10-23-2012 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session Packet
City Council:
Larry Carney
Linna Dee Donaldson
Scott Dugan
Vaughn Minton
John Gericke
Peg Gilbert
Chuck Haase
Mitchell Nickerson
Bob Niemann
Kirk Ramsey
Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Administrator:
Mary Lou Brown
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Call to Order
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.
Invocation - Pastor Rene Lopez, Iglesia de Dios, 2325 West State Street
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item C1
Presentation of the “Mayor’s Builder Award” to Tom and Kim
Dinsdale
Since so many great efforts occur in our community and many unnoticed, it's important to recognize
efforts that build a stronger Grand Island.
As Mayor, the City will recognize those efforts with a "Mayor's Builder Award" Recognition and
appearance before council and the people of Grand Island.
The fifth Builders' Award will go to Tom and Kim Dinsdale.
Tom and Kim Dinsdale will be recognized as a Builder of a Better Grand Island.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item C2
Proclamation "Project Homeless Connect Day" October 25, 2012
To show support and thanks to our community leaders in unity with private and public sector agencies
on hosting the first Project Homeless Connect event for the City of Grand Island, the Mayor has
proclaimed Thursday, October 25, 2012 as "Project Homeless Connect Day". See attached
PROCLAMATION.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item E1
Public Hearing on Request from Wilmar Realty LLC dba Wilmar,
620 West State Street, Suite B for a Class “C” Liquor License
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:October 23, 2012
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from Wilmar Realty, LLC
dba Wilmar, 620 West State Street, Suite B for a Class
“C” Liquor License
Item #’s:E-1 & I-5
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
Wilmar Realty, LLC dba Wilmar, 620 West State Street, Suite B 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.
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Also submitted with the application was a request from James Goodman, 2716 Apache
Road for a Liquor Manager Designation.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the application.
2.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4.Deny the application.
Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council approve this application.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application for Wilmar Realty, LLC dba Wilmar, 620 West State
Street, Suite B for a Class “C” Liquor License contingent upon final inspections and
Liquor Manager Designation for James Goodman, 2716 Apache Road contingent upon
completion of a state approved alcohol server/seller training program.
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10/09/12 Grand Island Police Department 450
10:30 LAW INCIDENT TABLE Page: 1
City : Grand Island
Occurred after : 10:45:18 10/08/2012
Occurred before : 10:45:18 10/08/2012
When reported : 10:45:18 10/08/2012
Date disposition declared : 10/08/2012
Incident number : L12100944
Primary incident number :
Incident nature : Liquor Lic Inv Liquor License
Investigation
Incident address : 620 State St W; Suite B
State abbreviation : NE
ZIP Code : 68803
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:
Px Record # Date Description Relationship
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NM 27711 10/08/12 Martin, William C Applicant
NM 27713 10/08/12 Martin, Donna R Applicant
NM 43382 10/08/12 Martin, Laura J LLC Member
NM 80707 10/08/12 Goodman, Tracy D James' Spouse
NM 98360 10/08/12 Goodman, James D Liquor Manager
NM 180160 10/08/12 Wilmar, Business
LAW INCIDENT CIRCUMSTANCES:
Se Circu Circumstance code Miscellaneous
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1 LT03 Bar/Night Club
LAW INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
I Received a Copy of a Liquor License Application from Wilmar and a Copy
of a Liquor Manager Application for James Goodman.
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LAW INCIDENT OFFENSES DETAIL:
Se Offe Offense code Arson Dama
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1 AOFF Alcohol Offense 0.00
LAW INCIDENT RESPONDERS DETAIL:
Se Responding offi Unit n Unit number
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1 Vitera D 318 Vitera D
LAW SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE:
Seq Name Date
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1 Vitera D 15:41:26 10/08/2012
Grand Island Police Department
Supplemental Report
Date, Time: Mon Oct 08 15:41:37 CDT 2012
Reporting Officer: Vitera
Unit- CID
From looking at the application packet, it appears that Wilmar is
applying for a Class C LLC liquor license at the Skagway Banquet Center.
James Goodman has applied to be the liquor manager. Wilmar company
members are listed as: William and Donna Martin, James and Tracy Goodman,
Ben W. and Mary Herring, Benjamin J. and Gwendolyn Herring, Collin
Herring, Laura Martin, Sara Burghardt, and Randal and Emily Winfrey.
The two applicants listed on the Retail Liquor license application are
William and Donna Martin. They didn't disclose any convictions, and I
didn't find any in Nebraska. According to the application, they have
lived in Nebraska since 1977. I did a liquor license investigation on
Skagway North about three and one half years ago. William and Donna
Martin were listed on that application as well. There were no problems.
James Goodman is applying to be the liquor manager. He has a wife named
Tracy who is also one of the LLC members. They didn't disclose any
convictions, and I didn't find any in Nebraska. They have lived in
Nebraska since the 1970's. I did a liquor manager investigation involving
the Goodman's at Skagway North about one and a half years ago. There were
no issues then, and nothing seems to have changed.
I checked on the rest of the people who are listed as members of the LLC.
I couldn't find any Spillman or NCJIS entries for Mary and Ben Herring,
Benjamin and Gwendolyn Herring, Collin Herring, Emily and Randal Winfrey,
and Sarah Burghardt. Laura Martin is the only other LLC member listed
that I haven't discussed. She has an entry in Spillman and six speeding
convictions listed in NCJIS.
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The Skagway Banquet Center is going to be for special events. According
to Wilmar's application, they have been open since August 1st and have
held events and used SDL's to bring in alcohol. The hours of operation
will depend upon the event being held there.
In summary, the applicants (William & Donna Martin) have lived in Grand
Island for thirty-five years and have no criminal history in the State of
Nebraska. The liquor manager and his wife (James & Tracy Goodman) have
lived in Grand Island for at least thirty-five years and have no criminal
history in the State of Nebraska. In conjunction with Skagway, the
Martin's and Goodman's have recently submitted other liquor license
application. No problems were encountered at the time of the
applications, and I'm not aware of any problem since. Other than the
Martin's, no other members of the LLC were required to submit
fingerprints because they don't own 25% or more of the company.
Strictly speaking from a law enforcement perspective, the Grand Island
Police Department has no objection to Wilmar receiving a liquor license
for the Skagway Banquet Center or to James Goodman becoming the liquor
manager.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item E2
Public Hearing on Request from Faulk & Foster on behalf of
Verizon Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit for Construction of
an 80’ Monopole and Equipment Shelter Located at 1922 West 3rd
Street
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Craig A. Lewis, Building Department Director
Meeting:October 23, 2012
Subject:Request of Ralph Wyngarden of Faulk & Foster
Representing Verizon Wireless and Property Owners
Donald & Sharon Jelinek for Approval of a Conditional
Use Permit to Allow Construction of a
Telecommunication Tower at 1922 West 3rd Street
Item #’s:E-2 & H-1
Presenter(s):Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
Background
This is a request to allow for the construction of an 80 foot monopole telecommunication
tower at 1922 West 3rd Street to facilitate their cellular service area. The property is
currently zoned B-2, General Business. The Grand Island Zoning Code requires that all
telecommunication towers receive the approval of City Council in the form of a
conditional use permit prior to construction.
The intent of the tower and telecommunication facilities and antenna regulations are to
protect residential areas and land uses from the potential adverse impact of the
installation of towers and antennas through careful design, siting, and camouflaging, to
promote and encourage shared use/collocation of towers, and to ensure that towers and
antennas are compatible with the surrounding land uses.
Discussion
The City code specifies eight items to be submitted with the application for a tower
development permit, all of those items have been submitted, with the exception of;
1). the engineering of the tower and foundation design, and, 2). a building permit
application for the proposed tower. It appears reasonable to delay the submittal of
these two items until after the City Council has approved the location. At the time
of a request for a building permit then the engineering for the construction of the
tower and improvements will need to be submitted before a building permit would
be issued.
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Information attesting to a diligent effort to collocate with any towers within a one
mile radius has been submitted by the applicant. There were six towers identified
within the one mile radius of the proposed site, none of the towers will facilitate
the applicants proposed needs.
A landscaping plan will be required as the proposal is to locate the tower on the
property that is currently utilized as an accessory site to the adjacent retail facility.
An independent lot for the tower allows independent utility services and requires
landscaping to be installed adjacent to the streets in compliance with the City
zoning regulation. The applicant has acknowledged the requirement and will
include installation of street yard landscaping along with the development of the
site.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the conditional use permit finding that the proposed use is a listed
conditional use in the zoning code and that it will not be detrimental to public
health, safety, and the general welfare of the community.
2.Disapprove or /Deny the conditional use permit, finding that the proposal does
not conform to the purpose of the zoning regulations.
3.Modify the conditional use to meet the wishes of the Council
4.Refer the matter to a special committee for a determination of a finding of
fact.
5.Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Staff recommends that the Council approve the request for a conditional use permit
to construct this telecommunication tower, finding that the request does promote the
health, safety, and general welfare of the community, protects property against blight and
depreciation, and is generally harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the request for a conditional use permit as specified in the staff
recommendation published in the Council packet and presented at the City Council
meeting and finding that the application will conform with the purpose of the zoning
regulations.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item E3
Public Hearing on Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan Area 1
Located at 1103 St. Paul Road
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chad Nabity, AICP
Meeting:October 23, 2012
Subject:Amendment to Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #1
Item #’s:E-3 & I-2
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP CRA Director
Background
In 2000, the Grand Island City Council reconfirmed the declaration of property referred
to as CRA Area #1 as blighted and substandard and approved a generalized
redevelopment plan for the property. The generalized redevelopment plan authorized the
use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for the acquisition of property, redevelopment of
property, site preparation including demolition, landscaping and parking. TIF can also be
used for improvements to and expansion of existing infrastructure including but not
limited to: streets, water, sewer, drainage.
The Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity, as the developer has submitted a proposed
amendment to the redevelopment plan that would provide for site acquisition, clearance
and extension of utilities and subsequent construction of three single family houses for
property located at the corner of 11th Street and St. Paul Road, in Grand Island, Nebraska,
Lots 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Pleasant Hill Addition to the City of Grand Island.
The CRA reviewed the proposed development plan on September 19th, 2012 and
forwarded it to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for recommendation at
their meeting on October 3rd, 2012. The CRA also sent notification to the City Clerk of
their intent to enter into a redevelopment contract for this project pending Council
approval of the plan amendment.
The Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing on the plan
amendment at a meeting on October 3rd, 2012. The Planning Commission approved
Resolution 2013-02 in support of the proposed amendment, declaring the proposed
amendment to be consistent with the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City of
Grand Island.
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Discussion
Tonight, Council will hold a public hearing to take testimony on the proposed plan
amendment (including the cost benefit analysis that was performed regarding this
proposed project) and to enter into the record a copy of the plan amendment, the draft
TIF contract under consideration by the CRA.
Council is being asked to approve a resolution approving the cost benefit analysis as
presented in the redevelopment plan along with the amended redevelopment plan for
CRA Area #1 and authorizes the CRA to execute a contract for TIF based on the plan
amendment. The redevelopment plan amendment permits site acquisition, demolition,
clearance and extension of utilities and subsequent construction of 3 single family homes
by Habitat for Humanity at 1103 N St. Paul Road in Grand Island, Nebraska. The cost
benefit analysis included in the plan finds that this project meets the statutory
requirements for as eligible TIF project and that it will not negatively impact existing
services within the community or shift additional costs onto the current residents of
Grand Island and the impacted school districts. The total tax increment financing allowed
for this project may not exceed $71,513 during this 15 year period.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve the resolution
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
The CRA and Hall County Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Council
approve the Resolution necessary for the adoption and implementation of this plan.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution as submitted.
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Grand Island CRA Area #1
August 2012
The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island
intends to amend the Redevelopment Plan for Area #1 with in the city, pursuant to
the Nebraska Community Development Law (the “Act”) and provide for the
financing of a specific infrastructure related project in Area #1.
Executive Summary:
Project Description
THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE AT 1103 ST.
PAUL ROAD AND THE SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION, SITE WORK, UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS, ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPING AND PARKING
IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY FOR REBUILDING THREE HOUSES AT THIS
LOCATION.
The use of Tax Increment Financing to aid in demolition of existing structures along with
costs associated with redevelopment of this site with three new single family homes. The
use of Tax Increment Finance makes it affordable to provide additional housing in Grand
Island at this location for families that qualify to purchase a Habitat Home. This project
would not be possible in an affordable manner without the use of TIF.
Habitat for Humanity has a contract to purchase the house and adjacent vacant lots for the
assessed value of the property. All site work, demolition and utilities will be paid for by
the Habitat for Humanity, though they are requesting the CRA consider buying that
portion of the TIF debt associated with the demolition costs and fees for TIF. The
developer is responsible for and has provided evidence that they can secure adequate debt
financing to cover the costs associated with the acquisition, site work and remodeling.
The Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) intends to pledge the ad
valorem taxes generated over the 15 year period beginning January 1, 2014 towards the
allowable costs and associated financing for the acquisition and site work.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISTION OF THE
PROPERTY AND RELATED SITE WORK WILL COME FROM THE
FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY:
Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
This property is located at 1103 St Paul Road in northeast Grand Island. The attached
map identifies the subject property and the surrounding land uses:
Legal Descriptions Lots 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Pleasant Hill Addition to the
City of Grand Island.
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The tax increment will be captured for the tax years the payments for which become
delinquent in years 2014 through 2028 inclusive.
The real property ad valorem taxes on the current valuation will continue to be paid
to the normal taxing entities. The increase will come from development of a duplex
housing unit at this location.
Statutory Pledge of Taxes.
Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, any ad valorem tax levied upon real property in
the Redevelopment Project Area shall be divided, for the period not to exceed 15 years
after the effective date of the provision, which effective date shall be January 1, 2013.
a. That portion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate
fixed each year by or for each public body upon the redevelopment project valuation shall
be paid into the funds, of each such public body in the same proportion as all other taxes
collected by or for the bodies; and
b. That portion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the
redevelopment project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to and, when
collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of; the interest on,
and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes, or advances on money
to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, such
Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, a redevelopment project.
When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness including interest
and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and
County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such redevelopment
project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies.
Pursuant to Section 18-2150 of the Act, the ad valorem tax so divided is hereby pledged
to the repayment of loans or advances of money, or the incurring of any indebtedness,
whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, by the CRA to finance or refinance, in
whole or in part, the redevelopment project, including the payment of the principal of,
premium, if any, and interest on such bonds, loans, notes, advances, or indebtedness.
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment Complies with the Act:
The Community Development Law requires that a Redevelopment Plan and Project
consider and comply with a number of requirements. This Plan Amendment meets the
statutory qualifications as set forth below.
1. The Redevelopment Project Area has been declared blighted and substandard by
action of the Grand Island City Council on December 19, 2000.[§18-2109] Such
declaration was made after a public hearing with full compliance with the public
notice requirements of §18-2115 of the Act.
2. Conformation to the General Plan for the Municipality as a whole. [§18-2103 (13)
(a) and §18-2110]
Grand Island adopted a Comprehensive Plan on July 13, 2004. This redevelopment plan
amendment and project are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in that no changes in
the Comprehensive Plan elements are intended. This plan merely provides funding for
the developer to acquire the necessary property and provide the necessary site work for
the construction of a permitted use on this property.
3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the following
items: [§18-2103(13) (b)]
a. Land Acquisition:
The Redevelopment Plan for Area #1 provides for real property acquisition and this plan
amendment does not prohibit such acquisition. There is no proposed acquisition by the
authority.
b. Demolition and Removal of Structures:
The project to be implemented with this plan does for the demolition and removal of an
existing substandard housing unit at this location. The structure to be demolished is a
vacant substandard residential structure to be purchased by the applicant.
c. Future Land Use Plan
See the attached map from the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. All of the area
around the site in private ownership is planned for low to medium density residential
development; this includes housing of densities up to 14 units per acre. This property is
in private ownership. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111] The attached map also is an accurate
site plan of the area after redevelopment. [§18-2111(5)]
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City of Grand Island Future Land Use Map
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d. Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances or
other Planning changes.
The area is zoned R4-High Density Residential zone. No zoning changes are anticipated
with this project. No changes are anticipated in street layouts or grades. No changes are
anticipated in building codes or ordinances. Nor are any other planning changes
contemplated. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
e. Site Coverage and Intensity of Use
The developer is proposing remove the existing structures from the property. The R4
zoning district allows 1 dwelling unit per 1000 square feet of property the size of each lot
is approximately 7600 square feet; enough to legally accommodate a single family
housing unit on each lot. The property is zoned R4 and could accommodate a building of
up to 65% of the property area; allowable coverage would be about 4,950 square feet.
The proposed units including detached sheds will cover less than 1,200 square feet, well
within the allowable coverage. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities
Sewer and water are available to support this development. New water and sewer
services may be required for this building.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development.
The developer will be responsible for replacing any sidewalks damaged during
construction of the project.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
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4. The Act requires a Redevelopment Plan provide for relocation of individuals and
families displaced as a result of plan implementation. This property, owned by the
developer is currently vacant, no relocation is contemplated or necessary. [§18-
2103.02]
5. No member of the Authority, nor any employee thereof holds any interest in any
property in this Redevelopment Project Area. [§18-2106]
6. Section 18-2114 of the Act requires that the Authority consider:
a. Method and cost of acquisition and preparation for redevelopment and estimated
proceeds from disposal to redevelopers.
The developer has a contract to purchase the property the property for $47,763. The
$47,763 is included as a TIF eligible expense. Costs for demolition, site preparation,
utilities and contingencies of $19,000 are included as a TIF eligible expense. Surveying
and Engineering fees of $1,500 and are included as a TIF eligible expense. Fees and
reimbursement to the City and the CRA of $2750 are included as a TIF eligible expense.
Finance, interest and closing costs of $500 are included as a TIF eligible expense. The
total of eligible expenses for this project is $71,513.
No property will be transferred to redevelopers by the Authority. The developer will
provide and secure all necessary financing.
b. Statement of proposed method of financing the redevelopment project.
The developer will provide all necessary financing for the project. The Authority will
assist the project by granting the sum of $66,000 from the proceeds of the TIF
Indebtedness issued by the Authority. This indebtedness will be repaid from the Tax
Increment Revenues generated from the project. TIF revenues shall be made available to
repay the original debt and associated interest after January 1, 2014 through December
2028.
c. Statement of feasible method of relocating displaced families.
No families will be displaced as a result of this plan.
7. Section 18-2113 of the Act requires:
Prior to recommending a redevelopment plan to the governing body for approval, an
authority shall consider whether the proposed land uses and building requirements in the
redevelopment project area are designed with the general purpose of accomplishing, in
conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development
of the city and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs,
promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and the general welfare, as
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well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including, among other
things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from
fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the promotion of the
healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of adequate
transportation, water, sewerage, and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreational and
community facilities, and other public requirements, the promotion of sound design and
arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the
recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations or conditions of blight.
The Authority has considered these elements in proposing this Plan Amendment. This
amendment, in and of itself will promote consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. This
will have the intended result of preventing recurring elements of unsafe buildings and
blighting conditions.
8. Time Frame for Development
Development of this project (including demolition, site preparation and new construction)
is anticipated to be completed between November 2012 and December of 2014. Excess
valuation should be available for this project for 15 years beginning with the 2014 tax
year. It is anticipated that 2 of the houses will be built by December 31 of 2013 and that
the 3rd house will be built in 2013.
9. Justification of Project
This is a residential neighborhood characterized by single family dwellings on smaller
lots. The existing structure is considered worn out by the Hall County Assessor’s Office.
The City of Grand Island is in need of additional housing units and this development will
remove one very poor housing unit and replace it with 3 brand new units. This is infill
development in an area with all city services available. This project does not propose to
tear down any buildings with historic value.
10. Cost Benefit Analysis Section 18-2113 of the Act, further requires the Authority
conduct a cost benefit analysis of the plan amendment in the event that Tax Increment
Financing will be used. This analysis must address specific statutory issues.
(a) Tax shifts resulting from the approval of the use of Tax Increment Financing;
The redevelopment project area currently has an estimated valuation of $47,763. The
proposed demolition and subsequent construction of single family homes at this location
will result in approximately $190,000 of additional taxable valuation based on the current
valuation of other Habitat houses in the area. No tax shifts are anticipated from the
project. The project creates additional valuation that will support taxing entities long
after the project is paid off.
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(b) Public infrastructure and community public service needs impacts and local tax
impacts arising from the approval of the redevelopment project;
No additional public service needs have been identified. Existing water and waste
water facilities will not be impacted by this development. The electric utility has
sufficient capacity to support the development. It is not anticipated that this will impact
schools. Fire and police protection are available and should not be impacted by this
development.
(c) Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the
boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project;
The proposed project will have no impact on other firms locating or expanding in the
area.
(d) Impacts on other employers and employees within the city or village and the
immediate area that are located outside of the boundaries of the area of the
redevelopment project; and
This project will not have a negative impact on other employers and will result in
additional housing choices for employees within the city.
(e) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the
consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project.
This project will increase the available quality housing in Grand Island by a net of
three single family homes. The existing structure is worn out and not acceptable as a
housing unit. These types of smaller projects spread throughout the city will have a less
drastic impact on neighborhoods and schools than a centralized larger housing project.
This is a neighborhood that has benefited extensively from development by the Grand
Island Habitat for Humanity Affiliate. This project will continue that investment and
commitment.
Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed during between November 15,
2012 and December 31 of 2014. The base tax year should be calculated on the value of
the property as of January 1, 2013. Excess valuation should be available for this project
for 15 years beginning in 2014 with taxes due in 2015. Excess valuation will be used to
pay the TIF Indebtedness issued by the CRA per the contract between the CRA and the
developer for a period not to exceed 15 years or an amount not to exceed $66,000 the
projected amount of increment based upon the anticipated value of the project and current
tax rate. Based on the estimates of the expenses of the cost of demolition, site
preparation, engineering, expenses and fees reimbursed to the City and CRA, and
financing fees the developer will spend at least $71,513 on TIF eligible activities.
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See Attached Building Plans and Photos included with application
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION RELATIVE TO
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REQUEST
Project Redeveloper Information
Business Name: Grand Island Area Habitat for
Humanity_________________________
Address: 410 W. 2nd St. #6, P.O. Box 1001, Grand Island, NE 68802
Telephone No.: 308-385-5510
Fax No.: _308-385-5511____________________
Contact: Dana Jelinek
Brief Description of Applicant’s Business:
Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity (GIAHFH) is a non-profit housing
organization working to help low-income households into safe, decent
affordable homes they will own. Through community assistance, homes
are built in partnership with qualifying households, then sold at the cost to
build and with no interest loans.
Present Ownership Proposed Project Site: 1103 St. Paul Rd. (legal: Pleasant Hill
Add., Lots 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
Proposed Project: Building square footage, size of property, description of
buildings – materials, etc. Please attach site plan, if available.
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The land available is 165’ x 138.75’. Once re-platted, it would
accommodate three Habitat homes. Typical Habitat homes are energy
efficient, 1070 sq. ft., three bedroom homes on a crawlspace. More
bedrooms are added when necessary. Homes have hardi-plank siding,
covered entries, architectural shingles, and a sodded yard.
If Property is to be Subdivided, Show Division Planned:
VI. Estimated Project Costs:
Acquisition Costs:
A. Land $ 22,895
B. Building $ 24,868
Construction Costs:
A. Renovation or Building Costs: $183,000
B. On-Site Improvements: $ 13,800
re-platting, demo, asbestos removal, tree removal, etc.
Soft Costs:
A. Architectural & Engineering Fees: $
B. Financing Fees: $ 500
Closing costs, filing fees
C. Legal/Developer/Audit Fees: $
D. Contingency Reserves: $ 2,500
E. Other (Please Specify) $ 2,750
TIF fees
TOTAL $ 202,550
Total Estimated Market Value at Completion: $ 240,000
Source of Financing:
A. Developer Equity: from GIAHFH reserves $ 47,763
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B. Commercial Bank Loan: $
Tax Credits:
1. N.I.F.A. $
2. Historic Tax Credits $
D. Industrial Revenue Bonds: $
E. Tax Increment Assistance: $ 62,876
F. Other $
Name, Address, Phone & Fax Numbers of Architect, Engineer and General
Contractor:
Dana Jelinek, Executive Director
Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity
410 W. 2nd St. #6, PO Box 1001
Grand Island, NE 68802
Phone: 308-385-5510/Fax: 308-385-5511
Estimated Real Estate Taxes on Project Site Upon Completion of Project:
(Please Show Calculations)
The estimated value on the homes upon completion will be $240,000,
putting the estimated yearly taxes at $4,192. $240,000 x 2.18 (levy).
Currently the site is under Homestead Exemption.
Project Construction Schedule:
Construction Start Date:
Construction Completion Date:
If Phased Project:
2013 Year 66% Complete
2014___________________ Year 100% Complete
XII. Please Attach Construction Pro Forma
XIII. Please Attach Annual Income & Expense Pro Forma
(With Appropriate Schedules)
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TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REQUEST INFORMATION
Describe Amount and Purpose for Which Tax Increment Financing is
Requested:
Amount of Incremental Prospective Annual real Estate Taxes over 2011
Real Estate Taxes on the subject property for 15 years will be used to
redevelop the property.
Statement Identifying Financial Gap and Necessity for use of Tax Increment
Financing for Proposed Project: Grants for lot acquisition through Habitat
for Humanity and HUD are no longer structured for Habitat affiliates of our
size. With grants for land acquisition gone and difficulty in finding
affordable land on which to build, GIAHFH is seeking other partnerships.
Land costs, plus demo on the proposed properties is far beyond what we
can afford on our own. TIF funding for the purchase of the property allows
us to acquire not just land on which to build, but also allows us to tear
down a property that has been falling into disrepair for years. The
purchase of this property is contingent upon TIF approval. The added
value of three proposed new homes benefits the community and the
neighborhood, not to mention the low-income families who will partner on
the projects. With fewer private entities building small houses (limited/no
profit margin), Habitat fills that gap.
Municipal and Corporate References (if applicable). Please identify all
other Municipalities, and other Corporations the Applicant has been
involved with, or has completed developments in, within the last five (5)
years, providing contact person, telephone and fax numbers for each:
Since 1992, GIAHFH has completed 69 homes, 59 of which have been in
Grand Island. Another Grand Island home is currently under construction,
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with two more yet to begin this year. Over $80,000 in property taxes are
paid each year on GIAHFH homes. Most of those homes stand on once
vacant lots, while a handful replaced deteriorated structures.
In 20 years, GIAHFH has partnered with various volunteer groups, sub-
contractors and suppliers, plus donors, to make safe, affordable housing a
reality for qualifying low-income households. Families selected must meet
income requirements (30-50% of median income), have the ability to pay a
no-interest home loan based on the cost to build, and contribute 500 hours
of sweat equity (including 20 hours of home-ownership education). A
thorough selection process looks at applications, tax returns, pay stubs,
debt to income, credit reports, and background reports, plus families
participate in meetings, interviews and home visits. In the last five years,
both the CRA and City of Grand Island (NSP) provided funds for
demolition of deteriorated properties or land where those properties once
stood. Both partnerships made way for Habitat home construction. The
CRA also provided water lines to an area where we completed four
homes.
IV. Please Attach Applicant’s Corporate/Business Annual Financial
Statements for the Last Three Years.
Audited financial statements are available upon request.
Post Office Box 1968
Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1968
Phone: 308 385-5240
Fax: 308 385-5423
Email: cnabity@grand-island.com
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The budget below represents a standard three bedroom home. The number of
bedrooms is based on the number of people in the household. Since not all the
families have been selected for the proposed homes (application period opens in
December), there is the chance that one or more of the homes may need to be
larger. Costs to build would increase, as would property values on a larger home.
Construction Budget
Three-Bedroom Habitat for Humanity Home Cost
Permits/Curb Cut/Site Prep 950
Pre-construction Total 950
Contract Labor
Drywall Finishing 1200
Gutters 700
Floor Covering 2000
Heating/Venting 4200
Plumbing 6000
Termite Control 325
Construction Supervisor/Manager Stipends 3100
Electrical 1250
Landscaping 2400
Contract Labor (other) 375
Contract Labor Total 21550
Materials/Supplies
Lumber & Building Materials 15000
Insulation 1200
Electrical Supplies/Lights 4000
Masonry/Concrete 4200
Paint 400
Doors, Trim & Cabinets 5850
Windows 1500
Appliances 1500
Materials/Supply Total 33650
Indirect Construction Costs
Administration 4000
Public Works 200
Sanitation/Garbage 500
Utilities during construction 150
Indirect Costs Total 4850
Total Costs 61000
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Typical plan
used for a
corner lot.
Typical plan
used for
interior lots.
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Above: Typical three bedroom
home on a corner lot.
Right: Typical three bedroom
home on an interior lot. Note –
NSP funds were used to tear
down the garage in the
background to make way for
the home next door.
Bottom: A four bedroom home
on a corner lot where CRA
provided water lines.
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REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
This Redevelopment Contract is made and entered into as of the _____th day of
___________, 2012, by and between the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska (“Authority”), and Grand Island Habitat for Humanity, a corporation
(“Redeveloper”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “City”), in furtherance of the
purposes and pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of Article VIII of the Nebraska
Constitution and Sections l8-2101 to 18-2154, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 2007, as
amended (collectively the “Act”), has designated an area in the City as blighted and substandard;
and
WHEREAS, Authority and Redeveloper desire to enter into this Redevelopment Contract
for acquisition and redevelopment of a parcel in the blighted and substandard area;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein
set forth, Authority and Redeveloper do hereby covenant, agree and bind themselves as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
Section 1.01 Terms Defined in this Redevelopment Contract.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the following
meanings for all purposes of this Redevelopment Contract, such definitions to be equally
applicable to both the singular and plural forms and masculine, feminine and neuter gender of
any of the terms defined:
“Act” means Section 12 of Article VIII of the Nebraska Constitution, Sections 18-2101
through 18-2154, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 2007, as amended, and acts amendatory
thereof and supplemental thereto
“Authority” means the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska.
“City” means the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
“Governing Body” means the Mayor and City Council of the City.
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“Holder” means the holders of TIF indebtedness issued by the Authority from time to
time outstanding.
“Liquidated Damages Amount” means the amounts to be repaid to Authority by
Redeveloper pursuant to Section 6.02 of this Redevelopment Contract.
“Project” means the improvements to the Redevelopment Area, as fully described in
application of the Redeveloper to the Authority for assistance and the Redevelopment Plan
Amendment, related to the application, approved by the Governing Body incorporated herein by
reference and, as used herein, shall include the rehabilitation costs to the existing commercial
building on a portion of the Redevelopment Area real estate.
“Project Costs” means only costs or expenses incurred by Redeveloper for the purposes
set forth in §18-2103 (a) through (f), inclusive, of the Act as identified on Exhibit C.
“Redeveloper” means Grand Island Habitat for Humanity, a corporation.
“Redevelopment Area” means that certain real property situated in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, which has been declared blighted and substandard by the City
pursuant to the Act, and which is more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
“Redevelopment Contract” means this redevelopment contract between the Authority
and Redeveloper with respect to the Project.
“Redevelopment Plan” means the Amended Redevelopment Plan for the
Redevelopment Area related to the Project, prepared by the Authority and approved by the City
pursuant to the Act.
“Resolution” means the Resolution of the Authority, as supplemented from time to time,
approving this Redevelopment Contract and the issuance of the TIF Indebtedness.
“TIF Indebtedness” means the note incurred by the Authority pursuant to Article III
hereof and secured in whole or in part by TIF Revenues, as shown on attached Exhibit B.
“TIF Revenues” means incremental ad valorem taxes generated by the Project which are
allocated to and paid to the Authority pursuant to the Act.
Section 1.02 Construction and Interpretation.
The provisions of this Redevelopment Contract shall be construed and interpreted in
accordance with the following provisions:
(a)Wherever in this Redevelopment Contract it is provided that any person
may do or perform any act or thing the word “may” shall he deemed permissive and not
mandatory and it shall be construed that such person shall have the right, but shall not be
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obligated, to do and perform any such act or thing.
(b)The phrase “at any time” shall be construed as meaning “at any time or
from time to time.”
(c)The word ‘including” shall be construed as meaning ‘‘including, but not
limited to.”
(d)The words ‘will” and “shall” shall each be construed as mandatory.
(e)The words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder,”” hereinafter” and words of
similar import shall refer to the Redevelopment Contract as a whole rather than to any
particular paragraph, section or subsection, unless the context specifically refers thereto.
(f)Forms of words in the singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter shall
be construed to include the other forms as the context may require.
(g)The captions to the sections of this Redevelopment Contract are for
convenience only and shall not be deemed part of the text of the respective sections and
shall not vary by implication or otherwise any of the provisions hereof.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS
Section 2.01 Representations by Authority.
The Authority makes the following representations and findings:
(a)the Authority is a duly organized and validly existing Community
Redevelopment Authority under the Act.
(b)The Redevelopment Plan has been duly approved and adopted by the City
pursuant to Section 18-2109 through 18-2117 of the Act.
(c)The Authority deems it to be in the public interest and in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act to accept the proposal submitted by Redeveloper as specified herein.
(d)The Redevelopment Project will achieve the public purposes of the Act by,
among other things, increasing employment, improving public infrastructure, increasing
the tax base, and lessening conditions of blight and substandard in the Redevelopment
Area.
(e)(1) The Redevelopment Plan is feasible and in conformity with the general
plan for the development of the City as a whole and the plan is in conformity with the
legislative declarations and determinations set forth in the Act, and
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(2) Based on Representations made by the Redeveloper:
(i) the Project would not be economically feasible without the use
of tax-increment financing,
(ii) the Project would not occur in the Redevelopment Area without
the use of tax-increment financing, and
(iii) the costs and benefits of the Project, including costs and benefits
to other affected political subdivisions, the economy of the community, and
the demand for public and private services have been analyzed by the
Authority and have been found to be in the long-term best interest of the
community impacted by the Project.
(f)The Authority has determined that the proposed land uses and building
requirements in the Redevelopment Area are designed with the general purpose of
accomplishing, in conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted, and
harmonious development of the City and its environs which will, in accordance with
present and future needs, promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity,
and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of
development: including, among other things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular
parking, the promotion of safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provision
for light and air, the promotion of the healthful and convenient distribution of population,
the provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage and other public utilities,
schools, parks, recreational and community facilities, and other public requirements, the
promotion of sound design and arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public
funds, and the prevention of’ the recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling
accommodations, or conditions of blight.
Section 2.02 Representations of Redeveloper.
The Redeveloper makes the following representations:
(a)The Redeveloper is a corporation, having the power to enter into this
Redevelopment Contract and perform all obligations contained herein and by proper
action has been duly authorized to execute and deliver this Redevelopment Contract.
(b)The execution and delivery of the Redevelopment Contract and the
consummation of the transactions therein contemplated will not conflict with or constitute
a breach of or default under any bond, debenture, note or other evidence of indebtedness
or any contract, loan agreement or lease to which Redeveloper is a party or by which it is
bound, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance of any
nature upon any of the property or assets of the Redeveloper contrary to the terms of any
instrument or agreement.
(c)There is no litigation pending or to the best of its knowledge threatened
against Redeveloper affecting its ability to carry out the acquisition, construction,
equipping and furnishing of the Project or the carrying into effect of this Redevelopment
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Contract or, except as disclosed in writing to the Authority, as in any other matter
materially affecting the ability of Redeveloper to perform its obligations hereunder.
(d)Any financial statements of the Redeveloper or its Members delivered to
the Authority prior to the date hereof are true and correct in all respects and fairly present
the financial condition of the Redeveloper and the Project as of the dates thereof; no
materially adverse change has occurred in the financial condition reflected therein since
the respective dates thereof; and no additional borrowings have been made by the
Redeveloper since the date thereof except in the ordinary course of business, other than
the borrowing contemplated hereby or borrowings disclosed to or approved by the
Authority.
(e)The Project would not be economically feasible without the use of tax
increment financing.
(f)The Project would not occur in the Redevelopment Area without the use of
tax-increment financing.
(g)The Redeveloper is an accredited investor as that term is defined for
purposes Regulation D, issued pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
(h)The Redeveloper hereby verifies it has been legally obligated to incur the
costs set forth on Exhibit C as part of the Project.
ARTICLE III
OBLIGATIONS OF THE AUTHORITY
Section 3.01 Division of Taxes.
In accordance with Section 18-2147 of the Act, the Authority hereby provides that any ad
valorem tax on the following real property in the Project: to wit: Lots 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
Pleasant Hill Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County Nebraska, for the benefit
of any public body be divided for a period of fifteen years after the effective date of this
provision as set forth in this section. The effective date of this provision shall be January
1, 2014.
(a)That proportion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate
fixed each year by or for each public body upon the Redevelopment Project Valuation (as
defined in the Act) shall be paid into the funds of each such public body in the same
proportion as all other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and
(b)That proportion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the
Redevelopment Area in excess of such amount (the “Incremental Ad Valorem
Tax”), if any, shall be allocated to, is pledged to, and, when collected, paid into a
special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of, the interest on, and any
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premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes or advances of money
to, or indebtedness incurred by whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise,
such Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, such Project.
When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness, including
interest and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County
Assessor and County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in
such Project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies.
Section 3.02 Issuance of TIF Indebtedness
The Authority shall execute and deliver to the Redeveloper, as Purchaser, at closing, the
TIF Indebtedness in substantially the same form as the copy attached hereto as Exhibit B. The
purchase price of the TIF Indebtedness shall be offset against the Grant described in Section 3.04
hereof.
The TIF Indebtedness issued pursuant to the provisions of this contract constitutes a
limited obligation of the Authority payable exclusively from that portion of the ad valorem real
estate taxes mentioned in subdivision (1)(b) of Section 18-2147, R.R.S. Neb. 2007, as levied,
collected and apportioned from year to year with respect to certain real estate located within the
"Redevelopment Area" The TIF Indebtedness shall not constitute a general obligation of the
Authority and the Authority shall be liable for the payment thereof only out of said portion of
taxes as described in this paragraph. The TIF Indebtedness shall not constitute an obligation of
the State of Nebraska or of the City or the Authority (except for such receipts as have been
pledged pursuant to Section 3.03) and neither the State or Nebraska, the Authority nor the City
shall be liable for the payment thereof from any fund or source including but not limited to tax
monies belonging to either thereof (except for such receipts as have been pledged pursuant to
Section 3.03). Neither the members of the Authority's governing body nor any person executing
the TIF Indebtedness shall be liable personally on the TIF Indebtedness by reason of the issuance
thereof. The Authority’s obligation to the holder of the TIF Indebtedness shall terminate, in all
events no later than 15 years from the effective date set forth in Section 3.01 hereof.
Section 3.03 Pledge of TIF Revenues.
The Authority hereby pledges 100% of the annual TIF Revenues as security for the TIF
Indebtedness.
Section 3.04 Grant of Proceeds of’ TIF Indebtedness.
From the proceeds of the TIF indebtedness incurred as described on Exhibit B, the
Authority shall grant the following sums to the following entities, to wit: 100% to the
Redeveloper for Project Costs.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the amount of the grant shall not exceed the amount of
Project Costs certified pursuant to Section 4.02. The grants shall be paid to the Redeveloper upon
certification that the Redeveloper has incurred or is obligated to incur such Project Costs which
include supporting documentation requested by Authority from time to time.
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Section 3.05 Creation of Fund.
The Authority will create a special fund to collect and hold the TIF Revenues. Such
special fund shall be used for no purpose other than to pay TIF Indebtedness issued pursuant to
Sections 3.02 above.
ARTICLE IV
OBLIGATIONS OF REDEVELOPER
Section 4.01 Construction of Project; Insurance.
(a) Redeveloper will complete the Project and install all infrastructure, improvements,
buildings, fixtures, equipment and furnishings necessary to operate the Project. Redeveloper
shall be solely responsible for obtaining all permits and approvals necessary to acquire, construct
and equip the Project. Until construction of the Project has been completed, Redeveloper shall
make reports in such detail and at such times as may be reasonably requested by the Authority as
to the actual progress of Redeveloper with respect to construction of the Project. Promptly after
completion by the Redeveloper of the Project, the Redeveloper shall furnish to the Authority a
Certificate of Completion. The certification by the Redeveloper shall be a conclusive
determination of satisfaction of the agreements and covenants in this Redevelopment Contract
with respect to the obligations of Redeveloper and its successors and assigns to construct the
Project. As used herein, the term “completion” shall meant substantial completion of the Project.
(b) Any general contractor chosen by the Redeveloper or the Redeveloper itself shall be
required to obtain and keep in force at all times until completion of construction, policies of
insurance including coverage for contractors’ general liability and completed operations and a
penal bond as required by the Act. The City, the Authority and the Redeveloper shall be named
as additional insured. Any contractor chosen by the Redeveloper or the Redeveloper itself, as an
owner, shall be required to purchase and maintain property insurance upon the Project to the full
insurable value thereof. This insurance shall insure against the perils of fire and extended
coverage and shall include “All Risk” insurance for physical loss or damage. The contractor or
the Redeveloper, as the case may be, shall furnish the Authority with a Certificate of Insurance
evidencing policies as required above. Such certificates shall state that the insurance companies
shall give the Authority prior written notice in the event of cancellation of or material change in
any of any of the policies.
Section 4.02 Cost Certification.
Redeveloper shall submit to Authority a certification of Project Costs, on or before the
issuance of the TIF Indebtedness which shall contain detail and documentation showing the
payment or obligation for payment of Project Costs specified on the attached Exhibit C in an
amount at least equal to the grant to Redeveloper pursuant to Section 3.05.
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Section 4.03 Costs.
Redeveloper shall pay the Authority the following sums on execution of this agreement:
a. $1,750 for legal expenses of Authority (Should this be $1250 or is our price going up)
b. $1,000 for City administrative accounting of incremental tax payments.
c. $500 for Authority administrative fees.
Redeveloper understands that the law firm assisting with the issuance of the TIF
Indebtedness represents the Authority and not the Redeveloper.
Section 4.04 No Discrimination.
Redeveloper agrees and covenants for itself, its successors and assigns that as long as any
TIF Indebtedness is outstanding, it will not discriminate against any person or group of persons
on account of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or
receipt of public assistance in connection with the Project. Redeveloper, for itself and its
successors and assigns, agrees that during the construction of the Project, Redeveloper will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, sex,
color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or receipt of public assistance.
Redeveloper will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws related to the Project.
Section 4.05 Pay Real Estate Taxes.
Redeveloper intends to create a taxable real property valuation of the Redevelopment
Area and Project of One Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($190,000) no later than January 1,
2013. During the period that any TIF Indebtedness is outstanding, neither the Redeveloper, nor
its assigns, will convey the Redevelopment Area on structures thereon to any entity which would
be exempt from the payment of real estate taxes or cause the nonpayment of such real estate
taxes; nor allow real estate taxes and assessments levied on the Redevelopment Area and Project
to become delinquent during the term that any TIF Indebtedness is outstanding.
Section 4.07 Assignment or Conveyance.
Any assignment or conveyance of the any portion of the Redevelopment, the Project or
any interest therein prior to the termination of the 15 year period commencing on the effective
date specified in Section 3.01 hereof Area by the Redeveloper shall be subject to the terms and
conditions of this Redevelopment Contract. (Need to address selling these properties)
Section 4.08 Purchase of TIF Indebtedness.
The Redeveloper shall purchase the TIF Indebtedness at 100% of the principal amount
thereof upon issuance of such debt. The Authority offset such purchase against the grant
provided in Section 3.04 hereof.
Section 4.09 Penal Bond.
The Redeveloper shall execute a penal bond for the Project with good and sufficient
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surety to be approved by the Authority meeting the requirements of Section 18-2151,
Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended, on or prior to its execution of this
Contract.
Section 4.10 Immigration Status.
Redeveloper agrees that any contractor providing services on the Project site will
utilize the federal immigration verification system, as defined in Section 4-114, Reissue Revised
Statutes of Nebraska, (Supp. 2009), to determine the work eligibility status of new employees
physically performing services on the Project.
ARTICLE V
FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; ENCUMBRANCES
Section 5.01 Financing.
Redeveloper shall pay all Project Costs and any and all other costs related to the
Redevelopment Area and the Project which are in excess of the amounts paid from the proceeds
of the TIF Indebtedness granted to Redeveloper. Prior to issuance of the TIF Indebtedness,
Redeveloper shall provide Authority with evidence satisfactory to the Authority that private
funds have been committed to the Redevelopment Project in amounts sufficient to complete the
Redevelopment Project. Redeveloper shall timely pay all costs, expenses, fees, charges and other
amounts associated with the Project.
ARTICLE VI
DEFAULT, REMEDIES; INDEMNIFICATION
Section 6.01 General Remedies of Authority and Redeveloper.
Subject to the further provisions of this Article VI, in the event of any failure to perform or
breach of this Redevelopment Contract or any of its terms or conditions, by any party hereto or
any successor to such party, such party, or successor, shall, upon written notice from the other,
proceed immediately to commence such actions as may be reasonably designed to cure or
remedy such failure to perform or breach which cure or remedy shall be accomplished within a
reasonable time by the diligent pursuit of corrective action. In case such action is not taken, or
diligently pursued, or the failure to perform or breach shall not be cured or remedied within a
reasonable time, this Redevelopment Contract shall be in default and the aggrieved party
may institute such proceedings as may be necessary or desirable to enforce its rights under this
Redevelopment Contract, including, but not limited to, proceedings to compel specific
performance by the party failing to perform on in breach of its obligations.
Section 6.02 Additional Remedies of Authority
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In the event that:
(a)the Redeveloper, on successor in interest, shall fail to complete the
construction of the Project on or before January 1, 2015, or shall abandon construction
work for any period of 90 days,
(b)the Redeveloper, on successor in interest, shall fail to pay real estate taxes
or assessments on the Redevelopment Area on any part thereof or payments in lieu of
taxes pursuant to Section 4.07 when due; or
(c) There is, in violation of Section 4.08 of this Redevelopment Contract, and
such failure or action by the Redeveloper has not been cured within 30 days following
written notice from Authority, then the Redeveloper shall be in default of this
Redevelopment Contract.
In the event of such failure to perform, breach or default occurs and is not cured in the
period herein provided, the parties agree that the damages caused to the Authority would be
difficult to determine with certainty and that a reasonable estimation of the amount of damages
that could be incurred is the amount of the grant to Redeveloper pursuant to Section 3.04 of this
Redevelopment Contract, less any reductions in the principal amount of the TIF Indebtedness,
plus interest on such amounts as provided herein (the “Liquidated Damages Amount”). The
Liquidated Damages Amount shall be paid by Redeveloper to Authority within 30 days of
demand from Authority.
Interest shall accrue on the Liquidated Damages Amount at the rate of one percent (1%)
over the prime rate as published and modified in the Wall Street Journal from time to time and
interest shall commence from the date that the Authority gives notice to the Redeveloper
demanding payment.
Payment of the Liquidated Damages Amount shall not relieve Redeveloper of its
obligation to pay real estate taxes or assessments with respect to the Project.
Section 6.03 Remedies in the Event of Other Redeveloper Defaults.
In the event the Redeveloper fails to perform any other provisions of this Redevelopment
Contract (other than those specific provisions contained in Section 6.02), the Redeveloper shall
be in default. In such an instance, the Authority may seek to enforce the terms of this
Redevelopment Contract or exercise any other remedies that may be provided in this
Redevelopment Contract or by applicable law; provided, however, that the default covered by
this Section shall not give rise to a right or rescission on termination of this Redevelopment
Contract, and shall not be covered by the Liquidated Damages Amount.
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Section 6.04 Forced Delay Beyond Party’s Control.
For the purposes of any of the provisions of this Redevelopment Contract, neither the
Authority nor the Redeveloper, as the case may be, nor any successor in interest, shall be
considered in breach of or default in its obligations with respect to the conveyance or preparation
of the Redevelopment Area for redevelopment, or the beginning and completion of construction
of the Project, or progress in respect thereto, in the event of forced delay in the performance of
such obligations due to unforeseeable causes beyond its control and without its fault or
negligence, including, but not restricted to, acts of God, or of the public enemy, acts of the
Government, acts of the other party, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes,
freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather or delays in subcontractors due to such causes;
it being the purpose and intent of this provision that in the event of the occurrence of any such
forced delay, the time or times for performance of the obligations of the Authority or of the
Redeveloper with respect to construction of the Project, as the case may be, shall be extended for
the period of the forced delay: Provided, that the party seeking the benefit of the provisions of
this section shall, within thirty (30) days after the beginning of any such forced delay, have first
notified the other party thereto in writing, and of the cause or causes thereof and requested an
extension for the period of the forced delay.
Section 6.05 Limitations of Liability; Indemnification.
Notwithstanding anything in this Article VI or this Redevelopment Contract to the
contrary, neither the City, the Authority, nor their officers, directors, employees, agents or their
governing bodies shall have any pecuniary obligation or monetary liability under this
Redevelopment Contract. The sole obligation of the Authority under this Redevelopment
Contract shall be the issuance of the TIF Indebtedness and granting of a portion of the proceeds
thereof to Redeveloper, as specifically set forth in Sections 3.02 and 3.04. The obligation of the
City and Authority on any TIF Indebtedness shall be limited solely to the payment of the TIF
Revenues on the TIF Indebtedness. Specifically, but without limitation, neither the City or
Authority shall be liable for any costs, liabilities, actions, demands, or damages for failure of
any representations, warranties or obligations hereunder. The Redeveloper releases the City and
Authority from, agrees that neither the City or Authority shall be liable for, and agrees to
indemnify and hold the City and Authority harmless from any liability for any loss or damage to
property or any injury to or death of any person that may be occasioned by any cause whatsoever
pertaining to the Project.
The Redeveloper will indemnify and hold each of the City and Authority and their
directors, officers, agents, employees and member of their governing bodies free and harmless
from any loss, claim, damage, demand, tax, penalty, liability, disbursement, expense, including
litigation expenses, attorneys’ fees and expenses, or court costs arising out of any damage or
injury, actual or claimed, of whatsoever kind or character, to property (including loss of use
thereof) or persons, occurring or allegedly occurring in, on or about the Project during the term
of this Redevelopment Contract or arising out of any action or inaction of Redeveloper, whether
on not related to the Project, or resulting from or in any way connected with specified events,
including the management of’ the Project, or in any way related to the enforcement of this
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Redevelopment Contract or army other cause pertaining to the Project.
ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 7.01 Notice Recording.
This Redevelopment Contract or a notice memorandum of this Redevelopment Contract
shall be recorded with the County Register of Deeds in which the Redevelopment Area is
located.
Section 7.02 Governing Law.
This Redevelopment Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of’ Nebraska,
including but not limited to the Act.
Section 7.03 Binding Effect; Amendment.
This Redevelopment Contract shall be binding on the parties hereto and their respective
successors and assigns. This Redevelopment Contract shall run with the Redevelopment Area.
The Redevelopment Contract shall not be amended except by a writing signed by the party to be
bound.
Section 7.04 Third Party Enforcement,
The provisions of this Redevelopment Contract which obligate the Redeveloper shall inure to the
benefit of the holder of the TIF Indebtedness, the Hall County Assessor, the City and the
Authority, any of whom may, but are not obligated to enforce the terms of this Redevelopment
Contract in a court of law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Authority and Redeveloper have signed this Redevelopment
Contract as of the date and year first above written.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
ATTEST: GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
_________________________________By:___________________________________
Secretary Chairman
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Grand Island Habitat for Humanity
_____________________________
President
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HALL)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of ______,
_____, by _______________ and ________________, Chair and Secretary, respectively, of the
Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on behalf of the
Authority.
__________________________________
Notary Public
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STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF __________)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of ______,
_____, by ____________________, President of Grand Island Habitat for Humanity, on behalf
of the company.
__________________________________
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA
Lots 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Pleasant Hill Addition to the City of Grand Island.
A-I
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EXHIBIT B
FORM OF TIF INDEBTEDNESS
Exhibit B
THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
(1933 ACT) AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, ASSIGNED, SOLD OR
HYPOTHECATED UNLESS A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE 1933 ACT
SHALL BE IN EFFECT WITH RESPECT HERETO AND THERE SHALL HAVE BEEN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE 1933 ACT AND ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS
THEREUNDER, OR THERE SHALL HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND (THE
AUTHORITY) PRIOR TO SUCH TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT, SALE OR
HYPOTHECATION, AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO THE AUTHORITY
TO THE EFFECT THAT REGISTRATION UNDER THE 1933 ACT IS NOT REQUIRED.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF NEBRASKA
COUNTY OF HALL
TAX INCREMENT REVENUE NOTE OF THE COMMUNITY
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
(HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROJECT)
Principal Amount Interest Rate Per Annum Final Maturity Date
$66,000 0.00%December 31, 2027
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: That the Community Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, hereby acknowledges itself to owe and for
value received promises to pay, but only from the sources herein designated, to the registered
holder hereof, the principal sum shown above in lawful money of the United States of America
with such principal sum to become due on the maturity date set forth above, with interest at the
rate of zero percent [0.00%] per annum on the unpaid balance. This Note is due and payable in
full on December 31, 2027. This Note shall also be subject to mandatory partial redemption,
without notice, on each June 1 and December 1, (“ Payment Date”) beginning June 1, 2014, from
all funds available in the Debt Service Fund established by the Grand Island City Treasurer for
the tax increment revenues pledged to payment of this Note, rounded down to the nearest one
hundred dollars (which funds are referred to in this Note as "Available Funds"). Available Funds
shall be applied to the prepayment of principal on each payment date and shall be remitted to the
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registered owner of the Note. The payment of principal due upon the final maturity is payable
upon presentation and surrender of this Note to the Treasurer of said Authority, as Paying Agent
and Registrar for said Authority, at the offices of the Community Redevelopment Authority of
the City of Grand Island at City Hall, in Grand Island, Nebraska. The payments of mandatory
partial redemption of principal on each payment date (other than at final payment) will be paid
when due by a check or draft mailed by said Paying Agent and Registrar to the registered owner
of this Note, as shown on the books or record maintained by the Paying Agent and Registrar, at
the close of business on the last business day of the calendar month immediately preceding the
calendar month in which the payment date occurs, to such owner's address as shown on such
books and records.
The Authority, however, reserves the right and option of prepaying principal of this Note,
in whole or in part, from any available sources at any time at the principal amount thereof.
Notice of any such optional prepayment shall be given by mail, sent to the registered owner of
this Note at said registered owner's address. The principal of this Note shall be subject to
mandatory redemptions made in part on any payment date, as set forth in this Note, from
available funds without any requirement for notice.
This Note is the single Note in the total principal amount of Sixty Six Thousand and no
one hundredths Dollars ($66,000.00) issued by the Authority for the purpose of paying the costs
of redevelopment of certain real estate located in the City of Grand Island, as designated in that
redevelopment plan amendment recommended by the Authority and approved by the City
Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, (the “Plan”), all in compliance with Article 21 of
Chapter 18, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 2007, as amended, and has been duly
authorized by resolution passed and approved by the governing body of the Authority (the
"Resolution").
This Note constitutes a limited obligation of the Authority payable exclusively from that
portion of the ad valorem real estate taxes mentioned in subdivision (1) of Section 18-2147,
R.R.S. Neb. 2007, as levied, collected and apportioned from year to year with respect to certain
real estate located within the "Project" (as defined in the Redevelopment Contract). Pursuant to
Section 18-2150, R.R.S. Neb. 2007, said portion of taxes has been pledged for the payment of
this Note, as the same become subject to mandatory redemption. This Note shall not constitute a
general obligation of the Authority and the Authority shall be liable for the payment thereof only
out of said portion of taxes as described in this paragraph. This Note shall not constitute an
obligation of the State of Nebraska or of the City or Grand Island (except for such receipts as
have been pledged pursuant to Section 18-2150 R.R.S. Neb. 2007) and neither the State or
Nebraska nor the City of Grand Island shall be liable for the payment thereof from any fund or
source including but not limited to tax monies belonging to either thereof (except for such
receipts as have been pledged pursuant to Section 18-2150 R.R.S. Neb. 2007). Neither the
members of the Authority's governing body nor any person executing this Note shall be liable
personally on this Note by reason of the issuance hereof.
This Note is transferable by the registered owner or such owner's attorney duly
authorized in writing at the office of the Paying Agent and Registrar upon surrender of this Note
for notation of transfer as provided on the reverse hereof and subject to the conditions provided
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for established by the Authority. The Authority, the Paying Agent and Registrar and any other
person may treat the person whose name this Note is registered as the absolute owner hereof for
the purposes of receiving payment due hereunder and for all purposes and shall not be affected
by any notice to the contrary, whether this Note be overdue or not.
THIS NOTE MAY ONLY BE TRANSFERRED TO PERSONS OR ENTITIES DELIVERING
AN INVESTMENT LETTER TO THE PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR CONFORMING
TO REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE AUTHORITY.
If the day for payment of the principal of this Note shall be a Saturday, Sunday, legal
holiday or a day on which banking institutions in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are
authorized by law or executive order to close, then the date for such payment shall be the next
succeeding day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, legal holiday or a day on which such banking
institutions are authorized to close, and payment on such date shall have the same force and
effect as if made on the nominal date of payment.
THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST DUE ON THIS NOTE SHALL BE REDUCED TO ZERO
AFTER ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS PLEDGED TO THIS NOTE HAVE BEEN PAID TO THE
HOLDER HEREOF REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH PAYMENTS ARE SUFFICIENT
TO AMORTIZE THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST HEREON. “AVAILABLE
FUNDS” IN THIS REGARD SHALL MEAN ALL INCREMENTAL AD VALOREM TAXES
RELATED TO THE PROJECT WHICH BECOME DELINQUENT PRIOR TO JANUARY 1,
2027.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Chair and Secretary of the Community Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Grand Island have caused this Note to be executed on behalf of said
Authority by being signed by the Chair and Secretary and by causing the official seal of said
Authority to be affixed hereto, all as of the date of issue shown above.
Delivered this ___th day of ____________, 2012.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
:
By:_________________________ _
Chair
ATTEST:
_________________
Secretary
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PROVISION FOR REGISTRATION
The ownership of this Note shall be registered as to both principal and interest on the
books and records of the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, kept by the Paying Agent and Registrar identified in the foregoing Note, who shall
make notation of such registration in the registration blank below, and the transfer of this Note
may thereafter be registered only upon an assignment duly executed by the registered owner or
such owner’s attorney or legal representative, in such form as shall be satisfactory to said Paying
Agent and Registrar, such registration of transfer to be made on such books and endorsed hereon
by said Paying Agent and Registrar
Date of Registration Name of Registered Owner Signature of Paying Agent
and Registrar
__________, 2012 Grand Island Habitat for Humanity ______________________
B- 1
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EXHIBIT C
PROJECT COSTS
All Project Costs payable from the proceeds of TIF indebtedness pursuant to the Act including:
1. Existing building rehabilitation $47,673
2. Demolition & site preparation $19,000
3. Authority costs $ 2,750
4. Engineering $ 1,500
5. Administrative fee City $ 500
TOTAL $71,513 (exceeds TIF proceeds)
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item E4
Public Hearing on Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan Area 2
Located at 1112 South Locust Street
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chad Nabity, AICP
Meeting:October 23, 2012
Subject:Amendment to Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #2
Item #’s:E-4 & I-3
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP CRA Director
Background
In 1999, the Grand Island City Council declared property referred to as CRA Area #2 as
blighted and substandard and approved a generalized redevelopment plan for the
property. The generalized redevelopment plan authorized the use of Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) for the acquisition of property, redevelopment of property, site
preparation including demolition, landscaping and parking. TIF can also be used for
improvements to and expansion of existing infrastructure including but not limited to:
streets, water, sewer, drainage.
The developer intends to use Tax Increment Financing to aid in renovation of the existing
retail space at this site. This project would not be possible without the use of TIF. The
property is located within Redevelopment Area #2 at 1135 South Locust Street, Lot 1 of
Dowd Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County Nebraska.
The CRA reviewed the proposed development plan on September 19th, 2012 and
forwarded it to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for recommendation at
their meeting on October 3rd, 2012. The CRA also sent notification to the City Clerk of
their intent to enter into a redevelopment contract for this project pending Council
approval of the plan amendment.
The Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing on the plan
amendment at a meeting on October 3rd, 2012. The Planning Commission approved
Resolution 2013-01 in support of the proposed amendment, declaring the proposed
amendment to be consistent with the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City of
Grand Island.
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Discussion
Tonight, Council will hold a public hearing to take testimony on the proposed plan
amendment (including the cost benefit analysis that was performed regarding this
proposed project) and to enter into the record a copy of the plan amendment, the draft
TIF contract under consideration by the CRA.
Council is being asked to approve a resolution approving the cost benefit analysis as
presented in the redevelopment plan along with the amended redevelopment plan for
CRA Area #2 and authorizes the CRA to execute a contract for TIF based on the plan
amendment. This includes the renovation existing retail space along South Locust north
of the Central Nebraska Health Department along with development of a 3 unit apartment
building facing Pine Street on the same property. The cost benefit analysis included in the
plan finds that this project meets the statutory requirements for as eligible TIF project and
that it will not negatively impact existing services within the community or shift
additional costs onto the current residents of Grand Island and the impacted school
districts. The total tax increment financing allowed for this project may not exceed
$160,000 during this 15 year period.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve the resolution
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
The CRA and Hall County Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Council
approve the Resolution necessary for the adoption and implementation of this plan.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution as submitted.
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Grand Island CRA Area #2
August 2012
The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island
intends to amend the Redevelopment Plan for Area #2 with in the city, pursuant to
the Nebraska Community Development Law (the “Act”) and provide for the
financing of a specific infrastructure related project in Area #2.
Executive Summary:
Project Description
THE RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 1135
SOUTH LOCUST STREET ALONG WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-
DWELLING UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING ON ADJACENT PROPERTY TO THE
EAST FRONTING ONTO PINE STREET AND THE SUBSEQUENT SITE WORK,
UTILITY, ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPING AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS
NECESSARY FOR THE RENOVATION AT THIS LOCATION.
The developer intends to use Tax Increment Financing to aid in renovation of the
commercial building on South Locust Street. The developer will be building a three unit
apartment building on the side of the block that is primarily residential development. The
increment from the new construction will be used to make the improvements to the
existing commercial building. This project would not be possible in an affordable manner
without the use of TIF.
The site is owned by the developer. All site work, demolition and utilities will be paid
for by the developer. The developer is responsible for and has provided evidence that
they can secure adequate debt financing to cover the costs associated with the acquisition,
site work and remodeling. The Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority
(CRA) intends to pledge the ad valorem taxes generated over the 15 year period
beginning January 1, 2015 towards the allowable costs and associated financing for the
acquisition and site work.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISTION OF THE
PROPERTY AND RELATED SITE WORK WILL COME FROM THE
FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY:
Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
This property is located just north of the Central Nebraska Health Department on the
between South Locust Avenue and Pine Street in southern Grand Island. The attached
map identifies the subject property and the surrounding land uses:
Legal Descriptions Lot 1 of Dowd Subdivision, in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County Nebraska.
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The tax increment will be captured for the tax years the payments for which become
delinquent in years 2015 through 2029 inclusive.
The real property ad valorem taxes on the current valuation will continue to be paid
to the normal taxing entities. The increase will come from rehabilitation of the hotel
convention center property and development of a national chain restaurant at this
location.
Statutory Pledge of Taxes.
Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, any ad valorem tax levied upon real property in
the Redevelopment Project Area shall be divided, for the period not to exceed 15 years
after the effective date of the provision, which effective date shall be January 1, 2014.
a. That portion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate
fixed each year by or for each public body upon the redevelopment project valuation shall
be paid into the funds, of each such public body in the same proportion as all other taxes
collected by or for the bodies; and
b. That portion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the
redevelopment project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to and, when
collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of; the interest on,
and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes, or advances on money
to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, such
Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, a redevelopment project.
When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness including interest
and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and
County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such redevelopment
project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies.
Pursuant to Section 18-2150 of the Act, the ad valorem tax so divided is hereby pledged
to the repayment of loans or advances of money, or the incurring of any indebtedness,
whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, by the CRA to finance or refinance, in
whole or in part, the redevelopment project, including the payment of the principal of,
premium, if any, and interest on such bonds, loans, notes, advances, or indebtedness.
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment Complies with the Act:
The Community Development Law requires that a Redevelopment Plan and Project
consider and comply with a number of requirements. This Plan Amendment meets the
statutory qualifications as set forth below.
1. The Redevelopment Project Area has been declared blighted and substandard by
action of the Grand Island City Council on September 13, 1999. [§18-2109] Such
declaration was made after a public hearing with full compliance with the public
notice requirements of §18-2115 of the Act.
2. Conformation to the General Plan for the Municipality as a whole. [§18-2103 (13)
(a) and §18-2110]
Grand Island adopted a Comprehensive Plan on July 13, 2004. This redevelopment plan
amendment and project are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in that no changes in
the Comprehensive Plan elements are intended. This plan merely provides funding for
the developer to rehabilitate an existing conforming use on this property.
3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the following
items: [§18-2103(13) (b)]
a. Land Acquisition:
The Redevelopment Plan for Area #2 provides for real property acquisition and this plan
amendment does not prohibit such acquisition. There is no proposed acquisition by the
authority and no additional acquisition proposed by the developer.
b. Demolition and Removal of Structures:
The project to be implemented with this plan amendment does not call for the demolition
and removal of any existing structures.
c. Future Land Use Plan
See the attached map from the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. The site is
planned for mixed use commercial development. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111] The
attached map also is an accurate site plan of the area after redevelopment. [§18-2111(5)]
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City of Grand Island Future Land Use Map
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d. Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances or
other Planning changes.
The area is zoned B2-AC General Business zone with an Arterial Commercial Overlay
along the Locust side and R3-Medium Density Residential along the Pine Street side. No
zoning changes are anticipated with this project. No changes are anticipated in street
layouts or grades. No changes are anticipated in building codes or ordinances. Nor are
any other planning changes contemplated. The proposed uses for commercial retail/office
space in the existing building and multi-family residential along Pine Street are permitted
in the current zoning districts. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
e. Site Coverage and Intensity of Use
The developer is proposing rehabilitate the existing structure a conforming structure and
use in the B2-AC zoning district. The R-3 zoning district allows for the development of
1 dwelling unit for each 3000 square feet of lot space. Approximately 14,300 square feet
of the property is zoned R3 so there is sufficient property to support the development of a
3-plex. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities
This site has full service to municipal utilities. No utilities would be impacted by the
development.
The developer will be responsible for replacing any sidewalks damaged during
construction of the project.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
4. The Act requires a Redevelopment Plan provide for relocation of individuals and
families displaced as a result of plan implementation.
This property, owned by the developer is currently vacant commercial space in poor
condition. The proposed use of this property would continue as a commercial rental
space with the addition of residential uses along the east side. No individuals or families
will be relocated as a result of this project. [§18-2103.02]
5. No member of the Authority, nor any employee thereof holds any interest in any
property in this Redevelopment Project Area. [§18-2106]
6. Section 18-2114 of the Act requires that the Authority consider:
a. Method and cost of acquisition and preparation for redevelopment and estimated
proceeds from disposal to redevelopers.
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The developer has owned the property for since 20??. The cost of property acquisition is
not being included as a TIF eligible expense. Costs for rehabilitation of the existing
commercial structure are estimated at $150,000. Soft costs including:
Architectural/Engineering, Financing, Legal and Audit costs total $2500. Fees and
reimbursement to the City and the CRA of $6,500 are included as a TIF eligible expense.
The developer will also have costs associated with site preparation and utility connections
for the residential development. The total eligible costs will exceed $160,000.
No property will be transferred to redevelopers by the Authority. The developer will
provide and secure all necessary financing.
b. Statement of proposed method of financing the redevelopment project.
The developer will provide all necessary financing for the project. The Authority will
assist the project by granting the sum of $159,738 from the proceeds of the TIF
Indebtedness issued by the Authority. This indebtedness will be repaid from the Tax
Increment Revenues generated from the project. TIF revenues shall be made available to
repay the original debt and associated interest after January 1, 2015 through December
31, 2029.
c. Statement of feasible method of relocating displaced families.
No families will be displaced as a result of this plan.
7. Section 18-2113 of the Act requires:
Prior to recommending a redevelopment plan to the governing body for approval, an
authority shall consider whether the proposed land uses and building requirements in the
redevelopment project area are designed with the general purpose of accomplishing, in
conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development
of the city and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs,
promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and the general welfare, as
well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including, among other
things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from
fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the promotion of the
healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of adequate
transportation, water, sewerage, and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreational and
community facilities, and other public requirements, the promotion of sound design and
arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the
recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations or conditions of blight.
The Authority has considered these elements in proposing this Plan Amendment. This
amendment, in and of itself will promote consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, in
that it will allow for the utilization of and redevelopment of commercial lots. This will
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Renovated commercial development will raise property values and provide a stimulus to
keep surrounding properties properly maintained. The development of multi-family
residential on this property is consistent with the property developed by Goodwill
Industries to the south and east of site and will provide a buffer between the commercial
space and the single family residential to the north and east. This will have the intended
result of preventing recurring elements of unsafe buildings and blighting conditions.
8. Time Frame for Development
Development of this project (including demolition, site preparation and new construction)
is anticipated to be completed between January 2013 and December of 2013. Excess
valuation should be available for this project for 15 years beginning with the 2014 tax
year.
9. Justification of Project
The South Locust Corridor is a major entrance for the City of Grand Island from
Interstate 80. The Heartland Events Center, the State Fair Park and associated buildings
and other attractions are all located along South Locust. The South Locust Business
Improvement District and City of Grand Island have spent a considerable amount of
money on landscaping and aesthetic treatments along this corridor. The City has codified
those improvements as development occurs south of the U.S. 34 and Locust. This is a
gateway to the community and for many people from outside the area is what they will
use to judge our City. Significant investments have been made by the developer in
properties along the west side of Locust and by the Central Nebraska Health Department
in their Building. Goodwill Industries has invested federal grant dollars in housing in this
neighborhood. The existing commercial building is negatively impacting the area and the
property values in the area. Renovation of this building is a significant improvement that
will increase the marketability adjoining properties and provide appropriate commercial
uses along this corridor.
Grand Island is always in need of additional quality housing units. The development of
three rental units will provide a buffer between the commercial space and the existing
single family residential. This is infill development with all necessary utilities and public
improvements needed to support the development.
10. Cost Benefit Analysis Section 18-2113 of the Act, further requires the Authority
conduct a cost benefit analysis of the plan amendment in the event that Tax Increment
Financing will be used. This analysis must address specific statutory issues.
(a) Tax shifts resulting from the approval of the use of Tax Increment Financing;
The redevelopment project area currently has an estimated valuation of $90,150. The
proposed renovation of the existing commercial building will result in an estimated
additional $93,600 of taxable valuation based on an analysis by the Hall County
Assessor’s office. The multi-family residential will add an additional $391,981 of
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taxable valuation according to estimates provided by the Hall County Assessor’s office.
The total tax increment created by this project is $485,600. No tax shifts are anticipated
from the project. The project creates additional valuation that will support taxing entities
long after the project is paid off.
(b) Public infrastructure and community public service needs impacts and local tax
impacts arising from the approval of the redevelopment project;
No additional public service needs have been identified. Existing water and waste
water facilities will not be impacted by this development. The electric utility has
sufficient capacity to support the development. It is not anticipated that this will impact
schools. Fire and police protection are available and should not be impacted by this
development.
(c) Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the
boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project;
The proposed facility will provide jobs for persons employed by the contractors that
will be involved with the project. It will result renovated commercial space along South
Locust and additional housing units within the City.
(d) Impacts on other employers and employees within the city or village and the
immediate area that are located outside of the boundaries of the area of the
redevelopment project; and
This should not have any measurable negative impacts on other employers or
employees in the city. Potential positive impacts include additional housing close to the
South Locust commercial strip. This may provide quality decent housing for employees
of South Locust businesses within walking distance of work.
(e) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the
consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project.
This will improve South Locust near the entrance to Fonner Park and the State Fair.
Grand Island is always in need of additional quality housing. These three units will
provide additional new housing near one of our major commercial strips.
Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed during between January 1,
2013 and December 31 of 2013. The base tax year should be calculated on the value of
the property as of January 1, 2013. Excess valuation should be available for this project
for 15 years beginning in 2014. Excess valuation will be used to pay the TIF
Indebtedness issued by the CRA per the contract between the CRA and the developer for
a period not to exceed 15 years or an amount not to exceed $159,738 the projected
amount of increment based upon the anticipated value of the project and current tax rate.
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Based on the estimates of the expenses of the cost of renovation, site preparation,
engineering, expenses and fees reimbursed to the City and CRA, and financing fees the
developer will spend over $160,000 on TIF eligible activities.
See Attached Building Plans (with TIF application)
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REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
This Redevelopment Contract is made and entered into as of the _____th day of
___________, 2012, by and between the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska (“Authority”), and Auto One, Inc., a corporation (“Redeveloper”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “City”), in furtherance of the
purposes and pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of Article VIII of the Nebraska
Constitution and Sections l8-2101 to 18-2154, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 2007, as
amended (collectively the “Act”), has designated an area in the City as blighted and substandard;
and
WHEREAS, Authority and Redeveloper desire to enter into this Redevelopment Contract
for acquisition and redevelopment of a parcel in the blighted and substandard area;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein
set forth, Authority and Redeveloper do hereby covenant, agree and bind themselves as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
Section 1.01 Terms Defined in this Redevelopment Contract.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the following
meanings for all purposes of this Redevelopment Contract, such definitions to be equally
applicable to both the singular and plural forms and masculine, feminine and neuter gender of
any of the terms defined:
“Act” means Section 12 of Article VIII of the Nebraska Constitution, Sections 18-2101
through 18-2154, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 2007, as amended, and acts amendatory
thereof and supplemental thereto
“Authority” means the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska.
“City” means the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
“Governing Body” means the Mayor and City Council of the City.
“Holder” means the holders of TIF indebtedness issued by the Authority from time to
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time outstanding.
“Liquidated Damages Amount” means the amounts to be repaid to Authority by
Redeveloper pursuant to Section 6.02 of this Redevelopment Contract.
“Project” means the improvements to the Redevelopment Area, as fully described in
application of the Redeveloper to the Authority for assistance and the Redevelopment Plan
Amendment, related to the application, approved by the Governing Body incorporated herein by
reference and, as used herein, shall include the rehabilitation costs to the existing commercial
building on a portion of the Redevelopment Area real estate.
“Project Costs” means only costs or expenses incurred by Redeveloper for the purposes
set forth in §18-2103 (a) through (f), inclusive, of the Act as identified on Exhibit C.
“Redeveloper” means Auto One, Inc., a corporation.
“Redevelopment Area” means that certain real property situated in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, which has been declared blighted and substandard by the City
pursuant to the Act, and which is more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
“Redevelopment Contract” means this redevelopment contract between the Authority
and Redeveloper with respect to the Project.
“Redevelopment Plan” means the Amended Redevelopment Plan for the
Redevelopment Area related to the Project, prepared by the Authority and approved by the City
pursuant to the Act.
“Resolution” means the Resolution of the Authority, as supplemented from time to time,
approving this Redevelopment Contract and the issuance of the TIF Indebtedness.
“TIF Indebtedness” means the note incurred by the Authority pursuant to Article III
hereof and secured in whole or in part by TIF Revenues, as shown on attached Exhibit B.
“TIF Revenues” means incremental ad valorem taxes generated by the Project which are
allocated to and paid to the Authority pursuant to the Act.
Section 1.02 Construction and Interpretation.
The provisions of this Redevelopment Contract shall be construed and interpreted in
accordance with the following provisions:
(a)Wherever in this Redevelopment Contract it is provided that any person
may do or perform any act or thing the word “may” shall he deemed permissive and not
mandatory and it shall be construed that such person shall have the right, but shall not be
obligated, to do and perform any such act or thing.
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(b)The phrase “at any time” shall be construed as meaning “at any time or
from time to time.”
(c)The word ‘including” shall be construed as meaning ‘‘including, but not
limited to.”
(d)The words ‘will” and “shall” shall each be construed as mandatory.
(e)The words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder,” “hereinafter” and words of
similar import shall refer to the Redevelopment Contract as a whole rather than to any
particular paragraph, section or subsection, unless the context specifically refers thereto.
(f)Forms of words in the singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter shall
be construed to include the other forms as the context may require.
(g)The captions to the sections of this Redevelopment Contract are for
convenience only and shall not be deemed part of the text of the respective sections and
shall not vary by implication or otherwise any of the provisions hereof.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS
Section 2.01 Representations by Authority.
The Authority makes the following representations and findings:
(a)the Authority is a duly organized and validly existing Community
Redevelopment Authority under the Act.
(b)The Redevelopment Plan has been duly approved and adopted by the City
pursuant to Section 18-2109 through 18-2117 of the Act.
(c)The Authority deems it to be in the public interest and in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act to accept the proposal submitted by Redeveloper as specified herein.
(d)The Redevelopment Project will achieve the public purposes of the Act by,
among other things, increasing employment, improving public infrastructure, increasing
the tax base, and lessening conditions of blight and substandard in the Redevelopment
Area.
(e)(1) The Redevelopment Plan is feasible and in conformity with the general
plan for the development of the City as a whole and the plan is in conformity with the
legislative declarations and determinations set forth in the Act, and
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(2) Based on Representations made by the Redeveloper:
(i) the Project would not be economically feasible without the use
of tax-increment financing,
(ii) the Project would not occur in the Redevelopment Area without
the use of tax-increment financing, and
(iii) the costs and benefits of the Project, including costs and benefits
to other affected political subdivisions, the economy of the community, and
the demand for public and private services have been analyzed by the
Authority and have been found to be in the long-term best interest of the
community impacted by the Project.
(f)The Authority has determined that the proposed land uses and building
requirements in the Redevelopment Area are designed with the general purpose of
accomplishing, in conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted, and
harmonious development of the City and its environs which will, in accordance with
present and future needs, promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity,
and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of
development: including, among other things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular
parking, the promotion of safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provision
for light and air, the promotion of the healthful and convenient distribution of population,
the provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage and other public utilities,
schools, parks, recreational and community facilities, and other public requirements, the
promotion of sound design and arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public
funds, and the prevention of’ the recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling
accommodations, or conditions of blight.
Section 2.02 Representations of Redeveloper.
The Redeveloper makes the following representations:
(a)The Redeveloper is a corporation, having the power to enter into this
Redevelopment Contract and perform all obligations contained herein and by proper
action has been duly authorized to execute and deliver this Redevelopment Contract.
(b)The execution and delivery of the Redevelopment Contract and the
consummation of the transactions therein contemplated will not conflict with or constitute
a breach of or default under any bond, debenture, note or other evidence of indebtedness
or any contract, loan agreement or lease to which Redeveloper is a party or by which it is
bound, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance of any
nature upon any of the property or assets of the Redeveloper contrary to the terms of any
instrument or agreement.
(c)There is no litigation pending or to the best of its knowledge threatened
against Redeveloper affecting its ability to carry out the acquisition, construction,
equipping and furnishing of the Project or the carrying into effect of this Redevelopment
Contract or, except as disclosed in writing to the Authority, as in any other matter
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materially affecting the ability of Redeveloper to perform its obligations hereunder.
(d)Any financial statements of the Redeveloper or its Members delivered to
the Authority prior to the date hereof are true and correct in all respects and fairly present
the financial condition of the Redeveloper and the Project as of the dates thereof; no
materially adverse change has occurred in the financial condition reflected therein since
the respective dates thereof; and no additional borrowings have been made by the
Redeveloper since the date thereof except in the ordinary course of business, other than
the borrowing contemplated hereby or borrowings disclosed to or approved by the
Authority.
(e)The Project would not be economically feasible without the use of tax
increment financing.
(f)The Project would not occur in the Redevelopment Area without the use of
tax-increment financing.
(g)The Redeveloper is an accredited investor as that term is defined for
purposes Regulation D, issued pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
(h)The Redeveloper hereby verifies it has been legally obligated to incur the
costs set forth on Exhibit C as part of the Project.
ARTICLE III
OBLIGATIONS OF THE AUTHORITY
Section 3.01 Division of Taxes.
In accordance with Section 18-2147 of the Act, the Authority hereby provides that any ad
valorem tax on the following real property in the Project: to wit: Lot 1 of Dowd Subdivision, in
the City of Grand Island, Hall County Nebraska, for the benefit of any public body be divided for
a period of fifteen years after the effective date of this provision as set forth in this section. The
effective date of this provision shall be January 1, 2014.
(a)That proportion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate
fixed each year by or for each public body upon the Redevelopment Project Valuation (as
defined in the Act) shall be paid into the funds of each such public body in the same
proportion as all other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and
(b)That proportion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the
Redevelopment Area in excess of such amount (the “Incremental Ad Valorem
Tax”), if any, shall be allocated to, is pledged to, and, when collected, paid into a
special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of, the interest on, and any
premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes or advances of money
to, or indebtedness incurred by whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise,
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such Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, such Project.
When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness, including
interest and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County
Assessor and County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in
such Project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies.
Section 3.02 Issuance of TIF Indebtedness
The Authority shall execute and deliver to the Redeveloper, as Purchaser, at closing, the
TIF Indebtedness in substantially the same form as the copy attached hereto as Exhibit B. The
purchase price of the TIF Indebtedness shall be offset against the Grant described in Section 3.04
hereof.
The TIF Indebtedness issued pursuant to the provisions of this contract constitutes a
limited obligation of the Authority payable exclusively from that portion of the ad valorem real
estate taxes mentioned in subdivision (1)(b) of Section 18-2147, R.R.S. Neb. 2007, as levied,
collected and apportioned from year to year with respect to certain real estate located within the
"Redevelopment Area" The TIF Indebtedness shall not constitute a general obligation of the
Authority and the Authority shall be liable for the payment thereof only out of said portion of
taxes as described in this paragraph. The TIF Indebtedness shall not constitute an obligation of
the State of Nebraska or of the City or the Authority (except for such receipts as have been
pledged pursuant to Section 3.03) and neither the State or Nebraska, the Authority nor the City
shall be liable for the payment thereof from any fund or source including but not limited to tax
monies belonging to either thereof (except for such receipts as have been pledged pursuant to
Section 3.03). Neither the members of the Authority's governing body nor any person executing
the TIF Indebtedness shall be liable personally on the TIF Indebtedness by reason of the issuance
thereof. The Authority’s obligation to the holder of the TIF Indebtedness shall terminate, in all
events no later than 15 years from the effective date set forth in Section 3.01 hereof.
Section 3.03 Pledge of TIF Revenues.
The Authority hereby pledges 100% of the annual TIF Revenues as security for the TIF
Indebtedness.
Section 3.04 Grant of Proceeds of’ TIF Indebtedness.
From the proceeds of the TIF indebtedness incurred as described on Exhibit B, the
Authority shall grant the following sums to the following entities, to wit: 100% to the
Redeveloper for Project Costs.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the amount of the grant shall not exceed the amount of
Project Costs certified pursuant to Section 4.02. The grants shall be paid to the Redeveloper upon
certification that the Redeveloper has incurred or is obligated to incur such Project Costs which
include supporting documentation requested by Authority from time to time.
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Section 3.05 Creation of Fund.
The Authority will create a special fund to collect and hold the TIF Revenues. Such
special fund shall be used for no purpose other than to pay TIF Indebtedness issued pursuant to
Sections 3.02 above.
ARTICLE IV
OBLIGATIONS OF REDEVELOPER
Section 4.01 Construction of Project; Insurance.
(a) Redeveloper will complete the Project and install all infrastructure, improvements,
buildings, fixtures, equipment and furnishings necessary to operate the Project. Redeveloper
shall be solely responsible for obtaining all permits and approvals necessary to acquire, construct
and equip the Project. Until construction of the Project has been completed, Redeveloper shall
make reports in such detail and at such times as may be reasonably requested by the Authority as
to the actual progress of Redeveloper with respect to construction of the Project. Promptly after
completion by the Redeveloper of the Project, the Redeveloper shall furnish to the Authority a
Certificate of Completion. The certification by the Redeveloper shall be a conclusive
determination of satisfaction of the agreements and covenants in this Redevelopment Contract
with respect to the obligations of Redeveloper and its successors and assigns to construct the
Project. As used herein, the term “completion” shall meant substantial completion of the Project.
(b) Any general contractor chosen by the Redeveloper or the Redeveloper itself shall be
required to obtain and keep in force at all times until completion of construction, policies of
insurance including coverage for contractors’ general liability and completed operations and a
penal bond as required by the Act. The City, the Authority and the Redeveloper shall be named
as additional insured. Any contractor chosen by the Redeveloper or the Redeveloper itself, as an
owner, shall be required to purchase and maintain property insurance upon the Project to the full
insurable value thereof. This insurance shall insure against the perils of fire and extended
coverage and shall include “All Risk” insurance for physical loss or damage. The contractor or
the Redeveloper, as the case may be, shall furnish the Authority with a Certificate of Insurance
evidencing policies as required above. Such certificates shall state that the insurance companies
shall give the Authority prior written notice in the event of cancellation of or material change in
any of any of the policies.
Section 4.02 Cost Certification.
Redeveloper shall submit to Authority a certification of Project Costs, on or before the
issuance of the TIF Indebtedness which shall contain detail and documentation showing the
payment or obligation for payment of Project Costs specified on the attached Exhibit C in an
amount at least equal to the grant to Redeveloper pursuant to Section 3.05.
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Section 4.03 Costs.
Redeveloper shall pay the Authority the following sums on execution of this agreement:
a. $5,000 for legal expenses of Authority
b. $1,000 for City administrative accounting of incremental tax payments.
c. $500 for Authority administrative fees.
Redeveloper understands that the law firm assisting with the issuance of the TIF
Indebtedness represents the Authority and not the Redeveloper.
Section 4.04 No Discrimination.
Redeveloper agrees and covenants for itself, its successors and assigns that as long as any
TIF Indebtedness is outstanding, it will not discriminate against any person or group of persons
on account of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or
receipt of public assistance in connection with the Project. Redeveloper, for itself and its
successors and assigns, agrees that during the construction of the Project, Redeveloper will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, sex,
color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or receipt of public assistance.
Redeveloper will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws related to the Project.
Section 4.05 Pay Real Estate Taxes.
Redeveloper intends to create a taxable real property valuation of the Redevelopment
Area and Project of Five Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($575,000) no later than
January 1, 2015. During the period that any TIF Indebtedness is outstanding, neither the
Redeveloper, nor its assigns, will (1) file a protest seeking to obtain a real estate property
valuation on the Redevelopment Area of less than Five Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars
($575,000) after substantial completion or occupancy; (2) convey the Redevelopment Area on
structures thereon to any entity which would be exempt from the payment of real estate taxes or
cause the nonpayment of such real estate taxes; nor (3) allow real estate taxes and assessments
levied on the Redevelopment Area and Project to become delinquent during the term that any
TIF Indebtedness is outstanding.
Section 4.07 Assignment or Conveyance.
Any assignment or conveyance of the any portion of the Redevelopment, the Project or
any interest therein prior to the termination of the 15 year period commencing on the effective
date specified in Section 3.01 hereof Area by the Redeveloper shall be subject to the terms and
conditions of this Redevelopment Contract.
Section 4.08 Purchase of TIF Indebtedness.
The Redeveloper shall purchase the TIF Indebtedness at 100% of the principal amount
thereof upon issuance of such debt. The Authority offset such purchase against the grant
provided in Section 3.04 hereof.
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Section 4.09 Penal Bond.
The Redeveloper shall execute a penal bond for the Project with good and sufficient
surety to be approved by the Authority meeting the requirements of Section 18-2151,
Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended, on or prior to its execution of this
Contract.
Section 4.10 Immigration Status.
Redeveloper agrees that any contractor providing services on the Project site will
utilize the federal immigration verification system, as defined in Section 4-114, Reissue Revised
Statutes of Nebraska, (Supp. 2009), to determine the work eligibility status of new employees
physically performing services on the Project.
ARTICLE V
FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; ENCUMBRANCES
Section 5.01 Financing.
Redeveloper shall pay all Project Costs and any and all other costs related to the
Redevelopment Area and the Project which are in excess of the amounts paid from the proceeds
of the TIF Indebtedness granted to Redeveloper. Prior to issuance of the TIF Indebtedness,
Redeveloper shall provide Authority with evidence satisfactory to the Authority that private
funds have been committed to the Redevelopment Project in amounts sufficient to complete the
Redevelopment Project. Redeveloper shall timely pay all costs, expenses, fees, charges and other
amounts associated with the Project.
ARTICLE VI
DEFAULT, REMEDIES; INDEMNIFICATION
Section 6.01 General Remedies of Authority and Redeveloper.
Subject to the further provisions of this Article VI, in the event of any failure to perform or
breach of this Redevelopment Contract or any of its terms or conditions, by any party hereto or
any successor to such party, such party, or successor, shall, upon written notice from the other,
proceed immediately to commence such actions as may be reasonably designed to cure or
remedy such failure to perform or breach which cure or remedy shall be accomplished within a
reasonable time by the diligent pursuit of corrective action. In case such action is not taken, or
diligently pursued, or the failure to perform or breach shall not be cured or remedied within a
reasonable time, this Redevelopment Contract shall be in default and the aggrieved party
may institute such proceedings as may be necessary or desirable to enforce its rights under this
Redevelopment Contract, including, but not limited to, proceedings to compel specific
performance by the party failing to perform on in breach of its obligations.
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Section 6.02 Additional Remedies of Authority
In the event that:
(a)the Redeveloper, on successor in interest, shall fail to complete the
construction of the Project on or before January 1, 2015, or shall abandon construction
work for any period of 90 days,
(b)the Redeveloper, on successor in interest, shall fail to pay real estate taxes
or assessments on the Redevelopment Area on any part thereof or payments in lieu of
taxes pursuant to Section 4.07 when due; or
(c) There is, in violation of Section 4.08 of this Redevelopment Contract, and
such failure or action by the Redeveloper has not been cured within 30 days following
written notice from Authority, then the Redeveloper shall be in default of this
Redevelopment Contract.
In the event of such failure to perform, breach or default occurs and is not cured in the
period herein provided, the parties agree that the damages caused to the Authority would be
difficult to determine with certainty and that a reasonable estimation of the amount of damages
that could be incurred is the amount of the grant to Redeveloper pursuant to Section 3.04 of this
Redevelopment Contract, less any reductions in the principal amount of the TIF Indebtedness,
plus interest on such amounts as provided herein (the “Liquidated Damages Amount”). The
Liquidated Damages Amount shall be paid by Redeveloper to Authority within 30 days of
demand from Authority.
Interest shall accrue on the Liquidated Damages Amount at the rate of one percent (1%)
over the prime rate as published and modified in the Wall Street Journal from time to time and
interest shall commence from the date that the Authority gives notice to the Redeveloper
demanding payment.
Payment of the Liquidated Damages Amount shall not relieve Redeveloper of its
obligation to pay real estate taxes or assessments with respect to the Project.
Section 6.03 Remedies in the Event of Other Redeveloper Defaults.
In the event the Redeveloper fails to perform any other provisions of this Redevelopment
Contract (other than those specific provisions contained in Section 6.02), the Redeveloper shall
be in default. In such an instance, the Authority may seek to enforce the terms of this
Redevelopment Contract or exercise any other remedies that may be provided in this
Redevelopment Contract or by applicable law; provided, however, that the default covered by
this Section shall not give rise to a right or rescission on termination of this Redevelopment
Contract, and shall not be covered by the Liquidated Damages Amount.
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Section 6.04 Forced Delay Beyond Party’s Control.
For the purposes of any of the provisions of this Redevelopment Contract, neither the
Authority nor the Redeveloper, as the case may be, nor any successor in interest, shall be
considered in breach of or default in its obligations with respect to the conveyance or preparation
of the Redevelopment Area for redevelopment, or the beginning and completion of construction
of the Project, or progress in respect thereto, in the event of forced delay in the performance of
such obligations due to unforeseeable causes beyond its control and without its fault or
negligence, including, but not restricted to, acts of God, or of the public enemy, acts of the
Government, acts of the other party, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes,
freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather or delays in subcontractors due to such causes;
it being the purpose and intent of this provision that in the event of the occurrence of any such
forced delay, the time or times for performance of the obligations of the Authority or of the
Redeveloper with respect to construction of the Project, as the case may be, shall be extended for
the period of the forced delay: Provided, that the party seeking the benefit of the provisions of
this section shall, within thirty (30) days after the beginning of any such forced delay, have first
notified the other party thereto in writing, and of the cause or causes thereof and requested an
extension for the period of the forced delay.
Section 6.05 Limitations of Liability; Indemnification.
Notwithstanding anything in this Article VI or this Redevelopment Contract to the
contrary, neither the City, the Authority, nor their officers, directors, employees, agents nor their
governing bodies shall have any pecuniary obligation or monetary liability under this
Redevelopment Contract. The sole obligation of the Authority under this Redevelopment
Contract shall be the issuance of the TIF Indebtedness and granting of a portion of the proceeds
thereof to Redeveloper, as specifically set forth in Sections 3.02 and 3.04. The obligation of the
City and Authority on any TIF Indebtedness shall be limited solely to the payment of the TIF
Revenues on the TIF Indebtedness. Specifically, but without limitation, neither the City nor
Authority shall be liable for any costs, liabilities, actions, demands, or damages for failure of any
representations, warranties or obligations hereunder. The Redeveloper releases the City and
Authority from, agrees that neither the City or Authority shall be liable for, and agrees to
indemnify and hold the City and Authority harmless from any liability for any loss or damage to
property or any injury to or death of any person that may be occasioned by any cause whatsoever
pertaining to the Project.
The Redeveloper will indemnify and hold each of the City and Authority and their
directors, officers, agents, employees and member of their governing bodies free and harmless
from any loss, claim, damage, demand, tax, penalty, liability, disbursement, expense, including
litigation expenses, attorneys’ fees and expenses, or court costs arising out of any damage or
injury, actual or claimed, of whatsoever kind or character, to property (including loss of use
thereof) or persons, occurring or allegedly occurring in, on or about the Project during the term
of this Redevelopment Contract or arising out of any action or inaction of Redeveloper, whether
on not related to the Project, or resulting from or in any way connected with specified events,
including the management of’ the Project, or in any way related to the enforcement of this
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Redevelopment Contract or army other cause pertaining to the Project.
ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 7.01 Notice Recording.
This Redevelopment Contract or a notice memorandum of this Redevelopment Contract
shall be recorded with the County Register of Deeds in which the Redevelopment Area is
located.
Section 7.02 Governing Law.
This Redevelopment Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of’ Nebraska,
including but not limited to the Act.
Section 7.03 Binding Effect; Amendment.
This Redevelopment Contract shall be binding on the parties hereto and their respective
successors and assigns. This Redevelopment Contract shall run with the Redevelopment Area.
The Redevelopment Contract shall not be amended except by a writing signed by the party to be
bound.
Section 7.04 Third Party Enforcement,
The provisions of this Redevelopment Contract which obligate the Redeveloper shall inure to the
benefit of the holder of the TIF Indebtedness, the Hall County Assessor, the City and the
Authority, any of whom may, but are not obligated to enforce the terms of this Redevelopment
Contract in a court of law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Authority and Redeveloper have signed this Redevelopment
Contract as of the date and year first above written.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
ATTEST: GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
_________________________________By:___________________________________
Secretary Chairman
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Auto One, Inc.
_____________________________
President
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HALL)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of ______,
_____, by _______________ and ________________, Chair and Secretary, respectively, of the
Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on behalf of the
Authority.
__________________________________
Notary Public
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STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF __________)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of ______,
_____, by ____________________, President of Auto One, Inc., on behalf of the company.
__________________________________
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA
Lot 1 of Dowd Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County Nebraska.
A-I
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EXHIBIT B
FORM OF TIF INDEBTEDNESS
Exhibit B
THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
(1933 ACT) AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, ASSIGNED, SOLD OR
HYPOTHECATED UNLESS A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE 1933 ACT
SHALL BE IN EFFECT WITH RESPECT HERETO AND THERE SHALL HAVE BEEN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE 1933 ACT AND ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS
THEREUNDER, OR THERE SHALL HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND (THE
AUTHORITY) PRIOR TO SUCH TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT, SALE OR
HYPOTHECATION, AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO THE AUTHORITY
TO THE EFFECT THAT REGISTRATION UNDER THE 1933 ACT IS NOT REQUIRED.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF NEBRASKA
COUNTY OF HALL
TAX INCREMENT REVENUE NOTE OF THE COMMUNITY
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
(AUTO ONE PROJECT)
Principal Amount Interest Rate Per Annum Final Maturity Date
$159,000 0.00%December 31, 2028
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: That the Community Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, hereby acknowledges itself to owe and for
value received promises to pay, but only from the sources herein designated, to the registered
holder hereof, the principal sum shown above in lawful money of the United States of America
with such principal sum to become due on the maturity date set forth above, with interest at the
rate of zero percent [0.00%] per annum on the unpaid balance. This Note is due and payable in
full on December 31, 2028. This Note shall also be subject to mandatory partial redemption,
without notice, on each June 1 and December 1, (“Payment Date”) beginning June 1, 2015, from
all funds available in the Debt Service Fund established by the Grand Island City Treasurer for
the tax increment revenues pledged to payment of this Note, rounded down to the nearest one
hundred dollars (which funds are referred to in this Note as "Available Funds"). Available Funds
shall be applied to the prepayment of principal on each payment date and shall be remitted to the
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registered owner of the Note. The payment of principal due upon the final maturity is payable
upon presentation and surrender of this Note to the Treasurer of said Authority, as Paying Agent
and Registrar for said Authority, at the offices of the Community Redevelopment Authority of
the City of Grand Island at City Hall, in Grand Island, Nebraska. The payments of mandatory
partial redemption of principal on each payment date (other than at final payment) will be paid
when due by a check or draft mailed by said Paying Agent and Registrar to the registered owner
of this Note, as shown on the books or record maintained by the Paying Agent and Registrar, at
the close of business on the last business day of the calendar month immediately preceding the
calendar month in which the payment date occurs, to such owner's address as shown on such
books and records.
The Authority, however, reserves the right and option of prepaying principal of this Note,
in whole or in part, from any available sources at any time at the principal amount thereof.
Notice of any such optional prepayment shall be given by mail, sent to the registered owner of
this Note at said registered owner's address. The principal of this Note shall be subject to
mandatory redemptions made in part on any payment date, as set forth in this Note, from
available funds without any requirement for notice.
This Note is the single Note in the total principal amount of One Hundred Fifty Nine
Thousand and no one hundredths Dollars ($159,000.00) issued by the Authority for the purpose
of paying the costs of redevelopment of certain real estate located in the City of Grand Island, as
designated in that redevelopment plan amendment recommended by the Authority and approved
by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, (the “Plan”), all in compliance with
Article 21 of Chapter 18, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 2007, as amended, and has been
duly authorized by resolution passed and approved by the governing body of the Authority (the
"Resolution").
This Note constitutes a limited obligation of the Authority payable exclusively from that
portion of the ad valorem real estate taxes mentioned in subdivision (1) of Section 18-2147,
R.R.S. Neb. 2007, as levied, collected and apportioned from year to year with respect to certain
real estate located within the "Project" (as defined in the Redevelopment Contract). Pursuant to
Section 18-2150, R.R.S. Neb. 2007, said portion of taxes has been pledged for the payment of
this Note, as the same become subject to mandatory redemption. This Note shall not constitute a
general obligation of the Authority and the Authority shall be liable for the payment thereof only
out of said portion of taxes as described in this paragraph. This Note shall not constitute an
obligation of the State of Nebraska or of the City or Grand Island (except for such receipts as
have been pledged pursuant to Section 18-2150 R.R.S. Neb. 2007) and neither the State or
Nebraska nor the City of Grand Island shall be liable for the payment thereof from any fund or
source including but not limited to tax monies belonging to either thereof (except for such
receipts as have been pledged pursuant to Section 18-2150 R.R.S. Neb. 2007). Neither the
members of the Authority's governing body nor any person executing this Note shall be liable
personally on this Note by reason of the issuance hereof.
This Note is transferable by the registered owner or such owner's attorney duly
authorized in writing at the office of the Paying Agent and Registrar upon surrender of this Note
for notation of transfer as provided on the reverse hereof and subject to the conditions provided
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for established by the Authority. The Authority, the Paying Agent and Registrar and any other
person may treat the person whose name this Note is registered as the absolute owner hereof for
the purposes of receiving payment due hereunder and for all purposes and shall not be affected
by any notice to the contrary, whether this Note be overdue or not.
THIS NOTE MAY ONLY BE TRANSFERRED TO PERSONS OR ENTITIES DELIVERING
AN INVESTMENT LETTER TO THE PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR CONFORMING
TO REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE AUTHORITY.
If the day for payment of the principal of this Note shall be a Saturday, Sunday, legal
holiday or a day on which banking institutions in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are
authorized by law or executive order to close, then the date for such payment shall be the next
succeeding day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, legal holiday or a day on which such banking
institutions are authorized to close, and payment on such date shall have the same force and
effect as if made on the nominal date of payment.
THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST DUE ON THIS NOTE SHALL BE REDUCED TO ZERO
AFTER ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS PLEDGED TO THIS NOTE HAVE BEEN PAID TO THE
HOLDER HEREOF REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH PAYMENTS ARE SUFFICIENT
TO AMORTIZE THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST HEREON. “AVAILABLE
FUNDS” IN THIS REGARD SHALL MEAN ALL INCREMENTAL AD VALOREM TAXES
RELATED TO THE PROJECT WHICH BECOME DELINQUENT PRIOR TO JANUARY 1,
2028.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Chair and Secretary of the Community Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Grand Island have caused this Note to be executed on behalf of said
Authority by being signed by the Chair and Secretary and by causing the official seal of said
Authority to be affixed hereto, all as of the date of issue shown above.
Delivered this ___th day of ____________, 2012.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
:
By:_________________________ _
Chair
ATTEST:
_________________
Secretary
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PROVISION FOR REGISTRATION
The ownership of this Note shall be registered as to both principal and interest on the
books and records of the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, kept by the Paying Agent and Registrar identified in the foregoing Note, who shall
make notation of such registration in the registration blank below, and the transfer of this Note
may thereafter be registered only upon an assignment duly executed by the registered owner or
such owner’s attorney or legal representative, in such form as shall be satisfactory to said Paying
Agent and Registrar, such registration of transfer to be made on such books and endorsed hereon
by said Paying Agent and Registrar
Date of Registration Name of Registered Owner Signature of Paying Agent
and Registrar
__________, 2012 Auto One, Inc.______________________
B- 1
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EXHIBIT C
PROJECT COSTS
All Project Costs payable from the proceeds of TIF indebtedness pursuant to the Act including:
1. Existing building rehabilitation $150,000
2. Financing and audit $ 2,500
3. Authority costs $ 6,500__
TOTAL $159,000
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item G1
Approving Minutes of October 9, 2012 City Council Regular
Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 9, 2012
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 October 9, 2012. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
October 3, 2012.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Chuck Haase, Larry Carney, Bob Niemann, Kirk Ramsey, Peg Gilbert,
Mitch Nickerson, Linna Dee Donaldson, Scott Dugan, Vaughn Minton, and John Gericke. The
following City Officials were present: City Administrator Mary Lou Brown, City Clerk RaNae
Edwards, City Attorney Robert Sivick, Interim Public Works Director Terry Brown and Finance
Director Jaye Monter.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Dave Covey, Spirit of Life Church, 2304 Macron Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council member Danny Gamboa.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Presentation of the “Mayor’s Builder Award” to Sara Robinson. Mayor Vavricek presented the
fourth “Mayor’s Builder Award” to Sara Robinson a 4th grade teacher at Gates Elementary
School. The Mayor congratulated Ms. Robinson on receiving the Milken Family Foundation
Educator Award. Ms. Robinson was present to receive the award. Also present were Grand
Island Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Winter and Mrs. Martin, Gates Elementary
Principal.
Presentation of Capital Avenue Project – Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue. Interim Public
Works Director Terry Brown introduced Matt Rief, PE, of Olsson Associates who reported that
the Capital Avenue project from Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue would improve Capital
Avenue from a two-lane asphalt roadway to a five-lane concrete roadway along with updated
street lighting, new storm sewer, sidewalks on the south side, and a 10’ concrete trail to the
north. This project was made possible through funds provided by the Nebraska Department of
Roads Surface Transportation Program and the Federal Highway Administration. Mr. Rief, PE
presented the proposed project and summarized feedback that was received at the August 21,
2012 Public Informational Meeting.
Interim Public Works Director Terry Brown commented on paving assessments in the past and
for the future. Assessments needed to be in proportion according to benefits. This item would be
brought back to Council during a Study Session and future action by Council relative to
assessments.
The following people spoke against assessments for this project:
Evelyn Brown, 3027 West Capital Avenue, Suite 1, Windsor Square
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Janet Knapp, 3027 West Capital Avenue, Windsor Square
Beth Engler, 3027 West Capital Avenue, Suite 34, Windsor Square
Athel Lamborn, 2623 West Capital Avenue
Andy Marsh, 2306 Apache Road
Ryan Banzhaf, 2423 No. Howard Avenue
Jim O’Neill, 2426 No. Custer Avenue
Daniel Nielsen, 3027 West Capital Avenue #3
Gilbert Kyhn, 2424 No. Grand Island Avenue
Kay Blair, 2431 Sheridan Avenue
Discussion was held concerning the timeline of this project. Mentioned was that decisions were
needed by the Council in order not to delay the project and lose Federal funding. Project
Manager Scott Griepenstroh stated this could be brought before Council for a decision at the
October 23, 2012 meeting. Comments were made regarding the cost of a five lane compared to a
three lane. Mr. Rief stated Federal funding would be jeopardized.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located by Millard Refrigerated services
North of the Burlington Northern Tracks, East of North Highway 281 (Grand Island Area
Economic Development Corporation). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that
acquisition of real estate located north of the Burlington Northern tracks, east of North Highway
281 was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers for the purpose of providing electrical service to
a new switch building belonging to BNSF Railroad. This was part of the double tack project
currently under construction. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Drainage Easements for the Southwest Outfall
Drainage Project No. 2011-D-1 (The Diamond Engineering Co., Clark Gauthier, Carl & Lori
Armstrong, and Kevin & Karen Houtwed). Interim Public Works Director Terry Brown reported
that acquisition of drainage easements for the Southwest Outfall Drainage Project were needed in
order for the construction, operation, maintenance, extension, repair, replacement, and removal
of drainage utilities within the easements. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was
heard.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2012-305 – Consideration of Approving Appointment of Todd McCoy as Parks and Recreation
Director. Mayor Jay Vavricek recommended the appointment of Todd McCoy as Parks and
Recreation Director. Todd McCoy was present and introduced his family.
Motion by Gericke, second by Gilbert to approve Resolution #2012-305. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
Comments were made by Council complementing Mr. McCoy on his appointment and filling in
during the interim. Mr. McCoy thanked everyone for their support.
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ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Gilbert moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9402 – Consideration of Assessments for South Locust Business Improvement District
2012
#9403 – Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Located at 2430 & 2522 Stolley
Park Road and 2433 & 2425 Del Mar Avenue – Hornady Subdivision from R2 Low
Density Residential to RD Residential Development
#9404 – Consideration of Vacation of a Portion of Del Mar Avenue in Hornady
Subdivision (JEH Holdings, LLC)
#9405 – Consideration of Vacation of a Utility Easement Located in Hornady
Subdivision (JEH Holdings, LLC)
#9406 – Consideration of Vacation a Part of Outlot A Lake Heritage Second Subdivision
#9407 – Consideration of Ordinance Prohibiting Discrimination in Employment,
Housing, and Public Accommodations against Persons Based on their Sexual Orientation
or Gender Identity
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of these ordinances on second reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.”
Councilmember Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Haae,
Carney, Niemann, Ramsey, Gilbert, Nickerson, Donaldson, Dugan, and Minton voted aye.
Councilmember Gericke voted no. Motion adopted.
#9407 – Consideration of Ordinance Prohibiting Discrimination in Employment,
Housing, and Public Accommodations against Persons Based on their Sexual Orientation
or Gender Identity
Councilmember Larry Carney stated he brought this forward because discrimination was wrong.
This ordinance would add sexual orientation to the City Code Chapter 11 – Civil Rights.
The following people spoke:
Grady Ericson, 1405 W. Koenig Street – support
Gail Pemberton, 123 No. Mill Street, Dannebrog, NE - support
Ray Absher, 1330 Grand Avenue - opposed
Jill Liske Clark, 3928 Chelsea Place - support
Dave Olson, 4234 Kay Avenue - opposed
Todd Ruhter, 910 E. Oklahoma - support
Bob Rhodes, 2022 West 15th Street - support
Brian Whitecalf, 1506 No. St. Paul Road - support
Gilleramo Pena, 311 East 3rd St. Apt. #18 - support
Dick Troester, 2110 Topeka Circle - opposed
Marion Bahensky, 1021 6th Street, St. Paul, NE - support
Lisa Heineman, 4077 Dack Avenue - support
Chad Bohling, 4214 W. Capital Avenue - support
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Christopher Langenberg, 810 No. Bellevue, Hastings, NE – support
Peggy Lang, 123 No. Mill Street, Dannebrog, NE – support
Diane Covey, 4020 Mason Avenue – opposed
Brandi Weaver, 150 N. Woodland, Hastings, NE – support
Clint Harders, 619 So. Boston, Hastings, NE – support
Jeb Wolsleben, 1620 No. Huston Avenue – support
Lex Ann Roach, 917 West 10th Street – support
Bruce Eberle 321 Hiawatha – opposed
Rose Marie Cargill, 3011 Colonial Lane - opposed
Motion by Carney, second by Ramsey to approve Ordinance #9407.
City Attorney Robert Sivick answered questions regarding consequences of violating this
ordinance. He stated there were no consequences. Comments were made that religious
organizations would be exempt. Mr. Sivick clarified state statutes and stated Grand Island had no
protected classes in City Code as Section 11 – Civil Rights was dissolved in 2006.
Motion by Niemann, second by Gericke that this issue be put on the ballot. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmember’s Niemann, Ramsey, Gericke, Donaldson and Nickerson voted aye.
Councilmember’s Haase, Carney, Gilbert, Minton and Dugan voted no. Mayor chose not to vote.
Motion failed.
Motion by Carney to amend the Ordinance to include Chapter 11 of the City Code with the
addition of sexual orientation. Motion failed due to lack of a second.
Discussion was held regarding what should be brought back to Council regarding other protected
classes and reinstatement of Chapter 11 Civil Rights.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Carney to refer this Ordinance to a Regular Council meeting in
30 days (first meeting in November). Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Carney, Niemann,
Donaldson, and Minton voted aye. Councilmember’s Haase, Ramsey, Gilbert, Nickerson,
Dugan, and Gericke voted no. Motion failed.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9407 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Carney and
Donaldson voted aye. Councilmember’s Haase, Niemann, Ramsey, Gilbert, Nickerson, Dugan,
Minton, and Gericke voted no. Motion failed.
Council took a recess at 10:37 p.m. and reconvened at 10:47 p.m.
#9402 – Consideration of Assessments for South Locust Business Improvement District
2012
Motion by Dugan, second by Ramsey to approve Ordinance #9402 on second and final reading.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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#9403 – Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Located at 2430 & 2522 Stolley
Park Road and 2433 & 2425 Del Mar Avenue – Hornady Subdivision from R2 Low
Density Residential to RD Residential Development
Discussion was held regarding storm sewer and drainage.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Gericke to approve Ordinance #9403 on second and final reading.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#9404 – Consideration of Vacation of a Portion of Del Mar Avenue in Hornady
Subdivision (JEH Holdings, LLC)
#9405 – Consideration of Vacation of a Utility Easement Located in Hornady
Subdivision (JEH Holdings, LLC)
Motion by Dugan, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinances No. #9404 and #9405 on second
and final reading. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#9406 – Consideration of Vacation a Part of Outlot A Lake Heritage Second Subdivision
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that this property was located east of Blaine
Street and north of Bass Road as part of Lake Heritage Second Subdivision. The owner,
Doralene Niedfelt wished to retain a 22 foot strip of property at the southeast corner of the outlot
and have it included with her adjoining property. In order to join this platted tract to the unplatted
tract it was necessary to vacate a portion of the platted Outlot A.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Dugan to approve Ordinance #9406.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9406 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 #9406 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,
Ordinances #9402, #9403, #9404, #9405 and #9406 are declared to be lawfully adopted upon
publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-15 was pulled for further discussion. Motion by
Ramsey, second by Haase to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-15. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of September 25, 2012 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of October 2, 2012 City Council Study Session.
Approving Re-Appointments of Julie Connelly and Karen Bredthauer to the Regional Planning
Commission Board.
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#2012-259 – Approving Preliminary and Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Hornady
Second Subdivision. It was noted that JEH Holdings, LLC, owners had submitted the
preliminary plat, final plat and subdivision agreement for Hornady Second Subdivision located
north of Stolley Park Road and west of Arthur Street for the purpose of creating 23 lots
containing 7.822 acres.
#2012-280 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for DSK Second Subdivision. It
was noted that Danny Kunze, owner had submitted the final plat and subdivision agreement for
DSK Second Subdivision located north of Bismark Road and south of Stoneridge Path for the
purpose of creating 2 lots containing 3.250 acres.
#2012-281 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Lake Heritage Third
Subdivision. It was noted that Doralene Niedfelt, owner had submitted the final plat and
subdivision agreement for Lake Heritage Third Subdivision located south of US Hwy 34 and east
of Blaine Street for the purpose of creating 3 lots containing 9.43 acres.
#2012-282 – Approving City Council Meeting Schedule for 2013.
#2012-283 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Crisis Center, Inc. in an Amount of
$2,400.00.
#2012-284 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island Area Council for
International Visitors in an Amount of $200.00.
#2012-285 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island Hall County Convention
& Visitors Bureau in an Amount of $2,000.00.
#2012-286 – Approving Agreement for Funding with Izaak Walton Kids Fishing Derby in an
Amount of $400.00.
#2012-287 – Approving Agreement for Funding with Hope Harbor in an Amount of $900.00.
#2012-288 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island Multicultural Coalition in
an Amount of $2,000.00.
#2012-289 – Approving Agreement for Funding with Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. in an
Amount of $3,000.00.
#2012-290 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Clean Community System in an
Amount of $20,000.00. Greg Eirick, 4051 Palace Drive was present to answer questions. He
commented on the death of Betty Curtis and the work she had done for the Clean Community
System.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Carney to approve Resolution #2012-290. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
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#2012-291 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located by Millard Refrigerated
Services North of the Burlington Northern Tracks, East of North Highway 281 (Grand Island
Area Economic Development Corporation).
#2012-292 – Approving Agreement for Temporary Construction Easements for the Southwest
Outfall Drainage Project No. 2011-D-1.
#2012-293 – Approving Bid Award for Three (3) Multi-Directional Folding Vee Plows for the
Solid Waste Division and Streets Division of the Public Works Department with Murphy Tractor
& Equipment of Grand Island, NE in an Amount of $66,421.00.
#2012-294 – Approving Bid Award for One (1) 81,000 Pound Landfill Compactor for the Solid
Waste Division of the Public Works Department with NMC of Doniphan, NE in an Amount of
$724,833.00.
#2012-295 – Approving Bid Award for One (1) Snow Blower, Front-End Loader Mounted for
the Street Division of the Public Works Department with Nebraska Environmental Products of
Lincoln, NE in an Amount of $95,836.62.
#2012-296 – Approving Supplemental No. 1 for Engineering Consulting Services with The
Schemmer Associates, Inc. Related to State street and Capital Avenue Connector Trail Project.
#2012-297 – Approving Acquisition of Drainage Easement for the Southwest Outfall Drainage
Project No. 2011-D-1 (The Diamond Engineering Co., Clark Gauthier, Carl & Lois Armstrong,
and Kevin & Karen Houtwed).
#2012-298 – Approving Payment to Families and Schools Together of NE Children and Families
Foundation and NE Dept. of Health and Human Services Grants in an Amount fo $18,135.00.
#2012-299 – Approving Payment to Grand Island YMCA for NE Children and Families
Foundation and NE Dept. of Health and Human Services Grants in an Amount of $14,070.27.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2012-300 – Approving Revised MOU with UPRR Regarding a Fence along Railroad Right of
Way. City Attorney Robert Sivick reported that on August 28, 2012 the City Council approved a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Union Pacific Railroad to erect a fence constructed of
aesthetically pleasing ornamental black steel along its tracks in downtown Grand Island from
Burlington Northern tracks west to Broadwell Avenue. The City agreed to maintain the fence.
The revised MOU included no potion of the fence will be chain link.
Motion by Dugan, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2012-300. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2012-301 – Approving Amending Resolution No. 2012-225 – Project Management Fees Only
for the State Street and Capital Avenue Connector Trail Project with Midwest Right of Way
Services. Interim Public Works Director Terry Brown reported that on August 28, 2012 the City
Council approved Resolution No. 2012-225 to provide for appraisal and project management
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services from Midwest Right of Way Services for the State Street and Capital Avenue Connector
Trail Project. Services included compensation estimates of $2,700.00 and Project Management
fees of $680.00 for a total agreement of $3,380.00. Since the appraisal services were to be
handled by a separate firm, (Capital Appraisal Services) is was appropriate to amend Resolution
No. 2012-250 for a cost of $1,020.00 for the Project Management services with Midwest Right
of Way Services.
Motion by Gericke, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution #2012-301. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2012-302 – Approving Relocation of Memorial Marker and Flagpole to Hall County Veteran’s
Park. Parks and Recreation Director Todd McCoy reported that a veteran’s citizen group and the
American Legion Post #53 had made a request to remove, refurbish, and relocate the memorial
marker and flagpole from Memorial Park to the Hall County Veterans Memorial Park next to the
VFW at no cost to the City. It was the goal of the group to locate memorials from each war to the
Hall County Veterans Memorial Park so that all veterans could be honored in one convenient
location.
Discussion was held regarding the location of the memorials. Mr. McCoy stated Memorial Park
was owned by the City.
Motion by Carney, second by Niemann to approve Resolution #2012-302. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Vavricek turned the meeting over to Council President Gilbert as he had a conflict of
interest on Resolution #2012-303.
#2012-303 – Consideration of Approving Cable Franchise Agreement with Charter
Communications. City Attorney Robert Sivick reported that an agreement had been negotiated
with Charter Communications for the Cable Franchise Agreement with the City of Grand Island.
The proposed agreement was for a period of fifteen years. It would increase the number of
Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) channels from two to three and sets the PEG fee at
forty cents per subscriber, per month and increases the number of governmental facilities and
schools receiving free cable television service. It also sets the franchise fee for the City at 5%
and strengthens customer service standards for Grand Island citizen subscribers.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Dugan to approve Resolution #2012-303. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Vavricek resumed conducting the meeting.
#2012-304 – Consideration of Modifying Language Relative to Residency Requirements for City
Department Directors. City Attorney Robert Sivick reported that at the October 2, 2012 City
Council Study Session he was directed by Council to remove language referring to the City’s
zoning jurisdiction from the Director residency requirements as that language existed in no other
provisions related to residency of other City employees.
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Discussion was held regarding the Senior Leadership Team and consistency within the Personnel
Rules.
Motion by Haase, second by Niemann to approve Resolution #2012-304.
Motion by Haase to amend the motion to change the 12 miles to 0 miles. Motion failed due to
lack of a second
Upon roll call vote of the main motion, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Nickerson to approve the Claims for the period of September 26,
2012 through October 9, 2012, for a total amount of $2,787,857.08. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:13 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item G2
Approving Re-Appointment of Doug Jensen to the Animal
Advisory Board
The Mayor has submitted the re-appointment of Doug Jensen to the Animal Advisory Board. This
appointment would become effective immediately upon approval by the City Council and would expire
on August 31, 2015.
Approval is recommended.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item G3
#2012-306 - Approving Contract for Downtown Phase I Planning
Services
Staff Contact: Marco Floreani
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Community Development
Meeting:October 23, 2012
Subject:Approving Downtown Revitalization RFP Award for
Community Development Block Grant 12-DTR-004
Item #’s:G-3
Presenter(s):Marco Floreani, Community Development Administrator
Background
On August 29, 2012, The City of Grand Island received a notice of release of funds from
the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for a $30,000 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Downtown Revitalization Phase 1 Grant. The grant
will be used to fund a downtown revitalization plan, which qualifies as an eligible
activity under phase 1 of the Downtown Revitalization category of the CDBG program.
The developed downtown revitalization plan will be the primary component in procuring
the $330,000 CDBG Downtown Revitalization Phase 2 Grant funds, which will aid in the
implementation of the final downtown plan. The project will fulfill the Slum and Blight
(SB) National Objective though the subcategory of “SB Area Basis”. The grant contract
awarded $27,900 for Planning Activities and $2,100 for General Administration. A local
match of $20,000 was provided for $50,000 in total project funds.
Discussion
An advertisement of Requests for Proposals was published in The Independent on
September 1, 2012. The bid opening was on September 27, 2012. The City received
proposals from three planning and design firms. A committee consisting of city staff and
downtown stakeholders was formed to select the planning and design firm. Each
committee member scored the proposals on the following criteria:
1) Consultant Experience on Similar Projects
2) Approach to the Project
a.Approach to Community Engagement
b.Innovative Components in Proposal
c.Implementation Strategies
d.Firm’s Planning and Design Principles
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3) Qualifications for Project Team
4) References
5) Proposed Project Timeline
6) Proposed Cost
The firm with the highest point score was the Omaha based architecture firm of Alley
Poyner Macchietto. The committee recommends the contract be awarded to Alley
Poyner Macchietto for the amount of $43,000.00.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve contract for planning services
to Alley Poyner Macchietto of Omaha, Nebraska for $43,000.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve contract to Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture of Omaha, Nebraska.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-306
WHEREAS, Advertisement for the request for proposals for Community
Development Block Grant 12-DTR-004 Downtown Revitalization Phase 1 Planning Services
was published in the Grand Island Independent on September 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, on September 27, 2012 Proposals were opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture of Omaha, Nebraska
submitted a proposal in accordance with the terms, specifications of the Request for Proposals,
and all other statutory requirements contained therein, having received the most favorable score
among all reviewed; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney’s office;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island, Nebraska is
hereby authorized to award a contract to Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture of Omaha,
Nebraska, in the amount of $43,000.00 for CDBG Downtown Revitalization Phase 1 Planning
Services
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PHASE I
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN
RFP DUE DATE:September 27, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT:Community Development
PUBLICATION DATE:September 1, 2012
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
Urban Development Services\Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture
San Antonio, TX Omaha, NE
RDG Planning & Design
Omaha, NE
cc:Marco Floreani, Com. Dev. Admin.Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent Jaye Monter, Finance Director
P1587
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item G4
#2012-307 - Approving Contract for Voice Communications
System
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter
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Council Agenda Memo
From: Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Meeting:October 23, 2012
Subject:Approving Voice Communication System at City Hall
Item #’s:G-4
Presenter(s):Andrew Duey, City of Grand Island Network Consultant
- Duey’s Computer Service, Inc.
Background
On July 11, 2012 the City of Grand Island issued a request for proposals to replace the 19
year old telephone system installed at City Hall in 1993. Budget authority for
replacement of the phone system is in the 2012-2013 Capital Improvement Projects Fund.
Discussion
Five proposals were received on August 9, 2012; reviewed and scored by Robyn
Splattstoesser, IT Manager; Stephanie Gosda, Computer Technician; Jon Rosenlund,
Emergency Management Director and Andrew Duey, City of Grand Island Network
Consultant.
On September 5th two vendors were invited to provide a “live” demonstration of a
working telephone system using the proposed equipment for the committee to assess and
examine. After the comparison, the committee recommends Business
Telecommunication Systems (BTS) of Grand Island Nebraska be awarded the contract to
replace the current system for $73,196.00 including a five year warranty on products,
parts and labor.
The proposed phone system will replace the current 30 phone line system and support up
to 62 digital and analog phone lines. The proposed system will include 120 digital
phones to replace the existing 110 phones throughout the building and also include an
additional 10 IP phones which can be connected anywhere inside City Hall using existing
computer network connections. The system is capable of phone line expansion along
with the ability to connect to other City locations to potentially share phone lines and
voice mail.
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All phones will feature full duplex speakerphones replacing the existing half-duplex
speakerphones that currently only exist at certain locations inside City Hall. The
proposed phones have 36 programmable buttons, a larger backlit display enabling
features such as caller ID, a call log, staff directory, and easier call handling capabilities.
The proposed system will include a call accounting package for detailed call log review
and a voicemail system which will allow staff to receive voicemails via e-mail if desired.
A unified communications mailbox allows access to the employee’s voicemail directly
from their computer or smartphone.
The proposed phone system will support a digital phone line connection from the current
telephone service provider Century Link and support DID’s. A DID is a Direct Inbound
Dial number, allowing people to bypass calling the automated phone tree and dial the
person they want to reach directly.
In order to minimize the inconvenience of upgrading to a new telephone system at City
Hall, recommendation for conversion is to take place after hours on a weekend or in the
evening after 5p.m. BTS has agreed to accommodate this request for an amount not to
exceed $3000.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the contract with Business Telecommunication Systems in the
amount of $73,196.00 and approve after hours installation not to exceed an
additional $3,000
2.Disapprove or Deny the submitted proposals
3.Postpone the issue to a future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Voice Communication
System to Business Telecommunication Systems for $73,196.00 plus the cost for after
hour’s installation not to exceed $3000.00.
Sample Motion
Approve the Voice Communications System with Business Telecommunication Systems
for $73,196.00 plus installation on a weekend or evening not to exceed $3000.00.
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RESOLUTION 2012-307
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited proposals to replace the existing
voice communication system within City Hall, and
WHEREAS, proposals were received, reviewed and evaluated in accordance with
the established criteria in the RFP; and
WHEREAS, Business Telecommunication Systems (BTS) of Grand Island, NE
submitted a proposal to replace the current system for $73,196.00 and
WHEREAS, the proposed system includes a 5 year warranty on products, parts and labor;
and
WHEREAS, Business Telecommunication Systems (BTS) of Grand Island, NE will
install the system after hours not to exceed $3000.00; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney’s office;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal from Business
Telecommunication Systems of Grand Island Nebraska in the amount of $73,196.00 and
installation after hours not to exceed $3000.00 for the City of Grand Island is hereby
approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2012.
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
October 23, 2012 City Attorney
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PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO:PHONE:DATE:
FAX:JOB PHONE:JOB FAX:
1 - 620570 Enterprise Suite TOL SBE Package including: 5) SIP Licenses
Suite 4 1) IX-CME KSU Unit 1) IX-MBU Media Bridge Unit 25) Unified Communication Licenses
1) IX-PWSE Power Supply 1) 96 Port License 75) Mailbox only Licenses
1) IX-CCU Processor 1) Enterprise CSTA License 1) Soft-Fax Port
1) IX-CCSU Latest Software 1) Dell PC Platform IMAP TSE for UC
1 -620570/408KT Voicemail Port Upgrade to up to 8 ports
1 -620570.916KT Voicemail Port Upgrade to 12 ports
35 - 620707 Single Voice Mailbox License (100 mailboxes included in above voicemail system)
1 - 000303 IP Station License package (10 licenses)
1 - 040030 Expansion Cabinet package A
1 - 040031 Expansion Cabinet package B
2 - 101581 IX-8UNTK-1 Analog Trunk Cards (8 circuits each)
2 - 102220 IX-DTI-P PRI Interface cards
8 - 040361 IX-16PSUB-2 Digital ICON Station Cards (16 circuits each) New System Price : 81,266.00$
1 -101443 IX-8PSUB-2 Digital ICON Station Card (8 circuits)Trade in of Existing System : (8,070.00)$
an Iwatsu ECS/SBE communication system consisting of the following:
We hereby submit specifications and estimates for:
100 East 1st Street
CITY. STATE and ZIP CODE:JOB LOCATION:
Grand Island, NE 68801
ATTENTION:
Robyn
City of Grand Island 308.385.5444 August 9, 2012
ADDRESS:JOB NAME:
(308) 382-1011 (800) 809-5144 Fax (308) 382-0986
Contract for Services
Business Telecommunication Systems
Telephone Systems - Data Networking - Paging
3312 Island Circle
Grand Island, Nebraska 68803
1 -101443 IX-8PSUB-2 Digital ICON Station Card (8 circuits)Trade in of Existing System : (8,070.00)$
2 - 101472 IX-8SUBS-4 Analog Circuit Card (8 circuits each)Total Installed System Price : 73,196.00$
2 - 101473 IX-8ESUBS-4 Analog Citcuit Daughterboard (8 circuits)
1 - 101745 IX-EDVIF Misc Card for Relays and External Paging Evening or weekend installation will add $3000.00
120 - 505810 IX-5810 ICON Display 36 button speakerphones
10 - 505910 IX-5910 ICON IP Display 36 button speakerphones
10 - 505009 IX-59AC Power Supplies for IP Phones
1 - Nova Trysis Call Accounting package. (includes Dell PC)
2 - CSU Interface for PRI to DTI Cards
1 - Minuteman E2000RM2U UPS Unit
1 - Equipment Rack 7'
Installation and configuration of system
Complete user and administrative training
Assistance with Carrier circuit transition
73,196.00$
Authorized
Signature
50% due upon acceptance of proposal; and the balance due upon system cutover date.
All material is guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed in a workmanlike manner
according to standard practices. Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving
extra costs will be executed only upon written orders, and will become an extra charge over and
above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes, accidents or delays beyond our
control. Owner to carry fire, tornado and other necessary insurance. Our workers are fully
covered by Workman's Compensation Insurance.
Loren Cleveland
Note:This proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within 90 Days
Acceptance of Proposal - The above prices, specifications, and
conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized
to do the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above.
DATE OF
ACCEPTANCE
Includes 5 years warranty on products and parts. 5 years on labor.
We Propose hereby to furnish material and labor complete in accordance with above specifications, for the sum of:
Seventy Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety Six dollars and 00/100 --------------------------
Payment to be made as follows:
Signature
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
VOICE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
RFP DUE DATE:August 9, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT:Information Technology
PUBLICATION DATE:July 11, 2012
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:9
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
Kidwell Business Telecommunications Systems
Lincoln, NE Grand Island, NE
Windstream ACT Technologies
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Dice Communications
Omaha NE
cc:Jaye Monter, Finance Director Robyn Splattstoesser, IT Manager
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item G5
#2012-308 - Approving Bid Award - Substation Transformer
Testing Services
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Jason Eley
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Jason Eley, City Attorney
Meeting:October 23, 2012
Subject:Transformer Testing Services
Item #’s:G-5
Presenter(s):Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The City of Grand Island owns seven 13.8 kV distribution substations. These substations
are vital to providing reliable electrical service to the Grand Island population. Within
these substations are a total of twelve 22.5 MVA distribution transformers. These
transformers are the most expensive assets in the distribution system. Manufacturers
recommend electrical testing every five to ten years. This testing was last performed in
2004. In addition to the distribution substation transformers, all generation related
transformers need tested as well. Bids were requested on a “per transformer” basis to
allow elimination from the scope of work any transformers that may be unavailable for
testing during the time the contractor is on site. A total of twenty-six transformers and
one underground cable were included in the bid specifications.
Discussion
The request was advertised in accordance with City procurement requirements.
Specifications were sent to six regional distributors. Proposals were publicly opened at
2:00 pm on September 18, 2012. Listed below is a tabulation of the proposals received:
Services Provider Exceptions Proposal Price
SPX Transformer Solutions Yes $152,421,50
Solomon Corporation Yes $104,525.09
Alstom Grid Co.No $73,295.00
Eaton Corporation Yes $71,236.32
Delta Star Inc.Yes $61,525.00
Bids include appropriate sales tax.
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All five bids were evaluated based upon price and conformance to the specifications.
The bids received from Eaton Corporation, Solomon Corporation, and SPX Transformer
Solutions met all functional specifications and contained only minor exceptions that are
not critical to the project. The bid received from Delta Star Inc. did not meet the
specification for including up to three mobilizations in their quote and specified
additional cost for weather or other unforeseen project delays. Delta Star also included a
fuel surcharge in addition to their proposed price. Therefore, this bid was not considered
a viable option. The bid received from Alstom Grid Co. met all functional specifications
with no exception. The bid from Eaton Corporation was the lowest acceptable bid
received.
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 a future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the bid from Eaton
Corporation for testing twenty-six (26) Power Transformers in the amount of $71,236.32.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid from Eaton Corporation for testing twenty-six (26) Power
Transformers in the amount of $71,236.32.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-308
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Substation
Transformer Testing Services, according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities
Department; and
WHEREAS, on September 18, 2012, bids were received, opened and reviewed;
and
WHEREAS, Eaton Corporation, of Lenexa, Kansas, 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 $71,236.32; and
WHEREAS, the bid of the Eaton Corporation is less than the estimate for the
Substation Transformer Testing Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of the Eaton Corporation in the
amount of $71,236.32, for Substation Transformer Testing Services, is hereby approved as the
lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE:September 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:Substation Transformer Testing Services
DEPARTMENT:Utilities
ESTIMATE:$125,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:EW010
PUBLICATION DATE:September 7, 2012
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:6
SUMMARY
Bidder:Solomon Corporation Delta Star Inc.
Solomon, KS Lynchburg, VA
Bid Security:Travelers Casualty & Surety Co.Fidelity & Deposit Co.
Exceptions:Noted None
Bid Price:$97,687.00 $57,500.00
Sales Tax:$ 6,838.09 $ 4,025.00
Total Bid Price:$104,525.09 $61,525.00
Bidder:Eaton Corporation SPX Transformer Solutions, Inc.
Lenexa, KS Waukesha, WI
Bid Security:Travelers Casualty & Surety Co.Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Exceptions:Noted Noted
Bid Price:$66,576.00 $142,450.00
Sales Tax: --____$ 9,971.50
Total Bid Price:$66,576.00 $152,421.50
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Bidder:Alstom Grid Co.
Stow, OH
Bid Security:Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Exceptions:None
Bid Price:$68,500.00
Sales Tax:$ 4,795.00
Total Bid Price:$73,295.00
cc:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item G6
#2012-309- Approving Bid Award for the Law Enforcement Center
& Downtown Parking Lot Snow Removal Operations for the
2012/2013 Winter Season
Staff Contact: Terry Brown, Interim Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown, Interim Public Works Director
Steve Lamken, Police Chief
Meeting:October 23, 2012
Subject:Approving Bid Award for the Law Enforcement Center
& Downtown Parking Lot Snow Removal Operations for
the 2012/2013 Winter Season
Item #’s:G-6
Presenter(s):Terry Brown, Interim Public Works Director
Background
On September 20, 2012 the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department
advertised for proposals for Snow Removal Operations at the Law Enforcement Center &
Downtown Parking Lots for the 2012/2013 winter season including equipment and labor.
There were seven (7) potential proposers for this work.
Discussion
Two (2) proposals were received and opened on October 9, 2012. The Engineering
Division of the Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division of the City
Attorney's Office reviewed the proposal that was received. The proposal is shown below.
Bidder Description Unit
Trucks for hauling snow $ 35.00 per load
Tractor Loader w/ Box Blade $120.00 per hour
Skid Steer Loader $100.00 per hour
Premier Snow Removal, LLC
of Grand Island, NE
Tractor with Pull Blade
(minimum 24' width)
$200.00 per hour
Trucks for hauling snow $ 70.00 per load
Tractor Loader w/ Box Blade $120.00 per hour
Skid Steer Loader $ 95.00 per hour
Lacy Construction Company of
Grand Island, NE
Tractor with Pull Blade
(minimum 24' width)
$315.00 per hour
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City Staff is requesting the option to renew the agreement on an annual basis for a five
(5) year period, at which time proposals will be solicited.
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 awarding the bid for Snow
Removal Operations at the Law Enforcement Center & Downtown Parking Lots to
Premier Snow Removal, LLC of Grand Island, Nebraska and authorize the Mayor to
execute a contract for the work.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve awarding the bid for Snow Removal Operations at the Law
Enforcement Center & Downtown Parking Lots to Premier Snow Removal, LLC of
Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-309
WHEREAS, the City Of Grand Island invited sealed proposals for Snow Removal
Operations at the Law Enforcement Center & Downtown Parking Lots, according to
specifications on file in the office of the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2012, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Premier Snow Removal, LLC of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted
a bid in accordance with terms of the advertisement of the specifications and all other statutory
requirements contained therein, such bid being as follows:
Cost Per Hour
Trucks for Hauling Snow $ 35.00 per load
Tractor Loader w/ Box Blade $120.00 per hour
Skid Steer Loader $100.00 per hour
Tractor with Pull Blade $200.00 per hour
WHEREAS, the City will have the option to renew the contract on an annual
basis for a five (5) year period, at which time proposals will be solicited.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Premier Snow Removal,
LLC of Grand Island, Nebraska for snow removal operations in the amounts identified above is
hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid submitted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract between the City and such
contractor for such snow removal operations be entered into, and the Mayor is hereby authorized
and directed to execute such contract on behalf of the City Of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 23rd day of October , 2012, by
and between Premier Snow Removal LLC., hereinafter called the Contractor and the CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, hereinafter called the City.
WITNESSETH:
THAT, WHEREAS, in accordance with law, the City has caused contract documents to be prepared
and an advertisement calling for proposals to be published, for furnishing equipment and labor for
snow removal operations; and
WHEREAS, the City, in the manner prescribed by law, has publicly opened, examined, and
canvassed the proposals submitted, and has determined the aforesaid Contractor to be the lowest
responsive proposer complying with Chapter 73, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and has duly
awarded to said Contractor a contract therefore, for the sum or sums named in the Contractor’s
proposal, a copy thereof being attached to and made a part of this contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the compensation to be paid to the Contractor and of the
mutual agreements herein contained, the parties to these presents have agreed and hereby agree,
the City for itself and its successors, and the Contractor for itself, or themselves, and its, theirs, or
their successors, as follows:
ARTICLE I. That the contractor shall (a) furnish all tools equipment, superintendence, transportation,
and other construction accessories, services and facilities; (b) furnish, as agent for the City, all
materials, supplies and equipment specified and required to be incorporated in and form a permanent
part of the completed work; (c) provide and perform all necessary labor; and (d) in a good substantial
and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the requirements, stipulations, provisions, and
conditions of the contract documents as listed in the attached Specifications Form, said documents
forming the contract and being as fully a part thereof as if repeated verbatim herein, perform, execute,
construct and complete all work included in and covered by the City’s official award of this contract to
the said Contractor, such award being based on the acceptance by the City of the Contractor’s
proposal;
ARTICLE II. In consideration of the Contractor performing the provisions of this contract, the City
agrees to pay for labor and equipment as follows:
1.Trucks for Hauling Snow $35.00 per load
(10 cubic yard - minimum)
2.Tractor Loader w/ Box Blade $120.00 per hour
(minimum capacity - 3 cubic yard)
3.Skid Steer Loader $100.00 per hour
(minimum 84” width)
4.Tractor with Pull Blade $200.00 per hour
(minimum 24’ width)
Payments thereof to be made in cash or its equivalent in the manner provided in the General
Specifications.
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ARTICLE III. Lots to be cleared of snow are as follows:
Law Enforcement Center (111 Public Safety Drive)
Lot at N Pine and South Front (Southeast corner)
Lot at N Pine and W 3rd (Southeast corner)
Lot at N Locust and W South Front (Southeast corner)
Lot at N Walnut and W South Front (Northeast corner)
Lot at N Walnut and W South Front (Southeast corner)
Lot at N Walnut and W 2nd (Northeast corner)
Lot at N Walnut and W 1st (Southeast corner)
Lot at S Wheeler and W 1st (Southeast corner)
Parking Ramp at N Locust and W 1st (Northeast corner) – (Loading & Hauling Only, as
clearing of the ramp is a separate bid).
ARTICLE IV. Due to the Law Enforcement Center providing essential public safety services the
Contractor shall be capable of mobilizing its labor and equipment to begin operations at the Center
with two (2) hours notice by the City. This lot shall receive priority for snow removal.
ARTICLE V. There will be no need for materials or supplies to be incorporated into this particular work
for the City.
ARTICLE VI. The term of this agreement shall be from the date of the last party signing the contract to
September 30, 2013. The City will have the option to renew the agreement on an annual basis for a
five (5) year period, at which time proposals will be solicited. The agreement shall be automatically
extended in one year increments upon the same terms and conditions unless terminated by service of
notice of termination by either party on or before July 31st of any year this agreement continues in full
force and effect.
ARTICLE VII. The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable State fair labor standards in the
execution of this contract as required by Section 73-102, R.R.S. 1943. The Contractor further agrees
to comply with the provisions of Section 48-657, R.R.S. 1943, pertaining to contributions to the
Unemployment Compensation Fund of the State of Nebraska.
ARTICLE VIII. During the performance of this contract, the Contractor and all subcontractors agree
not to discriminate in hiring or any other employment practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age or disability and to comply at all times with all applicable state and federal civil
rights acts and executive orders of the President of the United States.
ARTICLE IX. Every public contractor and their subcontractors who are awarded a contract 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.
ARTICLE X. The City of Grand Island, Nebraska operates on a fiscal year beginning October 1st and
ending on the following September 30th. It is understood and agreed that any portion of this agreement
which will be performed in a future fiscal year is contingent upon the City Council adopting budget
statements and appropriations sufficient to fund such performance.
ARTICLE XI. City Code states that it is unethical for any person to offer, give or agree to give any City
employee or former City employee, or for any City employee or former City employee to solicit,
demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment in
connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, or preparation of any part of a
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Downtown Parking Lots Contract (Pg 2/4)
program requirement or a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or
procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in
any proceeding or application, request for ruling, determination, claim or controversy, or other
particular matter, pertaining to any program requirement or a contract or subcontract, or to any
solicitation or proposal therefore. It shall be unethical for any payment, gratuity, or offer of
employment to be made by or on behalf of a subcontractor under a contract to the prime contractor or
higher tier subcontractor or any person associated therewith, as an inducement for the award of a
subcontract or order.
ARTICLE XII. The City reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time upon 60 days notice.
If the contract is terminated, the contractor will be compensated for any services rendered to date of
termination.
ARTICLE XIII. 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, gender or political affiliation.
ARTICLE XIV. LB 403: Every public contractor and their subcontractors 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 Contract Agreement as of the date
and year first above written.
Premier Snow Removal LLC.
By ____________________________________Date ______________________
Title ___________________________________
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
By ______________________________________Date ______________________
Mayor
Attest ____________________________________
City Clerk
The contract is in due form according to law and hereby approved.
___________________________________________Date ______________________
Attorney for the City
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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.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS AT LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER &
DOWNTOWN PARKING LOTS
RFP DUE DATE:October 9, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT:Public Works
PUBLICATION DATE:September 20, 2012
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:7
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
Premier Snow Removal Lacy Construction Co.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
cc:Terry Brown, Interim Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Assist.
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent Steve Lamken, Police Chief
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item G7
#2012-310- Approving Renewal of Website Hosting Agreement
with Vision Internet
Staff Contact: Wendy Meyer-Jerke, Public Information Officer
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Wendy Meyer-Jerke, Public Information Officer
Meeting:October 23, 2012
Subject:Website Hosting Agreement with Vision Internet
Item #’s:G-7
Presenter(s):Wendy Meyer-Jerke, Public Information Officer
Background
The current City of Grand Island website, www.grand-island.com, was rebuilt in 2009 by
Vision Internet, of Santa Monica, California, and is currently hosted by Vision Internet.
Vision Internet was founded in 1995 and specializes in city and county government
website builds and redevelopments. The website is currently maintained and updated by
over 50 City of Grand Island employees.
Some of the interactive features of the City’s website includes: e-notifications of news
and calendar items, central document tool, online forms, live video streaming, social
media tools, sign-up for activities, and online bill pay.
Discussion
The proposed web hosting agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City’s
Legal Department. This agreement is a renewal of the previous three year agreement
with Vision Internet to provide the web hosting services for the City of Grand Island
website, www.grand-island.com.
The agreement would start on November 3, 2012 and remain in effect for a period of one
year and continue to be in effect on a year-to-year basis thereafter for up to three years.
The agreement will include a $231.52 monthly hosting fee, with a five percent annual
increase. This agreement is similar to the original three year agreement approved by city
council in 2009 which included a monthly hosting fee of $200, with a five percent
increase each year thereafter.
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Under this agreement additional services including but not limited to website
maintenance, custom data updates, and new components will be billed separately at
Vision Internet’s prevailing hourly rates.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve the renewal of the website hosting agreement with Vision
Internet.
2.Deny the renewal of the website hosting agreement with Vision Internet.
3.Take no action on the contract renewal.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends city council approve the renewal of the website hosting
agreement for a term of three years with Vision Internet which includes a monthly
hosting fee of $231.52, along with a five percent annual increase.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the website hosting renewal agreement beginning on November 3,
2012 for a term of three years between the City of Grand Island and Vision Internet.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-310
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island continually works on maintaining and
updating the City of Grand Island’s website, www.grand-island.com, with accurate and current
information to be utilized by citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island entered into an agreement with Vision
Internet of Santa Monica, California, to rebuild the City’s website and for hosting services on
February 10, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the current agreement is soon to expire, and
WEHREAS, a new agreement has been negotiated with Vision Internet to
continue to provide web hosting services for the City of Grand Island website for a term of three
years beginning on November 3, 2012; and
WEHREAS, the negotiated agreement will include a $231.52 monthly hosting
fee, with an annual five percent increase; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney’s office has reviewed and approved the proposed
agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the three-year contract with Vision
Internet to provide web hosting services for the City of Grand Island’s website, www.grand-
island.com, is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such
agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item H1
Consideration of Request from Faulk & Foster on behalf of
Verizon Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit for Construction of
an 80’ Monopole and Equipment Shelter Located at 1922 West 3rd
Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2.
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item I1
#2012-311- Approving the Exemption of the Capital Avenue
Widening – Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue Project from being
Partially Funded by a Paving Assessment District
Staff Contact: Terry Brown, Interim Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown, Manager of Engineering Services
Meeting:October 23, 2012
Subject:Approving the Exemption of the Capital Avenue
Widening – Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue Project
from being Partially Funded by a Paving Assessment
District
Item #’s:I-1
Presenter(s):Terry Brown, Interim Public Works Director
Background
A public meeting was held on August 21, 2012 to provide information and accept input
regarding the Capital Avenue Widening – Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue Project.
At the October 9, 2012 City Council meeting the Public Works Administration staff,
along with Olsson Associates staff gave a presentation of the Capital Avenue Widening –
Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue Project.
Discussion
It is recommended that a paving district not be created for this roadway project, based on
the lack of benefit for the majority of property owners along the project to form a paving
assessment district to partially fund this improvement. There have been numerous
responses from the public disapproving the formation of a paving assessment district.
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
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve a resolution exempting the
Capital Avenue Widening – Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue Project from being
partially funded by a paving assessment district.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012 -311
WHEREAS, by Resolution 2012-124 Grand Island City Council approved
entering into an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads for the Capital Avenue
Widening – Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue Project; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2012 the project team, consisting of staff from the
Public Works Department and Olsson Associates, conducted an informational meeting and
received numerous responses from the public disapproving formation of a paving assessment
district to partially fund the improvement because of lack of benefit for the majority of property
owners along the project; and
WHEREAS, Section 16-606 of the Nebraska Revised State Statute states “The
Council may assess and levy the whole expense and damage incurred in the creation of any
street, avenue, or alley upon the real property fronting upon the same and other property nearby
that may be benefited thereby in proportions according to benefits, and
WHEREAS, current policies and procedures for establishing a paving assessment
district dictate the boundary of the district to be all property which extends back from the
improved street half way to the next parallel street – 300 feet is the maximum limit for this
distance; and
WHEREAS, Capital Avenue at this location is an arterial road, and current
policies and procedures for developing a paving assessment district on this project may be
inconsistent with Section 16-606 of the Nebraska Revised State Statute.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, herby direct Public Works Administration
to exempt the Capital Avenue Widening – Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue Project from being
partially funded by a paving assessment district.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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PUBLIC WORKS
Capital Avenue Project
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PUBLIC WORKS
Capital Avenue – Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue
Purpose and Need Statement
The purpose of this project is to reconstruct Capital
Avenue to accommodate traffic volumes and enhance
motorist and pedestrian safety. This project will
meet current and future traffic needs by constructing
a 5-lane street section with a 10 foot wide Hike/Bike
Trail
*Project is Federally Funded up to 80% with a 20% Local match
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Proposed Roadway Section
Traffic Review
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HAWK Pedestrian Signal
Crossing
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PUBLIC WORKS
Paving Assessment District
Nebraska State Revised Statute 16-606
The council may assess and levy the whole expense and
damage incurred in the creation of any street, avenue, or
alley upon the real property fronting upon the same and
other property nearby that may be benefited thereby in
proportions according to benefits .”
State statute requires government properties to be included
in assessed costs
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PUBLIC WORKS
Paving Assessment Districts (cont.)
District creation may occur either by petition from
property owner(s) or order via an Ordinance by City
Council
Although each district must be reviewed individually,
the same basic principles are generally used in each
case. The assessable area, or district boundary, is
usually established by including all property which
extends back from the improved street half way to the
next parallel street. 300 feet is the maximum limit for
this distance.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Paving Assessment District (cont.)
Improvements due to street widths over 37 feet for
residential streets and 41 feet commercial streets are
not assessed to property owners
Replacement costs for existing paving are not
included in assessment costs
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PUBLIC WORKS
Proposal for Federally Funded Routes
Review as each project is presented and make a
determination based on benefits to properties
involved in the improvement area.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Capital Ave Widening from the Moores Creek Drain to Webb Rd
VS.
Capital Ave Widening from Webb Rd to Broadwell Ave
The Moores Creek Drain to Webb Road Widening
project was through a commercial corridor, with the
project benefiting businesses by providing better
traffic flow to their location
The Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue Widening
project is mainly through a residential area, with the
project benefiting motorists traveling into/through the
City
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PUBLIC WORKS
Paving Project Assessment History
STREET IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
Date District No.Resolution /
Ordinance No.
Assessed
Amount Project Location
2/14/2012 1256 2012-BE-1 $ 732,831.98 Capital Ave from Moores Creek Drain to Webb Rd
1/23/2007 1258 2007-BE-2 $ 132,300.28 Extending Faidley Ave west of Diers Ave 650‘ (new roadway)
2/14/2006 1255 2006-BE-2 $ 315,637.57 Independence Ave; Shanna St & Lariat Ln (new roadway)
4/12/2005 1221 2005-BE-4 $ 66,739.20 S Locust from US Hwy 34 to Stolley Park Rd
6/22/2004 1248 2004-BE-9 $ 99,849.46 Faidley Ave from Moore's Creek Drainway easterly towards Diers Ave (new roadway)
11/18/2003 1239 2003-BE-23 $ 695,493.98 Gold Core Dr in Platte Valley Industrial Park (new roadway)
2/26/2002 1237 2002-BE-3 $ 399,311.75 Wortman Dr (new roadway)
3/13/2001 1233 2001-BE-7 $ 132,373.52 Juergen Rd (new roadway)
1/9/2001 1225 2001-BE-1 $ 432,970.63 Allen Dr (new roadway)
11/22/1999 1218 99-BE-19 $ 334,495.62 Juergen Rd (Platte Valley Industrial Park)
11/22/1999 1212 99-BE-18 $ 140,751.84 Ada St
8/14/1995 1188 95-BE-011 $ 218,617.84 State St
7/3/1989 1130G -$ 9,719.60 Broadwell Ave from Oklahoma Ave to Anna St
6/20/1988 1125 -$ 20,451.65 Wheeler Ave from 17th St to Capital Ave
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PUBLIC WORKS
Capital Avenue Widening from Webb Road to
Broadwell Avenue Cost Per Budget Year
Total Project Cost = $7,850,000
Total City Share of Project = $1,549,000
Fiscal Year
Total Funds
Expended
Federal
Reimbursements to
City
Actual City Funds
Expended
2012 $ 66,000.00 $ - $ 66,000.00
2013 $ 433,000.00 $ 320,000.00 $ 113,000.00
2014 $ 1,818,800.00 $ 1,280,000.00 $ 538,800.00
2015 $ 831,200.00 $ - $ 831,200.00
Total $ 3,149,000.00 $ 1,600,000.00 $ 1,549,000.00
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PUBLIC WORKS
….In Summary
Capital Avenue Widening from Webb Road to
Broadwell Avenue
Total Project Cost = $7,850,000
Total Local Cost = $1,549,000
It is recommended that a resolution be passed by City
Council to inform Federal Highway Administration
and Nebraska Department of Roads of the City’s
local funding for this project.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item I2
#2012-312 - Consideration of Amendment to the Redevelopment
Plan Area 1 Located at 1103 St. Paul Road
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-3.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-312
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation and city of the
first class, has determined it be desirable to undertake and carry out urban redevelopment
projects in areas of the City which are determined to be substandard and blighted and in need of
redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Community Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21,
Nebraska Reissue Revised Statutes of 2007, as amended (the "Act"), prescribes the requirements
and procedures for the planning and implementation of redevelopment projects; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously declared Redevelopment Area No. 1 of the City to
be substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska (the "Authority"), has prepared a Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Section 18-2111 of
the Act, and recommended the Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Commission of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City reviewed the Redevelopment Plan
pursuant to the Act and submitted its recommendations, to the City, pursuant to Section 18-2114
of the Act; and
WHEREAS, following consideration of the recommendations of the Authority to the
Planning Commission, the recommendations of the Planning Commission to the City, and
following the public hearing with respect to the Redevelopment Plan, the City approved the Plan;
and
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the City by the Authority for approval a specific
Redevelopment Project within the Redevelopment Plan and as authorized in the Redevelopment
Plan, such project to be as follows: property acquisition, site preparation, utilities extensions,
landscaping, concrete and fee associated with the redevelopment project. All redevelopment
activities will occur in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the City published notices of a public hearing and mailed notices as required
pursuant to Section 18-2115 of the Act and has, on the date of the Resolution held a public
hearing on the proposal to amend the Redevelopment Plan to include the Redevelopment Project
described above.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska:
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1.The Redevelopment Plan of the City approved for Redevelopment Area No.1 in the city
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, including the Redevelopment Project described
above, is hereby determined to be feasible and in conformity with the general plan for the
development of the City of Grand Island as a whole and the Redevelopment Plan,
including the Redevelopment Project identified above, is in conformity with the
legislative declarations and determinations set forth in the Act; and it is hereby found and
determined that (a) the redevelopment project in the plan would not be economically
feasible without the use of tax-increment financing, (b) the redevelopment project would
not occur in the community redevelopment area without the use of tax-increment
financing, and (c) the costs and benefits of the redevelopment project, including costs and
benefits to other affected political subdivisions, the economy of the community, and the
demand for public and private services have been analyzed by the City and have been
found to be in the long-term best interest of the community impacted by the
redevelopment project. The City acknowledges receipt of notice of intent to enter into
the Redevelopment Contract in accordance with Section 18-2119 of the Act and of the
recommendations of the Authority and the Planning Commission with respect to the
Redevelopment Contract.
2.Approval of the Redevelopment Plan is hereby ratified and reaffirmed, as amended by
this Resolution, and the Authority is hereby directed to implement the Redevelopment
Plan in accordance with the Act.
3.Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, ad valorem taxes levied upon real property in the
Redevelopment Project included or authorized in the Plan which is described above shall
be divided, for a period not to exceed 15 years after the effective date of this provision,
which effective date shall be January 1, 2014 as follows:
a.That proportion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate fixed
each year by or for each public body upon the Redevelopment Project Valuation
(as defined in the Act) shall be paid into the funds of each such public body in the
same proportion as all other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and
b.That proportion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the Redevelopment
Project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to, is pledged to, and,
when collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of,
the interest on, and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes
or advances of money to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded,
assumed, or otherwise, such Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in
part, such Redevelopment Project. When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of
money, or indebtedness, including interest and premium due have been paid, the
Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and County Treasurer and all ad
valorem taxes upon real property in such Redevelopment Project shall be paid
into the funds of the respective public bodies.
c.The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and file with the
Treasurer and Assessor of Hall County, Nebraska, an Allocation Agreement and
Notice of Pledge of Taxes with respect to each Redevelopment Project.
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4.The City hereby finds and determines that the proposed land uses and building
requirements in the Redevelopment Area are designed with the general purposes of
accomplishing, in accordance with the general plan for development of the City, a
coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the City and its environs which
will, in accordance with present and future needs, promote health, safety, morals, order,
convenience, prosperity; and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in
the process of development; including, among other things, adequate provision for traffic,
vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate
provision for light and air, the promotion of a healthful and convenient distribution of
population, the provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage, and other public
utilities, schools, parks, recreation and community facilities, and other public
requirements, the promotion of sound design and arrangement, the wise and efficient
expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the recurrence of unsanitary or unsafe
dwelling accommodations, or conditions of blight.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item I3
#2012-313 - Consideration of Amendment to the Redevelopment
Plan Area 2 Located at 1112 South Locust Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-4.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-313
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation and city of the
first class, has determined it be desirable to undertake and carry out urban redevelopment
projects in areas of the City which are determined to be substandard and blighted and in need of
redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Community Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21,
Nebraska Reissue Revised Statutes of 2007, as amended (the "Act"), prescribes the requirements
and procedures for the planning and implementation of redevelopment projects; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously declared Redevelopment Area No. 2 of the City to
be substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska (the "Authority"), has prepared a Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Section 18-2111 of
the Act, and recommended the Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Commission of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City reviewed the Redevelopment Plan
pursuant to the Act and submitted its recommendations, to the City, pursuant to Section 18-2114
of the Act; and
WHEREAS, following consideration of the recommendations of the Authority to the
Planning Commission, the recommendations of the Planning Commission to the City, and
following the public hearing with respect to the Redevelopment Plan, the City approved the Plan;
and
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the City by the Authority for approval a specific
Redevelopment Project within the Redevelopment Plan and as authorized in the Redevelopment
Plan, such project to be as follows: property acquisition, site preparation, utilities extensions,
landscaping, concrete and fee associated with the redevelopment project. All redevelopment
activities will occur in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the City published notices of a public hearing and mailed notices as required
pursuant to Section 18-2115 of the Act and has, on the date of the Resolution held a public
hearing on the proposal to amend the Redevelopment Plan to include the Redevelopment Project
described above.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska:
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1.The Redevelopment Plan of the City approved for Redevelopment Area No. 2 in the city
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, including the Redevelopment Project described
above, is hereby determined to be feasible and in conformity with the general plan for the
development of the City of Grand Island as a whole and the Redevelopment Plan,
including the Redevelopment Project identified above, is in conformity with the
legislative declarations and determinations set forth in the Act; and it is hereby found and
determined that (a) the redevelopment project in the plan would not be economically
feasible without the use of tax-increment financing, (b) the redevelopment project would
not occur in the community redevelopment area without the use of tax-increment
financing, and (c) the costs and benefits of the redevelopment project, including costs and
benefits to other affected political subdivisions, the economy of the community, and the
demand for public and private services have been analyzed by the City and have been
found to be in the long-term best interest of the community impacted by the
redevelopment project. The City acknowledges receipt of notice of intent to enter into
the Redevelopment Contract in accordance with Section 18-2119 of the Act and of the
recommendations of the Authority and the Planning Commission with respect to the
Redevelopment Contract.
2.Approval of the Redevelopment Plan is hereby ratified and reaffirmed, as amended by
this Resolution, and the Authority is hereby directed to implement the Redevelopment
Plan in accordance with the Act.
3.Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, ad valorem taxes levied upon real property in the
Redevelopment Project included or authorized in the Plan which is described above shall
be divided, for a period not to exceed 15 years after the effective date of this provision,
which effective date shall be January 1, 2014 as follows:
a.That proportion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate fixed
each year by or for each public body upon the Redevelopment Project Valuation
(as defined in the Act) shall be paid into the funds of each such public body in the
same proportion as all other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and
b.That proportion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the Redevelopment
Project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to, is pledged to, and,
when collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of,
the interest on, and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes
or advances of money to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded,
assumed, or otherwise, such Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in
part, such Redevelopment Project. When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of
money, or indebtedness, including interest and premium due have been paid, the
Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and County Treasurer and all ad
valorem taxes upon real property in such Redevelopment Project shall be paid
into the funds of the respective public bodies.
c.The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and file with the
Treasurer and Assessor of Hall County, Nebraska, an Allocation Agreement and
Notice of Pledge of Taxes with respect to each Redevelopment Project.
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4.The City hereby finds and determines that the proposed land uses and building
requirements in the Redevelopment Area are designed with the general purposes of
accomplishing, in accordance with the general plan for development of the City, a
coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the City and its environs which
will, in accordance with present and future needs, promote health, safety, morals, order,
convenience, prosperity; and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in
the process of development; including, among other things, adequate provision for traffic,
vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate
provision for light and air, the promotion of a healthful and convenient distribution of
population, the provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage, and other public
utilities, schools, parks, recreation and community facilities, and other public
requirements, the promotion of sound design and arrangement, the wise and efficient
expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the recurrence of unsanitary or unsafe
dwelling accommodations, or conditions of blight.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item I4
#2012-314 - Approving Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Pilot Project
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger;Jason Eley
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Jason Eley, City Attorney
Meeting:October 9, 2012
Subject:Automated Metering Infrastructure Pilot System
Item #’s:I-4
Presenter(s): Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The Utility Dept made a presentation concerning AMI (Automated Metering
Infrastructure) at the April 3, 2012 Council Study Session with the resulting
recommendation to evaluate the technology by creating a pilot project. The proposed
project area to be used is the new water construction in Merrick County as part of a
groundwater contamination remediation project being paid for by the Union Pacific
Railroad. The remediation project area is localized and will include approximately 170
new water meters.
The intent of the pilot project is to gain first-hand experience with the installation and
operation of an AMI system as well as determining the fiscal costs and benefits. This
information would then be used to evaluate the feasibility of AMI for the entire electric
and water utility systems. Specifications for the AMI pilot project were developed by
Department staff and issued for proposals in accordance with City procurement
requirements. These specifications were drafted to allow the use of multiple suppliers for
the hardware and software components of the AMI system for flexibility in evaluating
additional vendors of AMI components during the pilot project. The AMI system data
would be stored at a remote secure server and accessed by the City for meter billing and
system information. Meter consumption information could also be made available to
customers through the City’s website.
Requests for Proposals were sent out and proposals were returned on August 30, 2012, from
two companies.
Discussion
The two proposals received were from a consortium of Tantalus Inc., ITRON, Dutton-
Lainson, and Dakota Supply Group, and from Landis & Gyr with Kriz Davis as the local
representative.
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The proposals were reviewed by Utilities Department staff members for completeness of
response, flexibility for future expansion, technical support, ability to support more than
one manufacturer, and ease of use once installed.
The Landis & Gyr proposal is the most complete response to the RFP. The Landis & Gyr
system included four different meter manufacturers which will provide much better
flexibility in the future. Along with the ability to communicate with water and electric
meters, the Department requested communication with capacitor banks and line fault
indicators which the Tantalus system did not address. Tantalus also did not provide
information regarding other meter manufacturers that are supported by their system. The
proposal pricing from Tantalus was slightly less, but incomplete.
The Landis and Gyr (Gridstream) proposal price of $108,129.95 includes the AMI pilot
system hardware, software, on-site training and the first year of a three year agreement to
host the information. The Department will be responsible for installation of the system
including water meter transmitters and electric meter replacement, and off-site training
expenses for two personnel. The estimated Department costs for this installation are
$30,000. The subsequent annual server hosting fee is $8,100.00.
The Department staff recommends that the proposal from Landis and Gyr of
$108,129.95, be accepted as the best responsive proposal for the AMI pilot system.
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 staff recommends that the proposal submitted by Landis and Gyr of the Gridstream
System be accepted as the most complete and best system for Grand Island Utilities. The
recommendation includes the approval of purchasing the AMI pilot system components
for $108,129.95 and entering into an annual agreement for the hosted server from Landis
and Gyr in the amount of $8,100.
Sample Motion
Move to approve purchasing the AMI pilot system components for $108,129.95 and
entering into an annual agreement for the hosted server from Landis and Gyr in the
amount of $8,100.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE PILOT SYSTEM (AMI)
PILOT PROGRAM
RFP DUE DATE:August 30, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT:Utilities
PUBLICATION DATE:August 17, 2012
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:4
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
Landis & Gyr Tantalus Systems
Peguot, MN Raleigh, NC
cc:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
P1585
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Contract Page 1
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between Landis+Gyr Technologies, LLC,
hereinafter called the Contractor, and the CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
hereinafter called the City.
WITNESSETH:
THAT, WHEREAS, in accordance with law, the City has caused contract documents to be
prepared and an advertisement calling for a Request for Proposal to be published, for Advanced
Metering Infrastructure Pilot Program (AMI); and
WHEREAS, the City, in the manner prescribed by law, has publicly opened, examined, and
canvassed the proposals submitted, and has determined the aforesaid Contractor to be the lowest
responsive and responsible vendor, and has duly awarded to the said Contractor a contract
therefore, for the sum or sums named in the Contractor’s proposal, a copy thereof being attached
to and made a part of this contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the compensation to be paid to the Contractor and of
the mutual agreements herein contained, the parties have agreed and hereby agree, the City for
itself and its successors, and the Contractor for itself, himself, or themselves, and its, his, or their
successors, as follows:
ARTICLE I. That the following documents shall compromise the Contract, and shall together
be referred to as the “Agreement” or the “Contract Documents”;
1.This Contract Agreement
2.City of Grand Island’s General Specifications for Advanced Metering
Infrastructure Pilot System
3.Landis+Gyr Master Agreement
4.Landis+Gyr Command Center Managed Services Package Schedule
ARTICLE II. That the Contractor shall (a) furnish all tools, equipment, superintendence,
transportation, and other construction materials, services and facilities; (b) furnish, as agent for
the City, all materials, supplies and equipment specified and required to be incorporated in and
form a permanent part of the completed work; (c) provide and perform all necessary labor; and
(d) in a good substantial and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the requirements,
stipulations, provisions, and conditions of the contract documents as listed in the attached
General Specifications, said documents forming the contract and being as fully a part thereof as
if repeated verbatim herein, perform, execute, construct and complete all work included in and
covered by the City’s official award of this contract to the said Contractor, such award being
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based on the acceptance by the City of the Contractor’s bid;
ARTICLE III. That the City shall pay the Contractor for the performance of the work embraced
in this contract and the contractor will accept as full compensation therefore the sum (subject to
adjustment as provided by the contract) of One Hundred Eight thousand, One Hundred Twenty-
Nine dollars and Ninety-Five cents ($108,129.95) for all services, materials, and work covered
by and included in the contract award and designated in the foregoing Article II; payments
thereof to be made in cash or its equivalent in the manner provided in the General Specifications.
The total cost of the Contract includes:
Base Bid:$100,536.00
Sales Tax $ 7,543.95
TOTAL $108,129.95
The City of Grand Island, Nebraska operates on a fiscal year beginning October 1st and ending
on the following September 30th. It is understood and agreed that any portion of this agreement
which will be performed in a future fiscal year is contingent upon the City Council adopting
budget statements and appropriations sufficient to fund such performance.
ARTICLE IV. The Contractor hereby agrees to act as agent for the City in purchasing materials
and supplies for the City for this project. The City shall be obligated to the vendor of the
materials and supplies for the purchase price, but the Contractor shall handle all payments
hereunder on behalf of the City. The vendor shall make demand or claim for payment of the
purchase price from the City by submitting an invoice to the Contractor. Title to all materials and
supplies purchased hereunder shall vest in the City directly from the vendor. Regardless of the
method of payment, title shall vest immediately in the City. The Contractor shall not acquire title
to any materials and supplies incorporated into the project. All invoices shall bear the
Contractor’s name as agent for the City. This paragraph will apply only to these materials and
supplies actually incorporated into and becoming a part of the finished product of the Advanced
Metering Infrastructure Pilot System.
ARTICLE V. That the Contractor shall start work as soon as possible after the contract is signed
and the required bonds and insurance are approved, and that the Contractor shall deliver the
equipment, tools, and materials F.O.B. Grand Island, Nebraska, and complete the work on or
before April 30, 2013.
ARTICLE V. The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable State Fair Labor Standards in
the execution of this contract as required by Section 73-102, R.R.S. 1943. The Contractor further
agrees to comply with the provisions of Section 48-657, R.R.S. 1943, pertaining to contributions
to the Unemployment Compensation Fund of the State of Nebraska. During the performance of
this contract, the Contractor and all Subcontractors agree not to discriminate in hiring or any
other employment practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or
disability. The Contractor agrees to maintain a drug-free workplace policy and will provide a
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copy of the policy to the City upon request. Every public contractor and his, her or its
subcontractors who are awarded a contract 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.
GRATUITIES AND KICKBACKS
City Code states that it is unethical for any person to offer, give, or agree to give any City employee or
former City employee, or for any City employee or former City employee to solicit, demand, accept, or
agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any
decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, or preparation of any part of a program requirement or
a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or procurement standard, rendering of
advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any proceeding or application, request
for ruling, determination, claim or controversy, or other particular matter, pertaining to any program
requirement or a contract or subcontract, or to any solicitation or proposal therefore. It shall be unethical
for any payment, gratuity, or offer of employment to be made by or on behalf of a subcontractor under a
contract to the prime contractor or higher tier subcontractor or any person associated therewith, as an
inducement for the award of a subcontract or order.
Landis+Gyr Technologies, LLC
By____________________________________Date ____________________
Title___________________________________
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
By_____________________________________Date ____________________
Mayor
Attest: __________________________________
City Clerk
The contract is in due form according to law and hereby approved.
_______________________________________Date ____________________
Attorney for the City
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COMMAND CENTER MANAGED
SERVICES PACKAGE SCHEDULE
This Command Center Managed Services Package (“MSP”) Schedule (“Schedule”) is by and between
Landis+Gyr Technologies, LLC (“Landis+Gyr”), with its main office at 6436 County Road 11, Pequot
Lakes, MN 56472, and the City of Grand Island (“Customer”), with an office located at 100 East 1st
Street, Grand Island, NE 68801. This Schedule is governed by the terms set forth in Landis+Gyr’s Master
Agreement. This Schedule will commence on the last signature date below and remain in effect for a
period of three (3) years.
1. DEFINITIONS As used in this Schedule these terms shall have the following meanings:
“Schedule” means the terms and conditions contained within this document and any attachments
hereto or subsequently executed by the parties.
“Equipment” means hardware used to provide the Services, including features, peripherals and
components.
“Services” means all MSP services which Customer acquires from Landis+Gyr.
“Software” means computer programs in any form that are utilized by Landis+Gyr to provide the
Services and which are identified in Appendix A, including object code, source code, firmware,
and microcode.
“Command Center Software” means the software that is used to operate Landis+Gyr’s
AMR/AMI system.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICE
Landis+Gyr shall provide Customer with access to Services on the terms and conditions set forth in this
Schedule. Landis+Gyr will provide Services that will enable Customer to access the Command Center
Software.
(a) Landis+Gyr Services: Services under this Schedule shall consist of the following: (1)
Landis+Gyr shall set up Equipment allowing Customer to access Command Center Software
on a Landis+Gyr server either through a subdirectory of a Landis+Gyr domain or through a
domain registered by Customer, and (2) Landis+Gyr will comply with requirements set forth
in Attachment A. Landis+Gyr shall use reasonable efforts to notify Customer of system
change which materially affect the Services provided by Landis+Gyr to Customer.
(b) Customer Responsibilities: Customer has several responsibilities to ensure that Landis+Gyr
is able to provide the Services in a quality manner. Specific Customer responsibilities are set
forth in Attachment A.
3. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES AND WARRANTY
(a) Landis+Gyr will provide the Services identified in Attachment A and any other services that
are subsequently added to this Schedule by the parties. Landis+Gyr will be responsible for
providing all Equipment and Software necessary for providing the Services.
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(b) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS SCHEDULE, ANY EQUIPMENT,
SERVICES OR SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY LANDIS+GYR PURSUANT TO THIS
SCHEDULE ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH HEREIN,
LANDIS+GYR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY EXPENSE OR DAMAGES
INCURRED BY CUSTOMER WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF FAILURE OF THE
SERVICES TO FUNCTION OR DUE TO ANY MALFUNCTION OF EQUIPMENT OR
SOFTWARE OR LANDIS+GYR’S FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES AS SET FORTH
HEREIN, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION ON WHICH ANY CLAIM IS
BASED, EXCEPT THAT LANDIS+GYR SHALL BE LIABLE FOR BODILY INJURY OR
DEATH CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL ACTS OF LANDIS+GYR IN
PROVIDING SERVICES HEREUNDER. LANDIS+GYR WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ERRORS OR DELAYS RESULTING FROM THE FAULTY TRANSMISSION OF
DATA FROM CUSTOMER OR ITS CUSTOMERS OR FOR DELAYS IN PROCESSING
OR IN THE DELIVERY OF THE PROCESSED DATA DUE TO CAUSES BEYOND ITS
CONTROL. IN NO EVENT WILL LANDIS+GYR BE LIABLE FOR ECONOMIC,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SERVICES OR THIS SCHEDULE.
4. FEE AND INVOICES
Landis+Gyr will issue invoices for Services on a monthly basis in accordance with the pricing set forth in
Attachment B. Landis+Gyr will issue separate monthly invoices, which Customer agrees to pay, for any
communications fees that are incurred by Landis+Gyr in providing Services. Payment terms for invoices
are thirty (30) days after receipt of invoice.
5. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
(a) Customer may provide Landis+Gyr with information that is confidential or proprietary and
Landis+Gyr shall take reasonable precautions to prevent such information from being divulged
to third parties other than Landis+Gyr affiliates and except as provided in Section 8 below.
This obligation of confidence shall survive the term of this Schedule and will continue for a
period of two (2) years thereafter.
(b) Non-confidential Information. The following information shall not be considered confidential:
1. Information which is already generally available to the public;
2. Information which hereafter becomes generally available to public, except as a result of the
action of Landis+Gyr; and
3. Information which can be shown to have been known to Landis+Gyr prior to receipt from
Customer.
6. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
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Both parties shall name a program manager with responsibility for managing the activities associated with
this Schedule. The program manager will work together to resolve any issues that arise and will
periodically meet to document and discuss the performance of the Services.
7. TERM AND TERMINATION
(a) The term of this Schedule shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for the
number of years stated above.
(b) Either party may terminate this Schedule upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the party
for failure of such other party to fulfill any of its material obligations hereunder, provided,
however, if during the period of such notice the other party shall have remedied such failure,
this Schedule shall continue in full force and effect as it would have had such failure not
occurred.
(c) Either party may, with or without cause, terminate this Schedule upon sixty (60) days written
notice to the other party.
(d) The parties may elect to extend the term of this Schedule beyond the initial term by executing
an amendment relating to an extension.
(e) In the event that this Schedule is terminated Customer will be required to order Command
Center Software from Landis+Gyr at the then current license fee prior to the termination date.
Customer will also be required to sign the Landis+Gyr Support Agreement prior to the
termination date.
8. REGULATORY AGENCIES AND OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
(a) The data, records and reports to be generated received, or maintained by Landis+Gyr under
this Schedule may be subject to examination by Federal and State regulatory agencies that
have jurisdiction over Customer’s business, to the same extent as such records would be
subject if they were maintained and produced by Customer itself on its own premises.
Landis+Gyr agrees to allow reasonable audits by and on behalf of Customer.
(b) Customer will be solely responsible for maintaining records required by Federal and State
regulatory agencies. The data, records and reports to be generated, received, or maintained by
Landis+Gyr are not represented to comply with either Federal or State regulatory
requirements.
(c) Customer shall have the responsibility of notifying the appropriate Federal and State
regulatory agencies, in accordance with their requirements, of all information required
concerning the Services, including, but not limited to, the commencement of, termination of,
and method and control procedure used in processing Customer’s data.
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9. GENERAL
(a) This Schedule, together with the attachment and the Master Agreement, constitutes the
complete and exclusive statement of the agreement of the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof, and supersedes all prior oral and written agreements, understandings and
communications between the parties. This Schedule may not be amended except by an
instrument signed by the parties. Failure to enforce any Schedule term is not a waiver of future
enforcement of that or any other term. The provisions of this Schedule are severable; if any
provision is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will not in
any way be affected or impaired by the holding. In the event of a conflict between the
provisions of this Schedule and the Master Agreement, the provisions of the Master
Agreement shall prevail.
(b) No purchase order, purchase order acknowledgment, invoice, or other pre-printed form terms
passing between the parties shall in any way modify or change this Schedule, and this
Schedule may only be modified by written agreement which is expressly declared to be an
amendment and which is signed by both parties.
Acknowledged and agreed to by the authorized representatives of the parties:
CUSTOMER LANDIS+GYR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Signature: ____________________________ Signature: ________________________________
Typed: ____________________________ Typed: ________________________________
Title: ____________________________ Title: ________________________________
Date: ____________________________ Date: ________________________________
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Attachment A
Services Description
This Attachment A describes the Services and the responsibilities of the parties.
Landis+Gyr is responsible to:
1. Provide and Maintain Servers
Landis+Gyr will purchase all Equipment necessary to operate the Command Center Software and to
provide the Services. Equipment will not be dedicated to any particular customer. Dedicated equipment is
available for an additional fee. The physical database will not be shared across customers.
2. Install Software Upgrades
Landis+Gyr will install all Software upgrades on the Landis+Gyr Equipment. Software includes
Command Center Software, operating system software, Microsoft®’s SQL Database and any software
running on the Landis+Gyr Equipment. SOFTWARE DOES NOT INCLUDE MOBILE
ADMINISTRATION SOFTWARE (“MAS”) UPGRADES TO HANDHELD DEVICES, ENDPOINT
PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE UPGRADES AT THE CUSTOMER SITE, OR SUBSTATION
PROCESSING UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADES. The MAS upgrade process can be found in the MAS
technical publication, or the Customer may register for training on-line. Although Software does not
include the MAS, Landis+Gyr, however, will assist Customer’s upgrade of one (1) handheld when an
upgrade is needed at Customer’s request. Customer agrees to pay $100.00 per handheld for any
additional upgrade assistance.
3. Conduct Database Administration
Landis+Gyr will perform all database backup procedures and any other maintenance routines that are
required by the database. Backups of the database will occur on a daily basis. Weekly back-up tapes are
stored at an offsite storage location. The production environment will only house two years of live data.
All other historical data can be made available to Customer if Customer requests.
4. Monitor Substation Communications
Landis+Gyr will monitor the status of communications to the substations. In the event of a fault during
normal business hours, Landis+Gyr personnel will contact Customer by email or phone, if a phone
number has been provided. If the communications fault is a result of a Landis+Gyr Equipment failure,
Landis+Gyr will resolve the communications fault. If the communications fault is not the result of a
Landis+Gyr Equipment failure, Landis+Gyr will report the fault for resolution by Customer. In the event
of a fault as a result of a Landis+Gyr Equipment failure outside of normal business hours, Landis+Gyr
will attempt to resolve the issue; however, no notice of the event will be made to the Customer. Customer
is responsible for its own system administration. Should Customer require assistance with respect to
communications to the substations, after hours assistance is available as described in Section 7 below.
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5. Process Substation Communication Fees
If there are any substation communication fees that are being incurred by Landis+Gyr (i.e. long distance
charges), Landis+Gyr will invoice Customer monthly for the substation communication fees, which
Customer agrees to pay.
6. Perform to Uptime to Standards
System will be available 98% of a given month, other than for planned maintenance, updates, or force
majeure. Planned maintenance and updates are not expected to exceed 10 hours in a normal month.
Customer will be notified in advance by email of scheduled maintenance that is anticipated to involve
system unavailability of two hours or more. Landis+Gyr will use commercially reasonable efforts to
notify Customer at least 48 hours in advance to scheduled maintenance and updates. Landis+Gyr will use
commercially reasonable efforts to perform scheduled maintenance outside the hours of 7AM – 7PM
Central Standard Time, Monday – Friday. Landis+Gyr will use commercially reasonable efforts to notify
Customer immediately if it is anticipated that the system will be unavailable for two hours or more due to
unscheduled maintenance.
7. Provide Technical Support
The point of contact for support is the customer service call center. The phone number for the call center
is: (888) 390-5733. Normal support hours are 7:00 A.M – 6:00 P.M. Central Time, Monday through
Friday. After hours support is accessible 24 x 7 by calling the call center number and following the
prompts.
8. Include Annual Support Agreement
Customer will receive the services and benefits outlined in Landis+Gyr’s standard Support Agreement,
which will be provided to Customer.
9. Provide Communication Hardware
Landis+Gyr will provide the modems and routers necessary to facility communication at the central
hosting location. NOTE: CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT NEEDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUBSTATION PROCESSING UNIT AT
CUSTOMER SITE.
10. Deliver Disaster Recovery Protection
Landis+Gyr will provide disaster recovery for the hosted data and Command Center software in
compliance with RUS CFR Part 1730.
11. Convert Data for TurtleWare Software (if applicable)
Landis+Gyr will assist Customer with the conversion data from TurtleWare to the Command Center as
part of the hosting process.
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Customer will:
1. Conduct Endpoint and Substation Equipment Field Maintence
Customer will perform field maintenance work on the endpoints and substation equipment. This includes,
but is not limited to, updating the substation processing unit software to the latest version of software.
2. Interface Billing data to Customer Billing System
Customer is responsible for executing the Billing Extract file utilizing the functionality built into the
Command Center Software and loading it into Customer’s billing system. Customer is also responsible
for any exception processing that is associated with endpoints that do not have billing data available for a
particular billing cycle window.
3. Provide Substation Communication
Customer is responsible for purchasing and physically maintaining all substation communications
infrastructure.
4. Administer Login and Passwords
Customer is responsible for administering all Command Center logins and passwords for its employees.
5. Support Utility Consumer
Customer is responsible for handling all support for its own end-use consumers. Landis+Gyr will not
provide any support regarding billing inquiries or any other matter for end-use consumers.
6. Install and Upgrade Endpoint Programmer Software
Customer is responsible to load and maintain Endpoint Programmer Software on desired hardware at their
location.
7. Prepare TurtleWare Database for Conversion (if applicable)
Customer will, following Landis+Gyr-defined Command Center Pre-Installation Procedures, prepare the
TurtleWare database prior to Landis+Gyr’s conversion of TurtleWare data.
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ATTACHMENT B
LANDIS+GYR COMMAND CENTER MANAGED SERVICES PACKAGE (MSP)
FEE SCHEDULE
MSP FEE SCHEDULE
The MSP fee, which will be billed on a monthly basis, is determined by the total number of endpoints
deployed by Customer that are in the “deployed” status on the last business day of the previous month, as
indicated by the Command Center Software. For one (1) year commencing on the Schedule’s last
signature date, the monthly fee for the Services provided hereunder will be $675.00 for up to 2,000
deployed endpoints. For the second and third years of the Schedule’s term, the then current monthly fee
will be subject to increases in the CPI. Upon expiration of the third year of the term, Customer agrees to
pay Landis+Gyr’s then current per deployed endpoint monthly fee for the Services.
COMMUNICATION FEES
Landis+Gyr may incur fees to communicate with Customer substations. Landis+Gyr will pay such fees
and bill Customer for them, which Customer agrees to pay, at Landis+Gyr’s actual cost on a monthly
basis.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-314
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed proposals for Automated
Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Pilot System according to plans and specifications on file with the
Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, on August 30, 2012, proposals were received, opened and reviewed;
and
WHEREAS, Landis and Gyr with Kriz Davis as the local representative,
submitted a proposal in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of proposal and plans
and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such proposal being in
the amount of $108,129.95; and an annual agreement for the hosted server from Landis and Gyr
in the amount of $8,100.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of Landis and Gyr in the
amount of $108,129.95, for Automated Metering Infrastructure Pilot System, and an annual
agreement for the hosted server in the amount of $8,100.00, is hereby approved as the lowest
responsible proposal.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item I5
#2012-315 - Consideration of Request from Wilmar Realty LLC
dba Wilmar, 620 West State Street, Suite B for a Class “C” Liquor
License and Liquor Manager Designation for James Goodman,
2716 Apache Road
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-315
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Wilmar Realty, LLC doing business as
Wilmar, 620 West State Street, Suite B 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 October 13, 2012; such publication cost being $13.30;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 23, 2012 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 James
Goodman, 2716 Apache Road as liquor manager of such business
contingent upon completing a state approved alcohol server/seller
program.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of October 10, 2012
through October 23, 2012
The Claims for the period of October 10, 2012 through October 23, 2012 for a total amount of
$2,787,857.08. A MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council Session
Item X1
Update Concerning Union Negotiations for IAFF
The City Council may vote to go into Executive Session as required by State law to discuss IAFF Union
Negotiations for the protection of the public interest.
Staff Contact:
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