04-08-2008 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session Packet
City Council:Mayor:
Margaret Hornady
City Administrator:
Jeff Pederson
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
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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
Kirk Ramsey
Jose Zapata
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MAYOR COMMUNICATION
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Invocation - Pastor Randy Fett, St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 1515 South Harrison
Street
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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
Proclamation "April is for the Arts" Month, April, 2008
Whereas, the Arts and Humanities contribute to the betterment of our community and the
enrichment of our daily lives. The City along with the Moonshell Arts & Humanities Council
has designated April as the month to celebrate the Arts & Humanities in Grand Island and
recognize those that teach, support, participate or simply appreciate the Arts and Humanities
in Grand Island. The Mayor has proclaimed "April for the Arts" month, 2008. See attached
PROCLAMATION.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C2
Proclamation "National Library Week" April 13 - 19
Libraries are a part of the American Dream, transforming our communities with
opportunity, education, self-help and lifelong learning. The Edith Abbott Memorial Library
is a great place to visit with wonderful resources available. The Mayor has proclaimed the
Week of April 13-19, 2008 as "National Library Week". See attached PROCLAMATION.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C3
Proclamation "Public Health Month" April, 2008
Public health services benefit all Nebraskans, regardless of age, culture or race. It is
important that we do not take public health for granted and that we recognize the need to
maintain and improve our current public health efforts. Mayor Hornady has proclaimed the
month of April, 2008 as "Public Health Month" in the City of Grand Island. See attached
PROCLAMATION.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
City of Grand Island
State of Nebraska
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Nebraskans have achieved almost 30 additional years of life
expectancy since 1900; and
WHEREAS, public health efforts are credited with the majority of
improvements in our health status and expanded life expectancy;
and
WHEREAS, public health succeeds by identifying and addressing patterns of
disease, illness and injury in populations; and
WHEREAS, public health is about ensuring healthy living and working
environments; and
WHEREAS, public health efforts protect against bioterrorism and new and
emerging public health threats; and
WHEREAS, public health measures such as controlling the spread of disease,
maintaining safe food and drinking water, and providing
maternal and child health services, have prevented countless
deaths and improved our quality of life; and
WHEREAS, public health services benefit all Nebraskans, regardless of age,
culture or race; and
WHEREAS, public health services result in healthy Nebraskans in healthy
communities; and
WHEREAS, it is important that we do not take public health for granted and
that we recognize the need to maintain and improve our current
public health efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Margaret Hornady, Mayor of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, do hereby proclaim the month of April, 2008 as
“PUBLIC HEALTH MONTH”
in the City of Grand Island.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the City of Grand Island to be affixed this eighth day of April in
the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Eight.
________________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest: ________________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F1
#9162 - Consideration of Revisions to Chapter 8 of the Grand
Island City Code Relative to International Building and
Residential Codes
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Craig A. Lewis, Building Department Director
Meeting: April 8, 2008
Subject: Amendment to Chapter 8 of the Grand Island City Code
to Adopt the 2006 International Building Code and the
2006 International Residential Code
Item #’s: F-1
Presenter(s): Craig Lewis , Building Department Director
Background
The City of Grand Island has for generations adopted and enforced building codes which
regulate the construction of buildings within the City and jurisdictional areas. The
purpose of these codes is to provide minimum requirements to safeguard the public
safety, health and general welfare, through affordability, structural strength, means of
egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conversation and safety
to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to
provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
Discussion
The City currently adopts and enforces the 2003 edition of the International Building and
Residential codes as published by the International Code Council. The Building Code
Advisory Board has recently reviewed the 2006 editions of these two codes and
recommends their adoption with the revisions as outlined in the attached amended
Chapter 8 of the City Code.
The State of Nebraska does require that political subdivisions who enforce building codes
adopt the State Building Code, which is the latest edition of the International codes. The
2006 edition is the latest edition.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the request and amend the City Code to adopt the International
Building and Residential codes.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the request.
3. Modify the conditional use to meet the wishes of the Council
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the recommendation of the
Building Code Advisory Board and amend Chapter 8 to adopt the 2006 International
Building and Residential codes.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Ordinance No. 9162 amending Chapter 8 of the Grand Island City Code
and adopting the 2006 editions of the International Building and Residential Codes.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
April 4, 2008 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9162
An ordinance to revise Chapter 8 of the Grand Island City Code to adopt the 2006
IRC and IBC; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide
for publication and the effective date of this ordinance said effective date is May 1, 2008.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 8, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15, 16, 17, 18, 76, and 100 of The Grand Island City Code shall be modified to read as follows:
§8-1. International Building Code (IBC) Adopted
The International Building Code, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby
adopted, together with any amendments thereto as may be made from time to time, except such portions as are
hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended by ordinance and set forth in this chapter of the City Code. The following
sections of the Appendix shall also be adopted:
Appendix C Group U – Agricultural Buildings
Appendix I – Patio Covers
One copy of the International Building Code, 2006 Edition, and all supplements or amendments thereto
shall be filed in the office of the city clerk as provided by law.
Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-2. International Residential Code (IRC) Adopted
The International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby
adopted, together with any amendments thereto as may be made from time to time, except such portions as are
hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended by ordinance and set forth in this chapter of the City Code.
One copy of the International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, and all supplements or amendments thereto
shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk as provided by law.
Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-3. International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC);
Standards Adopted
The following standards shall be used with the International Building Code and the International Residential Code
adopted by §8-1 and §8-2 above:
Acceptable Wind Load Design Procedures:
2006 I.B.C. - Basic Wind Speed 90 mph
Exposure C only
Roof Snow Load - 30 pounds per sq. ft.
Frost Depth - 36 inch minimum
Seismic Design Category A, Site Class D
IRC, Table R301.5 Amend live load for sleeping rooms from 30 pounds to 40 pounds per square foot.
ORDINANCE NO. 9162 (Cont.)
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Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-4. IBC - Certain Sections Not Adopted
It is especially provided that the following chapters, sections, and tables of the International Building Code
are not adopted or approved, and the same shall be of no force and effect:
Chapter 1
Section 101.4.1 Electrical
Section 101.4.2 Gas
Section 101.4.3 Mechanical
Section 101.4.4 Plumbing
Section 101.4.5 Property Maintenance
Section 101.4.7 Energy
Section 103 Department of Safety
Section 107 Temporary Structures and Uses
Section 112 Board of Appeals
Chapter 13 – Energy Efficiency
Chapter 18
Section 1805.2.1(2) – Frost Protection; Constructing in accordance with ASCE-32, Exception:1,2,3.
Chapter 27 – Electrical
Chapter 28 – Mechanical
Chapter 30 – Elevators and Conveying Systems
Chapter 32 – Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way
Chapter 33 – Safeguards During Construction
Chapter 34 – Existing Structures
Appendix A Employee Qualifications
Appendix B Board of Appeals
Appendix D Fire Districts
Appendix E Supplementary Accessibility Requirements
Appendix F Rodent Proofing
Appendix G Flood-Resistant Construction
Appendix H Signs
Appendix J Grading
Appendix K ICC Electrical Code
Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-5. IRC – Certain Sections and Parts Not Adopted
It is especially provided that the following parts, chapters, and sections of the International Residential
Code are not adopted or approved, and the same shall be of no force and effect:
Section R105.3.1.1 Determination of Substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings
in flood hazard areas.
Section R107 – Temporary Structures and Uses
Section R109.1.3 – Floodplain Inspections
Section R112 – Board of Appeals
Section R324 – Flood-Resistant Construction
Section R403.1.4.1 Frost Protection; 2. Constructing in Accordance with Section R403.3
Section R403.1.4.1 Frost Protection; 3. Constructing in Accordance with ASCE 32.
Section R403.1.4.1 Frost Protection; Exceptions: 1. 2. & 3.
Section R403.3 – Frost Protected Shallow Foundations
Section R403.3.1 – Foundations Adjoining Frost Protected Shallow Foundations
Section R403.3.1.1 – Attachment to Unheated Slab-on Ground Structure
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Section R403.3.1.2 – Attachment to Heated Structure
Section R403.3..2 – Protection of Horizontal Insulation Below Ground
Section R403.3.3 – Drainage
Section R403.3.4 – Termite Damage
Section R406.2 – Concrete and masonry foundation waterproofing
Part IV - Energy Conservation
Part V - Mechanical
Part VI - Fuel Gas
Part VII – Plumbing
Part VIII – Electrical
Appendices, A,B,C.D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,&Q. Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-7. IBC - Amendment of Section 1704
Section 1704.1 of the International Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1704 General. Where application is made for construction as described in this section, the owner or
the registered design professional in responsible charge acting as the owner's agent may be required to employ one
or more special inspectors to provide inspections during construction on the types of work listed under Section
1704. Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-8. IBC - Amendment of Section 108; Fees; Plan Review Fee
Section 108.4 & 108.6 of the International Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following :
Section 108.4 Investigation Fees: Work Without a Permit.
(1) Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced
without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such
work.
(2) Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is
then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be in accordance with the City of Grand Island Fee
Schedule. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other
provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
Section108.6 Fee Refunds. The building official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was
erroneously paid or collected.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no
work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when
an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan
reviewing is done.
The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the
original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-9. IBC - Amendment of Section 109
Section 109 of the International Building Code shall be amended to include the following subsection:
Section 109.7. Reinspections.
A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for
which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.
This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure
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to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job
is ready for such inspection or reinspection.
Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available on
the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date
for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official.
To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished for
that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with the City of Grand Island Fee Schedule.
In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be
performed until the required fees have been paid.
Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-9.1 - IBC -- Amend Section 309 by adding section 309.3 Tenant Separation.
A tenant separation wall complying with section 708 shall be required between any tenant space in
all buildings with independent tenants with exits to the exterior.
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-9.2 - IBC Amend Section 406.1.2 #2 by adding
2’ or more in residential zoned properties.
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-11. IBC - Amendment of Section 1026.1 and IRC – Amendment of Section R303 & R310
The following are hereby amended to Section 1026.1 exception 7 of the International Building Code and Section
R303 & R310 of the International Residential Code add exceptions :
EXCEPTION: 7.Basements used exclusively for the service of buildings and which do not exceed 300
square feet.
Basements shall be provided with glazed areas of not less that 2% of the floor area.
In existing single family residential occupancies other than apartments, a sleeping room may be added in an
existing basement if the following conditions are met:
(1) The sleeping room must have an openable window.
(2) Smoke detectors have been installed in the sleeping room, the furnace room, and in the exitway
of the basement.
Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-12. IBC - Amendment of Section 1805.1 and 1805.2.1
Section 1805.1 of the International Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following:
Bearing Walls
Bearing walls shall be supported on masonry or concrete foundations or piles or other approved foundation
system which shall be of sufficient size to support all loads. Where a design is not provided herein, the
minimum foundation requirements for stud bearing walls shall be as set forth in Table No. 1805.4.2.
EXCEPTIONS:
(1) A one-story wood or metal frame building not used for human occupancy and not over 200 square feet in floor
area, may be placed upon a concrete slab of four inch minimum thickness.
(2) Detached accessory buildings not exceeding 625 feet in floor area may use a six-inch wide by eighteen inch
deep foundation system with at least twelve inches below grade.
1805.2.1 Omit 2. Constructing in accordance with ASCE 32.
Omit Exceptions,1.2.&3.
ORDINANCE NO. 9162 (Cont.)
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Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-13. IRC – Amendment to Sections R403 and R404, and Tables R404.1.1(1) & R404.1(2)
Sections R403 Footings and R404 Foundation Walls of the International Residential Code are hereby amended by
adding the following to read as follows:
Minimum Footing and Foundation Requirements for Residential Construction
(1) The minimum footing foundation requirement, balanced fill, for a one-story residence shall be six (6)
inches in width by thirty-six (36) inches below grade, with two #4 horizontal rebar continuous.
(2) The minimum footing foundation requirement, unbalanced fill, for a one- or two-story frame residence
shall be sixteen (16) inches in width by eight (8) inches deep, with two #4 rebar continuous and a minimum
eight (8) inch wall of block or concrete.
(3) In addition to the requirements set forth in subparagraphs (1) and (2) above, the following reinforcement
requirements for wall foundation must be met:
8" solid concrete from 60" up to 84" unbalanced fill – three #4 horizontal strands, equally spaced
throughout height of wall;
8" block - from 48" to 60" unbalanced fill - one #4 rebar vertical, 4' on center to grade height;
8" block - from 60" to 84" unbalanced fill - one #4 rebar vertical, 4' on center to top of foundation.
R403.1.6 Foundation Anchorage.
Maximum anchor-bolt spacing shall be 6 feet on center, there shall be a minimum of two bolts per
plate section with one bolt located not more than 12 inches from each end of the plate section. Bolts
shall be at least ½ inch in diameter and shall extend a minimum of 7 inches into masonry or concrete.
Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-14. IBC – Amendment of Section 1807 and IRC- Amendment of R406
Section 1807 of the International Building Code and Section R406 of the International Residential Code is hereby
amended by adding thereto the following:
1807.2.2 & 1807.2.2.1 Walls. & Surface preparation of walls, and R406, R406.2, subsurface drainage system shall
be included as an alternative to waterproofing. Add
Backplaster and Dampproofing
Exterior foundation walls below grade of any building consisting of masonry units having a basement shall be
backplastered with one-half inch (1/2") Portland cement and sand mix (1:2 1/2 by volume) or two one-fourth
inch (1/4") coats of Type M mortar, and with an approved dampproofing material. Poured concrete foundations
shall be coated with dampproofing without back plaster. Alternative dampproofing may be approved by the
building official.
Subsurface Drainage Systems
All buildings constructed with basements or floor levels twenty-four (24) inches or more below the elevation of
the center line of the adjacent public street shall be provided with a subsurface drainage system. A subsurface
drainage system shall consist of the minimum following elements:
(1) Minimum four (4") diameter perforated or scored drain pipe embedded in four inches (4") of coarse
gravel installed around the inside of the perimeter footing such that no floor location is greater than ten feet
(10') to such drain pipe.
(2) Minimum fifteen inch (15") diameter by thirty inch (30") deep sump pump pit for each one thousand
five hundred (1,500) square feet of floor area to be drained.
(3) Minimum two inch (2") diameter weep holes through the footing at eight foot (8') on center intervals
with a minimum of four inch (4") of gravel cover on the exterior of the footing.
(4) Minimum four inch (4") gravel bed under floor slab.
Section 1807.2.1 Floors. Omit this section.
Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
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§8-15. Reserved
§8-16. IRC – Amendment of Table R301.2(1) and table 301.5
Section R301.2 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended by adding criteria as set forth in Table
R301.2(1). Ground snow load- 25#
Wind Speed- 90
Seismic Design Category A, Site Class D.
Weathering – sever
Frost line Depth – 36”
Termite – M/H
Winter Design Temp -- -3
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required -- NO
Flood Hazard - Firm
Air Freezing Index -- >1000-2000
Mean Annual Temp – 50 F
Amend Table 301.5 Minimum Uniform Distributed Live Loads – Sleeping Rooms - 40#
Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-17. IRC – Amendment of Section R302.1
Exception #2 within Section R302.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Detached garages accessory to a dwelling located within 2 feet of a property line may have roof eaves projections
not exceeding 12 inches.
Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-18. IRC – Amendment of Section R311.4.3
Section R311.4.3 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended by deleting the following exception:
#1. Where a stairway of two or fewer risers is located on the exterior side of a door, other than the required exit
door, a landing is not required for the exterior side of the door provided the door, other than an exterior storm or
screen door does not swing over the stairway. Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
§8-76. Insurance
(A) Every registration shall maintain in full force and effect insurance policies written by a company or
companies authorized to do business in Nebraska, with the following coverages and amounts:
(1) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance covering the operations of the registrant, including coverage for
completed operations, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property
damage.
(2) A provision that the City of Grand Island is an additional insured as to any third party claims for bodily
injury or property damage based upon occurrences in connection with the registrant's operations, including
completed operations, within the City's zoning jurisdiction.
(B) The registrant shall furnish the city building department with a certificate or certificates of insurance for the
above insurance coverage which shall contain a statement that said policies contain a provision that said policies
may not be canceled without written notice of such cancellation having been served on the City at least thirty (30)
days prior to the date of cancellation.
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
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§8-100. Insurance
(1) Every registrant shall maintain in full force and effect insurance policies written by a company or companies
authorized to do business in Nebraska, with the following coverages and amounts:
(a) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance covering the operations of the registrant, including
coverage for completed operations, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
(b) The City of Grand Island shall be listed as an additional party insured as to any third party claims for
bodily injury or property damage based upon occurrences in connection with the registrant's operations,
including completed operations, within the City's zoning jurisdiction.
(2) The registrant shall furnish the City building department with a certificate or certificates of insurance for the
above insurance coverage which shall contain a statement that said policies contain a provision that said policies
may not be canceled without written notice of such cancellation having been served on the City at least thirty (30)
days prior to the date of cancellation.
Amended by Ordinance No. , effective 05-01-2008
SECTION 2. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, on May 1, 2008
Enacted: April 8, 2008.
____________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F2
#9163 - Consideration of Vacation of a Portion of Easement in Lot
5 and Lots 8 thru 15 of American Independence Subdivision (Gary
E. and Mary G. Valasek)
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Direc
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: April 8, 2008
Subject: Consideration of Vacation of a Portion of Easement in
Lot 5 and Lots 8 thru 15 of American Independence
Subdivision (Gary E. and Mary G. Valasek)
Item #’s: F-2
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
A 20’ wide easement was dedicated along the west edge of American Independence
Subdivision. The full 20’ easement is not needed because 8’ of easement exists on the
property to the west.
Discussion
On March 25, 2008 Gary E. and Mary G. Valasek of Grand Island, NE submitted an
application for vacation of the easterly 8 feet of the existing 20' wide easement on the
west side of Lot 5 and Lots 8 thru 15 of American Independence Subdivision.
Lot 5 of American Independence Subdivision 4211 Shanna Street
Lot 8 of American Independence Subdivision 1504/1508 Independence Avenue
Lot 9 of American Independence Subdivision 1422 Independence Avenue
Lot 10 of American Independence Subdivision 1416 Independence Avenue
Lot 11 of American Independence Subdivision 1410 Independence Avenue
Lot 12 of American Independence Subdivision 1404 Independence Avenue
Lot 13 of American Independence Subdivision 1316 Independence Avenue
Lot 14 of American Independence Subdivision 1310 Independence Avenue
Lot 15 of American Independence Subdivision 1304 Independence Avenue
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 vacation of the easterly 8
feet of the existing 20' wide easement on the west side of Lot 5 and Lots 8 thru 15 of
American Independence Subdivision.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the vacation of easement.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
April 4, 2008 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9163
An ordinance to vacate a portion of an existing public utility easement and to
provide for filing this ordinance in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County; and to
provide for publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. That a portion of an existing public utility easement of the
following:
Lot 5 of American Independence Subdivision
The east 8’ of the west 20’ of Lot 5 of American Independence Subdivision, except the
south 10’ thereof containing 805 square feet in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska.
Lot 8 of American Independence Subdivision
The east 8’ of the west 20’ of Lot 8 of American Independence Subdivisio n, except the
north 10’ thereof containing 1316.8 square feet in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska.
Lot 9 of American Independence Subdivision
The east 8’ of the west 20’ of Lot 9 of American Independence Subdivision containing
760 square feet in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska..
Lot 10 of American Independence Subdivision
The east 8’ of the west 20’ of Lot 10 of American Independence Subdivision containing
800 square feet in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
Lot 11 of American Independence Subdivision
The east 8’ of the west 20’ of Lot 11 of American Independence Subdivision containing
800 square feet in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
Lot 12 of American Independence Subdivision
The east 8’ of the west 20’ of Lot 12 of American Independence Subdivision containing
800 square feet in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
Lot 13 of American Independence Subdivision
The east 8’ of the west 20’ of Lot 13 of American Independence Subdivision containing
800 square feet in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
Lot 14 of American Independence Subdivision
The east 8’ of the west 20’ of Lot 14 of American Independence Subdivision containing
800 square feet in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
Lot 15 of American Independence Subdivision
The east 8’ of the west 20’ of Lot 15 of American Independence Subdivision, except the
south 20’ thereof containing 720 square feet in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska.
ORDINANCE NO. 9163 (Cont.)
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is hereby vacated. Such public utility easement s to be vacated are shown and more particularly
described on Exhibits A thru I attached hereto.
SECTION 2. This ordinance is directed to be filed in the office of the Register of
Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, without the plat, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island
Independent as provided by law.
Enacted: April 8, 2008.
____________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Approving Minutes of March 25, 2008 City Council Regular
Meeting
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study 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
March 25, 2008
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 March 25, 2008. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
March 19, 2008.
Mayor Margaret Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Councilmember’s Brown, Zapata, Nickerson, Gericke, Carney, Gilbert,
Ramsey, Niemann, and Meyer. Councilmember Haase was absent. The following City Officials
were present: City Administrator Jeff Pederson, Assistant to the City Administrator Paul Briseno,
Finance Director David Springer, City Attorney Dale Shotkoski, and Public Works Director
Steve Riehle.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Todd Bowen, Grace Covenant Church, 418 West 12th Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady introduced Community Youth Council
Members Austin Witmer and Sarah Kuta.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Dave Chavez, Equipment Operator I – Public Works Streets and Transportation
for 30 Years of Service with the City of Grand Island. Mayor Hornady and the City Council
recognized Dave Chavez, Equipment Operator I with the Public Works Department for 30 years
of service with the City. Dave Chavez was present for the recognition.
Recognition of Ronald Underwood, Civil Engineering Manager for 40 Years of Service with the
City of Grand Island. Mayor Hornady and the City Council recognized Ronald Underwood, Civil
Engineer with the Utilities Department for 40 years of service with the City. Ronald Underwood
was present for the recognition.
Proclamation “Community Development Week” March 24-30, 2008. Mayor Hornady
proclaimed the week of March 24-30, 2008 as “Community Development Week”. Joni Kuzma,
Community Development Administrator was present to receive the proclamation.
Proclamation “Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month” April, 2008. Mayor Hornady proclaimed
the month of April 2008 as “Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month”. Lori Mills was present to
receive the proclamation.
Proclamation “Child Abuse Prevention Month” April, 2008. Mayor Hornady proclaimed the
month of April 2008 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month”. Diane Mulbach was present and
handed out blue ribbons recognizing April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month”.
Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, March 25, 2008
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request of West Garden GI, Inc. dba Old Fashioned Garden Café, 3333
Ramada Road for a Class “C” Liquor License. Paul Briseno, Assistant to the City Administrator
reported that an application had been received from West Garden GI, Inc. dba Old Fashioned Garden
Cafe, 3333 Ramada Road for a Class “C” Liquor License. Mr. Briseno presented the following
exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the
City on February 28, 2008; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published
on March 15, 2008; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on February 28,
2008; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final
inspections. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Gilbert moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9159 – Consideration of Creation of Water Main District No. 456T – 20” Main along
Old Potash Highway – Engleman Road East 643 Feet and along Engleman Road from
Old Potash to 13th Street
#9160 – Consideration of Revisions to Chapter 29 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Restaurants and Food Service
#9161 – Consideration of Reversion of Zoning on Ewoldt Subdivision from CD
Commercial Development to TA Transitional Agriculture and the Proposed Kings
Crossing Subdivision from CD Commercial Development to B2 General Business
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 Zapata second the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Bob Smith, Assistant Utilities Director reported that Ordinance #9159 was a tap district where
property owners would not pay for until they connected to the water main. Greg Baxter, 2121
North Monitor Road commented on concerns he had regarding the construction of the project as
it related to his farming operations. Also mentioned were drainage concerns.
Jeremy Collinson with the Central District Health Department reported that Ordinance #9160
would change City Code Chapter 29 relative to Restaurants and Food Services. The changes
would affect non-profit organizations and include school cafeterias in the inspection process.
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that Ordinance #9161 would revert King’s
Crossing Subdivision and Ewoldt Subdivision back to the original zoning. The Public Hearing
for this item was held by the City Council at their March 11, 2008 council meeting.
Motion by Meyer, second by Gilbert to approve Ordinances #9159, #9160 and #9161.
Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, March 25, 2008
City Clerk: Ordinances #9159, #9160 and #9161 on first reading. All those in favor of the
passage of these ordinances on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinances #9159, #9160 and #9161 on final passage. All those in favor of the
passage of these ordinances on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Hornady: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinances #9159, #9160 and #9161 are declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as
required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Zapata, second by Brown to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of March 11, 2008 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of March 18, 2008 City Council Study Session.
Approving Initial Appointments of Robert Dodendorf, Mike Wanek, Dallas Kime, Phil
Maltzahn, Cheryl Niedfeldt, Randy Evans, and Bill Raile to the Business Improvement District
#6 Board.
#2008-94 – Approving Re-Adopting the City of Grand Island Official Zoning Map.
#2008-95 Approving Bid Award for Cooling Tower Rebuild at Platte Generating Station with
Midwest Towers of Chickasha, Oklahoma in an Amount of $248,535.00.
#2008-96 – Approving Bid Award for Hot-Mix Asphalt for 2008 with J.I.L. Asphalt Paving of
Grand Island Nebraska in an Amount of $34.80 per ton for Type “A”, $28.40 per ton for Type
“B” Asphalt Hot-Mix and $33.65 per ton for Type “C” Asphaltic Concrete Hot-Mix.
#2008-97 – Approving Bid Award for Portland Cement Concrete Ready-Mix for 2008 with
Consolidated Concrete of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $69.25 per cubic yard.
#2008-98 – Approving Designating No Parking from 6 AM to 2 PM on Adams Street from 2nd
Street South for 1/2 Block to the Alley.
#2008-99 – Approving Bid Award for Electrical Installation at Campground (9) Pads – heartland
Public Shooting Park with Middleton Electric Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount
of $20,770.00.
#2008-100 – Approving Subordination Agreement for Doug and Angie Boersen, 3324
Homestead Drive.
#2008-101 – Approving Modification to Lease Agreement for Multi-Function Copy Machines at
Law Enforcement Center with Eakes Office Plus of Grand Island, Nebraska for a 60 Month
Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, March 25, 2008
Lease Price of $27,063.60 of which the Hall County Sheriff’s Office will cost share $4,451.22
for use of three of the machines.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2008-102 – Consideration of Request from West Garden GI, Inc. dba Old Fashioned Garden
Café, 3333 Ramada Road for a Class “C” Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for
Clifford Roper, 14919 Borman Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Briseno reported this item related
to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Meyer, second by Ramsey to approve Resolution #2008-102. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Brown, second by Zapata to approve the Claims for the period of March 12, 2008
through March 25, 2008, for a total amount of $3,995,965.39. Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Paul Briseno
Assistant of the City Administrator
Item G2
Approving Appointment of John Folsom to the Business
Improvement District #6 Initial Board
The Mayor has submitted the name of John Folsom as an additional initial appointment to
the Business Improvement District #6 Board. This appointment would become effective
immediately upon Council approval..
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G3
#2008-103 - Approving Bid Award for Concrete Pavement and
Storm Sewer Repairs for 2008
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Direc
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: April 8, 2008
Subject: Approving Bid Award for Concrete Pavement and Storm
Sewer Repairs for 2008
Item #’s: G-3
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On March 12, 2008 the Street Division of the Public Works Department advertised for
bids for concrete pavement and storm sewer repair for the calendar year 2008.
Discussion
Two (2) bids were received and opened on March 26, 2008. All bids were submitted in
compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications with no exceptions. A summary of
the bids is shown below.
Vendor Exceptions Total Bid as
Read
Revised Total
Bid
O.K. Paving
Hordville, NE
None $670,265.00 $696,818.00
The Diamond Engineering Co.
Grand Island, NE
None $742,739.35 $742,739.35
The apparent low bidder was O.K. Paving, Inc. Their bid did not include a price for bid
item #10, Furnish and install cast iron 18”x24” rust red truncated dome detectable
warning plates on ADA compliant handicap curb ramps.
In order to compare O.K. Paving, Inc.’s bid to The Diamond Engineering Company’s
bid; $26,553.00 must be added to the O.K. Paving, Inc.’s bid for item #10. A Change
Order will be prepared for the item that was not bid and presented at a future Council
meeting.
There are sufficient funds in Account No. 10033506-85351 (Concrete Repair),
10033504-85318 (Storm Sewer Repair), 10033503-85318 (Curb & Gutter), and
10033503-85547 (Materials) to fund this contract. This is a calendar year contract that
extends beyond the current fiscal year. In the event that funds become unavailable in the
fiscal year 2008/2009, the scope of work for this contract will be scaled down
accordingly.
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 awarding the contract to O.K.
Paving, Inc. of Hordville, Nebraska for the amount of $670,265.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the contract for concrete pavement and storm sewer repairs for 2008 to
O.K. Paving, Inc. of Hordville, Nebraska for the amount of $670,265.00.
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: March 26, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Concrete Pavement & Storm Sewer Repair 2008
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $750,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 10033506-85351 10033405-85318
10033503-85318 10033503-85547
PUBLICATION DATE: March 12, 2008
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4
SUMMARY
Bidder: OK Paving The Diamond Engineering Company
Hordville, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Check Universal Surety Company
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $670,265.00 $742,739.35
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Scott Johnson, Street Supt.
Catrina Delosh, PW Admin. Assist. Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney
Wes Nespor, Assist. City Attorney Sherry Peters, Legal Secretary
Jeff Pederson, City Administrator
P1243
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
April 4, 2008 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2008-103
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Concrete Pavement and Storm
Sewer Repair 2008, according to plans and specifications on file with the Street Division of the Public
Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2008, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, OK Paving of Hordville, 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 $670,265.00; and
WHEREAS, OK Paving’s bid is less than the engineer’s 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 OK Paving of Hordville, Nebraska, in
the amount of $670,265.00 for Concrete Pavement and Storm Sewer Repair 2008 is hereby approved as
the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract for such project between the City and such
contractor be entered into, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract on
behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, April 8, 2008.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G4
#2008-104 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Sanitary Sewer District No. 96 Replacement, Between Yund &
Division Streets, from Plum Street to Vine Street
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Direc
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: April 8, 2008
Subject: Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary
Sewer District No. 96 Replacement, Between Yund &
Division Streets, from Plum Street to Vine Street
Item #’s: G-4
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The Diamond Engineering Co. was awarded a $47,797.23 contract on February 13, 2008.
The contract was for the replacement of Sanitary Sewer District No. 96, between Yund &
Division Streets, from Plum Street to Vine Street, due to the deterioration of the old
sewer line that was installed in 1923.
Discussion
The project was completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of
the contract, plans, and the specifications. It was completed at a total cost of $49,881.40.
Two areas of the project, one of which was to remove and replace concrete alley returns
was overrun by a total amount of $1,027.62, the other consisted of removing and
replacing the existing services and had an overrun of $1,125.00.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Re fer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Certificate of Final
Completion for Sanitary Sewer District No. 96 Replacement, Between Yund & Division
Streets, from Plum Street to Vine Street.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
April 4, 2008 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2008-104
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director for the City of Grand Island has
issued a Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District Number 96 Replacement, Between
Yund & Division Streets, from Plum Street to Vine Street, certifying that The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract, has completed the replacement of sanitary sewer;
and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the
project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendations of the City Engineer/Public
Works Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary
Sewer District Number 96 Replacement is herby confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, April 8, 2008.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G5
#2008-105 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Street
Improvement Project No. 2007-P-5; Intersection of 10th Street and
Adams Street/Broadwell Avenue
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Direc
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: April 8, 2008
Subject: Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Street
Improvement Project Number 2007-P-5; Intersection of
10th Street and Adams Street/Broadwell Avenue
Item #’s: G-5
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The Diamond Engineering Company was awarded a $73,102.72 contract on August 7,
2007. The contract was for modifications to the intersection of 10th Street and Adams
Street/Broadwell Avenue, which has appeared a few times in the Public Works Annual
Traffic Summary. The intersection was changed from triangular; formed by a "T" and
"Y" intersections at the same location. This project turned Adams Street into a cul-de-sac
with 10th Street intersecting at Broadwell Avenue as a "T" intersection.
Discussion
The project was completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of
the contract, plans, and specifications. It was completed at a total cost of $70,948.27, with
no change orders. There were no overruns during this project.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Certificate of Final
Completion for Street Improvement Project Number 2007-P-5.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
April 4, 2008 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2008-105
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director for the City of Grand Island has
issued a Certificate of Final Completion for Project Number 2007-P-5, Intersection of 10th Street and
Adams Street/Broadwell Avenue, certifying that The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska, under contract, has completed the modifications at this intersection; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the
project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendations of the City Engineer/Public
Works Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Certificate of Final Completion for Project
Number 2007-P-5, Intersection of 10th Street and Adams Street/Broadwell Avenue, is hereby confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, April 8, 2008.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G6
#2008-106 - Approving Boundaries for Creation of Business
Improvement District #7 and Establishing Initial Appointments to
Board
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Cindy Johnson, Chamber President
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Cindy Johnson, Chamber of Commerce President
Meeting: April 8, 2008
Subject: Creation of Business Improvement District #7 and Initial
Board, South Locust Street (Area South of Stolley Park
Road to Highway 34)
Item #’s: G-6
Presenter(s): Cindy Johnson, Chamber of Commerce President
Background
State statutes allow for the creation of business improvement districts and the expenditure
of funds for improvement of public places or facilities within the district, including the
acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of such improvements, creation and
implementation of a plan for improving the general architectural design of public areas
within the district, the development of any public activities and promotion of public
events, including the management and promotion and advocacy of retail trade activities
or other promotional activities, and employing or contracting for personnel for any
improvement program under the act.
Chapter 19 of State Statutes sets forth the regulations pertaining to the formation of a
business improvement district. The Statutes (19-4021) provide for the appointment of a
business improvement board consisting of property owners, residents, business operators,
or users of space within the business area to be improved.
Discussion
A Business Improvement District for the above area has been in place for the last nine
years. The District was created in conjunction with the widening and beautification of
South Locust Street. A seven member volunteer board oversees the activities and the
budget for the District.
The general boundaries proposed for the new District are recommended as 200’ on either
side of the center of South Locust Street, from Stolley Park Road south to Highway 34.
This is roughly the same as the existing BID but is expanded to include areas that were
not included with the original BID boundaries but were landscaped, and adding an area
that was not included in the original BID but which makes good sense to include because
of the proximity to the existing landscaping. Please see attached map.
The current Business Improvement District board members have indicated an interest in
serving on the initial board for the new district, although all have suggested they would
relinquish their position if other interested parties step forward.
The identification of proposed boundaries and formation of an initial board are the first
steps in the Business Improvement District process The Board will then work to establish
a plan(s) for the area.
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
1. It is recommended that the general boundaries for BID #7 be established as 200’
from the center of South Locust Street (in either direction), from Stolley Park Road south
to Highway 34.
2. It is recommended that the following be confirmed as board members for this
Business Improvement District area.
Jack Rasmussen (Building owner, Jack’s Tire Service)
Gene McCloud (Owner, Super 8 Motel)
Dave Bartz (Owner, Bartz Floral)
Bill Lawrey (Owner, Harley Davidson Central)
Jeff Reed (Century 21 Realty)
Rhonda Saafeld (Manager, Mid-town Holiday Inn)
Dan Naranjo (Owner, All Faiths Funeral Home)
Sample Motion
Move to approve the recommendations as submitted.
Approved as to Form –
_______________
April 4, 2008 • City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2008-106
WHEREAS, South Locust Street property owners have recommended that the
City of Grand Island create a business improvement district with boundaries set out below; and
WHEREAS, Section 19-4021, R.R.S. 1943, indicates that the boundaries of a
business area for a potential business improvement district shall be declared by the city council
prior to or at the same time as the appointment of the business improvement board; and
WHEREAS, the outer boundaries of the potential Business Improvement District
No. 7 are described on the attached map, marked as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, it is suggested that a business improvement board be appointed to
make recommendations to the city council for the potential establishment of a district and plans
for improvements, if any, for such district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the property set out within the
boundaries described on attached Exhibit “A” be declared as future Business Improvement
District No. 7.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individuals be initially
appointed to serve on the business improvement board: Jack Rasmussen, Gene McCloud, Dave
Bartz, Bill Lawrey, Jeff Reed, Rhonda Saafeld, and Dan Naranjo.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on April 8, 2008.
____________________________________
_ Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT " A "
Item G7
#2008-107 - Approving Boundaries for Creation of Business
Improvement District #8 and Establishing Initial Appointments to
Board
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Cindy Johnson, Chamber President
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Cindy Johnson, Chamber of Commerce President
Meeting: April 8, 2008
Subject: Creation of Business Improvement District #8 and Initial
Board, Downtown Area
Item #’s: G-7
Presenter(s): Cindy Johnson, Chamber of Commerce President
Background
State statutes allow for the creation of business improvement districts and the expenditure
of funds for improvement of public places or facilities within the district, including the
acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of such improvements, creation and
implementation of a plan for improving the general architectural design of public areas
within the district, the development of any public activities and promotion of public
events, including the management and promotion and advocacy of retail trade activities
or other promotional activities, and employing or contracting for personnel for any
improvement program under the act.
Chapter 19 of State Statutes sets forth the regulations pertaining to the formation of a
business improvement district. The Statutes (19-4021) provide for the appointment of a
business improvement board consisting of property owners, residents, business operators,
or users of space within the business area to be improved.
Discussion
A Business Improvement District for the downtown has been in place for approximately
20 years. The current Business Improvement District, BID #5, is in the last year of its
five year ‘life’. An eleven member volunteer board oversees the activities and the budget
for the District.
The general boundaries proposed for the new District are as outlined on the attached map.
This boundary is somewhat different than the existing BID boundary, however it reflects
the sense of where ‘downtown’ is, as it includes downtown staples such as the
Courthouse, County Administration Building, Olsson Associates, etc. Please note: while
single family housing units, government and non-profits are included in the physical
drawing of ‘downtown’, the current policy provides for NO ASSESSMENTS for these
entities.
The proposed initial board is comprised of individuals who are currently serving on the
downtown Business Improvement District Board as well as people who have participated
in Main Street committees or are otherwise involved in downtown activities.
The identification of proposed boundaries and formation of an initial board are the first
steps in the Business Improvement District process The Board will then work to establish
a plan(s) for the area.
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
1. It is recommended that the general boundaries for BID #8 be approved as
submitted.
2. It is recommended that the following be confirmed as board members for this
Business Improvement District area.
Matt Armstrong
Bruce Eberle
Craig Hand
Mark Stelk
Barbara Clinch
Dee Johnson
Tom Ziller
Mark Tracy
Kurt Haecker
KC Hehnke
Sample Motion
Move to approve the recommendations as submitted.
Approved as to Form –
_______________
April 4, 2008 • City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2008-107
WHEREAS, downtown property owners have recommended that the City of
Grand Island create a business improvement district with boundaries set out below; and
WHEREAS, Section 19-4021, R.R.S. 1943, indicates that the boundaries of a
business area for a potential business improvement district shall be declared by the city council
prior to or at the same time as the appointment of the business improvement board; and
WHEREAS, the outer boundaries of the potential Business Improvement District
No. 8 are described on the attached map, marked as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, it is suggested that a business improvement board be appointed to
make recommendations to the city council for the potential establishment of a district and plans
for improvements, if any, for such district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the property set out within the
boundaries described on attached Exhibit “A” be declared as future Business Improvement
District No. 8.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individuals be initially
appointed to serve on the business improvement board: Matt Armstrong, Bruce Eberle, Craig
Hand, Mark Stelk, Barbara Clinch, Dee Johnson, Tom Ziller, Mark Tracy, Kurt Haecker, and KC
Hehnke.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on April 8, 2008.
____________________________________
_ Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT " A "
Map Prepared by CNApril 3, 2008
Current District
Downtown BID Current and Proposed
Proposed District
Exhibit " A "
Item G8
#2008-108 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
NCC-1701 Subdivision
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: April 8, 2008
Subject: NCC-1701 Subdivision – Final Plat
Item #’s: G-8
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
West of Webb Road and south of Highway 2, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska. This property is zoned R1-Suburban Density Residential. There are two houses
on metes and bound properties along Webb Road. Sewer and Water are available. This
will plat these lots and shift a property line between them. (2 lots)
Discussion
The final plat for NCC-1701 Subdivision was considered under the Consent Agenda by
the Regional Planning Commission at the April 2, 2008 meeting. A motion was made by
Reynolds, and seconded by Bredthauer, to approve the plat as presented. A roll call vote
was taken and the motion carried with 9 members present voting in favor (Miller,
O’Neill, Hayes, Reynolds, Monter, Haskins, Bredthauer, Heineman, Snodgrass ).
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the final plat as presented
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
NCC-1701 Subdivision Final Plat Summary
Developer/Owner
Timothy L Grandon & Ezelluen Z. Fox and Donald H. Muhs and Dolores S. Muhs
2672 and 2660 Webb Road
Grand Island, NE 68803
2 Lots west of Webb Road South of Highway 2
Size: 1.420 Acres
Zoning –R1- Low Density Residential.
Road Access: Public City Streets, no new streets
Water Public: City Water is available to all lots.
Sewer Public: City Sewer is available to all lots.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
April 4, 2008 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2008-108
WHEREAS, Timothy L. Grandon, a single person, Ezelluen Z. Fox, a single person, and
Donald H. Muhs and Dolores S. Muhs, husband and wife, as owners, have caused to be laid out into lots,
tracts of land comprising a part of the Southeast Quarter (SE¼) of Section One (1), Township Eleven (11)
North, Range Ten (10), West of the 6th P.M., in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, under
the name of NCC-1701 SUBDIVISION, and have caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of
Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by
Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owners of
the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore
described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of
the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of NC-1701 SUBDIVISION, as made
out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the approval and acceptance of such plat by the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, April 8, 2008.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
City of Grand Island
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2008-109 - Approving Bid Award for Campground Potable Water
System for Heartland Public Shooting Park
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting: April 2, 2008, 2008
Subject: Bid Award for Campground Potable Water System-
Heartland Public Shooting Park
Item #’s: G-9
Presenter(s): Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
The City of Grand Island is in the process of developing a campground at the Heartland
Public Shooting Park. The Campground is part of the original master plan adopted by the
City Council.
Discussion
Bids were requested to supply potable water services to 9 camper pads. Two bids were
received with the low bid provided by Island Plumbing of Grand Island in the amount of
$29,121.00. Funds to pay for this contract will come from account number 40044450
90026.
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 Island
Plumbing in the amount of $29,121.00.
Sample Motion
Move to award the bid to Island Plumbing of Grand Island, Nebraska for potable water
system installation at the Campground of the Heartland Public Shooting Park in the
amount of $29,121.00.
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: April 1, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Campground Potable Water System for Heartland Public
Shooting Park
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
ESTIMATE: $55,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 40044450-90026
PUBLICATION DATE: March 17, 2008
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 6
SUMMARY
Bidder: Island Plumbing Company Husker Plumbing, Inc.
Grand Island NE Grand Island NE
Bid Security: Cashier’s Check Check
Exceptions: Noted None
Bid Price: $29,121.00 $43,737.63
cc: Steve Paustian, Parks & Recreation Director Patti Buettner, Parks & Rec. Secretary
Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney Wes Nespor, Assist. City Attorney
Sherry Peters, Legal Secretary Jeff Pederson, City Administrator
P1244
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
April 4, 2008 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2008-109
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Campground Potable Water
System at the Heartland Public Shooting Park, according to plans and specifications on file with the Parks
and Recreation Department; and
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2008, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, the Island Plumbing 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 $29,121.00; and
WHEREAS, the Island Plumbing Company’s bid is less than the estimate for such project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of the Island Plumbing Company of Grand
Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $29,121.00 construction 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 contract for such project on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, April 8, 2008.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of March 26, 2008
through April 8, 2008
The Claims for the period of March 26, 2008 through April 8, 2008 for a total amount of
$2,427,866.39. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: David Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
Item X1
Waste Water Treatment Plant Update
This item will be discussed at the Study Session immediately following the City Council
regular meeting.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Council Session/Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: April 8, 2008
Subject: Waste Water Treatment Plant Update
Item #’s: 1
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Mayor Hornady, Jeff Pederson and Steve Riehle will update the city council on activities
at the Grand Island Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Waste Water Update
Council will be updated on Solids Handling at the WWTP, customer breakdown, Swift
loading and Swift’s pre-treatment improvements. The update will include a review of
past presentations on costs and the 2008 budget.
A presentation was made at the August 14th city council meeting recommending changes
to the 2008 Waste Water budget before approval. On October 16, a presentation on the
issue was made to Jeff Pederson, with a focus on the prospect of additions by Swift to
their pre-treatment capabilities. Due to uncertainty with Swift intentions that existed at
that time, further consideration of the plant improvement options contained in the August
14th presentation to the council was put on hold.
Discussion
Construction work on the expansion to Swift’s anaerobic pre-treatment lagoon started on
March 10th with an anticipated completion date of August 2008. Clearing and grubbing
work began on the Swift/Microgy anaerobic digester complex with completion also
scheduled for August 2008. City Administration is confident that Swift’s pre-treatment
improvements are moving along, so an update to the council is appropriate.
The August 14th council memo stated that “An acid gas digestion system can be sized to
meet the current loading (without Swift) plus growth for 20 years at an estimated
construction cost of $7.5 million.” The memo further stated that “Building an acid gas
digestion facility while using the landfill to shave Swift’s loading peaks keeps initial
capital costs down, minimizes future operational costs and reduces the risk to the city.”
With Swift’s pre-treatment improvements now underway, City administration
recommends moving forward with the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design work
the $7.5 million acid gas digestion system.
It is important to note that construction of digesters at the City’s WWTP will take a
minimum of 18 to 24 months from design to completion, while Swift’s pre-treatments
improvements will come on-line in August 2008. The costs the city is incurring to
operate the WWTP and dispose of sewage sludge will decline significantly once Swift’s
pre-treatment improvements are on-line.
Discharge Permit and Swift Update
The council will be updated on the most current information regarding the WWTP
exceeding the discharge permit and discussions with Swift on measures being undertaken
to reduce Swift’s loading on the Grand Island WWTP.
Future Waste Water Operations
The history of the solids projects and the recent overloading of the City’s WWTP warrant
a discussion of how to proceed with the many projects needed to successfully operate and
maintain a collection system of over 215 miles of sanitary sewer mains, 15 lift stations,
and a WWTP with many structures and components dating back to the original plant
construction in 1964.
Conclusion
This item is presented to the City Council in a Study Session to allow for any questions to
be answered and to create a greater understanding of the issue at hand.
City Administration recommends issuance of an RFP for engineering design services
related to an acid gas anaerobic digestion system with an agreement to follow for council
approval.
Grand Island’s Wastewater Treatment Plant
Update
Grand Island’s Wastewater Treatment PlantGrand Island’s Wastewater Treatment Plant
Update Update
April 8, 2008
Waste Water UpdateWaste Water UpdateWaste Water Update
•Solids Handling
–Customer Breakdown
–Swift Loading
–Swift’s Pre-treatment Improvements
–Review of Past Council Presentations
–Costs for Solids Handling Alternatives
–2008 Budget Discussions
–Solids Handling Recommendation
•Discharge Permit and Swift Update
•Future Waste Water Operations
City’s Top Wastewater CustomersCity’s Top Wastewater CustomersCity’s Top Wastewater Customers
Packing Plant (57%)
Food
Processing (4%)
Implement
Manufacturer. (1%)
All Other
Customers (38%)
Packing Plant
BOD Loading: Last 10 years
Packing PlantPacking Plant
BOD Loading: Last 10 yearsBOD Loading: Last 10 years
City of Grand Island NE Wastewater Treatment Plant
BOD Average Pounds per Day
0
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20,000
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70,000
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All Wastewater except Swift BOD lbs
Total BOD lbs
Plant Design BOD lbs
Swift Permit Limit BOD lbs
Packing Plant
Suspended Solids Loading: Last 10 years
Packing PlantPacking Plant
Suspended Solids Loading: Last 10 yearsSuspended Solids Loading: Last 10 years
City of Grand Island NE Wastewater Treatment Plant
SS Average Pounds per Day
0
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20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
Apr-96Aug-96Dec-96Apr-97Aug-97Dec-97Apr-98Aug-98Dec-98Apr-99Aug-99Dec-99Apr-00Aug-00Dec-00Apr-01Aug-01Dec-01Apr-02Aug-02Dec-02Apr-03Aug-03Dec-03Apr-04Aug-04Dec-04Apr-05Aug-05Dec-05Apr-06Aug-06Dec-06Apr-07DatePoundsAll Wastewater except Swift SS lbs
Swift SS lbs
Total SS lbs
Plant Design SS lbs
Swift Permit Limit SS lbs
Swift OperationsSwift OperationsSwift Operations
•Permit
–BOD: 4,250 lbs per day
–SS: 4,000 lbs per day
•Current
–BOD: 1,800 mg/L
•YTD Avg 32,400 lbs per day
•Max Daily –217,300 lbs per day
–SS: 1,100 mg/L
•YTD Avg 12,600 lbs per day
•Max Daily –179,600 lbs per day
–Annual Pre-Tax Revenue: $4.2M
•Proposed pre-treatment improvements
–BOD: 10,000-13,400 lbs per day
–SS: 10,000-13,400 lbs per day
–Annual Pre-Tax Revenue: $2.8M -$3.3M
Current WWTP Capacity
BOD: 30,850 lbs per day
SS: 28,825 lbs per day
Previous Solids Handling
Presentations to City Council
Previous Solids Handling Previous Solids Handling
Presentations to City CouncilPresentations to City Council
•January 31, 2006
–Identified immediate response measures to curb odors originating from the WWTP
•Landfill sludge
•Pilot ASP Composting
•Evaluate long-term sludge handling improvements
–Anaerobic digestion and land application of sludge
–ASP composting and land application of sludge
–Landfill disposal
•June 6, 2006
–Presented present worth and qualitative evaluation of solids handling alternatives
–Recommended City implement anaerobic digestion which had lowest present worth and highest benefit cost score.
•August 29, 2006
–Presented financial evaluation and funding alternatives for long-term solids handling improvements
–Recommendations
•Implement short term ASP for reduced O&M and long-term operational flexibility -finance through revenue bonds
•Obtain Take-or-Pay agreement from Swift
•Long-term solution –2 phase anaerobic digestion: finance through revenue bonds oncetake-or-pay agreement finalized with Swift
Anaerobic Digestion
Advantages
Anaerobic DigestionAnaerobic Digestion
AdvantagesAdvantages
•Reliable and consistent
process –widely used with
successful track record
•Lowest O&M costs
•Major reduction in solids
•Pathogen reduction (Class
B) allows immediate land
application
•Improved de-watering
ability of solids
•Enclosed to control odors
•Potential beneficial use of
digester gas
Long-Term Solids Handling Options
Present Worth Analysis
(June 6, 2006 City Council Presentation)
LongLong--Term Solids Handling Options Term Solids Handling Options
Present Worth Analysis Present Worth Analysis
(June 6, 2006 City Council Presentation)(June 6, 2006 City Council Presentation)
$23,212,000 $1,665,000$585,000Landfill
$17,069,000 $792,000$6,302,000Onsite Aerated Static Pile
$16,829,000 $212,000$13,954,000Conventional Anaerobic Digestion
$13,486,000 $207,000$10,673,000Acid Gas Anaerobic Digestion
Present Worth
CostO&M CostCapital CostAlternative
Council chose Aerated Static Pile Composting over the Consultant’s
recommended Acid Gas Anaerobic Digestion because of the lower up-front
capital cost. It reduced the risk of Swift reducing their load and leaving the
city with an expensive anaerobic digestion system.
Conditions in August 2007Conditions in August 2007Conditions in August 2007
•Swift loadings continue at highest levels
on record
•Landfill tipping fees 20-35 percent less
than anticipated in June, 2006
•Costs for compost amendment increased
$20 per ton
Estimated costs in August 2007Estimated costs in August 2007Estimated costs in August 2007
$995,000$0Landfill
$1,238,500$4,240,000Onsite Aerated Static Pile
O&M CostCapital CostAlternative
•The cost to landfill is now cheaper then the ASP because of reduced
disposal costs.
•Swift has projects planned to improve their pre-treatment system and
reduce loading, thereby reducing landfill costs.
August 14, 2007 City Council MeetingAugust 14, 2007 City Council MeetingAugust 14, 2007 City Council Meeting
•Pull construction of the ASP compost
system out of the 2008 budget
•Shelve the ASP compost design
•Add funds for design of downsized acid gas
anaerobic digesters to the 2008 budget
•Wait 6 months to observe direction of Swift
regarding pre-treatment improvements
•Update council before proceeding with RFP
for design of the digesters
Downsized DigestersDownsized DigestersDownsized Digesters
•Downsized Acid Gas Anaerobic digestion
–sized for City loading less Swift
•allow for 20-years of City Growth
–Capital Cost: $7.5M
–Annual O&M: $225k (vs. $995k for landfill)
–Reduces volume of solids produced
–Will accommodate Swift’s estimated loadings after the pre-
treatement projects are completed
•Landfill balance of solids –short term
•Negotiate agreement with Swift
•City Administration recommends moving forward
with the RFP for consultant engineering services
for the Acid Gas Anaerobic Digestion system
Discharge Permit and Swift UpdateDischarge Permit and Swift UpdateDischarge Permit and Swift Update
•Discharge Permit Exceeded March 27th
through March 31st
–Total Suspended Solids
–Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(CBOD)
•Elevated levels of CBOD considered cause
of fish kill
•Swift Update
Future Waste Water OperationsFuture Waste Water OperationsFuture Waste Water Operations
•Update on Activities
•Open Discussion