07-26-2011 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session Packet
City Council:Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Administrator:
Mary Lou Brown
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
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7:00:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
Larry Carney
Linna Dee Donaldson
Scott Dugan
Randy Gard
John Gericke
Peg Gilbert
Chuck Haase
Mitchell Nickerson
Bob Niemann
Kirk Ramsey
Call to OrderCity of Grand Island City Council
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notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study session, notification of the date will be given.
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Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will be speaking.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION
This is an opportunity for the Mayor to comment on current events, activities, and issues of interest to the community.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Invocation - Pastor Sylvia Karlsson, St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 1515 South
Harrison Street
This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open Meetings Act
in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room as required by state
law.
The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law.
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C1
Proclamation Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation "Blue Ribbon
Roll Out Week" August 1-7, 2011
The Nebraska State Fair started in 1868 and has been held at the State Fair Park in Lincoln
until 2009 (108 years). Beginning in 2010, the Nebraska State Fair has been held at Fonner
Park in Grand Island. The Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation, a non-profit organization
whose purpose is to raise private funds for the Nebraska State Fair, will be celebrating the
seventh annual "Blue Ribbon Roll Out" on Saturday, August 6, 2011 to raise funds for
improvements to the grounds and facilities. The Mayor has proclaimed the week of August 1-
7, 2011 as "Blue Ribbon Roll Out Week". See attached PROCLAMATION.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C2
Recognition of 2010-2011 Community Youth Council
The Mayor and City Council will recognize the hard work and many hours contributed by the
Community Youth Council to the community of Grand Island through sponsored and
collaborative events. A short presentation will be given regarding the highlights of the 2010-
11 Community Youth Council year. All youth and adult members will be recognized with a
certificate and a special gift will be given to the seniors that just graduated. Congratulations
on a successful year.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
Item E1
Public Hearing on Request from Aloha Investments, LLC dba
Afternooners, 3773 Sky Park Road, Suite 5 for a Class “C” Liquor
License
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Public Hearing on Request from Aloha Investments, LLC
dba Afternooners, 3773 Sky Park Road, Suite 5 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
Aloha Investments, LLC dba Afternooners, 3773 Sky Park Road, Suite 5 has submitted
an application for a Class “C” Liquor License. A Class “C” Liquor License allows for the
sale of alcohol on and off sale inside the corporate limits of the city.
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk,
Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments.
Also submitted with the application was a Liquor Manager Designation for Terry Brown,
4017 Anna Maria 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 Cont rol 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 this application.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application for Aloha Investments, LLC dba Afternooners, 3773
Sky Park Road, Suite 5 for a Class “C” Liquor License contingent upon final inspections
and Liquor Manager Designation for Terry Brown, 4017 Anna Maria Street upon
completion of a state approved alcohol server/seller training program.
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10:21 LAW INCIDENT TABLE Page:
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City : Grand Island
Occurred after : 09:26:56 07/11/2011
Occurred before : 09:26:56 07/11/2011
When reported : 09:26:56 07/08/2011
Date disposition declared : 07/11/2011
Incident number : L11071640
Primary incident number :
Incident nature : Liquor Lic Inv Liquor License
Investigation
Incident address : 3773 Skypark Rd; Suite 5
State abbreviation : NE
ZIP Code : 68801
Contact or caller :
Complainant name number :
Area location code : PCID Police - CID
Received by : Vitera D
How received : T Telephone
Agency code : GIPD Grand Island Police Department
Responsible officer : Vitera D
Offense as Taken :
Offense as Observed :
Disposition : ACT Active
Misc. number : RaNae
Geobase address ID :
Long-term call ID :
Clearance Code : CL Case Closed
Judicial Status : NCI Non-criminal Incident
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INVOLVEMENTS:
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NM 119937 07/11/11 Brown, Terry Owner-
Afternooners
NM 119938 07/11/11 Brown, Douglas Owner-
Afternooners
NM 167798 07/11/11 Afternooners, Business
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LAW INCIDENT CIRCUMSTANCES:
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1 LT01 Air/Bus/Train Terminal
LAW INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
I Received a Copy of a Liquor License Application from Afternooners and a
Copy
of a Liquor Manager Application from Terry Brown.
LAW INCIDENT RESPONDERS DETAIL:
Se Responding offi Unit n Unit number
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1 Vitera D 318 Vitera D
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LAW SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE:
Seq Name Date
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1 Vitera D 15:15:14 07/11/2011
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Grand Island Police Department
Supplemental Report
Date, Time: Mon Jul 11 15:15:35 CDT 2011
Reporting Officer: Vitera
Unit- CID
I received a copy of a Class C liquor license application for
Afternooners at
the Central Nebraska Regional Airport and a copy of a liquor manager
application
from Terry Brown. Douglas Brown (Terry's husband) is an equal partner in
the
business. Information on the application indicates that the Brown's have
lived
in Grand Island since 2005. They moved here from Spring Valley,
California
where they lived since 1991.
On the spot on the application where it asks about convictions, Douglas
disclosed four traffic convictions. Three of them occurred in Grand
Island back
in 1975. The other one occurred in California in 1997. No convictions
were
disclosed by Terry Brown. I checked the Brown's through Spillman and
NCJIS and
didn't locate any undisclosed convictions. I also checked the Brown's
through
Entersect (paid police intelligence database) but didn't find anything
out of
the ordinary. Their names are too common to narrow down on facebook. I
also
called the San Diego County Sheriff's Department since they serve Spring
Valley
and inquired about a records check on the Brown's. I faxed a request and
was
told that I should have results within ten days which may not be in time
for
this report to go into the council packet. A recording advised that
their
records are only kept for seven years.
On 7/13/11, I received a faxed response from the San Diego County
Sheriff's
Department. The information confirmed that their records only go back
seven
years and don't include traffic convictions, sex registrants, warrants,
protection orders, and information sealed by the courts. The response
said that
Terry and Douglas brown have "No local arrest record."
On 7/12/11, I went to Afternooners and spoke to Terry. Terry said she
was
encouraged by the airport board to seek a liquor license. She advised
that
there are plans to expand the terminal which would include the
restaurant. She
advised that they don't plan to serve hard liquor even though they are
applying
for a Class C license. She doesn't think distilled spirts and
potentially irate
passengers are a good combination. I explained a little bit of the
application
process to Terry. She didn't have any questions. She was busy, and I
didn't
have a lot of questions; so the interview was short.
I spoke to Douglas over the phone on 7/13/11. He was at the airport in
Minneapolis. Terry told Douglas that I had spoken to her. Douglas
assured me
that he has never had any problems with the law other than the minor
traffic
incidents he disclosed on the application. He went on to say that he had
high
level security clearance in the military and also has some security
clearance
through the TSA. Douglas thinks it would be good for the airport if
Afternooners has a liquor license. He said that a lot of passengers
currently
check in and then leave to go drink at the closest bar before boarding
the
plane. The license could cut down on the number of impaired drivers.
All in all, the Grand Island Police Department has no objection to
Afternooners
receiving a liquor license or to Terry Brown being their liquor manager.
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Item E2
Public Hearing on Request from Charles & Lana Staab for a
Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial R-V Storage Located at
3086 Wildwood Drive
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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: July 26, 2011
Subject: Request of Charles and Lana Staab for Approval of a
Conditional Use Permit to Allow Construction of a
Commercial Recreational Vehicle Storage Lot at 3086
Wildwood Drive
Item #’s: E-2 & H-1
Presenter(s): Craig Lewis – Building Department Director
Background
This request is for approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a
commercial recreational vehicle storage lot at the above referenced address. The property
is currently zoned M-E Industrial Estates Zone and as such a commercial recreational
vehicle storage lot is a listed conditional use. Conditional uses as listed in the zoning code
must be approved by the city council after a finding that the proposed use promotes the
health, safety, and general welfare of the community, protects property against blight and
depreciation, and is generally harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood.
Discussion
This proposal is to construct a commercial recreational vehicle storage lot on the property
recently subdivided in the City industrial tract adjacent to Wildwood Drive. Zoning
regulations were amended by the City Council to allow as a conditional use recreational
vehicle storage in the M-E zoning classification at the July 5, 2011 meeting. The
landscaping regulations provided in the City code are required as well as the setback
identified in the City code. The landscape provisions in the City code would require the
50’ front yard setback to be landscaped with the planting of three canopy trees, three
understory trees, and nine shrubs, which are not currently identified in the proposed plan.
The zoning regulations would also require setbacks from the side and rear property lines
of 20’. The proposed plan submitted would not meet the requirement of the zoning code
and any approvals would need to reflect that a plan must be submitted and approved in
conformance with the zoning regulation before any construction or development could
begin.
The ME zoning classification does specifically exclude automobile wrecking or salvage
yards as well as storage or yards for the collection, salvage or bailing of scrap paper,
bottles, iron, rags, junk or any other material. As those types of uses are specifically
excluded it would appear appropriate to place as a condition that no inoperable units,
junk or salvage could be stored at the site.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the request for a conditional Use Permit finding that the proposed
use is a listed conditional use in the zoning code and that it will not be
detrimental to public health, safety, and the general welfare of the community.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the request finding that the proposal does not conform to
the purpose of the zoning regulations.
3. Modify the request to meet the wishes of the Council.
4. Refer the matter to a special committee for a determination of a finding of
fact.
5. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Staff recommends that the Council approve the conditional use permit with the
following conditions; 1). that the proposed storage yard comply with required setbacks,
2). landscape provisions as required in the City code be provided,
3). No inoperable units, junk, or salvage be stored at the site, and
finding that the request does promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the
community, protects property against blight and depreciation, and is generally
harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the requested conditional use permit as specified in the staff
recommendation published in the Council packet and presented at the City Council
meeting and finding that the application will conform with the purpose of the zoning
regulations.
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Item E3
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - Northwest
Corner of Skagway North Parking Lot - Wilmar Realty, LLC
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Robert H. Smith, Asst. Utilities Director
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Acquisition of Utility Easement – Northwest Corner of
Skagway North Parking Lot – Wilmar Realty, LLC
Item #’s: E-3 & G-8
Presenter(s): Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City
Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to the property
of Wilmar Realty, LLC, located at the northwest corner of Skagway North’s parking lot
at Broadwell Avenue and Waugh Street, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, in
order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances,
including lines and transformers.
Discussion
Skagway’s purchase and removal of buildings along Broadwell, north of State Street, has
resulted in overhead serving only the Bellows building north of the new parking lot. To
remove the pole line, Skagway will give an easement to locate new underground conduit,
cable and a pad-mounted transformer to continue electrical service to the old Bellows
building on Lot 3, and across Lot 3 to Five Points Bank.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the
acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Move to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
Item E4
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2015 North
Broadwell - Five Points Bank
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Robert H. Smith, Asst. Utilities Director
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Acquisition of Utility Easement – 2015 North Broadwell
– Five Points Bank
Item #’s: E-4 & G-9
Presenter(s): Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City
Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to the property
of Five Points Bank, located along the southerly side of Five Points Bank at 2015 North
Broadwell, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
Discussion
The undergrounding of the overhead lines serving the businesses along Broadwell
Avenue that have been purchased by Skagway, has provided the opportunity to create a
two way feed to the pad-mounted transformer at Five Points Bank. This easement will
provide a location for the new underground conduit and cable to the existing transformer.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the
acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Move to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
Item F1
#9308 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 23 of the Grand
Island City Code Relative Telephone Occupation Tax
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Robert Sivick
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Robert J. Sivick, City Attorney
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Telephone Occupation Taxes
Item #’s: F-1
Presenter(s): Robert J. Sivick, City Attorney
Background
This memo concerns the City of Grand Island’s telephone occupation tax.
Discussion
1. THE PRESENT STATE OF AFFAIRS
A. Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-205 states,
A city of the first class may raise revenue by levying and collecting a license or
occupation tax on any person, partnership, limited liability company, corporation,
or business within the limits of the city and to regulate same by ordinance. All
such taxes shall be uniform in respect to the class upon which they are imposed.
B. Pursuant to the authority granted it by Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-205, the City of Grand
Island imposes an occupation tax of 3% on monthly gross receipts received by
telephone providers for cellular and residential telephones. This tax is set forth in
Grand Island City Code §23-21. This ordinance does not differentiate between
cellular and residential telephone service.
C. LB 165 (codified at Neb. Rev. Stat. §86-704) makes various changes to
telecommunications occupation taxes. Beginning on January 1, 2013 said taxes are
capped at 6.25% and can only be raised in increments of .25% pursuant to approval
of the public at an election.
D. Neb. Rev. Stat. §77-2703.04(7)(r) defines mobile wireless service as a "service that
is transmitted, conveyed, or routed regardless of the technology used, whereby the
origination and termination points of the transmission, conveyance, or routing are
not fixed..."
E. Neb. Rev. Stat. §77-2703.04(7)(y) defines residential communications service as a
"telecommunications service or ancillary services provided to an individual for
personal use at a residential address, including an individual dwelling unit such as an
apartment."
2. RESIDENTIAL AND CELLULAR TELEPHONE SERVICES ARE SEPARATE
BUSINESSES
In 2008 20% of American homes had no landline. By 2010 that percentage increased
to 25%. This year it is estimated 30% have no landline and rely solely on cellular
telephone service. Undoubtedly that percentage will increase in the future as landlines
go the way of VHS tapes and the dinosaur. In Grand Island the prevalence of cell
phone only users is, estimated at 41%, greater than the national trend.
Additionally, the number of telephone service providers that offer residential and
cellular service continues to shrink. Telephone companies are increasingly divided
between those like Century Link (formerly Qwest) which offer landline service
(Century Link stopped offering cellular service in 2009) and carriers like US Cellular
which offer only cellular service. Not only are landline and cellular service defined
separately in law but it is obvious to every citizen they are two entirely separate types
of businesses. Being separate businesses, it stands to reason they can be taxed
differently pursuant to the authority the City has to impose occupation taxes.
3. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC EXPENSE WROUGHT BY CELLULAR TELEPHONES
When someone calls 911 from a traditional landline the exact location of the telephone
and caller is known instantly by emergency management personnel as the location of
the telephone is fixed. When someone calls 911 from a cellular telephone the location
of the telephone and caller can only be determined by a process called triangulation in
which the telephone signal is bounced off towers at known locations and the location
of the caller can then be calculated with varying degrees of accuracy. Triangulation
requires additional equipment, software, and expense.
Twenty years ago when an accident or disturbance occurred which necessitated
summoning public safety personnel, 911 could only be reached by someone using a
residential, business, or pay telephone. Usually a 911 center would only receive one
or two calls reporting an individual emergency. Today with almost everyone
possessing a cellular telephone, it is not unusual for a 911 center to receive dozens of
calls reporting the same emergency. Obviously, the public should not be discouraged
from reporting emergencies but the ubiquitous nature of cellular telephones means
numerous calls are placed, each of which must be answered, recorded, and addressed
by emergency management personnel at public expense.
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 the Council formally approve the Ordinance before it
amending Grand Island City Code §23-21 and enacting Grand Island City Code, Article
VIII, §23-80.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Ordinance No. 9308 amending Grand Island City Code §23-21 and
enacting Grand Island City Code, Article VIII, §23-80.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9308
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island finds it necessary to amend Grand Island City Code
§23-21, its telephone occupation tax, to reflect modern technological advances and reality, and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island finds it necessary to amend Grand Island City Code
Chapter 23, Occupation Taxes, to reflect the additional costs of City services necessitated by the
increased use of cellular telephones,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
I. That Grand Island City Code §23-21 be amended to read as follows:
Article III. Telephone Companies
§23-21. Occupation Tax; Exemption
All telephone companies doing business in the City and providing fixed location or landline
telephone service are required to pay an occupation tax to the City in an amount equal to three
percent of the gross receipts from the legally established basic monthly charges collected for
local exchange telephone service and intrastate message toll telephone service to subscribers in
the City. There shall be exempted from the provisions of this article all receipts for telephone
service to the United States government or any of its departments and all receipts from the State
of Nebraska or any of its departments and no part or portion of the tax provided for in this article
shall be levied upon or assessed against or taken from the United States government, the
government of the State of Nebraska, or any of either of their departments.
II. That Grand Island City Code, Article VIII, §23-80 be enacted to read as follows:
Article VIII. Cellular or Wireless Telephone or Communications Companies
§23-80. Occupation Tax; Exemption
All telephone or communications companies doing business in the City and providing two
way cellular, wireless, mobile, and/or radio telephone or communications service are required to
pay an occupation tax to the City in an amount equal to six percent of the gross receipts from the
legally established basic monthly charges collected for local and intrastate telephone or
communications services to subscribers within the City. There shall be excepted from the
provisions of this article all receipts for cellular, wireless, mobile, and/or radio telephone or
communications service to the United States government or any of its departments and all
receipts from the State of Nebraska or any of its departments and no part or portion of the tax
provided for in this article shall be levied upon or assessed against or taken from the United
States government, the government of the State of Nebraska, or any of either of their
departments.
III. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are hereby repealed.
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IV. This ordinance shall be in full force and will take effect from and after its passage and
publication on October 1, 2011.
Enacted: July 26, 2011.
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Jay Vavricek, Mayor
ATTEST:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Approving Minutes of June 11, 2011 Annual Joint Central District
Health Department Meeting
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF JOINT HEALTH SPECIAL MEETING
July 11, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, the Hall County Board of Supervisors, the Hamilton County Board of
Commissioners, the Merrick County Board of Commissioners, and the Central District Health
Department was conducted at the Grand Island Public Library, 211 North Washington Street,
Grand Island, Nebraska on July 11, 2011. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island
Independent on July 5, 2011.
Central District Health Department Board Vice-President Dan Purdy called the meeting to order
at 6:00 p.m. The following Health Board members were present: Dan Purdy, Vice-President
(Hall Co.), Mike Bowman (Merrick Co.), Steve Kunzma n, Chuck Haase, Mike Bowman, Dr.
Richard Fruehling, Steve Anderson, Roger Wiegert (Merrick Co.), and Tim Bergen (Hamilton
Co.). The following Hall County Supervisors were present: Scott Arnold, Dave Ziola, Daniel
Purdy, Pamela Lancaster, Steve Schuppan, Gary Quandt, and Hall County Clerk Marla Conley.
The following Hamilton County Board of Commissioner was present: Tim Bergen. The
following Merrick County Supervisor’s were present: Mike Bowman and Roger Wiegert. The
following City Officials were present: Councilmember’s Mitch Nickerson Chuck Haase, and
City Clerk RaNae Edwards. Health Department employees: Executive Director Teresa Anderson,
Assistant Director Ryan King, Jeremy Eschliman, Jeremy Collinson, and Cindy Valdez.
Dan Purdy welcomed the group and asked for comments from the group. Gary Quandt
commended the Health Department on the parking lot. Mr. Quandt commented on sludge and
requested the City and County work up a conditional use permit process for by-product
application to land within the 2 mile jurisdiction.
Theresa Anderson gave a PowerPoint presentation on the fiscal responsibility for the Health
Department. Presented were the following four goals the Health Department:
· Goal #1. Financial stability/fiscal responsibility
· Goal #2. Optimal staff, expertise/knowledge/skills
· Goal #3. Cohesive and effective local public health system
· Goal #4. Quality assurance
Ms. Anderson updated those present on programs provided by the Health Department such as:
water tests, immunization, WIC, and Mission of Mercy. Dengue Fever was explained and the
work being done with the CDC and DHHS.
Ryan King finished the PowerPoint by explaining where we go from here. A survey taken in
Hall, Hamilton and Merrick Counties showed obesity as a problem in each county. Other issues
mentioned were: poverty, cancer, diabetes, access to Healthcare, educational attainment, and
Behavior Health & Substance Abuse.
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The Health Department wants to achieve healthier communities and change in lifestyles.
Currently 67.5% of our community is overweight or obese and Nebraska ranks 15th in the nation
in obesity. Obesity links to our leading cause of death – heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Comments were made regarding the direction of the Health Department and wellness for the
community.
Jeremy Collinson answered questions concerning the mosquito program and what had been
done. There was no West Nile detected in the Central District area at this time. Radon was
discussed which was fairly common in the community. Test kits could be picked up at the Health
Department.
Councilmember’s Chuck Haase, Mitch Nickerson, and City Clerk RaNae Edwards left at 6:50
p.m. to attend a City Council meeting.
Dan Purdy mentioned they had some employment opportunities for a Register Nurse, Analyst
position, and a three Health Educators.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G2
Approving Minutes of June 11, 2011 City Council Study Session
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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
July 11, 2011
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
July 11, 2011. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on July 5, 2011.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Councilmember’s
were present: Chuck Haase, Kirk Ramsey, Peg Gilbert, Mitch Nickerson, Linna Dee Donaldson,
Scott Dugan, Randy Gard and John Gericke. Councilmember’s Larry Carney and Bob Niemann
were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Mary Lou Brown,
City Clerk RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Bob Sivick, and Public Works Director John Collins.
INVOCATION was given by Mayor Vavricek followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council
members Garrett Coble, Jessica Wiens and Ashley Bykerk.
OTHER ITEMS:
Discussion on Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Management Request for Qualifications
(RFQ). Public Works Director John Collins reported the City’s Wastewater employees were
hired to operate the treatment plant and perform routine maintenance. Major repairs and
upgrades were also being handled by the current staff. Research on the possibility of contract
management for the Wastewater Treatment Plant had shown substantial savings and optimal
choices.
Based on what had been found Wastewater Management Companies would:
· Optimize plant operations by utilizing expertise gained through years of operating dozens
or even hundreds of these facilities
· Reduce our immediate operating costs (i.e. major repairs and such)
· Reduce long term costs by guiding our choices during the $44 million repair program
· Reduce odor by optimizing operation
Mr. Collins stated the City maintains control of factors such as setting rates and defining
outcome and pays for large capital projects. The contractor handles the day to day operations,
guaranteeing permit compliance, paying DEQ fines when they fail, all operating costs such as
small equipment like trucks.
Public Works was requesting approval from council to advertise for an RFQ to contract
management of the treatment plant and pump stations.
Lewis Kent, 624 Meves Avenue questioned if this was because of the sewer extension along
Highway 281. Mr. Collins stated this was a separate issue.
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Discussion was held concerning an engineering study analyzing the City’s Wastewater
operations and deficiencies found. Mr. Collins answered questions concerning the amount of
money spent on consulting services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. These services would
not be needed if the City had a management contract. Capital improvements were mentioned.
Concerns were brought up concerning keeping the existing staff. Mr. Collins stated these
employees were specialized in their field. Any reduction in staffing would be decided by the
management company hired.
Mayor stated a RFQ would be moved forward.
Foundation and Initial Overview of the 2011-2012 Budget. City Administrator Mary Lou Brown
stated the goal set by Council was for “Financial sustainability of City policies and services to
best serve the people of Grand Island.”
Presented were the following savings of $1 million in Fiscal Year 2010, while responding to a
decreasing revenue stream:
· Management of vacant positions $285,300
· Healthcare premium holidays $280,000
· Use of cash balance in Gas Tax Fund $260,000
· No purchase of aerial truck and lift $125,000
· Concrete and storm sewer repair reduced $100,000
Reviewed were the current year budget reductions which included: eliminating 25 full-time
equivalent employee positions, incremental program revenue, program changes, and materially
changed programs such as Code enforcement, operation hours of Library, and Parks
maintenance.
Revenues remained challenging with a decline in Federal grant income, timing of transfer, and
City revenue growth that was slow. $1.2 million had been cut in the current year expenditures by
managing vacant positions, avoiding outside employment services, delayed vehicle purchases,
refinancing outstanding bond issues, avoiding additional debt, and obtaining Reynolds
Foundation grant and continuing to explore additional private contributions.
Ms. Brown stated the budget was driven by prioritization to lay the groundwork for long-term
financial sustainability. The 2012 budget was impacted by Legislature cuts of $375,000 in State
Aid to Cities funding, declining growth in property tax revenue, Municipal Equalization Funding
(MEF) which was not available to the City, slow economic growth expected, and future
Nebraska Advantage Act payments.
Mentioned were the internal challenges of $1.5 million from Gas Tax Fund to offset last year’s
budget which was a one-time transfer, seven union contract negotiations, outside vendor
contracts set to increase, maintenance of aging infrastructure which needed to continue, and new
revenue sources which had been limited.
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The proposed 2011/2012 budget beginning General Fund Cash Balance was $6,925,817 with a
proposed ending balance of $6,659,122.
The following budget recommendations were presented:
· Funding Sources:
? Credit for excess Food and Beverage Tax revenue ($500,000)
? Cell phone company occupation tax level increased to that of Lincoln (additional
3% would generate an additional $500,000)
? User fees to recover costs
· Dedicate a portion of cash reserves to Fire and Police pending outcome of consultant’s
work
· Service Delivery Modifications:
? Yet to be determined reduction in Library service hours and/or program offerings
? Reduced park maintenance
The proposed budget if approved by Council would achieve the short and long term objectives of
a sound financial budget for 2011/2012. This budget would allow for a smaller and leaner
organization using existing levels of sustainable revenue, along with efficiently and effectively
delivering services.
Reviewed was the Revenue Projections which was forecast for 2010/2011 at $37,220,588. The
2012 Budget was projected at $36,225,000.
The following FTE Changes were presented:
· Impacted employees are being notified over the next week
· Within the General Fund, the net change is a reduction of 5.3 employees. The impacts are
all in vacancies or part-time and seasonal positions
· Within the remaining funds, three full-time employees will be impacted
The following Additional Budget Assumptions were presented:
· Solid Waste – elimination of residential clean-up card program; replacement with
expanded tree limb program and reduction in minimum load charge
· Lincoln Park Pool – funding for redevelopment is recommended with the property tax
rate authority of CRA
· Departmental Reorganizations
Consolidation of an Administrative Services Department comprising all governance
functions for added efficiency in a 500+ employee organization
Public Works reorganization to gain efficiencies and continue to strengthen the
professional engineering skills of the team
Lewis Kent, 624 Meves Avenue commented on expenses to the Fieldhouse building and
Veteran’s Athletic Field Complex. Mr. Lewis stated he was not in favor of adding a position for
Assistant City Administrator when the City was laying off other positions.
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Comments were made regarding the sunset tax on food and beverage and the lottery fund match
for the State Fair. Mentioned was paying off the debt of the Fieldhouse as soon as possible and
not using the revenue from these for purposes other than what they were originally planned for.
Ms. Brown answered questions concerning the Nebraska Advantage Act, non-departmental fund,
long-term contracts, and mentioned the Assistant City Administrator position would be brought
back to Council at a future Study Session.
Debt refinancing of the Heartland Events Center would be brought forward to Council in the
near future. Debt refinancing of water and electric would be looked at next. Mentioned was there
were no funds in the proposed budget for a Legislative Lobbyist position. Lincoln Park Pool was
mentioned regarding the CRA budget increase in levy which would be brought back to Council
for further study.
Explained was hiring a consultant to review the positions for the Police and Fire Departments.
Comments were made concerning a mill levy increase. Discussion was held concerning the
impact of the State Fair generating taxes.
Mayor Vavricek commented on the amount of work to create a budget. Explained was the
process going forward. Community meetings would be held for additional input. The current
proposed budget was $1 million less than last year. Protecting the current employees was a
priority. Current staffing was at a level of 12 years ago.
Ms. Brown commented on the format of the Community meetings.
Mayor Vavricek asked the City Attorney to research the matter of the City lottery match to the
State Fair.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G3
Approving Minutes of July 12, 2011 City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 12, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on July
12, 2011. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on July 6, 2011.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council members
were present: Larry Carney, Chuck Haase, Kirk Ramsey, Peg Gilbert, Mitch Nickerson, Linna Dee
Donaldson, Scott Dugan, Randy Gard and John Gericke. Councilmember Bob Niemann was absent.
The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Mary Lou Brown, City Clerk RaNae
Edwards , City Attorney Robert Sivick, and Public Works Director John Collins.
INVOCATION was given by Father Jonathan Sorenson, St. Mary’s Cathedral Catholic Church, 204
South Cedar Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council members
Mitch Maginnis and Kellon Johnson. Mentioned were the Community Meetings to be held for budget
discussions.
City Attorney Robert Sivick commented on the State Fair lottery proceeds match. LB 426 was passed
providing lottery proceeds to the State Fair. The authority for the City to provide funds for the State
Fair are in Nebraska State Statures §2108, 2109, & 2110. MEF funds will be brought before Council
the latter part of August.
City Administrator Mary Lou Brown updated the Council on the One-Stop building. The State of
Nebraska Dept. of Administrative Services had agreed to a month-to-month lease. Sanitary Sewer
extension along 281 is continuing. NDEQ was processing an extension from the motels along I-80.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Gilbert moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on
three different days are suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9299 – Consideration of Creation of Sanitary Sewer District No. 528; Wildwood
Subdivision
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk be
permitted to call out the number of this ordinance on second reading and then upon final passage and
call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.” Councilmember Dugan second
the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Public Works Director John Collins reported that a petition had been received for the creation of a
sanitary sewer district for properties annexed into the City limits in August 2002. Properties were
located along Highway 281 and 34 and Wildwood Drive in Wildwood Subdivision.
Discussion was held regarding farm ground adjacent to the Sewer District and whether they would
have to pay the assessment. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity stated this district would not
affect any farm ground. The district would serve all of Wildwood Subdivision which wa commercial
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and industrial. Each property owner would have the ability to protest the district. Explained was
special assessments and how the Sanitary Sewer District was formed.
Motion by Dugan, second by Nickerson to approve Ordinance #9299.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9299 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 #9299 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 Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9299 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-3, G-5, and G-6 were removed for further
discussion. Motion by Dugan, second by Gard to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G-3,
G-5, and G-6. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of June 28, 2011 City Council Regular Meeting.
#2011-165 – Approving Change Order #1 – Water Main Project 2009-W-1 – Cedar Street from
South Front Street to North Front Street with Van Kirk Brothers Contracting of Sutton, Nebraska for
a Reduction of $2,989.24 and a Revised Contract Amount of $175,183.06.
#2011-167 – Approving Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Schemmer Associates, Inc. of Lincoln,
Nebraska for Engineering Consulting Services for the Walk to Walnut Project for Rockwell &
Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska as a sub-consultant in an Amount of $33,388.05.
#2011-170 – Approving Amendment to the 2010/2011 Fee Schedule Relative to Island Oasis Full
Day Rental Rate.
#2011-171 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for R & R Rauert Subdivision. It was
noted that Paul & Carroll Rauert, Co-Trustees of the Rauert Family Trust had submitted the Final
Plat and Subdivision Agreement for R & R Rauert Subdivision for the purpose of creating 1 lot on
property located east of Sky Park Road and south of White Cloud Road in the two mile
extraterritorial jurisdiction containing approximately 5.746 acres.
#2011-172 – Approving Extension of Storm Water Management Plan Program Grant.
#2011-166 – Approving Bid Award for Purchase of Liquid Ortho-Polyphosphate for Corrosion
Control with Carus Phosphates, Inc. of Belmont, North Carolina in an Amount not to exceed $20.00
per million gallons of water treated, annual amount estimated at $90,000.00. Utility Director Tim
Luchsinger explained the need to purchase Liquid Ortho-Polyphosphate for Corrosion Control.
Discussion was held regarding the engineers estimate and the disparity in the bids.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution #2011-166. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2011-168 – Approving Bid Award for the 2011 Asphalt Resurfacing Project No. 2011-AC-1 with
J.I.L Asphalt Paving Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $305,464.36. Project
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Manager Scott Griepenstroh explained the area that would have asphalt resurfacing. Discussion was
held regarding Section #10 of the bid. Public Works Director John Collins stated Section #10 of the
bid was for the mobilization cost and traffic control.
Motion by Haase, second by Ramsey to approve Resolution #2011-168. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
#2011-169 – Approving Neighborhood Stabilization Project (09-3N-11) Grant Extension Request.
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that in 2009 the City was awarded a $993,712
Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development. An additional $190,000 was awarded in September 2010 for additional demolition and
redevelopment. The City had demolished 11 blighted structures and will fund construction of 8 new
houses. Habitat for Humanity had constructed three houses and the Housing Development
Corporation had coordinated construction of houses on three of the properties and had agreed to
construct two additional houses. The current contract end date was August 23, 2011 and the proposed
contract extension end date was August 23, 2012 to complete the project.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Dugan to approve Resolution #2011-169. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Gard to approve the Claims for the period of June 29, 2011 through
July 12, 2011, for a total amount of $1,820,494.17. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Gilbert, second by Dugan to adjourn to
Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. for the purpose of union negotiation updates for the protection of the
public interest. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Gilbert, second by Ramsey to return to Regular
Session at 8:30 p.m. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G4
Approving Minutes of July 19, 2011 City Council Study Session
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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
July 19, 2011
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
July 19, 2011. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on July 13,
2011.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Councilmember’s
were present: Chuck Haase, Bob Niemann, Peg Gilbert, Mitch Nickerson, Linna Dee Donaldson,
and John Gericke. Councilmember’s Larry Carney, Kirk Ramsey, Randy Gard, and Scott Dugan
were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Mary Lou Brown,
City Clerk RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Bob Sivick, and Public Works Director John Collins.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council
members Reyna Raymundo and Andrea Voss and Board member Craig Garrett.
OTHER ITEMS:
2012 Budget - Overview of City’s Prioritization Based Budgeting Process.
Paul Wicht, 396 S. Kimball made several suggestions on how to save money in the 2011-2012
budget. Mentioned were: new employees starting at a lower step, not hiring an Assistant to the
City Administrator, retirement of Parks and Recreation Director, and using in-house services for
designing Lincoln Pool.
City Administrator Mary Lou Brown introduced Jon Johnson and Chris Fabian from the Center
for Priority Based Budgeting to review the Cit y’s programs and quartiles. A brief overview was
presented.
Jon Johnson and Chris Fabian presented the following steps to successful prioritization:
· Determine Results
· Clarify Result Definitions
· Identify Program and Services
· Value Programs Based on Results
· Allocate Resources Based on Priorities
Larry Carney was present at 7:15 p.m.
The following five result maps were identified by the City:
· Stewardship of the Environment
o Provides for the renewal of the environment through recycling and reuse
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o Manages and mitigates factors that impact environmental quality and
sustainability
o Promotes and regulates a clean, orderly and ecologically balanced community
o Controls and abates threats to the environment caused by nature
o Encourages energy conservation and efficiency through education, incentives and
the provision of alternative solutions
· Quality of Life
o Provides opportunities and access to services that promote the health, safety,
wellbeing and basic needs of its citizens
o Supports and encourages access to quality employment and educational
opportunities to sustain the community
o Promotes and maintains an attractive place to live
o Provides opportunities and facilities for safe, inclusive and diverse recreational
activities
o Promotes cultural enrichment and diversity, supports the arts, and encourages
event sand activities that stimulate the community
o Develops and maintains safe, reliable and efficient roadway, storm water and
public transit infrastructure
· Safe Community
o Protects its citizens, proactively prevents crime and enforces the law
o Encourages a community that feels safe, accepting and connected
o Proactively prepares, promptly alters and swiftly responds to emergencies
o Protects the physical and environmental health of the community
o Facilitates and enhances safe transportation and mobility options
· Strategic, Sustainable and Maintained Development
o Enhances its identity as regional trade center and encourages tourism
opportunities
o Recruits, retains and revitalizes a business community that provides opportunities
for a skilled, quality workforce
o Encourages sustainable and affordable development supported by sufficient city
services and infrastructure
o Promotes well-regulated, strategically planned and future-focused development
o Leverages regional and community partnerships
· Governance
o Provides leadership and supports decision making with timely and accurate data
and analysis
o Enables and facilitates timely and effective two-way communication between all
involved stakeholders
o Protect and effectively manages the City’s financial, human, physical and
technology resources
o Attracts, develops and supports an engaged and productive workforce
o Provides assurance of regulatory and policy compliance to minimize risk and
provide accountability
o Responds to the needs of the departments with timely technical assistance and
expertise
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Scoring each program was explained with a 4 being high and 0 being low. Mandated programs
were also scored with a 4 being high and 0 representing no requirement or mandate existed.
Demand for service was also scored with 4 being an increase in demand of 25% or more to a -4
representing a decrease in demand of 25% or more. Scores for cost of recovery of the program
and reliance on the City to provide the service was presented. Quartile groupings were defined.
Discussion was held regarding programs in the Governance category with the City deciding
where those programs should be scored.
Total reduction in the General fund for the 2011-2012 budget was 3.65% with higher priority
programs having a less decrease than the lower priority programs. This avoided an across the
board cut in all programs. 21% of the revenues received were from program fees which was a
little lower than what they had seen in other communities. Ms. Brown stated the budget book this
year showed revenues for programs where fees were collected.
Comments were made concerning the peer review process and citizens survey. An interactive
model of the City’s 2011-2012 budget was presented and discussed. Mr. Johnson stated their
goal in the next six months was to make this interactive model available to the public on-line.
Mr. Johnson me ntioned Grand Island was a model community and they used Grand Island’s
results in their presentations across the country.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G5
Approving Appointment of Nate Wieland to the Business
Improvement District #7 Board
The Mayor has submitted the appointment of Nate Wieland to replace Jeff Reed to the
Business Improvement District #7 Board. This appointment would become effective
immediately upon approval by the City Council and would expire on September 30, 2013.
Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G6
Approving Re-Appointment of Melissa Rae Girard to the Animal
Advisory Board
The Mayor has submitted the re-appointment of Melissa Rae Girard to the Animal Advisory
Board. This appointment would become effective August 14, 2011 upon approval by the City
Council and would expire on August 13, 2014.
Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G7
Approving Re-Appointments of Brad Kissler, Marv Webb, Mike
Wenzl, and Todd Enck to the Building Code Advisory Board
The Mayor has submitted the re-appointments of Brad Kissler, Marv Webb, Mike Wenzl, and
Todd Enck to the Building Code Advisory Board. These appointments would become effective
August 2, 2011 upon approval by the City Council and would expire on August 1, 2013.
Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G8
#2011-173 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - Northwest
Corner of Skagway North Parking Lot - Wilmar Realty, LLC
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-3.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 21, 2011 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2011-173
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Wilmar
Realty, LLC, to survey, construct, inspect, maintain, repair, replace, relocate, extend, remove, and operate
thereon, public utilities and appurtenances, including lines and transformers; and;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 26, 2011, for the purpose of discussing the
proposed acquisition of an easement located in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and more
particularly described as follows:
Tract 1.
The westerly ten (10.0) feet of Lot Three (3) Skag-Way Subdivision.
Tract 2.
Beginning at a particular northwest corner of Lot One (1) Skag-Way Second Subdivision being on
the easterly right-of-way line of Broadwell Avenue; thence easterly along a particular northerly line
of said Lot One (1) Skag-Way Second Subdivision, and being the southerly line of Lot Three (3)
Skag-Way Subdivision, a distance of twenty (20.0) feet; thence southerly and parallel with the
easterly right-of-way line of said Broadwell Avenue, a distance of twenty (20.0) feet; thence
westerly and parallel with the said northerly line of Lot One (1), a distance of ten (10.0) feet; thence
southerly and parallel with the easterly right-of-way line of said Broadwell Avenue, a distance of
one hundred (100.0) feet; thence westerly and parallel with the said northerly line of Lot One (1), a
distance of ten (10.0) feet; thence northerly along the easterly right-of-way line of said Broadwell
Avenue, a distance of one hundred twenty (120.0) feet to the said Point of Beginning.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing a combined total of 0.076 acres, more
or less, as shown on the plat dated 7/7/2011, marked Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to acquire a public utility easement from Wilmar Realty, LLC, on the above-described tract of
land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2011.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2011-174 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2015
North Broadwell - Five Points Bank
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-4.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 21, 2011 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2011-174
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Five
Points Bank, to survey, construct, inspect, maintain, repair, replace, relocate, extend, remove, and operate
thereon, public utilities and appurtenances, including lines and transformers; and;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 26, 2011, for the purpose of discussing the
proposed acquisition of an easement located in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and more
particularly described as follows:
The southerly ten (10.0) feet of the westerly two hundred sixty (260.0) feet of the northerly one
hundred thirty five (135.0) of Lot Six (6) Home Subdivision.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.06 acres, more or less, as shown on
the plat dated 7/7/2011, marked Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to acquire a public utility easement from Five Points Bank, on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2011.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G10
#2011-175 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion - Water
Main Project 2009-W-1 - Cedar Street between South Front and
North Front Streets
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Water Main Project 2009-W-1
Cedar Street between South Front and North Front
Streets - Certificate of Final Completion
Item #’s: G-10
Presenter(s): Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The project area is located in Cedar Street between South Front Street and North Front
Street and crosses under the Union Pacific Railroad. In 2008, the existing 12” main broke
within the railroad’s right-of-way. Due to the possibility of another pipeline failure, a
contract to replace this section of water main was awarded to Van Kirk Brothers
Contracting of Sutton, Nebraska. The work involved the installation of a 24” diameter
steel casing under the tracks with a new replacement ductile-iron water main. A location
map is attached.
All piping, infrastructure, and restoration has been completed, tested, and placed in
service.
Discussion
The project was completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of
the contract, plans and specifications for a total cost of $175,183.06. Attached is the
Certificate of Final Completion.
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 accept the Certificate of Final
Completion for Water Main Project 2009-W-1; Cedar Street – South Front Street to
North Front Street.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main Project 2009-W-1;
Cedar Street – South Front Street to North Front Street.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 21, 2011 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2011-175
WHEREAS, the Interim Public Works Director/Utilities Director for the City of Grand
Island has issued a Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main Project 2009-W- 1 (Cedar Street
between South Front and North Front Streets) certifying that Van Kirk Brothers Contracting of Sutton,
Nebraska, under contract, has completed the water main installation portion of such project according to
the terms, conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director/Utilities Director recommends the acceptance of
the project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendations of the Public Works
Director/Utilities Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main
Project 2009-W-1 is hereby accepted.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2011.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G11
#2011-176 - Approving Bid Award - Water Main Project 2011-W-
3 - Broadwell Avenue and Vine Street at the Union Pacific
Railroad Crossings
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Jason Eley, Assistant City Attorney/Purchasing
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Bid Award – Water Main Project 2011-W-3
Broadwell Avenue at the U.P.R.R. and Vine Street at the
U.P.R.R.
Item #’s: G-11
Presenter(s): Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
In January of this year, the 10’ diameter water main in Broadwell Avenue broke under
the Union Pacific mainline tracks (mile post 147.82). In February, the 10” water main in
Vine Street extended broke within the railroad’s right-of-way (mile post 146.52). Both
pipelines were taken out of service until permanent repairs could be made.
The water mains are both approximately 80 years old and were installed without
protective outer casings. Due to the age of the pipes and potential damage to railroad
property, plans and specifications for Water Main Project 2011-W-3 were prepared to
replace both sections of pipeline. The project will install 20” diameter steel casings under
the tracks and replace the water mains at both locations. Maps of the crossing areas are
attached for reference.
Discussion
Bidding documents were advertised in accordance with City Procurement Codes. Ten
construction companies received copies of the specifications and plans. Two bids were
publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on July 13, 2011. Below is a tabulation of the bids received:
Bidder Bid Security Exceptions Bid Price
General Excavating Universal Surety Co. None $193,022.32
Lincoln, NE
Diamond Engineering Co. Universal Surety Co. None $178,473.95
Grand Island, NE
The bids have been reviewed and evaluated, and are without errors or exceptions.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the bid, and award the
contract for Water Main Project 2011-W-3, Broadwell Avenue and Vine Street at the
Union Pacific Railroad Crossing, to the low responsive bidder, the Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $178,473.95.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid of Diamond Engineering Company for Water Main Project
2011-W-3, Broadwell Avenue and Vine Street at the Union Pacific Railroad Crossing in
the amount of $178,473.95.
Water Main Project 2011-W-3Bids7/13/2011
Broadwell Avenue and Vine Street - UPRR Crossings
DIAMOND ENGINEERING COGENERAL EXCAVATING
ITEMDESCRIPTIONQUANTITY EST.Unit $Total $Unit $Total $
1.0120" Dia x 0.375" Steel Casing325.0l.f.224.072,800.00300.097,500.00
1.0210" D.I. Pipe (RJ)447.7l.f.75.433,756.5855.024,623.50
1.03 6" D.I. Pipe (SJ)31.0l.f.55.01,705.0050.01,550.00
1.0410"x10"x10" Tapping Sleeve (MJ)1.0ea.4,180.04,180.002,550.02,550.00
1.0510"x10"x10" Tee (MJ)4.0ea.766.03,064.00490.01,960.00
1.0610"x90° Ell (MJ)3.0ea.619.01,857.00380.01,140.00
1.0710"x22.5° Ell (MJ)2.0ea.555.01,110.00350.0700.00
1.0810" Cap (MJ)7.0ea.350.02,450.00225.01,575.00
1.0910" Plug (MJ)3.0ea.360.01,080.00225.0675.00
1.1010" Retainer Gland25.0ea.190.04,750.00100.02,500.00
1.1110"x6" Reducer (MJ)1.0ea.390.0390.00300.0300.00
1.12 6"x45° Ell (MJ)1.0ea.285.0285.00390.0390.00
1.13 6"x18" Offset Fitting (MJ)1.0ea.487.0487.00530.0530.00
1.14 6" Retainer Gland5.0ea.132.0660.00180.0900.00
1.1510" RS Gate Tapping Valve1.0ea.2,936.02,936.002,800.02,800.00
1.1610" RS Gate Valve1.0ea.2,514.02,514.002,300.02,300.00
1.17 6" RS Gate Valve1.0ea.1,130.01,130.00930.0930.00
1.18Valve Box3.0ea.312.0936.00200.0600.00
1.19Fire Hydrant1.0ea.468.0468.001,200.01,200.00
1.20Thrust Block12.0ea.545.06,540.00250.03,000.00
1.21 I - Beam Block5.0ea.768.03,840.001,000.05,000.00
1.22Protective Posts2.0ea.355.0710.00280.0560.00
1.23Remove & Salvage 10" Gate Valve1.0ea.350.0350.00600.0600.00
1.24Remove & Salvage Valve Box1.0ea.158.0158.00100.0100.00
1.25Pavement Saw-Cut142.9l.f.4.6657.345.5785.95
1.26Remove Asph/Conc Roadway74.5s.y.9.0670.5011.0819.50
1.27Replace Asph/Conc Roadway74.5s.y.65.04,842.5095.07,077.50
1.28Regrade & Regravel Roadway20.0ton34.6692.0020.0400.00
1.29Remove Asph/Conc Driveway190.5s.y.9.81,866.9011.02,095.50
1.30Replace Asph/Conc Driveway190.5s.y.48.69,258.3080.015,240.00
1.31Remove Curb & Gutter39.2l.f.6.8266.567.0274.40
1.32Replace Curb & Gutter39.2l.f.22.7889.8421.0823.20
1.33Remove Conc. Sidewalk132.3s.f.1.2158.761.5198.45
1.34Replace Concrete Sidewalk132.3s.f.7.0926.108.01,058.40
1.358 mil Polywrap478.7l.f.1.1526.571.6765.92
1.3610" Saddle and 2" Corp.1.0ea.900.0900.00500.0500.00
1.37Abandonment of 10" Water Main, Complete2.0ea.2,550.05,100.001,400.02,800.00
1.38Temporary Erosion Control - Complete2.0ea.516.01,032.00600.01,200.00
1.39Temporary Traffic Control - Complete2.0ea.1,265.02,530.002,500.05,000.00
Construction Estimate $178,473.95 $193,022.32
Schedule 171 days70 days
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: July 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR: Water Main Project 2011-W-3
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
ESTIMATE: $223,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 525
PUBLICATION DATE: June 24, 2011
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 10
SUMMARY
Bidder: Diamond Engineering Co. General Excavating
Grand Island, NE Lincoln, NE
Bid Security: Universal Surety Company Universal Surety Company
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $178,473.95 $193,022.32
cc: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator Tom Barnes, Utilities Eng.
P1483
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 21, 2011 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2011-176
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Water Main Project 2011-W-
3, Broadwell Avenue at the Union Pacific Railroad, and Vine Street at the Union Pacific Railroad,
according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2011, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a
bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $178,473.95; and
WHEREAS, the bid of the Diamond Engineering Company is less than the estimate for
Water Main Project 2011-W-3, Broadwell Avenue at the Union Pacific Railroad, and Vine Street at the
Union Pacific Railroad.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of The Diamond Engineering Company, in
the amount of $173,473.95 for Water Main Project 2011-W-3, is hereby approved as the lowest
responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2011.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G12
#2011-177 - Approving FY 2011-2012 Annual Budget for Business
Improvement District #4, South Locust Street from Stolley Park
Road to Fonner Park Road, and Setting Date for Board of
Equalization
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mary Lou Brown
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator/Finance Director
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Approving FY 2011-2012 Annual Budget for Business
Improvement District #4, South Locust Street from
Stolley Park Road to Fonner Park Road, and Setting Date
for Board of Equalization
Item #’s: G-12
Presenter(s): Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator/Finance Director
Background
In July, 2002, the City Council adopted Ordinance #8751 creating Business Improvement
District (BID) #4, South Locust Street from Stolley Park Road to Fonner Park Road. The
ordinance established the purpose of the District, described the boundaries, and
established that real property in the area would be subject to a special assessment to
support the purposes of the District. The creating Ordinance requires that a proposed
budget for the District be approved by the BID Board and forwarded to the City Council
for consideration. The BID #4 Board met and approved the 2011-2012 Budget which
provides for special assessments in the amount of $5.65 per front footage for a total of
$27,962 for the 4,949 front footage.
Discussion
The majority of the appropriations in the proposed budget of $38,100 are for the upkeep
of sprinkler systems, maintenance of green spaces, and snow removal along their portion
of the South Locust corridor. The appropriations for 2011-2012 also include a City fee of
$1,500 for accounting services. A copy of the proposed 2011-2012 budget is attached for
review.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the 2011-2012 Budget for BID #4 and set the date for the
Board of Equalization.
2. Modify the budget and/or reschedule the Board of Equalization.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the 2011-2012 Budget for
BID #4 and set the date of September 13, 2011 for the Board of Equalization. Notice of
the Hearing and proposed assessments will be published according to State Statutes.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the 2011-2012 Budget for BID #4 and set the date of September 13,
2011 for the Board of Equalization.
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT BOARD #4
FY 2011-2012 BUDGET
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 2012
Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget Projected Budget
ASSESSMENT PER FRONT FOOTAGE $3.50 $3.50 $4.50 $5.00 $5.30 $5.65 $5.65 $5.65
Front Footage 4,949 4,949 4,949 4,949 4,949 4,949 4,949 4,949
REVENUE 94011413
Account
74140 Special Asessments 17,390 16,859 22,207 24,767 26,234 27,962 27,966 27,962
74787 Interest Revenue - - 12 98 50 - - -
74795 Other Revenue - - 107 - -
TOTAL REVENUE 17,390 16,859 22,219 24,972 26,283 27,962 27,966 27,962
APPROPRIATIONS
Account
85213 Contract Services 13,432 12,447 15,320 21,545 22,970 21,500 22,250 23,000
85245 Printing & Binding Services 37 224 52 127 45 100 70 100
85249 Snow & Ice Removal - 425 1,278 831 1,884 1,500 620 1,500
85305 Utility Services 3,730 2,972 3,038 4,836 2,682 4,500 5,200 5,000
85319 Repair & Maint - Land Improve.978 3,094 585 570 721 2,000 1,365 1,500
85413 Postage 67 56 115 132 116 250 120 250
85416 Advertising - - - - - - - -
85419 Legal Notices 260 240 303 323 277 500 290 500
85490 Other Expenditures - - - - - 500 - 2,750
85505 Office Supplies - - - - - 250 - 250
85560 Trees and Shrubs - 2,160 - - - - - 2,250
85590 Other General Supplies 3,883 60 - 23 - 1,000 - 1,000
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 22,387 21,678 20,690 28,387 28,695 32,100 29,915 38,100
ANNUAL EXCESS/(LOSS)(4,997) (4,819) 1,530 (3,415) (2,411) (4,138) (1,949) (10,138)
Beginning Cash Balance 27,921 22,924 18,105 19,635 16,220 13,809 13,809 11,860
Revenues 17,390 16,859 22,219 24,972 26,283 27,962 27,966 27,962
Expenditures 22,387 21,678 20,690 28,387 28,695 32,100 29,915 38,100
Ending Cash Balance 22,924 18,105 19,635 16,220 13,809 9,670 11,860 1,721
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 22, 2011 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2011-177
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed budget of the Business
Improvement District No. 4 for the fiscal year 2011-2012; and
WHEREAS, the City has received the assessed values of the individual properties within
Business Improvement District No. 4 as shown in the office of the Hall County Assessor in effect on the first
day of January, 2011;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The budget for Business Improvement District No. 4 is hereby considered.
2. A proposed assessment schedule shall be prepared.
3. A hearing before the City Council sitting as a Board of Equalization on the proposed assessments
shall be held on September 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers of City Hall, 100
East First Street, Grand Island, Nebraska.
4. Notice of hearing shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in accordance
with the Business Improvement District Act.
5. Notice of hearing shall be mailed to all property owners of Business Improvement District No. 4 by
U.S. mail, postage prepaid.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2011.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G13
#2011-178 - Approving FY 2011-2012 Annual Budget for Business
Improvement District #6, Second Street, and Setting Date for
Board of Equalization
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mary Lou Brown
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator/Finance Director
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Approving FY 2011-2012 Annual Budget for Business
Improvement District #6, Second Street, and Setting Date
for Board of Equalization
Item #’s: G-13
Presenter(s): Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator/Finance Director
Background
On September 9, 2008, the City Council adopted Ordinance #9186 creating Business
Improvement District (BID) #6, Second Street. The creating ordinance established the
purpose of the District, described the boundaries, and established that real property in the
area that would be subject to a special assessment to support the purposes of the District.
The creating Ordinance requires that a proposed budget for the District be approved by
the BID Board and forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The BID #6 Board
met and approved the 2011-2012 Budget which provides for special assessments in the
amount of $4.00 per front footage for a total of $29,576 for the 7,144 front footage.
Discussion
The majority of the proposed appropriation budget of $36,361 is to be used for the
maintenance of frontage areas along the Second Street portion of their district. The
appropriations for 2011-2012 also include a City fee of $1,500 for accounting services. A
copy of the proposed 2011-2012 budget is attached for review.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the 2011-2012 Budget for BID #6 and set the date for the Board of
Equalization.
2. Modify the budget and/or reschedule the Board of Equalization.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the 2011-2012 Budget for
BID #6 and set the date of September 13, 2011 for the Board of Equalization. Notice of
the Hearing and proposed assessments will be published according to State Statutes.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the 2011-2012 Budget for BID #6 and set the date of September 13,
2011 for the Board of Equalization.
BUISNESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #6 - SECOND STREET
FY 2011-2012 BUDGET
2009 2010 2011 2011 2012 2013
Actual Actual Budget Projected Budget Budget
Front Footage 7,144 7,144 7,144 7,144 7,144 7,144
Levy (Per Foot)$6.00 $6.00 $5.00 $4.50 $2.00 $4.00
REVENUE 94011616
Account
74140 Special Asessments 42,447 38,001 35,720 35,720 14,288 28,576
74787 Interest Revenue 84 124
74795 Other Revenue - - 1,000 2,376 1,000 1,000
TOTAL REVENUE 42,531 38,125 36,720 38,096 15,288 29,576
APPROPRIATIONS
Account
85213 Contract Services 5,145 6,892 15,000 18,000 17,000 15,000
85241 Computer Services - - -
85245 Printing & Binding Services 98 81 300 70 300 300
85249 Snow & Ice Removal - - - - -
85290 Other Professional Services - 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
85305 Utility Services - - 2,100 750 2,200 2,300
85390 Other Property Services - - - - - -
85413 Postage 248 229 250 250 250 250
85416 Advertising - - 1,500 - 1,500 1,500
85419 Legal Notices 833 589 500 550 500 500
85422 Dues & Subscriptions - - -
85428 Travel & Training - - -
85490 Other Expenditures - - 3,000 - 2,975
85505 Office Supplies 5 - 250 15 250 250
85560 Trees & Shrubs 2,472 - 2,500 1,305 2,000 1,500
85590 Other General Supplies - - 500 - 500 500
85608 Land Improvements - 3,758 8,000 4,282 - 9,786
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 8,802 13,049 35,400 26,722 26,000 36,361
ANNUAL EXCESS/(LOSS)33,730 25,076 1,320 11,374 (10,712) (6,785)
Beginning Cash Balance - 33,730 58,806 60,126 71,500 60,788
Revenues 42,531 38,125 36,720 38,096 15,288 29,576
Expenditures 8,802 13,049 35,400 26,722 26,000 36,361
Ending Cash Balance 33,730 58,806 60,126 71,500 60,788 54,003
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 22, 2011 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2011-178
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed budget of the Business
Improvement District No. 6 for the fiscal year 2011-2012; and
WHEREAS, the City has received the assessed values of the individual properties within
Business Improvement District No. 6 as shown in the office of the Hall County Assessor in effect on the first
day of January, 2011;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The budget for Business Improvement District No. 6 is hereby considered.
2. A proposed assessment schedule shall be prepared.
3. A hearing before the City Council sitting as a Board of Equalization on the proposed assessments
shall be held on September 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers of City Hall, 100
East First Street, Grand Island, Nebraska.
4. Notice of hearing shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in accordance
with the Business Improvement District Act.
5. Notice of hearing shall be mailed to all property owners of Business Improvement District No. 6 by
U.S. mail, postage prepaid.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2011
.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G14
#2011-179 - Approving FY 2011-2012 Annual Budget for Business
Improvement District #7, South Locust Street from Highway 34 to
Stolley Park Road, and Setting Date for Board of Equalization
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mary Lou Brown
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator/Finance Director
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Approving FY 2011-2012 Annual Budget for Business
Improvement District #7, South Locust Street from
Stolley Park Road to Highway 34, and Setting Date for
Board of Equalization
Item #’s: G-14
Presenter(s): Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator/Finance Director
Background
On September 9, 2008, the City Council adopted Ordinance #9187 creating Business
Improvement District (BID) #7, South Locust Street from Stolley Park Road to Highway
34. The creating ordinance establishes the purpose of the District, describes the
boundaries, and establishes that real property in the area would be subject to a special
assessment to support the purposes of the District. The creating Ordinance requires that a
proposed budget for the District be approved by the BID Board and forwarded to the City
Council for consideration. The BID #7 Board met and approved the 2011-2012 Budget
which provides for special assessments in the amount of $6.00 per front footage for a
total of $58,882 for the 9,814 front footage.
Discussion
The majority of the proposed appropriations budget of $56,645 is to be used for the
maintenance of frontage areas along the South Locust Street portion of their district The
appropriations for 2011-2012 also include a City fee of $875 for accounting services. A
copy of the proposed 2011-2012 budget is attached for review.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the 2011-2012 Budget for BID #7 and set the date for the Board of
Equalization.
2. Modify the budget and/or reschedule the Board of Equalization.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the 2011-2012 Budget for
BID #7 and set the date of September 13, 2011 for the Board of Equalization. Notice of
the Hearing and proposed assessments will be published according to State Statutes.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the 2011-2012 Budget for BID #7 and set the date of September 13,
2011 for the Board of Equalization.
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT BOARD #7 STOLLEY PARK ROAD TO HWY 34
FY 2011-2012 (Old BID #3)
2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 2012
Actual Actual Actuals Budget Projected Budget
Front Footage 9,945 9,814 9,386 9,386 9,386 9,814
$4.25 $4.75 $5.33 $5.15 $5.33 $6.00
REVENUE 94011412
Account
74140 Special Asessments 40,453 42,862 44,672 48,325 50,027 58,882
74787 Interest Revenue 0 61 37 0
74795 Other Revenue 10 1,662 0 0 0 0
TOTAL REVENUE 40,462 44,585 44,709 48,325 50,027 58,882
APPROPRIATIONS
Account
85213 Contract Services 26,147 25,956 29,320 30,100 32,650 31,200
85245 Printing & Binding Services 90 105 73 - - -
85249 Snow & Ice Removal 988 1,138 2,863 2,000 1,800 2,000
85290 Other Professional & Tech.- -
85305 Utility Services 4,153 3,945 6,544 6,615 7,400 6,945
85319 Repair & Maint - Land Improv 916 9,441 1,587 3,150 5,700 7,500
85325 Repair & Maint - M & E - - - -
85390 Other Property Services - - - - - -
85413 Postage 182 156 136 250 175 250
85416 Advertising - - - - - -
85419 Legal Notices 457 598 413 750 500 750
85490 Other Expenditures - 15,823 75 - - 3,000
85505 Office Supplies - - - 100 - 100
85560 Trees & Shrubs - 2,100 460 2,000 - 4,000
85590 Other General Supplies - - - - -
85608 Land Improvements - - 3,000 - 900
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 32,933 59,262 41,470 47,965 48,225 56,645
ANNUAL EXCESS/(LOSS)7,529 (14,677)3,238 360 1,802 2,237
Beginning Cash Balance 9,772 17,301 2,532 5,771 5,771 7,573
Revenues 40,462 44,585 44,709 48,325 50,027 58,882
Expenditures 32,933 59,262 41,470 47,965 48,225 56,645
Ending Cash Balance 17,301 2,532 5,771 6,131 7,573 9,810
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 22, 2011 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2011-179
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed budget of the Business
Improvement District No. 7 for the fiscal year 2011-2012; and
WHEREAS, the City has received the assessed values of the individual properties within
Business Improvement District No. 7 as shown in the office of the Hall County Assessor in effect on the first
day of January, 2011;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The budget for Business Improvement District No. 7 is hereby considered.
2. A proposed assessment schedule shall be prepared.
3. A hearing before the City Council sitting as a Board of Equalization on the proposed assessments
shall be held on September 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers of City Hall, 100
East First Street, Grand Island, Nebraska.
4. Notice of hearing shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in accordance
with the Business Improvement District Act.
5. Notice of hearing shall be mailed to all property owners of Business Improvement District No. 7 by
U.S. mail, postage prepaid.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2011.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G15
#2011-180 - Approving FY 2011-2012 Annual Budget for Business
Improvement District #8, Downtown, and Setting Date for Board
of Equalization
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mary Lou Brown
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator/Finance Director
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Approving FY 2011-2012 Annual Budget for Business
Improvement District #8, Downtown, and Setting Date
for Board of Equalization
Item #’s: G-15
Presenter(s): Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator/Finance Director
Background
On August 26, 2009, the City Council adopted Ordinance #9180 creating Business
Improvement District (BID) #8, Downtown. The creating ordinance established the
purpose of the District, described the boundaries, and established that real property in the
area would be subject to a special assessment to support the purposes of the District. The
creating Ordinance requires that a proposed budget for the District be approved by the
BID Board and forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The BID #8 Board met
and approved the 2011-2012 budget which provides for special assessments in the
amount of $90,000.
Discussion
In this district, assessments are paid by property owners based on the valuation of land
and real property in the district as of January 1 of the current year. No personal property
is figured into the assessment. Owners are billed for the assessment on October 1 of each
fiscal year. The total taxable value for the district as of January 1, 2011 was $31,679,040
which for budgeted assessments of $90,000 gives a levy of .284100 per $100 of real
property. Downtown Beautification, Retention and Recruitment, and Maintenance are the
areas of proposed work to be performed by the BID. The appropriations for 2011-2012
also include a City fee of $4,000 for accounting services. A copy of the proposed 2011-
2012 budget is attached for review.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the 2011-2012 Budget for BID #8 and set the date for the Board of
Equalization.
2. Modify the budget and/or reschedule the Board of Equalization.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the 2011-2012 Budget for
BID #8 and set the date of September 13, 2011 for the Board of Equalization. Notice of
the Hearing and proposed assessments will be published according to State Statutes.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the 2011-2012 Budget for BID #8 and set the date of September 13,
2011 for the Board of Equalization.
BUISNESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #8
FY 2011-2012
2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 2012
Actual Actual Actual Budget Projected Budget
Valuation 29,326,665 30,099,334 31,679,040 31,790,717 31,679,040 31,679,040
Levy 0.295599 0.29705 0.283101 0.283102 0.283101 0.284100
REVENUE 94011414
Account
74140 Special Asessments 81,126 84,112 89,143 90,000 89,684 90,000
74736 Donations & Contribution 1,050 750
74795 Other Revenue 5,219 2,576 - 49,911 - -
74787 Interest 13 36 156 140
TOTAL REVENUE 86,358 87,773 90,049 139,911 89,824 90,000
APPROPRIATIONS
Account
85213 Contract Services 49,390 38,883 29,390 45,000 31,034 45,000
85245 Printing & Binding Services 3,759 1,815 1,470 4,000 1,572 4,000
85249 Snow & Ice Removal - 450 929 500 231 500
85290 Other Professional Services 6,707 7,164 637 4,500 4,035 4,500
85305 Utility Services 1,178 805 1,275 1,900 1,812 1,900
85325 Repairs & Maint.- - 2,836 - 5,206 -
85413 Postage 1,060 1,272 625 1,400 530 1,400
85416 Advertising 13,455 8,753 3,822 16,000 9,757 16,000
85419 Legal Notices 1,028 1,587 1,953 2,000 694 2,000
85422 Dues & Subscriptions 10 - 3,000 3,250
85428 Travel & Training 348 412 182 500 250 500
85490 Other Expenditures 219 5,074 2,122 32,724 300 32,724
85505 Office Supplies 219 106 300 600 284 600
85560 Trees & Shrubs - 11,023 - 1,000 1,727 1,000
85590 Other General Supplies 223 96 2,915 750 570 750
85608 Land Improvements - - - 25,000 10,000 25,000
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 77,597 77,440 51,456 135,874 71,252 135,874
ANNUAL EXCESS/(LOSS)8,761 10,333 4,037 18,572 (45,874)
Beginning Cash Balance 8,885 17,646 27,979 27,979 27,979 46,550
Revenues 86,358 87,773 90,049 139,911 89,824 90,000
Expenditures 77,597 77,440 51,456 135,874 71,252 135,874
Ending Cash Balance 17,646 27,979 66,571 32,016 46,550 676
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 22, 2011 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2011-180
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed budget of the Business
Improvement District No. 8 for the fiscal year 2011-2012; and
WHEREAS, the City has received the assessed values of the individual properties within
Business Improvement District No. 8 as shown in the office of the Hall County Assessor in effect on the first
day of January, 2011;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The budget for Business Improvement District No. 8 is hereby considered.
2. A proposed assessment schedule shall be prepared.
3. A hearing before the City Council sitting as a Board of Equalization on the proposed assessments
shall be held on September 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers of City Hall, 100
East First Street, Grand Island, Nebraska.
4. Notice of hearing shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in accordance
with the Business Improvement District Act.
5. Notice of hearing shall be mailed to all property owners of Business Improvement District No. 8 by
U.S. mail, postage prepaid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2011.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G16
#2011-181 - Approving Program Agreement with Nebraska
Department of Roads for the Federal Funds Purchase Program
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: John Collins, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Scott Griepenstroh, Project Manager
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Approving Program Agreement with Nebraska
Department of Roads for the Federal Funds Purchase
Program
Item #’s: G-16
Presenter(s): John Collins, Public Works Director
Background
All agreements must be approved by the City Council.
Each year the federal government makes certain federal-aid transportation funds available
to Nebraska, including funds from the Surface Transportation Program (STP) and the
Highway Bridge Program (HBP) for use on State and local federal-aid transportation
projects. These funds have historically been made available to the Local Public Agency
(LPA) by the State for its use in funding federal-aid projects on the public streets or roads
and bridges within its jurisdiction. The State intends to replace that historical practice
with a purchase-sale process.
Discussion
The State is willing to obligate and expend additional federal-aid project funds for State
highway and bridge projects, and is willing to assume the risk of meeting all federal-aid
requirements for use of any additional federal-aid funds it obtains. The State is interested
in purchasing certain federal-aid funds currently allocated to the LPA at a discount,
which would cover the costs and risks incurred by the State to meet federal-aid
requirements. The cash payment made by the State to the LPA will be equal to eighty
percent (80%) of the total dollar amount of federal-aid funds purchased by the State from
the LPA beginning in Fiscal Year 2013, except for purchased STP funds for First Class
Cities, which will begin in Fiscal Year 2015.
The City of Grand Island’s current annual funding portion for HBP Funds is $7,054. The
City will begin receiving its discounted cash payment of approximately $5,643, or a
portion thereof, on or about March 1, 2014.
The City of Grand Island’s current annual funding portion for STP Funds is $1,488,841.
The City will begin receiving its discounted cash payment of approximately $1,191,073
on or about March 1, 2016.
Federal Transportation Aid programs available through the Nebraska Department of
Roads that are not part of the Purchase Sale Agreement include the Transportation
Enhancement Program, the Highway Safety Improvement Program, Safe Routes to
Schools, Rail Safety Program and Emergency Relief Program.
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 authorizing the
Mayor to sign the agreement.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 21, 2011 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2011-181
WHEREAS, each year federal government makes available to Nebraska certain federal-
aid transportation funds, including funds from the Surface Transportation Program (STP) and the Highway
Bridge Program (HBP) (formerly known as the Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program),
for use on State and local federal-aid transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, certain federal-aid STP and HBP funds have historically been made available
to the LPA by the State for its use in funding federal-aid projects on the public streets or roads within its
jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, LPA and the NDOR wish to enter into an agreement to provide for the
purchase, at a discount, certain federal-aid dollars currently made available to the LPA, and
WHEREAS, the LPA is interested in selling its available federal-aid funds to the State on
the terms and conditions set out in this agreement, including certain limitation on the use of the cash received
by the LPA; and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the agreement and has determined that it is in its best
interest to enter into the agreement in the attached form.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the attached
Federal Funds Purchase Program Agreement between the City of Grand Island and the Nebraska
Department of Roads.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2011.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G17
#2011-182 - Approving Interlocal Agreement with Central Platte
Natural Resources District for an Update to the Groundwater
Dewatering Plan
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: John Collins, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Terry Brown, Manager of Engineering Services
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Approving Interlocal Agreement with Central Platte
Natural Resources District for an Update to the
Groundwater Dewatering Plan
Item #’s: G-17
Presenter(s): John Collins, Public Works Director
Background
On December 21, 1998 the City entered into an agreement with the Central Platte Natural
Resources District (CPNRD), which provided for the installation of test and monitoring
wells to study lowering groundwater levels.
The study concluded September 2000 with a recommendation to implement a dewatering
program.
Discussion
This agreement is to update to the September 2000 Groundwater Study. The cost of the
study will be shared equally between the City and the CPNRD, with the City taking the
lead on the Request for Qualifications and drafting of an agreement. The updated study
will be shared with City Council and the CPNRD.
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 interlocal agreement with
the Central Platte Natural Resources District and pass a Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to sign the agreement for an update to the September 2000 groundwater Study.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
JOINT CITY-NRD GROUNDWATER DEWATERING PLAN
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
AND CENTRAL PLATTE NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT
THIS AGREEMENT is made on __________________, 2011 by and between the CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, a Municipal Corporation (City) and CENTRAL PLATTE
NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT, a Political Subdivision (District).
1. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. The purpose of this Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement is to update the September 2000 Grand Island Dewatering System Study and to
outline the respective responsibilities and duties of the City and District in connection with this
project. There is no authority for any property to be obtained.
2. CITY’S RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES. The City’s responsibilities and duties
shall include:
a. Planning, designing, administering, supervising and implementing the study
update;
b. Acting as the “contracting agency” for the study update;
c. Informing the District on the study update; and
d. Equally sharing in the cost of the study update with the District.
3. DISTRICT’S RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES. The District’s responsibilities
and duties shall include:
a. Keeping the City informed concerning the District’s analysis and conclusions
concerning the study update; and
b. Equally sharing in the cost of the study update with the City.
4. DURATION. This Interlocal Cooperation Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect during the term of the study update. The Interlocal Cooperation Agreement may be
terminated earlier by either party notifying the other in writing of its intention to terminate
participation in the project not less than thirty (30) days following mailing of said notification.
5. CHOICE OF LAWS. This Interlocal Agreement shall be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Nebraska including, but not limited to, the Interlocal Cooperation
Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-801 et seq., as amended.
6. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Interlocal Agreement shall constitute the entire
agreement between the City and District relating to the proposed study update and may be
amended only in writing duly approved and adopted by the respective parties.
7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Interlocal Cooperation Agreement shall be effective
upon approval by the Mayor and City Council of the City and the Board of Directors of the
District and execution by the parties’ respective executive officers.
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
BY_______________________________________ Date___________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:____________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
CENTRAL PLATTE NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT
BY_______________________________________ Date___________________
Attest:____________________________________
The contract is in due from according to law and hereby approved.
________________________________________ Date___________________
Attorney for the City
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 21, 2011 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2011-182
WHEREAS, the City is proposing an update to the September 2000 Groundwater Study;
and
WHEREAS, the cost of the updated study will be shared equally between the City and the
Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD); and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that an Interlocal Agreement be entered into with the
Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD), and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has prepared an Interlocal Agreement, which
has been reviewed by the Legal Department, with the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD)
for such study to be completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Interlocal Agreement by and between the City
and Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) for the Groundwater Study update is hereby
approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2011.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G18
#2011-183 - Approving Interlocal Agreement with Hall County for
Improvements to Engleman Road between US Highway 30 and
Airport Road
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: John Collins, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Scott Griepenstroh, Project Manager
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Approving Interlocal Agreement with Hall County for
Improvements to Engleman Road between US Highway
30 and Airport Road
Item #’s: G-18
Presenter(s): John Collins, Public Works Director
Background
Council approval is required before entering into an agreement. Pursuing interlocal
agreements between governmental entities is an efficient means of collaborating efforts
to better our community.
Discussion
This agreement is for improvements on Engleman Road between US Highway 30 and
Airport Road. This segment of Engleman Road has sections within the Grand Island city
limits and sections in Hall County. Performing a joint project is beneficial for both
entities.
Through this agreement the City of Grand Island will pay Hall County for the asphalt
overlay, testing and other expenses incurred with respect to that portion of Engleman
Road located in the municipal city limits.
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 interlocal agreement with
Hall County and pass a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO
ENGLEMAN ROAD BETWEEN US HIGHWAY 30 AND AIRPORT ROAD
BY AND BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF HALL, NEBRASKA
AND THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 26th day of July 2011, by and
between the County of Hall, Nebraska, a body politic and corporate and a political
subdivision of the State of Nebraska, hereinafter referred to as the “County,” and the City
of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation within the State of Nebraska,
hereinafter referred to as the “City.” WITNESSTH:
WHEREAS, the County and City desire to enter into an agreement for the joint
improvement of Engleman Road between US Highway 30 and Airport Road, under Hall
County’s Annual Asphalt Maintenance Program.
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. 13-801, et seq.
provides that units of local government of the State of Nebraska and Nebraska state
agencies may enter into agreement for the joint and cooperative exercise of powers,
privileges, or authority capable of being exercised by either agency; and
WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat. 13-801 provides that any one or more public
agencies may contract with any one or more public agencies to perform any
governmental service, activity, or other undertaking which each public agency entering
into the contract is authorized by law to perform; and
WHEREAS, the County and the City desire to enter into this interlocal agreement
for improvements to Engleman Road because of the efficiencies of joint pla nning, a
single bidding process, anticipated cost savings, attainable through using a single bidding
process and efficiencies of planning and construction.
NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the City mutually covenant and agree as
follows:
1) Scope of Project. This agreement is for asphalt maintenance resurfacing on
Engleman Road from US Highway 30 to Airport Road. The roadway will be milled
to a uniform cross slope to remove ruts prior to the asphalt overlay. The
improvement will consist of an asphalt overlay approximately 2 inches thick by 24
feet wide. If one of the intersecting approach roads needs resurfaced as part of this
project, and there is adequate budget to allow for the work, up to ¼ mile of
intersecting road may be included with the work.
Inter-Local Agreement
Hall County – Grand Island
Engleman Road Asphalt Resurfacing
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2) City’s Obligations. The City shall be responsible for the following with respect to
the portions of Engleman Road and intersecting approach road(s) located within the
municipal boundaries of the City.
a) Make progress payments after award of the contract and final payment upon
completion and acceptance of the project.
b) The City’s cost will include the cost of the asphalt overlay paving plus
engineering costs, testing and other expenses and labor incurred with respect to
that portion of Engleman Road located within the City’s municipal
responsibilities. The estimated cost for the City’s portion of the project is
$245,000.
3) County Obligations. The County shall be responsible for the following with respect
to the project.
a) Prepare bid specifications for the project and contract for the same following the
required bidding practices and requirements of law.
b) Perform construction observation services for the project that include, but are not
limited to the following: asphalt lay-down inspection, collecting delivery tickets,
obtaining & testing required asphalt samples, and reviewing the contractor’s
temporary work zone traffic control to ensure compliance with the Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
c) Approving and final accepting the work of the asphalt paving contractor,
including the final pay estimate.
d) Placing earth shoulders on the roadway following the resurfacing work.
e) Tracking costs of the project attributed to the City for submittal for
reimbursement to the County.
4) Further Agreements. Each Party hereto shall be responsible for the maintenance of
its portion of the roadway following completion of the resurfacing.
5) Governance. This agreement shall be co-governed by the Hall County Engineer and
the City of Grand Island’s Manager of Engineering Services.
6) Modification. This agreement may be modified by written agreement of the Parties.
7) No Separate Entity. There shall be no separate legal entity created through this
interlocal cooperative agreement.
8) Finances. This agreement shall be financed by the funds available to the parties
hereto.
Inter-Local Agreement
Hall County – Grand Island
Engleman Road Asphalt Resurfacing
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9) Provision of Assistance. Pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, any party to
this agreement, in the party’s sole discretion, may appropriate funds and may sell,
lease, give, or otherwise provide assistance, including personnel and services, as may
be within the party’s legal power to furnish.
Inter-Local Agreement
Hall County – Grand Island
Engleman Road Asphalt Resurfacing
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
Executed this 26th day of July, 2011.
By: ________________________________
Jay Vavricek
Grand Island Mayor
Attest: _____________________________
RaNae Edwards
Grand Island City Clerk
Approved to Form: ________________________
Jason Eley
Grand Island Assistant City Attorney
COUNTY OF HALL
Executed this 2nd day of August, 2011.
By: ________________________________
Pamela E. Lancaster, Vice-Chair
Hall County Board of Supervisors
Attest: _____________________________
Marla Conley
Hall County Clerk
Approved to Form: ________________________
Jack Zitterkopf
Hall County Assistant County
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 21, 2011 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2011-183
WHEREAS, Hall County is proposing an asphalt overlay project for Engleman Road; and
WHEREAS, a portion of such asphalt work will be within the municipal city limits, from US
Highway 30 to Airport Road; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that an Interlocal Agreement be entered into with Hall
County for sharing in the cost of such work, and
WHEREAS, the Hall County Public Works Department has prepared an Interlocal
Agreement, which has been reviewed by the City’s Legal Department, for such work to be completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Interlocal Agreement by and between the City
and Hall County, Nebraska for the asphalt overlay work to be performed on Engleman Road from US
Highway 30 to Airport Road is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2011.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G19
#2011-184 - Approving Revised Uranium Removal System
Equipment Bid - Per HDR Engineering
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Jason Eley, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Uranium Removal System Equipment
Item #’s: G-19
Presenter(s): Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The Utilities Department was authorized by Council on February 22, 2011 to proceed
with the procurement and installation of the large-scale pilot uranium removal system at
the City’s Platte River Well Field. Specifications for the Uranium Removal System -
Equipment Procurement were advertised and issued for bid in accordance with the City
Purchasing Code. The specifications included two pricing elements. Schedule A is the
price for furnishing the uranium removal system equipment in accordance with the
specifications. Schedule B is the present value cost of providing ten years of maintenance
and support for operation of the system, subject to adjustment annually based on the
Consumer Price Index. This includes monitoring operation of the system, furnishing
replacement treatment media, disposal of spent media at licensed facilities, maintaining
compliance with a radioactive materials license, and decommissioning of the system. The
price is based on a specified annual quantity of water to be treated, with a unit price for
adjustment of water quantities above the specified amount. Two bidders responded as
listed below. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $2,500,000 for Schedule A and
$7,722,000 for Schedule B.
Bidder Bid Price
Water Remediation Technology Schedule A: $2,049,050.00
Of Wheat Ridge, Colorado Schedule B: $6,072,966.90
Total A & B: $8,122,016.90
Environgen Technologies Schedule A: $1,852,000.00
Of Kingwood, TX Schedule B: -------
Total A & B: $1,852,000.00
Environgen took exception to providing Schedule B pricing and their bid was not further
evaluated as being non-compliant. Utilities staff and HDR reviewed the Water
Remediation Technology (WRT) for compliance. WRT included additional bonding not
required by the specifications. City legal and utilities staff did not consider the additional
bonding to benefit the City and adjusted the bid price using the bond pricing included in
the bid. WRT also proposed an alternative payment schedule, but otherwise had no
exceptions. At the June 28, 2011 Council meeting, the Utilities Department
recommended that WRT be awarded the contract for the Uranium Removal System –
Equipment Procurement specifications for the Schedule A adjusted bid price of
$1,958,100 and the Schedule B bid price of $6,072,966.90, for a total bid price of
$8,031,066.90, and Council approved this award.
Discussion
Present value cost evaluation is a method to evaluate different long term options on a
level playing field. By taking all costs, immediate and future, and applying a cost of
money associated with future costs, one can evaluate options based on the amount of
money needed in hand at the time of the decision. Subsequent to preparing the contract
for the Uranium Removal System - Equipment Procurement, it was realized that the price
for this contract is actually the price of the equipment in Schedule A, and the annual cost
in Schedule B which was used as a basis for the present value cost evaluation. This is the
price that will be paid to WRT, not the evaluated cost, and it is the contract price that
should have been recommended to Council for consideration in approving the bid award.
Therefore, to correct the previous resolution of June 28, 2011, the Utilities Department
recommends that Water Remediation Technologies of Wheat Ridge, Colorado be
awarded the contract for the Uranium Removal System – Equipment Procurement
specifications in the amount of $1,958,100.00, with an annual payment of $786,450.00
for ten years (subject to adjustment as provided in 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 bid of Water Remediation
Technologies of Wheat Ridge, Colorado and award the contract for the Uranium
Removal System – Equipment Procurement specifications in the amount of
$1,958,100.00, with an annual payment of $786,450.00 for ten years (subject to
adjustment as provided in the contract).
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid of Water Remediation Technologies of Wheat Ridge, Colorado
and award the contract for the Uranium Removal System – Equipment Procurement
specifications in the amount of $1,958,100.00, with an annual payment of $786,450.00
for ten years (subject to adjustment as provided in the contract).
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: May 5, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR: Uranium Removal System – Equipment Procurement
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
ESTIMATE: $2,500,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 520
PUBLICATION DATE: March 31, 2011
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:
SUMMARY
Bidder: Water Remediation Technology Envirogen Technologies
Wheat Ridge, CO Kingwood, TX
Bid Security: $102,452.50 Argnaut Insurance Co.
Exceptions: None Noted
Bid Price:
Schedule A: $2,049,050.00 $1,852,000.00
Schedule B: $6,072,966.90 ---- ,
Total A & B: $8,122,016.90 $1,852,000.00
cc: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator Lynn Mayhew, Plant Supt.
Karen Nagel, Utilities Secretary
P1473
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 21, 2011 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2011-184
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Uranium Removal System
Equipment Procurement, according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2011, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Water Remediation Technologies of Wheat Ridge, CO, submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory
requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $1,958,100.00 with an annual payment of
$786,450.00 for ten years (subject to adjustment as provided in the contract); and
WHEREAS, the bid of Water Remediation Technologies is less than the estimate for the
Uranium Removal System Equipment Procurement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Water Remediation Technologies in the
amount of $1,958,100.00 with an annual payment of $786,450.00 for ten years (subject to adjustment as
provided in the contract) for Uranium Removal System Equipment Procurement, is hereby approved as the
lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2011.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G20
#2011-185 - Approving Renewal of Life Insurance Contract with
Aetna
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Brenda Sutherland
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Life Insurance Renewal
Item #’s: G-20
Presenter(s): Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director
Background
The City of Grand Island provides a life insurance benefit for its employees and their
dependents. Employees are provided with $50,000 of coverage and their spouse has
$10,000 and their dependent children have $5,000 of life insurance coverage. Employees
also have the option of purchasing supplemental coverage at their own expense. The
City’s current provider is Aetna.
Discussion
The Human Resources Department recently advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
its life insurance benefit. Attached is the list of vendors who submitted proposals. Aetna’s
proposal was the most competitive and therefore a recommendation is being made to
continue with Aetna to provide this benefit. The cost for coverage will remain at the same
rate it is today at a cost of .13 cents per thousand for basic coverage for city employees.
The cost to provide the family coverage has been reduced by 2.63% and will be .74 cents
per family unit for dependent coverage.
Employees will still have the option to purchase supplemental coverage at their own
expense. Aetna has agreed to an open enrollment period where supplemental coverage for
employees or their dependents can be purchased with a guaranteed issue. This means
there will be no medical underwriting for coverage up to a certain level. This is a
wonderful benefit for people who may be uninsurable and unable to purchase life
insurance on their own.
Through the budget preparation process, we have talked about escalators that the City
sees with various contracts that it has in place. That will not be the case with this renewal
contract as Aetna has guaranteed its rates for three years. The renewal period will run
from August 1, 2011 through July 31, 2014
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 renewal with Aetna to
provide the City’s life insurance benefit.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the renewal with Aetna to provide the City’s life insurance benefit.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 22, 2011 ¤ City Attorney
RESOLUTION 2011-185
Whereas, the City provides life insurance to employees and their
dependents as prescribed in labor agreements and as authorized by the City of Grand
Island Personnel Rules; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island advertised a request for proposal for
its Life Insurance benefit; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department reviewed proposals for
vendor selection; and
WHEREAS, Strong Financial Resources, Inc. of Aurora brought in the
proposal by Aetna Insurance that best met the criteria used to evaluate the companies as
well as the most competitive pricing; and
WHEREAS, The cost for Life Insurance benefit will be .13 cents per
thousand for employee coverage and .74 cents per family unit for family coverage; and
WHEREAS, the contract will commence on August 1, 2011 and will
renew annually through July 31, 2014 and the proposed rate is guaranteed for a three year
contract period; and
WHEREAS, employees may have the ability to purchase supplemental
coverage at their own expense;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Life Insurance
contract with Aetna is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2011.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G21
#2011-186 - Approving Award of Proposal for Construction of
POW Memorial Marker Project in the Dodge Parking Lot
(Northwest Corner of 1st Street & Walnut Street)
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: John Collins, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: John Collins, Public Works Director
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Approving Award of Proposal for Construction of POW
Memorial Marker Project in the Dodge Parking Lot
(Northwest Corner of 1st Street & Walnut Street)
Item #’s: G-21
Presenter(s): John Collins, Public Works Director
Background
The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) has solicited proposals for the
construction of a Prisoner of War (POW) Memorial Marker Project in the northwest
corner of the parking lot at 1st Street and Walnut Street (Dodge Parking Lot).
This project will develop a mini park at the northwest corner of the Dodge Parking Lot
that will include a State Historical Marker, park bench, landscaping, and old Grand Island
street pavers. A sketch of the completed project is attached for reference. The goal is to
have this project completed prior to the 2011 Nebraska State Fair.
The Request for Proposals was advertised in the Grand Island Daily Independent on July
3, 2011 by the Downtown BID.
Discussion
Two (2) proposals were opened on July 18, 2011 and reviewed by then Downtown BID
Board. Chief Construction Company of Grand Island, Nebraska submitted the proposal
that was chosen using evaluation criteria listed in the RFP. The work is to be performed
at actual costs with a maximum of $17,600.00.
· Firm experience on similar work (25%)
· Team experience (25%)
· Approach (25%)
· Proposed schedule and fees (25%)
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the award of proposal to Chief
Construction Company of Grand Island, Nebraska.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 26th day of July, 2011, by and between Chief Construction
Company, hereinafter called the Consultant, and the Downtown BID.
WITNESSETH:
THAT, WHEREAS, in accordance with law, the Downtown BID has caused agreement documents to be prepared
and an advertisement of a POW Memorial Marker Project in the Dodge Parking Lot, and
WHEREAS, the Downtown BID, in the manner prescribed by law, has publicly opened, examined, and canvassed
the proposals submitted, and has determined that the aforesaid Consultant submitted the best proposal based on the
evaluation criteria listed in the Request For Proposals, a copy thereof being attached to and made a part of this
agreement, and has duly awarded to the said Consultant an agreement therefore, for the sum or sums named in the
POW Memorial Maker Project Form with terms & conditions submitted by the Consultant, a copy thereof
being attached to and made a part of this agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the compensation to be paid to the Consultant and of the mutual
agreements herein contained, the parties have agreed and hereby agree, the Downtown BID for itself and its
successors, and the Consultant for itself, himself, or themselves, and its, his (hers), or their successors, as follows:
ARTICLE I. That the Consultant shall (a) furnish all tools, equipment, superintendence, transportation, and other
construction materials, services and facilities; (b) furnish, as agent for the Downtown BID, all materials, supplies
and equipment specified and required to be incorporated in and form a permanent part of the completed work; (c)
provide and perform all necessary labor; and (d) in a good substantial and workmanlike manner and in accordance
with the requirements, stipulations, provisions, and conditions of the agreement documents as listed in the attached
POW Memorial Marker Project in the Dodge Parking Lot and in the attached POW Memorial Marker
Project Form as Submitted by the Consultant; said documents forming the agreement and being as fully a part
thereof as if repeated verbatim herein, perform, execute, construct and complete all work included in and covered
by the Downtown BID's official award of this agreement to the said Consultant, such award being based on the
acceptance by the Downtown BID of the Consultant's proposal;
ARTICLE II. That the Downtown BID shall pay to the Consultant for the performance of the work embraced in
this agreement and the Consultant will accept as full compensation therefore the sum (subject to adjustment as
provided by the agreement) of Seventeen Thousand Six Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($17,600.00) for all
services, materials, and work covered by and included in the agreement award and designated in the foregoing
Article I; payments thereof to be made in cash or its equivalent in the manner provided in the agreement.
ARTICLE III. The Consultant hereby agrees to act as agent for the Downtown BID in purchasing materials and
supplies for the Downtown BID for this project. The Downtown BID shall be obligated to the vendor of the
materials and supplies for the purchase price, but the consultant shall handle all payments hereunder on behalf of
the Downtown BID. The vendor shall make demand or claim for payment of the purchase price from the
Downtown BID by submitting an invoice to the Consultant. Title to all materials and supplies purchased
hereunder shall vest in the Downtown BID directly from the vendor. Regardless of the method of payment, title
shall vest immediately in the Downtown BID. The Consultant shall not acquire title to any materials and supplies
incorporated into the project. All invoices shall bear the consultant's name as agent for the Downtown BID. This
paragraph will apply only to these materials and supplies actually incorporated into and becoming a part of the
finished product of attached POW Memorial Marker Project in the Dodge Parking Lot.
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POW Memorial Marker Project in the Dodge Parking Lot AGREEMENT
(Continued)
ARTICLE IV. That the Consultant shall start work as soon as possible after the agreement is signed.
ARTICLE V. The Consultant agrees to comply with all applicable State fair labor standards in the execution of
this agreement as required by Section 73-102, R.R.S. 1943. The Consultant further agrees to comply with the
provisions of Section 48-657, R.R.S. 1943, pertaining to contributions to the Unemployment Compensation Fund
of the State of Nebraska. During the performance of this agreement, the Consultant and all Sub Consultants agree
not to discriminate in hiring or any other employment practice on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national
origin, age or disability. The Consultant agrees to comply with all applicable Local, State and Federal rules and
regulations.
ARTICLE VIII. FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES: Each proposer agrees that they will not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, religious creed, ancestry,
handicap, sex or political affiliation.
ARTICLE IX. LB 403: Every public consultant and his, her or its subconsultants who are awarded an
agreement by the City for the physical performance of services within the State of Nebraska shall register with
and use a federal immigration verification system to determine the work eligibility status of new employees
physically performing services within the State of Nebraska.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above
written.
CHIEF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
By
Title
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
By
Melissa Timmons, Director
The agreement is in due form according to law and is hereby approved.
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APPENDIX A – TITLE VI NON-DISCRIMINATION -
During the performance of this agreement, the consultant, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest
(hereinafter referred to as the "consultant") agrees as follows:
(1) Compliance with Regulations: The consultant shall comply with the Regulation relative to
nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation (hereinafter, "DOT")
Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, and the Federal Highway Administration (hereinafter
“FHWA”) Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200 as they may be amended from time to time,
(hereinafter referred to as the Regulations), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of
this agreement.
(2) Nondiscrimination: The Consultant, with regard to the work performed by it during the agreement, shall
not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, sex, age, and disability/handicap in the
selection and retention of subconsultants, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The
consultant shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by 49 CFR,
section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the agreement covers a program set
forth in Appendix B of the Regulations.
(3) Solicitations for Subconsultants, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all
solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the consultant for work to be performed
under a subagreement, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential
subconsultant or supplier shall be notified by the consultant of the consultant's obligations under this
agreement and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national
origin, sex, age, and disability/handicap.
(4) Information and Reports: The consultant shall provide all information and reports required by the
Regulations or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts,
other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the City of Grand Island or the
FHWA to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations, orders and instructions. Where any
information required of a consultant is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish
this information the consultant shall so certify to the City of Grand Island, or the FHWA as appropriate, and
shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.
(5) Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of the consultant's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination
provisions of this agreement, the City of Grand Island shall impose such agreement sanctions as it or the
FHWA may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
(a.) withholding of payments to the consultant under the agreement until the consultant complies, and/or
(b.) cancellation, termination or suspension of the agreement, in whole or in part.
(6) Incorporation of Provisions: The consultant shall include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (6) in
every subagreement, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the
Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto.
The consultant shall take such action with respect to any subagreement or procurement as the City of Grand
Island or the FHWA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non-
compliance: Provided, however, that, in the event a consultant becomes involved in, or is threatened with,
litigation with a subconsultant or supplier as a result of such direction, the consultant may request the City of
Grand Island to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the City of Grand Island, and, in addition, the
consultant may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 21, 2011 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2011-186
WHEREAS, the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) invited proposals for
construction of a Prisoner of War (POW) Memorial Marker Project in the northwest corner of the parking
lot at 1st Street and Walnut Street (Dodge Parking Lot), according to Request for Proposals on file with the
Engineering Division of the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2011 proposals were received, reviewed and evaluated in
accordance with established criteria; and
WHEREAS, Chief Construction Company of Grand Island, Nebraska submitted a
proposal in accordance with the terms of the Request for Proposals and all statutory requirements contained
therein and the City Procurement Code with the work performed at actual costs with a maximum of
$17,600.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of Chief Construction Company of
Grand Island for the construction of a Prisoner of War (POW) Memorial Marker Project in the northwest
corner of the parking lot at 1st Street and Walnut Street (Dodge Parking Lot) is hereby approved.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2011.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item H1
Consideration of Request from Charles & Lana Staab for a
Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial R-V Storage Located at
3086 Wildwood Drive
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
City of Grand Island City Council
Item H2
Consideration of Accepting Petitions for Creation of Water Main
Districts - Parkview Area
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Receipt of Petitions for Water Main Extension in the
Parkview Area
Item #’s: H-2
Presenter(s): Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
On June 27, 2011, a neighborhood meeting was held with residents in the area known
generally as Parkview. In attendance were home owners along Pioneer Blvd., Park Drive,
Riverview Drive, Grand Avenue, August Street, Hagge Avenue, Cochin Street, Brahma
Street and Bantam Street. The discussion covered ground water polluted by industrial
solvents which has extended eastward across the City. The leading edge is now west of
August Street. The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) and the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified the area as a Superfund Site.
Currently, the EPA is conducting cleanup operations of the contamination that is
affecting private wells.
City personnel provided information at the meeting on the procedure for extension of
City water mains to areas not currently served. Subsequently, the City has received
petitions with 24 signatures from area property owners requesting water service. A map
of the area is attached for reference.
Discussion
The petitions are presented to City Council for consideration of creating Water Main
Districts. It is proposed that the area be divided into six separate assessment districts.
Assessment districts are the Utilities Department’s standard method for installing water
mains to areas requesting City service. All owners of record title within the District’s
boundary will be notified of this information and have 30 days to submit objection to the
project. If the districts pass the protest period, one contract for construction would be
issued. There should be a cost savings from the economy of scale for the joint contract.
All eligible costs of construction will be charged to the property owners within the
respective districts. These assessments would be collected over a five year period, at 7%
simple interest on the unpaid balance.
If directed by Council, the appropriate information will be submitted to the Legal
Department for preparation of the appropriate Ordinance for defining and creating the six
Water Main Districts. It is recommended the Ordinance be submitted to the City Council
at the August 9, 2011 meeting.
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 accept the Petitions for creation of
Water Main Districts in the Parkview area, and that the Utilities Department proceed with
the design of the six districts in the Parkview area.
Sample Motion
Move to accept the Petitions for creation of Water Main Districts in the Parkview area,
proceed with the design of the six districts in the Parkview area.
Item H3
Consideration of Accepting Petitions for Creation of Water Main
Districts - Wildwood and Hiser Subdivisions
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: Petitions for Creation of Water Main Districts –
Wildwood and Hiser Subdivisions
Item #’s: H-3
Presenter(s): Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
A petition has been received from property owners within the Wildwood Subdivision and
Hiser Subdivision requesting City water service. The subdivisions are located at the
southwest corner of Highway 281 and Wildwood Drive. The commercial/retail area was
annexed into the City in 2002. Please refer to the attached drawing for reference.
Discussion
Petitions are brought forward to the City Council for consideration of creating two Water
Main Districts which will cover all subdivided properties. Assessme nt districts are the
Utility Department’s standard method for installing water mains to areas requesting City
service. Property owners within the district’s boundary will be notified and have 30 days
to submit objection to the project. All eligible cost of construction will be charged to the
property owners within the respective districts. These assessments would be collected
over a five year period, at 7% simple interest on the unpaid balance.
If directed by the Council, the appropriate information will be submitted to the Legal
Department for preparation of the appropriate ordinances for defining and creating the
Water Main Districts. The ordinances will be submitted to the City Council at the August
9, 2011 meeting.
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 accept the Petition for creation of
Water Main Districts in Wildwood and Hiser Subdivisions, and that the Utilities
Department proceed with the design of two districts in the area.
Sample Motion
Move to accept the Petitions for creation of two Water Main Districts in the Wildwood
and Hiser Subdivisions, and proceed with the design of the two districts in the area.
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CITY OF !tW GRAND>..te ISLAND
Petition for Water Service
We, the below listed property owners in the City of Grand Island,
Subdivision(s), petition the City to create a Water District for the extension
of the City water distribution system to serve the properties located on
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Item H4
Consideration of CRA Budget as Amended by City Council
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Chad Nabity , CRA Director
Meeting: July 26, 2011
Subject: CRA Budget as Amended by City Council
Item #’s: H-4
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity, AICP
Background
The CRA is requesting property tax revenues of $431,384, slightly more than the
$425,000 requested for the 2010-11 and 2009-2010 budgets and down from $475,000 in
2008-2009 and down from $500,000 in 2007-2008. The CRA is requesting the same levy
that was approved last year for normal CRA activities. In addition to the amount
requested by the CRA, City Administration is suggesting that Council approve funding
for Lincoln Park Pool as part of the CRA budget by increasing the levy to $0.026 per
$100/valuation. Historically, the levies and tax asking have been:
2010-
2011
2009-
2010
2008-
2009
2007-2008 2006-
2007
2005-
2006
2004-
2005
0.017742 $0.018076 $0.020790 $0.0225655 $0.022824 $0.023625 $0.024287
$425,000 $425,000 $475,000 $500,000 $477,204 $456,540 $457,391
The requested CRA budget was presented to Council at the July 25th Study Session with
the additional levy suggested by City Administration for Lincoln Park Pool. The
incremental tax authority would provide approximately $200,000 per year for principle
and interest payments associated with TIF bond financing for the pool’s rehabilitation.
The maximum level of financing under this scenario would be in the range of $1.5
million. The exact level of debt will be determined by Council at the time estimates are
prepared for various levels of rehabilitation. The bond terms (interest rate and time
period) will be determined at a later date also.
Discussion
The CRA has not taken final action and approved a resolution requesting approval of the
levy necessary for the proposed budget. If Council would like the CRA to move forward
with a redevelopment plan and issuing bonds to replace Lincoln Park Pool, it would be
appropriate for Council to refer the amended budget, including the increased levy and
expenditure for funding the pool, back to CRA for their consideration.
This item is on the CRA agenda for July 27th. The CRA has been sent two resolutions,
one for a budget that includes Lincoln Park Pool and one that does not include Lincoln
Park Pool. It is anticipated that the CRA will pass a budget resolution at the July 27th
meeting.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to refer the budget with Lincoln Pool back the CRA
2. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council refer the amended budget back to the
CRA with the increased levy and funding dedicated to the replacement of the Lincoln
Park Pool.
Sample Motion
Move to refer the CRA budget and Levy Request with an increase of the levy to $0.026
per $100 valuation including $0.017742 for typical CRA expenditures and $0.008258 for
the replacement of Lincoln Park Pool.
2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 2012
Actual Actual Actual Budget Forecasted Budget
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 952,497 1,236,622 1,547,542 980,091 980,091 772,491
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 750,800 755,133 648,172 667,783 667,783 935,687
Loan Proceeds - - 0
Interest Income 41,968 15,630 20,137 8,000 8,000 8,000
Loan Income (Poplar Street Water Line)1,000
Land Sales 15,152 47,335 - 50,000 30,000 70,000
Other Revenue - 24,473 24,516 - 10,000 10,000
TOTAL REVENUE 807,920 842,571 692,826 725,783 715,783 1,024,687
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,760,417 2,079,193 2,240,368 2,415,663 1,695,874 1,797,178
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting 5,000 7,601 5,392 7,500 3,975 5,000
Legal Services 2,143 4,829 3,060 10,000 4,000 10,000
Consulting Services - - - 10,000 5,000 10,000
Contract Services 34,362 26,122 173,875 40,000 50,000 55,000
Printing & Binding 568 - - 1,000 - 1,000
Other Professional Services 4,112 - - 5,000 - 5,000
General Liability Insurance - - - 250 - 250
Postage 142 159 202 200 850 200
Legal Notices 828 750 613 800 - 800
Licenses & Fees - - - - - -
Travel & Training - - - 1,000 - 1,000
Other Expenditures - - - 500 - 500
Office Supplies 105 38 328 500 810 500
Supplies - - 300 - 300
Land 33,090 129 448,720 100,000 2,002 100,000
Façade Improvement 207,871 241,793 354,015 150,000 150,000 150,000
South Locust - - - - - -
Other Projects - 2,858 - 800,000 280,000 100,000
Property Taxes BID Fees - - - 11,000
2nd Street BID - - - -
Outstanding Façade Improvement Grants - 132,250 132,250 500,000
Railroad Horns - 240,000 - 240,000
Other Committed Projects - 17,700 17,700 97,500
Debt Payments Interest Fees (Lincoln Pool)- - - 200,787
Bond Principal 142,543 161,927 199,617 161,611 215,415 252,659
Bond Interest 93,031 85,445 74,453 81,172 61,381 50,747
TOTAL EXPENSES 523,795 531,650 1,260,276 1,759,783 923,383 1,792,243
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 284,125 310,920 (567,451) (1,034,000) (207,600) (767,556)
ENDING CASH 1,236,622 1,547,542 980,091 655,880 772,491 4,935
LESS COMMITMENTS - - - - -
AVAILABLE CASH 1,236,622 1,547,542 980,091 655,880 772,491 4,935
CHECKING 786,622 637,868 514,467 355,880 420,420 (347,136)
INVESTMENTS 450,000 909,674 465,625 300,000 352,071 352,071
Total Cash 1,236,622 1,547,542 980,091 655,880 772,491 4,935
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FY 2011- 2012 BUDGET
2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 2012
Actual Actual Actual Budget Forecasted Budget
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FY 2011- 2012 BUDGET
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS: 01
Property Taxes 493,602 487,610 442,832 425,000 425,000 431,384
Property Taxes-Lincoln Pool Levy 200,787
Interest Income 41,561 14,889 19,804 8,000 8,000 8,000
Loan Income (Poplar Street Water Line)1,000
Land Sales - 47,335 - 50,000 30,000 70,000
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 1,300 8,959 12,156 10,000 10,000
TOTAL 536,463 558,792 474,791 483,000 473,000 721,171
GILI TRUST 07
Property Taxes 66,410 65,817 65,694 65,780 65,780 33,000
Interest Income - -
Other Revenue 1,108 277 8
TOTAL 67,518 66,094 65,702 65,780 65,780 33,000
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 62,743 91,836 32,832 59,180 59,180 59,180
Interest Income 251 497 301 -
Other Revenue - -
TOTAL 62,994 92,334 33,133 59,180 59,180 59,180
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes 3,497 4,427 4,479 4,202 4,202 4,202
Interest Income 3 1 2 -
Other Revenue 947 2,610 -
TOTAL 4,447 7,037 4,481 4,202 4,202 4,202
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes 18,138 17,925 17,972 19,162 19,162 19,162
Interest Income 53 36 5
Other Revenue 972 232 1,172
TOTAL 19,163 18,193 19,148 19,162 19,162 19,162
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes 93,632 62,942 33,089 74,472 74,472 74,472
Interest Income 100 207 26
Other Revenue 10,825 12,395 11,180
TOTAL 104,557 75,544 44,296 74,472 74,472 74,472
2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 2012
Actual Actual Actual Budget Forecasted Budget
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FY 2011- 2012 BUDGET
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Property Taxes 9,536 9,575 10,502 4,986 11,000 11,000
Interest Income -
TOTAL 9,536 9,575 10,502 4,986 11,000 11,000
GIRAD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes 3,242 4,940 13,855 4,940 14,000 14,000
Interest Income - - - - - -
TOTAL 3,242 4,940 13,855 4,940 14,000 14,000
GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON
Property Taxes 1,195 14,809 1,195 15,000 15,000
Interest Income - - - - - -
TOTAL - 1,195 14,809 1,195 15,000 15,000
SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS
Property Taxes - 8,866 12,109 8,866 14,000 14,000
Interest Income - - - - - -
TOTAL - 8,866 12,109 8,866 14,000 14,000
POPLAR STREET WATER
Loan Proceeds (Property Taxes Collected)- - - - - 1,000
Interest Income - - - - - -
TOTAL - - - - 1,000
TC ENCK
Property Taxes - 5,500
Interest Income - - - -
TOTAL TC ENCK - - - - 5,500
CASEY'S FIVE POINTS
Property Taxes - 15,000
Interest Income - - - -
TOTAL CASEY'S FIVE POINTS - - - - 15,000
SOUTHPOINTE HOTEL
Property Taxes - 22,000
Interest Income - - - -
TOTAL SOUTHPOINTE HOTEL - - - - 22,000
JOHN SCHULTE CONSTRUCTION
Property Taxes - 3,000
Interest Income - - - -
TOTAL JOHN SCHULTE CONSTRUCTION - - - - 3,000
PHARMACY PROPERTIES INC
Property Taxes - 8,000
Interest Income - - - - TOTAL PHARMACY PROPERTIES INC - - - - 8,000
KEN-RAY LLC
Property Taxes - 5,000
Interest Income - - - -
TOTAL KEN-RAY LLC - - - - 5,000
TOTAL REVENUE 807,920 842,571 692,826 725,783 749,796 1,024,687
2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 2012
Actual Actual Actual Budget Forecasted Budget
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FY 2011- 2012 BUDGET
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting 5,000 7,601 4,392 7,500 3,975 5,000
Legal Services 2,143 4,829 3,060 10,000 4,000 10,000
Consulting Services - - - 10,000 5,000 14,000
Contract Services 34,362 26,122 84,977 40,000 50,000 55,000
Printing & Binding 568 - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services 4,112 - - 5,000 5,000
General Liability Insurance - - - 250 250
Postsge 142 159 202 200 850 200
Legal Notices 828 750 613 800 800
Licenses & Fees - - -
Travel & Training - - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - - 500 500
Office Supplies 105 38 328 500 810 500
Supplies - - - 300 300
Land 33,090 129 448,720 100,000 2,002 100,000
DEBT
Bond Payments/Fees (Lincoln Pool)200,787
PROJECTS
Façade Improvement 207,871 241,793 354,015 150,000 150,000 150,000
South Locust - - - -
2nd Street BID - - - -
Outstanding Façade Improvement Grants - - - 132,250 132,250 500,000
Railroad Horns - - - 240,000 240,000
Other Committed Projects - - - 17,700 17,700 97,500
Other Projects - 2,858 - 800,000 280,000 100,000
Property Taxes BID Fees - - - - 11,000
- - - -
TOTAL CRA OPERATING EXPENSES 288,221 284,279 896,308 1,517,000 646,587 1,492,837
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal 47,158 51,009 55,158 51,001 59,654 31,627
Bond Interest 18,622 14,779 10,622 14,779 6,126 1,263
Other Expenditures - -
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES 65,780 65,788 65,780 65,780 65,780 32,890
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal 36,824 39,729 42,864 39,729 48,035 49,894
Bond Interest 22,356 19,451 16,316 19,451 11,145 9,286
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES 59,180 59,180 59,180 59,180 59,180 59,180
GENTLE DENTAL
Bond Principal 2,127 2,236 2,395 2,276 2,566 2,760
Bond Interest 2,075 1,966 1,807 1,926 1,636 1,442
TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL 4,202 4,202 4,202 4,202 4,202 4,202
PROCON TIF
Bond Principal 10,601 9,064 10,183 9,467 10,829 11,782
Bond Interest 8,561 10,098 8,979 9,695 8,333 7,380
TOTAL PROCON TIF 19,162 19,162 19,162 19,162 19,162 19,162
2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 2012
Actual Actual Actual Budget Forecasted Budget
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FY 2011- 2012 BUDGET
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Other Expenditures
Bond Principal 33,055 35,321 37,743 39,151 40,331 43,096
Bond Interest 41,417 39,151 36,729 35,321 34,141 31,376
TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT 74,472 74,472 74,472 74,472 74,472 74,472
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Bond Principal 9,536 9,575 10,502 4,986 11,000 11,000
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL BRUNS PET GROOMING 9,536 9,575 10,502 4,986 11,000 11,000
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Bond Principal 6,242 4,940 13,855 4,940 14,000 14,000
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GIRARD VET CLINIC 6,242 4,940 13,855 4,940 14,000 14,000
GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON
Bond Principal - 1,195 14,809 1,195 15,000 15,000
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON - 1,195 14,809 1,195 15,000 15,000
SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS
Bond Principal - 8,866 12,109 8,866 14,000 14,000
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS - 8,866 12,109 8,866 14,000 14,000
POPLAR STREET WATER
Auditing & Accounting - - 1,000 -
Contract Services - - 89,899 38,129
Bond Principal - - - - 1,000
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL POPLAR STREET WATER - - 90,899 - 38,129 1,000
TC ENCK
Bond Principal - 1,000 5,500
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL TC ENCK - - - 1,000 5,500
CASEY'S FIVE POINTS
Bond Principal - 4,000 15,000
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL CASEY'S FIVE POINTS - - - 4,000 15,000
SOUTHPOINTE HOTEL
Bond Principal - 21,514 22,000
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL SOUTHPOINTE HOTEL - - - 21,514 22,000
JOHN SCHULTE CONSTRUCTION
Bond Principal - 3,000
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL JOHN SCHULTE CONSTRUCTION - - - - 3,000
PHARMACY PROPERTIES INC
Bond Principal - 8,000
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL PHARMACY PROPERTIES INC - - - - 8,000
KEN-RAY LLC
Bond Principal - 5,000
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL KEN-RAY LLC - - - - 5,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 526,795 531,658 1,261,276 1,759,783 988,026 1,796,243
Item I1
#2011-187 - Consideration of Request from Aloha Investments,
LLC dba Afternooners, 3773 Sky Park Road, Suite 5 for a Class
“C” Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for Terry
Brown, 4017 Anna Maria Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 21, 2011 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2011-187
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Aloha Investments, LLC doing business as
Afternooners, 3773 Sky Park Road, Suite 5 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 July 16, 2011; such publication cost being $15.18; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 26, 2011 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 Terry Brown, 4017
Anna Maria Street as liquor manager of such business upon the completion of a
state approved alcohol server/seller training program.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2011.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of July 13, 2011
through July 26, 2011
The Claims for the period of July 13, 2011 through July 26, 2011 for a total amount of
$3,178,237.60. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mary Lou Brown
City of Grand Island City Council
Item X1
Update Concerning Union Negotiations
The City Council may vote to go into Executive Session as required by State law to discuss
AFSCME, IAFF, IBEW (Utilities) (Finance) (WWTP) and (Service/Clerical) Union
Negotiations for the protection of the public interest.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Brenda Sutherland
City of Grand Island City Council