07-22-2008 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council 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
Call to OrderCity 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 Rene Lopez, Iglesia de Dio Eben-Ezer, 2325 West State 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
Recognition of Grand Island Nationals Baseball Team State
Championship Winners - 10 Year Old Division
The Mayor and City Council will recognize the Grand Island Nationals - Baseball Team for
their State Championship Win in Chadron the weekend of July 11, 12, and 13, 2008. This
team is made up of twelve boys selected by the Grand Island little league coaches. This
talented group of boys won three straight games to win the State Championship in the 10
year old division.
The team will now compete in the Regional tournament the weekend of July 24 - 27, 2008 in
Colorado. The boys will face 7 other states in the Regional tournament. If they win the
Regional tournament they will compete in the National tournament in Louisville, Kentucky.
We wish them the best and congratulations for a job well done!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C2
Recognition of 2007-2008 Community Youth Council
The Mayor and City Council will recognize the hard work and many hours contributed by the
Community Youth Council to the community of Grand Island through sponsored and
collaborative events. A short presentation will be given regarding the highlights of the 2007-
08 Community Youth Council year. All youth and adult members will be recognized with a
certificate and a special gift will be given to the seniors that just graduated. Congratulations
on a successful year.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Wendy Meyer-Jerke
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C.1
Public Hearing and Approval of Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Grand
Island Area Solid Waste Agency Budget
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council 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: July 22, 2008
Subject: Public Hearing and Approval of FY 2008-2009 Grand Island
Area Solid Waste Agency Budget
Item #’s: SWA-1 & SWA-2
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The Solid Waste Agency is required to hold a budget hearing separate from that of the City and
approve the budget by passing a resolution.
Discussion
A copy of the budget that has been developed for the Agency is attached. The Agency budget is
the same as the City Solid Waste Division budget (Fund 505) and appears in the City's Annual
Budget Document for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
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 budget for the Solid Waste
Agency for the FY 2008-2009.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the budget for the Solid Waste Agency.
Solid Waste DivisionSolid Waste Division
FY 2009 BudgetFY 2009 Budget
Landfill on Husker Hwy &
Buffalo County Line
Grand Island Area Solid Waste Grand Island Area Solid Waste
AgencyAgency
uu Formed August 1992Formed August 1992
––Hall County Hall County
––City of Grand IslandCity of Grand Island
uu Created under State LawCreated under State Law
uu Provides budget reviewProvides budget review
Enterprise FundEnterprise Fund
uu Manage “own check book” Manage “own check book” ––Funds are Funds are
separate from all other Divisionsseparate from all other Divisions
uu Receives no support from General Fund Receives no support from General Fund
uu All revenues generated from tipping feesAll revenues generated from tipping fees
uu One of the few Divisions with competitionOne of the few Divisions with competition
Transfer StationTransfer Station
uu Located at the northwest corner of Located at the northwest corner of
Old Potash Hwy & Monitor RoadOld Potash Hwy & Monitor Road
uu Built by Hall County as a baler Built by Hall County as a baler
stationstation
uu 1993 1993 --Converted to Transfer Station Converted to Transfer Station
uu Utilized by most packer trucks and Utilized by most packer trucks and
all small customersall small customers
LandfillLandfill
uu Located on Husker HighwayLocated on Husker Highway
at the Hall/Buffalo County lineat the Hall/Buffalo County line
uu Phase I consists of three cellsPhase I consists of three cells
––Bonded original construction of Cell OneBonded original construction of Cell One
uu 20 year bond of $4.5 million20 year bond of $4.5 million
uu Bond will be fully paid in October 2012Bond will be fully paid in October 2012
––Paid cash for construction of Cell TwoPaid cash for construction of Cell Two
––Digging Cell Three for use as Daily CoverDigging Cell Three for use as Daily Cover
uu Lifetime of FacilityLifetime of Facility
––Cell Three (yet to be constructed) will have capacity through 20Cell Three (yet to be constructed) will have capacity through 2031 and 31 and is scheduled for construction in FY 2011. It is anticipated thais scheduled for construction in FY 2011. It is anticipated that Cell t Cell Three Construction will cost $4.1 million and will be paid with Three Construction will cost $4.1 million and will be paid with cash cash from unrestricted reserves.from unrestricted reserves.
––Whole Site offers capacity for the next 60 Whole Site offers capacity for the next 60 --75 years75 years
uu Utilized by some packer trucks and all large roll off containersUtilized by some packer trucks and all large roll off containers
Revenue From Tipping FeesRevenue From Tipping Fees
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
$ MillionsFY 2001FY 2002FY 2003FY 2004FY 2005FY 2006FY 2007*FY 200
8
**FY 200
9
Fiscal Year
Tipping Fees
*2008 is projected revenue*2008 is projected revenue
**2009 is revenue from proposed budget**2009 is revenue from proposed budget
2.80**FY 2009
2.80*FY 2008
2.80FY 2007
2.29FY 2006
2.12FY 2005
2.06FY 2004
2.09FY 2003
1.96FY 2002
1.98FY 2001Revenue from Tipping Fees
FY 2009 BudgetFY 2009 Budget
Restricted & Unrestricted Cash Restricted & Unrestricted Cash ReservesReserves
uu Restricted CashRestricted Cash
--Funds set aside for Closure/PostFunds set aside for Closure/Post--Closure Closure
activities (i.e., final cover & environmental activities (i.e., final cover & environmental
monitoring services for 30 years after closure)monitoring services for 30 years after closure)
--Required per NDEQ Title 132Required per NDEQ Title 132
uu Unrestricted CashUnrestricted Cash
--Planning to pay for future Cell 3 construction Planning to pay for future Cell 3 construction
activities from these reserved fundsactivities from these reserved funds
--Will eliminate the need for additional City bondsWill eliminate the need for additional City bonds
FY 2009 BudgetFY 2009 Budget
Breakdown of Expenses
Bond
Payments
13%Diesel 6%
Personnel
26%
Operational
26%
Capital
26%
2009 Budget Conclusion2009 Budget Conclusion
uu Price is the best way to maintain solid Price is the best way to maintain solid waste flowswaste flows
uu No rate increase proposedNo rate increase proposed
––Last rate increase was October 1, 2004Last rate increase was October 1, 2004
uu What we’re working onWhat we’re working on
––Landfill Major Permit Modification will provide Landfill Major Permit Modification will provide the City approximately 5 years of additional the City approximately 5 years of additional airspace and $5 millionairspace and $5 million
––Transfer Station ReTransfer Station Re--PermittingPermitting
uu Any Questions?Any Questions?
Item C.2
#2008-SWA-1 - Approving Adoption of Fiscal Year 2008-2009
Annual Budget for the Grand Island Area Solid Waste Agency
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item SWA-1.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 17, 2008 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2008-SWA-1
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA, acting as the governing body of the Grand Island Area Solid Waste Agency, that
the Agency’s 2008-2009 budget in the form presented is hereby approved and adopted.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2008.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item E1
Public Hearing on Request from Harold E. and Kathy Carmichael,
Jr. dba OK Liquor, 305 West Koenig Street for a Class "D"
Liquor License
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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: July 22, 2008
Subject: Public Hearing on Request from Harold E. and Kathy
Carmichael, Jr. dba OK Liquor, 305 West Koenig Street
for a Class “D” 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
Harold E. and Kathy Carmichael, Jr. dba OK Liquor, 305 West Koenig Street ha ve
submitted an application for a Class “D” Liquor License. A Class “D” Liquor License
allows for the sale of alcohol off sale only inside the corporate limits of the city.
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.
After review of the Police Department report (see attached) it is recommended that the
City Council deny the application of Harold E. and Kathy Carmichael, Jr. based on the
findings found under Part II, Chapter 2, Section 010.01 “Falsification of Application”.
Kathy Carmichael failed to disclose her convictions of selling tobacco to a minor and a
speeding violation.
There was also information not included in the application on page four, question number
11 as to reason for termination of any license previously held. On June 8, 2008, OK
Liquor License D-15914 was cancelled by the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission.
Due to the past history of the Carmichael’s (see attached) it is recommended this
application be denied.
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 deny the application.
Sample Motion
Move to deny the application from Harold E. and Kathy Carmichael, Jr. dba OK Liquor,
305 West Koenig Street for a Class “D” Liquor License based on the findings under Part
II, Chapter 2, Section 010.01 of the Nebraska Liquor Control Rules and Regulations
“Falsification of Application” and past history of violations. (This motion should include
dates of violations.)
License Information
Number: 15914 Suspended Date: 02/20/2006
Category: Retail Suspended Days:
Ownership: Partner Expiration Date: 04/30/2009
Class: D Type of
Beverages:
Exemptions:
Trade Information
Trade Name O K LIQUOR
Trade Address 1 305 W KOENIG
City, State, Zip Code GRAND ISLAND, NE 68801
County 08
Individual Applicant Information
Name: CARMICHAEL JR, HAROLD
E
Bond Information
Company: Start Date:
Number: Cancel Date:
Restrictions:
Partner Information
Partner 1
Name: CARMICHAEL,
KATHY D
Title:
Shares: 1077952576
Description
IRREGULAR-SHAPED ONE STORY BLDG WITH BASEMENT
APPROX 40' X 24'
History
Description: NEW
APPLICATION Date Effective: 07/21/1988
Description: STATUTORY
TIME Date Effective: 07/25/1988
Description: FIRE APPROVE Date Effective: 08/05/1988
Description: AG. APPROVE Date Effective: 08/09/1988
Description: LOCAL
APPROVE Date Effective: 08/17/1988
Description: INV. REV.
FINAL Date Effective: 08/19/1988
Description: ISSUE
LICENSE Date Effective: 09/08/1988
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/13/1989
Description: ENF.
WARNING Date Effective: 02/10/1990
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/06/1990
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 03/13/1991
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 03/20/1992
Description: CORRECT
LICENSE Date Effective: 03/20/1992
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/12/1993
Description: CORRECT
LICENSE Date Effective: 04/12/1993
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/11/1994
Description: CORRECT
LICENSE Date Effective: 04/11/1994
Description: SELL
ALC/MINORS Date Effective: 08/30/1994
Description: SUSPEND
LICENSE Date Effective: 11/30/1994
Description: PAY FINE Date Effective: 12/22/1994
Description: ENF.
WARNING Date Effective: 01/19/1995
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/19/1995
Description: CORRECT
LICENSE Date Effective: 06/22/1995
Description: CORRECT
LICENSE Date Effective: 04/24/1996
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/24/1996
Description: CORRECT
LICENSE Date Effective: 04/28/1997
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/28/1997
Description: SELL
ALC/MINORS Date Effective: 08/06/1997
Description: FAIL/USE ID
BK Date Effective: 08/06/1997
Description: CITE Date Effective: 11/06/1997
Description: SUSPEND
LICENSE Date Effective: 11/26/1997
Description: PAY FINE Date Effective: 12/22/1997
Description: ENF. INSPEC. Date Effective: 02/20/1998
Description: ENF.
WARNING Date Effective: 02/20/1998
Description: CORRECT
LICENSE Date Effective: 04/27/1998
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/27/1998
Description: ILLEGAL ACT Date Effective: 02/18/1999
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/20/1999
Description: CORRECT
LICENSE Date Effective: 04/20/1999
Description: CITE Date Effective: 05/05/1999
Description: CITE Date Effective: 06/08/1999
Description: SUSPEND
LICENSE Date Effective: 06/28/1999
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/24/2000
Description: CORRECT
LICENSE Date Effective: 04/24/2000
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/23/2001
Description: CORRECT
LICENSE Date Effective: 04/23/2001
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/17/2002
Description: LEASE Date Effective: 04/17/2002
Description: ENF. INSPEC. Date Effective: 02/12/2003
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/18/2003
Description: LEASE Date Effective: 04/18/2003
Description: SELL
ALC/MINORS Date Effective: 05/09/2003
Description: SUSPEND
LICENSE Date Effective: 10/02/2003
Description: PAY FINE Date Effective: 10/24/2003
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/19/2004
Description: LEASE Date Effective: 04/19/2004
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 03/31/2005
Description: LEASE Date Effective: 03/31/2005
Description: SELL
ALC/MINORS Date Effective: 09/30/2005
Description: ENF. INSPEC. Date Effective: 10/26/2005
Description: SELL
ALC/MINORS Date Effective: 01/14/2006
Description: CITE Date Effective: 01/20/2006
Description: MISC.
DOCUMENT Date Effective: 02/09/2006
Description: SUSPEND
LICENSE Date Effective: 02/10/2006
Description: SELL
ALC/MINORS Date Effective: 04/09/2006
Description: FILED Date Effective: 04/09/2006
Description: LEASE Date Effective: 04/12/2006
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/12/2006
Description: SERVICE ED
COMP Date Effective: 04/26/2006
Description: ENFCMT
INFRMTN Date Effective: 06/18/2006
Description: LEGAL MISC
DOC Date Effective: 06/21/2006
Description: LEGAL MISC
DOC Date Effective: 06/21/2006
Description: LEGAL MISC
DOC Date Effective: 06/22/2006
Description: LEGAL MISC
DOC Date Effective: 06/22/2006
Description: CITE Date Effective: 06/22/2006
Description: LEGAL MISC
DOC Date Effective: 07/17/2006
Description: DISMISS Date Effective: 07/28/2006
Description: MEETING Date Effective: 07/31/2006
Description: CITE Date Effective: 07/31/2006
Description: LEGAL MISC
DOC Date Effective: 09/26/2006
Description: HEARING
COSTS Date Effective: 12/01/2006
Description: APP/HEARING Date Effective: 12/01/2006
Description: APPEAL Date Effective: 12/01/2006
Description: CANC/SUS
STAYED Date Effective: 03/09/2007
Description: CANC/SUS
STAYED Date Effective: 03/09/2007
Description: CANCEL BY
ORDER Date Effective: 03/12/2007
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/18/2007
Description: LEASE
EXTENDED Date Effective: 04/18/2007
Description: ENF. INSPEC. Date Effective: 11/30/2007
Description: ENF.
WARNING Date Effective: 11/30/2007
Description: LEGAL MISC
DOC Date Effective: 03/07/2008
Description: LEGAL MISC
DOC Date Effective: 04/03/2008
Description: LEASE Date Effective: 04/29/2008
Description: RENEW APP. Date Effective: 04/29/2008
Description: AFFIRMED Date Effective: 06/02/2008
Description: LEGAL MISC
DOC Date Effective: 06/06/2008
Description: CANCEL BY
ORDER Date Effective: 06/09/2008
Item F1
#9177 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 31 of the Grand
Island City Code Regarding Signs
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
Meeting: July 22, 2008
Subject: Amending Chapter 31 of the Grand Island City Code to
Modify Regulations Regarding Signs within the AC
Arterial Commercial Zone
Item #’s: F-1
Presenter(s): Craig Lewis , Building Department Director
Background
The Grand Island City Code chapter 31 regulates the installation of signage, specifically
section 31-35 regulates the installation of signage within the zoning classification AC-
Arterial Commercial along the south Locust street corridor. The Building Department has
receive two request for modifications to those regulations, one to allow for an exception
to the side yard setback adjacent to City owned property and two to further restrict the
number of off-premise or billboard signs allowed within the AC area bounded between
Stolley Park road on the north and Highway #34 on the south.
Discussion
These two requests are from Holiday Inn Midtown and the Business Improvement
District #3.
Holiday Inn’s request is to allow for an exception to the side yard setback from adjacent
property for a sign along South Locust Street. Current regulations require that a sign
adjacent to South Locust Street be setback from the side property line a distance equal to
or greater than 25% of the lot frontage. The one exception is the side lot line adjacent to a
public street.
The request is to allow for the same exception to apply to the City owned property at
2515 South Locust. That property has been developed as a small park and it is not
anticipated that a sign would be needed at this location. The property was donated to the
City by Holiday Inn, had they retained ownership, the proposed location for a new sign
would have been within the sign code regulations
The second request from Business Improvement District #3 is to allow the 5 currently
existing billboards to remain as legal non-conforming signs, but if at any time these signs
become deteriorated or damaged to the extent that repairs are equal to or exceed fifty
percent of the physical components of the sign they may not be replaced.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the ordinance.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the ordinance.
3. Modify the ordinance to meet the wishes of the Council
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the ordinance to revise
Chapter 31.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Ordinance No. 9177 to amend Chapter 31 of the Grand Island City
Code.
Locust St SMidaro DrRiverside DrRoush Ln
Cottonwood RdChanticleer StRamada RdArrowhead RdStolley Park Rd EStolley Park Rd W
US Highway 34 EBellwood DrUS Highway 34 W
Holcomb St
Brahma StCochin StWedgewood Dr
Wyandotte St
Grand Ave
Sandra Rd
Brookline Dr
Hagge AveAdams St SStagecoach RdTri StParkwood DrKingswood DrBantam StExchange RdWoodland Dr
Gamma St
Cochin St
Stagecoach Rd
3333 Ramada Rd.
3045 S Locust St.
2216 So. Locust St.
2003 So. Locust St.2 Signs
ORDINANCE NO. 9177
An ordinance to amend Grand Island City Code Section 31-35, pertaining to
authorized signs; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; 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. Section 31-35 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Article II. Signs in AC-Arterial Commercial Zone
§31-35. Authorized Signs In AC-Arterial Commercial Zone
All signs placed in the AC-Arterial Commercial Zone shall be subject to the following requirements:
(A) Signs Allowed. Ground signs, monument signs, roof signs, wall signs (flat or projecting), and freestanding
ground signs. (Monument signs shall be those ground signs in which the base width is fifty percent (50%) or more of
the width of the sign.)
(B) Size.
(1) Total ground signage allowed per tract of land shall be one square foot of sign for each one lineal foot
of street frontage for the first one hundred fifty feet and .75 foot of signage for each lineal foot thereafter. The
total ground signage on the property shall not exceed three hundred square feet. (The area of a double-faced
sign is calculated on the largest face only).
(2) No single ground sign shall exceed two hundred square feet.
(C) Location.
(1) All signs shall be set back from the front property line a minimum of five feet, and a minimum of ten
feet from all other property lines. Exception: the side property line adjacent to a public street shall have a
minimum setback of five feet. Monument signs shall be set back from the front property line a minimum of
twelve feet, and ten feet from all other property lines.
(2) All ground and monument signs shall be set back from the side property line a distance equal to or
greater than 25% of the lot frontage. Exception: the side lot line adjacent to a public street or City owned
property legally described as Lot 1 Mil-Nic Second Subdivision (2515 S.Locust) and directional signs not
exceeding four square feet with a maximum of forty inches (3’-4”) in height.
(3) Ground signs on the same tract of land shall be separated by a minimum of fifty lineal feet. The one
exception shall be directional signs not exceeding four square feet in size.
(D) Height.
(1) The maximum height of ground signs shall be thirty feet.
(2) Signs shall maintain twelve feet of clearance above all adjacent walking or driving surfaces.
(3) Signs may project over a sidewalk or drive on private property, but shall not extend beyond such
surface.
(E) All other provisions of the city code shall apply; the most restrictive requirement shall be enforced.
(F) Billboards.
(1) The maximum size of any billboard shall be three hundred square feet. (The area of double-faced, or
back-to-back signs will be calculated on the largest face only).
(2) The maximum height of any billboard shall be thirty feet.
(3) Billboards shall not be located in the required front yard and shall maintain a ten foot setback from all
other property lines.
(4) Billboards shall maintain a 1,000 foot separation between other billboards located along the same side
of the Locust Street right-of-way and shall be a minimum of fifty feet from any ground sign.
(5) Billboards shall not be calculated in the maximum allowable on-site signage.
ORDINANCE NO. 9177 (Cont.)
- 2 -
(6) There currently exist five signs defined as shall be no more than five total billboards allowed in the AC-
Arterial Commercial Zone from Stolley Park Road south to U.S. Highway 34. Those signs shall be legal non-
conforming signs and allowed to remain with the provisions as stated in Section 31-42.
(7) No billboards shall be allowed within the AC-Arterial Commercial Zone within the area bounded by
Stolley Park Road on the south and Fonner Park Road on the north.
Amended by Ord. No. 8787, eff. 12-18-2002
SECTION 2. Section 31-35 as existing prior to this amendment, and any ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are repealed.
SECTION 3. The validity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of
this ordinance shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, subsection, sentence,
clause, or phrase thereof.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication.
Enacted: July 22, 2008.
____________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Approving Minutes of July 8, 2008 City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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
July 8, 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 July 8, 2008. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
July 2, 2008.
Mayor Margaret Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Councilmember’s Brown, Haase, Nickerson, Gericke, Carney, Gilbert,
Ramsey, Niemann, and Meyer. Councilmember Zapata 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 Pastor Terry Brown, Northridge Assembly of God, 3025
Independence Avenue fo llowed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady introduced Community Youth Council
Members Karen Buttner, Emily Michael and Alisha Strong.
Mayor Hornady commented on a call from David Caldwell with JB Swift and was told Swift was
filling their lagoon causing a lot of odor and would take approximately 10 days to fill. She
thanked Swift for their quick response in solving waste water issues.
Mayor Hornady commented on the State Fair funding of which $8.5 million would need to come
from the community of Grand Island. Explained was that property taxes would not be used for
funding the State Fair, but an occupational tax on food and beverage in the amount of 2% may be
implemented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from H & H Catering, Inc. dba Neater’s Alibi, 908 North Broadwell
Avenue for an Addition to Class “C-79407” Liquor License. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
reported that an application for a Beer Garden had been received from H & H Catering, Inc., dba
Neater’s Alibi, 908 North Broadwell Avenue for an 18’ x 24’ addition to the north side of the
existing building to their Class “C-79407” Liquor License. Ms. Edwards presented the following
exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by
the City on June 18, 2008; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing
published on June 28, 2008; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on
June 18, 2008; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval contingent
upon final inspections. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1815 North Eddy Street
(Jon Strong Washes, LLC). Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that a utility easement was
needed at 1815 North Eddy Street in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair
power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The easement would be used to locate
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primary underground cable and a pad-mounted transformer to provide additional electrical
service to the Car Wash. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Ingress/Egress Easement Access at 928 & 1004
Centre Street, Lots 2 and 3 Springdale 2nd Subdivision (Springdale LLC). Steve Riehle, Public
Works Director reported an ingress/egress easement was needed at 928 & 1004 Centre Street in
order to maintain access to Outlot A in Springdale 2nd Subdivision. The easement would replace
the current 10’ wide easement at the back of Lots 1 through 7 in the same subdivision. Staff
recommended approval. 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:
#9176 – Consideration of Vacation of Access Easement on Lots 1 through 7 of
Springdale 2nd Subdivision (Springdale LLC).
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 ordinance on first reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.”
Councilmember Ramsey second the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Ordinance #9176 related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Meyer, second by Haase to approve Ordinance #9176.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9176 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 #9176 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 Hornady: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9176 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-7 and G-11 were removed for further
discussion. Motion by Haase, second by Brown to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items
G-7 and G-11. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Receipt of Official Document – Tort Claim Filed by Erin L. Shepherd.
Approving Minutes of June 24, 2008 City Council Regular Meeting.
#2008-179 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Spencer Acres Subdivision. It
was noted that Mitchell and Susan Spencer, owners had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement for Spencer Acres Subdivision for the purpose of creating 4 lots between Ravenwood
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Subdivision and Hidden Lakes Subdivision comprising approximately 10.135 acres.
Councilmember Gilbert voted no.
#2008-180 – Approving Amended Subdivision Agreement for Good Samaritan Subdivision.
#2008-181 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 1815 North Eddy Street (Jon
Strong Washes, LLC).
#2008-182 – Approving Acquisition of Ingress/Egress Easement Access at 928 & 1004 Centre
Street, Lots 2 and 3 Springdale 2nd Subdivision (Springdale LLC).
#2008-184 – Approving Time Extension to the Contract with The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for Construction of Water Main District 453T, Sanitary
Sewer District 522T, and Lift Station #22 at the National Guard Helicopter Facility to July 31,
2008.
#2008-185 – Approving Rescission of Resolution #2008-98; No Parking from 6 AM to 2 PM on
Adams Street from 2nd Street South for 1/2 Block to the Alley.
#2008-186 – Approving Amendment #1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Design of a
Household Hazardous Waste Facility with MILCO Environmental Services, Inc. of Kearney,
Nebraska in an Amount not to – exceed $12,500.00.
#2008-188 – Approving Purchase of 75 Personal Computers from State Contract with Dell in an
Amount of $72,758.00.
#2008-189 – Approving Certificate of Final Completio n for Electrical Installation of Camper
Pads at Heartland Public Shooting Park with Middleton Electric, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2008-190 – Approving Extension Request for Community Development Block Grant #07-CR-
002 with the Department of Economic Development.
#2008-183 – Approving Update to Resolution #2008-167; Bid Award of Sludge Dewatering
Polymer for Belt Filter Presses at the Waste Water Treatment Plant with Consolidated
Equipment Company of Omaha, Nebraska for Ashland K148L Liquid Polymer in an Amount of
$63,000.00 for FY 2008 and $100,000 for FY 2009 and Nalco Company of Naperville, Illinois
for Nalco 71300 polymer in an Amount of $1.13 per pound for current FY and $1.25 per pound
for next FY. Discussion was held concerning the costs. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director
explained the process.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2008-183. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmember’s Brown, Haase, Nickerson, Carney, Gilbert, Ramsey, Niemann, and Meyer
voted aye. Councilmemb er Gericke voted no. Motion adopted.
#2008-187 – Approving Inter-Local Agreement with County of Hall for Ambulance Service for
Five Years in an Amount of $184,641 for first year and a 3% annual increase thereafter.
Discussion was held whether the 3% increase would be adequate. Fire Chief Jim Rowell stated
with the ambulance fees collected he felt this would be adequate.
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Motion by Nickerson, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2008-187. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2008-191 – Consideration of Request from H & H Catering, Inc. dba Neater’s Alibi, 908 North
Broadwell Avenue for an Addition of an 18’ x 24’ area for a Beer Garden to Class “C-79407”
Liquor License. This item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Meyer, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2008-191 contingent upon final
inspections. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Brown, second by Haase to approve the Claims for the period of June 25, 2008
through July 8, 2008, for a total amount of $2,092,900.79. Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G2
Approving Minutes of July 14, 2008 Annual Joint Central District
Health Department Meeting
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF JOINT HEALTH SPECIAL MEETING
July 14, 2008
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, the Hall County Board of Supervisors, the Hamilton County Board of
Commissioners, the Merrick County Board of Commissioners, and the Central District Health
Department was conducted in the Merrick County Courthouse, 1510 18th Street, Central City,
Nebraska on July 14, 2008. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
July 8, 2008.
Jim Reed, Chairman of the Central District Health Department Board called the meeting to order
at 6:20 p.m. The following Health Board members were present: Anne Buettner, Jim Reed,
Roxanne Mostek, – County Representative: Jim Eriksen, and City Representative: Mitch
Nickerson. The following Hall County Supervisors were present: Jim Eriksen. The following
Merrick County Supervisors was present: Roxanne Mostek, Herman Schuett, Robert Huesmann,
John Jefferson, Dan Schneiderhe inz and Merrick County Clerk Marcia Wichmann. The
following City Officials were present: Councilmember’s Mitch Nickerson, Joyce Haase, John
Gericke, Larry Carney, Bob Niemann, Tom Brown and City Clerk RaNae Edwards. Health
Department employees: Jeremy Collinson, Ryan King, Michelle Setlik, Elnida Chandler,
Michelle Ellermeier, and Rebecca Cornell.
The following presentations were made:
· Environmental Health – Jeremy Collinson – commented on smoking ban inspections,
water sample testing due to flooding, phone calls regarding basement cleanup and mold,
sanitation issues due to high water, mosquito spraying, and food event inspections.
· Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) – Elnida Chandler – explained the programs,
caseload, and cost of programs. Questions were asked regarding citizenship. Ms.
Chandler stated the federal government does not require proof of citizenship. Toutine
visits were well attended by qualified clients. It was stated the WIC program is
reimbursed 100% by the federal government.
· Community Health – Michelle Ellermeier – commented on information given to
businesses on the smoking ban, helped with the flooding issues, and peer health
education program.
· Budget – Michelle Stelik – presented the revenues and expenses report for 2004-2009.
Requested funds from the City of grand Island were $120,000. The total budget request
for 2008-2009 was $2,787,454. Ms. Setlik stated the funds from the city and county were
used as matching funds.
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· Public Health Presentation – a PowerPoint was given by Teresa Anders on Public Health
– A Day in the Life.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G3
Approving Re-Appointments of Donald Skeen, John O'Meara, and
Steve Grubbs to the Building Code Advisory Board
The Mayor has submitted the re-appointments of Donald Skeen, John O'Meara, and Steve
Grubbs to the Building Code Advisory Board. These appointments would become effective
August 2, 2008 upon approval by City Council and would expire on August 1, 2010. Approval
is recommended.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
DATE: July 9, 2008
TO: Mayor Hornady
FROM: Craig A. Lewis, Building Department Director
RE: Appointments to the Building Code Advisory Board
The following people have expressed their willingness to serve on the Building Code Advisory Board.
John O’Meara, Engineer Chief Construction 8/1/08 - 8/1/10
PO Box 2078
Grand Island NE 68802-2078
Donald Skeen, Contractor Tri Valley Builders 8/1/08 - 8/1/10
PO Box 2341
Grand Island NE 68802-2341
Steve Grubbs, Estimator Lacy Construction 8/1/08 - 8/1/10
PO Box 188
Grand Island NE 68802-0188
These individuals will complete a seven-member board of knowledgeable professionals empowered to
rule on appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Department relative to the
application and interpretation of the building code. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority
relative to interpretation of administrative provisions of the code, nor shall the Board be empowered to
waive requirements of the building code.
I would request your appointment and the Councils’ approval of these qualified individuals as I feel they
have and will continue to provide a valuable service to the city.
Building Department
Name
Item G4
Approving Re-Appointment of Melissa Rae Girard D.V.M. to the
Animal Advisory Board
The Mayor has submitted the re-appointment of Melissa Rae Girard D.V.M. to the Animal
Advisory Board. This appointment would become effective August 14, 2008 upon approval by
City Council and would expire on August 13, 2011. Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G5
#2008-192 - Approving Bid Award for Liquid Ortho-
Polyphosphate for Corrosion Control
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Wesley Nespor
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Wesley Nespor, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing
Meeting: July 22, 2008
Subject: Bid Award – Liquid Ortho-Polyphosphate for Corrosion
Control
Item #’s: G-5
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
The City was issued an Administrative Order by the Nebraska Department of Health and
Human Services on March 24, 1998, requiring compliance with the federal Copper Rule.
Because City water was corrosive enough to leach copper from household plumbing and
fixtures in excess of EPA limits, the order required the preparation of an Optimum
Corrosion Control Treatment program (OCCT).
The OCCT program includes the addition of liquid ortho-polyphosphate solution to the
source water; that addition was implemented in May 2003. Annual testing of the water
system indicates that the goal of reducing corrosiveness, and thus copper levels, to
comply with the regulatory order has been achieved.
Discussion
Bids for the OCCT program additive are solicited annually. The current contract to
provide the additive for this year is completed. Therefore, specifications for the purchase
of Liquid Ortho-Polyphosphate for Corrosion Control for another year were prepared and
issued for bid. The specifications require a firm price for the product to maintain the
guaranteed dose rate. Four bids were received as listed below. The bids were evaluated
based upon the total cost to treat 4.5 billion gallons of water (a high estimate of annual
treatment needed).
Bidder Unit Price/gal Price/mil gal Annual cost
Sterling Water Technologies LLC $ 9.96 $39.84 $179,280.00
Simply Aquatics, Inc. $ 9.23 $36.92 $166,140.00
Shannon Chemical Corporation $11.37 $45.48 $204,660.00
Carus Phosphates, Inc. $ 7.752 $31.008 $139,536.00
Department engineering staff has reviewed the bids for compliance with the City’s
detailed specifications. The products proposed by the suppliers are similar in chemical
composition. The current dosage rate has been approved as part of the OCCT and has
proven to achieve compliance with State Health Department regulations. Based on using
the same dosage rates, the current supplier, Carus Phosphates, is recommended as the low
evaluated bidder.
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 purchase of Liquid Ortho-Polyphosphate for
Corrosion Control be awarded to Carus Phosphates, Inc. from Belmont, NC, as the low
responsive bidder, for a not-to-exceed price of $31.008 per million gallons of water
treated in an annual amount estimated at $139,536.00. The actual annual amount will
depend on City water usage.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the award for the purchase of Liquid Ortho-Polyphosphate for
Corrosion Control in the amount of $31.008 per million gallons of treated water be
awarded to Carus Phosphates, Inc. from Belmont, North Carolina.
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: July 8, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Liquid Ortho-Polyphosphate for Corrosion Control
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
ESTIMATE: $175,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: E525
PUBLICATION DATE: June 13, 2008
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 7
SUMMARY
Bidder: Sterling Water Technologies LLC Simply Aquatics, Inc.
Columbia, TN Kirbyville, TX
Bid Security: Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. $8,307.00
Exceptions: Noted None
Bid Price:
Unit Price: $ 9.96 per gallon $ 9.23 per gallon
Treatment: $39.84 per million gallons $36.92 per million gallons
Total Estimated: $179,280.00 $166,140.00
Bidder: Shannon Chemical Corporation Carus Phosphates, Inc.
Malvern, PA Belmont, NC
Bid Security: $10,233.00 International Fidelity Ins. Co.
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price:
Unit Price: $11.37 per gallon $ 7.752 per gallon
Treatment: $45.48 per million gallons $31.008 per million gallons
Total Estimated: $204,660.00 $139,536.00
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist. Karen Nagel, Utilities Secretary
Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney Wes Nespor, Assist. City Attorney
Emily Wise, Environmental Specialist
P1260
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 17, 2008 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2008-192
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Liquid Ortho-Polyphosphate
for Corrosion Control - 2008, according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities Department;
and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2008, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and;
WHEREAS, Carus Phosphates, Inc., of Belmont, North Carolina 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 $139,536.00; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Carus Phosphates, Inc.’s, 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 Carus Phosphates, Inc., of Belmont,
North Carolina, in the amount of $139,536.00 for Liquid Ortho-Polyphosphate for Corrosion Control –
2008 is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2008.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G6
#2008-193 - Approving Bid Award for Platte River Pumping
Station Motor Control Center
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Wesley Nespor
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Wesley Nespor, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing
Meeting: July 22, 2008
Subject: Platte River Pumping Station Motor Control Center
Item #’s: G-6
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
The Platte River Well Field is the source of over 98% of the municipal water supply. The
Well Field was initially developed in the early 1960’s with the installation of eight wells,
a collection basin and a pumping station with two large forwarding pumps to move water
from the Well Field to in-town storage reservoirs for distribution to the City water
system. Since initial construction, the Well Field has been expanded to a total of 21 wells,
with corresponding additions to the capacity of the pumping station. One of the original
two pumps has been replaced and the other remains in service, with the two representing
about 30% of total pumping station capacity. The electrical Motor Control Center
supplying these two pumps has not been replaced. This electrical control equipment is
now over 45 years old. It is obsolete and does not meet current safety and electrical
codes. Therefore, procurement of replacement Motor Control Center equipment was
included in the current Water Department Budget. The total replacement project is
budgeted over two years, with installation included in the proposed ’08-’09 Water
Department Budget.
Discussion
Utility Engineering Staff prepared specifications for the replacement equipment – Platte
River Pumping Station Motor Control Center. The specifications were advertised and
issued for bid in accordance with the City Purchasing Code. Bids were publicly opened at
11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Two bids were received as tabulated below. The
engineer’s estimate for this equipment purchase was $40,000.
Bidder Bid Price
Kriz-Davis Company $ 25,529.82
Grand Island, NE
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. $ 60,504.26
Grand Island, NE
The bids were reviewed by Utility Engineering Staff. The bid from Kriz-Davis Company
is compliant with specifications and less than the engineer’s estimate.
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 award the Contract for Platte River
Pumping Station Motor Control Center to Kriz-Davis Company from Grand Island,
Nebraska, as the low responsive bidder, with the bid price of $25,529.82.
Sample Motion
Move to approve award of the bid of $25,529.82 from Kriz-Davis Company for the Platte
River Pumping Station Motor Control Center as submitted.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: July 8, 2008 at 11:15 a.m.
FOR: Platte River Pumping Station Motor Control Center
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
ESTIMATE: $40,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 525
PUBLICATION DATE: June 19, 2008
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4
SUMMARY
Bidder: Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. Kriz-Davis Company
Grand Island NE Grand Island NE
Bid Security: Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $60,504.26 $25,529.82
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney Wes Nespor, Assist. City Attorney
Jeff Pederson, City Administrator Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
Karen Nagel, Utilities Secretary Tim Luchsinger, PGS
P1262
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 17, 2008 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2008-193
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Platte River Pumping Station
Motor Control Center, according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities Department ; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2008, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and;
WHEREAS, Kriz-Davis 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 $25,529.82; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Kriz-Davis Company, is less than the estimate for the Platte River
Pumping Station Motor Control Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Kriz-Davis Company of Grand Island ,
Nebraska in the amount of $25,529.82 for Platte River Pumping Station Motor Control Center is hereby
approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2008.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G7
#2008-194 - Approving Bid Award for Rogers Reservoir Tank
Improvements Project
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Wesley Nespor
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Wesley Nespor, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing
Meeting: July 22, 2008
Subject: Rogers Reservoir Tank Improvements Water Project
Item #’s: G-7
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
The Utilities Department periodically retains the services of a consultant to review the
City’s water system for deficiencies and to assist in planning future requirements. The
water system must meet certain operational standards to be suitable both for human
consumption and for fire protection. These operational standards include analyzing
chemical and microbiological components of the water, and hydraulic testing of the
system for flow and pressure characteristics. The consultant also projects future system
demands and recommends improvements for pumping and distribution components of the
system, as well as groundwater sources.
The last study was conducted in 2001 by CH2MHill, which resulted in a Master Plan for
the water system. Based on this Master Plan, areas of deficiency were noted, as well as a
general timetable for completing corrective action. Some of the projects completed from
the Master Plan recommendations include: addition of the corrosion control system,
modifications to the Platte River Pumping Station, and repairs to the Kimball Reservoir.
Because of increasing groundwater contamination and more stringent regulations, the
Master Plan recommends planning for abandonment of the wells located in the City. In
fact, two of the seven wells that were in operation at the time the Master Report was
drafted have been abandoned because of contamination.
To replace lost wells, and to meet future City growth, the Master Plan recommends
increasing pumping capacity and water storage volume at the Roger’s Reservoir and
Pumping Station. The Rogers Reservoir is located on the west side of the City at Old
Potash Highway and North Road.
The project to increase the pumping capacity of that station was completed in 2004. The
next step in completing the expansion of the station in this rapidly growing part of the
City is the construction of a second water storage reservoir. Funds are included in the
current Water Department budget to begin this next phase. Funds are also included in the
proposed ’08-’09 Water Department budget to complete this large construction project
over two years. An RFP for engineering services for reservoir design was issued in mid
2007; resulting in the selection of Olsson Associates of Grand Island as the design
engineer for the reservoir project.
The existing water storage reservoir at the Rogers Pumping Station is of steel
construction. With the rapid escalation of metals prices in recent years, the engineer was
directed to evaluate both steel and pre-cast concrete as construction material for this
project. The Engineer’s research showed that a pre-cast concrete reservoir has lower
maintenance cost over the lifetime of the reservoir, primarily due to having to repaint
interior steel surface every 10 to 20 years. In the past, steel reservoirs have had a much
lower initial cost. But with the recent increases in steel prices, the steel reservoir was
estimated by the engineers to have a slightly higher initial cost. The bid specifications
were written to allow bidding of either concrete or steel construction. Both bids received
were for concrete construction.
The design of the reservoir addition was completed, specifications prepared and bids
solicited for the project – Rogers Reservoir Tank Improvements Water Project.
Discussion
The specifications for the Rogers Reservoir Tank Improvements Water Project were
advertised and issued for bid in accordance with the City Purchasing Code. Bids were
publicly opened on July 10, 2008. Responses were received from the below listed
bidders. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $1,795,000.00.
Bidder Bid Price
Natgun Corporation, Wakefield, MA $1,772,300.00
Preload, Inc., Hauppauge, NY $2,204,830.00
The bids were reviewed by our consulting engineer for this project, Olsson Associates,
and by Utility Engineering staff. The bid from Natgun Corporation is compliant with
specifications and less than the engineer’s estimate.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the is sue 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 award the Contract for Rogers
Reservoir Tank Improvements Water Project to Natgun Corporation of Wakefield, MA,
as the low responsive bidder, with the bid price of $1,772,300.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve award of the bid of $1,772,300.00 from Natgun Corporation for the
Rogers Reservoir Tank Improvements Water Project as submitted.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: July 10, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.
FOR: Rogers Reservoir Tank Improvements Water Project
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
ESTIMATE: $1,795,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 525
PUBLICATION DATE: June 19 & 26, 2008 and July 3, 2008
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 27
SUMMARY
Bidder: Natgun Corporation Preload, Inc.
Wakefield, MA Hauppauge, NY
Bid Security: Western Surety Company Travelers Casualty & Surety Co.
Exceptions: None None
Material: $ 620,600.00 $ 732,860.00
Labor: $1,108,100.00 $1,420,670.00
Sales Tax: $ 43,600.00 $ 51,300.00
Total Base Bid: $1,772,300.00 $2,204,830.00
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney Wes Nespor, Assist. City Attorney
Jeff Pederson, City Administrator Lynn Mayhew, Utilities Eng.
Karen Nagel, Utilities Secretary
P1266
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 17, 2008 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2008-194
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Rogers Reservoir Tank
Improvements Water Project, according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities Department ;
and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2008, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and;
WHEREAS, Natgun Corporation of Wakefield, MA 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 $1,772,300.00; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Natgun Corporation, is less than the estimate for the Rogers
Reservoir Tank Improvements Water Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Natgun Corporation of Wakefield, MA,
in the amount of $1,772,300.00 for Rogers Reservoir Tank Improvements Water Project is hereby
approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2008.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G8
#2008-195 - Approving Award of Proposal for Consulting Services
for Major Permit Modifications at the Solid Waste Landfill
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council 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: July 22, 2008
Subject: Approving Award of Proposal for Consulting Services
for Major Permit Modifications at the Solid Waste
Landfill
Item #’s: G-8
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The current landfill operating permit specifies that the final closure contours be
constructed at 6.5:1 sideslopes. HDR Engineering investigated the benefits the City’s
landfill could realize if the final closure contours were revised to 4:1 sideslopes. HDR
Engineering’s report concluded that the City could gain approximately five years of
disposal capacity conservatively estimated at $5 million.
On June 9, 2008 a Request for Proposals (RFP) for consulting services for Major Permit
Modifications at the Solid Waste Landfill was advertised in the Grand Island Independent
and sent to seven (7) potential proposers by the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works
Department.
Discussion
Six (6) proposals were opened on July 1, 2008 and reviewed by Steve Riehle, Public
Works Director, Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendet and Wes Nespor, Assistant City
Attorney. One (1) firm submitted a proposal that was significantly lower than all other
proposers. That proposal included less scope and approach to this project. Aquaterra
Environmental Solutions Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska submitted the proposal in accordance
with the required criteria listed in the RFP, with work to be performed at actual costs not
to exceed $39,736.
· Firm Experience (15%)
· Team Experience & References (15%)
· Experience with City (15%)
· Approach (20%)
· Responsiveness of Proposal (15%)
· Proposed Fees & Schedule (20%)
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 award of proposal to
AquaTerra Environmental Solutions, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the award of proposal.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR MAJOR PERMIT MODIFICATIONS
AT THE SOLID WASTE LANDFILL
RFP DUE DATE: July 1, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PUBLICATION DATE: June 7, 2008
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 7
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
AquaTerra Miller & Associates SCS Engineers
Omaha, NE Kearney, NE Overland Park, KS
AEC Olsson Associates HDR Engineering, Inc.
Littleton, CO Grand Island NE Omaha, NE
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Catrina Delosh, PW Admin. Assist.
Jeff Pederson, City Administrator David Springer, Finance Director
Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney Wes Nespor, Assist. City Attorney
Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Supt.
P1259
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this ______ day of July 2008, by and between AquaTerra
Environmental Solutions, Inc. hereinafter called the Contractor, and the City of Grand Island, Nebraska,
hereinafter called the City.
WITNESSETH:
THAT, WHEREAS, in accordance with law, the City has caused contract documents to be prepared and an
advertisement of a Request for Proposals for Consulting Services for Major Permit Modifications at
the Solid Waste Landfill for the City of Grand Island, and
WHEREAS, the City, in the manner prescribed by law, has publicly opened, examined, and canvassed the
proposals submitted, and has determined that the aforesaid Contractor submitted the best proposal based on the
evaluation criteria listed in the Request For Proposals, and has duly awarded to the said Contractor a contract
therefore, for the sum or sums named in the Major Permit Modification Proposal Form Submitted by the
Contractor, a copy thereof being attached to and made a part of this contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the compensation to be paid to the Contractor and of the mutual
agreements herein contained, the parties have agreed and hereby agree, the City for itself and its successors,
and the Contractor for itself, himself, or themselves, and its, his (hers), or their successors, as follows:
ARTICLE I. That the Contractor shall (a) furnish all tools, equipment, superintendence, transportation, and
other construction materials, services and facilities; (b) furnish, as agent for the City, all materials, supplies and
equipment specified and required to be incorporated in and form a permanent part of the completed work; (c)
provide and perform all necessary labor; and (d) in a good substantial and workmanlike manner and in
accordance with the requirements, stipulations, provisions, and conditions of the contract documents as listed in
the attached Request For Proposals for Consulting Services for Major Permit Modifications at the
Solid Waste Landfill and in the attached Major Permit Modification Proposal Form as Submitted by the
Contractor; said documents forming the contract and being as fully a part thereof as if repeated verbatim
herein, perform, execute, construct and complete all work included in and covered by the City's officia l award
of this contract to the said Contractor, such award being based on the acceptance by the City of the
Contractor's proposal;
ARTICLE II. That the City shall pay to the contractor for the performance of the work embraced in this
contract and the contractor will accept as full compensation therefore the sum (subject to adjustment as
provided by the contract) of Thirty Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Six Dollars $ 39,736.00 for all
services, materials, and work covered by and included in the contract award and designated in the foregoing
Article I; payments thereof to be made in cash or its equivalent in the manner provided in the contract.
ARTICLE III. The contractor hereby agrees to act as agent for the City in purchasing materials and supplies
for the City for this project. The City shall be obligated to the vendor of the materials and supplies for the
purchase price, but the contractor shall handle all payments hereunder on behalf of the City. The vendor shall
make demand or claim for payment of the purchase price from the City by submitting an invoice to the
contractor. Title to all materials and supplies purchased hereunder shall vest in the City directly from the
vendor. Regardless of the method of payment, title shall vest immediately in the City. The contractor shall not
acquire title to any materials and supplies incorporated into the project. All invoices shall bear the contractor's
name as agent for the City. This paragraph will apply only to these materials and supplies actually incorporated
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into and becoming a part of the finished product of Consulting Services for Major Permit Modifications at
the Solid Waste Landfill for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
Consulting Services for Major Permit Modifications at the Solid Waste Landfill - CONTRACT
AGREEMENT
(Continued)
ARTICLE IV. That the contractor shall start work as soon as possible after the contract is signed.
ARTICLE V. The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable State fair labor standards in the execution
of this contract as required by Section 73-102, R.R.S. 1943. The Contractor further agrees to comply with the
provisions of Section 48-657, R.R.S. 1943, pertaining to contributions to the Unemployment Compensation Fund
of the State of Nebraska. During the performance of this contract, the contractor and all subcontractors agree
not to discriminate in hiring or any other employment practice on the basis of race, color, religion, gender,
national origin, age or disability. The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable Local, State and Federal
rules and regulations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract Agreement as of the date and year
first above written.
Contractor AquaTerra Environmental Solutions , Inc.
By
Title
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
By
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
The contract is in due form according to law and is hereby approved.
Wesley D. Nespor, Assistant City Attorney
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 17, 2008 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2008-195
WHEREAS, the City Of Grand Island invited proposal for consulting services for Major
Permit Modifications at the Solid Waste Landfill, according to Request Proposals on file with the Solid
Waste Division of the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2008 proposals were received, reviewed, and evaluated in
accordance with established criteria; and
WHEREAS, AquaTerra Environmental Solutions, Inc., of Omaha, Nebraska submitted a
proposal in accordance with the terms of the Request for Proposals and all statutory requirements contained
therein and the City Procurement Code with the work performed at actual costs with a maximum of
$39,736.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of AquaTerra Environmental
Solutions, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska for consulting services for Major permit Modifications at the Solid
Waste Landfill is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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, July 22, 2008.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2008-196 - Approving Time Extension to the Contract with The
Diamond Engineering Company for Construction of Sanitary
Sewer District 523 and 525
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council 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: July 22, 2008
Subject: Approving Time Extension to the Contract with The
Diamond Engineering Company for Construction of
Sanitary Sewer District 523; Lots 1-8 & Lots 22-31 of
Westwood Park 2nd Subdivision and District 525, Lots 8
& 9 Westwood Park Subdivision
Item #’s: G-9
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The City Council awarded the bid for construction of Sanitary Sewer District 523 and
525 in the Driftwood area to The Diamond Engineering Company on August 14, 2007.
Any changes to the contract require council approval. The Diamond Engineering
Company is requesting that the final completion date be changed from June 1, 2008 to
August 1, 2008.
Discussion
The winter weather and temperatures delayed the planned start date and hampered The
Diamond Engineering Company's ability to work efficiently when they were able to
begin the construction. The project was designed with asphalt paving to replace the
existing surfacing and was switched to portland cement concrete paving at no change in
cost for the surfacing.
The Diamond Engineering Company is currently in the process of completing the paving
portion of this project and will finish the paving and driveway tie-ins once acceptable
compressive strength has been attained.
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 extending the completion date
to August 1, 2008.
Sample Motion
Move to approve extension of completion.
CONTRACT TIME EXTENSION
PROJECT: Sanitary Sewer Districts 523 and 525
CONTRACTOR: The Diamond Engineering Company
AMOUNT OF ORIGINAL CONTRACT: $292,970.62
CONTRACT DATE: August 22, 2007
Notice to Proceed Date ------------------------------------------------- August 24, 2007
Original Completion Date ----------------------------------------------- June 1, 2008
Revised Completion Date ------------------------------------------- August 1, 2008
Contractor The Diamond Engineering Company
By____________________________________ Date_______________________
Title___________________________________
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
By____________________________________ Date________________________
Mayor
Attest_________________________________
City Clerk
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 17, 2008 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2008-196
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2007, by Resolution 2007-193, the City Council of the City of
Grand Island approved the bid of The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for
construction of Sanitary Sewer Districts 523 and 525; and
WHEREAS, the completion of such project has been delayed due to weather conditions;
and
WHEREAS, the completion of such project has been delayed by switching from asphalt to
concrete surfacing; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company has requested an extension from June 1,
2008 to August 1, 2008 in order to complete the project; and
WEREAS, the Public Works Department and Utilities Department support such contract
extension.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the completion date for the construction of Sanitary
Sewer Districts 523 and 525 is hereby extended until August 1, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such contract modification on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2008.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I1
#2008-197 - Consideration of Request from Harold E. and Kathy
Carmichael, Jr. dba OK Liquor, 305 West Koenig Street for a
Class "D" Liquor License
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2008 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2008-197
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Harold E. and Kathy Carmichael, Jr., doing
business as OK Liquor, 305 West Koenig Street for a Class "D" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island Independent as
required by state law on May July 12, 2008; such publication cost being $14.91; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 22, 2008, for the purpose of discussing such
liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-identified
liquor license application contingent upon final inspections.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application with the following stipulations: _________
__________________________________________________________
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-identified liquor
license application for the following reasons:_________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2008.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I2
#2008-198 - Approving Budget Authority Request for the Grand
Generation Center Remodel and Expansion Project
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Paul Briseno, Assist. to City Administrator
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Paul M. Briseno, Assistant to the City Administrator
Meeting: July 22, 2008
Subject: Senior Center Renovation/Expansion Funding Request
Item #’s: I-2
Presenter(s): Paul M. Briseno, Assistant to the City Administrator
Background
In 2004 the Grand Generation Center, d/b/a Senior Citizen’s Industries completed a
facility renovation and expansion design. The project incorporated two phases. The first
phase was complete in 2006 and included a beauty salon, thrift store, library, office
space, adult daycare, and exercise room. The second phase included the expansion and
renovation of the kitchen. Financial restraints postponed the completion of the second
phase.
The City of Grand Island owns the facility and holds a lease agreement with the Grand
Generation Center established in 1979. The 2004 passage of the half percent sales tax
included language for capital improvements to the facility. The ballot language did not
specify an amount, specific project, or timeline.
Since 2005 the City has assisted with the first phase expansion, lease of a south parking
lot for $1, resurfacing of an adjacent parking lot and roof repairs for a total expense of
$295,000 over the last three years and with this construction, the City will have
contributed about $450,000 in the last five years.
Discussion
The Grand Generation Center’s successful meals on wheels and in-house lunch program
have realized a greater need for the second phase completion. The functionality of the
current kitchen space is very limited and allows for multiple safety concerns including
the loading of meals on wheels vehicles.
The proposed expansion will allow for walk in cooler and freezer, storage, preparation
area, safer loading and increased efficiency of the food processing area.
The Grand Generation Center is requesting financial support from the City of Grand
Island for the kitchen renovation and expansion. The requested amount is detailed below.
Kitchen Expansion and Renovation
New Addition – Kitchen (563 S.F.) $84,450.00
Remodel Existing Building (440 S.F.) $33,000.00
Kitchen Equipment $27,050.00
Estimated A & E Fees $18,000.00
Total Request $162,500.00
A request was made for additional storage (547 S.F.) at a cost of $82,050.00. Staff is
recommending the renovation and expansion of the kitchen and no additional storage at
this time.
If approved, the 2008-09 Capital Improvement Fund will reflect the project construction.
City staff will oversee and administer the bidding and project management with guidance
of the Grand Generation Center Board. Municipal purchasing regulations will be utilized.
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 Council approve the funding request for the Grand
Generation Center kitchen renovation and expansion.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the funding request for the Grand Generation Center kitchen renovation
and expansion in an amount not-to-exceed $162,500.
Existing Renovation
Expansion
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 18, 2008 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2008-198
WHEREAS, the Grand Generation Center, d/b/a Senior Citizen’s Industries completed a
facility renovation and expansion design which incorporated two phases, and
WHEREAS, the first phase was completed in 2006; and
WHEREAS, the second phase kitchen renovation and expansion is necessary, and
WHEREAS, the Grand Generation Center is requesting financial support of $162,500.00
for the completion of the second phase, and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island owns the Facility and holds a lease with the Grand
Generation Center since 1979, and
WHEREAS, a contribution may be made in the 2008-09 fiscal year to the Grand
Generation Center from funds derived from the half percent sales tax proceeds which can be utilized for the
construction of this project, and
WHEREAS, municipal staff will administer the bidding and project management of the
expansion and renovation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that an expenditure of no more than $162,500.00 for
the completion of the second phase kitchen renovation and expansion of the Grand Generation Center,
d/b/a Senior Citizen’s is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2008.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of July 9, 2008
through July 22, 2008
The Claims for the period of July 9, 2008 through July 22, 2008 for a total amount of
$2,922,956.30. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: David Springer
City of Grand Island City Council