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03-19-2013 City Council Study Session Packet City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Study Session Packet City Council: Linna Dee Donaldson Scott Dugan John Gericke Peg Gilbert Chuck Haase Julie Hehnke Vaughn Minton Mitchell Nickerson Bob Niemann Mike Paulick Mayor: Jay Vavricek City Administrator: Mary Lou Brown City Clerk: RaNae Edwards 7:00 PM Council Chambers - City Hall 100 East 1st Street Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 1 / 122 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 19, 2013 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 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. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 2 / 122 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Study Session Item -1 Update on FEMA Training Staff Contact: Jon Rosenlund Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 3 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Emergency Operations Center Training & Exercise Report March 19, 2013 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 4 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Agenda FEMA IEMC Course Details Agencies Involved What is an EOC? What is an IMT? Course Objectives Training Topics & Exercise Participant Feedback Strengths & Areas of Improvement Corrective Action Items Summary Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 5 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FEMA IEMC Course Integrated Emergency Management Course FEMA Staff from Emergency Mgt. Institute Classroom style lecture Functional Exercises Design response to a planned event. Respond to an unplanned disaster(s). Test awareness, leadership, flexibility, decision-making & team dynamics. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 6 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Agencies Involved 30 Different Agencies, 65 Participants City PD, FIRE, 911, EMA, PW, PIO, Admin, Mayor, Attorney, Utilities, Parks, GITV, Planning County Public Works, Building, Attorney, Rural Fire, Sheriff, Jail CDHD, Mid Plains, Salvation Army, Red Cross, Rural Fire, SFMC, GIPS, GINW, CERT NEMA, NSP, TRIMRS, NWS, Veterans Hospital EMA from four other counties Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 7 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT What is the EOC? Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Establish response priorities & policy direction. Manage and share information Support the incident operations in the field. Coordinate resources. Provide critical public information Liaison between jurisdictions Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 8 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT What is an IMT? Incident Management Team Incident Commander & team of staff Operations Planning Logistics Finance/Administration Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 9 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Interplay between EOC & IMT Incident Management Team Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 10 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Training Objectives Objective 1: Provide effective command and control of the incident through the EOC and IMT. Objective 2: Provide timely and accurate public information and warning. Objective 3: Provide adequate evacuation, mass care and shelter for disaster victims. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 11 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Training Topics EOC Roles & Responsibilities Incident Management Team Roles & Responsibilities Legal Requirements & Agency Executive EOC & IMT Planning Process Public Information Critical Decision Making Demobilization Planning After Action Report & Improvement Plan Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 12 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Exercise Functional Exercise of EOC & IMT No Field Operations Test communication & coordination Simulated players included outside agencies & individuals not playing in the exercise. Planning revolved around a major planned event. Players then tackled challenges of an unplanned disaster during the event. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 13 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Exercise Scenario Husker Harvest Days, Governor & Federal Secretary of Agriculture to Visit Train Derailment & Chlorine Release Evacuation & Shelter-in-Place Public Health Emergency in Schools Platte Generating Station Shut down Water main break near Airport Waste water interceptor collapse Several Vehicle Accidents Loose Cattle near HHD Grass Fire near Ethanol Plant in Wood River Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 14 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Feedback Survey showed that participants grew in confidence “Opportunity to meet new partners” “Great communications between EOC tables” “This is exactly what I needed” “Group has potential to form great partnerships.” “Exercise scenario was not realistic” “It will help me in my position in the future.” “Need more familiarity with EOC roles” “Some players wasted time frustrated rather than learning” Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 15 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Feedback (cont.) “I must tell you now that it was a great experience for us. We learned a lot. The opportunity to work with others in an exercise situation will certainly prove to be quite beneficial not only in emergency response but also in our day to day duties .” Teresa Anderson Central District Health Dept. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 16 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Strengths Building new relationships Use of Incident Command Structure (ICS) Forms Interagency cooperation No squabbling between jurisdictions Establish new Joint Information Center staff IMT staff well prepared Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 17 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Areas to Improve Situational awareness between IMT and EOC Overcome natural separation between public safety and non-traditional partners Legal & policy issues of declaration and delegation of authority New structure of EOC operations Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 18 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Corrective Action Items EOC Restructuring & Policies/Procedures EOC information mgt. software IMT Position-Specific Training Future (and smaller) drills of EOC and IMT Minor equipment for IMT & PIO Establish JIC from local PIOs Train elected leaders on powers of declaration and delegation. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 19 / 122 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Summary One-of-a-kind opportunity for local agencies Built new & valuable relationships Established a baseline for EOC capability Confirmed capabilities of local IMT Set the stage for future training & exercises Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 20 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 For Official Use Only (FOUO) FEMA IEMC EOC-IMT Operations L947 Grand Island, NE February 12-15, 2013 AFTER ACTION REPORT/IMPROVEMENT PLAN February 2013 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 21 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 For Official Use Only (FOUO) This page is intentionally blank. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 22 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Handling Instructions 1 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS 1. The title of this document is Grand Island IEMC Training and Exercise After Action Report. 2. The information gathered in this AAR/IP is classified as For Official Use Only (FOUO) and should be handled as sensitive information not to be disclosed. This document should be safeguarded, handled, transmitted, and stored in accordance with appropriate security directives. Reproduction of this document, in whole or in part, without prior approval from the Grand Island-Hall County Emergency Management Agency is prohibited. 3. At a minimum, the attached materials will be disseminated only on a need-to-know basis and when unattended, will be stored in a locked container or area offering sufficient protection against theft, compromise, inadvertent access, and unauthorized disclosure. 4. Points of Contact: Grand Island/Hall County: Jon Rosenlund Grand Island/Hall County Emergency Management 100 East First Street Grand Island, NE 68802 jrosenlund@grand-island.com 308-385-5360 FEMA/ENE: Paul Ganem, MEP paul.ganem@fema.dhs.gov 301-447-1172 ICF International: DeAnne Sesker dsesker@icfi.com 703-609-5196 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 23 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Handling Instructions 2 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) This page is intentionally blank. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 24 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Contents 3 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) CONTENTS Administrative Handling Instructions ......................................................1 Contents ......................................................................................................3 Executive Summary ...................................................................................5 Section 1: Exercise Overview ...................................................................7 Exercise Details ............................................................................... 7 Exercise Planning Team Leadership .................................................... 8 Participating Organizations ................................................................ 8 Section 2: Exercise Design Summary ......................................................9 Exercise Purpose and Design ............................................................. 9 Capabilities and Activities Identified for Demonstration ......................... 9 Scenario Summary ......................................................................... 10 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilites ......................................................... 11 1. Communication & Coordination ................................................... 12 2. On-Site Incident Management ..................................................... 13 3. EOC Management ..................................................................... 14 4. Restoration of Lifelines ............................................................... 15 5. Public Information & Warning ..................................................... 16 6. Mass Care ................................................................................ 17 7. Evacuation & In-Place Shelter ..................................................... 18 8. Policy Direction ......................................................................... 19 Section 4: Conclusion ............................................................................. 20 Appendix A: Improvement Plan ............................................................. 22 Appendix B: Lessons Learned ............................................................... 25 Appendix C: Participant Feedback Summary ..................................... 26 Appendix D: Performance Ratings ....................................................... 28 Appendix E: Acronyms ........................................................................... 29 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 25 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Contents 4 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) This page is intentionally blank. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 26 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Executive Summary 5 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC), offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was delivered to officials in the Grand Island, NE, area on February 12-15, 2013. This training placed public officials and emergency response personnel in a realistic crisis situation within a structured learning environment. In course of training, an emergency scenario for Hall County and Grand Island unfolded in sequence with classroom-style lectures, discussions and small-group workshops. As the week progressed, scenario events increased in complexity and pressure. Participants acted in their local roles to develop policies, plans, and procedures to ensure an effective response. The course culminated in an emergency exercise designed to test participant knowledge, awareness, flexibility, leadership, decision- making, and interpersonal skills under rigorous pressure in the EOC environment. Participants were challenged to use the new ideas, skills, and abilities in addition to their own knowledge and experience. In this way, the Integrated Emergency Management Course allowed each participant to rehearse their real-life roles in a realistic emergency situation, while at the same time identifying additional planning needs. The Grand Island, NE, IEMC Training and Exercise were developed to test various Hall County agencies’ communication, coordination, and incident management capabilities. The exercise planning team was composed of local officials and FEMA representatives. The exercise planning team focused the event on the development of a new Incident Management Team to serve South Central Nebraska as well as prepare Hall County agencies to open and operate the local County Emergency Operation Center. Planning for this event included regular communication between local officials and FEMA EMI staff, on-site visits by exercise planners, and the development of exercise objectives. Objectives were determined by identifying the greatest needs in IMT operations and EOC management, paying particular attention to the relationship between the EOC and Incident Command elements in the field. Based on the exercise planning team’s deliberations, the following objectives were developed for the FEMA IEMC L947 Training and Exercise: • Objective 1: Provide effective command and control of the incident through the EOC and IMT. • Objective 2: Provide timely and accurate public information and warning. • Objective 3: Provide adequate evacuation, mass care and shelter for disaster victims. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 27 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Executive Summary 6 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) The purpose of this report is to analyze exercise results, identify strengths to be maintained and built upon, identify potential areas for further improvement, and support development of corrective actions. Major Strengths The major strengths identified during this exercise are as follows: • The exercise provided an excellent opportunity to gather representatives from a wide variety of agencies which have had only limited experience working together in the past. • Participants successfully fulfilled all major responsibilities in this first opportunity of its kind and solidified the knowledge, skills and abilities of staff who may work in the Emergency Operations Center. • Members of the Incident Management Team reported that all members successfully worked together as a team and has provided for the foundation of a new regional IMT. Primary Areas for Improvement Throughout the exercise, several opportunities for improvement in Grand Island’s ability to respond to the incident were identified. The primary areas for improvement, including recommendations, are as follows: • Identify new or improved methods of maintaining situational awareness of all EOC and IMT staff during an incident. Such solutions will improve communications between EOC and IMT elements, both internally and externally; document major events and actions, and provide all necessary information to the appropriate staff. • Identify and train additional support EOC staff to provide clerical, record keeping and other support duties. • Clarify legal and policy impacts of local emergency declarations and provide training to elected leaders. • Restructuring the EOC to an Incident Command model will allow EOC staff to better understand their rolls and responsibilities. As this exercise was the first of its kind in Grand Island, participants successfully set a benchmark of capabilities and performance by which future improvements can be measured. In general, participants rated their success as adequate with certain areas to improve. The greatest benefits reported were establishing new working relationships among agencies with which they are not particularly familiar and a new understanding of the function of an EOC. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 28 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Section 1: Exercise Overview 7 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) SECTION 1: EXERCISE OVERVIEW Exercise Details Exercise Name Grand Island IEMC L947 EOC-IMT Exercise Type of Exercise Functional Exercise Exercise Start Date February 12, 2013 Exercise End Date February 15, 2013 Duration 4 days Location Grand Island, NE Sponsor FEMA Program City of Grand Island/Hall County Emergency Management Program Mission Response and Recovery Capabilities Operational Communications Operational Coordination Public Information & Warning Situational Awareness Public & Private Services & Resources Mass Care Services Infrastructure Systems Scenario Type Chemical Release Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 29 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Section 1: Exercise Overview 8 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) Exercise Planning Team Grand Island/Hall County: Jon Rosenlund Grand Island/Hall County Emergency Management 100 East First Street Grand Island, NE 68802 jrosenlund@grand-island.com 308-385-5360 FEMA/ENE: Paul Ganem, MEP paul.ganem@fema.dhs.gov 301-447-1172 ICF International: DeAnne Sesker dsesker@icfi.com 703-609-5196 Participating Organizations Grand Island Public Works Hall County Building Hall Co. Sheriff’s Office GI-Hall Co. EMA/911 Northwest School District Nebraska State Patrol Grand Island Parks Grand Island Public Schools Grand Island City Admin Grand Island Public Works NWS – Hastings Grand Island Mayor Hall Co. Public Works Hall Co.-Grand Island Planning Grand Island PIO Grand Island Rural Fire Central District Heath Dept. GITV Grand Island Fire Dept. Hall County Attorney Grand Island City Attorney Hall Co. CERT Mid-Plains Mental Health Buffalo Co EMA NE Emergency Mgt. Agency St. Francis Medical Center Region 15 EMA American Red Cross Grand Island Utilities Clay Co EMA Salvation Army Hall County Jail Hamilton Co EMA Grand Island Building Dept. Grand Island Police Dept. Tri-Cities MRS Number of Participants • Players: 65 • Controllers: 11 • Evaluators: 11 • Facilitators: 2 • Observers: 11 • Victim Role Players: 8 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 30 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Section 2: Exercise Design Summary 9 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) SECTION 2: EXERCISE DESIGN SUMMARY Exercise Purpose and Design The FEMA IEMC provides local jurisdictions with the opportunity to learn together the roles of and EOC and IMT and then exercise those roles in a scenario designed with that specific jurisdiction in mind. Grand Island agencies sought for this training to establish a common understanding of the EOC and how it will support the activities of Incident Command staff in the field. Staff from FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute cooperated with the Emergency Management Department to determine exercise objectives, develop options for an exercise scenario, and identify capabilities for evaluation. Exercise Objectives, Capabilities, and Activities Capabilities-based planning allows for exercise planning teams to develop exercise objectives and observe exercise outcomes through a framework of specific action items that were derived from the Target Capabilities List (TCL). The capabilities listed below form the foundation for the organization of all objectives and observations in this exercise. Additionally, each capability is linked to several corresponding activities and tasks to provide additional detail. Based upon the identified exercise objectives below, the exercise planning team has decided to demonstrate the following capabilities during this exercise: • Objective 1: Provide effective command and control of the incident through the EOC and IMT. - Communication - On-Site Incident Management: - Emergency Operations Center Management: - Critical Resource Logistics & Distribution: - Restoration of Lifelines • Objective 2: Provide timely and accurate public information and warning. - Public Information & Warning: • Objective 3: Provide adequate evacuation, mass care and shelter for disaster victims. - Mass Care: - Citizen Evacuation & Shelter in Place Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 31 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Section 2: Exercise Design Summary 10 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) Scenario Summary The annual Husker Harvest Days farming expo is a three-day event visited by nearly 100,000 annually. The US Department’s Secretary of Agriculture and the Governor of Nebraska will be attending and speaking to the attendees, which will bring an additional audience and their staffers. A newly formed Regional Incident Management Team (IMT) has been called in to staff and manage the Husker Harvest Days show. They will be supported by the Hall County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), due to the dignitary visits. During this event, a vehicle accident near the SE corner of Grand Island causes a train derailment and the release of chlorine gas into the atmosphere. Winds push the vapor cloud north and west towards homes, businesses, senior care families and schools. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 32 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities 11 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) SECTION 3: ANALYSIS OF CAPABILITIES This section of the report reviews the performance of the exercised capabilities, activities, and tasks. In this section, observations are organized by capability and associated activities. The capabilities linked to the exercise objectives of FEMA IEMC L947 Grand Island, NE, are listed below, followed by corresponding activities. Each activity is followed by related observations, which include references, analysis, and recommendations. • Objective 1: Provide effective command and control of the incident through the EOC and IMT. - Communication - On-Site Incident Management: - Emergency Operations Center Management: - Critical Resource Logistics & Distribution: - Restoration of Lifelines • Objective 2: Provide timely and accurate public information and warning. - Public Information & Warning: • Objective 3: Provide adequate evacuation, mass care and shelter for disaster victims. - Mass Care: - Citizen Evacuation & Shelter in Place Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 33 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities 12 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) CAPABILITY 1: COMMUNICATION & COORDINATION Capability Summary: Communications is the fundamental capability to pass information within disciplines and jurisdictions that practitioners need to perform the elements of their job functions. Proper communication is accurate, clear, concise, interoperable, documented and flows across a variety of media. Activity 1.1: Provide EOC Communications Support Observation 1.1: Area of Improvement – Staff of the EOC and IMT would sometimes lack proper situational awareness. Various parts of the EOC and IMT reported some aspect of a lack of communication or information flow. EOC attempted to maintain a running log, but it was not available to all to view previous items, and tracking major activities or incidents was cumbersome. Attempts to use email accounts indicate d that it was too cumbersome and eventually abandoned. Paper forms were popular among the group, but participants stated that they were often incomplete, routing was sometimes lost, and responses were poorly tracked. While participants preferred the ease of paper documents, they also reported a desire for a more electronic, shared solution where data is more readily accessible. Analysis: Many of the difficulties in communication can be ascribed to one of the following obstacles: (1) the sheer amount and speed of information being brought into the EOC was daunting and will always pose a challenge for maintaining situational awareness among all staff, (2) communications tools and methods used in the EOC were experimental and full capabilities may not be fully realized without modification, (3) participants were new to the concept of working in the EOC and becoming accustomed to new roles in a disaster. Additional tools or a software solution may provide the ease of the paper forms, with the search capability of a shared system. Recommendations: 1. Investigate possible software solutions to assist in the production and management of messages, updates, documentation, and records. 2. Provide additional training sessions using ICS forms between and among EOC and IMT staff. 3. Provide associated exercises and drills using ICS forms between and among EOC and IMT staff. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 34 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities 13 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) CAPABILITY 2: ON-SITE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT Capability Summary: Onsite Incident Management is the capability to effectively direct and control incident activities by using the Incident Command System (ICS) consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Activity 2.1: Implement On-Site Incident Management Observation 2.1.1: Strength – Members of the IMT reported that team members were successful in establishing their individual roles in the Incident Command Structure, complete and Incident Action Plan, and direct on-site operations. While some members of the IMT in this exercise had limited ICS experience or training, IMT members reported that there were few if any instances where team members were unable to perform their assigned tasks. IMT members made a series of recommendations that are listed below in order to enhance and improve IMT operations. IMT also recommended that additional team exercises for planned events will allow the group to continue its team-building process. Analysis: From this exercise, it is clear that there are many qualified individuals within Hall County and South Central Nebraska who could be utilized to form an Incident Management Team. Incident action plans were clear and concise. Plan briefings were well led and informative. IMT members experienced little difficulty meeting their own needs. IMT participants recommended that team members receive position-specific training to enhance their skills and provide a proper understanding of all position duties. Additional experience with ICS forms, better equipment to produce those forms, and methods of managing information will improve IMT operations. Recommendations: 4. Identify Position-Specific Training 5. Purchase ICS forms with carbon backs for message tracking. 6. Establish common filing system for ICS forms between and among EOC and IMT operations. 7. Purchase portable laptop PC and printer for IMT and house in GIFD command trailer. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 35 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities 14 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) CAPABILITY 3: EOC MANAGEMENT Capability Summary: Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management is the capability to provide multi-agency coordination (MAC) for incident management by activating and operating an EOC for a pre-planned or no-notice event. EOC management includes EOC activation, notification, staffing, and deactivation; management, direction, control, and coordination of response and recovery activities; coordination of efforts among neighboring governments at each level and among local, regional, State, and Federal EOCs; coordination public information and warning; and maintenance of the information and communication necessary for coordinating response and recovery activities. Activity 3.1: Support and Coordinate Response Observation 3.1.1: Area of Improvement - The EOC was fashioned after the Federal and Nebraska model of Emergency Support Functions (ESF). Participants found the ESF nomenclature to be complicated and a stumbling block. Participants reported that they gained a better understanding of other functions in the EOC, but found themselves overly busy with logging and form completion to keep up with the tasks at hand. Participants found that a reorganization of the EOC mechanics on Day 2 of the exercise improved their ability to coordinate, but did not entire solve their issues. Analysis: This exercise was the first deployment of its kind for the Hall County EOC in both its scope and size. No event or training exercise has ever included the number of participants or agencies. The EOC structure will need to be better defined using an ICS model with support functions making up the Operations Section of the EOC. Additional staff will need to be identified and trained as EOC support staff. Call out procedures and tools will need to be established, as well as a tiered EOC activation policy. Recommendations: 8. Restructure the EOC to follow an ICS structure with ESFs in Operations Section. 9. Identify and train EOC operational and support staff. 10. Establish EOC tiered activation procedures. 11. Establish EOC staff call out tool & procedures. 12. Host smaller EOC exercises for planned events throughout the year. 13. Tour various EOCs in the State and collect methods of best practice. 14. Establish a color-coded vest identification system and require all EOC staff to possess appropriate credentialing. 15. Purchase and store water and food for EOC staff and maintain in the EOC. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 36 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities 15 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) CAPABILITY 4: RESTORATION OF LIFELINES Capability Summary: Restoration of Lifelines is the capability to initiate and sustain restoration activities. This includes facilitating the repair/replacement of infrastructure for oil, gas, electric, telecommunications, drinking water, wastewater, and transportation services. Activity 4.1: Direct Mechanisms to Facilitate the Restoration of Lifelines Observation 4.1.1: Strength - Public works and utilities staff in the EOC were successful in identifying the issues and hand and implementing a solution for repairs, public warnings of a boiling order, and updating other jurisdictions. Area of Improvement - A stronger communication between the Utilities and Public Health was advised for the boil order, and public works identified the need for an updated and typed inventory list of resources under their management. Analysis: Both Utilities and Public Works functions operated with clarity of mission and successfully met all challenges relating to their areas of responsibility. A natural boundary was identified between Utilities/Public Works resources and traditional public safety such as Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, etc., and future exercises such as this can help bridge that gap that naturally occurs between them. Coordinating efforts between the County EOC and the Utilities DOC will prove a challenge, but strategies successfully bridging that gap will also be applicable to DOC’s established by local hospitals, public school districts, and the State EOC in Lincoln. Recommendations: 16. Establish strategy to bridge the communication gap between public safety resources and public works/utilities/schools, etc. 17. Develop resource inventories for all local agencies using FEMA typing standards and record this information in the City’s asset management software and submit a copy to Emergency Management for inclusion in the Local Emergency Operations Plan. 18. Host smaller EOC exercises for planned events throughout the year (see above). 19. Investigate possible software solutions to assist in the production and management of messages, updates, documentation, and records (see above). Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 37 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities 16 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) CAPABILITY 5: PUBLIC INFORMATION & WARNING Capability Summary: The Emergency Public Information and Warning capability includes public information, alert/warning and notification. It involves developing, coordinating, and disseminating information to the public, coordinating officials, and incident management and responders across all jurisdictions and disciplines effectively under all hazard conditions. Activity 5.1: Manage emergency public information & warnings Observation 5.1.1: Strength – The Public Information Officer was successful in assembling a JIC team from local PIOs at the public schools and hospital as well as City administrative staff. The JIC team completed multiple press releases under a short time frame. A press conference was successfully planned and implemented with messages constant in content and tone. The GITV studio successfully provided timely updates and a press conference on the web-streaming feed of GITV. Areas of Improvement – The PIO was, at times, not aware of all the facts and latest information due to communication breakdowns in the EOC, speed and complexity of the event, and the short time frame allotted for the next press release. The PIO lacks the equipment to perform basic document preparation task in the field, and has no access to radio communication with EOC staff, with the PIO in the field IMT, or with policy makers in the City or County. The PIO identified a need for a City Hotline which could be staffed by city personnel answering specific questions, or feature a recording with the latest updates. Analysis: PIO staff in the EOC and IMT performed a difficult job very well. Information for these incidents in the exercise were complicated, diverse, and constantly changing. Requests for media releases were given at an uncharacteristically high pace, and the PIO was able to meet that pace in nearly every instance. The PIO has identified JIC staff and recommends additional JIC/JIS training for all local PIOs who are part of this new JIC. Recommendations: 20. Purchase of a laptop computer and tablet device for PIO. 21. Purchase of radios for PIO and administrative officials. 22. JIC/JIS and Advanced PIO training for JIC staff identified by the City PIO. 23. Purchase IFB system for GITV Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 38 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities 17 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) CAPABILITY 6: MASS CARE Capability Summary: Mass Care is the capability to provide immediate shelter, feeding centers, basic first aid, bulk distribution of needed items, and related services to persons affected by a large-scale incident. Mass Care is usually provided by nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), such as the American Red Cross, or by local government. Activity 6.1: Direct Mass Care Operations Observation 6.1.1: Strength – Mass Care personnel of the EOC successfully identified places of temporary shelter and identified areas of long term shelter should the need arise later in the scenario. Locations and logistical concerns were coordinated between the primary and support Mass Care agencies and properly updated to the rest of the EOC. Analysis: The Mass Care efforts, led by the American Red Cross and Salvation Army, quickly found all the resources needed to provide temporary and longer term shelter for the populations affected by the scenario. Mass Care also coordinated the logistical support of medical response units at staging areas determined by the IMT and coordinated with public schools and Health/Medical for these arrangements. Recommendations: None Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 39 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities 18 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) CAPABILITY 7: CITIZEN EVACUATION & SHELTER-IN-PLACE Capability Summary: Citizen evacuation and shelter-in-place is the capability to prepare for, ensure communication of, and immediately execute the safe and effective sheltering-in-place of an at-risk population (and companion animals), and/or the organized and managed evacuation of the at-risk population (and companion animals) to areas of safe refuge in response to a potentially or actually dangerous environment. In addition, this capability involves the safe reentry of the population where feasible. Activity 7.1: Direct Evacuation and/or In-Place Protection Tactical Operations Observation 7.1.1: Strength - The IMT was successfully able to identify an area of evacuation while the EOC made necessary public warnings to the affected population. Special consideration was made to evacuate at-risk populations at a nearby care center. Area of Improvement – A certain amount of confusion resulted when elements of the EOC expressed concern regarding the movement of medical patients which required a planning session between EOC and IMT staff to answer safety concerns regarding the evacuation. Analysis: IMT and EOC personnel had the means and capability to call and implement an evacuation order, even meeting the needs of medical patients who required ambulance transport. Health department personnel voiced concern regarding the air quality in the area, and preferred that serious medical patients shelter in place rather than evacuate. A discussion between EOC and IMT resolved this issue. However, future evacuations regarding environmental hazards may require more comprehensive planning between incident commanders in the field and health department officials, prior to any event in order to expedite evacuation operations yet still maintain safety for at-risk populations. Recommendations: 24. Conduct a procedure planning session to ensure evacuation orders consider environmental hazards to medically susceptible populations. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 40 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities 19 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) CAPABILITY 8: POLICY DIRECTION AND LEGAL ISSUES Capability Summary: Not an official Target Capability on the TCL. The policy and legal representatives in a Policy Group will provide direction and legal services to EOC and IMT operations. Policy Group members typically include elected and appointed leaders of local jurisdictions. Activity 8.1: Declarations of Emergency and Delegations of Authority Observation 8.1.1: Area of Improvement – Elected and appointed leadership of the City and County had questions regarding local and state statutes regarding the declaration of emergency and the legal and financial results of such a declaration. Leadership also had questions regarding the delegation of authority to an IMT and the implications that has on direction and control. Analysis: Emergency declarations may provide a local jurisdiction with certain powers and legal protections for emergency expenditures, evacuation orders or other necessary actions. Elected and appointed leaders expressed the need to become more aware of these issues. Similarly, delegating authority to an IMT provided a number of questions regarding the direction and control maintained by local authorities. Recommendations: 1. Working with City and County legal staff, identify local emergency authorities following a declaration of disaster and train elected and appointed officials. 2. Working with City and County legal staff, identify and answer questions of policy makers regarding the direction and control of an IMT following a delegation of authority. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 41 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Section 4: Conclusion 20 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) SECTION 4: CONCLUSION The FEMA IEMC L947 Course provided a unique opportunity for Grand Island emergency partners to build new working relationships, come to a common understanding of roles and responsibilities, test methods of incident management and coordination, and begin the formation of a new regional Incident Management Team. This training opportunity helped define the benchmark of our current capabilities and indicated a number of areas to improve. The event also reinforced to all participants the importance to include a whole-community approach to our training and exercises. Thanks to a committed response by local agencies, over 30 departments and organizations were represented and the EOC filled all major emergency support functions. In general, participants reported an increase in their own personal awareness and confidence in the emergency coordination process. Feedback data showed an increase in perceived self- confidence following training by a good margin. Most respondents to feedback stated that they felt that performance in the exercise was adequate but with some challenges that would need to be addressed. While the consensus agreed that all necessary tasks were sufficiently completed, unfamiliarity with the operations of an EOC created some confusion and frustration among participants. Yet, that confusion and frustration indicates that participants have identified areas of improvement and After Action Review sessions provided strategies to accomplish those improvements. Implementing these strategies and testing them through future exercises will help ensure that EOC representatives become more comfortable with their roles and methods of managing an emergency through the EOC. This exercise was the first step in our own self-evaluation of large-incident response and has provided a benchmark against which we can measure our improvements. From this exercise, we have the chance to build a strong foundation through planning, training and exercises to refine our skills and include new and vital partners in our emergency preparedness efforts. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 42 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Appendix A: Improvement Plan 21 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) APPENDIX A: IMPROVEMENT PLAN This IP has been developed specifically for Grand Island and Hall County as a result of FEMA IEMC L947 Training conducted on February 12-15, 2013. These recommendations draw on both the After Action Report and the After Action Conference Table A.1 Improvement Plan Matrix Capability Activity Title Recommendation Corrective Action Description Capability Element Primary Responsible Agency Agency POC Start Date Completion Date 1. Comm & Coord. 1.1 Provide EOC Communications Support EOC Software Software solution for situational awareness Systems/ Equipment GI-Hall EMA EMA Director 3/1/13 6/1/13 ICS 300 Training ICS Form Training for EOC & IMT Staff Training GI-Hall EMA EMA Director 3/1/13 3/1/14 EOC-IMT Exercises EOC & IMT Exercises and Drills Exercise GI-Hall EMA EMA Director 6/1/13 3/1/14 Capability Activity Title Recommendation Corrective Action Description Capability Element Primary Responsible Agency Agency POC Start Date Completion Date 2. On-Site Incident Mgt. 2.1 Implement On-Site Incident Mgt. IMT position training Identify position-specific training Training GI-Hall EMA GIFD EMA Director & Fire Dept. 3/1/13 3/1/14 Purchase ICS Forms Purchase ICS forms w/ Carbon backs Equipment GI-Hall EMA EMA Director 3/1/13 3/1/14 EOC-IMT document filing system Establish common ICS form filing system. Systems/ Equipment GI-Hall EMA EMA Director 3/1/13 3/1/14 Purchase laptop and printer. Laptop and Printer for IMT in GIFD trailer Equipment GI-Hall EMA GIFD EMA Director & Fire Dept. 10/1/13 3/1/14 Grand IslandStudy Session - 3/19/2013Page 43 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Appendix A: Improvement Plan 22 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) Capability Activity Title Recommendation Corrective Action Description Capability Element Primary Responsible Agency Agency POC Start Date Completion Date 3. EOC Mgt. 3.1 Support & Coordinate Response Restructure EOC format. Restructure EOC to and ICS/ESF model. Planning GI-Hall EMA EMA Director 3/1/13 6/1/13 EOC operational & support staff. Identify EOC Staff Functions & Personnel Planning GI-Hall EMA EMA Director 3/1/13 6/1/13 EOC Staff Training Training GI-Hall EMA EMA Director 3/1/13 6/1/13 Establish EOC Procedures Establish Tiered EOC activation Planning GI-Hall EMA GI-Hall EMA 3/1/13 6/1/13 Establish EOC Staff Call out Tool & Procedure Systems/ Equipment GI-Hall EMA GI-Hall EMA 3/1/13 6/1/13 Host EOC exercises Test new EOC procedures & structure Exercise GI-Hall EMA GI-Hall EMA 7/1/13 3/1/14 EOC Tour Tour various EOC in the State to learn Best Practices Planning GI-Hall EMA GI-Hall EMA 3/1/13 6/1/13 EOC vests Establish Color-Coded Vest & Credentialing standards for EOC Planning/ Equipment GI-Hall EMA GI-Hall EMA 3/1/13 6/1/13 EOC rehab supplies Purchase and store food & water for EOC Equipment GI-Hall EMA GI-Hall EMA 3/1/13 6/1/13 Grand IslandStudy Session - 3/19/2013Page 44 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Appendix A: Improvement Plan 23 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) Capability Activity Title Recommendation Corrective Action Description Capability Element Primary Responsible Agency Agency POC Start Date Completion Date 4. Restoration of Lifelines 4.1 Direct Mechanisms to Facilitate Restoration of Lifelines EOC & IMT Exercises Establish strategy to bridge communication gap between public safety & non-public safety resources Exercises GI-Hall EMA EMA Director 6/1/13 3/1/14 FEMA Typed Inventories Develop inventories of resources with FEMA typing standards System/ Planning GI-Hall EMA All Directors 6/1/13 3/1/14 Capability Activity Title Recommendation Corrective Action Description Capability Element Primary Responsible Agency Agency POC Start Date Completion Date 5. Public Information & Warning 5.1 Manage emergency public information & warnings PIO Laptop & Tablet Purchase laptop PC & tablet device for PIO Equipment City PIO PIO 10/1/13 3/1/14 Admin Radios Purchase radios for PIO & Admin officials Equipment City Admin Admin 10/1/13 3/1/14 Additional training for JIC Staff JIC/JIS training Training City PIO PIO 10/1/13 3/1/14 Advanced PIO Training Training City PIO PIO 10/1/13 3/1/14 GITV IFB System Purchase IFB system for GITV Equipment GITV GITV 10/1/13 3/1/14 Capability Activity Title Recommendation Corrective Action Description Capability Element Primary Responsible Agency Agency POC Start Date Completion Date 6. Citizen Evacuation & Shelter-In-Place 6.1 Direct Evacuation and/or In-Place Protection Evacuation procedures Conduct planning session to establish common evacuation procedures Planning Fire, Law Enforcement & Health CDHD Emerg. Coord. 3/1/13 3/1/14 Grand IslandStudy Session - 3/19/2013Page 45 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Appendix A: Improvement Plan 24 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) Capability Activity Title Recommendation Corrective Action Description Capability Element Primary Responsible Agency Agency POC Start Date Completion Date 7. Policy Direction & Legal Issues 7.1 Declarations of Emergency Training on Declarations of Emergency ID issues relevant to Declarations of Emergency Planning City & County Attorneys City & County Attorneys 3/1/13 10/1/13 Train Elected and Appointed leaders regarding Declarations of Emergency Training City & County Attorneys City & County Attorneys 10/1/13 3/1/14 7.1 Delegations of Authority Training on Delegation of Authority ID issues relevant to Delegations of Authority Planning City & County Attorneys City & County Attorneys 3/1/13 10/1/13 Train Elected and Appointed leaders regarding Delegations of Authority Training City & County Attorneys City & County Attorneys 10/1/13 3/1/14 Grand IslandStudy Session - 3/19/2013Page 46 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Appendix B: Lessons Learned 25 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) APPENDIX B: LESSONS LEARNED While the After Action Report/Improvement Plan includes recommendations which support development of specific post-exercise corrective actions, exercises may also reveal lessons learned which can be shared with the broader homeland security audience. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) maintains the Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS.gov) system as a means of sharing post-exercise lessons learned with the emergency response community. This appendix provides jurisdictions and organizations with an opportunity to nominate lessons learned from exercises for sharing on LLIS.gov. For reference, the following are the categories and definitions used in LLIS.gov: • Lesson Learned: Knowledge and experience, positive or negative, derived from actual incidents, such as the 9/11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina, as well as those derived from observations and historical study of operations, training, and exercises. • Best Practices: Exemplary, peer-validated techniques, procedures, good ideas, or solutions that work and are solidly grounded in actual operations, training, and exercise experience. • Good Stories: Exemplary, but non-peer-validated, initiatives (implemented by various jurisdictions) that have shown success in their specific environments and that may provide useful information to other communities and organizations. • Practice Note: A brief description of innovative practices, procedures, methods, programs, or tactics that an organization uses to adapt to changing conditions or to overcome an obstacle or challenge. Exercise Lessons Learned 1. A combination of paper and electronic messages and documentation can help manage information, but must be adequately used and available by all participants. 2. Operations of the EOC in Hall County will improve when based on an ICS model as emergency support functions will be found in the Operations Section. 3. The EOC will need support staff trained to document major activities and other information. 4. ICS position-specific training will be highly valuable for both IMT and EOC personnel. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 47 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Appendix C: Participant Feedback Form 26 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) APPENDIX C: PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK SUMMARY PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK FORM Exercise Name: Grand Island IEMC Exercise Exercise Date: Feb 12-15, 2013 Participant Name: Title: Agency: Role: Player Observer Facilitator Evaluator PART I: RECOMMENDATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS 1. Based on the exercise today and the tasks identified, list the top 3 strengths and/or areas that need improvement. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 2. Is there anything you saw in the exercise that the evaluator(s) might not have been able to experience, observe, and record? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Identify the corrective actions that should be taken to address the issues identified above. For each corrective action, indicate if it is a high, medium, or low priority. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 4. Describe the corrective actions that relate to your area of responsibility. Who should be assigned responsibility for each corrective action? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 5. List the applicable equipment, training, policies, plans, and procedures that should be reviewed, revised, or developed. Indicate the priority level for each. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 48 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Appendix C: Participant Feedback Form 27 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) PART II – EXERCISE DESIGN AND CONDUCT: ASSESSMENT Please rate, on a scale of 1 to 5, your overall assessment of the exercise relative to the statements provided below, with 1 indicating strong disagreement with the statement and 5 indicating strong agreement. Table C.1: Participant Assessment Assessment Factor Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree a. The exercise was well structured and organized. 1 2 3 4 5 b. The exercise scenario was plausible and realistic. 1 2 3 4 5 c. The facilitator/controller(s) was knowledgeable about the area of play and kept the exercise on target. 1 2 3 4 5 d. The exercise documentation provided to assist in preparing for and participating in the exercise was useful. 1 2 3 4 5 e. Participation in the exercise was appropriate for someone in my position. 1 2 3 4 5 f. The participants included the right people in terms of level and mix of disciplines. 1 2 3 4 5 g. This exercise allowed my agency/jurisdiction to practice and improve priority capabilities. 1 2 3 4 5 h. After this exercise, I believe my agency/jurisdiction is better prepared to deal successfully with the scenario that was exercised. 1 2 3 4 5 PART III – PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK Please provide any recommendations on how this exercise or future exercises could be improved or enhanced. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 49 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Appendix E: Performance Rating 28 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) APPENDIX D: PERFORMANCE RATING The performance rating categories refer to how well each activity was performed during the exercise and are detailed in the table below. Table E.1: Performance Ratings Rating Description Performed without Challenges The performance measures and tasks associated with the activity were completed in a manner that achieved the objective(s) and did not negatively impact the performance of other activities. Performance of this activity did not contribute to additional health and/or safety risks for the public or for emergency workers, and it was conducted in accordance with applicable plans, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Performed with Some Challenges, but Adequately The performance measures and tasks associated with the activity were completed in a manner that achieved the objective(s) and did not negatively impact the performance of other activities. Performance of this activity did not contribute to additional health and/or safety risks for the public or for emergency workers, and it was conducted in accordance with applicable plans, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. However, opportunities to enhance effectiveness and/or efficiency were identified. Performed with Major Challenges The performance measures and tasks associated with the activity were completed in a manner that achieved the objective(s), but some or all of the following were observed: demonstrated performance had a negative impact on the performance of other activities; contributed to additional health and/or safety risks for the public or for emergency workers; and/or, was not conducted in accordance with applicable plans, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Unable to be Performed The performance measures and tasks associated with the activity were not performed in a manner that achieved the objective(s). Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 50 / 122 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) After Action Report/Improvement Plan FEMA IEMC L947 (AAR/IP) Grand Island, NE Feb 2013 Appendix F: Acronyms 29 Grand Island, NE For Official Use Only (FOUO) APPENDIX E: ACRONYMS Table F.1: Acronyms Acronym Meaning AAC After Action Conference: A meeting held following and exercise or event to develop an AAR. AAR After Action Report: The report as a result of a meeting of exercise participants following the exercise to gather feedback, recommendations and strategies for improvement and other material. DHS Department of Homeland Security DOC Department Operations Center: Single agency coordination center EOC Emergency Operations Center: Multiple agency coordination center FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency GITV Grand Island TV ICS Incident Command System IEMC Integrated Emergency Management Course IMT Incident Management Team – Also could be called the Incident Command Team which is the forward command element of any particular incident and will follow the ICS and NIMS guidelines in structure and form. IMT positions are dictated by the needs of the incident and the resources available to fill Command and General Staff positions. JIC Joint Information Center: coordination center used by PIOs to manage information in an event. JIS Joint Information System: used by PIOs and JICs to manage information in and event. LLIS Lessons Learned Information Sharing: Depository of Lesson Learned narratives collected from various AAR nationwide. MAC Multi-Agency Coordination NIMS National Incident Management System PIO Public Information Officer TCL Target Capabilities List: FEMA list of target capabilities for nationwide planning, exercise and training development. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 51 / 122 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Study Session Item -2 Presentation on Liquor Licenses Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 52 / 122 “LIQUOR LICENSE PRESENTATION” March 19, 2013 CITY CLERK Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 53 / 122 City of Grand Island New Application Process Applicant obtains and initiates the process with the Liquor Control Commission (LCC) The LCC sends the application to the Local Clerk The Clerk routes the application for departments approval CITY CLERK APPLICANT LCC Local Clerk Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 54 / 122 CITY CLERK Fire Dept. Health Dept. Building Dept. Police Dept. Local Clerk Time allows residents the ability to file a protest at the local level Local level has 45 days to conduct a hearing Applications must be publicized not less that 7 days and not more than 14 days prior to the hearing City Council Routed applications are returned to the Clerk with approved inspections for Council A Public Hearing and Motion is required by the City Council Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 55 / 122 CITY CLERK Approve Application No Local w/out Stipulations No Local With Stipulations Deny Application Local Council can make one of four recommendations to the LCC •Approve the Application •No Local Without Stipulations •Deny the Application •No Local With Stipulations LCC Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 56 / 122 LCC New Application Process CITY CLERK State Patrol Review Health Review State Fire Marshal Review Local Review Time allows residents the ability to file a protest at the state level LCC Three protest letters will require a hearing Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 57 / 122 CITY CLERK Approve Application No Local w/out Stipulations No Local With Stipulations Deny Application Approved Hearing The application may be held for 10 days and then issued The application may be held for 45 days and then issued Review stipulations and determine a hearing administratively Applicant may receive a mandatory hearing Local Clerk Deny Issuance of the Permit by the LCC The Permit will be affective upon •Payment of license fee •Physical possession of the license •License valid on effective date Liquor License Listings Class “C” Non-Class “C” Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 58 / 122 GIPD ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES License Application Investigations Bar Checks Compliance Checks Tavern Violations POLICE Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 59 / 122 Most Common License Issues •Incomplete Information •Financing •Manager Residency •Nonparticipation •Business Plan POLICE Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 60 / 122 Assembly Occupancies Legal – Code Compliant •International Building Code (IBC) •Life Safety Code (LSC 101) Legal – Non-Confirming (grandfathered) •Facility was compliant at the time it was constructed but does not comply with current code provisions. IBC & LSC BUILDING Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 61 / 122 Assembly Occupancies (Continued) Not Legal – Never Compliant Facility has never been approved as a Public Assembly Facility and does not comply with current code provisions. •Code compliance was not attained •Changes were made without permits •Facility was designed originally for another use BUILDING Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 62 / 122 National Fire Protection Association NFPA 101 Life Safety Code •The code addresses those construction, protection, and occupancy features necessary to minimize danger to life from fire, including smoke, fumes, or panic. Chapter 13 Existing Assembly Occupancies •The requirements of this chapter apply to existing buildings or portions thereof currently occupied as assembly occupancies. FIRE Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 63 / 122 LCC CONSDIERATIONS Recommendation of the Local Governing Body Existence of a Citizens’ Protest Existing Population and Projected Growth Nature of the Neighborhood Existence or Absence of Other Retail Licenses within the Neighborhood or Community Traffic Flow Adequacy of Existing Law Enforcement Zoning Restrictions Sanitation Public Interest CITY CLERK Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 64 / 122 City of Grand Island/LCC Renewals/Short Form CITY CLERK LCC Local Clerk LCC issues renewals in August for Class “C” Licenses. Licenses expire October 31. LCC issues renewals in February for Non-Class “C” Licenses. Licenses expire April 30. Applicant Clerk issues notification of renewals and form to applicants Applicant sends renewal form to the LCC LCC Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 65 / 122 CITY CLERK Approved Deny Local Clerk The Permit will be affective upon •Physical possession •Effective date Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 66 / 122 SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE (SDL) License for one day special event at a location that doesn’t have a valid retail or caterers license Application must be obtained through a Liquor License retailer Allows for special consideration for events not typically held in public assemblies and provides for the promotion of the health, safety and general welfare of the people $80.00 per day to City of Grand Island (Per Fee Schedule) $40.00 per day to LCC (53-125.11) LCC must receive application 10 working days before the event CITY CLERK Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 67 / 122 SDL Application Process CITY CLERK Applicant Local Clerk Applicant obtains and initiates the process with the Local Clerk An applicant must obtain a SDL through a local Liquor License Retailer or An applicant must have a Catering License Health Dept. Police Dept. Building Dept. Fire Dept. Clerk routes the application for departments approval Local Clerk Routed applications are returned to the Clerk with recommendations Departments notify Clerk of any violations of codes, ordinances, or regulations Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 68 / 122 CITY CLERK An application must have a favorable police report issued relating to the type and level of security to be provided to insure that the liquor laws relating to the sale and consumption by minors will be complied with. Deny LCC Approved Local Clerk Issuance of the SDL is by the LCC and sent to the Clerk The Permit will be effective upon •Payment of a $80.00 fee at time of application •Physical possession of the license •License valid on effective date only Resolution SDLs issued in 2010, 2011 & 2012 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 69 / 122 Definitions SUSPEND: Temporary interruption of all rights and privileges of a license CANCEL: Discontinue all rights and privileges of a license REVOKE: Permanently void and recall all rights and privileges of a license SDL: Special Designated Liquor License CITY CLERK Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 70 / 122 CLASSES OF LIQUOR LICENSES “A” Beer, On Sale Only “B” Beer, Off Sale Only “C” Beer, Wine & Distilled Spirits, On & Off Sale “D” Beer, Wine & Distilled Spirits, Off Sale Only “I” Beer, Wine & Distilled Spirits, On Sale Only “L” Craft Brewery (Brew Pub) “W” Wholesale Beer “X” Wholesale Liquor CITY CLERK Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 71 / 122 Liquor License Fees Per Year •Class “C” $910.00 Non-Class Liquor Licenses: •Class “A: $310.00 •Class “B” $310.00 •Class “D” $610.00 •Class “I” $760.00 •Class “L” $510.00 •Class “W” $1,010.00 •Class “X” $1,510.00 CITY CLERK Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 72 / 122 Nebraska State Statute §53-149 License is a personal privilege Good for not to exceed one year after issuance Does not constitute property Not subject to attachment, garnishment, or execution Not alienable or transferable Terminates immediately upon the sale of the licensed premises CITY CLERK Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 73 / 122 FACTS AND OTHER INFORMATION All Class “C” Licenses expire October 31st of each year All Non-Class “C” Licenses expire April 30th of each year Currently 5,516 Licenses Statewide Currently 66 Class “C” Licenses – Grand Island Currently 64 Non-Class “C” Licenses – Grand Island Local Approval by Resolution (53-134) State Hearing Required – 3 Resident Complaints for New License or During Renewal Period (53-133) Local Hearing Required – 5 Resident Complaints for Violations (53-132.04) www.lcc.ne.gov CITY CLERK Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 74 / 122 LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEMBERS Appointed by the Governor - 6 year term: Chairman Robert Batt (Expires May 24, 2013) Commissioner Janice Wiebusch (Expires May 24, 2015) Commissioner William Austin Expires May 24, 2017) Executive Director Hobert Rupe 301 Centennial Mall South PO Box 95026 Lincoln, NE 65046 (402) 471-2574 hobert.rupe@nebraska.gove CITY CLERK Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 75 / 122 QUESTIONS?? CITY CLERK Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 76 / 122 Stuhr Rd SLocust St SNorth Rd NWebb Rd NBlaine St S13th St W St Paul RdNorth Rd SEngleman Rd NSchimmer Dr W Abbott Rd W US Highway 281 SWildwood Dr W Capital Ave ECapital Ave W Engleman Rd SShady Bend Rd SState St WDiers Ave NSky Park RdUS Highway 30 W Husker Hwy Bismark Rd E3rd St W Airport Rd W Wellfield RdBroadwell Ave NO a k S t N Airport Rd E 4th St EAbbott Rd E US H ighw ay 30 ESchimmer Dr E US Highway 34 ECuster Ave NA nna St W El m St N 1st St W E d d y St N Koenig St W Louise St W Webb Rd SPin e St N 7th St E7th St W Old Highway 30 W 9th St W Shady Bend Rd NFaidley Ave W S yc a m ore St N North Front St W Waln ut St N Nebraska Highway 2 W Adams St SWh e eler A ve N Stolley Park Rd EUS Highway 281 N4th St W5th St W US Highway 34 W2nd St W Seedling Mile Rd E Stolley Park Rd W Juergen RdAcademy Rd NGold Core DrForrest St Swift Rd E Old Highway 2 W Vine St SOak St SClaude RdC lark St SIndependence AveQuandt Rd NA rth ur S t S Beal StPioneer BlvdLariat Ln Bass RdHancock AveEl m St S Midaro DrSylvan StNorthwest AveMansfield RdStauss Rd Geddes StTalc DrAugust St SMason Ave 1st St EJay StTrust St Kuesters Lk3rd St EFarmstead RdAda StWildwood Dr E Roush Ln Ammunition Way Lola DrArapahoe AveSchroeder AveLillie Dr Sagewood AveWortman DrKay Ave Driftwood Dr 17th St W George StOld Potash Hwy W Pine St SN o r t h L n Elk Dr18t h St E Fairchild Ln Mary Ln 12th St WEbony LnSpur Ln Roth Rd Tech Dr14th St W Plum St SBrahma StLake StCurtis StMill River Rd US Highway 281 SEngleman Rd SAirport Rd E Abbott Rd E US Highway 30 EGrand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 77 / 122 NON-CLASS "C" LIQUOR LICENSES 3/14/2013 Premise P Address P Zip Licensee L Address L c/o Address L Zip Class Type Registration Fee License Cost License #Notice Sent Godfather's Pizza 1916 South Locust Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Svoboda & Henk, Inc.1916 South Locust Street Grand Island, NE 68801 A $45.00 $310.00 12626 Jackrabbit Run Golf Course 2800 North Shady Bend Road Grand Island, NE 68801 Don Kruse 4217 Texas Ave Grand Island, NE 68803 A $45.00 $310.00 76377 Mongolian Vietnamese Restaurant 1816 North Webb Road Grand Island, NE 68801 Mongolian Vietnamese Rest. LLC 1816 North Webb Road Grand Island, NE 68801 A $45.00 $310.00 77286 Pizza Hut 707 North Diers Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 GIPH Restaurants, LLC 3048 West Stolley Park Road P.O. Box 1866 Grand Island, NE 68802-1866 A $45.00 $310.00 96888 Pizza Hut 1608 South Locust Street Grand Island, NE 68801 GIPH Restaurants, LLC 3048 West Stolley Park Road P.O. Box 1866 Grand Island, NE 68802-1866 A $45.00 $310.00 96889 Ampride 3210 W Old Potash Highway Grand Island, NE 68803 Cooperative Producers, Inc.265 North Showboat Blvd P.O. Box 2028 Hastings, NE 68902 B $45.00 $310.00 42580 Big K-Mart #3907 3535 West 13th Street Grand Island, NE 68803 K-Mart Corporation 3100 W Big Beaver Rd Troy MI 48084 B $45.00 $310.00 46201 Casey's General Store #1768 420 North Broadwell Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 Casey's Retail Company One Convenience Blvd PO Box 3001 Ankeny, IA 50021 B $45.00 $310.00 29484 Casey's General Store #2707 806 North Eddy Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Casey's Retail Company One Convenience Blvd PO Box 3001 Ankeny, IA 50021 B $45.00 $310.00 76264 Casey's General Store #2732 4150 West Highway 30 Grand Island, NE 68803 Casey's Retail Company One Convenience Blvd PO Box 3001 Ankeny, IA 50021 B $45.00 $310.00 71404 Casey's General Store #2737 1814 North Eddy Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Casey's Retail Company One Convenience Blvd PO Box 3001 Ankeny, IA 50021 B $45.00 $310.00 76265 Casey's General Store #2742 2223 South Locust Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Casey's Retail Company One Convenience Blvd PO Box 3001 Ankeny, IA 50021 B $45.00 $310.00 71396 Casey's General Store #2882 1404 West 2nd Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Casey's Retail Company One Convenience Blvd PO Box 3001 Ankeny, IA 50021 B $45.00 $310.00 86850 Casey's General Store #2883 1420 South Locust Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Casey's Retail Company One Convenience Blvd PO Box 3001 Ankeny, IA 50021 B $45.00 $310.00 86849 Casey's General Store #2903 3428 W. Capital Avenue Grand Island, NE 68801 Casey's Retail Company One Convenience Blvd PO Box 3001 Ankeny, IA 50021 B $45.00 $310.00 86905 Coffin's Corner 519 North Eddy Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Coffin's Corner, Inc.519 North Eddy Street P.O. Box 1154 Grand Island, NE 68802-1154 B $45.00 $310.00 36064 Conoco One Stop 2105 West 2nd Street Grand Island, NE 68803 Lily, Inc.2107 West 2nd Street Grand Island, NE 68803 B $45.00 $310.00 88762 Gas Island II 2012 North Webb Road Grand Island, NE 68803 Douglas C. Luth 4312 N 90th Street Cairo, NE 68824 B $45.00 $310.00 71196 Git'N Split 3320 Langenheder Street Grand Island, NE 68803 GNS Corporation 701 Marina Bay Place P.O. Box 81463 Lincoln, NE 68501 B $45.00 $310.00 62824 Pump & Pantry #2 821 South Webb Road Grand Island, NE 68803 Boeeelman Pump & Pantry Inc.3123 West Stolley Park Road, Ste. AP.O. Box 1567 Grand Island, NE 68802-1567 B $45.00 $310.00 13150 Pump & Pantry #3 2511 Diers Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 Boeeelman Pump & Pantry Inc.3123 West Stolley Park Road P.O. Box 1567 Grand Island, NE 68802-1567 B $45.00 $310.00 13151 Pump & Pantry #6 3355 West Stolley Park Road Grand Island, NE 68803 Boeeelman Pump & Pantry Inc.3123 West Stolley Park Road P.O. Box 1567 Grand Island, NE 68802-1567 B $45.00 $310.00 13152 Pump & Pantry #8 2028 North Broadwell Avenue Grand Island, NE 68801 Boeeelman Pump & Pantry Inc.3123 West Stolley Park Road P.O. Box 1567 Grand Island, NE 68802-1567 B $45.00 $310.00 13153 Pump & Pantry #10 3212 South Locust Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Boeeelman Pump & Pantry Inc.3123 West Stolley Park Road P.O. Box 1567 Grand Island, NE 68802-1567 B $45.00 $310.00 13154 Pump & Pantry #11 704 West 2nd Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Boeeelman Pump & Pantry Inc.3123 West Stolley Park Road P.O. Box 1567 Grand Island, NE 68802-1567 B $45.00 $310.00 13155 Pump & Pantry #15 2028 East Highway 30 Grand Island, NE 68801 Boeeelman Pump & Pantry Inc.3123 West Stolley Park Road P.O. Box 1567 Grand Island, NE 68802-1567 B $45.00 $310.00 16782 Pump & Pantry #42 1235 Allen Drive Grand Island, NE 68803 Boeeelman Pump & Pantry Inc.3123 West Stolley Park Road P.O. Box 1567 Grand Island, NE 68802-1567 B $45.00 $310.00 83476 Snac Shac 715 South Locust Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Coffin's Corner, Inc.519 North Eddy Street P.O. Box 1154 Grand Island, NE 68802-1154 B $45.00 $310.00 23393 Vientiane Oriental Market 217 West 4th Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Chan C. Bandasack 510 North White Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 B $45.00 $310.00 50572 Eddie's Fast Gas & More 417 North Sycamore Street Grand Island, NE 68801 RD & D, Inc.417 North Sycamore PO Box 5316 Grand Island, NE 68802-5316 D $45.00 $610.00 72674 Hy-Vee Gas #1221 118 Wilmar Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 Hy-Vee, Inc.5820 Westown Parkway West Des Moines, IA 50266 D $45.00 $610.00 79661 JR Liquor 624 West 4th Street Grand Island, NE 68801 JR Enterprises LLC 624 West 4th Street Grand Island, NE 68801 D $45.00 $610.00 79068 Pump & Pantry #43 1222 South Locust Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Bosselman Pump & Pantry Inc.3123 West Stolley Park Road, Ste. A Grand Island, NE 68802-1567 D $45.00 $610.00 96501 Pump & Pantry #44 1309 Diers Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 Bosselman Pump & Pantry Inc.3123 West Stolley Park Road, Ste. A Grand Island, NE 68802-1567 D $45.00 $610.00 96502 Pumpers 1904 North Diers Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 Cornhusker C-Stores, Inc.1904 North Diers Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 D $45.00 $610.00 72064 Walgreens #3467 1515 West 2nd Street Grand Islnad, NE 68801 Walgreen Company PO Box 901 Deerfield, IL 60015 D $45.00 $610.00 88629 Walgreens #12538 1230 North Webb Road Grand Island, NE 68803 Walgreen Company PO Box 901 Deerfield, IL 60015 D $45.00 $610.00 88630 Wal-Mart Supercenter #1326 2250 N. Diers Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.702 SW 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716-0500 D $45.00 $610.00 67855 Wal-Mart Supercenter #3395 3501 South Locust Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.702 SW 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716-0500 D $45.00 $610.00 68204 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar 721 Diers Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 RMH Franchise Corporation 1701 Windhoek Drive PO Box 22579 Lincoln, NE 68512 I $45.00 $760.00 101516 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar #313 809 Allen Drive Grand Island, NE 68803 Blazin Wings, Inc.5500 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 1600 Minneapolis, MN 55416 I $45.00 $760.00 92285 Carlos O'Kelly's 1810 Diers Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803-1233 Carlos O'Kelly's, Inc.1877 North Rock Road Wichita, KS 67206 I $45.00 $760.00 33178 The Chocolate Bar 116 West 3rd Street Grand Island, NE 68801 The Chocolate Bar, Inc.116 West 3rd Street Grand Island, NE 68801 I $45.00 $760.00 86925 Denny's 3333 Ramada Road Grand Island, NE 68801 Sunrise Restaurants LLC 2735 Carson St., Suite 200 Lakewood, CA 90712 I $45.00 $760.00 98966 El Toro Mexican Restaurant 3425 West State Street Grand Island, NE 68803 AYR, Inc.3425 West State Street Grand Island, NE 68803 I $45.00 $760.00 61118 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 78 / 122 NON-CLASS "C" LIQUOR LICENSES 3/14/2013 Fairfield Inn & Suites 805 Allen Drive Grand Island, NE 68803 GI Hospitality, Inc.104 3rd Avenue Kearney, NE 68845 I $45.00 $760.00 90911 Fuji Japanese Steakhouse 1004 North Diers Ave., Ste. 200 Grand Island, NE 68803 Fuji Steak House, Inc.1004 North Diers Ave. Ste. 200 Grand Island, NE 68803 I $45.00 $760.00 96900 Holiday Inn Express 3404 West Faidley Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 Highway Motels of Nebraska, Inc.7838 South Highway 281 Grand Island, NE 68803 I $45.00 $760.00 88002 La Cabana 1201 South Locust Street, Ste A Grand Island, NE 68801 La Cabana, LLC 1201 South Lcoust Street, Ste A Grand Island, NE 68801 I $45.00 $760.00 88755 Los Dos Hermanos Mexican Restaurant 2004 North Broadwell Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 Los Dos Hermanos Mexican Rest. LLC 2004 North Broadwell Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 I $45.00 $760.00 98965 Napoli's Italian 3421 Conestoga Drive Grand Islnad, NE 68803 Napoli LLC 3421 Conestoga Drive Grand Island, NE 68803 I $45.00 $760.00 97440 Olive Garden #4416 1010 Allen Drive Grand Island, NE 68803 GMRI, Inc.1000 Darden Center Drive Orlando, FL 32837 I $45.00 $760.00 96971 Rafa's Tacos 811 West 2nd Street Grand Island, NE 68801 LaMexicana, Inc.111 East 4th Street Grand Island, NE 68801 I $45.00 $760.00 94216 Red Lobster Restaurant #0734 3430 West 13th Street Grand Island, NE 68803 GMRI, Inc.Licensing PO Box 695016 Orlando, FL 32869-5016 I $45.00 $760.00 32486 Ruby Tuesday 3429 West 13th Street Grand Island, NE 68803 RT Omaha Franchise, LLC 1956-J University Boulevard South PO Box 261 Mobile, AL 36609 I $45.00 $760.00 67017 Sam & Louies 928 Concord Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 Roebuck Investments LLC 1003 NE Hwy 2 Phillips, NE 68865 I $45.00 $760.00 98241 South Front Reception 123 East So. Front Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Chanh Bandasack 3746 Deerwood Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 I $45.00 $760.00 97683 Texas Roadhouse 232 Wilmare Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 Texas Roadhouse Holdings, LLC 6040 Dutchmans Lane Louisville, KY 40205 IK $145.00 $760.00 96736 Uncle Ed's Steakhouse 2624 South Locust Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Edward D. Sabatka 1523 South Lincoln Grand Island, NE 68801 I $45.00 $760.00 67572 Wasabi Bistro Asian Cuisine 2435 N. Diers Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 Tokyo Station, Inc.2435 N. Diers Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 I $45.00 $760.00 91051 Whiskey Creek Steakhouse 1016 Diers Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 Nebraska Steak Company P.O. Box 1630 Kearney, NE 68848-1630 IK $145.00 $760.00 39333 H & H Distributing 4221 Juergen Road Grand Island, NE 68803-1646 Hoch, Inc.4221 Juergen Road P.O. Box 1646 Grand Island, NE 68802-1646 W $545.00 $1,010.00 13932 Nebraskaland Distributors 4845 Juergen Road Grand Island, NE 68803 Nebraskaland Distributors LLC 4845 Juergen Road Grand Island, NE 68803 W $545.00 $1,010.00 46607 H & H Distributing 4221 Juergen Road Grand Island, NE 68803 Hoch, Inc.4211 Juergen Road PO Box 1646 Grand Island, NE 68803 X $795.00 $1,510.00 75175 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 79 / 122 CLASS "C" LIQUOR LICENSE ADDRESSES 3/14/2013 Bar Name Address Owner Address P.O. Box City State Zip App. Fee Ltr Sent Lic. # Afternooners 3773 Sky Park Road, Suite 5 Aloha Investments, LLC 1511 N. Park Av e Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/5/2012 95177 B T's Lounge 2320 South Locust Street Pamela D. Hall 2320 South Locust Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 24627 Balz Banquet & Reception Hall 211 North Sycamore Street Balz Banquet & Reception Hall, Inc.213 North Sycamore Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 82906 Balz Sports Bar 3421 West State Street Balz, Inc.3421 West State Street Grand Island NE 68803 145.00$ 10/5/2012 39140 Bandits 1016 Diers Avenue, Suite 118 MJR, Inc.1016 Diers Avenue, Suite 118 Grand Island NE 68803 145.00$ 10/22/2012 94736 Bonzai Beach Club/Wave Pizza Co.107 North Walnut Street Curl Curl A Corporation 107 North Walnut Street P.O. Box 969 Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 46038 Bunkhouse Sports Bar & Grill 3568 West Old Highway 30 B & D Management, Inc.3568 West Old Highway 30 Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/5/2012 78875 Chicken Coop Sports Bar and Grill 120 East 3rd Street Chicken Coop of Grand Island, Inc.120 3rd Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 62016 Doc & Fritz's Shady Bend 3609 East Highway 30 Doc & Fritz's Shady Bend, Inc.3609 East Highway 30 Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/22/2012 88751 Dreisbach's Carry-Out 3337 West State Street #D Dreisbach's Steak House, Inc.3337 West State Street #D Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/25/2012 99141 Ed & Net's 311 North Walnut Street Ruff's Bar, Inc.311 North Walnut Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 73588 Elks BPO Lodge 604 631 South Locust Street Elks BPO Lodge 604 631 South Locust Street PO Box 1606 Grand Island NE 68802 45.00$ 10/5/2012 1463 El Centenario Bar & Grill 316 East 2nd Street Rodrigo Sanchez 724 East 12th Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 96891 El Diamente Bar & Grill 1600 South Eddy Street, Suite 104 Alferes, LLC1600 South Eddy Street, Suite 104 Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 11/2/2012 100031 El Farayon Cantina & Grill 1403 South Eddy Street Baldo, Inc.1403 South Eddy Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/22/2012 97130 El Tapatio Restaurant 2610 South Locust Street El Tapatio of Grand Island, Inc.2610 South Locust Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 26352 El Trancaso 413 West 4th Street Javier Rodriguez 311 West College St. #3 Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/5/2012 97367 Fiesta Latina/Skyy Venue 2815 South Locust Street Saul & Alina, Inc.2815 South Locust Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/22/2012 34765 Firehouse Bar 418 West 4th Street Firehouse Bar LLC 418 West 4th Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 86044 Fly's Bar 2303 East Highway 30 Fly's, Inc.2303 East Highway 30 Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 25236 Fonner Park 700 East Stolley Park Road Hall County Livestock Improv. Assn.700 East Stolley Park Road PO Box 490 Grand Island NE 68802 145.00$ 10/5/2012 78819 Full Circle Venue 1010 Diers Avenue, Suite #4 Full Circle Venue, LLC 1321 Sheridan Place Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/5/2012 88739 Gibby's Pool Hall 807 West 4th Street Gibby's, Inc.807 West 4th Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 35854 Glass Bar 375 North Lincoln Avenue Six Feet Under 375 North Lincoln Avenue P.O. Box 175 Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 35961 Grand Island Liquor Mart 710 North Diers Avenue, Suite L Grand Island Liquor Mart & Taacco Row 710 North Diers Avenue, Suite L Grand Island NE 68803 145.00$ 10/22/2012 77433 Heartland Events Center 690 East Stolley Park Road Fonner Park Exposition & Events Center 690 East Stolley Park Road PO Box 490 Grand Island NE 68802 145.00$ 10/5/2012 78820 Huddle Lounge 112 Kaufman Avenue Westside Bowling Lanes, Inc.112 Kaufman Avenue Grand Island NE 68803 145.00$ 10/5/2012 4162 Hunan 2249 North Webb Road Hunan, Inc.2249 North Webb Road Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/5/2012 10841 Hy-Vee Grand Island #1221 115 Wilmar Avenue Hy-Vee, Inc.115 Wilmar Avenue Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/5/2012 79662 Images 2503 South Locust Street Nebraska Mil-Nic. Inc.2503 South Locust Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 1471 Indian Head Golf Course 4100 West Husker Highway Global Industries, Inc.4100 West Husker Highway Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/5/2012 17348 J Alfred Prufrock's 308 North Pine Street Bacchanalia, Inc.2323 Bellwood Drive, Apt. 143 P.O. Box 969 Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/31/2012 46039 J-Boy's Seven Seas Lounge 2332 North Broadwell Avenue M-Z Corporation 2332 North Broadwell Avenue Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 13059 La Isla Bar 106 East 3rd Street La Isla Bar, Inc.106 East 3rd Street Grand Island NE 68801 145.00$ 10/22/2012 100452 La Zona Rosa 611 East 4th Street Munoz R. Rodriquez, Inc.611 East 4th Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 79070 Liederkranz 403 West 1st Street Grand Island Liederkranz 403 West 1st Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 1467 Nathan Detroit's 316 North Pine Street Nathan Detroit's, Inc.316 North Pine Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/29/2012 31274 Ole Cow Palace 3602 West 2nd Street KPT, Inc.3602 West 2nd Street Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/5/2012 47212 Pam's Pub & Grub 2848 South Locust Street Fourth Street Café 2848 South Locust Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 79449 Peacock Lounge 2430 North Broadwell Avenue Turkey Maes, LLC 2430 North Broadwell Avenue Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 11/2/2012 100448 Platt Duetsche 1315 West Anna Street Platt Duetsche Corp 1315 West Anna Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 1472 Riverside Golf Club 2820 Riverside Drive Riverside Golf Club 2820 Riverside Drive P.O. Box 247 Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 7703 Sam's Club 6461 1510 North Diers Avenue Sam's West, Inc.702 SW 8th Street Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/5/2012 86818 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 80 / 122 CLASS "C" LIQUOR LICENSE ADDRESSES 3/14/2013 Sanchez Plaza 218 So Wheeler Ave/304 W Koenig Street Filemon Sanchez 304 West Koenig Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 44997 Sin City Grill 410 West 3rd Street Sin City Grill 410 West 3rd Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/29/2012 88667 Skagway Discount Dept. Stores 620 State Street Skagway Discount Dept. Stores, Inc.620 West State Street PO Box 1647 Grand Island NE 68801 145.00$ 10/5/2012 84624 Skagway Discount Dept. Stores 1607 South Locust Street Skagway Discount Dept. Stores, Inc.1607 South Locust Street PO Box 1647 Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 60081 Sluggers Sports Bar 707 West Anna Street Slugger's, Inc.707 West Anna Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 46334 Smoker Friendly/T & D Liquors 802 West 2nd Street The Cigarette Store Corp 802 West 2nd Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 81279 Sportsman's Bar 501 North Pine Street Dennis D. Nelson 501 North Pine Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 27923 Stueby's Alibi 908 North Broadwell Avenue Timothy Stueben 908 North Broadwell Avenue Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/5/2012 83770 Super Bowl 1010 Bismark Road Gosan, Inc.1010 Bismark Road Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 53722 Super Saver #19 1602 West 2nd Street B & R Stores, Inc.4554 "W" Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 74100 Sutter Deli 371 North Broadwell Avenue Marock, Inc.371 North Broadwell Avenue Grand Island NE 68803 145.00$ 10/5/2012 51436 Tabares Bar & Grill 106 West 4th Street De Luna Corporation 106 West 4th Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 71821 Tacos Las Palmas 645 South Locust Street, Unit #4 Gerardo Gutierrez 645 South Locust Street, Unit #4 Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 94514 Texas T-Bone 1201 South Locust Street D C Holding Co., Inc.1201 South Locust Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/29/2012 13080 The Faucet 920 N. Diers Avenue, Suite 2 Kandra Wilson 812 So. Gunbarrel Road Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 101629 The Wine Bar 313 West 3rd Street The Wine Bar LLC 313 West 3rd Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/22/2012 98802 United Veterans Club 1914 West Capital Avenue United Veterans Club, Inc.1914 West Capital Avenue Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/5/2012 8618 Upper Deck Sports Bar & Grill 2110 West 2nd Street Yield LLC 2110 West 2nd Street Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/30/2012 66608 White Horse Tavern 1803 West North Front Street White Horse Tavern, Inc.1803 West North Front Street Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 10/5/2012 4161 Whitey's Sports Bar & Grill 2118 North Webb Road Whitey's, Inc.2118 North Webb Road Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/5/2012 93291 Willman's Bottle Shop 1201 South Locust Street Zoul Hospitality, LLC 1201 Allen Drive, Suite 201 Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/5/2012 96496 Willman's Express Bottle Market 404 South Webb Road Zoul Hospitality, LLC 404 South Webb Road Grand Island NE 68803 45.00$ 10/5/2012 99204 Wilmar 620 West State Street, Suite B Wilmar Realty, LLC 620 West State Street, Suite B Grand Island NE 68801 45.00$ 11/8/2012 101010 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 81 / 122 RESOLUTION 98-147 WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat. §53-124:11 allows local governing bodies to approve or deny special designated for consumption of alcoholic liquors; and WHEREAS, state law provides the local government body to establish criteria for approving or denying a special designated license, and for designating an agent to determine wither a special designated license shall be approved or denied; and WHEREAS, the determination of such agent shall be considered the determination of the local governing body unless otherwise provided by the local governing body; and· WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City Clerk or her designee shall be designated as the agent on behalf of the City of Grand Island to approve or deny special designated liquor license applications in accordance with established criteria; and WHEREAS, it is further recommended that the guidelines as outlined in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference be adopted as the basis for approving or denying such special designated liquor license applications; and WHEREAS, special designated liquor licenses determined to be denied in accordance with such guidelines may be heard before the City Council if the applicant chooses to do so. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that: 1. The City Clerk, or her designee, is hereby designated as the agent of the City of Grand Island to determine whether a special designated liquor license is to be approved or denied in accordance with established criteria. 2. The criteria for approving or denying a special designated liquor license attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby approved and adopted. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 8, 1998. ` Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 82 / 122 GUIDELINES FOR SPECIAL DESIGNATED LIQUOR LICENSES The following guidelines will be applied by the City Clerk in reviewing applications for special designated liquor licenses for the consumption of alcoholic liquors. An application for a special designated liquor license will be approved by the City Clerk only when: I. A favorable police report has been issued relating to the type and level of security to be provided to insure that the liquor laws, and in particular the liquor laws relating to the sale to and consumption by minors, will be complied with. 2. Adequate restroom facilities are available or will be provided. 3. The granting of such a permit will not create traffic congestion or hazards, and will not violate any of the provisions of the Grand Island City Code. 4. The application otherwise complies with the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. §53-134. 5. The application for special designated liquor license is submitted for review at least twenty one (21) days prior to the event date. 6. The application is approved by the local building, fire, and health departments. An application for a special designated liquor license will be denied by the City Clerk when: I. The application is made by a licensee to authorize the consumption of alcoholic liquors on other property owned or leased by the licensee, which property is not adjacent to the licensee's existing licensed premises. 2. The building department, health department, or fire department notifies the City Clerk that the issuance of such special designated liquor license will result in the violation of any applicable fire code, building code, health code, or other applicable ordinance or regulation. 3. The application is made by a corporation, association, or organization whose membership consists of individuals the majority of whom are under the legal drinking age where the use of such special designated liquor license is for a social event for such corporation, association or organization. 4. The area included within a special designated permit is outside of any fully enclosed structure, except when the application is made in conjunction with a festival or other similar community sponsored or supported event. Exhibit "A" Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 83 / 122 5. The application requests authorization to sell or consume alcoholic liquors beyond the hours for sale at retail and dispensing authorized in Chapter 4 of the Grand Island City Code. These guidelines shall be applied to all applications for special designated liquor licenses for the consumption of alcoholic liquors. Any applicant denied a special designated liquor license based upon the above guidelines may request that such application be heard by the City Council. Nothing herein shall preclude the Council from deviating from the above-stated guidelines when exceptional or peculiar circumstances exist warranting such a deviation. -2- Exhibit"A" Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 84 / 122 SPECIAL DESIGNATED LIQUOR LICENSES 2010 APPLICANT DATE LOCATION EVENT SENT TO LINCOLN Sutter Deli 2/12/10 & 2/13/10 College Park Sampling/Tasting 1/26/2010 Sutter Deli 2/19/2010 Blessed Sacrament Church Fund Raiser 1/26/2010 Hollywood's, LLC 3/27/2010 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception 2/17/2010 Skagway 5/22/2010 Skagway Banquet Center Reception 2/17/2010 Skagway 9/18/2010 Skagway Banquet Center Reception 2/17/2010 Skagway 4/17/2010 Skagway Banquet Center Reception 2/24/2010 A. Meier, Inc.4/17/2010 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception 3/17/2010 Sutter Deli 4/16/10 & 4/23/10 Stuhr Museum Fund Raiser 3/23/2010 Sutter Deli 4/16/10 & 4/23/10 Stuhr Museum Fund Raiser 3/23/2010 Sutter Deli 4/16/10 & 4/23/10 Stuhr Museum Fund Raiser 3/23/2010 Sutter Deli 4/15/2010 College Park Reception 3/30/2010 Sam's Club 5/28/10 & 5/29/10 Sam's Club Sampling/Tasting 4/5/2010 Grand Island Liquor Mart 4/22/2010 Earl May Garden Center Sampling/Tasting 4/8/2010 Skagway 7/17/2010 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception 4/26/2010 Skagway 7/22/2010 Stuhr Museum Reception 4/26/2010 Ruff's Bar 5/14/2010 Full Circle Venue Dance 5/6/2010 Ruff's Bar 5/20/2010 Full Circle Venue Comedian 5/6/2010 Ruff's Bar 5/21/2010 Full Circle Venue Reception/Open House 5/6/2010 Ruff's Bar 5/27/2010 Full Circle Venue Dance 5/6/2010 Ruff's Bar 6/5/2010 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception 5/12/2010 Sluggers 7/10/2010 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception/Dance 5/12/2010 Central NE Ethnic Festiva 6/25/10 & 6/26/10 3rd Street & Wheeler Street Dance 5/18/2010 Bandits 6/4/2010 Full Circle Venue Reception 5/20/2010 Bandits 6/5/2010 Full Circle Venue Reception 5/20/2010 Bandits 6/11/2010 Full Circle Venue Reception 5/20/2010 Sutter Deli 6/15/2010 Stuhr Museum Reception 5/24/2010 Sutter Deli 6/17/2010 Stuhr Museum Fund Raiser 5/24/2010 Sutter Deli 6/11/2010 YWCA Sampling/Tasting 5/25/2010 Sutter Deli 6/12/2010 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception/Dance 5/25/2010 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 85 / 122 SPECIAL DESIGNATED LIQUOR LICENSES 2010 RK's Pub 6/12/2010 Full Circle Venue Reception 5/25/2010 RK's Pub 6/19/2010 Full Circle Venue Reception 5/25/2010 Skagway 6/19/2010 Skagway Banquet Center Reception 5/27/2010 Bandits 6/24/2010 Full Circle Venue Dance 6/8/2010 RK's Pub 7/17/2010 Full Circle Venue Reception 6/29/2010 Balz 7/22/2010 Nebraska Truck Center Reception 7/1/2010 Skagway 8/21/2010 Skagway Banquet Center Birthday Party 7/8/2010 Balz 11/19/10 & 11/20/10 Central Catholic High School Fund Raiser 7/13/2010 Nite Crawler Bar & Grill 7/31/2010 Plum Street Station Reception 7/13/2010 Ruff's Bar 8/7/2010 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception 7/23/2010 Skagway 8/27/2010 Skagway Banquet Center Reception 7/23/2010 Grand Island Liquor Mart 8/20/2010 Albers Home Reception 8/2/2010 Nebraska State Fair 8/27/10 to 9/1/10 Cattle Bar Bar Beer Garden 8/2/2010 Nebraska State Fair 9/2/10 to 9/6/10 Cattle Bar Bar Beer Garden 8/2/2010 Nebraska State Fair 8/27/10 to 9/1/10 Motorsports Area - East Track Beer Garden 8/2/2010 Nebraska State Fair 9/2/10 to 9/6/10 Motorsports Area - East Track Beer Garden 8/2/2010 Nebraska State Fair 8/27/10 to 9/1/10 Ag Arena VIP Lounge Beer Garden 8/2/2010 Nebraska State Fair 9/2/10 to 9/6/10 Ag Arena VIP Lounge Beer Garden 8/2/2010 Nebraska State Fair 8/27/10 to 9/1/10 Nebraksa Wine & Beer PavilionBeer Garden 8/2/2010 Nebraska State Fair 9/2/10 to 9/6/10 Nebraska Wine & Beer PavilionBeer Garden 8/2/2010 Hy-Vee 9/10/2010 Platt Duetsche Fund Raiser 8/3/2010 Nebraska State Fair 9/4/2010 Ag Arena Event 8/18/2010 Super Bowl 9/4/2010 Super Bowl Beer Garden 8/23/2010 Empire 9/18/2010 Empire Beer Garden 9/8/2010 College Park 10/23/2010 College Park Fund Raiser 9/24/2010 Skagway 10/23/2010 Skagway Banquet Center Birthday Party 9/27/2010 Sutter Deli 10/28/2010 Stuhr Museum Reception 10/4/2010 Grand Island Liquor Mart 11/11/2010 Earl May Garden Center Sampling/Tasting 10/14/2010 Sluggers 12/17/2010 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception/Dance 11/15/2010 Skagway 12/3/2010 Skagway Banquet Center Christmas Party 11/17/2010 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 86 / 122 SPECIAL DESIGNATED LIQUOR LICENSES 2010 Skagway 12/12/2010 Skagway Banquet Center Graduation Party 11/17/2010 Skagway 1/14/2011 Skagway Banquet Center Holiday Party 11/17/2010 Sutter Deli 12/16/2010 Stuhr Museum Christmas Party 11/30/2010 Skagway 1/15/2011 Skagway Banquet Center Reception 12/14/2010 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 87 / 122 SPECIAL DESIGNATED LIQUOR LICENSES 2011 APPLICANT DATE LOCATION EVENT SENT TO LINCOLN Sutter Deli 1/3/2011 Stuhr Museum Reception 1/3/2011 Grandview Café & Lounge 3/12/2011 Plum Street Station Reception 2/1/2011 Grand Island Liquor Mart 4/28/2011 Earl May Garden Center Sampling/Tasting 4/12/2011 Central NE Ethnic Festival 6/24/11 & 6/25/11 3rd & Wheeler Street Beer Garden 4/12/2011 Skagway 5/28/2011 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception 5/3/2011 Skagway 7/9/2011 Plum Street Station Reception 5/3/2011 Skagway 12/3/2011 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception 5/3/2011 Prairie Creek Vineyards 6/10/2011 YWCA Event 5/6/2011 Sutter Deli 6/9/2011 College Park Fund Raiser 5/9/2011 Skagway 6/1/2011 Stuhr Museum Convention 5/16/2011 Hy-Vee #1221 7/9/2011 College Park Fund Raiser 6/6/2011 Filemon Sanchez 6/18/2011 El Diamante Club Dance 6/13/2011 Filemon Sanchez 6/25/2011 El Diamante Club Dance 6/20/2011 Balz Sports Bar 7/23/2011 GI Central Catholic HS Reception 6/28/2011 Balz Sports Bar 11/18/11 & 11/19/11 GI Central Catholic HS Fund Raiser 6/28/2011 Filemon Sanchez 7/15/11 & 7/16/11 El Diamante Club Dance 7/5/2011 Nebraska State Fair 8/25/11 to 8/30/11 Cattle Barn - Barn Bar Sampling/Tasting 7/11/2011 Nebraska State Fair 8/31/11 to 9/5/11 Cattle Barn - Barn Bar Sampling/Tasting 7/11/2011 Nebraska State Fair 8/26/11 to 8/31/11 Cattle Arena - VIP Hospitality Sampling/Tasting 7/11/2011 Nebraska State Fair 9/1/11 to 9/5/11 Cattle Arena - VIP Hospitality Sampling/Tasting 7/11/2011 Nebraska State Fair 8/26/11 to 8/31/11 Good Life Lounge Sampling/Tasting 7/11/2011 Nebraska State Fair 9/1/11 to 9/5/11 Good Life Lounge Sampling/Tasting 7/11/2011 Nebraska State Fair 8/26/11 to 8/31/11 Motorsports Arena Sampling/Tasting 7/11/2011 Nebraska State Fair 9/1/11 to 9/5/11 Motorsports Arena Sampling/Tasting 7/11/2011 Filemon Sanchez 8/20/2011 El Diamante Club Dance 8/1/2011 Filemon Sanchez 8/27/2011 El Diamante Club Dance 8/1/2011 Skagway 9/10/2011 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception 8/10/2011 Skagway 11/5/2011 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception 8/10/2011 Skagway 3/17/2012 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception 8/10/2011 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 88 / 122 SPECIAL DESIGNATED LIQUOR LICENSES 2011 Las Vegas Bar & Grill 9/3/2011 & 9/4/11 El Diamante Club Reception 8/18/2011 Uncle Ed's Steakhouse 9/9/2011 Stuhr Museum Fund Raiser 8/29/2011 Filemon Sanchez 9/24/2011 El Diamante Club Dance 9/6/2011 Skagway 9/29/2011 Contryman Associates Other 9/7/2011 Hy-Vee #1221 10/14/2011 Fonner Park Fund Raiser 9/12/2011 Hy-Vee #1221 10/27/2011 Stuhr Museum Fund Raiser 9/13/2011 Balz Sports Bar 9/29/2011 Stuhr Museum Fund Raiser 9/13/2011 Balz Sports Bar 10/20/2011 Stuhr Museum Reception 9/13/2011 Balz Sports Bar 11/17/2011 Stuhr Museum Fund Raiser 9/13/2011 Hy-Vee #1221 11/3/2011 Racquet Club Fund Raiser 10/18/2011 Superior Estates Winery 11/18/2011 Howard Johnson Riverside Reception 10/18/2011 Bonzai Beach Club 12/8/2011 Howard's Jewelry Customer Christmas Sale 11/2/2011 Sutter Deli 12/15/2011 Stuhr Museum Reception 11/18/2011 Balz Sports Bar 1/27/2012 Stuhr Museum Fund Raiser 12/20/2011 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 89 / 122 SPECIAL DESIGNATED LIQUOR LICENSES 2012 APPLICANT DATE LOCATION EVENT SENT TO LINCOLN Grand Island Liquor Mart 2/11/2012 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception 1/23/2012 Filemon Sanchez 2/11/2012 El Diamante Dance Hall Reception 1/26/2012 Steven Leoffelbein 3/1/2012 YWCA Fund Raiser 2/6/2012 Skagway 3/29/2012 Stuhr Museum Reception 2/21/2012 Skagway 6/2/2012 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception 2/21/2012 Skagway 6/16/2012 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception 2/21/2012 Balz Sports Bar 3/19/2012 Stuhr Museum Reception 3/1/2012 Sluggers 4/15/2012 Blessed Sacrament Church Fund Raiser 3/8/2012 Grand Island Liquor Mart 4/26/2012 Earl May Garden Center Sampling/Tasting 3/26/2012 Filemon Sanchez 4/14/2012 El Diamante Dance Hall Reception 3/27/2012 Skagway 6/9/2012 Blessed Sacrament Church Reception 4/18/2012 Willman's Bottle Shop 6/7/2012 Stuhr Museum Reception 5/9/2012 Hy-Vee 8/4/2012 Stuhr Museum Reception 5/15/2012 Prairie Creek Vineyards 6/8/2012 YWCA Reception 5/16/2012 Nebraska State Fair 6/27/2012 Barn Bar Fund Raiser 5/24/2012 Nebraska State Fair 7/2/2012 Barn Bar Fund Raiser 5/24/2012 Nebraska State Fair 7/5/2012 Ag Arena Building Reception 6/18/2012 Nebraska State Fair 7/6/2012 Ag Arena Building Reception 6/18/2012 Nebraska State Fair 7/7/2012 Ag Arena Building Reception 6/18/2012 Balz Sports Bar 8/21/2012 Stuhr Museum Reception 6/26/2012 Willman's Bottle Shop 7/18/2012 Harley Davidson Reception 7/3/2012 Willman's Bottle Shop 7/28/2012 Howard Johnson Riverside Inn Reception 7/3/2012 Willman's Bottle Shop 8/3/2012 Howard Johnson Riverside Inn Reception 7/3/2012 Sluggers 8/3/2012 Central Catholic High School Class Reunion 7/9/2012 Bonzai Beach Club 8/4/2012 Stuhr Museum Fund Raiser 7/12/2012 Nebraska State Fair 9/1/2012 Livestock Arena Dance 7/13/2012 Skagway 8/3/2012 Skagway Banquet Center Employee Appreciation 7/18/2012 Nebraska State Fair 8/24/12 to 8/28/12 Margarita Island Beer Garden 7/20/2012 Nebraska State Fair 8/29/12 to 9/3/12 Margarita Island Beer Garden 7/20/2012 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 90 / 122 SPECIAL DESIGNATED LIQUOR LICENSES 2012 Nebraska State Fair 8/24/12 to 8/28/12 Good Life Lounge Sampling/Tasting 7/20/2012 Nebraska State Fair 8/2912 to 9/3/12 Good Life Lounge Sampling/Tasting 7/20/2012 Nebraska State Fair 8/24/12 to 8/28/12 Upstairs Hospitality Suite Sampling/Tasting 7/20/2012 Nebraska State Fair 8/29/12 to 9/3/12 Upstairs Hospitality Suite Sampling/Tasting 7/20/2012 Nebraska State Fair 8/24/12 to 8/28/12 Motorsports Arena Sampling/Tasting 7/20/2012 Nebraska State Fair 8/29/12 to 9/3/12 Motorsports Arena Sampling/Tasting 7/20/2012 Nebraska State Fair 8/23/12 to 8/28/12 Barn Bar Sampling/Tasting 7/20/2012 Nebraska State Fair 8/29/12 to 9/3/12 Barn Bar Sampling/Tasting 7/20/2012 Sluggers 8/18/2012 Central Catholic High School Fund Raiser 7/24/2012 Willman's Bottle Shop 8/15/2012 Harley Davidson Reception 7/26/2012 Sutter Deli 8/17/2012 Stuhr Museum Dance/Fund Raiser 8/2/2012 Hy-Vee 10/13/2012 Exhibition Building #1 Fund Raiser 8/6/2012 Sutter Deli 9/9/2012 Stuhr Museum Reception 8/14/2012 Sutter Deli 9/18/2012 Stuhr Museum Reception 8/14/2012 Skagway 8/24/2012 Skagway Banquet Center 80th Birthday Party 8/10/2012 Balz Sports Bar 10/25/2012 Platte Valley State Bank Reception 8/28/2012 Balz Sports Bar 11/15/12 & 11/16/12 Central Catholic High School Fund Raiser 8/28/2012 Willman's Bottle Shop 9/19/2012 Harley Davidson Reception 9/5/2012 Willman's Bottle Shop 9/20/2012 College Park Reception 9/5/2012 Willman's Bottle Shop 10/26/2012 Howard Johnson Riverside Inn Dance 9/5/2012 Willman's Bottle Shop 9/27/2012 Pure MediSpa Reception 9/11/2012 Skagway 10/4/2012 Stuhr Museum Reception 9/14/2012 Willman's Bottle Shop 11/21/2012 Harley Davidson Reception 10/4/2012 Skagway 11/3/2012 Skagway Banquet Center Reception 10/9/2012 Skagway 11/30/2012 Skagway Banquet Center Reception 10/9/2012 Willman's Bottle Shop 11/8/2012 Sartor Hamann Jewelry Reception 10/9/2012 Hy-Vee 11/15/2012 Sartor Hamann Jewelry Customer Appreciation 10/24/2012 Willman's Bottle Shop 11/19/2012 Lewis Greensacpe Reception 10/24/2012 Skagway 11/23/2012 Stuhr Museum Reception 10/24/2012 Skagway 11/17/2012 Skagway Banquet Center Shower 10/29/2012 Grand Island Study Session - 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3/19/2013 Page 101 / 122 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 102 / 122 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 103 / 122 Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 104 / 122 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Study Session Item -3 Presentation on Legislative Process Staff Contact: Mary Lou Brown Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 105 / 122 LEGISLATIVE PROCESS Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 106 / 122 Committees Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 107 / 122 Information Flow Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 108 / 122 §Time §Divided Loyalties §Eastern Nebraska vs. Rest of State §Bill Dynamics §Grand Island not Fully Represented Existing Process Limitations & Impacts Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 109 / 122 Three Phases : 1)Identify Immediate Needs 2)Prepare for the Future 3)Ongoing Implementation Grand Island Share of GNC Relationship = $12,000 Individual City Representation = negotiated rate, capped at $20,000 O’Hara Lindsay Government Affairs Proposal for Greater Nebraska Cities Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 110 / 122 §Dedicated Resource §Experienced Professionals §Existing Relationships §Ability to Meet Time Demands Benefits Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 111 / 122 QUESTIONS? Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 112 / 122 Proposal for Greater Nebraska Cities February 27, 2013 After meeting with representatives of the member cities of the Greater Nebraska Cities, we put together the following proposal for your review. This proposal brings together your concerns, thoughts and ideas about the legislative process and the outcomes the GNC would like to achieve in the future. As we do with all of our clients, our goal is to work with the GNC to create a seamless communication process where your goals are met in a timely manner. We look forward to working with you in the future and invite any additional thoughts or questions about this process. Sincerely, John C. Lindsay President O’Hara Lindsay Government Affairs “Educating our clients about government. Educating government about our clients.” Founded by Paul O’Hara in 1978, O’Hara, Lindsay Government Relations is one of Nebraska’s oldest and largest lobbying firms. Over the last 35 years, the firm has grown to become a leader in its field. We have gained a reputation for effectively advocating for our clients and getting results. In addition to effectively advocating for our clients, we pride ourselves on creating a seamless communication process. The Nebraska Legislature moves at a fast pace and we have many tools in place to ensure timely communication as issues develop. Each of our lobbyists read every bill that is introduced during a legislative session and provides a synopsis of each bill pertinent to our About the Firm TEST Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 113 / 122 clients. We have a sophisticated, state-of-the-art computer system that tracks each bill in which a client has an interest and any activity associated with that bill. An email with this bill information is provided every Friday with updates on the progress of the bills identified as important. At O’Hara, Lindsay Government Relations we understand that each client is unique. For that reason, we work with clients on a variety of different issues in the manner most effective for the client and their issues. We are committed to a high level of client service and adherence to ethical principles. We have developed and maintained strong and trusting relationships with legislators, state agencies, staff, and clients. “Politics is not an end, but a means. It is not a product, but a process. It is the art of government.” - President Calvin Coolidge John Lindsay, President/Lobbyist • Nebraska state senator (1989-1997) • Chair, Judiciary Committee (1993-97) • Vice-Chair, Executive Board (1991-1993) • Member of the following committees: Rules; Banking, Commerce & Insurance; Government, Military & Veterans Affairs; Business & Labor; Agriculture; Reference; and the Committee on Committees • Born Omaha, Nebraska • Creighton University (B.A., J.D., cum laude) • Law clerk, Nebraska Supreme Court • Private law practice (1985-1997) • Wife, Mary Beth; four children Contact John at jlindsay@oharalindsay.com Don Wesely, Lobbyist • Mayor, City of Lincoln (1999-2003) • Nebraska state senator (1978-1998) • Chair, Health & Human Services Committee (1985-1998) • Chair, Rules Committee (1981-1982) • Chair, Retirement Committee (1983-1984) • Chair, Economic Development Committee (1986-1987) • Held leadership positions in National Conference of State Legislatures • Born David City, Nebraska • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.A.) • Three children Contact Don at dwesely@oharalindsay.com Who we are Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 114 / 122 Rochelle Mallett, Lobbyist • Legislative Aide, Senator Deb Fischer, now United States Senator (2009-2012) • Legislative Aide, Senator Mike Flood (2005-2007) • Born Omaha, Nebraska • Nebraska Wesleyan University (B.S.) • University of Wisconsin-Madison, LaFollette School of Public Affairs (M.P.A) • Account Manager, Talent Plus (2007-2009) • Husband, Phil Romberg; two children Contact Rochelle at rmallett@oharalindsay.com Lynn Meinke, Office Manager • Joined the firm in 1997 • Distributes client legislative reports, billing, accounting, and vendor contacts • Husband, Gary; three children Claire Elser, Administrative Assistant • Joined the firm in 2011 • Responsible for event organization and client and association communication • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.A.) • Husband, Stefan “The lobby is where business intersects with politics.” • Legislative Lobbying In order to impact the legislative process, you must be heard. We help develop your legislative strategy and message. We assist in creating committee testimony and in identifying the appropriate person to deliver the testimony. We meet with senators and staff to make sure that your concerns are understood. Every lobbyist in the firm reads every bill and amendments so clients are never surprised. We monitor and track all bills and amendments which may be of interest to you. Our state-of-the-art computer system allows complete and timely reports to you. Our job is to be our client’s eyes and ears in the Capitol, a constant presence to ensure our clients are never surprised by legislative developments. Additionally, we provide timely communication so our clients are always involved in the solution. • Executive Branch Lobbying We also provide a wide range of executive branch actions. We can assist with agency rules and regulations, economic development efforts, agency procurement, creating public-private partnerships and understanding the budget process. We help make certain that the executive branch understands the impact government is having on your organization. What we do Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 115 / 122 • Required Reporting State law requires that various reports reflecting lobbying activity and political contributions be filed with the appropriate government entity. We prepare your forms and remind you to file them so that filings are made on a timely basis. “Politics is the art of the possible.” - Otto von Bismarck O’Hara, Lindsay Government Relations is one of Nebraska’s oldest and largest lobbying firms. The company was founded in 1978 and represents a diverse clientele with interests in banking, education, energy, health care, insurance, law, manufacturing, telecommunications and information technology. Current clients include: Energy Manufacturing & Business SourceGas Distribution, LLC (1979) Nebraska Beverage Association (1979) Omaha Public Power District (1979) Nucor Steel (1983) Black Hills Energy (1997) Alter Trading Corporation (2008) Northern Natural Gas (2012) Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (1999) NE Assoc. of Center Pivot Manufacturers (2006) Arts & Humanities NE American Institute of Architects (2007) Nebraska Humanities Council (1987) Vandelay Investments (2012) Housing Education Nebraska Association of Housing and Omaha Public Schools (2003) Redevelopment Officials (2002) Government Law City of Lincoln (2006) Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys (1980) City of Hastings (2004) Nebraska County Judges Association (1996) Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska (1993) Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty (2007) Nebraskans for Rate Equity (2011) Health Care & Insurance Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska (1989) Technology & Information Systems Nebraska Association of Independent Experian Automotive (2013) Ambulatory Centers (1999) GeoSolutions (2008) Nebraska Nurses Association (2010) Motorola (2003) Nebraska Rural Broadband Coalition (2011) Banking Teradata (2011) First National Bank of Omaha (1980) Who we represent Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 116 / 122 Phase One: Identify Immediate Needs Schedule quarterly meeting One Week from beginning of contract Determine priorities One Week Based on GNC priorities, O’Hara Lindsay will provide immediate recommended course of action. One Week and on-going Phase Two: Prepare for the Future Annual Legislative Meeting Day One Proposed Schedule: • O’Hara Lindsay will provide education on the Legislature including, but not limited to, overview of the Legislative process, committee chairs and membership, important issues for the coming session, insight on candidates and elections. • GNC membership will provide overview, background and direction on key issues for the upcoming session. • In collaboration, O’Hara Lindsay and GNC will develop a legislative session strategy and action plan. Day Two Proposed Schedule: • Meet with the GNC state senator delegation to educate them about GNC’s priorities for the legislative session and learn about their key issues. • After receiving feedback from the delegation, refine the GNC session strategy and action plan Fall 2013 and on-going every fall Phase Three: Ongoing Implementation O’Hara Lindsay will provide weekly legislative reports on bills identified by GNC. This report will contain those bills identified as important at the fall meeting, but will also include bills O’Hara Lindsay has read and identified as key to GNC. A sample of this report is attached Every Friday during the Legislative session O’Hara Lindsay will develop a structure to regularly update the GNC delegation and their staff about developments on issues. On-going O’Hara Lindsay encourages phone calls, phone conferences, emails and meetings as needed throughout the year to discuss concerns, developments or any other issues. On-going Strategy for Success Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 117 / 122 Regular meetings • Fall Legislative meeting • Annual end of session meeting to review the previous legislative session and set any priorities for the interim, including monitoring and attending interim studies. Fall/Spring O’Hara Lindsay proposes the following retainer structure based on membership cities population: O’Hara Lindsay may be retained by individual cities to represent them on issues in which the GNC chooses not to engage. The minimum rate for retaining O’Hara Lindsay’s services is currently $24,000 per year. O’Hara Lindsay will lower the standard rate for members of the GNC. Any member city may hire O’Hara Lindsay at a negotiated rate, which shall be capped at the following levels: City Contribution Grand Island $12,000 Kearney $7,000 Hastings $5,000 North Platte $5,000 Lexington $4,000 Holdrege $3,000 Total $36,000 City Capped Rate Grand Island $20,000 Kearney $18,000 Hastings $18,000 North Platte $18,000 Lexington $10,000 Holdrege $10,000 Greater Nebraska Cities Retainer Structure Individual City Representation Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 118 / 122 We are excited about the opportunity to work with the Greater Nebraska Cities and its members. We believe our experience, especially in municipal issues, would be beneficial to GNC. Should you need further information, please feel free to contact any of us. O'Hara, Lindsay Government Relations 1320 K Street • Lincoln, NE 68508 • (402) 474-6200 • Fax: (402) 474-6206 • www.oharalindsay.com Conclusion Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 119 / 122 O'Hara, Lindsay & Associates, Inc. Bill Summary Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Greater Nebraska Cities Bill/Sponsor/Committee Synopsis/Background Status Critical Bills LB 111 McGill, Ashford, Karpisek, Et_al Urban Affairs Hearing Date: 1/22/2013 BIENNIAL BUDGETING: Would authorize a city of the first or second class or a village to adopt biennial budgeting. Signed by Governor 2/15/2013 Amendments Offered 2/6/2013 AM 98 McGill Amendment Adopted LB 266 Chambers, Ashford Revenue Hearing Date: 2/27/2013 SALES TAX REPEAL: Would repeal the additional half cent local option sales tax that was passed by the legislature in 2012. LB 299 Seiler Govt Military & Vet. Affrs Hearing Date: 3/5/2013 CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS: Would authorize a city of the first class to choose, by majority vote of the governing body, to elect up to four members of the city Council on an at-large basis. LB 321 Crawford, Nordquist, POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT ACT: Current law provides that disability payments under the act do not commence until all unused annual or sick leave have been fully utilized by the disabled police officer. This bill repeals Held in Committee Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 120 / 122 Wallman Nebraska Retirement Systems Hearing Date: 2/20/2013 that provision. LB 363 Avery Govt Military & Vet. Affrs Hearing Date: 2/6/2013 PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS: : Would provide that the custodian of a public record would not be required to copy a public record available to the requester on the custodian's website. The custodian would be required to provide the location of the public record on the Internet. It would provide that the custodian may include a reasonably apportioned cost of supplies as well as additional services contracted for by the custodian to comply with the request. The cost of record should not include the first six hours of time spent by public officers or employees searching, identifying or copying. Time in excess of that could be charged. It would limit the requester to 10 days after receiving an estimate of costs to decide whether the custodian should fulfill the original request, or whether the requester should narrow or simplify the request, or withdraw the request. General File Amendments Offered 2/11/2013 AM 166 Committee LB 414 Schumacher Revenue Hearing Date: 3/20/2013 MUNICIPAL EQUALIZATION FUND: Would eliminate the 3% administrative fee to collect the local option sales tax which is credited to the Municipal Equalization Fund. It would replace the revenue lost to the Municipal Equalization Fund with general fund dollars limited to the equivalent of 3% of local option sales tax. LB 474 Krist Revenue Hearing Date: 3/13/2013 MUNICIPAL OCCUPATION TAXES: Would make significant changes to occupation tax statutes. It would prohibit an occupation tax from being imposed based upon a certain percentage of the gross receipts or sales volume of a person or business; would prohibit the tax on tobacco or tobacco products; and would prohibit the tax on alcohol. Current law provides limitations on the amount of occupation tax that can be levied without a vote of the people. The bill would require that if those limitations were exceeded, the municipality must terminate the tax collection. It would prohibit using funds from an occupation tax to be provided to another political subdivision, state government entity or nonprofit entity unless used for a building that will become property of the municipality or infrastructure or public utilities support for the municipality. It would terminate any tax not in compliance with the bill on January 1, 2015. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 121 / 122 LB 488 Revenue Revenue Hearing Date: 3/13/2013 OCCUPATION TAX CHANGES: Would require any occupation tax to make a reasonable classification of businesses, users of space, or kinds of transactions for purposes of imposing such tax. The bill would prohibit imposing an occupation tax on alcohol, motor fuels, gasoline or tobacco. LB 614 Schumacher Banking Commerce & Insurance Hearing Date: 2/25/2013 INSURANCE PROCEEDS FOR REMOVING STRUCTURES: Would require any insurer to reserve the greater of $10,000 or 10% of basic coverage when a structure is damaged if the structure is located within the limits of the city or village or its extraterritorial jurisdiction, the damage to the structure renders the property uninhabitable or unfit for the purposes for which it was intended and proof of loss has been submitted by the policy holder to the insurer for a sum in excess of 75% of the face value. The municipality receiving notice from an insurer shall either release all interest in the demolition cost reserve within 180 days or institute legal proceedings. Grand Island Study Session - 3/19/2013 Page 122 / 122