08-29-2013 City Council Special Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Special Meeting - Updated 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 Thursday, August 29, 2013
Call to Order
This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open
Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room
as required by state law.
The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
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City of Grand Island
Thursday, August 29, 2013
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Item C-1
Update on Employee Health Care Enrollment
Staff Contact: Brenda Sutherland
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City of Grand Island
Thursday, August 29, 2013
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Item E-1
Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2013-2014 City of Grand
Island and Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Budgets -
Continued
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter
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City of Grand Island
Thursday, August 29, 2013
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Item H-1
Review of Proposed Salary Ordinance
Staff Contact: Brenda Sutherland
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director
Meeting:August 29, 2013
Subject:Salary Ordinance
Item #’s:H-1
Presenter(s):Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director
Background
A salary ordinance for fiscal year 2013/2014 was brought before Council on August 20
for consideration. An amendment to postpone that vote until September 10 was made
and approved by Council. The purpose of tonight’s presentation is to provide Council
with additional information and answer questions that have been turned into Council so
that they are better able to move forward with the action item at the appropriate time. As
September 10 is the last budget meeting scheduled, I wanted to make sure Council has
the time to ask the questions they would like to ask and not be pushing up against the
time constraints of the budget meetings.
Discussion
Questions that have arisen since the salary ordinance was first introduced will be
addressed in this presentation. We will discuss the overall impact of the survey for the
non-union employees; the number of steps in the City’s various pay plans; and the reason
for splitting the Division Chiefs into separate titles and pay plans.
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HUMAN
RESOURCES
Steps in Pay Plan
Non Union: 15 steps
AFSCME: 15 steps
IAFF: 9 steps
IBEW: 8 steps
FOP: 9 steps 2013-2014
10 steps 2014-2015
11 steps 2015-2016
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HUMAN
RESOURCES
2013 – 2014 Salary Changes
Non Union 4.45% average
AFSCME 1.5%
IAFF 2.5%
IBEW (4 contracts) 2.75%
FOP 7.82% average
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HUMAN
RESOURCES
Currently all three positions are on the same pay plan
Changed several years ago to promote internal
movement and cross-training
Issues with current system
Comparability shows pay differences
Current staff has specialized skills and certifications
Pay plan is based on the average of all three positions
Fire Division Chief Salary
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City of Grand Island
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Special Meeting - Updated
Item I-1
#2013-294 - Consideration of Approving .50 Full Time Equivalents
for the Heartland Public Shooting Park for 2013-2014 City Budget
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter, Finance Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Meeting:August 29, 2013
Subject:Consideration of Approving .50 Full-Time Equivalents
for the Heartland Public Shooting Park for 2013-2014
City Budget
Item #’s:I-1
Presenter(s):Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Background
April 1, 2004 Heartland Public Shooting Park (HPSP) opened to the public in its current
location under the management of the GI Skeet and Sporting Clay Club. HPSP grew in
popularity quickly. At the Skeet Clubs request, the City took over operation of the HPSP
in October of 2005. Over $4 million of private and public money has been invested to
date at the Heartland Public Shooting Park.
HPSP has become one of central Nebraska’s premier recreational attractions hosting
numerous regional and national events such as the Rim Fire Championship, Zombies in
the Heartland (The Pandemic), Glock Shooting Sports Foundation Shoot, USPSA Area 3
Pistol Championship, National 4-H Open Youth Invitational, Platte River Charity Shoot
to name a few. HPSP also hosts a number of local charity events that include Hope
Harbor, Big Brother Big Sisters, and local school organizations. HPSP supports area
youth by hosting events like Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge University, Hunters
Education Classes, and local high school trap teams.
Discussion
Recent financial and participation data shows that the HPSP staff has made significant
progress in growing the customer base and bringing new events to the park. However,
HPSP staff has overreached their capacity to facilitate further growth and keep up with
the demands of the facility. HPSP has outgrown its staffing limitations.
The addition of one full-time Office Coordinator position is recommended. To add the
new position, 0.50 FTE’s would be added to the budget. The new FTE’s will be added to
0.50 existing part-time FTE’s to create the new full-time position. The Office
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Coordinator pay scale is recommended at $15.11 - $21.48 hourly or $31,443 - $44,687
annual. The Office Coordinator will be a higher skilled employee, enhance customer
service, improve administrative responsibilities, and most importantly allow the other two
full time staff members to focus on shooting sport venues and foster future growth.
Without the new position it will be very difficult keep up with facility demand or host
additional events.
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 the HPSP Office
Coordinator Position and reduction of .50 seasonal workers.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the 1 FTE Office Coordinator Position and reduction of .50 FTE
seasonal workers in the 2013-2014 City Budget.
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Department/Fund Position Amount FTE
EMERGENCY 126 Senior Public Safety Dispatcher 41,735 0.50
MANAGEMENT Public Safety Dispatcher 64,246 1.00
Public Safety Dispatcher (63,347)(1.00)
215 Senior Public Safety Dispatcher (40,439)(0.50)
Public Safety Dispatcher (64,251)(1.00)
Public Safety Dispatcher 11,804 0.18
Public Safety Dispatcher (19,474)(0.25)
Public Safety Dispatcher 14,140 0.18
216 Public Safety Dispatcher 50,567 0.82
Public Safety Dispatcher 61,218 0.82
Public Safety Dispatcher (56,036)(0.75)
TOTAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:163 0.00
POLICE 123 Police Officers 313,503 5.00
Community Service Officers 63,886 2.00
TOTAL POLICE:377,389 7.00
METROPOLITAN 225 MPO Planning Manager 97,740 1.00
PLANNING ORG TOTAL METROPOLITAN PLANNING:97,740 1.00
PUBLIC WORKS 330 GIS Coordinator 88,144 1.00
Registered Land Surveyor 97,860 1.00
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS:186,004 2.00
PARKS - HPSP 44801 Office Coordinator 64,739 1.00
Seasonal Worker Customer Service/Facility Operations (9,605)(0.50)
TOTAL PARKS:55,134 0.50
UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 520 Civil Engineer I/II 118,146 1.00
Utilities Electrician 101,424 1.00
TOTAL UTILITIES:219,570 2.00
TOTAL CITY:936,000 12.50
DOLLAR SUMMARY OF 2014 FTE CHANGES
3-14 budget.
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R E S O L U T I O N 2013-294
WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council approves a schedule of full time equivalent
positions as part of the City’s annual budget process; and
WHEREAS, the Heartland Public Shooting Park of the Parks and Recreation Department
has requested the addition of an Office Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, the Heartland Public Shooting Park is currently understaffed to meet current
demand and to facilitate future growth; and
WHEREAS, the addition of a full-time Office Coordinator will enhance customer
service, improve completion of administrative responsibilities, reduce turn-over, reduce training
costs, promote consistency and foster future growth; and
WHEREAS, the Heartland Public Shooting Park of the Parks and Recreation Department
will increase its current FTE schedule by 0.50, which will consist of a 0.50 decrease in Seasonal
Workers; and
WHEREAS, the Heartland Public Shooting Park will add one (1) Office Coordinator.
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 changes to the City FTE Schedule.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on August 29, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 28, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
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City of Grand Island
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Special Meeting - Updated
Item I-2
#2013-295 - Consideration of Approving 1 Full Time Equivalent
Land Surveyor for Public Works for 2013-2014 City Budget
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter, Finance Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Meeting:August 29, 2013
Subject:Consideration of Approving 2 Full Time Equivalent
Employees (FTE) for Public Works for the 2013-2014
City Budget
Item #’s:I-2 & I-3
Presenter(s):Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Background
At the August 13, 2013 Study Session and the August 27 public hearing, we discussed
the changes in the Full Time Equivalent Employees (FTEs) included in the 2013-2014
proposed budget for the City of Grand Island. Public Works is requesting two
departmental FTE changes to improve efficiencies and continuing department growth.
Discussion
Please review memo from John Collins, Public Works Director.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the recommendation for requested FTE’s and changes.
2.Modify the request to meet the policy direction of the Council.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the 2013-2014 FTE requests.
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Sample Motion
A motion to approve the FTE requests and changes as recommended.
Department/Fund Position Amount FTE
EMERGENCY 126 Senior Public Safety Dispatcher 41,735 0.50
MANAGEMENT Public Safety Dispatcher 64,246 1.00
Public Safety Dispatcher (63,347)(1.00)
215 Senior Public Safety Dispatcher (40,439)(0.50)
Public Safety Dispatcher (64,251)(1.00)
Public Safety Dispatcher 11,804 0.18
Public Safety Dispatcher (19,474)(0.25)
Public Safety Dispatcher 14,140 0.18
216 Public Safety Dispatcher 50,567 0.82
Public Safety Dispatcher 61,218 0.82
Public Safety Dispatcher (56,036)(0.75)
TOTAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:163 0.00
POLICE 123 Police Officers 313,503 5.00
Community Service Officers 63,886 2.00
TOTAL POLICE:377,389 7.00
METROPOLITAN 225 MPO Planning Manager 97,740 1.00
PLANNING ORG TOTAL METROPOLITAN PLANNING:97,740 1.00
PUBLIC WORKS 330 GIS Coordinator 88,144 1.00
Registered Land Surveyor 97,860 1.00
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS:186,004 2.00
PARKS - HPSP 44801 Office Coordinator 64,739 1.00
Seasonal Worker Customer Service/Facility Operations (9,605)(0.50)
TOTAL PARKS:55,134 0.50
UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 520 Civil Engineer I/II 118,146 1.00
Utilities Electrician 101,424 1.00
TOTAL UTILITIES:219,570 2.00
TOTAL CITY:936,000 12.50
DOLLAR SUMMARY OF 2014 FTE CHANGES
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Public Works
As stated several months ago, one of the most important goals for the Department of
Public Works (DPW) is to rebuild the Engineering Division so that it is properly staffed
both with the necessary skill sets and numbers to accomplish the objectives set by the
City. There will still be a need for consultants to provide skills that are not needed as
frequently (such as those required in the dewatering study) and for work exceeding the
capacity of staff (it is better from both an economic and productivity view to never have
more staff than required for the continuous work load). The three basic skill sets missing
are Traffic Engineering, Surveying, and GIS. The DPW Engineering Division is
performing work in these areas, but has no one specializing in them (I.E. Professional
Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE), licensed Land Surveyor (LS), or Certified and
Degreed Geographic Information System Specialist (GIS Specialist)). Note that there are
many other needed skill sets not present (such as structural engineer, geotechnical
engineer, hydraulic engineer, etc.), but the work load for these will remain too small to be
cost effective until the City is much larger; for the next few decades it is more cost
effective to consult these out as needed.
Work in the DPW Engineering Division falls into 3 broad categories:
Support – activities that support the community such as providing the location of
a sewer tap or preparing final documents for permanent storage. These activities
are often border line between sub-professional and clerical, and typically handled
by sub-professional engineering staff in most government operations, though
clerical staff often supplements this effort. This seems to be the area of primary
focus for the GI DPW Engineering Division prior to 2011. Note that occasionally
professional or paraprofessional level skills are required for these tasks.
Study and Design – Developing plans, surveys, Request for Qualifications (RFQ),
Request for Proposals (RFP), Bids, Standards, Studies, and other engineering
activities necessary to produce projects and protect both public and private
infrastructure. In addition to various professional engineering skill sets, CADD,
GIS, Survey and other paraprofessional skill sets are necessary to accomplish the
City’s objectives. The lack of expertise in this area is the primary reason for
DPW’s past failures: poor consultant performance, excessive construction fees,
projects designed but not built, poor base and other materials on streets, poor
drainage, inappropriate choice of solutions, etc.
Construction – activities required to continue projects to completion, beginning
when the final design is complete, or after bids are awarded, depending on
whether staff or contractors will complete the work. Poor inspection is
responsible for the early failures of infrastructure, high maintenance frequency
and increased repair costs. In some cases the City has not received what was
purchased. Depending on the type of project professional and/or paraprofessional
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skill sets are needed, though with proper guidance, some tasks (such as
observation) can be successfully completed by sub-professionals.
Properly staffing the Engineering Division is the best opportunity to correct the problems
the City has experienced, and to reduce total infrastructure related costs. Realization of
savings will be difficult until past deficiencies have been corrected, such as those related
to Wastewater or drainage. Note that fixed cost will increase with staff, but consultant
cost will diminish with their utilization, contractor cost and maintenance/repair cost will
diminish with better designs and closer inspections.
At this time the weakest area in the Engineering Division is data collection and
compilation necessary for proper engineering analysis. The most needed skill set is GIS,
which should be provided by a GIS Specialist responsible for:
Compiling feature/property needs and developing data structures to accommodate
them.
Developing data collection contracts to collect data for such things as pavement
management, traffic signs, and drainage.
Acquiring or developing software and reports to support network analysis needed
by the engineers. Note that network analysis is needed to develop system wide
plans for handling traffic flow or creating a series of drainage projects to correct
the drainage without simply moving the problem from one location to another.
There will still be a need for modeling and master plans from consultants (some
software and skill sets are too expensive and or too infrequently needed), but this
makes implementation easier, and a real review of things such as the Summerfield
drainage issues or Highway 281 accidents possible.
Ensuring new data is entered as it is available; out of date information leads to
poor decisions.
Interfacing with the Utilities and County GIS staffs to ensure efforts are
coordinated and data validation occurs.
Automating ancillary tasks such as determining where sanitary sewer connections
are located and what fees are associated with connecting.
Surveying is the next most critical missing skill set, and the need will increase if the City
decides to adopt and enforce drainage regulations at the lot or subdivision level. To
provide this it is necessary to establish a Licensed Land Surveyor responsible for:
Completing the surveys necessary for developing projects with staff. A surveyor
with assistance from sub-professional staff will be able to complete many of the
surveys needed for staff designs, but consultants will be needed to handle some
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when the workload is excessive. This position will be especially effective for the
many small projects where survey data is needed quickly for studies/designs.
Work is cyclical, so there will be some down time; this will be spent inspecting
construction projects, a function where we are significantly understaffed, and handling
some ancillary duties. The quality of inspection services we have received from
consultants has been inconsistent, and has contributed to some failures.
Design usually costs 8% to 12%. Assuming minimal cost, the value for 2012 was
$248,000 and for 2013 is projected to be $290,000, which would have otherwise been
contracted. This equates to saving about four dollars for every dollar spent on the
engineer. Note that this accounts for about half of his time; the remaining effort is spent
on more general tasks such as reviewing subdivisions, developing/revising standards,
responding to public requests, etc….
We were able to hire a CADD Operator with good CADD skills, but with a power
background rather than the needed to with road, drainage and pipe design. It usually
takes 5 years or so to become proficient in this area. The expectation is that some savings
will be recognized over the next year, and increase for several years. This position also
adds value to the division by improving the skill level and methodology of other CADD
utilizing staff.
2014 Budget Decisions:
Add GIS Specialist
This position is needed for current work. It is possible and cost effective to contract
specific projects, but setting appropriate tasks for such projects and handling the daily
and/or urgent tasks is difficult to contract in this area because the service is not readily
available. The position in IT that was responsible for providing GIS services to DPW
was replaced with a different position. The Utilities Department GIS Technician has
been helping DPW get by, but has informed us that they do not have time to continue,
and reminded us that continuing is inappropriate since they are an enterprise fund.
Availability of data is limited, but the cost of the position performing the full range of
duties should be less than the cost of contracting those duties that lend themselves to
contracts.
Add Land Surveyor
This position is needed for current work, but will become essential if drainage regulations
are established. It is relatively easy to contract most of the current needs, though the
process makes quick surveys impossible. The expectation is that there will be some cost
savings from performing many of the project surveys with staff, and that a staff surveyor
will allow us to better respond to the small requests (difficult at this time).
Delay Traffic Engineer
At some point hiring a Traffic Engineer will be recommended. It is not advisable at this
time because:
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The Engineering Division cannot handle the effort to integrate this position.
Focus needs to remain on better developing the design function which includes a
number of ancillary tasks (revising standards, developing processes, etc.).
Without an existing traffic unit, establishing the MPO will be work intense, and
the Engineering Division will have to devote significant resources to this.
We may be able to acquire much of the traffic data and analysis as we develop the
MPO documentation.
There are two primary factors involved in developing organizations are skill sets and
capacity. As mentioned two years ago, missing skill sets was the most critical issue in
the Engineering Division, and addressing this deficiency has been our main objective.
After the missing skills are filled, capacity should be addressed.
Capacity involves setting the number of staff at a level to handle the minimal
work load. As indicated in the chart of Capital Funding and Expenditures, the
workload is too volatile to determine the minimal workload at this time. Since
2000 Public Works has been budgeted as much as $12M and spent as little as $0.
Additionally, the productivity of the Engineering Division is still increasing as we
set processes and change staff. Once productivity stabilizes, the City should set a
stable level of funding, after which the optimal level of staffing can be
determined.
DPW regularly writes legal descriptions and locates property pins, though there is
no surveyor on staff. This is inappropriate, and there is risk from increased
liability and from increased project cost.
Collect survey information for small drainage related issues that is frequently
needed to determine problems and develop solutions.
Assist with enforcement of drainage regulations (should these be established) by
inspecting subdivisions as they are constructed and lots as grading is complete,
and by performing site inspections in response to drainage complaints.
The final missing skill set needed to complete a small managing municipal engineering
group is that of a certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE). Support
from a GIS Specialist will greatly enhance the effectiveness of this position.
The primary purpose of a PTOE is to perform traffic studies for speed limits,
traffic signs, traffic signals, pedestrian crossings, trails, parking, ADA, and such.
These are necessary to improve safety and efficiency as traffic changes with the
City’s growth. The PTOE would assume the work currently performed by
existing engineering staff and be able to handle larger and more in depth studies.
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Consultants would still be needed for large corridor studies where the effort of
data collection or of the cost analysis tools are prohibitive.
The PTOE would provide the traffic analysis necessary for the planning required
by the MPO. Note that communities large enough to become an MPO usually
have an established Traffic Engineering Program which usually assumes primary
responsibility for establishing the MPO, and provides the traffic models and data
that allow the MOP staff to develop the required plans and documents.
The PTOE would be responsible for the geometric studies necessary to prevent
and/or correct issues such as the head to head left turn lanes on Highway 281 that
contribute to collisions.
Once these basic skill sets have been acquired the City will have to decide whether the
Engineering Division should remain a managing group with some production capability,
or if it should be expanded to handle the majority of the design and/or construction
projects typically needed by the City.
If the City decides to continue with a managing group, these three positions will be all
that is needed for many years until the City grows to the point of needing more focused
experts in areas such as structures or drainage.
If the City decides to expand the Engineering Division to optimize expenses, some
additional engineers and support staff may be needed. The number depends on the
number of projects desired and funded by the City. The goal will be to have sufficient
staff with skill sets to handle the minimum work load, and to contract the remaining
work. Properly managed, this will maximize the quality and minimize cost.
Adding positions to an engineering group creates a great deal of overhead. Salaries are
such that it is always very difficult and often impossible to higher experts with the desires
skills, making it necessary to train new staff. Training takes time from key staff,
reducing productivity. We cannot expand engineering to the proper staffing immediately;
several years are needed to complete this process. The savings trend will continue to rise,
but may drop for a time after each new hire.
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Note that this chart only reflects City funding, and is not inflation adjusted; it should only
be used to illustrate the volatility of funding and productivity.
John Collins, P.E., Grand Island Public Works Director/City Engineer
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R E S O L U T I O N 2013-295
WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council approves a schedule of full time equivalent
positions as part of the City’s annual budget process; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department has requested the
addition of a Registered Land Surveyor; and
WHEREAS, the addition of a licensed Registered Land Surveyor will provide for a City
employee to establish right-of-way, write legal descriptions and perform survey work on City
projects; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department will increase its
current FTE schedule by one (1).
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 changes to the City FTE Schedule.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on August 29, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 28, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
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City of Grand Island
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Special Meeting - Updated
Item I-3
#2013-296 - Consideration of Approving 1 Full Time Equivalent
GIS Coordinator for Public Works for 2013-2014 City Budget
This item relates to the aforementioned Resolution item I-2.
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter, Finance Director
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R E S O L U T I O N 2013-296
WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council approves a schedule of full time equivalent
positions as part of the City’s annual budget process; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department has requested the
addition of a Geographic Information System (GIS) Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, the addition of a GIS Coordinator will assist the Public Works Department
with asset management, mapping of City infrastructure and maintaining the Public Works
Department website; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department will increase its
current FTE schedule by one (1).
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 changes to the City FTE Schedule.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on August 29, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 28, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
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City of Grand Island
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Special Meeting - Updated
Item I-4
#2013-297 - Consideration of Approving 2013-2014 Fee Schedule
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Meeting:August 29, 2013
Subject:Consideration of Approving 2013-2014 Fee Schedule
Item #’s:I-4
Presenter(s):Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Background
The Fee Schedule was submitted to Council for review during the Study Session held on
August 8, 2013.
In consideration of Council feedback, increases in Fieldhouse season passes were reduced
from 25% to 10%. For informational purposes; if season passes were increased by the
original proposed 25% increase, the Fieldhouse would increase revenues an estimated
$1,575. If season passes were increased by 10%, the Fieldhouse revenue would increase
an estimated $630. Changes in fees for the Fieldhouse from the proposed 2013-2014 Fee
Schedule presented on August 8, 2013 are highlighted in yellow.
Discussion
The proposed 2013-2014 Fee Schedule includes changes for the following departments:
Administration-Blight study and Redevelopment plans.
Library-new fee for Non Resident 3 Month card fee.
Parks Department- fee increases for Cemetery, Golf Course, Heartland Public Shooting
Park and Community Field house. Planning Department-Zoning, Rezoning, and
Ordinance amendments.
Public Works-computer setup fees are deleted.
Wastewater Treatment Plant-flow charges, industrial waste charges, and low strength
industrial service charges.
Solid Waste-various fee increases
Utilities-final notice and Temporary service fees.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the recommendation for requested Fee Schedule changes.
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2.Modify the request to meet the policy direction of the Council.
3.Postpone the issue to a future date.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the City Council adopt the 2013-2014 Fee
Schedule.
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Proposed Fee Schedule for 2014
2011 2012 2013 2014Administration
Board of Adjustment Prior to Construction 100.00 200.00 200.00
Board of Adjustment After Construction/No Building Permit 250.00 350.00 350.00
Board of Adjustment After Construction/Not Conform 400.00 500.00 500.00
Conditional Use Permit 200.00 1000.00 1000.00
Election Filing Fees - City Council 1% of salary 1% of salary 1% of salary
Election Filing Fees - Mayor 1% of salary 1% of salary 1% of salary
Haulers Permit (annual) Garbage 225.00 225.00 225.00
Haulers Permit (annual) Refuse 75.00 75.00 75.00
Pawnbroker License (annual)75.00 100.00 100.00
Pawnbroker Occupational Tax (annual)75.00 100.00 100.00
Blight Study Adoption 500.00 500.00 500.00 600.00
Redevelopment Plan Adoption 500.00 500.00 500.00 600.00
Redevelopment Plan Amendment 500.00 500.00 500.00 600.00
Register of Deeds Filing fee 5.00 per page
+ .50 per legal
5.00 per page
+ .50 per legal
10.00 first
page 6.00
each add'l
page
Liquor Licenses - Occupational Tax (annual)
Class A Retail beer, on sale 200.00 200.00 200.00
Class B Retail beer, off sale 200.00 200.00 200.00
Class C Retail liquor, on/off sale 600.00 600.00 600.00
Class D Retail liquor/beer, off sale 400.00 400.00 400.00
Class I Retail liquor, on sale 500.00 500.00 500.00
Class L Brew Pub 500.00 500.00 500.00
Class W Beer distributor 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00
Class X Alcoholic liquor distributor, except beer 1500.00 1500.00 1500.00
Class Z Micro Distiller LB-549 500.00 500.00 500.00
Liquor License - School Fees (annual)
Class A Retail beer, on sale 100.00 100.00 100.00
Class B Retail beer, off sale 100.00 100.00 100.00
Class C Retail liquor, on/off sale 300.00 300.00 300.00
Class D Retail Liquor, Off sale 200.00 200.00 200.00
Class I Retail Liquor, on sale 250.00 250.00 250.00
Advertising Fee 10.00 10.00 10.00
Special Designated Liquor License 40.00 80.00 80.00
Natural Gas Company Rate Filing Fee 500.00 500.00 500.00
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
Pet License Fee - Un-neutered/un-spayed 30.00 31.00 31.00
Pet License Fee - Neutered/Spayed 15.00 16.00 16.00
**$5.00 per license retained by registered veterinarian making sale
Pet License Replacement Fee 5.00 5.00 5.00
License Fees-late fee of $10.00 after Feb 1 10.00 10.00 10.00
Impoundment Fee - 1st Offense*25.00 25.00 25.00
Impoundment Fee - 2nd Offense*50.00 50.00 50.00
Impoundment Fee - 3rd Offense*75.00 75.00 75.00
Impoundment Fee - 4th Offense*100.00 100.00 100.00
*Impoundment includes a per day boarding fee
Boarding Fee - Impoundment 12.00+tax/day 12.00+tax/day 12.00+tax/day
Boarding Fee - Rabies observation 17.00+tax/day 17.00+tax/day 17.00+tax/day
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Rabies Testing - There is no charge when Animal Control is dealing with
a bite case or wildlife that is required to be tested. If the public is
requesting an animal to be tested that is on the required testing list and
AC/Cnhs is not involved with the incident there is a charge.
15.00 45.00
Rabies observation transportation fee 25.00 25.00
Legal Proceeding holding fee 16.05+tax per day16.05+tax per day
Deemed "Potentially Dangerous" fee 100.00 100.00
Micro chip 25.00 per animal 25.00 per animal
Live trap rental $50.00 deposit per trap. When trap is returned in
working order, there is a refund of $40.00
50.00 deposit
40.00 refund
when returned
50.00 deposit
40.00 refund
when returned
Adoptions: Neutered/spayed
Adoption fees can be lower depending on length of stay, age and color
of pet. This is for both cats and dogs. Average fee is $100.00
Dogs 100.00 + tax 100.00 + tax 100.00 + tax
Cats & Kittens 100.00 + tax 100.00 + tax 100.00 + tax
Pickup and disposal of dead animals at owner's request 25.00 25.00 25.00
Removal of wildlife from the home, garage or yard at home owner's
request
During business hours N/C N/C N/C
(No charge for removing skunks or bats)
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Building Permit Fee, Electrical Permit Fee, Gas Permit Fee, Plumbing
Permit Fee, Sign Permit Fee: Based on ValuationEstimated Valuations:
1.00 - 1,600.00 31.00 35.00 35.00
1,601.00 - 1,700.00 33.00 37.00 37.00
1,701.00 - 1,800.00 35.00 39.00 39.00
1,801.00 - 1,900.00 37.00 41.00 41.00
1,901.00 - 2,000.00 39.00 43.00 43.00
2,001 - 25,000 For each additional 1,000 or fraction, to and including
25,000
39.00 plus
6.75
43.00 plus
7.25
43.00 plus
7.25
25,001 - 50,000 For each additional 1,000 or fraction, to and including
50,000
194.25 plus
5.25
209.75 plus
5.00
209.75 plus
5.00
50,001 - 100,000 For each additional 1,000 or fraction, to and including
100,000
325.50 plus
3.75
334.75 plus
3.75
334.75 plus
3.75
100,001 and up For each additional 1,000 or fraction
513.00 plus
3.25
522.25 plus
3.25
522.25 plus
3.25
Plan Review Fee, Commercial (percentage of building permit fee)50%50%50%
Plan Review Fee, Residential (percentage of building permit fee)10%10%10%
Inspections outside of normal business hours*50.00 75.00 75.00
Reinspection Fee*50.00 50.00 50.00
Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated*50.00 50.00 50.00
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
approve plans (minimum charge, one hour)*50.00 100.00 100.00
*Or the hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater. The cost
shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe
benefits of all the employees involved
Contractor Registration - New and Renewal for Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, Sign, Soft Water, Mover and Wrecker 100.00 100.00 100.00
New Contractor Set up fee 100.00 100.00 100.00
Registration card - Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing: Master or
Journeyman 20.00 20.00 20.00
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License: Mechanical, Plumbing, Soft Water - Master 50.00 50.00 50.00
License: Mechanical, Plumbing, Soft Water - Journeyman 25.00 25.00 25.00
License: Mechanical, Plumbing, Soft Water - Apprentice 0.00 0.00 0.00
Board of Appeals application: Building, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing 50.00 50.00 50.00
Board of Appeals - Review of Decision/Test Fees: Building, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing 50.00 50.00 50.00
Investigation Fee
$50.00 or cost
of permit
50.00 or cost
of permit
50.00 or cost
of permit
Mobile Home Park Registration (annual)
Park with Facilities for 2 - 3 Mobile Homes 75.00 75.00 100.00
Park with Facilities for 4 - 15 Mobile Homes 100.00 100.00 125.00
Park with Facilities for 16 - 25 Mobile Homes 125.00 125.00 150.00
Park with Facilities for 26 - 50 Mobile Homes 150.00 150.00 175.00
Park with Facilities for 51 - 100 Mobile Homes 200.00 200.00 225.00
Park with Facilities for over 100 Mobile Homes 225.00 225.00 250.00
Mobile Sign Permit Fee for Special Event 100.00 100.00 N/C
Mobile Sign Permit Fee for 45 days 150.00 150.00 N/C
Temporary Buildings 100.00 100.00 N/C
Water Well Registration (Groundwater Control Area Only)50.00 50.00 N/C
License Agreement SEE PUBLIC SEE PUBLIC SEE PUBLIC
Denial of application for license agreement WORKS WORKS WORKS
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Alarm Registration Fee (yearly)102.38 110.00 110.00
Digital Alarm Monitoring Fee (yearly-registration fee included)228.90 250.00 250.00
Supervised Alarm Monitoring Fee (yearly-registration fee included)393.75 400.00 400.00
Alarm Central Service Fee (yearly)156.45 165.00 165.00
False Alarms (each)108.15 115.00 115.00
Audio Tapes (per tape, includes search costs)27.04 28.00 28.00
Video Alarm Monitor 1622.25 1750.00 1750.00
Emergency Medical Dispatch Protocol included in billing 36.06 36.06 36.00
FINANCE DEPARTMENT FEES
Returned Check Charge (All City Departments)35.00 35.00 35.00
Handicap Parking Permit 0.00 0.00 0.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES
Copy of Fire Report 10.00 10.00 10.00
Open Burning Permits 10.00 10.00Education Fees
Fire Extinguisher Class
50.00
minimum (up
to 5 students)
+ 10.00 for
each additional
student
50.00
minimum (up
to 5 students)
+ 10.00 for
each
additional
student
CPR BLS Health Care Provider New (per 6 people, books not included)
Books are 12.00 each 184.00 184.00
CPR Class Recertification (per 6 people, books are not included)
Books are 12.00 each 134.00 134.00
HeartSaver AED (per 6 people, books not included) Books are 12.00
each 151.00 151.00
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CPR for family/friends: All ages (per 6 people, books not included)
Books are 7.50/5 books 84.00 84.00
HeartSaver CPR, AED and First Aid (per 6 people, books not included)
Books are 13.95 each 284.00 284.00
Temporary Structures
Tents over 200 sq ft 50.00 50.00 50.00
Canopies over 400 sq ft 50.00 50.00 50.00Child Care Inspection*
Consultation 15.00 n/a n/a
0-12 people 50.00 50.00 50.00
13 + people 100.00 100.00 100.00
Fire Department Patch Request Fee 5.00 5.00
Fire Safety Inspection Fees
Major Event Life Safety Inspection Fee 100.00 per event
State Fair Inspection Fee 1000.00/yr
Hall County Fair Inspection Fee 500.00/yr
Liquor Inspection (each)*
Consumption 100.00 100.00 100.00
Non-consumption 50.00 50.00 50.00
Nursing Home, Health Care (each)*100.00 100.00 100.00
Hospital (each inspection)*150.00 150.00 150.00
Foster Care Homes*50.00 50.00 50.00
Building Department Fee Blue Print Review, Commercial Fire Safety
(each review)25%25%25%
For duplicate building plans submitted within one (1) year of the
review of the original plans 20%20%20%
Alarm System Review 75.00 75.00 75.00
Sprinkler System Review
$50.000/Riser
+25.00/design
area
$50.000/Riser
+25.00/design
area
$50.000/Riser
+25.00/design
area
Hood System Review 50.00 50.00 50.00
Suppression System (other)50.00 50.00 50.00
Fireworks Permit **previously under Administration**400.00 400.00 550.00
*Fees regulated by State of Nebraska
Standby Fees
Fire Engine//Rescue Company (3 employees + truck)
165.00 per
hour 2 hour
minimum
165.00 per
hour 2 hour
minimum
Fire Safety Standby 75.00/hr
Provide Emergency Services at planned event without Ambulance
75.00 per hour
2 hour
minimum
Ambulance (2 employees + ambulance)
110.00 per
hour 2 hour
minimum
110.00 per
hour 2 hour
minimum
AMBULANCE DIVISION
Per call BLS (Basic Life Support) for non-emergency transportation, one
way, 14.00 per mile 348.00 453.00 453.00
Per call for BLS emergency transportation, plus mileage, one way.
14.00 per mile 534.00 610.00 610.00
Per call for ALS (Advanced Life Support) Level 1 (ALS 1) non-
emergency service, plus mileage. One way, 14.00 per mile 623.00 725.00 725.00
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Per call for ALS Level 1 (ALS 1) emergency service, plus mileage, one
way. 14.00 per mile 662.00 756.00 756.00
Per call for ALS Level 2 (ALS 2) Advanced care, emergency service,
plus mileage, one way. 14.00 per mile 768.00 803.00 803.00
Per call for ALS emergency service when patient is not transported but
some service is rendered; (plus supplies)289.00 365.00 365.00
Additional Attendant 221.00 221.00 221.00
Specialty Care Transport 692.80 803.00 803.00
Mileage Fee, per patient mile 14.00 14.00 14.00
Paramedic Intercept 593.00 593.00 593.00
Lift Assist call to Care Facility 85.00
Transportation for Flight Crew from Airport to Hospital and Back 300.00 Per
Round Trip
Mayor and Council have established fees for certain medical supplies
used for ambulance calls based on prices currently charged by Saint
Francis Medical Center. The Fire Chief is authorized to adjust prices
and add or delete products as necessary.
PARAMEDIC SERVICE RATES
Oxygen 53.00 53.00 53.00
O.B. Kits 17.00 17.00 17.00
Splints (air and/or hare traction)22.00 22.00 22.00
Spinal Immobilization 86.00 86.00 86.00
Advanced Airway 131.00 131.00 131.00
IV1 (if single IV is started)51.00 51.00 51.00
IV2 (multiple IV's started)86.00 86.00 86.00
Bandages 12.00 12.00 12.00
Combo Pad 46.00 46.00 46.00
Resq Pod 100.00 100.00 100.00
Bone drill 110.00 110.00 110.00
Suction 12.00 12.00
LIBRARY
Overdue charge on Library Materials (per item per day).10 Juvenile
.25 Adult
.15 Juvenile
.30 Adult
.15 Juvenile
.30 Adult
Interlibrary loan per item (plus postage)2.00 2.00 2.00
Photocopy/Computer Print (mono, 8 1/2"x11" or 14")0.10 0.10 0.10
Photocopy/Computer Print (mono, 11"x17")0.20 0.25 0.25
Photocopy/Computer Print (color, 8 1/2"x11")0.70 0.75 0.75
Photocopy/Computer Print (color, 8 1/2"x14")1.00 1.00 1.00
Photocopy/Computer Print (color, 11"x17")1.50 1.50 1.50
Microform Reader-printer copy 0.40 0.50 0.50
Replacement Fee for Lost ID Card 1.00/card 1.00/card 1.00/card
Processing Fee for Lost Material Replacement
Cost
Replacement
Cost
Replacement
CostFAX Services
Outgoing - Staff assisted - U.S. only 1st page 3.00 1st page 3.00 1st page 3.00
2-10 page
1.25
additional
pages 1.50
additional
pages 1.50
Incoming - Staff assisted 1st page 2.00 1st page 2.00 1st page 2.00
2-10 page
1.00
additional
pages 1.00
additional
pages 1.00
Outgoing - Self service (Credit/Debit) - U.S.1st page 1.50 1st page 1.50
additional
pages 1.00
additional
pages 1.00
Outgoing - Self service (Credit/Debit) - International 1st page 4.95 1st page 4.95
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additional
pages 3.45
additional
pages 3.45
Non-Resident Annual Card Fee 40.00 40.00 40.00
Non Resident 3 Month Card Fee 10.00
Purchase of computer disk 1.00/disk 1.00/disk 1.00/disk
Purchase of computer thumb drive 10.00
Purchase of computer head phones 1.00
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CEMETERY DIVISION
Open/Close Grave (per burial) **oversize vault - add $150.00**
Urn Vault over 18" x 18" - Add $50.00
Adult 500.00 500.00 500.00 550.00
Child 200.00 200.00 200.00 225.00
Ashes 150.00 150.00 150.00 200.00
After 4:00 pm Monday - Friday (must leave gravesite by 4:30)
After 12:00 pm Saturday (must leave gravesite by 12:30)
Adult 650.00 750.00 800.00
Child 200.00 275.00 300.00
Ashes 175.00 250.00 300.00
Sunday & Holiday Open/Close (per burial)
Adult 900.00 1000.00 1200.00
Child 375.00 450.00 500.00
Ashes 325.00 400.00 450.00Disinternment
Adult 800.00 800.00 1000.00 1100.00
Child 300.00 300.00 400.00 450.00
Cremation 300.00 300.00 400.00
Burial Space
One 500.00 500.00 500.00 550.00
Two 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1100.00
One-Half Lot (4 or 5 spaces)2000.00 2000.00 2000.00 2200.00
Full Lot (8 or 10 spaces)4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4400.00
Babyland 125.00 125.00 125.00 150.00
Cremation Space - Section J 225.00 225.00 225.00 250.00
Transfer Deed (each new deed)35.00 35.00 35.00 40.00
RECREATION DIVISION
The Parks and Recreation Director shall establish fees for
miscellaneous merchandise sales, tournament and league play and
special events and promotions
Volleyball Program
League Play - Per Team***175.00-200.00
per session
175.00-225.00
per session
175.00-225.00
per session
$100.00 -
250.00 per
sessionBasketball Program
League Play - Per Team***250.00-300.00
per session
250.00-325.00
per session
250.00-325.00
per sessionFlag Football Program
League Play - Per Team***225.00-300.00
per session
250.00-325.00
per session
250.00-325.00
per session
200.00-550.00
per session
***Volleyballl, Basketball and Flag Football program and tournament
fees determined by the number of teams signed up to play.
Playground & miscellaneous Programs & camps 0-100.00 0-100.00 0-100.00
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Kinder camp & Playground Pals 10.00 per
participant
10.00 per
participant
10.00 per
participant
Lifeguard Training*100.00 150.00 150.00
Lifeguard Instructor Training*100.00 150.00 150.00
Water Safety Instructor Training*100.00 150.00 150.00
Lifeguard Refresher Course*25.00 50.00 50.00
Professional CPR Training*50.00 100.00 100.00
Professional CPR Recertification*25.00 50.00 50.00
*Plus any additional/increases assessed by the Red Cross
Stolley Park Picnic Shelter (1/2 day)25.00 25.00 25.00
Stolley Park Picnic Shelter (all day)50.00 50.00 50.00
Stolley Park Kitchen (1/2 day)25.00 25.00 25.00
Stolley Park Kitchen (all day)50.00 50.00 50.00
Athletic Field Rental (per field)25.00 50.00 50.00
Athletic Field Preperation (1 time) per field 25.00 50.00 50.00
Athletic Field Preperation Additional services per field 25.00-200.00 25.00-200.00 25.00-200.00
Youth - Player participation fee (per child)10.00 10.00 DELETE
Youth league per field per day 30.00
Adult/Select team league per field per day 50.00
Online reservation practice time per field 10.00/hour
AQUATICS
The Parks and Recreation Director shall establish fees for
miscellaneous merchandise sales, tournament and league play and
special events and promotions
Lincoln Pool
Daily Fees - ages 4 & under w/paying adult Free Free Free
Daily Fees - ages 5 to 15 2.25 2.25 3.00
Daily Fees - ages 16 to 54 3.25 3.25 4.00
Daily Fees - ages 55 & Over 2.25 2.25 3.00
Lincoln Swimming Lessons per person/per session 25.00 25.00 25.00
Season Passes
Ages 4 and under free
Youth ages 5-15 40.00
Audult ages 16-54 50.00
Senior age 55+40.00
Single parent family 90.00
Family 115.00
Private Pool Rental 100.00 per hour
WATER PARK
Locker/Life Jacket Rental
1.00/daily 4.00
deposit or
driver's
license
2.00/daily 4.00
deposit or
driver's license
2.00/daily 3.00
deposit or
driver's license
Inner Tube Rental - Single 2.00/daily 1.00
deposit
3.00/daily 1.00
deposit
3.00/daily 1.00
deposit
Inner Tube Rental - Double 4.00/daily 1.00
deposit
4.00/daily 1.00
deposit
4.00/daily 1.00
deposit
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Children age 4 & under w/paying adult Free Free Free
Children ages 5 to 15 6.00 7.00 7.00
Adults ages 16 to 54 7.00 8.00 8.00
Adults age 55 and over 6.00 7.00 7.00
Twilight Fee after 7:00 pm
1.00 off gen
Admission
3.00 off Family
daily price
1.00 off gen
Admission
3.00 off Family
daily price
1.00 off gen
Admission
3.00 off Family
daily price
Family One Day Pass (Family includes two adults and up to four
children)22.00 24.00 24.00Season Passes
Children ages 5 to 15 70.00 75.00 75.00
Adults ages 16 to 54 80.00 85.00 85.00
Adults age 55 and over 70.00 75.00 75.00
Husband or Wife and Family 150.00 160.00 160.00
Family 180.00 190.00 190.00
Replace Season Pass 5.00 5.00 5.00Gold Season Passes
Children ages 5 - 15 90.00 95.00 95.00
Adults age 16 to 54 100.00 105.00 105.00
Adults age 55 and over 90.00 95.00 95.00
Husband or Wife and Family 190.00 200.00 200.00
Family 225.00 235.00 235.00Group Fees - Age Group
10-29 people 5 to 15 5.75 6.75 6.75
10-29 people 16 to 54 6.75 7.75 7.75
10-29 people 55 and over 5.75 6.75 6.75
30-59 people 5 to 15 5.50 6.50 6.50
30-59 people 16 to 54 6.50 7.50 7.50
30-59 people 55 and over 5.50 6.50 6.50
60+ people 5 to 15 5.25 6.25 6.25
60+ people 16 to 54 6.25 7.25 7.25
60+ people 55 and over 5.25 6.25 6.25
Consignment Program - Island Oasis
Age 5-15 4.50 5.50 5.50
Age 16-55 5.50 6.50 6.50
55 - Over 4.50 5.50 5.50
Family 20.00 22.00 22.00
Pool Rental
400.00/1 hr,
includes the
use of inner
tubes
425.00/1 hr
includes use of
inner tubes
425.00/1 hr
includes use
of inner tubes
All day facility rental 12:00 - 9:00 pm 15000.00
Swimming Lessons 25.00 per
session
25.00 per
session
25.00 per
session
Souvenir Stand items 1.00-20.00 1.00-20.00 1.00-20.00
Concession Stand Items .50-15.00 .50-15.00 .50-15.00
GOLF COURSE
The Parks and Recreation Director shall establish fees for
miscellaneous merchandise sales, tournament and league play and
special events and promotions.
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2011 2012 2013 2014Weekday Golfing
Seniors 55 and older (weekdays & after 1:00 on weekends)
9 holes 11.00 12.00 12.00
18 holes 16.00 17.00 17.00 18.00
9 holes 13.00 14.00 14.00
Additional 9 holes weekdays 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00
Additional 9 holes weekends 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00
18 holes 18.00 19.00 19.00 20.00
Junior Golf-9 holes (weekdays & after 1:00 on weekends)8.00 9.00 9.00
Junior Golf-18 holes (weekdays & after 1:00 on weekends)13.00 14.00 14.00 15.00
Weekend/Holiday Golfing
9 holes 15.00 16.00 16.00
18 holes 20.00 21.00 21.00 22.00
Passes (annual) Purchased from December 1 through January 31
Adult Seven Day 470.00 470.00 490.00
Additional Family Member 210.00 210.00 215.00
Family Pass 675.00 675.00 705.00
Adult Five Day Pass (Mon-Fri only)355.00 355.00 370.00
Junior/Student pass includes full time college students (weekdays
and after 1:00 on weekends)145.00 145.00 155.00
Senior Pass (55 & older, excludes holidays and weekends before 1:00 pm)270.00 270.00 285.00
Passes (annual) Purchased from February 1 through June 30
Adult Seven Day 520.00 520.00 520.00 545.00
Additional Family Member 230.00 230.00 230.00 240.00
Family Pass 750.00 750.00 750.00 785.00
Adult Five Day Pass (Mon-Fri only)390.00 390.00 390.00 410.00
Junior/Student pass includes full time college students (weekdays
and after 1:00 on weekends)160.00 160.00 160.00 170.00
Senior Pass (55 & older, excludes holidays and weekends before 1:00 pm)299.00 299.00 299.00 315.00
Passes (annual) Purchased from July 1 through November 30
Adult Seven Day 260.00 260.00 272.50
Additional Family Member 115.00 115.00 120.00
Family Pass 375.00 375.00 392.50
Adult Five Day Pass (Mon-Fri only)195.00 195.00 205.00
Junior/Student pass includes full time college students (weekdays
and after 1:00 on weekends)80.00 80.00 85.00
Senior Pass (55 & older, excludes holidays and weekends before 1:00 pm)149.50 149.50 157.50
Capital Maintenance Fee (included in daily green fee)(collected from
each player per round played by an individual possessing a season
pass)1.87 2.34 2.34 2.34
Cart Rental9 holes, per rider 8.00 9.00 9.00
18 holes, per rider 12.00 13.00 13.00 14.00
Golf Cart Punch Cards - 9 holes 99.00 115.00 115.00
Golf Cart Punch Cards - 18 holes 155.00 169.00 169.00 180.00
Group Fees/Discount Booklets
25 - Rounds 375.00 375.00 375.00 400.00
50 - Rounds 740.00 740.00 740.00 750.00
100 - Rounds 1450.00 1450.00 1450.00 DELETE
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2011 2012 2013 2014Green Fee Discounts for large groups
25-49 people 5%5%5%
50-100 people 10%10%10%
Over 100 people 15%15%15%
HEARTLAND PUBLIC SHOOTING PARK
The Parks & Recreation Director shall establish fees for miscellaneous
merchandise sales, tournament and league play and special events and
promotions.
Archery (Adult) Practice range 5.00 5.00 5.00
Archery (Adult) 3D 15.00 15.00
Archery (Youth) Practice range 2.50 2.50 2.50
Archery (Youth) 3D 8.00 8.00
Adult Skeet/trap per round (25 targets/round) 5.50 6.00 6.25
Skeet/Trap - Youth Rate (age 18 & under) 4.00 4.50 4.75
Skeet/Trap Punch Card rate - 12 rounds @ 5.81/round 57.50 66.75 69.75
Adult Sporting Clays per round (50 targets/round) 16.00 17.50 18.00
Adult Sporting Clays per round (100 targets/round) 28.50 31.50 32.50
Sporting Clays - Punch Card rate - 6 rounds @ 16.17/round 85.00 94.00 97.00
Youth Sporting Clays per round (50 target/round)11.00 12.50 13.00
Youth Sporting Clays per round (100 target/round)22.00 25.00 26.00
Counters - Trap/Skeet (per target)0.13 0.17 0.19
Counters - Sporting clays (per target)0.22 0.27 0.29
Adults 5 Stand per round (25 targets/round)6.00 6.75 7.00
Youth 5 Stand per round (25 targets/round)4.00 4.75 5.00
Daily fee Rifle/Handgun Adult 10.00 10.00 11.00
Daily fee Rifle/Handgun Youth 5.00 5.00 6.00
Punch Cards (6 days at $8.50)45.00 45.00 51.00
Family Pass Rifle/Handgun (12 months)150.00 175.00 175.00
.22 Rimfire Range Adult 10.00 10.00 11.00
.22 Rimfire Range Youth 5.00 5.00 6.00
Rifle Range Rental w/o RSO (Law Enforcement per day)100.00 100.00 100.00
Rifle Range Rental with RSO (Law Enforcement per day)200.00 200.00 200.00
Rifle Range Rental w/o RSO (Business Rate per day)150.00 150.00 500.00
Rifle Range Rental with RSO (Business Rate per day)250.00 250.00 600.00
Golf Cart Rental per round (per rider)4.00 4.00 5.00
Golf Cart Rental per half day 25.00 25.00 25.00
Golf Cart Rental per day (4 rider limit)50.00 50.00 50.00
Range time for Instructors with staff 5 per student minimum charge 20.00 20.00 20.00
Range time for Instructors without staff per student with no minimum 15.00 15.00 15.00
Classroom Rental (Shooting Sports Educational per day)100.00 100.00 100.00
Classroom Rental (Business Rate per day)200.00 200.00 200.00
Classroom Rental with associated shooting event N/C N/C N/C
Camping with electricity/water (per night)20.00 25.00 25.00
Camping no water/electricy (per night)5.00 5.00 5.00
Stolley Park Train
Individual Rates
Ages 1 and under w/paying adult Free Free Free
Ages 2 & 3 w/paying adult 1.00 1.00 1.00
Single rider (4 and over)2.00 2.00 2.00
10 Ride Punch Card (savings of 2.50)17.50 17.50 17.50
25 Ride Punch Card (savings of 12.50)37.50 37.50 37.50
50 Ride Punch Card (savings of 37.50)62.50 62.50 62.50
Unlimited rides 100.00/hour 100.00/hour 100.00/hour
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2011 2012 2013 2014
Group Rates
10 to 24 Riders 1.75 each 1.75 each 1.75 each
25 - 49 Riders 1.50 each 1.50 each 1.50 each
50 + Riders 1.25 each 1.25 each 1.25 each
Community Fieldhouse
Admission & Rental Prices
Drop In:
Children under 2 Free Free Free
Children (2-4)2.00 2.00 2.00
Youth (5-15) & Seniors (55 & older)3.00 3.00 3.00
Adults (16-54)5.00 5.00 5.00Student Pass Discount (Ages 16 and over w/student ID)4.00
City League Families "Game Night" Discount
Children under 2 Free Free Free
Children (2-4)1.00 1.00 1.00
Youth (5-18) & Seniors (55 & older)2.00 2.00 2.00
Adults 4.00 4.00 4.00
(use of entire facility as long as area not previously reserved)
Rental (Hourly)
Full Turf Field (Primary hours)110.00 110.00 110.00
Full Turf Field (Non primary hours) M-F 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Sat 8:00 - 12:00 80.00 80.00
Full Turf Field Tournament (6 hour minimum)70.00/hr
Half Turf Field (Primary hours)60.00 60.00 60.00
Half Turf Field Tournament (6 hour minimum)35.00/hr
Half Turf Field (Non primary hours) M-F 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Sat 8:00-12:00 40.00 40.00
Basketball Court (Primary hours)30.00 30.00 30.00
Basketball Court (Non primary hours) M-F 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Sat 8:00-12:00 20.00 20.00
Basketball Court Tournament (6 hour minimum)15.00/hr
Volleyball Court (Primary hours)20.00 20.00 20.00
Volleyball Court (Non primary hours) M-F 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Sat 8:00-12:00 15.00 15.00
Volleyball Court Tournament (6 hour minimum)10.00/hr
Batting Cage Rental
15 Minutes 10.00 10.00 10.00
Hour 35.00 25.00 25.00
League Fees:
Per Individual Leagues 50.00 per
person
60.00 per
person 15.00-120.00
Per Team Leagues
190.00 -
600.00 190.00-600.00 190.00-600.00
Small meeting room 15.00/hr 15.00/hr 15.00/hr
Kitchen/large room 30.00/hour 30.00/hour
Birthday Party pkg #1: Half field rental/room rental, up to 20 children
($3.00 per additional child)80.00/hour 80.00/hour
Birthday Party pkg #2: Whole field rental/room rental, up to 30 children
($3.00 per additional child)150.00/hour 150.00/hour
Bouncer rental 20.00/hour 20.00/hour
Facility rental (before or after hours)200.00/hour 150.00/hour
Overnight Lock in Package 900.00 600.00
Clinics/camps/tournaments 10.00 - 500.00 10.00 - 500.00
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Proposed Fee Schedule for 2014
2011 2012 2013 2014Season Passes for Fieldhouse (October thru April)
Toddler Pass (ages 2-4)40.00 40.00 44.00
Youth Pass (5-15)60.00 60.00 66.00
Student Pass (Ages 16 and over w/student ID)80.00 88.00
Adult Pass (16-54)100.00 100.00 110.00
Senior (55+)60.00 60.00 66.00
Season Passes for Fieldhouse (January thru April)
Toddler Pass (ages 2-4)25.00 28.00
Youth Pass (ages 5-15)35.00 39.00
Student Pass (ages 16 and over w/student ID)45.00 50.00
Adult Pass (ages 16-54)55.00 61.00
Senior (55+)35.00 39.00
10 Visit Punch Card
Toddler (age 2-4)15.00
Youth (age 5-15)25.00
Student (ages 16 and over w/student ID)35.00
Adult (ages 16-54)45.00
Senior (age 55+)25.00
Planning
Zoning
Zoning Map Amendment: Grand Island 750.00 750.00 750.00 800.00
Ordinance Amendment 750.00 750.00 750.00 800.00
CD, RD, TD Rezoning, Grand Island 750.00 750.00 750.00 800.00Subdivisions
Preliminary Plat
400.00 plus
10.00/lot
400.00 plus
10.00/lot
400.00 plus
15.00/lot
Final Plat - Administrative Approval
Grand Island 50.00 50.00 50.00
Final Plat
Grand Island Jurisdiction
400.00 plus
10.00/lot
420.00 plus
10.00/lot
420.00 plus
10.00/lot
Vacation of Plat 200.00 250.00 250.00
Lots more than 10 acres
Comprehensive Plan
Map Amendment 750.00 750.00 750.00
Text Amendment 750.00 750.00 750.00Publications
Grand Island Street Directory 10.00 15.00 15.00
Comprehensive Plan
Grand Island 75.00 75.00 85.00
Other Municipalities 50.00 50.00 60.00
Zoning Ordinances
Grand Island 25.00 25.00 30.00
Other Municipalities 25.00 25.00 30.00Subdivision regulations
Grand Island 15.00 15.00 20.00
Other Municipalities 15.00 15.00 20.00Grand Island
800 Scale Zoning Map Unassembled 100.00 100.00 125.00
Generalized Zoning Map 50.00 50.00 60.00
Future Land Use Map 50.00 50.00 60.00
Grand Island Street Map 10.00 15.00
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2011 2012 2013 2014Hall County
Zoning Map Generalized 50.00 50.00 60.00
Zoning Map 2" = 1 mile 75.00 75.00 90.00
Road Map 10.00 15.00
Wood River, Cairo, Doniphan, Alda
Basemap 5.00 5.00 10.00
Zoning Map 50.00 50.00 60.00
Other Maps
School District Maps 50.00 50.00 60.00
Election District Maps 50.00 50.00 60.00
Fire District Maps 50.00 50.00 60.00
Custom Printed Maps 15.00/sq ft in 15.00/sq ft in 15.00/sq ft inElectronic Publications
GIS Data CD 100.00 100.00 100.00
Aerial Photograph CD (MrSID Format)100.00 100.00 100.00
Comprehensive Plans All Jurisdictions 100.00 100.00 100.00
Zoning and Subdivision Regulations All Jurisdictions 50.00 50.00 50.00
Custom PDF Map 25.00/ 1/2 hr 25.00/ 1/2 hr 25.00/ 1/2 hr
Research & Documentation Fee 150.00/hr
Minimum 2 hr
150.00/hr
Minimum 2 hr
150.00/hr
Minimum 2 hr
Flood Plain
Letter of Map Interpretation 10.00 20.00 20.00
Review and Submission of LOMR 50.00 50.00 50.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Copy of Reports/Walk in
2.00/1-5
pages, 1.00
each add'l 5
pages in 5
page
increments
2.00/1-5
pages, 1.00
each add'l 5
pages in 5
page
increments
Copy of Reports/Mail or fax
4.00/1-5
pages, 1.00 for
each add'l 5
pages in 5
page
increments
4.00/1-5
pages, 1.00
for each add'l
5 pages in 5
page
increments
Firearms Permit 5.00 5.00 5.00
Towing Fee - Day Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost
Towing Fee - Night Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost
Impoundment Fee for TOWED Vehicle 30.00 30.00 30.00
Storage Fee for Impounded Vehicle (per day)10.00 10.00 10.00
Alcohol Test for DUI (each time)149.15 149.15 149.15
Solicitator's Permit (30 day permit) 25.00 25.00 25.00
Solicitor's Permit - Application Fee (Nonrefundable)25.00 25.00 25.00
Street Vendor's Permit - Application Fee (Nonrefundable)25.00 25.00 25.00
Street Vendor's Permit - 30 days 25.00 25.00 25.00
Street Vendor's Permit - 90 days 60.00 60.00 60.00
Street Vendor's Permit - 365 days 200.00 200.00 200.00
Parking Ramp Permit Fees:
Lower Level:"Reserved Monthly"25.00/month 25.00/month 25.00/month
Middle & Upper levels: "Reserved Monthly"15.00/month 15.00/month 15.00/month
Downtown Metered Parking 20.00 per 120
to 180 minutes
20.00 per 120
to 180 minutes
20.00 per 120
to 180 minutes
Additional 60 minutes or fraction thereof 20.00 20.00 20.00
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2011 2012 2013 2014
Downtown Express Zone Parking 25.00 per 21
to 40 minues
25.00 per 21 to
40 minues
25.00 per 21
to 40 minues
Additional 20 minutes or fraction thereof 25.00 25.00 25.00
Police Issued Parking Tickets (tickets issued away from downtown)10.00 20.00 20.00
Chamber Lot Parking Fee 50.00/year 50.00/year 50.00/year
Vehicle Auction Bid Fee (per event)10.00 10.00 10.00
Photographs/E-mail 10.00 10.00
Photographs/CD 15.00 15.00
PUBLIC INFORMATION
GITV DVD (per segment)20.00 25.00 25.00
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENGINEERING
Cut and/or Opening Permit 15.00 15.00 15.00
Sidewalk and/or Driveway permit 15.00 15.00 15.00
Sewer Tap Permit (Breakdown: PW 23.80, Building 46.20)35.00 70.00 70.00
GIS CD Aerial photos on CD or DVD 50.00 50.00 50.00
s.f. Paper Prints
s.f. Mylar Sepia 2.25 2.25 2.25
Traffic Count Map 10.00 10.00 10.00Aerial Photos - Individuals, businesses and consultants working for 3.50/sq. ft.3.50/sq. ft.3.50/sq. ft.
Aerial Photos - City Depts, Hall County Depts, other non-profit
organizations .50/sf .50/sf .50/sf
Directory Map Planning sells Planning sells Planning sells
Computer setup 15.00 15.00 15.00 DELETE
Quarter Section or any part thereof 5.00 5.00 5.00
Photo Mosaic (dependent upon number of sections) Minimum of two (2)15.00 15.00 15.00
License Agreement Application (Non-refundable)100.00 100.00 100.00
License Agreement Appeal 50.00 50.00 50.00
Permit and Plan Review Fee
50.00 plus
0.07 per ft
based on
project length
50.00 plus
0.07 per ft
based on
project length
50.00 plus
0.07 per ft
based on
project length
Large copy prints (minimum $3.00 charge).50/sf .50/sf .50/sf
Application for vacation of Right-of-Way or Easement (Non-refundable)100.00 100.00 100.00
Investigation Fee (per Section 30-28 of City Code)35.00 35.00 70.00
STREETS DIVISION
Pavement cut (sawed), whether bituminous or concrete 4.50/lf + 30.00
callout
4.50/lf + 30.00
callout
4.50/lf + 30.00
callout
Curb section milling for driveways
8.50/lf + 30.00
callout and
permits
8.50/lf + 30.00
callout and
permits
8.50/lf + 30.00
callout and
permits
Remove & replace 4" Concrete Sidewalk 5.75/sf 5.75/sf 5.75/sf
Remove & replace 5" Concrete Sidewalk or Drive 6.50/sf 6.50/sf 6.50/sf
Replace 6" Concrete Paving with 7" Concrete Paving 43.50/sf 43.50/sf 43.50/sf
Add 1 inch additional thickness over 6" concrete pavement 3.75/sy 3.75/sy 3.75/sy
Replacement of bituminous surfaced pavement 2" thick with 6" concrete
base 55.00/sy 55.00/sy 55.00/sy
Replacement of 6" bituminous surfaced pavement without a concrete
base 46.00/sy 46.00/sy 46.00/sy
Replacement of 2" asphalt surfaced pavement over existing concrete
paving 40.00/sy 40.00/sy 40.00/sy
Replacement of 2" asphalt surfaced pavement over existing concrete
paving (off season)52.00/sy 52.00/sy 52.00/sy
Block party closure (waived for "National Night Out")50.00 50.00
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Proposed Fee Schedule for 2014
2011 2012 2013 2014
WASTEWATER TREATMENT (as Approved by Ordinance)
Sewer Tap Permit (See engineering fees)
Sewer Service Charge per month 8.24 8.24 8.24
Monthly sewer bill for customers not hooked to City water 19.84 19.84 19.84
TV Inspection of Sanitary Sewer (minimum $100.00 charge)0.63 0.68 0.68
SEPTIC TANK CHARGES
Charges for Septic Tank Sludge minimum fee 8.00 8.40 8.40
Charges for Septic Tank Sludge per 100 gallons 7.20 7.40 7.40
Charges for High Strength Septic Sludge per 1,000 gallons 410.00 420.00 420.00
FLOW CHARGES (Changes effective 1-1-2012) *
Cost per 100 Cubic feet of Flow (customers discharging directly into
City's Treatment Plant)1.20 1.18 *1.1800
Cost per 100 Cubic feet of Flow (customers using City's collection
system)1.68 1.78 *2.0800 2.4200
Cost per 100 Cubic feet of Flow (low strength customers using City's
collection system)0.7770 .78 *1.0300 1.3900
INDUSTRIAL WASTE SURCHARGES (Chg effective 1-1-2012) *
BOD Charge $/lb over 250 mg/l 0.3042 0.3633 *0.3844 0.3869
SS Charge $/lb over 250 mg/l 0.2180 0.245 *0.2533 0.2442
Oil & Grease $/lb over 100 mg/l 0.1465 0.077 *0.0819 0.0762
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) ($/lb over 30 mg/l)0.5701 0.5701 * 0.5701 *
Ammonia (over 30 mg/l)0.5701 *0.5701
LOW STRENGTH INDUSTRIAL SERVICE FOUR-PART CHARGES
(Changes effective 1-1-2012) *
BOD Charge ($/lb over 0 mg/l)0.3042 0.3633 *0.3844 0.3869
SS Charge ($/lb over 0 mg/l)0.2180 0.245 *0.2533 0.2442
Oil & Grease ($/lb over 0 mg/l)0.1465 0.077 *0.0819 0.0762
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) ($/lb over 30 mg/l)0.5701 0.5701 *0.5701
Nitrates (over 25 mg/l)1.8372 1.8739 1.8739 1.9959
HYDROGEN SULFIDE CHARGES
SOLID WASTE
Minimum Charge (Landfill) (up to 300 pounds)1 ton 1 ton 1 ton 1 ton
Minimum Charge (Transfer Station) (up to 260 pounds)12.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
A penalty will be applied at both locations (Transfer Station and Landfill)
when the delivering vehicle is not properly equipped or the load is not
completely covered.
Passenger tire 3.25/tire 3.25/tire 3.25/tire
Passenger tire on rim 13.25/tire 13.25/tire 13.25/tire
Truck tire 10.00/tire 10.00/tire 10.00/tire
Truck tire on rim 25.00/tire 25.00/tire 25.00/tire
Implement tire 25.00/tire 25.00/tire 25.00/tire
Implement tire on rim 50.00/tire 50.00/tire 50.00/tire
Special Waste (as designated by Superintendent)* Fee set by
Superintendent based on product received
Double the
applicable rate
Double the
applicable rate
Double the
applicable rate
Drive Off Fees 25.00 25.00 25.00
Appliances 10.00 10.00 10.00
LANDFILL SITE
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Proposed Fee Schedule for 2014
2011 2012 2013 2014
Asbestos, contaminated soils and other wastes requiring special
handling may require Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
pre-approval and notification to landfill.
General Refuse, solid waste (Residential Packer Truck)27.50/ton 27.50/ton 27.50/ton 28.33/ton
General Refuse, solid waste-+ and demolition material
(Commercial/Rolloffs)31.20/ton 31.20/ton 31.20/ton 32.14/ton
Contaminated Soil 15.00/ton 15.00/ton 15.00/ton 15.45/ton
Street Sweepings 4.00/ton 4.00/ton 4.00/ton 4.12/ton
Liquid waste - sludge not accepted not accepted not accepted
Asbestos 85.00/ton
1 ton minimum
85.00/ton
1 ton minimum
85.00/ton
1 ton minimum
87.55/ton 1
ton minimum
Tails & by-products 34.40/ton 34.40/ton 34.40/ton 35.43/ton
Automotive Fluff 20.00/ton 20.00/ton 20.60/ton
Late load fee 25.00/load 25.00/load
Set pricing for special projects with the approval of the Public Works
Director and City Administrator
TRANSFER STATION
General Refuse, solid waste (Residential Packer Truck)29.85/ton 29.85/ton 29.85/ton 30.75/ton
General refuse, solid waste and demolition materials (Commercial/roll-
offs and small vehicles)37.10/ton 37.10/ton 37.10/ton 38.21/ton
COMPOST SITE
All materials received at the compost site shall be clean of trash and
debris. Plastic bags shall be removed by the hauler
Private Vehicles Yard Waste - clean grass, leaves or other compostable
yard and garden waste, tree limbs/branches No Charge No Charge No Charge
Commercial Hauler Yard Waste - clean grass, leaves or other
Compostable yard and garden waste 37.10/ton 37.10/ton 37.10/ton 38.21/ton
Commercial Hauler - tree limbs/branches 37.10/ton 37.10/ton 37.10/ton 38.21/ton
Compost 5.00/cy
Wood chips/mulch 1.50/cy
UTILITY SERVICE FEES
Late Charge (payment not received prior to next billing)
2.00/plus 1%
unpaid
over 5.00
2.00/plus 1%
unpaid
over 5.00
2.00/plus 1%
unpaid
over 5.00
Return Check Charge 35.00 35.00 35.00
Turn on Charge (non payment)40.00 40.00 40.00
After 4:30 pm on a business day Turn on Charge (non payment)275.00 375.00 375.00
Trip Fee - Disconnect personnel (Applicable when payment is
made to stop disconnection when disconnect personnel are
on site
35.00 35.00 35.00
Final notice fee - applicable when a trip is required to notify of a pending
utility shut off 30.00 30.00 35.00
Backflow Processing Fee 2.00/month 2.00/month 2.00/month
Temporary Commercial Electric Service 130.00 130.00 130.00 135.00
Service Charge (new connections, transfer service)19.00 20.00 20.00
Fire Sprinkler System Connection Fee 93.96/yr 93.96/yr 93.96/yr
Temporary Water Meter on Fire Hydrant 95.00 95.00 95.00 100.00
Locate Stop Box 40.00 40.00 40.00
Pole Attachment Fee 4.00/yr 4.00/yr 4.00/yr
Water Service
Bill and collect Sewer (monthly charge)10450.00 10450.00 10450.00
Unauthorized connections/re-connections, meter tampering 275.00 375.00 375.00
Water Main Taps - 2" or less 110.00 110.00 110.00
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 28, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2013-297
WHEREAS, the 2013-2014 budget process requires an update of the Fee
Schedule for numerous services that the City provides; and
WHEREAS, the City Council will adopt the 2013-2014 Budget at the September
10, 2013 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Fee Schedule rates are incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2013-
2014 Budget revenue numbers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the 2013-2014 proposed Fee Schedule
be accepted and incorporated into that year’s budget.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 29, 2013
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Special Meeting - Updated
Item I-5
#2013-298 - Consideration of Providing Guidance to City
Administration Regarding Property Tax Levy Adjustment
Staff Contact: Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator
Meeting:August 29, 2013
Subject:Consideration of Providing Guidance to City
Administration Regarding Property Tax Levy
Adjustment
Item #’s:I-5
Presenter(s):Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator
Background
The final property tax request will be presented for Council consideration on September
10, 2013 at the time that the Annual Single City Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 is
approved.
Prior to that, City Administration would like to receive Council’s guidance pertaining to
the property tax levy adjustment that should be planned. There has been conversation
regarding the property mill levy for fiscal year 2013-2014 during several of the budget
study sessions and special meetings.
Discussion
The City Council approved an International City/County Managers Association (ICMA)
public safety study that included the addition of more personnel to the Grand Island
Police Department with the expected result of reduced crime rates and stronger code
compliance effectiveness.
The current year budget has been impacted by the additional personnel added during this
fiscal year; the remaining personnel will be added during the 2013/2014 fiscal year as
approved in the budget. The total expense for these new employees is in excess of
$1,000,000 and there has been conversation by council members indicating a desire to
fund the positions with a revenue source.
A property tax mill levy adjustment of .0400 would generate $1,029,821 based on the
2014 property valuation; this would increase the City of Grand Island mill levy rate from
.3241 to .3641.
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The resolution in front of council would indicate the intent to approve the .0400 mill levy
increase with the approval of the Annual Single City Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the intent to increase the property tax levy from the current
levy of .3241 to .3641 for the fiscal year 2013/2014.
2.Modify the intent and recommend a different property tax levy.
3.Modify the intent to keep the current levy of .3241.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends Council approve the intent to recommend a property
tax mill levy increase of .0400 which would result in a total tax levy of .3641 for fiscal
year 2013/2014.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the intent to recommend a property tax mill levy increase of .0400
which would result in a total tax levy of .3641 for fiscal year 2013/2014.
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R E S O L U T I O N 2013-298
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island approved an International City/County Managers
Association (ICMA) public safety study; and
WHEREAS, the study recommendations include the addition of more personnel to the
Grand Island Police Department to reduce the City’s crime rate and provide stronger code
compliance effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, these additional positions will affect future City budgets; and
WHEREAS, the total funding for new law enforcement personnel is in excess of
$1,000,000 on an annual basis; and
WHEREAS, a property tax mill levy adjustment of .0400 would generate $1,029,821
based on the 2014 property valuation; and
WHEREAS, the total City of Grand Island mill levy would increase from .3241 to
.3641; and
WHEREAS, the final levy of the Municipality for the fiscal year 2013-2014 will
be set when the Annual Single City Budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 is approved on
September 10, 2013;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the mill levy for the City of
Grand Island is assumed to increase from .3241 to .3641.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on August 29, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 28, 2013 ¤ City Attorney
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City of Grand Island
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Special Meeting - Updated
Item X-1
Review of Proposed FY 2013-2014 City Single Budget and
Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Budgets - Continued
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter
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