05-21-2013 City Council Study Session Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, May 21, 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
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, May 21, 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.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Study Session
Item -1
Discussion Concerning Grand Generation Center
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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Brief History of Building
Constructed in 1977-78
Addition 1987
Addition 2004
Roof Repairs 2007
Kitchen Addition 2010
Grand Generation Center
304 East 3 rd. Street
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Lease Agreement
Lease Agreement will be renegotiated to better reflect
actual operations and responsibilities
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Five Year Building Needs
1. Parking lot and alley drainage
2. Roof
3. Gutters and down spouts
4. Remodel Restrooms
5. Replace stall dividers
6. HVAC up-date
7. Ceiling tile
8. Sanitary drain repairs
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Estimate: $60,000 to $70,000
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Roof Renovations and Repairs
Request for Proposal has been issued and bids
received
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Study Session
Item -2
Discussion Concerning City Facilities Dominoes
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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City Facilities Dominos
I. 1306 W. 3rd. Street One- Stop II . 700 Bischeld St. Phelps Control
Utilities Engineering Emergency Management/911
III. 100 E. 1 st. Street City Hall IV. 100 E. 1 st.Street City Hall
Information Tech . Human Resource
V. 100 E. `1 st Street City Hall VI. Financing
Finance Expansion General 400 Funds
VII. Long Term Renovations
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I. 1306 W 3 rd. Street One Stop
Utilities Engineering
Replace carpet 14,000 square feet $20,000
Remodel cost 3,280 square feet $30,000
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II. 700 Bischeld Phelps Control
Emergency Management/911
EM increase in square footage 1,933 to 3,500
Equipment upgrade $533,050
Remodel cost 3,500 x $45 $157,500
Total $690,550
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Emergency Mgt. – 911
Move to Phelps
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Current Situation
All Hall County 911 and Emergency Mgt. Operations
within City Hall
Insufficient security for emergency 24 hour operations
No Alternate Emergency Operations Center
County EOC is insufficient for all City & County Depts.
Limited Alternate 911
No true 911 functions (location, name, mapping)
Administrative phones only
No Recoding of phones or radio
Limited connectivity for CAD
Alarm Monitoring
Equipment stored in a closet
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EM-911 Relocation Benefits
Better coordination between 911 Dispatchers, EOC
Staff and Phelps Electrical Dispatchers
Provides geo-diverse 911 system for redundancy
Larger work areas for 911 and EOC
Provides a strong, fully functional alternate 911
Exceptional redundant power
Improved security
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Dispatch
EOC
Policy Room
Training Rm
Office
Office
Office
Radio/
Equip.
Room
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City Hall
Phelps
Control
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Alternate 911 in City Hall
Backroom equipment remains in City Hall
Move 911 stations into IT Training Room
Four (4) fully functional 911 stations
True 911 capabilities
Mapping
CAD
Radio Dispatching
Alarm Panel Monitoring
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Community
RoomMail &
Copy
Room
GITV
Alternate
911
Cafeteria
Men’s
Women’s
IT
Offices
IT Training
Room
IT & GIS Offices
Radio & 911
Equipment
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Financial Benefits of Phelps Relocation
Redundant power exists
Improved security at Phelps
Minor remodeling needed
Fiber already exists to tie Phelps and City Hall
General Fund (400) will fund most of renovation and
new equipment costs
General Fund (400) funded by proposed sale of the
old One-Stop to Utilities
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Costs & Challenges
New radio system, equipment
Geo-diverse 911 system
Moving dispatch furniture
Associated equipment (recorder, alarm monitor, etc.)
Establish Alternate 911 at City Hall
Increases in annual operational budget (E911 Fund)
Annual Lease for Phelps - $50,000
Telephone lines, repairs, maintenance contracts - $30,000
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Relocation Costs (one-time Costs)Cost Estimate
Alternate 911 (Labor, etc)$ 45,100
Phone System $ 94,000
Radio Console System $ 203,700
Base Stations $ 48,000
UPS $ 13,000
Alarm System $ 12,000
Antenna & Line $ 34,000
Recorder $ 29,000
Watson Furniture Move $ 7,250
Office Phone System Moved & Upgraded $ 17,000
EOC Equipment/Furniture $ 30,000
Total Equipment $ 533,050
Renovation at Phelps $ 157,500
Total Relocation Cost Estimate for EM-911 $ 690,550
Funding Sources FY 2014
General Fund (400 Fund)$ 444,750
E911 Landline $ 200,800
E911 Wireless $ 45,000
Total Funding $ 690,550
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Grant Potential
Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG)
50/50 cost match for eligible Emergency Mgt. related
expenses
Grants administered through NEMA
CDBG Grants may be possible
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Functional Work Pods
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EOC Arrangement
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Break Out Rooms
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Head Officials
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Amateur Radio
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Conclusion
No other option has shown similar benefits in
Back up power
Minor renovation
Operational partnerships
Equipment in current alternate can be transferred over
Majority of costs covered by sale of One Stop Bldg
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III. 100 E. 1 st. Street City Hall
Information Technology
IT increase in square footage 840 to 1,933
Remodel cost 1,933 x $50 $96,650
$65 $125,645
Benefits: 1. Increase of square footage
2. Non-public area
3. Security
4. Emergency power
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IV. 100 E. 1 st. Street City Hall
Human Resource
Increase in square footage 1,040 to 1,392
Remodel cost 1,392 x $65 = $90,480
Benefits: 1. Increase in square footage
2. Privacy
3. Improved access to public
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V. 100 E. 1 st. Street City Hall
Finance expansion & renovations
Remodel cost $30,000
Benefits: 1. Increase in square footage
2. More efficient use of personnel and area
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VI. Cost & Financing
*Utility purchase of 1306 W. 3 rd Street
Appraised value to be determined
$450,000 - $850,000
Costs Funding Sources
One Stop* $ 50,000
Phelps Control $ 690,550 General Fund – 400 Fund $ 740,875
City Hall: IT $ 125,645 E911 Landline – 215 Fund $ 200,800
City Hall: HR $ 90,480 E911 Wireless – 216 Fund $ 45,000
City Hall: Finance $ 30,000
Total Costs $ 986,675 Total Funding $ 986,675
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Discussion
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