08-25-2009 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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
Larry Carney
Scott Dugan
John Gericke
Peg Gilbert
Chuck Haase
Robert Meyer
Mitchell Nickerson
Bob Niemann
Kirk Ramsey
Jose Zapata
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City of Grand Island City Council
Item E1
Public Hearing on Request from Tycoon Ltd., LLC dba Empire,
123 East South Front Street for a Class “C” Liquor License
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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: August 25, 2009
Subject: Public Hearing on Request from Tycoon Ltd., LLC dba
Empire, 123 East South Front Street for a Class “C”
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
Tycoon Ltd., LLC dba Empire, 123 East South Front Street has submitted an application
for a Class “C” Liquor License. A Class “C” Liquor License allows for the sale of
alcohol on and off sale 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.
Also submitted was a Liquor Manager Designation for David Karmazin, 2981 Highway
4, Lawrence, Nebraska.
Alternatives
It appears tha t the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the application.
2. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4. Deny the application.
Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council approve the application.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application of Tycoon Ltd., LLC dba Empire, 123 East South Front
Street for a Class “C” Liquor License contingent upon final inspections and the request
from David Karmazin, 2981 Highway 4, Lawrence, Nebraska for a Liquor Manager
Designation contingent upon Mr. Karmazin completing a state approved alcohol
server/seller training program.
Item E2
Public Hearing on Request from Mosaic Group Home for a
Conditional Use Permit for a Mosaic Group Home Located at 2905
West 5th Street
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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: August 25, 2009
Subject: Request of Mosaic Group Home for Approval of a
Conditional Use Permit to Allow Construction of a
Group Care Home at 2905 West 5th Street
Item #’s: E-2 & H-1
Presenter(s): Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
Background
This request is for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction
of a group home facility at 2905 West 5th Street. The property is currently zoned R-2
Low Density Residential and as such group home facilities are listed in the zoning matrix
as a permitted conditional use requiring approval of the City Council.
Discussion
The proposal is to construct a six bedroom facility for individuals with disabilities
providing health and custodial care on a 24 hour basis from a residential setting. The
facility will be constructed in conformance with the International Building Code as an
institutional occupancy classification, that classification provides life safety requirements
in addition to those required in a residential dwelling.
A conditional use by definition is a use where allowed by the district regulations, that
would not be appropriate generally throughout the zoning district without restrictions, but
which, if controlled as to number, size, area, location, relationship to the neighborhood or
other minimal protective characteristics would not be detrimental to public health, safety,
and general welfare.
The submitted drawing identifying the location of the proposed building appears to utilize
three of the adjacent lots for the development. Either an administrative subdivision
combining these lots into one needs to be presented and approved or the building needs to
be constructed across the property lines of these three lots to tie the lots together as one
lot, or the applicable setbacks need to be provided from the existing property lines. Any
approvals should as a condition require compliance with zoning setback requirements.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the request for the Conditional Use Permit finding that the proposed
application is and will continue to be in conformance with the purpose of the
zoning regulations.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the Request, finding that the proposed application does
not conform to the purpose of the zoning regulations.
3. Approve the request with additional or revised conditions and a finding of
fact.
4. Refer the matter to special committee for a determination of a finding of fact.
Recommendation
Approve the request, finding that the proposed use and application promotes 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, finding that the application
conforms with the purpose of the zoning regulations.
Item E3
Public Hearing on Amendments to Chapter 36-96 Off-Street
Parking Requirements
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: August 25, 2009
Subject: Amendments to be Considered Pertain to §36-96 Off-
Street Parking Requirements. (C-21-2009GI)
Item #’s: E-3 & F-1
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
Concerning amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Grand Island and its 2
mile extra-territorial jurisdiction. Amendments to be considered pertain to §36-96 Off-
Street Parking Requirements.
Discussion
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held August 5th, 2009, the
above item was considered following a public hearing.
From the Planning Commission Meeting:
O’Neill opened the Public Hearing.
Nabity explained the changes proposed here were suggested by City of Grand
Island Staff in response to the relocation of the Nebraska State Fair to Fonner
Park. While these changes will address issues that will arise during the State Fair,
the changes are not specific to the State Fair or the Fonner Park grounds; they also
address issues for similar events at other locations in the city and its 2 mile ETJ.
All areas with changes are highlighted. Additions are Italicized and underlined
and deletions are in strike out.
§36-96. Off-Street Parking Requirements
(A) Purposes:
(1) It is the intent of this section that all buildings and uses shall provide off-
street parking and loading facilities in a minimum amount as required herein to
meet the needs of such buildings and uses on private property and under the
same ownership as such buildings or uses. The accommodations may consist of
lots, garages, or other buildings, and accessories; they may be surface facilities
or facilities above or under the ground.
(2) It is the further intent of this section that all off-street parking and loading
spaces and facilities shall be sited and built according to the requirements
contained in this section, and shall require an application for and issuance of a
building permit pursuant to §8-22.
(B) Application. Each building or use hereafter constructed, and each addition
to or altered building or use shall be provided with off-street parking and
loading spaces as required herein. Each off-street parking space or loading
facility and space hereafter constructed, upon proper application and permit
being granted shall be sited and constructed pursuant to the requirements of this
section. No application for a building permit for such building, addition,
alteration, or use shall be approved unless accompanied by a plot plan showing
the location and amount of off-street parking and loading spaces as required
herein for the existing or proposed building or use and including all such
additions or alterations. No occupancy or use permit shall be issued unless the
required parking and loading facilities shall have been provided in accordance
with the approved plot plan. Requirements shall be applicable to all zones and
districts but not to include the following business districts or tracts of land as
identified below:
(1) Central Business District as identified and described in Chapter 13 of this
code as the Downtown Improvement and Parking District No. 1.
(2) Fourth Street Business District. Beginning at the intersection of Eddy Street
and the alley in the block between Fourth and Fifth Streets; thence easterly on
the alley to the intersection of the alley with Sycamore Street; thence southerly
on Sycamore Street to 100 feet south of the south right-of-way line of North
Front Street; thence westerly on the aforesaid line to its intersection with Eddy
Street; thence northerly on Eddy Street to the point of beginning.
(3) tracts of land ten acres or more used for seasonal events(1 event every 3
months) of not more than 14 consecutive days in duration and a minimum of 14
days between events..
Nabity further stated Fonner Park appears to have sufficient hard surface parking
to accommodate the existing buildings and the new buildings to be placed on site
for the State Fair. Areas that have improved parking will be used for the Midway,
food vendors and possibly display areas during the State Fair. These areas will not
be available for parking during the fair. The current regulations do not make any
provisions for parking on unimproved surfaces. These proposed changes would
allow Fonner Park and others such as the Heartland Shooting Park, Grand Island
Airport and even Stuhr Museum to use unimproved parking for seasonal events
lasting not longer than 14 days.
As long as these events are temporary in nature and seasonal they are unlikely to
create regular and significant issues with dust. It is not the intent of this change to
permit the development of parking areas with gravel, crushed rock, asphalt
millings or other non-dust free surfaces.
If the parking were required to be improved it would increase the likelihood of
drainage problems in the area as paved surfaces shed more water and shed water
faster than unpaved surfaces. For events that are held regularly it is appropriate to
find some other means of handling the drainage; for events that are sporadic or
seasonal it is more appropriate to allow grassed areas that will not shed water
quickly.
O’Neill asked for any questions or comments from the audience, David Plautz,
4063 Manchester, Grand Island, spoke about the need for some type of surfacing
other than grass. He stated grass doesn’t give the right impression. Snodgrass
stated gravel eventually works into the soil, recycled asphalt or crushed rock may
be an option. Aguilar stated people from out of town don’t expect hard paving; it
will not come as a shock, many events across the state have their parking needs
met with parking on grass. Aguilar mentioned the State Fair in Lincoln and
College World Series as examples. Nabity stated gravel is not a dust free surface,
with the water park nearby grass would be the better choice. Heineman noted she
would like to see a strategic plan for the parking layout.
O’Neill closed the Public Hearing and asked for motions regarding the proposed
change to the Text Amendment. A motion was made by Eriksen and seconded by
Haskins, to recommend approval to amend the parking regulations pertaining to
the §36-96 Off-Street Parking Requirements as presented. With the concurrence
of Eriksen and Haskins, O’Neill added the following findings of fact: a parcel of
more than 10 acres would house large events a smaller parcel less would pose
special problems for parking and the event; these provisions will minimize issues
with runoff and stormwater on the site; these provision will reduces infrastructure
costs. Haskins added the 14 day restriction would help prevent further problems.
Attached you will find the Planning Directors report to the Planning Commission on this
item with a summary of the changes.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the Text Amendment request as presented
2. Modify the Text Amendment request to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Postpone the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Eriksen and seconded by Haskins, to recommend approval to
amend the parking regulations pertaining to the §36-96 Off-Street Parking Requirements
as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present, 10
voting in favor (Aguilar, O’Neill, Ruge, Haskins, Reynolds, Monter, Eriksen,
Bredthauer, Heineman, Snodgrass) and no member present voting against.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the ordinance to approve the Amendment change to §36-96 Off-Street
Parking Requirements.
Item F1
#9229 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 36-96 of the
Grand Island City Code Relative to Off-Street Parking
Requirements
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-3.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9229
An ordinance to amend Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code specifically, to
amend Section 36-96 to add an exception to off-street parking requirements for seasonal events
held on parcels of land at least ten acres in size; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; and to provide for publication in pamphlet form 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 36-96 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§36-96. Off-Street Parking Requirements
(A) Purposes:
(1) It is the intent of this section that all buildings and uses shall provide off-street parking and loading
facilities in a minimum amount as required herein to meet the needs of such buildings and uses on private
property and under the same ownership as such buildings or uses. The accommodations may consist of lots,
garages, or other buildings, and accessories; they may be surface facilities or facilities above or under the
ground.
(2) It is the further intent of this section that all off-street parking and loading spaces and facilities shall be
sited and built according to the requirements contained in this section, and shall require an application for and
issuance of a building permit pursuant to §8-22.
(B) Application. Each building or use hereafter constructed, and each addition to or altered building or use shall be
provided with off-street parking and loading spaces as required herein. Each off-street parking space or loading
facility and space hereafter constructed, upon proper application and permit being granted shall be sited and
constructed pursuant to the requirements of this section. No application for a building permit for such building,
addition, alteration, or use shall be approved unless accompanied by a plot plan showing the location and amount of
off-street parking and loading spaces as required herein for the existing or proposed building or use and including all
such additions or alterations. No occupancy or use permit shall be issued unless the required parking and loading
facilities shall have been provided in accordance with the approved plot plan. Requirements shall be applicable to all
zones and districts but not to include the following business districts or tracts of land as identified below:
(1) Central Business District as identified and described in Chapter 13 of this code as the Downtown
Improvement and Parking District No. 1.
(2) Fourth Street Business District. Beginning at the intersection of Eddy Street and the alley in the block
between Fourth and Fifth Streets; thence easterly on the alley to the intersection of the alley with Sycamore
Street; thence southerly on Sycamore Street to 100 feet south of the south right-of-way line of North Front
Street; thence westerly on the aforesaid line to its intersection with Eddy Street; thence northerly on Eddy Street
to the point of beginning.
(3) Tracts of land ten acres or more used for seasonal events (one event every three months) of not more than
fourteen consecutive days in duration and a minimum of fourteen days between events.
(C) Area and Computation: An off-street parking space shall be of appropriate dimensions of not less than 180
square feet exclusive of access or maneuvering area, ramps, columns, etc., and shall have a vertical clearance of not
less than seven feet. An off-street loading space shall be of appropriate dimensions of not less than 360 square feet
exclusive of access or maneuvering area, ramps, columns, etc., and shall have a vertical clearance of not less than
fourteen feet. When determination of the number of off-street parking or loading spaces required by this chapter
ORDINANCE NO. 9229 (Cont.)
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results in a requirement of a fractional space, any fraction of one-half or less may be disregarded while a fraction in
excess of one-half shall be counted as one parking space.
(D) Location: All off-street parking spaces shall be on the same lot as the building or within 300 feet of the lot.
Permanent off-street parking spaces shall not be permitted within the required front yard setback, provided,
however, that for a building containing three dwelling units or less, one space per unit may be placed within the
front yard setback if such space is not directly in front of the building excluding garages or carports. Parking
facilities located separate from the building or use as listed shall have a substantial portion of same within a
specified distance of the building or use which it serves. All off-street loading spaces shall be on the same lot as the
building or use served.
(E) Collective Facilities: Off-street parking facilities for separate or mixed buildings or uses may be provided
collectively so long as the total number of spaces is not less than the sum of the separate required spaces, and
provided further, that the requirement concerning location of such facility with respect to distance from the building
or use served shall be complied with. In order to eliminate a multiplicity of entrances and exits and diminish traffic
hazards to conserve space where space is at a premium and to promote orderly development generally, the city
council is hereby authorized to plan and group parking facilities collectively for a number of businesses in a given
area, and especially in the central business district, in such a manner as to obtain a maximum of efficiency and
capacity in parking and traffic movement.
(F) Employee Parking: Parking spaces required on an employee basis shall be based on the maximum number of
employees on duty on the premises at any one time.
(G) Design Standards. All off-street parking and loading facilities shall be designed with appropriate means of
vehicular access to a street or alley and contain adequate and safe maneuvering areas. No driveway or curb cuts shall
exceed twenty-six feet in width in residential districts, or thirty-five feet in width in business or
industrial/manufacturing districts, and detailed plans shall be submitted to the public works director for approval of
all curb cuts or driveway openings before a permit may be obtained therefor. No signs shall be displayed except
such signs as required for the orderly use of the facilities. All facilities shall be provided with a permanent type,
dust-free surface meaning asphaltic cement concrete, Portland cement concrete, or paving brick.
All parking lots containing five or more parking spaces, which are within 30 feet of property occupied by a
residential use in a Large Lot Residential Zoning District or of property within a Suburban Residential Zoning
District, Low Density Residential Zoning District, Medium Density Residential Zoning District, High Density
Residential Zoning District or Residential Development Zoning District, shall provide a sight-obscuring fence or
screen not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height along the boundary of the parking lot adjacent to such
districts. No fence or screen shall be required between abutting parking lots or adjacent to an alley. The height of
any fence or screen shall be subject to other restrictions provided by the City Code.
(H) Maintenance: The parking and loading facilities required by this section shall be provided and maintained so
long as the use exists which the facilities are designed to serve. Reasonable precautions must be taken by the owners
of particular uses to assure the use of the parking facilities only by the employees or the social or business visitors of
the premises for which the facilities are provided. The facilities must be so designed and maintained as not to
constitute a nuisance at any time and must not be used in such a manner as to constitute a hazard or unreasonable
impediment to traffic.
(I) Reduction of Number of Spaces: Off-street parking or loading facilities shall not be reduced in total extent, after
their provision required hereunder, except upon the approval of the Board of Adjustment, and then only after proof
that the parking or loading spaces are no longer required by reason of a change in use of the premises of which the
facilit ies are adjunct.
(J) Requirement for Uses Not Listed: For any use not listed, the Board of Adjustment shall determine the proper
requirement by classifying the proposed use among the uses specified herein so as to assure equal treatment.
(K) Administration and Enforcement: The off-street parking and loading provisions of this section shall be
administered by the zoning official and enforced by the chief building official, who shall also serve in advisory
capacity to the city council on matters relative to any phase of such provisions.
(L) Penalty for Violation: The provisions of parking and loading facilities as required by this section shall be a
continuing obligation of the owner or sponsor of a given building or use so long as the building or use is in existence
and so long as parking and loading facilities are required hereunder in connection therewith, and it shall be unlawful
to discontinue, change, or dispense with such facilities without establishing alternate facilities that meet the
requirements herein. Penalty provisions applicable to this chapter as a whole shall apply to the violations of these
provisions. In addition, at such time as the facilities required hereunder shall fail to continue to be available for the
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purpose, the building permit for the structures to which the facilities are adjunct and the use or occupancy permits
issued for the premises shall be canceled and become null and void.
Amended by Ordinance No. 8976, effective 06-08-2005
Amended by Ordinance No. 9151, effective 12-18-2007
Amended by Ordinance No. _______, effective _____
SECTION 2. Section 36-96 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 in pamphlet form within 15 days according to law.
Enacted: August 25, 2009.
____________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F2
#9230 - Consideration of Vacation of Alley in Block 9 of Rollins
Addition (Bank of Doniphan at 518 North Eddy Street)
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: August 11, 2009
Subject: Consideration of Vacation of Alley Between 5th and 6th
Streets from Clark Street to Eddy Street in Block 9 of
Rollins Addition (Bank of Doniphan at 518 North Eddy
Street)
Item #’s: F-2
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Council action is required for vacation of a public alley through the passing of an
Ordinance. Five Points Bank is considering purchase of the property at 518 North Eddy
Street. The Bank of Doniphan has requested the vacation of the public alley to help with
traffic flow from the drive thru area of the bank.
Customers generally exit the drive thr u of the bank and head east towards Eddy Street.
This eastbound traffic in the alley backs up while waiting to turn onto Eddy Street
causing conflicts with the drive thru. The volume of eastbound traffic at the alley is
significant during the hours the bank is open and conflicts with westbound motorists that
want to use the alley creating traffic safety concerns on Eddy Street.
Discussion
The bank has worked with their consulting engineer and city staff for possible solutions
to the traffic concerns. All parties agree that it would be desirable for drive thru
customers to exit via 5th Street, but we’ve not been able to come up with a reasonable
way to direct traffic towards 5th Street.
Possible solutions with discussion include:
1. Do Nothing: The existing traffic safety concerns will not be addressed. The
traffic safety concerns will continue as long as the drive thru window is in-
use.
2. Signage or Driveway Changes: Signage and/or modifications to the banks
driveway are not believed to be adequate to direct drive thru customers south
towards 5th Street.
3. Vacate Alley: The Bank is proposing that the existing alley be vacated and a
utility easement be retained for existing utilities in the alley. The adjacent
property owners were notified of the banks request to vacate the alley in July.
Representatives of the Public Works Department as well as Five Points Bank
made personal contact with 5 of the 6 properties adjacent to the alley that
would be impacted by the vacation of the alley. They were given a letter
advising that the council would consider the bank’s request to vacate the alley
at the August 25th council meeting. All were asked if they had any objections
to the vacation of the alley and none stated objections.
City Staff is concerned with the request for vacating the alley. Although abutting property
owners appear to be in support of the vacation, the only public benefit to vacating the
alley appears to be for addressing safety concerns.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve or deny.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
Public Works, Building, Planning and Utility Administration recommend that the Council
deny the request for the vacation of the public alley.
Sample Motion
If council does not believe the public interest is served by vacating the alley:
l Move to deny the request for the vacation of the public alley.
If council believes adequate measures are being taken to allow public use of the alley:
l Move to approve the request to vacate the alley.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9230
An ordinance to vacate the public alley between Lot One (1), Block Nine (9) and
Lot Ten (10), Block Nine (9) in Rollins Addition to Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska and to
provide for filing this ordinance in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County; 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. That the public alley located in Block Nine (9) in Rollins Addition
to Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska is hereby vacated. A public utility easement shall be
retained in the area where the alley is vacated. Such public alley to be vacated is shown and
more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto.
SECTION 2. The title to the property vacated by Section 1 of this Ordinance
shall revert to the abutting properties.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance is directed to be filed in the office of the Register of
• THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS •
ORDINANCE NO. 9230 (Cont.)
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Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, without the plat, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island
Independent as provided by law.
Enacted: August 25, 2009.
____________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F3
#9231 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Brenda Sutherland
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director
Meeting: August 25, 2009
Subject: Salary Ordinance
Item #’s: F-3
Presenter(s): Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director
Background
The Human Resources Department prepares and brings forward for consideration a salary
ordinance each year at budget time that sets forth wages for employees for the upcoming
fiscal year. The wages being presented are a reflection of wages that have been
previously agreed to by the City Council when labor agreements were entered into. In
addition to wages, certain benefits that are part of labor agreements or personnel rules
that are paid to employees are also outlined in the salary ordinance. Another salary
ordinance will be brought forward once a labor agreement is approved by the City
Council for the new IBEW Service and Clerical group.
Discussion
The following changes are being presented to the Council for consideration in preparation
for the next fiscal year which will begin on October 1, 2009. The wages addressed in this
document will not be paid until the first full pay period in October which will commence
on October 12, 2009.
Employees covered by the AFSCME labor agreement will receive a 4% increase per
contract, employees covered by the FOP labor agreement will receive a 3.5% increase per
contract, employees covered by the IAFF labor agreement will receive a 3.5% increase
per contract, and employees covered by the IBEW Wastewater labor agreement will
receive a 3.5% increase per contract. Employees covered by the IBEW Utilities labor
agreement will receive 3.75% and employees covered by the IBEW Finance labor
agreement will receive 3.75%.
After discussion with the City Council through the budget process the recommendation
being brought forward for the increase to the non-union employees is 3%. The City
Administrator and I believe that this increase is sufficient to allow that group of
employees to at least maintain its aggregate position of comparability with employees
from other cities in the array.
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 Salary Ordinance # 9231.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Salary Ordinance #9231.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9231
An ordinance to amend Ordinance 9179 known as the Salary Ordinance which
lists the currently occupied classifications of officers and employees of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska and established the ranges of compensation of such officers and employees; to move
the non union and IBEW-Information Technology positions listed below to the new IBEW-
Clerical/Service group; to amend the job classifications of Maintenance Worker I – Golf and
Maintenance Worker II – Golf to Maintenance Worker – Golf; to amend the salary ranges of
non-union employees; to amend the salary ranges of the employees covered under the AFSCME
labor agreement; IBEW-Utilities and IBEW-Finance labor agreements; the IBEW-WWTP labor
agreement; the FOP labor agreement; and the IAFF labor agreement; to remove the non-union
Senior Maintenance Worker position; and to repeal those portions of Ordinance No. 9170 9179
and any parts of other ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide for severability; to provide for
the effective date thereof; and to provide for publication of this ordinance in pamphlet form.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The currently occupied classifications of officers and general
employees of the City of Grand Island, and the ranges of compensation (salary and wages,
excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such classifications, and the
number of hours and work period which certain officers and general employees shall work prior
to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Accountant 1617.06/2276.10
1665.57/2344.38
Exempt
Accounting Technician – Solid Waste, Streets 1093.44/1538.67
1126.24/1584.83
40 hrs/week
ORDINANCE NO. 9231 (Cont.)
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Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Administrative Assistant 1180.58/1662.19 40 hrs/week
Assistant to the City Administrator 1539.07/2166.77
1585.24/2231.77
Exempt
Assistant Utility Director – Administration 3005.32/4229.13
3095.48/4356.00
Exempt
Assistant Utility Director – PGS & PCC 3255.46/4581.33
3353.12/4718.77
Exempt
Attorney 2150.91/3026.67
2215.44/3117.47
Exempt
Audio-Video Technician 1115.35/1569.42 40 hrs/week
Biosolids Technician 1329.96/1872.14
1369.86/1928.30
40 hrs/week
Building Department Director 2452.05/3449.03
2525.62/3552.50
Exempt
Building Inspector 1415.47/1991.53 40 hrs/week
Building Secretary 999.09/1405.37 40 hrs/week
Cemetery Superintendent 1464.95/2062.42
1508.89/2124.29
Exempt
City Administrator 3967.46/5583.39
4086.48/5750.89
Exempt
City Attorney 2864.86/4032.02
2950.80/4152.98
Exempt
City Clerk 1646.54/2317.09
1695.94/2386.60
Exempt
Civil Engineering Manager – Public Works
Engineering
2182.24/3071.80
2247.70/3163.96
Exempt
Civil Engineering Manager – Utility PCC 2400.12/3379.05
2472.13/3480.42
Exempt
Collection System Supervisor 1510.07/2125.10
1555.38/2188.85
40 hrs/week
Communications Specialist/EMD 1030.93/1454.21 40 hrs/week
Community Development Administrator 1245.34/1752.33 Exempt
ORDINANCE NO. 9231 (Cont.)
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Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Community Service Officer 887.58/1248.55
914.21/1286.01
40 hrs/week
Custodian – Library, Police 887.08/1251.81
913.70/1289.36
40 hrs/week
Electric Distribution Superintendent 2403.77/3381.86
2475.88/3483.31
Exempt
Electric Distribution Supervisor 2030.77/2856.54
2091.69/2942.23
40 hrs/week
Electric Underground Superintendent 2140.60/3011.97
2204.82/3102.32
Exempt
Electrical Engineer I 1963.80/2764.73
2022.72/2847.67
Exempt
Electrical Engineer II 2276.15/3203.71
2344.44/3299.82
Exempt
Electrical Inspector 1415.47/1991.53 40 hrs/week
Emergency Management Coordinator 991.57/1394.84 40 hrs/week
Emergency Management Deputy Director 1580.85/2224.51
1628.27/2291.25
Exempt
Emergency Management Director 2249.86/3165.80
2317.36/3260.78
Exempt
EMS Division Chief 1990.58/2800.84
2050.29/2884.86
Exempt
Engineering Technician - WWTP 1418.74/1996.13
1461.30/2056.01
40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician Supervisor 1621.62/2282.65
1670.27/2351.13
Exempt
Equipment Operator, - Solid Waste 1209.74/1703.66
1246.04/1754.77
40 hrs/week
Evidence Technician 887.58/1248.55 40 hrs/week
Finance Director 2855.05/4017.67
2940.70/4138.20
Exempt
Finance Secretary 999.09/1405.37 40 hrs/week
ORDINANCE NO. 9231 (Cont.)
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Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Fire Chief 2601.25/3659.41
2679.29/3769.19
Exempt
Fire Operations Division Chief 2142.56/3014.68
2206.83/3105.12
Exempt
Fire Prevention Division Chief 1990.58/2800.84
2050.29/2884.86
Exempt
Fire Training Division Chief 1990.58/2800.84
2050.29/2884.86
Exempt
Fleet Services Superintendent 1630.56/2295.94
1679.48/2364.82
Exempt
Fleet Services Supervisor 1358.58/1911.85
1399.34/1969.20
40 hrs/week
Golf Course Superintendent 1824.72/2567.68
1879.46/2644.71
Exempt
Grounds Management Crew Chief – Cemetery 1368.25/1925.50
1409.30/1983.26
40 hrs/week
Grounds Management Crew Chief - Parks 1409.29/1983.25
1451.57/2042.74
40 hrs/week
Human Resources Director 2509.86/3530.34
2585.16/3636.25
Exempt
Human Resources Specialist 1300.87/1830.21
1339.90/1885.11
40 hrs/week
Information Technology Manager 2316.32/3259.09
2385.81/3356.87
Exempt
Information Technology Supervisor 1943.36/2734.93
2001.66/2816.98
Exempt
Legal Secretary 1142.42/1609.57
1176.70/1657.86
40 hrs/week
Librarian I 1281.11/1801.98
1319.54/1856.04
Exempt
Librarian II 1409.41/1982.94
1451.70/2042.43
Exempt
ORDINANCE NO. 9231 (Cont.)
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Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Library Assistant I 893.83/1257.38
920.65/1295.10
40 hrs/week
Library Assistant II 985.94/1387.29
1015.51/1428.90
40 hrs/week
Library Assistant Director 1671.62/2352.10
1721.77/2422.66
Exempt
Library Clerk 749.19/1055.59
771.66/1087.26
40 hrs/week
Library Director 2262.37/3184.54
2330.24/3280.07
Exempt
Library Page 580.93/817.68
598.35/842.21
40 hrs/week
Library Secretary 999.09/1405.37
1029.06/1447.53
40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker I – Building, Library 1028.34/1446.75 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker I – Golf 1059.18/1490.15 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker II – Building 1082.92/1527.18 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker II – Golf 1115.40/1573.00
1148.86/1620.19
40 hrs/week
Manager of Engineering Services 2239.98/3151.48
2307.18/3246.03
Exempt
Meter Reader Supervisor 1402.93/1975.75
1445.02/2035.02
Exempt
Office Manager – Police Department 1195.90/1683.25
1231.78/1733.74
40 hrs/week
Parking Monitor 594.59/837.60
612.43/862.73
40 hrs/week
Parks and Recreation Director 2558.81/3599.05
2635.58/3707.03
Exempt
Parks and Recreation Secretary 999.09/1405.37 40 hrs/week
Parks Superintendent 1707.12/2401.41
1758.34/2473.45
Exempt
ORDINANCE NO. 9231 (Cont.)
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Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Payroll Specialist 1275.36/1794.32
1313.62/1848.15
40 hrs/week
Planning Director 2537.18/3569.42
2613.29/3676.50
Exempt
Planning Secretary 999.09/1405.37 40 hrs/week
Planning Technician 1521.35/2140.47 40 hrs/week
Plans Examiner 1415.47/1991.53 40 hrs/week
Plumbing Inspector 1415.47/1991.53 40 hrs/week
Police Captain 1979.75/2785.60
2039.14/2869.16
Exempt
Police Chief 2724.39/3834.86
2806.13/3949.90
Exempt
Police Records Clerk - Part Time 935.60/1317.32
963.67/1356.84
40 hrs/week
Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor 2244.07/3156.59
2311.40/3251.28
Exempt
Power Plant Operations Supervisor 2335.70/3286.31
2405.77/3384.90
Exempt
Power Plant Superintendent – Burdick 2558.46/3600.21
2635.21/3708.22
Exempt
Power Plant Superintendent – PGS 2949.50/4148.57
3037.99/4273.03
Exempt
Public Information Officer 1470.54/2068.91
1514.66/2130.98
Exempt
Public Works Director 2866.03/4033.13
2952.01/4154.12
Exempt
Purchasing Technician 1071.93/1507.82 40 hrs/week
Receptionist 961.79/1353.34
990.65/1393.94
40 hrs/week
Recreation Superintendent 1618.55/2276.68
1667.10/2344.98
Exempt
Regulatory and Environmental Specialist 2213.05/3112.95 Exempt
ORDINANCE NO. 9231 (Cont.)
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Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
2279.44/3206.34
Senior Accountant 1826.15/2568.93
1880.94/2646.00
Exempt
Senior Communications Specialist/EMD 1198.64/1685.98
1234.60/1736.55
40 hrs/week
Senior Electrical Engineer 2492.06/3506.35
2566.82/3611.54
Exempt
Senior Equipment Operator, Solid Waste 1270.24/1787.37
1308.34/1840.99
40 hrs/week
Senior Utility Secretary 1002.03/1413.19
1032.10/1455.58
40 hrs/week
Shooting Range Operator 1368.25/1925.50 40 hrs/week
Shooting Range Superintendent 1618.55/2276.68
1667.10/2344.98
Exempt
Solid Waste Division Clerk 898.54/1264.12
925.50/1302.04
40 hrs/week
Solid Waste Superintendent 1838.29/2586.82
1893.44/2664.42
Exempt
Stormwater Technician 1418.74/1996.13 40 hrs/week
Street Superintendent 1758.89/2477.35
1811.65/2551.67
Exempt
Street Supervisor 1396.18/1963.59
1438.06/2022.50
40 hrs/week
Turf Management Specialist 1415.21/1991.14
1457.66/2050.87
40 hrs/week
Utility Director 3896.36/5481.07
4013.25/5645.50
Exempt
Utility Production Engineer 2630.29/3701.68
2709.20/3812.73
Exempt
Utility Secretary 999.09/1405.37 40 hrs/week
Utility Services Manager 2059.48/2898.16
2121.26/2985.11
Exempt
ORDINANCE NO. 9231 (Cont.)
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Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Utility Warehouse Supervisor 1601.66/2252.73
1649.71/2320.31
40 hrs/week
Victim Assistance Unit Coordinator 935.60/1317.32
963.67/1356.84
40 hrs/week
Wastewater Engineering/Operations Superintendent 2051.64/2887.97
2113.19/2974.61
Exempt
Wastewater Plant Chief Operator 1310.87/1845.26
1350.20/1900.62
40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Maintenance Supervisor 1516.01/2133.58
1561.49/2197.59
40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Process Supervisor 1572.10/2213.43
1619.26/2279.83
40 hrs/week
Water Superintendent 1937.68/2725.61
1995.81/2807.38
Exempt
Water Supervisor 1652.15/2326.74
1701.72/2396.54
40 hrs/week
Worker / Seasonal 580.00/1600.00 Exempt
Worker / Temporary 580.00/1600.00 40 hrs/week
SECTION 2. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the AFSCME labor agreement, and the ranges of compensation
(salary and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the AFSCME labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Equipment Operator – Streets 1067.36/1500.97
1110.06/1561.01
40 hrs/week
Fleet Services Attendant/Clerk 970.31/1368.56
1009.13/1423.30
40 hrs/week
ORDINANCE NO. 9231 (Cont.)
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Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Fleet Services Inventory Specialist 1064.33/1497.94
1106.90/1557.86
40 hrs/week
Fleet Services Mechanic 1217.58/1712.45
1266.28/1780.94
40 hrs/week
Horticulturist 1127.00/1587.89
1172.08/1651.40
40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – Cemetery 1059.27/1490.86
1101.64/1550.50
40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – Parks 1052.20/1481.77
1094.29/1541.04
40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – Streets 1029.96/1449.42
1071.16/1507.39
40 hrs/week
Senior Equipment Operator – Streets 1169.44/1646.53
1216.22/1712.39
40 hrs/week
Senior Maintenance Worker – Parks 1169.44/1646.53
1216.22/1712.39
40 hrs/week
Senior Maintenance Worker – Streets 1169.44/1646.53
1216.22/1712.39
40 hrs/week
Traffic Signal Technician 1169.44/1646.53
1216.22/1712.39
40 hrs/week
SECTION 3. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the IBEW labor agreements, and the ranges of compensation (salary
and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the IBEW labor agreements shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Accounting Clerk 1071.82/1418.39
1112.01/1471.52
40 hrs/week
ORDINANCE NO. 9231 (Cont.)
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Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Cashier 983.75/1340.53
1020.64/1390.80
40 hrs/week
Computer Operator 1434.40/1885.62 40 hrs/week
Computer Programmer 1703.42/2285.98 40 hrs/week
Computer Technician 1477.44/1942.22 40 hrs/week
Custodian 1148.73/1356.50
1191.81/1407.37
40 hrs/week
Electric Distribution Crew Chief 2098.30/2668.66
2176.99/2768.73
40 hrs/week
Electric Underground Crew Chief 2098.30/2668.66
2176.99/2768.73
40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician I 1322.31/1891.98
1371.90/1962.94
40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician II 1634.64/2241.32
1695.94/2325.37
40 hrs/week
GIS Technician 1681.79/2359.90
1744.86/2448.39
40 hrs/week
Instrument Technician 1972.382605.68
2046.35/2703.39
40 hrs/week
Lineworker Apprentice 1279.06/1875.51
1327.03/1945.84
40 hrs/week
Lineworker First Class 1938.77/2293.01
2011.47/2378.99
40 hrs/week
Materials Handler 1596.40/2139.93
1656.26/2220.18
40 hrs/week
Meter Reader 1150.20/1499.89
1193.34/1556.14
40 hrs/week
Meter Technician 1546.45/1911.26
1604.44/1982.93
40 hrs/week
Power Dispatcher I 1936.62/2692.66
2009.25/2793.64
40 hrs/week
Power Dispatcher II 2034.06/2827.69 40 hrs/week
ORDINANCE NO. 9231 (Cont.)
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Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
2110.34/2933.73
Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic 1833.22/2282.70
1901.96/2368.30
40 hrs/week
Power Plant Operator 2165.68/2522.65
2246.90/2617.25
40 hrs/week
Senior Accounting Clerk 1204.75/1578.13
1249.93/1637.30
40 hrs/week
Senior Engineering Technician 2068.27/2531.10
2145.83/2626.02
40 hrs/week
Senior Materials Handler 1838.09/2397.54
1907.02/2487.45
40 hrs/week
Senior Meter Reader 1362.24/1616.82
1413.33/1677.46
40 hrs/week
Senior Power Dispatcher 2352.96/3228.92
2441.20/3350.01
40 hrs/week
Senior Power Plant Operator 2135.25/2737.33
2215.32/2839.98
40 hrs/week
Senior Substation Technician 2514.09/2605.68
2608.37/2703.39
40 hrs/week
Senior Water Maintenance Worker 1493.74/1966.90
1549.75/2040.66
40 hrs/week
Substation Technician 2327.38//2419.78
2414.66/2510.52
40 hrs/week
Systems Technician 2051.09/2605.68
2128.00/2703.39
40 hrs/week
Tree Trim Crew Chief 1837.37//2281.74
1906.27/2367.31
40 hrs/week
Utilities Electrician 1841.26//2419.78
1910.30/2510.52
40 hrs/week
Utility Technician 1798.35/2529.64
1865.79/2624.50
40 hrs/week
Utility Warehouse Clerk 1328.81/1639.43 40 hrs/week
ORDINANCE NO. 9231 (Cont.)
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Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
1378.64/1700.91
Water Maintenance Worker 1244.51/1721.04
1291.18/1785.58
40 hrs/week
Wireworker I 1398.10/1976.90
1450.53/2051.04
40 hrs/week
Wireworker II 1938.77/2293.01
2011.47/2378.99
40 hrs/week
SECTION 4. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the FOP labor agreement, and the ranges of compensation (salary
and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the FOP labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification
Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Police Officer 1329.59/1858.69
1376.13/1923.74
Police Sergeant 1664.12/2280.23
1722.37/2360.04
OVERTIME ELIGIBILITY
The City has reserved its right to the utilization of the 207(k) FLSA exemption and will
implement this as the hours of work effective the first full pay period following the execution of
the labor agreement. The pay period for purposes of calculating overtime shall consist of a
fourteen (14) day cycle that runs concurrent with the City’s current payroll cycle. For purposes
of calculating eligibility for overtime, “hours worked” shall include actual hours worked,
ORDINANCE NO. 9231 (Cont.)
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vacation, personal leave and holiday hours. Employees shall be eligible for overtime when they
exceed their hours scheduled for work in the fourteen (14) day pay cycle with a minimum of
eighty (80) hours. There shall also be established for each employee in the bargaining unit a
Training and Special Events bank of fifty (50) hours per individual per contract year. Each
employee may be scheduled for training or special event duty with a minimum of seven (7) days
notice prior to the commencement of the pay period and the training and special events bank
hours may be added to the eighty (80) hour, two (2) week pay period up to eighty-six (86) hours
and these hours shall not be eligible for overtime. Training and special events hours worked in
excess of eighty-six (86) hours in a two week pay period will be eligible for overtime, but will
not be subtracted from the training and special events bank. All work completed after eighty (80)
hours in a pay period that is performed for work that is funded by grants from parties outside or
other than the City of Grand Island, shall be paid overtime for the time worked after eighty (80)
hours, if the time is funded at overtime rates by the grant. Any such grant hours are not deducted
from the training and special events bank.
SECTION 5. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the IAFF labor agreement, and the ranges of compensation (salary
and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the IAFF labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Fire Captain 1739.56/2412.00
1800.44/2496.42
212 hrs/28 days
Firefighter / EMT 1292.40/1875.55
1337.63/1941.19
212 hrs/28 days
ORDINANCE NO. 9231 (Cont.)
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Firefighter / Paramedic 1442.94/2037.92
1493.45/2109.24
212 hrs/28 days
SECTION 6. The currently occupied classifications of the employees of the City
of Grand Island included under the IBEW-WWTP labor agreement, and the ranges of
compensation salary and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract, to be paid
for such classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees
included under the IBEW-WWTP labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as
follows:
Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Accounting Technician – WWTP 1067.22/1501.67
1104.57/1554.23
40 hrs/week
Equipment Operator – WWTP 1211.61/1704.86
1254.02/1764.54
40 hrs/week
Maintenance Mechanic I 1211.61/1704.86
1254.02/1764.54
40 hrs/week
Maintenance Mechanic II 1356.61/1908.89
1404.09/1975.70
40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – WWTP 1211.61/1704.86
1254.02/1764.54
40 hrs/week
Senior Equipment Operator – WWTP 1309.65/1842.81
1355.49/1907.30
40 hrs/week
Wastewater Clerk 911.66/1282.78
943.56/1327.67
40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Laboratory Technician 1286.17/1809.77
1331.18/1873.11
40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Operator I 1083.64/1524.80
1121.57/1578.17
40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Operator II 1211.61/1704.86
1254.02/1764.54
40 hrs/week
ORDINANCE NO. 9231 (Cont.)
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SECTION 7. The currently occupied classifications of the employees of the City of Grand Island
included under the IBEW-Clerical/Service group are as follows:
Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Accounting Technician – Streets 1093.44/1538.67 40 hrs/week
Administrative Assistant 1180.58/1662.19 40 hrs/week
Audio Video Technician 1115.35/1569.42 40 hrs/week
Building Inspector 1415.47/1991.53 40 hrs/week
Building Secretary 999.09/1405.37 40 hrs/week
Community Development Administrator 1245.34/1752.33 Exempt
Communication Specialist/EMD 1030.93/1454.21 40 hrs/week
Computer Operator 1434.40/1885.62 40 hrs/week
Computer Programmer 1703.42/2285.98 40 hrs/week
Computer Technician 1477.44/1942.22 40 hrs/week
Electrical Inspector 1415.47/1991.53 40 hrs/week
Emergency Management Coordinator 991.57/1394.84 40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician – Public Works 1418.74/1996.13 40 hrs/week
Evidence Technician 887.58/1248.55 40 hrs/week
Finance Secretary 999.09/1405.37 40 hrs/week
GIS Specialist 1681.79/2359.90 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker I – Building, Library, Police 1028.34/1446.75 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker II – Building, Library, Police 1082.92/1527.18 40 hrs/week
Parks and Recreation Secretary 999.09/1405.37 40 hrs/week
Planning Secretary 999.09/1405.37 40 hrs/week
Planning Technician 1521.35/2140.47 40/hrs/week
Plans Examiner 1415.47/1991.53 40 hrs/week
Plumbing Inspector 1415.47/1991.53 40 hrs/week
Police Records Clerk – Full Time 935.60/1317.32 40 hrs/week
Purchasing Technician 1071.93/1507.82 40 hrs/week
Shooting Range Operator 1368.25/1925.50 40 hrs/week
Stormwater Technician 1418.74/1996.13 40 hrs/week
Utility Secretary 999.09/1405.37 40 hrs/week
ORDINANCE NO. 9231 (Cont.)
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SECTION 78. The classification of employees included under labor agreements
with the City of Grand Island, and the ranges of compensation (salary and wages, excluding shift
differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such classification, and the number of hours
and work period which certain such employees shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as
stated above. All employees covered by the IAFF labor agreement shall be paid a clothing and
uniform allowance in addition to regular salary in the amount of $484.00 per year, divided into
twenty-four (24) pay periods. All employees of the FOP labor agreement shall be paid a clothing
and uniform allowance in addition to regular salary of $25.00 per pay period. If any such
employee covered by the IAFF or FOP labor agreements shall resign, or his or her employment
be terminated for any reason whatsoever, the clothing allowance shall be paid on a prorata basis,
but no allowance shall be made for a fraction of a month.
Non-union employees and employees covered by the FOP labor agreement, the
IBEW Utilities and Finance labor agreements, may receive an annual stipend not to exceed
$1,000 for bilingual pay.
Employees covered by the AFSCME labor agreement shall be granted a meal
allowance of $4.50 if they are required to work two (2) hours overtime consecutively with their
normal working hours during an emergency situation, and if such overtime would normally
interfere with and disrupt the employee’s normal meal schedule. Employees covered by the
IBEW - Utilities and IBEW – Finance labor agreements shall be allowed a meal allowance for
actual cost, or up to $7.00 per meal, if they are required to work two (2) hours overtime
consecutively with their normal working hours and if such overtime would normally interfere
with and disrupt the employee’s normal meal schedule. Direct supervisors of employees who are
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covered by labor agreements which allow overtime meal allowance shall be entitled to the same
meal allowance benefit.
Utilities Department personnel in the IBEW bargaining unit and the
classifications of Meter Reader Supervisor, Power Plant Superintendent, Power Plant Supervisor,
Electric Distribution Superintendent, Electric Distribution Supervisor, Water Superintendent,
Water Supervisor, Electric Underground Superintendent, and Engineering Technician Supervisor
shall be eligible to participate in a voluntary uniform program providing an allowance up to
$18.00 per month. When protective clothing is required for Utilities Department and Wastewater
Treatment Plant personnel covered by the IBEW labor agreement and employees covered by the
AFSCME labor agreement, except the Fleet Services Division of the Public Works Department,
the City shall pay 60% of the cost of providing and cleaning said clothing and the employees
40% of said cost. Full-time Fleet Services personnel shall receive a uniform allowance of $12
biweekly. Public Works Department personnel in the job classifications Fleet Services
Supervisor, Fleet Services Superintendent, and Fleet Services Mechanic shall receive a tool
allowance of $10 biweekly.
SECTION 89. Employees shall be compensated for unused medical leave as
follows:
(A) For all non-union employees the City will include in the second paycheck
in January of each year, payment for an employee’s unused medical leave in
excess of 960 hours accrued in the preceding calendar year. The compensation
will be based on 50% of the accumulated hours above 960 at the employee’s
current pay rate at the time of such compensation.
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For those employees covered by the IBEW Utilities and IBEW Finance
labor agreements, the City will compensate each employee for fifty percent (50%)
of unused medical leave in excess of 960 hours accumulated as of September 30,
2008, based upon his or her pay rate on the date the compensation is paid, which
will be no later than the first pay period in November 2008.
(B) All employees covered in the IBEW Utilities and IBEW Finance labor
agreements shall be paid for forty-seven percent (47%) of their accumulated
medical leave at the time of their retirement, early retirement, or death, not to
exceed four hundred eighty-eight and one third hours (calculated at 47% x 1039
hours = 488.33 hours), the rate of compensation to be based on the employee’s
salary at the time of retirement or death. Employees covered in the IAFF labor
agreement shall have a contribution to a VEBA made on their behalf in lieu of
payment for thirty-eight percent (38%) of their accumulated medical leave at the
time of their retirement, not to exceed five hundred ninety-eight and eighty-eight
hundredths hours (calculated at 38% x 1,576 hours = 598.88 hours). The amount
of contribution will be based upon the employee’s salary at the time of retirement.
Employees covered by the IBEW Wastewater labor agreement shall be paid
37.5% of their accumulated medical leave at the time of retirement or death,
based on the emplo yee’s salary at the time of retirement not to exceed three
hundred ninety-nine hours (calculated at 37.5% x 1064 hours = 399 hours). Non-
union employees shall have a contribution to a VEBA made on their behalf in lieu
of payment for one-half of their accumulated medical leave at the time of their
retirement. The amount of contribution will be based upon the employee’s salary
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at the time of retirement. All employees covered by the AFSCME labor
agreement shall be paid forty-five (45%) of their accumulated medical leave bank
at the time of their retirement, based on the employee’s salary at the time of
retirement not to exceed four hundred seventy-eight and eighty hundredths hours
(calculated at 45% x 1064 hours = 478.80 hours). All employees covered under
the FOP labor agreement shall be paid thirty-seven and one-half percent (37.5%)
of their accumulated medical leave bank at the time of their retirement, not to
exceed four hundred five hours (calculated at 37.5% x 1,080 hours = 405 hrs.),
based on the employee’s salary at the time of retirement. If death occurs while in
the line of duty, employees covered under the FOP labor agreement shall be paid
fifty percent (50%) of their accumulated medical leave bank at the time of their
death, not to exceed five hundred forty hours (50% x 1,080 hours = 540 hrs.),
based on the employee’s salary at the time of their death.
(C) The City Administrator and department heads shall have a contribution
made to their VEBA for one-half of their accumulated medical leave, not to
exceed 30 days of pay, upon their resignation, the rate of compensation to be
based upon the salary at the time of termination. Compensation for unused
medical leave at retirement shall be as provided for non-union employees.
(D) The death of an employee shall be treated the same as retirement, and
payment shall be made to the employee’s beneficiary or estate for one-half of all
unused medical leave for non-union employees and as defined in labor
agreements for all other employees.
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SECTION 910. The City Administrator shall receive a vehicle allowance of Five
Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per month in lieu of mileage allowance, divided into two equal
payments of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) retroactive to date of employment.
SECTION 1011. 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 1112. The salary adjustments identified herein shall be effective on the
date of passage and publication in pamphlet form in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law the first full pay period in October, 20082009.
SECTION 1213. Those portions of Ordinance No. 9170 9179 and all other parts
of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are, hereby repealed.
Enacted:
____________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Approving Minutes of August 11, 2009 City Council Regular
Meeting
Tuesday, August 25, 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
August 11, 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 August 11, 2009. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on August 5, 2009.
Mayor Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council members
were present: Meyer, Niemann, Gilbert, Haase, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey, Nickerson, Zapata and
Gericke. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Jeff Pederson, City Clerk
RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Mary Lou Brown, Assistant City Attorney Wes Nespor, 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 Austin Witmer and Caitlynn Schwehn along with board member Elizabeth Kuta.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Life Saving Efforts. Mayor Hornady and Fire Chief Troy Hughes gave
certificates of recognition to Ashley Schmitz, Adam Pfeifer, Bob Samuelson, Tim Schirmer, and
the Doniphan QRT’s who helped save the life of Cale Buhr, a 17 year old male student athlete on
May 12, 2009 when he suddenly collapsed and went into cardiac arrest.
Also presented were certificates of recognition to Scott Kudera and Craig Tegeler for a second
event which occurred on May 15, 2009 when Adam Wright, a training officer from Meadow
Grove Fire Department became unresponsive. These people were thanked for their outstanding
efforts that successfully changed the destiny for two individuals.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 4811 Gold Core Drive (Joseph &
Lori Brown). Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that a utility easement was needed at 4811
Gold Core Drive in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The easement would be used to locate
underground primary cable and a pad-mounted transformer to provide electric service to a new
bus storage and repair shop for Holiday Travel. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 731 Allen Drive (Highway Motels
of Nebraska, Inc.). Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that a utility easement was needed at
731 Allen Drive in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The easement would be used to place high
voltage underground cables and a pad-mounted transformer to provide electric service to the new
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Holiday Inn Express currently being constructed. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2009-2010 City Single Budget. This item was pulled from the
agenda at the request of the Finance Director.
Public Hearing on Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Budget. This item was pulled
from the agenda at the request of the Finance Director.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Gilbert moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9228 – Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 5 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Animals
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 this 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.
Assistant City Attorney Wes Nespor reported Ordinance #9228 would amend Chapter 5 of the
Grand Island City Code - Animals to update rabies observation to mirror state law and
incorporate changes suggested by the Animal Advisory Board.
Motion by Meyer, second by Nickerson to approve Ordinance #9228.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9228 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 #9228 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 #9228 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda Item G-7 was pulled for further discussion. Motion by
Zapata, second by Meyer to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-7.. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of July 28, 2009 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Re-Appointment of Doug Jensen to the Animal Advisory Board.
Approving Request from Kelsey Scoggins, 103 West 22nd Street for Liquor Manager
Designation for the United Veterans Club, 1914 West Capital Avenue.
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Approving Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. for Ratification of
Election of Board of Directors.
#2009-188 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 4811 Gold Core Drive
(Joseph & Lori Brown).
#2009-189 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 731 Allen Drive (Highway
Motels of Nebraska, Inc.).
#2009-191 – Approving Bid Award for One (1) 10” Raw Sewage Pump for the Wastewater
Division of the Pub lic Works Department with Bert Gurney & Associates of Omaha, Nebraska
in an Amount of $29,095.00.
#2009-192 – Approving Contract with IES Industrial, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for Project
WW050 Replacement SCADA System for Waste Water Treatment Plant in an Amount of
$433,769.00.
#2009-193 – Approving Renewal of Contract for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
with Family Resources of Greater Nebraska, Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$14,475.00 for one year.
#2009-190 – Approving Pipeline Crossing and Encroachment Agreement at Husker Highway
and Union Pacific Railroad Crossing for Water Main Project 2009-W-3 – Alda Water Main
Project for a One-time lease payment of $12,406.00. Gary Mader, Utilities Director answered
questions regarding construction costs, tap fees, liability insurance, future costs, and ownership
of the water line.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Carney to approve Resolution #2009-190. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Meyer to approve the Claims for the period of July 29, 2009
through August 11, 2009, for a total amount of $2,524,456.65. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Dugan, second by Gericke to approve the Claims for the period of July 29, 2009
through August 11, 2009 for State Fair Recreational Building in the amount of $13,700.00.
Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G2
Approving Minutes of August 18, 19, and 20, 2009 City Council
Budget Meetings
Tuesday, August 25, 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 BUDGET MEETING
August 18, 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 August 18, 2009. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on August 12, 2009.
Mayor Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council members
were present: Councilmember’s Meyer, Niemann, Gilbert, Haase, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey,
Nickerson, and Gericke. Councilmember Zapata was absent. The following City Officials were
present: City Administrator Jeff Pederson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Mary
Lou Brown, City Attorney Dale Shotkoski, and Public Works Director Steve Riehle.
INVOCATION was given by Mayor Hornady fo llowed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady introduced Community Youth Council
members Audie Aguilar and Kiara Solorzano.
PUBLIC HEARINGS :
Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2009-2010 City Single Budget. Mary Lou Brown, Finance
Director reported that Council needed to conduct a public hearing to take information from the
citizens of Grand Island on the proposed FY 2009-2010 City Single Budget. Adoption of the
budget and lid limit increase was scheduled for September 8, 2009. Mike McDermott, 1603
Gretchen Avenue and Lynn Widdifield, 223 South Shady Bend Road spoke in opposition to a tax
increase. No further public testimony was heard.
Councilmember Zapata was present at 7:10 p.m.
Public Hearing on Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Budget. Chad Nabity, Regional
Planning Director presented the CRA 2009-2010 Annual Budget. Presented was a PowerPoint
presentation explaining the CRA programs and functions. The following budget highlights were
presented: 1) $100,000 to purchase dilapidated properties/infrastructure 2) $150,000 for façade
development and 3) $800,000 for other projects. Total CRA request was $425,000 for 2009-2010
which was down from $475,000 requested in 2008-2009. No public testimony was heard.
Review of Proposed FY 2009/2010 City Single Budget. Mayor Hornady commented on the long
difficult process of creating the 2009-2010 budget. Mentioned was that the department director’s
would present their budget and then questions would follow. The plan was to work until 9:30
p.m. with further meetings scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.
Jeff Pederson, City Administrator commented briefly on the city budget including the Budget in
Brief document, transmittal letter, and salary survey recently received by the Human Resources
Department.
Council reviewed each of the following department budgets:
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Administration – Paul Breseno, Assistant to the City Administrator presented the following
budgets. Personnel services increase of 3.55% due to step and annual increases and a decrease in
Health Insurance. Operating Expenses Increase of 2.19% due to ICMA Program Prioritization
and Community Results and National Citizen Survey.
Legislative (Mayor and City Council) – City Council operating expenses increase of 8.38%
includes $3,600 for employee benefits internet stipend and $7,000 for council laptops.
City Clerk – Decrease of 2.5% includes deletion of tuition reimbursement and decrease of
election costs. One of the biggest items in the budget was legal notices in the amount of $16,000.
Public Information – Personnel services increase of 6.59% due to increase to step and annual
increases. Operating expenses decrease of 33.63% and Capital expenses decrease of 20.15%.
Council President Meyer spoke concerning travel and training, and other expenditures. His
recommendation was to cut those line items in half. Jeff Pederson and Mary Lou Brown
commented on the need and legitimacy for “other accounts”. Councilmember Nickerson
commented on the cut of travel and training stating 50% was too drastic, but some sort of a cut
was necessary. Councilmember Haase raised concerns on exceeding line items within each
budget. Also mentioned were the City’s fiscal policies.
Finance – Mary Lou Brown, Finance Director presented the Finance Department budget. Sales
tax was up 1.3% over prior fiscal year. The 2010 budget reflects an annual increase of 1.8% over
the 2009 projected receipts. Occupation tax was to be used for only two purposes: State Fair
Building lease payments of $755,000 per year and expenses for the Veteran’s Athletic Complex.
Property tax reflects the 12% proposed rate increase. Motor vehicle tax collections reflect a year-
over-year growth rate of 1.9%. Total operating expense in non-departmental was $530,600 and
lease payments were $2,197,000. Nineteen employees were represented by the Finance IBEW
Union; an additional 2 would be part of the new IBEW Union. The monthly average number of
customers billed in 2008 was: electric – 24,129; water – 15,270 and sewer – 14,867. 90% of the
Finance Operation Expense was related to personnel and the charge for IT services. Grand Island
was a leader in the use of Munis and drives many of the overall system enhanceme nts.
Ms. Brown explained Informational Technologies (IT) was used by other City departments and
each department was charged for those services. Six of these employees would be represented by
the new IBEW Union. A review of the needs of the City and the current structure of IT would be
completed this fall. Ms. Brown gave an overview of the IT System Support. IT revenue was
received from each department within the City for a total of $1,014,975.00. 85% of IT expense
was related to personnel service and cont ract services. $210,000 was the expense related to
Munis and Microsoft licensing fees. Ms. Brown explained the known changes to proposed 2009-
2010 Ending Cash Balances and Proposed Budget Appropriations.
Councilmember Gilbert suggested every department try to find ways to save money. Mentioned
was to have a balanced budget. Councilmember Haase asked questions concerning the credit
card expense for customers paying by credit card. Comments were made on the IT budget in the
amount of $1.1 million. Councilmember Carney commented on the transmittal letter relying
more on debt to pay for capital improvement projects, how much the citizen’s could pay through
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taxes, and if there was a limit. Councilmember Dugan commented on the growth of revenues,
expenses, and government services. He stated our focus needed to be put on the core services the
City needed to provide.
Legal – Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney presented the Legal Department budget. The Legal
department was a small department with only three employees which provides services to the
General fund departments and Enterprise fund departments. Revenues come from the Stop
program and enterprise fund reimbursement. Total budget for the Legal department was
$343,228 or 0.88% of the 2009-2010 proposed budget. The department budget increase of
$17,570 represented a 5.39% increase to the department. The increase was equal to .045% of the
total General fund budget. The increase was due to wage (step) increases. Operating expense for
2009-2010 proposed budget was 3.47% less than 2008-2009.
Discussion was held on travel and training. Mr. Shotkoski explained continuing education was
required by the Nebraska State Bar Association. Outside legal council was discussed.
Councilmember Gilbert stated continuing education should be paid by the employee.
Human Resources – Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Department Director presented the
Human Resources Department budget. Primary responsibilities were: recruitment, compliance
and information management, benefit and risk management administration, labor relations, and
classification and compensation. Human Resources provided support for all other departments in
the City. The dollars budgeted represented 1.15% ($454,890) of the general fund budget. 25% of
the Human Resources budget was allocated to operating expenses such as: comparability
surveys, EAP services, citywide training, advertising, applicant tracking system, employee
evaluation system, and pre-hire testing. Ms. Sutherland explained the wellness program within
the City. Medical and prescription drug claims were down by more than $200,000 over the past
twelve months. The City was recently notified by Governor Heineman that the City would be
receiving the Governor’s Excellence in Wellness Award in September. A new health insurance
vendor was currently being negotiated and a contract would be brought before the Council at the
August 25, 2009 council meeting. Risk management was mentioned with a reduction of more
than $53,000 paid by departments for work comp. insurance and work comp. claims paid from
01/09 thru 07/09 were $114,250 less than the same time period last year.
Councilmember Gilbert stated the City paid much better than other businesses with regards to
benefits. Ms. Sutherland stated this was due to the comparability study required by law.
Councilmember Haase commented on health insurance and pension. Co-pay and self insurance
were mentioned. Ending cash balance reserve for insurance was discussed. Pension expenses
were mentioned. Ms. Brown stated annual actuarial studies would be required. Councilmember
Niemann asked if percentage of salary was related to benefits. Ms. Sutherland stated the City ran
around 25%. Councilmember Carney asked if we had a cap on self assurance. Ms. Sutherland
stated we had a $1 million dollar maximum coverage for medical. Legal fees for CIR were paid
out of the Human Resources budget. Other legal fees were paid out of the general fund.
Councilmember Haase asked about the cafeteria plan and if it was a benefit to the employee. Ms.
Sutherland stated it was a great benefit to the employee because of the tax break.
Building – Craig Lewis, Building Department Director presented the Building Department
budget. Two divisions made up the Building Department fund which included maintenance and
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Building Inspections/Permits. Explained were the maintenance needs for the City building.
Permit and inspection fees brought in approximately 70% to offset the total budget.
Councilmember Gilbert commented on the number of employees in the department compared to
the number of permits, inspections, and construction. Mr. Lewis explained the need for the
number of employees and what they did. Councilmember Meyer questioned insurance premium,
fuel, and vehicles. Councilmember Haase commented on keeping vehicles lo nger and revenue
sources through the plumbing inspector.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Zapata to fix the time to which to adjourn to Wednesday,
August 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City Council Budget Meeting – Cont.
August 19, 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 August 19, 2009. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on August 12, 2009.
Mayor Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council members
were present: Councilmember’s Meyer, Niemann, Gilbert, Haase, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey,
Zapata, Nickerson, and Gericke. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator
Jeff Pederson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Mary Lou Brown, 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 Lauren Cantrell and Danielle Jim.
The City Counc il resumed review of the 2009/2010 proposed budget.
Mary Lou Brown, Finance Director answered the following questions from last night’s meeting
as follows:
What is the dollar amount we have budgeted for outside legal costs and where are these
dollars located in the budget?
Attorney fees for outside legal costs are budgeted primarily in the Contingency Account
within Non-Departmental in the General Fund. Actual amounts for 2007 and 2008 were
$89,827.75 and $40,619.73, respectively. The 2009 projected amount is $25,000 and the
2010 budget amount is $30,000. Most of the actual amounts have been spent with
Harding & Shultz.
In addition, $8,000 in legal services has been budgeted within General Insurance in the
Internal Service Fund. These amounts are for legal fees in conjunction with both the
General Government Insurance and the Workers Compensation Program.
How much of the IT allocation of services shows up in the General Fund?
$458,100 of the IT allocation is expense in the General Fund. Finance is the recipient of
the largest allocation at $225,000.
What percentage of customer payments is made by credit card?
Approximately 5% of customer payments are made by credit card.
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What is the co-pay dollar amount contributed by employees?
The total cost of healthcare under the new rate structure is budgeted at $5,621,098 with
the employees share of that being $725,879.
What is the reason for the insurance premium decrease within the Building Department
operating expense?
An RFP that was completed in 2008 resulted in lower premiums for the general liability
insurance program.
Can the Special Revenue Backflow program be brought into the Building Department
General Fund account and why is the balance in the Fund negative?
The Special Revenue Backflow program could be folded into the Building Department
General Fund.
The monthly fee that is included on each customer bill to support the Backflow program
is $0.35. This fee was increased from $0.30 to $0.35 effective with Ordinance #9181 that
was effective 10/1/08. It appears that the fee at the current level is unable to offset the
costs associated with the program and is therefore causing the negative Fund balance.
Can the cash reserve of the Cafeteria Plan be transferred to the General Fund?
This Fund acts as an agent which withholds elected amounts from employee payroll and
then reimburses the employee as eligible expenses are incurred. The money in the Fund
theoretically belongs to the employees who contributed the funds. It is possible to have
either a negative or positive balance in this Fund due to the timing of employee payroll
deductions and the actual usage of the Plan. If an employee uses most of their payroll
deduction early in the year and then leaves his/her employment with the City, the
individual account balance will be negative. The same is true in reverse which would
cause a positive balance to exist.
A legal review of the Cafeteria Plan Document needs to be completed prior to making a
final response to this question.
What is a good cash reserve for health insurance?
The answer to this question is not a concrete one. The level of risk that the City is willing
to assume will drive the answer and is therefore open to some debate. For those with a
high risk tolerance, a reserve that covers 2 – 3 months of claims may be deemed
adequate. For those with a risk avoidance perspective, 6 months of claims coverage may
be the response.
What is the appropriate amount of debt a city can assume?
Follow-up with outside experts is underway and a response will be provided as soon as
available.
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What are the current and historical debt ratings for the City?
Follow-up is being completed and will be provided as soon as available.
Fire – Troy Hughes, Fire Chief presented the Fire Department budget. Operating costs were
reduced or held steady where possible with the exceptions of Fire and EMS. Some of the
increases in the fire budget where: computer services, public education materials, utility services,
vehicle maintenance, other, and hose line items. Increases in the EMS budget were: computer
services, repair and maintenance of machinery, and ambulance refunds. Capital items impacting
the 2009-2010 budget were: rescue pumper $550,000; staff car $35,000; cardiac defibrillators
$39,000; and concrete replacement $50,000. GIFD programs to add value to tax dollars were:
consolidated cleaning/laundry supply purchasing; installed metal roof on Station 3 and 4; hose
specifications required 10 year replacement warranty; tobacco policy; began installing motion
sensing light controls; and EMS collections were up.
Chief Hughes commented on the value added through grant funding: self contained breathing
apparatus - $241,000; protective clothing - $83,000; HAZMAT - $25,000 - $35,000 and pending
grant requests – rescue pumper, six FTEs, smoke detector program for mobile homes, protective
clothing, and crossfit wellness program. The following future needs were mentioned: apparatus
replacement schedule; long range – fire station in northeast part of town, and staff needs.
Councilmember Dugan asked about the $35,000 staff car. Chief Hughes stated this would be a
pickup to haul hose and other equipment. This cost would include lights, radios, etc.
Councilmember Ramsey asked about travel and training. Chief Hughes stated they budgeted
around $750.00 per person. Training was important and they were partnering with other
departments for training to be more efficient and cost effective. Discussion was held on mutual
aid services and the sharing of equipment between towns. Councilmember Gilbert commented
on overtime and asked what the Fire Department could do to keep this line item down. Chief
Hughes stated they needed to be fully staffed in order to keep the overtime budget down.
Councilmember Haase commented on the EMS revenues versus expenses and complimented the
department on the tax subsidy. FTE’s were discussed in the EMS division. Councilmember
Zapata asked about the number of staff. Chief Hughes explained how the staff works and what a
Kelly day was.
Police – Steve Lamken, Police Chief presented the Police Department budget. Chief Lamken
stated the goal of the Police Department was a safe community. The Police Department’s job
was to encourage a community that feels safe, accepted and connected and protects its citizens,
proactively prevents crime and enforces the law. The Police Department direction started in
2007, “Nice vs. Necessary”, tasks and programs, and department tracked with council priorities.
The following actions had been taken to make the department more efficient: changes in service
delivery; elimination of redundant tasks; creation of patrol support unit; job task analysis of
support functions; restructuring of the administration support staff; and implementation of field
reports for officers. Department program changes were as follows: all administrative support
services under unified supervision; implementation of filed reporting; reorganization of Gang
Operation Unit; restructuring business phone and service desk operations; reducing police
services dog training schedule; and new airport security contract. The following programs had
been eliminated: special event and escort activities; Community Police Academy; GREAT
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Summer Youth Program; and metered parking enforcement study. Department budget highlights
included: personnel – increase for new officers $170,000 in addition to annual increases;
overtime – reflects two new programs assigned to the department – State Fair and State
Volleyball Tournament.
Councilmember Dugan asked about the new Dodge Charger police cars and gas mileage. Chief
Lamken stated they are not better on gas mileage than the Ford Impala’s and the department
would not be buying any more in the future. Councilmember Gilbert commented on overtime
and the Humane Society contract. Councilmember Ramsey commented on discontinuing the
GREAT program. Chief Lamken stated this program would continue in the school but they had
eliminated the summer program. Councilmember Haase commented about the school crossing
guards.
Emergency Management – Jon Rosenlund, Emergency Management Director presented the
Emergency Management budget. Department activity included: CAD calls up 8% since 2004;
50,000 911 calls in 2008; 140,000 non-emergency calls; 740,000 radio traffics annually;
managed nearly $742,000 in grant funds since 2006; recent disaster events – 2005 flooding,
2006/07 ice storm, and 2008 flooding. Recent Department upgrades were: facility expansion
provided 4 complete consoles, radio system upgrade, telephone system upgrade, established
short term alternate 911 center, replaced back-up generator at county tower, and replaced and
expanded warning sirens. The following were issues on the horizon and the department was
working on them: H1N1 flu response; FCC narrow banding upgrade requirement; warning siren
replacement & expansion, establish long term alternate 911 center, disaster planning by rewriting
Local Emergency Operations Plan, continuity of operations/government plan, and animal disease
plan.
Mr. Rosenlund stated all general fund operations were divided 50/50 with Hall County. The
Special Revenue Fund was generated by 911 surcharges and supported 911 system & activities.
Personnel cost was 78% of the budget.
Councilmember Meyer asked about the Citizen Corp. Mr. Rosenlund stated this line item was
completely funded by grant monies. Councilmember Gilbert asked about FTE’s. Mr. Rosenlund
explained the change in FTE’s and the switch to the general fund. Overtime was discussed.
Councilmember Haase asked about an alternate 911 center in another county. Mr. Rosenlund
commented on other areas not having the ability to communicate with our systems. Comments
were made concerning the City being an alternate site for FEMA. Councilmember Gericke asked
if we had enough funds for the narrow banding. Mr. Rosenlund stated grant funding was being
looked at.
Public Works – Steve Riehle, Public Works Director presented the Public Works budget. Mr.
Riehle stated the Public Works Department had the following 5 divisions:
Engineering/Administration; Fleets Services; Solid Waste; Streets; and Waste Water. Mr. Riehle
commented on the duties of each division. 2010 Engineering budget highlights included 89% for
personnel costs and 11% for operating costs. Street Division included: 72% operating, 23%
personnel, and 5% capital. Fleet services included: 67% operating, 31% personnel, and 2%
capital. Waste Water included: 46% capital, 34% operating, 10% personnel, and 10% debt
service.
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Councilmember Gilbert asked about the quiet zone wayside horns. Mr. Riehle stated this was not
included in this budget. Discussion was held regarding the fleet services possible move to the fire
training ground east of town. Councilmember Haase asked questions concerning the engineering
revenues. Traffic signals were discussed regarding personnel needs. Mr. Riehle stated 50% of
concrete repair was contracted. Gas tax revenues were discussed. Councilmember Gericke stated
he felt we could save money by closing railroad crossings and wouldn’t have to spend money on
the wayside horns. Councilmember Niemann asked about contract services.
Planning – Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director presented the Regional Planning
Department budget. The Planning Department was responsible for three divisions: Planning,
Community Development, and Community Redevelopment Authority. The Planning Department
budget was funded 50% by County and 50% by City. The director was funded 20% by CRA and
80% by Planning budget. Secretary was funded 10% by CRA and 90% by Planning budget.
Technician was funded 38% by Utilities and 62% by Planning budget. The Community
Development was funded by grant fees and general fund.
Councilmember Haase mentioned the CRA budget in the amount of $425,000 and stated he was
going to request a one year moratorium. Councilmember Ramsey commented on the moratorium
and spoke against it. Mayor Hornady commented on the projects and benefits to the City by the
CRA. Lincoln Pool was discussed concerning applying funds to projects like this. Mr. Nabity
stated this could be done.
Library – Steve Fosselman, Library Director presented the Library budget. Mr. Fosselman
reviewed the City’s and Library’s mission statements. Emphasis was on the following three
strategic planning goals: 1) timely access to accurate information and a collection in a variety of
formats and technologies; 2) a wide range of library programming functions in partnership with
community agencies, and 3) services for an increasingly diverse community. Mr. Fosselman
stated there were approximately 300,000 visitors per year. The following literacy/learning
opportunities included: children, teens, adults, and diverse community. Hall County Bookmobile
was mentioned as an important service for outreach.
Councilmember Dugan questioned office supplies. Mr. Fosselman stated this included office
supplies, tags for books, programs for little kids needing supplies, processing, equipment
supplies, and other. Councilmember Ramsey asked about contract services and security. Mr.
Fosselman stated there was a need for security and the Police Department had helped in the past,
however the Police Department was not able to do this on a routine basis. Councilmember
Gilbert commented about the room use and revenues that could be charged. Councilmember
Haase questioned the expense side of the Library budget and increase over the past three years
compared to the revenue side. Jeff Pederson, City Administrator stated the revenue from the
donation was used for the building expansion.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Zapata to fix the time to which to adjourn to Thursday, August
20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Niemann, Gilbert, Haase, Carney,
Gericke, Nickerson, Zapata, Ramsey, and Dugan voted aye. Councilmember Meyer voted no.
Motion adopted.
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ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City Council Budget Meeting – Cont.
August 20, 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 Cit y Hall, 100 East First
Street, on August 20, 2009. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on August 12, 2009.
Mayor Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council members
were present: Councilmember’s Meyer, Niemann, Gilbert, Haase, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey,
Zapata, Nickerson, and Gericke. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator
Jeff Pederson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Mary Lou Brown, 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 member
Brandon Pfeifer.
The City Council resumed review of the 2009/2010 proposed budget.
Mary Lou Brown, Finance Director answered the following questions from last night’s meeting
as follows:
What is the cost for the six new Fire FTE’s to the General Fund?
The six new Fire Department’s FTE’s are dependent upon a successful grant application. These
six new employees (if successfully grant funded) will not be hired until the middle of September
2010. The cost of these employees in next year’s budget will be approximately $15,000. During
the 2010-2011 budget year, these employees will have a cost of about $350,000 depending upon
union negotiated wages and benefits. The first four years of the grant funding will pay nearly
100% of their costs. The fifth year (2014-2015) will be the responsibility of the city’s general
fund. The cost during this 5th year would be approximately $400,000 using the 2009-2010 union
pay scales. It is our belief that the increasing medical call volume (projected to reach 5,856 by
2015) will easily offset the full cost of these six new FTEs by the time the city is fully
responsible for their salary and benefits.
Why are there no transfers out from the Library Trust?
Other than the fact that the interest earned by this money has dropped off by half, there is no
reason that the transfers were stopped. The last transfer took place in 2005 in the amount of
$6,240.
Should Fleet Services have a negative Cash balance?
Steve has updated his projections for Fleet Services for 2009 and those revisions actually result
in a positive estimated cash balance for the current fiscal year. We have also determined that it is
appropriate to do a one-time allocation to the departments utilizing the services of the Fleet
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Department. This allocation is for the fuel tank replacement. The allocations will impact both the
General Fund and Enterprise Fund Departments.
What dollar impact will we see by lowering the non-union projected salary increase from
4.5% to 3.5 or 3.75%?
A 1% reduction to the Non-union employees, inclusive of Department Directors, would amount
to approximately $65,000 reduction to the General Fund.
What is the total of all travel & training for the year?
The total Travel and Training appropriation in the Proposed Budget for the General Fund is
$201,724.
Contractually, is there any way NOT to increase employee wages this year?
The Unions would have to agree to a request to open up the Contracts to discuss a change to the
wage settlements. The Union(s) would then have to agree to any reduction.
Discussion was held concerning the City’s debt/bond rating.
Parks and Recreation – Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation presented the Parks and Recreation
Department budget. There are six divisions in the Parks and Recreation Department:
Administration, Park Maintenance/Greenhouse, Recreation/Aquatics, Cemetery, Heartland
Public Shooting Park, and Jack Rabbit Run Golf Course. Mr. Paustian reviewed each of the
Parks divisions programs and problems. Comments were made concerning revenue sources and
future needs in several areas.
Councilmember Carney asked about plans for the tennis club. Mr. Paustian stated there had been
a request by the tennis club to take over the racket club. Currently they were working on this
request and the current contract in place. Councilmember Meyer asked about Lincoln Pool, how
often they would be open, and could swimming lessons be changed to the Water Park. Paustian
stated the pool was open about 50% of the time. The Heartland Public Shooting Park was
discussed regarding the loss of revenue. Councilmember Haase asked about starting the new
cemetery on Webb Road. Paustian stated is would be seven to eight years before we would need
to start or it would be driven by the need. Pool drains were discussed and the unfunded mandate.
Special events were discussed such as the GI Games. The golf course was discussed with regards
to being an enterprise fund versus a general fund.
Councilmember Dugan questioned the costs of season passes for the water park. Paustian stated
they would be increasing the costs of the season passes for next year. Councilmember Ramsey
brought up concerns concerning Lincoln Pool safety issues. Councilmember Carney asked about
the beer sales at the golf course. Paustian stated the contract had changed with the new manager.
Capital Improvement Presentations (CIP):
Public Works – Steve Riehle, Public Works Director presented the following CIP projects for the
Public Works Department: drainage projects totaling $1,819,500; street construction project –
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Stolley Park Road Widening – Locust to Events Center $200,000; bonded street and sewer
projects $463,540; miscellaneous Public Works projects $281,000 for a total of $2,764,040.
Councilmember Meyer asked about the quiet zones and wayside horns. Riehle stated this
probably wouldn’t happen until the 2010 budget year. Storm water planning was discussed.
Councilmember Gilbert asked questions about the Stolley Park widening project and Wasmer
detention cell. Councilmember Ramsey spoke of concerns about the Stolley Park widening
project. Comments were made to extend the project to Stuhr Road. Councilmember Meyer
commented on traffic to the State Fair and not knowing how the traffic would flow. He
recommended we wait to see where the improvements needed to be made. Northwest drainage
project in the amount of $725,000 was discussed. Counc ilmember Niemann commented on
Stolley Park widening and agreed with Councilmember Meyer in not doing anything until after
the first year of the State Fair. Wasmer was discussed concerning culverts.
Councilmember Haase asked about the gas tax. Riehle stated gas tax could be used for street
maintenance, street equipment, and street construction. Revenues and expenses for this line item
were discussed. Councilmember Meyer stated he supported the project from Stolley for Fonner
but not any further.
Parks & Re creation (CIP) – Steve Paustin, Parks & Recreation Director presented the following
CIP projects for the Parks Department: miscellaneous park projects $150,000; hike/bike trails
$200,000; and soccer/baseball field development – Vets Home $1,300,000for a total of
$1,650,000. Total Capital Projects were $4,564,040.
Councilmember Meyer stated he was very pleased with the hike/bike trails. He suggested
Council use the $200,000 from hike/bike and put it towards Police Officers. Councilmember
Gericke commented that he would like to see more hike/bike trails on the north side of the city
towards the new Vets Home softball complex. Councilmember Nickerson asked about grant
funding for hike/bike trail and the needs for more Police officers. Councilmember Zapata
questioned Lincoln Park Pool and the cost of a wet play area. Paustian stated a wet play area
would cost $1.4 million.
Enterprise Fund Presentations:
Utilities – Gary Mader, Utilities Department Director presented the Utilities budget. The Utilizes
department consisted of Water and Electric. The following budget appropriation was presented
for the electric department: operating expenses, taxes, & fee 15%; labor 18%; baseload fuel
(coal) 21%; peaking fuel & power purchases 22%; capital – trans/dist 12%; capital – generation
3%; and debt service 9%. Mr. Mader stated fuel costs had doubled in the last few years. Pending
regulatory issues consisted of carbon dioxide regulation, mercury regulation, and renewable
portfolio standards.
The following budget appropriation was presented for the water department: operating expenses,
taxes, & fees 36%; labor 14%; capital – reservoirs, pump stations, & wells 7%; capital –
distribution 29%; debt service 7%; and power for pumping water 7%. No rate changes were
expected for this fiscal year.
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Councilmember Haase commented on the cash flow for the electric utilities. Costs for PGS were
mentioned. Water department revenues were mentioned regarding a decrease from $6.2 million
in 2009 to $4.6 million in 2010. This drop was because of the Alda water main. Councilmember
Gilbert asked about not having meters read in the homes. Mader stated they could investigate
that option.
Public Works – Wastewater – Steve Riehle, Public Works Director presented the Public Works
CIP projects with regards to the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The following highlights were
presented: personnel 10%; operations 25%; debt service 11%; and capital 51%.
Councilmember Meyer asked about other general supplies in the amount of $220,000.
Councilmember Gilbert asked about the odor. Riehle stated there were three sources of odor –
overloading by JBS, hydrogen sulfite, and rendering or process smells from JBS.
Councilmember Dugan asked about the lottery matching fund in the amount of $285,000 and
where it was in the budget. Jeff Pederson, City Administrator stated half that amount was in the
budget but he couldn’t tell exactly which line item it was in. Councilmember Meyer asked what
term was used for the lottery match. Mayor Hornady stated it was a lottery match but didn’t
know what the actual title was. Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney stated the city would only be on
the hook for two quarters and Lincoln would be responsible for the other two quarters.
Councilmember Haase stated it should fall under the non-departmental fund.
Mayor Hornady commented on the thorough work from the Department Director’s in bringing
forth a balanced budget. Specific changes council wanted needed to be brought forward in
motion form so we could wrap up tonight. If not we could continue at next weeks council
meeting.
Councilmember Nickerson recommended we hear from each councilmember before any motions
were made.
Increasing the mill levy by 3 from .25 to .28 and the $2 million bonding recommendation were
discussed. Discussion was held concerning gathering the information before a vote was taken.
Motion by Carney, second by Gericke that we make no changes to the budget tonight. Upon roll
call vote, Councilmember’s Meyer, Niemann, Carney, Zapata, Nickerson, and Gericke voted
aye. Councilmember’s Gilbert, Haase, Dugan, and Ramsey voted no. Motion adopted.
Councilmember Meyer stated he did not want to raise the mill levy. He still wanted to cut travel
& training and other expenses in the budget. Councilmember Nickerson asked the council to
consider the following: reduce travel & training by 15%; wages – non-union reduce to 3.5 or
3.75; CIP projects move to next years budget – left turn lane by Northwest High School, Wasmer
detention cell, and consider reallocating part of the insurance mone y to reinvest in hiring 4 Police
Officers.
Councilmember Haase commented on the City’s fiscal policy and not having a solvent budget.
The following were recommended: CRA tax moratorium and no raise in property tax.
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Councilmember Niemann stated the following: a tax rate increase of 1.5 was agreeable but not 3,
we needed 4 new Police Officers, travel & training deduction by 25%, wait on Stolley Park Road
widening project.
Councilmember Dugan stated the following: need 4 Police Officers, not sure it was necessary to
increase tax rate by 3 but may have to raise it somewhat, vehicle replacement only if necessary,
balancing budget – IT and fleet services have a loss and needs to be looked at, and Heartland
Shooting Park, aquatics, recreation to establish a threshold on what the City would be willing to
supplement.
Councilmember Carney asked Haase for a definition of budget solvency. Councilmember Haase
stated there was a time to spend and a time to save.
Councilmember Gericke commented on travel and training that some departments asked for a lot
and some asked for very little, an across the board cut may not be fair. What was cut this year
may come back next year. He didn’t want to raise taxes but may have to. Police Officers were
needed even if we don’t get the grant money. Grand Island is in the lower half of all first class
cities in Nebraska relative to mill levy rate.
Councilmember Ramsey stated Tuesday we need to know what the dollar amount was we needed
to look at. A mill levy raise if it went towards the Police Officers and safety issues was
acceptable.
Councilmember Gilbert stated she would not vote for a raise in the mill levy. She asked if we
could use funds from vacant fire fighters positions to be used for new Police Officers. Find a
different way to fund the pumper truck. Overtime was mentioned to go back to the 2008 level.
Health insurance rates, travel, and training needed to be cut; bookmobile may be a decrease if it
is no longer in service, salary decreases. $850,000 is a minimum that needed to be cut.
Councilmember Gericke commented on overtime and not having enough help.
City Administration Jeff Pederson stated staff would put some figures together and bring the
budget back for approval at the August 25, 2009 City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G3
Approving Re-Appointments of Karen Bredthauer, Scott Ericksen,
and Ray Aguilar to the Interjurisdictional Planning Commission
The Mayor has submitted the re-appointments of Karen Bredthauer, Scott Ericksen, and Ray
Aguilar to the Interjurisdictional Planning Commission. These appointments would become
effective immediately upon approval by the City Council and would expire on May 24, 2009.
Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G4
Approving Re-Appointment of Glen Murray to the Community
Redevelopment Authority
The Mayor has submitted the re-appointment of Glen Murray to the Community
Redevelopment Authority. This appointment would become effective August 31, 2009 upon
approval by the City Council and would expire on September 30, 2014. Approval is
recommended.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G5
Approving Appointment of Judy Pederson to the Business
Improvement District #6 Board
The Mayor has submitted the appointment of Judy Pederson to the Business Improvement
District #6 Board. This appointment would complete the term of Dallas Kime who resigned.
The appointment would become effective immediately upon approval by the City Council and
would expire on September 30, 2013. Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G6
Approving Appointments of Mike Wooden and James Reed to the
Business Improvement District #8 Board
The Mayor has submitted the appointments of Mike Wooden and James Reed to the Business
Improvement District #8 Board. These appointments would complete the terms of Mark
Tracy and K.C. Hehnke who resigned. These appointments would become effective
immediately upon approval by the City Council and would expire on September 30, 2013.
Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G7
Approving Request for Reconstruction Liquor License for Casey’s
Retail Company dba Casey’s General Store #2737, 1814 North
Eddy Street, License “B-76265”
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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: August 25, 2009
Subject: Request of Casey’s Retail Company dba Casey’s General
Store #2737, 1814 North Eddy Street for a
Reconstruction of Class “B-76265” Liquor License
Item #’s: G-7
Presente r(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Casey’s Retail Company dba Casey’s General Store #2737, 1814 North Eddy Street has
submitted an application for a Reconstruction of their Class “B-76265” Liquor License.
Casey’s is currently in the process of rebuilding the store at this location and anticipate
opening the new store in mid to late October 2009. Attached is a drawing of the new
store.
Discussion
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. Since the store is not completed, final
inspection will need to be done at a later date.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the application.
2. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4. Deny the application.
Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council approve the application.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application for the reconstruction liquor license requested by
Casey’s Retail Company dba Casey’s General Store #2737, 1814 North Eddy Street for
the Class “B-76265” Liquor License contingent upon final inspections.
Item G8
Approving Preliminary Plat for Woodland Park Subdivision
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: August 25, 2009
Subject: Woodland Park Subdivision Revised-Preliminary Plat
Item #’s: G-8
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is located east of Independence Ave. and north of Capital Ave., the Preliminary
Plat proposes to create 17 lots on a tract of land consisting of part of the West Half of the
Southeast Quarter (W1/2, SE1/4) of Section Two (2), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten
(10) West of the 6th P.M. in City of Grand Island in Hall County Nebraska. This is
approximately 13.491 acres.
Discussion
The revised Preliminary Plat for Woodland Park Subdivision was considered by the Regional
Planning Commission at the August 5, 2009 meeting. A motion was made by Aguilar and
seconded by Eriksen to approve the plat as presented on the Consent Agenda. A roll call vote
was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present (Aguilar, O’Neill, Ruge, Monter,
Reynolds, Haskins, Eriksen, Heineman, Bredthauer, Snodgrass) voting in favor and no member
present abstaining.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the final plat as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
Woodland Park Revised Preliminary Plat Summary
Developer/Owner
Hastings Ventures L.L.C.
429 Industrial Lane
Grand Island NE 68803
To create 17 lots east of Independence Ave and north of Capital Ave, in the City of
Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Size: 13.491 acres
Zoning: R2 – Low Density Residential Zone
Road Access: Public City Roads
Water Public: Public water is available
Sewer Public: Public sewer is available
Item G9
#2009-194 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Woodland Park Tenth Subdivision
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: August 25, 2009
Subject: Woodland Park Tenth Subdivision – Final Plat
Item #’s: G-9
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is located east of Independence Ave and north of Capital Ave., final plat
proposes to create 17 lots on a tract of land consisting of part of the West Half of the
Southeast Quarter (W1/2, SE1/4) of Section Two (2), Township Ele ven (11) North,
Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island in Hall County
Nebraska. This is approximately 13.491 acres.
Discussion
The final plat for Woodland Park Tenth Subdivision was considered by the Regional
Planning Commission at the August 5, 2009 meeting. A motion was made by Aguilar and
seconded by Eriksen to approve the plat as presented on the Consent Agenda. A roll call
vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present (Aguilar, O’Neill, Ruge,
Monter, Reynolds, Haskins, Eriksen, Bredthauer, Heineman, Snodgrass) voting in favor
and no member present abstaining.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the final plat as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
Woodland Park Tenth Final Plat Summary
Developer/Owner
Hastings Ventures
429 Industrial Lane
Grand Island NE 68803
To create 17 lots east of Independence Ave and north of Capital Ave., in the City of
Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Size: 13.491 acres
Zoning: R2 - Low Density Residential Zone
Road Access: Public City Roads
Water Public: Public water is available
Sewer Public: Public sewer is available
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2009-194
WHEREAS, Hastings Ventures L.L.C. a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, being
the said owner of the land described hereon have caused to be laid out into 17 lots, a tract of land
comprising a part of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2SE1/4) of Section Two (2),
Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M., in the City of Grand Island, in Hall
County, Nebraska, under the name of WOODLAND PARK TENTH SUDIVISION, and has caused
a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of
Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by
Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owner of
the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore
described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf
of the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of WOODLAND PARK TENTH
SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City Council of the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the approval and
acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2009.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G10
#2009-195 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
R Quandt Subdivision
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: August 25, 2009
Subject: R Quandt Subdivision – Final Plat
Item #’s: G-10
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is located west of Quandt Rd., and north of White Cloud Rd., this final plat
proposes to create 1 lot on a tract of land comprising a part of the South Half of the
Northeast Quarter (S1/2NE1/4) in Section Twenty Three (23), Township Twelve North,
Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in the 2-mile extraterritorial of Grand Island in Hall
County Nebraska. This is approximately 4.184 acres.
Discussion
The final plat for R Quandt Subdivision was considered by the Regional Planning
Commission at the August 5, 2009 meeting. A motion was made by Aguilar and
seconded by Eriksen to approve the plat as presented on the Consent Agenda. A roll call
vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present (Aguilar, O’Neill, Ruge,
Reynolds, Monter, Haskins, Eriksen, Bredthauer, Heineman, Snodgrass) voting in favor
and no member present abstaining.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the final plat as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
R Qua ndt Final Plat Summary
Developer/Owner
Jerry Quandt
416 Rosewood Circle
Grand Island NE 68803
To create 1 lot east of Quandt Rd., and north of White Cloud Rd., in the 2-mile
extraterritorial jurisdiction of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Size: 4.184 acres
Zoning: AG-1 Primary Agriculture Zone
Road Access: County Roads
Water Public: Public water is not available
Sewer Public: Public sewer is not available
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2009-195
WHEREAS, Estate of Ralph C. Quandt, Jerry Quandt, Personal Representative being
the said owner of the land described hereon have caused to be laid out into 1 lot, a tract of land
comprising a part of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter (S1/2NE1/4) in Section Twenty Three
(23), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M., in the 2-mile extraterritorial
jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of R QUANDT
SUBDIVISION, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of
Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by
Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owner of
the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore
described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf
of the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of R QUANDT SUBDIVISION, as
made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the approval and acceptance of such plat by the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2009.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G11
#2009-196 - Approving Renewal of Boiler and Machinery
Insurance - Utilities Department
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R Mader; Dale Shotkoski;Mary Lou Brown
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney
Mary Lou Brown, Finance Director
Meeting: August 25, 2009
Subject: Boiler and Machinery Insurance – Utilities Department
Item #’s: G-11
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
The Utilities Department Boiler and Machinery Property Peril and Fire coverage
insurance is up for renewal as of October 1, 2009. This insurance is specifically designed
for Electric Utilities and is readily adaptable to the Water Utility, which is also included
in the coverage. The Utilities Department’s insurance provider, FM Global, provided the
attached proposal for renewal of the present coverage.
Key provisions included in the proposed renewal are an increase in the insured valuation
of $605,998, increasing the total valuation for insurance coverage to $440,304,760; and a
premium reduction of $18,010, reducing the annual premium from $393,651 for the
current year, to $375,641 for the 2009-2010 year.
Additionally, in the proposal, there are provisions for terrorism coverage. The City
Council firmly rejected the terrorism coverage several years ago, and it has not been
included in subsequent renewals. Price quotes for terrorism coverages are provided in the
proposal along with a Policy Holder Disclosure form for execution by the City, either
accepting or rejecting terrorism coverage. The complete policy is available in the Utilities
and Finance offices for review. The renewal proposal and proposed policy have been
reviewed by the Legal and Finance Departments.
Discussion
The premium for the renewal of the Boiler and Machinery, Property Peril, and Fire
coverage is $375,641, which is a 4.6% decrease from the current policy premium.
Utility and Finance staff have had additional discussion regarding the Terrorism
Coverage. The annual premium to add that coverage is $21,631. The probability that a
relatively remote location in the central part of the nation would be targeted for a terrorist
attack is evaluated as very unlikely. However, given the demonstrated high magnitude of
destruction resulting from a terrorist attack, the potential loss from such an attack could
be very high. It is estimated that an attack similar to the Oklahoma City Federal Building,
at a high value target such as the Platte Generating Station (PGS), could result in
damages in excess of $100,000,000. For perspective, the annual premium adder is
roughly equivalent to one day’s fuel use at PGS.
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 renewal of the Utilities
Department’s Boiler and Machinery, Property and Peril, and Fire Insurance with FM
Global, and, if Council agrees, authorization of the Utilities Director to execute the
Notice of Terrorism Insurance Coverage form to add that coverage.
Sample Motion
Move to approve acceptance of the FM Global insurance for the Utilities Department,
with authorization to accept the Terrorism Coverage.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2009-196
WHEREAS, the City’s Utility Department subscribes to insurance for boiler and machinery,
property, peril and fire coverage; and
WHEREAS, the boiler and machinery, property, peril and fire coverage insurance term
expires October 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the insurance of electric and water utilities facilities is a specialized market with
a limited number of potential providers; and
WHEREAS, valuation adjustments resulted in an increased total insured value of property
from the present amount of $439,698,762 to $440,304,760; and
WHEREAS, a proposal was received from the current provider, Factory Mutual Insurance
Company of St. Louis, Missouri, in the amount of $375,641; and
WHEREAS, the insurance provider requires that the City either except or reject Terrorism
Insurance Coverage by executing the form provided; and
WHEREAS, the City has opted to accept the Terrorism Insurance Coverage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of Factory Mutual Insurance
Company of St. Louis, Missouri, with premium in the amount of $375,641 is hereby approved, and the
Utilities Director is hereby directed to execute the form to accept Terrorism Insurance Coverage, with a
premium in the amount of $21,631.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2009.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G12
#2009-197 - Approving Release Form For Repairs Made to Solid
Waste Division Transfer Station Door
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: August 25, 2009
Subject: Approving Release Form for Repairs Made to Solid
Waste Division Transfer Station Door
Item #’s: G-12
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On June 27th, 2009 at approximately 10:30 a.m., a Central Waste Disposal rear-load
garbage truck was unloading inside the City’s transfer station building. As the driver
proceeded to exit the building, the tail section of the truck struck door #4 and the
surrounding frame of the building. Solid Waste Division personnel contacted Central
Waste Disposal management to discuss the situation. Central Waste Disposal agreed to
procure and pay for the services and materials necessary to restore the door and frame to
the original condition. On August 4th, 2009, all of the necessary repairs were completed
and approved by Solid Waste Division staff.
Discussion
Waste Connections of Nebraska, Inc., d/b/a Central Waste Disposal, a Delaware
Corporation, requests that the attached release form be signed by the City of Grand Island
now that satisfactory repairs have been made.
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 release form be signed as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the signing of the release form.
RELEASE
The, City of Grand Island, for, and in consideration and acknowledgement of the
payment of repair of damage, does hereby fully release and forever discharge Waste
Connections of Nebraska, Inc., d/b/a Central Waste Disposal, a Delaware Corporation,
and their employees, representatives and agents, from any and all claims, demands, liens,
agreements, contracts, covenants, actions, suit, and causes of any kind arising from
property damage suffered on or about June 29th, 2009, including all injuries, damages,
losses and expenses, financial loss of any kind, liquidated damages, mental distress and
anguish, attorneys fees and litigation costs. This Release shall be binding on the City of
Grand Island, its assigns, and successors however enumerated.
__________________________________
(Signature)
_____Margaret Hornady, Mayor________
(Printed Name)
____________________________________
(Date)
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2009-197
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2009 a Central Waste Disposal rear-load garbage truck struck
door #4 and the surrounding frame of the building, causing extensive damage; and
WHEREAS, Central Waste Disposal management was contacted immediately by Solid
Waste Division personnel; and
WHEREAS, Central Waste Disposal agreed to procure and pay for the services and
materials necessary to restore the door and frame to the original condition; and
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2009 all of the necessary repairs were completed and approved
by Solid Waste Division personnel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, the Mayor is hereby authorized, and directed, to sign
the release form provided by Central Waste Disposal for said damages and repairs on behalf of the City Of
Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2009.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G13
#2009-198 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2009-S-2; Saint Patrick Avenue -
Manhole and Valve
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: August 25, 2009
Subject: Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary
Sewer Project No. 2009-S-2; Saint Patrick Avenue -
Manhole and Valve
Item #’s: G-13
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
General Excavating Company of Lincoln, Nebraska was awarded a $43,250.50 contract
on March 10, 2009. The contract was for the installation of a sanitary sewer manhole and
valve for Lift Station #19.
In May of 2005 and June of 2008 Lift Station #19 at Diers and Capital Avenue was
overwhelmed by infiltration and inflow into the sanitary sewer system. The homes in the
O’Flannagan, O’Grady, Kelly and St. Patrick area (commonly referred to as Irish Acres)
experienced sanitary sewer backups.
Lift Station #19 is scheduled to be replaced with a new and larger station in the future. To
protect the Irish Acres neighborhood against future sanitary sewer backups, an isolation
valve and manhole was designed to be installed along St. Patrick Avenue just south of
Kelly Street. If Lift Station #19 becomes overloaded the valve will be shut and a pump
installed to pump around the valve. The system is temporary and will provide significant
protection to homes in the Irish Acres area.
Work commenced on April 8, 2009 and was completed on May 13, 2009.
Discussion
The project was completed in accordance with the terms, conditions and stipulations of
the contract, plans and specifications. It was completed with an overrun of $6,044.25
because of additional concrete pavement that needed to be removed, for a total cost of
$49,294.75.
Due to some sections of pavement needing to be replaced the Streets Division of the
Public Works Department is going to be paying $5,100.00 towards this project for street
repair.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Certificate of Final
Completion for Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2009-S-2.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer Project No.
2009-S-2.
ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2009-S-2; St. Patrick Avenue CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
August 25, 2009
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2009-S-2; St. Patrick Avenue- Manhole and Valve has been
fully completed by General Excavating of Lincoln, Nebraska under the contract dated March 10, 2009. The
work has been completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of said contract and
complies with the contract, the plans and specifications. The work is hereby accepted for the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska, by me as Public Works Director in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-650 R.R.S.,
1943.
Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2009-S-2; St. Patrick Avenue-Manhole & Valve
Unit Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Cost
1. Remove P.C. Concrete Pavement $ 11.00 s.y. 199.00 $ 2,189.00
2. Build 7” P.C. Concrete Pavement $ 74.00 s.y. 199.00 $14,726.00
3. Build Integral Curb $ 26.00 l.f. 97.50 $ 2,535.00
4. Remove 4” P.C. Concrete Sidewalk $ 1.25 s.f. 125.00 $ 156.25
5. Build 4” P.C. Concrete Sidewalk $ 8.40 s.f. 125.00 $ 1,050.00
6. Remove Existing 12” Sanitary Sewer Pipe $ 79.00 l.f. 14.00 $ 1,106.00
7. Build 12” D.I.P. Sanitary Sewer Pipe $ 195.00 l.f. 14.00 $ 2,730.00
8. 12” Joint Encasement $ 460.00 ea. 2.00 $ 920.00
9. Install 12” Sanitary Sewer Gate Valve on
12” D.I.P. Pipe; Gate Valve Supplied by
WWTP (Stainless Steel) $ 600.00 l.s. 1.00 $ 600.00
10. Build 5’ Diameter Standard Manhole with
Traffic Loading Flat Top $3,440.00 ea. 1.00 $ 3,440.00
11. Build 5’ Diameter M.H. Extra Depth $ 350.00 v.f. 12.67 $ 4,434.50
12. Pavement Sawcut $ 7.00 l.f. 0.00 $ 0.00
13. Furnish and Place Type “B” Bedding $ 14.00 l.f. 22.00 $ 308.00
14. Sheet Piling $6,100.00 l.s. 1.00 $ 6,100.00
15. Constructing Dewatering $9,000.00 l.s. 1.00 $ 9,000.00
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Original Project Total $49,294.75
Summary of Other Costs
Engineering – Public Works Department $ 4,929.48
Advertising $ 54.36 Platte Valley Laboratories $ 100.00
Island Sprinkler Supply $ 29.47
Kelly Supply $ 49.92
Precision Industries $ 19.79
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Total of Other Costs $ 5,183.02
TOTAL COSTS OF SANITARY SEWER PROJECT NO. 2009-S-2; ST. PATRICK AVE- $54,477.77
MANHOLE AND VALVE
Respectfully submitted,
Steven P. Riehle
City Engineer/Public Works Director
TO MEMEBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2009-S-
2; St. Patrick Avenue-Manhole and Valve be approved.
I further recommend that the Costs of Engineering be credited to Account No. 10033001.74516 from Account
No. 53030055.85213.53009 in the amount of $4,929.48.
I further recommend that the costs of Concrete Pavement Repair be credited to Account No.
53030055.85213.53009 from Account No. 10033506-85351 in the amount of $5,100.00.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Hornady
Mayor
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2009-S-
2; St. Patrick Avenue-Manhole and Valve be approved.
____________________________________________ ___________________________________
Steven P. Riehle – City Engineer/Public Works Director Margaret Hornady – Mayor
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2009-198
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director for the City of Grand Island has
issued a Certificate of Completion for Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2009-S-2; Saint Patrick Avenue –
Manhole & Valve, certifying that General Excavation Company of Lincoln, Nebraska, under contract, has
completed the installation of the sanitary sewer manhole & valve; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the
project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer/Public
Works Director; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Certificate of Completion for Sanitary Sewer
Project No. 2009-S-2, Saint Patrick Avenue – Manhole & Valve, is hereby confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2009.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G14
#2009-199 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Sanitary Sewer District No. 76 Replacement; Vine Street, Between
Ashton Avenue and Koenig Street
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven R. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: August 25, 2009
Subject: Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary
Sewer District No. 76 Replacement; Vine Street,
Between Ashton Avenue and Koenig Street
Item #’s: G-14
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska was awarded a
$211,322.19 contract at the June 23, 2009 regulary City Council meeting. Change Order
#1 for this project was approved by City Council on July 28, 2009 in the amount of
$4,000.00 to a sanitary sewer manhole. This project was necessary due to the
deterioration and collapse of the sanitary sewer line that serves this area. Work
commenced on June 29, 2009 and was completed on August 7, 2009.
Discussion
The project was completed in accordance with the terms, conditions and stipulations of
the contract, plans and specifications. There was an overrun on the excavation of
unsuitable material because the soil under the pipe was unacceptable and had to be
excavated and replaced with suitable soil. The entire project was completed with a net
overrun of $4,166.15 for a total construction cotract cost of $219,488.34.
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 Certificate of
Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District No. 76 Replacement; Vine Street, between
Ashton Avenue and Koenig Street.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District No. 76.
ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
Sanitary Sewer District No. 76 Replacement CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
August 25, 2009
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that Sanitary Sewer Dis trict No. 76 Replacement has been fully completed by The Diamond
Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska under the contract dated June 23, 2009. The work has been
completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of said contract and complies with the contract,
the plans and specifications. The work is hereby accepted for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, by me as Public
Works Director in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-650 R.R.S., 1943.
Sanitary Sewer District No. 76 Replacement
Unit Plan Total Total
No. Description Price Unit Quantity Quantity Cost
1. Remove 15” Sanitary Sewer $ 12.80 l.f. 527.10 507.00 $ 6,489.60
2. Build 15” P.V.C. Sanitary Sewer $ 132.19 l.f. 527.10 507.00 $67,020.33
3. Remove Existing Services & Replace $ 1,371.52 ea. 8.00 9.00 $12,343.68
With 4” or 6” P.V.C. Services
4. Remove Existing Storm Sewer Manhole $ 652.27 ea. 1.00 0.00 $ 0.00
At Sta. 0+06.25 (if needed)
5. Build 5’ Diameter Storm Sewer Manhole $ 2,609.45 ea. 1.00 0.00 $ 0.00
6. Build 5’ Diameter Manhole Extra Depth $ 371.13 v.f. .82 0.00 $ 0.00
7. Construct San. Sewer M.H. Entrance $ 1,804.89 ea. 2.00 1.00 $ 1,804.89
8. Remove P.C. Conc. Pavement $ 6.00 s.y. 1,206.00 1,279.78 $ 7,678.68
9. Replace 7” P.C. Conc. Pavement $ 46.17 s.y. 1,206.00 1,279.78 $59,087.44
10. Pavement Sawcut $ 3.80 l.f. 41.00 0.00 $ 0.00
11. Remove 12”, 15” & 18” Conc. St. S. Pipe $ 11.97 l.f. 37.50 8.00 $ 95.76
12. Build 12” Concrete Storm Sewer Pipe $ 48.25 l.f. 22.50 8.00 $ 386.00
13. Build 15” Concrete Storm Sewer Pipe $ 52.00 l.f. 7.50 0.00 $ 0.00
14. Build 18” Concrete Storm Sewer Pipe $ 59.45 l.f. 7.50 0.00 $ 0.00
15. 15” Joint Encasement w/ Furnco San. S. $ 612.74 ea. 1.00 1.00 $ 612.74
16. Furnish and Place Type “B” Bedding $ 19.98 l.f. 527.10 507.00 $10,129.86
17. Construction Dewatering $26,338.56 l.s. 1.00 1.00 $26,338.56
18. Unsuitable Material Excavation $ 23.04 c.y. 600.00 1,020.00 $23,500.80
19. Build 4’ Diameter Manhole $ 4,000.00 l.s. 1.00 1.00 $ 4,000.00 (Change Order #1) --------------
Original Project Total $219,488.34
Summary of Other Costs
Engineering – Public Works Department $21,948.84
Advertising $ 67.78
Platte Valley Laboratories $ 750.00
--------------- Total of Other Costs $22,766.62
TOTAL COSTS OF SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 76 REPLACEMENT $242,254.96
Respectfully submitted,
Steven P. Riehle
City Engineer/Public Works Director
TO MEMEBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District No. 76
Replacement be approved.
I further recommend that the Costs of Engineering be credited to Account No. 10033001.74516 from Account No.
53030055-85213.53009 in the amount of $21,948.84.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Hornady
Mayor
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District No. 76
Replacement be approved.
____________________________________________ ___________________________________
Steven P. Riehle – City Engineer/Public Works Director Margaret Hornady – Mayor
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2009-199
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director for the City of Grand Island has
issued a Certificate of Completion for Sanitary Sewer District No. 76 Replacement; Vine Street, between
Ashton Avenue and Koenig Street, certifying that The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska, under contract, has completed the repair; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the
project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer/Public
Works Director; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Certificate of Completion for Sanitary Sewer
District No. 76 Replacement, Vine Street, between Ashton Avenue and Koenig Street, is hereby
confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2009.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G15
#2009-200 - Approving Contract for Health and Dental Plan
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Brenda Sutherland
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director
Meeting: August 25, 2009
Subject: Health and Dental Insurance Contract
Item #’s: G-15
Presenter(s): Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director
Background
The City of Grand Island has had a contract with Mutual of Omaha and Coventry Health
and Life Insurance Company to provide administrative services for the City’s health and
dental plan. The City has a partially self-funded plan, meaning that claims are actually
paid for by the premium dollars generated through the plan to a certain limit. The City
has paid a third party, in this case Coventry, to administer and pay claims and provide
stop loss coverage.
The City’s current “specific deductible” or stop loss is $150,000 per participant. This
means that the first $150,000 of claims for a plan participant is paid for by the premium
dollars generated and then the reinsurance carrier picks up the claims that go over that
amount.
Discussion
As a part of routine practice, the City advertises through the RFP process to shop its
various benefit packages on a three year cycle. As it has been three years since the health
insurance was shopped, it seemed prudent to take a look at the market to see if there was
the ability to retain same or similar benefits at a better price. The City has a health
insurance committee that has been in place for several years that is comprised of union,
non-union, management, non-management Human Resources personnel, Finance and
Legal personnel. The City retained Phares Financial Services, Inc. as a consultant to
assist with the breakdown of the proposals, compilation of the information and contract
negotiations.
The committee held interviews with finalists based on the proposals that were submitted.
Negotiations ensued and the committee has a recommendation before the Council for the
administration of the health and dental plan. The committee is proposing Regional Care,
Inc. of Scottsbluff, Nebraska as the new plan administrator. After careful review and
consideration, the insurance committee has determined that the proposal from Regional
Care, Inc. provided the best package for the price. The City will have a lower overall cost
than it has with its current vendor. The contract will commence on October 1, 2009.
Regional Care, Inc. has guaranteed their administrative fees for a three year term. Strong
Financial Services has been chosen to act as the broker to assist the City and its
employees with their daily needs and to provide professional assistance in an ever
changing market. The reinsurance will be provided by American National Life Insurance
Company of Texas and the transplant policy will be provided by National Union Fire
Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA.
The plan structure will remain much the same as it is today with a few of the following
changes; Gastric bypass surgery will no longer be covered, infertility will have a $10,000
lifetime limit, allergy injections will be subject to deductible and then 80/20 co pay, the
limit for annual physicals provided in a doctor’s office will be increased to $500, out of
pocket limits will increase to $1600 for single coverage and $3200 for family coverage,
RX co pays will be $10 for generic, $25 for formulary, $40 for non-formulary and $50
plus 20% with a maximum of $100 for specialty drugs, and a smoking cessation benefit
will be added to include one course of medication as long as it is combined with
counseling.
After discussion with Council through the budget process, the employee’s share of the
monthly premium will be increased from 15% to 16% unless otherwise specified in a
labor agreement.
The contract with RCI (Regional Care, Inc.) specifies administrative fees of $21.65 per
employee per month for three years. Currently the City pays $34.83 per month per
employee for administrative fees. The fixed cost for the new contract which includes all
insurance and administrative fees will have a net reduction of nearly $125,000.
The contracts are on file at the City Clerk’s office for review.
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 contracts with Regional
Care, Inc, Strong Financial, National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh and
American National Life Insurance Company of Texas to provide the health and dental
insurance benefits for the City of Grand Island employees.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the contracts administered by Regional Care Inc, of Scottsbluff
Nebraska to provide medical and dental insurance benefits for the employees of the City
of Grand Island.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Wes Nespor, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN
RFP DUE DATE: May 29, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
PUBLICATION DATE: April 13, 2009
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 11
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
A+ Brokerage, Inc. Lincoln, NE – Tammy Buffington
Blue Cross/Blue Shield – Omaha
Mutual of Omaha – Omaha, NE – Christy Lemmers
Dental Bid Only
Strong Financial Services – Aurora, NE – Cal Strong
Aetna
Blue Cross/Blue Shied – Omaha
Regional Care, Inc. – Scottsbluff
Principal Financial Group
CNIC Health Solutions
UMR
Primark - Grand Island, NE – Tom Strand and Dennis McCarty
American Administrators
Blue Cross/Blue Shield – Omaha - Brad Utoft
Blue Cross/Blue Shield direct quote
Ryder, Rosacker, McCue and Huston – Grand Island, NE - Ryan Hansen
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
UMR
Cypress
American Administrators
Principal Financial Group
Coventry Health Care – Omaha, NE – Brian Bergman
Coventry quote
Krull Agency – Hastings, NE – Dan Schwartzkopf
Mid American Benefits
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Principal Financial Group
Regional Care, Inc. – Scottsbluff, NE
RCI Bid
National Insurance Services, Omaha, NE – Mike Boden
Dental and Stop Loss Bid
Wilcox Financial Services – McCook, NE
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
MMSI – Mayo Clinic
Mid American Benefits
Three Rivers Benefits Corporation
First Administrators
Great West – Cigna
UMR
Wellness Partners (Wellness piece)
cc: Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director Tami Herald, HR Specialist
Jeff Pederson, City Administrator David Springer, Finance Director
Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney Wes Nespor, Purchasing Agent
P1335
RESOLUTION 2009-200
Whereas, the City subscribes to health and dental insurance for its employees and
other eligible participants, as authorized by the City of Grand Island Personnel Rules and
federal regulation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited proposals for a Health and Dental
Plan, according to the City’s Request for Proposal on file with the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, an Insurance Committee consisting of union and non-union,
management, and non-management employees, along with the Human Resources
Director, the Finance Director, and the Attorney/Purchasing Agent to review and evaluate
the proposals, interview vendors and select the most favorable vendor; and
WHEREAS, Phares Financial Services, Inc. of North Platte was retained by the
City in a consulting capacity to assist City staff with specialized knowledge in this area;
and
WHEREAS, Regional Care, Inc. of Scottsbluff, Nebraska submitted a proposal
for Administration of the Health and Dental Insurance Coverage in accordance with the
terms of the advertisement for proposals and the plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such proposals being in the amount of $21.65
per employee per month from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012 or
administrative fees; and
WHEREAS, The reinsurance coverage is provided under a contract with
American National Life Insurance Company of Texas and the transplant coverage is
provided under a contract with National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh,
PA, and the broker is Strong Financial Services, however all contracts would be
administered by Regional Care, Inc; and
WHEREAS, contracts necessary for the provision of such services and associated
stop loss and transplant coverage; and
WHEREAS, a Business Associate Agreement and a Administrative Service
Agreement will be entered into with Regional Care, Inc. in addition to the
aforementioned contracts for other insurance services; and
WHEREAS, such contracts also require the City of Grand Island to designate a
plan administrator to provide routine administration of the plan documents; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the Human Resources Director be designated
as such plan administrator; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of Regional Care,
Inc. for the administration of health and dental insurance as set out by the contracts is
hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2009.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G16
#2009-201 - Approving Keno Satellite Location and Agreement for
A. Meier, Inc. dba Bandits, 1016 North Diers Avenue, Suite 118
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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: August 25, 2009
Subject: Approving Keno Satellite Location and Agreement for A.
Meier, Inc. dba Bandits, 1016 North Diers Avenue, Suite
118
Item #’s: G-16
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
An Interlocal Agreement governing County/City keno operations provides that the City
shall have the duty to review and approve satellite operations within the City. Fonner
Keno, Inc. has previously been licensed to operate keno at Fonner Park as well as other
facilities in the City that have been designated as satellite locations for the operation of
keno.
Discussion
A. Meier, Inc. dba Bandits, 1016 North Diers Avenue, Suite 118 has submitted a request
for approval of a satellite location at the premises of Bandits, 1016 North Diers Avenue,
Suite 118. This request was approved by Hall County at their August 18, 2009 meeting.
Approval of the Satellite Agreement between A. Meier, Inc. and Fonner Keno, Inc. is
required along with approval for the satellite location. The Agreement has been reviewed
by the Legal and Building Departments.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the request of The Chicken Coop of Grand Island, Inc.
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 request for a Keno
Satellite Location and Agreement for A. Meier, Inc. 1016 North Diers Avenue, Suite 118.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the request for a Keno Satellite Location and Agreement for A. Meier,
Inc. dba Bandits, 1016 North Diers Avenue, Suite 118.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2009-201
WHEREAS, the County of Hall and the City of Grand Island entered into an Inter-Local
Cooperation Agreement to permit the operation of keno within Hall County; and
WHEREAS, Fonner Keno, Inc. has previously been licensed to operate keno and certain
locations have been designated as satellite locations for the operation of keno; and
WHEREAS, the County of Hall has selected an additional satellite location for approval for
the operation of keno, such location being the premises at 1016 North Diers Avenue, Suite 118 in Grand
Island, Nebraska, owned by A. Meier, Inc. dba Bandits, a Nebraska corporation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that A. Meier, Inc. dba Bandits, a Nebraska
corporation, located at 1016 North Diers Avenue, Suite 118, Grand Island, Nebraska is hereby approved
as an additional satellite location for the operation of keno, subject to entering into the proper agreement.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2009.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G17
#2009-202 - Approving Keno Satellite Location and Agreement for
Sluggers, Inc. dba Sluggers Sports Bar and Grill, 707 West Anna
Street
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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: August 25, 2009
Subject: Approving Keno Satellite Location and Agreement for
Sluggers, Inc. dba Sluggers Sports Bar and Grill, 707
West Anna Street
Item #’s: G-17
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
An Interlocal Agreement governing County/City keno operations provides that the City
shall have the duty to review and approve satellite operations within the City. Fonner
Keno, Inc. has previously been licensed to operate keno at Fonner Park as well as other
facilities in the City that have been designated as satellite locations for the operation of
keno.
Discussion
Sluggers, Inc. dba Sluggers Sports Bar and Grill, 707 West Anna Street has submitted a
request for approval of a satellite location at the premises of Sluggers Sport Bar and Grill,
707 West Anna Street. This request was approved by Hall County at their August 18,
2009 meeting. Approval of the Satellite Agreement between Sluggers, Inc. and Fonner
Keno, Inc. is required along with approval for the satellite location. The Agreement has
been reviewed by the Legal and Building Departments.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the request of The Chicken Coop of Grand Island, Inc.
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 request for a Keno
Satellite Location and Agreement for Sluggers, Inc. 707 West Anna Street.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the request for a Keno Satellite Location and Agreement for Sluggers,
Inc. dba Sluggers Sports Bar and Grill, 707 West Anna Street.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2009-202
WHEREAS, the County of Hall and the City of Grand Island entered into an Inter-Local
Cooperation Agreement to permit the operation of keno within Hall County; and
WHEREAS, Fonner Keno, Inc. has previously been licensed to operate keno and certain
locations have been designated as satellite locations for the operation of keno; and
WHEREAS, the County of Hall has selected an additional satellite location for approval for
the operation of keno, such location being the premises at 707 West Anna Street in Grand Island,
Nebraska, owned by Sluggers, Inc. dba Sluggers Sports Bar and Grill, a Nebraska corporation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Sluggers, Inc. dba Sluggers Sports Bar and Grill, a
Nebraska corporation, located at 707 West Anna Street, Grand Island, Nebraska is hereby approved as
an additional satellite location for the operation of keno, subject to entering into the proper agreement.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2009.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G18
#2009-203 - Approving Amendment Number 3 to Agreement with
CH2MHill for Waste Water Comprehensive Plan Update
Tuesday, August 25, 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: August 25, 2009
Subject: Approving Amendment Number 3 to Agreement for
Waste Water Comprehensive Plan Update
Item #’s: G-18
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
CH2M Hill, Inc. of Englewood, Colorado was hired to update the Waste Water
Comprehensive Plan under an agreement for $346,200 that was approved by the council
on October 11, 2005.
Amendment number 1 to the agreement was approved by the council on September 11,
2007. The amendment provided for changes in the scope of work including regulatory
review, alternative analysis and odor evaluation. The agreement included no change in
cost.
Amendment number 2 to the agreement was approved by the council on April 28, 2009.
The amendment provided for budget and schedule modifications. The cost of the
agreement was $35,038.
Discussion
The loadings to the treatment plant have changed significantly in the last year with the
new JBS lagoon coming on-line in July of 2008 and the old lagoon coming back on-line
in February of 2009. The Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) loading on the plant has
reduced significantly, changing the carbon to nitrogen ratio of the plant’s waste water,
reducing the plant’s ability to de-nitrify, and increasing the difficulty of treatment. Future
cost savings options to deal with this loading charge were discussed during an
alternatives evaluation workshop on July 14, 2009.
Amendment number 3 with CH2M Hill, Inc. provides for consulting services to evaluate
those options and make recommendations that will be used in the comprehensive plan as
well as the upcoming design of aeration basin improvements. The services include
analysis of split streams of waste water flows from JBS, future regulatory requirements
regarding nutrient loadings, and modeling the impact of the options. The possible options
are important because they can result in a capital improvements plan that can save
millions of dollars.
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 resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute the Amendment.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Amendment Number 3 with CH2M Hill, Inc. of Englewood, Colorado
under the Standard Agreement for Professional Services dated October 18, 2005.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2009-203
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2005, by Resolution No. 2005-293, the City Council of the
City of Grand Island approved an agreement with CH2M Hill, Inc. of Englewood, Colorado, in the amount
of $346,200, to perform engineering services for the Waste Water Comprehensive Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2007 the City Council approved Amendment Number 1
with CH2M Hill, Inc. which modified the scope of the original contract without the appropriation of
additional funds; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2009 the City Council approved Amendment Number 2 with
CH2M Hill, Inc which accounts for schedule modifications and the associated fee adjustments , for a cost
not to exceed $35,038.00,
WHEREAS, city staff has negotiated Amendment Number 3 with CH2M Hill, Inc. which
represents scope, budget and schedule modifications to perform additional analysis in order to minimize
capital improvement program project needs, at an additional cost not to exceed $24,880.00, for a revised
total agreement price of $406,118.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the 3rd amendment to the agreement with CH2M
Hill, Inc. of Englewood, Colorado is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the amendment to the agreement for such services on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2009.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item H1
Consideration of Request from Mosaic Group Home for a
Conditional Use Permit for a Mosaic Group Home Located at 2905
West 5th Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-2.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
City of Grand Island City Council
Item I1
#2009-204 - Consideration of Request from Tycoon Ltd., LLC dba
Empire, 123 East South Front Street for a Class “C” Liquor
License and Liquor Manger Designation for David Karmazin,
2981 Highway 4, Lawrence, Nebraska
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2009-204
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Tycoon Ltd., LLC, doing business as Empire, 123
East South Front Street for a Class "C" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island Independent as
required by state law on August 15, 2009; such publication cost being $14.73; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 25, 2009 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: ________________________
_________________________________________________________
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of David Karmazin, 2981
highway 4, Lawrence, Nebraska as liquor manager of such business upon the
completion of a state approved alcohol server/seller training program.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2009.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I2
#2009-205 - Consideration of Requesting the Nebraska Liquor
Control Commission to Require Club 69, 106 East 3rd Street to
Complete a Long Renewal Form
Tuesday, August 25, 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: August 25, 2009
Subject: Club 69 Liquor License Application
Item #’s: I-2
Presenter(s): Steven Lamken, Police Chief
Background
The Police Department is requesting the City Council to vote to require the owner of the
Club 69 Liquor Establishment to make a new application for a liquor license to the
Nebraska Liquor Commission. The Police Department is making this request based upon
the call history; lack of cooperation by the owner; and lack of control of the
establishment by the owner. A twelve page call history has been provided outlining the
Police Department contacts at Club 69 since November of 2006.
Discussion
The Police Department recommends that the City Council vote to recommend to the
Nebraska Liquor Commission that the owner of Club 69 liquor establishment be require
to submit a new application for the renewal of the liquor license. The Police Department
bases this request upon several factors.
The Department has responded to 295 calls at Club 69 since November 23, 2006. Many
of these calls involve disturbances, intoxicated persons and violence. Many of the calls
involve assaults. The vast majority of these calls required multiple officers to respond.
The call volume and number of officers needed creates a disproportionate demand for
law enforcement services and negatively affects the Police Department's ability to
provide other law enforcement services in the community. A twelve page report from
Sergeant Vitera provides documentation on the number and nature of calls for service and
comparisons with other on sale liquor establishments in the City.
Mr. Nickie Kallos, the Club 69 owner, has demonstrated that he is not fit, willing or able
to properly provide the service proposed within the City. There are numerous instances
where Mr. Kallos is argumentative and confrontational with officers responding to calls
at Club 69. There are numerous instances where Mr. Kallos confronts officers, interferes
with their efforts and uses profanity towards the officers as they are attempting to respond
to violent or difficult situations. The report provides documentation of many instances
that demonstrate Mr. Kallos is not fit, willing, or able to provide the proposed service.
Mr. Kallos has demonstrated that the management and control of Club 69 does not
conform to all provisions and requirements of the rules and regulations governing liquor
licenses. Mr. Kallos has demons trated that he lacks management ability. He does not
enforce standards. Patrons are allowed to become intoxicated. Patrons are not checked for
proper identification. Patrons are allowed to create disturbances, commit assaults and
other acts without efforts to control them. Mr. Kallos often escalates situations or
interferes with officers when they have to respond to calls at Club 69. Mr. Kallos has
demonstrated that he does not have control of his establishment as evidence by the
number of disturbances, crimes and calls responded to by the Police at Club 69. The
report provides documentation of instances where Mr. Kallos does not uphold rules and
regulations and is not in control of the liquor establishment.
The Police Department is facing staffing difficulties. Calls and demands for service are
creating more and more critical times when there are no officers available to respond to
calls. The high service demand and nature of calls at Club 69 puts a strain on the
adequacy of existing law enforcement resources. The majority of calls for service at Club
69 require multiple officers due to the nature of the calls and the history of violence. Club
69 is creating a strain on the resources of the Police Department. The report documents
the high demand for police services generated from the Club 69 license.
The Club 69 business is not consistent with the public interest in Grand Island. The
business creates an environment where people will not come to the area or use the
sidewalk in front of the business. The business breeds crime and violence. Club 69
generates high demands for limited Police Department resources. The owner does not
manage or control the business and frequently contributes to the problems associated with
the liquor license.
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 request to require Club 69
to make a new application for a liquor license with the Nebraska Liquor Commission.
Sample Motion
Move to approve that the City of Grand Island request that the Nebraska Liquor
Commission require the owner of the Club 69 liquor license to make application for a
new license for the following reasons:
1. The owner, Mr. Kallos, has not demonstrated that he is fit, willing and able to properly
provide the service proposed within the City.
2. The owner, Mr. Kallos has not demonstrated the type of management and control in
owning the licensed premise to be sufficient to insure that the licensed business conforms
to the provisions and requirements of the license.
3. There are multiple on sale liquor establishments in Grand Island of which none
demand the level of law enforcement services that Club 69 requires. Club 69 requires the
use of additional law enforcement resources because of high calls for service and crimes
generated from the liquor license.
4. The Grand Island Police Department frequently lacks adequate resources to police
Club 69 and respond to the calls for service and crimes generated by the liquor license.
5. The Club 69 liquor license is not consistent with the public interest.
Public Safety Building =131 South Locust Street = Grand Island, Nebraska 68801
(308) 385-5400 = FAX: 385-5398 = Emergency: 911
Police Department
To Protect and Serve Since 1872
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow. Today
7/22//09
The Grand Island Police Department has had to spend a significant amount of time, manpower, and
resources dealing with problems and criminal activity occurring at or spilling out of Club 69. According to
the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission website, Club 69 obtained a liquor license on 5/17/06. I
searched our database from the time the license was issued until the present. I located 315 calls for service.
Twenty-five of the calls were police-initiated bar checks. The following information is a list of select law
enforcement calls and contacts involving Club 69 which illustrates what law enforcement has been dealing
with for the past three years and two months.
On 11/23/06, police responded to a fight in front of Club 69. A bouncer observed two males in a
physical altercation in the middle of the street. He was able to detain one of them who attempted to get
away. One of the men had exited Club 69 just before the assault occurred. Neither party wanted to press
charges. I don’t know where the call originated from.
On 11/25/06, a Club 69 bouncer was arrested inside the bar on a local misdemeanor warrant.
On 12/2/06, officers took an assault complaint that occurred inside Club 69. It was determined to
be a shoving match between two females. The complaint was unfounded. Also, an officer observed a fight
break out as people exited Club 69 on 12/2/06. Gang memb ers were assaulting another male. The victim
said that he heard one of the people yell out “East Side” as he was being assaulted. The East Side Locos
are a gang in Grand Island. The victim did not wish to press charges. This assault occurred about one hour
before the other one and was not related.
On 12/9/06, an officer observed a Club 69 bouncer physically removing a patron from the bar.
The officer stopped to help and identified the patron as a documented gang member. The bouncer told the
officer that the patron had used a prison I.D. card to enter the bar. The officer spoke to the owner about
letting people in the bar with an improper I.D. card.
On 12/16/06, officers did a “bar check” at Club 69. They observed several gang members inside
the bar. One of the gang members could not produce any form of identification. He was told to leave the
bar. The officers warned “security personnel” about letting people in the bar without identification.
On 12/24/06, an officer saw a man standing in front of Club 69 with a bottle of beer. The man
was extremely intoxicated. The officer got a BAC of .224 using his PBT. The man said he had taken the
beer out of Club 69 by concealing it in his jacket pocket. The officer noted that it was impossible to
completely conceal the bottle in the pocket.
On 12/30/06, Club 69 called to have an intoxicated patron removed from the bar. The male
refused to leave and was arrested for obstruction and trespassing.
Public Safety Building =131 South Locust Street = Grand Island, Nebraska 68801
(308) 385-5400 = FAX: 385-5398 = Emergency: 911
Police Department
To Protect and Serve Since 1872
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow. Today
On 1/1/07, officers were detailed to Club 69 for an assault. One assault took place just outside the bar. A
female was referred to the County Attorney for that assault. Officers also found a gang member inside the
bar who had been involved in a fight. He didn’t wish to file a report. Officers were also later called to the
hospital to speak to yet a different assault victim from Club 69, but he didn’t want to make a report either.
It’s unknown if he had been fighting with the gang member who didn’t want to make a report.
On 1/5/07, an officer was flagged down by people running out of Club 69. The officer was told
that an assault had just occurred inside the bar. A female had hit another female over the head with a beer
bottle. The suspect was referred to the County Attorney.
On 1/19/07, officers performed an alcohol compliance check. One man was arrested on an outstanding
warrant. Another man was arrested for false reporting. PBT’s were given to some of the customers.
Results were: .166, .215, .217, .239, .261, .263. The two highest tests still had drinks in their hands. One
of them had to be told to quit drinking, and the drink had to be taken out of his hands. A 20 year old girl
was encountered inside the bar. She didn’t have any I.D. on her. She advised that she walked into the bar
without being carded.
On 2/23/07, a group of 15 to 25 people came out of Club 69 and two or three of them began to
actively fight. One man was bitten by another man. The man who got bitten also got stabbed by a different
man. He underwent surgery at the hospital. One suspect was arrested, and the other was referred to the
County Attorney. While investigating the crime, an officer spoke to the owner of Club 69. He asked
the officer where the assault took place. Before the officer could answer, the owner stated that if it
didn’t occur on his sidewalk, it wasn’t his responsibility.
On 2/25/07, an officer observed a male carrying beer out of Club 69 at 0106 hours. At 0121, the same
officer observed another male carrying beer out of the bar. The officer contacted Nickie Kallos who got
very angry and said the officer was picking on him. When asked about people carrying out beer
after hours, he said, “What the fuck do you want me to do?" When told that he would be referred
for charges, Nickie said, "I don't care, I will just pay the fucking fine!!"
On 3/3/07, officers responded to Club 69 to investigate a domestic assault. One of the parties
involved in the assault made the call. One person was jailed, and the other person was referred to the
County Attorney. After officers finished the assault complaint, they observed the bouncer escorting a male
out of the bar. One of the officers spoke to the man who had been escorted out. He was extremely
intoxicated. He tested .217 on a PBT. The man said that he was drunk before he got to Club 69. He also
said that he been at Club 69 for an hour or an hour and a half and been served while he was there. He
would not identify the bartender.
On 3/10/07, officers were looking for a vehicle that someone had taken without permission. The
vehicle was located parked directly in front of Club 69. A man exited the bar and said he had been driving
the car. The officer asked him for I.D. The man said that he didn’t have any I.D. They just let him in the
bar. The officer searched the man, and didn’t find any I.D. The man had a marijuana pipe in his pocket
along with a half full bottle of vodka in the car. He was eventually cited for unauthorized use of a motor
vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, and an open container violation. He was 23 years old.
On 3/11/07, officers were looking for a subject in Club 69. When they found him inside the bar,
he had methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia on his person. He was arrested.
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On 3/24/07, an officer was conducting a bar check when he observed a male leave the bar carrying and
drinking a beer. The man was arrested. A subsequent search of the man revealed that he had meth on him
and prescription pills that weren’t in their original bottle.
On 3/31/07, officers responded to a complaint of a stabbing at Club 69. It turned out to be a false
report. The subject who made the call was located in the same block as the bar. He was arrested for
making a false report.
On 4/29/07, an officer spotted a male with an outstanding warrant standing outside of Club 69. The male
resisted arrest, and a Taser had to be used on him. While dealing with the male, a female walked by the
officer. She was also arrested for an outstanding warrant and false reporting.
On 5/12/07, an officer drove by Club 69 at closing time and observed a large crowd standing in the middle
of the street. A female was assaulting a male. The female was arrested for assault and resisting arrest.
On 5/20/07, an officer observed some gang members exit Club 69 and then get into a fight across
the street. One man was arrested, and one man was referred to the County Attorney.
On 6/15/07, officers were doing a bar check and arrested a woman inside Club 69. She had a local
misdemeanor warrant.
On 6/22/07, officers were detailed to a disturbance at Club 69. One officer observed a woman
standing in front of the bar yelling. She went back inside the bar before the officer could contact her. No
further action was taken.
On 6/30/07, the police received an anonymous call about a man with a warrant inside Club 69.
Officers located the man inside the bar and arrested him on a local misdemeanor warrant.
On 7/8/07, officers were detailed to Club 69 on a report of a male bleeding from the head. Officers found a
subject inside the bar bleeding from his head with a broken beer bottle beside him. Two known gang
members were referred to the county attorney for prosecution.
On 7/14/07, officers were detailed to Club 69 for an assault. One female assaulted another on the dance
floor giving her a bloody nose. A referral was done to the county attorney. The report was marked with a
“gang affiliation” designation.
On 7/15/07, a female was assaulted by two other females inside Club 69. The two suspects were referred to
the county attorney for assault.
Also on 7/14/07, officers were called to Club 69 for a domestic disturbance inside the bar. Parties left prior
to officers’ arrival. No further action was taken.
On 7/20/07, a bouncer at Club 69 was arrested there on a warrant.
On 7/21/07, a gang member was arrested on a warrant inside Club 69.
On 7/23/07, officers responded to several intoxicated subjects arguing outside the bar. No enforcement
action was taken.
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On 7/29/07, officers responded to a complaint of an assault that occurred at Club 69. Two females
assaulted another female. Referrals were done to the county attorney.
Also on 7/29/07, while officers were investigating the assault listed above, another fight broke out in the
crowd outside the bar. Two females were punching and kicking each other in front of officers. Citations
were is sued.
On 7/30/07, officers investigated a domestic assault which occurred inside Club 69. A male was later
arrested at a different location.
On 8/12/07, officers were detailed to Club 69 for a physical fight. The following information is copied
from one of the responding officer’s report. It details Club 69’s owner, Nickie Kallos Jr.’s lack of
cooperation with law enforcement.
On 08/12/07 at approximately 0010, I responded to a report of a physical fight
at Club 69, 106 3rd St. E. Upon arrival, I observed several people running away
from the area of the bar. I did was not able to contact any suspects at the
scene.
The owner of Club 69, Nickie J. Kallos Jr., asked to speak with me. Nickie
advised the fight was not his fault and the people involved left. He is
tired of extra attention from police for small fights at his bar. He did not
think the police involvement was necessary because he has his own security crew
take care of the incidents. He was confident that fighting at his bar has been
significantly reduced in the past few months. I advised him to contact 911
immediately any time a physical fight breaks out. I told him, "Let us handle
it." Nickie said, "I'm not going to call 911 for little misdemeanor assault
shit. I'll call on felonies." I warned him of the importance of notifying
police in the event of an assault at his bar. I spoke with him about civil
liability and potential for serious injury. He again advised, "I'll call on
felonies." I told him it was our job to determine if an assault is a felony, so
he needs to notify police.
On 9/6/07, an officer found a man who staggered across the railroad tracks while the arms were flashing
and in the down position. The officer said the man just missed being struck by a train by about 5 feet. The
man was so intoxicated that he didn’t hear or see the train and didn’t remember the arms being down. The
man said he had been drinking at Club 69. Officers relocated to Club 69 and were told that the man had
been in the bar from about 1900 until 2230. Personnel from Club 69 were warned about serving
intoxicated customers.
On 9/14/07, a gang member was arrested on a warrant at Club 69.
On 9/16/07, officers responded to a disturbance at Club 69. The owner was struck with a beer bottle after
he allegedly punched one of the patrons. Two people were arrested, and three people were referred to the
county attorney (including the owner). It appears that the county attorney declined to prosecute the owner.
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On 9/17/07, an officer made a DUI arrest across the street from Club 69. The person arrested had been
drinking at Club 69. One of the bouncers approached the officer and asked if he could take her back to the
bar and arrange a ride for her. The female was subsequently arrested for DUI, possession of marijuana,
possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of methamphetamine.
On 9/21/07, officers were detailed to a large disturbance outside of Club 69. Two males were fighting.
They both went to jail after one had to be subdued with a Taser.
On 9/24/07, an officer took a report where the victim claimed that his cell phone was lost or stolen while he
was at Club 69.
On 9/28/07, officers responded to a fight in the area of Club 69. One subject who had just left Club 69 got
into a knife fight with another subject. Both subjects were treated at the hospital for puncture wounds.
On 9/29/07, officers investigated a domestic assault that originated inside Club 69. A man was jailed, and a
woman was referred to the county attorney.
On 9/30/07, officers were detailed to a fight outside of Club 69. One person was jailed and another person
was referred to the county attorney.
On 10/7/07, officers observed a disturbance in front of Club 69. One of the participants had just come out
of Club 69. A man was jailed for 3rd degree domestic assault, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a
Lancaster County warrant Another male was jailed for obstructing an officer after they had to use the
Taser on him.
Also on 10/7/07, a woman was referred to the county attorney for assaulting two other women in the
parking lot across the street from Club 69 after they left the bar.
On 10/13/07, a man with a warrant was arrested at Club 69.
On 10/14/07, an officer referred a female to the county attorney for assaulting a male inside of Club 69.
On 10/20/07, the owner of Club 69 was verbally warned for a noise violation.
On 10/21/07, an employee of Club 69 informed a police officer that two men had brought alcohol into the
bar. The alcohol was poured out, and the men left.
Also on 10/21/07, two men were involved in a “shoving match” outside Club 69. No action taken.
On 11/03/07, a man was jailed for a felony assault, using a weapon to commit a felony, possession of
marijuana less than an ounce, and trespassing after he stabbed another man in the neck with a hair pick
inside Club 69.
Also on 11/3/07, a bouncer at Club 69 requested law enforcement assistance to help him check three men
for weapons. No weapons were found.
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On 11/4/07, a man was referred to the county attorney for criminal mischief after he knocked another man
off of his motorcycle (cycle tipped over) in front of Club 69.
On 11/8/07, a man was jailed for an assault that occurred in front of Club 69. The man was also arrested
for carrying a concealed weapon (knife).
On 11/10/07, the owner of Club 69 requested law enforcement assistance to help remove an intoxicated
male from the bar.
On 11/16/07, officers spotted a man with a warrant in front of Club 69. The man was jailed.
On 11/18/07, an officer observed two men fighting in front of Club 69, one man was jailed for assault after
a Taser was used on him.
On 11/24/07, a man was jailed for trespassing and obstructing an officer at Club 69.
On 12/6/07, officer responded to Club 69 to investigate an assault. One man was bleeding from his face
and vomiting. The man said he fell down. The owner of the bar advised that another male punched the
bleeding man because he was causing problems inside the bar. The assailant fled the scene. The victim did
not make a report.
On 12/8/07, a man reported that he was assaulted at Club 69, but he didn’t want to make a formal report.
On 12/17/07, an officer took a report where Club 69 had a damaged window. A customer threw a piece of
ice and broke the window.
On 12/30/07, a man got assaulted outside of Club 69 after a confrontation between several males inside the
bar. The injured male did not make a report.
On 12/31/07, a female at Club 69 was arrested on a warrant.
On 1/6/08, a man was referred to the county attorney for assaulting a bouncer at Club 69.
On 1/12/08, a pregnant woman was struck in the stomach when a fight broke out on the dance floor at Club
69. No criminal report taken.
On 1/13/08, Club 69 requested help removing someone from the bar.
On 1/27/08, officers helped escort a man out of the bar at the request of Club 69.
On 2/5/08, a man with a black eye advised he was assaulted inside Club 69, but he didn’t wish to file a
report.
On 2/22/08, a female subject was arrested inside the bar for drinking and violating the terms of her
probation.
On 2/23/08, Officers were flagged down at Club 69. A man was lying on the ground in front of the
entrance. He had a large bump on his head that was bleeding. A bouncer told officers that the man was
inappropriately touching women inside the bar. The bouncer pushed him out the door. The man fell down
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and hit his head. Another man tried to pick up the injured man. The man trying to move the injured man
was jailed for assaulting an officer, obstructing an officer, and resisting arrest.
Also, on 2/23/08, a man inside Club 69 was arrested on a warrant.
On 3/9/08, two men were jailed for assaulting each other in front of Club 69 after police had tried to break
them up.
On 3/22/08, officers were detailed to Club 69 for a disturbance. Officers learned that two men assaulted
another man while he was dancing because they thought he was “throwing gang signs.” One man was
referred to the county attorney.
On 3/23/08, Officers investigated an assault at Club 69. No action was taken because the victim was
uncooperative.
On 3/30/08, an officer saw a young man walk into Club 69. The officer knew the man did not have any
I.D. because the officer had recently seized it. The following is an excerpt from the officer’s report:
While patrolling the downtown area on 3-30-08, I observed D.B. walk
into Club 69. I knew D.B. did not have any form of identification on his
person because I had seized his license earlier on that date because of a
license pick up order. I stopped and made contact with D.B. at the front
door, who appears to be younger than twenty one years old. I advised D.B.
that he could not be in the bar without any form of identification, unless he
had gotten one on Saturday. D.B. confirmed that he had not gotten an ID
card.
While I was speaking with D.B. Nickie Kallos, bar owner of Club 69, came
out and asked "What's wrong now?" I advised Kallos that D.B. did not
have any form of identification on his person (and the reason that I knew he
did not) and Kallos got agitated and said "he is my girlfriend's brother" and
"he just got here". I advised him that it could easily appear to law
enforcement (other than me) that D.B. was not old enough to be in the bar
and ask for verification of age, which D.B. would not be able to provide.
Kallos became more agitated and said "You fuckers are always trying to pin
stuff on me, but how many times have you been able to do it, huh?? One fucking
time was all". Kallos also stated "I know the fucking laws and the liquor
commission isn't going to do a fucking thing to me and neither can you!” At
this point I was convinced that Kallos was not going to be cooperative with me
so I left after I advised I would document the incident and he said "Go right
ahead, I don't give a fuck". I later saw D.B. standing by the front door
still.
On 4/13/08, an employee of Club 69 called and requested that a male be arrested for trespassing. The
customer was causing problems inside the bar and refused to leave. The man was jailed.
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Also on 4/13/08, officers responded to a fight at Club 69. Three people were jailed. One was jailed for 3rd
degree assault on a police officer and obstructing a police officer. The second person was jailed for 3rd
degree assault on a police officer, terroristic threats (to a police officer), obstructing a police officer,
resisting arrest, strangulation, 3rd degree assault, and a Hall County warrant. This subject is a Blood gang
member. The third subject was jailed for 3rd degree assault, prohibited acts, and resisting arrest.
On 4/18/08, two men at Club 69 agreed to fight. After punching each other several times, one of the men
fell backwards into a brick wall. This man had a broken “nasal bone.” This man was referred to the county
attorney for 3rd degree mutual assault. The other man was referred for 1st degree assault.
On 4/19/08, after a formal noise complaint was made, the owner of the bar was cited for disturbing the
peace.
On 4/20/09 at 0135, a male was arrested for DUI. The car was parked and running with the male sitting
behind the driver’s seat in front of Club 69.
On 4/25/08, officers got an anonymous complaint from someone at Club 69 saying that a female with a
warrant was inside the bar. Contact was made with the owner and a bouncer. They said that they hadn’t
seen the person in question since other officers had searched the bar. An officer then found the person with
the warrant. She was hiding in the DJ booth.
On 5/18/08, three gang members were jailed for fighting in front of Club 69.
On 6/5/08, officers were conducting a bar check at Club 69 and removed three people from the bar because
they were in violation of the City’s smoking ban.
On 6/17/08, officers were detailed to Club 69 to arrest a man with a warrant. The man was located and
jailed.
On 6/29/08, two woman were jailed for 3rd degree assault and disturbing the peace by fighting while they
fought inside Club 69.
On 7/4/08, after an altercation inside the bar, one man was jailed for 2nd degree assault, and a woman was
referred to the county attorney for a 3rd degree assault.
On 7/6/08, officers responded to a complaint of a protection order violation at Club 69. The suspect was
not located.
On 7/16/08, while an officer was investigating an assault complaint at Club 69, he observed a woman leave
the bar who had an arrest order for a probation violation. The officer jailed the woman.
On 8/3/08, one of the Club 69 bouncers was arrested on 3 Hall County warrants.
On 8/10/08, A male was arrested for 3rd Degree Assault and Refusal to Sign Citation at Club
69 following an investigation in which the male subject struck a female inside the club.
On 8/12/08, an officer was flagged down regarding subjects with motorcycles on sidewalk doing power
stands in front of the bar. Suspects departed prior to arrival.
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On 8/17/08, an officer reported a large group fighting in the street in front of the bar.
On 8/23/08, an officer witnessed two females fighting in front of Club 69. One female was arrested for a
domestic assault.
Also on 8/23/08, a female was arrested for assault in the 2nd degree, willful reckless driving, and driving
under the influence of alcohol. Officers were called to Club 69. The arrest was made in the parking lot
across the street.
On 9/6/08, an officer reported a large verbal disturbance in front of club 69 at 0018. Another one was
reported at 0123.
On 9/13/08, an officer determined there had been a verbal and possibly physical altercation; no persons
identified.
Also on 9/13/08, an officer contacted a male who was sitting behind the wheel of his van in a parking stall
by Club 69. The keys were in the ignition, and he appeared to be sleeping. He had the smell alcoholic
beverage coming from his person. He failed SFST'S and refused a PBT. A sword was found inside a
walking stick in his van upon a search. He was arrested for DUI and carrying a concealed weapon.
On 9/21/08, an officer took a theft report from a male who said that he lost his wallet while he was fighting
at Club 69.
On 9/26/08, an officer responded to an indecent exposure report at Club 69. He was unable to
locate/identify the suspect.
On 9/27/08, officers were called to Club 69 by an anonymous female about another female in the bar who
had a warrant. The suspect female was located and arrested.
On 10/4/08, officers responded to Club 69 on a disturbance call. Two males were in the parking lot across
the street were referred to the county attorney for a mutual assault. Another male was briefly detained and
told to leave when it was determined he wasn’t involved. He came back and caused problems. A female
living above Club 69 complained about the noise from that man. He was arrested for disturbing the peace.
On 10/19/08 at 0114, an officer responded to a disturbance at Club 69. The only documentation from
him was a statement that said “usual weekend problems.”
On 11/8/08, officers were detailed to Club 69 reference an assault. They contacted and spoke with a male,
who stated he had been assaulted by two males inside the bar.
On 11/27/08, bouncers kicked three intoxicated males out of the bar. He watched them as they got into a
confrontation outside. While the males were in a vehicle they hit the bouncer with the car. The driver was
eventually arrested. Another DUI arrest was made as a result of this investigation.
On 12/19/08, officers were dispatched to Club 69 regarding two males with outstanding arrest warrants.
The men had been hiding in a car parked in front of the bar. They walked away from the bar and were
both arrested.
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On 12/24/08, officers received information about a male with an outstanding arrest warrant out of Montana
in the bar. He was located and arrested.
On 12/27/08, a documented gang member was arrested for assaulting another male inside the bar. He also
had a small amount of marijuana on his person.
On 1/1/09, a male was arrested for physically obstructing a stabbing investigation at Club 69. Another
male was arrested for terroristic threats. One victim was assaulted with a knife by an unknown individual.
No weapon was recovered.
On 1/10/09, an officer saw a female outside of Club who had an outstanding arrest warrant. The woman
was arrested.
Also on 1/10/09, a known gang member was referred to the county attorney for a felony assault for striking
another subject with a plastic pitcher of beer inside Club 69.
Also on 1/10/09, three males were refused entrance into the bar. As one of them was leaving, he told the
bouncer that he was coming back with a Glock.
On 1/16/09, a male and female were fighting inside the bar. The female was arrested.
On 2/22/09, five people were arrested following a disturbance at Club 69. Three were arrested for fighting
in front of the officers, and two were arrested for failing to obey the officers ‘ orders.
On 3/7/09, a female reported that her boyfriend had assaulted her inside Club 69. The male was referred to
the county attorney for the assault.
On 3/8/09, several subjects were arrested stemming from an incident at Club 69. Subjects
involved in the disturbance failed to disperse when ordered by Police. Three people were arrested and one
was cited for the following charges: Obstructing a Police Officer (x 3), Resisting Arrest , Assault on a
Police Officer, Possession of Marijuana < 1oz, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia , Terroristic Threats, and
Failing to Disperse. Nickie Kallos was interviewed and said that one of the suspects had threatened
him with a knife. Kallos clarified that he had actually seen the knife during the threat. He later
changed his story and said he didn’t see the knife, he was just told the knife was involved. He
changed his story yet a third time and said that he was actually never threatened at all.
On 4/12/09, Officers were standing outside of Club 69 monitoring the crowd when a female came out of
the bar shouting there was a fight going on inside. As an officer approached the front door, several males
came falling out of the door. There was a lot of pushing and shoving going on. One male was arrested for
assault. One of the Club 69 bouncers was referred to the county attorney for assaulting a customer.
On 6/7/09, officers got called to Club 69 regarding an unconscious, bleeding male who was lying on the
ground in front of the bar. One witness saw the male get punched by another male. She and another
witness then saw one of the Club 69 bouncers kick the male on the ground and tell him to get up. He bent
over an attempted to pick the man up. When the man didn’t move, the bouncer left.
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On 6/13/09, an officer documented her contact with Nickie Kallos at closing time at Club 69. She
wrote the following, “While dispersing the bar crowd at Club 69, the owner, Nick Kallos approached
officers, being very belligerent. Kallos was yelling that the officers are liars and something about the
liquor commission. Kallos appeared to be intoxicated. He wasn't steady on his feet and he was
having a difficult time keeping his eyes focused on the officers present. Kallos' eyes were barely
open. Kallos was told to go back into the bar. He did so, but continued to yell at officers.
On 6/21/09, an officer documented what he thought was excessive force by the bouncers at Club 69. He
gave the following account: While performing an Agency Assist outside Club 69, Nikki Kallos came
outside and advised there was a disturbance inside the bar. When I walked into the bar I observed two
bouncers dragging a male subject on the floor inside the bar. The force used appeared to be in excess of
what was needed since the subject was not fighting back or struggling in any way other than trying to get
up and walk on his own and in one bouncer’s words, the man was "just inside the bar when he is not
supposed to be." I advised the bouncer that he did not need to use the force used. The male subject was
advised to leave the bar and not return.
Also on 6/21/09, an ambulance was attending to a patient in front of Club 69. The ambulance was parked
in the street blocking the westbound lane. A pickup and pedestrian were stopped blocking traffic in the
eastbound lane. An officer told them to move. They moved a little bit and then went back to impeding
traffic. One male was cited and the other one was referred for impeding traffic.
On 7/18/09, an officer observed a couple of men fighting in the street in front of Club 69. The officer
eventually learned that one of the men had assaulted a different man inside the bar and chipped his tooth.
The suspect had also threatened Nickie Kallos with a pool cue, according to the bouncer. The suspect was
arrested for assault for chipping the one man’s tooth.
In conclusion, Club 69 keeps the Grand Island Police Department very busy. As of 7/20/09, I located 315
calls for service at Club 69 with the first documented call occurring on 12/19/06. There were several calls
to Club 69 that were not documented (but included in the numeric total) in this report because the people
involved couldn’t be located, the event couldn’t be directly related or attributed to Club 69, or the officer
didn’t do a report . Of the 315 calls, only 25 were routine, police-initiated bar checks.
I checked on some other bars in the area of Club 69 and documented their liquor license issue date and the
number of law enforcement calls from that date until the present time. I chose the Las Vegas Bar and Grill
which is located at 316 E. 2nd, The Upper Deck which is located at 2110 W. 2nd, The Chicken Coop which
is located at 120 E. 3rd , and Slugger’s Sports Bar which is located at 707 W. Anna.
The Las Vegas Bar and Grill had their license issued on 9/5/06. Since then, the Grand Island Police
Department has had 93 calls there. Seven of those were bar checks.
The Upper Deck has had a liquor license since November 2001. They changed ownership in 2005. Since
the original license was issued, the Grand Island Police Department has received a total of 107 calls. Two
of those were bar checks.
The Chicken Coop was issued a liquor license on 2/2/04. The Grand Island Police Department has a total
of 49 calls there. None of the those calls were bar checks.
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Slugger’s received a liquor license on 1/3/2000. Since then, the Grand Island Police Department has
documented only 10 calls for service.
I believe this report not only details the frequency and nature of the activities that law enforcement
encounters at Club 69, but it also shows some examples of the attitude and lack of cooperation from the
owner and his inability to manage and control the premises. Considering the number of bars in Grand
Island and the many options available for citizens to choose from, the activity occurring at Club 69 is not
consistent with the public interest. Club 69 accounts for a disproportionate amount of time, manpower,
and resources spent there by law enforcement when officers could be working proactively to prevent
other crimes that plague our community.
Sincerely,
Sgt. Dave Vitera
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2009-205
WHEREAS, Club 69 is located at 106 East 3rd Street and has obtained a Class “C” Liquor
License No. “C-70885” on May 17, 2006 which will expire on October 31, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Liquor Control Act 53-135. Retail licenses; automatic renewal;
conditions; licensed premises within annexed area; effect. States in part: “The commission may at any time
require a licensee to submit an application, and the commission shall at any time require a licensee to submit
an application if requested in writing to do so by the local governing body”; and
WHEREAS, Police records report the Police Department has responded to 295 calls for
service at this location since November 23, 2006, many of these calls involving disturbances, intoxicated
person, violence, and assaults requiring multiple officers to respond, and
WHEREAS: the owner, Mr. Nickie Kallos being argumentative and confrontational with
officers responding to calls at Club 69 has demonstrated he is not fit, willing or able to properly provide the
service proposed within the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that a written request be sent to the Nebraska Liquor
Control Commission requiring the owner of Club 69 liquor license to make application for a new license for
the following reasons:
1. The owner, Mr. Kallos, has not demonstrated that he is fit, willing and able to properly provide the
service proposed within the City.
2. The owner, Mr. Kallos has not demonstrated the type of management and control in owning the licensed
premise to be sufficient to insure that the licensed business conforms to the provisions and requirements of
the license.
3. There are multiple on sale liquor establishments in Grand Island of which none demand the level of law
enforcement services that Club 69 requires. Club 69 requires the use of additional law enforcement
resources because of high calls for service and crimes generated from the liquor license.
4. The Grand Island Police Department frequently lacks adequate resources to police Club 69 and respond
to the calls for service and crimes generated by the liquor license.
5. The Club 69 liquor license is not consistent with the public interest.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2009.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of August 12, 2009
through August 25, 2009
The Claims for the period of August 12, 2009 through August 25, 2009 for a total amount of
$4,625,276.40. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mary Lou Brown
City of Grand Island City Council
Item -1
#2009-206 - Discussion Concerning Settlement of Demolition Costs
for Merrick County Case No. CI 08-40
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Dale Shotkoski
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Wesley D. Nespor, Legal Department
Meeting: August 25, 2009
Subject: Authorize Settlement of Demolition Costs
Item #’s: SP-1
Presenter(s): Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney or Wesley D. Nespor,
Attorney
Background
The City demolished a structure in the two-mile extra territory jurisdiction pursuant to a
court order in case No. CI 08-40 in Merrick County District Court. A lien was granted in
the real estate for the demolition costs. The matter is still in controversy.
Discussion
The City Council has authority to resolve disputes and settle claims of this nature. After
discussing the matter in executive session, a resolution would be needed if Council
wishes to settle the matter and authorize the legal department to file a satisfaction of lien
upon receipt of the funds.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to executive session to discuss litigation and to accept or reject
settlement after returning to open session.
2. Take no action.
3. Postpone the issue to future date
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council discuss the matter in executive session
and take such action as the Council deems appropriate in open session.
Sample Motion
1. Move to meet in executive session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation
and potential settlement in Case No. CI 08-40 in Merrick County District Court.
2. After returning to regular session: move to accept settlement in Case No. CI 08-40
in Merrick County District Court and authorizing the legal department to file a
satisfaction of lien upon receipt of funds.
or
3. After returning to regular session: mo ve to reject settlement in Case No. CI 08-40
in Merrick County District Court.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2009-206 (A)
WHEREAS, the City Council has authority to settle disputes and claims;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, to accept the offer to settle the judgment lien against
Lot 5, Block 3, Schwarz Subdivision in Section 7, Township 11 North, Range 8 West of the 6th P.M. in
Merrick County, Nebraska and to authorize the City Attorney to file a satisfaction of judgment upon receipt
of the funds.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2009.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2009 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2009-206 (B)
WHEREAS, the City Council has authority to settle disputes and claims;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, to reject the offer to settle the judgment lien against Lot
5, Block 3, Schwarz Subdivision in Section 7, Township 11 North, Range 8 West of the 6th P.M. in
Merrick County, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2009.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item X1
Review of Proposed 2009/2010 City Single Budget and Community
Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Budget
The Mayor and City Council will continue to review the 2009/2010 City Single Budget along
with the Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) budget. A public hearing was held on
August 18, 2009 for the public to comment on these budgets. The Mayor and Council
continued discussions on the budgets on August 19 & 20, 2009. Final changes to the budgets
need to be made by August 26, 2009 so the Council can approve the final budget at their
September 8, 2009 City Council meeting.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Jeff Pederson
City of Grand Island City Council