02-09-2010 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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
Call to OrderCity of Grand Island City Council
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MAYOR COMMUNICATION
This is an opportunity for the Mayor to comment on current events, activities, and issues of interest to the community.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open Meetings Act
in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room as required by state
law.
The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law.
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C1
Recognition of Brad Foster, Horticulturist with the Parks and
Recreation Department for 25 Years of Service with the City of
Grand Island
The Mayor and City Council will recognize Brad Foster, Horticulturist with the Parks and
Recreation Department for 25 Years of Service with the City of Grand Island. Mr. Foster was
hired on January 21, 1985 as a Maintenance Man II, was promoted to Parks Maintenance II
on February 3, 1986; Maintenance Worker II on February 1, 1988; Parks Maintenance
Worker II on January 1, 1989 and to his current position of Horticulturist on March 15,
1993. We congratulate Mr. Foster for his dedication and service to the City of Grand Island.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C2
Recognition of Nick Mankle, Senior Power Plant Operator with
the Utilities Department for 30 Years of Service with the City of
Grand Island
The Mayor and City Council will recognize Nick Mankle, Senior Power Plant Operator with
the Utilities Department for 30 Years of Service with the City of Grand Island. Mr. Mankle
was hired on February 12, 1980 as a Power Plant Operator I, was promoted to Power Plant
Control Operator I on February 7, 1982; Power Plant Control Operator II on May 15, 1983;
and to his current position of Senior Power Plant Operator on March 5, 1993. We
congratulate Mr. Mankle for his dedication and service to the City of Grand Island.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C3
Proclamation "Scouting Anniversary Week" February 7-13, 2010
Boy Scouts of America is the largest youth service organization in America, instilling values
in youth since its founding in 1910. The Overland Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of
America is celebrating Scouting's 100th anniversary. Mayor Hornady has proclaimed the
week of February 7-13, 2010 as "Scouting Anniversary Week". See attached
PROCLAMATION.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Item E1
Public Hearing on Request from Sam’s West, Inc. dba Sam’s Club
6461, 1510 North Diers Avenue for a Class “C” Liquor License
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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: February 9, 2010
Subject: Public Hearing on Request from Sam’s West, Inc. dba
Sam’s Club 6461, 1510 North Diers Avenue 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
Sam’s West, Inc. dba Sam’s Club 6461, 1510 North Diers Avenue 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 requested is a Liquor Manager Designation for Jeanette South, 2120 West State
Street.
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 of Sam’s West, Inc. dba Sam’s Club 6461, 1510 North
Diers Avenue for a Class “C” Liquor License contingent upon final inspections and the
request for Liquor Manager Designation from Jeanette South, 2120 West State Street
contingent upon Ms. South completing a state approved alcohol server/seller training
program.
Item E2
Public Hearing on Request from ITT Corporation for a
Conditional Use Permit for a FAA Communication Tower Located
at 3565 Sky Park Road
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Craig A. Lewis, Building Department Director
Meeting: February 9, 2010
Subject: Request of ITT Advanced Engineering & Sciences for
Approval of a Condition Use Permit to Construct a
Communication Tower at 3571 Sky Park Road
Item #’s: E-2 & H-1
Presenter(s): Craig Lewis , Building Department Director
Background
This is a request to allow for the construction of a 65 foot monopole communication
tower at 3571 Sky Park Rd. to facilitate a Federal Aviation Administration
communication project at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport.
The Grand Island Zoning Code requires that all communication towers receive the
approval of City Council in the form of a conditional use permit prior to construction.
The intent of the tower and telecommunication facilities and antenna regulations are to
protect residential areas and land uses from the potential adverse impact of the
installation of towers and antennas through careful design, siting, and camouflaging, to
promote and encourage shared use/collocation of towers, and to ensure that towers and
antennas are compatible with the surrounding land uses.
Discussion
The City code specifies eight items to be submitted with the application for a tower
development permit, all of those items have been submitted, with the exception of;
1). the engineering of the tower and foundation design, and,
2). a building permit application for the proposed tower.
It appears reasonable to delay the submittal of these two items until after the City Council
has approved the location. At the time of a request for a building permit then the
engineering for the construction needs to be submitted before a building permit would be
issued.
Documentation attesting to a diligent effort to collocate has been submitted from the
applicant and there appears no other towers or structures within the one mile area that
would accommodate this antenna system.
The location of this proposal does not appear to create any negative impact on the
neighboring properties.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the conditional use permit.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the conditional use permit.
3. Modify the conditional use to meet the wishes of the Council
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the request for a conditional
use permit to construct this communication tower.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the request for a conditional use permit to construct a communication
tower at 3571 Sky Park Road. Possible findings to support this position might include;
that the application was submitted as prescribed in the City code and that the proposal
would not adversely impact neighboring properties and land uses.
Item E3
Public Hearing on the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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: February 9, 2010
Subject: Public Hearing on the One & Six Year Street
Improvement Plan
Item #’s: E-3 & I-2
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Adoption of a One and Six Year Street Improvement Program is mandatory by State Law
as part of the requirements to receive approximately three million dollars of state gas tax
funds each year. The Public Works Department goes through a process to prioritize street
projects taking into consideration many factors such as:
· Availability of funds
· Condition of the street
· Traffic Counts
· Eligibility for State/Federal funds
· Redevelopment patterns
· Public/Council input
The process this year was expanded to include the 400 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) scoring and ranking system that was first presented at the February 2009 City
Council Retreat.
The City engages in a public process to assure input into the policy making process. The
proposed One & Six Year Street Improvement Program is a result of the following steps:
· Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - City Council referred plan to Regional Planning
Commission
· Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - Regional Planning Commission conducted a
Public Hearing and forwarded the recommendation to the City Council
· Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - City Council hears presentation from staff, conducts
Public Hearing and passes a Resolution adopting the plan
· Friday, February 26th – 1 & 6 year Street Improvement Program due at the
Nebraska Department of Roads
Discussion
A public hearing was conducted, testimony received and discussion held on the One &
Six Year Street Improvement Program at the Grand Island/Hall County Regional
Planning Commission meeting on February 3, 2010. The commission forwarded the 1 &
6 Year Street Improvement Program to the council with a recommendation for approval.
The projects listed in the 1 & 6 Year Plan for calendar year 2010 are considered definite
projects. These projects were in the approved fiscal year 2010 budget. Many of the
projects listed in the 1 & 6 Plan for 2011 through 2015 are also from the approved
budget, but should be considered as planned projects.
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 conduct a Public Hearing and
approve the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program.
2010 Construction Season
(All costs in $1,000s)
No.Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other City STP
City G.O.
Bond
City Cap. Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310-409 Locust to I-80 - Grading & Paving of NB Lanes 4,550$ 4,424$ 126$
M310-566
Resurfacing US Hwy 34/281 from N of I-80 to
UPRR/Old Hwy 30 Overpass 7,064$ 5,915$ 1,127$ 22$
M310-537
Realign Walnut Ent. @ Custer / 15th St w/
Signal 370$ 270$ 100$
M310-508 Build Pipes from US Hwy 30 to Wasmer Cell 918$ 698$ 220$
M310-459 Build Drainway from CCC to Wood River 382$ 382$
M310-500
Capital Ave - Moores Creek Drainway to
Webb Rd 150$ 120$ 30$
M310-515
Quiet Zone - UPRR Corridor - Oak, Pine, Elm
& Walnut 150$ 150$
M310-487A
Stolley - Asphalt Widening - Santa Anita Circle
to Fair Parking Lot (Eng Design & ROW)200$ 200$
M310-571 Signal @ Front St & Webb Rd 106$ 106$
Street Resurfacing
Drainage & Flood Control
M310-461 Construction of NW GI Flood Control Project 1,175$ 450$ 725$
M310-485 PVIP Drainage Project - Phase 1 508$ 381$ 127$
M310-567 Integrated/Comprehensive Drainage Plan 115$ 115$
M310-382
Moores Creek Drain - Rogers Well to South of
Old Potash 250$ 250$
Other
M310- 447
Trail along Moores Creek Drain - State to
Capital Connector 535$ 428$ 107$
M310- 572 Annual Sidewalk Projects 25$ 25$
Totals:16,498$ 12,686$ 1,127$ -$ 2,685$
2/4/2010 Page 1 of 6
2011 Construction Season
(All costs in $1,000s)
No.Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other City STP
City G.O.
Bond
City Cap. Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310-541 Annual Paving Program (Assessment Districts)750$ 750$
Street Resurfacing
Drainage & Flood Control
M310-461 Construction of NW GI Flood Control Project 850$ 450$ 400$
M310-544 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches 50$ 50$
Other
M310-408
Locust Trail - Superstructure over 2 Platte
River Bridges 390$ 298$ 92$
M310-572 Annual Sidewalk Projects 25$ 25$
Totals:2,065$ 748$ -$ -$ 1,317$
2/4/2010 Page 2 of 6
2012 Construction Season
(All costs in $1,000s)
No.Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other City STP
City G.O.
Bond
City Cap. Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310-518
Quiet Zone - UPRR Corridor - Licoln,
Broadwell & Blaine/Custer 150$ 150$
M310-499A
Broadwell Ave/UPRR - Environmental
Study/Preliminary Engineering 640$ 512$ 128$
M310-267 Blaine Bridges over WR - Design & ROW 45$ 45$
M310-538 Round-a-Bout @ Capital Ave & North Rd 360$ 360$
M310-353
Faidley Ave - North Rd east to Irongate Ave
(approx 2,000')1,250$ 1,138$ 112$
M310-267 Blaine Bridge Replacement with culverts 112$ 62$ 50$
M310-499A
Broadwell Ave/UPRR - Final Design & ROW
Appraisal 128$ 128$
M310-569
Signal @ US Hwy 30 (2nd Street) and Lincoln
Ave 55$ 55$
M310-499A Broadwell Ave/UPRR - ROW 1,000$ 800$ 200$
M310-546
Annual Paving Program (Assessment
Districts)750$ 750$
Street Resurfacing
Drainage & Flood Control
M310-461 Construction of NW GI Flood Control Project 850$ 450$ 400$
M310-507 Independence Ave Ditch - Design 80$ 80$
M310-568 Update Moores Creek Drainage Plan 78$ 39$ 39$
M310-549 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches 50$ 50$
M310-485 PVIP Drianage Project - Phase 2 272$ 172$ 100$
M310-507
Independence - Construct Culverts & Fill in
West Ditch 350$ 280$ 70$
Other
M310-517
Tail along Veteran's Home from Capital &
Webb to Eagle Scout Park 600$ 480$ 120$
M310-572 Annual Sidewalk Projects 25$ 25$
Totals:6,795$ 2,279$ 1,654$ -$ 2,862$
2/4/2010 Page 3 of 6
2013 Construction Season
(All costs in $1,000s)
No.Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other City STP
City G.O.
Bond
City Cap. Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310-352 US 30 Widening - West City Limits to Hwy 281 13,000$ 11,110$ 1,890$
M310-555
Annual Paving Program (Assessment
Districts)750$ 750$
Street Resurfacing
Drainage & Flood Control
M310-461 Construction of NW GI Flood Control Project 850$ 450$ 400$
M310-559 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches 50$ 50$
Other
M310-431 Trail along Locust from I-80 to WR Floodway 600$ 480$ 120$
M310-572 Annual Sidewalk Projects 25$ 25$
Totals:15,275$ 12,040$ -$ -$ 3,235$
2/4/2010 Page 4 of 6
2014 Construction Season
(All costs in $1,000s)
No.Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other City STP
City G.O.
Bond
City Cap. Impr.
Fund
Street Resurfacing
M310-411
Husker Hwy (US Hwy 34) from US Hwy 281 to
Locust St 6,680$ 5,344$ 1,336$
M310-458 Signal @ US Hwy 34/281 and Wildwood Rd 170$ 85$ 85$
M310-560
Annual Paving Program (Assessment
Districts)750$ 750$
Street Resurfacing
Drainage & Flood Control
M310-461 Construction of NW GI Flood Control Project 850$ 450$ 400$
M310-563 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches 50$ 50$
Other
M310-414 Trail along I-80 form Mormon Island to Locust 600$ 480$ 120$
M310-572 Annual Sidewalk Projects 25$ 25$
M310-497
Lighting on US Hwy 281 from Stolley Park to
Old Potash 250$ 250$
Totals:9,375$ 6,359$ -$ -$ 3,016$
2/4/2010 Page 5 of 6
2015 and After Construction
(All costs in $1,000s)
No.Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other City STP
City G.O.
Bond
City Cap. Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310-499 Broadwell Ave/UPRR - Construction 10,800$ 1,080$ 8,640$ 1,080$
M310-487 Stolley - Locust to Fonner/HEC/Fair Entrance 1,200$ 1,200$
M310-564
Stolley - Fonner/HEC/Fair Entrance to Stuhr
Rd 920$ 920$
M310-533 Husker Hwy W of US Hwy 34/281 Intersection 1,200$ 900$ 300$
M310-545 Signal @ US Hwy 34/281 and Rae Rd 135$ 68$ 67$
M310-556 North Rd over UPRR 7,600$ 760$ 6,080$ 760$
M310-551 Stolley Park Rd & North Rd Intersection 146$ 146$
M310-553 Left Turn Lane on 13th @ Redwood/Mansfield 62$ 62$
M310-528 State/Diers Intersection Improvements 390$ 390$
M310-552 Left Turn Lane on Husker Hwy @ HLHS 62$ 62$
M310-502 Shady Bend Rd @ UPRR -E Bypass 16,000$ 1,600$ 12,800$ 1,600$
M310-550 Left Turn Lane - North Rd @ NWHS 56$ 56$
M310-574 Misc. Signals - TBD 112$ 112$
M310-575
Annual Paving Program (Assessment
Districts)750$ 750$
M310-540 North Rd & 13th St 300$ 300$
M310-535
Realign Barr Entrance @ Stolley/Adams w/
Signal 360$ 306$ 54$
M310-521 Swift Rd - WWTP to Stuhr Rd 450$ 450$
M310-89 Capital Ave - Webb Rd to Broadwell Ave 1,200$ 1,200$
M310-554
Resurface Wildwood from US Hwy 281 to
Locust St 876$ 701$ 175$
M310-539 3rd St Widening - Adams to Eddy 90$ 90$
M310-520 Capital Ave - Broadwell Ave to St Paul Rd 1,000$ 1,000$
Street Resurfacing
Drainage & Flood Control
M310-573 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches 50$ 50$
M310-576 Misc. Major Drainage Development 500$ 250$ 250$
M310-511 Moores Creek - Old Potash to Edna 150$ 150$
Other
M310-565
Trail along Locust from US Hwy 34 to
Stagecoach 600$ 480$ 120$
M310-572 Annual Sidewalk Projects 25$ 25$
M310-527 Misc. Safety Projects - TBD 150$ 150$
Totals:45,184$ 6,145$ 27,520$ -$ 11,519$
2/4/2010 Page 6 of 6
Item E4
Public Hearing for Neighborhood Stabilization Program Property
Purchases
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Joni Kuzma
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Joni Kuzma, Community Development Administrator
Meeting: February 9, 2010
Subject: Consideration of the Purchase of 424 N. Waldo Street,
503 W. Louise Street, and 809 W. Charles Street
Item #’s: E-4 & G-7
Presenter(s): Joni Kuzma, Community Development Administrator
Background
Community Development is proposing the purchase of the structures and properties at
424 N. Waldo Street, 503 W. Louise Street and 809 W. Charles Street as a part of the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program using Community Development Block Grant funds.
The structures were inspected, deemed to be blighted and are eligible for demolition. The
Nebraska Department of Economic Development concurred with the blighted status of
the structures and has given approval for the purchase and demolition of such. All
structures on the properties are to be demolished and the lots redeveloped into new
single-family homes to be sold to low-to-middle income first-time homebuyers.
Discussion
Third-party appraisals of the structures and properties were conducted by Alder Real
Estate Appraisals who determined the market value of the properties as of December 18,
2009. Per Neighborhood Stabilization Guidelines, property must be purchased at or
below 1% below fair market value. The homeowners have accepted the offers of the City
and signed Agreements for Sale of Real Estate.
The structures will be demolished and the properties redeveloped by a non-profit housing
developer as was set forth in the original grant contract between the City and the
Department of Economic Development approved by Council.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the purchase of the identified properties and structures
2. Postpone the issue to a future date.
3. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of identified
properties and structures.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of identified properties and structures.
AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
THIS AGREEMENT is made between Michael R. Christensen, an unmarried person,
and Michael K. Brown and Kari D. Brown, husband and wife, hereinafter called SELLER(S),
and the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, hereinafter called the BUYER.
1. Description. The Seller agrees to sell to the Buyer and the Buyer agrees to
purchase from the Seller the following real property:
Lot Two (2), in Block Two (2), in Wiebe’s Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska
2. Default. It is agreed that if the Buyers default in the payments or in the
performance of any other terms of this contract for a period of thirty (30) days after any of the
payments are due, the Seller may take any action, including specific performance, afforded to the
Seller under Nebraska Law.
3. Consideration. The Buyers agree to pay the sum of $35,000.00 at closing.
4. Warranty of Real Improvements. The Buyer acknowledges that Buyer has
made a full and complete inspection of all real improvements, including residence, if any, and
have received from the Seller all information and data pertaining thereto which the Buyer desires
or require. The Buyer acknowledges that neither the Seller nor anyone acting on behalf of the
Seller has made any representation with respect to the real improvements including the premises,
the physical condition of the real improvements or the state of repair or maintenance. The Buyer
acknowledges that Buyer is not relying on any statement or representation with respect to any
real improvements other than those obtained by the Buyer from sources other than the Sellers or
any one acting on behalf of the Seller. Buyer agrees to accept the real improvements "as is" and
in the real improvements' present condition and state of repair. The Buyer acknowledges that the
Seller is making no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the conditions of the premises.
The Buyer agrees that, except if specifically provided, the Seller is not liable or bound in any
manner by express warranties pertaining to any real improvements on the real estate, including
the residence. This purchase agreement includes all prior negotiations, conversations,
understanding and agreements between the parties, oral or written, which are all merged in this
agreement. The Seller has previously disclosed the presence of asbestos in the building
5. Abstract or Title Insurance. Title insurance shall be provided and shall be paid
0% by seller and 100% plus riders by the buyer.
6. Type of Title. The Seller will execute and convey a Warranty Deed free and
clear of all liens and encumbrances except easements of record. The Grantee in the Deed is
hereby specified by Buyer as follows:
The City of Grand Island, Nebraska
7. Taxes. The City was exempt from ad valorem taxes. However, as part of the
consideration, the City will be responsible for all prior and current years’ taxes.
8. Possession - Closing. Possession of the real property will be given the Buyer by
the Seller at closing of the transaction.
9. Title. Title to the real property and any personal property conveyed will remain
in Seller until closing.
10. Transfer Tax. The Buyer agrees to pay any transfer tax required by the State of
Nebraska on the purchase price at the time of closing.
11. Liens and encumbrances. All parties agree to keep the property described free
from any liens and encumbrances unless otherwise stated.
12. Assignment. The Buyer may not sell or assign this contract without the written
consent of the Seller except that the title being conveyed may be placed in a partnership or a
corporation formed by the Buyer, not to include any other parties except the Buyer or her spouse.
13. Insurance. Insurance need not be maintained for fire and extended coverage on
the improvements until closing.
14. Condition of Property Disclosure Statement. The City is acquiring this
property for the express purpose of redevelopment. The residential structure will be removed.
For that reason, the parties acknowledge that the premises are not habitable and a condition of
property disclosure statement is waived.
15. Water, Sewer, Zoning and Survey. The property and real improvements are
sold and conveyed subject to the following matters which shall not constitute objections to title
and will be permitted exceptions.
A. All zoning and building laws, ordinances and regulations of state, local and federal
authorities having jurisdiction which effect the improvements and the use of the improvements,
including private water sources; private septic tanks either in lands in the county or within city or
village limits.
B. Any stated facts or conditions an accurate survey or personal inspection made of the
premises at the time of closing would disclose, including any leasehold rights and including
easements of record or easily visible or known to the Buyer.
16. Lease. The property is not currently subject to a lease.
17. Covenants. It is mutually agreed that all of the covenants contained shall extend
to and be obligatory upon the heirs, personal representatives and assigns of the parties.
18. Allocation of Expenses of Sale. The parties agree that the expenses of closing
the sale transaction shall be allocated as follows: 100% Buyer 0% Seller.
19. Remonstrance and Public Hearing. The sale of real estate by the City is
subject to the citizens’ right of remonstrance. In the event of remonstrance, this
agreement shall become void and neither party shall be entitled to damages from the
other. The purchase of real estate is subject to public hearing and approval by the Mayor
and City Council of Grand Island. In the event such approval is not given, this agreement
shall become void and neither party shall be entitled to damages from the other.
20. FUNDS AT CLOSING. STATE LAW NOW REQUIRES BUYER AND
SELLER TO REMIT PURCHASE PRICE AND CLOSING COSTS BY GOOD FUNDS
ONLY. THIS MEANS THAT ALL FUNDS NEEDED AT CLOSING MUST BE IN THE
FORM OF A CASHIER'S CHECK, MONEY ORDER, CASH OR CERTIFIED BANK
DRAFT. PERSONAL CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT CLOSING AND WILL
RESULT IN THE DELAY OF CLOSING.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereunto executed this agreement in
duplicate original counterparts on the dates as shown by their respective signatures.
The City of Grand Island, Nebraska
Dated: __________________ _____________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
_____________________________
Seller
_____________________________
Seller
Dated: __________________ _____________________________
Seller
STATE OF NEBRASKA
ss:
COUNTY OF HALL
Before me, a notary public duly qualified for said county, personally came Margaret
Hornady, Mayor of Grand Island, Nebraska, known to me to be the identical persons who signed
the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the execution thereof to be her voluntary act on
behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Witness my hand and notary seal on the ______ day of _______________, 2010.
_____________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF NEBRASKA
ss:
COUNTY OF HALL
Before me, a notary public duly qualified for said county, personally came Michael R.
Christensen, an unmarried person, and Michael K. Brown and Kari D. Brown, husband and wife,
known to me to be the identical person(s) who signed the foregoing instrument and
acknowledged the execution thereof to be their voluntary act.
Witness my hand and notary seal on the ______ day of _______________, 2010.
_____________________________
Notary Public
REAL ESTATE CONTRACT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SELLER:
Name(s):_____________________________________ ( ) Single
_____________________________________ ( ) Husband & Wife
Address:____________________________________
City, State, Zip:___________________________
Phone #:_________________________ Day
_________________________ Evening
BUYER:
Name(s):_____________________________________ ( ) Single
_____________________________________ ( ) Husband & Wife
(Names in which Title to be taken) ( ) JT WROS
( ) Ten. in Common
Address:_____________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________
Phone #:_________________________ Day
_________________________ Evening
LENDER:
Name: _____________________________________
Address:_____________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________
Phone #:_____________________________________
( ) Abstract ( ) Title Ins. (Coverage Amt.)
( ) Owner's $___________( ) Lender's $___________
AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
THIS AGREEMENT is made between Frank F. and Joan E. Gosda, husband and wife,
hereinafter called SELLER(S), and the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, hereinafter called the
BUYER.
1. Description. The Seller agrees to sell to the Buyer and the Buyer agrees to
purchase from the Seller the following real property:
Lots One Hundred Seventy-Six (176) and One Hundred Seventy-Seven (177), in
Belmont, an Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska
2. Default. It is agreed that if the Buyers default in the payments or in the
performance of any other terms of this contract for a period of thirty (30) days after any of the
payments are due, the Seller may take any action, including specific performance, afforded to the
Seller under Nebraska Law.
3. Consideration. The Buyers agree to pay the sum of $33,000.00 at closing.
4. Warranty of Real Improvements. The Buyer acknowledges that Buyer has
made a full and complete inspection of all real improvements, including residence, if any, and
have received from the Seller all information and data pertaining thereto which the Buyer desires
or require. The Buyer acknowledges that neither the Seller nor anyone acting on behalf of the
Seller has made any representation with respect to the real improvements including the premises,
the physical condition of the real improvements or the state of repair or maintenance. The Buyer
acknowledges that Buyer is not relying on any statement or representation with respect to any
real improvements other than those obtained by the Buyer from sources other than the Sellers or
any one acting on behalf of the Seller. Buyer agrees to accept the real improvements "as is" and
in the real improvements' present condition and state of repair. The Buyer acknowledges that the
Seller is making no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the conditions of the premises.
The Buyer agrees that, except if specifically provided, the Seller is not liable or bound in any
manner by express warranties pertaining to any real improvements on the real estate, including
the residence. This purchase agreement includes all prior negotiations, conversations,
understanding and agreements between the parties, oral or written, which are all merged in this
agreement. The Seller has previously disclosed the presence of asbestos in the building
5. Abstract or Title Insurance. Title insurance shall be provided and shall be paid
0% by seller and 100% plus riders by the buyer.
6. Type of Title. The Seller will execute and convey a Warranty Deed free and
clear of all liens and encumbrances except easements of record. The Grantee in the Deed is
hereby specified by Buyer as follows:
The City of Grand Island, Nebraska
7. Taxes. The City was exempt from ad valorem taxes. However, as part of the
consideration, the City will be responsible for all prior and current years’ taxes.
8. Possession - Closing. Possession of the real property will be given the Buyer by
the Seller at closing of the transaction.
9. Title. Title to the real property and any personal property conveyed will remain
in Seller until closing.
10. Transfer Tax. The Buyer agrees to pay any transfer tax required by the State of
Nebraska on the purchase price at the time of closing.
11. Liens and encumbrances. All parties agree to keep the property described free
from any liens and encumbrances unless otherwise stated.
12. Assignment. The Buyer may not sell or assign this contract without the written
consent of the Seller except that the title being conveyed may be placed in a partnership or a
corporation formed by the Buyer, not to include any other parties except the Buyer or her spouse.
13. Insurance. Insurance need not be maintained for fire and extended coverage on
the improvements until closing.
14. Condition of Property Disclosure Statement. The City is acquiring this
property for the express purpose of redevelopment. The residential structure will be removed.
For that reason, the parties acknowledge that the premises are not habitable and a condition of
property disclosure statement is waived.
15. Water, Sewer, Zoning and Survey. The property and real improvements are
sold and conveyed subject to the following matters which shall not constitute objections to title
and will be permitted exceptions.
A. All zoning and building laws, ordinances and regulations of state, local and federal
authorities having jurisdiction which effect the improvements and the use of the improvements,
including private water sources; private septic tanks either in lands in the county or within city or
village limits.
B. Any stated facts or conditions an accurate survey or personal inspection made of the
premises at the time of closing would disclose, includ ing any leasehold rights and including
easements of record or easily visible or known to the Buyer.
16. Lease. The property is not currently subject to a lease.
17. Covenants. It is mutually agreed that all of the covenants contained shall extend
to and be obligatory upon the heirs, personal representatives and assigns of the parties.
18. Allocation of Expenses of Sale. The parties agree that the expenses of closing
the sale transaction shall be allocated as follows: 100% Buyer 0% Seller.
19. Remonstrance and Public Hearing. The sale of real estate by the City is
subject to the citizens’ right of remonstrance. In the event of remonstrance, this
agreement shall become void and neither party shall be entitled to damages from the
other. The purchase of real estate is subject to public hearing and approval by the Mayor
and City Council of Grand Island. In the event such approval is not given, this agreement
shall become void and neither party shall be entitled to damages from the other.
20. FUNDS AT CLOSING. STATE LAW NOW REQUIRES BUYER AND
SELLER TO REMIT PURCHASE PRICE AND CLOSING COSTS BY GOOD FUNDS
ONLY. THIS MEANS THAT ALL FUNDS NEEDED AT CLOSING MUST BE IN THE
FORM OF A CASHIER'S CHECK, MONEY ORDER, CASH OR CERTIFIED BANK
DRAFT. PERSONAL CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT CLOSING AND WILL
RESULT IN THE DELAY OF CLOSING.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereunto executed this agreement in
duplicate original counterparts on the dates as shown by their respective signatures.
The City of Grand Island, Nebraska
Dated: __________________ _____________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Dated: __________________ _____________________________
Seller (Frank F. Gosda)
Dated: __________________ _____________________________
Seller (Joan E. Gosda)
STATE OF NEBRASKA
ss:
COUNTY OF HALL
Before me, a notary public duly qualified for said county, personally came Margaret
Hornady, Mayor of Grand Island, Nebraska, known to me to be the identical persons who signed
the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the execution thereof to be her voluntary act on
behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Witness my hand and notary seal on the ______ day of _______________, 2010.
_____________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF NEBRASKA
ss:
COUNTY OF HALL
Before me, a notary public duly qualified for said county, personally came Frank Gosda,
a married person, known to me to be the identical person(s) who signed the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged the execution thereof to be his voluntary act.
Witness my hand and notary seal on the ______ day of _______________, 2010.
_____________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF NEBRASKA
ss:
COUNTY OF HALL
Before me, a notary public duly qualified for said county, personally came Joan E Gosda,
a married person, known to me to be the identical person(s) who signed the forego ing instrument
and acknowledged the execution thereof to be his voluntary act.
Witness my hand and notary seal on the ______ day of _______________, 2010.
_____________________________
Notary Public
REAL ESTATE CONTRACT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SELLER:
Name(s):_____________________________________ ( ) Single
_____________________________________ ( ) Husband & Wife
Address:____________________________________
City, State, Zip:___________________________
Phone #:_________________________ Day
_________________________ Evening
BUYER:
Name(s):_____________________________________ ( ) Single
_____________________________________ ( ) Husband & Wife
(Names in which Title to be taken) ( ) JT WROS
( ) Ten. in Common
Address:_____________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________
Phone #:_________________________ Day
_________________________ Evening
LENDER:
Name: _____________________________________
Address:_____________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________
Phone #:_____________________________________
( ) Abstract ( ) Title Ins. (Coverage Amt.)
( ) Owner's $___________( ) Lender's $___________
AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
THIS AGREEMENT is made between LaDonna Wieczorek, (an unmarried widow,
hereinafter called SELLER(S), and the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, hereinafter called the
BUYER.
1. Description. The Seller agrees to sell to the Buyer and the Buyer agrees to
purchase from the Seller the following real property:
Lot One (1), Block Six (6), in Wiebe’s Addition to the City Of Grand Island,
Hall County, Nebraska.
2. Default. It is agreed that if the Buyers default in the payments or in the
performance of any other terms of this contract for a period of thirty (30) days after any of the
payments are due, the Seller may take any action, including specific performance, afforded to the
Seller under Nebraska Law.
3. Consideration. The Buyers agree to pay the sum of $35,000 at closing.
4. Warranty of Real Improvements. The Buyer acknowledges that Buyer has
made a full and complete inspection of all real improvements, including residence, if any, and
have received from the Seller all information and data pertaining thereto which the Buyer desires
or require. The Buyer acknowledges that neither the Seller nor anyone acting on behalf of the
Seller has made any representation with respect to the real improvements including the premises,
the physical condition of the real improvements or the state of repair or maintenance. The Buyer
acknowledges that Buyer is not relying on any statement or representation with respect to any
real improvements other than those obtained by the Buyer from sources other than the Sellers or
any one acting on behalf of the Seller. Buyer agrees to accept the real improvements "as is" and
in the real improvements' present condition and state of repair. The Buyer acknowledges that the
Seller is making no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the conditions of the premises.
The Buyer agrees that, except if specifically provided, the Seller is not liable or bound in any
manner by express warranties pertaining to any real improvements on the real estate, including
the residence. This purchase agreement includes all prior negotiations, conversations,
understanding and agreements between the parties, oral or written, which are all merged in this
agreement. The Seller has previously disclosed the presence of asbestos in the building
5. Abstract or Title Insurance. Title insurance shall be provided and shall be paid
0% by seller and 100% plus riders by the buyer.
6. Type of Title. The Seller will execute and convey a Warranty Deed free and
clear of all liens and encumbrances except easements of record. The Grantee in the Deed is
hereby specified by Buyer as follows:
The City of Grand Island, Nebraska
7. Taxes. The City was exempt from ad valorem taxes. However, as part of the
consideration, the City will be responsible for all prior and current years’ taxes.
8. Possession - Closing. Possession of the real property will be given the Buyer by
the Seller at closing of the transaction.
9. Title. Title to the real property and any personal property conveyed will remain
in Seller until closing.
10. Transfer Tax. The Buyer agrees to pay any transfer tax required by the State of
Nebraska on the purchase price at the time of closing.
11. Liens and encumbrances. All parties agree to keep the property described free
from any liens and encumbrances unless otherwise stated.
12. Assignment. The Buyer may not sell or assign this contract without the written
consent of the Seller except that the title being conveyed may be placed in a partnership or a
corporation formed by the Buyer, not to include any other parties except the Buyer or her spouse.
13. Insurance. Insurance need not be maintained for fire and extended coverage on
the improvements until closing.
14. Condition of Property Disclosure Statement. The City is acquiring this
property for the express purpose of redevelopment. The residential structure will be removed.
For that reason, the parties acknowledge that the premises are not habitable and a condition of
property disclosure statement is waived.
15. Water, Sewer, Zoning and Survey. The property and real improvements are
sold and conveyed subject to the following matters which shall not constitute objections to title
and will be permitted exceptions.
A. All zoning and building laws, ordinances and regulations of state, local and federal
authorities having jurisdiction which effect the improvements and the use of the improvements,
including private water sources; private septic tanks either in lands in the county or within city or
village limits.
B. Any stated facts or conditions an accurate survey or personal inspection made of the
premises at the time of closing would disclose, including any leasehold rights and including
easements of record or easily visible or known to the Buyer.
16. Lease. The property is not currently subject to a lease.
17. Covenants. It is mutually agreed that all of the covenants contained shall extend
to and be obligatory upon the heirs, personal representatives and assigns of the parties.
18. Allocation of Expenses of Sale. The parties agree that the expenses of closing
the sale transaction shall be allocated as follows: 100% Buyer 0% Seller.
19. Remonstrance and Public Hearing. The sale of real estate by the City is
subject to the citizens’ right of remonstrance. In the event of remonstrance, this agreement shall
become void and neither party shall be entitled to damages from the other. The purchase of real
estate is subject to public hearing and approval by the Mayor and City Council of Grand Island.
In the event such approval is not given, this agreement shall become void and neither party shall
be entitled to damages from the other.
20. FUNDS AT CLOSING. STATE LAW NOW REQUIRES BUYER AND
SELLER TO REMIT PURCHASE PRICE AND CLOSING COSTS BY GOOD FUNDS
ONLY. THIS MEANS THAT ALL FUNDS NEEDED AT CLOSING MUST BE IN THE
FORM OF A CASHIER'S CHECK, MONEY ORDER, CASH OR CERTIFIED BANK
DRAFT. PERSONAL CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT CLOSING AND WILL
RESULT IN THE DELAY OF CLOSING.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereunto executed this agreement in
duplicate original counterparts on the dates as shown by their respective signatures.
The City of Grand Island, Nebraska
Dated: __________________ _____________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Dated: __________________ _____________________________
Seller
STATE OF NEBRASKA
ss:
COUNTY OF HALL
Before me, a notary public duly qualified for said county, personally came Margaret
Hornady, Mayor of Grand Island, Nebraska, known to me to be the identical persons who signed
the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the execution thereof to be her voluntary act on
behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Witness my hand and notary seal on the ______ day of _______________, 2010.
_____________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF NEBRASKA
ss:
COUNTY OF HALL
Before me, a notary public duly qualified for said county, personally came LaDonna
Wieczorek, an unmarried widow, known to me to be the identical person(s) who signed the
foregoing instrument and acknowledged the execution thereof to be her voluntary act.
Witness my hand and notary seal on the ______ day of _______________, 2010.
_____________________________
Notary Public
REAL ESTATE CONTRACT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SELLER:
Name(s):_____________________________________ ( ) Single
_____________________________________ ( ) Husband & Wife
Address:____________________________________
City, State, Zip:___________________________
Phone #:_________________________ Day
_________________________ Evening
BUYER:
Name(s):_____________________________________ ( ) Single
_____________________________________ ( ) Husband & Wife
(Names in which Title to be taken) ( ) JT WROS
( ) Ten. in Common
Address:_____________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________
Phone #:_________________________ Day
_________________________ Evening
LENDER:
Name: _____________________________________
Address:_____________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________
Phone #:_____________________________________
( ) Abstract ( ) Title Ins. (Coverage Amt.)
( ) Owner's $___________( ) Lender's $___________
Item G1
Approving Minutes of January 26, 2010 City Council Regular
Meeting
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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
January 26, 2010
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 January 26, 2010. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on January 20, 2010.
Mayor Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Councilmember’s
were present: Meyer, Gilbert, Haase, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey, Zapata, Nickerson, and Gericke.
Councilmember Niemann was absent. 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.
COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady introduced CYC members Konner Davis and Dillon
Spies.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Re-Adoption of the City of Grand Island Official Zoning Map. Chad Nabity,
Regional Planning Director reported that the last revision to the Official Zoning Map was done
on March 25, 2008 and it was time to re-adopt the map incorporating all changes since the last
re-adoption. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Amending the Zoning for Property Located at 1613 and 1615 Hope Street –
RD Residential Development. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that this
request was to amend the existing Nottingham Estates RD – Residential Development zone, to
combine lots 19 and 20 of Nottingham Estates Subdivision and permit the construction of a
duplex unit on the combined lots. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan for Real Estate between 9th Street and 12th Street along
Poplar Street. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that Habitat for Humanity was
proposing to build houses on at least 4 vacant lots along Poplar Street. CRA was proposing to
finance a project to install a water line and intended to recoup their investment from the water
line through Tax Increment Financing. It was requested that Council approve a resolution
approving the cost benefit analysis as presented along with the amended redevelopment plan for
CRA and authorizing the CRA to execute a contract for TIF based on the plan amendment. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan for Real Estate Located at the Southeast Corner of 4th
Street and Cedar Street. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that Pharmacy
Properties LLC was proposing to build a U-Save Pharmacy at the corner of 4th and Cedar Streets.
CRA was proposing to provide incentives for development in underdeveloped areas of the
community. It was requested that Council approve a resolution approving the cost benefit
analysis as presented along with the amended redevelopment plan for CRA and authorizing CRA
Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, January 26, 2010 to execute a contract for TIF based on the plan amendment. Staff recommended approval. Bill
Francis, 222 North Cedar Street, Attorney for the applicant spoke in support. No further public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing for Community Revitalization CDBG Phase 1 Grant Application. Joni Kuzma,
Community Development Administrator reported that the City was applying for a $257,794
grant to carry out Phase 1 of a Comprehensive Revitalization Strategy for a selected low-to-
moderate income area in Grand Island. The request included grant funds up to $239,784 for 4
blocks of water main and 7 Ludlow fire hydrant replacements and an amount not to exceed 7%
($18,046) for General Administration. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was
heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Gilbert moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9248 – Consideration of Amending the Zoning for Property Located at 1613 and 1615
Hope Street – RD Residential Development
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of these ordinances on first reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.”
Councilmember Nickerson second the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Ordinance #9248 related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Meyer, second by Ramsey to approve Ordinance #9248.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9248 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 #9248 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 #9248 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-7, G-8, G-18 and G-16 were removed for
further discussion. Item G-13 was removed from the agenda. Motion by Zapata, second by
Gilbert to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G-7, G-8, G-10, G-13, and G-16. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of January 12, 2010 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of January 19, 2010 City Council Study Session.
Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, January 26, 2010 #2010-24 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Nottingham Estates Third
Subdivision. It was noted that Gregory Baker, President of Baker Development Company, owner
had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Nottingham Estates Third
Subdivision for the purpose of creating 1 lot on a tract of land comprising all of Lots Nineteen
(19) and Twenty (20), Nottingham Estates Subdivision comprising of approximately .166 acres.
#2010-25 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Parmley Subdivision. It was
noted that Robert Parmley, owner had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Parmley Subdivision for the purpose of creating 2 lots on a tract of land comprising all of Lot
Four (4), in Fractional Block One Hundred Thirty Six (136), Union Pacific Railway Company’s
Second Addition, and its compliment Fractional Lot Four (4), in Fractional Block Seven (7),
Russel Wheeler’s Addition comprising of approximately .200 acres.
#2010-26 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Rathgeber Acres subdivision.
It was noted that Roy Rathgeber, owner has submitted the final Plat and Subdivision Agreement
for Rathgeber Acres Subdivision for the purpose of creating 3 lots on a tract of land comprising
all of Lot Two (2), Spencer Acres Subdivision comprising of approximately 7.091 acres.
Councilmember Gilbert voted no.
#2010-27 – Approving Re-Adoption of the City of Grand Island Official Zoning Map.
#2010-30 – Approving Community Revitalization CDBG Phase 1 Grant Application.
#2010-32 – Approving Change Order #1 for Water Main Project 2009-W-3 – Water Main
Extension – Husker Highway and 60th Road with Van Kirk Brothers Contracting of Sutton,
Nebraska for a Time Extension of 90 days.
#2010-33 – Approving the Power Sales and Marketing Agreements between the City of Grand
Island and Omaha Public Power District.
#2010-34 – Approving Supplemental Agreement Number 2 for Safe Routes to School Program
Funding for the Walk to Walnut Project with the Nebraska Department of Roads. This item was
removed from the agenda at the request of the Public Works Department.
#2010-35 – Approving Change Order #2, #4, and #5 for Grand Generation Center Kitchen
Addition and Renovation with Chief Construction Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for an
Increase of $1,914.00.
#2010-36 – Approving Waiver/Fine Schedule Revisions.
#2010-28 – Approving Redevelopment Plan for Real Estate between 9th Street and 12th Street
along Poplar Street. Discussion was held concerning the cost benefit analysis and TIF financing.
Chad Nabity stated CRA would do the TIF financing on this project.
Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2010-28. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, January 26, 2010 #2010-29 – Approving Redevelopment Plan for Real Estate Located at the Southeast Corner of
4th Street and Cedar Street. Discussion was held on the amount of the financing fee of $568,000.
Chad Nabity stated it would be $111,000.
Motion by Haase, second by Gilbert to approve Resolution #2010-29. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2010-31 – Approving Transfer from the General Fund to the Debt Service Fund. Discussion
was held concerning the difference between funding a negative cash balance and a negative net
asset balance. Finance Director Mary Lo u Brown stated the State Auditors office recommended
the transfer of $91,000 and that claims would still be submitted to Council on this fund. City
Administrator Jeff Pederson stated Council needed to stay within state statutes.
Motion by Haase, second by Zapata to approve the transfer of $281,000 from the General Fund
to the Debt Service Fund. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Haase and Gericke voted aye.
Councilmember’s Meyer, Gilbert, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey, Zapata, and Nickerson voted no.
Motion failed.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Ramsey to approve Resolution #2010-31 transferring $91,000
from the General Fund to the Debt Service Fund. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#2010-37 – Approving Purchase of (16) New Dell Optiplex 960 FLX Computers for the Police
Department from Dell State Contract No. 12551 OC in an Amount of $23,178.24. Discussion
was held regarding the specifications for these computers. Police Chief Steve Lamken stated the
specifications were drawn up by the IT Department and no bids were received after going out to
bid. Chief Lamken also stated there was software included in the specifications.
Motion by Dugan, second by Zapata to approve Resolution #2010-37. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmember’s Meyer, Gilbert, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey, Zapata, Nickerson, and Gericke
voted aye. Councilmember Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Approving Referral of the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan to the Regional Planning
Commission. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported on the process of having the
Regional Planning Commission act on the One & Six Year Street Improvement Program and
then bring their recommendations to the City Council. The City Council would act on this at
their February 9, 2009 Regular meeting.
Discussion was held on the timeline for the South Locust project. Mr. Riehle stated the State of
Nebraska would open bids in March with a June 1, 2010 start date.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Meyer to approve the referral of the One & Six Year Street
Improvement Plan to the Regional Planning Commission. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, January 26, 2010 PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Ramsey to approve the Claims for the period of January 13, 2010
through January 26, 2010, for a total amount of $2,750,117.75. Unanimously approved.
Councilmember Haase voted no on the following claims:
Community Development claims in the amount of $110.87
Community Development claims for Contract Services in the amount of $2,060.60
Backflow in the amount of $58.70
Motion by Dugan, second by Ramsey to approve the Claims for the period of January 13, 2010
through January 26, 2010 for the Veterans Athletic Field Complex for a total amount of
$101,584.63. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Dugan, second by Ramsey to approve the Claims for the period of December 16,
2009 through January 26, 2010 for the State Fair Recreation Building for a total amount of
$30,436.21. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G2
Approving Minutes of February 2, 2010 City Council Study Session
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
February 2, 2010
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on
February 2, 2010. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on January
27, 2010.
Mayor Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Councilmember’s were
present: Gericke, Nickerson, Zapata, Ramsey, Dugan, Carney, Gilbert, Niemann, and Meyer.
Councilmember Haase was absent. The following City Officials were present: City
Administrator Jeff Pederson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Dale Shotkoski, Public
Works Director Steve Riehle, and Finance Director Mary Lou Brown.
INVOCATION was given by Mayor Hornady followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady introduced CYC members Audie Aguilar,
Alisia Rivera, Danielle Jim, Andres Gamboa, and Miranda Baxter.
Presentation of Statements of Interest for City Owned Property Located at 2204 Bellwood Drive
Know as the Racquet Center. City Administrator Jeff Pederson reported that at the January 19,
2010 Study Session, City Council discussed future options for the Racquet Center building. It
was decided to bring this item back to council to allow individuals to state an interest in the use
of the facility. Request for Proposals would then be issued to those interested parties.
Matt Westfall, 2003 West Division Street, President of the Grand Island Tennis Association
presented interest for a tennis facility.
Mark Galvan, 584 East 20th Street representing the Central Nebraska Girls Softball Association
presented interest for the west half of facility for baseball/softball and east side for tennis.
Presentation Concerning College Street Closing. Dr. Steve Joel, Superintendent of Schools
reported that the Grand Island School Board had developed a Plan for site improvements around
Grand Island Senior High (GISH). Proposed was to close College Street between Custer Street
and Lafayette Avenues. Mr. Joel commented on the growth of GISH. Safety and expansion of
the school was mentioned for the need to close College Street. Mr. Joel stated to his knowledge
GISH was the only school in the State of Nebraska where a street divided the campus.
Mr. Joel stated the school wanted to work with the City by doing a study of closing College
Street from Custer Street to Lafayette Avenue for two months during the school year and then
opening the street before school closes to see where traffic flow issues were.
Bonnie Hinkle, 1603 Spruce Road, School Board Member spoke in support of closing College
Street.
Page 2, City Council Study Session, February 2, 2010
A PowerPoint presentation was given by Terry Brown, 503 Fleetwood Circle and representative
of Olsson & Associates outlining the College Street Closing Plan. Maps of the area showing the
closing of College Street, roundabouts, pick up and drop off points were presented.
Andres Gamboa, 4019 Boston Circle representing the Community Youth Council spoke in
opposition of closing College Street. Safety issues were mentioned along with alternatives to
closing the street permanently such as gates, walkway built over College Street, tunnel, or traffic
lights.
The following people spoke:
· Douglas Lamfear, 2128 North Custer wanted more information from the school
concerning the closing
· Jim O’Neill, 2426 North Custer commented on open campus
· Leo Tylkowski, 1916 North Sheridan commented on the traffic study, safety issues, and
traffic flow problems
Steve Riehle, Public Works Director commented on the traffic study. This issue along with
traffic safety had been looked at since 1978. Mr. Riehle commented on gates and the importance
of the study and the impact on surrounding streets. Traffic studies were recommended for at least
five weeks.
Discussion was held regarding the increased parking area, approximately 50 additional stalls.
Mr. Riehle answered questions concerning the closing of Division Street in front of St. Mary’s
Cathedral and traffic studies.
Diverting traffic to Capital Avenue was discussed with concerns of safety and road conditions.
Emergency personnel using College Street were mentioned. Comments were made concerning
parking problems around GISH. Additional traffic flow at the intersections of State Street, Custer
Street, and Lafayette Avenue were mentioned as a concern.
Mr. Joel commented that the only place to expand GISH would be to the south of the current
building across College Street.
Increased traffic on Capital Avenue due to the new softball complex at Eagle Scout Lake was
mentioned along with the intersection at Capital Avenue and Broadwell Avenue. Fire Chief Troy
Hughes commented that closing College Street would not be a problem for the Fire Department
as they unusually use State Street.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G3
#2010-38 - Approving Change Order #1 to the Irrigation System
Installation at the Veterans Athletic Field Complex
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting: February 9, 2010
Subject: Change Order #1 Addition and Modifications to the
Irrigation System Installation at Veterans Athletic Field
Complex
Item #’s: G-3
Presenter(s): Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
A contract was entered into with Natures Helper Sprinkler Systems in the amount of
$123,750.00 to provide an underground sprinkling system for the new Veterans Athletic
Complex. Three additional acres were added to the project to provide additional soccer
ground and the original design was modified to change the water source from City water
to a private well.
Discussion
It has been determined that the proposed parking lot took away approximately 3.5 acres
from the original plan to provide 12 acres for soccer fields. It was determined the acres
need to be added to equal the amount of acres being lost at Fonner Park. The original bid
by Natures Helper Sprinkler Systems was well below the next low bid and the contractor
was willing to add the additional acres to his contract at the same unit price. See attached
information.
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 Postpone the issue to future date
3. Take no issue to a Committee
4. action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the change order in the
amount of $45,415.00.
Sample Motion
Move to increase the amount of the contract to Natures Helper Sprinkler System contract
in the amount of $45,415.00.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 4, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-38
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2009 by Resolution 2009-220, the City Council of the
City of Grand Island awarded the Nature’s Helper Sprinkler Systems of Omaha, Nebraska, the bid in
the amount of $123,750.00, for the Furnishing and Installation of an Irrigation System at the new
Veterans Athletic Field Complex; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that additions and modifications to the irrigation system
installation to be performed by Nature’s Helper Sprinkler Systems are necessary; and
WHEREAS, such modifications have been incorporated into Change Order No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the result of such modifications will increase the contract amount by
$45,415.00 for a revised contract price of $169,165.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and
directed to execute Change Order No. 1 between the City of Grand Island and the Nature’s Helper
Sprinkler Systems of Omaha, Nebraska to provide the modifications set out as follows:
Additions and modifications to the irrigation system installation ………………………..$45,415.00
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 9, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G4
#2010-39 - Approving Change Order #1 to the Utility
Improvements at the Veterans Athletic Field Complex
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting: February 9, 2010
Subject: Change Order #1 Utility Improvements at Veterans
Athletic Field Complex
Item #’s: G-4
Presenter(s): Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
A contract was entered into with Diamond Engineering in the amount of $191,335.18 to
provide utility services for the new Veterans Athletic Complex.
Discussion
It has been determined that a new location for the soccer field restroom/concession stand
would serve the needs of the participants better. To this end an additional 276 feet of 6
inch sanitary sewer will be required. In addition, with the increased size of the parking lot
an additional 950 feet of 2 inch electrical conduit will be needed to light the parking lot.
All costs associated with this change order are the same as the original unit costs
provided by Diamond Engineering in their original bid.
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 Postpone the issue to future date
3. Take no issue to a Committee
4. action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the change order in the
amount of $8,902.20. This will make the new contract amount be $200,237.38.
Sample Motion
Move to increase the amount of the contract to Diamond Engineering in the amount of
$8,902.20.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 4, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-39
WHEREAS, on November 24, 2009 by Resolution 2009-303, the City Council of the
City of Grand Island awarded the Diamond Engineering Co. from Grand Island, Nebraska, the bid in
the amount of $191,335.18, for the Utility Improvements sections D, E, F and G at the new Veterans
Athletic Field Complex; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that additional sanitary sewer line and electrical conduit
to be performed by Diamond Engineering Co. are necessary; and
WHEREAS, such modifications have been incorporated into Change Order No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the result of such modifications will increase the contract amount by
$8,902.20 for a revised contract price of $200,237.38.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and
directed to execute Change Order No. 1 between the City of Grand Island and the Diamond Engineering
Co. from Grand Island, Nebraska to provide the modifications set out as follows:
Addition of 276’ of 6” sanitary sewer line………………………………………..$4,430.20
Addition of 950’ of 2” electrical conduit..………………………………………..$4,472.00
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 9, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G5
#2010-40 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Retaining Wall Construction at Sucks Lake
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting: February 9, 2010
Subject: Certificate of Final Completion-Retaining Wall Construction
Sucks Lake
Item #’s: G-5
Presenter(s): Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
A contract was entered into with Greenworks Landscaping and Design on October 14, 2008 to
construct a retaining wall along the south shoreline of Sucks Lake. This project was cost shared
with the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality. Total cost of the project was
$68,786.00 with the City's share being $27,514.40.
Discussion
All work associated with this contract has been completed and it is appropriate at this time to
close out the contract.
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
the construction of the Retaining Wall at Sucks Lake.
Sample Motion
Move to approve certificate of final completion for the Retaining Wall at Sucks Lake.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 4, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-40
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director of the City of Grand Island has issued his
Certificate of Final Completion for the Retaining Wall Construction at Sucks Lake, certifying that
Greenworks Landscaping & Design of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract dated October 14, 2008,
has completed such project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director recommends the acceptance of the final
completion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs in the Parks and Recreation Director’s recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The Parks and Recreation Director’s Certificate of Final Completion for the
Retaining Wall Construction at Sucks Lake is hereby confirmed.
2. That final payment was paid on November 24, 2009.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 9, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G6
#2010-41 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Furnishing and Installation of Well at the Veterans Athletic Field
Complex
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting: February 9, 2010
Subject: Certificate of Final Completion-Furnishing and
Installation of Well at the Veterans Athletic Field
Complex
Item #’s: G-6
Presenter(s): Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
A contract was entered into with Nunnenkamp Well Co. on September 22, 2009 for the
installation of a well at the Veterans Athletic Field Complex.
Discussion
All work associated with this contract has been completed and it is appropriate at this
time to close out the contract.
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 and make final payment to Nunnenkamp Well in the amount of $29,890.00.
Sample Motion
Move to close out the contract with Nunnenkamp Well Co. and make final payment in
the amount of $29,890.00 to Nunnenkamp Well Co. for the installation of an irrigation
well at the Veterans Athletic Field Complex.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 4, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-41
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director of the City of Grand Island has issued his
Certificate of Final Completion for the Furnishing and Installation of Well at the new Veterans Athletic Field
Complex, certifying that Nunnenkamp Well Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract dated
September 22, 2009, has completed such project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for
such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director recommends the acceptance of the final
completion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs in the Parks and Recreation Director’s recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The Parks and Recreation Director’s Certificate of Final Completion for Furnishing
and Installation of Well at the new Veterans Athletic Field Complex is hereby
confirmed.
2. That a warrant be issued from Account No. 40044450-90122 in the total amount
of $29,890.00 payable to Nunnenkamp Well Co. for the final amount due the
contractor.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 9, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G7
#2010-42 - Approving Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Property Purchases
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-4.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Joni Kuzma
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 4, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-42
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska was awarded a $993,000 Neighborhood
Stabilization Program (NSP) grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, the grant has enabled the city to purchase and demolish at least six (6) vacant,
blighted structures and redevelop the lots into six (6) new homes,
WHEREAS, the properties and structures at 424 N. Waldo Street, 503 W. Louise Street,
and 809 W. Charles Street meet the blighted criteria as set by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and
the Nebraska Department of Economic Development;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 9, 2010 for the purpose of discussing
the proposed acquisition of the following real estate:
Lots One Hundred Seventy-Six (176) and One Hundred Seventy- Seven
(177), in Belmont, an Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska (424 N. Waldo Street)
Lot One (1), in Block (6), in Wiebe’s Addition to the City of Grand Island,
Hall County, Nebraska (503 W. Louise Street)
Lot Two (2), in Block Two (2), in Wiebe’s Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska (809 W. Charles Street)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
The City of Grand Island, Nebraska is hereby authorized to acquire the properties and
structures at 424 N. Waldo Street, 503 W Louise Street, and 809 W. Charles Street and the Mayor is
hereby authorized and directed to execute such contracts.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 9, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
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_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G8
#2010-43 - Approving Bid Award for Turbine Valve Overhaul at
Platte Generating Station
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney
Meeting: February 9, 2010
Subject: Turbine Valve Overhaul
Item #’s: G-8
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
An inspection and overhaul of the turbine valves at the Platte Generating Station is
performed every three years following the five year cycle of the more encompassing
Turbine-Generator Overhaul. The next valve overhaul is scheduled for the Spring of this
year. During this inspection, the turbine valves are completely disassembled and all
components are cleaned, inspected, repaired, or replaced as necessary. Specifications
were developed by the plant maintenance staff to include all labor to open, disassemble,
inspect, clean, and close the turbine valves, with the City to supply all parts and
materials. The base bid was specified to be an eighteen day plant outage and standard
work hours. Alternative bids using extended work hours for a shorter plant outage
schedule were also solicited.
Discussion
The specifications for the Turbine Valve Overhaul were advertised and issued for bid in
accordance with the City purchasing code. Bids were publicly opened on at 11:00 a.m. on
January 19, 2010. Specifications were sent to eight potential bidders. One response was
received as listed below. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $325,000.00.
Bidder Base Bid Price Alternate Bid
Power Generation Service, Inc. $152,440.00 (18 days) $177,500.00 (13 days)
The bids were reviewed by plant management staff. The alternate bid from Power
Generation Services was based on a thirteen day schedule. Based on an estimated
differential replacement power cost of $40,000 for each day that Platte is off-line, the
payback for the extra cost of the alternate bid is less than one day. Plant staff therefore
recommends that the alternate bid be awarded. It is compliant with specifications and less
than the engineer’s estimate.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council award the Contract to Power
Generation Service from Anoka, Minnesota, as the low responsive bidder, with a contract
price of $177,500.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid of $177,500.00 from Power Generator Service for the Turbine
Valve Overhaul.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Wes Nespor, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: January 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Turbine Valve Overhaul
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
ESTIMATE: $325,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 520
PUBLICATION DATE: January 9, 2010
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 9
SUMMARY
Bidder: Power Generation Service
Anoka, MN
Bid Security: RLI Insurance Company
Exceptions: Noted
Bid Price: (18 day schedule) (Expedited 13 day schedule)
Material: $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00
Labor: $151,370.00 $ 176,430.00
Sales Tax: $ 70.00 $ 70.00
Total Bid: $152,440.00 $177,500.00
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney Wes Nespor, Purchasing Agent
Jeff Pederson, City Administrator Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
Rodger Zawodniak, Utilities Dept. Karen Nagel, Utilities Secretary
P1389
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 4, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-43
WHEREAS, the City Electric Department invited sealed bids for Turbine Valve Overhaul at
the Platte Generating Station; and
WHEREAS, on January 19, 2010, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Power Generation Service, Inc. of Anoka, Minnesota, submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory
requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $177,500.00; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Power Generation Service, Inc. of Anoka, Minnesota, is less than
the estimate for Turbine Valve Overhaul at the Platte Generating Station.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Power Generation Service, Inc. of
Anoka, Minnesota, in the amount of $177,500.00 for Turbine Valve Overhaul at Platte Generating Station
is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 9, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2010-44 - Approving Bid Award for Coal Conveyor Belting at
Platte Generating Station
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney
Meeting: February 9, 2010
Subject: Coal Conveyor Belting
Item #’s: G-9
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
Platte Generating Station utilizes a conveyor system to transport coal from the point
where train cars unload to the coal storage pile and to the top of the coal storage bunkers.
The conveyor system consists of five separate conveyors, each with a unique reinforced
rubber conveyor belt. As the conveyor belts endure wear and tear through regular usage,
periodic replacement of conveyor belting is required. An engineering assessment was
recently performed to estimate end of life expectancies for each of the five conveyor
belts. It was determined that three of the five conveyor belts had an end of life
expectancy from six months to eighteen months. Specifications were developed by the
plant staff to include the purchase of three new coal conveyor belts. The specification
was written to require firm, lump sum pricing. Installation will be done under future
separate contracts as plant operations allow.
Discussion
The specifications for the Coal Conveyor Belting were advertised and issued for bid in
accordance with the City purchasing code. Specifications were sent to seven potential
bidders and responses were received as listed below. The engineer’s estimate for this
project was $80,000.00.
Bidder Bid Price
Lewis-Goetz & Company, Inc. $48,580.68
Systems Enterprise Corporation $49,080.90
Mid-America Vulcanizing $49,375.15
Applied Industrial Technologies $53,229.82
IBT, Inc. $56,937.38
Bidder Bid Price
All-State Industries, Inc. $59,320.80
Apache Hose & Belting $65,798.14
Plant staff reviewed the bids for compliance with the City’s detailed specifications. The
lowest bid, from Lewis-Goetz & Company, is compliant with those specifications.
Alte rnatives
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 presented in this motion
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council award the Contract with Lewis-Goetz
& Company of Kansas City, Missouri, as the low responsive bidder, with the bid price of
$48,580.68.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid of $48,580.68 from Lewis-Goetz & Company for the Coal
Conveyor Belting.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Wes Nespor, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: January 26, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Coal Conveyor Belts for #2, #3 and #4
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
ESTIMATE: $80,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 520
PUBLICATION DATE: January 15, 2010
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 8
SUMMARY
Bidder: Applied Industrial Technologies Systems Enterprise Corporation
Omaha, NE Mazon, IL
Bid Security: $2,628.00 $4,022.70
Exceptions: Noted None
Bid Price:
Materials: $49,747.50 $10,560.00
Sales Tax: $ 3,482.32 $ 741.00
Total Bid: $53,229.82 $11,301.00
Bidder: All-State Industries, Inc. Lewis-Goetz & Company, Inc.
West Des Moines, IA Kansas City, MO
Bid Security: Merchants Bonding Company $2,270.13
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price:
Materials: $55,440.00 $45,402.50
Sales Tax: $ 3,880.80 -0- .
Total Bid: $59,320.80 $45,402.50
Bidder: Apache Hose & Belting Mid-America Vulcanizing
Cedar Rapids, IA Hillsboro, MO
Bid Security: $3,294.91 $2,307.25
Exceptions: Noted None
Bid Price:
Materials: $61,493.60 $46.145.00
Sales Tax: $ 4,304.54 $ 3,230.15
Total Bid: $65,798.14 $49,375.15
Bidder: IBT, Inc.
Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: $3,000.00
Exceptions: None
Bid Price:
Materials: $53,212.50
Sales Tax: $ 3,724.88
Total Bid: $56,937.38
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney Wes Nespor, Purchasing Agent
Jeff Pederson, City Administrator Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
Rodger Zawodniak, Utilities Dept. Karen Nagel, Utilities Secretary
P1391
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 4, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-44
WHEREAS, the City Electric Department invited sealed bids for Coal Conveyor Belting at
the Platte Generating Station; and
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2010, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Lewis-Goetz & Company of Kansas City, Missouri, submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory
requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $48,580.68; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Lewis-Goetz & Company of Kansas City, Missouri, is less than the
estimate for replacement of Coal Conveyor Belting at the Platte Generating Station.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Lewis-Goetz & Company of Kansas
City, Missouri, in the amount of $48,580.68 for replacement of Coal Conveyor Belting at Platte Generating
Station is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 9, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G10
#2010-45 - Approving Supplemental Agreement Number 2 for Safe
Routes to School Program Funding for the Walk to Walnut Project
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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: February 9, 2010
Subject: Approving Supplemental Agreement Number 2 for Safe
Routes to School Program Funding for the Walk to
Walnut Project
Item #’s: G-10
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The City Council approved the program agreements with the Nebraska Department of
Roads for Safe Routes to School Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure Program Funding
for the Walk to Walnut Project on August 28, 2007. The agreement provided for
awarding a construction contract by December 31, 2008.
Supplemental Agreement Number 1, which was approved by City Council on December
16, 2008, extended the schedule by specifying a construction contract be awarded by
December 31, 2009.
Discussion
In following with the State’s new federal aid requirements it is necessary to approve
Supplemental Agreement Number 2, which will designate responsibility to the State for
the letting of this project, name the Responsible Charge (RC) for the project and also
extend the construction contract award deadline.
Steven Riehle, Public Works Director/City Engineer, has been certified as an RC for
federal aid projects and will be named as such for this project.
The construction contract award deadline has been extended to November 1, 2010
through this supplemental agreement.
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 Supplemental
Agreement Number 2 for time extension for Safe Routes to School Program Funding for
the Walk to Walnut Project.
Sample Motion
Moven to approve Supplemental Agreement Number 2.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 4, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-45
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2007, by Resolution 2007-205, the City Council of the City of
Grand Island approved the Program Agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads for the Safe Routes
to School Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure Program funding for the Walk to Walnut Project; and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2008, by Resolution 2008-351 the City Council approved
Supplemental Agreement Number 1 with the Nebraska Department of Roads for the Safe Routes to School
Program funding for the Walk to Walnut Project; and
WHEREAS, the completion of such project has been delayed due to environmental reviews;
and
WHEREAS, it will be the responsibility of the Nebraska Department of Roads to let the
project; and
WHEREAS, the Responsible Charge (RC) for the Walk to Walnut project will be Steven
Riehle, Public Works Director/City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the construction contract award deadline is being extended to November 1,
2010; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to enter into Supplemental Agreement Number 2 with the
Nebraska Department of Roads; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Supplemental Agreement Number 2 with the Nebraska
Department of Roads for the Safe Routes to School Program funding for the Walk to Walnut Project is hereby
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute
such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 9, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G11
#2010-46 - Approving the Adoption of the Resolution to Comply
with Local Public Agency Guidelines Manual by Designating a
Responsible Charge
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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: February 9, 2010
Subject: Approving the Adoption of the Resolution to Comply
with Local Public Agency Guidelines Manual by
Designating a Responsible Charge
Item #’s: G-11
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Grand Island is a Local Public Agency (LPA) in the State of Nebraska receiving federal
transportation funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). FHWA
federal transportation funds are limited to Roadway, Bridge, and Trail Projects. As a sub-
recipient of federal transportation funding, the City of Grand Island is charged with the
responsibility of spending these funds in accordance with Federal and State law. The
Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) administers these funds under guidelines in the
NDOR's Local Projects Agency (LPA) Manual.
Discussion
There are a number of requirements to comply with the NDOR’s LPA Manual. The City
completed one of the steps by agreeing to comply with the requirements of the Nebraska
Department of Road’s (NDOR’s) LPA Manual by passing a resolution at the October 27,
2009 council meeting. Another requirement is the designation of a Responsible Charge
(RC) individual to oversee the federal aid transportation projects. The RC must be a full-
time employee of a governmental entity. If a community doesn’t have such an employee
they can contract through another government entity by an interlocal agreement. Prior to
designation as an RC, an individual has to participate in approximately three (3) weeks of
on-line training and two (2) separate weeks of classroom training. There will also be a
requirement of annual training in order to maintain certification as an RC.
At the November 24, 2009 council meeting Manager of Engineering Services, David
Goedeken, was named the City’s RC. David has resigned his position with the City,
effective the end of February 2010; therefore another individual needs to be named as the
City’s RC.
Steven Riehle, Public Works Director/City Engineer, has completed the training for
certification by the NDOR as a Responsible Charge individual. Passing the resolution
will designate Steven as the City’s Responsible Charge individual for all projects that are
currently active and using federal aid transportation funds for City of Grand Island
projects.
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 a resolution, designating
Steven Riehle, Public Works Director/City Engineer, as the Responsible Charge
individual for all currently active federal aid transportation projects.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution designating Steven Riehle as the City’s Responsible
Charge individual.
RESOLUTION
(DESIGNATING RC)
City of Grand Island ______
Resolution No. ___________
Whereas: The CITY OF GRAND ISLAND has a full-time public employee on staff, or has obtained
the services of a full-time public employee (an interlocal cooperation agreement, if applicable,
is attached) who is fully qualified and has the time and interest in serving as a “Responsible
Charge” (RC) for this project. The designated RC will be in day-to-day responsible charge of all
aspects of the project, from planning through post-construction activities, with the express
purpose of doing all things necessary for the project to remain eligible for federal-aid
transportation project funding; and
Whereas: the RC will ensure that, at a minimum, (1) the project receives independent and
careful development, supervision and inspection, (2) the project is constructed in compliance
with the plans and specifications, (3) all aspects of the project, from planning through
construction activities, including all environmental commitments, remain eligible for federal
funding, and (4) decisions made and actions taken for the project have adequate supporting
documentation filed in an organized fashion.
For purposes of this resolution, the following definitions will apply:
Fully qualified means a person who has satisfactorily completed all applicable Nebraska
Department of Roads (NDOR) training courses and who has met the other requirements
necessary to be included on the NDOR list of qualified Local Public Agency (LPA) RCs.
Full-time public employee means a public employee who meets all the requirements
and is afforded all the benefits of full-time employees as that phrase is applied to other
employees of the employing public entity. A person is not a full-time public employee if
that person provides outside private consulting services, or is employed by any private
entity, unless that person can prove to NDOR in advance, that employee’s non-public
employment is in a field unrelated to any aspect of the project for which federal aid is
sought.
Public employee means a person who is employed solely by a county, a municipality, a
political subdivision; a Native American tribe; a school district; another entity that is
either designated by statute as public or quasi-public; or an entity included on the list of
entities determined by the NDOR, and approved by the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA), as fulfilling public or quasi-public functions.
Responsible charge means the public employee who is fully empowered by the LPA and
has actual day-to-day working knowledge and responsibility for all decisions related to
all aspects of the federal-aid project from planning through construction project
activities, including all environmental commitments. The RC is the day-to-day project
manager, and the LPA’s point-of-contact for the project. Responsible charge does not
mean merely delegating the various tasks; it means active day-to-day involvement in
identifying issues, investigating options, working directly with stakeholders, making
decisions, and actively monitoring project construction. It is understood that the RC
may delegate or contract certain technical tasks associated with the project so long as
the RC actively manages and represents the owner’s interests in the delegated technical
tasks.
Be It Resolved: by the City Council of the CITY OF GRAND ISLAND that:
STEVEN RIEHLE is hereby designated as Responsible Charge (RC) for pre-construction and
construction phases, in accordance with the Project Program Agreement previously executed,
the NDOR LPA Guidelines Manual for Federal-aid Projects, and all Federal, State and local laws,
rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for the following Federal-aid transportation projects:
NDOR Project Number [URB-2235(5)],
NDOR Control Number [42519],
Northbound Lanes of South Locust Street, North of Interstate 80
NDOR Project Number [SRTS-40(57)],
NDOR Control Number [42521],
Walk to Walnut Safe Routes to School Project at 15th Street and Custer Avenue
NDOR Project Number [STPAA-5436(4)],
NDOR Control Number [42427],
Capital Avenue Widening from west of Carleton Avenue to Webb Road
NDOR Project Number [URB-30-4(151)],
NDOR Control Number [42477],
Storm Sewer from US Highway 30 to Wasmer Detention Cell
NDOR Project Number [ENH-40(59)],
NDOR Control Number [42650],
Bike Trail along Moore’s Creek Drainway; State Street to Capital Avenue
The City of Grand Island assures and agrees that:
1) It has authorized and fully empowered the RC to be in day-to-day responsible charge of the
subject federal-aid project; this does not mean merely supervising, overseeing or
delegating the various tasks, it means active day-to-day involvement in the project
including identifying issues, investigating options, working directly with stakeholders, and
decision-making.
2) The RC is a full-time public employee.
3) The RC is fully qualified and has successfully completed required training to serve as a RC.
4) It will allow the RC to spend all time reasonably necessary to properly discharge all duties
associated with the project, including ensuring that all aspects of the project, from
planning through post-construction activities, remain eligible for federal-aid highway
project funding.
5) It will not assign other duties to the RC that would affect his or her ability to properly carry
out the duties set out in this agreement.
6) It will provide necessary office space, materials and administrative support for the RC.
7) It will fully cooperate with, support and not unreasonably interfere with the day-to-day
control of the RC concerning the acts necessary for making the project eligible for federal
funding.
8) It will take all necessary actions and make its best good faith efforts to comply and assist
the RC in complying with all federal and state requirements and policies applicable to
federal-aid transportation projects, including, but not limited to, all applicable
requirements of 23 CFR 635.105.
9) It will take all necessary actions and make its best good faith efforts to ensure that the RC’s
work on the project would be deemed to meet the same standards that the Nebraska
Department of Roads must meet under 23 CFR 635.105.
10) It will comply with the conflict-of-interest requirements of 23 CFR 1.33.
11) It will notify NDOR immediately in the event the designated RC(s) will no longer be
assigned to the project. A supplemental agreement designating a replacement RC may be
required by NDOR.
12) It is ultimately responsible for complying with all federal and state requirements and
policies applicable to federal-aid highway projects. This includes meeting all post-
construction environmental commitments. The LPA understands that failure to meet any
eligibility requirements for federal funding may result in the loss of all Federal funding for
the project. In the event that the acts or omissions of RC, the LPA or its agents or
representatives result in a finding that a project is ineligible for Federal funding, the LPA
will be required to repay NDOR some or all previously paid Federal funds and any costs or
expenses NDOR has incurred for the project, including but not limited to, those costs for
the RC.
The CITY OF GRAND ISLAND understands that the following are the duties of the RC:
a) Serve as the LPA’s contact for issues or inquiries for Federal-aid projects assigned by the
LPA;
b) Ensure that all applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, policies and
guidelines are followed during the development and construction of the project;
c) Know and follow the NDOR LPA Guidelines Manual for Federal-aid Projects;
d) Have active day-to-day involvement in identifying issues, investigating options, working
directly with stakeholders, and decision-making;
e) Ensure that the project plans and specifications are sealed, signed and dated by a
professional engineer licensed in the State of Nebraska, and that estimates have been
prepared and the construction has been observed by a professional engineer licensed in
the State of Nebraska or a person under the direct supervision of a professional
engineer licensed in the State of Nebraska (reference Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3445);
f) Competently manage and coordinate the project day-to-day operations, including all
project-related decisions, on behalf of the LPA, which includes the LPA’s governing body,
staff and any extended staff dedicated to the project such as consulting engineers;
g) Ensure that project documents are thoroughly checked, reviewed and have had quality
control measures applied, prior to submitting to NDOR and/or FHWA;
h) Monitor the progress and schedule of the project and be responsible for ensuring that
the project is completed on time in accordance with established milestone dates;
i) Properly serve as the owner’s representative, and to visit the project site during
construction on a frequency commensurate with the magnitude and complexity of the
project;
j) Ensure that proper construction management processes have been developed and
implemented for the project;
k) Serve as a steward of the public funds, i.e. ensure that the public gets what it is paying
for;
l) Attend all required training including the annual workshop; and
m) Fulfill continuing education requirements as specified in the NDOR LPA Guidelines
Manual for Federal-aid Projects.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 9, 2010.
The City Council of the CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
Jose Zapata Robert Niemann
Peg Gilbert Scott Dugan
Kirk Ramsey Robert Meyer
Larry Carney Mitch Nickerson
Chuck Haase John Gericke
Council Member_______________________________
Moved the adoption of said resolution
Member ___________________ Seconded the motion
Roll Call: ___Yes ___No ___Abstained ___Absent
Resolution adopted, signed and billed as adopted
____________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G12
#2010-47 - Approving Interlocal Agreement with Central Platte
Natural Resources District (CPNRD) for Aerial Photography
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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
Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Meeting: February 9, 2010
Subject: Approving Interlocal Agreement with Central Platte
Natural Resources District (CPNRD) for Aerial
Photography
Item #’s: G-12
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The Geographic Information System (GIS) is used extensively by city staff and the public
for information gathering and analysis. The GIS is a working tool for architects, banks,
consultants, contractors, developers, general public, realtors, and many others. The aerial
photos are one of the more popular and useful aspects of the GIS. The GIS currently has
aerial photos available for years 1938, 1957, 1963, 2005 and 2007. The city also has
aerial photos from 1975, 1992, 1999 and 2002.
The cost for aerial photos has declined over the years as digital technology has improved.
The total city cost for aerial photos in 2002 was over $120,000. The aerial photos in 2005
were paid for largely with Homeland Security funds. The total city cost for the aerial
photos in 2007 was $42,000.
Discussion
The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD), along with the cities of Grand
Island, Kearney, Central City, Lexington, Cozad, Gothenburg, North Platte and Hastings,
as well as the counties of Adams and Hamilton are working together to provide high
resolution aearial photography for their respective jur isdictions. This project involves
cooperations on many levels and will result in a significant cost savings to all entities
involved in this project.
The City of Grand Island has the opportunity to update photos for Grand Island and
surrounding areas in 2010 for an approximate total amount of $36,000. The cost will be
split 50/50 with funds available within the current Public Works Engineering and Utilities
budgets.
Participating in this cooperative effort will allow the city to update photos every 3 years
for considerably less then the cost of updating the photos on our own.
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 and Utility Administrations recommends that the Council approve the
Interlocal Agreement as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Interlocal Agreement as presented.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 4, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-47
WHEREAS, in 2007, the City of Grand Island, along with Adams, Buffalo and Madison
Counties and the cities of Columbus, Kearney and Norfolk worked together to have aerial photographs
taken of their respective areas; and
WHEREAS, it has been recommended that a group of local sponsors re-unite to update the
aerial photographs in their respective regions for a more cost effective rate; and
WHEREAS, the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD), along with the cities
of Grand Island, Kearney, Central City, Lexington, Cozad, Gothenburg, North Platte and Hastings, as well
as the counties of Adams and Hamilton have indicated an interest in working together to provide high
resolution aerial photography for their respective jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, this project involves cooperation on many levels and will result in a significant
cost savings to all entities involved in this project; and
WHEREAS, the City’s cost share of the project will be approximately $36,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement by and
between the Central Platte Natural Resources District, cities of Grand Island, Kearney, Central City,
Lexington, Cozad, Gothenburg, North Platte and Hastings, as well as the counties of Adams and Hamilton,
is hereby approved according to the terms set out in the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such Interlocal Cooperative Agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 9, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item H1
Consideration of Request from ITT Corporation for a Conditional
Use Permit for a FAA Communication Tower Located at 3565 Sky
Park Road
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-2.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
City of Grand Island City Council
Item I1
#2010-48 - Consideration of Request from Sam’s West, Inc. dba
Sam’s Club 6461, 1510 North Diers Avenue for a Class “C” Liquor
License and Liquor Manager Designation for Jeanette South, 2120
West State Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 4, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-48
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Sam’s West, Inc. doing business as Sam’s Club
6461, 1510 North Diers Avenue 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 January 30, 2010; such publication cost being $15.18; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 9, 2010 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 Jeanette South, 2120
West State Street 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, February 9, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I2
#2010-49 - Consideration of One & Six Year Street Improvement
Plan
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-3.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 4, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-49
WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission, after public notice having been published
in one issue of the Grand Island Independent, and such notice also having been posted in at least three
places in areas where it was likely to attract attention, conducted a public hearing on February 3, 2010, on
the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program for the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, at the February 3, 2010 public hearing, the Regional Planning Commission
approved the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program 2010-2015, and recommended that such
program be approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council, after public notice having been published in one
issue of the Grand Island Independent, and such notice also having been posted in at least three places in
areas where it was likely to attract attention, conducted a public hearing on February 9, 2010, on the One
and Six Year Street Improvement Program for the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, this Council has determined that the One and Six Year Street Improvement
Program as set out in Exhibit “A” should be adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the One and Six Year Street Improvement
Program 2010-2015, based on priorities of needs and calculated to contribute to the orderly development
of city streets, and identified as Exhibit “A”, is hereby approved and adopted by this Council.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 9, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of January 27, 2010
through February 9, 2010
The Claims for the period of January 27, 2010 through February 9, 2010 for a total amount
of $2,528,590.26. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mary Lou Brown
City of Grand Island City Council
Item J2
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of January 27, 2010
through February 9, 2010 for the Veterans Athletic Field Complex
The Claims for the Veterans Athletic Field Complex for the period of January 26, 2010
through February 9, 2010 for the following requisitions.
#13 $28,064.00
A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mary Lou Brown
City of Grand Island City Council
Item J3
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of January 27, 2010
through February 9, 2010 for the State Fair Recreation Building
The Claims for the Period of January 27, 2010 through February 9, 2010 for the State Fair
Recreational Building for the following requisitions:
#11 $427,500.00
A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mary Lou Brown
City of Grand Island City Council