11-27-2012 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 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, November 27, 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 - Father Todd Philipsen, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 518
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, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item C1
Presentation of the “Mayor’s Builder Award” - Third City
Community Clinic Dr. Sara Graybill, 2012 Physician Volunteer of
the Year and Dr. Timothy Jacobs, 2012 Dentist Volunteer of the
Year
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.
Additional Builders' Award will acknowledge volunteeer servic of Dr. Sara Graybill, 2012 Physician
Volunteer of the Year and Dr. Timothy Jacobs, 2012 Dentist Volunteer of the Year. Both Doctor's
volunteer at the Third City Community Clinic.
Dr. Graybill and Dr. Jacobs will be recognized as a Builder of a Better Grand Island and Third City
Community Clinic Executive Director Susan Aguilar.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item C2
Recognition of Grand Island Central Catholic Girls Volleyball
Team for Class C-1 State Qualifiers
The Mayor and City Council will recognize the Grand Island Central Catholic High School Girls
Volleyball Team and their Coach Sharon Zavala for qualifying in the Class "C-1" State Volleyball
tournament held on November 1, 2012 at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Congratulations Lady Crusaders for a job well done.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item C3
Recognition of Grand Island Northwest Girls Volleyball Team for
Class “B” State Championship
The Mayor and City Council will recognize the Grand Island Northwest High School Girls Volleyball
Team and their Coach Diane Rouzee for the Class "B" State Volleyball Championship held on
November 3, 2012 at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, Nebraska. Congratulations Lady
Vikings for a job well done.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item C4
Recognition of State Volleyball Tournament Recruitment Success
to Grand Island
The Mayor and City Council will recognize the efforts of the following people and organizations for
their successful efforts in recruiting the State Volleyball Tournaments to Grand Island:
Cindy Wells; Orv Qualsett; Convention Visitors Bureau - Financial contributors: Sports Council;
Heartland Events Center; Fonner Park, Nebraska School Activities Association; Northwest High
School; Central Catholic High School; and Grand Island Senior High School and countless yellow shirt
community volunteers.
We thank you for the many hours and hard work put into the successful recruiting effort and making
Grand Island the destination for the 2012 State Volleyball Tournament and 2013 State Volleyball
Tournament.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item E1
Public Hearing on Request from Douglas & Mikaela Westerby on
behalf of William Gulzow for a Conditional Use Permit for a Car
Dealership Located at 223 East 2nd Street
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
Meeting:November 27, 2012
Subject:Request of Douglas & Mikaela Westerby for Approval of
a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for the Operation of
an Outdoor Sales Lot for New and Used Motor Vehicles
at 223 East 2nd Street
Item #’s:E-1 & H-1
Presenter(s):Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
Background
This request is for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the operation of
an outdoor sales lot for new and used motor vehicles at 223 E. 2nd Street.
The property is currently zoned B-3 Heavy Business and as such outdoor sales of new or
used vehicles is listed in the zoning code as a permitted conditional use requiring
approval of the City Council.
The proposal is to utilize an existing building and parking lot which have in the past been
a used car facility but recently vacant. The area is a mix of residential and commercial
uses and on the fringe of the downtown area.
Discussion
The proposal is to utilize a facility which in the past has been the location of an
automotive service station and a used car sales lot.
The zoning classification of B-3 provides that any outdoor sales of rental lots for new or
used automobiles, boats, motor vehicles, trailers, manufactured homes, farm and
construction machinery, require a conditional use and the approval of the City Council.
Additionally Section 36-105, would be applicable;
Vehicle Sales and Rental Businesses; New Businesses and Businesses Relocating or
Expanding; Minimum Improvement Requirements
Beginning December 15, 2002, all new, relocating or expanding businesses engaged in
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automotive/truck/recreational vehicle sales and/or rentals shall have the following minimum improvements
and equipment:
(A) All areas on which vehicles are displayed and offered for sale and/or rental shall be provided
with a permanent type, dust-free surface such as asphaltic cement concrete, Portland cement concrete, or
paving brick.
(B) Any business engaged in vehicle sales and/or rentals shall have a principal building which
complies with the Grand Island City Code and all applicable building, electrical, plumbing and fire codes.
(C) Any business engaged in vehicle sales and/or rentals shall have space within the principal
building or an accessory building for storage of all vehicle parts, new or used. All such parts must be stored
within said space.
(D) All hazardous materials, regulated waste and used vehicle fluids shall be stored and disposed
of in accordance with state and federal laws and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality. Tank storage of fluids and
wastes must be situated within a suitable overflow enclosure.
(E) Any business engaged in vehicle sales and/or rentals shall comply with the Grand Island City
Code landscaping and screening regulations and minimum off-street parking and loading space
requirements prior to commencing operations.
In 1985 the City at the request of the Nebraska Highway Department requested that the
free standing pole sign on the north east corner of the property which was overhanging
the public right of way be removed or altered such that it no longer encroached over the
right of way. As that sign still exists and does still overhang the public right of way, I
would suggest that a condition of approval of the conditional use permit be that the
encroachment shall be removed prior to any occupancy of the property as an outdoor
sales lot.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the request for the Conditional Use Permit finding that the proposed
application is and will continue to be in conformance with the purpose of the
zoning regulations.
2.Disapprove or /Deny the Request, finding that the proposed application does
not conform to the purpose of the zoning regulations.
3.Approve the request with additional or revised conditions and a finding of
fact.
4.Refer the matter to special committee for a determination of a finding of fact.
Recommendation
Approve the request with the conditions identified in the staff memorandum, finding that
the proposed use and application promotes the health, safety, and general welfare of the
community, protects property against blight and depreciation, and is generally
harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood.
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Sample Motion
Move to approve the request for a conditional use permit including the staff
recommendations, finding that the application conforms with the purpose of the zoning
regulations.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item E2
Public Hearing on Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan Area 10
Located at 809-811 South Kimball Street
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chad Nabity, AICP
Meeting:November 27, 2012
Subject:Amendment to Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #10
Item #’s:E-2 & I-2
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP CRA Director
Background
In 2012, the Grand Island City Council declared property referred to as CRA Area #10 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.
Token Properties LLC, as the developer, has submitted a proposed a site specific
redevelopment plan that would provide for site acquisition, clearance and extension of
utilities and subsequent construction of a duplex at 809 and 811 Kimball Avenue in
Grand Island, Nebraska.
The CRA reviewed the proposed development plan on October 10, 2012 and forwarded it
to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for recommendation at their meeting
on November 7, 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 November 7, 2012. The Planning Commission approved
Resolution 2013-03 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 and 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 #10 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 a duplex at 809 and
811 S Kimball Avenue in Grand Island, Nebraska. The cost benefit analysis included in
the plan finds that this project meets the statutory requirements for an 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
$38,372 during this 15 year period.
This is the culmination of the first Microblight designation in the City of Grand Island.
Redevelopment Area #10 was approved specifically to allow TIF to be used to remove
and redevelop this particular property.
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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Site Specific Redevelopment Plan
Grand Island CRA Area #10
October 2012
The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island
intends to amend the Redevelopment Plan for Area #10 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 #10.
Executive Summary:
Project Description
THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE AT 809 AND
811 S KIMBALL AND THE SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION, SITE WORK, UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS, ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPING AND PARKING
IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY FOR REBUILDING A DUPLEX 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 two new duplexes. The use of Tax
Increment Finance makes it affordable to provide additional housing in Grand Island at
this location at a contract rent that is consistent with the neighborhood. This project
would not be possible in an affordable manner without the use of TIF.
The site is owned by the developer and will be acquired for actual purchase price by a
Limited Liability Corporation owned and controlled 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, 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 809 and 811 S Kimball Avenue in south central Grand Island.
The attached map identifies the subject property and the surrounding land uses:
Legal Descriptions Lots 65 and 66 of Hawthorne Place 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 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, 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 August 14, 2012.[§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:
This Site Specific Redevelopment Plan for Area #10 provides for real property
acquisition. There is no proposed acquisition by the authority. It is expected that the
developer will or has recently acquired the property.
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 owned 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 is planned for low to medium density residential uses. [§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 R2-Low Density Residential Use. 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. There are
two lots of record at this site and a residential dwelling can be built on each lot. The
proposed units including the attached garages will cover about 2,400 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 purchased the property after making an application for tax increment
financing. The cost of property acquisition $16,500 is included as a TIF eligible expense.
Costs for demolition, site preparation, landscaping, concrete and contingencies of
$17,422 are included as a TIF eligible expense. Engineering and design fees are
estimated at $700 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 $1000 are included as a TIF eligible expense. The total of eligible
expenses for this project is $38,372.
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 $38,372 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
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,
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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
not significantly impact traffic on at the Five Points intersection. Renovated commercial
development will raise property values and provide a stimulus to keep surrounding
properties properly maintained. 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 October 2012 and December of 2013. Excess
valuation should be available for this project for 15 years beginning with the 2015 tax
year.
9. Justification of Project
This is a residential neighborhood characterized by single family dwellings on smaller
lots. The existing structure is considered badly worn by the Hall County Assessor and
has a number of safety issues that cannot be fixed without the cost of the repairs
exceeding the value of the building. 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 4 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 $18,574. The
proposed demolition and subsequent construction of duplexes at this location will result
in an additional $141,426 of taxable valuation based on the valuation of similar structures
building by Token Properties, LLC. No tax shifts are anticipated from the project. The
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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 with T.C. Enck
Construction. It 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
two (2) units. 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 neighborhood has not had a great deal of new development in many years and
some newer buildings, especially ones that replace worn out buildings are likely to raise
all of the property values.
Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed during between October 1,
2012 and September 1, 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 2015 with taxes due 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 $38,372 the
projected amount of increment based upon the anticipated value of the project and current
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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 $38,372 on TIF eligible activities.
See Attached Building Plans
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item F1
#9410 - Consideration of City Council’s Approval of all Individual
City Negotiators
Staff Contact: Councilman Larry Carney
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Councilmember Larry Carney
Meeting:November 27, 2012
Subject:F-1
Item #’s:City Council Approval of City Negotiators
Presenter(s):Councilmember Larry Carney
Background
To allow the City Council to participate in the selection of City negotiators.
Discussion
It is thought to be in the City’s best interest to require the City Council to approve all City
negotiators prior to labor negotiations on behalf of the City.
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
Councilman Carney recommends that Council approve Ordinance No. 9410.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Ordinance No. 9410.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 21, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9410
WHEREAS, pursuant to Neb Rev. Stat. §16-201, the City has authority, by
Ordinance to make all rules and regulations, not inconsistent with state laws; and
WHEREAS, an ordinance to require the City Council’s approval of all individual
City negotiators prior to entering into labor contract negotiations, on behalf of the City, with any
individual or union; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to
provide for publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The Mayor and Council hereby find and determine: that it is in the
City’s best interest to require the City Council to approve all City negotiators prior to labor
negotiations on behalf of the City.
SECTION 2. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication in one issue of the Grand Island Independent, within fifteen days as
provided by law.
Enacted: November 27, 2012.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item F2
#9411 - Consideration of Amending Section 2-21 of the Grand
Island City Code Regarding Compensation for Elected Officials
(Council)
Staff Contact: Robert J. Sivick, City Attorney
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Council Agenda Memo
From: Robert J. Sivick, City Attorney
Meeting:November 27, 2012
Subject:Compensation for Elected Officials
Item #’s:F-2 & F-3
Presenter(s): Councilman John Gericke
Background
The relevant legal authorities regarding compensation for City of Grand Island (City)
elected officials are as follows:
Neb. Const., Art. III, §19 which states in part, “[t]he compensation of any public
officer…shall not be increased or diminished during his or her term of office, except that
when there are members elected…and the terms of such members commence and end at
different times…the compensation…may be increased or diminished at the beginning of
the full term of any member thereof.”
Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-326 which states in part the salary “of any elective officer shall not
be increased or diminished during the term for which he was elected, except that when
there are officers elected to the council…and the terms of one or more members
commence and end at different times, the compensation of all members of such
council…may be increased or diminished at the beginning of the full term of any member
thereof.”
Grand Island City Code §2-18 which states in part, “[t]he annual compensation for the
mayor shall be $13,000….”
Grand Island City Code §2-21 which states in part, “[t]he annual compensation for
members of the city council shall be $6,000….”
Grand Island City Ordinance 8708, approved on January 22, 2002 which set the
present compensation for City elected officials by raising the previous annual
compensation for the Mayor from twelve thousand to thirteen thousand dollars and for
the City Council (Council) from five to six thousand dollars.
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Discussion
Pursuant to the legal authorities cited above, any increase in the Mayor’s compensation
could not take effect until the next mayoral term which begins at the first regular Council
meeting in December, 2014. Any increase in the Council’s compensation could not take
effect until the beginning of the term of any member of the Council. Since the term of
office for five members of the Council begins on December 4, 2012 any increase in
compensation for the entire Council could begin on that date.
The proposed Ordinance increases the Mayor’s annual compensation from thirteen
thousand to sixteen thousand dollars and Council Member’s annual compensation from
six to nine thousand dollars.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve.
2.Refer the issue to a Committee.
3.Postpone the issue to a future date.
4.Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
The City Administration has no recommendation.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Ordinance No. 9411 increasing the annual compensation of the Mayor
to sixteen thousand dollars effective the first regular meeting of the Council in December,
2014.
Move to approve Ordinance No. 9412 increasing the annual compensation of members of
the Council to nine thousand dollars effective the first regular meeting of the Council in
December, 2012.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 21, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9411
WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council has decided to amend Sections 2-21,
its law setting forth the compensation of members of the City Council,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
I. That §2-21 of the Grand Island City Code be amended to read as follows:
§2-21. City Council Members; Compensation
Beginning at the first regular Council meeting in December, 2012 and thereafter Tthe annual compensation
for members of the city council shall be nine thousand dollars ($9,000.00) $6,000 per year, payable monthly in equal
installments as required by law.
II. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are hereby repealed.
III. This ordinance shall be in full force and will take effect from and after its passage and
publication pursuant to law.
Enacted: November 27, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item F3
#9412 - Consideration of Amending Section 2-18 of the Grand
Island City Code Regarding Compensation for Elected Officials
(Mayor)
This item relates to the aforementioned Ordinance item F-2.
Staff Contact: Robert J. Sivick, City Attorney
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 21, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9412
WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council has decided to amend Section 2-18,
its law setting forth the compensation of the Mayor,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
I. That §2-18 of the Grand Island City Code be amended to read as follows:
§2-18. Mayor; Compensation
Beginning at the first regular Council meeting in December, 2014 and thereafter Tthe annual compensation
for the mayor shall be sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000.00) $13,000 per year, payable monthly in equal
installments as required by law.
II. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are hereby repealed.
III. This ordinance shall be in full force and will take effect from and after its passage and
publication pursuant to law.
Enacted: November 27, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item G1
Approving Minutes of November 13, 2012 City Council Regular
Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
November 13, 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 November 13, 2012. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island
Independent on November 7, 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 Terry Brandenburg, Peace Lutheran Church, 1710 N. North
Road followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council member Jordyn Barnett.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Presentation of the “Mayor’s Builder Award” to Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity. Mayor
Vavricek presented the sixth “Mayor’s Builder Award” to the Grand Island Area Habitat for
Humanity. Executive Director Dana Jelinek and Habitat board members were present for the
recognition.
Proclamation “National Adoption Month” November, 2012. Mayor Vavricek proclaimed the
month of November 2012 as “National Adoption Month”. Marge Creason and Suzana Borowski
representing the Department of Health and Human Services were present to receive the
Proclamation.
Proclamation “Homeless and Hunger Awareness Week” November 12-19, 2012. Mayor
Vavricek proclaimed the week of November 12-19, 2012 as “Homeless and Hunger Awareness
Week”. Melissa DeLaet, Executive Director of Hope Harbor and Heather Cline-ford were
present to receive the Proclamation.
Recognition of Pam Holmes and Chelsea Holmes with the Grand Island Fire Department’s
Citizen’s Citation Award. Fire Chief Cory Schmidt, EMS Division Chief Russ Blackburn, and
Paramedic Phil Thomas presented Pam and Chelsea Holmes with the Fire Department’s
Citizen’s Citation Award for life saving efforts on October 15, 2012.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Olsson Associates on behalf of Helen Foreman for Renewal of a
Conditional Use Permit for a Soil Vapor Extraction and Air Sparge Remediation Trailer Located
at 1515 West 2nd Street. Building Department Director Craig Lewis reported that this request was
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for the renewal to allow for a soil vapor extraction and air sparge remediation trailer located at
1515 West 2nd Street. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from Third City Christian Church for Renewal of a Conditional Use
Permit for an Extension of Soft Surface Parking with Additional Surfacing Located at 4100 West
13th Street. Building Department Director Craig Lewis reported that this request was for the
renewal and expansion of a soft surface parking lot. Staff recommended approval with the
following conditions: 1) A landscape buffer included within the required 25’ front yard setback
along the south boundary adjacent to 13th Street needed to be provided to comply with setback
requirements of the City Code and 2) The responsibility of controlling any dust created from the
lot needed to be addressed by the applicants during any dry months throughout the duration of
the use. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3016 East Bismark Road (Grand
Island Kennel Club). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 3016 East Bismark Road was needed in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers for the
purpose of relocating an overhead power line that is too close to a newly constructed garage on
the adjacent property. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for the Moore’s Creek Drainway
Extension (Eric M. & Kenda D. Pollock and Barry W. Niedfelt). Interim Public Works Director
Terry Brown reported that acquisition of public right-of-way for the Moore’s Creek Drainway
Extension was needed to accommodate the installation of storm sewer and allow for the
construction, operation, maintenance, extension, repair, replacement, and removal of drainage
utilities within the easements. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for the Walk to Walnut Safe Routes to
School Project (Grand Island Public Schools). Interim Public Works Director Terry Brown
reported that acquisition of public right-of-way for the Walk to Walnut Safe Routes to School
Project was needed to allow for the construction, operation, maintenance, extension, repair,
replacement, and removal of elements involved with this project. Staff recommended approval.
No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Comprehensive Revitalization Needs Assessment Application. Community
Development Administrator Marco Floreani reported that Grand Island was requesting a
Planning Grant for $13,500, plus $1,500 in General Administration to develop and complete a
Needs Assessment Strategy through the NE Department of Economic Development for CDBG
grants. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Gilbert moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9409 – Consideration of Amending Chapter 2-18 and 2-21 of the Grand Island City
Code Relative to Compensation for Elected Officials
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be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of this ordinance on second reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.”
Councilmember Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Councilmember Larry Carney reported that the salary for the Mayor and City Council had not
been raised since 2002. He recommended raising the Mayor’s salary from $13,000 to $20,000
beginning in December 2014 and the City Councils salary from $6,000 to $10,000 beginning on
December 4, 2012.
Motion by Carney, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9409.
Paul Wicht, 936 South Kimball and Grady Ericken, 1405 North Koenig spoke in opposition.
Guilleramo Pena, 311 East 3rd Street, Apt. 18 questioned where the money would come from.
City Attorney Robert Sivick explained the state statutes. Mentioned was that the Councils salary
would start December 4, 2012 and the Mayor salary would start December 2014.
Discussion was held regarding the amount of the increase, budget concerns, and the process of
reviewing salaries regularly.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Carney to amend the motion for an annual salary of $7,200 per
year for council and $16,000 per year for the mayor. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers
Niemann, Nickerson, Dugan, and Minton voted aye. Councilmembers Haase, Carney, Ramsey,
Gilbert, Donaldson, and Gericke voted no. Motion failed.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9409 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Carney, Niemann,
Dugan, Minton, and Gericke voted aye. Councilmembers Haase, Ramsey, Gilbert, Nickerson,
and Donaldson voted no. The Mayor cast the sixth and deciding no vote. Motion failed.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-8 and G-15 were pulled for further discussion.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Donaldson to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G-8
and G-15. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of October 23, 2012 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of October 30, 2012 City Council Special Meeting.
Approving Minutes of November 6, 2012 City Council Study Session.
#2012-317 – Approving Contract for Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan with TASC of
Madison, Wisconsin for 3 years beginning January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015 at a fee
of $3.58 per participant per month.
#2012-318 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3016 East Bismark Road
(Grand Island Kennel Club).
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#2012-319 – Approving Bid Award for Burdick Generating Station Torque Converter for Gas
Turbines 2 & 3 with Voith Turbo, Inc. of York, Pennsylvania in an Amount of $81,213.30.
#2012-320 – Approving Bid Award for Circulation Water Pump Repair at Platte Generating
Station with Brimhall Industrial, Inc. of Monte Vista, Colorado in an Amount of $70,242.29.
#2012-321 – Approving Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for the Moore’s Creek Drainway
Extension (Eric M. & Kenda D. Pollock and Barry W. Niedfelt). Interim Public Works Director
Terry Brown answered questions concerning the cost of the right-of-way. He stated the reason
was because it was farm ground.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2012-321. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2012-322 – Approving Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for the Walk to Walnut Safe Routes
to School Project (Grand Island Public Schools).
#2012-323 – Approving Agreement for Temporary Construction Easements for the Walk to
Walnut Safe Route to School Project.
#2012-324 – Approving the Granting of a Permanent Easement to Grand Island Public Schools
of Hall County, Nebraska in Connection with the Walk to Walnut Safe Routes to School Project.
#2012-325 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Grand Island Quiet Zone Project No.
2012-AQ-1 with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2012-326 – Approving Increase of $129,204.98 to the City’s Share of the US Highway 34
Improvements from US Highway 281 to South Locust Street – NDOR Project No. STP 34-
4(126).
#2012-327 – Approving Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Improvement Agreement with
Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Broadwell Avenue Crossing and Administrative
Handling Charge of $1,000.00.
#2012-328 – Approving Installation of Four Way Stop at the Intersection of Capital Avenue and
Independence Avenue. Interim Public Works Director Terry Brown reported that a traffic study
was completed at the intersection of Capital Avenue and Independence Avenue during peak
times of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Due to the traffic volumes meeting the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) criteria and major delays occurring during the peak
hours, an all-way stop was being recommended. With northwest Grand Island continuing to
grow, this traffic would only increase in the future and the all-way stop would aid in effectively
moving traffic along in a timely manner.
Herb Worthington, 4262 Pennsylvania Avenue opposed the four way stop sign and encourage a
stop light on North Road.
Discussion was held concerning the rules for stop lights. Mr. Brown stated stop signs had to
come first before stop lights and the rules were different for each. Sidewalks were mentioned.
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Motion by Minton, second by Dugan to approve. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#2012-329 – Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional Engineering
Services entitled “Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System Rehabilitation” with Black
& Veatch of Kansas City, Missouri for an Increase of $265,754.00 and a Revised Contract
Amount of $3,349,989.00.
#2012-330 – Approving Bid Award for South & West Interceptor Sewer Improvements; Sewer
Project No. 2012-S-4 with SAK Construction LLC of O’Fallon, Missouri in an Amount of
$793,547.00.
#2012-331 – Approving Agreement for Utility Relocation Services to be Performed by the City
Utility Department for the US-30 Drainage Improvement Project.
#2012-332 – Approving Program Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with the State of Nebraska
Department of Roads for the US Highway 30 Drainage Improvement Project.
#2012-333 – Approving Agreement for Temporary Construction Easements & Leasehold
Agreements for the US-30 Drainage Improvement Project.
#2012-334 – Approving Bid Award for Snow Removal Services for the 2012/2013 Winter
Season (Streets Division of the Public Works Department) with The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $135.00 per hour for Trucks Hauling
Snow; $175.00 per hour for Front End Loaders; $175.00 per hour for Motor Graders; and
$155.00 per hour for Side Dumps.
#2012-335 – Approving Purchase of (12) 2013 Ford Police Interceptors on State Bid with
Anderson Ford of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $315,900.00.
#2012-336 – Approving Comprehensive Revitalization Block Grant Application.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Request from Olsson Associates on behalf of Helen Foreman for renewal of
Conditional Use Permit for a Soil Vapor Extraction and Air Sparge Remediation Trailer Located
at 1515 West 2nd Street. This item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Nickerson to approve the request from Olsson Associates. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Consideration of Request from Third City Christian Church for Renewal of a Conditional Use
Permit and Expansion of Soft Surface Parking Lot Located at 4100 West 13th Street. This item
related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Dugan to approve the request from First City Christian Church
with conditions as presented by staff. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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RESOLUTIONS:
#2012-337 – Approving Authorization of Local Security Administrator for the Southwest Power
Pool (SPP). Utility Director Tim Luchsinger reported that in order to conduct power purchases
and sales with other companies, SPP required the City to designate a Local Security
Administrator (LSA). It was recommended the City appoint Tim Luchsinger as the LSA to
perform duties which included the management of the organization’s users and their associated
roles and access levels
Motion by Dugan, second by Gericke to approve Resolution #2012-337. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2012-338 – Consideration of Amending Personnel Rules Relative to Sexual Orientation.
Councilmember Larry Carney reported that Resolution #2012-338 would change the Personnel
Rules 1.03 and 2.02 prohibiting the City from discriminating in its employment practices again
persons based on their sexual orientation.
The following people spoke in support:
Guilleramo Pena, 311 East 3rd Street, Apt. 18
Grady Ericson, 1405 W. Koenig St. Apt. 310
Lex Ann Roach, 917 West 10th Street
Bob Rhodes, 2022 West 15th Street
Todd Ruhter, 2610 Riverside Drive
Brian Whitecalf, 1506 No. St. Paul Road
Peggy Lang, 123 No. Mill Street, Dannebrog
Motion by Carney, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2012-338.
Human Resources Director Brenda Sutherland explained the current practices of hiring within
the City with regards to the Personnel Rules. Mentioned was that adding any protected class
broadens the liability to the City.
Motion by Gericke to amend the motion to add age as a protected class. Motion failed due to
lack of a second.
Comments were made regarding the need for this protected class as the City does not
discriminate. Mr. Sivick answered questions concerning the liability to the city. He stated the
burden of proof for discrimination was on the person bringing the complaint against the City. He
also stated that Federal and State government covers the city when we don’t have a local law.
Ms. Sutherland explained the hiring process and what was required to report to the government.
Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Carney, Niemann, Ramsey, Donaldson, Minton, and
Gericke voted aye. Councilmembers Haase, Gilbert, Nickerson, and Dugan voted no. Motion
adopted.
At this point the Mayor asked each Councilmember the reasons for voting the way they did. The
Mayor then vetoed the motion. The meeting was turned over to City Attorney Robert Sivick.
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Motion by Carney, second by Gericke to override the decision of the Mayor. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Haase, Carney, Niemann, Ramsey, Nickerson, Donaldson, Minton, and
Gericke voted aye. Councilmembers Gilbert and Dugan voted no. Motion adopted.
The meeting was turned back over to Mayor Vavricek.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Donaldson to approve the Claims for the period of October 24,
2012 through November 13, 2012, for a total amount of $5,327,602.35. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Haase, Carney, Ramsey, Gilbert, Nickerson, Donaldson, Dugan, Minton, and
Gericke voted aye. Councilmember Niemann voted no. Councilmember Haase voted no on
Claim for the Police Reserve Fund in the amount of $458,919.35.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item G2
Approving Re-Appointment of Jolene Wojcik to the Grand Island
Facilities Corporation Board
The Mayor has submitted the re-appointment of Jolene Wojcik to the Grand Island Facilities
Corporation Board. This appointment would become effective December 1, 2012 upon approval by the
City Council and would expire on November 30, 2015.
Approval is recommended.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item G3
Approving Liquor Manager Designation for Sage Rath, 2539 Del
Monte Avenue for Ruby Tuesday, 3429 West 13th Street
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:November 27, 2012
Subject:Request from Sage Rath, 2539 Del Monte Avenue for
Liquor Manager Designation for Ruby Tuesday, 3429
West 13th Street
Item #’s:G-2
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Sage Rath, 2539 Del Monte Avenue has submitted an application with the City Clerk’s
Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with Ruby Tuesday, 3429 West
13th Street.
This application has been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk’s Office.
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all liquor manager designations. All departmental reports
have been received. See attached Police Department report.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the requests.
2.Forward the requests with no recommendation.
3.Take no action on the requests.
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the request for Liquor
Manager Designation.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the request from Sage Rath, 3429 West 13th Street for Liquor Manager
Designation in conjunction with the Class “I-67017” Liquor License for Ruby Tuesday,
3429 West 14th Street with the stipulation that Mr. Rath complete a state approved
alcohol server/seller training program.
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11/20/12 Grand Island Police Department 450
13:30 LAW INCIDENT TABLE Page: 1
City : Grand Island
Occurred after : 11:21:53 11/14/2012
Occurred before : 11:21:53 11/14/2012
When reported : 11:21:53 11/14/2012
Date disposition declared : 11/14/2012
Incident number : L12111637
Primary incident number :
Incident nature : Liquor Lic Inv Liquor License
Investigation
Incident address : 3429 13th St W
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 : 470
Long-term call ID :
Clearance Code : CL Case Closed
Judicial Status : NCI Non-criminal Incident
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
INVOLVEMENTS:
Px Record # Date Description Relationship
----------------------------------------------------------------------
NM 27080 11/16/12 Rath, Sage A Liquor Manager
NM 114286 11/16/12 Ruby Tuesday, Business
Involved
LAW INCIDENT CIRCUMSTANCES:
Se Circu Circumstance code Miscellaneous
-- ----- ------------------------------ --------------------
1 LT21 Restaurant
LAW INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
I Received a Copy of a Liquor Manager Application from Sage Rath for Ruby
Tuesday.
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
-- --------------- ------ ------------------------------
1 Vitera D 318 Vitera D
LAW SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE:
Seq Name Date
--- --------------- -------------------
1 Vitera D 14:05:00 11/16/2012
318
Grand Island Police Department
Supplemental Report
Date, Time: Fri Nov 16 14:05:15 CST 2012
Reporting Officer: Vitera
Unit- CID
Sage Rath applied to be the liquor manager at Ruby Tuesday. According to
his application, Sage was born in Aurora, NE. Besides a couple of quick
stints in Kansas and Minnesota, Sage has spent most of the last ten years
in Nebraska.
Sage has been approved as a liquor manager at a couple of other
restaurants in the past. Both restaurants were in Nebraska. Sage did not
disclose any criminal convictions on his application.
I checked Sage through Spillman and NCJIS. Sage didn't have anything
listed in Spillman that would indicate undisclosed convictions other than
the possibility of a speeding ticket. I found that one of the restaurants
Sage listed as being a liquor manager is in Grand Island. An
investigation was done here in 2006 with a recommendation to approve the
application. Sage's criminal history in Nebraska hasn't changed since the
first investigation in 2006. He had one undisclosed speeding conviction
then, and that's all he has now.
I did a couple of online searches and didn't find anything alarming about
Sage.
The Grand Island Police Department has no objection to Sage Rath becoming
the liquor manager at Ruby Tuesday.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item G4
#2012-340 - Approving Bid for Four (4) Outdoor Warning Sirens
Staff Contact: Jon Rosenlund, Director of Emergency Mgt.-911
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jon Rosenlund, Emergency Management Director
Meeting:November 27, 2012
Subject:Hazard Mitigation Grant - Sirens
Item #’s:G-4
Presenter(s):Jon Rosenlund, Emergency Management Director
Background
Hall County-Grand Island Emergency Management operates and maintains 39 outdoor
warning sirens to alert the public of dangerous weather and other hazards. Many of these
devices were installed between 1979 and 1981. These devices have an anticipated life
span of 30 years, and existing sirens are already failing at a rate of almost 1-2 annually
over the past few years.
Unfortunately, many repair parts are no longer available for these older models. Sirens
which fail are replaced at significant cost on a case-by-case basis. In the past, the
Emergency Management Department has planned to replace sirens annually, as
necessary. However, the department anticipates a windfall of future siren failures as these
devices reach and exceed their 30-year life-span. Local funds are not likely to be
sufficient to keep up with the anticipated number of replacements needed.
Council approved a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application by Resolution
2012-98. This grant was awarded for a $60,000 project to replace four (4) sirens. The
City budgeted the 25% match ($15,000) in the Emergency Management Capital
Improvement budget.
Discussion
The FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides grants to States and
local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures after a major
disaster declaration. The purpose of the HMGP is to reduce the loss of life and property
due to natural disasters and to enable mitigation measures to be implemented during the
immediate recovery from a disaster. The HMGP is authorized under Section 404 of the
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
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The HMGP Grant funds up to 75% of approved projects with a local match of 25%. The
Department has funds budgeted sufficient for one siren in Capital Outlay and plans to use
these funds as the 25% matching funds for the additional three (3) sirens. The
Department is working together with the Community Development division to fund the
initial payments for four sirens. Community Development will then receive the
reimbursement funds from the grant and the Emergency Management Department’s 25%
match as income to offset their expenses.
The Emergency Management Department recently completed a formal bid process for the
purchase and installation of four (4) sirens. Federal Signal Corporation provided the
lowest qualifying bid of $54,476.00 for the purchase and installation of these sirens. The
Department recommends that Council award this bid to Federal Signal Corporation.
Each of these new sirens has a considerably larger effective radius of 70dB estimated at
6200 feet in all directions. Sirens listed to be replaced have much smaller radii, such as
1600 feet (see attached pdf map).
Hall County Siren Installation List
Siren #Description Latitude / Longitude
4 Doniphan, Village of - Fire Station
N40 46.406
W98 22.181
13
Anna & Broadwell - 1700 Block of West Anna
(Alley City Property)
N40 54.724
W98 21.189
18 4th Street & Congdon - 1500 E 4th St.
N40 56.088
W98 19.603
New Eagle Scout Lake
N40 57.4115
W98 21.654
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 this bid award to Federal
Signal Corporation.
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Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid award with Federal Signal Corporation for the purchase of four
(4) sirens and installation in the amount of $54,476.00.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS
RFP DUE DATE:November 6, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT:Emergency Management
PUBLICATION DATE:September 15, 2012
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:5
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
American Signal Corporation ATI Systems
Milwaukee, WI East Boston, MA
Bid Security:North American Specialty Ins. Co.Travelers Casualty & Surety Co.
Kelly Electric Federal Signal Corporation
Kearney, NE University Park, IL
Bid Security:Travelers Casualty & Surety Co.None
Schmader Electric Const. Co., Inc.
West Point, NE
Bid Security:United Fire & Casualty Co.
cc:Jon Rosenlund, Emg. Mgt. Director Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator
Jaye Monter, Finance Director
P1592
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 21, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-340
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general
local government authorized to file an application through the Federal Emergency Management
Agency and Nebraska Emergency Management Agency for a Hazard Mitigation Program Grant;
and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Nebraska
Emergency Management Agency are presently accepting grant applications for hazard
mitigation; and
WHEREAS, a grant has been awarded to conduct an Outdoor Warning Siren
Replacement and Installation Project for the City of Grand Island and other Hall County
Communities; and
WHEREAS, Council previously adopted resolution 2012-98 authorizing a grant
application with a grant total of $45,000 and a 25% local match of $15,000, (project total of
$60,000) and
WHEREAS, a recently completed bid process produced a successful bid below
budget, from Federal Signal Corporation for a total of $54,476.00, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1.The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to award this bid to Federal Signal
Corporation on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 27, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item G5
#2012-341- Approving Increase to the Bid Award to Rinker
Materials for the Southwest Outfall Drainage Pipe; Drainage
Project No. 2011-D-1
Staff Contact: Terry Brown, Interim Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown, PW Manager of Engineering Services
Meeting:November 27, 2012
Subject:Approving Increase to the Bid Award to Rinker Materials
for the Southwest Outfall Drainage Pipe; Drainage
Project No. 2011-D-1
Item #’s:G-5
Presenter(s):Terry Brown, Interim Public Works Director
Background
On September 13, 2011 the City Council approved the Public Works Department’s
purchase of concrete pipe for the Southwest Outfall Drainage; Project No. 2011-D-1, in
the amount of $199,728.10.
Discussion
The bid solicitation for the drainage pipe was for the exact length of pipe needed,
however once the pipe was delivered City staff was informed that the pipe length is
standard and cannot be custom ordered. This results in an overrun of $1,279.94 for the
necessary concrete pipe. It was also not made clear that the tar to seal the pipe
connections together wasn’t included in the bid price and is considered a separate
purchase. The tar purchase results in an overrun of $7,395.84. The final purchase price of
the concrete pipe and tar is $208,403.88, resulting in a total overrun of $8,675.78.
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 the overrun for such pipe and
tar to complete the Southwest Outfall Drainage; Project No. 2011-D-1, for a total amount
of $208,403.88.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 21, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-341
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2011, by Resolution No. 2011-251, the Grand
Island City Council approved the purchase of concrete pipe for the Southwest Outfall Drainage;
Project No. 2011-D-1 from Rinker Materials in the amount of $199,728.10; and
WHEREAS, due to the pipe being made in standard lengths and tar being omitted
from the original quote, the final purchase price is $208,403.88
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the total purchase price for the
concrete pipe and tar from Rinker Materials for the Southwest Outfall Drainage; Project No.
2011-D-1, in the amount of $208,403.88 is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 27, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Grand Island Council Session - 11/27/2012 Page 74 / 86
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item H1
Consideration of Request from Douglas & Mikaela Westerby on
behalf of William Gulzow for a Conditional Use Permit for a Car
Dealership Located at 223 East 2nd Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1.
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item I1
#2012-342 - Approving Revised Fiscal Year Budget Authority for
the North Interceptor-Phase 1 Improvements; Project 2012-S-6
Staff Contact: Terry Brown, Interim Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Marvin Strong, Waster Water Plant Engineer
Meeting:November 27, 2012
Subject:Consideration on Revised Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget
Authority in the North Interceptor - Phase 1 Improvements
Project 2012-S-6
Item #’s:I-1
Presenter(s):Terry Brown, Interim Public Works Director
Background
The North Interceptor project consists of multiple phases budgeted over multiple years. Black
and Veatch recommended we consolidate Phase 1A and Phase 1 B, budgeted over FY 2013 and
FY 2014 into FY 2013 to save money. We are requesting $5,136,035 be advanced from the FY
2014 Capital Budget to the FY 2013 Capital Budget and are requesting the budget authority to do
so before the project is bid per city ordinance.
A multi-year improvements project was presented to council, on October 4, 2011 through a City
Council Study Session. City Staff, along with the engineering firm Black & Veatch of Kansas
City, Missouri presented the need of the rehabilitation and the contractual process to hire a
professional consulting engineer to provide services in Project Management, Collection System
Master Planning and Planned Improvements in Northeast Interceptor sewer, and Collection
System and Wastewater Treatment Rehabilitation.
On October 11, 2011, by Resolution 2011-307 the agreement for professional consulting
engineering services between the City of Grand Island and Black & Veatch of Kansas City,
Missouri in the amount of $1,121,160 was approved by City Council.
City staff has recommended, and City Council has approved three (3) additional amendments to
the original contract for various levels of design and construction services, they include;
Amendment No.1, Resolution 2012-111 on April 24, 2012 in the amount of $1,910,075
Amendment No.2, Resolution 2012-229 on August 28, 2012 in the amount of $53,000
Amendment No.3, Resolution 2012-329 on November 13, 2012 in the amount of $265,754
The Consulting Services total of $3,349,989 is summarized in Table B by project.
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The next step involves the multi-year improvement program which has resulted in the following
construction contracts:
Lift Station No. 7 Improvements; 2011-S-1A-Construction awarded August 28,
2012, Resolution 2012-224, $479,559
5th Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements; Project 2012-S-3-Construction to be
awarded on December 4, 2012 Council Meeting, $1,734,106
South and West Interceptor Sewer Improvements; 2012-S-4-Construction
awarded November 13, 2012, Resolution 2012-330, $739,547
North Interceptor Improvements (Phase 1A, 1B); Project 2012-S-6-Proposing
December/January advertisement
Headwork’s Improvements, WWTP-2013-1 – 90% Design Level
The North Interceptor Improvements (Phase 1A, 1B), Project 2012-S-6 is prepared for bidding
purposes. City staff had originally estimated to budget the project expense over two fiscal years.
In the 2012/2013 budget there are two line items listed on page 106 that reference the North
Interceptor Improvements, Project 2012-S-6. The budget line items totaling $4,699,087 are
North Concrete Interceptor Replace (Seedling Mile to WWTP for $2,376,000 and North
Concrete Interceptor Replace (7th to Seedling Mile) for $2,323,087. City staff is requesting
council consideration to amend the total of these two line items to $9,835,000 for fiscal year
2012/2013 budget to allow budget authority to advertise the North Interceptor Improvement
Project 2012-S-6 in an advanced construction schedule. A summary of the project costs are
shown in Table A.
Discussion
In October 2011, the city embarked on development of construction plans for the rehabilitation /
replacement of the city’s North Interceptor (a large diameter, gravity sewer, collection system).
The north Interceptor is comprised of five-and-one-half (5.5) miles of sewage collection
infrastructure, installed over forty (40) years from the early seventies (1970’s) to the present.
Segments of the interceptor are in use beyond their engineered useful life, and the integrity of these
is questionably compromised. Additionally, this interceptor will not be able to meet the capacity
requirements warranted by Grand Island’s growth projections for the area.
City staff in conjunction with consulting engineer; Black & Veatch have developed the
construction bidding documents for the North Interceptor – Phase 1 Project. This gravity sewer
interceptor project has incorporated modern large diameter sewer pipe methodologies, along with
the rehabilitation necessary to complete the work. Phase 1 Project concentrates on two (2) miles of
large diameter gravity sewer work within the overall North Interceptor project planning.
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The result of this Phase 1 project will provide placement of new collection systems infrastructure
under State Highway 30 and the Union Pacific Railways easements, which provides the
infrastructure routing alignment needed to place a new head-works facility at the wastewater
treatments plant into service.
North Interceptor Improvements, Project 2012-S-6
Table A
Project
Estimation
Current 2013
FY Budget
Estimated 2014
FY Budget
Proposed
Amendment to
2013
FY Budget
Work
Function
Comprehensive
Design Level
100%
Design
Level
2012/2013 2013/2014 2012/2013
Project
Construction $8,170,000 $8,151,000 $4,170,587 $3,999,535 $8,151,000
Contingency $-$665,000 $-$-$665,000
Design
Services $1,011,178 $-$12,000 $90,000 $102,000
Construction
Phase
Services $817,000 $-$516,500 $300,500 $817,000
Easement
Acquisition $-$-$-$100,000 $100,000
Totals $9,998,178 $8,816,000 $4,699,087 $4,490,035 $9,835,000
Consulting Services $3,349,989 Summary for Improvements Projects
Table B
Payment by
Fiscal
Year
Lift Station No. 7
Improvements
5th Street
Sanitary Sewer
Improvements
South and West
Interceptor
Sewer
Improvements
North Interceptor
Improvements
Phase 1
Headwork’s
Improvements
2011/2012 $125,233 $106,794 $82,545 $634,028 $807,232
2012/2013 $3,324 $2,786 $2,078 $76,255 $154,555
Total $128,557 $109,579 $84,623 $710,282 $961,787
Consulting
Services
Total $286,279 $239,435 $177,834 $1,011,178 $1,635,263
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Balance $157,722 $129,856 $93,211 $300,896 $673,478
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1.Move to approve a resolution authorizing a budget amendment in budget authority for
North Interceptor – Phase 1 Improvements Project 2012-S-6.
2.Refer the issue to a Committee.
3.Postpone the issue to future date.
4.Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
The North Interceptor project consists of multiple phases budgeted over multiple years. Black
and Veatch recommended we consolidate Phase 1A and Phase 1 B, budgeted over FY 2013 and
FY 2014 into FY 2013 to save money. We are requesting $5,136,035 be advanced from the FY
2014 Capital Budget to the FY 2013 Capital Budget and are requesting the budget authority to do
so before the project is bid per city ordinance.
City Administration recommends that the Council approve amending the line item budget
authority in the fiscal year 2012/2013 budget for the construction of North Interceptor – Phase 1
Improvements Project 2012-S-6, from $4,699,087 to $9,835,000 representing an increase of
$5,135,913.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the amendment of the two budget line items in the fiscal year 2012/2013
budget for the construction of North Interceptor – Phase 1 Improvements Project 2012-S-6.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 21, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-342
WHEREAS, Waste Water Division is requesting budget authority to advertise a
construction project entitled the North Interceptor - Phase 1 Improvements Project 2012-S-6; and
WHEREAS, a line item amendment to the Waste Water Division Capital budget
would be required to increase the project from $4,699,087 to $9,835,000 for the 2012/2013 fiscal
year; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorizing city staff to amend the line item budget authority for the North Interceptor-
Phase 1 Improvements Project 2012-S-6 for fiscal year 2012/2013 budget for the construction of
North Interceptor – Phase 1 Improvements Project 2012-S-6 to $9,835,000
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 27, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Grand Island Council Session - 11/27/2012 Page 81 / 86
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item I2
#2012-343 - Approving Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan
Area 10 Located at 809-811 South Kimball Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 21, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-343
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. 10 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, demolition, utilities
extensions, landscaping, concrete and fees 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.10 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, November 27, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Session
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of November 14, 2012
through November 27, 2012
The Claims for the period of November 14, 2012 through November 27, 2012 for a total amount of
$5,084,367.62. A MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter
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