08-12-2014 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council 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
Counci Chambers - City Hall
100 East 1st Street
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, August 12, 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 - Pastor Mark Oberbeck, Northridge Assembly of God, 3025
Independence Avenue
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, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item E-1
Public Hearing on Request from Full Circle Venue LLC dba Full
Circle Venue, 3333 Ramada Road for an Addition to Class “C-
88739” Liquor License
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from Full Circle Venue LLC
dba Full Circle Venue, 3333 Ramada Road for an
Addition to Class “C-88739” Liquor License
Item #’s:E-1 & I-1
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Full Circle Venue, LLC dba Full Circle Venue, 3333 Ramada Road has submitted an
application for an addition to their Class “C-88739” Liquor License. Their current license
includes the convention facilities, approximately 76’ x 105’ along with a storage area and
atrium. This request includes the addition of the lounge located on the northwest end of
Boarders Inns & Suites, approximately 201’ x 136’. This application excludes Denny’s,
the pool, courtyard, guest rooms and hallways.
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, and Health Departments.
Plans for renovation are being pursued at this time in order to meet City Code building
regulations and safety requirements. Staff is recommending approval contingent upon the
following:
1.Phase I of the building improvement safety plan must be completed.
2.Panic hardware be placed on an exit door from the lounge into Denny’s.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the application.
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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 the application
contingent upon completing Phase I of the building improvement safety plan and panic
hardware be placed on an exit door from the lounge into Denny’s.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application for an addition to Full Circle Venue, LLC dba Full
Circle Venue, 3333 Ramada Road Liquor License “C-88739” contingent upon
completing Phase I of the building improvement safety plan and panic hardware be
placed on an exit door from the lounge into Denny’s.
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07/23/14 Grand Island Police Department 450
10:03 LAW INCIDENT TABLE Page: 1
City : Grand Island
Occurred after : **:**:** **/**/****
Occurred before : **:**:** **/**/****
When reported : 08:00:00 07/14/2014
Date disposition declared : 07/22/2014
Incident number : L14072328
Primary incident number :
Incident nature : Liquor Lic Inv Liquor Lic Inv
Incident address : 3333 Ramada Rd
State abbreviation : NE
ZIP Code : 68801
Contact or caller :
Complainant name number :
Area location code : PCID Police - CID
Received by : Vitera D
How received :
Agency code : GIPD GIPD Grand Island Police Dept
Responsible officer : Vitera D
Offense as Taken :
Offense as Observed : AOFF AOFF Alcohol Offense
Disposition : ACT Active
Misc. number : RaNae
Geobase address ID : 14250
Long-term call ID :
Clearance Code : CL CL Case Closed
Judicial Status : NCI Non-criminal Incident
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INVOLVEMENTS:
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LW L14020259 07/21/14 Liquor Lic Inv Related
NM 56540 07/21/14 Williams, Misti A Full Circle
Owner
NM 64076 07/21/14 Williams, Casey J Full Circle
Manager
NM 156454 07/21/14 Full Circle Venue, Business
Involved
NM 193782 07/21/14 Boarders Inn & Suites, Building
LAW INCIDENT CIRCUMSTANCES:
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1 LT03 LT03 Bar/Night Club
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INCIDENT M.O. DETAIL:
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LAW INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
Liquor License investigation Full Circle Venue is Applying to Expand its
Liquor License at the Boarders' Inn & Suites to Include the Entire
Building with the Exception of Denny's.
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LAW INCIDENT OFFENSES DETAIL:
Se Offe Offense code Arson Dama
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1 AOFF 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:
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1 Vitera D 15:23:17 07/21/2014
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Grand Island Police Department
Supplemental Report
Date, Time: Mon Jul 21 15:23:34 CDT 2014
Reporting Officer: Vitera
Unit- CID
On 7/14/14, I received a copy of an application from Full Circle Venue to
expand its liquor license at Boarders' Inn & Suites (previously Howard
Johnson's) to include the entire building with the exception of the
Denny's Restaurant. Full Circle Venue is owned and operated by Casey and
Misti Williams. In February of this year, they applied to move their
business from Diers Avenue to the current location on Ramada Road. The
motel had some issues with fire sprinklers and areas of egress. Those
issues fall within the building department and the fire department.
Full Circle Venue now wants to take over the End Zone Lounge under its
existing liquor license. On 7/21/14, I spoke to Misti Williams who showed
me around the motel. Misti said she will rename the End Zone Lounge and
call it the Infinity Lounge. Besides the beer and hard liquor currently
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offered, she wants to add more wine and martinis. Misti said that
Boarders' Inn & Suites wants her to have the lounge open from 1630 until
2330 everyday. However, she said she'll keep it open until 0100 if there
is at least one customer in there after 2330. Misti wants to cater to the
people staying at the motel, but she also wants "outside" business. She
would like to have pool and dart leagues to draw people from the
community. Misti said she will have a better idea about staffing needs
once the lounge is up and running.
Since Full Circle Venue already has a liquor license, and it just had a
location change approved five months ago, there really isn't too much of
a need to do background checks on the Williams'. I did a quick check in
Spillman and NCJIS and didn't find anything new since I last checked in
February. When I checked them in February, the only significant change
from their original liquor license application in May of 2010 is that
Misti was convicted of selling to a minor in December of 2011.
Amid concerns of the applicant not being able to adhere to the Liquor
Control Act over such a large licensed area, I called the NLCC on 7/22/14
and spoke to Randy Seybert in Licensing. Randy told me that it is not
uncommon for motels to license the entire premise. I also received a call
on 7/22/14 from Casey Williams. Casey acknowledged the concerns of
policing such a large area and proposed that the expansion only include
the bar and the area between the bar and the conference rooms where Full
Circle Venue is already licensed. His proposal would eliminate the pool,
courtyard and the south half of the motel which includes all the rooms.
All in all, Casey and Misti Williams already have a liquor license, and
the Grand Island Police Department has had very few problems with events
associated with Full Circle Venue. If the other agencies involved in this
investigation approve of the expansion, the Grand Island Police
Department also gives its approval. Otherwise, the Grand Island Police
Department defers to the concerns and recommendations of the other
agencies.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item E-2
Public Hearing on Request from Luisa M. Lovato dba Ritmos
Nightclub, 611 East 4th Street for a Class “I” Liquor License
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from Luisa M. Lovato dba
Ritmos Nightclub, 611 East 4th Street for a Class “I”
Liquor License
Item #’s:E-2 & I-2
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Luisa M. Lovato dba Ritmos Nightclub, 611 East 4th Street has submitted an application
for a Class “I” Liquor License. A Class “I” Liquor License allows for the sale of alcohol
only inside the corporate limits of the city.
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, and Health Departments.
Inspections have been made by the Building and Fire Departments, but there is no
adequate water service at this time as required in Grand Island City Code Section 4-7H
“Applications for Liquor Licenses” which reads as follows:
(H) No license for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the
premises shall be recommended for approval until the Building Department, Fire
Department and Police Department have completed inspections and have certified that
the premises meets all Building and Life Safety Codes. If a license is recommended for
approval pending final inspections, the City Clerk shall not issue the license until such
time as all inspections have been complete for full compliance.
The Police Department report (see attached) has some issues with this application also
but will remain neutral in their recommendation.
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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.
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 the application based
on the Grand Island City Code Section 4-7H.
Sample Motion
Move to deny the application for Luisa M. Lovato dba Ritmos Nightclub, 611 East 4th
Street for a Class “I” Liquor License application based on the Grand Island City Code
Section 4-7H.
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08/07/14 Grand Island Police Department 450
15:19 LAW INCIDENT TABLE Page: 1
City : Grand Island
Occurred after : **:**:** **/**/****
Occurred before : **:**:** **/**/****
When reported : 08:00:00 07/24/2014
Date disposition declared : 07/25/2014
Incident number : L14072631
Primary incident number :
Incident nature : Liquor Lic Inv Liquor Lic Inv
Incident address : 611 4th 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 :
Agency code : GIPD GIPD Grand Island Police Dept
Responsible officer : Vitera D
Offense as Taken :
Offense as Observed :
Disposition : ACT Active
Misc. number :
Geobase address ID : 10513
Long-term call ID :
Clearance Code : O O Open Case
Judicial Status : NCI Non-criminal Incident
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INVOLVEMENTS:
Px Record # Date Description Relationship
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LW L14040070 08/07/14 Liquor Lic Inv Related
NM 160547 08/07/14 Rojas, Erich J Contacted
NM 35963 07/24/14 Lovato, Luisa Maria Applicant
NM 72588 07/24/14 Rodriguez, Delmi Aracely Involved
LAW INCIDENT CIRCUMSTANCES:
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LAW INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
Liquor License Investigation
I Received a Copy of a Liquor License Application from Luisa Lovato who
wants to
Open a Nightclub called Ritmos.
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LAW INCIDENT OFFENSES DETAIL:
Se Offe Offense code Arson Dama
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1 AOFF 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:
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1 Vitera D 13:44:43 07/30/2014
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Grand Island Police Department
Supplemental Report
Date, Time: Wed Jul 30 13:44:55 CDT 2014
Reporting Officer: Vitera
Unit- CID
I received a copy of an Individual liquor license application from Luisa
Lovato for a nightclub called "Ritmos." Ritmos will be located at 611 E.
4th which is where La Zona Rosa used to be located. Delmi Rodriguez owns
the building and was part of the liquor license for La Zona Rosa until it
wasn't renewed. Delmi is not a legal citizen of the United States and
can't get a liquor license on her own. I contacted ICE and was told that
Delmi has exhausted all of her deportation appeals with the exception of
appealing to the Eight Circuit. I was told that it is highly unlikely
they will hear her case. In April of this year, Elsa Ortega applied for a
liquor license at Delmi's building. Elsa's application looked like it was
filled out by Delmi ("straw" application).
While going over Luisa's application, I noticed that Luisa used the same
attorney that Elsa used. According to Elsa, Delmi was present when the
application was filled out, and Delmi paid the attorney. I also saw that
Luisa didn't disclose any convictions and isn't borrowing any money to
establish and/or operate the business.
Like Elsa, Luisa has no criminal history and is a U.S. Citizen. I checked
Luisa through Spillman and NCJIS and found nothing but a driver's license
entry. ICE also verified that Luisa is a Naturalized citizen. I ran Luisa
through a paid law enforcement-only database and didn't find anything
detrimental to her application. I also did a general Internet search and
found a few Luisa Lovato's, but none of them were the Luisa from this
application.
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On 7/29/14, NSP Investigator Fiala and I met with Luisa at her home.
Among other things, we spoke to Luisa about her relationship with Delmi
Rodriguez and about how she found out about the opportunity to lease
Delmi's building. Luisa said she has worked at JBS for seventeen years
and has known of Delmi through work for many years. Luisa said she has no
personal relationship with Delmi, and they are not friends. Luisa said
that Delmi had an advertisement on a bulletin board at JBS indicating
that her building could be leased. Luisa advised that Delmi originally
wanted $1,700 per month, but they eventually agreed upon $1,500 per
month.
According to Luisa's business plan, she plans on having Ritmos open from
1:00 PM until 1:00 AM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. She will have
either live music or a "DJ." Luisa will continue to work at JBS. Her
current hours are about 1:30 PM until 10:00 PM Monday through Friday. She
plans on being at Ritmos when it is open, and she is not working at JBS.
Luisa said she thinks she'll have five employees including herself. She
also will hire security. She was thinking that she'll only need two
security guards. Investigator Fiala and I suggested four or five. As of
the time of the interview, she had not attempted to contact anyone yet.
I asked Luisa who the attorney is who filled out her application. She
couldn't think of his name but said his office is by the White Horse. She
said she used to use Jim Wagoner, but he was really busy; so she used
someone else in the same office. Luisa advised that no one else was
present while the application was being filled out, and the attorney went
over it with her line-by-line.
I asked Luisa if she has or is planning on borrowing any money from any
source to establish and/or operate the business. Luisa said that she has
some money in savings that she thinks will cover her startup costs.
Investigator Fiala and I told Luisa that there is a lot of civil,
criminal, and administrative (through NLCC) liability involved with
owning an establishment with a liquor license. Luisa knew nothing about
the Liquor Control Act and had no idea that she would have to be familiar
with the rules and regulations within the Act. Even though Luisa said she
would rather run a restaurant and knew nothing of the Liquor Control Act,
she seemed undeterred about her plans to open an nightclub.
With the similarities between this application and Elsa Ortega's
application back in April of this year, this sure seems like a "straw"
application where Luisa is applying for a license because Delmi can't get
one. The Grand Island Police Department does not favor a nightclub
located at a building owned by an illegal alien who will soon be
deported. A situation where the owner will profit from the business in
her building but have no oversight, can restrict the available options of
the police department to address problems with the liquor license holder
if the applicant is unable or unwilling to correct them. The availability
and oversight issues with the owner could be mitigated if Delmi has
appointed someone and given him or her legal authority to handle issues
with her property in her absence.
I contacted Delmi on 8/6/14. Delmi said that she recently got married,
and her husband will take care of the building for her. I met her husband
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who identified himself as Erich Rojas. Erich and Delmi said they have
been married for about four months. I asked to see their marriage
license. Erich showed me a copy from Hall County which showed they were
married on 6/21/14. I found it a little odd that they had only been
married for about six weeks but thought it was four months. I also asked
why Erich wouldn't follow his new bride to El Salvador when she gets
deported.
Erich said he doesn't think Delmi will be deported. If she is, he said
he'll bring her back because he is in the Country legally from Cuba. I
didn't argue with them about Delmi's immigration status or whether she'll
be deported, I just wanted to know who would be responsible for the
building in her absence. If Erich would happen to go to El Salvador with
Delmi, Delmi said she has other family members who can be responsible for
the building. I asked Delmi how she got in touch with Luisa to lease the
building. Delmi confirmed what Luisa told me about responding to an
advertisement on a bulletin board at JBS.
All in all, this application has some similarities to the application
filled out by Elsa Ortega in April of this year which appeared to be a
"straw" application. Luisa Lovato didn't know anything about the Nebraska
Liquor Control Act and the fact that she will have to be familiar with
the rules and regulations contained within it, and the building is owned
by an illegal alien who has been ordered deported. Under these
circumstances, the Grand Island Police Department will remain neutral in
its recommendation to the Council.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item E-3
Public Hearing on Request from Gloria and John Trejo for a
Conditional Use Permit for Off Street Parking for the Grand
Island Public Schools located at 622 N. Jefferson Street
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Craig A. Lewis, Building Department Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Request of John & Gloria Trejo and the Grand Island
Public Schools for Approval of a Conditional Use Permit
to Construction a Parking Lot at 622 N. Jefferson Street
Item #’s:E-3 & H-1
Presenter(s):Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
Background
This request is for approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a
parking lot at the above referenced address. The property is currently zoned R-4 High
Density Residential and as such a parking lot is a listed conditional use. Conditional uses
as listed in the zoning code must be approved by the City Council after a finding that the
proposed use promotes the health, safety, and general welfare of the community, protects
property against blight and depreciation, and is generally harmonious with the
surrounding neighborhood.
Discussion
This proposal is to construct a parking lot on a residential zoned property south of
Jefferson school. The property is located south of the school and southwest of the
intersection of 7th Street and Jefferson Street. A dwelling and garage currently exist on
the site, and it appears they would be removed to facilitate the construction and provide
parking for the elementary school. Because the property is zoned R-4 the landscaping
regulations provided in the City Code would be required. As a plan of the proposed
construction has not been provided with this application I would suggest that the
following items will need to be included as part of the construction permit; permanent
type, dust free surface in conformance with section 36-96, and landscaping as provided in
section 36-102, the landscape provisions in the City Code would require a ten foot
landscape buffer adjacent to the streets, and plantings of one canopy tree, one understory
tree, and three shrubs.
A 4’ tall chain link fence is proposed along the west and south property lines to buffer the
adjacent residential property and no lighting is proposed at this time.
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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 a 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 proposal does not conform to
the purpose of the zoning regulations.
3.Modify the request 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 with the
condition that all applicable city code sections including landscaping are provided in
compliance with the City Code and finding that the request does promote the health,
safety, and general welfare of the community, protects property against blight and
depreciation, and is generally harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood.
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, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item E-4
Public Hearing on Request from Central Nebraska Transload,
LLC for a Conditional Use Permit for Ethanol Transload (Semi-
Truck to Rail Car) and Store in Rail Car on Site located at
1213/1215 – 1221 East Highway 30
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Craig A. Lewis, Building Department Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Temporary
Use as Chemical Warehouse and Distribution Facility at
1213-1215 &1221 East Highway #30
Item #’s:E-4 & H-2
Presenter(s):Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
Background
This is a request of Central Nebraska Transload l, LLC to allow for the approval of an
amendment to the three year temporary use for a chemical warehouse and distribution
facility. The requested amendment would allow for the additional loading of ethanol rail
cars from semi-trailers. The property is currently zoned M-2 Heavy Manufacturing. The
zoning classification requires chemicals, industrial, nonhazardous, wholesale uses and
bulk petroleum stations and terminals to come before the City Council and receive
approval in the form of a conditional use permit. The City Code does provide for City
Council approval of temporary uses, not to exceed two years in undeveloped areas and
six months in developed areas. The existing request was approved by the City Council on
March 11, 2014 for a three year period for the loading and warehousing of truck and rail
tankers for chemical distribution. This request will add the ability to provide for the
transfer of ethanol from semi-trucks onto rail tankers with an anticipated volume of 44
trucks and 11 rail cars daily.
Discussion
City Code does identify temporary uses as an authorized conditional use and also list as a
conditional use chemical wholesale and bulk petroleum stations and terminal facilities.
This request is to add ethanol transfer from truck to rail tank on site. Forty four semi-
trucks and eleven rail cars are proposed daily at the site. The Fire department has
reviewed this proposal and would recommend approval with the conditions that the
operations and storage comply with the requirements of Fire codes and NFPA life safety
codes.
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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 with the proposed conditions, finding that the proposed
application is and will continue to be in conformance with the purpose of the
zoning regulations.
2.Disapprove or /Deny the request, finding that the proposed application does
not conform to the purpose of the zoning regulations.
3.Approve the request with additional or revised conditions and a finding of
fact.
4.Refer the matter to a special committee for a determination of a finding of
fact.
Recommendation
Approve the request if all conditions are met as presented by City Administration and if
the City Council finds that the proposed use and application promotes the health, safety,
and general welfare of the community, protects property against blight and depreciation,
and is generally harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the amendment to the existing conditional use permit with the
conditions identified by the City Administration, published in the Council packet and
presented at the Council meeting, finding that the application conforms with the purpose
of the zoning regulations.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item E-5
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 823 East 4th
Street - Blender, LLC
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – 823 E. 4th Street -
Blender
Item #’s:E-5 & G-5
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City
Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to the property
of Blender LLC, located at 823 East 4th Street, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances,
including lines and transformers.
Discussion
This easement will be used to locate underground electric conduit, cable, and a pad-
mounted transformer for an existing building that is being refurbished.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Make a motion 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 resolution for the
acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Move to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item E-6
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2211 S. Locust
- Fugate
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – 2211 South Locust -
Fugate
Item #’s:E-6 & G-6
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City
Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to the property
of J. Larry Fugate, located at 2211 South Locust Street, in the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
Discussion
This easement will be used to place underground conduit, conductor, and a pad-mounted
transformer to provide electricity to the new Taco Bell.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Make a motion 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 resolution for the
acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Move to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item E-7
Public Hearing on a Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area 13R
located West of Lincoln Avenue and North of Phoenix Avenue
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Phil Ramsel (Proposed CRA Area No. 13R)
(C-15-2014GI)
Item #’s:E-7 & I-3
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
Phil Ramsel commissioned a Blight and Substandard Study for Proposed Redevelopment
Area No. 13 to be prepared by Marvin Planning Consultants of David City, Nebraska.
The study area includes approximately 1.26 acres referred to as CRA Area No. 13R. The
study focused on property bounded by the hike bike trail on the north, on the east by
Lincoln Avenue and Phoenix Avenue to the south. (See the attached map) On June 24,
2014, Council referred the attached study to the Planning Commission for its review and
recommendation.
The decision on whether to declare an area substandard and blighted is entirely within the
jurisdiction of the City Council with a recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Discussion
The Statutory authority and direction to the Planning Commission is referenced below to
explain the Planning Commission purpose in reviewing the study:
Section 18-2109
Redevelopment plan; preparation; requirements.
An authority shall not prepare a redevelopment plan for a redevelopment project
area unless the governing body of the city in which such area is located has, by
resolution adopted after a public hearing with notice provided as specified in
section 18-2115, declared such area to be a substandard and blighted area in need
of redevelopment. The governing body of the city shall submit the question of
whether an area is substandard and blighted to the planning commission or board
of the city for its review and recommendation prior to making its declaration. The
planning commission or board shall submit its written recommendations within
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thirty days after receipt of the request. Upon receipt of the recommendations or
after thirty days if no recommendation is received, the governing body may make
its declaration.
~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska
A flow chart of the blight declaration process is shown in Figure 2.
At this time, the Planning Commission and Council are only concerned with determining
if the property is blighted and substandard. Figure 3 is an overview of the differences
between the blight and substandard declaration and the redevelopment plan. If a
declaration as blighted and substandard is made by Council then the Community
Redevelopment Authority (CRA) can consider appropriate redevelopment plans. The
redevelopment plans must also be reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved
by Council prior to final approval.
Figure 1 Redevelopment Area 13R includes all properties within the hatched area.
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Study
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Process for Declaring an area of the City
Substandard and Blighted
Figure 2 Blight Declaration Process (Planning Commission Recommendation is the second purple
box).
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Substandard and
Blighted Declaration vs.
Redevelopment Plan
Substandard and
Blighted Declaration
A Study of the
Existing Conditions of
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Question
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Redevelopment
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activities and
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make the property
blighted and
substandard?
How should those
activities and
improvements be
paid for?
Will those activities
and improvements
further the
implementation of the
general plan for the
City?
Figure 3 Blight and Substandard Declaration compared to a Redevelopment Plan
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OVERVIEW Continued
It is appropriate for the Council in conducting its review and considering its decision
regarding the substandard and blighted designation to:
1.review the study,
2.take testimony from interested parties,
3.review the recommendation and finding of fact identified by the Planning
Commission
4.make findings of fact, and
5.include those findings of fact as part of its motion to approve or deny the request
to declare this area blighted and substandard.
Blighted and Substandard Defined
The terms blighted and substandard have very specific meanings within the context of the
Community Redevelopment Statutes. Those terms as defined by Statute are included
below:
Section 18-2103
Terms, defined.
For purposes of the Community Development Law, unless the context otherwise
requires:
(10) Substandard areas shall mean an area in which there is a predominance of
buildings or improvements, whether nonresidential or residential in character, which,
by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence, inadequate provision for
ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces, high density of population and
overcrowding, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire
and other causes, or any combination of such factors, is conducive to ill health,
transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, and crime, (which
cannot be remedied through construction of prisons), and is detrimental to the public
health, safety, morals, or welfare;
(11) Blighted area shall mean an area, which (a) by reason of the presence of a
substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures, existence of defective
or inadequate street layout, faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy,
accessibility, or usefulness, insanitary or unsafe conditions, deterioration of site or
other improvements, diversity of ownership, tax or special assessment delinquency
exceeding the fair value of the land, defective or unusual conditions of title, improper
subdivision or obsolete platting, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or
property by fire and other causes, or any combination of such factors, substantially
impairs or arrests the sound growth of the community, retards the provision of
housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability and is
detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition and
use and (b) in which there is at least one of the following conditions: (i)
Unemployment in the designated area is at least one hundred twenty percent of the
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state or national average; (ii) the average age of the residential or commercial units in
the area is at least forty years; (iii) more than half of the plotted and subdivided
property in an area is unimproved land that has been within the city for forty years
and has remained unimproved during that time; (iv) the per capita income of the area
is lower than the average per capita income of the city or village in which the area is
designated; or (v) the area has had either stable or decreasing population based on the
last two decennial censuses. In no event shall a city of the metropolitan, primary, or
first class designate more than thirty-five percent of the city as blighted, a city of the
second class shall not designate an area larger than fifty percent of the city as
blighted, and a village shall not designate an area larger than one hundred percent of
the village as blighted;
~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska
ANALYSIS
The following findings are copied directly from the Study. The analysis of the
substandard and blighted factors is conducted on pages 6 to 15 of the study.
FINDINGS FOR GRAND ISLAND
Study Area #13R has several items contributing to the Blight and Substandard
Conditions. These conditions include:
BlightingBlighting SummarySummary
These conditions are contributing to the blighted conditions of the study area.
Substantial number of deteriorating structures
o 100.00% of the structures identified within the corporate limits, of the Study Area, were deemed
to be in a state of deterioration or dilapidation
Deterioration of site or other improvements
o A large amount of sidewalk either in a deteriorated state or missing from properties in the area.
o The existence of gravel streets within the study area.
o The condition of the streets within the corporate limits.
Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes
o The number of deteriorating structures
Average age of structures is over 40 years of age
o Within the Study Area 100.00% of the structures meet the criteria of 40 years of age or older.
Improper Subdivision or obsolete platting
Unsanitary / Unsafe conditions
o The area has major drainage issues and does not drain well and has the potential for standing water
to be present for long periods of time.
The area has had either stable or decreasing population based upon the last two decennial censuses.
The other criteria for Blight were not present in the area, these included:
Combination of factors which are impairing and/or arresting sound growth
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Defective/Inadequate street layouts,
Faulty lot layout,
Defective or unusual condition of title,
Economic or social liability detrimental to health, safety and welfare,
Conditions provision of housing accommodations,
One-half of unimproved property is over 40 years old,
Inadequate provisions for ventilation, light, air, open spaces or sanitation, and
Diversity of ownership.
These issues were either not present or were limited enough as to have little impact on the overall condition
of the study area.
.
SubstandardSubstandard SummarySummary
Nebraska State Statute requires “…an area in which there is a predominance of buildings
or improvements, whether nonresidential or residential in character, which, by reason of
dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence, inadequate provision for ventilation,
light, air, sanitation, or open spaces, high density of population and overcrowding, or the
existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes, or any
combination of such factors, is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant
mortality, juvenile delinquency, and crime, (which cannot be remedied through
construction of prisons), and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or
welfare;”
This Study Area in Grand Island meets the defintion with the average age of the
structures being more than 40 years of age. In addition, the area meets the criteria for the
existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes.
FFINDINGSINDINGS FORFOR GGRANDRAND IISLANDSLAND BBLIGHTLIGHT SSTUDYTUDY AAREAREA #13#13
Blight Study Area #13 has several items contributing to the Blight and Substandard
Conditions. These conditions include:
Blighted Conditions
Substantial number of deteriorating structures.
Improper subdivision or obsolete platting.
Deterioration of site or other improvements.
Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes.
Average age of units is over 40 years of age.
Unsanitary/unsafe conditions.
Substandard Conditions
Average age of the structures in the area is at least forty years.
Existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes.
Based on the study these areas meet the thresholds to qualify as blighted and
substandard.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission and staff recommend considering the following questions as a
starting point in the analysis of this Study and in making a determination. The City
Council is ultimately responsible for answering the question of whether the property
included in the study is blighted and substandard and whether making such a designation
is in the best interest of the City.
Recommend Questions for Planning Commission and City Council
Does this property meet the statutory requirements to be considered blighted and
substandard? (See the prior statutory references.)
Are the blighted and substandard factors distributed throughout the
Redevelopment Area, so basically good areas are not arbitrarily found to be
substandard and blighted simply because of proximity to areas which are
substandard and blighted?
Is public intervention appropriate and/or necessary for the redevelopment of the
area?
Findings of fact must be based on the study and testimony presented including all
written material and staff reports. The recommendation must be based on the
declaration, not based on any proposed uses of the site. All of the testimony, a copy
of the study and this memo along with any other information presented at the hearing
should be entered into the record of the hearing.
The Regional Planning Commission concluded that the area in question meets the
definition of blighted and substandard.
They recommend approval of the declaration as blighted and substandard.
The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on this proposal at their meeting on July
2, 2014. No members of the public spoke at the public hearing.
Grand Island has 14 areas that have been declared blighted and substandard. This
represents 18.57% of the area of the City. Grand Island can declare up to 35% of its
municipal area blighted and substandard. If Council approves the declaration of this area
as blighted and substandard 1.26 acres would be added to the blighted and substandard
rea in Grand Island increasing the percentage by less than 0.01% leaving the percentage
at 18.57% well below the 35% limitation.
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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
A motion was made by Vincent and seconded by Reynolds to approve the
adoption of Blight and Substandard Study Area #13R as presented based on the
study prepared by Marvin Planning Consultants.
The motion carried with 7 members present and all voting in favor (O’Neill, Hayes,
Reynolds, Vincent, Haskins, Bredthauer and Kjar) and no member present voting against.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Substandard and Blight Designation for Redevelopment Area No.
13R in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska finding the information in the study to be
factual supporting such designation.
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City of Grand Island, NE
Blight and Substandard Study
Area #13 Revised
June 2014
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PPURPOSEURPOSE OFOF THETHE BBLIGHTLIGHT ANDAND SSUBSTANDARDUBSTANDARD SSTUDYTUDY
The purpose of completing this Blight and Substandard study is to examine existing conditions within the city of
Grand Island as well as surrounding conditions. This study has been commissioned by an individual property owner
within the community with the hope that the City will consider the study area for future redevelopment activity. The
area is bordered on the south by a major transportation route and the general area of the community has begun to see
some new investment in properties as well as considerable redevelopment activities.
The City of Grand Island, when considering conditions of Blight and Substandard, will be looking at those issues
and definitions provided for in the Nebraska Community Redevelopment Law as found in Chapter 18, Section 2104
of the Revised Nebraska State Statutes, as follows:
“The governing body of a city, to the greatest extent it deems to be feasible in carrying out the
provisions of Sections 18-2101 to 18-2144, shall afford maximum opportunity, consistent with sound
needs of the city as a whole, to the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the community redevelopment
area by private enterprises. The governing body of a city shall give consideration to this objective in
exercising its powers under sections 18-2101 to 18-2144, including the formulation of a workable
program, the approval of community redevelopment plans consistent with the general plan for the
development of the city, the exercise of its zoning powers, the enforcement of other laws, codes, and
regulations relating to the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements, the disposition of any
property acquired, and providing of necessary public improvements”.
The Nebraska Revised Statutes §18-2105 continues by granting authority to the governing body for formulation of a
workable program. The statute reads,
“The governing body of a city or an authority at its direction for the purposes of the Community
Development Law may formulate for the entire municipality a workable program for utilizing
appropriate private and public resources to eliminate or prevent the development or spread of urban
blight, to encourage needed urban rehabilitation, to provide for the redevelopment of substandard and
blighted areas, or to undertake such of the aforesaid activities or other feasible municipal activities as
may be suitably employed to achieve the objectives of such workable program. Such workable
program may include, without limitation, provision for the prevention of the spread of blight into areas
of the municipality which are free from blight through diligent enforcement of housing, zoning, and
occupancy controls and standards; the rehabilitation or conservation of substandard and blighted
areas or portions thereof by replanning, removing congestion, providing parks, playgrounds, and
other public improvements by encouraging voluntary rehabilitation and by compelling the repair and
rehabilitation of deteriorated or deteriorating structures; and the clearance and redevelopment of
substandard and blighted areas or portions thereof.”
Blight and Substandard are defined as the following:
“Substandard areas means an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements,
whether nonresidential or residential in character, which, by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age
or obsolescence, inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces, high
density of population and overcrowding, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property
by fire and other causes, or any combination of such factors, is conducive to ill health, transmission of
disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, and crime, (which cannot be remedied through
construction of prisons), and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare;”
“Blighted area means an area, which (a) by reason of the presence of a substantial number of
deteriorated or deteriorating structures, existence of defective or inadequate street layout, faulty lot
layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness, insanitary or unsafe conditions,
deterioration of site or other improvements, diversity of ownership, tax or special assessment
delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land, defective or unusual conditions of title, improper
subdivision or obsolete platting, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire
and other causes, or any combination of such factors, substantially impairs or arrests the sound
growth of the community, retards the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an
economic or social liability and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its
present condition and use and (b) in which there is at least one of the following conditions: (i)
Unemployment in the designated area is at least one hundred twenty percent of the state or national
average; (ii) the average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at least forty years;
(iii) more than half of the plotted and subdivided property in an area is unimproved land that has been
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within the city for forty years and has remained unimproved during that time; (iv) the per capita
income of the area is lower than the average per capita income of the city or village in which the area
is designated; or (v) the area has had either stable or decreasing population based on the last two
decennial censuses. In no event shall a city of the metropolitan, primary, or first class designate more
than thirty-five percent of the city as blighted, a city of the second class shall not designate an area
larger than fifty percent of the city as blighted, and a shall not designate an area larger than one
hundred percent of the as blighted;”
This Blight and Substandard Study is intended to give the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority and
Grand Island City Council the basis for identifying and declaring Blighted and Substandard conditions existing
within the City’s jurisdiction. Through this process, the City and property owner will be attempting to address
economic and/or social liabilities which are harmful to the well-being of the entire community.
The study area can be seen in Figure 1 of this report. The Redevelopment Plan portion of this report will contain, in
accordance with the law, definite local objectives regarding appropriate land uses, improved traffic, public
transportation, public utilities and other public improvements, and the proposed land uses and building
requirements in the redevelopment area and shall include:
The boundaries defining the blighted and substandard areas in question (including existing uses and conditions
of the property within the area), and
A list of the conditions present which qualify the area as blighted and substandard.
BBLIGHTLIGHT ANDAND SSUBSTANDARDUBSTANDARD EELIGIBILITYLIGIBILITY SSTUDYTUDY
This study targets a specific area within an established part of the community for evaluation. The area is indicated in
Figure 1 of this report. The existing uses in this area include industrial uses and public open space (primarily
hike/bike trail).
Through the redevelopment process the City of Grand Island can guide future development and redevelopment
throughout the area. Even though this is a smaller area than normal, it does meet the concept of the Micro-Blight
process the City has been analyzing over the past couple of years. The use of the Community Redevelopment Act
by the City of Grand Island is intended to redevelop and improve the area. Using the Community Redevelopment
Act, the City of Grand Island can assist in the elimination of negative conditions and implement different
programs/projects identified for the City.
The following is the description of the designated area within Grand Island.
Study Area
POINT OF BEGINNING IS THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINES OF LINCOLN AVENUE S. AND
PHOENIX AVENUE W; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF PHOENIX AVENUE
W TO THE SOUTHERLY EXTENDED EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE UNOPENED PORTION OF
PLATTED WASHINTON STREET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS WASH TWP PT NE ¼ PT
FORMER BLKS 7-8-9-10 SOUTH PARK 21-11-9 PT VAC WASHINGTON STREET; THENCE
NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERN PROPERTY LINE OF SAID DESCRIBE PROPERTY TO THE
INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTERLINE OF LINCOLN AVENUE S; THENCE; SOUTHEASTERLY TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Figure 1
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Study Area Map
Source: Olsson Associates 2014
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EEXISTINGXISTING LLANDAND UUSESSES
The term “Land Use” refers to the developed uses in place within a building or on a specific parcel of land. The
number and type of uses are constantly changing within a community, and produce a number of impacts that either
benefit or detract from the community. Because of this, the short and long-term success and sustainability of the
community is directly contingent upon available resources utilized in the best manner given the constraints the City
faces during the course of the planning period. Existing patterns of land use are often fixed in older communities and
neighborhoods, while development in newer areas is often reflective of current development practices.
Existing Land Use Analysis within Study Area
As part of the planning process, a survey was conducted through both in-field observations, as well as data
collection online using the Hall County Assessors website. This survey noted the use of each parcel of land within
the study area. These data from the survey are analyzed in the following paragraphs.
Table 1 includes the existing land uses for the entire study area. The table contains the total acres determined per
land use from the survey; next is the percentage of those areas compared to the total developed land; and finally, the
third set of data compare the all land uses to the total area within the Study Area.
The Study Area is predominately Industrial uses with 38.1% of land in this use. The remaining 68.2% is either
Public or Transportation related, specifically public right-of-way and streets.
TABLE 1: EXISTING LAND USE, GRAND ISLAND - 2014
Type of Use Acres Percent of
Develope
d land
within the
Study Area
Percent of
Study Area
Residential 0 0.0%0.0%
Single-family 0 0.0%0.0%
Multi-family 0 0.0%0.0%
Manufactured Housing 0 0.0%0.0%
Commercial 0 0.0%0.0%
Industrial 0.48 38.1%38.1%
Quasi-Public/Public 0.41 32.5%32.5%
Parks/Recreation 0 0.0%0.0%
Transportation 0.37 29.4%29.4%
Total Developed Land 1.26 100.0%
Vacant/Agriculture 0 0.0%
Total Area 1.26 100.0%
Source: 2014 Grand Island Blight Study Area 13R, Marvin Planning Consultants and Olsson Associates
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Figure 2
Existing Land Use Map
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants and Olsson Associates, 2013
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FFINDINGSINDINGS OFOF BBLIGHTLIGHT ANDAND SSUBSTANDARDUBSTANDARD CCONDITIONSONDITIONS EELIGIBILITYLIGIBILITY SSTUDYTUDY
This section of the Eligibility Report examines the conditions found in the study area. The Findings Section will
review the conditions based upon the statutory definitions.
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
There are a number of conditions that were examined and evaluated in the field and online. There are a number of
conditions that will be reviewed in detail, on the following pages, while some of the statutory conditions are present,
other are not.
Age of Structure
Age of structures can be a contributing factor to the blighted and substandard conditions in an area. Statutes allow
for a predominance of structures that are 40 years of age or older to be a contributing factor regardless of their
condition. The following paragraphs document the structural age of the structures within the Study Area. Note that
the age of structure was determined from the Appraisal data within the Hall County Assessor’s website data.
Within the study area there is a total of two structures. After researching the structural age on the Hall County
Assessor’s and Treasurer’s websites, the following breakdown was determined:
One (100.0%) unit was determined to be 40 years of age or older
Also there are numerous structures outside of the boundary in another previously blighted area that are 40 years
of age or older and are negatively impacting the area under discussion.
The age of the structures would be a direct contributing factor.
Figure 3
Unit Age Map
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants and Olsson Associates, 2014
Structural Conditions
Where structural conditions were evaluated, structures were either rated as: No problems, Adequate, Deteriorating,
or Dilapidated. The following are the definitions of these terms:
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No Problem/ Adequate Conditions
No structural or aesthetic problems were visible, or
Slight damage to porches, steps, roofs etc. is present on the structure,
Slight wearing away of mortar between bricks, stones, or concrete blocks,
Small cracks in walls or chimneys,
Cracked windows,
Lack of paint, and
Slight wear on steps, doors, and door and window sills and frames.
Deteriorating Conditions
Holes, open cracks, rotted, loose, or missing materials in parts of the foundation, walls, or roof (up to 1/4 of
wall or roof),
Shaky, broken, or missing steps or railings,
Numerous missing and cracked window panes,
Some rotted or loose windows or doors (no longer wind- or water-proof), and
Missing bricks, or cracks, in chimney or makeshift (uninsulated) chimney.
Dilapidated Conditions
Holes, open cracks, or rotted, loose or missing material (siding, shingles, brick, concrete, tiles, plaster,
floorboards) over large areas of foundation,
Substantial sagging of roof, floors, or walls,
Extensive damage by fire, flood or storm, and
Inadequate original construction such as makeshift walls, roofs made of scrap materials, foundations or
floors lacking, or converted barns, sheds, and other structures not adequate for housing.
These are criteria used to determine the quality of each structure in the Study Area.
In a recent conditions survey, the structures within the corporate limits were rated. Within the corporate limits
portion of the study area there are a total of two structures.
After reviewing the overall conditions of the structures in the corporate limits portion include:
0 (0.00%) structures rated as adequate
0 (0.00%) structures rated as deteriorating
1 (100.0%) structure rated as dilapidated
Overall, 100.0% of the structures in this area are in a state of disrepair. Figure 3 shows the data on a block level as
opposed to structure. Typically, if there were several structures deemed to be deteriorating or dilapidated then the
entire block was downgraded. For purposes of this study there is approximately 100.0% of the block area within the
Study Area has dilapidated structures.
Due to the state of disrepair of a number of properties in the area, the conditions represent conditions which are
Dangerous to conditions of life or property due to fire or other causes.
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Figure 4
Structural Conditions
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants and Olsson Associates, 2014
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Sidewalk Conditions
The sidewalk conditions were analyzed in the Study Area. The sidewalks were rated on four categories; adequate,
deteriorating, dilapidating, and missing completely.
Within the study area there is approximately 430 lineal feet of sidewalk. After reviewing the conditions in the field,
the following is how the sidewalk conditions breakdown within the study area:
0 (0.00%) lineal feet of adequate sidewalk
0 (0.00%) lineal feet of deteriorating sidewalk
428 (100.00%) lineal feet of no sidewalk. There was no
sidewalk deemed to be dilapidated.
Overall, 100% of the area had no sidewalks available along
the public streets. Missing sidewalk is as bad as dilapidated or
deteriorating sidewalk since there is no safe place to walk
other than across someone else’s property or in the street. See
Figure 5 for the locations of these sidewalks.
Due to the large amount of deteriorating and missing
sidewalk, the sidewalk conditions would be a direct
contributing factor.
Street Conditions
The street conditions were analyzed in the Study Area. The
streets were also rated on four categories; adequate,
deteriorating, dilapidating, and missing completely. The
following is the breakdown for the area.
Within the study area there is approximately 500 lineal feet of
street. After reviewing the conditions in the field, the following
is how the street conditions breakdown within the corporate
limits:
0 (0.00%) lineal feet of adequate street
189 (37.9%) lineal feet of deteriorating street
310 (62.1%) lineal feet of gravel streets.
There was no street deemed to be dilapidated.
Overall, 100.0% of the streets are in either a deteriorating state or were paved with gravel, thus an obsolete material
for an urban area. See Figure 6 for the locations of these streets.
Due to the large amount of deteriorating and missing street, the street conditions would be a direct contributing
factor.
Curb and Gutter
Curb and Gutters have a number of direct and indirect roles in
neighborhoods. Their primary functions is to be a barrier that
collects and directs water to be drained away. On a secondary
level, they can help define where the streets start and stop, and
they act as a physical barrier between pedestrian and vehicular
traffic.
Curb and gutter for the Study Area were examined similarily to
streets and sidewalks. The curb and gutter will be graded as
either adequate, deteriorating, dilapidated, or missing. In
addition, curb and gutter will be examined based upon their
location, within the incorporated area or within the county
industrial park.
Within the study area there is approximately 460 lineal feet of curb and gutter possible. After reviewing the
conditions in the field, the following is how the curb and gutter conditions breakdown within the corporate limits:
0.00 (0.0%) lineal feet of adequate curb and gutter
173 (37.8%) lineal feet of deteriorating curb and gutter
No Curb and Gutter present
Gravel streets present
No sidewalks present
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285 (62.2%) lineal feet of no curb and gutter or rural section.
There was no curb and gutter deemed to be dilapidated.
In total, 100% of the curb and gutters are in either a deteriorating state or are missing. See Figure 7 for the locations
of these curb and gutter.
Due to the large amount of deteriorating and missing curb and gutter, the curb and gutter conditions would be a
direct contributing factor.
Deterioration of site or other improvements
Throughout this Area, there is a large portion of sidewalk that is either deteriorating or missing. In addition, a large
portion of the curb and gutter has been determined to be either deteriorating or missing.
Finally, the area has a large amount of deteriorating streets. The streets have been patched over and over due to large
amounts of cracking that has been occurring in the pavement.
These are major considerations in determining if the area has deteriorated sites or improvements.
Based upon the field analysis, there are sufficient elements present to meet the definition of deterioration of site and
other improvements in the Study Area.
Improper Platting or Obsolete Platting
The majority of this area was platted in the 1800’s as the city began to grow and when there was still an active
railroad line serving this part of Grand Island. The vast number of the lots, as they are platted today, will be difficult
to redevelop.
Based upon the review of the plat of the area, there are sufficient elements present to meet the definition of improper
platting or obsolete platting within the Study Area.
Unsanitary / Unsafe conditions
The area being evaluated for the conditions of blighted and substandard needs to be examined for the unsanitary and
unsafe conditions. A primary item that was examined was the drainage conditions of the area.
Drainage Conditions
Grand Island has a long history of drainage issue due to the
extreme flatness of the area, as well as the high water table.
Topography and soils can have a major impact on how a given
portion of the city drains. The area designated in this Study Area
is nearly flat or has an extremely small slope.
The field survey examined the entire area for potential drainage
problems. One field survey was completed the same day of a
rain event. During the field visit there was standing water
throughout the entire area. Water was standing in large potholes,
in drainage ditches, along areas that were supposed to drain the
water away.
Standing water from poor drainage can be a catalyst for Health
issues like West Nile due to the potential mosquito breeding that can occur.
Drainage also can be tied directly to the next issue that was analyzed during the field investigations, curb and gutter
conditions.
Based upon the field analysis, there are sufficient elements present to meet the definition of unsanitary/unsafe
conditions within the Study Area.
BlightingBlighting SummarySummary
These conditions are contributing to the blighted conditions of the study area.
Substantial number of deteriorating structures
o 100.00% of the structures identified within the corporate limits, of the Study Area, were deemed to be in a
state of deterioration or dilapidation
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Deterioration of site or other improvements
o A large amount of sidewalk either in a deteriorated state or missing from properties in the area.
o The existence of gravel streets within the study area.
o The condition of the streets within the corporate limits.
Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes
o The number of deteriorating structures
Average age of structures is over 40 years of age
o Within the Study Area 100.00% of the structures meet the criteria of 40 years of age or older.
Improper Subdivision or obsolete platting
Unsanitary / Unsafe conditions
o The area has major drainage issues and does not drain well and has the potential for standing water to be
present for long periods of time.
The area has had either stable or decreasing population based upon the last two decennial censuses.
The other criteria for Blight were not present in the area, these included:
Combination of factors which are impairing and/or arresting sound growth
Defective/Inadequate street layouts,
Faulty lot layout,
Defective or unusual condition of title,
Economic or social liability detrimental to health, safety and welfare,
Conditions provision of housing accommodations,
One-half of unimproved property is over 40 years old,
Inadequate provisions for ventilation, light, air, open spaces or sanitation, and
Diversity of ownership.
These issues were either not present or were limited enough as to have little impact on the overall condition of the
study area.
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Figure 5
Sidewalk Conditions
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants and Olsson Associates, 2014
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Figure 6
Street Conditions
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants and Olsson Associates, 2014
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Figure 7
Curb and Gutter Conditions
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants and Olsson Associates, 2014
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SubstandardSubstandard ConditionsConditions
Predominance of improvements
There is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether nonresidential or residential in character, which, by
reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence, inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation,
or open spaces.
There are several public improvements in the area that are in a dilapidated, deteriorated or missing
Where there are some public improvements, such as streets, a majority of them are in a state of obsolescence.
In addition, there is one structure in the area and it is over 40 years old.
1 (100.00%) unit was determined to be 40 years of age or older
There is a predominance of units 40 years of age or older.
SubstandardSubstandard SummarySummary
Nebraska State Statute requires “…an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether
nonresidential or residential in character, which, by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence,
inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces, high density of population and
overcrowding, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes, or any
combination of such factors, is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile
delinquency, and crime, (which cannot be remedied through construction of prisons), and is detrimental to the
public health, safety, morals, or welfare;”
This Study Area in Grand Island meets the defintion with the average age of the structures being more than 40 years
of age. In addition, the area meets the criteria for the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire
and other causes.
FFINDINGSINDINGS FORFOR GGRANDRAND IISLANDSLAND BBLIGHTLIGHT SSTUDYTUDY AAREAREA #13R#13R
Blight Study Area #13R has several items contributing to the Blight and Substandard Conditions. These conditions
include:
Blighted Conditions
Substantial number of deteriorating structures.
Improper subdivision or obsolete platting.
Deterioration of site or other improvements.
Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes.
Average age of units is over 40 years of age.
Unsanitary/unsafe conditions.
The area has had either stable or decreasing population based upon the last two decennial censuses.
Substandard Conditions
Presdominance of deteriorated infrastructure due to age and obsolescence.
Average age of the structures in the area is at least forty years.
Existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item E-8
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easement for the
North Interceptor Phase II; Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2013-S-4
(Nouzovsky & Longleaf, LLC)
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easement
for the North Interceptor Phase II; Sanitary Sewer Project
No. 2013-S-4 (Nouzovsky & Longleaf, LLC)
Item #’s:E-8 & G-12
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Public Works Staff in conjunction with the design engineer, Black & Veatch of Kansas
City, Missouri have developed a multi-year replacement plan for the City of Grand Island’s
large diameter gravity sanitary sewer interceptor network. The current planned interceptor,
entitled the “North Interceptor” will replace aged force main sanitary sewer, reduce or
eliminate current sewer pumping station(s), and provide additional capacity for existing
and new growth areas of Grand Island.
The new North Interceptor route was developed to incorporate, and partner with other
utilities for the Capital Avenue Widening Project, and the new Headworks Pumping Station
Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project is funded by SRF Project No.
C317867-01, however easements, legal fees & administrative costs are not reimburseable
by these funds.
A phased approach of constructing the North Interceptor is as follows:
Phase I - Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to 7th Street / Skypark Road
Phase II (Part A) - 7th Street / Skypark Road to Broadwell Avenue
Phase II (Part B) - Broadwell Avenue to Webb Road
Phase II (Part C) - Webb Road to Diers Avenue (Lift Station No. 19)
Nebraska State Statutes stipulate that the acquisition of property requires a public hearing
and approval by the City Council. Public utility easements are needed in the North
Interceptor Phase II, Part A & B projects to accommodate public utilities. The easement
will allow for the construction, operation, maintenance, extension, repair, replacement,
and removal of public utilities within the easement.
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Discussion
A permanent easement will be needed from 2 property owners in these project areas. All
documents have been signed and returned by the property owners. Authorization of the
documents is contingent upon City Council approval. Following is a summary of the
payments, totaling $550.00, for the properties.
Tract
No Owner Legal Total
8 Orval and Jeanine L
Nouzovsky
A TRACT OF LAND COMPRISING PART OF LOT THIRTY-ONE (31) GEER
SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA,
BEING MOR PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT THIRTY-ONE (31);
THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTY-ONE
(31) A DISTANCE OF 32.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO A POINT
ON THE NORTH LINE OF EAST 20TH STREET, SAID POINT BEING 32.61 FEET
EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT THIRTY-ONE (31);
THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID EAST 20TH STREET
A DISTANCE OF 32.61 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT
CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 534.00 SQUARE FEET OR 0.012
ACRES MORE OR LESS.
$110.00
13 Longleaf, LLC
A TRACT OF LAND COMPRISING PART OF LOT ONE (1), BLOCK EIGHT (8),
CONTINENTAL GARDENS, IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY,
NEBRASKA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT ONE (1); THENCE
EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT ONE (1) A DISTANCE OF
52.56 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE
OF SAID LOT ONE (1), SAID POINT BEING 46.19 FEET SOUTH OF THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT ONE (1); THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG
SAID WEST LINE OF LOT ONE (1) A DISTANCE OF 46.19 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF
1,214.00 SQUARE FEET OR 0.028 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
$440.00
$550.00
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 conduct a Public Hearing and approve
acquisition of the Permanent Easements, in the amount of $550.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the acquisition of the Easement.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item E-9
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Drainage Easement for Westgate
Drainage District No. 2013-D-4 (MHEC Land Trust, VI)
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Public Hearing on Acquisition of Drainage Easement for
Westgate Drainage District No. 2013-D-4 (MHEC Land
Trust, VI)
Item #’s:E-9 & G-14
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Drainage Improvement District No. 2013-D-4 was continued by City Council on
December 17, 2013.
The District is made up of the north half of Gold Road east to Claude Road and is shown
on the attached exhibit. The project consists of running a pipe along Gold Road and
outletting to the existing drainage ditch to drain property within the district boundary
which currently does not drain.
Nebraska State Statutes stipulate that the acquisition of property requires a public hearing
to be conducted with the acquisition approved by the City Council. A drainage easement
is needed to accommodate the Westgate Drainage District No. 2013-D-4.
Discussion
This easement will allow for drainage within the district of the Westgate Drainage
District No. 2013-D-4. The new easements will be a total of twenty (20) feet wide, as
shown on the accompanying drawing.
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
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3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council conduct a Public Hearing and approve
acquisition of the drainage easement for Westgate Drainage District No. 2013-D-4.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the acquisition of the drainage easement.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item E-10
Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 City of Grand
Island and Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Budgets
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter, Finance Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From: Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Meeting: August 12, 2014
Subject: Public Hearing on Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2014-2015
City Of Grand Island and Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA) Budgets
Item #’s: E-10 & S-1
Presenter(s): Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Background
Budget summary documents have been distributed to City Councilmembers as well as made
available to the public at the Grand Island Public Library and on the City Of Grand Island
website at www.grand-island.com/2014-15proposedbudget
The public hearing will open August 12, 2014 and conclude with the passage of the 2014-2015
budget on September 9, 2014. All meetings in between August 12, 2014 and September 9, 2014
will be special meetings in order for City Council to take action if necessary.
Discussion
August 12, 2014 will give Council a second opportunity to review the proposed 400 Fund
Capital Improvement Projects and first time view of the proposed funding sources. Also
presented to Council will be a financial forecast of the future budget years for the General Fund.
At the August 14, 2014 special meeting, Council will review proposed enterprise fund 2014-
2015 budgets and have a second opportunity to review and be asked to take action on the 2014-
2015 adoption of the fee schedule.
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8-12-142014-2015Public HearingCity of Grand Island & Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) BudgetsGrand IslandCouncil Session - 8/12/2014Page 73 / 303
Existing revenue sources and current levels of taxation enable the City to:•Continue the funding of ICMA public safety recommendations•Maintain existing or improved levels of service to the community•Meet State statue regarding employee wage and salary increases•Address necessary infrastructure maintenance, improvements and construction with a $9.5 million capital program•Retire 2009 Various Purpose General Obligation2015 Budget SummaryAll while maintaining a strong financial position with adequate cash reserves to function through a three month financial disasterGrand IslandCouncil Session - 8/12/2014Page 74 / 303
400 Fund Capital Improvement Projects Grand IslandCouncil Session - 8/12/2014Page 75 / 303
2015 Proposed Funding SourcesBudget Summary III, page 92-951,300,3112,700,0002,150,000700,000300,0005,850,000905,000600,000591,0002,096,000264,6119,510,9229,510,922SubtotalReimburse - Federal Aid ProjectsState Gas Tax FundBonds - Assessments General Fund 2015 TransferKeno FundTotal 400 Fund Capital ProjectsCash - Future Projects 2014Sale of Fire Training CenterSale of One Stop BuildingCash Reserve in 400 Fund Total Proposed Funding Sources SubtotalGrand IslandCouncil Session - 8/12/2014Page 76 / 303
2015 Capital Improvements Budget SummaryStreets: $6,132,990Drainage: $1,175,000Parks: $1,712,932Fire/Emergency Center: $ 250,000Info. Tech. Dept: $ 40,000Grand Generation: $ 100,000GITV: $ 100,000Total Capital Requests: $9,510,922•$665,000 of capital dollars is mandated•$2,400,922 of capital dollars is funding Federal Aid projects•$2,150,000 of capital dollars is assessable •$1,300,311 is to be reimbursed for Federal Aid projects Grand IslandCouncil Session - 8/12/2014Page 77 / 303
2011 2012 2013 2014 2014 2015ActualActualActualBudgetForecastBudgetBeginning Cash Balance 85,760 90,942 95,698 423,401 121,678 2,542,297 Revenue 233,660 347,079 174,595 1,519,600 145,698 1,300,311 Transfers In 1,051,521 2,039,537 2,862,336 7,429,085 9,563,870 5,850,000 Total Resources Available 1,370,941 2,477,557 3,132,630 9,372,086 9,831,246 9,692,608 Expenditures 1,037,264 2,381,859 2,971,864 8,312,393 7,288,949 9,510,922 Transfers Out 242,736 - 39,088 - - - Total Requirements 1,280,000 2,381,859 3,010,952 8,312,393 7,288,949 9,510,922 Ending Cash Balance 90,942 95,698 121,678 1,059,693 2,542,297 181,686 Unrestricted Cash 90,942 95,698 121,678 154,693 446,297 181,686 Restricted Cash-Future Projects 905,000 2,096,000 90,942 95,698 121,678 1,059,693 2,542,297 181,686 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDBudget Summary III, page 92Grand IslandCouncil Session - 8/12/2014Page 78 / 303
2015 Capital Improvements Budget SummaryPublic Works - Streets 64.5%Public Works - Drainage 12.4%Parks and Recreation 18.0%Public Safety and Other 5.1%Total 100.0%Grand IslandCouncil Session - 8/12/2014Page 79 / 303
Future Financial PerspectiveGrand IslandCouncil Session - 8/12/2014Page 80 / 303
Scenario 1 - Baseline2016 2017 2018 2019 2020Beginning Cash 8,067,266 6,661,757 5,801,201 4,072,138 2,864,008 Revenue 42,544,117 43,527,191 44,533,807 46,379,971 47,485,720 Personnel Services 29,640,864 30,539,090 32,063,588 33,034,496 34,034,531 Operating Expense 9,824,298 10,119,027 10,422,597 10,735,275 11,057,333 Transfers Out 1,760,000 1,760,000 1,760,000 1,760,000 1,760,000 Department Equipment 1,410,124 1,452,427 1,496,000 1,540,880 1,587,106 Debt Pymts-Library/HEC 1,314,341 517,204 520,684 517,450 522,484 Total Appropriations 43,949,626 44,387,748 46,262,869 47,588,101 48,961,455 Appropriations % Increase 1.0% 4.2% 2.9% 2.9%Ending Cash 6,661,757 5,801,201 4,072,138 2,864,008 1,388,274 % of Expenses 17% 14% 10% 7% 3%Assumptions: No Tax Rate IncreasesDoes not include $1.6M Food & Beverage Occupation Tax Revenue3% Revenue Growth in all years. 80% MEF 2016, 60% MEF 2017, 40% MEF 2018, 20% MEF 2019, MEF revenue equal to zero in 2020 6% Personnel Services Growth in 2016 & 2017, 8% increase in 2018, 2019 & 2020No Additional Employees3% Operating Expense Growth in all years3% General Fund Capital Department Equipment Growth in all yearsDebt payments based on existing payment schedule. No debt service mill levy required in 2019Grand IslandCouncil Session - 8/12/2014Page 81 / 303
Potential Capital Projects•50-year-old Fire Station #2•Alternative 911 Center•Improve ISO rating with fire training tower addition•20-year-old Island Oasis•Complete development of Veteran’s Athletic fields•Fieldhouse turf replacement•Downtown redevelopment•Cemetery expansion•G.I. Veterans Home acquisition and redevelopment•Grander vision action planFuture PlanningGrand IslandCouncil Session - 8/12/2014Page 82 / 303
SummaryGrand IslandCouncil Session - 8/12/2014Page 83 / 303
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-1
Approving Minutes of July 22, 2014 City Council Regular Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 22, 2014
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 July 22, 2014. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
July 17, 2014.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Kent Mann, Linna Dee Donaldson, Mitch Nickerson, John Gericke,
Mark Stelk, Mike Paulick, and Vaughn Minton. Councilmembers Chuck Haase, Julie Hehnke,
and Peg Gilbert were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator
Mary Lou Brown, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Treasurer and Finance Director Jaye Monter, City
Attorney Robert Sivick, and City Engineer and Public Works Director John Collins.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Edgar Schambach, St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 1515 South
Harrison Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council member Jerome Campbell and board
member Craig Garrett.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation “Blue Ribbon Roll Out Week” August 3 - 9,
2014. Mayor Vavricek proclaimed the week of August 3 – 9, 2014 as “Blue Ribbon Roll Out
Week”. Executive Director Lindsey Koepke of the Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation was
present to receive the proclamation and thanked the community for their support.
Recognition of “You Auto Love It Downtown”, Saturday, August 2, 2014. Mayor Vavricek
recognized the 9th Annual Grand Theatre Custom & Classic Car Show to be held downtown on
Saturday, August 2, 2014. Craig Hand was present to receive the recognition certificate and
commented on the car show and the Grand Theatre projects.
Proclamation “Grander Vision” July 31, 2014. Mayor Vavricek proclaimed July 31, 2014 as
“Grander Vision” day in the City of Grand Island. County Board Supervisor Pam Lancaster
commented on the visioning study and planning the future for Grand Island, Alda, Cairo,
Doniphan, Wood River and Hall County. She encouraged everyone to fill out the Grander Vision
survey.
Certificate of Appreciation to Tom Dinsdale, Sponsor and Organizer of the Annual Thunder on
the Loup – Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd, 2014. Mayor Vavricek and the City
Council recognized Tom Dinsdale for his efforts in sponsoring and organizing the annual
Thunder on the Loup. Mr. Dinsdale was present for the recognition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 3051 South Locust Street (Heritage
Hospitality, Inc.). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 3051 South Locust Street was needed in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The
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easement would be used to allow for construction of a hotel, construction of new cable, conduit,
and a pad-mounted transformer to provide electricity to the new building. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 940 Allen Drive (Ames
Development, LLC). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 940 Allen Drive was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The easement would
be used to locate cable, conduit, and a pad-mounted transformer to provide electrical service to
the new business. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCE:
#9493 - Consideration of Authorizing Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan. Finance Director
Jaye Monter reported that on June 10, 2014, a public hearing was held and Resolution 2014-162
was approved by Council in support of receiving up to $40,000,000 in Clean Water State
Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loans administered by the Nebraska Department of Environmental
Quality (NDEQ) to continue Sanitary Sewer Collection System and Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvement.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Gericke to approve Ordinance No. 9493 on first reading only.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Donaldson, second by Minton to approve the Consent
Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of July 8, 2014 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of July 14, 2014 City Council Joint Health Meeting.
Approving Minutes of July 15, 2014 City Council Study Session.
Approving Re-Appointments of Mike Spilinek, Donald Skeen, and Steve Grubbs to the Building
Code Advisory Board.
Approving Re-Appointments of Anita Lewandowski-Brown and Jacinto Corona to the
Community Development Advisory Board.
Approving Re-Appointments of Melissa Rae Girard and Bob Loewenstein to the Animal
Advisory Board.
#2014-193 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for S. R. N. Subdivision. It was
noted that B.D.N. Farm Enterprises Preferred, LLC, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for S. R. N. Subdivision for the purpose of creating 1 lot located east of
Shady Bend Road and south of Stolley Park Road consisting of 3.00 acres.
#2014-194 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Woodland Park 15th
Subdivision. It was noted that Hastings Ventures LLC, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for Woodland Park 15th Subdivision for the purpose of creating 12 lots
located east of Independence Avenue and south of Iowa Avenue consisting of 5.27 acres.
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#2014-195 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 3051 S. Locust Street
(Heritage Hospitality, Inc.).
#2014-196 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 940 Allen Drive (Ames
Development, LLC).
#2014-197 - Approving Lynn Mayhew as Delegate to the 2014 Annual Meeting of Western
Fuels Association, Inc.
#2014-198 - Approving Change Order #1 to Water System Master Plan with HDR of Omaha,
Nebraska for an Increase of $13,470.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $79,885.00.
#2014-199 - Approving Authorization for Emergency Sanitary Sewer Repairs in the Alley
between Custer Avenue & Howard Avenue; From College Street to Forrest Street with The
Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, NE in an Amount of $29,570.96.
#2014-200 - Approving Change Order #1 for Vinyl Sea Wall Construction at Sucks Lake with
Inland Marine Construction, Inc. of Nebraska City, NE for an Increase of $2,086.00 and a
Revised Contract Amount of $82,936.00.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2014-201 - Consideration of FTE Amendment for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Public
Works Director John Collins reported that due to the improvements at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant it was recommended that staffing levels and skill sets to meet the current and projected
needs be changed. Proposed were the addition of a Wastewater Operator I/II and the elimination
of the Senior Equipment Operator, with no net change in the number of Wastewater FTEs.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2014-201. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2014-202 – Consideration of Approving the City of Grand Island Acclamation as “The State
Fair City”. Mayor Vavricek stated in light of the huge community investment, involvement and
support of the Nebraska State Fair, it was recommended our community honor our unique
involvement and partnership with the State Fair and designate Grand Island as “The State Fair
City” from the commencement of the Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Rollout thru the
duration of each year’s State Fair.
Nebraska State Fair Executive Director Joseph McDermott, 4117 Fleetwood Road spoke in
support. He thanked City staff and the volunteers for all their support. Mentioned were the
activities and exhibits for the 2015 State Fair.
Motion by Gericke, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2014-202. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Donaldson, second by Mann to approve the Claims for the period of July 9, 2014
through July 22, 2014, for a total amount of $6,259.901.12. Unanimously approved.
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ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to adjourn to
Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. for the purpose of a strategy session with respect to negotiations
with AFSME. Unanimously approved.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Stelk, second by Gericke to return to Regular
Session at 8:11 p.m. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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Item G-2
Approving Minutes of July 29, 2014 City Council Special
Meeting/Study Session
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION
July 29, 2014
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
July 29, 2014. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on July 23,
2014.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Councilmembers
were present: Vaughn Minton, Mike Paulick, Mark Stelk, John Gericke, Peg Gilbert, Mitch
Nickerson, Linna Dee Donaldson, Chuck Haase, Julie Hehnke, and Kent Mann. The following
City Officials were present: City Administrator Mary Lou Brown, Assistant to the City
Administrator Nicki Stoltenberg, City Treasurer and Finance Director Jaye Monter, City
Attorney Robert Sivick, and City Engineer and Public Works Director John Collins.
INVOCATION was given by Community Youth Council member Jimmy Riley followed by the
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council member Jimmy Riley.
ORDINANCE:
Councilmember Gilbert moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9493 - Consideration of Authorizing Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan (Second
and Final Reading)
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.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9493 on second and final reading.
Assistant to the City Administrator: Ordinance #9493 on second and final passage. All those in
favor of the passage of this ordinance on second and final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on second reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9493 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
Mayor Vavricek recessed the Special Meeting and opened the Study Session at 7:09 p.m.
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STUDY SESSION
SPECIAL ITEMS:
Presentation of Enhanced Employment Area. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported
that Enhanced Employment Areas (EEA) were created by the Nebraska Unicameral in 2007 with
the passage of LB 562 and modified by LB 474 in 2014. Cities have the authority to create EEAs
and levy occupation taxes within those areas for specific purposes and under specific conditions.
Mr. Nabity explained that an EEA is an area of 600 acres or less declared by an Authority or by
the City Council. If it is located in a Blighted and Substandard area the CRA can make the
declaration. If it is not in a Blighted and Substandard area the City Council may declare an area
an EEA if the owners of the property show that they will make an investment of $1,000,000 in
the property and create 15 additional full time equivalent jobs in that area.
The benefits of an EEA are the ability to issue and sell revenue bonds and levy an occupation tax
on the businesses within the district to pay for development/redevelopment costs. Revenue bonds
issued are not counted as part of the City’s general obligation debt, bonds can be issued or
certified upon completion of the agreed upon improvements and EEA allows revitalization of
targeted areas of the community. Reviewed were the items that an EEA bond could pay for.
The occupation tax would be an extra sales tax on all retail transactions unless otherwise
exempted per statute. Typically this would not exceed 1% of $1 on a $100 purchase. The
occupation tax would have to be agreed to by the owners of the property, the businesses within
the EEA and the City Council.
Explained were the following risks to the City: possible litigation with businesses that were not
remitting the occupation tax to the City and the creation of additional commercial space that
could be leased at a rate lower than current market rate which might impact the marketability and
rates for existing commercial property.
The benefits to the developer were an income stream from customers who choose to do business
at that location which could help offset costs of the redevelopment. Also an increased ability to
garner financing because of multiple sources of income generation and the ability to lease the
property more aggressively to get favored tenants by offering better lease rates.
The risks to the developer mentioned were consumers may choose to do business in other places
to avoid paying the additional tax. Also existing tenants might choose to relocate in a different
commercial area to avoid collecting the additional tax and bonds.
Mr. Nabity explained the process of seeking an EEA if Council elected to develop an area. He
stated multiple areas could be created.
Cindy Johnson with the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, 309 West 2nd Street commented
on the benefits and incentives of an EEA.
Mayor Vavricek adjourned the Study Session and reconvened the Special Meeting at 8:12 p.m.
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ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Gilbert, second by Paulick to adjourn to
Executive Session at 8:12 p.m. for the purpose of a strategy session with respect to threatened
litigation. Unanimously approved.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Gilbert, second by Paulick to return to Regular
Session at 9:13 p.m. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
Nicki Stoltenberg
Assistant to the City Administrator
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Item G-3
Approving Appointment of Jerry Huismann to the Regional
Planning Commission
Mayor Vavricek has submitted the appointment of Jerry Huismann to the Regional Planning
Commission to replace Craig Vincent who resigned. This appointment will become effective immediately
upon approval by the City Council and will expire on October 31, 2016.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-4
Approving Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center,
Inc. (Heartland Events Center) for Ratification of Nomination and
election of Board of Directors
At the December 21, 1998 City Council Meeting, Resolution #98-332 was adopted supporting the
application of Fonner Park to the Internal Revenue Service for a 501(c)(3) exemption for construction
and operation of an Exposition and Events Center. This approval created the formation of the Fonner
Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. The Internal Revenue Service requires the election of the
members of the Board of Directors of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. be ratified by the
Grand Island City Council. The appointments of Jim Cannon, Steve Dowding, Barry Sandstrom, Roger
Luebbe, and Ed Armstrong to the Board of Directors for the Fonner Park Exposition and Events
Center, Inc. are recommended.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
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Item G-5
#2014-203 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 823 East
4th Street - Blender, LLC
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-5.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-203
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island
from Blender, LLC, to survey, construct, inspect, maintain, repair, replace, relocate, extend,
remove, and operate thereon, public utilities and appurtenances, including lines and
transformers; and;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 12, 2014, for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of a twenty foot wide easement located in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the southerly line of Fourth Street, being fifteen and forty
nine hundredths (15.49) feet southwesterly of the Northwest corner of Lot Five
(5), Block Eighteen (18), Evan’s Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska; thence northeasterly along the southerly line of said Fourth
Street, a distance of twenty (20.0) feet; thence southeasterly and parallel with the
westerly line of said Lot Five (5), Block Eighteen (18), and its extension, a
distance of one hundred forty eight (148.0) feet to a point on the northerly line of
Lot Six (6), Block Eighteen, said Evan’s Addition; thence northeasterly along the
northerly line of Lot Six (6), Lot Seven (7), Lot Eight (8), and Lot Nine (9), all of
Block Eighteen (18), said Evan’s Addition, a distance of one hundred fifty eight
(158.0) feet; thence southeasterly, parallel with the westerly line of said Lot Nine
(9), Block Eighteen (18), a distance of twenty (20.0) feet; thence southwesterly,
parallel with northerly line of said Lot Six (6), Lot Seven (7), Lot Eight (8), and
Lot Nine (9), all of Block Eighteen (18), a distance of one hundred fifty eight
(158.0) feet; thence southeasterly, parallel with the westerly line of said Lot Six
(6), Block Eighteen (18), a distance of twenty (20.0) feet; thence southeasterly,
parallel with the northerly line of said Lot Six (6), Block Eighteen (18), and its
extension, a distance of twenty (20.0) feet; thence northwesterly, parallel with the
westerly line of said Lot Five (5), Lot Six (6), and its extension, all of Block
Eighteen (18), a distance of one hundred eighty eight (188.0) feet to a point on the
southerly line of said Fourth Street being the said Point of Beginning.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.16 acres, more or
less, as shown on the plat dated 7/18/2014, marked Exhibit “A” attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to acquire a public utility easement from Blender, LLC, on the above-
described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska August 12, 2014.
_______________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-6
#2014-204 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2211 S.
Locust Street - Fugate
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-6.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-204
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island
from J. Larry Fugate, as Trustee of the J. Larry Fugate Revocable Trust, to survey, construct,
inspect, maintain, repair, replace, relocate, extend, remove, and operate thereon, public utilities
and appurtenances, including lines and transformers; and;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 12, 2014, for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of a twenty foot wide easement located in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and more particularly described as follows:
The northerly twenty (20.0) feet of the easterly one hundred sixty (160.0) feet of Lot
Five (5), Burch Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.073 acres, more or less,
as shown on the plat dated 7/28/2014, marked Exhibit “A” attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to acquire a public utility easement from J. Larry Fugate, as Trustee of the
J. Larry Fugate Revocable Trust, on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska August 12, 2014.
__________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-7
#2014-205 - Approving Bid Award - Cooling Tower Stacks and Fan
Blades at Platte Generating Station
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting Date:August 12, 2014
Subject:Cooling Tower Stacks and Fan Blades
Item #’s:G-7
Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
A cooling tower is utilized by the circulating water system which condenses the steam
exiting the turbine generating unit at the Platte Generating Station. The cooling tower fan
blades and the fan stacks are made of fiberglass and require periodic replacement due to
erosion, aging and UV deterioration. PGS staff prepared specifications to replace the fan
blades and four of the five stacks on the cooling tower; the fifth stack having been
replaced in 2013. Bidders were also allowed to bid various alternatives on the
components that had the potential to be more cost effective replacements or
improvements.
Discussion
The specifications for the Cooling Tower Stacks and Fan Blades were advertised and
issued for bid in accordance with the City Purchasing Code. Bids were publicly opened
on July 31, 2014. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $441,000.00.
Adjusted
Bidder Bid Price Adjustments Bid Price
EvapTech, Inc.$ 244,505.00 -$ 40,039.00 $
204,466.00
Lenexa, KS
Cooling Tower Depot $ 215,180.00 $ 8,458.00$ 223,638.00
Golden, CO
Midwest Cooling Towers, Inc.$ 217,592.66 $ 8,381.24$ 225,973.90
Chickasha, OK
International Cooling Tower $ 290,892.00$ 0$ 290,892.00
Edmonton, AB Canada
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The bids were reviewed by plant engineering staff. Adjustments were made to each of the
proposals to derive an equitable comparison of the bid pricing as related to the options
that were provided by the bidders. The bids were then adjusted based on the provision of
the same style of fan blades and the same design for the stacks, resulting in the adjusted
bid pricing reflected above. The bid from EvapTech was adjusted to allow for an
equitable comparison of fan cone options. EvapTech, Inc., as the lowest compliant
bidder, was found compliant with the specifications and was priced less than the
engineer’s estimate.
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 Council award the contract for the Cooling Tower
Stacks and Fan Blades to EvapTech, Inc., of Lenexa, Kansas, as the low responsive
bidder, with the bid in the amount of $204,466.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid in the amount of $204,466.00 from EvapTech, Inc., for the
Cooling Tower Stacks and Fan Blades.
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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:July 31, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:Cooling Tower Stacks and Fan Blades
DEPARTMENT:Utilities
ESTIMATE:$441,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:520
PUBLICATION DATE:July 9, 2014
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:5
SUMMARY
Bidder:International Cooling Tower Cooling Tower Depot
Edmonton, AB Canada Golden, CO
Bid Security:The Hartford Fire Ins. Co.Argonaut Insurance Co.
Exceptions:None Noted
Bid Price:
Material:$198,000.00 $164,596.00
Labor:$ 79,000.00 $ 39,062.00
Sales Tax:$ 13,892.00 $ 11,522.00
Total Bid:$290,892.00 $215,180.00
Option 1 – New
Fan Hub Assembly:Included $3,466.00 per cell
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Bidder:Midwest Cooling Towers, Inc.EvapTech, Inc.
Chickasha, OK Lenexa, KS
Bid Security:Capitol Indemnity Corp.Western Surety Co.
Exceptions:None None
Bid Price:
Material:$162,068.89 $178,630.00
Labor:$ 45,913.56 $ 53,370.00
Sales Tax:$ 9,610.21 $ 12,505.00
Total Bid:$217,592.66 $244,505.00
Option 1 – New
Fan Hub Assembly:$5,720.91 each $235,487.00
cc:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
Karen Nagel, Utility Secretary Darrell Dorsey, PGS
P1745
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-205
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Cooling Tower
Stacks and Fan Blades at Platte Generating Station, according to plans and specifications on file
with the Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, on July 31, 2014, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, EvapTech, Inc., of Lenexa, Kansas, 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 $204,466.00; and
WHEREAS, the bid of EvapTech, Inc., is less than the estimate for the Cooling
Tower Stacks and Fan Blades.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of EvapTech, Inc., in the
amount of $204,466.00, for Cooling Tower Stacks and Fans Blades, is hereby approved as the
lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-8
#2014-206 - Approving Bid Award - Precipitator, Bottom Ash and
Boiler Industrial Cleaning - Fall 2014 Outage at Platte Generating
Station
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting Date:August 12, 2014
Subject:Precipitator, Bottom Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleaning at
Platte Generating Station – Fall 2014 Outage
Item #’s:G-8
Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The electrostatic precipitator at the Platte Generating Station is the air quality control equipment
used to remove coal ash particulates from the plant’s boiler flue gas stream. Proper performance
of this equipment is required as part of the plant’s operating permit. Due to volume and
characteristics of the coal ash, the precipitator must be grit blasted twice a year to remove ash
build-up to allow the plant to remain below permitted emission levels. In addition to maintaining
performance, removal of the ash deposits also allows an inspection of the precipitator internal
surfaces and components.
The next outage is scheduled for October of this year. Specifications were developed by the plant
maintenance staff for the removal of ash deposits throughout the precipitator and boiler including
grit blasting of the electrostatic precipitator, bulk vacuuming of the associated ductwork and
hoppers, blasting deposits from boiler tubing and high pressure water wash of the bottom ash
system.
Discussion
The specifications for the Precipitator, Bottom Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleaning - Fall 2014
Outage were advertised and issued for bid in accordance with the City Purchasing Code. Bids
were publicly opened on July 15, 2014. Specifications were sent to five potential bidders and
responses were received as listed below. The engineer’s estimate for this project was
$125,000.00.
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Precipitator
Cleaning
Explosive
Deslagging
Vacuum
Service
Adjusted
Pricing
High Pressure
Water Blast
Meylan Enterprises, Omaha, Nebraska
Materials $ 2,580.00 $15,800.00 $24,000.00 -$12,000.00 $ 9,000.00
Labor $27,575.00 $13,200.00 $35,350.00 -$17,675.00 $13,950.00
Subtotal $30,155.00 $29,000.00 $59,350.00 -$29,675.00 $22,950.00
Sales Tax $ 2,110.85 $ 2,030.00 $ 4,154.50 -$ 2,077.25 $ 1,606.50
Total Bid with Tax $151,356.85 Adjusted $119,604.60
W-S Industrial Services, Inc., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Materials $39,186.24 $46,422.00 $24,943.20 ---$20,299.20
Labor $16,740.00 $ 3,840.00 $19,794.00 ---$11,130.00
Subtotal $55,926.24 $50,262.00 $44,737.20 ---$31,429.20
Sales Tax $ 3,914.83 $ 3,518.34 $ 3,131.60 ---$ 2,200.04
Total Bid with Tax $195,119.45
The bids were reviewed by plant engineering staff. The bid from Meylan Enterprises had an error
in the Vacuum Service portion of the bid in which the bid cost was doubled. This error was
reviewed with the vendor, and Meylan Enterprises submitted a correction on the base bid for that
portion of the work, with a subtotal of $29,675.00. The tax amount would be $2,077.25. This
brings the corrected bid from Meylan down to a total with tax, of $119,604.60.
The bidders listed no exceptions to the specifications. The bid from Meylan Enterprises, Inc. is
compliant with specifications and as adjusted, is less than the engineer’s estimate.
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 Precipitator, Bottom
Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleaning at Platte Generating Station - Fall 2014 Outage, to Meylan
Enterprises, Inc., of Omaha, Nebraska, as the low responsive bidder, with the total bid price
(including taxes), of $119,604.60.
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Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid (including taxes) of $119,604.60, from Meylan Enterprises, Inc., for the
Precipitator, Bottom Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleaning during the fall 2014 Outage at Platte
Generating Station.
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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:July 15, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:Precipitator, Bottom Ash & Boiler Industrial
Cleaning – Fall 2014 Outage
DEPARTMENT:Utilities
ESTIMATE:$125,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:520
PUBLICATION DATE:June 30, 2014
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:5
SUMMARY
Bidder:Meylan Enterprises
Omaha, NE
Bid Security:Universal Surety Co.
Exceptions:None
Bid Price:
Precipitator Abrasive Explosive Vacuum HP Wash/Water
Cleaning Deslagging Service Blasting
Material:$ 2,580.00 $15,800.00 $24,000.00 $ 9,000.00
Labor:$27,575.00 $13,200.00 $35,350.00 $13,950.00
Sales Tax:$ 2,110.85 $ 2,030.00 $ 4,154.50 $ 1,606.50
Total Base Bid $151,356.85
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Bidder:W-S Industrial Services, Inc.
Council Bluffs, IA
Bid Security:Merchants Bonding Co.
Exceptions:None
Bid Price:
Precipitator Abrasive Explosive Vacuum HP Wash/Water
Cleaning Deslagging Service Blasting
Material:$39,186.24 $46,422.00 $24,943.20 $20,299.20
Labor:$16,740.00 $ 3,840.00 $19,794.00 $11,130.00
Sales Tax:$ 3,914.83 $ 3,518.34 $ 3,131.60 $ 2,200.04
Total Base Bid $195,119.45
cc:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
Karen Nagel, Utilities Secretary Darrell Dorsey, PGS Superintendent
P1743
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-206
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Precipitator, Bottom
Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleaning at Platte Generating Station – Fall 2014 Outage, according to
plans and specifications on file with the Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, July 15, 2014, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Meylan Enterprises of Omaha, 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 $119,604.60; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Meylan Enterprises is less than the estimate for the
Precipitator, Bottom Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleaning at Platte Generating Station – Fall 2014
Outage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Meylan Enterprises, in the
amount of $119,604.60, for Precipitator, Bottom Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleaning at Platte
Generating Station – Fall 2014 Outage, is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Grand Island Council Session - 8/12/2014 Page 116 / 303
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-9
#2014-207 - Approving Bid Award - 2015 Complete Hook Lift
Truck with Dump Body and Platform/Water Tank and Pump
(Unit #1207) for Platte Generating Station
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting Date:August 12, 2014
Subject:Complete Hook Lift Truck Platform/Water Tank and
Pump – Platte Generating Station
Item #’s:G-9
Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The Platte Generating Station of the Utilities Department uses a dump truck for hauling
new material, hauling retired material to the transfer station, and for moving bottom ash
as needed. The existing vehicle has been in use since 1996 and has considerable rusting,
exposed cab wiring, and has needed regular repairs to keep it operating. The plant is
required by EPA to control the amount of dust that leaves the site. To control dust, a
water truck has been rented to wet the roads and coal pile. In order to provide for a more
efficient utilization of equipment, plant staff developed specifications for a hook lift truck
with dump and water tank beds, which will allow for transport of materials and water
spraying with a single piece of equipment.
Discussion
Specifications for the replacement of Unit 1207 were prepared by department staff,
advertised and issued for bid in accordance with the City Purchasing Code. Bids were
publicly opened on July 30, 2014. The estimated amount for this replacement vehicle was
$125,000.00.
Bidder Bid Price
Hansen International Truck, Inc., Grand Island, NE $ 118,444.00
(International – Swaploader)
Nebraska Truck Center, Inc., Grand Island, NE $ 122,350.00
(Freightliner – Swaploader LCL)
North American Truck & Trailer, Inc. Omaha, NE $ 136,797.00
(Ford – Stellar)
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Bidder Bid Price
Hansen International Truck Inc., Grand Island, NE $ 137,790.00
(International – Steller)
Nebraska Truck Center, Inc., Grand Island, NE $ 141,696.00
(Freightliner – Monroe)
The low bid from Hansen International Truck, Inc., had no significant exceptions to the
bid and is the lowest responsive bidder for the replacement unit.
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 Council approve the purchase of the 2015 (or
newer) Complete Hook Lift Truck Platform/Water Tank and Pump (Unit #1207) for the
Utilities Department, Platte Generating Station, from Hansen International Truck, Inc., of
Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $118,444.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of a Complete Hook Lift Truck Platform/Water Tank and
Pump from Hansen International Truck, Inc., of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of
$118,444.00.
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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:July 30, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:2015 (or newer) Complete Hook Lift Truck Platform/Water
Tank and Pump
DEPARTMENT:Utilities
ESTIMATE:$125,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:520
PUBLICATION DATE:July 17, 2014
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:9
SUMMARY
Bidder:Nebraska Truck Center Nebraska Truck Center
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Exceptions:Noted Noted
Body:LCL Body Matt Friend Body
Bid Price:
Chassis:$ 71,856.00 $ 71,856.00
Hook System $ 50,494.00 $ 69,840.00
Total Bid Price:$122,350.00 $141,696.00
Bidder:Hansen International Truck Hansen International Truck
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Exceptions:Noted Noted
Body:LCL Body Matt Friend Body
Bid Price:
Chassis:$ 67,950.00 $ 67,950.00
Hook System $ 50,494.00 $ 69,840.00
Total Bid Price:$118,444.00 $137,790.00
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Bidder:Tekamah Ford
Omaha, NE
Exceptions:Noted
Body:Ford Body
Bid Price:
Chassis:$ 66,957.00
Hook System $ 69,840.00
Total Bid Price:$136,797.00
cc:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist Utilities Director
Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhoff, Purchasing Agent Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
Karen Nagel, Utility Secretary Mike Steinke, PGS Maint. Supervisor
P1748
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-207
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for a 2015 (or newer)
Complete Hook Lift Truck Platform/Water Tank and Pump for the Platte Generating Station
according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, on July 30, 2014, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Hansen International Truck, Inc., of Grand Island, 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 $118,444.00; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Hansen International Truck, Inc., is less than the estimate
for the 2015 (or newer) Complete Hook Lift Truck Platform/Water Tank and Pump.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Hansen International Truck,
Inc., in the amount of $118,444.00, for a 2015 (or newer) Complete Hook Lift Truck
Platform/Water Tank and Pump is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-10
#2014-208 - Approving Bid Award - Voltage Regulator Upgrade at
Platte Generating Station - Spring Outage 2015
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting Date:August 12, 2014
Subject:Voltage Regulator Upgrades-Spring Outage 2015
Item #’s:G-10
Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The Platte Generating Station utilizes an exciter that provides the DC excitation power
necessary to induce a magnetic field on the generator’s rotor; which in turn induces current
on the generator’s stator coils to produce power. The exciter is by design the voltage
regulator for the generator and is critical to plant operation. The existing exciter is powered
by 30+ year old transformers and the manufacturer no longer guarantees readily available
service or parts for the existing system, which creates a reliability issue. This project will
replace the existing exciter and transformers, which will modernize the system and improve
reliability.
Discussion
The specifications for the Voltage Regulator Upgrades - Spring Outage 2015, were
advertised and issued for bid in accordance with the City Purchasing Code. Bids were
publicly opened on July 8, 2014. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $550,000.00.
*Adjusted Tech Total
Bidder Bid Price Sales Tax Training Bid Price
ABB, Inc.
St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada $515,246 *$ 19,270 $ 9,720 $ 544,236.00
GE Energy Control Solutions, Inc.,
Longmont, CO $575,000 $ 21,840 $ 3,250 $ 600,090.00
*Sales tax was adjusted for comparison purposed due to ABB not including sales tax and GE Energy’s sales
tax was adjusted to reflect sales tax on materials only.
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The bids were reviewed and exceptions regarding general contract provisions were noted
with the ABB bid. The bid from ABB was otherwise found compliant with the
specifications and less than the engineer’s estimate.
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 Council award the Contract for the Voltage
Regulator Upgrades - Spring Outage 2015, to ABB, Inc., of St-Laurent, Quebec, Canada,
as the low responsive bidder, with the bid in the amount of $544,236.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid in the amount of $544,236.00 from ABB, Inc., for the Voltage
Regulator Upgrades - Spring Outage 2015 at Platte Generating Station.
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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:July 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:Voltage Regulator Upgrades – Spring Outage 2015
DEPARTMENT:Utilities
ESTIMATE:$550,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:520
PUBLICATION DATE:June 6, 2014
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:3
SUMMARY
Bidder:GE Energy Control Solutions, Inc.ABB, Inc.
Longmont, CO St-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Bid Security:North American Specialty Ins. Co.Westchester Fire Ins. Co.
Exceptions:Noted Noted
Bid Price:
Material:$312,000.00 $275,291.00
Labor:$263,000.00 $239,955.00
Sales Tax:$ 40,250.00 Exception
Total Bid:$615,250.00 $515,246.00
Alternate Technical
Training:$ 3,250.00 $ 9,720.00 (Factory)
$15,570.00 (Site)
cc:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhoff, Purchasing Agent Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
Ryan Schmitz, PGS Karen Nagel, Utilities Secretary
P1742
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-208
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Voltage Regulator
Upgrade for the Spring Outage, 2015 at Platte Generating Station, according to plans and
specifications on file with the Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2014, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, ABB Inc., of St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada, 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 $544,236.00; and
WHEREAS, the bid of ABB, Inc., is less than the estimate for the Voltage
Regulator Upgrade.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid ABB, Inc., of St. Laurent,
Quebec, Canada, in the amount of $544,236.00 for the Voltage Regulator Upgrade, Spring
Outage - 2015, at Platte Generating Station, is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-11
#2014-209 - Approving Agreement for Temporary Construction
Easement for Faidley Avenue Paving Improvements; Project No.
2014-P-1 (Concord Development, LLC & Grand Island Surgical
Center, LLC)
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Public Works Engineer
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Approving Agreement for Temporary Construction Easement
for Faidley Avenue Paving Improvements; Project No. 2014-P-
1 (Concord Development, LLC & Grand Island Surgical
Center, LLC)
Item #’s:G-11
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On January 22, 2014 the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department advertised for
Engineering Services for Faidley Avenue Paving Improvements; Project No. 2014-P-1. Alfred
Benesch & Company of Lincoln, Nebraska was awarded an agreement in the amount of
$60,885.81 for engineering design services, by Resolution No. 2014-49.
This project will extend paving to join the two (2) existing segments of Faidley Avenue, between
North Road and Irongate Avenue.
Temporary construction easements are necessary for this project to be completed, which must be
approved by City Council.
Discussion
Temporary construction easements are needed from Concord Development, LLC & Grand Island
Surgical Center, LLC in this project area. The necessary documents have been signed and
returned by the property owners. Authorization of the documents is contingent upon City
Council approval. There will be no compensation for said temporary construction easements.
Temp
Easement
No
Owner/Address Legal Payment Payment of
Damages Total
1
Concord Development,
LLC
A temporary access easement located in part of Lot 1,
Crane Valley 6th Subdivision in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska and more particularly
described as follows:
The south 20 feet of Lot 1. Said temporary access
easement contains a calculated area of 0.13 acres
(5,559.4 square feet) more or less.
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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Temp
Easement
No
Owner/Address Legal Payment Payment of
Damages Total
2 Concord Development,
LLC
A temporary access easement located in part of Lot 2,
Crane Valley 6th Subdivision in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska and more particularly
described as follows:
The south 20 feet of Lot 2. Said temporary access
easement contains a calculated area of 0.16 acres
(6,981.0 square feet) more or less.
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
3 Concord Development,
LLC
A temporary access easement located in part of Lot 1,
Crane Valley 7th Subdivision in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska and more particularly
described as follows:
The south 20 feet of Lot 1. Said temporary access
easement contains a calculated area of 0.03 acres
(1,200.2 square feet) more or less.
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
4 Grand Island Surgical
Center, LLC
A temporary access easement located in part of Lot 9,
Richmond Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska and more particularly described as
follows:
The north 15 feet of Lot 9, Richmond Subdivision.
Said temporary access easement contains a
calculated area of 0.09 acres (3,989.8 square feet)
more or less.
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Grand Total $0.00
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 Agreement for Temporary
Construction Easements between the City of Grand Island, Public Works Department and the
affected property owners in the Faidley Avenue Paving Improvements; Project No. 2014-P-1.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Temporary Construction Easements Agreement.
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EXHIBIT
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06/05/2014DATE:
EASEMENT
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EXISTING 20'
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EXISTING 20'
UTILITY EASEMENT
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UTILITY EASEMENT
EXISTING 20'
UTILITY EASEMENT
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UTILITY EASEMENT
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UTILITY EASEMENT
EXISTING 16'
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20' TEMPORARY
FOUND 5/8" REBAR
SEC 13, T11N, R10W
CENTER OF SECTION
SITE LOCATION
TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA
FAIDLEY AVE
TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT DESCRIPTION
0 50 100
LOCATION MAP
NOT TO SCALE
FAIDLEY AVE.DIERS AVE.RIDGEWOOD AVE.(NOT A PART)
RICHMOND SUBDIVISION
LEGEND
TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT AREA
EXISTING EASEMENT LINE
PROPERTY LINE
SECTION LINE
AREA OF 0.13 ACRES (5,559.4 SQUARE FEET) MORE OR LESS.
SAID TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT CONTAINS A CALCULATED
THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF LOT 1.
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY
CRANE VALLEY 6TH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND
A TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED IN PART OF LOT 1,
6TH SUB.
CRANE VALLEY
LOT 1
(NOT A PART)
7TH SUB.
CRANE VALLEY
LOT 1
(NOT A PART)
7TH SUB.
CRANE VALLEY
OUTLOT A
(NOT A PART)
6TH SUB.
CRANE VALLEY
LOT 2
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EXHIBIT
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110918.00PROJECT NO:
06/05/2014DATE:
EASEMENT
INGRESS/EGRESS
EXISTING 20'
TRAIL EASEMENT
EXISTING 20'
UTILITY EASEMENT
EXISTING 20'
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UTILITY EASEMENT
EXISTING 20'
UTILITY EASEMENT
EXISTING 20'
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UTILITY EASEMENT
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ACCESS EASEMENT
20' TEMPORARY
FOUND 5/8" REBAR
SEC 13, T11N, R10W
CENTER OF SECTION
LOCATION
SITE
TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA
FAIDLEY AVE
TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT DESCRIPTION
0 50 100
LOCATION MAP
NOT TO SCALE
FAIDLEY AVE.DIERS AVE.RIDGEWOOD AVE.(NOT A PART)
RICHMOND SUBDIVISION
LEGEND
TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT AREA
EXISTING EASEMENT LINE
PROPERTY LINE
SECTION LINE
(NOT A PART)
6TH SUB.
CRANE VALLEY
LOT 2
(NOT A PART)
6TH SUB.
CRANE VALLEY
LOT 1
7TH SUB.
CRANE VALLEY
LOT 1
(NOT A PART)
7TH SUB.
CRANE VALLEY
OUTLOT A
AREA OF 0.03 ACRES (1200.2 SQUARE FEET) MORE OR LESS.
SAID TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT CONTAINS A CALCULATED
THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF LOT 1.
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY
CRANE VALLEY 7TH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND
A TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED IN PART OF LOT 1,
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06/05/2014DATE:
EASEMENT
INGRESS/EGRESS
EXISTING 20'
TRAIL EASEMENT
EXISTING 20'
UTILITY EASEMENT
EXISTING 20'
EASEMENT
ELECTRICAL
EXISTING 50'
UTILITY EASEMENT
EXISTING 20'
UTILITY EASEMENT
EXISTING 20'
UTILITY EASEMENT
EXISTING 16'
UTILITY EASEMENT
EXISTING 16'
ACCESS EASEMENT
20' TEMPORARY
FOUND 5/8" REBAR
SEC 13, T11N, R10W
CENTER OF SECTION
SITE LOCATION
TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA
FAIDLEY AVE
TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT DESCRIPTION
0 50 100
LOCATION MAP
NOT TO SCALE
FAIDLEY AVE.DIERS AVE.RIDGEWOOD AVE.(NOT A PART)
RICHMOND SUBDIVISION
LEGEND
TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT AREA
EXISTING EASEMENT LINE
PROPERTY LINE
SECTION LINE
(NOT A PART)
6TH SUB.
CRANE VALLEY
LOT 1
6TH SUB.
CRANE VALLEY
LOT 2
(NOT A PART)
7TH SUB.
CRANE VALLEY
LOT 1
(NOT A PART)
7TH SUB.
CRANE VALLEY
OUTLOT A
AREA OF 0.16 ACRES (6,981.0 SQUARE FEET) MORE OR LESS.
SAID TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT CONTAINS A CALCULATED
THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF LOT 2.
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY
CRANE VALLEY 6TH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND
A TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED IN PART OF LOT 2,
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EXISTING 20'
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UTILITY EASEMENT
EXISTING 20'
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EXISTING 20'
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SEC 13, T11N, R10W
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UTILITY EASEMENT
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ACCESS EASEMENT
15' TEMPORARY
TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT
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TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT DESCRIPTION
0 50 100
LEGEND
LOCATION MAP
NOT TO SCALE
FAIDLEY AVE.DIERS AVE.RICHMOND CIR.
(NOT A PART)
UNPLATTED TRACT
(NOT A PART)
RICHMOND SUB
LOT 13
RICHMOND SUB
LOT 9
(NOT A PART)
RICHMOND SUB
LOT 10
TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT AREA
EXISTING EASEMENT LINE
PROPERTY LINE
SECTION LINE
AREA OF 0.09 ACRES (3,989.8 SQUARE FEET) MORE OR LESS.
SAID TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT CONTAINS A CALCULATED
THE NORTH 15 FEET OF LOT 9, RICHMOND SUBDIVISION.
COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
RICHMOND SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL
A TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED IN PART OF LOT 9,
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-209
WHEREAS, a temporary construction easement agreement is required by the City
of Grand Island, from the affected property owners in the Faidley Avenue Paving Improvements;
Project No. 2014-P-1 area, as follows:
Temp
Easement
No
Owner/Address Legal Payment Payment of
Damages Total
1
Concord Development,
LLC
A temporary access easement located in part of Lot 1,
Crane Valley 6th Subdivision in the City of Grand Island,
Hall County, Nebraska and more particularly described as
follows:
The south 20 feet of Lot 1. Said temporary access
easement contains a calculated area of 0.13 acres (5,559.4
square feet) more or less.
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
2 Concord Development,
LLC
A temporary access easement located in part of Lot 2,
Crane Valley 6th Subdivision in the City of Grand Island,
Hall County, Nebraska and more particularly described as
follows:
The south 20 feet of Lot 2. Said temporary access
easement contains a calculated area of 0.16 acres (6,981.0
square feet) more or less.
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
3 Concord Development,
LLC
A temporary access easement located in part of Lot 1,
Crane Valley 7th Subdivision in the City of Grand Island,
Hall County, Nebraska and more particularly described as
follows:
The south 20 feet of Lot 1. Said temporary access
easement contains a calculated area of 0.03 acres (1,200.2
square feet) more or less.
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
4 Grand Island Surgical
Center, LLC
A temporary access easement located in part of Lot 9,
Richmond Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska and more particularly described as
follows:
The north 15 feet of Lot 9, Richmond Subdivision. Said
temporary access easement contains a calculated area of
0.09 acres (3,989.8 square feet) more or less.
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Grand Total $0.00
WHEREAS, an Agreement for Temporary Easements has been reviewed and
approved by the City Legal Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to enter into the Agreements for Temporary Easements on the above
described tracts of land.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreements on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-12
#2014-210 - Approving Acquisition of Public Utility Easement for
the North Interceptor Phase II; Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2013-S-
4 (Nouzovsky & Longleaf, LLC)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-8.
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-210
WHEREAS, public utility easements are required by the City of Grand Island,
from affected property owners for the North Interceptor Phase II; Sanitary Sewer Project No.
2013-S-4, described as follows:
Tract
No Owner Legal Total
8 Orval and Jeanine L
Nouzovsky
A TRACT OF LAND COMPRISING PART OF LOT THIRTY-ONE (31) GEER
SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING
MOR PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT THIRTY-ONE (31);
THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTY-ONE (31) A
DISTANCE OF 32.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO A POINT ON THE
NORTH LINE OF EAST 20TH STREET, SAID POINT BEING 32.61 FEET EAST OF THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT THIRTY-ONE (31); THENCE WESTERLY
ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID EAST 20TH STREET A DISTANCE OF 32.61 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF
534.00 SQUARE FEET OR 0.012 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
$110.00
13 Longleaf, LLC
A TRACT OF LAND COMPRISING PART OF LOT ONE (1), BLOCK EIGHT (8),
CONTINENTAL GARDENS, IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY,
NEBRASKA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT ONE (1); THENCE
EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT ONE (1) A DISTANCE OF 52.56
FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT
ONE (1), SAID POINT BEING 46.19 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID LOT ONE (1); THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF LOT ONE (1)
A DISTANCE OF 46.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT
CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 1,214.00 SQUARE FEET OR 0.028 ACRES
MORE OR LESS.
$440.00
$550.00
WHEREAS, agreements for the public utility easements have been reviewed and
approved by the City Legal Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to enter into the agreements for the public utility easements on the above
described tracts of land, in the amount of $550.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreements 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, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-13
#2014-211 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for the
North Interceptor Phase II; Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2013-S-4
(Nouzovsky)
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tara Bevard, Wastewater Project Manager
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Approving Temporary Construction Easement for the
North Interceptor Phase II; Sanitary Sewer Project No.
2013-S-4 (Nouzovsky)
Item #’s:G-13
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Public Works Staff in conjunction with the design engineer, Black & Veatch of Kansas
City, Missouri have developed a multi-year replacement plan for the City of Grand Island’s
large diameter gravity sanitary sewer interceptor network. The current planned interceptor,
entitled the “North Interceptor” will replace aged force main sanitary sewer, reduce or
eliminate current sewer pumping station(s), and provide additional capacity for existing
and new growth areas of Grand Island.
The new North Interceptor route was developed to incorporate, and partner with other
utilities for the Capital Avenue Widening Project, and the new Headworks Pumping Station
Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project is funded by SRF Project No.
C317867-01, however easements, legal fees & administrative costs are not reimburseable
by these funds.
A phased approach of constructing the North Interceptor is as follows:
Phase I - Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to 7th Street / Skypark Road
Phase II (Part A) - 7th Street / Skypark Road to Broadwell Avenue
Phase II (Part B) - Broadwell Avenue to Webb Road
Phase II (Part C) - Webb Road to Diers Avenue (Lift Station No. 19)
A temporary construction easement from Orval and Jeanine Nouzovsky is necessary for
Phase II, Part A of this project to be completed, which must be approved by City Council.
A sketch is attached to show the temporary construction easement area.
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Discussion
A temporary construction easement, in the amount of $110.00, is needed from one
property owner for Phase II, Part A to be constructed.
All documents have been signed and returned by the property owner. Authorization of
the document and payment to the property owner of $110.00 is contingent upon City
Council 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
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Temporary Construction
Easement Agreement between the City of Grand Island, Public Works Department and
the affected property owner for North Interceptor Phase II, Part A; Sanitary Sewer Project
No. 2013-S-4, in the amount of $110.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the temporary construction easement.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-211
WHEREAS, a temporary construction easement is required by the City of Grand
Island, from Orval Nouzovsky and Jeanine L. Nouzovsky, in the North Interceptor Phase II, Part
A; Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2013-S-4 project area:
A tract of land comprising part of Lot Thirty-One (31) Geer Subdivision, in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTY-ONE (31) THAT IS 32.74
FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT THIRTY-ONE (31); THENCE
CONTINUING NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTY-ONE (31) A
DISTANCE OF 28.47 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF
EAST 20TH STREET, SAID POINT BEING 60.96 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID LOT THIRTY-ONE (31); THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID EAST
20TH STREET A DISTANCE OF 28.35 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 1,332 SQURE FEET OR
0.031 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
WHEREAS, an Agreement for the Temporary Construction easement has been
reviewed and approved by the City Legal Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to enter into the Agreement for the Temporary Construction easement on
the above described tract of land, in the amount of $110.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreements on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-14
#2014-212 - Approving Acquisition of Drainage Easement for
Westgate Drainage District No. 2013-D-4 (MHEC Land Trust, VI)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-9.
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-212
WHEREAS, a drainage easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from
MHEC Land Trust, VI, within Westgate Sixth Subdivision, City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska and more particularly described as follows:
THE SOUTH 20’ OF LOT 1, WESTGATE SIXTH SUBDIVISION. SAID DRAINAGE
EASEMENT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 600 SQUARE FEET OR 0.014 ACRES
MORE OR LESS.
WHEREAS, an Agreement for the drainage easement has been reviewed and
approved by the City Legal Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to enter into the Agreement for the drainage easement on the above
described tract of land.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-15
#2014-213 - Approving Change Order No. 1 for Headworks
Improvement Project No. WWTP-2013-1
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jue Zhao PE, PhD; Wastewater Operations Engineer
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Approving Change Order No. 1 for Headworks
Improvement Project No. WWTP-2013-1
Item #:G-15
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Public Works Staff in conjunction with the design engineer, Black & Veatch of Kansas
City, Missouri have worked on the Headworks Improvement, Project WWTP-2013-1 to
construct a new wastewater pumping station, flow measurement, and grit removal systems
at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Garney Companies, Inc. of Gardner, Kansas was awarded a $16,993,000.00 contract by
the City Council on May 14, 2013 for construction of Headworks Improvements; Project
No. WWTP-2013-1 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The City rejected a bid
alternative of $75,000.00 for Plant Interceptor Piping (FRPM), which adjusted the
contract amount to $16,918,000.00.
Discussion
A change order is necessary to proceed with the construction of the Headworks
Improvements; Project No. WWTP-2013-1. Such change order covers:
Addition of bagging attachments for the screenings washer/compactor units
Change to fiberglass reinforced plastic manholes for sanitary sewer lines
Discharge piping modifications for the former sludge injection holding tank
Engine-generator platform and stairs
Underground power for existing facilities on the west side of the site
Surge protection for adjustable frequency drives
Additional coating of the wet wells at the Raw Wastewater Pump Station
Deletion of a sanitary sewer manhole for Building #3
Unit price item adjustments for excavation work
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The modifications to this project will result in a contract decrease of $24,745.00,
resulting in a revised contract amount of $16,893,255.00.
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 Change Order No. 1 for
Headworks Improvements; Project No. WWTP-2013-1.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-213
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2013, by Resolution 2013-146, the City of Grand Island
awarded Garney Companies, Inc. of Gardner, Kansas the bid in the amount of $16,993,000.00
for construction of Headworks Improvements; Project No. WWTP-2013-1; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that modifications are necessary to proceed
with such construction, which have been incorporated into Change Order No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the result of such modifications will decrease the contract amount by
$24,745.00 for a revised contract price of $16,893,255.00.
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. 1 between the City of Grand Island and
Garney Companies, Inc. of Gardner, Kansas to provide the modifications.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2013.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-16
#2014-214 - Approving Bid Award for One (1) Automated Oil &
Grease Extraction System for the Wastewater Division
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Marvin Strong PE, Wastewater Plant Engineer
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Approving Bid Award for One (1) Automated Oil &
Grease Extraction System for the Wastewater Division
Item #’s:G-16
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On July 18, 2014 the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department advertised
for bids for one (1) Automated Oil & Grease Extraction System. There was one (1)
potential bidder.
This piece of equipment is used for analyzing samples for oil and grease as required by
the permit. This equipment will eliminate the safety hazards that are present in the
current manual procedure performed in the laboratory. It will also save up to 90% on
chemical cost, and significantly reduce personnel time spent on performing the analysis.
The payback on this equipment is less than 1 ½ years between labor and chemical
savings.
Discussion
One (1) bid was received and opened on July 29, 2014. The bid was submitted in
compliance with the plans and specifications. A summary of the bid is shown below.
Bidder Exceptions Base Bid
Horizon Technology, Inc. of
Salem, New Hampshire
None New System = $28,048.97
Vacuum Pump Kit = $ 1,286.00
SpeedVap III Evaporator System = $ 3,530.00
GRAND TOTAL BID = $32,864.97
The original bid solicitation was for the extraction system solely and didn’t include the
vacuum pump kit or evaporator system, which are both needed in order to operate this
piece of equipment. The base bid of $28,048.97 is for the extraction system exclusively.
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Account No. 53030051-85531 will fund this purchase.
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 the bid to Horizon
Technology, Inc. of Salem, New Hampshire in the amount of $32,864.97.00.
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:July 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:(1) Automated Oil & Grease Extraction System
DEPARTMENT:Public Works
ESTIMATE:$40,229.02
FUND/ACCOUNT:53030051-8553
PUBLICATION DATE:July 18, 2014
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:1
SUMMARY
Bidder:Horizon Technology
Salem NH
Exceptions:None
Bid Price:$28,048.97
cc:John Collins, Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Assist.
Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhoff, Purchasing Agent Dallas Powell, WWTP Lab Tech
P1746
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Horizon Technology, Inc. | Salem, NH USA
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Extract oil & grease from a wide range of clean and dirty aqueous samples
EPA method 1664A/1664B (Waste Water):
n-hexane Extractable Materials (HEM)
n-hexane Extractable Non-Polar Materials not absorbed by silica gel
(SGT-HEM)
Final measurement is gravimetric
2
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3
Designed for Oil and Grease analytes only
Fully compliant with EPA Methods 1664A
and 1664B
Bench-top design, frees up hood space.
All stations are independent of one
another
Handles influent samples with high
particulate loading
Automatically delivers all the necessary
solvents
Uses the original sample container
Rinses the sample container automatically
Reduces analyst-to-analyst variations
Eliminate instrument carryover
Reduces labor costs
Reduces solvent costs
Increases sample throughput
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4
Can be used for both SPE and LLE extractions
Applies gentle, consistent heating of extracts
Uses a vacuum to swirl the extract for even
evaporation
Keeps extracts covered for contaminant free
process
Reduces evaporation times by 25-50%
Accommodates from 5 to 9 extract pans
Bench-top design, frees up hood space
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-214
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for one (1) Automated
Oil & Grease Extraction System, according to specifications on file with the Public Works
Department; and
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2014 bids were received, opened, and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Horizon Technology, Inc. of Salem, New Hampshire submitted a bid
in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $32,864.97, and
WHEREAS, Horizon Technology, Inc.’s bid was below the estimate for such
equipment; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 budget for such
purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Horizon Technology, Inc. of
Salem, New Hampshire in the amount of $32,864.97 for one (1) Automated Oil & Grease
Extraction System is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-17
#2014-215 - Approving Agreement with NDOR for the Grand
Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) Long
Range Transportation Plan
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Approving Agreement with NDOR for the Grand Island
Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Long Range Transportation Plan
Item #’s:G-17
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
All agreements must be approved by the City Council. In March 2013 the City of Grand
Island was designated as a urbanized area with a population over 50,000 which requires the metropolitan area to establish a transportation planning process in accordance to Title 23 CFR 450 of the current federal transportation bill.
On July 8, 2014, by Resolution No. 2014-187, City Council approved the program
agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) for the purpose of assisting
the Local Public Agency (LPA) [i.e. the City of Grand Island] in obtaining Federal
approval and financial assistance to ensure a continued, comprehensive, and cooperative
transportation planning process between the state and local governments for the 2015
fiscal year.
The maximum Federal participation under such agreement is not to exceed $108,142 for
Fiscal Year 2015, which begins July 1, 2014 and ends June 30, 2015. The Federal share
on any portion of this project will be a maximum of 80% of the eligible costs. The local
20% ($) funds would be the City’s obligation not to exceed $27,035 and can be part of in-
kind services (staff time & expenses). Total cost is expected to be $133,177.
Discussion
The NDOR has prepared an agreement for the Performance Based Long Range
Transportation Plan, in accordance to Map-21, for the City of Grand Island; which upon
approval will be in effect until the LPA’s Federal-aid project is finished and final
financial settlement has been completed. If the LPA determines for any reason not to
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continue with the development of this project as a Federal-aid project, the LPA shall
notify the State to negotiate any necessary project termination conditions.
The Federal share payable on portion of this project will be a maximum of 80% of the
eligible costs up to maximum of $150,000.00. All aspects of the project must remain
eligible for Federal funding and decisions made and actions taken for the project have
adequate supporting documentation filed.
The total cost of the project, including preliminary engineering, is currently estimated to
be $187,500.00, but such costs may increase or decrease due to variations between the
estimated and actual project costs. The LPA has earmarked and will place in its fiscal
budget sufficient funds to pay all project costs not paid for by Federal funds, such costs
are currently estimated to be $37,500.00, but such costs may increase or decrease due to
variations between the estimated and actual project costs.
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 a resolution authorizing the
Mayor to sign the agreement.
Sample Motion
Move to approve authorization for the Mayor to sign the agreement.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-215
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) has prepared an
agreement for the Performance Based Long Range Transportation Plan, in accordance with Map-
21, for the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, the Federal share payable on portion of this project will be a
maximum of 80% of the eligible costs up to maximum of $150,000.00; and
WHEREAS; all aspects of the project must remain eligible for Federal funding
and decisions made and actions taken for the project have adequate supporting documentation
filed, and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the project, including preliminary engineering, is
currently estimated to be $187,500.00, but such costs may increase or decrease due to variations
between the estimated and actual project costs; and
WHEREAS, the LPA has earmarked and will place in its fiscal budget sufficient
funds to pay all project costs not paid for by Federal funds, such costs are currently estimated to
be $37,500.00, but such costs may increase or decrease due to variations between the estimated
and actual project costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the agreement with the Nebraska
Department of Roads for the purpose of Performance Based Long Range Transportation
Planning is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-18
#2014-216 - Approving Change Order No. 3 for North Interceptor
Phase I; Project No. 2012-S-6
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Approving Change Order No. 3 for North Interceptor Phase I;
Project No. 2012-S-6
Item #’s:G-18
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Public Works Staff in conjunction with the design engineer, Black & Veatch of Kansas City,
Missouri have developed multi-year replacement plan for the City of Grand Island’s large
diameter gravity sanitary sewer interceptor network. The current planned interceptor, entitled the
“North Interceptor” will replace aged force main sanitary sewer, reduce or eliminate current
sewer pumping station(s), provide additional capacity for existing, and new growth areas of
Grand Island.
On May 14, 2013, by Resolution No. 2013-147, City Council awarded, Project 2012-S-6, North
Interceptor Phase I to Merryman Excavation, Inc. of Woodstock, Illinois, in the amount of
$8,444,635.00.
On September 10, 2013, by Resolution No. 2013-303, City Council approved Change Order No.
1, which supplied and installed thirty-four (34) Fiberglass Manhole(s) with Polyvinyl Chloride
Pipe stubs. No additional claim for the contract amount or time was required.
On January 28, 2014, by Resolution No. 2014-13, City Council approved Change Order No. 2,
which covered the removal and replacement of an existing concrete encased waterline at the
intersection of Voss Road and Seedling Mile Road, the procurement and installation of a new
partial lid for the Junction Box to provide access through a 4-foot by 4-foot hatch, the partial
costs of the damages caused by a concrete slab that was discovered on top of existing electrical
conduits near Station 14+60, the removal and replacement of an existing storm sewer at the
intersection of 4th Street and 7th Street, and the time extension requested by the Contractor for
substantial and final completion. Such change order resulted in a contract price increase of
$27,033.17, for a revised contract amount of $8,471,668.17.
Discussion
The North Interceptor Phase I overall construction project progress level is nearly complete. In
December, 2013 the lower third of large diameter gravity interceptor sewer being installed was
put into service.
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City Staff and the consulting engineer, Black & Veatch have reviewed, negotiated, and bring
forward to the members of City Council items outlined in Change Order No. 3.
Modification of the bid form for “as constructed” quantities as calculated at project
completion and in accordance with that will be submitted on the final pay application
Address the unsatisfactory slip lining, through the use of CCTV, portion of the work in
terms of the final grades of the installed liner pipe. The inconsistent grades will require
some additional maintenance by the City in the future, which the contractor has agreed to
a credit for these future maintenance issues
Final review of the payment applications revealed an error in quantity for Connections to
Existing Manholes (Item No. 4.18). This error was in favor of the contractor because it
increased the quantity from two to six. In order to correct this overpayment, the City
shall receive a credit in the amount of the additional four connections
Contractor request for an increase in time for Final Completion in order to finalize punch
list items and to allow for work that needs to be completed by subcontractors at Manhole
No. 1 (Station 0+00). The work at this manhole required specific timing and
coordination with the ongoing Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks project.
The modifications to this project will result in a contract increase of $183,791.80, resulting in a
revised contract amount of $8,655,459.97.
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 Change Order No. 3 with Merryman
Excavation, Inc. of Woodstock, Illinois in the amount of $183,791.80 for a revised contract of
$8,655,459.97 for North Interceptor Phase I; Project 2012-S-6.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 12, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-216
WHEREAS, On May 14, 2013, by Resolution No. 2013-147, City Council
awarded Project 2012-S-6, North Interceptor Phase I to Merryman Excavation, Inc. of
Woodstock, Illinois, in the amount of $8,444,635; and
WHEREAS, On September 10, 2013, by Resolution No. 2013-303, City Council
approved Change Order No. 1, which supplied and installed thirty-four (34) Fiberglass
Manhole(s) with Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe stubs. No additional claim for the contract amount or
time; and
WHEREAS, on January 28, 2014, by Resolution No. 2014-13, City Council
approved Change Order No. 2, which provided miscellaneous work changes, as well as time
extension for substantial and final completion dates, in the amount of $27,033.17; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that modifications are necessary to proceed
with such construction project, which have been incorporated into Change Order No. 3; and
WHEREAS, the result of such modifications will decrease the contract amount by
$183,791.80 for a revised contract price of $8,655,459.97.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that authorization to proceed with scope
described in Change Order No. 3 with Merryman Excavation, Inc. of Woodstock, Illinois in the
amount of $183,791.80, for a revised contract amount of $8,655,459.97 is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such Change Order No. 3, North Interceptor Phase I, Project 2012-S-6 on behalf of
the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-19
#2014-217 - Approving Agreements for Temporary Construction
Easements for Capital Avenue Widening – Webb Road to
Broadwell Avenue
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Approving Agreements for Temporary Construction
Easements for Capital Avenue Widening – Webb Road
to Broadwell Avenue
Item #’s:G-19
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The City and the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) entered into an agreement,
which was executed by the City on May 24, 2011 by Resolution No. 2011-124, which
specified various duties and funding responsibilities for the Capital Avenue – Webb Road
to Broadwell Avenue project. The agreement required that NDOR Standards and
Specifications are to be used for design, construction inspection and quality control.
This project will consist of removal of the existing 24’ wide asphalt roadway and
construction of new concrete pavement on Capital Avenue from Webb Road through
Broadwell Avenue. The new roadway will consist of five lane curbed concrete pavement.
Other improvements include construction of sidewalks and a concrete hike/bike trail,
updated street lighting, and construction of new storm sewer. A pedestrian signal will be
constructed approximately 1000’ east of Webb Road to provide for safe crossing for
users of the hike/bike trail.
This project will be coordinated with the North Interceptor Sanitary Sewer project.
City Council approved temporary construction easements from Kathryn L. Vandeberg
($2,760.00) and Gilbert L. & Katherine J. Kyhn ($2,780.00), by Resolution No. 2014-
160, on June 10, 2014. The original agreements omitted compensation to the property
owners for removal of the existing fencing.
Temporary Construction Easements are necessary for this project to be completed, which
must be approved by City Council.
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Discussion
A correction to the original temporary construction easements is necessary to allow
compensation to the property owners for removal of the existing fencing, in the amount
of $250.00 for each property. All corrected documents have been signed and returned by
the property owners. Authorization of the documents is contingent upon City Council
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
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Agreements for
Temporary Construction Easements between the City of Grand Island, Public Works
Department and the affected property owners in the Capital Avenue Widening – Webb
Road to Broadwell Avenue project.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Temporary Construction Easement Agreements.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-217
WHEREAS, temporary construction easement agreements are required by the
City of Grand Island, from the affected property owners in the Capital Avenue Widening – Webb
Road to Broadwell Avenue Project area; and
WHEREAS, City Council approved temporary construction easements from
Kathryn L. Vandeberg ($2,760.00) and Gilbert L. & Katherine J. Kyhn ($2,780.00), by
Resolution No. 2014-160, on June 10, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the original agreements omitted compensation to the property
owners for removal of the existing fencing; and
WHEREAS, a correction to the original temporary construction easements is
necessary to allow such compensation, in the amount of $250.00 for each property; and
WHEREAS, a corrected Agreement for Temporary Easements has been reviewed
and approved by the City Legal Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to enter into the corrected Agreements for Temporary Easements from
Kathryn L. Vandeberg and Gilbert L. & Katherine J. Kyhn.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreements on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-20
#2014-218 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for
Westgate Drainage District No. 2013-D-4 (MHEC Land Trust, VI)
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Approving Temporary Construction Easement for
Westgate Drainage District No. 2013-D-4 (MHEC Land
Trust, VI)
Item #’s:G-20
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Drainage Improvement District No. 2013-D-4 was continued by City Council on
December 17, 2013.
The District is made up of the north half of Gold Road east to Claude Road and is shown
on the attached exhibit. The project consists of running a pipe along Gold Road and
outletting to the existing drainage ditch to drain property within the district boundary
which currently does not drain.
A Temporary Construction easement is needed to accommodate the construction activities
for Westgate Drainage District No. 2013-D-4, which must be approved by City Council.
The temporary construction easement will allow for the drainage improvements to this
area.
A sketch is attached to show the temporary construction easement area.
Discussion
A temporary construction easement is needed from one (1) property owner for Westgate
Drainage District No. 2013D-4; Webb Road to be constructed.
There will not be any compensation for use of the temporary construction area.
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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 Council approve the Temporary Construction
Easement between the City of Grand Island and the affected property owner for Westgate
Drainage District No. 2013-D-4.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the temporary construction easement.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-218
WHEREAS, a temporary construction easement is required by the City of Grand
Island, from an affected property owner in the Westgate Drainage District NO. 2013-D-4 project
area:
MHEC Land Trust, VI –
A temporary 20’ construction easement located in part of Lot 1, Westgate Sixth
Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 1, Westgate Sixth Subdivision, thence upon and
along the east line of said Lot 1 a distance of 20 feet, to the point of beginning; thence west,
parallel and 20 feet north of the south line of Lot 1, Westgate Sixth Subdivision, to a point
on the west line of Lot 1, thence north, along west line of said Lot 1, a distance of 20 feet,
thence east, parallel and 40 feet north of the south line of Lot 1, Westgate Sixth Subdivision,
to a point on the east line of Lot 1, thence south, parallel and 20 feet north of south line of
Lot 1 Westgate Sixth Subdivision to the point of beginning. Said temporary easement
contains a calculated area of 600 square feet or 0.014 acres more or less.
WHEREAS, such Temporary Construction easement has been reviewed and approved by the
City Legal Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to enter into the Agreement for Temporary Easement on the above
described tract of land.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-21
#2014-219 - Approving Contract for Information Technology
Network Administration Support
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter, Finance Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Approving Contract for Information Technology
Network Administration Support
Item #’s:G-21
Presenter(s):Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Background
Three years ago the City of Grand Island’s Information Technology division sought its
first request from vendors to provide expert service for network administration support.
That three year contract awarded to Duey’s Computer Service, Inc. has proven not only
financially beneficial to the city by not having to employ a dedicated network
administrator, but also a success in providing expertise with design and implementation
of the city’s growing network, servers, firewalls, switches and routing configurations.
Therefore, a second Request for Proposals were requested and accepted May 14, 2014 by
the Information Technology division of Finance, with three vendors responding to the
request.
Discussion
Proposals were received, reviewed and scored by two individuals from the Information
Technology division and one individual from Utility Engineering. Duey’s Computer
Service, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska is the vendor selected to continue contract services
with an expert service provider for network administration support.
Duey’s Computer Service, Inc. will continue working with the Information Technology
team along with other divisions of the city to continue building network service to remote
locations and bring continuity, security expertise and disaster recovery processes and
procedures to our City Hall domain.
Contract services will provide 35 hours per month including two site visits at a
monthly cost of $3,435. Service calls above 35 hours per month will be billed at $95
per hour for the first hour and $23.75 for each 15 minute segment plus $142.50 for
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additional on-site visits. Priority calls needing service within one hour will be billed at
$180 per hour for the first hour and $45 for each 15 minute segment.
The contract contains an annual rate increase of 3% beginning September 1, 2015 for
year two and September 1, 2016 for year three. After the last day of August, 2017, the
contract shall continue on a month to month basis along with the 3% annual rate increase
each September 1 until cancelled by either party in writing.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the computer network maintenance agreement for with Duey’s
Computer Service, Inc. for information technology network administration
support.
2.Postpone the request.
3.Take no action.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the computer network
maintenance agreement for network administration support with Duey’s Computer
Service, Inc. of Lincoln Nebraska.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the computer network maintenance agreement for network
administration support with Duey’s Computer Service, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska.
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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
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPERT SERVICE PROVIDER SUPPORT
RFP DUE DATE:May 14, 2014 at 4:15 p.m.
DEPARTMENT:Information Technology
PUBLICATION DATE:April 25, 2014
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:2
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
NetStandard Duey’s Computer Service, Inc.
Kansas City, KS Lincoln, NE
Turner & Associates, Corp.
Holdrege, NE
cc:Jaye Monter, Finance Director Robyn Splattstoesser, IT Manager
Stacy Nonhoff, Purchasing Agent Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator
P1735
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-219
WHEREAS, the Information Technology Division of Finance requested proposals
for network administration support with an outside expert service provider; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2014 three proposals were received, reviewed and
evaluated in accordance with established criteria in the RFP; and
WHEREAS, Duey’s Computer Service, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska submitted a
proposal for established services for a period of 36 months with an option to renew month to
month at the end of the term; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement would begin September 1, 2014 thru August 31,
2017; and
WHEREAS, with a monthly standard rate of $3,435 with a 3 percent increase
each September 1st of each year thereafter for details and services outlined in the agreement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney’s office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the information technology computer
network administration maintenance agreement by and between the City and Duey’s Computer
Service, Inc. is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreements on behalf of the City Of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item G-22
#2014-220 - Approving Bid Award for Furnishing Labor &
Equipment to Transport Material to Sterling Estates Park
Staff Contact: Todd McCoy
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Bid Award for Furnishing Labor & Equipment to
Transport Material to Sterling Estates Park
Item #’s:G-22
Presenter(s):Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
In 2008 the City of Grand Island purchased a 6.8 acre parcel of land located within the
Sterling Estates development in the northwestern area of Grand Island designated for
future park space.
Fifty thousand dollars was budgeted in the 2013-14 City budget to get the project started.
The park is estimated to be completed in four phases of development over the course of
four years.
Discussion
The first step of park development construction is to complete dirt work and grading. The
park design calls for 3,800 cubic yards of “fill and “topsoil” material to be imported.
Three bids were received to deliver material to the park development site.
Hooker Brothers Construction Co., Grand Island, Nebraska $19,950.00
Dobesh Land Leveling, Grand Island, Nebraska $20,777.50
Platte Valley Construction Co., Grand Island, Nebraska $21,470.00
Staff recommends awarding the bid to Hooker Brothers Construction Co. to provide and
transport “fill” and “topsoil” material to the Sterling Estates Park development site. The
project will be funded by the Sterling Estates Park Development Capital Account
40044450-90029.
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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 award the bid to Hooker Brothers
Construction Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska to provide and transport “fill” and “topsoil”
material to the Sterling Park development site.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid from Hooker Brothers Construction to furnish the labor and
equipment to transport material to Sterling Estates Park for a total of $19,950.00.
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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:August 5, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:Furnishing Labor & Equipment to Transport Material to
Sterling Estates Park
DEPARTMENT:Parks & Recreation
ESTIMATE:$39,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:40044450-90029
PUBLICATION DATE:July 27, 2014
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:4
SUMMARY
Bidder:Hooker Brothers Construction Co.Dobesh Land Leveling
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Exceptions:None None
Bid Price:$24,510.00 $20,667.50
Alternate Bid:$19,950.00 No Bid
Bidder:Platte Valley Construction Co.
Grand Island, NE
Exceptions:None
Bid Price:$24,700.00
Alternate Bid:$21,470.00
cc:Todd McCoy, Parks & Recreation Director Patti Buetttner, Parks & Rec. Secretary
Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhoff, Purchasing Agent
P1755
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-220
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Furnishing Labor &
Equipment to Transport Material to Sterling Estates Park, according to plans and specifications
on file with the Parks and Recreation Department; and
WHEREAS, on August 5, 2014, three (3) bids were received, opened and
reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Hooker Brothers Construction Co. from Grand Island, NE submitted
a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids, plans and specifications and all
other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $19,950.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Hooker Brothers
Construction Co. from Grand Island, NE, in the amount of $19,950 for Furnishing Labor &
Equipment to Transport Material to Sterling Estates Park is hereby approved as the lowest
responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item H-1
Consideration of Request from Gloria and John Trejo for a
Conditional Use Permit for Off Street Parking for the Grand
Island Public Schools located at 622 N. Jefferson Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-3.
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item H-2
Consideration of Request from Central Nebraska Transload, LLC
for a Conditional Use Permit for Ethanol Transload (Semi-Truck
to Rail Car) and Store in Rail Car on Site located at 1213/1215 –
1221 East Highway 30
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-4.
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item I-1
#2014-221 - Consideration of Request from Full Circle Venue LLC
dba Full Circle Venue, 3333 Ramada Road for an Addition to
Class “C-88739” 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 ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-221
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Full Circle Venue LLC doing business as
Full Circle Venue, 3333 Ramada Road for an addition to Class "C-88739" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island
Independent as required by state law on August 2, 2014; such publication cost being $16.77; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 12, 2014 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 with the following conditions:
1)Phase 1 of the building improvement safety plan must be completed.
2)Panic hardware is placed on an exit door from the lounge into Denny’s.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item I-2
#2014-222 - Consideration of Request from Luisa M. Lovato dba
Ritmos Nightclub, 611 East 4th Street for a Class “I” Liquor
License
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-222
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Luisa M. Lovato doing business as
Ritmos Nightclub, 611 East 4th Street 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 August 2, 2014; such publication cost being $16.28; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 12, 2014 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, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item I-3
#2014-223 - Consideration of Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area
13R located West of Lincoln Avenue and North of Phoenix Avenue
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-7.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-223
WHEREAS, on June 27, 1994, the City of Grand Island enacted Ordinance No.
8021 creating the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska,
to address the need for economic development opportunities through the vehicles provided in the
Nebraska Community Development law at Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2101, et seq., as amended; and
WHEREAS, Phil Ramsel has caused to be prepared a Blight and Substandard Study for
an area of referred to as Area No. 13R; and
WHEREAS, Marvin Planning Consultants completed such Blight and
Substandard Study and has determined that the area should be declared as substandard or
blighted area in need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramsel presented such study to the Grand Island City Council
on June 24, 2014 and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2014 the Grand Island City Council referred such study
to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for review and recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing and
recommended approval of such study at its July 2, 2014 meeting; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing to consider approval of a Blighted and Substandard
designation was held on August 12, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Blight and Substandard Study for
Redevelopment Area No. 13R as identified above is hereby approved, and those areas identified
in said study are declared to be blighted and substandard and in need of redevelopment as
contemplated in the Community Development law.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item I-4
#2014-224 - Consideration of Approving Special Revenue Fund for
Pioneer Consortium Council for Library Services
Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman, Library Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Steve Fosselman, Library Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Approving Special Revenue Fund for Pioneer
Consortium Library Services
Item #’s:I-4
Presenter(s):Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Steve Fosselman, Library Director
Background
On December 21, 2010, Resolution 2010-368 was approved by the Grand Island City
Council authorizing the City’s public library to participate in a statewide Pioneer
Consortium Joint Entity Agreement for Library Services. At that time four libraries were
moving forward with a centralized open source software automated catalog project in
order to reduce technology costs. As a participant in this consortium, Grand Island’s City
library has saved over $10,000 annually for software maintenance compared to past
proprietary maintenance fees. With addition of library development grants from the
Nebraska Library Commission our library’s migration costs with this open source system
were less than $3,000 compared to migration to the latest version of its past system
ranging from $38,000 to $62,000.
Since that time membership in the Pioneer Consortium has expanded to 23 Nebraska
libraries with plans to add nine more members in the coming year. Through increased
membership the Pioneer Consortium has been able to keep costs level for our library at
around $7,000 per year and at the same time sponsor developments to the software in
order to keep improving this product.
Discussion
As part of the Joint Entity Agreement the Pioneer Consortium Council designates a
Financial Agent to manage budget and accounting functions for the consortium. The
designated Financial Agent since inception has been the Lincoln City Library. Recently
the Lincoln City Library has indicated potential withdrawal from the Pioneer Consortium,
resulting in the Pioneer Consortium Council board designating Grand Island Public
Library as the Financial Agent, effective May 1, 2014 but the City of Lincoln has
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retained current accounting functions until the start of the City of Grand Island’s new
fiscal year October 1, 2014.
The Finance department will account for the deposit of membership dues and other
revenues and expenditures of the Pioneer Consortium Council in a separate Special
Revenue Fund. All expenditures will follow City procurement and appear on the payment
of claims presented to Council. Records received from the City of Lincoln show revenues
and expenses in the $90,000 range for the past year, with a cash balance of approximately
$80,000.
Within the structure of this special revenue fund, the library director and secretary will
routinely handle tasks of invoicing member libraries, processing deposits and claims for
bills, and other matters much as it currently does for all other library operations.
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 establishment of a Special
Revenue Fund for the Pioneer Consortium Council for Library Services of the joint entity
agreement.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the special revenue fund for the Pioneer Consortium Council for
Library Services.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-224
WHEREAS, in December of 2010, the Grand Island Public Library was approved
to participate in a statewide Pioneer Consortium Joint Entity Agreement for Library Services;
and
WHEREAS, the designated Financial Agent for the Pioneer Consortium began
with the City of Lincoln; and
WHEREAS, the Pioneer Consortium Council board designated Grand Island
Public Library to take over as Financial Agent from the City of Lincoln; and
WHEREAS, the Finance department will account for the deposit of membership
dues and other revenues and expenditures of the Pioneer Consortium Council in a separate
Special Revenue Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Library Director and staff will handle all routine tasks involving
invoicing member libraries, processing deposits and claims as necessary for the Pioneer
Consortium Council in a separate Special Revenue Fund of the City of Grand Island to start the
new fiscal year October 1, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, the establishment of a Special Revenue
Fund for the Pioneer Consortium council for Library Services of the joint entity agreement is
hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item I-5
#2014-225 - Consideration of Approving Resolution of Support for
Continued Funding of Highway Improvement Projects – US
Highway 30 & US Highway 281
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:John Adams, MPO Manager
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Approving Resolution of Support for Continued Funding
of Highway Improvement Projects – US Highway 30 &
US Highway 281
Item #’s:I-5
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) is planning two highway improvement
projects; US Highway 30 & US Highway 281, both of which are major routes throughout
the City of Grand Island. The local NDOR office, District 4, identified these roadways
for significant investment for the safety and mobility of the traveling public in their five
(5) year program.
Discussion
The improvements for US Highway 30 include the reconstruction of the existing
roadway, culverts, and shoulders form US Highway 281 to the west 3.4 miles. The US
Highway 281 improvements within the City of Grand Island and north include the
milling and resurfacing of the existing roadway and offset left turn lanes.
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 resolution in support of
the continued funding of Highway Improvement Projects – US Highway 30 and US
Highway 281.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-225
WHEREAS, US Highway 30 and US Highway 281 are major routes that
transverse through the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island supports transportation improvements that
maintain and improve safety and mobility of the traveling public; and
WHEREAS, both US Highway 30(41704) and US Highway 281(42690) have
been identified by District 4 of the Nebraska Department of Roads for significant investment for
the safety and mobility of the traveling public in their five (5) year program , and
WHEREAS, improvements for US Highway 30 (41704) include the
reconstruction of the existing roadway, culverts, and shoulders from US Highway 281 to the
West 3.4 miles; and
WHEREAS, improvements for US Highway 281(42690) within Grand Island and
North include the milling and resurfacing of the existing roadway and offset left turn lanes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island supports the
Nebraska Department of Roads to continue funding the above mentioned projects that improve
the safety and mobility of the traveling public within the City of Grand Island and Hall County,
Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item I-6
#2014-226 - Consideration of Approving Labor Agreement with
AFSCME, Local 251
Staff Contact: Brenda Sutherland
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Approval of Labor Agreement between the City of Grand
Island and AFSCME, Local 251
Item #’s:I-6
Presenter(s):Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director
Background
Employees who work in the Streets, Parks, Cemetery, and Fleet Services Divisions of the
Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments currently work under the conditions
outlined in the labor agreement between the City of Grand Island and the Nebraska
Public Employees, Local 251 of the American Federation of State, County, and
Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO. This group is more commonly referred to as
AFSCME. The current contract will expire as of midnight September 30, 2014. The
City’s negotiating team and AFSCME’s negotiating team met to negotiate the terms of a
new agreement. The negotiations were handled in good faith with both parties focused
on a fair contract that would have a positive impact on the budget.
Discussion
The agreement being presented for Council approval is a four year agreement. The issue
having the greatest impact on this group was the City of Grand Island becoming a
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). This occurred in 2013. The array cities used
changed therefore creating the need to make some alterations to the current agreement to
meet comparability standards. As was seen in 2013 with wage changes to the FOP and
non-union, movement in the wages represented in this agreement were sizable and are
being phased in over the course of the four year agreement. On average, wages are
moving around 33% for the positions represented in this agreement over the course of
four years. This represents the wages needed to meet comparability as well as
incremental growth. Some may be a little higher and some a little lower.
Some of the more notable changes include the following; the vacation schedule was
changed to reflect comparability. This resulted in hours being reduced in some years and
added in others. The practice of providing stand-by pay was removed. The maximum
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accrual for medical leave is being increased from 1064 hours to 1339 hours. The current
agreement pays medical leave out to the employee at retirement at a rate of 45% of their
unused balance. The new agreement allows for a pay out at 35% for all employees hired
prior to October 1, 2014. Employees hired after that date will not receive a payout at
retirement for unused medical leave. Employees in the Streets and Fleet Services will
receive a reimbursement for safety toe boots not to exceed $150. Employees in the
Streets division will receive a winter coat and 5 short sleeve shirts that meet high
visibility safety standards that will be inspected annually for replacement. Employees in
the Fleet Services division will have their tool allowance increased from $10 to $15.
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 proposed four year
agreement with AFSCME, Local 251
Sample Motion
Move to approve the labor agreement between the City of Grand Island and AFSCME,
Local 251.
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, dated ______________, 20112014, between the City of Grand Island
(hereinafter referred to as the "City"), and Nebraska Public Employees, Local 251 of the American
Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (hereinafter referred to as the
"Union"). The provisions of this agreement shall be effective October 1, 2011.2014.
PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE PARTIES
The purpose of the City and the Union entering this labor agreement is to promote
harmonious relations between the employer and the union, the establishment of an equitable and
peaceful procedure for the resolution of differences, and the establishment of rates of pay, hours of
work, and other conditions of employment.
ARTICLE I - RECOGNITION
A. BARGAINING UNIT
The City hereby recognizes the Union as the sole representative of those full-time non-
supervisory employees in the following departments and divisions:
1. Department of Public Works
a. Street and Transportation Division
b. Fleet Services Division
2. Department of Parks and Recreation
a. Parks Maintenance Division
b. Cemetery Division
The City shall not enter into any agreement with employees in the bargaining unit,
individually or with any portion of the union or groups of individuals, relative to wages, hours, terms
or conditions of employment.
B. CLASSES OF EMPLOYEES
Only employees with regular status in the classification listed below are eligible for
representation by the Union:
Maintenance Worker - Cemetery
Maintenance Worker - Parks
Maintenance Worker – Streets
Senior Maintenance Worker- Streets
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Equipment Operator- Streets
Senior Equipment Operator- Streets
Fleet Services Mechanic
Fleet Services Inventory Clerk
Horticulturist
Traffic Signal Technician
ARTICLE II - HOURS OF WORK
A. SCHEDULES OF WORK
The City shall establish the work week, work day, and hours of work. The work week, work
day and hours of work may vary according to the special requirements of any division or program.
Work schedules shall be arranged, to the extent possible, with five consecutive work days followed
by two consecutive days off. A two week notice will be given to union members if the work
schedule will be changed to reflect less than 80 hours in a two week pay period. Hours will not fall
below 76 in a two week pay period. This policy will only be in effect for the duration of this contract.
B. LUNCH PERIODS
The City shall establish the lunch periods. A meal allowance of $4.50 shall be granted for all
employees if they are required to work two (2) hours overtime consecutively with their normal
working hours during an emergency situation, and if such overtime would normally interfere with
and disrupt the employee’s normal meal schedule.
Nothing in this section shall prohibit the City from exceeding the amount of this allowance or
consecutive hour requirement in providing an allowance for emergency situations within the
parameters set by the Local Government Miscellaneous Expenditures Act.
For purposes of this section, “emergency situation” shall mean those times when the City
determines the employee’s presence is needed at work due to weather conditions (i.e. snow storms,
sandbagging, severe windstorm or tornado, etc.) or other unforeseeable events.
C. CHANGES IN WORK SCHEDULE
All changes in work schedules, except in cases of emergency and unexpected special
activities or events, shall be posted for all to see at least two days before the change is effective.
Permanent full-time employees normally assigned to a work schedule commencing between
4 a.m. and 11 a.m., who are temporarily assigned to a work schedule commencing before 4 a.m., or
after 11 a.m., shall receive a shift differential of $0.25 per hour added to the base hourly rate for the
hours worked during such temporary assignment.
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D. REST PERIODS
Employees shall be granted a 15-minute rest period during the approximate middle of each
one-half (1/2) work day, provided however, that the granting of such rest periods shall be at such
times as are the least disruptive of work in progress. If during emergencies or other similar situations
it is not feasible to grant any such rest periods, employees shall not receive pay or additional time in
lieu thereof.
E. OVERTIME AND COMPENSATORY TIME
1. All officially authorized work performed in excess of forty (40) hours a week, shall
be compensated for at the rate of one and one-half (1½) times the excess hours
worked. The compensation shall be in either compensatory time or cash payment.
For the purposes of this section, the term "day" shall mean the period of time from
the scheduled start of the workday to the scheduled start of the next work day.
2. Overtime and compensatory time for work shall be accrued and compensated for in
one-tenth (1/10) hour units.
3. This article is intended to be construed only as a basis for overtime and shall not be
construed as a guarantee of hours of work per day or per week. Overtime shall not be
paid more than once for the same hours worked.
4. For purposes of calculating eligibility for overtime, “hours worked” shall include
actual hours worked. Any payment for time not actually worked (leave time) shall not
count towards the calculation of overtime with this exception; should an employee be
called to emergency service which requires 12 hour shifts due to severe weather and a
holiday occurs in the same pay period, the holiday hours will be counted as hours
worked for the calculation of overtime. Personal days are excluded.
5. An employee shall have the option of accruing compensatory leave time at a rate of
one and one-half (1 ½) times the actual hours worked in lieu of the payment of
overtime. Employees may accrue a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) hours of
compensatory time (80 hours of actual hours worked). The compensatory time off
shall be taken at a time mutually agreed upon by the employee and his/her supervisor,
but must be taken by the last full pay period in March following the end of the
calendar year in which it is earned; compensatory time remaining at the end of this
period shall be paid for in cash. However, the employee retains the right to cash out
his/her compensatory time at any time. It is understood that the usage of the
compensatory time is to be requested just like annual leave, and may be denied as
may any other annual leave.
All compensatory time must be recorded through the City’s payroll system.
Compensatory time kept by individual employees or their supervisors will not be
recognized and is prohibited.
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F. STAND-BY DUTY
1. The City may assign employees to stand-by duty for handling trouble calls on other
than the normal workday.
a. The stand-by duty work week will run from Monday at 5 p.m. to the
following Monday at 8 a.m.
b. The employee assigned to this duty shall call upon the assigned supervisor for
additional employees when such employee needs help.
2. The compensation for stand-by duty will be seven (7) hours time at the employee’s
basic rate of pay as shown on the payroll on the Sunday during his or her stand-by
duty week.
3.2. The employee assigned to this duty shall be available by telephone at all times under
this arrangement.
G. SCHEDULING HOLIDAYS OFF
The scheduling of holidays off shall be done as equitably as possible.
ARTICLE III - HOLIDAYS AND HOLIDAY PAY
A. HOLIDAYS
The following holidays are observed. They shall be granted with pay to all regular status
employees regularly scheduled to work on such days, provided, that an employee may be required to
work on a holiday if necessary to maintain essential services to the public:
New Year's Day Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day Friday following Thanksgiving
Independence Day Christmas Day
Labor Day
Such holidays shall be observed on the day they are observed by the courts of the State of
Nebraska, in accordance with Section 25-2221, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska.
B. SUNDAY HOLIDAYS
When a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a holiday; when
a holiday falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as the holiday.
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C. ELIGIBILITY FOR HOLIDAY PAY
No employee shall be eligible for holiday pay unless such employee works his or her last
regularly scheduled day before the holiday and his or her first regularly scheduled day after the
holiday, unless excused by the supervisor for either of such days. An employee must be on paid
leave status to be paid for the holiday.
D. HOLIDAY ON REGULARLY SCHEDULED WORK DAY
If an employee is regularly scheduled to work on a day on which a holiday falls and such
employee's work is essential to maintain necessary public services, the employee shall be paid for the
holiday, plus time and one-half (1/2) for any hours worked on the holiday.
E. HOLIDAY ON NON-SCHEDULED WORK DAY
If an employee is not regularly scheduled to work on a holiday and he or she is called out to
work on the holiday, the employee shall be paid for the holiday and any hours worked on the holiday
shall be paid as overtime.
F. HOLIDAY DURING LEAVE OF ABSENCE
If any of the above-mentioned holidays fall during an employee's authorized paid vacation or
medical leave time, or other paid leave status, such holiday shall not be charged against these paid
absences. If a holiday falls during a period when an employee is in an unpaid leave status, the
employee shall not be paid for the holiday.
ARTICLE IV - PERSONAL LEAVE
Personal Leave Days will be given to employees each year. One will be given in October and
must be taken by March 15th. The second Personal Leave Day will be given in April and must be
taken by September 15th. In addition to the two personal leave days, the City will provide one annual
personal leave day that will be granted at the beginning of the contract year and must be used by
September 15th. Personal Leave Days may be taken at any time and may be taken in one (1) hour
increments; provided, the time selected by the employee must have the prior approval of the
employee’s supervisor.
ARTICLE V - VACATIONS
A. ELIGIBILITY
All regular employees are eligible to take vacation leave as it is earned and shall accrue
vacation leave in bi-weekly increments as described below. Employees shall not earn or accrue any
vacation time during their introductory period. Vacation may be used in hourly increments.
For purposes of this contract, “regular” employees shall include those employees normally
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completed their introductory terms. It shall specifically exclude employees who are temporary,
seasonal, probationary, and/or working fewer than 30 hours per week.
B. AMOUNT AUTHORIZED
Authorized vacation leave shall be computed on the following basis:
1. Upon successfully completing the six-month introductory period, an employee will
be eligible to take thirty eight (38) hours of vacation time. The employee will accrue
an additional thirty eight (38) hours in the first year of continuous service.
2. Eighty (80) hours of vacation in the second year of continuous service.
3. Eighty (80) hours of vacation in the third year of continuous service and each year
thereafter through the fourth year of service.
4. One hundred sixteen (116) hours of vacation in the fifth year of continuous service
and each year thereafter through the ninth year of service.
5. One hundred twenty four (124) hours of vacation in the tenth year of continuous
service and each year thereafter through the fourteenth year of service.
6. One hundred fifty six (156) hours of vacation in the fifteenth year of continuous
service and each year thereafter through the nineteenth year of service.
7. One hundred sixty hours of vacation in the twentieth year of continuous service and
each year thereafter.
Authorized vacation leave for regular employees working fewer than forty (40) hours per
week shall be prorated based upon the normally scheduled hours worked.
1. Upon successfully completing the six-month introductory period, an employee will have
available forty (40) hours of vacation time. The employee will accrue an additional forty (40)
hours in the first six (6) months of continuous service following the introductory period.
2. Years 2 through 4 Eighty (80) Hours
3. Years 5 through 6 One Hundred Three (103) Hours
4. Years 7 through 8 One Hundred Twenty-Four (124) Hours
5. Years 9 through 10 One Hundred Twenty-Eight (128) Hours
6. Years 11 through 12 One Hundred Forty-Four (144) Hours
7. Year 13 One Hundred Fifty-Two (152) Hours
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8. Years 14 through 19 One Hundred Sixty (160) Hours
9. Years 20 through 24 One Hundred Eighty-Three (183) Hours
10. Year 25 and beyond One Hundred Ninety-Six (196) Hours
All vacation will accrue on a prorated basis using a twenty-six pay period year. Authorized
vacation leave for regular employees working fewer than forty (40) hours per week shall be prorated
based upon the normally scheduled hours worked. Credit toward vacation leave shall not be earned
while an employee is on a leave of absence without pay.
C. VACATION SCHEDULE
Vacation leave shall be taken at a time convenient to and approved by the Department
Director. Vacations may be granted at the time requested by the employee. Each employee shall
take a vacation of five consecutive work days each year when eligible. An example would be taking
Monday through Friday off or taking Thursday and Friday off the first week and then taking Monday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday off the second week.
D. SENIORITY FOR VACATION PLANNING
The Department Director shall grant leave on the basis of the work requirements of the City
after conferring with employees and recognizing their wishes where possible. If the nature of the
work makes it necessary to limit the number of employees on vacation at the same time, the
employee with the greatest seniority with the City shall be given his or her choice of vacation time.
The seniority system shall not preclude the taking of vacation at the same time by employees whose
work requirements are not inter-dependent, nor shall it interfere with vacation leave previously
scheduled.
E. VACATION TIME CARRY-OVER
1. An employee will be allowed to carry no more than the maximum amount of vacation
that he or she can earn in one year, plus eighty (80) hours.
2. An employee who has carry-over vacation time may utilize the carry-over and the
current vacation time authorized during a single calendar year.
3. An employee who fails to use his or her vacation time through the employee’s own
decision loses all but the maximum carry-over hours mentioned above.
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F. VACATION CREDIT ON TERMINATION AND RETIREMENT
Upon separation, a regular employee shall be paid for the unused portion of his or her
accumulated vacation leave; provided, an employee electing to voluntarily separate employment
provides the Department Director with written notice of at least fourteen calendar days prior to
separation. An employee who has been separated shall not accrue vacation leave credits after his or
her last day physically on the job.
ARTICLE VI
MEDICAL LEAVE, BEREAVEMENT LEAVE, AND FMLA LEAVE
A. AMOUNT AUTHORIZED
1. Medical Leave. Medical leave shall be credited to all full-time employees as follows:
a. Eight (8) hours for each full calendar month of service.
b. For a calendar month in which an employee is paid for less than the full
standard hours including paid leave, medical leave shall be awarded on a pro-
rata basis.
B. USE OF MEDICAL LEAVE
Medical leave may be used under the following circumstances:
1. When an employee is incapacitated by sickness or injury.
2. For medical, dental, or optical examination or treatment.
3. When an employee is exposed to a contagious disease and attendance at duty may
jeopardize the health of others.
4. For necessary care and attendance during sickness of a member of the employee’s
immediate family residing in the same household.
For purposes of medical and bereavement leave, an immediate family member shall
mean a child, spouse, parent, grandchild, grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, and
in-laws of the same relation.
5. When absence is due to alcoholism or drugs, if medically diagnosed by a licensed
physician and the employee is receiving assistance and has agreed to an approved
course of treatment.
6. Medical leave shall not be granted in advance of accrual.
7. Leave without pay may be granted for sickness extending beyond the earned credits.
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8. After twelve continuous months of service, accrued vacation leave credits may be
used for medical leave when medical leave credits have been exhausted.
9. Medical leave shall not continue to accrue while an employee is on medical leave.
10. The amount of medical leave charged against an employee's accumulated total shall
be computed on the basis of the exact number of hours an employee is scheduled to
work when medical leave is utilized, not to exceed eight hours in a day; provided,
that medical leave shall be debited in no less than one (1) hour units.
C. USE OF BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Bereavement leave shall be granted to eligible employees for up to three (3) days per contract
year. Any portion of a work day used for bereavement leave shall be considered a full day, which
consists of eight (8) hours of bereavement leave. An employee shall be eligible to use up to three
(3) days of paid bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member which includes
parents, spouses, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and in-laws of the same
relation. Bereavement leave shall not exceed three (3) days in any calendar year. In addition to
the use of bereavement leave as set forth hereafter, medical leave may be granted at the discretion
of the Department Director for the death of a member of an employee immediate family because
of unusual circumstances. To attend the funeral of someone other than immediate family, an
employee shall take vacation leave.
D. PROOF OF ILLNESS
An employee who is absent for more than three (3) consecutive days because of personal
illness or that of a member of his or her immediate family or household shall be required to furnish a
statement signed by the attending physician or other proof of illness satisfactory to his or her
supervisor. The supervisor may require this statement or proof for an absence chargeable to medical
leave of any duration.
E. FRAUDULENT USE OF MEDICAL LEAVE
The Department Director or his or her authorized representative may investigate any medical
leave taken by any employee. False or fraudulent use of medical leave shall be cause for disciplinary
action and may result in dismissal.
F. COMPENSATION FOR UNUSED MEDICAL LEAVE
An employee hired before October 1, 2014 may accumulate medical leave to a maximum of
1,0641,339 hours. All employees and shall be paid fortythirty-five percent (4535%) for their
accumulated medical leave at the time of retirement, the rate of compensation to be based on the
employee's salary at the time of retirement. Employees who begin work with the City on or after
October 1, 2014 may accumulate medical leave to a maximum of 1,339 hours, but will not receive
compensation at retirement for unused medical leave.
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G. NOTIFICATION OF ILLNESS
If an employee is absent for reasons that entitle him or her to medical leave, the employee or
a member of employee's household shall notify the employee's supervisor at least thirty (30) minutes
prior to scheduled reporting time. If an employee fails to notify such supervisor, when it was
reasonably possible to do so, no medical leave shall be approved. Immediately upon return to work,
the employee shall submit a leave form to his or her supervisor. An employee will not receive sick
pay if a leave form is not submitted within one (1) working day after the absence.
H. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT POLICY
Employees shall be covered by the City’s Family and Medical Leave Act Policy, as set forth
in the Employee Personnel Rules and Regulations or as amended by Federal Law.
ARTICLE VII - MILITARY LEAVE
The provisions relating to military training leave shall be as provided by Nebraska Statutes.
ARTICLE VIII - COURT LEAVE
A. WHEN AUTHORIZED
An employee who is required to serve as a witness or juror in a federal, state, county, or
municipal court, or as a litigant in a case resulting directly from the discharge of his or her duties as
an employee, shall be granted court leave with full pay to serve in that capacity; provided, however,
that when the employee is testifying in other litigation to which he or she is a party, such employee
shall not be granted court leave but may use vacation leave or compensatory time, or be granted
leave without pay for the length of such service.
B. PROCEDURE
An employee who is called for witness or jury duty shall present to his or her supervisor the
original summons or subpoena from the court, and at the conclusion of such duty, a signed statement
from the clerk of the court, or other evidence, showing the actual time in attendance at the court.
C. FEES
Fees received for jury service in a federal, state, county or municipal court shall be deposited
with the City Finance Director upon the employee's receipt thereof; provided, the requirement shall
not apply to funds received by employees when they would not normally be on duty with the City.
No employee shall receive witness fees paid from employer's funds. However, fees paid from other
sources shall be in addition to, and irrespective of, an employee's regular salary.
ARTICLE IX - LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
A. The provisions relative to leave without pay shall be as follows:
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1. Leave without pay may be granted to an employee for any good cause when it is in
the interest of the City to do so. A Department Director may grant an employee leave
without pay for 30 days time. The mayor may extend such leave for a period not to
exceed one year. Any appointment made to a position vacated by an employee on
leave without pay shall be conditional upon the return of the employee on leave.
2. Before an employee may request unpaid leave, he or she must first use all eligible
leave balances.
3. When leave without pay is requested pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act
(FMLA) policy, Article VI of this contract shall govern.
B. Leave without pay shall be subject to the following provisions:
1. At the expiration of leave without pay, the employee shall return to the
position held prior to such leave.
2. Vacation and medical leave credits shall not be earned during leave without
pay.
3. A leave without pay shall not constitute a break in service, but time off will
not be credited toward retirement or the accrual of other benefits.
4. Leave without pay during the introductory period shall not be counted as part
of that period, but the employee to whom such leave has been granted shall
be allowed to complete his or her introductory period on return from leave.
5. Failure to report at the beginning of the next scheduled workday following
the expiration of a leave of absence shall be considered resignation.
6. An employee on leave without pay shall be permitted to maintain health
insurance coverage under the group policy at his or her own expense during
such permitted leave without pay.
ARTICLE X - TEMPORARY DISABILITY LEAVE
A. POLICY
Any employee in this contract who sustains an on-the-job injury compensable under the
Nebraska Workers Compensation Act shall receive in addition to the workers compensation
benefit, compensation to allow the employee to receive the equivalent of the employee’s net
pay at the time of the injury. This period shall be up to one hundred fifty (150) consecutive
calendar days following the original date of injury, or the date that temporary disability
begins. The purpose of this is to maintain the employee’s net pay until he or she becomes
eligible for long-term disability or is able to return to work.
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B. DEFINITIONS
Temporary disability shall mean the complete inability of an employee, for reasons of
accident or other cause while in the line of duty, to perform the job duties as defined by the
employee’s job description or such alternate light duty work as the City may designate, for a
period of time not to exceed one hundred fifty (150) consecutive calendar days from the date
of injury or the date that disability begins.
Temporary disability leave shall mean paid leave provided by the City to an eligible
employee when that employee has no other paid leave available.
C. WHEN AUTHORIZED
In the case of temporary disability of an employee received while in the line of duty, he or
she shall receive compensation of his or her salary up to the net amount at the time of injury,
during the continuance of such disability for a period not to exceed one hundred fifty (150)
consecutive calendar days from the date of injury or the date that disability begins. Any
reoccurrence or exacerbation of an injury shall relate back to the original injury for purposes
of this article, including the commencement date of the temporary disability and calculation
of the temporary disability leave.
D. APPLICATION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND OTHER LEAVE
BALANCES
All payments of salary provided by this article shall be subject to deduction of amounts paid
under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act and other city leave balances as set forth
below:
1. Pursuant to the waiting provisions in Section 48-119 of the Nebraska Workers’
Compensation Act, no workers’ compensation shall be allowed during the first seven
calendar days following the date of injury or date that temporary disability begins,
unless the disability continues for six weeks or longer. When the disability lasts less
than six weeks, an employee may use medical or vacation leave for the initial seven
days. If no other leave is available, the City shall grant the employee temporary
disability leave.
2. The employee shall retain all Workers’ Compensation payments following the initial
waiting provisions as set forth above. The City will provide temporary disability
leave to ensure that the employee receives his or her full salary for the remainder of
the one hundred fifty day (150) day period set forth above.
3. While on leave of any nature, the total compensation paid to an employee, including
salary, wages, workers’ compensation benefits, and leave pay collected from any
other party (except the employee’s private insurance) shall not exceed the employee’s
gross salary at the time of the commencement of the leave, plus any allowed and
approved cost of living increase which commences during the period of leave.
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E. SUBROGATION
The City reserves a right of subrogation because of payment of temporary disability
leave to any employee who is disabled or injured by a third party, and reserves the right to
pursue collection from the employee of any money paid by the third party to the extent of the
City’s payment of temporary disability leave. Should the employee receiving temporary
disability leave collect from the third party for wages, salary, or expenses otherwise paid by
the City, he or she will reimburse the City for money paid as temporary disability leave or
expenses resulting from the injury.
Nothing in this article shall be interpreted to mean that the City shall have the right to
initiate civil litigation in the name of the employee against the third party or representative of
said party until after receiving consultation and advice of the employee and a signed waiver
to that effect.
F. LIMITATION OF LEAVE
Temporary disability leave will not be available to employees following one hundred
fifty (150) days from the original date of injury or date that the disability begins absent
express approval of the City Administrator, who may grant an extension of this time not to
exceed sixty (60) days.
Any employee whose employment by the City is terminated due to exceeding this
limitation of leave shall be compensated for any remaining unused medical leave as in the
case of retirement.
G. LIGHT DUTY POLICY
Employees will follow the City’s Light Duty Policy. The commencement of light duty
work and/or modified duty work shall be five (5) calendar days from the date of injury. Any
changes in shifts to accommodate the light duty work shall be made in the interim. Any
employee who is medically released for light duty may commence light duty work and/or
modified duty work earlier than the five (5) days from the date of injury if the employee is
willing to do so. During the five day period between the date of injury and the beginning of
light duty work and/or modified duty work, any employee who does not willingly return to
light duty work who is released by a doctor to do so, shall be required to take medical leave
for any regularly scheduled shifts that are missed. If medical leave is unavailable to the
employee, vacation leave may be used in lieu of medical leave. All employees in the City of
Grand Island are covered by this policy and therefore are on notice from this date forward,
that light duty work shall commence five (5) calendar days form the date of injury with
appropriate medical release, unless the employee is willing to return sooner.
ARTICLE XI - GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING LEAVE
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A. ABSENCE WITHOUT APPROVAL
An employee who is absent from duty without approval shall receive no pay for the duration
of the absence, and unless there is a legitimate reason for the absence, shall be subject to disciplinary
action. An employee who is absent without leave for three (3) consecutive days is considered to
have resigned.
B. LEAVE FORM
For all leaves except unforeseeable medical leave, a written request on the authorized leave
form, indicating the kind of leave, duration, and dates of departure and return, must be approved
prior to the taking of the leave. In the case of unforeseeable medical leave, the form shall be
completed and submitted for approval immediately upon the employee's return to duty. Unless a
leave form approved by the supervisor substantiates an absence, an employee shall not be paid for
any absence from scheduled work hours.
C. COMPENSATION LIMIT DURING LEAVE
While on leave of any nature, the total compensation paid to an employee including salary,
wages, workers compensation benefits and leave pay collected from any other party shall not exceed
the employee’s net take-home pay at the time of the commencement of the leave plus any allowed
and approved cost of living increase which commences during the period of leave.
ARTICLE XII - PENSION RETIREMENT PLAN AND SENIORITY
A. PENSION RETIREMENT PLAN
1. The City agrees that the employees covered under this agreement are covered under
the pension plan adopted by Ordinance No. 4244, as amended.
B. SENIORITY
1. Seniority is hereby defined as the employee’s length of continuous service in the
bargaining unit except as otherwise provided herein.
2. Continuous service as used in Section 1 hereof means an employee’s total continuous
length of service in the bargaining unit without break or interruption; provided, that
lay-off of one (1) year or less, any suspension for disciplinary purposes, absence on
authorized leave with or without pay, absence while receiving temporary total
disability benefits under the Nebraska Worker’s Compensation Act, and any absence
due to serving as a union officer or official whether elected or appointed, shall not
constitute a break or interruption in service within the meaning of this Article.
3. After an employee satisfactorily completes his initial introductory period of
employment with the City, his seniority shall be effective from the date on which the
employee was hired in the bargaining unit.
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4. A list of employees arranged in order of their seniority as defined herein will be made
available for examination by employees upon request by the union.
5. Where two or more employees were appointed in the bargaining unit on the same
date, their seniority standing shall be determined in the order in which they filed their
application for such employment in accordance with the date and time of filing such
application.
6. Where an employee holds a non-bargaining unit position, he shall retain all seniority
earned in all bargaining unit classifications in which he was previously employed.
Non-bargaining unit service with the City shall not be construed or considered for the
purpose of calculating seniority under the provisions of this Agreement except for
those employees who are in classifications which have become part of the bargaining
unit.
7. An employee whose positionwhose position is being eliminated through a reduction
in force has the option to move into a lower grade position for which they are
qualified within the same functional division. Functional divisions are defined as:
Streets and Transportation, Fleet Services, Parks, and Cemetery.
ARTICLE XIII - RATES OF PAY FOR WORK PERFORMED
A. PAY PLAN
1. All new employees will normally be hired at Step 1 of the pay grade of their position.
However, due to extenuating circumstances, an employee may be hired at a higher step with
the written approval of the City Administrator. Employees will remain in each step for at
least 1 year with their performance to be evaluated on the anniversary of the change of status.
Prior to advancing in a step or grade, employees will be evaluated on their performance at
least annually. An employee must receive satisfactory performance ratings in order to receive
an increase in pay, other than a salary table adjustment. Such adjustments in pay shall be
effective on the first day of a pay period falling on or immediately after the employee is
eligible for the pay increase.
2. The introductory period for new employees shall be six months, unless otherwise
extended by the Department Director.
B. FISCAL YEARS 2011 2014 – 20142018
Rates of pay for the period October 1, 2011to 2014 to September 30, 2014 2018 for work
performed in the various classes of work under this agreement are set out in Exhibits A, B, and C and
D.
C. FISCAL YEAR 2011 2014 - 20122015
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Rates of pay for the period October 1, 2011 2014 to September 30, 2012 2015 for work
performed in the various classes of work under this agreement shall be as follows:
Rates of pay from October 1, 2011 2014 through September 30, 20122015, for work performed
in the various classes of work under this agreement shall be as shown on the new pay plan,
attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and shall take effect the first full pay period of October 20112014.
For each fiscal year, the new rate of pay shall take effect during the first full pay period in the
month of October. Employee’s wages will be frozen until such time they are eligible for their
annual employee evaluation. With a satisfactory evaluation they will be placed in the next
closest step that does not move their pay backwards in the fifteen step pay scale.
D. FISCAL YEAR 2012 2015 - 20132016
All pay ranges shall be adjusted by 1.5%. The new pay ranges will be implemented on
the first full pay period on or after October 1, 2012. See exhibit Exhibit B.
E. FISCAL YEAR 2013 2016 – 20142017
All pay ranges shall be adjusted by 1.5%. The new pay ranges will be implemented on the
first full pay period on or after October 1, 2013. See exhibit Exhibit C.
F. FISCAL YEAR 2017 – 2018
All pay ranges shall be adjusted by 5%. The new pay ranges will be implemented on the first
full pay period on or after October 1, 2017. See Exhibit D.
FG. FUTURE CHANGES IN RATES OF PAY
It is understood and agreed that payment of future rates is contingent upon the City adopting
budget statements and appropriation ordinances sufficient to fund such payments and salary
ordinances authorizing such payments. The union acknowledges that the City must comply with the
Nebraska Budget Act (Sections 23-921 through 23-933, R.R.S. 1943).
ARTICLE XIV - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
A. GENERAL
Every employee shall fulfill conscientiously the duties and responsibilities of his or her
position. Every employee shall conduct himself or herself at all times in a manner which reflects
credit on the City. Every employee shall be impartial in all of his or her official acts and shall in no
way endanger nor give occasion for distrust of his or her impartiality.
B. MEMBERSHIP IN UNION
1. An employee shall have the right to join or refrain from joining this union.
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2. This union shall not exert pressure on any employee to join it.
3. The union shall not discriminate in membership on the grounds of race, religion,
national origin, color, age, or sex.
ARTICLE XV - SAFETY COMMITTEE
1. A member of the bargaining unit, as selected by the Union, shall serve on the
Citywide Safety Committee, which shall meet on a regular basis to discuss safety
problems.
2. All questions relating to safety, including equipment, protective clothing, working
areas, and working procedures, shall be considered proper subject for discussion.
3. It is agreed by the parties that the question of safety is a common concern and to this
end the parties agree to use all reasonable means of protecting the health and welfare
of all employees, including proper training in operation of equipment and use of
materials.
ARTICLE XVI – GRIEVANCES
A. GENERAL STATEMENT
It is the policy of the City of Grand Island to provide prompt and equitable resolution of
employee complaints and grievances. An employee presenting a complaint or grievance shall not be
subject to reprisal.
B. COMPLAINTS
Prior to initiating a grievance, the employee is encouraged to discuss the complaint with the
immediate supervisor. Should the complaint not be resolved through such discussion, the employee
may elect to submit a grievance.
C. WHAT MAY BE GRIEVED
A permanent employee may grieve an alleged unsafe act or practice, adverse working
condition, violation of a written or verbal policy or procedure, violation of the employee's civil
rights, an involuntary demotion, or an involuntary transfer which results in a reduction in salary. An
introductory employee may grieve only an alleged unsafe act or practice, adverse working condition,
or a violation of the employee's civil rights.
D. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Employee grievances will be resolved in accordance with the following procedure:
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1. Division Supervisor
A grievance must be submitted to the Division Supervisor not later than 10 working
days following the alleged act or action.
The Division Supervisor shall attempt to resolve the grievance and shall provide the
employee a written response not later than five (5) working days following receipt of
the grievance.
2. Department Director
Should the employee be dissatisfied with the Division Supervisor’s response, or
should the Division Supervisor be the immediate supervisor, the employee may
grieve to the Department Director not later than five (5) working days following
receipt of the Division Supervisor's response or the occurrence of the original alleged
act or action.
The Department Director shall attempt to resolve the grievance and shall provide the
employee a written response not later than five (5) working days following receipt of
the grievance.
3. Mayor
Should the employee be dissatisfied with the Department Director’s response, the
employee may grieve to the Mayor no later than five (5) working days following
receipt of the Department Director’s response or the occurrence of the original
alleged act or action.
The Mayor shall provide the employee with a written response not later than five (5)
working days following receipt of the grievance. The decision of the Mayor
completes the grievance process.
E. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Employee grievances and employer responses must be in writing with a copy provided to the
Human Resources Department. Should a meeting or hearing be held for the resolution of a
grievance, an employee may appear with an attorney as counsel or representative and/or may be
accompanied by another employee from the same division. Such an employee shall be granted time
off with pay and shall not be subject to reprisal.
Employees may be requested to appear as witnesses. Such employees shall be required to
appear, shall be granted time off with pay, and shall not be subject to reprisal.
The names of employee witnesses must be provided to the Department Director in sufficient
time to arrange for their appearance.
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A grievance shall be considered resolved should the employee fail to comply with the
prescribed time limits. Should the employer fail to comply with the prescribed time limits, the
employee may continue the grievance to the next level.
Grievance procedure time limits may be extended upon mutual agreement between the
employee and the employer. The request for extension and the response to such request shall be in
writing.
ARTICLE XVII - OTHER BENEFITS
A. MEDICAL INSURANCE
The City agrees to provide health dental, and long-term disability insurance during the term
of this agreement for the employee and employee’s dependents at the same benefit level and
employee contribution level as provided to other City employees under the City’s general group
insurance plans. Present and future benefits shall be accorded to the union. The City’s general group
insurance plan year runs from October 1 through September 30 of each year.
B. CAFETERIA PLAN
The City agrees to implement a pre-tax contribution plan for medical and hospitalization
insurance expenses.
C. LIFE INSURANCE
The City will continue to provide a life insurance policy for the employee. Such policy shall
contain an option allowing the employee to purchase additional insurance. The premium for the
optional insurance shall be paid by the employee. The insurance provided at City cost shall be in the
amount of $50,000 per employee.
The employee will be required to pay the premium on the life insurance policy during any
leave of absence without pay for the first sixty days. Thereafter, such employee will be dropped
from the life insurance plan. The employee shall pay both the City's premium and his or her optional
insurance premium during this period.
D. UNION BULLETIN BOARD
The City agrees to provide space for the Union to erect a bulletin board for each division of
sufficient size for the posting of notices of union meetings, union elections, union election results,
union appointments to office, and union recreational or social affairs. Any material posted on said
bulletin board(s) shall either be on union stationery or otherwise authenticated and authorized by an
officer of the union. No item may be posted on the bulletin board(s) unless the item has been
approved for posting by the Mayor or his or her designated representative and shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
The total number of bulletin boards may not exceed the number of divisions the union
represents as described in Article I, Section A.
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E. UNIFORMS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
1. The City will pay for one pair of safety glasses and frames for each employee up to
the amount allowed by the City’s procurement policy. Employees must have eye
examinations for prescription glasses at their expense, or have had their eyes checked
within the last six months. Employees will be allowed to choose the type of safety
frames desired (plastic, combination plastic/metal, or metal). The City will pay for
side shields for employees desiring them. The City will pay for replacement or repair
of safety glasses accidentally damaged during performance of assigned duties;
provided, the employee's supervisor is notified immediately of the damage. The City
will also pay for replacement of safety glasses when the employee has an
examination showing his or her prescription has changed, said examination to be at
the employee’s expense. The employee will be responsible for repair of safety
glasses damaged during off-duty hours. Safety glasses lost by employees must be
replaced at the employee's expense.
2. Upon submission of proof of purchase, the City will reimburse employees in the
Streets and Fleet Services Divisions for the increased cost attributable topurchase
safetyof safety steel toe inserts in boots or safety toe boots approved by the City to be
used on the job. The reimbursement shall not exceed Seven Dollars ($7.00)One
Hundred-Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per pair, nor more than two (2) pairs per year.
The City will provide members of the Streets Division a winter coat/jacket that meets
high visibility safety standards, to be inspected annually for replacement. In addition,
members of the Streets Division will receive five (5) short sleeve work shirts, to be
inspected annually for replacement. The shirts will also meet the high visibility safety
standards.
3. The City shall pay as uniform allowance the sum of Twelve Dollars ($12.00) bi-
weekly to full-time employees of the Fleet Services Division.
4. Employees in Public Work divisions other than the Fleet Services Division shall be
permitted to participate in the uniform program established by the City of Grand
Island. The City will pay sixty percent (60%) of the actual cost of providing and
cleaning these uniforms. The employee shall pay forty percent (40%) of said cost.
F. TOOL ALLOWANCE
Employees in the job classification of Fleet Services Mechanic shall be paid a tool allowance
in the amount of Ten Fifteen Dollars ($1015.00) bi-weekly. Said employees shall be required to
have and maintain the tools required of the job classification.
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ARTICLE XVIII - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
1. The City has endorsed the practices and procedures of collective bargaining as an
orderly way to conduct its relations with this group of employees, provided, that the
City, acting through its chief administrative officer, retains the right to effectively
operate in a reasonable and efficient manner to serve the best interests of all the
citizens of the City.
2. This agreement in no way changes the power of the City to exercise any and all
powers vested in it by the statutes of the State of Nebraska and the Grand Island City
Code.
3. It is understood and agreed that the City possesses the sole right to operate the Public
Works Department and the Parks and Recreation Department, and that all
management rights repose in it, but that such rights must be exercised consistently
with the other provisions of this contract. These rights include but are not limited to
the following:
a. Discipline or discharge for just cause, arising under this agreement or the
City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations, Section 3.01 as amended on April
13, 2011November 13, 2012. Should the City at any time during the course
of this agreement amend the City Personnel Rules and Regulations, in regards
to discipline, said amendment shall be proposed to the AFSCME bargaining
unit. The bargaining unit shall have 30 days to consider and respond. The
parties may agree to adopt such amendment as part of this contract at that
time.
b. Direct the work force.
c. Hire, assign, or transfer employees.
d. Determine the mission of the City.
e. Determine the methods, means, number of personnel needed to carry out the
City's mission.
f. Introduce new or improved methods or facilities.
g. Change existing methods or facilities.
h. Lay off employees because of lack of work.
i. Contract out for goods or services.
4. This document constitutes the sole and complete arrangement between the parties.
The parties acknowledge that they have had the opportunity to present and discuss
proposals on any subject which is (or may be) subject to collective bargaining. Any
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prior commitment or agreement between the employer and the Union or any
individual employee covered by this agreement is hereby superseded.
5. Any and all matters not specifically mentioned in this agreement are reserved to the
City.
6. All industrial relations functions of the City shall be handled by the Mayor or his or
her designated representative. The union agrees that it shall deal with the City only
through the Mayor or his or her designated representative.
7. The Union and its membership agree that it will not contract or deal with any of the
members of the City Council concerning any aspects of negotiations, grievances, or
any other relationship between the Union and the City.
ARTICLE XIX - PAYROLL DEDUCTION OF UNION DUES
Upon receipt of a lawfully executed written authorization from an employee, which may be
revoked in writing at any time, the City agrees to deduct the regular, biweekly amounts specified
therein from his or her pay for union dues. The effective date of such deduction shall be the second
payroll following the filing of the written authorization by the employee with the Finance Director.
The Finance Director will remit the collected union dues, together with a list of the employees'
names for which the dues are deducted, to the official designated by the union, in writing, by the
fifteenth day of the next succeeding month following the deduction. The City agrees not to withhold
any initiation fees, assessments, special or otherwise, or any funds from an employee's pay for the
benefit of the union other than regular union dues as set forth herein.
The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless against any and all claims, suits,
orders, or judgments brought or issued against the City as a result of any action taken or not taken by
the City under this Article. This Article shall become null and void for the remaining life of the
contract, effective immediately, in the event the union or its members participate in a strike,
slowdown, work stoppage, or other intentional interruption of operation.
ARTICLE XX - GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. No representative of the Union shall be permitted to come on any job site of the City
for any reason without first presenting his or her credentials to the Mayor or
Department Director, and obtaining permission to come on the job site of the City.
Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld.
2. The Union agrees that it or its members will not solicit membership in the Union or
otherwise carry on Union activities during working hours.
3. The City agrees not to discriminate against any employee on the basis of race, creed,
color, sex, age, or national origin, as provided by law.
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4. The City and the Union agree not to interfere with the right of employees to become
or not to become members of the Union, and further, that there shall be no
discrimination or coercion against any employee because of union membership or
non-membership.
5. An employee upon promotion, who fails to satisfactorily perform the duties of a
classification into which he or she has been promoted during the first thirty days after
such promotion, shall have the right to opt back into the classification from which he
or she was promoted. He or she shall return to the same pay step held prior to
promotion with the same regular status held prior to promotion. Any employee, who
chooses not to opt out or is not demoted based upon the decision of the supervisor,
will need to satisfy the remainder of the six month introductory period.
6. The employer will not aid, promote or finance any labor group or organization which
purports to engage in collective bargaining or make any agreement with any
individual, group, or organization for the purpose of undermining the Union or which
is in conflict with this agreement.
7. Employees shall abide by the residency requirements set out in the Personnel Rules
and Regulations as amended on April 13, 2011November 13, 2012; provided, such
requirements shall not discriminate against members of this bargaining unit.
ARTICLE XXI - STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS
1. Neither the Union nor any of its officers, agents, or employees will instigate,
promote, sponsor, engage in, or condone any strike, slowdown, concerted stoppage of
work, or any other intentional interruption of the operations of the City, regardless of
the reason for so doing. Any or all employees who violate any of the provisions of
this Article may be summarily discharged or disciplined by the City. Such discharge
or discipline shall not be subject to grievance proceedings under any circumstances.
2. The City will not lock out any employees during the term of the agreement as a result
of a labor dispute with the union.
ARTICLE XXII- DISCIPLINE AND APPEAL PROCEDURE
The employees of this bargaining unit shall be subject to discipline as set out in this
agreement for just cause as set forth in the City of Grand Island Personnel Rules and Regulations,
Section 3.01 as amended on April 13, 2011November 13, 2012.
The following Appeal Procedure shall apply to the members of this bargaining unit:
Any employee who has satisfactorily completed his/her initial introductory period of
employment with the City of Grand Island shall have the right to appeal a suspension or a discharge
in accordance with the following procedure:
1. Discipline imposed by the Department Director may be appealed to the Mayor not
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later than five (5) working days following written notification of such discipline.
2. The Mayor shall hear such appeal and shall provide the employee with a written
response not later than ten (10) working days following receipt of the appeal.
3. Should the employee be dissatisfied with the Mayor’s response or should the Mayor
have imposed the initial discipline, the employee may appeal to a mediator.
4. If an employee is dissatisfied with the Mayor’s response or should the Mayor have
imposed the initial discipline, the employee or the Union may request non-binding
mediation. The employee or the Union must provide the Human Resources Director
with a written request for mediation within fifteen (15) working days of receiving the
Mayor’s decision. A mediator shall be chose from the Federal Mediation and
Conciliation Service. If either party is not satisfied with the results of non-binding
mediation, then within fifteen (15) work days of receiving the results of the
mediation, either party may take the grievance to the next step.
5. An employee may request arbitration if they are dissatisfied with the Mediator’s
response. The employee or the Union must provide the Human Resources Director
with a written request for arbitration within fifteen (15) working days of receiving the
Mayor’s decision.
6. The arbitration proceeding shall be conducted by an arbitrator, to be mutually
selected by the parties as soon as practical after the submission of written demand for
arbitration. If the parties are unable to mutually agree as to the selection of an
arbitrator within fifteen (15) working days from receipt of the demand for arbitration,
the parties shall jointly request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to
provide a list of seven arbitrators. Each party shall have the right to strike three
names from the list of arbitrators as submitted. The employee requesting arbitration
shall have the right to strike the first name and the City shall then strike one name
with the same process being repeated so that the person remaining on the list shall be
the arbitrator.
There shall be no appeal from the arbitrator’s decision. It shall be final and binding
on the Union, the City of Grand Island, and on all bargaining unit employees.
Authority of the arbitrator is limited to matters of interpretation or application of the
express provisions of this Agreement and the arbitrator shall have no power or
authority to add to, subtract from, or modify any of the terms or provisions of this
Agreement. In the event the arbitrator finds that he has no authority or power to rule
in the case, the matter shall be referred back to the parties without decision or
recommendation on the merits of the case. The arbitrator shall be requested by the
parties to issue his decision within thirty (30) calendar days after the conclusion of
the hearing.
Parties selecting the arbitrator shall share equally the arbitrator’s expense. Each party
shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses.
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If a party desires that a record of the testimony be made at the proceedings, it may
cause such a record to be made at its expense; provided, however, that it supplies the
arbitrator and the other party or parties with copies of such record at no expense to
the other party or parties.
6. The arbitrator shall not have jurisdiction to discharge an employee upon an appeal
from a suspension.
7. An employee shall have the right to process an appeal individually, by the Union,
and/or by an Attorney at Law. If an employee elects not to use the Union or its
attorney in the processing of an appeal, the decision of the arbitrator shall not set
binding precedent on the Union.
8. Any time limits contained herein or elsewhere in this Agreement, for the bringing of,
or answering of discipline may be waived by mutual consent of the Union or the
employee and the City.
ARTICLE XXIII - DURATION OF CONTRACT
1. All of the terms, rights, obligations, benefits and conditions of this agreement will
expire on its termination.
2. This agreement shall continue in full force and effect until Midnight on September
30, 20142018.
3. Negotiations for a new agreement to take effect upon the termination of this
agreement may begin any time after. February 1, 2014 2018.
4. Either party may reopen this agreement if the City does not adopt a budget statement
and appropriation ordinance and salary ordinance sufficient to fund the rates of pay
and fringe benefits previously agreed upon by the parties.
ARTICLE XXIV- SEVERABILITY
If any of the provisions of agreement are subsequently declared by the proper legislative or
judicial authority to be unlawful, unenforceable, or not in accordance with applicable statutes or
ordinances, all other provisions of the agreement shall remain full force and effect for the duration of
the agreement. Both parties shall then meet and attempt to negotiate a substitute.
ARTICLE XXV - SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
A. COMPLETE AGREEMENT
The parties mutually agree that this contract constitutes the entire Agreement and
understanding concerning all proper subjects of collective bargaining for the duration of the contract
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between the parties and supersedes all previous agreements. This contract shall not be modified,
altered, changed or amended in any respect unless in writing and signed by both parties. There are no
oral agreements nor is this Agreement based upon any oral representation covering the subject matter
of this Agreement.
B. INTERPRETATION
This Agreement has been executed in accordance with the statutes and the laws of the State
of Nebraska and the United States of America, and any dispute, disagreement, or litigation arising
under this Agreement shall be adjudged in accordance with the statutes and laws of the State of
Nebraska and of the United States of America.
C. NEGOTIATIONS
The parties agree that the negotiations preceding the signing of this Agreement included
negotiations on all proper subjects of bargaining and that all negotiations were conducted in
accordance with all applicable federal and state requirements.
ARTICLE XXVI - C.I.R. WAIVER
As a result of negotiations, and in consideration of this entire collective bargaining agreement, the
Union, on behalf of all of its members, hereby knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives its
right to file any proceedings with the Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations (CIR) alleging
lack of comparability with respect to any wages, fringe benefits or any other conditions of
employment with respect to the time period between October 1, 2011 2014 through September 30,
20142018.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement on the day and
year first above written.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY,
AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES; Local No. 251
By __________________________________________
Kevin Brown, President, Local 251
By __________________________________________
Mike DavisRoger Schweitzer, Chief Steward, Local 251
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, A Municipal
Corporation,
By ___________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest ______________________ ______
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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AFSCME Exhibit A
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
FL SRV MECHANIC Hourly 18.3122 18.8890 19.4839 20.0973 20.7303 21.3830 22.0564 22.7510 23.4675 24.2065 24.9689 25.7551 26.1414 26.5989 27.1309
4005 Biweekly 1,464.98 1,511.12 1,558.71 1,607.78 1,658.42 1,710.64 1,764.51 1,820.08 1,877.40 1,936.52 1,997.51 2,060.41 2,091.31 2,127.91 2,170.47
Annual 38,089.48 39,289.12 40,526.46 41,802.28 43,118.92 44,476.64 45,877.26 47,322.08 48,812.40 50,349.52 51,935.26 53,570.66 54,374.06 55,325.66 56,432.22
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
EQUIP OPER Hourly 16.1640 16.6728 17.1976 17.7389 18.2974 18.8733 19.4673 20.0802 20.7123 21.3643 22.0368 22.7304 23.0714 23.4753 23.9447
STR Biweekly 1,293.12 1,333.82 1,375.81 1,419.11 1,463.79 1,509.86 1,557.38 1,606.42 1,656.98 1,709.14 1,762.94 1,818.43 1,845.71 1,878.02 1,915.58
4010 Annual 33,621.12 34,679.32 35,771.06 36,896.86 38,058.54 39,256.36 40,491.88 41,766.92 43,081.48 44,437.64 45,836.44 47,279.18 47,988.46 48,828.52 49,805.08
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
HORTICULTURIST Hourly 17.5359 18.0911 18.6637 19.2547 19.8642 20.4930 21.1417 21.8112 22.5016 23.2140 23.9489 24.7071 25.0778 25.5166 26.0270
4020 Biweekly 1,402.87 1,447.29 1,493.10 1,540.38 1,589.14 1,639.44 1,691.34 1,744.90 1,800.13 1,857.12 1,915.91 1,976.57 2,006.22 2,041.33 2,082.16
Annual 36,474.62 37,629.54 38,820.60 40,049.88 41,317.64 42,625.44 43,974.84 45,367.40 46,803.38 48,285.12 49,813.66 51,390.82 52,161.72 53,074.58 54,136.16
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 15.7845 16.2826 16.7964 17.3266 17.8734 18.4374 19.0192 19.6194 20.2385 20.8773 21.5361 22.2157 22.5490 22.9436 23.4024
CMTRY Biweekly 1,262.76 1,302.61 1,343.71 1,386.13 1,429.87 1,474.99 1,521.54 1,569.55 1,619.08 1,670.18 1,722.89 1,777.26 1,803.92 1,835.49 1,872.19
4040 Annual 32,831.76 33,867.86 34,936.46 36,039.38 37,176.62 38,349.74 39,560.04 40,808.30 42,096.08 43,424.68 44,795.14 46,208.76 46,901.92 47,722.74 48,676.94
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 15.4192 15.9055 16.4073 16.9249 17.4588 18.0094 18.5777 19.1637 19.7682 20.3918 21.0351 21.6986 22.0241 22.4095 22.8578
STRTS Biweekly 1,233.54 1,272.44 1,312.58 1,353.99 1,396.70 1,440.75 1,486.22 1,533.10 1,581.46 1,631.34 1,682.81 1,735.89 1,761.93 1,792.76 1,828.62
4045 Annual 32,072.04 33,083.44 34,127.08 35,203.74 36,314.20 37,459.50 38,641.72 39,860.60 41,117.96 42,414.84 43,753.06 45,133.14 45,810.18 46,611.76 47,544.12
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 15.6427 16.1373 16.6473 17.1735 17.7165 18.2765 18.8543 19.4504 20.0653 20.6995 21.3539 22.0289 22.3594 22.7507 23.2057
PRKS Biweekly 1,251.42 1,290.98 1,331.78 1,373.88 1,417.32 1,462.12 1,508.34 1,556.03 1,605.22 1,655.96 1,708.31 1,762.31 1,788.75 1,820.06 1,856.46
4050 Annual 32,536.92 33,565.48 34,626.28 35,720.88 36,850.32 38,015.12 39,216.84 40,456.78 41,735.72 43,054.96 44,416.06 45,820.06 46,507.50 47,321.56 48,267.96
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 15.6427 16.1373 16.6473 17.1735 17.7165 18.2765 18.8543 19.4504 20.0653 20.6995 21.3539 22.0289 22.3594 22.7507 23.2057
WTRPK Biweekly 1,251.42 1,290.98 1,331.78 1,373.88 1,417.32 1,462.12 1,508.34 1,556.03 1,605.22 1,655.96 1,708.31 1,762.31 1,788.75 1,820.06 1,856.46
4051 Annual 32,536.92 33,565.48 34,626.28 35,720.88 36,850.32 38,015.12 39,216.84 40,456.78 41,735.72 43,054.96 44,416.06 45,820.06 46,507.50 47,321.56 48,267.96
2014 - 2015
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AFSCME Exhibit A2014 - 2015
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
SR EQUP OPR Hourly 17.5883 18.1439 18.7171 19.3084 19.9185 20.5478 21.1969 21.8665 22.5575 23.2702 24.0053 24.7637 25.1352 25.5750 26.0865
STR Biweekly 1,407.06 1,451.51 1,497.37 1,544.67 1,593.48 1,643.82 1,695.75 1,749.32 1,804.60 1,861.62 1,920.42 1,981.10 2,010.82 2,046.00 2,086.92
4055 Annual 36,583.56 37,739.26 38,931.62 40,161.42 41,430.48 42,739.32 44,089.50 45,482.32 46,919.60 48,402.12 49,930.92 51,508.60 52,281.32 53,196.00 54,259.92
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
SR MAIN WRK Hourly 17.5478 18.1021 18.6740 19.2640 19.8726 20.5005 21.1480 21.8162 22.5055 23.2166 23.9500 24.7067 25.0773 25.5160 26.0264
STR Biweekly 1,403.82 1,448.17 1,493.92 1,541.12 1,589.81 1,640.04 1,691.84 1,745.30 1,800.44 1,857.33 1,916.00 1,976.54 2,006.18 2,041.28 2,082.11
4060 Annual 36,499.32 37,652.42 38,841.92 40,069.12 41,335.06 42,641.04 43,987.84 45,377.80 46,811.44 48,290.58 49,816.00 51,390.04 52,160.68 53,073.28 54,134.86
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
TRAFFIC SIG TECH Hourly 17.5072 18.0603 18.6309 19.2195 19.8267 20.4531 21.0992 21.7658 22.4535 23.1630 23.8947 24.6496 25.0194 25.4571 25.9663
4070 Biweekly 1,400.58 1,444.82 1,490.47 1,537.56 1,586.14 1,636.25 1,687.94 1,741.26 1,796.28 1,853.04 1,911.58 1,971.97 2,001.55 2,036.57 2,077.30
Annual 36,415.08 37,565.32 38,752.22 39,976.56 41,239.64 42,542.50 43,886.44 45,272.76 46,703.28 48,179.04 49,701.08 51,271.22 52,040.30 52,950.82 54,009.80
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AFSCME Exhibit B
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
FL SRV MECHANIC Hourly 19.8687 20.4946 21.1400 21.8056 22.4924 23.2006 23.9312 24.6848 25.4622 26.2641 27.0913 27.9443 28.3634 28.8598 29.4370
4005 Biweekly 1,589.50 1,639.57 1,691.20 1,744.45 1,799.39 1,856.05 1,914.50 1,974.78 2,036.98 2,101.13 2,167.30 2,235.54 2,269.07 2,308.78 2,354.96
Annual 41,327.00 42,628.82 43,971.20 45,355.70 46,784.14 48,257.30 49,777.00 51,344.28 52,961.48 54,629.38 56,349.80 58,124.04 58,995.82 60,028.28 61,228.96
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
EQUIP OPER Hourly 17.6592 18.2150 18.7884 19.3797 19.9899 20.6191 21.2680 21.9376 22.6282 23.3405 24.0752 24.8330 25.2055 25.6468 26.1596
STR Biweekly 1,412.74 1,457.20 1,503.07 1,550.38 1,599.19 1,649.53 1,701.44 1,755.01 1,810.26 1,867.24 1,926.02 1,986.64 2,016.44 2,051.74 2,092.77
4010 Annual 36,731.24 37,887.20 39,079.82 40,309.88 41,578.94 42,887.78 44,237.44 45,630.26 47,066.76 48,548.24 50,076.52 51,652.64 52,427.44 53,345.24 54,412.02
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
HORTICULTURIST Hourly 19.6840 20.3073 20.9500 21.6134 22.2976 23.0034 23.7316 24.4831 25.2580 26.0577 26.8826 27.7337 28.1498 28.6424 29.2153
4020 Biweekly 1,574.72 1,624.58 1,676.00 1,729.07 1,783.81 1,840.27 1,898.53 1,958.65 2,020.64 2,084.62 2,150.61 2,218.70 2,251.98 2,291.39 2,337.22
Annual 40,942.72 42,239.08 43,576.00 44,955.82 46,379.06 47,847.02 49,361.78 50,924.90 52,536.64 54,200.12 55,915.86 57,686.20 58,551.48 59,576.14 60,767.72
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 16.9683 17.5038 18.0561 18.6261 19.2139 19.8202 20.4456 21.0909 21.7564 22.4431 23.1513 23.8819 24.2402 24.6644 25.1576
CMTRY Biweekly 1,357.46 1,400.30 1,444.49 1,490.09 1,537.11 1,585.62 1,635.65 1,687.27 1,740.51 1,795.45 1,852.10 1,910.55 1,939.22 1,973.15 2,012.61
4040 Annual 35,293.96 36,407.80 37,556.74 38,742.34 39,964.86 41,226.12 42,526.90 43,869.02 45,253.26 46,681.70 48,154.60 49,674.30 50,419.72 51,301.90 52,327.86
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 16.6527 17.1779 17.7199 18.2789 18.8555 19.4502 20.0639 20.6968 21.3497 22.0231 22.7179 23.4345 23.7860 24.2023 24.6864
STRTS Biweekly 1,332.22 1,374.23 1,417.59 1,462.31 1,508.44 1,556.02 1,605.11 1,655.74 1,707.98 1,761.85 1,817.43 1,874.76 1,902.88 1,936.18 1,974.91
4045 Annual 34,637.72 35,729.98 36,857.34 38,020.06 39,219.44 40,456.52 41,732.86 43,049.24 44,407.48 45,808.10 47,253.18 48,743.76 49,474.88 50,340.68 51,347.66
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 16.7768 17.3073 17.8542 18.4186 19.0009 19.6015 20.2212 20.8606 21.5200 22.2002 22.9021 23.6260 23.9805 24.4001 24.8881
PRKS Biweekly 1,342.14 1,384.58 1,428.34 1,473.49 1,520.07 1,568.12 1,617.70 1,668.85 1,721.60 1,776.02 1,832.17 1,890.08 1,918.44 1,952.01 1,991.05
4050 Annual 34,895.64 35,999.08 37,136.84 38,310.74 39,521.82 40,771.12 42,060.20 43,390.10 44,761.60 46,176.52 47,636.42 49,142.08 49,879.44 50,752.26 51,767.30
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 16.7768 17.3073 17.8542 18.4186 19.0009 19.6015 20.2212 20.8606 21.5200 22.2002 22.9021 23.6260 23.9805 24.4001 24.8881
WTRPK Biweekly 1,342.14 1,384.58 1,428.34 1,473.49 1,520.07 1,568.12 1,617.70 1,668.85 1,721.60 1,776.02 1,832.17 1,890.08 1,918.44 1,952.01 1,991.05
4051 Annual 34,895.64 35,999.08 37,136.84 38,310.74 39,521.82 40,771.12 42,060.20 43,390.10 44,761.60 46,176.52 47,636.42 49,142.08 49,879.44 50,752.26 51,767.30
2015 - 2016
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AFSCME Exhibit B2015 - 2016
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
SR EQUP OPR Hourly 19.0833 19.6861 20.3081 20.9496 21.6116 22.2944 22.9986 23.7252 24.4749 25.2482 26.0458 26.8686 27.2717 27.7489 28.3039
STR Biweekly 1,526.66 1,574.89 1,624.65 1,675.97 1,728.93 1,783.55 1,839.89 1,898.02 1,957.99 2,019.86 2,083.66 2,149.49 2,181.74 2,219.91 2,264.31
4055 Annual 39,693.16 40,947.14 42,240.90 43,575.22 44,952.18 46,372.30 47,837.14 49,348.52 50,907.74 52,516.36 54,175.16 55,886.74 56,725.24 57,717.66 58,872.06
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
SR MAIN WRK Hourly 18.9955 19.5955 20.2146 20.8533 21.5121 22.1918 22.8927 23.6160 24.3622 25.1320 25.9259 26.7450 27.1462 27.6211 28.1736
STR Biweekly 1,519.64 1,567.64 1,617.17 1,668.26 1,720.97 1,775.34 1,831.42 1,889.28 1,948.98 2,010.56 2,074.07 2,139.60 2,171.70 2,209.69 2,253.89
4060 Annual 39,510.64 40,758.64 42,046.42 43,374.76 44,745.22 46,158.84 47,616.92 49,121.28 50,673.48 52,274.56 53,925.82 55,629.60 56,464.20 57,451.94 58,601.14
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
TRAFFIC SIG TECH Hourly 18.9078 19.5051 20.1214 20.7571 21.4128 22.0893 22.7871 23.5071 24.2498 25.0160 25.8063 26.6216 27.0210 27.4937 28.0436
4070 Biweekly 1,512.62 1,560.41 1,609.71 1,660.57 1,713.02 1,767.14 1,822.97 1,880.57 1,939.98 2,001.28 2,064.50 2,129.73 2,161.68 2,199.50 2,243.49
Annual 39,328.12 40,570.66 41,852.46 43,174.82 44,538.52 45,945.64 47,397.22 48,894.82 50,439.48 52,033.28 53,677.00 55,372.98 56,203.68 57,187.00 58,330.74
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AFSCME Exhibit C
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
FL SRV MECHANIC Hourly 21.5575 22.2366 22.9369 23.6591 24.4043 25.1727 25.9654 26.7830 27.6265 28.4965 29.3941 30.3196 30.7743 31.3129 31.9391
4005 Biweekly 1,724.60 1,778.93 1,834.95 1,892.73 1,952.34 2,013.82 2,077.23 2,142.64 2,210.12 2,279.72 2,351.53 2,425.57 2,461.94 2,505.03 2,555.13
Annual 44,839.60 46,252.18 47,708.70 49,210.98 50,760.84 52,359.32 54,007.98 55,708.64 57,463.12 59,272.72 61,139.78 63,064.82 64,010.44 65,130.78 66,433.38
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
EQUIP OPER Hourly 19.2927 19.8999 20.5263 21.1723 21.8390 22.5264 23.2353 23.9668 24.7213 25.4995 26.3022 27.1301 27.5370 28.0191 28.5794
STR Biweekly 1,543.42 1,591.99 1,642.10 1,693.78 1,747.12 1,802.11 1,858.82 1,917.34 1,977.70 2,039.96 2,104.18 2,170.41 2,202.96 2,241.53 2,286.35
4010 Annual 40,128.92 41,391.74 42,694.60 44,038.28 45,425.12 46,854.86 48,329.32 49,850.84 51,420.20 53,038.96 54,708.68 56,430.66 57,276.96 58,279.78 59,445.10
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
HORTICULTURIST Hourly 22.0953 22.7949 23.5164 24.2610 25.0291 25.8213 26.6387 27.4823 28.3521 29.2498 30.1757 31.1311 31.5982 32.1511 32.7942
4020 Biweekly 1,767.62 1,823.59 1,881.31 1,940.88 2,002.33 2,065.70 2,131.10 2,198.58 2,268.17 2,339.98 2,414.06 2,490.49 2,527.86 2,572.09 2,623.54
Annual 45,958.12 47,413.34 48,914.06 50,462.88 52,060.58 53,708.20 55,408.60 57,163.08 58,972.42 60,839.48 62,765.56 64,752.74 65,724.36 66,874.34 68,212.04
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 18.2409 18.8166 19.4103 20.0231 20.6549 21.3067 21.9790 22.6727 23.3881 24.1263 24.8876 25.6730 26.0582 26.5142 27.0444
CMTRY Biweekly 1,459.27 1,505.33 1,552.82 1,601.85 1,652.39 1,704.54 1,758.32 1,813.82 1,871.05 1,930.10 1,991.01 2,053.84 2,084.66 2,121.14 2,163.55
4040 Annual 37,941.02 39,138.58 40,373.32 41,648.10 42,962.14 44,318.04 45,716.32 47,159.32 48,647.30 50,182.60 51,766.26 53,399.84 54,201.16 55,149.64 56,252.30
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 17.9849 18.5521 19.1375 19.7412 20.3639 21.0062 21.6690 22.3525 23.0577 23.7849 24.5353 25.3093 25.6889 26.1385 26.6613
STRTS Biweekly 1,438.79 1,484.17 1,531.00 1,579.30 1,629.11 1,680.50 1,733.52 1,788.20 1,844.62 1,902.79 1,962.82 2,024.74 2,055.11 2,091.08 2,132.90
4045 Annual 37,408.54 38,588.42 39,806.00 41,061.80 42,356.86 43,693.00 45,071.52 46,493.20 47,960.12 49,472.54 51,033.32 52,643.24 53,432.86 54,368.08 55,455.40
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 17.9931 18.5621 19.1486 19.7539 20.3785 21.0226 21.6872 22.3730 23.0802 23.8097 24.5625 25.3389 25.7191 26.1691 26.6925
PRKS Biweekly 1,439.45 1,484.97 1,531.89 1,580.31 1,630.28 1,681.81 1,734.98 1,789.84 1,846.42 1,904.78 1,965.00 2,027.11 2,057.53 2,093.53 2,135.40
4050 Annual 37,425.70 38,609.22 39,829.14 41,088.06 42,387.28 43,727.06 45,109.48 46,535.84 48,006.92 49,524.28 51,090.00 52,704.86 53,495.78 54,431.78 55,520.40
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 17.9931 18.5621 19.1486 19.7539 20.3785 21.0226 21.6872 22.3730 23.0802 23.8097 24.5625 25.3389 25.7191 26.1691 26.6925
WTRPK Biweekly 1,439.45 1,484.97 1,531.89 1,580.31 1,630.28 1,681.81 1,734.98 1,789.84 1,846.42 1,904.78 1,965.00 2,027.11 2,057.53 2,093.53 2,135.40
4051 Annual 37,425.70 38,609.22 39,829.14 41,088.06 42,387.28 43,727.06 45,109.48 46,535.84 48,006.92 49,524.28 51,090.00 52,704.86 53,495.78 54,431.78 55,520.40
2016 - 2017
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AFSCME Exhibit C2016 - 2017
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
SR EQUP OPR Hourly 20.7054 21.3594 22.0343 22.7303 23.4486 24.1894 24.9535 25.7418 26.5553 27.3943 28.2597 29.1524 29.5898 30.1076 30.7097
STR Biweekly 1,656.43 1,708.75 1,762.74 1,818.42 1,875.89 1,935.15 1,996.28 2,059.34 2,124.42 2,191.54 2,260.78 2,332.19 2,367.18 2,408.61 2,456.78
4055 Annual 43,067.18 44,427.50 45,831.24 47,278.92 48,773.14 50,313.90 51,903.28 53,542.84 55,234.92 56,980.04 58,780.28 60,636.94 61,546.68 62,623.86 63,876.28
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
SR MAIN WRK Hourly 20.5626 21.2121 21.8823 22.5737 23.2868 24.0226 24.7813 25.5643 26.3721 27.2054 28.0648 28.9515 29.3858 29.8998 30.4979
STR Biweekly 1,645.01 1,696.97 1,750.58 1,805.90 1,862.94 1,921.81 1,982.50 2,045.14 2,109.77 2,176.43 2,245.18 2,316.12 2,350.86 2,391.98 2,439.83
4060 Annual 42,770.26 44,121.22 45,515.08 46,953.40 48,436.44 49,967.06 51,545.00 53,173.64 54,854.02 56,587.18 58,374.68 60,219.12 61,122.36 62,191.48 63,435.58
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
TRAFFIC SIG TECH Hourly 20.4204 21.0655 21.7311 22.4177 23.1258 23.8564 24.6101 25.3877 26.1898 27.0173 27.8708 28.7513 29.1827 29.6932 30.2871
4070 Biweekly 1,633.63 1,685.24 1,738.49 1,793.42 1,850.06 1,908.51 1,968.81 2,031.02 2,095.18 2,161.38 2,229.66 2,300.10 2,334.62 2,375.46 2,422.97
Annual 42,474.38 43,816.24 45,200.74 46,628.92 48,101.56 49,621.26 51,189.06 52,806.52 54,474.68 56,195.88 57,971.16 59,802.60 60,700.12 61,761.96 62,997.22
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AFSCME Exhibit D
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
FL SRV MECHANIC Hourly 22.6354 23.3484 24.0837 24.8421 25.6245 26.4313 27.2637 28.1222 29.0078 29.9213 30.8638 31.8356 32.3130 32.8785 33.5361
4005 Biweekly 1,810.83 1,867.87 1,926.70 1,987.37 2,049.96 2,114.50 2,181.10 2,249.78 2,320.62 2,393.70 2,469.10 2,546.85 2,585.04 2,630.28 2,682.89
Annual 47,081.58 48,564.62 50,094.20 51,671.62 53,298.96 54,977.00 56,708.60 58,494.28 60,336.12 62,236.20 64,196.60 66,218.10 67,211.04 68,387.28 69,755.14
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
EQUIP OPER Hourly 20.2573 20.8949 21.5526 22.2309 22.9310 23.6527 24.3971 25.1651 25.9574 26.7745 27.6173 28.4866 28.9139 29.4201 30.0084
STR Biweekly 1,620.58 1,671.59 1,724.21 1,778.47 1,834.48 1,892.22 1,951.77 2,013.21 2,076.59 2,141.96 2,209.38 2,278.93 2,313.11 2,353.61 2,400.67
4010 Annual 42,135.08 43,461.34 44,829.46 46,240.22 47,696.48 49,197.72 50,746.02 52,343.46 53,991.34 55,690.96 57,443.88 59,252.18 60,140.86 61,193.86 62,417.42
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
HORTICULTURIST Hourly 23.2001 23.9346 24.6922 25.4741 26.2806 27.1124 27.9706 28.8564 29.7697 30.7123 31.6845 32.6877 33.1781 33.7587 34.4339
4020 Biweekly 1,856.01 1,914.77 1,975.38 2,037.93 2,102.45 2,168.99 2,237.65 2,308.51 2,381.58 2,456.98 2,534.76 2,615.02 2,654.25 2,700.70 2,754.71
Annual 48,256.26 49,784.02 51,359.88 52,986.18 54,663.70 56,393.74 58,178.90 60,021.26 61,921.08 63,881.48 65,903.76 67,990.52 69,010.50 70,218.20 71,622.46
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 19.1529 19.7574 20.3808 21.0243 21.6876 22.3720 23.0780 23.8063 24.5575 25.3326 26.1320 26.9567 27.3611 27.8399 28.3966
CMTRY Biweekly 1,532.23 1,580.59 1,630.46 1,681.94 1,735.01 1,789.76 1,846.24 1,904.50 1,964.60 2,026.61 2,090.56 2,156.54 2,188.89 2,227.19 2,271.73
4040 Annual 39,837.98 41,095.34 42,391.96 43,730.44 45,110.26 46,533.76 48,002.24 49,517.00 51,079.60 52,691.86 54,354.56 56,070.04 56,911.14 57,906.94 59,064.98
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 18.8841 19.4797 20.0944 20.7283 21.3821 22.0565 22.7525 23.4701 24.2106 24.9741 25.7621 26.5748 26.9733 27.4454 27.9944
STRTS Biweekly 1,510.73 1,558.38 1,607.55 1,658.26 1,710.57 1,764.52 1,820.20 1,877.61 1,936.85 1,997.93 2,060.97 2,125.98 2,157.86 2,195.63 2,239.55
4045 Annual 39,278.98 40,517.88 41,796.30 43,114.76 44,474.82 45,877.52 47,325.20 48,817.86 50,358.10 51,946.18 53,585.22 55,275.48 56,104.36 57,086.38 58,228.30
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 18.8928 19.4902 20.1060 20.7416 21.3974 22.0737 22.7716 23.4917 24.2342 25.0002 25.7906 26.6058 27.0051 27.4776 28.0271
PRKS Biweekly 1,511.42 1,559.22 1,608.48 1,659.33 1,711.79 1,765.90 1,821.73 1,879.34 1,938.74 2,000.02 2,063.25 2,128.46 2,160.41 2,198.21 2,242.17
4050 Annual 39,296.92 40,539.72 41,820.48 43,142.58 44,506.54 45,913.40 47,364.98 48,862.84 50,407.24 52,000.52 53,644.50 55,339.96 56,170.66 57,153.46 58,296.42
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
MAINT WRK Hourly 18.8928 19.4902 20.1060 20.7416 21.3974 22.0737 22.7716 23.4917 24.2342 25.0002 25.7906 26.6058 27.0051 27.4776 28.0271
WTRPK Biweekly 1,511.42 1,559.22 1,608.48 1,659.33 1,711.79 1,765.90 1,821.73 1,879.34 1,938.74 2,000.02 2,063.25 2,128.46 2,160.41 2,198.21 2,242.17
4051 Annual 39,296.92 40,539.72 41,820.48 43,142.58 44,506.54 45,913.40 47,364.98 48,862.84 50,407.24 52,000.52 53,644.50 55,339.96 56,170.66 57,153.46 58,296.42
2017 - 2018
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AFSCME Exhibit D2017 - 2018
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
SR EQUP OPR Hourly 21.7407 22.4274 23.1360 23.8668 24.6210 25.3989 26.2012 27.0289 27.8831 28.7640 29.6727 30.6100 31.0693 31.6130 32.2452
STR Biweekly 1,739.26 1,794.19 1,850.88 1,909.34 1,969.68 2,031.91 2,096.10 2,162.31 2,230.65 2,301.12 2,373.82 2,448.80 2,485.54 2,529.04 2,579.62
4055 Annual 45,220.76 46,648.94 48,122.88 49,642.84 51,211.68 52,829.66 54,498.60 56,220.06 57,996.90 59,829.12 61,719.32 63,668.80 64,624.04 65,755.04 67,070.12
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
SR MAIN WRK Hourly 21.5907 22.2727 22.9764 23.7024 24.4511 25.2237 26.0204 26.8425 27.6907 28.5657 29.4680 30.3991 30.8551 31.3948 32.0228
STR Biweekly 1,727.26 1,781.82 1,838.11 1,896.19 1,956.09 2,017.90 2,081.63 2,147.40 2,215.26 2,285.26 2,357.44 2,431.93 2,468.41 2,511.58 2,561.82
4060 Annual 44,908.76 46,327.32 47,790.86 49,300.94 50,858.34 52,465.40 54,122.38 55,832.40 57,596.76 59,416.76 61,293.44 63,230.18 64,178.66 65,301.08 66,607.32
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
TRAFFIC SIG TECH Hourly 21.4414 22.1188 22.8177 23.5386 24.2821 25.0492 25.8406 26.6571 27.4993 28.3682 29.2643 30.1889 30.6418 31.1779 31.8015
4070 Biweekly 1,715.31 1,769.50 1,825.42 1,883.09 1,942.57 2,003.94 2,067.25 2,132.57 2,199.94 2,269.46 2,341.14 2,415.11 2,451.34 2,494.23 2,544.12
Annual 44,598.06 46,007.00 47,460.92 48,960.34 50,506.82 52,102.44 53,748.50 55,446.82 57,198.44 59,005.96 60,869.64 62,792.86 63,734.84 64,849.98 66,147.12
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-226
WHEREAS, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat., §16-201, the City has the authority to
make all contracts and do all other acts in relation to the property and concerns of the city
necessary to the exercise of its corporate powers; and
WHEREAS, an employee group at the City of Grand Island is represented
by the Associated Federal State County and Municipal Employees, Local 251
(AFSCME), and
WHEREAS, representatives of the City and AFSCME, Local 251 met to
negotiate a labor agreement, and
WHEREAS, the contract specifies salary adjustments to be made
throughout the course of the four year agreement, and
WHEREAS, the working conditions, wages and benefits are outlined in
the agreement, and
WHEREAS, an agreement was reached with the employee group and a
labor agreement has been presented to City Council for approval.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the
Labor Agreement by and between the City of Grand Island and the Associated Federal
State County and Municipal Employees, Local 251 (AFSCME) for the period of October
1, 2014 through September 30, 2018.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on August 12, 2014.
______________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item I-7
#2014-227 - Consideration of Approving FY 2014-2015 Annual
Budget for Downtown Business Improvement District 2013 and
Setting Date for Board of Equalization
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter, Finance Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Approving FY 2014-2015 Annual Budget for Downtown
Business Improvement District 2013 and Setting Date for
Board of Equalization
Item #’s:I-7
Presenter(s):Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Background
On August 13, 2013, the City Council adopted Ordinance #9435 creating Downtown
Business Improvement District 2013. The creating ordinance established the purpose of
the District, described the boundaries, and established that real property in the area would
be subject to a special assessment to support the purposes of the District. The creating
Ordinance requires that a proposed budget for the District be approved by the BID Board
and forwarded to the City Council for consideration. On June 19, 2014 the Downtown
BID Board met and approved the 2014-2015 budget which provides for special
assessments in the amount of $92,700.
Discussion
In this district, assessments are paid by property owners based on the valuation of land
and real property in the district as of January 1 of the current year. No personal property
is figured into the assessment. Owners are billed for the assessment on October 1 of each
fiscal year. The total taxable value for the district as of January 1, 2014 was $31,721,429
which for budgeted assessments of $92,700 gives a levy of .292230 per $100 of real
property. Downtown Beautification, Retention and Recruitment, and Maintenance are
the areas of proposed work to be performed by the BID. The appropriations for 2014-
2015 also include a City fee of $4,600 for accounting services. A copy of the proposed
2014-2015 budget is attached for review.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
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1.Approve the 2014-2015 Budget for the Downtown BID 2013 and set the date
for the Board of Equalization.
2.Modify the budget and/or reschedule the Board of Equalization.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the 2014-2015 Budget for the
Downtown BID 2013 and set the date of September 9, 2014 for the Board of
Equalization. Notice of the Hearing and proposed assessments will be published
according to State Statutes.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the 2014-2015 Budget for the Downtown BID 2013 and set the date of
September 9, 2014 for the Board of Equalization.
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Created for 5 years through 09/30/2018 Downtown BID
1st Yr $90,000 Annual increase CPI or 3%FY 2013-2018
Actual Revenue Thru 09/30/2011 539,831
2012 2013 2014 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Actuals Actuals Budget Projected Budget Budget Budget Budget
REVENUE 94011414 Valuation 31,950,427
Account Levy 0.281686
74140 Special Asessments 88,433 87,501 90,000 87,821 92,700 95,481 98,345 101,296
74736 Donations & Contribution 19,500 - - 3,975 4,000
74795 Other Revenue 47,597 8,750 77,500 30,000 105,000 75,000 25,000 35,000
74787 Interest 62 64 50 30 50 50 50 50
TOTAL REVENUE 155,592 96,316 167,550 121,826 201,750 170,531 123,395 136,346
APPROPRIATIONS
Account
85105 Salaries - 30,100 33,000 33,000 33,250 34,500 35,500 36,500
85115 FICA - 2,379 2,725 2,632 2,800 2,850 2,900 3,000
85165 Unemployment State of NE - 218 450 450 460 470 485 500
85213 Contract Services 71,726 24,678 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,500 16,500 17,000
85245 Printing & Binding Services 1,457 345 1,250 1,250 700 700 700 700
85249 Snow & Ice Removal 231 570 600 510 600 600 700 700
85290 Other Professional Services 26,098 2,822 5,000 5,000 7,500 5,000 5,000 5,000
85305 Utility Services 1,798 1,760 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,250 2,250 2,500
85325 Repairs & Maint. 3,444 1,222 1,500 1,500 1,000 1,500 1,000 1,000
85413 Postage 610 711 750 750 800 800 850 850
85416 Advertising 2,870 4,014 27,850 27,850 27,850 7,850 7,850 7,850
85419 Legal Notices 1,965 4,010 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
85422 Dues & Subscriptions 3,450 1,000 2,250 2,250 3,250 3,250 3,250 3,250
85428 Travel & Training 150 2,023 2,700 200 700 2,800 800 2,800
85490 Other Expenditures 1,107 695 52,007 52,007 95,300 10,000 30,000 10,000
85505 Office Supplies 161 533 300 200 300 300 300 300
85560 Trees & Shrubs 3,816 19,264 4,800 4,800 10,000 4,800 7,800 4,800
85561 Mowing, Fertilizing, Planters - 13,342 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500
85590 Other General Supplies 647 996 750 1,200 750 800 800 850
85608 Land Improvements 21,262 - 45,000 100,000 35,000
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 140,793 110,680 209,632 162,299 213,960 205,670 127,385 143,300
ANNUAL EXCESS/(LOSS)14,800 (14,364) (42,082) (40,473) (12,210) (35,139) (3,990) (6,954)
Beginning Cash Balance 99,509 114,309 99,945 99,945 59,472 47,262 12,123 12,123
Revenues 155,592 96,316 167,550 121,826 201,750 170,531 123,395 136,346
Expenditures 140,793 110,680 209,632 162,299 213,960 205,670 127,385 143,300
Ending Cash Balance 114,309 99,945 57,863 59,472 47,262 12,123 8,133 5,169
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-227
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed budget of the
Downtown Business Improvement District 2013 for the fiscal year 2014-2015; and
WHEREAS, the City has received the assessed values of the individual properties
within the Downtown Business Improvement District 2014 as shown in the office of the Hall
County Assessor in effect on the first day of January, 2014; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1.The budget for the Downtown Business Improvement District 2013 is hereby
considered.
2.A proposed assessment schedule shall be prepared.
3.A hearing before the City Council sitting as a Board of Equalization on the
proposed assessments shall be held on September 9, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council chambers of City Hall 100 East First Street, Grand Island NE.
4.Notice of hearing shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks
in accordance with the Business Improvement District Act.
5.Notice of hearing shall be mailed to all property owners of the Downtown
Business Improvement District 2013 by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item I-8
#2014-228 - Consideration of Approving FY 2014-2015 Annual
Budget for Fonner Park Business Improvement District from
Stolley Park Road to Fonner Park Road and Setting Date for
Board of Equalization
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter, Finance Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Approving FY 2014-2015 Annual Budget for Fonner
Park Business Improvement District from Stolley Park
Road to Fonner Park Road, and setting Date for Board of
Equalization
Item #’s:
Presenter(s):Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Background
On August 13, 2013 the City Council adopted Ordinance #9437 creating Fonner Park
Business Improvement District (BID) 2013 from Stolley Park Road to Fonner Park Road.
The ordinance established the purpose of the District, described the boundaries, and
established that real property in the area would be subject to a special assessment to
support the purposes of the District. The creating Ordinance requires that a proposed
budget for the District be approved by the BID Board and forwarded to the City Council
for consideration. On July 9, 2014 the Fonner Park BID 2013 Board met and approved
the 2014-2015 Budget which provides for special assessments in the amount of $8.00 per
front footage for a total of $39,599 for the 4,950 front footage.
Discussion
The majority of the appropriations in the proposed budget of $40,100 are for the upkeep
of sprinkler systems, maintenance of green spaces, and snow removal along their portion
of the South Locust corridor. The appropriations for 2014-2015 also include a City fee of
$1,200 for accounting services. A copy of the proposed 2014-2015 budget is attached for
review.
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 2014-2015 Budget for Fonner Park BID 2013 and set the
date for the Board of Equalization.
2.Modify the budget and/or reschedule the Board of Equalization.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the 2014-2015 Budget for the
Fonner Park BID 2013 and set the date of September 9, 2014 for the Board of
Equalization. Notice of the Hearing and proposed assessments will be published
according to State Statutes.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the 2014-2015 Budget for the Fonner Park BID 2013 and set the date of
September 9, 2014 for the Board of Equalization.
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Fonner Park BID
Budgeted Revenue through 09/30/2016
2015
Budget
ASSESSMENT PER FRONT FOOTAGE $8.00
Front Footage 4,949
$39,592
REVENUE 94011413
Account
74140 Special Asessments 39,592
74787 Interest Revenue
74795 Other Revenue 642
TOTAL REVENUE 40,234
APPROPRIATIONS
Account
85213 Contract Services 28,000
85245 Printing & Binding Services 100
85249 Snow & Ice Removal 1,500
85305 Utility Services 5,000
85319 Repair & Maint - Land Improve. 2,000
85413 Postage 250
85416 Advertising
85419 Legal Notices 500
85490 Other Expenditures 1,750
85505 Office Supplies 100
85560 Trees and Shrubs 900
85590 Other General Supplies
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 40,100
Original Resolution
Original Ordinance #8751
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-228
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed budget of the Fonner
Park Business Improvement District 2013 for the fiscal year 2014-2015; and
WHEREAS, the City has received the assessed values of the individual properties
within Fonner Park Business Improvement District 2013 as shown in the office of the Hall
County Assessor in effect on the first day of January, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1.The budget for Fonner Park Business Improvement District 2013 is hereby
considered.
2.A proposed assessment schedule shall be prepared.
3.A hearing before the City Council sitting as a Board of Equalization on the
proposed assessments shall be held on September 9, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council chambers of City Hall 100 East First Street, Grand Island NE.
4.Notice of hearing shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks
in accordance with the Fonner Park Business Improvement District 2013.
5.Notice of hearing shall be mailed to all property owners of the Fonner Park
Business Improvement District 2013 by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item I-9
#2014-229 - Consideration of Approving FY 2014-2015 Annual
Budget for the South Locust Business Improvement District 2013
from Stolley Park Road to Highway 34 and Setting Date for Board
of Equalization
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Grand Island Council Session - 8/12/2014 Page 295 / 303
Council Agenda Memo
From:Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Meeting:August 12, 2014
Subject:Approving FY 2014-2015 Annual Budget for the South
Locust Business Improvement District 2013 from Stolley
Park Road to Highway 34, and Setting Date for Board of
Equalization
Item #’s:I-9
Presenter(s):Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Background
On August 13, 2013 the City Council adopted Ordinance #9438 creating the South
Locust Business Improvement District (BID) 2013, South Locust Street from Stolley
Park Road to Highway 34. The creating ordinance establishes the purpose of the District,
describes the boundaries, and establishes that real property in the area would be subject to
a special assessment to support the purposes of the District. The creating Ordinance
requires that a proposed budget for the District be approved by the BID Board and
forwarded to the City Council for consideration. On July 23, 2014 the South Locust BID
2013 Board met and approved the 2014-2015 Budget which provides for special
assessments in the amount of $7.15 per front footage for a total of $70,170 for the 9,814
front footage.
Discussion
The majority of the proposed appropriations budget of $70,680 is to be used for the
maintenance of frontage areas along the South Locust Street portion of their district. The
appropriations for 2014-2015 also include a City fee of $1,800 for accounting services.
A copy of the proposed 2014-2015 budget is attached for review.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the 2014-2015 Budget for the South Locust BID 2013 and set the
date for the Board of Equalization.
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2.Modify the budget and/or reschedule the Board of Equalization.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the 2014-2015 Budget for the
South Locust BID 2013 and set the date of September 9, 2014 for the Board of
Equalization. Notice of the Hearing and proposed assessments will be published
according to State Statutes.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the 2014-2015 Budget for the South Locust BID 2013 and set the date
of September 9, 2014 for the Board of Equalization.
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South Locust BID
Budgeted Revenue Thru 09/30/2016
2012 2013 2014 2014 2015 2016
Actuals Actuals Budget Projected Budget Budget
Front Footage 9,814 9,814 9,814 9,814 9,814 9,814
$6.00 $4.88 $7.00 $7.00 $7.15 $7.25
Budgeted Revenue 58,882$ 47,861$ 68,698$ 68,698$ 70,170$ 71,152$
REVENUE 94011412
Account
74140 Special Asessments 59,921 44,544 68,698 68,698 70,170 71,152
74787 Interest Revenue 13 10 - 10 - -
74795 Other Revenue - - - - - -
TOTAL REVENUE 59,934 44,554 68,698 68,708 70,170 71,152
APPROPRIATIONS
Account
85213 Contract Services 28,416 31,831 36,000 36,000 37,000 38,000
85245 Printing & Binding Services 37 552
85249 Snow & Ice Removal 950 1,800 2,000 2,150 2,000 2,000
85290 Other Professional & Tech. - -
85305 Utility Services 6,197 4,095 7,000 6,000 7,000 7,000
85319 Repair & Maint - Land Improv 22,521 9,908 18,500 18,500 18,680 18,865
85325 Repair & Maint - M & E - -
85390 Other Property Services - -
85413 Postage 127 194 250 250 250 250
85416 Advertising - -
85419 Legal Notices 400 887 750 600 750 750
85490 Other Expenditures - - 1,500 975
85505 Office Supplies - 16
85560 Trees & Shrubs - - 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
85590 Other General Supplies - -
85608 Land Improvements - - 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 58,648 49,282 68,000 67,000 70,680 71,340
Created for 3 years through 09/30/2016
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 11, 2014 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2014-229
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed budget of the South
Locust Business Improvement District 2013 for the fiscal year 2014-2015; and
WHEREAS, the City has received the assessed values of the individual properties
within the South Locust Business Improvement District 2013 as shown in the office of the Hall
County Assessor in effect on the first day of January, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1.The budget for South Locust Business Improvement District 2013 is hereby
considered.
2.A proposed assessment schedule shall be prepared.
3.A hearing before the City Council sitting as a Board of Equalization on the
proposed assessments shall be held on September 9, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council chambers of City Hall 100 East First Street, Grand Island NE.
4.Notice of hearing shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks
in accordance with the Business Improvement District Act.
5.Notice of hearing shall be mailed to all property owners of South Locust Business
Improvement District 2013 by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 12, 2014.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item J-1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of July 23, 2014
through August 12, 2014
The Claims for the period of July 23, 2014 through August 12, 2014 for a total amount of
$11,303,242.08. A MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Grand Island Council Session - 8/12/2014 Page 301 / 303
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item S-1
Discussion Concerning the Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 City of
Grand Island and Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA)
Budgets
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-10.
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter, Finance Director
Grand Island Council Session - 8/12/2014 Page 302 / 303
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Council Session
Item X-1
Strategy Session with Respect to Labor Negotiations with IBEW
The City Council may hold a closed or Executive Session as permitted by Neb. Rev. Stat. Sec. 84-1410.
Closed sessions may be held for, but shall not be limited to such reasons as:
1. Protection of the public interest.
2. Needless injury to the reputation of an individual.
3. Strategy sessions with respect to
a. collective bargaining,
b. real estate purchases,
c. pending litigation, or
d. imminent or threatened litigation.
4. Discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices.
5. For the Community Trust created under Sec. 81-1801.02, discussion regarding the amounts to be
paid to individuals who have suffered from a tragedy of violence or natural disaster.
Staff Contact: Robert J. Sivick, City Attorney
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