 5 Block Group 1 Block Group 2 Block Group 3 Block Group 4 Block Group 1 Block Group 2 Tract 400Tract 400 Tract 200Tract 200 Tract 300Tract 300 Tract 700Tract 700 Tract 800Tract 800 Tract 900Tract 900 Tract 400 Tract 200 Tract 300 Tract 700 Tract 800 Tract 900 Grand Island, Nebraska NORTH 1/4 MILE0 RDG Planning & Design 900 Farnam St. Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68102 2007 Study Area Figure 2: Census Boundaries Block Group Boundary Census Tract Boundary Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 6    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007    Table One  Study Area Compliance with Quantitative Criteria for Blight Determination    Criterion Qualifying Condition Compliance      1. Unemployment Unemployment rate in the  designated area at least 120%  of the state or national average  Yes  2. Age of Units Structures in the proposed  blighted area have an average  age of at least 40 years  Yes  3. Per Capita Income Per capita income lower than  the citywide average per  capita income.  Yes  4. Population Stable or decreasing  population based on the last  two decennial censuses  No  5. Unimproved Land More than half of the plotted  and subdivided property in  the area has been within the  city for 40 years and has  remained unimproved during  that time.    No      1. Unemployment.  The block groups within the Grand Island Redevelopment Area had  7,378 residents over the age of 16 in the workforce, of which 405 were unemployed  resulting in an unemployment rate of 5.5%.  This rate is more than 120% of the statewide  figure of 3.5%.  Therefore, the study area meets the unemployment qualifying criterion.      2. Age of Units.  The redevelopment site meets the average age of residential structures  criterion.  The 2000 Census indicates that 60% of the units are in structures built prior to  1960.  As a result, the median age of residential structures is greater than 40 years.  The  median construction year for housing units in the study area is 1953, interpolating from  the distribution of dates of construction.       3. Per Capita Income.  The average per capita income in this study area was $14,457 in  2000, compared to the citywide per capita income of $17,071. Therefore, the study area  meets the per capita income criteria.     4. Population.  Based on a comparison of 1990 and 2000 block data the study area  increased in population from 2,398 in 1990 to 2,483 in 2000.  Therefore, the study area  does not comply with the population requirement.   Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 7    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007    5. Unimproved Land.  The redevelopment site does not meet the unimproved land  criterion as over half of its platted or subdivided land is improved.      Documentation of Qualifying Conditions, Qualitative Criteria    Because the area satisfies at least one of the quantitative criteria for the presence of  blighted conditions, this study then proceeded into an investigation of the presence of  one or more of the qualitative criteria.  This evaluation indicates that the presence of at  least one qualifying factor for the presence of blighting condition, as required by Section  18‐2103 (11) of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.  Table 2 reviews the study area’s  compliance with the possible qualitative criteria for blight designation.  The  redevelopment area was divided into the four sub‐areas identified in Figure 1.  Table 3  identifies the presence of the qualitative criteria within each sub‐area.       Table Two  Study Area Compliance with Qualitative Criteria for Blight Determination  Qualitative Criterion Presence in  Study Area  1. Presence of a substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating  structures  No  2. The existence of defective or inadequate street layout Yes  3. Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness Yes  4. Unsanitary or unsafe conditions Yes  5. Deterioration of site or other improvements Yes  6. Diversity of ownership Yes  7. Tax or special delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land Unknown  8. Defective or unusual conditions of title Unknown  9. Improper subdivision or obsolete platting Yes  10. The existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and  other causes  No  11. Any combination of such factors that substantially impairs or arrests the  sound growth of the community, retards the provision of housing  accommodations, or constitutes economic or social liability and is  detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present  conditions and use  Yes  Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 8    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007  Table Three  Presence of Qualitative Criteria for Blight Determination by Sub‐Area  Criterion Five  Points  Broadwell  Avenue  Eddy  Street  2nd Street  West  1. Deteriorated or deteriorating structures      2. Defective or inadequate street layout X X  X  3. Faulty lot layout  X X  X  4. Unsanitary or unsafe conditions    X  5. Deterioration of site or other improvements X X X X  6. Diversity of ownership X X X X  7. Tax or special delinquency       8. Defective or unusual conditions of title      9. Improper subdivision or obsolete platting X X  X  10. Conditions which endanger life or property       11. Any combination of such factors  X X X X  The specific results of this analysis follow:    1. A substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures    No.  Based on visual observation, the study area does contain some deteriorated  structures.  However, as a whole, most residential and commercial structures in the  study area are in fair or better condition, and either provide or can provide reasonable  accommodations to their residents.      2. The existence of defective or inadequate street layout    Yes.  The study area presents three specific situations of an inadequate street layout  leading to poor and sometimes hazardous traffic ciculation.  These situations include  colliding grids, the Five Points area, and the Broadwell/Union Pacific grade crossing.    Colliding Grids.  The city of Grand Island has two intersecting street grids systems, one  paralleling the section line grid of nominal directions, while the other is rotated to  parallel the Union Pacific Railroad.  These grids “collide” along Broadwell Avenue,  creating awkward and sometimes hazardous intersections and inhibiting through traffic  circulation.  These intersecting grids create the well‐known Five Points intersection at  the crossing of Broadwell, Eddy, and State.  Local streets that create difficult or offset  intersections along Broadwell include 18th Street, 17th Street, 16th Street, 15th Street, 14th  Street, 13th Street , 12th Street, 11th Street, 10th Street, 5th Street, and 4th Street.  The Five  Points intersection, where three arterial streets meet, forms a particularly confusing and  sometimes congested situation.   This intersection, at a key neighborhood commercial  node, is difficult for both motor vehicles and pedestrians to negotiate.        Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 9    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007  Five Points Circulation.  The overall street layout and land configuration in the northern  part of the study area channels considerable traffic through the complex Five Points  intersection and inhibits local connectivity.  No east‐west streets link Broadwell and  Wheeler Avenues between State Street and Capital Avenue, limiting access between  neighborhoods east and west of the Broadwell corridor.  As a result, most traffic headed  for destinations on either side of Broadwell (including Grand Island High School) must  negotiate either Five Points or the Capital/Broadwell intersection, a busy highway  junction.  Pedestrian access through and between these residential districts is equally  difficult, a particular problems because of the presence of such neighborhood‐oriented  destinations as Skagway, Grace Abbott Park, Blessed Sacrament Church, and the high  school.      The Broadwell/Union Pacific Grade Crossing.  This grade crossing of a principal arterial and  the nation’s busiest freight railroad is generally considered Grand Island’s leading traffic  problem.  This unacceptable situation produces frequent traffic queues on Broadwell  Avenue and is a major challenge for both travelers and businesses.  Old Lincoln  Highway and North Front Street, major collector routes that intersect Broadwell close to  the crossing and serve neighborhoods adjacent to the Broadwell corridor, are frequently  blocked by queuing traffic and provide poor local continuity.       The Broadwell grade crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad mainline.        Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 10    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007    Old Lincoln Highway parallel to the Union Pacific tracks. Broadwell traffic lined up waiting for a train to  pass frequently backs traffic up on this intersecting collector street.     3. Faulty lot layout in relation to size adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness    Yes.  The study area’s current lot layout contains several deficiencies, including:    • Lots that lack street access, including a site northeast of the intersection of State,  Broadwell, and Eddy Streets.      • Triangular lots of inadequate size and/or surrounded on all sides by streets.  These  include the intersection of 17th Street, 15th Street, 13th Street, 12th Street, 11th Street,  7th Street, 6th Street, and 5th Street.  There are also several inadequately sized  triangle shaped lots along Old Lincoln Highway, 3rd Street and 2nd Street.     4. Unsanitary or unsafe conditions    Yes. Outdoor storage in several locations between Old Lincoln Highway and North  Front Street create unsafe conditions that can create attract casual access.  Some of these  sites accommodate light industries that store materials related to business.  Other sites  are used to store abandoned vehicles, barrels, and other materials.  The following  pictures illustrate some of these conditions.   Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 11    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007  Outdoor storage in the 2nd Street area north of the railroad.      Outdoor storage in the 2nd Street area south of the railroad.    Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 12    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007  Outdoor storage in the Broadwell Area. .    5. Deterioration of site or other improvements    Yes.  The study area contains both deteriorated structures and numerous lots with site  deficiencies.  While only a few houses have serious apparent structural problems, many  units present such deficiencies as missing windows, damaged or missing siding, and  peeling paint. Other site problems include unpaved driveways and outdoor storage of  household goods.        Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 13    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007    Outdoor storage and deteriorating siding in the 2nd Street Area      Unpaved parking area and outdoor storage in the 2nd Street area.  Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 14    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007      Peeling paint and gravel yard along Broadwell Street.       Inadequately sized and deteriorating housing structure in the Broadwell Street area.     Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 15    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007    Housing unit with apparent structural problems in the Eddy Street area.       Graffiti and deteriorated screening in the Five Points Area.   Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 16    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007  6. Diversity of ownership    Yes.  The study area includes many individual property owners.  In some cases, the  ability to assist with the assembly of several parcels could further overall neighborhood  development objectives, including better access, more viable development, and  expanded commercial sites.     7. Tax or special delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land    Unknown. Evaluation of this criterion requires detailed title analysis of individual  properties.   The presence of other qualifying conditions makes an investigation of tax  delinquency unnecessary to demonstrate blighting conditions.    8. Defective or unusual conditions of title    Unknown.  Evaluation of this criterion requires detailed title analysis of individual  properties.  The presence of other qualifying conditions makes an investigation of tax  delinquency unnecessary to demonstrate blighting conditions.    9. Improper subdivision or obsolete platting    Yes.  The intersection of Grand Island’s two street grids at Broadwell Street creates a  number of triangular and eccentrically‐shaped sites, some of which are completely  surrounded by streets.   Many of these lots are unable to accommodate contemporary  residential development.  Platting north of State Street between Broadwell and Wheeler  combines large and small sites, and currently prevents good commercial access to  Broadwell and effective inter‐neighborhood circulation.      10. The existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes    No.  While several properties contain environmental deficiencies, this condition does not  endanger to life or property, and is unlikely to endanger members of the public who are  appropriately using public streets or properties.    11. Any combination of such factors that substantially impairs or arrests the sound  growth of the community, retards the provision of housing accommodations, or  constitutes an economic or social liability and is detrimental to the public health,  safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition and use.      Yes.  The current spotty quality of development in the study area, including poor site  maintenance, unsanitary conditions, and intermittent building deterioration,  discourages investment in some parts of the study area.  Poor platting and circulation  reduces the economic potential of the area, complicates the growth of important  Blight Area Designation, Grand Island, Nebraska ● 17    RDG Planning & Design ● June 2007  neighborhood businesses, and results in underutilized property.   These obsolete ar  blighted conditions are likely to deteriorate further, and have an impact on the economic  base of adjacent neighborhoods.  Redevelopment of certain areas would eliminate  deficiencies in platting, provide sites for new housing, commercial, and industrial  development, and create an environment that both stabilizes important neighborhood  assets and stimulates further economic growth.     Conclusions    This study substantiates the presence of at least one of both the quantitative and  qualitative criteria for designation as a blighted area set forth by Section 18‐2103 of  Nebraska Revised Statutes.  The designated area is hereby determined to be eligible for a  declaration of blight, pursuant to the requirements of Section 18‐2103 of Nebraska  Revised Statutes.         Item E4 Public Hearing on Nebraska Department of Economic Development Planning Grant Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Marsha Kaslon City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Joni Kuzma, Community Development Administrator Meeting: October 9, 2007 Subject: Public Hearing for a Nebraska Department of Economic Development Planning Grant Item #’s: E-4 & G-12 Presenter(s): Joni Kuzma, Community Development Administrator Background The Nebraska Department of Economic Development is offering a second cycle of funding for CDBG Planning Grant applications between October 2 and 16, 2007. The City of Grand Island is eligible for those funds as an incorporated municipality having a population of less than 50,000. The City will apply under the Planning activity of “special studies for housing” for a Housing Market Study. As a single community applicant, the City may apply for a grant up to $25,000. This Study will replace the previous Housing Study which was completed in 2001 and expired in 2006. A Housing Study identifies current community-wide housing “needs and gaps” and prepares the community for future housing needs. The study is available to developers, contractors, realtors, planners, investors, non-profit organizations, businesses and economic development organizations. Data from a Housing Study is also used in grant applications to substantiate need in the community. A public hearing is required prior to submission of an application to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to solicit public comment and input into the proposed project and grant application. Discussion The City will apply for and administer a $25,000 Planning Grant, which includes $1,750 for General Administration. The required 25% of matching funds have been committed by the Community Redevelopment Authority and the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation. The project total will not exceed $45,000. Notice of the public hearing was given in the September 29, 2007 Grand Island Independent. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Approve the Planning Grant application and authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents 2. Disapprove or /Deny the Planning Grant application 3. Modify the Planning Grant application 4. Table the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that public comment be solicited regarding the proposed application and that Council give approval to the Planning Grant application and authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents. Sample Motion Move to approve the submission of the proposed application and authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents. NE0007355 NE0007321 NE0007201 NE0007232 NE0007234 NE0007216 NE0007195 NE0007181 NE0007217 NE0007191 NE0007190 NE0007244 NE0007232 NE0007229 NE0007181 NE0007183 NE0007208 NE0007208 NE0007208 100% Population CountGrand Island Census Block Groupswith 51% or Greater LMI ±0 2,200 4,400 6,600 8,8001,100 Feet Legend Grand Island City Limits51% or Greater LMI selection GI City Limits PopulationPOP1008 - 276 277 - 544 545 - 811 812 - 1079 1080 - 1347 Chad Nabity 6-23-05 The grant will be completed in two phases. The first phase will focus just on those areas that are defined by Census which are comprised of 51% or more residents as who are low to moderate residents. Maps of those specific areas are provided in the following pages. The second phase will include an overview of the other areas of the community that are below the 51% threshold. CDBG funds can only be used to benefit low to income residents. The Community Redevelopment Authority and Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation have made financial commitments of $8,250 each to defray costs for the non-low income portion of the grant. 2007 Income Limits for Hall County (Set by HUD) 80% Median Income 50% Median Income l person family $30,500 $19,100 2 person family $34,900 $21,800 3 person family $39,250 $24,550 4 person family $43,600 $27,250 5 person family $47,100 $29,450 6 person family $50,600 $31,600 7 person family $54,050 $33,800 8 person family $57,550 $35,950 56.9% Low to Moderate Income 60.1% Low to Moderate Income 56.2% Low to Moderate Income 56.5% Low to Moderate Income 67.1% Low to Moderate Income 60.6% Low to Moderate Income 69.4% Low to Moderate Income 63.6% Low to Moderate Income Both areas are 62.5% Low to Moderate Income 53.2% Low to Moderate Income 7195: 52.4% & 7181: 61.8% Low to Moderate Income Item E5 Public Hearing on Acquisition of Drainage Easements Located at 3817, 3823, 3829, 3835, 3841, 3844 Meadowlark Circle and 3819, 3824, 3818 Sparrow Circle (Lots 6 thru 11 & 21 thru 23 all in Block 1, Summerfield Estates 7th Subdivision) - Little B's Corp. Tuesday, October 09, 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: October 9, 2007 Subject: Public Hearing on Acquisition of Drainage Easements Located at 3817, 3823, 3829, 3835, 3841, 3844 Meadowlark Circle and 3819, 3824, 3818 Sparrow Circle (Lots 6 thru 11 & 21 thru 23 all in Block 1, Summerfield Estates Seventh Subdivision) - Little B's Corp. Item #’s: E-5 & G-14 Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Background A Public Hearing and Council approval is necessary for the City of Grand Island to acquire easements. A drainage easement is needed in the back yards of the lots in Summerfield Estates Seventh Subdivision. The ditch behind the homes drains into the city owned outfall ditch along the south side of State Street. Discussion This easement will be used in order to have access to construct, operate, maintain, extend, repair, replace, and remove storm sewers, manholes, pipelines, surface markers, and other appurtenances for draining purposes, upon, over, along, across, in, underneath, and through the tracts of land. The easement width varies from a minimum of 15 feet to a maximum of 23 feet. The maximum slope of the back yards within the easement area is 6 (six) horizontal to 1 (one) vertical. 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 for the acquisition of the Drainage Easement in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00). Sample Motion Move to approve the acquisition of the Drainage Easement. Item G1 Approving Minutes of September 25, 2007 City Council Meeting Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 25, 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 September 25, 2007. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on September 19, 2007. Mayor Margaret Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council members were present: Councilmember’s Brown, Haase, Zapata, Nickerson, Gericke, Carney, Gilbert, Niemann, and Meyer. Councilmember Whitesides was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Jeff Pederson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director David Springer, City Attorney Dale Shotkoski, and Public Works Director Steve Riehle. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Hart Edmonds, First Presbyterian Church, 2103 West Anna Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady acknowledged Community Youth Council members Lauren Shoemaker and Ashley Cahlupa along with CYC Board member Officer Carole Ostdiek. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing on Request from Camargo Family Market, Inc. dba Camargo Family Market, 304 West 15th Street for a Class “D” Liquor License. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported that an application had been received from Camargo Family Market, Inc. dba Camargo Family Market, 304 West 15th Street for a Class “D” Liquor License. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on August 22, 2007; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on September 15, 2007; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on August 22, 2007; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended denial because of “Falsification of Application” under Nebraska Liquor Control Rules and Regulations Section 53-131.01 and Chapter 2 Section 010.01. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located on the Northeast Corner of US Highway 34 and US Highway 281 (College Park of Grand Island). Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement located on the northeast corner of Highway 34 and Highway 281 was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair all utilities. This easement would be used to provide a single phase pad-mounted transformer to provide electricity for a new digital sign. No public testimony was heard. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Meyer moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered: #9140 – Consideration of Salary Ordinance Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, September 25, 2007 #9141 – Consideration of Creation of Sidewalk District No. 1, 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. Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director reported that Ordinance #9140 covered the changes to the AFSCME union contract along with housekeeping changes for City Administrator mileage in the amount of $500.00 per month and change to the Police Captain ranges. Motion by Gilbert, second by Nickerson to approve Ordinance #9140. City Clerk: Ordinance #9140 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote Councilmember’s Brown, Carney, Gericke, Gilbert, Haase, Nickerson, Niemann, and Zapata voted aye. Councilmember Meyer voted no. Motion adopted. City Clerk: Ordinance #9140 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote Councilmember’s Brown, Carney, Gericke, Gilbert, Haase, Nickerson, Niemann, and Zapata voted aye. Councilmember Meyer voted no. Motion adopted. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage, Ordinance #9140 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law. #9141 – Consideration of Creation of Sidewalk District No. 1, 2007 Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that Ordinance #9141 would create Sidewalk District No. 1, 2007 for those properties who had not installed their sidewalks by the deadline of July 31, 2007. Discussion was held concerning the number of properties. Mr. Riehle explained the assessment process. Motion by Gilbert, second by Haase to approve Ordinance #9141. City Clerk: Ordinance #9141 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. City Clerk: Ordinance #9141 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage, Ordinance #9141 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Gilbert, second by Haase to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Approving Minutes of September 11, 2007 City Council Regular Meeting. Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, September 25, 2007 Approving Minutes of September 18, 2007 City Council Study Session. Approving Re-Appointment of Barry Sandstrom to the Community Redevelopment Authority Board. Approving Re-Appointment of Scott Ericksen to the Regional Planning Commission. Approving Garbage Permits for Central Waste Disposal, 147 East Roberts; Clark Brothers Sanitation, 3080 West 2nd Street; Heartland Disposal, 2423 W. Old Lincoln Highway; Mid- Nebraska Disposal, 3080 West 2nd Street and Refuse Permits for Full Circle, Inc., 4331 Juergen Road and Scott’s Hauling, 3230 Westside Street. #2007-230 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located on the Northeast Corner of US Highway 34 and US Highway 281 (College Park of Grand Island). #2007-231 – Approving Bid Award for Railroad Track repair at Platte Generating Station with Judds Bros. Construction Co. of Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of $73,429.00. #2007-232 – Approving Bid Award for Replace Roof at Fire Station No. 3 with Husker Sales and Distribution, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $38,461.00. #2007-233 – Approving Grant Funding for Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) Program in the Amount of $31,889.00. #2007-234 – Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement with the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority. #2007-235 – Approving Purchase of a Skid Steer loader for Use in Concrete Repair Operations at the Street Division with Central Nebraska Bobcat of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $6.00 per Operating Hour, or Approximately $3,000.00. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Consideration of Request from Galen Stehlik, Attorney on Behalf of Juan Valle for Non- Conforming Use Located at 1120 North Eddy Street. Craig Lewis, Building Department Director reported this request was for the operation of an automotive repair facility located at 1120 North Eddy Street. Mr. Lewis recommended approval with the conditions that all required parking be provided as per City Code and that the right of way adjacent to Eddy Street be cleared of debris, sand and concrete piles and maintained as green space. Motion by Nickerson, second by Zapata to approve the request from Galen Stehlik with the recommended stipulations. Motion by Gericke to amend the motion to include hours of operation, not to start before 6:00 a.m. and to commence operations at 9:00 p.m. including no operations on Sunday mornings. Second by Meyer. Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, September 25, 2007 Discussion was held regarding the enforcement of this motion, City Code regulations already in place, restrictions on this business, and the affect on other businesses. Stacie Goding Attorne y and Juan Valle, owner commented that all conditions recommended by council would be followed. Upon roll call vote of the amendment, Councilmember’s Zapata, Gericke and Meyer voted aye. Councilmember’s Brown, Haase, Nickerson, Carney, Gilbert, and Niemann voted no. Motion failed. Upon roll call of the main motion to approve, all voted aye. Motion adopted. RESOLUTIONS: #2007-236 – Consideration of Approving Request of Camargo Family Market, Inc. dba Camargo Family Market, 304 West 15th Street for a Class “D” Liquor License and Request from Shelia Camargo, 304 West 15th Street for a Liquor Manager Designation. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported that this item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Motion by Gilbert, second by Brown to approve Resolution 2007-236 and the request from Shelia Camargo for Liquor Manager Designation contingent upon Ms. Camargo completing a state approved alcohol server/seller training program.. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2007-237 – Consideration of Directing Property Owner to Repair Sidewalk at 1504 N Broadwell Avenue. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that a letter was sent to Grim’s Home Repair, Inc. on August 1, 2007 concerning necessary repairs to the sidewalk at 1504 North Broadwell Avenue to be completed by August 23, 2007. To date those repairs have not taken place and the Public Works Department is requesting a resolution giving the property owner 10 days to repair the sidewalk otherwise the City will make the necessary repairs with all costs being the responsibility of Grim’s Home Repair, Inc. Discussion was held concerning trees close to the curb and the time limit given to Grim’s Home Repair. Wes Nespor, Attorney explained the state statutes for nuisance abatement and the 10 day time limit to repair the sidewalk. Motion by Meyer, second by Brown to approve Resolution #2007-237. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Brown, Haase, Zapata, Nickerson, Gericke, Carney, Niemann and Meyer voted aye. Councilmember Gilbert voted no. Motion adopted. #2007-238 – Consideration of Approving AFSCME Contract. Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director reported that city staff had negotiated a contract with the AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees), Local 251 union. The four year contract will be effective October 1, 2007 and will expire on September 30, 2011. Mike Davis, AFSCME union steward was present. Motion by Gilbert, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2007-238. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Councilmember Meyer abstained. Motion adopted. Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, September 25, 2007 PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Brown, second by Haase to approve the Claims for the period of September 12, 2007 through September 25, 2007, for a total amount of $4,541,687.26. Motion adopted unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. RaNae Edwards City Clerk Item G2 #2007-239 - Approving City Council Meeting Schedule for 2008 Tuesday, October 09, 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: October 9, 2007 Subject: City Council Meeting Schedule for 2008 Item #’s: G-2 Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Background Grand Island City Code Chapter 2 specifies that Regular Meetings of the City Council shall be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. City Council approved Ordinance No. 9009 on September 27, 2005 amending Chapter 2 of the Grand Island City Code allowing Study Sessions to be held at the discretion of the City Council. Discussion The City Clerk has prepared the proposed 2008 meeting schedule. This provides for the first City Council meeting to be a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. See attached proposed meeting dates. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve the 2008 meeting schedule as presented 2. Refer the issue to a Committee 3. Modify the 2008 meeting schedule to meet the wishes of the Council 4. Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the proposed 2008 City Council meeting schedule. Sample Motion Move to approve the 2008 City Council meeting schedule as proposed. PROPOSED 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES January 8, 2008 July 8, 2008 January 22, 2008 July 22, 2008 February 12, 2008 August 12, 2008 February 26, 2008 August 26, 2008 March 11, 2008 September 9, 2008 March 25, 2008 September 23, 2008 April 8, 2008 October 14, 2008 April 22, 2008 October 28, 2008 May 13, 2008 November 4, 2008 May 27, 2008 November 18, 2008 June 10, 2008 December 2, 2008 June 24, 2008 December 16, 2008 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-239 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska will meet in the Council Chambers, 100 East First Street at 7:00 p.m. on the below-mentioned dates: 2008 City Council Meetings: January 8, 2008 January 22, 2008 February 12, 2008 February 26, 2008 March 11, 2008 March 25, 2008 April 8, 2008 April 22, 2008 May 13, 2008 May 27, 2008 June 10, 2008 June 24, 2008 July 8, 2008 July 22, 2008 August 12, 2008 August 26, 2008 September 9, 2008 September 23, 2008 October 14, 2008 October 28, 2008 November 4, 2008 November 18, 2008 December 2, 2008 December 16, 2008 - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 9, 2007. _____________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney _______________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G3 #2007-240 - Approving Agreement for Funding with the Clean Community System Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: David Springer, Finance Director Meeting: October 9, 2007 Subject: Approving Funding Contracts for Outside Agencies Item #’s: G-3 through G-11 & G-19 Presenter(s): David Springer, Finance Director Background As part of the City’s budget process, Outside Agencies were asked to and submitted their budget requests. These were detailed in the Budget in Brief for 2007-2008 and reviewed with Council at the July 10, 2007 Regular Meeting. Resolution #2007-160A approved the funding for the Outside Agencies. Discussion Resolutions #2007-240 through #2007-248 and #2007-256 are agreements with these agencies to provide their services. The only changes to funding as presented by Administration were to include the Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival in the amount of $900. No agreements are needed with the Humane Society or Health Department, as there are current inter-local agreements in place with them which details their services. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve the contracts with the Outside Agencies 2. Postpone the issue to future date 3. Modify the Resolution to meet the wishes of the Council Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Outside Agency agreements. Sample Motion Move to approve the Funding Agreements for the Outside Agencies. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-240 WHEREAS, the City is authorized to establish and provide for the support of any service, facility, or system required by the Integrated Solid Waste Management Act; and WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with Grand Island Area - Clean Community System to perform certain services associated with environmental education which are required by the Integrated Solid Waste Management Act; and WHEREAS, the City agrees to pay Grand Island Area - Clean Community System $20,000 for performing agreed upon services during the 2007-2008 fiscal year as outlined in the agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, the agreement by and between the City and Grand Island Area - Clean Community System to perform services associated with environmental education. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 9, 2007. _____________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G4 #2007-241 - Approving Agreement for Funding with Hope Harbor Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-241 WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to contract with Hope Harbor, formerly known as Community Humanitarian Resource Center, a non-profit agency, to assist in the operation of a transitional homeless shelter, emergency services and referrals to the needy and other service providers in the Grand Island area; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with Hope Harbor to provide such services; and WHEREAS, the City shall provide funding to Hope Harbor in the amount of $4,500 during fiscal year 2007-2008 for performing agreed upon services as outlined in the agreement; and WHEREAS, such funding was approved by the Mayor and City Council pursuant to adopted budget statements and annual appropriation ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, an agreement by and between the City and Hope Harbor to assist in the operation of the transitional homeless shelter in Grand Island, and to offer emergency services and referrals to the needy and other service providers in the Grand Island area. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 9, 2007. _____________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G5 #2007-242 - Approving Agreement for Funding with the Convention & Visitors Bureau Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-242 WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to contract with the Grand Island Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau, a non-profit agency, to market and promote tourism and convention activities in the area; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with the Grand Island Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau to provide such services; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City provide funding to the Grand Island Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau in the amount of $10,000 during fiscal year 2007-2008 for performing agreed upon services as outlined in the agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, an agreement by and between the City and the Grand Island Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau to provide funding in the amount of $10,000 in support of tourism and convention activities in the Grand Island area. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 9, 2007. _____________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: __________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G6 #2007-243 - Approving Agreement for Funding with the Crisis Center, Inc. Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-243 WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to contract with The Crisis Center, Inc., a non-profit agency, to provide services to victims of family violence and sexual assault; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with the Crisis Center to provide such services to victims of family violence and sexual assault; and WHEREAS, the City shall provide funding to the Crisis Center in the amount of $12,000 during fiscal year 2007-2008 for performing agreed upon services as outlined in the agreement; and WHEREAS, such funding was approved by the Mayor and City Council pursuant to adopted budget statements and annual appropriation ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, an agreement by and between the City and The Crisis Center, Inc. to provide services to victims of family violence and sexual assault. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 9, 2007. _____________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G7 #2007-244 - Approving Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island Area Council for International Visitors Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-244 WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to contract with the Grand Island Area Council For International Visitors, a non-profit agency, to provide cultural activities and home hospitality opportunities for foreign leaders, specialists and international scholars in promoting the various aspects of the Grand Island community; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with the Grand Island Area Council for International Visitors to provide such services; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City provide funding to the Grand Island Area Council for International Visitors in the amount of $1,000 during fiscal year 2007-2008 for performing agreed upon services as outlined in the agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, an agreement by and between the City and the Grand Island Area Council for International Visitors to provide funding in the amount of $1,000 in support of cultural activities and home hospitality opportunities for foreign leaders, specialists and international scholars in promoting the various aspects of the Grand Island community. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 9, 2007. _____________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G8 #2007-245 - Approving Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island Multicultural Coalition Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-245 WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to contract with The Multicultural Coalition, a non-profit agency, to provide for the needs of the increasingly culturally diverse city of Grand Island; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with The Multicultural Coalition to provide a comprehensive service delivery center that serves new immigrants, reduces duplication of services, better utilizes the time of clients and service providers, eliminates barriers to services and stretches limited financial resources of service providers; and WHEREAS, the City shall provide funding to The Multicultural Coalition in the amount of $10,000 during fiscal year 2007-2008 for performing agreed upon services as outlined in the agreement; and WHEREAS, such funding was approved by the Mayor and City Council pursuant to adopted budget statements and annual appropriation ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, an agreement by and between the City and The Multicultural Coalition to provide services to the increasingly culturally diverse City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 9, 2007. _____________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G9 #2007-246 - Approving Agreement for Funding with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-246 WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to contract with Retired Senior Volunteer Program, a non-profit agency, to provide volunteer services of persons 55 years of age and older to various non-profit agencies and groups that provide needed services to our community; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with Retired Senior Volunteer Program to provide such services; and WHEREAS, the City shall provide funding to Retired Senior Volunteer Program in the amount of $10,000 during fiscal year 2007-2008 for performing agreed upon services as outlined in the agreement; and WHEREAS, such funding was approved by the Mayor and City Council pursuant to adopted budget statements and annual appropriation ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, an agreement by and between the City and Retired Senior Volunteer Program to provide volunteer services of persons 55 years of age and older to various non-profit agencies and groups in response to community needs. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 9, 2007. _____________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G10 #2007-247 - Approving Agreement for Funding with Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-247 WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to contract with Senior Citizens Industries, Inc., a Nebraska non-profit corporation, to provide the equipment, buildings, utilities and goods including food to provide services to elderly and handicapped individuals; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. to provide such services; and WHEREAS, the City shall provide funding to Senior Citizens Industries in the amount of $15,000 during fiscal year 2007-2008 for performing agreed upon services as outlined in the agreement; and WHEREAS, such funding was approved by the Mayor and City Council pursuant to adopted budget statements and annual appropriation ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, an agreement by and between the City and Senior Citizen Industries, Inc. to provide the equipment, buildings, utilities and goods including food to provide services to elderly and handicapped individuals. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 9, 2007. _____________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G11 #2007-248 - Approving Agreement for Funding with the Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Wes Nespor, Assistant City Attorney City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-248 WHEREAS, the Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival has planned, coordinated, and conducted an ethnic festival each year for the past ten years to celebrate and support the various ethnic cultures throughout the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has provided office space, supplies, and the use of office equipment to the Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival in support of this annual event; and WHEREAS, the value of providing such office space, supplies and equipment is approximately $900; and WHEREAS, it has been recommended that a contract between the Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival and the City of Grand Island be entered into which outlines the obligations of each party. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that a contract be entered into between the City and the Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival to provide office space and supplies, and the use of office equipment to the Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival through September 30, 2008 to plan, coordinate, and conduct the annual Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract with the Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 9, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: __________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G12 #2007-249 - Approving Nebraska Department of Economic Development Planning Grant Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Marsha Kaslon City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-249 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general local government authorized to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development; and WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development is offering a second cycle of funding for CDBG Planning Grant applications; and WHEREAS, the City will apply for and administer a $25,000 Planning Grant, which includes $1,750 for general administration; and WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority and the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation have committed to a portion of the required 25% of matching funds; and WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development presently requires a public hearing to accept comments and inform the public on the status of the proposed project and grant application; and WHEREAS, the public hearing on October 9, 2007, offered the public opportunity to make such comments to the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the application for a Planning Grant is approved and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute any related documents on behalf of the City of Grand Island for such grant programs. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 9, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G13 #2007-250 - Approving Extension of Contract End Date for CDBG Grant 05-CR-015 Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Marsha Kaslon City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Marsha Kaslon, Community Development Administrator Meeting: October 9, 2007 Subject: CDBG Amendment Request for Community Revitalization, Phase 1 Item #’s: G-13 Presenter(s): Joni Kuzma, Development Specialist Background In March of 2006, the State of Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) awarded the City of Grand Island a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $296,113 for the purpose of Community Revitalization. Projects to be completed with these funds and matching funds were Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation, Down Payment Assistance for First Time Homebuyers and Infrastructure improvements. The contract of the grant was to run from March of 2006 to August 31, 2007. However, due unforeseen circumstances, Community Development must request an amendment from DED. The reasons for an extension request are: 1. Lack of Spanish speaking contractors with Lead Based Paint Work Safe Practices training and certification for those clients that are non-English speaking who qualified for the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program. 2. Lack of General Contractors wanting to bid on smaller jobs with Lead Based Paint Work Safe Practices training and certification. 3. Wet weather that slowed the rehabilitation process for roofing jobs, window replacements and new siding installments. 4. The identification of nine income qualified homeowners willing to partake in the rehabilitation program was hampered by over-income applicants. Discussion Community Deve lopment must have Council Approval in the form of a resolution in order to submit the amendment request to DED. All of the funds have been obligated in this program. Right now, contractors are finishing up odds and ends of the contracts signed and ensuring that all Lead Based Paint issues have been met and have passed clearance testing. Once this is complete, a final drawdown will be submitted to DED for final payment of the grant and will initiate close out procedures for Phase I of the Community Revitalization Grant. This will allow Phase II to continue of the Community Revitalization Grant and will allow more housing rehabilitation and down payment assistance to be offered through the City of Grand Island. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Approve the request for an extension for the first Phase of Community Revitalization 2. Disapprove or /Deny the request for an extension for the first Phase of Community Revitalization 3. Table the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the request for an extension to the Department of Economic Development until December 1, 2007. Sample Motion Move to approve the request for an extension to the State of Nebraska Department of Economic Development until December 1, 2007 to ensure all files and close out paperwork is completed. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-250 WHEREAS, in March, 2006, the State of Nebraska Department of Economic Development awarded the City of Grand Island a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $296,113 for the purpose of community revitalization; and WHEREAS, the contract of the grant expired on August 31, 2007, and completion of some projects have been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances; and WHEREAS, additional time is needed for grant completion and a request to extend the contract from the Department of Economic Development is required; and WHEREAS, Council approval is required in order to submit the amended request to the Department of Economic Development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the request for extension of the contract of the grant from the Department of Economic Development is approved and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute any related documents on behalf of the City of Grand Island for such grant programs. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 9, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G14 #2007-251 - Approving Acquisition of Drainage Easements Located at 3817, 3823, 3829, 3835, 3841, 3844 Meadowlark Circle and 3819, 3824, 3818 Sparrow Circle (Lots 6 thru 11 & 21 thru 23 all in Block 1, Summerfield Estates 7th Sub) - Little B's Corp. Tuesday, October 09, 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 ¤ ___________ October 5, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-251 WHEREAS, a drainage easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Little B’s Corp., to construct and maintain an outfall storm sewer system at 3817, 2823, 2829, 3835, 3841 and 3844 Meadowlark Circle and 3819, 3824 and 3818 Sparrow Circle; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 9, 2007, for the purpose of discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement through a part of Lots 6 through 11 and 21 through 23, all in Block 1, Summerfield Estates Seventh Subdivision, in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the easement being more particularly described as follows: Lot 6, Block 1, Summerfield Estates 7th Subdivision Easement Description A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 6, BLOCK 1 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES SEVENTH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N24°26'52"W ALONG THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF SAID LOT 6 A DISTANCE OF 156.22 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE N51°17'12"E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 A DISTANCE OF 15.16 FEET; THENCE S30°27'53"E A DISTANCE OF 2.96 FEET; THENCE S24°26'52"E A DISTANCE OF 150.03 FEET TO A POINT ON A SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE S40°36'32"W ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT 6 A DISTANCE OF 16.54 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONTAINS 2,319 SQUARE FEET OR 0.05 ACRES MORE OR LESS. Lot 7, Block 1, Summerfield Estates 7th Subdivision Easement Description A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 7, BLOCK 1 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES SEVENTH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 7, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N30°27'53"W ALONG THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF SAID LOT 7 A DISTANCE OF 124.28 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE N64°12'04"E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 7 A DISTANCE OF 15.05 FEET; THENCE S30°27'53"E A DISTANCE OF 120.88 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE S51°17'12"W ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF LOT 7 A DISTANCE OF 15.16 FEET TO THE - 2 - POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONTAINS 1,839 SQUARE FEET OR 0.04 ACRES MORE OR LESS. Lot 8, Block 1, Summerfield Estates 7th Subdivision Easement Description A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 8, BLOCK 1 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES SEVENTH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N30°27'53"W ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8 A DISTANCE OF 98.04 FEET TO A WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 8, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 10 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES THIRD SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA; THENCE N40°06'57"W ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 1 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES SEVENTH SUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF 15.21 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE N67°33'02"E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 8 A DISTANCE OF 17.72 FEET; THENCE S30°27'53"E A DISTANCE OF 111.79 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE S64°12'04"W ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF LOT 8 A DISTANCE OF 15.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONTAINS 1,702 SQUARE FEET OR 0.04 ACRES MORE OR LESS. Lot 9, Block 1, Summerfield Estates 7th Subdivision Easement Description A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 9, BLOCK 1 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES SEVENTH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N40°06'57"W ALONG THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF SAID LOT 9 A DISTANCE OF 117.30 FEET TO A WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 9, SAID CORNER ALSO BEING A NORTHERLY CORNER OF LOT 10 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES THIRD SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND A SOUTHERLY CORNER OF LOT 12, BLOCK 3 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES FOURTH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA; THENCE N15°03'30"E ALONG THE NORTHWEST LINE OF SAID LOT 9, BLOCK 1 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES SEVENTH SUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF 51.52 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE S82°29'46"E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 9 A DISTANCE OF 20.18 FEET; THENCE S15°03'30"W A DISTANCE OF 27.38 FEET; THENCE S11°40'32"E A DISTANCE OF 34.47 FEET; THENCE - 3 - S40°06'57"E A DISTANCE OF 90.59 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE S30°27’53”E A DISTANCE OF 0.67 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE S67°33'02"W ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF LOT 9 A DISTANCE OF 17.72 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONTAINS 3,077 SQUARE FEET OR 0.07 ACRES MORE OR LESS. Lot 10, Block 1, Summerfield Estates 7th Subdivision Easement Description A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 10, BLOCK 1 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES SEVENTH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 10, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N15°03'30"E ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 10 A DISTANCE OF 54.75 FEET TO A WESTERLY POINT OF SAID LOT 10, SAID POINT ALSO BEING A EASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 12, BLOCK 3 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES FOURTH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA; THENCE N39°32'44"E ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 10, BLOCK 1 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES SEVENTH SUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF 158.17 FEET TO A NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 10, SAID POINT ALSO BEING A EASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 13, BLOCK 3 OF SAID SUMMERFIELD ESTATES FOURTH SUBDIVISION; THENCE S27°14'26"E ALONG A EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 10, BLOCK 1 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES SEVENTH SUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF 22.85 FEET; THENCE S39°32'44"W A DISTANCE OF 147.01 FEET; THENCE S15°03'30"W A DISTANCE OF 45.35 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 10; THENCE N82°29'46"W ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF LOT 10 A DISTANCE OF 20.18 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONTAINS 4,205 SQUARE FEET OR 0.10 ACRES MORE OR LESS. Lot 11, Block 1, Summerfield Estates 7th Subdivision Easement Description A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 11, BLOCK 1 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES SEVENTH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 11, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S79°56'56"E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 11 A DISTANCE OF 201.94 FEET TO - 4 - THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 11; THENCE S29°07'40"W ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 11 A DISTANCE OF 19.05 FEET; THENCE N79°56'56"W A DISTANCE OF 182.01 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11; THENCE N27°14'26"W ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF LOT 11 A DISTANCE OF 22.63 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SAID PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONTAINS 3,455 SQUARE FEET OR 0.08 ACRES MORE OR LESS. Lot 21, Block 1, Summerfield Estates 7th Subdivision Easement Description A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 21, BLOCK 1 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES SEVENTH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 21, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N19°36'59"E ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 21 A DISTANCE OF 33.28 FEET TO A NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 21; THENCE N67°06'18"E ALONG A NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 21 A DISTANCE OF 29.84 FEET; THENCE S19°36'59"W A DISTANCE OF 31.49 FEET; THENCE S79°56'56"E A DISTANCE OF 179.56 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 21; THENCE S19°24'14"W ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF LOT 21 A DISTANCE OF 18.24 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 21; THENCE N79°56'56"W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 21 A DISTANCE OF 201.94 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONTAINS 4,146 SQUARE FEET OR 0.10 ACRES MORE OR LESS. Lot 22, Block 1, Summerfield Estates 7th Subdivision Easement Description A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 22, BLOCK 1 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES SEVENTH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 22, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S65°15'58"E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 22 A DISTANCE OF 25.30 FEET; THENCE S01°06'05"W A DISTANCE OF 91.49 FEET; THENCE S19°36'59"W A DISTANCE OF 93.41 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 22; THENCE S67°06'18"W ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF LOT 22 A DISTANCE OF 29.84 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 22; THENCE N19°36'59"E ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 22 A DISTANCE OF 106.80 FEET TO A WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 22; SAID POINT ALSO BEING A EASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 14, BLOCK 3 OF - 5 - SUMMERFIELD ESTATES FOURTH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA; THENCE N00°08'06"E ALONG A EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 22, BLOCK 1 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES SEVENTH SUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF 101.76 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONTAINS 4,433 SQUARE FEET OR 0.10 ACRES MORE OR LESS. Lot 23, Block 1, Summerfield Estates 7th Subdivision Easement Description A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 23, BLOCK 1 OF SUMMERFIELD ESTATES SEVENTH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 23, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N72°22'10"E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 23 A DISTANCE OF 24.15 FEET; THENCE S00°08'07"W A DISTANCE OF 65.88 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 23; THENCE N65°15'58"W ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 23 A DISTANCE OF 25.30 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 23; THENCE N00°08'07"E ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 23 A DISTANCE OF 47.98 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONTAINS 1,309 SQUARE FEET OR 0.03 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 drainage easement from Little B’s Corp., on the above-described tract of land. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 9, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G15 #2007-252 - Approving Designating Both Sides of State Street between Lafayette Avenue and Grand Island Avenue as No Parking Tuesday, October 09, 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: October 9 , 2007 Subject: Approving Designating Both Sides of State Street between Lafayette Avenue and Grand Island Avenue as No Parking Item #’s: G-15 Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Background Council action is required to designate No Parking on any public streets. Discussion A request was submitted by a citizen of the City of Grand Island for No Parking on either side of State Street; east of Lafayette Avenue to Grand Island Avenue, as this section of State Street is only 30 feet wide. For safety reasons and ease of traffic flow the Public Works Department supports the request. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve 2. Refer the issue to a Committee 3. Postpone the issue to future date 4. Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution designating both sides of State Street from Lafayette Avenue to Grand Island Avenue as No Parking. Sample Motion Move to approve designating both sides of State Street from Lafayette Avenue to Grand Island Avenue as No Parking. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-252 WHEREAS, the City Council, by authority of §22-77 of the Grand Island City Code, may by resolution, entirely prohibit, or fix a time limit for the parking and stopping of vehicles in or on any public street, public property, or portion thereof; and WHEREAS, due to potential traffic congestion and safety issues, the Public Works Department is requesting that No Parking be allowed along both sides of State Street between Lafayette Avenue and Grand Island Avenue; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that such restricted parking request be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that: 1. A No Parking Zone is hereby designated along both sides of State Street between Lafayette Avenue and Grand Island Avenue. 2. The City's Street and Transportation Division shall erect and maintain the signs necessary to effect the above regulation. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 9, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G16 #2007-253 - Approving Payment to County Court for Just Compensation from Appraiser's Report for Tracts 5, 16, 17 & 19 on the Capital Ave Widening Project Tuesday, October 09, 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: October 9, 2007 Subject: Approving Payment to County Court for Just Compensation from Appraiser's Report for Tracts 5, 16, 17, & 19 on the Capital Avenue Widening Project Item #’s: G-16 Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Background Due to increased traffic and safety concerns along Capital Avenue in the vicinity of US Highway 281, the City Of Grand Island has developed a major street improvement project. This street widening project commences near the Moores Creek drainage ditch (west of Dairy Queen) and extends easterly to just beyond Webb Road. In conjunction with this project, it is necessary to acquire various right-of-way tracts from the adjacent owners. Council approval to acquire these tracts was granted by Resolution 2005-196 of 7/12/2005. The value of the tracts was based on an appraisal and a review appraisal performed by NDOR Certified Appraisers. Negotiations for all tracts were successful except for one parcel owned by Sapp Brothers (Poland Oil Company) and three tracts owned by John Menard. Condemnation action to acquire these tracts was necessary and authorization was granted by Council under Resolution 2006-332 and 2006-334 of 11/14/2006. Discussion A condemnation hearing was held in Hall County Court on October 1, 2007. The appointed Board of Appraisers has issued their determination. The following is a summary of the appraised amounts offered and the amounts based on the determination of the court appointed appraisers. Tract Number Owner Amount Offered Condemnation Amount 5 Sapp/Poland $36,975.00 $40,785.00 16 John Menard $9,810.00 $9,810.00 17 John Menard $7,520.00 $7,520.00 19 John Menard $93,250.00 $108,900.00 TOTALS = $147,555.00 $167,015.00 As soon as we pay the court awarded amount to the Hall County Court we can continue with this project. The owners have the right to appeal but this will not affect our ability to use the property as needed while the appeal process progresses. If the return of appraisers is appealed by either party, the case is tried over again in the District Court. The dollar amount is still in dispute until the appeal time runs out or until there is a final order from the Courts. If we do not pay the initial appraisers' award, we are deemed to have abandoned our case and we may not seek condemnation on the same property for two years. 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 payment to Hall County Court for Just Compensation from Appraisers Report for Tracts 5, 16, 17, & 19 on the Capital Avenue Widening Project. Sample Motion Move to approve payment to Hall County Court for Just Compensation from Appraisers Report for Tracts 5, 16, 17, & 19 on the Capital Avenue Widening Project. Property NeededFrom Sapp Bros3428 W Capital AveSapp Bros. PropertyNeeded fromJohn R Menard Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-253 WHEREAS, on November 14, 2006, by Resolution Nos. 2006-332 and 2006-334, the City Council of Grand Island, Nebraska, authorized city staff to acquire certain tracts of land for the Capital Avenue Widening Project; and WHEREAS, a condemnation hearing was held in Hall County Court on October 1, 2007 wherein the Board of Appraisers issued their determination; and WHEREAS, in order to continue with the widening project of Capital Avenue, it is necessary that the city deposit with Hall County Court the amount of $167,015.00 as determined by the Board of Appraisers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the city deposit with the Hall County Court the sum of $167,015.00 in accordance with the laws of eminent domain. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 9, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G17 #2007-254 - Approving Bid Award for Water Main District 453T, Sanitary Sewer District 522T, and Sanitary Lift Station #22 to serve the National Guard Helicopter Facility Tuesday, October 09, 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: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Wesley Nespor, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing Meeting: October 9, 2007 Subject: Water Main District 453T, Sanitary Sewer District 522T, and Sanitary Lift Station #22 Item #’s: G-17 Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Background This is a combined project of the City’s Utilities and Public Works Departments for the installation of a water main, sanitary sewer lines, and a sanitary lift station to provide municipal infrastructure to the new Air Guard facility being built east of the Airport. The work is located in the northeast part of the City of Grand Island, across part of the Central Nebraska Regional Airport. The project will commence at Sky Park Road, approximately one half (1/2) mile north of Capital Avenue. The alignment will run northeasterly along the southerly side of the Airport to a point on the westerly side of the Grand Island Army Aviation Support Facility at the northeast corner of Shady Bend Road and Airport Road. Attached for reference is a map showing the construction area. Discussion On August 20, 2007, the Utilities Department and Waste Water Division of the Public Works Department advertised for bids for the construction. The completion date listed in the bid specifications was May 31, 2008. The water main and sanitary sewer construction contract is to be awarded to a single bidder. The bid award is based on the least total cost for the entire project (water main, plus sanitary sewer force main, gravity sewer, and lift station). The contract specifications were sent to eleven construction firms, seven material suppliers, and four information services. Two (2) bids were received and opened on September 13, 2007. The Utilities Department, the Waste Water Division of the Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division of the City Attorney’s Office have reviewed the bids. Below is a summary of the received bids: Bidder: General Excavating Diamond Engineering Co. Lincoln, NE Grand Island, NE Exceptions: None None Bid Prices: Water Main: $370,313.00 $296,985.26 Sanitary & Lift Station $402,889.00 $316,385.84 TOTAL BID $773,202.00 $613,371.10 The bid of $613,371.10 from the Diamond Engineering Company is under the Engineer’s estimate of $1,127,410.00. The low bid has been reviewed by Utilities and Public Works Engineering Staff, and is in compliance with the specifications. There are sufficient funds in Water Fund #525, and Sanitary Sewer Fund #530. 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 bid award to The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, NE in the amount of $613,371.10. Sample Motion Move to approve the award of the contract to The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, NE in the amount of $613,371.10. 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: September 13, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. FOR: Water Main District 453T, Sanitary Sewer District 522T and Sanitary Lift Station #22 DEPARTMENT: Utilities & Public Works ESTIMATE: $491,000.00 Water $636,410.00 Sanitary Sewer & Lift Station FUND/ACCOUNT: 525 Water 5300053092-5213 Sanitary Sewer & Lift Station PUBLICATION DATE: August 20, 2007 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 11 SUMMARY Bidder: General Excavating Diamond Engineering Co. Lincoln, NE Grand Island, NE Bid Security: Universal Surety Co. Univers al Surety Co. Exceptions: None None Bid Price: Water Main 453T: $370,313.00 $296,985.26 Sanitary & Lift: $402,889.00 $316,385.84 Total: $773,202.00 $613,371.10 cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Bud Buettner, Assist. PW Director Tom Barnes, Senior Civil Engineer Ben Thayer, WWTP Supt. Catrina Delosh, PW Admin. Assist. Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney Wes Nespor, Assist. City Attorney Sherry Peters, Legal Secretary P1186 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-254 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Water Main District No. 453T, Sanitary Sewer District 522T and Sanitary Lift Station #22, according to plans and specifications on file with the Public Works Department; and WHEREAS, on September 13, 2007, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company, of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $613,371.10; and WHEREAS, the bid of The Diamond Engineering Company, is less than the estimate for such project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of The Diamond Engineering Company, of Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $613,371.10 for Water Main District No. 453T, Sanitary Sewer District 522T and Sanitary Lift Station #22 is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with such contractor for such project on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 9, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G18 #2007-255 - Approving 2007 Victim's Of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Award Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Lamken City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Captain Robert Falldorf, Police Department Meeting: October 9, 2007 Subject: 2007 VOCA Grant Award Item #’s: G-18 Presenter(s): Steve Lamken, Chief of Police Background The Grand Island Police Department has been awarded a 2007 Victim’s Of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant in the amount of $33,684 from the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. The city and county share the match (cash and in- kind) for this grant in the amount of $8,421, which the city share of the cash amount was an expense approved in the 2008 FY Budget. The program period for this grant is from 10-1-07 through 9-30-08. Discussion A requirement for acceptance of the grant is that the grant award be signed by the Mayor and the special conditions page be agreed to and signed by the Mayor. The Grand Island Police Department is requesting that the listed grant award be signed for acceptance of the award. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Approve the award and accept the VOCA grant funds. 2. Send to committee for further discussion. 3. Table for more discussion. 4. Take no action. Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the award and accept the 2007 VOCA grant funding in the amount of $33,684. Sample Motion Move to approve the award and accept the 2007 VOCA grant funding. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-255 WHEREAS, the Police Department of the City of Grand Island received notification that it will receive a 2007 Victim’s of Crime Act (VOCA) grant in the amount of $33,684.00 from the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice; and WHEREAS, in acceptance of the grant, the City of Grand Island and Hall County share the match for this grant in the amount of $8,421.00; and WHEREAS, the City’s match of this grant in the amount of $8,421.00 has been approved for the 2008 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the amount awarded is to be used by the Grand Island Police Department in accordance with criteria established by the grant program; and WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Grand Island is required to sign the grant in acceptance of the same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the grant funds awarded to the Police Department of the City of Grand Island in the amount of $33,684.00 through the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such grant on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 9, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G19 #2007-256 - Approving Agreement for Funding with Izaak Walton Kids Fishing Derby Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ _______________ October 5, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-256 WHEREAS, in June, 2007, the tenth annual “Get Hooked on Fishing! Not Drugs or Alcohol!!”, youth fishing derby will be held at the Nebraska Veterans Home Lake in Grand Island; and WHEREAS, the goal of this event is to increase public awareness of fishing, to encourage youth to experience the sport first hand, and to advocate an alternative activity to drugs and alcohol; and WHEREAS, the City agrees to pay the Fishing Derby $2,000 for performing agreed upon services during the 2007-2008 fiscal year as outlined in the agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, the agreement by and between the City and the Fishing Derby to perform services to increase public awareness of fishing, to encourage youth to experience the sport first hand, and to advocate an alternative activity to drugs and alcohol. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 9, 2007. _____________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: ____________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item I1 #2007-257- Approving Request of Hall County Livestock Improvement Association dba Fonner Park, 700 East Stolley Park Road for a Class "CK" Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for Todd Otto, 1304 Phillips Spur, Phillips, Nebraska Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-257 WHEREAS, an application was filed by Hall County Livestock Improvement Association, doing business as Fonner Park at 700 East Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, Nebraska, for a Class "CK" Liquor License; and WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island Independent as required by state law on September 29, 2007; such publication cost being $14.47; and WHEREAS, Todd Otto, 1304 Phillips Spur, Phillips, Nebraska, has applied for a liquor manager designation for the business; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 9, 2007, for the purpose of discussing such liquor license application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that: ____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-identified liquor license application. ____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above- identified liquor license application. ____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above- identified liquor license application with the following stipulations: __________ __________________________________________________________ ____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-identified liquor license application for the following reasons: _________________________ __________________________________________________________ ____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends the approval of Todd Otto, 1304 Phillips Spur, Phillips, Nebraska, as liquor manager of such business upon the completion of a state approved alcohol server/seller training program. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 9, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item I2 #2007-258 - Approving Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center dba Heartland Events Center, 690 East Stolley Park Road for a Class "CK" Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for Bruce Swihart, 339 Ponderosa Drive Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-258 WHEREAS, an application was filed by Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, doing business as Heartland Events Center, 690 East Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, Nebraska, for a Class "CK" Liquor License; and WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island Independent as required by state law on September 29, 2007; such publication cost being $14.47; and WHEREAS, Bruce Swihart, 339 Ponderosa Drive, Grand Island, Nebraska, has applied for a liquor manager designation for the business; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 9, 2007, for the purpose of discussing such liquor license application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that: ____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-identified liquor license application. ____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above- identified liquor license application. ____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above- identified liquor license application with the following stipulations: __________ __________________________________________________________ ____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-identified liquor license application for the following reasons: _________________________ __________________________________________________________ ____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends the approval of Bruce Swihart, 339 Ponderosa Drive, Grand Island, Nebraska, as liquor manager of such business upon the completion of a state approved alcohol server/seller training program. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 9, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item I3 #2007-259 - Consideration of Approving Declaration of Site Known as Redevelopment Area #6, Five Points Area as Blighted and Substandard Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ October 4, 2007 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2007-259 WHEREAS, on June 27, 1994, the City of Grand Island enacted Ordinance No. 8021 creating the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, to address the need for economic development opportunities through the vehicles provided in the Nebraska Community Development law at Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2101, et seq., as amended; and WHEREAS, the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority caused to be prepared a Blight/Substandard Study for an area located on four sub-areas, described as Five Points, Eddy Street, Broadwell Avenue and Second Street West, referred to as Area No. 6; and WHEREAS, RDG Planning & Design completed such Blight/Substandard Study and has determined that the area should be declared as substandard or blighted areas in need of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, the RDG Planning & Design presented such study to the Community Redevelopment Authority at its July 12, 2007 meeting; and WHEREAS, on July 12, 2007, the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority accepted a Blight/Substandard Study for Redevelopment Area No. 6 as prepared by RDG Planning & Design; and WHEREAS, on August 14, 2007 The Grand Island City Council referred such study to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for review and recommendation; and WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of such study at its September 5, 2007 meeting; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 9, 2007. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Blight/Substandard Study for Redevelopment Area No. 6 as identified above is hereby approved, and those areas identified in said study are declared to be blighted and substandard and in need of redevelopment as contemplated in the Community Development law. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 9, 2007. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ - 2 - RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item J1 Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of September 26, 2007 through October 9, 2007 The Claims for the period of September 26, 2007 through October 9, 2007 for a total amount of $2,882,901.01. A MOTION is in order. Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Item J2 Approving Payment of Claims for the Library Expansion for the Period of September 12, 2007 through October 9, 2007 The Claims for the Library Expansion for the period of September 12, 2007 through October 9, 2007 for the following requisitions: #84 $1,954.40 #85 2,700.00 #86 2,330.00 #87 17,456.11 #88 1,360.00 #89 37,180.53 Total $62,981.04 A MOTION is in order. Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman City of Grand Island City Council Item X1 Discussion Concerning FOP and IAFF Union Negotiations City Attorney Dale Shotkoski will update the Mayor and Council on the FOP and IAFF Union Negotiations. Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Dale Shotkoski City of Grand Island City Council