06-25-2013 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council 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, June 25, 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 - Pastor Bill Rowland, Beacon of Hope Church, 2525 West State
Street
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item C-1
Proclamation “New Americans Month” July, 2013
The history of our nation is known as a country of immigrants. Grand Island is a welcoming community
with a very diverse community where the immigrant and refugee communities make huge contributions.
Mayor Vavricek has proclaimed the month of July, 2013 as "New Americans Month". See attached
PROCLAMATION.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item C-2
Proclamation “Chautauqua Days” June 19-30, 2013
In 1862, legislation set into motion sweeping changes for the Great Plans region and the American West
as well as for millions of people. The traveling Chautauqua tent will provide opportunities to learn, think
and explore our shared history and culture to inspire a better future. The Mayor has proclaimed June
19-30, 2013 as "Chautauqua Days". See attached PROCLAMATION.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item E-1
Public Hearing on Request from Claudia Vidana dba Mermaids,
123 E. South Front Street for a Class “C” Liquor License
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from Claudia Vidana dba
Mermaids, 123 E. South Front Street for a Class “C”
Liquor License
Item #’s:E-1 & I-1
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Section 4-2 of the Grand Island City Code declares the intent of the City Council
regarding liquor licenses and the sale of alcohol.
Declared Legislative Intent
It is hereby declared to be the intent and purpose of the city council in adopting
and administering the provisions of this chapter:
(A)To express the community sentiment that the control of availability of alcoholic
liquor to the public in general and to minors in particular promotes the public
health, safety, and welfare;
(B)To encourage temperance in the consumption of alcoholic liquor by sound and
careful control and regulation of the sale and distribution thereof; and
(C)To ensure that the number of retail outlets and the manner in which they are
operated is such that they can be adequately policed by local law enforcement
agencies so that the abuse of alcohol and the occurrence of alcohol-related crimes
and offenses is kept to a minimum.
Discussion
Claudia Vidana dba Mermaids, 123 E. South Front Street has submitted an application
for a Class “C” Liquor License. A Class “C” Liquor License allows for the sale of
alcohol on and off sale inside the corporate limits of the city.
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk,
Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments.
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In reviewing the Police Department report (see attached) several issues have risen with
regards to a false application and Ms. Vidana’s connection to The Edge and Maria
Davidson, and the appearance that Ms. Vidana is trying to get her mother back into the
bar business, it is recommended City Council deny this request.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the application.
2.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4.Deny the application.
Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council deny this application.
Sample Motion
Move to deny the application for Claudia Vidana dba Mermaids, 123 E. South Front
Street for a Class “C” Liquor License base on the Police Department report of a false
application, Ms. Vidana’s connection to The Edge and Maria Davidson, and the
appearance that Ms. Vidana is trying to get her mother back into the bar business.
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Legend Liquor License Locations
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06/18/13 Grand Island Police Department 450
10:52 LAW INCIDENT TABLE Page: 1
City : Grand Island
Occurred after : 13:00:37 05/21/2013
Occurred before : 13:00:37 05/21/2013
When reported : 13:00:37 05/21/2013
Date disposition declared : 05/21/2013
Incident number : L13052705
Primary incident number :
Incident nature : Liquor Lic Inv Liquor License
Investigation
Incident address : 123 South Front St E
State abbreviation : NE
ZIP Code : 68801
Contact or caller :
Complainant name number :
Area location code : PCID Police - CID
Received by : Vitera D
How received : T Telephone
Agency code : GIPD Grand Island Police Department
Responsible officer : Vitera D
Offense as Taken :
Offense as Observed :
Disposition : ACT Active
Misc. number :
Geobase address ID : 11235
Long-term call ID :
Clearance Code : O Open Case
Judicial Status : NCI Non-criminal Incident
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INVOLVEMENTS:
Px Record # Date Description Relationship
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NM 73830 06/17/13 Edge Bar, Related
NM 87899 06/17/13 Davidson, Maria Elena Mentioned
NM 106168 06/17/13 Zorrero, Victor Ricardo Mentioned
NM 135429 06/17/13 Zorrero, Dydra Mentioned
NM 185241 06/17/13 Vidana, Claudia Applicant
LAW INCIDENT CIRCUMSTANCES:
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1 LT03 Bar/Night Club
LAW INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
Claudia Vidana is Applying for a Class C Individual Liquor License for a
Club called Mermaids.
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LAW INCIDENT OFFENSES DETAIL:
Se Offe Offense code Arson Dama
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1 AOFF Alcohol Offense 0.00
LAW INCIDENT RESPONDERS DETAIL:
Se Responding offi Unit n Unit number
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1 Vitera D 318 Vitera D
LAW SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE:
Seq Name Date
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1 Vitera D 08:54:30 06/17/2013
Grand Island Police Department
Supplemental Report
Date, Time: Mon Jun 17 08:54:42 CDT 2013
Reporting Officer: Vitera
Unit- CID
Claudia Vidana is applying for a Class C (Beer, wine, distilled spirits
on and off sale) Individual liquor license for a bar and nightclub called
"Mermaids." While reviewing Claudia's application, I noted the following
information: Claudia is the only person listed on the application, she
didn't disclose any convictions other than "traffic," she is not
borrowing any money to establish and/or operate the business, no one is
entitled to a share of the profits of the business, no one was listed on
the application as being able to write checks or make withdrawals on the
business account, she has never had a liquor license before, and Claudia
just moved to Nebraska sometime in 2013. She had resided in San Jancinto,
CA between '04 & '07, Jacksonville, NC between '07 & '10, and Oceanside,
CA between '10 & '13.
I checked Claudia through Spillman and NCJIS. Since she is new to
Nebraska, Claudia did not have an entry in Spillman, and her only entry
in NCJIS is for a driver's license. She does not have any outstanding
arrest warrants, and she has a valid California and Nebraska driver's
license. I checked with local law enforcement where Claudia lived the
last ten years. They all responded and advised that they didn't have any
records for Claudia.
The address listed on Claudia's driver's license is 5074 W. Hwy. 30 which
is the Edge Bar & Grill. Claudia listed her address on the liquor license
application as 104 Front Street in Alda.
I did some Internet checks on Claudia and found some dated information on
a site called "Manta" which is a web site dedicated to connecting small
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businesses to one another. Manta lists Claudia Vidana as the owner of the
Edge Bar & Grill. The email address for the business is
"ilovemermaids75@gmail.com" Claudia's email address for this application
(Mermaids) is listed as "ilovemermaids75@yahoo.com." Claudia made a
statement on Manta saying "We lost our liquor license about two years
ago." It goes on to talk about her vision for the new Edge Bar & Grill
and closes with, "We are crossing our fingers for the liquor license."
According to the NLCC's web site, Adriana Horta is the last person to
apply for a liquor license at The Edge in December of 2012. It shows a
local denial in January of 2013 and a denial by the NLCC in May of 2013.
I believe most people are familiar with The Edge. It was a small bar
located in Alda that employed topless dancers. The bar had problems with
underage dancers and prostitution.
I met with Claudia on 6/14/13 along with NSP Investigator Dan Fiala. I
asked Claudia why her driver's license showed her home address as The
Edge. Claudia advised when she applied for her driver's license, DMV
wouldn't accept a PO Box, so she used her mother's address. She
identified her mother as Maria Davidson. Maria used to own and operate
The Edge. Claudia went on to say that Maria's husband left all his money
to his daughter when he died. Claudia came back to Nebraska to help her
mother. She said that profits from Mermaids would be given to her mother
to pay bills and help her with living expenses.
I told Claudia that she should have listed her mother on the application
as a person who was going to share in the profits of the business.
Claudia didn't see her mother as a business partner, so she didn't think
it mattered. Claudia also said a brother and sister would work for her
and share some of the business profits because they wouldn't be hourly
employees. She identified them as Victor and Dydra Zorrero. I searched
Dydra and Victor in Spillman and found that Dydra was cited for selling
alcohol to a minor in The Edge on 6/6/08. Victor was present on 2/26/12
when a deputy cited Maria for allowing alcohol consumption at The Edge
when they didn't have a license. Other than that, Dydra and Victor don't
have any criminal history in Nebraska.
The application also asks the applicant what bank or financial
institution she will utilize for the business and who will be able to
write checks and make withdrawals on the account. Claudia listed Wells
Fargo, but she didn't have anyone listed as having access to the account.
When I spoke to Claudia, she said that Dydra would be able to make
withdrawals but not write checks.
Claudia had done some online research about the bar business prior to
moving to Grand Island. She polled people in Grand Island and asked them
what Grand Island needed. She was told that a lot of people drive to
Lincoln and Omaha to go to nightclubs. Claudia wants Mermaids to be a
nightclub with a different theme each night. She will have a dress code
and five security personnel working at peak times.
I asked Claudia how she came up with the name of her Club. She advised
that her daughter died in a house fire a couple of years ago. Claudia's
daughter liked mermaids. The business logo will have two mermaids facing
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each other. One of them will have a gray patch of hair on the side like
Claudia.
Since Claudia failed to mention on her application that her mother,
brother, and sister would receive some of the profits from the business,
and she didn't include Dydra on the application as having access to the
business account; this application is technically false. According to the
Nebraska Liquor Control Act (Part II Chapter 2 Section 010.01) which
states:
"No applicant for a liquor license, or partner,
principal, agent or employee of any applicant for a
liquor license shall provide false or misleading
information to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission,
its executive director, or employees. Any violation of
this provision may result in denial of application for a
liquor license or, in the event that a license has
already been issued, suspension, cancellation or
revocation of such license."
Not only is this a false application, there is a tie between Claudia and
Maria that seems to be more than just mother and daughter that is hard to
overlook. Claudia used The Edge as her home address on her driver's
license. Claudia returned to Nebraska when The Edge was trying to get a
liquor license for the last time. Information on the Internet indicates
that Claudia had an active role in trying to obtain a liquor license for
The Edge. She said, "WE lost our liquor license about two years ago."
"WE are crossing our fingers for the liquor license." Claudia failed to
list her mother on the application as a person who will share the
business profits. Claudia has no experience running a bar, but she has a
clean record. All of this points towards Claudia attempting to get a
license for her mother since her mother can't.
All in all, based upon the false application, Claudia's connection to The
Edge and Maria Davidson, and the appearance that Claudia is trying to get
her mother back into the bar business; the Grand Island Police Department
recommends that the Council deny this application.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item E-2
Public Hearing on Request from KERJAC, Inc. dba Stix Billiard
Center, 811 West 4th Street for a Class “C” Liquor License
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from KERJAC, Inc. dba Stix
Billiard Center, 811 West 4th Street for a Class “C”
Liquor License
Item #’s:E-2 & I-2
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Section 4-2 of the Grand Island City Code declares the intent of the City Council
regarding liquor licenses and the sale of alcohol.
Declared Legislative Intent
It is hereby declared to be the intent and purpose of the city council in adopting
and administering the provisions of this chapter:
(A)To express the community sentiment that the control of availability of alcoholic
liquor to the public in general and to minors in particular promotes the public
health, safety, and welfare;
(B)To encourage temperance in the consumption of alcoholic liquor by sound and
careful control and regulation of the sale and distribution thereof; and
(C)To ensure that the number of retail outlets and the manner in which they are
operated is such that they can be adequately policed by local law enforcement
agencies so that the abuse of alcohol and the occurrence of alcohol-related crimes
and offenses is kept to a minimum.
Discussion
KERJAC, Inc. dba Stix Billiard Center, 811 West 4th Street has submitted an application
for a Class “C” Liquor License. A Class “C” Liquor License allows for the sale of
alcohol on and off sale inside the corporate limits of the city.
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk,
Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments.
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Also submitted with the application was a request from Laura Cole, 819 N. Howard
Avenue for a Liquor Manager Designation.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the application.
2.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4.Deny the application.
Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council approve this application.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application for KERJAC, Inc. dba Stix Billiard Center, 811 West 4th
Street for a Class “C” Liquor License contingent upon final inspections and Manager
Designation for Laura Cole, 819 N. Howard Avenue contingent upon completion of a
state approved alcohol server/seller training program.
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Legend Liquor License Locations811 W 4th St. 1500' Radius
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06/20/13 Grand Island Police Department 450
08:17 LAW INCIDENT TABLE Page: 1
City : Grand Island
Occurred after : **:**:** **/**/****
Occurred before : **:**:** **/**/****
When reported : 08:00:00 06/12/2013
Date disposition declared : 06/13/2013
Incident number : L13061752
Primary incident number :
Incident nature : Liquor Lic Inv Liquor License
Investigation
Incident address : 811 4th St W
State abbreviation : NE
ZIP Code : 68801
Contact or caller :
Complainant name number :
Area location code : PCID Police - CID
Received by : Vitera D
How received : T Telephone
Agency code : GIPD Grand Island Police Department
Responsible officer : Vitera D
Offense as Taken :
Offense as Observed :
Disposition : ACT Active
Misc. number : RaNae
Geobase address ID : 18188
Long-term call ID :
Clearance Code : CL Case Closed
Judicial Status : NCI Non-criminal Incident
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NM 15207 06/18/13 Cole, Kerry P Applicant
NM 98082 06/18/13 Cole, Laura Jayne Applicant
LAW INCIDENT CIRCUMSTANCES:
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1 LT03 Bar/Night Club
LAW INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
I Received a Copy of a Liquor License Application for "Stix" and a
Manager's Application from Laura "Jayne" Cole.
LAW INCIDENT OFFENSES DETAIL:
Se Offe Offense code Arson Dama
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1 AOFF Alcohol Offense 0.00
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LAW INCIDENT RESPONDERS DETAIL:
Se Responding offi Unit n Unit number
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1 Vitera D 318 Vitera D
LAW SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE:
Seq Name Date
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1 Vitera D 15:03:32 06/17/2013
Grand Island Police Department
Supplemental Report
Date, Time: Mon Jun 17 15:03:45 CDT 2013
Reporting Officer: Vitera
Unit- CID
Stix Billiard Center is applying for a Class C (Beer, wine, distilled
spirits, on & off sale) corporate liquor license, and Laura "Jayne" Cole
is applying to be the liquor manager. Kerry Cole is listed as the
president of the corporation.
While perusing the application, I noticed that money will be borrowed to
establish and/or operate the business, but a decision hadn't been made at
the time of completing the application as to where the money is coming
from. A bank or financial institution for the business account and who
may have access to it is not listed. I will clarify these issues when I
meet with the applicants.
I also saw that the proposed location is within 150 feet of a church at
803 W. 4th called La Cueva De Adulam. The following state statute
applies. 53-177. Sale at retail; restrictions as to locality.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this
section, no license shall be issued for the sale at retail of
any alcoholic liquor within one hundred fifty feet of any
church, school, hospital, or home for aged or indigent persons
or for veterans, their wives or children. This prohibition
does not apply (a) to any location within such distance of one
hundred fifty feet for which a license to sell alcoholic
liquor at retail has been granted by the commission for two
years continuously prior to making of application for license.
According to the NLCC's web site, Gibby's Pool Hall currently has a
liquor license and has had one at the proposed location of Stix since
1996. Therefore, the church is not a determining factor as to whether
Stix should be licensed for alcoholic beverage sales.
I checked on Kerry and Jayne Cole in Spillman and NCJIS. I didn't find
any undisclosed convictions or anything that would preclude them from
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receiving a liquor license. I also researched Kerry and Jayne through a
law enforcement only database which provides criminal and civil
information. I did not find anything out of the ordinary that would
adversely affect their application. Kerry has lived in Grand Island since
1973, and Jayne has lived here since 1991. Jayne has some experience in
the bar business, and Kerry and Jayne have family and friends who are or
have been in the bar business.
I met with Kerry and Jayne on 6/19/13 at the proposed location. I was
advised that Home Federal will provide the financing and the business
account. Kerry and Jayne will be the only two people to have access to
the account. I believe the business plan speaks volumes about the kind of
business Stix wants to be.
In summary, Kerry and Jayne have no recent convictions of any kind and
nothing criminal that would automatically preclude them from getting a
liquor license. The location of their proposed business has had a liquor
license for several years. Jayne has worked in bars before, and she and
Kerry have family and friends who have worked in bars who can help them
with this endeavor. Their business plan is one of the most detailed and
comprehensive plans attached to a liquor license that I've seen. The
Grand Island Police Department has no objection to Stix Billiard Center
getting a liquor license or to Laura "Jayne" Cole becoming the liquor
manager.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item E-3
Public Hearing on Request from Roebuck Investments, LLC dba
Flippin’ Chicken, 3404 West 13th Street, Unit C60 for a Class “I”
Liquor License
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from Roebuck Investments,
LLC dba Flippin’ Chicken, 3404 West 13th Street, Unit
C60 for a Class “I” Liquor License
Item #’s:E-3 & I-3
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Section 4-2 of the Grand Island City Code declares the intent of the City Council
regarding liquor licenses and the sale of alcohol.
Declared Legislative Intent
It is hereby declared to be the intent and purpose of the city council in adopting
and administering the provisions of this chapter:
(A)To express the community sentiment that the control of availability of alcoholic
liquor to the public in general and to minors in particular promotes the public
health, safety, and welfare;
(B)To encourage temperance in the consumption of alcoholic liquor by sound and
careful control and regulation of the sale and distribution thereof; and
(C)To ensure that the number of retail outlets and the manner in which they are
operated is such that they can be adequately policed by local law enforcement
agencies so that the abuse of alcohol and the occurrence of alcohol-related crimes
and offenses is kept to a minimum.
Discussion
Roebuck Investments, LLC dba Flippin’ Chicken, 3404 West 13th Street, Unit C60 has
submitted an application for a Class “I” Liquor License. A Class “I” Liquor License
allows for the sale of alcohol on sale only inside the corporate limits of the city.
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk,
Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments.
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Also submitted with the application was a request from Larry Roebuck, 1003 NE Hwy 2,
Phillips, NE for a Liquor Manager Designation.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the application.
2.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4.Deny the application.
Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council approve this application.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application for Roebuck Investments, LLC dba Flippin’ Chicken,
3404 West 13th Street, Unit C60 for a Class “I” Liquor License contingent upon final
inspections and Manager Designation for Larry Roebuck, 1003 NE Hwy 2, Phillips, NE
contingent upon completion of a state approved alcohol server/seller training program.
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Legend Liquor License Locations3404 W 13th St 1500' Radius
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06/19/13 Grand Island Police Department 450
11:00 LAW INCIDENT TABLE Page: 1
City : Grand Island
Occurred after : 15:27:15 06/13/2013
Occurred before : 15:27:15 06/13/2013
When reported : 15:27:15 06/13/2013
Date disposition declared : 06/13/2013
Incident number : L13061754
Primary incident number :
Incident nature : Liquor Lic Inv Liquor License
Investigation
Incident address : 3404 13th St W
State abbreviation : NE
ZIP Code : 68803
Contact or caller :
Complainant name number :
Area location code : PCID Police - CID
Received by : Vitera D
How received : T Telephone
Agency code : GIPD Grand Island Police Department
Responsible officer : Vitera D
Offense as Taken :
Offense as Observed :
Disposition : ACT Active
Misc. number : RaNae
Geobase address ID : 4961
Long-term call ID :
Clearance Code : CL Case Closed
Judicial Status : NCI Non-criminal Incident
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NM 30267 06/17/13 Roebuck, Larry R Jr Applicant
NM 120853 06/17/13 Roebuck, Kristen R Larry's Wife
LAW INCIDENT CIRCUMSTANCES:
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1 LT21 Restaurant
LAW INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
I Received a Copy of a Liquor License Application from "Flippin' Chicken"
and a
Liquor Manager Application from Larry Roebuck.
LAW INCIDENT OFFENSES DETAIL:
Se Offe Offense code Arson Dama
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1 Vitera D 14:31:19 06/17/2013
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Supplemental Report
Date, Time: Mon Jun 17 14:31:33 CDT 2013
Reporting Officer: Vitera
Unit- CID
Larry Roebuck is applying for a Class I (Beer, wine, distilled spirits,
on sale only) LLC liquor license for Flippin' Chicken. He is also
applying to be the liquor manager. Larry is married to Kristen Roebuck. I
just completed a liquor license investigation about a year ago on Larry
when he requested a Class I license for Sam and Louie's. The GIPD
recommended that the Council approve the license and Larry as the
manager. The council and the NLCC approved the license.
I checked Larry and Kristen again through Spillman and NCJIS. Kristen
still doesn't have any convictions, and it looks like Larry has a
speeding conviction about the same time I did the investigation last year
or shortly thereafter. I also searched the NLCC's web site and didn't
find any alcohol violations at Sam & Louie's.
With the approval of a liquor license application last year for Larry and
really no new criminal convictions, I don't see any problems with this
application. However, one issue that might have to be considered is the
fact that no one else inside the Conestoga Mall has a liquor license, and
this establishment is small with access to food court seating. If I'm
looking at the diagram in the application correctly, Larry's request for
a liquor license doesn't extend out into the food court area. I will
confirm this with Larry and ask him how he plans on keeping the alcoholic
beverages inside the restaurant.
I met with Larry at the proposed location on 6/18/13 at 1430 hours. Larry
confirmed that the license he is requesting will not include the food
court area. He also showed me how there will only be one way in and out
of the restaurant that will be covered by an employee. The northwest
corner of the restaurant is not entirely enclosed, but there is a half
wall there. I suggested to Larry that he not let customers stand there
and drink or let them set there drinks down there. Larry acknowledged the
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concern and said that he had looked at enclosing the northwest corner,
but it would be totally his responsibility and is cost prohibitive. If it
becomes a problem, he will address it at that time.
All in all, since Larry recently obtained a liquor license under similar
circumstances and hasn't had any problems since then, the Grand Island
Police Department has no objection to Flippin' Chicken receiving a liquor
license or to Larry Roebuck becoming the liquor manager.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item E-4
Public Hearing on Request from Los Dos Hrmns Mexican Rest,
LLC dba Los Dos Hermanos Mexican Restaurant, 2004 N.
Broadwell Avenue for a Change of Location and Name Change for
Class “I-98965” Liquor License to San Miguel A Bar & Grill, 413
West 4th Street
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from Los Dos Hrmns
Mexican Rest, LLC dba Los Dos Hermanos Mexican
Restaurant, 2004 N. Broadwell Avenue for a Change of
Location and Name Change for Class “I-98965” Liquor
License to San Miguel A Bar & Grill, 413 West 4th Street
Item #’s:E-4 & I-4
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Maria Rico, owner of Los Dos Hermanos Mexican Restaurant, 2004 N. Broadwell
Avenue has submitted an application for a Change of Location and Name Change for
their Class “I-98965” Liquor License to San Miguel A Bar & Grill, 413 West 4th Street.
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk,
Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. Attached is the Police Department’s
background investigation and recommendation.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the application.
2.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4.Deny the application.
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Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council approve the application.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application for a change of location requested by Los Dos Hrmns
Mexican Rest LLC dba Los Dos Hermanos Mexican Restaurant from 2004 N. Broadwell
Avenue to San Miguel A Bar & Grill, 413 West 4th Street for the Class “I-98965” Liquor
License.
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06/14/13 Grand Island Police Department
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City : Grand Island
Occurred after : **:**:** **/**/****
Occurred before : **:**:** **/**/****
When reported : 08:00:00 06/12/2013
Date disposition declared : 06/13/2013
Incident number : L13061734
Primary incident number :
Incident nature : Liquor Lic Inv Liquor License
Investigation
Incident address : 413 4th St W
State abbreviation : NE
ZIP Code : 68801
Contact or caller :
Complainant name number :
Area location code : PCID Police - CID
Received by : Vitera D
How received : T Telephone
Agency code : GIPD Grand Island Police Department
Responsible officer : Vitera D
Offense as Taken :
Offense as Observed :
Disposition : ACT Active
Misc. number :
Geobase address ID : 18196
Long-term call ID :
Clearance Code : CL Case Closed
Judicial Status : NCI Non-criminal Incident
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INVOLVEMENTS:
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NM 99863 06/14/13 Rico, Maria G Applicant
NM 177009 06/14/13 Los Dos Hermanos, Involved
LAW INCIDENT CIRCUMSTANCES:
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1 LT03 Bar/Night Club
LAW INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
I Received a Copy of a "Change of Location Request" from Los Dos
Hermanos.
LAW INCIDENT OFFENSES DETAIL:
Se Offe Offense code Arson Dama
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1 AOFF Alcohol Offense 0.00
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1 Vitera D 11:27:06 06/14/2013
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Supplemental Report
Date, Time: Fri Jun 14 11:27:20 CDT 2013
Reporting Officer: Vitera
Unit- CID
On 6/12/13, I received a copy of a "Change of location" application
involving Los Dos Hermanos. According to the application, Los Dos
Hermanos wants to move its liquor license to 413 W. 4th which is the old
El Trancaso building. The licensed establishment will be called San
Miguel Bar & Grill. Maria Rico is the owner of Los Dos Hermanos and San
Miguel.
On 6/12/13, I spoke to Maria Rico at Los Dos Hermanos. Maria advised that
she is going to keep Los Dos Hermanos open. She just won't be able to
sell alcoholic beverages there unless she gets a new license. She also
said that San Miguel is going to be a bar, not a restaurant. I asked her
why she called it a bar and grill. Maria said the location has always had
a bar and grill in the name and thought she had to be consistent. Maria
said she spoke to Mary at the NLCC who advised her how to do the
paperwork.
Maria plans on having two bouncers at the bar, and the side door will
only open from the inside. She also showed me a metal detector wand that
she plans on using on the customers before they enter the bar. Maria made
it very clear that she won't tolerate drunk and obnoxious people in her
bar and will cooperate with law enforcement.
I did a liquor license investigation on Maria and Los Dos Hermanos one
year ago. While there were some issues with the application, Maria had a
clean record, and a license was issued. She hasn't had any liquor
violations at Los Dos Hermanos. On 6/14/13, I spoke to Mary at the NLCC.
She was fully aware of the change of location request and had personally
spoken to Maria. Mary advised that Maria told her from the beginning that
San Miguel is going to be a bar. It appears that Maria followed the
directions of the NLCC when she filled out the change of location
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request. I checked Maria again through NCJIS and Spillman. She has
nothing new on her record.
All in all, Maria already has a liquor license. While she is changing the
nature of the business associated with the license, she is not changing
the classification of the license. Maria has nothing new on her record,
followed the advice of the NLCC, and seems to have a strong desire to run
a respectable establishment. The Grand Island Police Department has no
objection to the change of location for Maria's liquor license.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item E-5
Public Hearing on Request from Susan (Schaaf) Penny and Gene
Penny for a Conditional Use Permit for Construction of a New
Home While Occupying Current Home Located at 5586 So.
Engleman Road
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Request of Susan (Schaaf) Penny & Gene Penny for
Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for the
Continued Occupancy of a Single Family Dwelling on
the Property during the Construction of a New Single
Family Dwelling at 5586 South Engleman Road
Item #’s:E-5 & H-1
Presenter(s):Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
Background
The zoning classification for this property is AG-2, Secondary Agricultural Zone. That
classification specifies only one principal building shall be permitted on any one zoning
tract.
The property has an existing single family dwelling and the applicant is requesting a
conditional use permit to allow them to continue to live in that dwelling during the
construction of a new single family dwelling on the same property.
Section 36-89 (E) of the city code provides for temporary buildings and uses for periods
not to exceed two years in undeveloped areas as authorized conditional uses if approved
by the City council.
Discussion
This property is a ten acre tract of land on South Engleman Road south of Cedar Hollow
School and had been a part of the site of a sand and gravel pumping operation in years
past, approved by the City Council. The ten acre tract has been divided from the original
tract to create a separate tract for the existing and proposed new dwelling. The intent is to
construct a new single family dwelling while continuing to live in the existing dwelling
and upon completion of the new dwelling demolish the existing one, bringing the
property into compliance with the zoning regulations.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the request for the Conditional Use Permit finding that the proposed
use is a listed conditional use in the zoning code and that it will not be
detrimental to public health, safety, and the general welfare of the community.
2.Disapprove or /Deny the Request finding that the proposed request does not
conform to the purpose of the zoning regulations.
3.Modify the Conditional Use Permit to meet the wishes of the Council.
4.Refer the matter to a special committee for a determination of a finding of
fact.
5.Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Staff recommends that the Council approve the conditional use permit to allow the
construction of the new dwelling with the condition that the existing dwelling is
demolished either within six months after completion of the new dwelling or within two
years from the approval date of this conditional use permit, which ever time frame is
more restrictive.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the requested conditional use permit as specified in the staff
recommendation published in the Council packet and presented at the City council
meeting and finding that the application will conform with the purpose of the zoning
regulations.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item E-6
Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan for an Area Known as
Redevelopment Area 11 Located South of Capital Avenue between
Broadwell Avenue and Wheeler Avenue
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chad Nabity, AICP
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #11
Item #’s:E-6 & I-5
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP CRA Director
Background
In 2012, the Grand Island City Council declared property referred to as CRA Area #11 as
blighted and substandard and approved a generalized redevelopment plan for the
property. The generalized redevelopment plan authorized the use of Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) for the acquisition of property, redevelopment of property, site
preparation including demolition, landscaping and parking. TIF can also be used for
improvements to and expansion of existing infrastructure including but not limited to:
streets, water, sewer, drainage.
Pridon LLC., as the developer has submitted a proposed a site specific redevelopment
plan that would provide for site preparation and extension of utilities and subsequent
construction of up to 78 apartments for homeless or near homeless veterans in
conjunction with the Veteran’s Medical Center on Capital Avenue and north Broadwell
in Grand Island, Nebraska.
The CRA reviewed the proposed development plan on May 29, 2013 and forwarded it to
the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for recommendation at their meeting on
April 4, 2013. The CRA also sent notification to the City Clerk of their intent to enter
into a redevelopment contract for this project pending Council approval of the plan
amendment.
The Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing on the plan
amendment at a meeting on June 4, 2013. The Planning Commission approved
Resolution 2013-05 in support of the proposed amendment, declaring the proposed
amendment to be consistent with the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City of
Grand Island.
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Discussion
Tonight, Council will hold a public hearing to take testimony on the proposed
redevelopment plan (including the cost benefit analysis that was performed regarding this
proposed project) and to enter into the record a copy of the redevelopment plan.
Council is being asked to approve a resolution approving the cost benefit analysis as
presented in the redevelopment plan along with the amended redevelopment plan for
CRA Area #11 and authorizes the CRA to execute a contract for TIF based on the plan
amendment. The redevelopment plan amendment permits site preparation, extension of
utilities and subsequent construction of up to 78 apartments on the Veteran’s Medical
Center Campus south of Capital Avenue in Grand Island, Nebraska. The cost benefit
analysis included in the plan finds that this project meets the statutory requirements for as
eligible TIF project and that it will not negatively impact existing services within the
community or shift additional costs onto the current residents of Grand Island and the
impacted school districts. The total tax increment financing allowed for this project may
not exceed $658,866 during this 15 year period.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve the resolution
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
The CRA and Hall County Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Council
approve the Resolution necessary for the adoption and implementation of this plan.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution as submitted.
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Grand Island CRA Area #11
April 2013
The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island
intends to approve a Redevelopment Plan for Area #11 with in the city, pursuant to
the Nebraska Community Development Law (the “Act”) and provide for the
financing of a specific infrastructure related project in Area #11.
Executive Summary:
Project Description
THE INITIAL CONSTRUCTION OF 26 UNITS OF APARTMENTS (ALONG WITH
THE SUBSEQUENT CONSTRUCTION OF 52 MORE UNITS IN AT LEAST 2
PHASES) TARGETED TOWARDS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON THE
CAMPUS OF THE VETERANS MEDICAL CENTER IN GRAND ISLAND,
NEBRASKA, SOUTH OF CAPITAL AVENUE BETWEEN BROADWELL AVENUE
AND WHEELER AVENUE AND THE SUBSEQUENT SITE WORK, UTILITY,
ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPING AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY
AT THIS LOCATION. ADDITIONAL APARTMENT UNITS MAY BE
CONSTRUCTED IN FUTURE PHASES DEPENDING ON FUNDING AND
MARKET DEMAND.
The developer intends to use Tax Increment Financing to aid in site development, for
apartments to be located on property to the north of the Veterans Medical Center. The
developer will be building 26 units of apartments in the initial phase of the project. The
developer plans to build and is contracted with the US Department of Veterans Affairs to
build a total of 78 units. While the property is owned by the United States Government,
and not subject to property taxes, this project will be leased by the developer and they
will be responsible for all local taxes. The increment from the new construction will be
used to make necessary site improvements and utility extensions to support this
development. This project would not be possible in an affordable manner without the use
of TIF. TIF is just one part of the financing package planned for this project. It will also
likely include the use of LIHTC funding if approved.
The site is owned by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. All site work, demolition
and utilities will be paid for by the developer. The developer is responsible for and will
provide evidence that they can secure adequate debt financing to cover the costs
associated with the acquisition, site work and remodeling. The Grand Island Community
Redevelopment Authority (CRA) intends to pledge the ad valorem taxes generated over
the 15 year period beginning January 1, 2015 towards the allowable costs and associated
financing for the acquisition and site work.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISTION OF THE
PROPERTY AND RELATED SITE WORK WILL COME FROM THE
FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY:
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Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
This property is located just north of the Veteran’s Medical Center between Broadwell
Avenue and Wheeler Street and south of Capital Avenue in northern Grand Island. The
attached map identifies the subject property and the surrounding land uses:
Legal Descriptions Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Home Subdivision, in the City of
Grand Island, Hall County Nebraska.
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The tax increment will be captured for the tax years the payments for which become
delinquent in years 2015 through 2029 inclusive.
The increase will come from the development apartments on this property.
Increases are anticipated from at least 3 phases of this development. The anticipated
taxable valuation of this project at completion of the first phase is $1,597,086. At
final completion of this project, with 78 units of apartments the valuation should be
at least $4,500,000
Statutory Pledge of Taxes.
Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, any ad valorem tax levied upon real property in
the Redevelopment Project Area shall be divided, for the period not to exceed 15 years
after the effective date of the provision, which effective date shall be January 1, 2015.
a. That portion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate
fixed each year by or for each public body upon the redevelopment project valuation shall
be paid into the funds, of each such public body in the same proportion as all other taxes
collected by or for the bodies; and
b. That portion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the
redevelopment project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to and, when
collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of; the interest on,
and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes, or advances on money
to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, such
Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, a redevelopment project.
When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness including interest
and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and
County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such redevelopment
project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies.
Pursuant to Section 18-2150 of the Act, the ad valorem tax so divided is hereby pledged
to the repayment of loans or advances of money, or the incurring of any indebtedness,
whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, by the CRA to finance or refinance, in
whole or in part, the redevelopment project, including the payment of the principal of,
premium, if any, and interest on such bonds, loans, notes, advances, or indebtedness.
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment Complies with the Act:
The Community Development Law requires that a Redevelopment Plan and Project
consider and comply with a number of requirements. This Plan Amendment meets the
statutory qualifications as set forth below.
1. The Redevelopment Project Area has been declared blighted and substandard by
action of the Grand Island City Council on August 14, 2012. [§18-2109] Such
declaration was made after a public hearing with full compliance with the public
notice requirements of §18-2115 of the Act.
2. Conformation to the General Plan for the Municipality as a whole. [§18-2103 (13)
(a) and §18-2110]
Grand Island adopted a Comprehensive Plan on July 13, 2004. This redevelopment plan
amendment and project are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in that no changes in
the Comprehensive Plan elements are intended. This plan merely provides funding for
the developer to rehabilitate an existing conforming use on this property.
3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the following
items: [§18-2103(13) (b)]
a. Land Acquisition:
This Redevelopment Plan Area #11 provides for real property acquisition. There is no
proposed acquisition by the authority. The developer is proposing to lease property for
improvements.
b. Demolition and Removal of Structures:
The project to be implemented with this plan amendment does not call for the demolition
and removal of any existing structures.
c. Future Land Use Plan
See the attached map from the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. The site is
planned for public use consistent with veteran’s services and the surrounding property
with Broadwell Avenue frontage is planned for mixed use commercial and general
commercial which would include multifamily residential uses. [§18-2103(b) and §18-
2111] The attached map also is an accurate site plan of the area after redevelopment.
[§18-2111(5)]
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City of Grand Island Future Land Use Map
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d. Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances or
other Planning changes.
The area is zoned RO Residential Office. No zoning changes are anticipated with this
project. No changes are anticipated in street layouts or grades. No changes are
anticipated in building codes or ordinances. Nor are any other planning changes
contemplated. The proposed uses for residential apartment units are consistent with the
Veterans Medical Center Campus and the development along Broadwell Avenue. The
multi-family residential is permitted in the current zoning district. [§18-2103(b) and §18-
2111]
e. Site Coverage and Intensity of Use
The RO zoning district allows for the development of as many dwelling units as will fit
on the property with a minimum of 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit. [§18-2103(b) and
§18-2111]
f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities
This site has full service to municipal utilities. No utilities would be impacted by the
development. Water and sewer will need to be extended throughout the site to serve the
new buildings.
The developer will be responsible for replacing any sidewalks damaged during
construction of the project.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
4. The Act requires a Redevelopment Plan provide for relocation of individuals and
families displaced as a result of plan implementation.
This property is owned by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is used as open
space on the hospital campus. No individuals or families will be relocated as a result of
this project. Additional housing will be created by the project. [§18-2103.02]
5. No member of the Authority, nor any employee thereof holds any interest in any
property in this Redevelopment Project Area. [§18-2106]
6. Section 18-2114 of the Act requires that the Authority consider:
a. Method and cost of acquisition and preparation for redevelopment and estimated
proceeds from disposal to redevelopers.
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The developer has secured a lease from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and won
the contract to build veteran’s housing at this site. The developer is estimating the costs
TIF eligible activities as shown below:
Cost for Tax Increment Financing Eligible Activities: Victory Apartments
Site Preparation $46,546
Utility Extensions $79,254
Streets, Sidewalks, Parking and Landscaping $62,360
Engineering $39,000
Architecture $115,000
Environment Review $24,000
Legal $6,000
City Notice Fees (Blight Study and TIF)$1000
Blight Study $2500
Interest on Associated Eligible Activities $283,206
Total Eligible Expenses $658,866
No property will be transferred to redevelopers by the Authority. The developer will
provide and secure all necessary financing.
b. Statement of proposed method of financing the redevelopment project.
The developer will provide all necessary financing for the project. The Authority will
assist the project by granting the sum of $658,866 from the proceeds of the TIF
Indebtedness issued by the Authority. This indebtedness will be repaid from the Tax
Increment Revenues generated from the project. TIF revenues shall be made available to
repay the original debt and associated interest after January 1, 2015 through December
31, 2029.
c. Statement of feasible method of relocating displaced families.
No families will be displaced as a result of this plan.
7. Section 18-2113 of the Act requires:
Prior to recommending a redevelopment plan to the governing body for approval, an
authority shall consider whether the proposed land uses and building requirements in the
redevelopment project area are designed with the general purpose of accomplishing, in
conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development
of the city and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs,
promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and the general welfare, as
well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including, among other
things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from
fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the promotion of the
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healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of adequate
transportation, water, sewerage, and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreational and
community facilities, and other public requirements, the promotion of sound design and
arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the
recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations or conditions of blight.
The Authority has considered these elements in proposing this Plan Amendment. This
amendment, in and of itself will promote consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, in
that it will allow for in fill development consistent with the existing and historic use of
this and surrounding properties. This will not significantly impact traffic near the site.
The development of multi-family residential on this property is consistent with the
property development along Broadwell Avenue and will provide a buffer between the
commercial space and the single family residential east to the east. This will have the
intended result of preventing recurring elements of unsafe buildings and blighting
conditions.
8. Time Frame for Development
Development of this project (including site preparation and new construction) is
anticipated to be completed between September 2013 and November of 2014. Excess
valuation should be available for this project for 15 years beginning with the 2015 tax
year.
9. Justification of Project
The Broadwell Corridor is a major entrance for the City of Grand Island from northern
Nebraska. Significant development has occurred along this corridor at the 5-Points area.
The State of Nebraska is currently considering redevelopment of the Nebraska Veteran’s
Home (Soldiers and Sailors Home) west of this site on the north side of Capital Avenue.
The development of additional Veteran’s services at this location may encourage the
redevelopment of that site as well. This is a gateway to the community and for many
people from outside the area is what they will use to judge our City.
Grand Island is always in need of additional quality housing units. The development of
26 rental units, and possibly more in the future, will provide a buffer between the
commercial space and the existing single family residential. This is infill development
with all necessary utilities and public improvements needed to support the development.
10. Cost Benefit Analysis Section 18-2113 of the Act, further requires the Authority
conduct a cost benefit analysis of the plan amendment in the event that Tax Increment
Financing will be used. This analysis must address specific statutory issues.
(a) Tax shifts resulting from the approval of the use of Tax Increment Financing;
The redevelopment project area currently is not currently valued for property tax
assessment as it is owned by the U.S. Government and not subject to property taxes. The
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proposed development of these apartments will result in an estimated additional
$1,597,086 of taxable valuation based on an analysis by the Hall County Assessor’s
office. No tax shifts are anticipated from the project. The project creates additional
valuation that will support taxing entities for up to 60 years after the end of the TIF
contract. After 75 years the project may be owned by the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs and no longer be subject to property taxes.
(b) Public infrastructure and community public service needs impacts and local tax
impacts arising from the approval of the redevelopment project;
No additional public service needs have been identified. Existing water and waste
water facilities will need to be extended through the site but have sufficient capacity to
support the development. The electric utility has sufficient capacity to support the
development. It is not anticipated that this will impact schools. Fire and police
protection are available and should not be impacted by this development. The Veterans
Medical Center/US Department of Veteran’s Affairs maintains their own federal police
force and they will continue to be primary responders at these apartments. City police
will provide support and back up as necessary.
(c) Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the
boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project;
The proposed facility will provide jobs for persons employed by the contractors that
will be involved with the project along with long term support services jobs to benefit the
residents of the apartments. The project will also provide housing for homeless or near
homeless veterans that will be able to and expected to enter the employment market.
(d) Impacts on other employers and employees within the city or village and the
immediate area that are located outside of the boundaries of the area of the
redevelopment project; and
This should not have any measurable negative impacts on other employers or
employees in the city.
(e) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the
consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project.
This will provide housing for Veterans of the U.S. armed services and their families
as they transition from active duty to civilian life. Services will be provided at this
location to make that transition as smooth as possible.
Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed between September of 2013
and November of 2014. The base tax year should be calculated on the value of the
property as of January 1, 2014. Excess valuation should be available for this project for
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15 years beginning in 2015. Excess valuation will be used to pay the TIF Indebtedness
issued by the CRA per the contract between the CRA and the developer for a period not
to exceed 15 years or an amount not to exceed $658,866 the projected amount of
increment based upon the anticipated value of the project and current tax rate. Based on
the estimates of the expenses of the cost of renovation, site preparation, engineering,
expenses and fees reimbursed to the City and CRA, and financing fees the developer will
spend at least $658,866 on TIF eligible activities.
See Attached Building Plans (with TIF application)
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION RELATIVE TO
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REQUEST
Project Redeveloper Information
Business Name: Pridon LLC
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Address: 102 Third Avenue NE _________________________
Hickory, NC 28601__________________________________________________
Telephone No.: 828-322-1296________ Fax No.:828-315-9964
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Contact: Dane Whitworth
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Brief Description of Applicant’s Business: Developer of Federal
Properties________________________________________________
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Present Ownership Proposed Project Site: _Department of Vererans Affairs
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Proposed Project: Building square footage, size of property, description of
buildings – materials, etc. Please attach site plan, if
available. One two story residential building (includes 20 one bedroom, 6 two bedroom
units) built on crawl space foundation; wood framed; brick, stone, vinyl veneer exterior.
The residential building has 29,862 total square feet of space, which includes 10,700 SF
of office and meeting/activity rooms. Property size is 4.6 acres.
A second and third phase of apartments is also planned within the next 5 years. This
would create an additional 56 units of housing.
If Property is to be Subdivided, Show Division Planned:
VI.Estimated Project Costs:
Acquisition Costs:
A. Land $
______________
B. Building
______________
Construction Costs:
A. Renovation or Building Costs: $2,492,200
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B. On-Site Improvements:$125,800
Streets, Parking, Landscaping 62,360
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Soft Costs:
A. Architectural & Engineering Fees:$154,900
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B. Financing Fees: $255,000
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C. Legal/Developer/Audit Fees:$530,910
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D. Contingency Reserves:$488,240
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E. Other (Please Specify)$43,500
Insurance, Market Study, Real estate services and taxes______________
TOTAL $4,152,910
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Total Estimated Market Value at Completion:$1,597,086
Tax Assessor’s Estimate ______________
Source of Financing:
A. Developer Equity:$
______________
B. Commercial Bank Loan:$
______________
Tax Credits:
1. N.I.F.A. $3,506,200
2. Historic Tax Credits $
______________
D. Industrial Revenue Bonds:$
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______________
E. Tax Increment Assistance:
$495,000 based on the first phase with a total of $658,866 available based on additional
construction.
F. Other $
______________
Name, Address, Phone & Fax Numbers of Architect, Engineer and General Contractor
Architect: Rosemann and Associates – Dave Hendrikse
1526 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-472-1448 (O) 816-472-4702 (Fax)
Engineer: Atriax PLLC – George Auten Jr.
PO Box 1629
Hickory NC 28603
828-315-9962 (O) 828-315-9964 (Fax)
General Contractor: Key Construction – Josh Kippenberger
741 West Second
Wichita KS 67203
316-263-9515 (O) 316-263-1161 (Fax)
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Estimated Real Estate Taxes on Project Site Upon Completion of Project:
(Please Show Calculations)
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$33,000 for the first phase based on estimates from the Hall County Assessor.
The additional phases will add more valuation creating additional Tax Increment
and allowing this to project to be completed prior to the estimated 15 years.
Project Construction Schedule:
Construction Start Date: September 2013
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Construction Completion Date: September 2014
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If Phased Project:
2014 Year 40 % Complete
2016 Year 70 % Complete
2018 Year 100% Complete
Phases 2 and 3 are subject to availability of funding.
XII.Please Attach Construction Pro Forma
XIII. Please Attach Annual Income & Expense Pro Forma
(With Appropriate Schedules)
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REQUEST INFORMATION
Describe Amount and Purpose for Which Tax Increment Financing is Requested:
$495,000 based on the first phase and up to $658,866 for the overall project
Site Preparation $46,546
Utility Extensions $79,254
Streets, Sidewalks, Parking, Landscaping $62,360
Engineering: $39,900
Architecture: $115,000
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Environmental: $24,000
Legal: $6000
City Notice Fee: $1,000
Blighted Study: $2,500
Interest: $283,206
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Statement Identifying Financial Gap and Necessity for use of Tax Increment Financing
for Proposed Project: See Sources and Uses Schedule
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Municipal and Corporate References (if applicable). Please identify all other
Municipalities, and other Corporations the Applicant has been involved with, or
has completed developments in, within the last five (5) years, providing contact
person, telephone and fax numbers for each: NONE
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IV.Please Attach Applicant’s Corporate/Business Annual Financial Statements for
the Last Three Years.
Post Office Box 1968
Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1968
Phone: 308 385-5240
Fax: 308 385-5423
Email: cnabity@grand-island.com
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item E-7
Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan for an Area Known as
Redevelopment Area No. 12 Located South of Old Potash Hwy.,
East of Engleman Road and West of North Road
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chad Nabity, AICP
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Amendment to Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #12
Item #’s:E-7 & I-6
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP CRA Director
Background
In 2013, the Grand Island City Council declared property referred to as CRA Area #12 as
blighted and substandard and approved a generalized redevelopment plan for the property. The
generalized redevelopment plan authorized the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for the
acquisition of property, redevelopment of property, site preparation including demolition,
landscaping and parking. TIF can also be used for improvements to and expansion of existing
infrastructure including but not limited to: streets, water, sewer, drainage.
Guarantee Group LLC, the developer has submitted a proposed a site specific redevelopment
plan that would provide for site acquisition, clearance and extension of utilities and subsequent
construction of up to 620 single family homes within the defunct Copper Creek subdivision west
of North Road and south of Old Potash Highway.
The CRA reviewed the proposed development plan on May, 29 2013 and forwarded it to the Hall
County Regional Planning Commission for recommendation at their meeting on June 4, 2013.
The CRA also sent notification to the City Clerk of their intent to enter into a redevelopment
contract for this project pending Council approval of the plan amendment.
The Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing on the plan amendment at
a meeting on June 4, 2013. The Planning Commission approved Resolution 2013-04 in support
of the proposed amendment, declaring the proposed amendment to be consistent with the
Comprehensive Development Plan for the City of Grand Island.
Discussion
Tonight, Council will hold a public hearing to take testimony on the proposed plan amendment
(including the cost benefit analysis that was performed regarding this proposed project) and to
enter into the record a copy of the redevelopment plan.
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Council is being asked to approve a resolution approving the cost benefit analysis as presented in
the redevelopment plan along with the redevelopment plan for CRA Area #12 and authorizes the
CRA to execute contracts for TIF based on this plan. The redevelopment plan permits site
acquisition, extension of municipal streets, utilities and drainage, and subsequent construction
single family homes within the Copper Creek subdivision and the property planned to be
subdivided as part of the Copper Creek subdivision in Grand Island, Nebraska. The cost benefit
analysis included in the plan finds that this project meets the statutory requirements for as
eligible TIF project and that it will not negatively impact existing services within the community
or shift additional costs onto the current residents of Grand Island and the impacted school
districts. The total tax increment financing allowed for the first phase of this project may not
exceed $9,495,000 during the course of the contracts to be issued on this project.
It is anticipated that the CRA will issue multiple contracts for this project as permitted by state
law with the initial date of each contract to be determined by the CRA and the developer based
upon the demand for housing and the number of houses built each year. Each contract will be
issued for the construction of the next 15 to 30 houses, with a 15 year payback period to be
included on all of the houses built under that contract. This arrangement will permit the CRA to
determine if the developer is indeed building houses that are consistent with the affordable
housing needs of the community and will allow the developer to maximize the benefit of the tax
increment financing available for this project.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1.Move to approve the resolution
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
The CRA and Hall County Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Council approve
the Resolution necessary for the adoption and implementation of this plan.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution as submitted.
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Grand Island CRA Area #12
May 2013
The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island
intends to approve a Redevelopment Plan for Area #12 within the city, pursuant to
the Nebraska Community Development Law (the “Act”) and provide for the
financing of a specific infrastructure related project in Area #12.
Executive Summary:
Project Description
THE INITIAL CONSTRUCTION OF 25 UNITS OF SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
(ALONG WITH THE SUBSEQUENT CONSTRUCTION OF A TOTAL OF
APPROXIMATELY 620 UNITS AT A RATE OF BETWEEN 15 AND 30 UNITS PER
YEAR UNTIL THE PROJECT IS COMPLETE). THE HOMES TO BE
CONSTRUCTED WILL HAVE AN INTIAL SALE PRICE FROM $140,000 -
$145,000, IN 2013 AND 2014 AND MEET THESE MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS:
1150 SQUARE FEET FINISHED FIRST FLOOR, FULL UNFINISHED
BASEMENT, 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE, KITCHEN APPLIANCES,
CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, LANDSCAPING AND
SPRINKLED LAWN.
THE HOUSES WILL BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE COPPER CREEK
SUBDIVISION LOCATED SOUTH OF OLD POTASH HIGHWAY AND EAST OF
ENGLEMAN ROAD. THE PROJECT WILL INCLUDE THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THIS DEVELOPMENT
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INSTALLATION OF STREET,
STORMWATER FACILITIES, WATER AND SANITARY SEWER UITILITIES,
ENGINEERING, SURVENYING, LANDSCAPING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
AS NECESSARY. THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL UNITS AND ANY AD
VALORUM REVENUE GENERATED BY THOSE ADDITIONAL UNITS SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO SUBSEQUENT CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CRA AND THE
DEVELOPER.
The developer intends to use Tax Increment Financing to aid in site development
including the purchase of the property, necessary site work, installation of streets, storm
sewer, sanitary sewer, water, other utilities and engineering, surveying and other
consultant costs associated with and necessary for the redevelopment of this property.
The developer intends to build single family homes ranging from 1150 to 1350 square
feet with an attached garage on each lot. The 2013 sale price of these homes will be
limited to between $140,000 and $145,000. The developer has presented 20 floor plans
each with 3 alternate exterior elevations. The developer will be building 25 units with
initial phase of the project and completing the infrastructure for the Copper Creek First
and Second Subdivisions. The property has been approved with a preliminary plat for
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620 units. The developer intends to install the infrastructure for this subdivision in at
least 2 phases with the first phase completing the infrastructure for the northern section of
the development, serving approximately 250 lots. The tax increment from the new home
construction will be used to purchase the property and make necessary site improvements
and utility extensions to support this development. This project would not be possible in
an affordable manner without the use of TIF.
The site has been optioned by Guarantee Group, LLC, subject to the approval of the use
of TIF for this development. All site work, demolition, streets and utilities will be paid
for by the developer. The developer is responsible for and will provide evidence that
they can secure adequate debt financing to cover the costs associated with the acquisition,
site work, engineering, surveying and utility and street infrastructure. The Grand Island
Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) intends to pledge the ad valorem taxes
generated beginning January 1, 2015 towards the allowable costs and associated
financing for the acquisition, site work, streets and utility infrastructure. The CRA also
intends to continue pledging ad valorem taxes generated by future phases of this
development in future contracts for Tax Increment Financing during the life of this
project.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISTION OF THE
PROPERTY AND RELATED SITE WORK WILL COME FROM THE
FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY:
Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
This property is located south of Old Potash Highway and east of Engleman Road in
northwest Grand Island. The attached map identifies the subject property and the
surrounding land uses:
Legal Descriptions ALL OF THE NW1/4, SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 11,
NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA,
LESS AND EXCEPT MEYER’S SUBDIVISION, M AND M SUBDIVISION
AND THE EAST 35 FEET OF THE NW ¼.
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The tax increment will be captured for the tax years the payments for which become
delinquent beginning in years 2015 and ending upon expiration of the final contract for
construction of affordable housing.
The increase will come from the development single family homes on this property.
Increases are anticipated from at least 10 phases of this development and potentially from
as many as 40 phases depending on the number of housing units included in each
contract. The anticipated taxable valuation of this project at completion of the first phase
of 25 units is $3,500,000. The final valuation of this project with 620 housing units at
$140,000 per unit would be $86,800,000. The actual final valuation will be subject to
appreciation and inflationary forces over the course of the development timeframe.
Statutory Pledge of Taxes.
Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, any ad valorem tax levied upon real property in
the Redevelopment Project Area shall be divided, for the period not to exceed 15 years
after the effective date of the provision, which effective date shall be January 1, 2015 and
the effective date of each subsequent contract associated with this redevelopment plan.
a. That portion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate
fixed each year by or for each public body upon the redevelopment project valuation shall
be paid into the funds, of each such public body in the same proportion as all other taxes
collected by or for the bodies; and
b. That portion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the
redevelopment project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to and, when
collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of; the interest on,
and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes, or advances on money
to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, such
Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, a redevelopment project.
When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness including interest
and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and
County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such redevelopment
project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies.
Pursuant to Section 18-2150 of the Act, the ad valorem tax so divided is hereby pledged
to the repayment of loans or advances of money, or the incurring of any indebtedness,
whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, by the CRA to finance or refinance, in
whole or in part, the redevelopment project, including the payment of the principal of,
premium, if any, and interest on such bonds, loans, notes, advances, or indebtedness.
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment Complies with the Act:
The Community Development Law requires that a Redevelopment Plan and Project
consider and comply with a number of requirements. This Plan Amendment meets the
statutory qualifications as set forth below.
1. The Redevelopment Project Area has been declared blighted and substandard by
action of the Grand Island City Council on May 14, 2013. [§18-2109] Such
declaration was made after a public hearing with full compliance with the public
notice requirements of §18-2115 of the Act.
2. Conformation to the General Plan for the Municipality as a whole. [§18-2103 (13)
(a) and §18-2110]
Grand Island adopted a Comprehensive Plan on July 13, 2004. This redevelopment plan
amendment and project are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in that no changes in
the Comprehensive Plan elements are intended. This plan merely provides funding for
the developer to purchase the property and install the required public infrastructure
needed to develop the property in a manner consistent with the comprehensive plan and
previously approved development plans.
3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the following
items: [§18-2103(13) (b)]
a. Land Acquisition:
This Redevelopment Plan Area #12 provides for real property acquisition. There is no
proposed acquisition by the authority. The developer is proposing acquire the property
subject to the approval of this redevelopment plan and the approval of the first TIF
contract.
b. Demolition and Removal of Structures:
The project to be implemented with this plan amendment does not call for the demolition
and removal of any existing structures.
c. Future Land Use Plan
See the attached map from the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. The site is
planned for residential use consistent with R2 zoning district and the approved
preliminary and final plats for this site. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111] The attached map
also is an accurate site plan of the area after redevelopment. [§18-2111(5)]
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City of Grand Island Future Land Use Map
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d. Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances or
other Planning changes.
The area is zoned R2 Low Density Residential. No zoning changes are anticipated with
this project. Additional streets will be constructed in a manner consistent with the
approved preliminary and final plats for the property. No changes are anticipated in street
layouts or grades. No changes are anticipated in building codes or ordinances. Nor are
any other planning changes contemplated. The single family residential is permitted in
the current zoning district. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
e. Site Coverage and Intensity of Use
The R2 zoning district allows for the development of 1 dwelling unit per 6000 square
foot of lot area. The platted and proposed lots are more than 6000 square feet in size but
less than the 12,000 square feet that would be required for a 2 family dwelling. [§18-
2103(b) and §18-2111]
f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities
This site has full service to municipal utilities. No utilities would be impacted by the
development. Water and sewer will need to be extended throughout the site. Extension
of utilities is one of the planned uses for Tax Increment Financing.
Electric, gas, phone and cable utilities will be extended through the site as necessary to
serve the development through agreements between those providers and the developer.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
4. The Act requires a Redevelopment Plan provide for relocation of individuals and
families displaced as a result of plan implementation.
This property is in private ownership. Most of it is vacant property used for farming or
with vacant residential lots in place. No individuals or families will be relocated as a
result of this project. Additional housing will be created by the project. [§18-2103.02]
5. No member of the Authority, nor any employee thereof holds any interest in any
property in this Redevelopment Project Area. [§18-2106]
Barry Sandstrom and Tom Gdowski, members of the CRA Board do not hold any interest
in this property but work for Home Federal Bank and Equitable Bank in Grand Island and
may be involved in the financing of this project or houses sold within the project.
6. Section 18-2114 of the Act requires that the Authority consider:
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a. Method and cost of acquisition and preparation for redevelopment and estimated
proceeds from disposal to redevelopers.
The developer has secured options on the entire site with the exception of the 5 lots that
are currently occupied with houses from the first developer. The developer is estimating
the costs TIF eligible activities as shown below:
Cost for Tax Increment Financing Eligible Activities
Architecture and Engineering 225,000
Financing 2,645,377
land 2,650,000
Legal 125,000
Contingency 185,176
Finish Existing Paving & Storm 46,487
Move Electric Service Line 10,000
Private Park
Paved and Fenced Parking/Storage 325,000
Infrastructure Phase 1
Sanitary Sewer 515,700
Watermain 415,558
Paving and Storm 1,999,877
Storm Sewer to North Road 363,693
Subtotal 3,294,827
Total Eligible Expenses 9,506,867
No property will be transferred to redevelopers by the Authority. The developer
will provide and secure all necessary financing.
b. Statement of proposed method of financing the redevelopment project.
The developer will provide all necessary financing for the project. The Authority will
assist the project by granting an estimated sum of $9,495,000 from the proceeds of the
TIF Indebtedness issued by the Authority. This indebtedness will be repaid from the Tax
Increment Revenues generated from the project. TIF revenues shall be made available to
repay the original debt and associated interest after January 1, 2015 for a period that may
extend through 15 years from the date of the final contract for this project. This project
will be phased with multiple contracts. It is anticipated that 1 or 2 contracts for continued
work will be approve annually by the CRA.
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c. Statement of feasible method of relocating displaced families.
No families will be displaced as a result of this plan.
7. Section 18-2113 of the Act requires:
Prior to recommending a redevelopment plan to the governing body for approval, an
authority shall consider whether the proposed land uses and building requirements in the
redevelopment project area are designed with the general purpose of accomplishing, in
conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development
of the city and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs,
promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and the general welfare, as
well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including, among other
things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from
fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the promotion of the
healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of adequate
transportation, water, sewerage, and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreational and
community facilities, and other public requirements, the promotion of sound design and
arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the
recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations or conditions of blight.
The Authority has considered these elements in proposing this Plan Amendment. This
amendment, in and of itself will promote consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, in
that it will allow for development consistent with the future land use plan for the City of
Grand Island and the previously approved development of this site. The development of
single family residential on this property is consistent with the property development
along the north side of Old Potash Highway. This will have the intended result of
preventing recurring elements of unsafe buildings and blighting conditions such as
incomplete infrastructure.
8. Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to begin in September 2013. Infrastructure for
phase 1 of the development, including finishing the original platted subdivision and
completing streets and utilities for the first 239 lots is expected to be complete by January
1, 2015. The developer expects to complete between 15 and 30 affordable single family
dwelling units each year until completion of the subdivision. Expected completion of this
project will occur sometime between 2034 and 2054. Excess valuation should be
available for this project beginning with the 2015 tax year.
9. Justification of Project
The housing vacancy rate in Grand Island has been hovering between 2% and 3% since at
least 2000 Since the late 1980’s, every housing study done in Grand Island has indicated
a lack of housing and housing options in Grand Island. The market is providing for
houses in the $200,000 plus price range and 210 market rate apartments are currently
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under construction with plans for upwards of 450 new market rate apartments. Providers
of elderly housing supported by Low Income Housing Tax Credits all have waiting lists
and applications for new projects are submitted to NIFA every year.
As of today (May 20, 2013), there are less than 135 housing units (single family and
condominium) on the market based on the Multiple Listing Service, at all price ranges.
Grand Island has almost 13,000 single family housing units, so approximately 1% of the
total units are currently available.
The projected price range of the houses to be built with this project puts them within the
reach of people earning a family income of $16 an hour and above. This price puts these
houses within reach of people working at JBS Swift, many of the retail stores in the
community, incoming teacher and many others that have trouble finding housing in
Grand Island. A family at or even below the 2011 household income in Grand Island
could afford to buy one of these houses while they could not afford the new construction
that is happening at market rate. The cost to develop lots in Grand Island, even the
smaller lots that are proposed in this subdivision makes the development and sale of
houses in this price range prohibitive without some kind of public private partnership.
10. Cost Benefit Analysis Section 18-2113 of the Act, further requires the Authority
conduct a cost benefit analysis of the plan amendment in the event that Tax Increment
Financing will be used. This analysis must address specific statutory issues.
(a) Tax shifts resulting from the approval of the use of Tax Increment Financing;
The proposed development of these houses will result in an estimated additional
$86,800,000 of taxable valuation based on an initial 2013 sale price of homes at
$140,000. No tax shifts are anticipated from the project. The project creates additional
valuation that will support taxing entities for life of those homes after the completion of
the TIF contract.
(b) Public infrastructure and community public service needs impacts and local tax
impacts arising from the approval of the redevelopment project;
No additional public service needs have been identified. Existing water and waste
water facilities will need to be extended through the site but have sufficient capacity to
support the development. The electric utility has sufficient capacity to support the
development. This development will have an impact on the Grand Island School system
as it will likely result in increased attendance at all grade levels. The Grand Island Public
School system has indicated that they can absorb the anticipated increase in student
population if the development occurs at a rate that does not exceed 25 to 30 dwelling
units per year. Fire and police protection are available and should not be impacted by this
development.
(c) Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the
boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project;
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The proposed facility will provide jobs for persons employed by the contractors that
will be involved with the project. In 2008 the National Association of Home Builders
estimated the impacts of each single family home built in a community at 3.05 FTE’s.
(Emrath, 2008). Using that number and an estimated construction schedule of between
15 and 30 units per year, this project is the equivalent of a manufacturing facility
plannign to be in operation for between 20 and 40 years with an employee base of
between 45.75 FTE’s to 96.5 FTE’s. This project will also supply housing at a price point
that is affordable to those at or below the median income in Grand Island. The median
income in Grand Island for 2011 according to the U.S. Census is $50,695.
(d) Impacts on other employers and employees within the city or village and the
immediate area that are located outside of the boundaries of the area of the
redevelopment project; and
This should not have any measurable negative impacts on other employers or
employees in the city.
(e) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the
consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project.
This will provide housing for residents of Grand Island in a much needed price range
that is not being provided by the housing market. The average price of new homes
constructed in Grand Island in 2011 was $209,970, in 2012 it was $222,593 and so far in
2013 the average selling price of a new home is $232,900. In order to purchase a home
for $232,900 a household income of $63,502 is required based on a 4% loan with a 5%
down payment and 30% housing to income ratio. The proposed project will positively
impact persons at or below the median income level within the City of Grand Island.
Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to begin in August 2013. Infrastructure for
phase 1 of the development, including finishing the original platted subdivision and
completing streets and utilities for the first 239 lots is expected to be complete by January
1, 2015. The base tax year should be calculated beginning in 2014 and each subsequent
contract should be set in the year during which it is anticipated construction on the houses
will begin. The developer expects to complete between 15 and 30 affordable single
family dwelling units each year until completion of the subdivision. Expected
completion of this project will occur sometime between 2034 and 2054. Excess valuation
should be available for this project beginning with the 2015 tax year. Excess valuation
will be used to pay the TIF Indebtedness issued by the CRA per each contract between
the CRA. Contract periods shall not exceed 15 years. The amount of TIF excess
distributed shall not exceed the actual cost of the TIF eligible expenses incurred for this
project including acquisition, streets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water, other necessary
utilities, engineering, architecture and surveying, legal fees and interest on money
borrowed for those expenses.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item E-8
Public Hearing for Phase I Comprehensive Revitalization
Community Block Grant Application
Staff Contact: Marco Floreani
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Marco Floreani, Community Development Administrator
Council Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Public Hearing on Comprehensive Revitalization Block
Grant Application
Item #:E-8 & G-18
Presenter(s):Marco Floreani, Community Development Administrator
Background
In 2005, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED) developed a program to
utilize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in non-entitlement communities.
The program allocates grant funds over a multi-year period to meet locally identified needs that
are CDBG eligible.
Eligible communities interested in the (2012-2015) Comprehensive Revitalization category must
submit an application to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) by June 28
2013. A public hearing is required prior to submission of an application to the Nebraska
Department of Economic Development to solicit public comment and input into the proposed
project and grant application. A legal notice was published on June 18, 2013 in the Grand Island
Independent with notice of this council meeting and contact information for written comments.
Discussion
The City has updated and submitted its Comprehensive Needs Assessment and a Revitalization
Strategy for the next three years of Comprehensive Revitalization funding to the Nebraska
Department of Economic Development. The Comprehensive Needs Assessment reviewed Low-
to Moderate (LMI) Block Groups and documented all types and degrees of housing and
community development needs within each area. The Revitalization Strategy identified a one,
two and three year action plan to meet the needs of the (LMI) neighborhood(s) selected for
investment. The Needs Assessment and Revitalization Strategy process involved citizen
participation, particularly LMI residents, through public meetings and surveys in all development
and implementation phases.
The City of Grand Island is requesting a 2013 Comprehensive Revitalization Grant for $220,000
plus $5,000 in General Administration to fund street, sewer, and housing improvements in the
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selected low-to moderate income neighborhoods. The street and sidewalk improvements will be
at the 4th Street intersections of Sycamore, Locust, and Walnut. Storm sewer improvements will
also be made at the intersection of 4th and Locust. An Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation
program will be funded and available to LMI individuals and families in the project areas from
this grant.
The City will provide the required local match of $220,000. The required match will be more
than adequately funded through projects in the 2013-2014 Capital Improvement Projects Fund,
General Fund Engineering Division and Wastewater Treatment Plant Fund.
ALTERNATIVES
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1.Approve the 2013 Community Revitalization application and authorize the Mayor to
sign all related documents.
2.Refer the issue to a Committee.
3.Postpone the issue to a later date.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council approves the 2013 Community Revitalization
application and authorizes the Mayor to sign all related documents.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the 2013 Community Revitalization application and authorize the Mayor to
sign all related documents.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item E-9
Public Hearing on 2013 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Application and Funding
Staff Contact: Steven Lamken
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chief Steven Lamken, Police Department
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
2013
Item #’s:E-9 & G-21
Presenter(s):Steve Lamken, Chief of Police
Background
The Grand Island Police Department and Hall County Sheriff’s Department are eligible
to receive Justice Assistance Grant money from the U.S. Department of Justice under the
JAG offering in 2013. The total award for Grand Island-Hall County is in the amount of
$27,794.00. The monies may be spent over a four year period. The Grand Island Police
Department will serve as the fiscal agency on this grant.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Department is a disparate agency and will receive twenty five
percent of the award totals. The grant will be shared; $6,948.50 to Hall County and
$20,845.50 to the City of Grand Island.
The Department of Justice requires that recipient agencies identify how the funds will be
used. The Police Department will use the funds to support our mobile video and
computing systems in our patrol fleet as we have done for several years.
Discussion
There is a requirement that the applicant agency (Grand Island Police Department) make
the grant application available for review by the governing body not less than 30 days
before application. The application deadline is July 9, 2013.
There is a federal mandate that requires a public hearing regarding the application
process and disbursement of the JAG funds. This hearing will take place.
The grant requires an MOU between the applicant (Grand Island) and any disparate
agencies (Hall County). By definition, Hall County is a disparate agency eligible for
funds.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the application and suggested disbursement of JAG funds and the
MOU.
2.Reject the application and use of JAG funds
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the application and suggested
disbursement as presented and the MOU.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application and suggested disbursement of Justice Assistance Grant
funding and the MOU between the City of Grand Island and Hall County.
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
CFDA Number: 16.738
THE STATE OF NEBRASKA
COUNTY OF HALL
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
AND COUNTY OF HALL, NEBRASKA
2013 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM AWARD
This agreement is made and entered into this 25th day of June, 2013, by and between The
County of Hall, acting by and through its governing body, The Hall County Board of
Supervisors, hereinafter referred to as COUNTY, and the CITY of Grand Island, acting
by and through its governing body, the City Council, hereinafter referred to as CITY,
both of Hall County, State of Nebraska, witnesseth:
WHEREAS, the City and County may apply for a direct award from the Justice
Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $27,794.00 and the City shall act as fiscal
agent for this award and file the joint application on behalf of the City and County: and
WHEREAS, each governing body, in performing governmental functions or in paying
the performance of governmental functions hereunder, shall make that performance or
those payments from current revenues legally available to that party: and
WHEREAS, each governing body finds that the performance of this agreement is in the
best interests of both parties, that the undertaking will benefit the public, and that the
division of costs fairly compensates the performing party for the services or function
under this agreement: and
WHEREAS, the CITY agrees to provide the COUNTY 25% of the award, $6,948.50
from the $27,794.00 JAG award: and
WHEREAS, the CITY and COUNTY believe it to be in their best interests to reallocate
the JAG funds.
NOW THEREFORE, the COUNTY and CITY agree as follows:
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Section 1.
CITY agrees to pay COUNTY a total of 25% ($6,948.50) of the 2013 JAG funds
($27,794.00)
CFDA NUMBER: 16.738
Section 2.
COUNTY agrees to use the $6,948.50 of the 2013 JAG funds by 9-30-2016.
Section 3.
Each party to this agreement will be responsible for its own actions in providing services
under this agreement and shall not be liable for any civil liability that may arise from the
furnishing of the services by the other party.
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA COUNTY OF HALL, NEBRASKA
___________________________________________________________________
Mayor date:Board Chairperson date:
ATTEST:
___________________________________________________________________
City Clerk date:County Clerk date:
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item F-1
#9433 – Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 31 of the Grand
Island City Code Relative to Enforcement Authority of Signs
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Consideration of Resolution Defining Specific Actions to
be Taken Regarding a Public Nuisance and Amendments
to Portions of Grand Island City Code, Chapter 31 with
Regard to Enforcement Authority
Item #s:F-1 & I-9
Presenter(s):Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Background
On June 11, 2013, Council passed Resolution 2013-185, a resolution supporting
administration’s efforts to abate a public nuisance. This was in regard to property located
at 311 East 3rd Street and 319 East 5th Street here in Grand Island.
Discussion
An additional resolution is needed that sets forth the specific action requested by Council.
The word “abate” could be interpreted to mean anything from obtaining a court order to
immediate removal by City staff.
In addition to the resolution, a related ordinance is also being brought forward for
Council consideration. This ordinance will clear up inconsistent wording in the following
City Code sections: §31-7, §31-18, §31-33. The proposed change in these Code sections
would expand the referenced duties from just the Chief Building Official/Building
Department Director to also include direction to the City Administrator by the Mayor
with prior Council approval.
Alternatives
It appears the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1.Move to approve.
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2.Refer the issue to a Committee.
3.Postpone the issue to future date.
4.Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
The City Administration recommends the Council approve the resolution specifically
directing City staff to remove the signs/fence at 311 East 3rd Street and 319 East 5th Street
following the receipt of a Court order supporting such an activity and recommends
approval of the ordinance which amends City Code sections §31-7, §31-18, and §31-33
by consistently naming the position charged with the authority as the chief building
official and expands the authority to include direction to the City Administrator by the
Mayor with prior Council approval.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution and ordinance that adopt the changes noted above.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9433
An ordinance to amend portions of Grand Island City Code Chapter 31, pertaining
to Signs, to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for
publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 31 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§31-7. Removal by City
It shall be the duty of the cChief bBuilding oOfficial or the City Administrator as directed
by the Mayor with the approval of Council to cause to be removed all signs erected in violation
of any of the provisions of this chapter, whether such signs are on private or public property.
§31-18. Business Signs In Public Right-of-Way
All existing signs placed in the public right-of-way, and any new signs placed in the
right-of-way under §31-13 shall be subject to the following requirements:
(A) The owner or operator of any business or applicant for a sign permit that occupies
public right-of-way shall apply for and obtain a License Agreement pursuant to this code
prior to erecting or placing said sign.
(B) The owner or operator of any business or applicant for a sign permit that occupies
public right-of-way shall hold the City harmless for any lawsuit, costs or expenses
occasioned by any injury, damages or casualty happening to person or property, as a result of
problems with the sign.
(C) The City shall have unencumbered access to the space above the right-of-way, occupied
by the sign.
(D) The owner or operator of any business or applicant for a sign permit that occupies
public right-of-way shall accept and agree that the sign is placed at the owner's sole risk and
expense.
(E) Any sign erected, maintained, or existing in violation of the Grand Island City Code
may be seized, removed and disposed of by the Building Department Director Chief Building
Official or the City Administrator as directed by the Mayor with the approval of Council or
his/her designee pursuant to §31-19 of the Grand Island City Code.
§31-33. Free Standing Yard Signs
(1) Free Standing Yard signs shall be free standing and shall not be in excess of fifteen (15)
square feet in size.
(2) Free Standing Yard signs shall be exempt from Section 31-5 Permits.
(3) Free Standing Yard signs shall not be allowed on any public property or right-of-way.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9433 (Cont.)
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(4) Free Standing Yard signs at street intersections shall not be placed within the triangle
formed by the adjacent property lines of the two intersecting streets and the line joining points
thirty (30) feet distant along property lines from their point of intersection.
(5) It shall be unlawful to erect free standing yard signs at any time in violation of the Grand
Island City Code.
(6) The Chief Building Official or the City Administrator as directed by the Mayor with the
approval of Council or his/her designee, shall be authorized to seize and remove all signs in
violation of this section, and dispose of the same without notice.
(7) The city clerk shall provide copies of this section of the Grand Island City Code to the Hall
County Election Commissioner for distribution to all candidates for political office and persons
using political free standing yard signs within zoning jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island, or
other interested persons.
(8) Free Standing Yard signs utilized to advertise an event shall be removed no later than five
(5) days after the event.
SECTION 2. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: June 25, 2013.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-1
Approving Minutes of June 11, 2013 City Council Regular Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 11, 2013
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on June 11, 2013. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
June 5, 2013.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Bob Niemann, Linna Dee Donaldson, Julie Hehnke, Mitch Nickerson,
Peg Gilbert, John Gericke, Scott Dugan, Mike Paulick, and Vaughn Minton. Councilmember
Chuck Haase was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Mary
Lou Brown, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Robert Sivick, Finance Director Jaye
Monter, and Public Works Director John Collins.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Scott Friesen, Berean Bible Church, 4116 West Capital
Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Vavricek reported that at the May 14, 2013 City Council meeting Resolution #2013-134
Approving Bid Award for Lawn Maintenance at the Wastewater Treatment Plant was referred to
the June 11, 2013 meeting. This item had been taken care of administratively. (See e-mail
below.)
City Attorney Robert Sivick comments on item I-2 Resolution #2013-185. Due to FCC rules the
PowerPoint for this item would not be broadcast over GITV due to obscene language.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Lincoln Highway – Grand Island Seedling Mile to the National Register of
Historic Places. Mayor Vavricek recognized the Lincoln Highway – Grand Island Seedling Mile
as listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the Nebraska State Historical Society and
the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Fred Roeser representing the
Hall County Historical Society was present to receive the certificate.
Presentation of Police Department Citizen Medal of Honor Award to Brian Rasmussen. Police
Chief Steve Lamken presented the Police Department Citizen Medal of Honor Award to Brian
Rasmussen for his assistance during a May 6, 2013 accident at the intersection of 3rd &
Broadwell. Mr. Rasmussen and his family were present to receive the award.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Two Utility Easements – between 2nd & 3rd Street, and
Broadwell & Harrison Streets (CVS Pharmacy). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that
two utility easements located between 2nd & 3rd Street and Broadwell & Harrison Streets were
needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances,
including lines, transformers, water lines and fire hydrants. The 11’ wide easement along
Broadwell Avenue on the east side of the CVS property would be used to place a public water
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line and fire hydrant to provide protection for the new building. The 15’ wide easement along
Harrison and the west side of the CVS property would be used to place underground conduit,
high voltage cable and a pad-mounted transformer to provide electrical service to the new
building. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easement in Summerfield Estates 5th Subdivision
(Little B’s Corporation). Public Works Director John Collins reported that a public utility
easement was needed in the Summerfield Estates 5th Subdivision in order to allow for the
construction, operation, maintenance, extension, repair, replacement, and removal of public
utilities for new housing within the area. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was
heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way in Summerfield Estates 5th Subdivision
(Little B’s Corporation). Public Works Director John Collins reported that acquisition of a public
right-of-way was needed in the Summerfield Estates 5th Subdivision in order to allow for the
realignment of the east end of Warbler Road to conform to the revised preliminary plat. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Gilbert moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9432 – Consideration of Vacation of a Portion of Lake Street in Palu 2nd Subdivision
(Brad and Annette Morse)
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of this ordinance on second reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.”
Councilmember Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9432 – Consideration of Vacation of a Portion of Lake Street in Palu 2nd Subdivision
(Brad and Annette Morse)
Public Works Director John Collins reported that property owners Brad and Annette Morse of
523 West Highway 30 had requested the west end of Lake Street in Palu 2nd Subdivision be
vacated as this section of roadway was a dead end and would not affect future development of
this area. The vacation would allow for the ownership to divest equally to each of the abutting
property owners.
Motion by Dugan, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinance #9432.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9432 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9432 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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Mayor Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9432 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-14 was removed for further discussion. Motion
by Donaldson, second by Minton to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-14. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of May 28, 2013 City Council Regular Meeting.
#2013-168 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement (#1 – NE Corner – Water and Fire
Hydrants) between 2nd & 34rd Streets and Broadwell & Harrison Street (CVS Pharmacy).
#2013-169 – Approving Acquisition of Utility easement (#2 – NW Corner – Electrical) between
2nd & 3rd Streets and Broadwell Avenue & Harrison Street (CVS Pharmacy).
#2013-170 – Approving Bid Award for 2014 Truck with 55 Ft. Articulating Overcenter Aerial
Device for Line Division, Utilities Dept. with Hansen International Truck, Inc. of Grand Island,
NE in an Amount of $204,439.00, including trade-in.
#2013-171 – Approving Bid Award for Vibration Monitoring Upgrades at Platte Generating
Station with Metrix Instrument Company of Houston, TX in an Amount of $157,294.60.
#2013-172 – Approving Bid Award for Fire Enclosure and Control Room Roof Replacements at
Platte Generating Station with Weathercraft Company of Grand Island, NE in an Amount of
$237,094.00.
#2013-173 – Approving 2014 Coal Purchase for Platte Generating Station with Alpha Coal Sales
for approximately 300,000 tons from the Belle Ayr Mine.
#2013-174 – Approving a Three-Year Microsoft Licensing Enterprise Agreement with En Pointe
Technologies Sales, Inc. in an Amount of $258,963.12 to be paid in three annual installments of
$86,321.04.
#2013-175 – Approving Microsoft Select Plus Agreement Renewal.
#2013-176 – Approving Concurrence of Bid Award with Nebraska Department of Roads to Van
Kirk Sand and Gravel, Inc. of Sutton, NE for the Construction Contract on US-30 Drainage
Improvement Project No. URB-30-4(158) in an Amount of $1,266,133.70.
#2013-177 – Approving Concurrence of Bid Award with Nebraska Department of Roads to The
Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, NE for the Construction Contract on Walk to
Walnut Project No. SRTS-40(57) in an Amount of $337,104.36.
#2013-178 – Approving Acquisition of Public Utility Easement in Summerfield Estates 5th
Subdivision (Little B’s Corporation).
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#2013-179 – Approving Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way in Summerfield Estates 5th
Subdivision (Little B’s Corporation).
#2013-180 – Approving Boundaries for Fonner Park Business Improvement District 2013.
Community Development Administrator Marco Floreani reported this item was the first step in
creating Fonner Park Business Improvement District (BID) 2013 which was formerly BID #4.
Discussion was held concerning the boundaries and assessments on partial lots. Mr. Sivick
commented on combining the two South Locust BID’s #4 and #7. City staff would continue to
work on that merger.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Dugan to approve Resolution #2013-180. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Minton, Paulick, Dugan, Gericke, Nickerson, Hehnke, Donaldson, and
Niemann voted aye. Councilmember Gilbert voted no. Motion adopted.
#2013-181 – Approving Boundaries for South Locust Business Improvement District 2013.
#2013-182 – Approving Boundaries for Second Street Business Improvement District 2013.
#2013-183 – Approving City’s Consent to Easement Granted by Fonner Park to Nebraska State
Fair Board.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2013-184 – Consideration of Approving Legal Description Correction Concerning Acquisition
of Public Right-of-Way for the Moore’s Creek Drainway Extension (Eric M. & Kenda D.
Pollock). Public Works Director John Collins reported that on November 13, 2012 the City
Council approved the acquisition of public right-of-way for the extension of the Moore’ Creek
Drainway to accommodate the installation of storm sewer. The legal description mistakenly
listed the 33’ of existing right-of-way in the legal description.
Motion by Dugan, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2013-184. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
Councilmember Haase was present at 7:30 p.m.
#2013-185 – Consideration of Resolution Supporting Administration’s Efforts to Abate a Public
Nuisance. City Attorney Robert Sivick reported that Larry Tourangeau owns property located at
311 East 3rd Street and 319 East 5th Street. Plywood signs had been erected facing the streets
which constitute fences running along the length of his properties. The Grand Island City Code
prohibits the erection of signs such as these without first obtaining a permit and provides for the
removal of these signs. City Administration’s desire is to abate this nuisance pursuant to City
Code. A PowerPoint of the signs was shown to council.
The following people spoke in support:
Gary Quandt, 609 West 14th Street
Lewis Kent, 624 Meves Avenue
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Guellermo Pena, 311 East 3rd Street spoke on behalf of Larry Tourangeau. Mentioned was that if
the City removed the signs they would put them back up.
Comments were made by Council that it was time to take care of these obscene signs that
violated the City Code.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2013-185. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Nickerson to approve the Claims for the period of May 29, 2013
through June 11, 2013, for a total amount of $3,580,502.48. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Niemann, second by Paulick to adjourn to
Executive Session at 8:03 p.m. for the purpose of a strategy session with respect to collection
bargaining (FOP). Unanimously approved.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Gilbert, second by Haase to return to Regular
Session at 8:53 p.m. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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From: Mary Lou Brown
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 4:51 PM
To: Electeds
Cc: John Collins
Subject: WWTP lawn maintenance
At a previous council meeting, John Collins was requested to bring back for further discussion
the lawn care at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Below is an email from John where he
provides more detail regarding the subject matter. In his email, he indicates he will be moving
forward with the hiring of a seasonal employee to perform the maintenance as the work needs
to be completed and we are soon half way through the mowing season. John’s budget includes
the authorization for this person so no further action will be required by council.
Mary Lou
Mary Lou:
The need to address lawn care at Wastewater is urgent, so I intend to use an alternate method
rather than return the contract to Council for approval. I discussed this with Bob Sivick and he
advised that this is acceptable as long as Council is informed.
There are 13 acres of maintenance intense park like grass at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
This is not only expensive to maintain, but it is undesirable. The Plant is not especially
hazardous for an industrial operation, but it is an industrial facility, complete with the level of
danger typical of such. Large park like fields are inviting to the public, especially the young.
Two years ago the Wastewater Division was instructed to seek alternate ground cover (slower
growing grass, grass/rock, low growth vegetation, etc.) and increase screening on the perimeter
(i.e. more trees) to reduce expense and the potential for liability, but no action was taken.
Several issues are straining our available time within the Wastewater Division:
Initiating several large projects connected to the Wastewater Rehabilitation Program
and working to correct problems with older projects so they may be finalized.
The temporary and permanent loss of several staff members due to retirements,
illnesses, family issues and such; including the loss of a key employee leaving for a
similar, but much higher paying position with the Utility Department.
Learning that the NDEQ (Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality) requires that
a Class 4 Wastewater Certificated Operator be running the plant at all times. Previous
managers had violated this by routinely assigning operators without this certification.
Four (4) of the five (5) employees that had left the WWTP this year were Class 4
certified. The remaining Class 4 certified operators are working overtime to make up for
the shortage of properly certified staff. We are providing training and assistance to staff
to get this certification, but it will take time.
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The proposed lawn maintenance contract was not intended to be a change in business practice,
to be implemented at any point after discussion and approval, but rather a onetime action to
free up staff and get the WWTP through this year. It is not that the time the research and
planning required to select the best most cost effective replacement ground cover is excessive,
but that other more pressing activities limit staff availability until the fall. Unfortunately the
need for lawn maintenance is time sensitive, and nature determines when this work must
occur. The purchase order was intended to allow the WWTP to operate until the contract was
approved.
The demand on staff time and the need for cutting the grass remain. As we will be deep into
mowing season before a contract could be implemented, I do not intend to bring the contract
back to Council. Instead I intend to address this by filling the seasonal position to cut and trim.
Frequency will be that that the seasonal can handle alone. To retard growth we will eliminate
all chemical treatments and reduce watering.
John Collins, P.E.
Grand Island Public Works Director/City Engineer
(308)385-5444
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-2
Approving Minutes of June 18, 2013 City Council Study Session
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
June 18, 2013
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on
June 18, 2013. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on June 12,
2013.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Councilmembers
were present: Mike Paulick, Scott Dugan, John Gericke, Peg Gilbert, Mitch Nickerson, Julie
Hehnke, Chuck Haase, Linna Dee Donaldson, and Bob Niemann. Councilmembers Vaughn
Minton and Scott Dugan were absent. The following City Officials were present: City
Administrator Mary Lou Brown, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Robert Sivick,
Finance Director Jaye Monter, and Public Works Director John Collins.
INVOCATION given by Community Youth Council member Ashley Bykerk followed by the
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
Recognition of 20132-2013 Community Youth Council. Public Information Officer Wendy
Meyer-Jerke introduced Emma Kreutzer and Miranda Wieczorek who gave an update and video
of activities the CYC students participated in over the past year. The Mayor and City Council
recognized the following Community Youth Council (CYC) members: Sophomores – Kennedy
Martinez; Juniors – Kerrigan Anspauch and Jordyn Barnett: Seniors – Ashley Bykerk, Stephanie
Chandler, Emma Kreutzer, Josh Sugita, Alex Trejo, and Miranda Wieczorek: and Board
Members – Erin Blauhorn, Jennifer Cramer, Craig Garrett, Maria Lopez, Randy See, and Roy
Swan. Those not present were: CYC students: Sophomores – Bethany Hollman, Marlena
Ramirez, and Rebecca Riley: Senior – Danny Gamboa: and Board Members – Jared Stockwell
and Elizabeth Mayfield. The “Above and Beyond Award” was presented to Emma Kreutzer and
Miranda Wieczorek.
Mayor thanked the CYC students and Public Information Officer Wendy Meyer-Jerk for their
work over the past year.
Discussion Concerning Water Related Issues. Public Works Director John Collins stated his
department received frequent complaints of water related issues. A PowerPoint presentation was
given covering groundwater levels, water in basements, standing water in yards, ditches &
detention cells, overgrowth of vegetation in ditches and detention cells, and neighbors pumping
water or blocking drainage.
Water in basements was usually due to one or more of the following conditions: ground water,
lot drainage, subdivision drainage, city drainage or structure error such as roof drain, poor seals,
etc.
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Standing water on property and in ditches could be due to: lot drainage, subdivision drainage,
city drainage, crop irrigation, lawn sprinklers, ground water discharge – from pumping, blocked
drainage – ditches and/or storm sewers, inadequate detention, and poor ditch grades, pipe grades,
and culvert slopes.
Overgrowth of vegetation in ditches with regards to maintenance difficulties were mentioned due
to: standing water, inadequate equipment/insufficient staff, inappropriate design or construction,
and confusion over who was responsible (Streets, Department of Roads, private owner, etc.).
Reasons for standing water in detention cells mentioned were: city drainage, ground water
discharge from pumping, crop irrigation, lawn sprinklers, block drainage from ditches and/or
storm sewers, poor ditch grades, pipe grades, and culvert slopes, inadequate outlet, inadequate
capacity, too deep, and vegetation.
The following maintenance difficulties with overgrowth of vegetation in detention cells were:
standing water, inadequate access, inappropriate design or construction and confusion over who
was responsible (Streets, Parks, private owner, etc.). It was mentioned that several detention cells
are owned privately.
The following solutions were presented: citywide dewatering system, individual dewatering, city
drainage construction, subdivision drainage construction & regulation, lot drainage regulation
and proper infrastructure maintenance.
The Public Works Department had performed a number of maintenance activities over the last
two years to access the condition of the City’s drainage system and the effectiveness of various
corrective methods. They partnered with the Wastewater Division Collections Unit to clean
storm sewer, resetting ditch grades, setting a higher priority for existing catch basin cleaning, and
testing specialized equipment.
Discussion was held on limiting where homes with basements could be built due to high ground
water. Sewer backups were mentioned.
Public Works Engineer Terry Brown commented on an RFQ development for a Drainage Master
Plan. Reviewed were numerous ongoing projects throughout the city. Street Superintendent
Shannon Callahan reported on system assessment.
The current Streets staff handled pavement repair, pothole patching, crack sealing, mowing,
sweeping, and seasonal drainage work. The Traffic & Drainage staff handled traffic signals,
signs, and striping as well as cleaning catch basins and detention cells, and adjusting the drainage
system to flow properly. The Traffic & Drainage crew was staffed at a level to handle the traffic
function or the drainage function, but not both. Existing equipment was geared more for traffic
work. Public Safety and the law required that the traffic work be given priority over drainage.
The following recommended division changes were presented:
Separate the functions of traffic and drainage among two crews
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Re-establish existing Traffic and Drainage crew into a dedicated Traffic crew
Create a new Drainage crew
Budget will include recommendations for additional FTE
The Drainage crew’s areas of responsibility would be: flush culverts and storm sewer pipes;
reestablish ditch grades and reset culverts; remove spoil and fill low areas in ditches and
detention cells; repair manholes; remove debris and trim vegetation in ditches and detention
cells, repair storm water pumps; remove debris and flush under bridges; and install liners in
ditches and detention cells.
Discussion was held regarding seasonal employees vs. full-time employees, detention cell safety
issues and chemical maintenance, and cost of city wide drainage.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-3
Receipt of Official Document – Tort Claim Filed by Kenneth Coyle
and Greg Meadows
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Receipt of Official Document – Tort Claim filed by
Kenneth Coyle and Greg Meadows
Item #’s:G-3
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
The City of Grand Island has received a Notice of Tort Claim from Attorney Aaron W.
Rodenbug on behalf of Kenneth Coyle and Greg Meadows, alleging certain claims in
connection with an incident surrounding the injury and death of Cody A. Christensen on
June 6, 2012.
Without getting into issues concerning the City’s and other parties’ liability, and whether
the claim of Kenneth Coyle and Greg Meadows is fair and reasonable, we are simply
providing a copy of this claim to you in compliance with the Nebraska Political
Subdivision Tort Claims Act.
For a person to assert a tort claim against the City of Grand Island, a written notice of the
claim must be filed with the City Clerk, Secretary or other official responsible for
keeping official records. The claim must be filed within one year of the accrual of the
claim, and the Council has six months to act on the claim. No suit can be filed until after
the Council acts on the claim, or the six months has run.
Historically, the City of Grand Island has simply let the six months run. Not all claims
result in a suit being filed, so it makes good sense to not act affirmatively in many
instances. In any event, if you wish to look further into this claim, please contact the City
Attorney's office and we will provide you with the information which we have in
connection with the claim. Our recommendation is to continue to take no affirmative
action on tort claims. It must be emphasized that by providing copies of alleged claims to
you, we are not making an admission or representation that a claim has been properly
filed in any respect. We also recommend that no comments concerning a particular claim
be made during Council meetings, unless you decide to bring the matter on for formal
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consideration. Even then, we ask that comments be carefully considered so that the legal
rights of all parties are preserved.
Discussion
This is not an item for council action other than to simply acknowledge that the claim has
been received.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council take no action other than acknowledge
receipt of the claim.
Sample Motion
Move to approve acknowledgement of the Tort Claim filed by Attorney Aaron W.
Rodenburg on behalf of Kenneth Coyle and Greg Meadows.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-4
#2013-187 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Sterling Estates Third Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: June 25, 2013
Subject: Sterling Estates Third Subdivision – Final Plat
Item #’s: G-4
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is located north of State Street and east of North Rd., a tract of land in part
of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Eleven (11) North
Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, said tract containing 1.40
acres and 8 Lots.
Discussion
The revised final plat for Sterling Estates Third Subdivision was considered by the
Regional Planning Commission at the June 5, 2013 meeting. A motion was made by
Ruge and seconded by McCarty to approve the plat as presented. A roll call vote was
taken and the motion passed with 10 members present (Amick, McCarty, O’Neill, Ruge, Hayes, Reynolds, Bredthauer, Haskins, Eriksen and Snodgrass) voting in favor.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve 2. Refer the issue to a Committee 3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the final plat as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Chief/Westgate Subdivision
Developer/Owner Niedfelt Property Management Preferred LLC
PO Box 1445
Grand Island NE 68802
To create 8 lots north of State Street and east of North Road, in the City of Grand Island,
in Hall County, Nebraska.
Size: 1.40 acres. Zoning: R1 – Suburban Residential Zone.
Road Access: Public Streets.
Water: City water is available. Sewer: City sewer is available.
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May 22, 2013
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Sterling Estates Third Subdivision
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is herewith submitted a final plat of Sterling Estates Third Subdivision, located in the City of Grand Island, in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 8 lots on a tract of land in part of the Northwest
Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten
(10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island Hall County, Nebraska, said tract containing 1.40 acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this final plat at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 5, 2013 in the
Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP Planning Director
Cc: City Clerk
City Attorney
City Public Works City Building Department
City Utilities Manager of Postal Operations Olsson Associates
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-187
WHEREAS, Niedfelt Property Management Preferred, LLC, a Nebraska Limited
Liability Company, being the said owner of the land described hereon, have caused same to be
surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated as “STERLING ESTATES THIRD
SUBDIVISION”, to be laid out into 8 lots, a tract of land in part of the Northwest Quarter
(NW1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Eleven (11) North Range Ten (10) West of the 6th
P.M., in Hall County Nebraska, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of
Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by
Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the
owner of the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement
hereinbefore described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such
agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of STERLING ESTATES
THIRD SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the
City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute the approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-5
#2013-188 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Sterling Estates Fourth Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: June 25, 2013
Subject: Sterling Estates Fourth Subdivision – Final Plat
Item #’s: G-5
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is located north of State Street and east of North Rd., a tract of land in part of the
Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Eleven (11) North Range Ten
(10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, said tract containing 5.01 acres and 24 Lots.
Discussion
The revised final plat for Sterling Estates Fourth Subdivision was considered by the Regional Planning Commission at the June 5, 2013 meeting. A motion was made by Ruge and seconded
by McCarty to approve the plat as presented. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed
with 10 members present (Amick, McCarty, O’Neill, Ruge, Hayes, Reynolds, Bredthauer,
Haskins, Eriksen and Snodgrass) voting in favor.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee 3. Postpone the issue to future date 4. Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the final plat as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Chief/Westgate Subdivision
Developer/Owner Niedfelt Property Management Preferred LLC
PO Box 1445
Grand Island NE 68802
To create 24 lots north of State Street and east of North Road, in the City of Grand Island, in Hall
County, Nebraska.
Size: 5.01 acres. Zoning: R1 – Suburban Residential Zone.
Road Access: Public Streets.
Water: City water is available. Sewer: City sewer is available.
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May 22, 2013
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Sterling Estates Fourth Subdivision
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a final plat of Sterling Estates Fourth Subdivision, located in the
City of Grand Island, in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 24 lots on a tract of land in part of the Northwest
Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten
(10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island Hall County, Nebraska, said
tract containing 5.01acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this
final plat at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 5, 2013 in the
Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: City Clerk
City Attorney
City Public Works
City Building Department
City Utilities
Manager of Postal Operations
Olsson Associates
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-188
WHEREAS, Niedfelt Property Management Preferred, LLC, a Nebraska Limited
Liability Company, being the said owner of the land described hereon, have caused same to be
surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated as “STERLING ESTATES FOURTH
SUBDIVISION”, to be laid out into 24 lots, a tract of land in part of the Northwest Quarter
(NW1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th
P.M., in Hall County Nebraska, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of
Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by
Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the
owner of the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement
hereinbefore described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such
agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of STERLING ESTATES
FOURTH SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the
City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute the approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-6
#2013-189 - Approving Authorizing the CRA to Enter into an
Amended Contract for Tax Increment Financing with Todd and
Kelly Enck for Previously Approved Project Located on the
Corner of Blake and Darr Streets
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chad Nabity, AICP
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Amendment to Redevelopment Contract for Todd and
Kelly Enck Project at Blake and Darr
Item #’s:G-6
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP CRA Director
Background
In December of 2008, the Grand Island City Council approved an amendment to the
redevelopment plan for property referred to as CRA Area #6 that permitted the CRA to
enter into contract for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) with Todd and Kelly Enck to
acquire property, demolish the existing structure and build 2 duplex units at the corner of
Blake and Darr Streets in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Discussion
The contract for TIF was approved by the Grand Island Community Redevelopment
Authority following Council’s approval of the redevelopment plan amendment for a
period of 10 years and a total not to exceed $54,650. The total of $54,650 was the total of
the eligible expenses attributed to the project. In order to make this project work the
developer planned on receiving that full benefit of $54,650. The contract could have been
approved for a period of 15 years according to state statutes and most contracts for TIF
approved in Grand Island have been approved for the full 15 years. This project did not
have enough eligible expenses to use the full 15 years of anticipated TIF revenues.
Due to the timing of the project, the completion date of the project and the timing of
assessment process this project will not produce $54,650 worth of TIF revenues during
the course of the 10 year contract. The extension requested here will not increase the
amount of TIF the project is eligible for it will just allow enough time for the project to
receive the full benefit that was anticipated at the time the contract was approved.
Council is being asked to approve a resolution that would authorize the CRA to approve a
contract for this project that would allow the developer to capture the full $54,650 that
was expected at the time the application was made. This will be done by extending the
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time that this project is eligible for TIF to the maximum of 15 years from the date of the
original contract.
The developer has completed all of the improvement anticipated by this project and made
a substantial difference in the character of the neighborhood with these improvements.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve the resolution
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
The CRA recommends that the Council approve the Resolution allowing it to enter into
this amended contract.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution as submitted.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-189
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation and city of the
first class, has determined it be desirable to undertake and carry out urban redevelopment
projects in areas of the City which are determined to be substandard and blighted and in need of
redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Community Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21,
Nebraska Reissue Revised Statutes of 2007, as amended (the "Act"), prescribes the requirements
and procedures for the planning and implementation of redevelopment projects; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously declared Redevelopment Area No. 6 of the City to
be substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska (the "Authority"), has prepared a Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Section 18-2111 of
the Act, and recommended the Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Commission of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City reviewed the Redevelopment Plan
pursuant to the Act and submitted its recommendations, to the City, pursuant to Section 18-2114
of the Act; and
WHEREAS, following consideration of the recommendations of the Authority to the
Planning Commission, the recommendations of the Planning Commission to the City, and
following the public hearing with respect to the Redevelopment Plan, the City approved the Plan;
and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the initial end date of the original contract will
not provide the funding necessary to cover the necessary expenses of redeveloping this property,
and
WHEREAS, an extension of the contract date not to exceed the 15 years that would have
initially been permitted would allow the developer to received the necessary funding to cover the
necessary expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska that the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority is authorized to enter into
an amended contract for Tax Increment Financing for the housing project on Blake and Darr
Streets described in the plan amendment approved by the Grand Island City Council on
December 16, 2008.
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_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-7
#2013-190 - Approving the Union Pacific Railroad Coal
Transportation Contract for Platte Generating Station for 2014 -
2016
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger,Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Coal Freight Transportation Contract between Union
Pacific Railroad and the City of Grand Island Utilities
Item #’s:G-7
Presenter(s):Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The coal transportation contract with the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) expires on
December 31, 2013, and was for a three year term. UP was asked to provide price
quotations for continued service to move coal from the Wyoming coal fields to the Platte
Generating Station at Grand Island. In accordance with the request, Utilities Department,
UP provided proposals for continued freight service by contract and by Common Carrier
Tariff.
Discussion
Union Pacific considers its proposals for continued freight service to be confidential. In
order to meet that confidentiality, the proposed contract and Common Carrier rates are
included under separate cover for each Council Member. Also included under separate
cover is a history of UP/GIUD freight rates prepared by our attorney used for rail
contracts, Slover & Loftus. These proposals have been reviewed by Department staff and
it is recommended that the proposed 2014 contract for the term of January 1, 2014
through December 31, 2016 be approved.
If the City Council wishes to discuss the details of the confidential proposal received
from Union Pacific, it is recommended that they adjourn to closed session for the
protection of the public interest.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
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1.Move to approve the contract offer
2.Move to request a Common Carrier Tariff
3.Refer the issue to a Committee
4.Postpone the issue to future date
5.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration’s recommends that the Council accept the 2014 contract offer from
Union Pacific for coal transportation to the Platte Generating Station.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the 2014 contract offer from Union Pacific for coal transportation to the
Platte Generating Station.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-190
WHEREAS, the City’s current coal transportation contract with the Union Pacific
Railroad Company expires on December 31, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Utilities Department staff has solicited proposals from Union Pacific
Railroad to continue coal transportation to Platte Generating Station; and
WHERAS, Union Pacific Railroad has offered a contract for coal transportation to
Platte Generating Station for the term January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that a contract for coal transportation with
the Union Pacific Railroad is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute the contract for coal transportation with the Union Pacific Railroad Company on
behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-8
#2013-191 - Approving Architectural Services for Phelps Control
Center
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Contract for Phelps Control Center Architectural Services
Item #’s:G-8
Presenter(s):Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Phelps Control Center (PCC), located directly west of Burdick Generating Station, is the main
electric system control center for the City. This facility is the main point of contact for the City
for communications with other electric utilities, marketing agents and regulatory agencies. In
addition, PCC personnel handle all power outage calls, provide maintenance for all electrical
substations and ensure the electric department remains compliant with federal reliability
standards.
The power industry has experienced dramatic change during the past five years. These changes
are primarily a result of increased federal scrutiny on the reliability of the electric system and
changes to the way power transactions occur throughout the state and country. These changes in
security and regulations, as well as the changes in equipment and technology, require that the
existing facilities be modified for current and future operations. The original PCC building is
early 1970’s vintage with little or no improvement or upgrades since construction. In 1995, two
wings were added to the building to provide additional office and storage space. Remodeling of
PCC is recommended in order to make better use of existing space and provide for needed
separation of control and dispatch functions from engineering and maintenance. The proposed
scope of the remodeling applies only to the dispatch areas of PCC and not to the area currently
occupied by the Engineering Division.
PCC dispatch personnel also utilize a warehouse located along Sycamore Street near the
Sycamore Street underpass that houses spare substation parts, maintenance equipment and other
substation and transmission related materials. Due to its age and location, a newer, more secure
facility is desired closer to PCC. This will improve the efficiency of substation maintenance by
placing this equipment and materials at a centralized location for substation operations. This
warehouse is proposed for PCC dispatch functions and not for use by the Engineering Division.
The entire PCC and Burdick location is surrounded by chain link fence with a card reader access
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gate for entry. The proposed location is within this fenced area and provides the necessary
security. This new building would provide for present and future needs.
After extensive discussion, Department staff decided to hire an architecture firm to help evaluate
space requirements, provide remodeling recommendations and perform construction
management of the new warehouse and remodel of PCC.
Discussion
A request for proposal was developed and sent to ten local and regional architectural firms. The
following six proposals were received:
Joseph R. Hewgley & Associate, North Platte
Webb & Company Architects, Grand Island
Master Builder Associates, Doniphan
Lync Architecture, Omaha
Miller & Associates, Kearney
Victor Aufdemberge Architecture, Grand Island
Proposals were reviewed by Department staff and graded based upon several criteria. After
discussing the results of those reviews and conducting interviews with the top two finalists,
Department staff recommends awarding the contract to Webb & Company Architects with a not
to exceed amount of $150,000.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council that the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to a future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the contract for Phelps Control Center
Architectural Services with Webb & Company Architects with a not to exceed amount of
$150,000.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the contract for Phelps Control Center Architectural Services with Webb &
Company Architects with a not to exceed amount of $150,000.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
PHELPS CONTROL CENTER ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
RFP DUE DATE:April 23, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT:Utilities
PUBLICATION DATE:April 1, 2013
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:4
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
Joseph R. Hewgley & Associate Lync Architecture
North Platte, NE Omaha, NE
Webb & Company Architects Miller & Associates
Grand Island, NE Kearney, NE
Master Builder Associates Victor Aufdemberge Architecture
Doniphan, NE Grand Island, NE
cc:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator Jaye Monter, Interim Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
Jeff Mead, Phelps Control
P1636
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R E S O L U T I O N 2013-191
WHEREAS, Phelps Control Center (PCC) is the main point of contact with the
City for communications with other electric utilities, marketing agents, and regulatory agencies;
handles all power outage calls, provides maintenance for all electrical substations and ensures the
Electric Department remains compliant with federal reliability standards; and
WHEREAS, changes throughout the power industry have resulted in increased
federal scrutiny on the reliability of the electric system and changes to the way power
transactions occur throughout the state and country; and
WHEREAS, these changes require that the existing facilities be modified for
current and future operations; and
WHEREAS, remodeling of PCC is recommended in order to provide for needed
separation of control and dispatch functions from engineering and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, PCC also utilizes a warehouse located along Sycamore Street that
houses spare substation parts, maintenance equipment and other substation and transmission
related materials, and due to its age and location, a newer, more secure facility is desired; and
WHEARES, a new building located directly north of the PCC facility would
provide warehouse, shop, office and garage space, and is secured by chain link fence with a card
reader access gate for entry; and
WHEREAS, staff developed Requests for Proposals for Architectural Services to
help evaluate space requirements, provide remodeling recommendations and perform
construction management of the new warehouse and remodel of the current PCC building; and
WHEREAS, six proposals were received by the April 23, 2013 deadline; and
WHEREAS, based on the scoring from the Utilities Department evaluation team,
Webb & Company Architects of Grand Island, Nebraska, has been selected to be awarded the
Contract for Phelps Control Center Architectural Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the firm of Webb & Company
Architects of Grand Island, Nebraska, is selected as the Architect for Electric Utilities
Department remodel and addition at Phelps Control Center Phase One Services for an amount
not to exceed $16,000.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 20, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-9
#2013-192 - Approving the Sale of No. 6 Fuel Oil at Burdick
Station
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Asst. City Attorney
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Sale of Residual (No. 6) Fuel Oil
Item #’s:G-9
Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The City electric generating facilities are the Platte Generating Station and the Burdick
Station. Platte is a coal-fueled steam turbine generator rated at 100 megawatts. It is the
City’s base-loaded generating facility, operating over 8,000 hours per year. The
generating capacity at the Burdick Station consists of three steam turbine generators (92
megawatts total) and three combustion turbine generators (81 megawatts total). These
units use natural gas as their primary fuel, and because of their fuel cost being higher than
coal, they are used as peaking units during high load demand periods, about 400 to 500
hours per year. Additionally, because of their quick start characteristics (less than 15
minutes), the combustion turbines are used instead of the steam turbine units, which were
originally designed as base load units in the 1950’s and 1960’s.
As a contingency for times when the natural gas supply could be interrupted, both types
of units at Burdick can use fuel oil as a backup fuel source. The combustion turbines
utilize distillate (No. 2) fuel oil, which is similar to diesel, while the older steam units
utilize residual (No. 6) fuel oil, which is a byproduct of the oil refining process. No. 6
fuel oil is usually less expensive than No. 2 fuel oil, but requires heating for handling and
combustion and is better suited for base-load units. With the addition of 33 megawatts of
coal-fueled generation from the City’s participation in the Nebraska City Unit 2 starting
this year, and an additional 15 megawatts in the Whelan 2 project at Hastings in 2011, the
mission of the older steam units at Burdick will be more of a standby role for disruptions
of electric system operations. This role is better suited for the quick start abilities of the
combustion turbines.
As a result, the need for the inventory of the No. 6 fuel oil is minimized. The use of the
No. 6 oil requires a steam unit to be fired on natural gas for two to three days to heat the
oil for use, which is not timely in an emergency. Burdick Station currently has about
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677,000 gallons of No. 6 fuel oil in storage. As a means of funding for expanding the No.
2 fuel oil inventory for use in the combustion turbines as a contingency fuel source, bids
for the sale of approximately 677,000 gallons of No. 6 fuel oil were solicited by plant
staff.
Discussion
The specifications for the Residual (No. 6) Fuel Oil were advertised and issued for bid in
accordance with the City Purchasing Code. Bids were publicly opened on June 5, 2013.
Specifications were sent to three potential bidders and responses were received as listed
below.
Bidder Bid Price
Indigo Energy, Alpharetta, GA $0.65 per net gallon
Werner Construction, Inc., Hastings, NE $0.25 per net gallon
The bids were reviewed by plant engineering staff. They are compliant with the
specifications.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve.
2.Refer the issue to a Committee.
3.Postpone the issue to future date.
4.Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council award the contract for sale of Residual
(No. 6) Fuel Oil to Indigo Energy of Alpharetta, Georgia, as the high responsive bidder,
with the bid price of $0.65 per net gallon.
Sample Motion
Move to approve award of the bid from Indigo Energy for the sale of Residual (No. 6)
Fuel Oil of $0.65 per net gallon.
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SALES CONTRACT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _______ day of , 2013,
by and between the CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, a municipal corporation
under the laws of the State of Nebraska citing through their Council, as Party of the First
Part and hereinafter termed the “City” and
INDIGO ENERGY of 6230 Shiloh Road, Suite 120, Alpharetta, GA 30005, Party of the
Second Part and hereinafter termed the “Contractor”,
WITNESSETH:
THAT WHEREAS: The City has caused to be prepared specifications and other
Contract Documents for the work herein described, and has approved and adopted said
Contract Documents and has caused to be published an advertisement inviting sealed
proposals for:
Residual (No. 6) Fuel Oil
Specified herein, in accordance with the terms of the Contract; and
WHEREAS, the said Contractor, in response to such advertisement, has submitted to
the City, in the manner and at the time specified, a sealed Proposal in accordance with
the terms of said advertisement; and
WHEREAS, the City has publicly opened, examined, and canvassed the Proposals
submitted in response to the published invitation therefore and, as a result of said
canvass has determined and declared the aforesaid Contractor to be the highest and/or
best bidder for:
Residual (No. 6) Fuel Oil
And has duly awarded to the said Contractor a contract therefore, as stated in more
detail in the Contract Documents, to wit: Advertisement to Bidders, Instructions to
Bidders, Bid, Contract Detailed Specifications, and Contract Agreement all of which
documents are attached hereto and made a part of this Contract, for the prices and
amounts hereinafter set forth.
NOW THEREFORE: In consideration of the compensation to be paid to the City by the
Contractor, and of the mutual agreements herein contained, the Parties of these
presents have agreed and hereby agree, the City for itself and its successors and the
Contractor for itself, himself/herself, or themselves, or its, his/hers or their successors
and assigns, or its, his/hers or their executors and administrators as follows:
ARTICLE I: That the Contractor shall (a) furnish all tools, equipment, supplies,
superintendence, transportation, and other accessories, services and facilities; (b)
furnish all materials, supplies and equipment specified; (c) provide and perform all
necessary labor; and (d) in good substantial and workmanlike manner and in
accordance with the provisions of this Contract Document, execute and complete all
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work included in and covered by the City’s official award of this Contract to the said
Contractor, such award being based on the acceptance by the City of items and sub-
items of the bid as follows:
Indigo Energy letter of proposal – dated June 4, 2013
ARTICLE II: That the Contractor shall pay to the City for residual (No. 6) fuel oil, and
the City will accept as full compensation therefore, the sum of:
Sixty-Five Cents ($0.65 per net gallon)
Payment thereof to be made in the following manner: The City shall invoice the
Contractor monthly and payment terms are net 30 days from the date of the invoice.
Contractor shall provide certified scale tickets and a full accounting of all fuel oil
purchased.
ARTICLE III: Any and all suits for any and every breech of this Contract may be
instituted and maintained in any court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Hall,
State of Nebraska.
Any action at law, suit in equity or judicial proceedings for the enforcement of this
Contract or any provision thereof shall be instituted only in the court of the State of
Nebraska.
It is mutually understood and agreed that this Contract shall be governed by the laws of
the State of Nebraska, both as to interpretation and performance.
The City makes no warranties or guarantees about the condition of the fuel oil and will
not accept responsibility for its use.
ARTICLE IV: The Contractor shall purchase and maintain at Contractor’s expense as a
minimum insurance coverage of such types and in such amounts as to protect the
Contractor and the interest of the City and others from claims which may arise out of or
result from Contractor’s operations under these Contract Documents, whether such
operations be by the Contractor or by any subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be legally liable. Failure of
Contractor to maintain proper insurance coverage shall not relieve them of any
contractual responsibility or obligation.
ARTICLE V: In accordance with the laws of the State of Nebraska, when a nonresident
contractor enters into agreement with the City to provide such services as outlined in
these specifications, the Contractor shall secure a Certificate of Authority to transact
business within the State of Nebraska. A certified copy of such Certificate of Authority
shall be provided by this Contractor to the City prior to performing any work under this
Contract.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF: the Parties of the First and Second Parts have hereto set
their hands and seals on the day and year above written.
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
Party of the First Part
By ________________________________
Approved as to form:
Title _______________________________
____________________________
City Attorney
ATTEST:
___________________________________
City Clerk
INDIGO ENERGY
Party of the Second Part
By _________________________________
Title ________________________________
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Title ________________________________
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-192
WHEREAS, the City Electric Department invited sealed bids for the sale of
Residual (No. 6) Fuel Oil; and
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2013, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Indigo Energy of Alpharetta, Georgia, submitted a bid in accordance
with the terms of the advertisement of bids and all other statutory requirements, such bid being in
the amount of $0.65 per net gallon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Indigo Energy, of
Alpharetta, Georgia, in the amount of $0.65 per gallon is approved as the highest bid for the sale
of Residual (No. 6) Fuel Oil.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-10
#2013-193 - Approving Purchasing/Buying Group for all City
Departments
Staff Contact: Cory Schmidt, Fire Chief
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Cory Schmidt, Fire Chief
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Purchasing/Buying Group
Item #’s:G-10
Presenter(s):Cory Schmidt and Tim Hiemer
Background
Grand Island City Council recently amended the City’s purchasing/procurement policy to
allow the use of buying groups. The Grand Island Fire Department would like to utilize
the Houston-Galveston Area Council buying group to facilitate an upcoming purchase of
a fire pumper.
Discussion
The Grand Island Fire Department is in the process of purchasing a fire pumper to
replace one of the existing front line pumpers. This purchase was authorized in the
current 2012-13 budget. Part of the purchasing process requires vehicle specifications to
be written, quality control visits to be made to the plant, and other requirements. The
process as a whole is very time consuming and can be expensive. The Grand Island Fire
Department requests the City of Grand Island join the Houston-Galveston Area Council
(H-GAC) buying group to facilitate upcoming purchasing. H-GAC is a government to
government procurement service available nationwide. The buying group is free to join
and there is no obligation to buy. The buying group is used by government and non-profit
corporations to make purchases of specialty equipment. The H-GAC utilizes the same
process as state bidding to ensure the lowest price to the end user.
http://www.hgacbuy.org/
By joining the H-GAC, the Grand Island Fire Department and other city departments will
be able to utilize this buying group for future purchases.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
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1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the use of the H-GAC as an
authorized buying group.
Sample Motion
Move to allow the H-GAC to be added to the list of approved buying groups or vendors
for future purchases.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-193
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island amended the city purchasing policy to
allow the use of buying groups on May 28, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the H-GAC is a type of buying group used by government agencies;
and
WHEREAS, joining the H-GAC is free of charge and offers increased buying
power to the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Fire Department and all other city departments
would have the option of utilizing this buying group for upcoming purchases.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City be authorized to join the
Houston Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and authorizes the Mayor to sign the contract for
entry.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-11
#2013-194 - Approving Bid Award for Stuhr Road - Bismark Road
to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Crossing; Paving
Project No. 2013-P-4
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown PE, Manager of Engineering Services
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Approving Bid Award for Stuhr Road - Bismark Road to
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Crossing; Paving
Project No. 2013-P-4
Item #’s:G-11
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On June 6, 2013 the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department advertised for
bids for Stuhr Road - Bismark Road to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Crossing;
Paving Project No. 2013-P-4. There were 8 (eight) potential bidders for the project.
This project begins immediately north of the Bismark Road & Stuhr Road intersection,
and ends approximately 80' north of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
(BNSFRR) crossing.
Discussion
Two (2) bids were received and opened on June 18, 2013. The bids were submitted in
compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications. A summary of the bids is shown
below.
Bidder Exceptions Base Bid Alternate Bid
Gehring Construction and Ready Mix Co.,
Inc. of Columbus, NE
None $362,958.51 $386,706.51
The Diamond Engineering Co, Inc. of
Grand Island, NE
None $493,404.40 $518,800.29
Per the Special Provisions provided in the bid package the Contractor shall be responsible
for paying any invoice for BNSFRR flagging services. Upon receipt of payment, the
Contractor shall submit costs for BNSFRR flagging services to the City’s project
manager for reimbursement. The reimbursement for such flagging cost is not to exceed
$12,000.00.
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There are sufficient funds in Account No. 40033525-90129 to fund this project.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve awarding a contract to
Gehring Construction and Ready Mix Co., Inc. of Columbus, Nebraska in the amount of
$362,958.51 as the low compliant bid that meets specifications.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid award.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE:June 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:Stuhr Road Paving Project No. 2013-P-4
DEPARTMENT:Public Works
ESTIMATE:$440,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:40033525-90129
PUBLICATION DATE:June 6, 2013
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:12
SUMMARY
Bidder:The Diamond Engineering Co.Gehring Construction & Ready Mix Co.
Grand Island, NE Columbus, NE
Bid Security:Universal Surety Co.Universal Surety Co.
Exceptions:None None
Base Bid Price:$493,404.40 $362,958.51
Alternate Bid:$320,763.33 $239,231.85
cc:John Collins, Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Assist.
Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Terry Brown, PW Engineer
P1655
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-194
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Stuhr Road –
Bismark Road to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSFRR) Crossing; Paving Project
No. 2013-P-4, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer/Public Works
Director; and
WHEREAS, on June 18, 2013 bids were received, opened, and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Gehring Construction and Ready Mix Co., Inc. of Columbus,
Nebraska submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans
and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the
amount of $362,958.51; and
WHEREAS, Gehring Construction and Ready Mix Co., Inc.’s bid was below the
engineer’s estimate for the project: and
WHEREAS, per the Special Provisions provided in the bid package the
Contractor shall be responsible for paying any invoice for BNSFRR flagging services; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt of payment, the Contractor shall submit costs for
BNSFRR flagging services to the City’s project manager for reimbursement, such flagging cost
is not to exceed $12,000.00; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 budget for this
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Gehring Construction and
Ready Mix Co., Inc. of Columbus, Nebraska in the amount of $362,958.51 for Stuhr Road –
Bismark Road to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Crossing; Paving Project No. 2013-P4
is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute a contract with such contractor for such project on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-12
#2013-195 - Approving Revision to the 2013 One Year Street
Improvement Plan
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Shannon Callahan, Street Superintendent
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Approving Revision to the 2013 One Year Street
Improvement Plan
Item #’s:G-12
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Project No. M-310(624), Concrete Overlay on Stuhr Road, is currently programmed on
the Six-Year Plan (2013-2019) but not listed on the One-Year Plan (2013). Prior to
construction, the Nebraska Board of Classifications and Standards (NBCS) require a
project appear on the One-Year Plan of the calendar year in which construction will
begin.
Public Works would like to proceed with the Concrete Overlay on Stuhr Rd with
construction taking place in 2013 (calendar year). A Form 10, Notification of Revision of
One-Year Plan, must be submitted to the NBCS prior to moving a project from the Six-
Year Plan up to the One-Year Plan.
This project begins immediately north of the Bismark Road and Stuhr Road intersection
and ends approximately 80’ north of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad crossing.
Stuhr Road from Bismark Road to Swift Road is an arterial roadway consisting of 24’
wide asphalt and 2’ wide turf shoulders. Recent traffic counts recorded volumes
exceeding 3800 vehicles per day, with 23% heavy trucks. This section of roadway is
exhibiting excessive rutting and other distresses due to heavy traffic loads and
deterioration occurring in the lower levels of the existing pavement. Significant rutting is
occurring near the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSFRR) crossing south of
Swift Road due to frequent braking and accelerating of heavy trucks.
The Various Locations Resurfacing project, which is 80% federally funded, was
programmed for construction in the 2012/2013 fiscal year. Due to difficulty in acquiring
right-of-way this project will be delayed to the 2013/2014 fiscal year. In order to keep
projects moving forward Public Works Administration is recommending switching
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funding years for the Stuhr Road Overlay project with the Various Locations Resurfacing
project.
Discussion
The Grand Island City Council adopted the current One-and Six-Year Street
Improvement Plan on March 12, 2013 by Resolution No. 2013-70.
Revisions to the One-Year Plan must be approved by Council Resolution prior to
submitting to the NBCS. Any changes to the Six-Year Plan will be accounted for and
demonstrated on the 2014 One-and Six-Year Plan submittal.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
Public Works Administration recommends that the Council approve the addition of the
Stuhr Road Paving Project No. 2013-P-4 [1 & 6 Year Street Improvement Project No. M-
310(624)], to the 2013 One-Year Street Improvement Plan.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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County:City:Village:
2013 3,802 2033 5,369
Thickness:Width:
X Grading X Concrete X Right of Way X Lighting
Aggregate Curb & Gutter X Utility Adjustments X Shoulder Widen
Armor Coat Drainage Structures Fencing
Asphalt X Erosion Control Sidewalk
Length:
Length:
Span:Rise:Length:
Length:
*County:*City:*State:*Federal:*Other:*Total:
Signature:Title:Date:
NBCS Form 10, Jul 96
Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards
Form 10
Notification of Revision of One-Year Plan
GRAND ISLAND
Design Standard Number:SurfacingMunicipal
Location Description:
Stuhr Rd from 100 FT. north of BNSF Railroad tracks to Bismark Rd.
Project Description:
Concrete overlay with shoulder widening. Mill existing 5" of asphalt surface and construct 8" portalnd cement with
dowel bars.
Existing Surface Type and Structures: (Such as dirt, gravel, asphalt, concrete, culvert, or bridge)
Asphalt
Average Daily Traffic:Classification Type: (As shown on Functional Classification Map)
Other Arterial
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT
New Bridge:Roadway Width:Type:
Bridge to Remain in Place:Roadway Width:Type:
Box Culvert Type:
Culvert Diameter:Type:
440
Bridges and Culverts
Sized YES N/A
Street Superintendent
Reason for Revision
Money for Federal Aid projects is not being spent this fiscal year, as planned, so this project is being moved from 2014 to
2013.
440*OPTIONAL
Project Length: (Nearest Tenth, State Unit of Measure)Project No.:
0.4 Mile M-310(624)
Hydraulic Analysis
Pending
Other Construction Features:
ESTIMATED COST
(in Thousands)
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-195
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the 2013 One and Six Year Street
Improvement Plan on March 12, 2013 by Resolution No. 2013-701; and
WHEREAS, construction of One and Six Year Street Improvement Project No.
M-310(624) has been moved to the 2013 calendar year; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Board of Classifications and Standards requires a
Notification of Revision of One-Year Plan (Form 10) to be submitted prior to a project moving
up to the One-Year Plan; and
WHEREAS, this Council has determined that the Notification of Revision of
One-Year Plan as set out in Attachments “1” and “2” is to be adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the revision to the 2013 One-Year
Street Improvement Program, identified as Attachments “1” and “2”, is hereby approved and
adopted by this Council.
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_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-13
#2013-196 - Approving Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with
Hall County for Use of County Roads for Detour for
Improvements to Stuhr Road North of Bismark Road
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Scott Griepenstroh, Project Manager
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Approving Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Hall
County for Use of County Roads for Detour for
Improvements to Stuhr Road North of Bismark Road
Item #’s:G-13
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Stuhr Road from Bismark Road to Swift Road is an arterial roadway consisting of 24’
wide asphalt and 2’ wide turf shoulders. Recent traffic counts performed by Engineering
Division staff recorded volumes exceeding 3800 vehicles per day, with 23% heavy
trucks. This section of roadway was resurfaced in 2008 and is exhibiting excessive rutting
and other distresses due to heavy traffic loads and deterioration occurring in the lower
levels of the existing pavement. Significant rutting is occurring near the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSFRR) crossing south of Swift Road due to frequent
braking and accelerating of heavy trucks.
Streets and Engineering Division staff contracted with Olsson Associates to perform the
following services on this section of Stuhr Road:
Core the existing roadway to determine existing conditions and depths
Perform geotechnical investigation of subsurface soil conditions
Analyze options for resurfacing or reconstructing the roadway, predict anticipated
design life, and prepare costs opinions
Engineering Division staff directed Olsson Associates to research additional options to
remove a portion of the existing roadway by milling and overlaying with concrete
pavement. It was determined that the most cost effective alternative with the best
anticipated service life is to remove 5” of existing roadway by milling, leaving
approximately 7” of existing roadway to serve as a base, and to overlay with 8” doweled
concrete pavement. This will make for a longer lasting roadway.
The roadway will be widened to 28’ with 5’ wide turf shoulders and flatter side slopes in
order to meet current minimum design standards as specified by the Board of Public
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Roads Classification and Standards. The project begins immediately north of the Bismark
Road intersection, and ends approximately 80’ north of the BNSFRR crossing. The
roadway will be closed for construction; however, the option of overlaying versus
complete reconstruction will reduce the time traffic will be detoured from two months to
one month.
Plans and Specifications for constructing a concrete overlay on Stuhr Road from Bismark
Road to approximately 80’ north of the BNSFRR crossing, Project 2013-P-4, were
developed by Engineering Division staff. Bids were advertised on June 6, 2013 and
opened on June 18, 2013.
Discussion
During the time Stuhr Road is closed for the concrete overlay, traffic will be detoured
east on Bismark Road and north on Shady Bend Road. An agreement is needed with Hall
County because sections of the detour route will be on County roads. Hall County
Officials and Public Works staff agreed to use an agreement with terms and conditions
similar to those the State of Nebraska Department of Roads uses when traffic is detoured
from a state highway to a local road or street.
The agreement was approved by the Hall County Board of Commissioners at their May
21, 2013 meeting.
The 2013-P-4 Concrete Overlay project is scheduled to begin in July. The Contractor is
required to complete a substantial portion of the project no later than September 12, 2013,
with all work being completed by October 31, 2013.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Interlocal Agreement with
Hall County for use of County roads for Detour for Improvements to Stuhr Road north of
Bismark Road.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-196
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is proposing a concrete overlay on Stuhr
Road from Bismark Road to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSFRR) Crossing;
and
WHEREAS, the detour to allow such work will be on Shady Bend, which is a
Hall County road; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that an Interlocal Agreement be entered into with
Hall County for allowance of Shady Bend Road to be used as the detour route for such work, and
WHEREAS, the Hall County Public Works Department has prepared an
Interlocal Agreement, which has been reviewed by the City’s Legal Department, for Shady Bend
Road be used as the detour route for such work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Interlocal Agreement by and
between the City and Hall County, Nebraska for the use of Shady Bend Road as the detour route
for the concrete overlay of Stuhr Road from Bismark Road to BNSFRR Crossing is hereby
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
sign the Interlocal Agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-14
#2013-197 - Approving Donation of Surplus Brick Pavers to Stuhr
Museum
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Shannon Callahan, Street Superintendent
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Approving Donation of Surplus Brick Pavers
Item #’s:G-14
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The Streets Division has approximately 2,000 brick pavers that have been stored at the
“West Yard” for over twenty years. The pavers are stored in two large containers that
need to be moved around as seasonal equipment and materials are rearranged and work
on the facility is done.
The Stuhr Museum has shown interest in using these for a walk way leading to the Peter
Stuhr house that was recently relocated to their property.
Discussion
The pavers are no longer a material that is used to pave or repair currently owned City
Streets. City Departments were offered the brick pavers and no interest was shown;
therefore they are surplus property. The brick pavers are taking valuable time to move
from area to area to make room for supplies and equipment. The donation of the brick
pavers to Stuhr Museum would provide a purpose for and allow the old street bricks to be
on display rather than sit in storage.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the donation of the surplus
brick pavers to Stuhr Museum.
Sample Motion
Move to approve donation of surplus brick pavers.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-197
WHEREAS, the Streets Division has approximately 2,000 brick pavers that are
currently stored at the “West Yards”; and
WHEREAS, Stuhr Museum has shown interested in obtaining such brick pavers
for use as a walkway leading to the Peter Stuhr house; and
WHEREAS, the brick pavers are no longer a material that is used to pave or
repair currently owned City streets; and
WHEREAS, the brick pavers were offered to the City Departments, with no
interest shown; and
WHEREAS, the donation of such brick pavers to Stuhr Museum would provide a
purpose for and allow the old street bricks to be on display rather sit in storage
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the donation of surplus brick pavers to
Stuhr Museum is hereby approved.
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_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-15
#2013-198 - Approving Agreement with Kirkham Michael &
Associates for Construction Engineering Services for US Highway
30 Drainage Improvement Project
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Scott Griepenstroh, Project Manager
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Approving Agreement with Kirkham Michael &
Associates for Construction Engineering Services for
US Highway 30 Drainage Improvement Project
Item #’s:G-15
Presenter(s):John Collins, Public Works Director
Background
All agreements must be approved by the City Council.
The purpose of the US-30 Drainage Improvement Project is to construct storm sewer to
the detention cell at the former location of the Wasmer Elementary School from
connections on Second Street at Logan Street, Broadwell Avenue, and Madison Street.
The improvements will significantly reduce the likelihood of flooding during storm
events on Second Street. The project includes constructing drainage inlets on First Street
and Division Street between Logan Street and Madison Street, which will provide
drainage relief in those areas as well.
Other benefits the project will provide to the community include reconstruction of
sidewalk ramps to Americans with Disabilities Act standards, construction of new
concrete pavement, and relief for storm sewer that drains Third Street north of the project
area.
This project will receive Federal Funding through the Surface Transportation Program
(STP). The project will provide drainage improvements to areas not eligible for Federal
Funding and, as per a February 2011 Drainage Study Report, the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) agreed to participate on only 77% of the construction and utility
relocation costs, which STP funding would then be applied on an 80/20 basis. The
funding split for eligible construction and utility relocation costs is 61.6% Federal Aid
and 38.4% local funds.
On November 13, 2012, City Council approved Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with the
Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) for clarification on the Federal share payable for
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the eligible and participating costs of the Preliminary Engineering, Right-of-Way and
Construction phases of this project.
On May 14, 2013, City Council approved Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for limiting
future obligations for the US Highway 30 Drainage Improvement Project. Funding
shortfalls were caused by the current highway funding and authorization bill, the Moving
Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). To address the funding shortage,
NDOR agreed to provide more funds to deliver projects already programmed through
STP funds with First Class Cities, but required the Federal Aid funding for these projects
to be capped. Under Supplemental Agreement No. 2 the maximum amount of STP funds
that can be obligated for all project costs is $1,011,495. The maximum amount that can
be obligated for construction engineering services is 61.6% of $130,000, or $80,080.
Discussion
The City of Grand Island solicited the Request for Proposals for Engineering Consulting
Services related to the US Highway 30 Drainage Improvement project on May 23, 2011.
The scope of services in the Request for Proposals included Construction Engineering
Services.
Kirkham Michael was selected to perform Construction Engineering Services based on
qualifications detailed in the firm’s on-call proposal to NDOR for these services, their
experience with Federal Aid Transportation projects, and their familiarity with the US-30
Drainage Improvement Project design and specifications. Public Works Engineering staff
conducted negotiations to determine the appropriate scope and fee to satisfy FHWA and
NDOR requirements and to ensure quality construction inspection and project
management.
Since the negotiated cost for the agreement exceeds the maximum amount for
construction engineering costs specified in Supplemental Agreement No. 2, the City of
Grand Island will be responsible for 100% of the costs in excess of $130,000. The total
City costs for construction engineering was originally estimated to be $49,920, but are
now estimated to be $119,620.02; a difference of $69,700.02.
The primary reason for the final cost exceeding the estimate is that the estimated project
duration was increased from 15 weeks to 23 weeks due to delays anticipated for utility
conflicts and coordination required to maintain access for businesses and residents. The
amount of hours calculated in the services for Construction Inspection are considered
appropriate; it is vital that observation and testing occur during all critical operations,
such as pipe backfill, grading and placement of concrete pavement.
In order to improve communication with impacted property owners (including
coordination for sprinkler removal and replacement), Kirkham Michael project
management staff will be required to conduct a public meeting prior to work starting.
Weekly on-site progress meetings will also be conducted so the community can be
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apprised of project activity and so that continual efforts can be made to coordinate work
efficiently.
Due to anticipated project work load, City staff will not be available to participate in
construction oversight and project management tasks in order to reduce the costs for
these services.
The tentative start date for construction is July 29, 2013. The project is expected to be
completed in May, 2014.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approves the agreement with Kirkham
Michael & Associates to perform construction engineering services for the US-30
Drainage Improvement Project.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the agreement with Kirkham Michael & Associates to perform
construction engineering services for the US-30 Drainage Improvement Project.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-198
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has developed a transportation project, US-
30 Drainage Improvement, for which Federal funds will be used; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island as a sub-recipient of Federal-Aid funding is
charged with the responsibility of expending said funds in accordance with Federal, State and
local laws, rules, regulations, policies and guidelines applicable to the funding of the Federal-Aid
project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island and Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc. of
Omaha, Nebraska wish to enter into a Construction Engineering Services Agreement to provide
construction oversight related to the US Highway 30 Drainage Improvement project for the
Federal-Aid project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to sign the attached Construction Engineering Services Agreement between the City of
Grand Island and Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska.
NDOR Project No. URB-30-4(158)
NDOR Control No. 40352A
NDOR Project Description US-30 Drainage Improvement
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_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-16
#2013-199 - Approving Agreement with Schemmer Associates, Inc.
for Construction Engineering Services for the Walk to Walnut
Project
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Scott Griepenstroh, Project Manager
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Approving Agreement with Schemmer Associates, Inc.
for Construction Engineering Services for the Walk to
Walnut Project
Item #’s:G-16
Presenter(s):John Collins, Public Works Director
Background
All agreements must be approved by the City Council.
The Walk to Walnut project will realign the main driveway to Walnut Middle School
with the intersection of 15th Street and Custer Avenue and install traffic signals. This
project is mostly funded with Safe Routes to School (SRTS) funds authorized by the
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A legacy for Users
(SAFETEA-LU). These funds are administered by the Nebraska Department of Roads
(NDOR).
The new driveway will be constructed through the Custer and Fifteenth Mini-park. A
permanent easement was granted to Grand Island Public Schools for the driveway.
Traffic signal poles and public sidewalk will be constructed on the edge east of the Mini-
park at the intersection of the new driveway and Custer Avenue. This project will
improve traffic flow by Walnut Middle School, improve safety for students crossing
Custer Avenue, and encourage more students to walk and bicycle to school.
The City Council approved the program agreement with the Nebraska Department of
Roads for Safe Routes to School Program Funding for the Walk to Walnut Project on
August 28, 2007. This project was initially anticipated to be completed in 2008, but
changes in Federal Highway funded projects caused significant delays. Increased
environmental clearance requirements, most notably the process for converting a portion
of the Mini-park to use as a driveway, caused the majority of delays.
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The original funding limit for this project was set at $249,004.00. The funding limit was
recently removed and Federal Aid will be used to pay for 100% of the costs for
construction, construction engineering and utility relocation.
Discussion
The City of Grand Island solicited the Request for Proposals for Engineering Consulting
Services related to the Walk to Walnut project on December 29, 2007. The scope of
services in the Request for Proposals included Construction Engineering Services.
Schemmer Associates, Inc. was selected to perform Construction Engineering Services
based on qualifications detailed in the firm’s on-call proposal to NDOR for these
services, their experience with Federal Aid Transportation projects, and their familiarity
with the Walk to Walnut project design and specifications. Public Works Engineering
staff conducted negotiations to determine the appropriate scope and fee to satisfy FHWA
and NDOR requirements and to ensure quality construction inspection and project
management.
The amount of hours calculated in the services for Construction Inspection and Material
Sampling and Testing are considered appropriate; it is vital that observation and testing
occur during all critical operations, such as grading and placement of concrete pavement.
In order to improve communication between Grand Island Public Schools, the
Contractor, and the City’s Responsible Charge, and to facilitate timely completion of
work, Schemmer’s project management staff will be required to conduct weekly on-site
progress meetings. Schemmer Associates, Inc. will be paid a fixed-fee-for-profit of
$7,886.55 and up to a maximum amount of $66,597.41 for actual costs in accordance
with Exhibit “B”, with a total amount of $74,483.96.
Due to anticipated project work load, City staff will not be available to participate in
construction oversight and project management tasks.
The tentative start date for construction is July 22, 2013. The project is expected to be
completed in September, 2013.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approves the agreement with
Schemmer Associates, Inc. to perform construction engineering services for the Walk to
Walnut Project.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the agreement with Schemmer Associates, Inc. to perform construction
engineering services for the Walk to Walnut Project.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-199
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has developed a Safe Routes to School
project, Walk to Walnut, for which Federal funds will be used; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island as a sub-recipient of Federal-Aid funding is
charged with the responsibility of expending said funds in accordance with Federal, State and
local laws, rules, regulations, policies and guidelines applicable to the funding of the Federal-Aid
project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island and Schemmer Associates, Inc. of Lincoln,
Nebraska wish to enter into a Construction Engineering Services Agreement to provide
construction oversight related to the Walk to Walnut Safe Routes to School project for the
Federal-Aid project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to sign the attached Construction Engineering Services Agreement between the City of
Grand Island and Schemmer Associates, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska.
NDOR Project No. SRTS-40(57)
NDOR Control No. 42521
NDOR Project Description Grand Island Walk to Walnut
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-17
#2013-200 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for the
Aeration Basin Improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant;
Project No. WWTP-2010-3
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Marvin Strong, Wastewater Plant Engineer
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Approving Certificate of Final Completion for the Aeration Basin
Improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant; Project
WWTP-2010-3
Item #’s:G-17
Presenter(s):John Collins, Public Works Director
Background
The project “Aeration Basin Improvements” Project No.WWTP-2010-3 was awarded to Oakview
dck, LLC of Red Oak, Iowa on December 7, 2010.
The primary purpose of the Aeration Basin Improvements project is to replace existing aeration
equipment that is at or near the end of its useful life. Two existing blowers have been replaced with
two high efficiency units that improve reliability and reduce energy usage and operating costs. The
two new blowers operate with the two existing blowers which have remained in service. In
addition to the blowers, the aeration basin piping and aeration equipment was modified or replaced
to optimize process controls and replace aged equipment.
Discussion
The engineer for the project, Black & Veatch of Kansas City Missouri, with City Staff have
reviewed the completed work and has issued a certificate of substantial (August 16, 2012) and
final completion in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of the contract, the
plans, and the specifications.
The project was completed at a total cost of $4,021,348.36.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
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1.Move to approve a resolution authorizing the Certificate of Final Completion.
2.Refer the issue to a Committee.
3.Postpone the issue to future date.
4.Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
Public Works Administration recommends that the Council approve the Certificate of Final
Completion for the Aeration Basin Improvements, Project No.WWTP-2010-3.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for the Aeration Basin Improvements,
Project No.WWTP-2010-3.
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ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
Aeration Basin Improvements
PROJECT NO. WWTP-2010-3
June 25, 2013
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that the Aeration Basin Improvements, Project No. WWTP-2010-3 has been
completed by Oakview dck, LLC., of Red Oak, Iowa under contract dated December 7, 2010.
The work has been completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of
said contract and complies with the contract, the plans, and the specifications. The work is
hereby accepted with the provisions of Section 16-650 R.R.S., 1943.
It is further certified that the improvements as constructed include the following items and
costs and that this certificate shall constitute the Final Payment for this work.
CONCRETE FOR SLUDGE STORAGE BUILDING, PROJECT 2011-WWTP-4
Aeration Basin Improvements: $ 3,487,000.00
Change Order No. 1, Structural Concrete Sealing $ 89,252.00
Change Order No. 2, Spiral Screw Pump modifications $ 397,897.00
Change Order No. 3, Miscellaneous Changes to the Work Scope $ (30,124.00)
Change Order No. 4, Contract Time Extension $ 0.00
Change Order No. 5, Miscellaneous Changes to the Work Scope $ (14,443.25)
TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 3,929,581.75
SUMMARY OF OTHER COST
Advertisement in GI Daily Independent $ 140.60
Building Inspection Department $ 50.00
Copycat Printing $ 671.77
Kriz Davis $ 243.60
Nunnekamp Well $ 1,500.00
Olsson & Associates $ 4,800.00
Utilities Department $ 84,358.72
Dept Credit Card $ 1.92
TOTAL OTHER COST $ 91,766.61
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TOTAL COST OF:
AERATION BASIN IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT WWTP-2010-3 $ 4,021,348.36
Respectfully submitted,
John Collins
Director of Public Works
June 25, 2013
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for Aeration Basin
Improvements, Project No. WWTP-2010-3 be approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Jay Vavricek
Mayor
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 25, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-200
WHEREAS, the Engineer, Black & Veatch of Kansas City, Missouri issued a
Certificate of Substantial and Final Completion for the Aeration Basin Improvements, Project
No. WWTP-2010-3 certifying that Oakview dck, LLC., of Red Oak, Iowa, completed such
project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations of the contract, plans and
specifications for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director recommends the
acceptance of the Engineer’s certificate of final completion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the City
Engineer/Public Works Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Certificate of Final Completion for
the Aeration Basin Improvements, Project No. WWTP-2010-3 is hereby confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_____________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-18
#2013-201 - Approving Phase I Comprehensive Revitalization
Community Block Grant Application
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-8.
Staff Contact: Marco Floreani
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-201
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general
local government authorized to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development is currently
accepting applications for community revitalizations; and
WHEREAS, a grant application has been prepared to request funding
Comprehensive Revitalization activities that include street, sewer, and housing repair; and
WHEREAS a $225,000 grant is being requested to fund such programs and
administrative costs; and
WHEREAS, the required 1:1 match will be provided by the City; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing on June 18, 2013, offers the public opportunity to
make such comments to the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island, Nebraska is
hereby authorized to apply for assistance from the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development for the purpose of funding eligible Community Development Block Grant
activities; and
The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such grant applications and other
documentation on behalf of the City of Grand Island for such grant process.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-19
#2013-202 - Approving Change Order #3 for Lincoln Park
Swimming Pool
Staff Contact: Todd McCoy, Parks & Recreation Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Approve Change Order No. 3 to Hausmann Construction,
Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska for the Construction of Lincoln
Pool
Item #’s:G-19
Presenter(s):Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
Construction expenses are wrapping up on the Lincoln Park Swimming Pool project.
Funding was made available to complete this project using bonding authority provided
through the CRA. The bonding capability for the CRA was adopted by Council in
September of 2011. On July 24, 2012 City Council approved, by Resolution 2012-196,
the bid award to Hausmann Construction to build a new Lincoln Park Pool in the amount
of $1,679,000. Council approved Change Order No. 1 on September 25, 2013 and
Change order No. 2 on February 12, 2013 for a ($10,398) total contract deduction.
Discussion
As construction concludes a few minor changes have been identified to enhance the
project and find cost savings.
1.Change finish of front handrails from powder coated to galvanized.
($200) Deduct
2.Change chemical storage room doors from chain link to plastic vented.
($1,000) Deduct
3.Upgrade modular fence from vinyl to steal.
$450 Add
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the City Council approve Lincoln Pool
Construction Change Order No. 3 in the amount of ($750). Doing so will reduce the total
amount of the contract with Hausmann Construction to $1,667,852.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Change Order No. 3 to Hausmann Construction, Inc. of Lincoln,
Nebraska for the construction of Lincoln Pool.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-202
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2012 by Resolution 2012-196, September 25, 2012 by
Resolution 2012-270 and on February 12, 2013 by Resolution 2013-37, the City Council of the
City of Grand Island awarded Hausmann Construction Inc. from Lincoln, Nebraska, the bid in
the amount of $1,679,000, and Change Order amounts of $-8,800.00 and $-1,598.00, for the
construction of a new swimming pool in Lincoln Park; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined to change the finish of front handrails from
powder coated to galvanized, change the chemical storage room doors from chain link to plastic
vented and to upgrade the modular fence from vinyl to steal would be a cost saving to said
project; and
WHEREAS, such modifications have been incorporated into Change Order No. 3;
and
WHEREAS, the result of such modifications will decrease the contract amount by
$750.00 for a revised contract price of $1,667,852.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is,
authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 3 between the City of Grand Island and
Hausmann Construction Inc. from Lincoln, Nebraska to provide the modifications set out as
follows:
Change finish of front handrails from power coated to galvanized….……….……..…..$-200.00
Change chemical storage room doors from chain link to plastic vented……..………..$-1,000.00
Upgrade modular fence from vinyl to steal………………..………………….…………..$450.00
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-20
#2013-203 - Approving Claim with GI Loan Shop for Ammunition
at the Heartland Shooting Park Event
Staff Contact: Todd McCoy
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Request to Approve Ammunition Purchase for Heartland
Public Shooting Park Event
Item #’s:G-20
Presenter(s):Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
On May 30 – June 2 the Pandemic 2013 Three Gun event was held at the Heartland
Public Shooting Park. Over 400 shooters participated in the event from 25 states. This
event brought in nearly $100,000 of revenue to the Heartland Public Shooting Park.
Through online City registration, participants were able to purchase ammunition from GI
Loan Shop, Inc. facilitated by Hornady Manufacturing.
Discussion
The amount collected by the City from registrants for ammunition now due to the vendor
GI Loan Shop, Inc. was $22,890.00. Grand Island City Code Chapter 27 Procurement
requires all purchases over $20,000 be approved by Council. Following payment to GI
Loan Shop, Inc., a donation of profits will be made back to the Heartland Public Shooting
Park by GI Loan Shop, Inc. of $8,644.60.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City staff recommends approval of the payment to GI Loan Shop, Inc. in the amount of
$22,890.00 for the purchase of participant ammo for the Pandemic 2013 event.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the payment to GI Loan in the amount of $22,890.00 for the purchase of
participant ammo for the Pandemic 2013 event.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-203
WHEREAS, on May 30, 2013 through June 2, 2013 the Zombie Pandemic 2013
Three Gun Event was held at the Heartland Public Shooting Park; and
WHEREAS, through on-line City registration, participants were able to purchase
ammunition from GI Loan Inc. facilitated by Hornady Manufacturing; and
WHEREAS, the amount collected by the City from registrants for ammunition
now is due the vendor, GI Loan Shop Inc. in the amount of $22,890.00; and
WHEREAS, following payment to GI Loan Shop, Inc., a donation of profits will
be made back to the Heartland Public Shooting Park by GI Loan Shop, Inc. in the amount of
$8,644.60.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the invoice totaling $22,890.00 be
paid in full to GI Loan Shop Inc. for the purchase of ammunition for the Zombie Pandemic 2013
event.
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_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item G-21
#2013-204 - Approving 2013 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Application and Funding
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-9.
Staff Contact: Steven Lamken
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-204
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Police Department has received notification that
they are eligible to apply for $27,794.00 in grant funds under the 2013 Byrne Justice Assistance
(JAG) Program and the Hall County Sheriff's Department has been named as a disparate agency;
and
WHEREAS the Grand Island Police Department as the applicant will act as the
fiscal agent; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Police Department will be allocated $20,845.50 of
the grant funds; and
WHEREAS the Hall County Sheriff’s Department will be allocated $6,948.50 of
the grant funds; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 25, 2013, as required to discuss
the proposed use of such funds; and
WHEREAS, a memorandum of understanding between the City of Grand Island
and Hall County is required as part of the grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that approval is hereby granted to enter
into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hall County for the application of 2013
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funding.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item H-1
Consideration of Request from Susan (Schaaf) Penny and Gene
Penny for a Conditional Use Permit for Construction of a New
Home While Occupying Current Home Located at 5586 So.
Engleman Road
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-5.
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item H-2
Consideration of Approving Referral of Fonner Park Business
Improvement District 2013 to the Regional Planning Commission
Staff Contact: Marco Floreani
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Marco Floreani, Community Development Administrator
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject: Referral of Fonner Park Business Improvement District 2013 to
the Regional Planning Commission
Item #’s:H-2
Presenter(s):Marco Floreani, Community Development Administrator
Background
The Mayor and Council appointed an initial Board of Directors to Fonner Business Improvement
District 2013 (BID) with resolution 2013-180. After being appointed, the BID Board submits
recommendations to the City Council. Prior to acting on those recommendations, the Council
refers the matter to the Regional Planning Commission for its recommendations. The immediate
step is to refer the Fonner Park Business District 2013 formation and proposal to the Regional
Planning Commission for review and recommendation according to law.
Discussion
Pursuant to the authority given in Neb Rev Stats 19-4015 through 19-4038, cities may create
Business Improvement Districts to facilitate improvements and to develop and promote a variety
of beneficial activities. The appointed BID Board has submitted an initial proposed budget for
activities, improvements and boundaries for the District. This Council must refer the matter to
the Regional Planning Commission for recommendation before the next step may be taken. After
receiving the Planning Commission’s recommendations, the Council will be asked to adopt a
resolution of intent to establish the district. That resolution will be more comprehensive and will:
contain a description of the boundaries; describe in detail the proposed improvements and
purposes of the district; estimate the costs of projects; set forth the opportunity to protest, the
Council will be asked to pass an ordinance to formally establish the district in a manner of
raising revenue and assessments; and set a time for a hearing on the establishment of the district.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
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1.Move to refer the matter to the Regional Planning Commission
2.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council refer the Fonner Park Business Improvement
District 2013 proposal to the Regional Planning Commission.
Sample Motion
Move to refer the Fonner Park Business Improvement District 2013 formation and proposal to
the Regional Planning Commission.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item H-3
Consideration of Approving Referral of South Locust Street
Business Improvement District 2013 the Regional Planning
Commission
Staff Contact:
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Marco Floreani, Community Development Administrator
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject: Referral of South Locust Park Business Improvement District
2013 to the Regional Planning Commission
Item #’s:H-3
Presenter(s):Marco Floreani, Community Development Administrator
Background
The Mayor and Council appointed an initial Board of Directors to South Locust Business
Improvement District 2013 (BID) with resolution 2013-182. After being appointed, the BID
Board submits recommendations to the City Council. Prior to acting on those recommendations,
the Council refers the matter to the Regional Planning Commission for its recommendations. The
immediate step is to refer the South Locust Business District 2013 formation and proposal to the
Regional Planning Commission for review and recommendation according to law.
Discussion
Pursuant to the authority given in Neb Rev Stats 19-4015 through 19-4038, cities may create
Business Improvement Districts to facilitate improvements and to develop and promote a variety
of beneficial activities. The appointed BID Board has submitted an initial proposed budget for
activities, improvements and boundaries for the District. This Council must refer the matter to
the Regional Planning Commission for recommendation before the next step may be taken. After
receiving the Planning Commission’s recommendations, the Council will be asked to adopt a
resolution of intent to establish the district. That resolution will be more comprehensive and will:
contain a description of the boundaries; describe in detail the proposed improvements and
purposes of the district; estimate the costs of projects; set forth the opportunity to protest, the
Council will be asked to pass an ordinance to formally establish the district in a manner of
raising revenue and assessments; and set a time for a hearing on the establishment of the district.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
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1.Move to refer the matter to the Regional Planning Commission
2.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council refer the South Locust Business Improvement
District 2013 proposal to the Regional Planning Commission.
Sample Motion
Move to refer the South Locust Business Improvement District 2013 formation and proposal to
the Regional Planning Commission.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item H-4
Consideration of Approving Referral of Second Street Business
Improvement District 2013 to the Regional Planning Commission
Staff Contact: Marco Floreani
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Marco Floreani, Community Development Administrator
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject: Referral of Second Street Business Improvement District 2013
to the Regional Planning Commission
Item #’s:H-4
Presenter(s):Marco Floreani, Community Development Administrator
Background
The Mayor and Council appointed an initial Board of Directors to Second Street Business
Improvement District 2013 (BID) with resolution 2013-181. After being appointed, the BID
Board submits recommendations to the City Council. Prior to acting on those recommendations,
the Council refers the matter to the Regional Planning Commission for its recommendations.
The immediate step is to refer the Second Street Business District 2013 formation and proposal
to the Regional Planning Commission for review and recommendation according to law.
Discussion
Pursuant to the authority given in Neb Rev Stats 19-4015 through 19-4038, cities may create
Business Improvement Districts to facilitate improvements and to develop and promote a variety
of beneficial activities. The appointed BID Board has submitted an initial proposed budget for
activities, improvements and boundaries for the District. This Council must refer the matter to
the Regional Planning Commission for recommendation before the next step may be taken. After
receiving the Planning Commission’s recommendations, the Council will be asked to adopt a
resolution of intent to establish the district. That resolution will be more comprehensive and will:
contain a description of the boundaries; describe in detail the proposed improvements and
purposes of the district; estimate the costs of projects; set forth the opportunity to protest, the
Council will be asked to pass an ordinance to formally establish the district in a manner of
raising revenue and assessments; and set a time for a hearing on the establishment of the district.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
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1.Move to refer the matter to the Regional Planning Commission
2.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council refer the Second Street Business Improvement
District 2013 proposal to the Regional Planning Commission.
Sample Motion
Move to refer the Second Street Business Improvement District 2013 formation and proposal to
the Regional Planning Commission.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item I-1
#2013-205 - Consideration of Request from Claudia Vidana dba
Mermaids, 123 E. South Front Street for a Class “C” Liquor
License
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-205
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Claudia Vidana doing business as
Mermaids, 123 E. South Front Street for a Class "C" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island
Independent as required by state law on June 15, 2013; such publication cost being $16.28; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 25, 2013 for the purpose of
discussing such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-
identified liquor license application contingent upon final inspections.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application with the following stipulations:
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-
identified liquor license application for the following reasons:_________
__________________________________________________________
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item I-2
#2013-206 - Consideration of Request from KERJAC, Inc. dba Stix
Billiard Center, 811 West 4th Street for a Class “C” Liquor
License and Liquor Manager Request for Laura Cole, 819 N.
Howard Avenue
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
Grand Island Council Session - 6/25/2013 Page 340 / 369
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-206
WHEREAS, an application was filed by KERJAC, Inc. doing business as Stix
Billiard Center, 811 West 4th for a Class "C" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island
Independent as required by state law on June 15, 2013; such publication cost being $16.27; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 25, 2013 for the purpose of
discussing such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-
identified liquor license application contingent upon final inspections.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application with the following stipulations:
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-
identified liquor license application for the following reasons:_________
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of Laura Cole, 819
N. Howard Avenue as liquor manager of such business contingent upon
completing a state approved alcohol server/seller program.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item I-3
#2013-207 - Consideration of Request from Roebuck Investments,
LLC dba Flippin’ Chicken, 3404 West 13th Street, Unit C60 for a
Class “I” Liquor License and Liquor Manager Request for Larry
Roebuck, 1003 NE Hwy 2, Phillips, NE
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-3.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-207
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Roebuck Investments, LLC doing
business as Flippin’ Chicken, 3404 West 13th Street, Unit C60 for a Class "I" Liquor License;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island
Independent as required by state law on June 15, 2013; such publication cost being $16.27; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 25, 2013 for the purpose of
discussing such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-
identified liquor license application contingent upon final inspections.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application with the following stipulations:
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-
identified liquor license application for the following reasons:_________
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of Larry Roebuck,
1003 NE Hwy 2, Phillips, NE as liquor manager of such business
contingent upon completing a state approved alcohol server/seller
program.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item I-4
#2013-208 - Consideration of Request from Los Dos Hrmns
Mexican Rest, LLC dba Los Dos Hermanos Mexican Restaurant,
2004 N. Broadwell Avenue for a Change of Location and Name
Change for Class “I-98965” Liquor License to San Miguel A Bar &
Grill, 413 West 4th Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-4.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-208
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Los Dos Hrmns Mexican Rest, LLC
doing business as Los Dos Hermanos Mexican Restaurant, 2004 N. Broadwell Avenue for a
Change of Location for Class "I-98965" Liquor License to San Miguel A Bar & Grill, 413 West
4th Street; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island
Independent as required by state law on June 15, 2013; such publication cost being $18.24; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 25, 2013 for the purpose of
discussing such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-
identified liquor license application contingent upon final inspections.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application with the following stipulations:
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-
identified liquor license application for the following reasons:_________
__________________________________________________________
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item I-5
#2013-209 - Consideration of Approving Redevelopment Plan for
an Area Known as Redevelopment Area No. 11 Located South of
Capital Avenue, between Broadwell Avenue and Wheeler Avenue
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-6.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-209
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation and city of the
first class, has determined it be desirable to undertake and carry out urban redevelopment
projects in areas of the City which are determined to be substandard and blighted and in need of
redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Community Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21,
Nebraska Reissue Revised Statutes of 2007, as amended (the "Act"), prescribes the requirements
and procedures for the planning and implementation of redevelopment projects; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously declared Redevelopment Area No. 11 of the City to
be substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska (the "Authority"), has prepared a Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Section 18-2111 of
the Act, and recommended the Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Commission of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City reviewed the Redevelopment Plan
pursuant to the Act and submitted its recommendations, to the City, pursuant to Section 18-2114
of the Act; and
WHEREAS, following consideration of the recommendations of the Authority to the
Planning Commission, the recommendations of the Planning Commission to the City, and
following the public hearing with respect to the Redevelopment Plan, the City approved the Plan;
and
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the City by the Authority for approval a specific
Redevelopment Project within the Redevelopment Plan and as authorized in the Redevelopment
Plan, such project to be as follows: property acquisition, site preparation, demolition, utilities
extensions, landscaping, concrete and fees associated with the redevelopment project. All
redevelopment activities will occur in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the City published notices of a public hearing and mailed notices as required
pursuant to Section 18-2115 of the Act and has, on the date of the Resolution held a public
hearing on the proposal to amend the Redevelopment Plan to include the Redevelopment Project
described above.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska:
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1.The Redevelopment Plan of the City approved for Redevelopment Area No. 11 in the city
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, including the Redevelopment Project described
above, is hereby determined to be feasible and in conformity with the general plan for the
development of the City of Grand Island as a whole and the Redevelopment Plan,
including the Redevelopment Project identified above, is in conformity with the
legislative declarations and determinations set forth in the Act; and it is hereby found and
determined that (a) the redevelopment project in the plan would not be economically
feasible without the use of tax-increment financing, (b) the redevelopment project would
not occur in the community redevelopment area without the use of tax-increment
financing, and (c) the costs and benefits of the redevelopment project, including costs and
benefits to other affected political subdivisions, the economy of the community, and the
demand for public and private services have been analyzed by the City and have been
found to be in the long-term best interest of the community impacted by the
redevelopment project. The City acknowledges receipt of notice of intent to enter into
the Redevelopment Contract in accordance with Section 18-2119 of the Act and of the
recommendations of the Authority and the Planning Commission with respect to the
Redevelopment Contract.
2.Approval of the Redevelopment Plan is hereby ratified and reaffirmed, as amended by
this Resolution, and the Authority is hereby directed to implement the Redevelopment
Plan in accordance with the Act.
3.Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, ad valorem taxes levied upon real property in the
Redevelopment Project included or authorized in the Plan which is described above shall
be divided, for a period not to exceed 15 years after the effective date of this provision,
which effective date shall be January 1, 2015 as follows:
a.That proportion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate fixed
each year by or for each public body upon the Redevelopment Project Valuation
(as defined in the Act) shall be paid into the funds of each such public body in the
same proportion as all other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and
b.That proportion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the Redevelopment
Project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to, is pledged to, and,
when collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of,
the interest on, and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes
or advances of money to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded,
assumed, or otherwise, such Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in
part, such Redevelopment Project. When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of
money, or indebtedness, including interest and premium due have been paid, the
Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and County Treasurer and all ad
valorem taxes upon real property in such Redevelopment Project shall be paid
into the funds of the respective public bodies.
c.The Community Redevelopment Authority is authorized and directed to execute
and file with the Treasurer and Assessor of Hall County, Nebraska, an Allocation
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Agreement and Notice of Pledge of Taxes with respect to each Redevelopment
Project.
4.The City hereby finds and determines that the proposed land uses and building
requirements in the Redevelopment Area are designed with the general purposes of
accomplishing, in accordance with the general plan for development of the City, a
coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the City and its environs which
will, in accordance with present and future needs, promote health, safety, morals, order,
convenience, prosperity; and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in
the process of development; including, among other things, adequate provision for traffic,
vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate
provision for light and air, the promotion of a healthful and convenient distribution of
population, the provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage, and other public
utilities, schools, parks, recreation and community facilities, and other public
requirements, the promotion of sound design and arrangement, the wise and efficient
expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the recurrence of unsanitary or unsafe
dwelling accommodations, or conditions of blight.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item I-6
#2013-210 - Considertation of Approving Redevelopment Plan for
an Area Known as Redevelopment Area No. 12 Located South of
Old Potash Hwy., East of Engleman Road and West of North Road
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-7.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-210
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation and city of the
first class, has determined it be desirable to undertake and carry out urban redevelopment
projects in areas of the City which are determined to be substandard and blighted and in need of
redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Community Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21,
Nebraska Reissue Revised Statutes of 2007, as amended (the "Act"), prescribes the requirements
and procedures for the planning and implementation of redevelopment projects; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously declared Redevelopment Area No. 12 of the City to
be substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska (the "Authority"), has prepared a Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Section 18-2111 of
the Act, and recommended the Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Commission of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City reviewed the Redevelopment Plan
pursuant to the Act and submitted its recommendations, to the City, pursuant to Section 18-2114
of the Act; and
WHEREAS, following consideration of the recommendations of the Authority to the
Planning Commission, the recommendations of the Planning Commission to the City, and
following the public hearing with respect to the Redevelopment Plan, the City approved the Plan;
and
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the City by the Authority for approval a specific
Redevelopment Project within the Redevelopment Plan and as authorized in the Redevelopment
Plan, such project to be as follows: property acquisition, site preparation, demolition, utilities
extensions, landscaping, concrete and fees associated with the redevelopment project. All
redevelopment activities will occur in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the City published notices of a public hearing and mailed notices as required
pursuant to Section 18-2115 of the Act and has, on the date of the Resolution held a public
hearing on the proposal to amend the Redevelopment Plan to include the Redevelopment Project
described above.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska:
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1.The Redevelopment Plan of the City approved for Redevelopment Area No. 12 in the city
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, including the Redevelopment Project described
above, is hereby determined to be feasible and in conformity with the general plan for the
development of the City of Grand Island as a whole and the Redevelopment Plan,
including the Redevelopment Project identified above, is in conformity with the
legislative declarations and determinations set forth in the Act; and it is hereby found and
determined that (a) the redevelopment project in the plan would not be economically
feasible without the use of tax-increment financing, (b) the redevelopment project would
not occur in the community redevelopment area without the use of tax-increment
financing, and (c) the costs and benefits of the redevelopment project, including costs and
benefits to other affected political subdivisions, the economy of the community, and the
demand for public and private services have been analyzed by the City and have been
found to be in the long-term best interest of the community impacted by the
redevelopment project. The City acknowledges receipt of notice of intent to enter into
the Redevelopment Contract in accordance with Section 18-2119 of the Act and of the
recommendations of the Authority and the Planning Commission with respect to the
Redevelopment Contract(s).
2.Approval of the Redevelopment Plan is hereby ratified and reaffirmed, as amended by
this Resolution, and the Authority is hereby directed to implement the Redevelopment
Plan in accordance with the Act.
3.Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, ad valorem taxes levied upon real property in the
Redevelopment Project included or authorized in the Plan which is described above shall
be divided, for a period not to exceed 15 years after the effective date of this provision,
which effective determined with each contract as approve by the Community
Redevelopment Authority as follows:
a.That proportion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate fixed
each year by or for each public body upon the Redevelopment Project Valuation
(as defined in the Act) shall be paid into the funds of each such public body in the
same proportion as all other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and
b.That proportion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the Redevelopment
Project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to, is pledged to, and,
when collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of,
the interest on, and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes
or advances of money to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded,
assumed, or otherwise, such Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in
part, such Redevelopment Project. When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of
money, or indebtedness, including interest and premium due have been paid, the
Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and County Treasurer and all ad
valorem taxes upon real property in such Redevelopment Project shall be paid
into the funds of the respective public bodies.
c.The Community Redevelopment Authority is authorized and directed to execute
and file with the Treasurer and Assessor of Hall County, Nebraska, an Allocation
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Agreement and Notice of Pledge of Taxes with respect to each Redevelopment
Project.
4.The City hereby finds and determines that the proposed land uses and building
requirements in the Redevelopment Area are designed with the general purposes of
accomplishing, in accordance with the general plan for development of the City, a
coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the City and its environs which
will, in accordance with present and future needs, promote health, safety, morals, order,
convenience, prosperity; and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in
the process of development; including, among other things, adequate provision for traffic,
vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate
provision for light and air, the promotion of a healthful and convenient distribution of
population, the provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage, and other public
utilities, schools, parks, recreation and community facilities, and other public
requirements, the promotion of sound design and arrangement, the wise and efficient
expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the recurrence of unsanitary or unsafe
dwelling accommodations, or conditions of blight.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item I-7
#2013-211 - Consideration of Approving Interlocal Agreement with
Hall County for Ambulance Service
Staff Contact: Cory Schmidt, Fire Chief
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Cory Schmidt, Fire Chief
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Approval of Inter-Local Agreement with Hall County for
Ambulance Service
Item #’s:I-7
Presenter(s):Cory Schmidt, Fire Chief
Background
The City of Grand Island Fire Department has provided ambulance service for Hall
County outside the city limits of Grand Island in the past. The terms of this service were
in accordance with an Inter-Local agreement between the two parties which originated
in1967. The agreement will expire after June 30, 2013.
Discussion
Councilmembers Nickerson, Minton, and Dugan from the City of Grand Island and
members of the Hall County Board of Supervisors began the negotiation process several
months ago in regards to providing ambulance service to the areas of Hall County outside
the corporate city limits of Grand Island. Negotiations resulted in a proposed agreement
of $180,000 per year for a two year period commencing July 1, 2013 and ending June 30,
2015. Once approved by Council, the agreement will be forwarded to Hall County for
their official approval.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Inter-Local agreement
between the City of Grand Island and Hall County to provide ambulance service that was
negotiated by Councilmembers on behalf of the City.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Inter-Local agreement between the City of Grand Island and Hall
County to provide ambulance services to the areas in Hall County, outside the city limits
of Grand Island.
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INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF HALL AND
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Nebraska Interlocal Cooperation
Act codified at Article 8, Chapter 13 and §§13-303 and 77-3442
of the Nebraska Revised Statutes, the County of Hall (County)
and the City of Grand Island (City) do hereby enter into an
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (Agreement) for the City to
provide ambulance service for that part of Hall County not
within the boundaries of the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, on August 31, 1967 the Parties entered into an
initial agreement for ambulance service for that part of Hall
County not within the boundaries of the City of Grand Island;
and
WHEREAS, since 1967 the Parties have renewed that agreement
periodically; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2008 the Parties renewed that agreement
for a period of five (5) years ending on June 30, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to again renew their agreement
for the City to provide ambulance service for that part of Hall
County not within the boundaries of the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties do hereby set forth the terms
of their Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the City to
provide ambulance service for that part of Hall County not
within the boundaries of the City of Grand Island as follows:
I.
The duration of this Agreement shall be for two (2) years
commencing on July 1, 2013 and ending on June 30, 2015.
II.
The geographic area covered by this Agreement shall be that
part of Hall County not within the boundaries of the City of
Grand Island. That area is not static and may change during the
duration of this Agreement as a result of annexation of portions
of the County by the City.
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III.
The Parties shall not create any separate legal entity for
the purpose of administering this Agreement. The administration
of this Agreement is delegated to the City. The City’s
authority to manage its ambulance service, bill for that
service, and retain the revenue generated by that service
remains in full force in all instances unless specifically
stated otherwise by the terms of this Agreement.
IV.
There shall be no joint method for the Parties to finance
the administration of this Agreement. The Parties shall adopt
and maintain appropriations to fund their respective financial
obligations under this Agreement.
V.
The Parties shall not create any joint fund or acquire
joint property for the administration of this Agreement.
VI.
The Grand Island Fire Chief shall be the Administrator of
this Agreement.
VII.
The County’s financial obligations to the City pursuant to
this Agreement shall be as follows:
A. The County shall make two (2) annual payments to the City of
One Hundred and Eighty Thousand Dollars ($180,000.00) for a
total of Three Hundred and Sixty Thousand Dollars
($360,000.00) during the duration of this Agreement. Annual
payments shall be based on the County’s fiscal year which
begins on July 1 and ends June 30.
B. The County’s annual payments to the City shall be made
according to the following schedule:
1. 2013-2014 Fiscal Year
a. August 1, 2013 $ 45,000.00
b. November 1, 2013 $ 45,000.00
c. February 1, 2014 $ 45,000.00
d. May 1, 2014 $ 45,000.00
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2013-2014 Fiscal Year Total $180,000.00
2. 2014-2015 Fiscal Year
a. August 1, 2014 $ 45,000.00
b. November 1, 2014 $ 45,000.00
c. February 1, 2015 $ 45,000.00
d. May 1, 2015 $ 45,000.00
2014-2015 Fiscal Year Total $180,000.00
Duration of Agreement Total $360,000.00
C. Any ambulance service to the Hall County Jail shall be
billed to the County separately in accordance with the
City’s ambulance fee schedule. The County’s financial
obligation for ambulance service to the Hall County Jail
shall be in addition to the annual payments listed above.
VIII.
The City may set ambulance rates at its discretion but the
rate for calls for that part of Hall County not within the
boundaries of the City of Grand Island shall be set according to
defined and reasonable factors such as mileage.
IX.
The terms of this Agreement shall not be altered or amended
unless done so in writing with the approval of both the
governing bodies of the Parties.
X.
This Agreement may be terminated by either Party for any
reason or no reason upon the approval of such action by the
governing body of either Party with a minimum of sixty (60) days
notice to the other Party.
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4
COUNTY OF HALL
____________________ By ________________________________
Date Pamela Lancaster, Chairperson
Hall County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
_________________________
Marla J. Conley
Hall County Clerk
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
____________________ By ________________________________
Date Jay Vavricek, Mayor
City of Grand Island
_________________________
RaNae Edwards
Grand Island City Clerk
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-211
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island and Hall County currently have an Inter-
Local agreement regarding ambulance service for Hall County; and
WHEREAS, the current agreement will expire after June 30, 2013; and
WHEREAS, negotiations resulted in a proposed Inter-Local agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island will receive $180,000 per year commencing
July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2015 for the Grand Island Fire Department to provide
ambulance service to Hall County outside the city limits of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor
to sign the Inter-Local between the two parties in regards to ambulance service.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item I-8
#2013-212 - Consideration of Approving Advertising Contract with
the Grand Island Independent
Staff Contact: Brenda Sutherland
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director
Meeting:June 25, 2013
Subject:Approving Contract with Grand Island Independent for
Newspaper Advertising
Item #’s:I-8
Presenter(s):Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director
Background
The City of Grand Island has entered into contracts with the Grand Island Independent
for newspaper advertising. The contracts cover advertising for all departments in the City.
Advertising that falls under the heading of “legals” is handled separately as that rate is
defined by State bid.
Discussion
The last contract was for a commitment of $30,000. The City has exceeded that amount
and therefore it seems prudent to increase the amount of the contract to take advantage of
the best pricing possible. The contract being proposed this year is for a $40,000
commitment. This amount is conservative and falls below our current usage. However,
should different avenues be used for advertising or a cutback in spending occur, we
would then be charged the rate that was appropriate for that level of usage. The contract
is attached and the rates are listed. The daily rate has increased from the prior contract
from $11.70 to $11.87 and the Sunday rate increased from $11.87 to $12.10.
As this contract exceeds $20,000, City procurement rules would require the City to
advertise a RFP or use the bid process to obtain quotes for service. The Council passed
Resolution 2011-254 that named the Grand Island Independent as a sole source provider
and therefore there were no other quotes obtained. The Grand Island Independent is our
only local daily paper. The City does use other local weekly papers and this would not
prohibit that practice.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
I recommend that the advertising contract with the Grand Island Independent be
approved.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the advertising contract with the Grand Island Independent.
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Advertising Contract
This agreement is made between The Grand Island Independent, hereinafter referred to as the
Publisher, and City of Grand Island , hereinafter referred to as the advertiser.
Provisions:
This contract is an annual dollar volume agreement based on the advertiser’s total planned
investment with the Publisher and shall be in effect __June 1, 2013_________ through
__May 31, 2014__________ . The advertising rates assigned to the volume levels will be
consistent with rates published in the most current Rate Card. The provisions of this contract
shall consist of (1) the declarations of the agreement contained in this document and (2) the
current Advertising Rate Card of The Grand Island Independent, which includes the Publisher’s
policies. The Publisher additionally stipulates that an advertiser bears full responsibility for the
payment of all advertising charges.
Declarations:
1.In consideration of the Advertiser’s agreement to advertise $_____40,000_______ with
The Grand Island Independent, the Advertiser will earn the column inch rates according to
the current rate card.
2.In the event the Advertiser does not fulfill the dollar volume agreement, the Publisher will
invoice the Advertiser for the difference between the rate billed and the rate earned on the
inches that have been published.
3.This agreement may be cancelled by either party by providing a 30 day written notice. In the
event the contract is terminated prior to fulfillment, the earned rates will be applied to the
published inches.
4.Payment is due the 25th of the month following publication or services.
5.Additional contract entitlements:
Rate will be locked in at $11.87 Daily and $12.10 Sunday.
Authorization:
The terms and conditions of the agreement are hereby ratified and placed into force as agreed
upon.
City of Grand Island Account # 22601_______________________________ ________
Business Name the Independent Representative Date
__________________________________ ____________ ______________________________ ___________
Authorized Signature Date the Independent Advertising Director Date
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-212
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island advertises in the Grand Island Independent;
and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Independent was approved as a sole source
provider by the Grand Island City Council under Resolution 2011-254 ; and
WHEREAS, the rates listed in the contract will remain in effect from June 1, 2013
until the end of the contract on May 31, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute the aforementioned contract with the Grand Island Independent.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item I-9
#2013-213 – Consideration of Defining Specific Actions to be Taken
Regarding a Public Nuisance Located at 311 East 3rd Street and
319 East 5th Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Ordinance item F-1.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 24, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-213
WHEREAS, City Council approved Resolution 2013-185 on June 11, 2013
supporting administration’s efforts to abate a public nuisance; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to specifically define City Council’s intention
regarding the word “abate”; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that City staff move forward to obtain a
Court order supporting the removal of the signs/fence in an expeditious manner located at 311
East 3rd Street and 319 East 5th Street.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Council Session
Item J-1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of June 12, 2013
through June 25, 2013
The Claims for the period of June 12, 2013 through June 25, 2013 for a total amount of $5,875,503.10.
A MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter
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