05-06-2014 City Council Study Session Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Study Session Packet
City Council:
Linna Dee Donaldson
John Gericke
Peg Gilbert
Chuck Haase
Julie Hehnke
Kent Mann
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Administrator:
Mary Lou Brown
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East 1st Street
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Call to Order
This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open
Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room
as required by state law.
The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Study Session
Item C1
Proclamation “Tourism Recognition Month” May 2014
Travel and tourism are extremely important to the community of Grand Island in terms of revenues
generated, and because the travel and tourism industry contributes to the employment, economic
prosperity, international trade, relations and peace, understanding, and goodwill. Mayor Vavricek in
conjunction with the Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau, has proclaimed the month of May,
2014 as "Tourism Recognition Month". See attached PROCLAMATION.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Study Session
Item X1
Continued Discussion of City Space Needs
Staff Contact:
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FIRE
Continued Discussion of
City Space Needs
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Need for Alternate 911 Center
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Agenda
Current 911 Situation
Capabilities Comparison
Possible Solutions
Costs and Challenges
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911 Dispatch Console
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911 Center
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Current Alternate 911
Equipment stored in a closet of Fire Station #1
Mobilizing this equipment takes 30-45 minutes
Equipment differs from main center (radios,
phones, etc.)
Difficult to test & exercise regularly
Update PC software, radios, paging
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Alternate 911 Set Up
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Radio Console on Cart
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Four Standard Office Phones
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Third Station (no radio) in Closet
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Capability Comparison
Function Main Current Alternate
Radio Consoles 4 Full Consoles 2 Limited Consoles
Radio Equipment High Traffic Control
Stations
Mobile Radios
Radio Antenna Tower Mounted Roof Mounted
Interoperability Statewide Radio &
Paraclete
None
911 Auto Name ID Full Capability None
911 Auto Number ID Full Capability Simple Caller ID
911 Auto Location ID Landline & wireless None
911 Trunk Lines 5 Dedicated 911 Lines None: Transfer to business
lines
911 Mapping Full GIS & Pictometry None
Phone & Radio Recording 32 recorded lines/channels None
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Comparison Continued
Function Main Current Alternate
Weather Warning Full siren paging by zones Limited to county-all
Weather Warning NAWAS phone connection None
CAD and Records
Management
Full Spillman Network
Connectivity
Limited by slow, wireless
connection speed
Law Enforcement Support Full teletype for state
records, weather warnings,
etc.
No Teletype
Hard Documentation Printer None
Other communication Fax None
Alarm monitoring Full monitoring of 300
customers
None
Back up power UPS batteries and
Generator
Generator only
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Benefits of Full Alternate
Maintain our obligation for continuity of operations.
Provide geo-diverse 911 system for redundancy.
Provide full capabilities for 911 functions
radio, telephone, teletype, alarm monitoring and weather
warnings
Allow for expanded capacity in a disaster.
Overcoming the lack of “mutual aid” in 911.
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911 Option A
Pros
Solves both alternate
911 and EOC needs.
Provides new 911 with
long term potential.
Provides City Hall with
room to move staff.
Cons
Most expensive
construction costs
Long timeline
Most complex planning
Possibility of higher
ongoing costs for facility.
•Establish new, main 911 center. Install a smaller,
alternate 911 in City Hall.
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911 Option B
Pros
Provides fully
functional alternate 911.
Moderate cost for
renovation/construction
Lower ongoing costs for
facility than Option A
Cons
Does not provide long-
term solution to current
911.
May not solve alternate
EOC issues.
•Establish new, improved alternate 911 location.
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911 Option C
Pros
Cheapest of all options
Lowest ongoing costs
Quickest immediate
impact.
Cons
May not accommodate
necessary functions.
May not be sufficient in
an event.
No solution to alternate
EOC.
•Improve capabilities of current alternate 911
location.
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Costs & Challenges
New radio system & geo-diverse 911 system
Improved network for Spillman.
Associated equipment (recorder, NAWAS,
printers/copier, fax, etc.)
New alarm monitor equipment
Purchase/Move furniture
Increases in annual operational budget (phone lines,
network connectivity, ISP, etc.)
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FIRE
Need for
Fire Station #2 Replacement
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FIRE
Station opened in 1957
Currently busiest fire station in Grand Island
Responded to 1847 calls in 2013 (41% of all calls)
Staffed by 5 to 6 GIFD personnel
Engine 2, Ambulance 2, and Ambulance 22
Serves as a tornado shelter for surrounding area
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FIRE
Issues with current station
Apparatus must be backed in off Broadwell Ave.
Requires spotters to block traffic
Places personnel in a dangerous situation
Traffic backs up in front of station from 5 Points
Larger apparatus harder to back in
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FIRE
Issues with current station
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FIRE
Diverse work force and student riders
Dormitory style sleeping quarters
Lack of privacy
Issues with current station
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FIRE
Issues with current station
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FIRE
Lack of dedicated classroom/training room
Issues with current station
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FIRE
Increased maintenance costs over the years
2013 - $44,499
2012 - $8,143
2011 - $10,053
2010 - $21,120
$90,565
Issues with current station
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FIRE
Poor parking access off alley
History of vehicle break-ins
Issues with current station
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FIRE
Larger truck bay
Larger/dedicated classroom
Private sleeping quarters
Male/female locker rooms
Room for additional apparatus/crews
Increased need for airport support and response
Future needs
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FIRE
Build new fire station #2
Build joint facility for both 911 center and fire
Options for 911/Fire
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FIRE
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FIRE
Next Steps
Where do we go from here?
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FIRE
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Research current practices
Assess the City’s needs
Develop several concepts with rough estimates
Produce plans and specifications
Identify potential locations
Oversee construction
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