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02-24-2009 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Council Session Packet City Council:Mayor: Margaret Hornady City Administrator: Jeff Pederson City Clerk: RaNae Edwards T u 7:00:00 PM Council Chambers - City Hall 100 East First Street Larry Carney Scott Dugan John Gericke Peg Gilbert Chuck 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 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 E1 Public Hearing on Walk to Walnut Safe Routes to School Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Meeting: February 24, 2009 Subject: Public Hearing on Walk to Walnut Safe Routes to School Item #’s: E-1 Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Background A permanent easement is needed from the nearby park to allow for the driveway to Walnut Middle School to be re-aligned with the 15th Street and Custer Avenue intersection in connection with the Walk to Walnut Safe Routes to School project. The easement crosses park land and therefore falls under 4(f) regulations. The easement also displaces improvements that fall under 6(f) regulations. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Section 4(f) law (49 USC 303) states that federal funds may not be approved for projects that use land from a significant publicly owned park, recreation area, wildlife or waterfowl refuge, or any significant historic site unless it is determined that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of land from such properties and the action includes all possible planning to minimize harm to the property resulting from such use. Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (L&WCF) Act states that property purchased or developed with funds under the act may not be converted to other than outdoor public recreation uses. The Act also states that land required from such properties must be replaced with property of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location, or be compensated through other means in consultation with DNR, the agency responsible for administering L&WCF funds and other aspects of the Act. Discussion The playground equipment and improvements at the detention cells that were built both south and north of Walnut Middle School were partially paid for with federal 6(f) funds. The easement for the proposed driveway to Walnut Middle School displaces some of the detention cell land. The displaced land will have to be replaced. Federal regulations require a public process with public notice to convert the 4(f) and 6(f) park land to other uses. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Conduct a public hearing 2. No action would result in stopping the project Recommendation Public Works Administration recommends that the Council conduct a Public Hearing to gather public comments. Sample Motion Not applicable. Item E2 Public Hearing on Request from Viaero Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit for a Wireless Telecommunications Tower Located in the 1900 Block on North Huston Avenue Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Council 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: February 24, 2009 Subject: Request of Chris Riha, Representing, Viaero Wireless for Approval of a Condition Use Permit to Construct a Telecommunication Tower at 1817 Waugh Street Item #’s: E-2 & H-1 Presenter(s): Craig Lewis , Building Department Director Background This is a request to allow for the construction of a 100 foot monopole telecommunication tower at 1817 Waugh Street to facilitate their cellular service area. The property is currently zoned R-3, medium density residential, the Grand Island Zoning Code requires that all telecommunication towers receive the approval of City Council in the form of a conditional use permit prior to construction. The intent of the tower and telecommunication facilities and antenna regulations are to protect residential areas and land uses from the potential adverse impact of the installation of towers and antennas through careful design, siting, and camouflaging, to promote and encourage shared use/collocation of towers, and to ensure that towers and antennas are compatible with the surrounding land uses. Discussion The City code specifies eight items to be submitted with the application for a tower development permit, all of those items have been submitted, with the exception of; 1). the engineering of the tower and foundation design, and, 2). a building permit application for the proposed tower. It appears reasonable to delay the submittal of these two items until after the City Council has approved the location. At the time of a request for a building permit then the engineering for the construction of the tower and improvements will need to be submitted before a building permit would be issued. Information attesting to a diligent effort to collocate with any towers within a one mile radius has been submitted by the applicant. There were two towers identified within the one mile radius of the proposed site, neither tower would facilitate the applicants proposed needs. There were two deficiencies noted in the application, one was the exact location of the tower, to verify the required setbacks from adjacent property lines and the second is a landscaping plan. A landscaping plan is required as the proposal is to purchase the property and create an independent lot for the tower requiring landscaping to be installed adjacent to the streets in compliance with the City zoning regulation. The applicant has acknowledged the requirement and will include installation of street yard landscaping along with the development of the site. The proposed tower location will be within the airport turning zone but appears to be 33’ below the 150’ height restriction imposed by the approach zone, a memorandum was sent to the Central Nebraska Regional Airport requesting their review and comment on February 6, 2009, as of this writing no concerns has been received. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Approve the conditional use permit finding that the proposed use is a listed conditional use in the zoning code and that it will not be detrimental to public health, safety, and the general welfare of the community. 2. Disapprove or /Deny the conditional use permit, finding that the proposal does not conform to the purpose of the zoning regulations. 3. Modify the conditional use to meet the wishes of the Council 4. Refer the matter to a special committee for a determination of a finding of fact. 5. Table the issue. Recommendation City Staff recommends that the Council approve the request for a conditional use permit to construct this telecommunication tower, finding that the request does promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community, protects property against blight and depreciation, and is generally harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood. Sample Motion Move to approve the request for a conditional use permit as specified in the staff recommendation published in the Council packet and presented at the City Council meeting and finding that the application will conform with the purpose of the zoning regulations. Item E3 Public Hearing Concerning Community Revitalization Grant, Phase II and Contract Amendment Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Barbara Quandt City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Barbara Quandt, Community Development Meeting: February 24, 2009 Subject: Public Hearing #2 Concerning Community Revitalization Grant, Phase II and Contract Amendment Item #’s: E-3 & G-8 Presenter(s): Barbara Quandt, Community Development Administrator Background In 2007, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) awarded a $261,010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the City of Grand Island for Phase II of the Community Revitalization program. Grant funds were allocated for rehabilitation assistance for 7 homeowners and/or down payment assistance for 2 first time homebuyers. This public hearing combines two requirements into one hearing. A public hearing is required during the grant project period to solicit public comment and input into the proposed project and for a contract amendment request to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. The contract amendment would allow the City to reallocate forty-four thousand seven hundred forty nine dollars ($44,749.00) from Down Payment Assistance for first-time home buyers with minor rehabilitation to Owner- occupied Rehabilitation. Discussion Notice of the public hearing was given February 11, 2009 in the Grand Island Independent and public comment is solicited at this time regarding 1) progress of the Phase II Community Revitalization Grant and 2) a proposed contract amendment budget request. A contract amendment is needed because of challenges in recruiting qualified applicants for the Down Payment Assistance program. There have been far more requests for homeowner rehabilitation than down payment assistance. There is a waiting list for the rehabilitation program. The Department of Economic Development requires a public hearing and Council approval for contract amendment requests. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve the Community Revitalization Phase II contract amendment request and authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents 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 Community Revitalization Phase II contract amendment request and authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents. Sample Motion Move to approve the Community Revitalization Phase II contract amendment request and authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents. Item E4 Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Utility Easement - 610 West Division Street - Hope Harbor Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Robert H. Smith, Asst. Utilities Director Meeting: February 24, 2009 Subject: Acquisition of Utility Easement – 610 West Division Street Hope Harbor Item #’s: E-4 & G-9 Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Background Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to the property of Hope Harbor located at 610 West Division Street, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. Discussion Hope Harbor is totally remodeling their building. As part of the remodel, they will be replacing their electrical service and increasing the size to handle their electrical load. This easement will be used to place primary underground conduit, cable, and a pad-mounted transformer. Their service will go from the transformer to the building. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Make a motion to approve 2. Refer the issue to a Committee 3. Postpone the issue to future date 4. Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00). Sample Motion Move to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement. Item G1 Approving Minutes of February 10, 2009 City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 24, 2009 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 February 10, 2009 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 February 10, 2009. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on February 4, 2009. Mayor Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council members were present: Councilmember’s Meyer, Nickerson, Zapata, Ramsey, Dugan, Carney, Haase, Gilbert, and Gericke. Councilmember Niemann 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 Mayor Hornady followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady introduced Community Youth Council members Zach Shultz, Sam Schneider and Danielle Jim. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing on One & Six Year Street Improvement Program. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that adoption of a One and Six Year Street Improvement Program was required by State law as part of the requirements to receive approximately three million dollars of state gas tax funds each year. This item was referred to the Regional Planning Commission by Council at their January 27, 2009 Regular Meeting. The Regional Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing at their February 4, 2009 meeting. Mr. Riehle presented a PowerPoint explaining the recommendations. 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: #9204 – Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 22 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to Motor Vehicles and Traffic #9205 – Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 32 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to Streets and Sidewalks #9206 – Consideration of Vacation of a Public Utility Easement in Part of Lot One (1) Mainland of Section 27, Range 11 West, Township 9 North – 2707 & 2709 South Locust Street (South Pointe Development, 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 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 Ramsey second the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, February 10, 2009 Public Works Director Steve Riehle explained Ordinances #9204 and #9205 were updates to Chapter 22 and 32 of the Grand Island City Code. Mr. Riehle stated a correction needed to be made to Ordinance #9204 under §22-86 Parking Near Intersections. The following needed to be added to the last sentence “unless designated as parking stalls painted on the roadway.” Discussion was held regarding handicapped parking pavement markings and/or signs, asphalt/hot mix/concrete driveways, and sidewalk districts. Mr. Riehle reported Ordinance #9206 was needed to vacate a public utility easement at 2707 & 2709 South Locust Street. Motion by Meyer, second by Carney to approve Ordinances #9204, #9205 and #9206. City Clerk: Ordinances #9204, #9205 and #9206 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 #9204, #9205 and #9206 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 #9204, #9205 and #9206 are declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law. CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda items G-2, G-6, G-9 and G-13 were pulled for further discussion. Motion by Carney, second by Zapata to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G-2, G-6, G-9 and G-13. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Approving Minutes of January 27, 2009 City Council Regular Meeting. #2009-25 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Fairway Crossings at Indianhead Golf Club First Subdivision. It was noted that Indianhead Golf Club, Inc. owner had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Fairway Crossings at Indianhead Golf Club First Subdivision for the purpose of creating 77 lots located north of Husker Highway east of Engleman Road comprising of approximately 31.94 acres. #2009-26 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for South Pointe Subdivision. It was noted that South Pointe Development LLC, owner and Raymond J. O’Connor Managing Member had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for South Point Subdivision for the purpose of creating 1 lot located north of Highway 34 and east of South Locust Street comprising of approximately 1.966 acres. #2009-27 – Approving Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant. #2009-29 – Approving Interlocal Agreement with Hall County for Improvements to Shady Bend Road between Bismark Road and Gregory Avenue. Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, February 10, 2009 #2009-30 – Approving Update to Resolution 2006-103; Designated Truck Routes Within the City of Grand Island. #2009-32 – Approving Contract for Business Continuity and Recovery Services with IBM in an Amount of $282.00 per month. #2009-33 – Approving Bid Award for (2) Tricycle Design Triplex Greens Mowers with Van Wall Equipment of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $43,691.22. #2009-34 – Approving Bid Award for New Commercial 126” Cut Rotary Turf Mower with Midwest Turf and Irrigation of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $46,510.00. Approving Appointments of Roger Bullington, John Hoggatt, Denzel Rasmussen, and Jack Henry to the Grand Island Facilities Corporation. City Attorney Dale Shotkoski answered questions concerning the purpose of this committee. Motion by Haase, second by Gilbert to approve the appointments to the Grand Island Facilities Corporation. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2009-28 – Approving Bid Award for Application of a Corrosive Resistant Coating System to Concrete Surfaces of Odorous Air Scrubbing Filter Number 2 (Bio-Filter) at the Waste Water Treatment Plant with the Mongan Painting Company, Inc. of Cherokee, Iowa in an Amount of $35,230.00. Public Works Director Steve Riehle answered questions regarding the use of out-of- town bidders versus local bidders. It was mentioned that the local bidder did not meet the specifications. Motion by Gilbert, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2009-28. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2009-31 – Approving Agreement for Engineering Consulting Services Regarding Industrial Waste Water Permitting with HDR Engineering, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount not-to- exceed $42,550.00. Public Works Director Steve Riehle answered questions concerning previous consulting services. Motion by Zapata, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2009-31. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Meyer, Haase, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey, Zapata, Nickerson, and Gericke voted aye. Councilmember Gilbert voted no. Motion adopted. #2009-35 – Approving Interlocal Agreement between the City of Grand Island, the Village of Alda, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development to Provide Water to the Village of Alda, Nebraska. Motion by Gilbert, second by Carney to refer Resolution #2009-35 to a Study Session. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Gilbert, Haase, and Dugan voted aye. Councilmember’s Meyer, Carney, Ramsey, Zapata, Nickerson, and Gericke voted no. Motion failed. Discussion was held regarding annexation of property in order to supply water. Kuester’s Lake was mentioned. Marlan Ferguson, 2808 Apache Road commented on the issues surrounding Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, February 10, 2009 Kuester’s Lake when he was City Administrator. Water was not provided due to the costs and because the property owners protested the annexation. Utilities Director Gary Mader provided background information and answered questions regarding the Interlocal Agreement. Motion by Meyer, second by Gericke to approve Resolution #2009-35. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Meyer, Haase, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey, Zapata, Nickerson, and Gericke voted aye. Councilmember Gilbert voted no. Motion adopted. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Consideration of Annexation for Property Located South of Case New Holland and West of US Highway 281 and Refer to the Regional Planning Commission. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that a request from CNH America LLC had been received to annex property located south of Case New Holland and west of US Highway 281, north of the Riverview Apartments for the purpose of having all their property within the City limits. Motion by Meyer, second by Gericke to approve the referral of the Annexation for property located south of Case New Holland and west of US Highway 281 to the Regional Planning Commission. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. RESOLUTIONS: #2009-36 – Consideration of the One & Six Year Street Improvement Program. This item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. It was recommended that staff use the word funded or approved projects instead of definite projects. Discussed were costs, traffic light on 2nd Street, Broadwell grade separation, time lines for projects, and GIS system. Motion by Zapata, second by Meyer to approve Resolution #2009-36. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2009-37 – Consideration of Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Ace Machine Shop & Sales, Inc. Mark Stelk representing the Citizens’ Review Committee reported that Ace Machine Shop & Sales, Inc. had submitted an application for LB840 funding to develop a start- up business and the hiring of approximately 7 new full time jobs. Requested was $17,500 for job creations and $15,000 for upgrade to infrastructure for a total of $32,500. Motion by Haase, second by Meyer to approve Resolution #2008-37. Upon roll call vote, all vote aye. Motion adopted. #2009-38 – Consideration of Approving Contract for Website Rebuild with Vision Internet of Santa Monica, California in an Amount of $47,945.00. Public Information Officer Wendy Meyer-Jerke and Assistant to the City Administrator Paul Briseno presented a PowerPoint presentation showing how a dynamic website would better showcase the City of Grand Island. Discussion was held regarding staff time, decentralization and operating costs. Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, February 10, 2009 Motion by Meyer, second by Dugan to approve Resolution #2009-38. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Dugan, second by Nickerson to approve the Claims for the period of January 28, 2009 through February 10, 2009, for a total amount of $2,222,320.45. Unanimously approved. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. RaNae Edwards City Clerk Item G2 Approving Minutes of February 17, 2009 City Council Study Session Tuesday, February 24, 2009 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 STUDY SESSION February 17, 2009 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Community Meeting Room of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on February 17, 2009. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on February 11, 2009. Mayor Margaret Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Councilmember’s were present: Gericke, Nickerson, Ramsey, Dugan, Haase, Gilbert, Niemann, and Meyer. Councilmember’s Carney and Zapata were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Jeff Pederson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Dale Shotkoski, Public Works Director Steve Riehle and Finance Director David Springer. INVOCATION was given by Mayor Margaret Hornady followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Discussion Concerning Budget Amendment. David Springer, Finance Director reported this item was brought back to a Study Session at the request of Council. A discussion with the State Auditor’s office had determined that a long standing procedure used in the budgeted appropriations calculation was not the preferred method and it would be appropriate to amend the current year’s budget and revise the process for future state budget submittals. After speaking with the Auditor’s office last week, Mr. Springer stated an amendment would probably not be necessary. Discussion was held concerning carry-over projects in the 2010 budget. A budget amendment could be approved if needed later on in this fiscal year. Exceeding line item budgets were mentioned. Discussion Concerning Balanced Budget. Councilmember Haase requested that the City Council amend the City Fiscal Policies to include a Balanced Operating Budget definition. Councilmember Haase recommended the following definition to the Fiscal Policies: A Balanced Operating Budget is defined when current year operating revenues equal or exceed the current year operating expenses. Mentioned was the financial trend monitoring system presented to the Council at their January 20, 2009 meeting. Mr. Haase wanted to see a balanced budget that does not include reserves. Comments were made concerning fiscal responsibility, acceptable industry definitions for a balanced budget, current-year operating expenses, debt, cash reserves, and expenditures approved by council. Page 2, City Council Study Session, February 17, 2009 City Administrator Jeff Pederson commented on one-time revenues or unsustainable revenues, financial trend monitoring system which gives indicators to act on warnings signs and for council to take appropriate action steps. This will be discussed further at the Council Retreat on Saturday, February 21, 2009. Finance Director David Springer clarified General Fund allocated revenues. The decrease was due to Capital expenditures. To increase revenues, an increase in property taxes was mentioned. Several comments were made about the good things happening in Grand Island and not to be tied down to a specific definition. Mayor Hornady commented on all the positive things that have happened to improve the quality of life in Grand Island. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. RaNae Edwards City Clerk Item G3 #2009-39 - Approving 2009 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Lamken City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Steven Lamken, Police Chief Meeting: February 24, 2009 Subject: Drug Task Force HIDTA Funding Item #’s: G-3 Presenter(s): Steven Lamken, Police Chief Background The Tri City Drug Task Force has been supported with Federal High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) funding for several years. The Grand Island Police Department has been awarded HIDTA funds for several years that support the operations of the Task Force. The Police Department has been awarded $54,892 for the 2009 fiscal year. Discussion The Police Department has been the recipient of Federal HIDTA funding used to support the Tri City Drug Task Force. The funding awards are used to support the Task Force operations. The funds support costs and utilities for the off site offices and investigative operations funds. The funding is provided by the Federal Government and does not require any matching funds from the City. The 2009 fiscal award to the Police Department is $54,892. Acceptance of the award will provide funding for the continued operation of the Drug Task Force. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council ma y: 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 2009 HIDTA funding award of $54,892 and have the Mayor sign the contract agreement. Sample Motion Move to approve the 2009 HIDTA funding award of $54,892 and have the Mayor sign the contract agreement. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2009 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2009-39 WHEREAS, the Police Department has received High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) funding awards for many years, and WHEREAS, the HIDTA funding awards support the operations of the Tri City Drug Task Force, and WHEREAS, the Tri City Drug Task Force is an effective law enforcement operation contributing to the suppression of the sale and distribution of illegal drugs in Grand Island and surrounding areas, and WHEREAS, the Police Department has been awarded $54,892 of funding for the 2009 fiscal year for the continued operations of the Tri City Drug Task Force. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to execute the HIDTA Contract Agreement for the acceptance of the 2009 fiscal year funding award to the Grand Island Police Department. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 24, 2009. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G4 #2009-40 - Approving Agreement with Nebraska Department of Roads for Repairs to a Portion of US Highway 34/US Highway 281 Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Meeting: February 24, 2009 Subject: Approving Agreement with NDOR for Repairs to a Portion of US Highway 34/US Highway 281 Item #’s: G-4 Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Background All agreements must be approved by the City Council. The Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) is preparing plans for repair work on US Highway 34 and US Highway 281. Discussion The repair work on US Highway 34 and US Highway 281 will consist of the following: · Hot mix asphalt resurfacing of the northbound lanes of US Highway 34/281 from north of Interstate 80 to the US Highway 34/281 intersection · Hot mix asphalt resurfacing of the northbound lanes of US Highway 281 from the US Highway 34/281 intersection to the viaduct over the Union Pacific Railroad & Old Highway 30 · Concrete pavement removal and replacement on the northbound lanes of US Highway 281 from Old Potash Hwy to Capital Avenue · Concrete pavement repair · Culvert extensions · Grading · Guardrail · Adding north bound right-turn lanes at Faidley Ave, 13th Street & State Street · Lengthening northbound left-turn lanes at Old Potash Hwy, Faidley Avenue, 13th Street & State Street · Relocating roadway lighting units · And crack sealing The City of Grand Island will pay 20% of the preliminary engineering, utilities, construction and construction engineering costs for the portions of the project that are within the City’s corporate limits. The City’s share is currently estimated to be $1,075,520.31. 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 Public Works Administration recommends that the Council approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement. Sample Motion Move to approve authorization for the Mayor to sign the agreement. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2009 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2009-40 WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Roads is repairing and resurfacing US Highways 34 and 281 due to increased traffic and general deterioration of the roadway; and WHEREAS, such resurfacing shall consist of hot mix asphalt resurfacing on the northbound lanes of US Highway 34/281 from north of Interstate 80 to the US Highway 34/281 intersection, hot mix asphalt resurfacing on US Highway 281 from the US Highway 34/281 intersection to the viaduct over the Union Pacific Railroad & Old Highway 30; concrete removal and replacement on the northbound lanes of US Highway 281 from Old Potash Highway to Capital Avenue; culvert extensions; grading; guardrail; adding north bound right-turn lanes at Faidley Ave, 13th Street & State Street; lengthening northbound left- turn lanes at Old Potash Hwy, Faidley Avenue, 13th Street & State Street; relocating roadway lighting units; and crack sealing; and WHEREAS, the City’s share is estimated to be $1,075,520.31; and WHEREAS, an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads is required to proceed with this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads for the repair and resurfacing improvements of US Highway 34 and US Highway 281 is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 24, 2009. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G5 #2009-41 - Approving Agreement with Nebraska Department of Roads for Repairs to the Westbound lane of 3rd Street from Lincoln Avenue to Tilden Street Tuesday, February 24, 2009 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: February 24, 2009 Subject: Approving Agreement with Nebraska Department of Roads for Repairs to the Westbound lane of 3rd Street from Tilden Street to Lincoln Avenue Item #’s: G-5 Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Background All agreements must be approved by the City Council. The City of Grand Island is preparing plans for a hot mix asphalt resurfacing project to repair 3rd Street. Discussion Third Street was used as the designated detour route for westbound traffic during the US Highway 30 (2nd Street) widening project. The increased traffic on 3rd Street accelerated the need for asphalt resurfacing on 3rd Street from Tilden Street to Lincoln Avenue. The Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) will share in 80% of the repair costs to the westbound lane, for an estimated amount of $78,064.00. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Move to approve 2. Refer the issue to a Committee 3. Postpone the issue to future date 4. Take no action on the issue Recommendation Public Works Administration recommends that the Council approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement. Sample Motion Move to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2009 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2009-41 WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Roads needs to repair and resurface the westbound lane of 3rd Street between Grant Street and Greenwich Street due to this area being used as the detour route for the 2nd Street (US Highway 30) widening project; and WHEREAS, such resurfacing shall consist of an asphalt overlay; and WHEREAS, 80% of the total project construction costs are anticipated to be $78,064.00; and WHEREAS, the State agrees to participate in eighty percent of the actual construction cost; and WHEREAS, an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads is required to proceed with this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads for the repair and resurfacing improvement of the westbound lane of 3rd Street between Grant Street to Greenwich Street is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 24, 2009. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G6 #2009-42 - Approving State Bid Award for (1) 2009 1/2 Ton Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4x4 Extended Cab Pickup for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Meeting: February 24, 2009 Subject: Approving State Bid Award for (1) 2009 1/2 Ton Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4x4 Extended Cab Pickup for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department Item #’s: G-6 Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director Background The Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department budgeted for a pickup to be used in daily operations. This new pickup will replace a 1995 pickup which has 115,000 miles. Discussion The vehicle specifications awarded under State of Nebraska Contract # 12310 OC meets all of the requirements for the Wasatewater Division vehicle. Husker Auto Group, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska submitted a bid with no exceptions in the amount of $21,358.00. There are sufficient funds for this purchase in Account No. 53030054.85625. 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 Public Works Administration recommends that the Council approve the State Bid Award to Husker Auto Group, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska in the amount of $21,358.00 for the pickup for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department. Sample Motion Move to approve the State Bid Award to Husker Auto Group, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska in the amount of $21,358.00 for the pickup for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2009 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2009-42 WHEREAS, the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department for the City of Grand Island, budgeted for a vehicle in the 2008/2009 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, said vehicle, a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 Extended Cab , can be obtained from the State Contract holder; and WHEREAS, purchasing the vehicle from the State Contract holder meets all statutory bidding requirements; and WHEREAS, the funding for such vehicle is provided in the 2008/2009 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 Extended Cab in the amount of $21,358.00 from the State Contract holder, Husker Auto Group, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska, is hereby approved. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 24, 2009. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G7 #2009-43 - Approving Nebraska Community Improvement Program Intent to Enter Resolution Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Joni Kuzma City of Grand Island City Council Council Agenda Memo From: Joni Kuzma, Community Development Administrator Meeting: February 24, 2009 Subject: Nebraska Community Improvement Program Intent to Enter & Resolution Item #’s: G-7 Presenter(s): Joni Kuzma, Community Development Administrator Background The Nebraska Department of Economic Development, through the Nebraska Community Improvement Program, recognizes and awards Nebraska communities for outstanding activities and projects they have done to enhance leadership, community and economic development. Grand Island has consistently entered a nomination during the past five years and would like to enter notable projects again this year. An updated nomination form and resolution are required to enter the 2009 competition. Awards received the past few years: Kids Kingdom won a Special Award in 2003. In 2004, the Downtown Alleyway and the South Locust Renewal Projects were no minated and each won a Public Works, Facilities, Services and Planning Award. In 2007, the Community Youth Council “Family Day in the Park” received a Special Award. Discussion The Nebraska Department of Economic Development is inviting nominations for 2009 activities and projects that enhance leadership, community and economic development in Nebraska communities. Grand Island has numerous projects that occurred between September 2008 and August 2009 and/or are on-going and notable events. The City of Grand Island may nominate projects in three categories 1) Leadership Development, 2) Economic Development, and/or 3) Community Development. Outstanding youth and/or adult volunteer who demonstrate leadership in the community may also be nominated. Nominations include narrative, photos, news articles, and/or other documentation that highlights each project. If the City enters in the “Community Notebook” category, NCIP site judges will visit Grand Island to review each of the nominated projects/activities. The deadline for submission of the NCIP Intent to Enter application to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development is generally in August or September each year. This Intent to Enter and Resolution encompasses the next five (5) years 2009, 20010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 to consolidate annual duplication of paperwork. The previous resolution covered the years 2003 through 2008. This time frame in resolution form is allowable by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Approve the 2009 NCIP Intent to Enter and five-year Resolution 2. Disapprove the 2009 NCIP Intent to Enter and five-year Resolution 3. Modify the 2009 NCIP Intent to Enter to meet the wishes of the Council 4. Table the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the 2009 NCIP Intent to Enter and five-year Resolution. Sample Motion Move to approve the 2009 Nebraska Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Intent to Enter and five-year Resolution. Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2009 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2009-43 WHEREAS, local municipal and county government must provide leadership for improving community and economic development efforts; and WHEREAS, community and economic development needs can best be determined and solved through a cooperative effort between elected officials and the citizens they represent; and WHEREAS, since 1963, the Nebraska Community Improvement Program has helped communities build on their strong heritage and forma vision for their future through community recognition awards, grants, and improvement programs; and WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is interested in participating in the Nebraska Community Improvement Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor and City Council hereby pledge their full support, endorsement and cooperation in carrying out the requirements of the Nebraska Community Improvement Program for the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 24, 2009. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G8 #2009-44 - Approving Community Revitalization Grant #07CR002 Contract Amendment This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-3. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Barbara Quandt City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2009 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2009-44 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general local government authorized to receive Community Development Block Grant funds through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development; and WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development presently requires a public hearing to accept comments and inform the public on the status of the grant for Community Revitalization; and WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development also requires a public hearing to accept comments and inform the public about a proposed grant contract amendment; and WHEREAS, the public hearing on February 24, 2009, offers the public opportunity to make such comments to the City Council about the program and proposed contract amendment for Community Revitalization. WHEREAS, Council approval is required in order to submit the contract amended request to the Department of Economic Development; and WHEREAS, Council approval is given for the Phase II Community Revitalization Contract Amendment Request to reallocate forty-four thousand seven hundred and forty-nine dollars ($44,749) from Down Payment Assistance with minor rehabilitation to Owner-occupied rehabilitation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such proceedings on behalf of the City of Grand Island for such grant programs. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 24, 2009. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G9 #2009-45 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 610 West Division Street - Hope Harbor this item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-4. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2009 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2009-45 WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Hope Harbor, to install, upgrade, maintain and repair public utilities and appurtenances, including lines and transformers; and; WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 24, 2009, for the purpose of discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement located in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the northeasterly corner of Lot Six (6) Block Eighty Five (85) Original Town, now city of Grand Island; thence southwesterly along the northerly line of said Lot Six (6), a distance of thirteen and seven tenths (13.7) feet to the ACTUAL Point of Beginning; thence southeasterly, parallel with the easterly line of said Lot Six (6), a distance of twenty (20.0) feet; thence southwesterly, parallel with the northerly line of said Lot Six (6), a distance of twenty (20.0) feet; thence northwesterly, parallel with the easterly line of said Lot Six (6), a distance of twenty (20.0) feet to a point on the northerly line of said Lot Six (6); thence northeasterly along the northerly line of said Lot Six (6), a distance of twenty (20.0) feet to the said Point of Beginning. The above-described easement and right-of-way containing a total of 400 square feet, more or less, as shown on the plat dated 2/9/2009, marked Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is, authorized to acquire a public utility easement from Hope Harbor, on the above-described tract of land. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 24, 2009. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G10 #2009-46 - Approving Setting Board of Equalization Date for Water Main District 453T Tuesday, February 24, 2009 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: February 24, 2009 Subject: Water Main District 453T – Board of Equalization Date Item #’s: G-10 Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Background City water infrastructure was extended to support the development of the new Grand Island Army Aviation Support Facility. A 12” water main was installed across part of the Central Nebraska Regional Airport, commencing at Sky Park Road, approximately one half (1/2) mile north of Capital Avenue, and running northeasterly to the westerly side of the GIAASF at the northeast corner of Shady Bend Road and Airport Road. Attached for reference is a map showing the district’s boundary. Discussion The project has been completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of the contract plans and specifications. The total for all water main construction was $343,818.69. According to the Interlocal Agreement for Infrastructure Construction by and between the Hall County Airport Authority and the City of Grand Island, dated August 8, 2007, the Airport Authority agreed to pay a portion of the project’s cost as a connection fee for the water service to the GIAASF. That amount is $103,145.61. The remaining $240,673.08 is the eligible amount used to calculate the connection fees for other properties within the district. Those fees become due when a property “taps” the main for service. This is the standard method used by the City to recoup costs when water mains are installed across undeveloped lands. The connection (tap) fee for the properties included within the district’s boundary is $61.1542640 per front foot. Attached for reference are copies of the district’s costs, ownership records, and calculated assessments. 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 Council sit as the Board of Equalization on March 24, 2009, to set the connection fee amount for the properties within the boundaries of Water Main District 453T as tabulated on the attached listing. Sample Motion Move to approve the date for the Board of Equalization hearing for Water Main District 453T to be set as March 24, 2009. CITY OF GRAND ISLAND UTILITIES DEPT Tap Fees, 12/12/2008 Water Main District 453T CNRA - GIAASF Helicopter Facility ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITIES BID UNIT $ TOTAL $1" Service 6" Service C. 1.01 12" D.I.. Pipe (sj) 6,599.00 LF 30.57 201,731.43 C. 1.02 6" D.I.. Pipe (sj) 179.00 LF 21.57 3,861.03 3,861.03 C. 1.03 6" R.S. Gate Valve 1.00 EA 606.56 606.56 606.56 C. 1.04 16"x16"x12" Tapping Sleeve 1.00 EA 3,236.98 3,236.98 C. 1.05 12"x12"x 6" Tee (mj) 7.00 EA 333.24 2,332.68 2,332.68 C. 1.06 12"x45º Ell (mj) 3.00 EA 269.17 807.51 C. 1.07 12"x22-1/2º Ell (mj) 2.00 EA 272.31 544.62 C. 1.08 12"x11-1/4º Ell (mj) 0.00 EA 271.65 0.00 C. 1.09 12" R.S. Gate Valve 2.00 EA 1,710.46 3,420.92 C. 1.10 12" RS Tapping Valve 1.00 EA 2,485.51 2,485.51 C. 1.11 Valve Box 5.00 EA 235.21 1,176.05 235.21 C. 1.12 Fire Hydrant Assembly 6.00 EA 1,266.74 7,600.44 C. 1.13 Bell Joint Block 1.00 EA 522.03 522.03 C. 1.14 Thrust Block 13.00 EA 179.04 2,327.52 358.08 C. 1.15 24"x 0.438" Steel Casing 110.00 LF 365.81 40,239.10 C. 1.16 8 Mil Polyethylene 6,848.00 LF 1.54 10,545.92 275.66 C. 1.17 6" Cap 1.00 EA 133.33 133.33 133.33 C. 1.18 6" Retainer Gland 1.00 EA 46.05 46.05 46.05 C. 1.19 12" Cap w/ 2" Tap 0.00 EA 201.29 0.00 C. 1.20 12" Retainer Gland 0.00 EA 91.04 0.00 C. 1.21 1" Water Service Complete 1.00 EA 669.44 669.44 669.44 C. 1.22 Remove & Replace Permanent Fence LS LF 1,223.11 1,223.11 C. 1.23 Temp. Construction Site Fence LS LF 6,915.97 6,915.97 C. 1.24 Regrade and Regravel Roadway LS LF 1,741.28 1,741.28 C. 1.25 R & R Unsuitable Backfill Material 200.00 CY 11.44 2,288.00 C. 1.26 Contract Total $294,455.48 $669.44 $7,848.60 Labor - Install Slv Cplg - PO 304921 $125.00 Labor - Installation Valve - PO 305014 $597.00 Water Dept Supplier Materials $8,711.98 Water Dept Labor / OH $1,346.55 Construction Amount $305,236.01 GIS Soil Report - PO 304517 $930.00 BWP - Office Suppiles - PO 304577 $186.52 BWP - Office Suppiles - PO 304580 $275.58 Infrustructure Markers - PO 305028 $85.60 Mailings / Postage / Shipping $34.47 Survey Supplies $51.96 Engineering / Admin / Labor / OH $37,018.55 Engineering Amount $38,582.68 PROJECT TOTAL $343,818.69 Tap Fee Per Front Foot = $61.1542640 PROPERTY FOOTAGE TAP FEE $ 1" SERVICE $ 6" SERVICE $ TOTAL FEE $ GIAASF per Agreement $103,145.61 $103,145.61 CNRA 3,662.88 $224,000.74 $224,000.74 Jackrabbit Run Golf Course 66.67 $4,077.15 $7,848.60 $11,925.75 WWTP - Lift Sta #22 66.67 $4,077.15 $669.44 $4,746.59 3,796.22 $335,300.65 $669.44 $7,848.60 $343,818.69 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2009 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2009-46 WHEREAS, the Public Works Director of the City of Grand Island issued his Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main District 453T for the Central Nebraska Regional Airport and Grand Island Army Aviation Support Facility on January 13, 2009, certifying that Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract dated October 23, 2007, completed such project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the final completion; and WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the Public Works Director’s recommendations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization on March 24, 2009 to determine benefits and set connections fees for Water Main District 453T. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 24, 2009. _______________________________________ Margaret Hornady, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item H1 Consideration of Request from Viaero Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit for a Wireless Telecommunications Tower Located in the 1900 Block on North Huston Avenue This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-2. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Craig Lewis City of Grand Island City Council Item J1 Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of February 11, 2009 through February 24, 2009 The Claims for the period of February 11, 2009 through February 24, 2009 for a total amount of $2,561,480.84. A MOTION is in order. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council