07-14-2015 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session Packet
City Council:
Linna Dee Donaldson
Michelle Fitzke
Chuck Haase
Julie Hehnke
Jeremy Jones
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Roger Steele
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Jeremy L. Jensen
City Administrator:
Marlan Ferguson
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East 1st Street
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, July 14, 2015
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 Keegan Crosby, Berean Bible Church, 4116 West Capital
Avenue
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
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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, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item E-1
Public Hearing on Request from GNS Corporation dba Git ‘N
Split, 3320 Langenheder Street for Class “D” Liquor License
Council action will take place under Resolutions item I-1.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from GNS Corporation dba
Git ‘N Split, 3320 Langenheder Street for a Class “D”
Liquor License
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Section 4-2 of the Grand Island City Code declares the intent of the City Council
regarding liquor licenses and the sale of alcohol.
Declared Legislative Intent
It is hereby declared to be the intent and purpose of the city council in adopting
and administering the provisions of this chapter:
(A)To express the community sentiment that the control of availability of alcoholic
liquor to the public in general and to minors in particular promotes the public
health, safety, and welfare;
(B)To encourage temperance in the consumption of alcoholic liquor by sound and
careful control and regulation of the sale and distribution thereof; and
(C)To ensure that the number of retail outlets and the manner in which they are
operated is such that they can be adequately policed by local law enforcement
agencies so that the abuse of alcohol and the occurrence of alcohol-related crimes
and offenses is kept to a minimum.
Discussion
GNS Corporation dba Git ‘N Split, 3320 Langenheder Street has submitted an application
for a Class “D” Liquor License. A Class “D” Liquor License allows for the sale of
alcohol off sale inside the corporate limits of the city. They currently hold a Class “B”
Liquor License which allows for beer off sale only. If approved this change would allow
them to sell all types of alcohol off sale instead of just beer.
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk,
Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments.
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Also submitted with the application was a request from Jess Vetrovsky, 200 South Lasall
Street, Beatrice, NE for a Liquor Manager Designation. Mr. Vetrovsky has completed a
state approved alcohol server/seller training program.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the application.
2.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4.Deny the application.
Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council approve this application.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application for GNS Corporation dba Git ‘N Split, 3320
Langenheder Street for a Class “D” Liquor License contingent upon final inspections and
Liquor Manager Designation for Jess Vetrovsky, 200 South Lasall Street, Beatrice, NE.
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06/27/15 Grand Island Police Department 450
16:38 LAW INCIDENT TABLE Page: 1
City : Grand Island
Occurred after : **:**:** **/**/****
Occurred before : **:**:** **/**/****
When reported : 14:15:00 06/26/2015
Date disposition declared : **/**/****
Incident number : L15062498
Primary incident number :
Incident nature : Liquor Lic Inv Liquor Lic Inv
Incident address : 3320 Langenheder
State abbreviation : NE
ZIP Code : 68803
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 :
Misc. number : RaNae
Geobase address ID :
Long-term call ID :
Clearance Code : CL CL Case Closed
Judicial Status :
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INVOLVEMENTS:
Px Record # Date Description Relationship
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NM 42431 06/27/15 Vetrovsky, Jess D Liquor Manager
NM 201828 06/27/15 Coffey, Larry W Applicant
NM 201829 06/27/15 Coffey, Connie F Larry's Spouse
NM 201830 06/27/15 Vik, Thomas C Applicant
NM 201831 06/27/15 Vik, Christine E Thomas' Spouse
NM 201832 06/27/15 Smetter, Sue A Secretary
NM 201833 06/27/15 Vetrovsky, Cythia L Jess' Spouse
NM 43755 06/26/15 Git N Split, Business Involved
LAW INCIDENT CIRCUMSTANCES:
Se Circu Circumstance code Miscellaneous
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1 LT07 LT07 Convenience Store
LAW INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
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Grand Island Police Department
Supplemental Report
Date, Time: Sat Jun 27 15:31:58 CDT 2015
Reporting Officer: Vitera
Unit- CID
Git 'N Split currently has a Class B liquor license. They are requesting a
change to a Class D liquor license. According to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission's (NLCC) web site, Git 'N Split in Grand Island has had a liquor
license for just over eleven years and has one sale to a minor. The NLCC's web
site also lists a total of sixteen liquor licenses held by the GNS Corporation
which is doing business as Git 'N Split, Discount City, and Cappy's.
Larry Coffey is listed as the president and CEO of GNS Corporation. He has
lived in Nebraska since 1971. Larry's wife, Connie, has lived in Nebraska since
1986. She signed a Spousal Affidavit of Non Participation form.
Thomas Vik is listed as the V.P. of Finance for the GNS Corporation. He and his
wife Christine have lived in Lincoln since 1992. Christine signed a Spousal
Affidavit of Non Participation form.
Sue Smetter is listed as the secretary of the GNS Corporation. She has lived in
Nebraska since 1985. She also signed a Spousal Affidavit of Non Participation
form.
Jess Vetrovsky is applying to be the liquor manager. He has lived in Nebraska
since 1974, and his wife, Cynthia, has lived in Nebraska since 1999. Cynthia
signed a Spousal Affidavit of Non Participation form.
As far as the liquor license application goes, Thomas Vik is the only person
who claimed any convictions. He stated that he was convicted of DUI in 1975. On
the manager's application, Jess Vetrovsky disclosed that he was convicted of a
DUI in 1978 and a DUI in 1979.
I checked all of the applicants, spouses, and liquor manager through Spillman
and NCJIS. The only person who has an entry in Spillman is Jess Vetrovsky. He
has a traffic contact, and he was contacted as a representative of Git 'N Split
during a robbery investigation. Jess has eleven undisclosed traffic convictions
in NCJIS. Cynthia Vetrovsky has one traffic conviction in NCJIS. Larry Coffey
has four traffic and an open burning violation listed in NCJIS. Connie Coffey
has one traffic conviction in NCJIS. Thomas Vik has a couple of additional DUI
convictions. One occurred in 1973 and the other in 2001. He also has a reckless
driving conviction in 1989. Christine Vik doesn't have any convictions listed
in NCJIS. Sue Smetter has no convictions listed in NCJIS.
In summary, the applicants should have disclosed all of their convictions. With
the exception of Thomas Vik's undisclosed DUI's and reckless driving
convictions, all the other convictions are traffic-related. Thomas' undisclosed
DUI's were fourteen and forty-two years ago. The reckless driving conviction
was twenty-six years ago. While those charges are fairly serious, they were
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quite a while ago and don't automatically preclude Git 'N Split from
receiving/upgrading their license. In addition, GNS Corporation has sixteen
existing licenses in Nebraska including the Git 'N Split in Grand Island which
has a good record according to the information on the NLCC's web site. The
Grand Island Police Department has no objection to Git 'N Split upgrading their
current license to a Class D license or to Jess Vetrovsky being the liquor
manager.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item E-2
Public Hearing on Request from YZ GYZ, LLC dba The Filling
Station, 217 E. Stolley Park Road, Suite N for Class “C” Liquor
License
Council action will take place under Resolutions item I-2.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from YZ GYZ, LLC dba The
Filling Station, 217 East Stolley Park Road, Suite N for a
Class “C” Liquor License
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Section 4-2 of the Grand Island City Code declares the intent of the City Council
regarding liquor licenses and the sale of alcohol.
Declared Legislative Intent
It is hereby declared to be the intent and purpose of the city council in adopting
and administering the provisions of this chapter:
(A)To express the community sentiment that the control of availability of alcoholic
liquor to the public in general and to minors in particular promotes the public
health, safety, and welfare;
(B)To encourage temperance in the consumption of alcoholic liquor by sound and
careful control and regulation of the sale and distribution thereof; and
(C)To ensure that the number of retail outlets and the manner in which they are
operated is such that they can be adequately policed by local law enforcement
agencies so that the abuse of alcohol and the occurrence of alcohol-related crimes
and offenses is kept to a minimum.
Discussion
YZ GYZ, LLC dba The Filling Station, 217 East Stolley Park Road, Suite N has
submitted an application for a Class “C” Liquor License. A Class “C” Liquor License
allows for the sale of alcohol on and off sale inside the corporate limits of the city.
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk,
Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments.
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Also submitted with the application was a request from Shauna Forbes, 1314 Marshall
Street, Wood River, NE for a Liquor Manager Designation.
After reviewing the Police Department report (see attached) it is recommended that the
City Council deny this request based on not qualifying under Nebraska State Statute 53-
125 and 53-132.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the application.
2.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4.Deny the application.
Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council deny this application.
Sample Motion
Move to deny the application for YZ GYZ, LLC dba The Filling Station, 217 East
Stolley Park Road for a Class “C” Liquor License based on not qualifying under
Nebraska State Statute 53-125 and 53-132.
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Grand Island Police Department
Supplemental Report
Date, Time: Sat Jun 27 08:42:00 CDT 2015
Reporting Officer: Vitera
Unit- CID
James Rayburn and Tyson Juhl are applying for a Class C LLC retail liquor license for a business called
"The Filling Station." Shauna Forbes is applying to be the liquor manager. On the LLC insert form- 3b, it
originally showed that James Rayburn would be a 55% owner, and Tyson Juhl would be a 45% owner.
Those figures are scratched out and replaced with 75% for James and 25% for Tyson.
Tyson Juhl owned and operated a bar in Wood River called "The Filling Station." Tyson lost his business
in Wood River. He failed to pay property taxes for several years. He defaulted on a $200,000+ loan
from the Hildreth State Bank, and the bank ended up losing the building to an investment company that
paid Tyson's debt on the back taxes. Tyson has a history of being delinquent on other financial accounts
as well.
Tyson also had trouble at his Wood River bar when Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Investigator Dan Fiala
cited him for not buying alcohol through a wholesaler. Within three hours of being cited by Investigator
Fiala, Tyson went out and purchased more alcohol for his bar from retail outlets and totally disregarded
the rules and regulations of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission (NLCC) and what Investigator Fiala
had just cited him for.
In December of 2014, Tyson applied for a liquor license for The Filling Station in Grand Island. He was
the only person on the application, and he was going to be the liquor manager as well. For the reasons
summarized above, the Grand Island Police Department recommended that the council not give local
approval to his application, and the council denied his application. Tyson plead his case in front of the
NLCC who also denied his application (Please see prior investigation for more details). Six months later,
Tyson is again applying for a liquor license for The Filling Station. This time, he has a new company. He
brought James Rayburn into it and will also have his girlfriend, Shauna Forbes be the liquor manager.
Even though James Rayburn owns 75% of the company, it still appears to be Tyson's bar because the
name, location, and theme (antique gas station memorabilia) are the same as his last application.
While perusing through the current application, one of the first things I noticed is that the application
has been altered. On page three of Form 100 where it deals with the class of license, "Application Fee
$400 (non refundable)" is redacted. Form 100 page 5 has two redacted areas in the paragraph under
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"Applicant Information" dealing with 53-125(5). The word "EVER" is blacked out along with "Include
traffic violations." NSP Investigator Fiala and I met with Tyson and James on 7/7/15. Ralph Bradley
(their attorney) was also present for some of the meeting. Nobody knew why some of the words in the
application were redacted. It was assumed that the NLCC marked it up prior to sending it on to the City
of Grand Island.
I also noticed that the applicants stated that they are not borrowing any money to establish and/or
operate the business. Under a section asking about experience, James Rayburn listed JR's Mini Mart in
Shelton, Wood River C Store, BJ's Liquor and JR's Mini Mart in Gibbon. Tyson Juhl listed Motor Inn in
Shelton, Wood River C Store, and The Filling Station in Wood River. James has lived in Central Nebraska
since at least 1996, and Tyson has lived in Central Nebraska since at least 2001.
In the convictions section, James listed two separate incidents with traffic convictions along with two
dog at large convictions and a conviction for not having a dog vaccinated during the years between 1999
and 2011. Tyson Juhl listed twelve convictions between the years of 1996 and 2013 with convictions
ranging from speeding to a couple of DUI's, a couple of MIP's, no operator's license, obstructing
(juvenile), and acts declared unlawful.
I checked James and Tyson through Spillman and the Nebraska Criminal Justice Information System
(NCJIS). James doesn't have anything out of the ordinary listed in Spillman, and no undisclosed
convictions were located in NCJIS. The only minor discrepancy was one of the dog at large convictions
listed on the application was listed as a dangerous dog in NCJIS.
The following is copied from my last investigation regarding Tyson's Spillman contacts. "I looked Tyson
up in Spillman and found that he has thirty-four documented contacts with the police department and
the Hall County Sheriff's Office. The vast majority of those contacts involve him reporting a crime for
the C Store or The Filling Station in Wood River. There are a few scattered traffic contacts, some animal
complaints against him, a code enforcement call against him, and he also pawned some property a little
over two years ago." Since the investigation six months ago, Tyson has two additional contacts in
Spillman. He was issued a correction for having a white light to rear and was contacted as a result of
having a fire on the deck of his house.
NCJIS doesn't show any additional convictions since my last investigation six months ago. Please refer to
my prior investigation for a list of Tyson's criminal convictions. It appears that the current application
doesn't have any undisclosed convictions.
I checked a paid law enforcement-only database for James and Tyson. The information shows that
James filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2007 and had a civil judgment against him in 2009. When
interviewing James, he called Credit Management and asked if they are trying to collect money from him
regarding the civil judgment. He was told that he owed them about $6 in fees. James also mentioned
that the primary reasons he filed for bankruptcy were his business ventures got too big too fast, and he
got divorced.
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I found that Tyson has a new pending civil suit against him by Credit Bureau Services out of Fremont
which was filed on 2/17/15. It appears that a sign company in Grand Island is alleging that Tyson didn't
pay them for work they performed. Tyson responded in writing and said that he paid the sign company
half of the money up front and was going to pay the other half when the job was completed. He alleges
that the job was never completed, so he didn't pay the other half. Please see my prior report for details
on Tyson's financial situation including history of delinquent accounts.
I also did a general Internet search on James and Tyson. James' name is common enough, I had trouble
attributing anything to him. I did find a facebook page for Tyson that didn't have anything derogatory
on the public portion of it. I checked James and Tyson for warrants and also checked their driver's
license status. Neither have outstanding warrants, and each has a valid Nebraska driver's license.
I checked James Rayburn and Tyson Juhl's history with their past liquor licenses through the NLCC.
James is currently listed as the liquor manager for Abarrotes-Y-Novedades in Gibbon. The license was
issued on 9/9/09. James has been the liquor manager the entire time. History of the license shows a
sale to minors on 6/30/12 which resulted in a suspension of the license. Other than a couple of citations
and suspensions for not renewing the license on time, I didn't see any other violations. James also had a
liquor license at JR's Mini Mart in Shelton between 1994 and 2008. While acknowledging that it would
be difficult to ensure that your employees at a convenience store are always properly checking ID's,
James had his license suspended four separate occasions for selling to minors. James had a JR's Mini
Mart in Gibbon between 2002 and 2009. I did not find any violations on that license. I could not find
any history for the Wood River C Store or BJ's Liquor in Gibbon with James as the liquor license holder.
Tyson had a license for The Filling Station in Wood River where he had the issues with improperly buying
alcohol and was cited twice by NSP Investigator Fiala. It appears he had that license for about one year.
Tyson had a license for the Wood River C Store between 2008 and 2013. He had his license suspended
for three days in 2010 for not renewing his license on time. He also had a license for the Motor Inn in
Shelton in 2007. I found a document dated 10/23/07 saying he is buying out his partner effective
11/1/07. However, there is another document saying that Tyson is selling the business entirely to his
partner on 11/5/07. With the ownership discrepancy, I'm not sure how long Tyson actually had this
license, but there are no violations associated with it.
I spoke to Grand Island Line Safety Division Chief Fred Hotz on 7/9/15. Fred informed me that The Filling
Station in Grand Island has requested three inspections (one for each liquor license application), and
each time he went out, little to no progress was made on the violations that Fred said needed to be
corrected. He also advised that each inspection has a fee of $100. Nothing towards the $300 worth of
inspections fees have been paid at this time. When Fred inspected the business on 7/7/15, he initially
met with James Rayburn and discussed the violations with him. James told Fred that he needed to talk
to Tyson because "this was his deal."
After reviewing the liquor license application, I looked at Shauna Forbes' manager application. She lists
the same address on the application as we show for Tyson in Spillman. Her application states that she
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has lived in Central Nebraska for at least the last ten years. She has worked for Bandits since 2007 and
CPI since 2014. For her convictions, she disclosed a MIP in '96 and a disturbing the peace in 2006.
I searched for Shauna in Spillman and NCJIS. She has an entry in Spillman, but most of what she has
been involved in has been in the capacity of being a witness or victim. I didn't see anything that would
preclude her from being a liquor manager. Shauna didn't have any undisclosed convictions in NCJIS.
I also checked Shauna through a paid law enforcement-only database which indicates that she filed for
Chapter 7 bankruptcy in October of 2007. It also shows that she had a civil judgment against her in
2007, but there was a zero dollar amount and no disposition listed. I called the Hall County Court and
found that the reason there is a zero dollar amount in the judgment amount is because Shauna filed for
bankruptcy. I was not able to meet with Shauna and ask her why she filed for bankruptcy. I found a
facebook page for Shauna with nothing derogatory on the public portion of it. Other than the obvious
association with Tyson, Shauna could be a liquor manager.
On 7/9/15, I called James and told him that the police department is going to recommend that the
council not give local approval to this application. I informed him that the recommendation for denial is
centered around Tyson. I reiterated to James that it appears that his involvement in this process is
simply to get Tyson Juhl a liquor license. James acknowledged that if Tyson could have gotten a license
without him, he would have. James also said that he does see investment potential in the business, or
he wouldn't have gotten involved. He went on to say that if the license doesn't get approved, the only
money he will lose will be the application fee for the license and possibly some attorney fees.
James said he was committed to contributing $10,000 to the business, but most of that was going
towards inventory which won't be needed if no license is issued. James was pleasant and had a good
attitude. He said if the license isn't approved, he still has a good full time job where he is currently
training in Kearney at a Casey's General Store to be the manager of the Casey in Gibbon when it opens.
He also confirmed that he is currently the liquor manager at the Abarrotes-Y-Novedades Mexican
Restaurant in Gibbon. I told James that it doesn't appear he'll have much time to devote to The Filling
Station, and he said he'll be there as much as possible.
In conclusion, this is Tyson Juhl's third attempt to get a liquor license for The Filling Station in Grand
Island. The Grand Island Police Department recommended a denial on the first application. A minor
reason for that denial was because Tyson didn't disclose the majority of his criminal convictions. Tyson
withdrew his application before it went to the council. A couple of months later, he submitted a second
application which included all of his criminal convictions. The police department recommended a denial
because of Tyson's blatant disregard for the law and his financial irresponsibility. The council, and the
NLCC denied his application.
The third application (current) shows that nothing has changed other than Tyson included James
Rayburn on paper to help him get the license. The ownership of the company was originally 55% for
James and 45% for Tyson. On the advice of their attorney, they changed the split to 75% for James, and
25% for Tyson. Contrary to the numbers, everything points towards this application overwhelmingly
belonging to Tyson. The name, theme, and location of the bar are the same as before. Even though
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James is a 75% owner, James' only financial contribution to this point is the liquor license application fee
and possibly some of the attorney fees. James has a full time job and is also a liquor manager for a
restaurant in Gibbon. Tyson's girlfriend is the proposed liquor manager. Other than potential profits for
James in the future, this liquor license application, and this business belongs to Tyson; and Tyson has
demonstrated that he is not fit and willing to adhere to the rules and regulations of the Nebraska Liquor
Control Act which precludes him from receiving a license.
In addition to the reasons stated in my prior investigation which include Tyson's total disregard for the
law by purchasing alcohol improperly, being cited for it, and then committing the very same offense less
than three hours later, coupled with not paying property taxes for several years and defaulting on his
business loan; Tyson has a new civil suit alleging that he didn't pay a local sign company for the work
they completed. He also failed to pay for any of his inspections by the Grand Island Fire Department.
The Grand Island Police Department recommends that the council not give local approval to this
application because of Tyson's history which shows a pattern of defiance and irresponsibility towards
the law and other people's money which has continued through this application process.
The denial is based upon Nebraska State Statute 53-132 which says that the NLCC has to consider if the
applicant for a liquor license can conform to the NLCC's rules and regulations. It states in part:
(2) A retail license, craft brewery license, or microdistillery license may be issued to any qualified
applicant if the commission finds that (a) the applicant is fit, willing, and able to properly provide the
service proposed within the city, village, or county where the premises described in the application are
located, (b) the applicant can conform to all provisions and requirements of and rules and regulations
adopted pursuant to the Nebraska Liquor Control Act, (c) the applicant has demonstrated that the type
of management and control to be exercised over the premises described in the application will be
sufficient to insure that the licensed business can conform to all provisions and requirements of and
rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the act, and (d) the issuance of the license is or will be
required by the present or future public convenience and necessity.
Tyson Juhl, doesn't qualify under subsection a, b, or c listed above. Plus, the NLCC has already decided
that he shouldn't have a liquor license. The license should also be denied under 53-125. Classes of
persons to whom no license issued. It states in part, "No license of any kind shall be issued to ...(2) a
person who is not of good character and reputation in the community in which he or she resides..."
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Grand Island Police Department
Supplemental Report
Date, Time: Fri Dec 19 10:52:11 CST 2014
Reporting Officer: Vitera
Unit- CID
I Received a Copy of a Class CK (beer, wine, distilled spirits, on and off sale along with catering) Retail
Liquor License Application from Tyson Juhl for The Filling Station. In reviewing the application, I noticed
that Tyson is the only person listed on the application. He included a report from the Nebraska State
Patrol (NSP) to disclose his criminal convictions. He isn't borrowing any money to establish and/or
operate the business, he has lived in Shelton and Wood River for at least the last ten years, and he has
had three liquor licenses before. One license was for the Motor Inn Bar & Grill in Shelton between 2006
and 2007. Another license was held for the Wood River C Store between 2008 and 2013, and he recently
had a license for The Filling Station in Wood River from 2013 until 12/6/14.
I looked Tyson up in Spillman and found that he has thirty-four documented contacts with the police
department and the Hall County Sheriff's Office. The vast majority of those contacts involve him
reporting a crime for the C Store or The Filling Station in Wood River. There are a few scattered traffic
contacts, some animal complaints against him, a code enforcement call against him, and he also pawned
some property a little over two years ago.
The NSP information that Tyson included about his criminal convictions included a conviction for MIP
and speeding in 2000 and DUI in 2013. A check of the Nebraska Criminal Justice Information System
(NCJIS) shows that Tyson has been convicted of:
Buffalo Co 3-1-96 No Valid Operator's License Guilty plea in court
Buffalo Co 11-20-98 Speeding over 21mph Transferred to Juv.
DUI 1st Offense Transferred to Juv.
Drive Left of Center Transferred to Juv.
Drive on shoulder Transferred to Juv.
Obstructing a Peace Officer Transferred to Juv.
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Buffalo Co 1-11-99 Admission to all charges filed on 11-20-98 in Juvenile Court
Buffalo Co 4-23-00 MIP Guilty by waiver
Hamilton Co 9-7-00 Speeding 6-10 over Guilty
Buffalo Co 10-23-00 Acts declared unlawful license Guilty by waiver driving
Hall Co 08-08-01 MIP Guilty by waiver
Buffalo Co 09-19-04 No Proof of Insurance Guilty by waiver
Hall Co 06-05-05 Unlawful Display of Plates Guilty by waiver
Hall Co 01-18-07 No Proof of Insurance Guilty by waiver
Dawson Co 01-26-07 Improper/Defective Lighting Guilty by waiver
Hall Co 08-28-10 Speeding 6-10mph over Guilty by waiver
Hall Co 05-17-13 DUI 1st Offense Guilty admit in court
NCJIS also shows that Tyson was involved in the following civil suits:
Phelps co 05-23-05 Tyson vs Brandon Schoenthal Uncontested Default
Hall Co 02-24-06 Tyson vs Janet Beck Dismissed by court
Hall Co 06-20-07 Tyson vs Brandon Proctor Tried to court
Hall Co 06-20-07 Tyson vs Chris Ulrich Tried to court
Hall Co 03-14-08 Tyson vs Keith Vogt Settled
Phelps Co 04-16-07 Robert Worman vs Tyson Dismissed by court
Hall Co 06-24-11 Amber Ottis vs Tyson Settled/Dismissed by party
Hall Co 09-27-12 Credit Management vs Tyson Settled/Dismissed by party (Heartland Disposal)
Hall Co 09-08-14 Capital One vs Tyson Open as of 9-8-14
Hall Co 09-12-14 State Bank of Hildreth vs Uncontested Default Tyson
Investigator Dan Fiala with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), and I met with Tyson at the proposed
location of The Filling Station on 12/16/14 at 1000 hours. Investigator Fiala took the lead on this
investigation because he had dealt with Tyson before when Tyson had The Filling Station in Wood River.
In fact, prior to meeting with Tyson, Investigator Fiala gave me some history on his encounters with
Tyson.
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Investigator Fiala said that on 1/31/14, he followed up on a complaint he received from an employee at
Sam's Club who knew Tyson, knew that Tyson had a liquor license, and knew that he was not supposed
to be buying alcohol for his business from Sam's Club. Investigator Fiala gathered receipts and video
evidence from Sam's and was told that Tyson purchased large amounts of alcohol on 1/28 and 1/30/14.
The reporting party also told Investigator Fiala that she had been in contact with Tyson several times
over the past few years where he was purchasing alcohol in large quantities presumably for his business.
Later that day after talking with the reporting party from Sam's Club and gathering evidence,
Investigator Fiala spoke to Tyson about the information he had received. Tyson admitted to buying
alcohol at Sam's and other retail establishments for his business several times and admitted that he
knew it was wrong. Investigator Fiala issued Tyson an administrative citation for the improper purchase
of alcohol.
On 5/15/14, Investigator Fiala contacted Tyson at The Filling Station regarding a couple of complaints he
had received through the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission (NLCC) about beer bottles being thrown
in the alley behind the business and loud noises and fights. While Investigator Fiala was addressing
those complaints, he did a premise inspection. Investigator Fiala located and seized several receipts for
alcohol purchases from Hy-Vee, Sam's and Wal-mart. Tyson acknowledged that the receipts were for
alcohol he purchased for his business but said they were from purchases made prior to Investigator Fiala
citing him on 1/31/14.
Also, while doing the premise inspection on 5/15/14, Investigator Fiala discovered that Tyson had one
keg of beer in the "freezer" and asked Tyson if he had a keg registration book to which Tyson replied
that he did not. Tyson said the keg was for someone who was having a graduation party on Saturday
(two days later). Investigator Fiala explained to Tyson that he needed to put a registration sticker on the
keg if he sold it to anyone outside the licensed premise.
Investigator Fiala found time to review the receipts five days later on 5/20/14. He discovered that one of
the purchases was made approximately three hours after Investigator Fiala had cited Tyson on 1/31/14
for improperly purchasing alcohol. The other receipts were also date and time stamped after 1/31/14.
On 5/20/14, Investigator Fiala spoke to Tyson about the receipts he had seized and pointed out to Tyson
that the receipts indicated that Tyson went out and purchased alcohol illegally within hours of being
cited for that very same thing. Tyson looked down, smiled, and told Investigator Fiala that the receipts
were from before he was cited. Investigator Fiala knew Tyson was lying according to the receipts and by
Tyson's physical mannerisms (indicating deception) when he made the denial. Investigator Fiala told
Tyson that the date and time on the receipts compared to the date and time of the citation proved that
Tyson was lying.
Investigator Fiala also discovered that the keg was gone, but there were no stickers missing from the
registration book. When asked what happened to the keg, Tyson told Investigator Fiala that he took it
to his house for personal use. When Investigator Fiala told Tyson he didn't believe him, Tyson exhibited
the same physical mannerisms (looked down and smiled) as he did when he lied before about the
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receipts. Investigator Fiala issued Tyson another citation for the improper purchase of alcohol.
According to Investigator Fiala, Tyson pled guilty to each citation.
When Investigator Fiala and I met with Tyson on 12/16/14, Investigator Fiala asked Tyson if he ever had
any delinquent financial accounts or obligations. Tyson said that he hadn't had any. He was asked a
second time, he again said that he hadn't. Investigator Fiala then confronted Tyson about three civil
proceedings (mentioned above) against him in Hall County. One involved the State Bank of Hildreth in
2014. When Tyson bought the building for The Filling Station in Wood River, he took out a loan from the
State Bank of Hildreth for over $200,000. According to Tyson, he was current on his loan payments.
However, Tyson failed to pay property taxes on the building for four or five years. Tyson said he owed
the County over $20,000.
A business called Vandelay Investments "bought" Tyson's tax liability and paid the taxes. Tyson said that
a representative from the Hildreth State Bank named Matt Mundorf could explain the situation better.
On 12/17/14, Investigator Fiala and I spoke to Matt over the phone. He confirmed that Tyson owed
back taxes and Vandelay Investments bought the debt. He further explained that Vandelay is able to
make money by getting the principal plus interest back on their investment. If Tyson or the bank doesn't
pay them by a certain time, Vandelay can go after the building at an auction. Vandelay did just that.
Certified mail was sent to Tyson and the State Bank of Hildreth. Tyson had no interest in reimbursing
Vandelay, and according to Matt, one of their employees who received the certified letter failed to pass
it along; and it went unnoticed. Therefore, the bank wasn't aware of the auction and had no
representation present. Vandelay bought the building. The bank lost the building and the money they
lent Tyson. When asked why he didn't mention this situation when asked about delinquent accounts,
Tyson said he didn't think this situation applied.
Investigator Fiala also asked Tyson about a civil suit against him in 2014 involving Capital One. Tyson
said that he has worked out a payment plan with Capital One, and the account is no longer delinquent.
When asked why he didn't mention this one, Tyson said he just forgot about it. Tyson was also asked
about a civil action against him in 2012 by Credit Management regarding a bill with Heartland Disposal.
Tyson said he couldn't remember anything about this.
Tyson was asked about all of the convictions that he failed to disclose. Tyson said he paid for a criminal
history report through the state patrol and thought that covered it. Tyson was confronted with the fact
that the liquor license application asks the applicant to disclose all convictions including traffic. The
instructions are very clear. It's easy to understand when someone forgets to disclose a couple of
speeding tickets from years ago, but when Tyson's undisclosed convictions are compared with the state
patrol printout, Tyson should have definitely seen the discrepancy. It's hard to sort out, but it appears
that Tyson has at least a dozen undisclosed convictions.
In Summary, the Grand Island Police Department recommends that the council NOT give local approval
to this application. According to Nebraska State Statute 53-132, the NLCC has to consider if the
applicant for a liquor license can conform to the NLCC's rules and regulations. It states in part:
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(2) A retail license, craft brewery license, or microdistillery license may be issued to any qualified
applicant if the commission finds that (a) the applicant is fit, willing, and able to properly provide the
service proposed within the city, village, or county where the premises described in the application are
located, (b) the applicant can conform to all provisions and requirements of and rules and regulations
adopted pursuant to the Nebraska Liquor Control Act, (c) the applicant has demonstrated that the type
of management and control to be exercised over the premises described in the application will be
sufficient to insure that the licensed business can conform to all provisions and requirements of and
rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the act, and (d) the issuance of the license is or will be
required by the present or future public convenience and necessity.
Based upon Investigator Fiala's contacts with Tyson Juhl, it doesn't appear that Tyson qualifies under
subsection a, b, or c listed above. By lying to Investigator Fiala and breaking the law in the exact same
manner three hours after being cited by Investigator Fiala, his failure to abide by the keg regulations
after being told how to do it by Investigator Fiala, and his inability to properly manage his finances and
debt obligations, Tyson has demonstrated that he is not fit and willing to conform to the rules and
regulations of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act. Tyson also technically supplied a false application by not
disclosing all of his convictions.
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Nebraska Revised Statute 53-125
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53-125. Classes of persons to whom no license issued.
No license of any kind shall be issued to (1) a person who is not a resident of Nebraska,
except in case of railroad, airline, or boat licenses, (2) a person who is not of good character and
reputation in the community in which he or she resides, (3) a person who is not a citizen of the
United States, (4) a person who has been convicted of or has pleaded guilty to a felony under the
laws of this state, any other state, or the United States, (5) a person who has been convicted of or
has pleaded guilty to any Class I misdemeanor pursuant to Chapter 28, article 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11,
or 12, or any similar offense under a prior criminal statute or in another state, except that any
additional requirements imposed by this subdivision on May 18, 1983, shall not prevent any
person holding a license on such date from retaining or renewing such license if the conviction or
plea occurred prior to May 18, 1983, (6) a person whose license issued under the Nebraska
Liquor Control Act has been revoked for cause, (7) a person who at the time of application for
renewal of any license issued under the act would not be eligible for such license upon initial
application, (8) a partnership, unless one of the partners is a resident of Nebraska and unless all
the members of such partnership are otherwise qualified to obtain a license, (9) a limited liability
company, if any officer or director of the limited liability company or any member having an
ownership interest in the aggregate of more than twenty-five percent of such company would be
ineligible to receive a license under this section for any reason other than the reasons stated in
subdivisions (1) and (3) of this section, or if a manager of a limited liability company licensee
would be ineligible to receive a license under this section for any reason, (10) a corporation, if
any officer or director of the corporation or any stockholder owning in the aggregate more than
twenty-five percent of the stock of such corporation would be ineligible to receive a license
under this section for any reason other than the reasons stated in subdivisions (1) and (3) of this
section, or if a manager of a corporate licensee would be ineligible to receive a license under this
section for any reason. This subdivision shall not apply to railroad licenses, (11) a person whose
place of business is conducted by a manager or agent unless such manager or agent possesses the
same qualifications required of the licensee, (12) a person who does not own the premises for
which a license is sought or does not have a lease or combination of leases on such premises for
the full period for which the license is to be issued, (13) except as provided in this subdivision,
an applicant whose spouse is ineligible under this section to receive and hold a liquor license.
Such applicant shall become eligible for a liquor license only if the commission finds from the
evidence that the public interest will not be infringed upon if such license is granted. It shall be
prima facie evidence that when a spouse is ineligible to receive a liquor license the applicant is
also ineligible to receive a liquor license. Such prima facie evidence shall be overcome if it is
shown to the satisfaction of the commission (a) that the licensed business will be the sole
property of the applicant and (b) that such licensed premises will be properly operated, (14) a
person seeking a license for premises which do not meet standards for fire safety as established
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by the State Fire Marshal, (15) a law enforcement officer, except that this subdivision shall not
prohibit a law enforcement officer from holding membership in any nonprofit organization
holding a liquor license or from participating in any manner in the management or administration
of a nonprofit organization, or (16) a person less than twenty-one years of age.
When a trustee is the licensee, the beneficiary or beneficiaries of the trust shall comply with
the requirements of this section, but nothing in this section shall prohibit any such beneficiary
from being a minor or a person who is mentally incompetent.
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Nebraska Revised Statute 53-132
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53-132. Retail, craft brewery, or microdistillery license; commission; duties.
(1) If no hearing is required pursuant to subdivision (1)(a) or (b) of section 53-133 and the
commission has no objections pursuant to subdivision (1)(c) of such section, the commission
may waive the forty-five-day objection period and, if not otherwise prohibited by law, cause a
retail license, craft brewery license, or microdistillery license to be signed by its chairperson,
attested by its executive director over the seal of the commission, and issued in the manner
provided in subsection (4) of this section as a matter of course.
(2) A retail license, craft brewery license, or microdistillery license may be issued to any
qualified applicant if the commission finds that (a) the applicant is fit, willing, and able to
properly provide the service proposed within the city, village, or county where the premises
described in the application are located, (b) the applicant can conform to all provisions and
requirements of and rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the Nebraska Liquor Control Act,
(c) the applicant has demonstrated that the type of management and control to be exercised over
the premises described in the application will be sufficient to insure that the licensed business
can conform to all provisions and requirements of and rules and regulations adopted pursuant to
the act, and (d) the issuance of the license is or will be required by the present or future public
convenience and necessity.
(3) In making its determination pursuant to subsection (2) of this section the commission
shall consider:
(a) The recommendation of the local governing body;
(b) The existence of a citizens' protest made in accordance with section 53-133;
(c) The existing population of the city, village, or county and its projected growth;
(d) The nature of the neighborhood or community of the location of the proposed licensed
premises;
(e) The existence or absence of other retail licenses, craft brewery licenses, or microdistillery
licenses with similar privileges within the neighborhood or community of the location of the
proposed licensed premises and whether, as evidenced by substantive, corroborative
documentation, the issuance of such license would result in or add to an undue concentration of
licenses with similar privileges and, as a result, require the use of additional law enforcement
resources;
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(f) The existing motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow in the vicinity of the proposed
licensed premises;
(g) The adequacy of existing law enforcement;
(h) Zoning restrictions;
(i) The sanitation or sanitary conditions on or about the proposed licensed premises; and
(j) Whether the type of business or activity proposed to be operated in conjunction with the
proposed license is and will be consistent with the public interest.
(4) Retail licenses, craft brewery licenses, or microdistillery licenses issued or renewed by
the commission shall be mailed or delivered to the clerk of the city, village, or county who shall
deliver the same to the licensee upon receipt from the licensee of proof of payment of (a) the
license fee if by the terms of subsection (6) of section 53-124 the fee is payable to the treasurer
of such city, village, or county, (b) any fee for publication of notice of hearing before the local
governing body upon the application for the license, (c) the fee for publication of notice of
renewal as provided in section 53-135.01, and (d) occupation taxes, if any, imposed by such city,
village, or county. Notwithstanding any ordinance or charter power to the contrary, no city,
village, or county shall impose an occupation tax on the business of any person, firm, or
corporation licensed under the act and doing business within the corporate limits of such city or
village or within the boundaries of such county in any sum which exceeds two times the amount
of the license fee required to be paid under the act to obtain such license.
(5) Each license shall designate the name of the licensee, the place of business licensed, and
the type of license issued.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item E-3
Public Hearing on Request from Blender, LLC – Rick Johnson on
behalf of Zella, LLC – Farhan Khan for a Conditional Use Permit
for a Senior Living Facility located South of the Intersection of
State Street and Ebony Lane
Council action will take place under Requests and Referrals item H-1.
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
Meeting:July, 14, 2015
Subject:Request of Blender LLC & Zella LLC, for Approval of a
Conditional Use Permit to Allow Construction of a
Senior Living Center at 1920 Sagewood Avenue
Presenter(s):Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
Background
This request is for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction
of a senior living center at 1920 Sagewood Avenue. The property is currently zoned R-4
High Density residential and as such senior living facilities are listed in the zoning
regulations as a permitted conditional use requiring approval of the City Council.
The request is being submitted by Blender LLC, the current owners of the property with
the expectation that upon approval the Zella LLC will become the owners and construct
the proposed senior living facility.
Discussion
The property is currently part of an approximately 69 acre parcel proposed to be
subdivided with the approval of Starlite Subdivision creating lots, one of 9.35 acres in
which to build the proposed new facility. The proposal is to construct a 93 unit two story
senior living center providing health and custodial care on a 24 hour basis, with the
potential for an additional 70 units in the future. The facility will be constructed in
conformance with the International Building and Fire Codes as an institutional occupancy
classification. That classification provides life safety requirements in addition to those
required in a residential dwelling.
A conditional use by definition is a use where allowed by the district regulations, that
would not be appropriate generally throughout the zoning district without restrictions, but
which, if controlled as to number, size, area, location, relationship to the neighborhood or
other minimal protective characteristics would not be detrimental to public health, safety,
and general welfare.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the request for the Conditional Use Permit finding that the proposed
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 special committee for a determination of a finding of fact..
Recommendation
Approve the request, finding 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 request for a Conditional Use Permit, finding that the application
conforms with the purpose of the zoning regulations.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item E-4
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3041 N. Shady
Bend Road - Asche
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-2.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – 3041 N. Shady Bend
Road - Asche
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 Charles Asche, located through a part of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W
½, NW ¼), Section One (1), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th
P.M., Hall County, Nebraska (3041 N. Shady Bend Road), in order to have access to
install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and
transformers.
Discussion
This easement will be used for a new primary underground electric cable, pad-mount
transformer, and related appurtenances to serve a new residential acreage located at 3041
N. Shady Bend Road.
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, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item E-5
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 5976 & 5700 S.
Locust - Lilienthal
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-3.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – 5976 & 5700 S. Locust St. –
Lilienthal
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 Michael and Julie
Lilienthal, located through a part of Lot One (1) of County Subdivision of Lots Five (5) and Six
(6) in Section Nine (9), Township Ten (10) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th PM; and a part
of Lot Seven (7) on Island in Section Nine (9) Township Ten (10) North, Range Nine (9) West
of the 6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska (5976 S. Locust Street and 5700 S. Locust Street) in Hall
County, Nebraska, in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
Discussion
This easement will be used for primary underground power lines to serve the residence at 5976
S. Locust Street, and livestock facilities at 5700 S. Locust Street.
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, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item E-6
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - South of
Capital Avenue, West of Hwy. 281, North of Sterling Estates 3rd
Subdivision - Niedfelt Property Management
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-4.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – South of Capital
Avenue, West of Highway 281, North of Sterling Estates
3rd Subdivision – Niedfelt Property Management
Preferred LLC
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 Niedfelt Property Management Preferred LLC, located through a part of in the City of
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska (south of Capital Avenue, west of Highway 281,
north of Sterling Estates 3rd Subdivision), in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
Discussion
Construction is currently underway on the residential development of Sterling Estates 4th
Subdivision, located east of Ebony Lane at the east end of Norseman Avenue.
Additionally, the second phase of the apartment complex on the south side of Capital
Avenue, being done on Sterling Estates 6th Subdivision, is about to commence.
An easement is required for extension of utility lines between the two developments. The
area will allow for installation of water mains, sanitary sewer lines, and drainage
infrastructure. As the area continues to be developed, the easement will be encompassed
by the future Monarch Avenue roadway.
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
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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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2014-1966PROJECT NO:DRAWN BY:05.05.2015DATE:RASEXHIBITFAX 308.995.8921TEL 308.995.8706Holdrege, NE 68949-0885P.O. Box 885701 4th Ave., Suite 2CA UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED IN PART OF THE NW1/4, SECTION 12, T11N, R10W OF THE 6TH P.M.,CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKARGrand IslandCouncil Session - 7/14/2015Page 46 / 285
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item E-7
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 4160 Old
Potash Highway - Hall County School District #2
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-5.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – 4160 Old Potash Hwy.
– Hall County School District
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 Hall County School District 002 (Grand Island Public Schools), located through a part
of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter (S ½, SE ¼), Section Fourteen (14), Township
Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th PM, in the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska (4160 Old Potash Highway – Shoemaker Elementary School), in order
to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including
lines and transformers.
Discussion
The Grand Island Public School System is remodeling and expanding the Shoemaker
Elementary School. As part of this project, new electrical gear is being installed. In
order to serve this project, new high voltage power lines must be installed. The proposed
easement will provide the Utilities Department with rights for operation, maintenance,
and access for primary underground power lines, a pad-mount transformer, and related
appurtenances.
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
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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, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item E-8
Public Hearing on Contract Amendment for Community
Development Block Grant 12-DTR-104
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-16.
Staff Contact: Charley Falmlen
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Charley Falmlen, Community Development Specialist
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:Public Hearing on Contract Amendment Community
Development Block Grant 12-DTR-104
Presenter(s): Charley Falmlen, Community Development Specialist
Background
In June 2013 the State of Nebraska Department of Economic Development awarded a
$350,000 Community Development Block Grant to the City of Grand Island for
Downtown Revitalization. Originally the project was intended to provide improvements
to KC Plaza and provide funding for a new Downtown Hotel. The scope of the project
has changed. Project details are outlined below.
Discussion
The improvements to Kaufmann Cummings Plaza are well underway and currently
scheduled to begin construction in July. But since the original grant application took
place, The City of Grand Island discovered additional work needed to be done to the
sewer portion of the Downtown Revitalization project. For this reason, there was a delay
in the design of the project, as a project review was conducted and additional funding
secured by the City of Grand Island.
The City of Grand Island has contributed an additional $100,000 to the sewer portion of
this project because of the growing support of the downtown initiative and because of the
change in the scope of the sewer project. This additional funding will completely cover
the cost of said portion of the project. For this reason the City would like you to consider
moving $60,000 from Storm Sewers and $7,000 from Code Enforcement to Public
Facilities, where it can be used to support the continued progress of Kaufmann
Cummings Plaza. Matching funds will remain the same for each source.
Additionally, after receiving the Construction Documents and the contractor bids, it
became clear that $67,800 would be needed to complete the Architectural Barriers, as
opposed to the originally proposed $75,000. For this reason, we would like to move an
additional $7,200 from Architectural Barriers, into Public Facilities, as well.
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Lastly, a grant was awarded to The Chocolate Bar for $160,000, leaving $8,000 in the
Commercial Rehabilitation category unused. For this reason, we would like to transfer
the remaining $8,000 from Commercial Rehabilitation to Public Facilities
Original Contract Budget
Project Activities CDBG Funds City Match TOTAL
Public Facilities 30,000 7,500 37,500
Storm Sewers 60,000 15,700 75,700
Arch. Barriers 75,000 18,700 93,700
Commercial Rehab.168,000 42,000 210,000
Code Enforcement 7,000 1,750 8,750
General Admin 10,000 0 10,000
TOTAL 350,000 85,650 435,650
Proposed Contract Budget
Project Activities CDBG Funds City Match TOTAL
Public Facilities 112,200 24,950 137,150
Arch. Barriers 67,800 18,700 86,500
Commercial Rehab 160,000 42,000 202,000
General Admin 10,000 10,000
TOTAL 350,000 85,650 435,650
A public hearing notice was published in The Grand Island Independent on July 1, 2015.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve Community Development Block Grant contract amendment
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 Community Development
Block Grant contract amendment.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Community Development Block Grant contract amendment and
authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item F-1
#9544 - Consideration of Annexation of Property being Platted as
Stauffer Subdivision located at the Northwest Corner of Wildwood
Drive and U.S. Highway 281 (Second Reading)
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:An Ordinance to include Stauffer Subdivision as an
Addition to the City of Grand Island, Nebraska and the
Adjoining Right-of -Way
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP Regional Planning Director
Background
The Annexation Component of the Grand Island Comprehensive Development Plan as
adopted by the Grand Island City Council on July 13, 2004 sets as the policy of Grand
Island that any and all property subdivided adjacent to the Corporate Limit of the City of
Grand Island be annexed into the City at the time of subdivision approval.
The Mitchell H. Stauffer Revocable Trust as the owners of the property, submitted
Stuaffer Subdivision as an Addition to the City of Grand Island. The Hall County
Regional Planning Commission recommended approval of the subdivision at their
meeting on June 10, 2015.
The Grand Island City Council considered and approved Ordinance #9544 on first
reading at their meeting on June 23, 2015.
Discussion
Staff has prepared an ordinance in accordance with the requirements of Nebraska Revised
Statute §16-117. Annexation ordinances must be read on three separate occasions. This is
the first reading of the ordinance. This ordinance includes exhibits showing the property
to be considered for annexation and the legal descriptions of that property.
Annexation of this property will not result in the extension of the Grand Island Zoning
Jurisdiction.
No new residences or businesses will be added to the City as a result of this annexation.
The existing business on the site was annexed by the City in 2002. This is an extension of
the annexation to include all of the property in Stauffer Subdivision.
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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 pass the annexation ordinance.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the annexation ordinance on second reading.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9544
An ordinance to extend the boundaries and include within the corporate limits of,
and to annex into the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a tract of land comprised of Stauffer
Subdivision and the adjoining Right-of-Way for Wildwood Road in Hall County, Nebraska as
more particularly described hereinafter and as shown on Exhibit “A” attached hereto; to provide
service benefits thereto; to repeal any ordinance or resolutions or parts of thereof in conflict
herewith; to provide for publication in pamphlet form; and to provide the effective date of this
ordinance.
WHEREAS, Mitchell H. Stauffer Revocable Trust, as owner of the property submitted a
plat of Stauffer Subdivision an Addition to the City of Grand Island for approval; and
WHEREAS, the Annexation Component of the Comprehensive Development
Plan for the City of Grand Island requires that owners of property proposed for subdivision
adjacent to the Corporate Limits submit such subdivisions as additions to the City; and
WHEREAS, according to NRSS §16-177 the City of Grand Island can upon
petition of the property owner(s) of property contiguous and adjacent to the City Limits annex
said property by ordinance; and
* This Space Reserved For Register of Deeds *
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ORDINANCE NO. 9544 (Cont.)
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WHEREAS, a portion of this property was annexed by Grand Island City Council
in 2002 and this annexation conforms to the new property lines created as a result of this
subdivision; and
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2015 the City Council of the City of Grand Island
considered such additional annexation:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. It is hereby found and determined that:
(A) The above-described tracts of land are urban or suburban in character, and
that the subject properties are contiguous or adjacent to the corporate limits of said City.
(B) The subject lands will receive the material benefits and advantages currently
provided to land within the City's corporate limits including, but not limited to police, fire,
emergency services, street maintenance, and utilities services upon annexation to the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, and that City electric, water and sanitary sewer service is available, or
will be made available, as provided by law.
(C) The various zoning classifications of the land shown on the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby confirmed and that this annexation does
not extend the extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction.
(D) There is unity of interest in the use of the said tract of land, lots, tracts,
highways and streets (lands) with the use of land in the City, and the community convenience
and welfare and in the interests of the said City will be enhanced through incorporating the
subject land within the corporate limits of the City of Grand Island.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9544 (Cont.)
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SECTION 2. The boundaries of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, be and are
hereby extended to include within the corporate limits of the said City the contiguous and
adjacent tract of land located within the boundaries described above.
SECTION 3. The subject tract of land is hereby annexed to the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and said land and the persons thereon shall thereafter be subject
to all rules, regulations, ordinances, taxes and all other burdens and benefits of other persons and
territory included within the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
SECTION 4. The owners of the land so brought within the corporate limits of the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby compelled to continue with the streets, alleys,
easements, and public rights-of-way that are presently platted and laid out in and through said
real estate in conformity with and continuous with the streets, alleys, easements and public
rights-of-way of the City.
SECTION 5. That a certified copy of this Ordinance shall be recorded in the
office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska and indexed against the tracts of land.
SECTION 6. Upon taking effect of this Ordinance, the services of said City shall
be furnished to the lands and persons thereon as provided by law, in accordance with the Plan for
Extension of City Services adopted herein.
SECTION 7. That all ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication, in pamphlet form, as provided by law.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9544 (Cont.)
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Enacted: July 14, 2015
____________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 9544 (Cont.)
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ORDINANCE NO. 9544 (Cont.)
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Exhibit “A”
A tract of land comprising a part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter
(E1/2SE1/4), of Section One (1), Township Ten (10) North, Range Ten (10) West
of the 6th. P.M., in Hall County, Nebraska, more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the southeast corner of said East Half of the Southeast Quarter
(E1/2SE1/4); thence running westerly on the south line of said East Half of the
Southeast Quarter (E1/2SE1/4), on an Assumed Bearing of S8753’32”W, a
distance of Two Hundred Seventeen and Twenty Eight Hundredths (217.28) feet,
to a point on the westerly right of way line of U.S. Highway No. 281 and to the
ACTUAL Point of Beginning; thence continuing S8753’32”W, on the south line of
said East Half of the Southeast Quarter (E1/2SE1/4), a distance of Six Hundred
Eighty Five and Ninety Eight Hundredths (685.98) feet; thence running
N0056’57”E, a distance of Three Hundred Sixty and Six Hundredths (360.06)
feet; thence running N8753’32”E, a distance of Six Hundred Eighty Five and
Ninety Seven Hundredths (685.97) feet, to a point on the westerly right of way line
of U.S. Highway No. 281: thence running S0056’54”W, on the westerly right of
way line of U.S. Highway No. 281, a distance of Three Hundred Sixty and Six
Hundredths (360.06) feet, to the ACTUAL Point of Beginning and containing 5.662
acres more or less.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item F-2
#9545 - Consideration of Vacation of a Utility Easement Located in
Luzenac Third Subdivision (Central Nebraska Transload, 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:July 14, 2015
Subject:Consideration of Vacation of a Utility Easement Located in
Luzenac Third Subdivision (Central Nebraska Transload, LLC)
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
A utility easement was filed with Hall County Register of Deeds on July 7, 1983, as Document
No. 83-003609, in Luzenac Third Subdivision. Such easement is not necessary to accommodate
existing or proposed utilities and vacating it will support the development of this area.
Discussion
The developer/property owner, Central Nebraska Transload, LLC, is requesting to vacate such
dedicated easement within Lot Two (2) of Luzenac Third Subdivision. There are no utilities
currently within this easement that will be affected by this vacation. The attached sketch details
the referenced easement to be vacated.
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 pass an ordinance vacating the easement
located in Lot Two (2), Luzenac Third Subdivision.
Sample Motion
Move to pass an ordinance vacating the easement.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds
ORDINANCE NO. 9545
An ordinance to vacate existing utility easement and to provide for filing this
ordinance in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska; to repeal any
ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, and to provide for publication and the
effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. That an existing utility easement located in part of Lot Two (2), Luzenac
Third Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2, LUZENAC SECOND
SUBDIVISION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 2, LUZENAC
SECOND SUBDIVISION, A DISTANCE OF 24.85 FEET TO A POINT BEING THE POINT
OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF A 20’ EASEMENT; THENCE SOUTH
PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF LOT 2, LUZENAC THIRD SUBDIVISION AND
BEING 80 FEET WEST OF SAID LINE A DISTANCE OF 661’+ TO A POINT OF
TERMINATION. SAID EASEMENT CONTAINS A CALCUALTED AREA OF 13,222.57
SQUARE FEET OR 0.304 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
is hereby vacated. Such easement to be vacated is shown and more particularly described on
Exhibit A attached hereto.
SECTION 2. The title to the property vacated by Section 1 of this ordinance shall
revert to the owner or owners of the real estate upon which the easement is located.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9545 (Cont.)
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SECTION 3. This ordinance is directed to be filed, with the drawing, in the office
of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: July 14, 2015
____________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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2014-2379PROJECT NO:
DRAWN BY:
02.23.2015DATE:
JMR
EXHIBIT
FAX 308.384.8752
TEL 308.384.8750
Grand Island, NE 68802-1072
P.O. Box 1072
201 East 2nd StreetEASEMENT
VACATION 1R
LOT 2
LUZENAC SECOND
SUBDIVISION
LOT 2
LUZENAC THIRD
SUBDIVISION
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item F-3
#9546 - Consideration of Creation of Street Improvement District
No. 1262; Sterling Estates 4th Subdivision - Ebony Lane
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:July 14, 2015
Subject:Consideration of Creation of Street Improvement District
No. 1262; Sterling Estates 4th Subdivision – Ebony Lane
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Council action is needed to create a Street Improvement District. If the District is
created, a notice will be mailed to all affected property owners and a 20-day protest
period will begin. If the district passes the protest and the Council continues the district,
plans will be prepared. The City will then bid, construct, and levy special assessments
for the work.
Discussion
The City and Developer have been in contact regarding this street improvement district
since last year, therefore expenses were planned in the 2014/2015 Capital Improvement
Program budget. Several adjustments have been made to this subdivision plat, which has
delayed this paving district; therefore staff is planning to move the budgeted funds to FY
2015/2016.
This public/private partnership will allow for development of the area, which consists of
a City park with parking, as well as meeting the developer needs.
This project is currently estimated at $250,000.00 and would be assessed to the
subdivision developer, whom has signed the district creation petition form.
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
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4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the creation of Street
Improvement District No. 1262; Sterling Estates 4th Subdivision – Ebony Lane.
Sample Motion
Move to approve creation of Street Improvement District No. 1262.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9546
An ordinance to create Street Improvement District No. 1262; to define the
boundaries of the district; to provide for the improvement of a street within the district by
paving, curbing, guttering, storm drainage, sidewalks, and other incidental work in connection
therewith; to provide for the filing of this ordinance with the Hall County Register of Deeds; and
to provide the publication and effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Street Improvement District No. 1262 in the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, is hereby created.
SECTION 2. The properties included in such district shall be as follows:
Owner Legal Description
NIEDFELDT PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT
PREFERRED, LLC
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER (NW1/4) OF SECTION TWELVE (12), TOWNSHIP
ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) WEST OF THE 6TH
P.M., IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY,
NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF STERLING
• THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS •
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ORDINANCE NO. 9546 (Cont.)
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ESTATES 2ND SUBDIVISION; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED
BEARING OF S00°15'38"W, ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND DRAINAGE RIGHT-OF-WAY, A
DISTANCE OF 446.24; THENCE N89°07'20"W A DISTANCE OF
337.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
S00°52'40"W A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET; THENCE
N89°25'51"W A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF STERLING ESTATES THIRD SUBDIVISION;
THENCE N89°25'51"W, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF
STERLING ESTATES THIRD SUBDIVISION AND THE NORTH
LINE OF STERLING ESTATES SUBDIVISION, A DISTANCE OF
633.90 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF EBONY
LANE; THENCE N00°52'40"E, ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 34.81 FEET; THENCE
N89°07'20"W A DISTANCE OF 162.51 FEET TO A POINT ON
THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 10, BLOCK 2, STERLING ESTATES
SUBDIVISION AND A POINT OF CURVATURE: THENCE ON A
1815.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A
BEARING OF N88°03'24"W, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF
LOTS 10 AND 9, BLOCK 2, STERLING ESTATES
SUBDIVISION, A CHORD DISTANCE OF 67.50 FEET; THENCE
N00°52'40"E A DISTANCE OF 311.16 FEET; THENCE
S89°07'20"E A DISTANCE OF 160.00 FEET; THENCE
N00°52'40"E A DISTANCE OF 189.00 FEET; THENCE
S89°07'20"E A DISTANCE OF 70.00 FEET; THENCE
S00°52'40"W A DISTANCE OF 62.00 FEET; THENCE
S89°07'20"E A DISTANCE OF 8.88 FEET; THENCE S00°52'40"W
A DISTANCE OF 120.00 FEET; THENCE S89°07'20"E A
DISTANCE OF 400.00 FEET; THENCE N00°52'40"E A
DISTANCE OF 120.00 FEET; THENCE S89°07'20"E A
DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET; THENCE S00°52'40"W A DISTANCE
OF 120.00 FEET; THENCE S89°07'20"E A DISTANCE OF 355.00
FEET; THENCE S00°52'40"W A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A
CALCULATED AREA OF 364,539 SQUARE FEET OR 8.37
ACRES MORE OR LESS OF WHICH 0.80ACRES IS NEW
DEDICATED ROAD ROW.
SECTION 3. The following street in the district shall be improved by paving and
other incidental work in connection therewith:
Sterling Estates 4th Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska.
Said Improvements shall be made in accordance with plans and specifications
approved by the Engineer for the City of Grand Island.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9546 (Cont.)
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SECTION 4. All improvements shall be made at public cost, but the cost thereof
shall be assessed upon the lots and lands in the district specially benefited thereby as provided by
law.
SECTION 5. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the
office of the Register of Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect form and after its
passage and publication, without the plate, as provided by law.
SECTION 7. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, without
the plate, notice of the creation of said district shall be published in the Grand Island
Independent, a legal newspaper published and of general circulation in said City, as provided by
law.
Enacted: July 14, 2015
__________________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item F-4
#9547 – Consideration of Amending Chapter 20 of the Grand
Island City Code Relative to E-Cigarettes
Staff Contact: Robert Sivick
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Stacy R. Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:Amending Chapter 20 Regarding Tobacco Use by
Minors
Presenter(s):Stacy R. Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Background
In the 2014 Legislative Session, the Nebraska Legislature amended the provisions of
State Statute that govern tobacco use by minors. Given the increase in the use of e-
cigarettes, the Legislature included e-cigarettes in the list of items that minors are
prohibited from possessing.
Discussion
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, e-cigarette usage has now
surpassed traditional cigarette use among middle and high school students. The current
research indicates that nicotine in any form is damaging to the lungs, but the research also
shows that non-nicotine e-cigarette solution has a damaging effect on lung health. The
long-term effects of these nicotine free solutions are not known and will not be known for
some time as e-cigarettes are relatively new. In order to try to protect the health of the
youth of Grand Island, an Ordinance banning all vapor products for anyone under the age
of 18 is needed.
The Nebraska Legislature has already added e-cigarettes as banned items for minors to
possess. The State limits their definition of e-cigarettes/vapor products to items
containing nicotine. Nebraska Statute allows municipal governments to enact ordinances
that are more restrictive than State Statute, but not more permissive. In the field, without
a chemical test being done of the solution, there is no way for police officers to know
whether or not the solution contains nicotine. Banning all vapor products for people
under the age of 18 makes enforcement of City Ordinance consistent.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
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1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Ordinance amending
Chapter 20 of City Code.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9547
An ordinance to amend Chapter 20 of Grand Island City Code; to amend Section
20-20; and to add Section 20-20.1; to clarify and/or make general corrections to various code
sections, to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for
publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Section 20-20; and Section 20-20.1 of the Grand Island City Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
§20-20. Tobacco; Possession By Minors
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to possess
any tobacco products, vapor products or alternative nicotine products. Tobacco products shall be
defined to mean any substance containing tobacco leaf, including but not limited to, cigarettes,
cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, or dipping tobacco.
(B) It shall not be unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years
to:
(1) Possess tobacco products, vapor products or alternative nicotine products
under the direct supervision of the parent or guardian of such person in the
privacy of the parent's or guardian's home.
(2) Sell or handle any unopened container of tobacco products, vapor
products or alternative nicotine products in the course of his or her employment
by a tobacco licensee; or
(3) Possess or purchase tobacco products, vapor products or alternative
nicotine products for the purpose of testing or enforcing compliance with statutes,
laws or ordinances governing the sale of tobacco products, vapor products or
alternative nicotine products as long as law enforcement is conducting the
compliance check.
(C)Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be fined according to the
provisions of the Grand Island City Code.
§20-20.1. Definitions
(A) Tobacco products shall mean any substance containing tobacco leaf, including but
not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, or dipping
tobacco.
(B)Vapor products shall mean any noncombustible product, whether containing nicotine
or not, that employs a heating element, power source, electronic circuit, or other
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ORDINANCE NO. 9547 (Cont.)
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electronic, chemical, or mechanical means, regardless of shape or size, that can be
used to produce vapor. Vapor product shall include any electronic cigarette,
electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or similar product or device and
any vapor cartridge or other container of solution that is intended to be used with or in
an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or similar
product or device. Vapor product does not include an alternative nicotine product,
cigarette, cigar, or other tobacco product, or any product regulated as a drug or device
by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
(C)Alternative nicotine product shall mean any noncombustible product containing
nicotine that is intended for human consumption, whether chewed, absorbed,
dissolved, or ingested by any other means. Alternative nicotine product does not
include any vapor product, cigarette, cigar, or other tobacco product, or any product
regulated as a drug or device by the United States Food and Drug Administration
under Chapter V of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
SECTION 2. Any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: July 14, 2015.
____________________________________
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-1
Approving Minutes of June 23, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 23, 2015
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on June 23, 2015. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
June 17, 2015.
Mayor Jeremy L. Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mitch Nickerson, Mark Stelk, Chuck Haase, Julie Hehnke, Linna Dee
Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. Councilmember
Jeremy Jones was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan
Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Interim Finance Director William Clingman, City
Attorney Robert Sivick, and Public Works Director John Collins.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Scott Taylor, First Christian Church, 2400 West 14th Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council member Maricela Paramo.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to adjourn to the Board of
Equalization. Motion adopted.
#2015-BE-2 - Consideration of Determining Benefits and Levy Special Assessments for Fence
Removal from Public Right of Way at 904 West Phoenix Avenue. Public Works Director John
Collins reported that a fence was removed from the public right-of-way at 904 West Phoenix
Avenue at a cost of $500.00. The cost would be assessed to the adjacent property owners. Staff
recommended approval.
Lewis Kent, 624 Meves Avenue spoke in support. Tom O’Neill, 2017 Barbara Avenue spoke in
opposition.
Motion by Haase, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2015-BE-2. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Donaldson, second by Hehnke to return to
Regular Session. Motion adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Ornelas, Inc. dba La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, 2418 North
Webb Road, Suite A for Class “I” Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an
application for a Class “I” Liquor License had been received from Ornelas, Inc. dba La Cocina
Mexican Restaurant, 2418 North Webb Road, Suite A. Ms. Edwards presented the following
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exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by
the City on June 9, 2015; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing
published on June 13, 2015; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on
June 9, 2015; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended denial based on the
Police Department report and not qualifying under Nebraska State Statute 53-132 (a), (b), and (c)
and under Nebraska Liquor Control Commission Rules and Regulations, Chapter 2 010.01,
Falsification of Application. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Amendment to Redevelopment Plan Area 1 located at 308-312 West 3rd
Street. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that T & S Properties, the owner of the
Kaufman Building had submitted a proposed amendment to the redevelopment plan that would
provide for renovation and redevelopment of property located at 308-312 West 3rd Street for
commercial and office uses. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request to Rezone Property Located at 604 N. Custer Avenue from R2 Low
Density Residential to RO Residential Office (Timothy Dunagan). Regional Planning Director
Chad Nabity reported that an application had been received from Timothy Dunagan for a change
in zoning located at 604 N. Custer Avenue from R2 Low Density Residential to RO Residential
Office. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request to Rezone Property Located at 3344 W. Wildwood Drive from B2
General Business and TA Transitional Agriculture to B2 General Business (Robin Stauffer).
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that an application had been received from
Robin Stauffer for a change in zoning located at 3344 W. Wildwood Drive from B2 General
Business and TA Transitional Agriculture to B2 General Business. Staff recommended approval.
No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 414 N. Eddy Street - A & V Enterprise,
LLC. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at
414 N. Eddy Street was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair
power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The easement would be used for a pad-
mounted transformer to provide additional power for the strip mall at this location. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1002 N. Webb Road - Raile Investments,
LLC. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at
1002 N. Webb Road 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 place a
pad-mounted three phase transformer to provide power to the new Feel Fit Fitness building. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3004 Garland Street - The Diamond
Engineering Company. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 3004 Garland Street was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The easement would
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be used for a primary underground power line to feed a new Verison Cell Tower. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 218 & 222 S. Plum Street - Burtle Heating
& Air Conditioning, Inc. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 218 & 222 S. Plum Street 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 allow the Electric Utility to continue the use without change or
conflict at this location. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCE:
Councilmember Donaldson moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by
title on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9540 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 468 - Lots Five (5) and Twelve
(12) Garland Place (Stauss Road)
#9541 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Located at 604 N. Custer Avenue
from R2 Low Density Residential to RO Residential Office (Timothy Dunagan)
#9542 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Located at 3344 W. Wildwood
Drive from B2 General Business and TA Transitional Agriculture to B2 General Business
(Robin Stauffer)
#9543 - Consideration of Assessments for Fence Removal from Public Right of Way at
904 West Phoenix Avenue
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 these ordinances 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.
#9540 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 468 - Lots Five (5) and Twelve
(12) Garland Place (Stauss Road)
Utility Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a petition had been received from the property
owner of Lots Five (5) and Twelve (12) Garland Place (at the west end of Stauss Road)
requesting City water service.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9540.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9540 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9540 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
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Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9540 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9541 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Located at 604 N. Custer Avenue
from R2 Low Density Residential to RO Residential Office (Timothy Dunagan)
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearings.
Motion by Hehnke, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinance #9541.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9541 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9541 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9541 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9542 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Located at 3344 W. Wildwood
Drive from B2 General Business and TA Transitional Agriculture to B2 General Business
(Robin Stauffer)
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearings.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9542.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9542 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9542 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9542 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9543 - Consideration of Assessments for Fence Removal from Public Right of Way at
904 West Phoenix Avenue
This item was related to the aforementioned Board of Equalization hearing.
Motion by Stelk, second by Steele to approve Ordinance #9543.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9543 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9543 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9543 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9544 - Consideration of Annexation of Property being Platted as Stauffer Subdivision
located at the Northwest Corner of Wildwood Drive and U.S. Highway 281 (First
Reading)
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that all property subdivided adjacent to the
Corporate Limits of the City of Grand Island shall be annexed into the City at the time of the
subdivision approval. The Mitchell H. Stauffer Revocable Trust, as owners of the property,
submitted Stauffer Subdivision as an addition to the City. Annexation ordinances must be read at
three separate meetings. This is the first of three readings.
Motion by Paulick, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinance #9544. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Stelk, second by Hehnke to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Receipt of Official Document – Tort Claim filed by Michael C. Brewer.
Approving Minutes of June 9, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Preliminary Plat for Starlite Subdivision. It was noted that Rick Johnson, owner, had
submitted the Preliminary Plat for Starlite Subdivision for the purpose of creating 2 lots located
south of State Street and north of 13th Street consisting of 69.346 acres.
#2015-152 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Landell Subdivision. It was
noted that Richard Landell, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Landell Subdivision for the purpose of creating 1 lot located north of Capital Avenue and west of
Gunbarrel Road consisting of 3.002 acres.
#2015-153 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 414 N. Eddy Street - A & V
Enterprise, LLC.
#2015-154 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1002 N. Webb Road - Raile
Investments, Inc.
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#2015-155 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3004 Garland Street - The Diamond
Engineering Company.
#2015-156 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 218 and 222 S. Plum Street - Burtle
Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
#2015-157 - Approving Change Order #4 (Contract Language Only) with AMEC of Tucker, GA
for the Air Quality Control System.
#2015-158 - Approving Quality Control Testing for the 2015 Asphalt Resurfacing Project No.
2015-AC-1 with GSI Engineering of Grand Island, NE in an Amount of $27,438.00.
#2015-159 - Approving Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Olsson Associates of Grand Island,
NE for Professional Services Related to the Extension of Sanitary Sewer System in Wildwood
Subdivision (District No. 528) and from Wildwood Subdivision to Interstate 80 (District No.
530T) in an Amount of $40,000.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $542,185.00.
#2015-160 - Approving Change Order No. 3 for North Interceptor Phase II; Project No. 2013-S-
4 with S.J. Louis Construction, Inc. of Rockville, MN in and Amount of $56,540.88 and a
Revised Contract Amount of $21,326,074.90.
#2015-161 - Approving Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the City/County Geographic
Information System.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Forwarding Blighted and Substandard Area #18 – Middleton Electric to the
Hall County Regional Planning Commission. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported
that Middleton Electric had submitted a Substandard and Blight Study for approximately 114
acres of property in west central Grand Island located between Webb Road on the west, Blaine
Street and Custer Avenue on the east, U.S. Highway 30 on the north and 2nd Street on the south.
Staff recommended approval to forward to the Regional Planning Commission.
Comments were made concerning the reliance of government assistance for economic
development and community benefit from these projects. Also mentioned was the large size of
this study. Keith Marvin, Marvin Planning Consultants from David City, NE who conducted the
study explained why this area was so large. He stated in order for the area to qualify they needed
to make it this big and in the future some of the businesses may redevelop. Ron Depue, attorney
for the applicant explained the process for the study. He stated one person would start the
process with the study and incur the costs.
Motion by Minton, second by Stelk to approve. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Consideration of Approving Request for Liquor Manager Designation for Leela Castillo, 2323
Bellwood Drive #212 with Fiesta Latina/Klub Lavish, 2815 South Locust Street. City Clerk
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RaNae Edwards reported that Leela Castillo, 2323 Bellwood Drive #212 was requesting a Liquor
Manager designation for Fiesta Latina/Klub Lavish, 2815 South Locust Street. Staff
recommended denial based on the Police Department report of not qualifying under Nebraska
State Statute 53-125 Parts (5), (10), and (11) and the Nebraska liquor Control Commission
Nebraska Rules and Regulations, Chapter 2 Section 010.01, Falsification of Application.
Motion by Stelk, second by Hehnke to deny the request from Leela Castillo. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2015-162 - Consideration of Approving Request from Ornelas, Inc. dba La Cocina Mexican
Restaurant, 2418 North Webb Road, Suite A for Class “I” Liquor License and Liquor Manager
Designation for Javier Erives, 504 No. Walnut Street, Apt. 3. This item relates to the
aforementioned Public Hearing. Javier Erives, 504 No. Walnut Street, Apt. 3 spoke in support.
Sgt. Dave Vitera and Police Chief Steve Lamken commented on the police investigation and
reasons for denial. Discussion was held regarding other businesses owned by this applicant in
York and McCook.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Stelk to deny Resolution #2015-162. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Stelk, and Nickerson voted aye.
Councilmembers Paulick and Steele voted no. Motion adopted.
#2015-163 - Consideration of Approving Economic Development Incentive Agreement with
GIX Logistics, 308 West 3rd Street. Citizens Advisory Review Committee (CARC) Chairman
Dehn Renter stated this application had been approved by the CARC. EDC President Dave
Taylor reported that GIX Logistics had submitted a LB-840 application in the amount of
$202,800.00 for the creation of 26 additional full-time employees. The company is located at 308
West 3rd Street and is an existing business of transportation, logistics, and distribution of goods
across the country. This forgivable loan would be paid over three years.
Tom O’Neill, 2017 Barbara Avenue spoke in support. Compliments were made by Council
concerning this project.
Motion by Haase, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution #2015-163. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2015-164 - Consideration of Approving Amendment to Redevelopment Plan Area 1 located at
308-312 West 3rd Street. This item is related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Regional
Planning Director Chad Nabity stated this item was part two of the GIX Logistics project. This
would allow for TIF financing from the Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) in the
amount of $272,000 if Council approved the Redevelopment Plan.
Discussion was held regarding the business financials in the application. Jim Pirnie, 4011 W.
Faidley Avenue explained the reason for this request. They wanted to keep the jobs here in
Grand Island and hire students from the local college. If not for the TIF funding they would have
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relocated their business to Kearney. City Attorney Robert Sivick explained State Statutes with
regards to FIF financing. Mr. Nabity explained the process regarding bonds, payments, and
increased tax base.
Motion by Hehnke, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2015-164. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2015-165 - Consideration of Approving Architectural Services for the Utilities Customer
Service Building. Utility Director Tim Luchsinger reported that the Utilities Department
provided the majority of funding for the Finance Department for the financial operations of
customer service such as receiving billing payments, account starts, stops, and transfers, and
answering other account questions from customers. The customer service area currently in City
Hall, including the parking area, does not provide appropriate traffic patterns to adequately serve
the customers. Discussions were held regarding the construction of a new Utilities Customer
Service Building to be located at the southeast corner of First and Sycamore Streets.
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Architectural Services for a new customer service building were
issued with two responses received. This is a three phase project. Staff recommended awarding
the contract to Davis Design of Lincoln, NE to proceed with Phase 1 of the project for a not-to-
exceed amount of $7,875.00.
Lewis Kent, 624 Meves Avenue spoke in support.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve Resolution #2015-165.
Concerns were brought up regarding building this before a Finance Director was hired.
Mentioned was reopening the drive-through window and fully staffing the customer service
desks during peak hours. Mr. Luchsinger stated this project had been looked at for several years
and opening the drive-through window would create traffic problems.
Interim Finance Director William Clingman explained the logistics problems with the current
building. City Administrator Marlan Ferguson stated the empty space created by the move could
be used for Information Technology and the Human Resources departments. This move would
alleviate space constraints within City Hall.
Motion by Stelk, second by Haase to postpone this item 6 months after we hire the Finance
Director. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Haase, and Stelk voted aye.
Councilmembers Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, and Nickerson voted no. Motion failed.
Upon roll call vote of the main motion, Councilmembers Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke,
Stelk, and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, and Haase voted no. Motion
adopted.
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Hehnke, second by Nickerson to approve the Claims for the period of June 10, 2015
through June 23, 2015, for a total amount of $8,311,019.77. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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Item G-2
#2015-166 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3041 N.
Shady Bend Road - Asche
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-4.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-166
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island
from Charles A. Asche, 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 July 14, 2015 for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of utility easements on two tracts of land located in Hall
County, Nebraska; and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section One (1), Township Eleven (11)
North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska; thence
southerly along the westerly line of said Section One (1), a distance of eight
hundred thirty two and forty five hundredths (832.45) feet; thence easterly and
perpendicular to the westerly line of said Section One (1), a distance of thirty
three (33.0) feet to a point on the easterly right-of-way line of Shady Bend Road,
being the Point of Beginning; thence continuing easterly a distance of twenty
seven (27.0) feet to the point of termination. The said described tract comprising a
part of a tract of land described in Document 201502869 recorded in the office of
the Register of Deeds, Hall County, NE.
The above-described easement and right-of-way tract containing 0.012 acres
(540.0 sf), more or less, as shown on the plat dated 6/22/2015, 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 Charles A. Asche, on the above-
described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska July 14, 2015.
________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-3
#2015-167 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 5976 &
5700 S. Locust Street - Lilienthal
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 ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-167
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island
from Michael R. and Julie A. Lilienthal, 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 July 14, 2015 for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of utility easements on two tracts of land located in Hall
County, Nebraska; and more particularly described as follows:
TRACT 1
The centerline of a twenty (20.0) foot wide utility easement and right-a-way tract
being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the southeast
corner of Section Nine (9), Township Ten (10) North, Range Nine (9) West of the
6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska; thence northerly along the easterly line of said
Section Nine (9), on an assumed bearing of N1°23’05”W, a distance of one
thousand six hundred twenty five and two hundredths (1,625.2) feet; thence
S73°43’00”W, along the centerline of an existing sixteen (16.0) foot wide
easement and its extension, as recorded in Document 85-000723 at the Register of
Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska a distance of one hundred forty nine and one tenth
(149.1) feet; thence S63°39’00”W, along the centerline of said existing sixteen
(16.0) foot wide easement, a distance of four hundred thirty two and eighty two
hundredths (432.82) feet to the ACTUAL Point of Beginning of TRACT 1;
thence S12°34’27”E, a distance of eight hundred fifty (850.0) feet to the point of
termination of said TRACT 1.
TRACT 2
The centerline of a twenty (20.0) foot wide utility easement and right-a-way tract
being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the southeast
corner of Section Nine (9), Township Ten (10) North, Range Nine (9) West of the
6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska; thence northerly along the easterly line of said
Section Nine (9), on an assumed bearing of N1°23’05”W, a distance of one
thousand six hundred twenty five and two hundredths (1,625.2) feet; thence
S73°43’00”W, along the centerline of an existing sixteen (16.0) foot wide
easement and its extension as recorded in Document 85-000723 at the Register of
Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska, a distance of one hundred forty nine and one tenth
(149.1) feet; thence S63°39’00”W, along the centerline of said existing sixteen
(16.0) foot wide easement as recorded in Document 85-000723 at the Register of
Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska, a distance of one thousand two hundred eighty
three and nine tenths (1,283.9) feet; thence S66°23’00”W, along the centerline of
said existing sixteen (16.0) foot wide easement, a distance of one thousand one
hundred sixty seven and nine tenths (1,167.9) feet; thence S78°28’00”W, along
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the centerline of an existing sixteen (16.0) foot easement, a distance of six
hundred six and six tenths (606.6) feet to the ACTUAL Point of Beginning of
TRACT 2; thence S36°38’06”W, a distance of forty two and eight tenths (42.8)
feet; thence S77°26’”01”W, a distance of three hundred eighty four and fifty five
hundredths (384.55) feet; thence N78°28’00”W, a distance of seventy two (72.0)
feet to the point of termination of said TRACT 2.
The above-described easement and right-of-way tracts containing a combined
total of 0.62 acres, more or less, as shown on the plat dated 6/16/2015, 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 Michael R. and Julie A. Lilienthal,
on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska July 14, 2015.
________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-4
#2015-168 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - South of
Capital Avenue, West of Hwy. 281, North of Sterling Estates 3rd
Subdivision - Niedfelt Property Management
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 ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-168
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island
from Niedfelt Property Management Preferred 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 July 28, 2015 for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of utility easements on a tract of land located in the City of
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of Sterling Estates Second Subdivision; thence on
an assumed bearing of S00°15’38”W along the west line of a ninety (90.0) foot wide
Grand Island Drainage right-of-way, a distance of four hundred forty six and twenty
four hundredths (446.24) feet to the northeast corner of Outlot B, Sterling Estates
Fourth Subdivision; thence N89°07’20”W along the north Line of said Outlot B, a
distance of one hundred fifty three and ninety five hundredths (153.95) feet to the
northwest corner of said Outlot B, being the ACTUAL POINT OF BEGINNING;
thence continuing N89°07’20”W, distance of sixty (60.0) feet; thence N00°52’40”E, a
distance of two hundred (200.0) feet; thence on a seventy (70.0) foot radius curve to the
left with a chord bearing of N44o07’20”W, a chord length of ninety eight and ninety
nine hundredths (98.99) feet; thence N89°07’20”W, a distance of eighty hundred thirty
seven and eighty eight hundredths (837.88) feet; thence N00°52’40”E, a distance of
sixty (60.0) feet; thence S89°07’20”E, a distance of four hundred eight and eighty eight
hundredths (408.88) feet; thence N00°52’40”E, a distance of one hundred seventeen
and sixty hundredths (117.60) feet to a point on the south line of Lot One (1), Sterling
Estates Sixth Subdivision; thence S89°00’34”E along said south line of Sterling Estates
Sixth Subdivision, a distance of twenty (20.0) feet; thence S00°52’40”W, a distance of
one hundred seventeen and fifty seven hundredths (117.57) feet; thence S89°07’20”E, a
distance of two hundred ninety five (295.0) feet; thence N00°52’40”E, a distance of one
hundred sixteen and ninety six hundredths (116.96) feet to a point on the south line of
Lot One (1), Sterling Estates Second Subdivision; thence S89°07’20”E along said south
line of Sterling Estates Second Subdivision, a distance of fifteen (15.0) feet; thence
S00°52’40”W, a distance of one hundred sixteen and ninety six hundredths (116.96)
feet; thence S89°07’20”E, a distance of one hundred forty four and fifty six hundredths
(144.56) feet; thence on a sixty (60.0) foot radius curve to the right with a chord bearing
of S44°07’14”E, a cord length of one hundred nineteen and forty three hundredths
(119.43) feet; thence S00°52’42”W, a distance of two hundred forty five and fifty five
hundredths (245.55) feet to the said Point Of Beginning.
The above-described easement and right-of-way tract containing 1.89 acres more or
less, as shown on the plat dated Jun. 25, 2015, marked Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
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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 Niedfelt Property Management
Preferred LLC, on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska July 14, 2015.
___________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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2014-1966PROJECT NO:DRAWN BY:05.05.2015DATE:RASEXHIBITFAX 308.995.8921TEL 308.995.8706Holdrege, NE 68949-0885P.O. Box 885701 4th Ave., Suite 2CA UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED IN PART OF THE NW1/4, SECTION 12, T11N, R10W OF THE 6TH P.M.,CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKARGrand IslandCouncil Session - 7/14/2015Page 102 / 285
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-5
#2015-169 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 4160 Old
Potash Highway - Hall County School District #2
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-7.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-169
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island
from Hall County School District 002 (Grand Island Public Schools) 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 July 14, 2015 for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of a utility easement located in the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska; and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot One (1), Block One (1) Dale Roush
Second Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, said
point being on the northerly right-of-way line of Old Potash Highway; thence
easterly along northerly right-of-way line of said Old Potash Highway, a distance
of one hundred sixteen and twenty one hundredths (116.21) feet to the ACTUAL
Point of Beginning; thence deflecting left 59°23’52” and running northeasterly, a
distance of four hundred eight (408.0) feet to a point of termination. The side
lines of the above described tract shall be prolonged or shortened as required to
terminate on the boundary of Grantor’s property.
The above-described easement tract and right-of-way containing a total of 0.186
acres, more or less, as shown on the plat dated 6/29/2015, 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 Hall County School District 002
(Grand Island Public Schools), on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska July 14, 2015.
___________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-6
#2015-170 - Approving Purchase of Bucket Truck (replacement)
for the Line Division (Unit 1551) of the Utilities Department
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:2016 Truck with 45 Foot Articulating Aerial Device -
Electric Overhead Division
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The Electric Overhead Division of the Utilities Department maintains approximately 400
miles of overhead line, 25,000 meters and 6,700 streetlights. During the normal eight
hour work shift, the duty of responding to trouble calls, repairing streetlights, and
replacing and installing meters is done by a two man service crew.
The crew currently uses a 2006 International Model 7400 truck with a Duralift model
DPM-40FP aerial device. The existing vehicle has 114,500 miles, and the hour meter has
8,437 hours, which is equivalent to approximately 252,000 miles on the engine and
power transmission equipment. The truck has issues with welds cracking on the bucket
and boom mounts. The proposed truck will have more bucket capacity and bin space in
the utility body. To continue reliable service and a safe workable truck the Electric
Department has included this truck for replacement in the current year’s budget. The
current unit will be sold at auction.
Discussion
The Grand Island City Council approved the use of the National Joint Powers Alliance
Buying Group (NJPA) on October 28, 2014 with Resolution 2014-326. To meet
competitive bidding requirements, the Utilities Department obtained pricing from the
NJPA Contract No.031014-ALT awarded to Altec Industries, Inc.
Specifications for replacement of Unit #1551 were prepared by Department staff, and
they are recommending the purchase of the new truck with telescopic articulating aerial
device from Altec Industries Inc., of St. Joseph Missouri, in the amount of $183,262.00.
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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 purchase of the 2016
Truck with 45 Foot Articulating Aerial Device for the Line Division of the Utilities
Department, from Altec Industries St. Joseph, Missouri, in the amount of $183,262.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of a 2016 Truck with 45 Foot Telescopic Articulating
Aerial Device from Altec Industries St. Joseph, Missouri, in the amount of 183,262.00.
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Opportunity Number:
Quotation Number:277406-1
NJPA Contract #: 31014
Date:3/3/2015
REFERENCE ALTEC MODEL
Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device with Material Handling (Insulated)$147,652
Per NJPA Specifications plus Options below
(A.)
1 TA45M-PERSONEL Non-Material Handling Platform (ONLY FOR 45' BOOM HEIGHT- TA45)-$4,937
2
3
4
5
(A1.)
1 VRI 120 Volt GFCI Receptacle, Includes Weather-Resistant Enclosure (x2)$496
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NJPA OPTIONS TOTAL:$143,211
(B.)
1 UNIT Platform Tilt at Lower Controls $717
2 UNIT & HYDRAULIC ACC
3 BODY Custom Fiberglass Body With Aluminum Tailshelf, American Eagle Drawer Kits $15,957
4 BODY & CHASSIS ACC Wire Rack, Ladder Rack, J Hooks on Comp Wall, Torsion Bars, 2nd Boom Rest, $7,721
5 ELECTRICAL Dimensions Inverter, LED Light Bar, GoLights, Spot Lights, Back Up Camera $10,741
6 FINISHING
7 CHASSIS Custom Chassis $2,886
8 OTHER Extended Warranty $1,699
OPEN MARKET OPTIONS TOTAL:$39,721
SUB-TOTAL FOR UNIT/BODY/CHASSIS:$182,932
Delivery to Customer:$330
TOTAL FOR UNIT/BODY/CHASSIS:$183,262
(C.)
1
2
3
PAINT COLOR: White to match chassis, unless otherwise specified
TRADE-IN: Equiptment trades must be received in operational condition (as initial inspection) and DOT compliant at the time of pick-up. Failure to
comply with these requirements, may result in customer bill-back repairs.
BUILD LOCATION:
CHASSIS: Per Altec Commercial Standard
DELIVERY: No later than 270-300 days ARO, FOB Customer Location
TERMS: Net 30 days
BEST VALUE: Altec boasts the following "Best Value" features: Altec ISO Grip Controls for Extra Protection, Only Lifetime Warranty on Structural
Components in Industry, Largest Service Network in Industry (Domestic and Overseas), Altec SENTRY Web/CD Based Training, Dedicated/Direct Gov't
Sales Manager, In-Service Training with Every Order.
WARRANTY: Standard Altec Warranty - One (1) year parts warranty One (1) year labor warranty Ninety (90) days warranty for travel charges (Mobile
Service) Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty. Chassis to include standard warranty, per the manufacturer. (Parts only warranty on mounted equipment
for overseas customers)
TO ORDER: To order, please contact the Altec Inside Sales Representative listed above.
**Pricing valid for 45 days**
NOTES
Altec Industries, Inc.
NJPA OPTIONS ON CONTRACT (Unit)
NJPA OPTIONS ON CONTRACT (General)
OPEN MARKET ITEMS (Customer Requested)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS (items are not included in total above)
TA45M
Quoted for: City of Grand Island
Quoted by: Chris Olinger
Altec Account Manager: Don Sedlacek
Phone: 816-901-4709 Fax: 816-236-1393 Email: chris.olinger@altec.com
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-170
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island Electric Overhead Division of the Utilities
Department budgeted for a 2016 Truck with 45 foot Articulating Aerial Device in the current
budget; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2014 with Resolution 2014-326, the City Council
approved the use of the National Joint Powers Alliance Buying Group (NJPA) to meet
competitive bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, to meet competitive bidding requirements, the Utilities Department
obtained pricing from the NJPA Contract No. 031014-ALT awarded to Altec Industries, Inc.,
such bid being in the amount of $183,262.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of a 2016 Truck with 45
Foot Articulating Aerial Device from the NJPA Contract No. 031014-ALT, in the amount of
$183,262.00, for a 2016 Truck with 45 foot Articulating Aerial Device, is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-7
#2015-171 - Approving Interlocal Agreement with Hall County for
Ambulance Service
Staff Contact: Cory Schmidt, Fire Chief
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Cory Schmidt, Fire Chief
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Hall County for
Ambulance Service
Presenter(s):Cory Schmidt, Fire Chief
Background
The City of Grand Island Fire Department has provided ambulance service for Hall
County outside the city limits of Grand Island in the past. The terms of this agreement
were in accordance with an Interlocal Agreement between the two parties which
originated in 1967. The Agreement expired on June 30, 2015.
Discussion
Councilmembers Nickerson and Minton, City Administrator Ferguson, and staff from the
Grand Island Fire Department met with members of the Hall County Board of
Supervisors and negotiated a tentative agreement in regards to the Grand Island Fire
Department providing ambulance service to areas of Hall County outside the corporate
city limits of Grand Island. The proposed agreement stipulates ambulance service being
provided by Grand Island Fire Department in exchange for $196,200 per year for a two
year period commencing on July 1, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2017. The Hall County
Board approved the agreement on June 30, 2015.
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 Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Grand Island and Hall County to provide ambulance service that was
negotiated by Councilmembers on behalf of the City.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Grand Island and Hall
County to provide ambulance service to the areas in Hall County, outside the city limits
of Grand Island.
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INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF HALL AND
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Nebraska Interlocal Cooperation
Act codified at Article 8, Chapter 13 and §§13-303 and 77-3442
of the Nebraska Revised Statutes, the County of Hall (County)
and the City of Grand Island (City) do hereby enter into an
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (Agreement) for the City to
provide ambulance service for that part of Hall County not
within the boundaries of the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, on August 31, 1967 the Parties entered into an
initial agreement for ambulance service for that part of Hall
County not within the boundaries of the City of Grand Island;
and
WHEREAS, since 1967 the Parties have renewed that agreement
periodically; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2008 the Parties renewed that agreement
for a period of five (5) years ending on June 30, 2013;
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2013 the Parties renewed that agreement
for a period of two (2) years ending on June 30, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to again renew their agreement
for the City to provide ambulance service for that part of Hall
County not within the boundaries of the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties do hereby set forth the terms
of their Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the City to
provide ambulance service for that part of Hall County not
within the boundaries of the City of Grand Island as follows:
I.
The duration of this Agreement shall be for two (2) years
commencing on July 1, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2017.
II.
The geographic area covered by this Agreement shall be that
part of Hall County not within the boundaries of the City of
Grand Island. That area is not static and may change during the
duration of this Agreement as a result of annexation of portions
of the County by the City.
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III.
The Parties shall not create any separate legal entity for
the purpose of administering this Agreement. The administration
of this Agreement is delegated to the City. The City’s
authority to manage its ambulance service, bill for that
service, and retain the revenue generated by that service
remains in full force in all instances unless specifically
stated otherwise by the terms of this Agreement.
IV.
There shall be no joint method for the Parties to finance
the administration of this Agreement. The Parties shall adopt
and maintain appropriations to fund their respective financial
obligations under this Agreement.
V.
The Parties shall not create any joint fund or acquire
joint property for the administration of this Agreement.
VI.
The Grand Island Fire Chief shall be the Administrator of
this Agreement.
VII.
The County’s financial obligations to the City pursuant to
this Agreement shall be as follows:
A. The County shall make two (2) annual payments to the City of
One Hundred, Ninety-Six Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars
(196,200.00) for a total of Three Hundred, Ninety-Two
Thousand, Four Hundred Dollars ($392,400.00) during the
duration of this Agreement. Annual payments shall be based
on the County’s fiscal year which begins on July 1 and ends
June 30.
B. The County’s annual payments to the City shall be made
according to the following schedule:
1. 2015-2016 Fiscal Year
a. August 1, 2015 $ 49,050.00
b. November 1, 2015 $ 49,050.00
c. February 1, 2016 $ 49,050.00
d. May 1, 2016 $ 49,050.00
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2015-2016 Fiscal Year Total $196,200.00
2. 2016-2017 Fiscal Year
a. August 1, 2016 $ 49,050.00
b. November 1, 2016 $ 49,050.00
c. February 1, 2017 $ 49,050.00
d. May 1, 2017 $ 49,050.00
2014-2015 Fiscal Year Total $196,200.00
Duration of Agreement Total $392,400.00
C. Any ambulance service to the Hall County Jail shall be
billed to the County separately in accordance with the
City’s ambulance fee schedule. The County’s financial
obligation for ambulance service to the Hall County Jail
shall be in addition to the annual payments listed above.
VIII.
The City may set ambulance rates at its discretion but the
rate for calls for that part of Hall County not within the
boundaries of the City of Grand Island shall be set according to
defined and reasonable factors such as mileage.
IX.
The terms of this Agreement shall not be altered or amended
unless done so in writing with the approval of both the
governing bodies of the Parties.
X.
This Agreement may be terminated by either Party for any
reason or no reason upon the approval of such action by the
governing body of either Party with a minimum of thirty (30)
days notice to the other Party.
WITNESS OUR HANDS
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COUNTY OF HALL
____________________ By ________________________________
Date Scott Arnold, Chairperson
Hall County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
_________________________
Marla J. Conley
Hall County Clerk
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
____________________ By ________________________________
Date Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
City of Grand Island
ATTEST:
_________________________
RaNae Edwards
Grand Island City Clerk
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-171
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island and Hall County currently have an Inter-
Local agreement regarding ambulance service for Hall County ; and
WHEREAS, the current agreement has expired as of June 30, 2015; and
WHEREAS, negotiations resulted in a proposed Inter-Local agreement, and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island will receive $196,200 per year commencing
July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2017 for the Grand Island Fire Department to provide
ambulance service to Hall County outside the city limits of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City Council authorized the Mayor
to sign the Inter-Local Agreement between the two parties in regards to ambulance service.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-8
#2015-172 - Approving Police Department Three Year Victims Of
Crime Act Grant Application
Staff Contact: Steven Lamken
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Police Department
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:2015 VOCA Grant Application
Presenter(s):Steven Lamken, Police Chief
Background
The Police Department has received a Victims Of Crime Act, VOCA, Federal grant for
several years. The VOCA grant funds support the Police Department Victim/Witness
Unit. The VOCA grant requires a 20% match from the City. The U.S. Department of
Justice (DOJ) has provided a significant increase in the amount of funding available
through VOCA grants. The U.S. DOJ has also changed the VOCA grant period from one
year to three years in length. The grant application must be submitted in July.
The Police Department is applying for a three year VOCA grant requesting $118,093 in
2015/2016, $134,035 in 2016/2017, and $134,714 in 2017/2018. The grant funding
requires the City to pay employee costs of $14,408 in 2015/2016, $19,438 in 2016/2017
and $20,117 in 2017/2018. The grant request provides for the hiring of a Victim
Advocate for the Unit.
This action is to obtain Council approval to apply for the grant. It does not obligate the
City to accept the grant if approved. Approval of an awarded grant will require Council
approval. The 2015 through 2018 VOCA grant is an anticipatory grant application and
does not obligate the City Council to accepting the grant or providing for an additional
employee.
Discussion
The Police Department has received a Victims Of Crime Act, VOCA, grant for several
years. The department must have City Council approval to apply for a grant and also to
accept a grant if awarded. VOCA grants require a 20% match of costs by the City.
Personnel salary and benefits must be a cash match while the remaining match can be in-
kind. The Police Department must have City Council approval to submit an application
for a VOCA grant and City Council approval to accept a grant when awarded.
There have been changes in the 2015 year. The U.S. Department of Justice has received a
significant increase in VOCA funding that will extend for a minimum of three years. In
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addition the U.S. DOJ has changed the grants from one year in length to three years. It is
our understanding that the Police Department will not have the opportunity to apply for
another VOCA grant until 2018. The grant application must be submitted in July. We
recognize that the Council has not completed the 2015/2016 budget nor approved
employee requests for the budget. Council approval of the grant application does not
obligate the Council to increase staffing. The grant, if awarded, could be modified if the
Victim Advocate position was not approved.
The 2014 VOCA grant was $57,471. Historically the Police Department Unit has had one
position, a Victim/Witness Coordinator who provides victim/witness services. The
previous grant applications were based upon the limited funding available for VOCA
grants. The Nebraska Crime Commission acknowledged that the workload of the
Department Victim/Witness Unit was large and a second position was justified.
Unfortunately, there was inadequate funding to provide for more resources. The result of
this is that our Victim/Witness Coordinator is required to limit services only to victims of
serious violent crime. Services are not provided for minor violent crimes or property
crimes.
The Police Department is submitting a three year grant application that would add an
additional position, a Victim Advocate, to the Victim/Witness Unit. The Victim Advocate
will allow the Unit to expand services and provide more comprehensive services to
victims. As stated earlier, 20% of the employee salary and benefits must be paid by the
City. The Department used a new employee receiving full family health benefits in
preparing the application. The required City benefits costs could change depending upon
the health benefits of the employee. The benefits costs for the three year grant using full
family health for the new employee is:
2015/2016 -$14,408
2016/2017 -$19,438
2017/2018 -$20,117
The remaining match for the grant will be in-kind with office space, equipment,
administration and clerical support.
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
5.
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the application for a three year
Victims Of Crime Act grant by the Police Department to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Police Department 2015 – 2018, three year Victims Of Crime Act
grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice to fund the Victim/Witness Unit.
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State Use Only
Grant #____________________
NEBRASKA CRIME COMMISSION
2015 VICTIM ASSISTANCE
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) & State Victim Assistance
GRANT APPLICATION
1. Applicant Name: (Agency/Organization)
The applicant must be the agency that will
receive and disburse the grant funds.
Name: City of Grand Island Phone (308 )385-5444
Fax (308)385-5486
2. Applicant Federal Employer ID #:
(must be 9 digits)
47-6006205
3. Applicant DUNS #:040919607
4. Applicant Address:P.O. Box 1968, Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1968
5. Project Title: Grand Island/Hall County Victim Assistance Program
Name: Dean Elliott
Title: Captain
Phone (308)385-5400
Fax (308)385-5398
Email: delliott@gipolice.org
6. Project Director:
(Receives all correspondence)
Address: 111 Public Safety Drive
Grand Island, NE 68801-8410
Name: Kerry Garza
Title: Coordinator
Phone (308)385-5409
Fax (308)385-5661
Email: kgarza@gipolice.org
7. Project Coordinator:
(Contact Person)
Address: 111 Public Safety Drive
Grand Island, NE 68801-8410
Name: Jessica Gracia
Title: Police Records Clerk
Phone (308)385-5400
Fax (308)385-5398
Email: jgracia@gipolice.org
8. Fiscal Officer:
(Cannot be Project Director)
Address: 111 Public Safety Drive
Grand Island, NE 68801-8410
Name: Jeremy Jensen
Title: Mayor
Phone(308)385-5444,140
Fax (308)385-5486
Email: MayorJensen@grand-island.com
9. Authorized Official:
(NOTE: The authorized official would
include county board chair, mayor, city
administrator, state agency director, chair
or vice-chair of non-profit agency.)
Address: P.O. Box 1968
Grand Island, NE 68802-1968
)
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10. Previous 5-Years Commission funding for this Project:
Grant #10-VA-229 Amount: $46,110.00
Grant #11-VA-212 Amount: $46,110.00
Grant #12-VA-213 Amount: $46,110.00
Grant #13-VA-217 Amount: $46,110.00
Grant #14-VA-220 Amount: $57,471.00
11. Area Served by this Project (Counties/Cities)
Hall County, including the city/towns of Grand Island, Alda, Wood River, Cairo, Boelus, and Doniphan.
12. Type of Agency:
State Agency
Unit of Local Government
Private Non-Profit
Native American Tribe or Organization
Other: (indicate)
13. Funds will be used primarily to: (check only one)
Expand services into a new geographic area
Offer new types of services
Serve additional victim populations
Continue existing services to crime victims
Other:
14. If awarded, these funds will: (check only one)
Start a New Victim Services Program
Expand or Enhance Existing Program not funded by VOCA in previous years
Continue Existing Program funded by VOCA in previous years
Technology
15. Identify types of victims to be served with requested Victim Assistance funds and Match funds:
Child Abuse/Physical
Child Abuse/Sexual
DUI/DWI Victims
Domestic Violence Victims
Adult Victims/Sexual Assault
Other – Burglary, Arson, Protection Order Violations, Hate
Crimes, Stalking, Terroristic Threats, Vulnerable Adult Abuse,
Criminal Mischief, Intimidation by Phone, Witness Tampering,
Strangulation, Identity Theft, Human Trafficking, Theft
Elder Abuse
Adult Survivors of Incest or Child Sexual Abuse
Survivors of Homicide Victims
Robbery
Assault
16. Agency Staff & Volunteers (volunteers are required)# Part Time # Full Time
Total # of agency volunteers (excluding board members)3 0
Total # of paid agency staff 0 2
# of volunteers that support this project only 3 0
# of paid staff for this project only 0 2
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17. Check the services to be provided by the Victim Assistance funds and Match funds.
Crisis Counseling
Follow-up Contact
Therapy
Group Treatment
Crisis Hotline
Shelter/Safe Home
Personal Advocacy
Information/Referral
Criminal Justice Advocacy
Emergency Financial Assistance
Emergency Legal Advocacy
Assist with Filing Compensation Claims
VINE assistance to victims
Telephone Contacts (Information & Referral)
Other: Victim Impact Statement and Restitution Assistance,
Court Accompaniment, Protection/Harassment Order
Assistance, Transportation
18. Project Summary: (150 words or less)
The Grand Island/Hall County Victim Assistance Program is a public service office established to assist victims
of crime throughout the criminal justice process in order to prevent any further victimization, to reduce the
trauma of the crime experience, and to aid in the rebuilding of the victim to a state of well-being. The Program,
made possible by a grant from the Nebraska Crime Commission, became operational in April 2004 and functions
under the Administrative Division of the Grand Island Police Department. The program encompasses all of Hall
County and includes victims/witnesses of certain crimes handled within the jurisdiction of the Grand Island
Police Department, Hall County Sheriff’s Office, and occasionally the Nebraska State Patrol. The agency,
conveniently located in the Law Enforcement Center, is staffed with one full-time bilingual coordinator and a few
part-time trained volunteers and is open Monday through Friday 9:00 to 5:00.
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3-Year Proposed Project Budget
Year 1 figures must match those in the application’s request. Year 2 and 3 are considered proposed amount that are subject to change. One-time
purchases are to occur in Year 1 or 2 to ensure the project fully benefits from the items. Each year will be considered a 12 month period unless
otherwise indicated by the applicant (should be noted on this form).
Category Year 1 –
2015/2016
Requested
Federal Amount
Year 1
Match Share
Year 2 –
2016/2017
Proposed
Federal Amount
Year 2
Match Share
Year 3 –
2017/2018
Proposed
Federal Amount
Year 3
Match Share
A. Personnel $92.664.00 $14,408.00 $114,597.00 $19,438.00 $114,597.00 $20,117.00
B. Consultants/Contracts
C. Travel
D. Supplies/Operating
Expenses
$9,211.00 $9,211.00 $9,211.00
E. Equipment $1,810.00 $2,715.00
F. Other Costs
TOTAL AMOUNT $94,474.00 $23,619.00 $114,597.00 $28,649.00 $117,312.00 $29,328.00
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BUDGET SUMMARY – Year 1
Category Requested Federal
Amount
Match Share Total Project
A. Personnel $92,664.00 $14,408.00 $107,072.00
B. Consultants/Contracts
C. Travel
D. Supplies/Operating Expenses $9,211.00 $9,211.00
E. Equipment $1,810.00 $1,810.00
F. Other Costs
TOTAL AMOUNT $94,474.00 $23,619.00 $118,093.00
% Contribution 80%20%100%
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify the information in this application is accurate and, as the
authorized official for the project, hereby agree to comply with all provisions of the grant program
and all other applicable state and federal laws.
Name of Authorized Official: Jeremy Jensen
Title: Mayor
Address: P.O. Box 1968
City, State, Zip: Grand Island, NE 68802-1968
Telephone: (308)385-5444, Extension 144
Signature:
Date:
(NOTE: Authorized official includes county board chair, mayor, city administrator, state agency director, chair or vice-chair of
non-profit agency.)
Year 1 - Proposed Project Period (month/day/year): From 10/01/15 To 9/30/16
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CATEGORY A – PERSONNEL
Title/Position
Full-time or Part-time
*
N
or
E
Current
Annual
Salary
Requested
Annual
Salary
% Time
Devoted
Amount
Requested Match Subtotal Requested
Fringe
Match
Fringe
TOTAL
COSTS
Project Coordinator
Full-time
E $41,253.00 $43,106.00 100%$43,106.00 $$43,106.00 $15,096.00 $$58,202.00
Victim Advocate
Full-time
N $$29,203.00 100%$21,902.00 $$21,902.00 $12,560.00 $6,865.00 $41,327.00
Volunteers (100 hrs. @
$9.00 per hour)
E $$100%$$ 900.00 $ 900.00 $$$ 900.00
GIPD Support Staff (36
hrs. @ $16.67 per hour)
E $$100%$$ 600.00 $ 600.00 $$$ 600.00
Hall County
Investigator (250 hrs.
@24.17 per hour)
E $$100%$$6,043.00 $ 6,043.00 $$$ 6,043.00
$$%$$$$$$
$$%$$$$$$
$$%$$$$$$
$$%$$$$$$
$$%$$$$$$
$$%$$$$$$
Amount
Requested Match Subtotal Fringe
Requested
Fringe
Match
TOTAL
COSTS*N for New; E for Existing
Total Personnel Budget
$65,008.00 $7,543.00 $72,551.00 $27,656.00 $6,865.00 $107,072.00
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CATEGORY A – PERSONNEL NARRATIVE:
1.Direct Salaries.
The City of Grand Island has a 15-step pay plan for non-union employees based on merit. The existing position of
Coordinator will receive a Step 15 salary of $43,106.00 which includes a 10-01-2015 3% COLA. This is a full-time
position based on 2080 hours per year with 100% of that time devoted to the project. The amount of federal funds
requested for that position is $43,106.00. The Director is currently the only paid staff. A list of duties includes:
provide direct service to victims of crime; recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and new full-time victim advocate;
maintain proper records of all activities; promote public awareness of victim assistance services; coordinate grant
management activities.
A new full-time Victim Advocate would begin January 1, 2016 and will work Sunday through Thursday 1:00pm to
10:00pm, extending our business hours 8 hours on Sundays and 5 hours per day Mondays through Thursdays. The
advocate, who will be trained to work with children as well as adults, will provide direct service to victims of crime,
maintain proper records of all activities, and promote public awareness of victim assistance services. This position is
based on 2080 hours per year at the rate of $14.04 per hour, a Step 1 salary of the City’s 15-step pay plan, with 100%
of that time devoted to the project. We are requesting federal funds for 9 months of the advocate’s salary in the
amount of $21,902.00.
Volunteers for the program will provide conservatively 100 hours of service annually, assisting the Coordinator with
victim advocacy and public awareness of victim assistance services. 100% of that time will be devoted to the project
and will amount to a local match of $900.00 (100 hours x $9.00). Hall County Attorney’s part-time Investigator will
provide approximately 250 hours of service annually, assisting the Coordinator by locating victims and providing
advocacy. 100% of that time will be devoted to the project and will amount to a Hall County match of $6,043.00 (250
hours x $24.17).
The existing position of Project Director will contribute approximately 2% of his time, equal to roughly $1,674.00
(41.6 hours x $40.23 per hour), to the project. The Director of the program will consult with the Coordinator
regarding the program’s activities. He will maintain weekly Coordinator contact, conduct a quarterly staffing, and
prepare an annual written employee evaluation. Regarding direct victim service and specific cases, Director will
continue to provide support, direction and guidance to Coordinator and victim advocate as needed.
The existing Fiscal Officer will devote 2% of her time, equal to $612.00 (41.6 hours x $14.70 per hour) to the
project. The Officer will oversee the finances of the project.
Neither the Project Director’s nor the Fiscal Officer’s hours will be factored into the federal request or match portion
of our grant.
Grand Island Police Department Support Staff will continue to provide 36 hours of service to the program. Support
personnel will assist the coordinator by answering the telephone, reviewing reports, setting up victim files, filing,
inputting data and maintaining records. 100% of that time will be devoted to the project and will amount to $600.00
(36 hours x average $16.67 per hour) City match.
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2. Fringe Benefits.
The total fringe benefits for the Coordinator are estimated at $15,096.00 and include the following: individual high
deductible health insurance ($5,179.00), individual Health Savings Account Employer Contribution ($1,250.00),
individual dental insurance ($347.00), Social Security ($2,673.00), Medicare ($625.00), Pension ($2,586.00),
Bilingual Pay ($1,500.00), Health Retirement Account ($780.00), life insurance ($78.00), and disability ($78.00).
The total fringe benefits for the Victim Advocate are estimated at $25,900.00 ($19,425.00 for 9 months) and include
the following: family traditional health insurance ($19,942.00), family dental insurance ($1052.00), Social Security
($1,811.00), Medicare ($423.00), Pension ($1,752.00), Health Retirement Account ($780.00), life insurance ($78.00),
dependent life insurance ($9.00), and disability ($53).
We are requesting federal funds for fringe benefits in the amount of $27,656.00 (Coordinator $15,096.00 + Victim
Advocate for 9 months $12,560.00 ($19,425.00 minus match)) and the remaining $6,865.00 will be paid by the City
of Grand Island as a local match.
3. Total Personnel Budget
The total personnel budget for fiscal year 2015-16 is $92,664.00 ($43,106.00 Coordinator salary + $15,096.00
Coordinator benefits + $21,902.00 Victim Advocate salary + $12,560.00 Victim Advocate benefits) in federal request
with a local match of $14,408.00 ($900.00 Volunteers + $6,043.00 Hall County Investigator + $600.00 GIPD Support
Staff + $6,865.00 Victim Advocate Fringe Benefits) for a total cost of $107,072.00.
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CATEGORY D – SUPPLIES AND OPERATING EXPENSES
1. SUPPLIES:
Item Quantity Unit Price Amount
Requested
Applicant’s
Match
TOTAL
COSTS
$$$$
$$$$
$$$$
$$$$
$$$$
Supplies SUBTOTAL $$$
1.OPERATING EXPENSES:
Rate (per
month)
Amount
Requested
Applicant’s
Match
TOTAL
COSTS
Rent – Equipment $$$$
Rent – Facilities $463.00 $ 5,558.00 $ 5,558.00
Telephone $ 6.92 $ 83.00 $ 83.00
Utilities $$$$
Auto Lease $$$$
Photo Copying $$$$
Printing $$$$
Non-consultant Contract Help $$$$
Bookkeeping/*Audit $$$$
Other: Computer User Fees Coordinator $ 148.75 $ $ 1,785.00 $ 1,785.00
Other: Computer User Fees Victim
Advocate $ 148.75 $$ 1,785.00 $ 1,785.00
Operating Expenses SUBTOTAL $$ 9,211.00 $ 9,211.00
SUPPLIES / OPERATING EXPENSES TOTAL
$$ 9,211.00 $ 9,211.00
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CATEGORY D - SUPPLIES AND OPERATING EXPENSES NARRATIVE:
1.Supplies
No federal funds are being requested for supplies, nor are supplies figured into the match portion of the grant.
2.Operating Expenses
No federal funds are being requested for operating expenses, but they will be included in the match portion of our
grant.
The Victim Assistance Program office is located in Grand Island’s Law Enforcement Center. The City provides this
space as an in-kind match. The 306 square foot office, with a secure entrance, is appraised at a fair market value of
$14 per square foot, as is the adjoining 91 square foot office. Utilities, 3 cubicles with computers, custodial services,
and receptionists are included with the facility. Monthly rent is figured at $463.00 per month, or $5,558.00 annually.
Telephone service, also provided by the City, is estimated at $6.92 per month, or $83.00 annually, and is included in
the match portion of our grant.
The County operates a Spillman software criminal justice program. Included on the system of shared data are the
Hall County Sheriff, Hall County Attorney, Hall County Corrections, Hall County Court, and the Grand Island Police
Department. The user fee for this system, including Internet, email, and support service is approximately $148.75 per
month, or $1,785.00 per year, and will be provided for 2 users as a local match of $3,570.00 ($1,785.00 x 2).
The City Of Grand Island has made a vehicle available to the Victim Assistance Program staff and volunteers. Grand
Island Police Department training funds have been and will be used to send the Program Coordinator and/or Victim
Advocate to the annual Crime Victims’ Rights Week Conference in Omaha and to other relevant trainings. However,
neither expense is figured into the grant.
3.Total Supplies and Operating Expenses
Total supplies and operating expenses budget provided by Hall County and the City of Grand Island as a local match
is $9,211.00 ($5,558 rent + $83 telephone + $3,570 computer user fees).
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CATEGORY E – EQUIPMENT
Section 1. Program Related
Item Quantity Unit Price
Amount
Requested
Applicant’s
Match
TOTAL
COSTS
$$$$
$$$$
$$$$
$$$$
Program SUBTOTAL $$$
Section 2. Office Related
Item Quantity Unit Price
Amount
Requested
Applicant’s
Match
TOTAL
COSTS
Desktop
Computer
2 $905.00 $1,810.00 $$1,810.00
$$$$
$$$$
$$$$
Office Related SUBTOTAL $$$
Section 3. Household/Maintenance Related
Item Quantity Unit Price
Amount
Requested
Applicant’s
Match
TOTAL
COSTS
$$$$
$$$$
$$$$
$$$$
Household / Maintenance SUBTOTAL $$$
Amount
Requested
Applicant’s
Match
TOTAL
COSTS
EQUIPMENT TOTAL $1,810.00 $$1,810.00
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CATEGORY E – EQUIPMENT NARRATIVE:
The Victim Assistance Program office contains 3 cubicles, each with its own computer, which has allowed 2
volunteers to assist the coordinator simultaneously. Our Coordinator and volunteers alike have access to the various
programs used to obtain case status updates for victims and to then manage victim demographic and contact
information. All of our computers have been upgraded periodically and the City of Grand Island provided our
Coordinator with a new computer just this quarter. Our other 2 computers, however, have reached their capacities and
are not currently in the IT budget for upgrade. The Victim Case Management System (VCMS) currently used by our
program is essentially obsolete and scheduled to be updated and our computers must be able to support the new
database. Thus, with the addition of a full-time advocate, we will need a new computer for that advocate. We will also
need a new computer for the 3rd cubicle which is utilized by our volunteers.
Our office is equipped with its own printer/scanner/copier/fax to which the new advocate and volunteers will have
access. The advocate will also have full necessary access to Spillman software criminal justice program which
includes shared data from the Hall County Sheriff, Hall County Attorney, Hall County Corrections, Hall County
Court, and the Grand Island Police Department. The user fee for this system, provided as a local match, will also
include Internet, email, and support service. Our IT department will purchase 2 Dell OptiPlex 9020 desktop
computers because they are reasonably priced and because they are designed for ultimate durability, reliability, and
adaptation to unique work styles such as ours. IT has provided us with a quote of $904.97 each, which does not
include applicable shipping, taxes and state environmental fee. We are requesting federal funds for the purchase of 2
computers in the amount of $1,810.00 ($905.00 x 2).
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Sustainability (Limit 3 pages)
Describe:
1.Organizational structure and operations that lend to the project’s sustainability. The Grand
Island/Victim Assistance Program first received funding from the Nebraska Crime Commission in October
2003 and officially opened for business on April 1, 2004. The program functions under the Administrative
Department of the Grand Island Police Department on a total annual operating budget of approximately
$60,000-$70,000. Our primary source of funding has been the $46,000-$57,000 Victims of Crime Act
(VOCA) grant, with an additional $15,000 match provided by Hall County and the City of Grand Island.
Our program, staffed with one full-time bilingual (Spanish/English) coordinator and 3 active part-time
volunteers, serves over 2000 unduplicated clients each year. Police Department Support Staff contribute a
few hours per month to that accomplishment. It is our mission to assist victims throughout their cases in
order to prevent any further victimization, to reduce the trauma of the crime experience and to aid in the
rebuilding of the victim to a state of well-being. In addition, it is our hope to improve the attitude of the
victim/witness, and the community in general, towards the criminal justice system.
2.Long-term sustainability plan to include at least three specific activities accomplished in the past 12
months or planned for in the upcoming year.
Current activities related to long term funding are as follows:
Presentations to the Grand Island City Council,
Provision of GIPD support staff hours to the Victim/Witness Unit,
Provision of GIPD light-duty police officers hours to the Victim/Witness Unit,
Presentations to public civic organizations.
3.Discuss the contingency plan should the project not receive funds. Since its inception, Victim
Assistance Program staff has done, and continues to do, several presentations to community organizations.
Those presentations always include information about our funding and the need for community support.
We also inform our elected representatives on the status of funding for the Victim/Witness Unit. We are
currently in the process of presenting information regarding the 2015 application and estimated funding
budget to the Grand Island City Council. We will also present after the grant award with specific funding
requirements for the City.
Award funding has varied each year. On every occasion, the City of Grand Island has met any financial
shortfall as it relates to the program needs. While we cannot speak for future councils should the program
not receive funds, the City of Grand Island and Hall County are committed partners to the effort and
funding for the Victim/Witness Unit. In the event that we lose VOCA dollars, we will make formal pleas for
continued funding to the City of Grand Island and Hall County. If unable to obtain the current level of
funding, and to the necessary degree, we would reduce our office hours or the number of services and/or
service hours provided to crime victims. Our list of the types of crimes covered would be shortened and
would likely no longer include such misdemeanors as criminal mischief, theft, intimidation by phone,
disturbing the peace, or harassment.
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Supplemental Funding Chart:
List Sources of Funding
(add lines as needed)
Is applicant direct
Recipient of
funds?
Projected
2015 – 2016
(12 months)
Actual
2014-2015
(12 months)
CRIME COMMISSION:
STOP VAWA (federal)Y N
VOCA (federal) Y N $93,931.00 $57,471.00
Y N
Y N
DHHS:
FVPSA (federal)Y N
DHHS (state)Y N
NHAP (state & federal)Y N
Y N
NDVSAC:
SASP (federal)Y N
RPE (federal)Y N
Y N
Other FEDERAL:
Discretionary (ID Type) Y N
Y N
Y N
Other STATE:
Y N
Y N
Other LOCAL:
Y N
Y N
Y N
OTHER: (i.e., service fees)
Y N
Y N
Y N
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Community Description (Limit 3 pages)
1. Grand Island, Nebraska is located in Hall County in Central Nebraska where Interstate 80 and Highways 30 and 34
intersect Highway 281. The total county population is 61,492 according to U.S. census data. The estimated
population of Grand Island is 50,550. Other communities in Hall County are Doniphan, Wood River, Cairo, Boelus
and Alda. Grand Island is a major retail sales location with other major industry being light manufacturing, medical
and health services, and a large beef packing plant which employs approximately 3,500 people (80% of them
Hispanic, a majority of which speak Spanish). We have a rich blend of cultural influences in our community with
significant immigrant populations from South and Central America (Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Cuba
primarily), Sudan, Somalia, Bosnia, Laos, and Vietnam. Because of our close proximity to the Interstate and
highways, we do have many drug-related crimes and gang-related activities in our community. Grand Island Police
Department has 6 Patrol Officers, 1 Investigator, and 1 Supervisor assigned to the Gang Operations Unit tasked to
gather intelligence and work on increasingly effective methods of tracking gang-related crimes. Prevention efforts
provided by Police School Resource Officers include Gang Resistance Education and Training to all Grand Island
Public Schools’ 5th grade and middle school students. In order to help reduce crime in the city of Grand Island, the
Police Department has created a Crime Prevention Unit, which consists of 2 Crime Prevention Officers and 1 Crime
Analyst.
Fortunately, Hall County has a variety of helping agencies which actively participate in this project. The Central
Nebraska Child Advocacy Center (CNCAC), which is a fully accredited center by the National Children’s Alliance
since 2005, covers an 11-county area providing outreach and support to the child victims and non-offending family
members. All of their services are provided at no cost to victims and/or their families. If referrals are made for mental
health services and the family does not have insurance or resources to pay for these services then the CNCAC has
made arrangements with various providers to pay these fees at a reduced cost. The basic components of their
advocacy include the following elements: providing crisis response to child victims and their non-offending family
members seen in their center following the report of the crime; forensic interviews, ongoing support and personal
advocacy to the child victim and non-offending family members. Because the CAC, however, only provides services
to children who were interviewed at their center, our agency still works with numerous child victims and their
families. Our new full-time advocate, thus, will be trained to work with children as well as adults. The Crisis Center
provides 24-hour emergency and supportive services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault from Hall,
Howard, Hamilton and Merrick counties. Their services include, but are not limited to: safe shelter, transitional
shelter, transportation, financial assistance, advocacy, support groups, child care, information and referrals. Hope
Harbor provides a transitional shelter and other services to families who are temporarily displaced from their homes
and to our refugee community. We make referrals to the CNCAC, Crisis Center and Hope Harbor, and to: St. Mary’s
Immigration Services, Nebraska Legal Services, DHHS, WIC, Community Food Pantry, Goodwill Services and
numerous counseling agencies and churches. Agencies that actively participate in this project include: Grand Island
Police Department, Hall County Sheriff’s Office, Crisis Center, CAC, Hall County Attorney’s Office and District 9
Probation Office.
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2.
Race Number % of Total Population
White 57003 92.7
Black/African American 1537 2.5
American Indian/ Alaska Native 984 1.6
Asian 800 1.3
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific
Islander
307 .5
Other 861 1.4
*Total Population 61492 100%
Hispanic or Latino
*Total Population 61492 100%
Hispanic or Latino 15619 25.4
Not Hispanic or Latino 43044 70.0
*Total Population – these are the same number
Counties included in above table: Hall County Nebraska.
Source of Date: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/index.html U.S. Census Bureau: State and County QuickFacts.
Data derived from Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing,
State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census,
Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits Last Revised: Wednesday, 22-Apr-2015 08:59:46 EDT
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Problem Statement (Limit 5 pages)
1.The problem to be addressed by this proposed project is crime and its devastating effect on individuals and
families in the community of Grand Island and Hall County, Nebraska
There is a high number of felony and serious misdemeanor crime in Hall County that has a direct impact on
not only the victims of that crime, but on their families and friends as well. Following a crime, one may
experience trauma, emotional and psychological problems, loss of control, loss of income, loss of business, loss of
property, loss of life, loss of security, and/or loss of trust. Another cost, paid by victims and entire communities, is
that of the criminal justice system.
The FBI Report of Offenses Known to Law Enforcement in 2014 indicates overall a 6.49% decrease in crime
in Grand Island with violent crime decreasing 3.82% from 2013 and property crime decreasing 6.64% from 2013.
In Grand Island, there were 26 reports of forcible rapes, 6 attempted rapes and 40 other sex offenses. An
additional 3 sexual assaults and 1 sex offense were investigated by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office. The Victim
Assistance Program (VAP) assisted 37 adult victims of sexual assaults and sex offenses in 2014. The reported
incidents of assault also remain high in Hall County. Grand Island Police Department investigated 381 assaults
and 232 domestic assaults, while Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigated an additional 18 assaults and 16
domestic assaults. The VAP provided services to 321 victims of assault and 223 victims of domestic violence
crimes. Law Enforcement agencies investigated a total of 267 reports of child abuse/neglect, and although the
CAC is working with child victims who are interviewed in their center, the VAP still served 399 children, victims
of serious crimes as well as victims of assault, threats, phone harassment, and theft. Other incidents of crime in
the county include 9 robberies and 428 burglaries, many of them residential. The VAP served 10 robbery and 439
burglary victims.
Because of our close proximity to the Interstate and highways, we do have many drug-related crimes in Grand
Island. In 2014 the Grand Island Police Department investigated 415 drug-related incidents (a 46.67% increase
from 2013) resulting in arrests, citations, or referrals of 798 different charges. Gang-related activities are also on
the rise in our community, with the most visible signs being: graffiti, felony assaults, property damage, self-
reported increase in recruitment, and local alignment with out-of-state gangs. 144 “gang-flagged” incident reports
in 2014 indicate a 3.6% increase over 2013, although a portion of this number most likely also indicates better
documentation by our officers of contacts with gang members and their associates.
There is a large population of elderly, 8547 in Hall County according to the 2014 Census estimates, in our
community. The VAP provided assistance to 306 last year. We know that offenders prey on the elderly because of
stereotypical vulnerabilities related to age and we want to remain vigilant in providing these services to the
elderly.
The underreporting of crime is an issue in all communities. However, within the Hispanic community there is
the potential for the incidence of underreporting to be much higher. The perception of the lack of access,
information, and a voice in the criminal justice system exacerbates this problem. Those with illegal immigration
status are especially vulnerable. The Hispanic population reported by U.S. census data is 25.4% in Hall County.
Hispanic crime victims, in 2014, made up approximately 38.5% of the VAP’s clientele. Since we do not assume
we are reaching every Hispanic crime victim, we believe the figures indicate a need for concern that there is a
proportionately higher rate of victimization within the Hispanic community, suggesting a greater need for
services.
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2.Provide Statistical Documentation of the Problem
Number of Victims Served (face to face & telephone)2012 2013 2014 % of change
from 2012
to 2014
Total # Victims Provided Direct Services:2195 2328 2230 +1.6
(unduplicated) Face to Face N/A N/A N/A N/A
Telephone N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total # of children served (0-17 years)427 387 399 -6.6
Total # of elderly victims served (65+)260 248 306 +17.7
Total # minority victims served 1040 997 1031 -0.9
Number of Victims Served by Type of Crime:
Homicide Survivors 8 5 5 -37.5
Sexual Assault / Adult 58 35 37 -36.2
Child Abuse / Physical 46 50 60 +30.4
Child Abuse / Sexual 83 87 52 -37.3
Intimate Partner Violence 379 315 223 -41.2
Adult Survivor of Incest / Child Sexual Assault 2 2 0 -100
Assault 309 347 321 +3.9
DWI / DUI Crashes 22 2 4 -81.8
Robbery 46 31 10 -78.3
Elder Abuse 2 2 0 -100
Burglary 303 521 439 +44.9
Other:936 931 1068 +14.1
Total # adult victims provided shelter N/R N/R N/R N/R
Total # child victims provided shelter N/R N/R N/R N/R
Source of data: Analyst International’s Victim Case Management System (VCMS) Provided by Nebraska
Crime Commission.
•Face to Face and Telephone Contact statistics are available. A technical problem, however, prevents
us from accessing the unduplicated numbers served. Provided below is the total number of F/F, telephone,
follow up and email contacts.
Additional Statistics 2012 2013 2014 %Change from
2012 to 2014
Number of e-mail contacts 704 1046 1922 + 173
Number of telephone services 5402 7038 7348 +36.0
Number of face to face services 855 818 1068 +24.9
Number of follow up contacts 1115 1452 1724 +54.6
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Solution (Limit 4 pages)
1.Project Operations
The Grand Island/Hall County Victim Assistance Program (“VAP”) has a cooperative relationship with several
community-based agencies. The goal is to provide for continuity of comprehensive victim services, without
duplication. The agencies currently include: law enforcement (the Hall County Sheriff’s Department; the Grand
Island Police Department; District #9 Probation, and Howard County Attorney and Nebraska State Patrol on a more
limited basis.); and also include: the Crisis Center; the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), and the Hall County
Attorney’s Office. The VAP coordinator also attends the local Community Response Team (CRT) and the child
abuse treatment and investigative team meetings required by LB 1184 to monitor and coordinate the investigation and
treatment of families where child abuse or neglect has been found, and interacts with other organizations including:
Central Health Center, Saint Francis Hospital, and Hall County School System.
Every morning, the VAP coordinator and/or the volunteer review all reports generated by the Grand Island
Police Department (GIPD) and the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) in the 24-hour period immediately preceding
arrival at the office. We screen the reports for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and other
high priority crimes to determine the immediacy of need for victim services. It is our view that many crimes
involving family violence are reported as “other” crimes, such as: criminal mischief, theft, trespassing, etc. With
domestic violence, for instance, as a batterer’s abusive conduct escalates, a batterer will act out violently against the
personal property of the victim (including pets) as a way to instill fear and gain control over the victim. For this
reason, the VAP reads all reports to determine if the facts—not just the reported charge—fall within the criteria for
VAP intervention. If the case involves domestic violence or sexual assault, we call the Crisis Center (in accordance
with our CRT protocols) to allow them to make immediate initial contact with the victim. The VAP will follow-up
that afternoon or the next day unless otherwise contacted by the Crisis Center or the victim.
Many times, cases are determined to be open/not workable or closed by the investigating officers. Often, it’s
because there is a crime that occurred against a victim, but the evidence does not lead to a clear suspect. Since the
case may not go further in the system without more evidence, the VAP contacts these victims as soon as possible. At
that time, we offer support, referrals to community resources and Crime Victims Reparations, safety planning, and
explanations for why the case cannot move forward. When applicable, we also help them to document further activity
in the hopes that they will continue to turn to law enforcement, and that they will have a better case next time.
Occasionally, victims have additional pertinent information, so we refer them back to law enforcement, and
accompany them or assist them if they desire. If/when there was an error or misunderstanding on the part of law
enforcement, we contact the officer or a superior to correct that error.
Many of our cases are referred to the County Attorney before an actual arrest is made. In these instances, the
VAP also makes contact with the victim. The purpose is to offer aforementioned services and: to help the victim
determine if follow-up is needed within the system; answer whatever questions the victim(s) may have, explain the
process and how it will affect them, and establish a link between the victim, law enforcement, and other helping
agencies. We find that victims often feel more comfortable communicating their wishes/concerns etc. to someone
who is not a member of “law enforcement.” Once a qualifying case comes to the VAP coordinator’s attention, initial
contact is attempted or made either by telephone or face to face, along with a letter. The VAP will continue to assist
the victim throughout the process, as long as the victim desires, and will facilitate continued communication between
the victim and the other agencies. In those cases where there was a custodial arrest, we provide all the same services,
but we contact victims immediately so we can help them access the VINE system before the inmate is released from
jail and to find out if they have information or requests for the prosecutor regarding bond.
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Some cases referred to the County Attorney are declined or dismissed. In this instance, we contact victims to
inform them, and then proceed as with the previously mentioned victims. Fortunately, many cases are charged by the
Hall County Attorney and will be prosecuted. In addition to the earlier explained services, the VAP, which has access
to the County Attorney’s case management system, checks the status of the victim’s case and then notifies them of the
status, name of the prosecutor, location of the courthouse/courtroom, and court dates/times. Once we have made
initial contact with that victim and done the preliminary work, we encourage them to call us within a certain period of
time relevant to that case (2 weeks before the trial, for instance). We continue to check on the status of that case until
it is closed, and we continue to contact that victim when we note changes, but we do let them know that they should
call us anytime with questions, etc. It is during this time that we help prepare the victims to testify in court. To make
them more comfortable, we set up meetings with the prosecutors, we accompany them to the courthouse/courtroom
for an “orientation,” and we answer numerous questions they usually have about everything from what to wear to
what to expect from the defense attorney. It is also during this time that victims are given the opportunity to talk about
what they want to see happen with the case. To facilitate the victims having a “voice” within the system, we
communicate their wishes to the prosecutors. Many cases are settled with plea agreements. For those that are not, we
accompany victims (per their request) to court.
Once a court case is disposed of, we continue to follow-up with victims according to their needs. If the case is
set for sentencing, we assist the victim in doing a Victim Impact Statement. We either contact the probation officer
(who is responsible for the pre-sentence investigation) for them, or give them information on how to contact the
responsible officer. We explain to them the reason for the statement, how it will be used, who will read it, etc. so they
can make an informed decision on whether to execute their rights. We often attend sentencings with or for our
victims, and then inform and explain to them what happened and what will happen next. In cases where the defendant
is sentenced to prison, we provide the victims with handbooks, Parole Board information and telephone numbers,
VINE instructions, etc. We have also accompanied victims to Parole Board Hearings.
There is an air of easy cooperation between the Victim Assistance Program personnel and the various
Criminal Justice System agencies. Nonetheless, it is made clear to the victims that the VAP is advocating for the
victim and advancing his or her desires only. VAP files are not shared with the attorneys, nor are our computer
records accessible to the other agencies. For the most part, the goal of the Criminal Justice System and the VAP are
similar, to create an environment in which a victim will return to the system, while holding the defendant as
accountable as possible. On occasions where each agency takes an opposing position, each agency has respected the
position of the other.
To all persons who are victims of crime in Hall County (or a victim of a serious felony in Howard County),
the VAP is committed to providing the same services. Now, because of the VAP caseload and limited manpower,
victims of violent physical crimes receive the highest priority. Our new advocate would allow us to contact the lower
priority victims in a timelier manner and more victims overall. Elderly or minority victims of otherwise “low-priority”
crimes are also contacted promptly. In order to reach out to our growing Hispanic population, our voicemail and
victim letters are done in both English and Spanish, and we leave telephone messages in both languages. Our CAC
only provides services to non-offending family members and child victims who were interviewed in their center. The
Department of Health and Human Services will provide services to some of the other child victims. This leaves
numerous child victims and families to be served by the Victim Assistance Program. For this reason, a new full-time
advocate would be trained to work with children and would work during afternoon and evening hours to
accommodate the schedules of schoolchildren and working parents.
2.Volunteer Job Description- Our program fully depends on our volunteers. Although we do have five on the
roster, only three are currently active on a part-time basis. Two of the volunteers have been with the agency for a few
years. Each is able to pull law enforcement reports, set up files, obtain case status information, telephone victims, and
then document service hours in the database. One of the two worked as a child advocate and forensic interviewer at
the Child Advocacy Center and is also trained to do community presentations and court accompaniment. The second
is a retired Hall County Attorney well-versed in the criminal justice system. Our third and newest volunteer prefers
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and excels in data entry and basic office duties. With only one paid staff-member, we frequently are behind in
paperwork. This volunteer comes in one weekend per month for a few hours, enters updated court information in our
victim files and service contacts on our database, and allows us to focus on our victims and maintain our high service
numbers.
The Hall County Attorney’s part-time Investigator donates 5 hours a week to our program. He is retired police
lieutenant who volunteered a year for our agency before taking the investigator position. When he began working as
an investigator we realized the result of our continued combined efforts would benefit the VAP, the Hall County
Attorney’s Office (HCAO), our community as a whole, and especially the victims. The Investigator locates victims
and witnesses for the HCAO and refers them to us for extended services. We take files over to his office weekly so he
can locate and telephone victims in order to begin providing advocacy. He has full access to law enforcement reports
and case status information, but does not have access to our victim database. He documents his time and service on
each individual victim file and returns it to our office so that we may review and record his contacts. By working
together, we have higher numbers of victims receiving services, which allows them to more safely participate in the
criminal justice system. The successful prosecution of criminals increases, while victims and the entire community
begin to see the system in a more positive light and are more likely to turn to it in a time of need.
3.Community Coordination
Up to seven (7).
Agency Name How the project specifically coordinates with this program.
Law Enforcement (Grand Island
Police Department and Hall
County Sheriff)
Law Enforcement allows us access to their reports via computer.
Officers/Deputies refer victims to us, and frequently contact us with
additional information regarding victims who need services. We contact
officers for follow-up on cases, with victim questions, or for help with
safety and other issues. We regularly arrange for victims to meet with
officers.
Crisis Center Mutual referrals and coordination of services. We contact each other
when working with victims, so victims have access to both agencies
without having to travel across town.
Child Advocacy Center Mutual referrals and coordination of services. We refer every child
victim to them for follow-up. We maintain contact regarding cases to
ensure children and their families have access to all available resources
with the least amount of inconvenience.
Hall County Attorney’s Office Hall County Attorney allows us access to their case management system.
We serve as a liaison between the victim and deputies regarding cases.
We contact the deputies with requests/questions from victims, and
deputies contact us with case information so that we may offer services to
the victims. We arrange for victims to meet with the deputies, and when
we accompany victims to court, deputies keep us informed of the
proceedings so we can best support the victims.
District 9 Probation Office Coordination of services with regard to victim impact statements.
Probation officers contact us when they are doing certain PSI’s to
determine the best way to contact the victim. We advise victims of their
right to do the statement, and how/where to do that.
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Activities / Timetables (Limit 2 pages)
1.Major Activities:
MAJOR ACTIVITIES POSITION
RESPONSIBLE
Year
1
Year
2
Year
3
Hire and train a new full-time victim advocate X
2.Reoccurring Activities:
REOCCURRING ACTIVITIES POSITION
RESPONSIBLE
1ST
Quarter
1st-3rd
2nd
Quarter
4th-6th
3rd
Quarter
7th-9th
4th
Quarter
10th-12th
Assist with filing compensation claims Coordinator, Advocate,
Volunteers
X X X X
Recruit, hire, and train new advocate Project Director and
Coordinator
X
Attend Annual Victims’ Rights
Conference Coordinator and/or Advocate X
Prepare VOCA grant Coordinator, Fiscal Officer,
Project Director
X X
Provide direct services to crime
victims by phone, e-mail, or in person
Coordinator, advocate, and
Volunteer (s)
X X X X
Prioritize need for service to Hispanic
and elderly victims of crime
Coordinator, advocate, and
Volunteer (s)
X X X X
Prepare quarterly reports in a timely
manner
Coordinator, Fiscal Officer,
Project Director
X X X X
Conduct Community Presentations on
Victim Assistance Program
Coordinator, advocate, and
volunteer (s)
X X X X
Recruit and train volunteers Coordinator X X X X
Distribute Surveys Coordinator, Advocate,
Volunteers
X X X X
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Continuation Information (Limit 3 pages)
1.Describe the most recent (past year/12 months) funded grant project’s accomplishments and milestones.
Retained 3 active volunteers
Updated program brochures and website
Received new computer from City of GI
Located and brought in IT person to resolve database issues
Continues to provide comprehensive services to crime victims in Hall County
Continues to provide bilingual services to Spanish-speaking victims
Increases public awareness of services by distributing brochures and conducting presentations
Continues to coordinate service with community agencies
Continues to meet goal objectives
Continues to attend LB 1184 Investigative Team Meetings and LB 1184 Treatment Team Meetings
Continues to attend Coordinated Community Response Meetings
Continues to assist with training of new officers for Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center by doing
sexual assault and domestic violence role plays and panel discussions
2.List the results of the project’s measurable outcomes achieved. Our goal last year, as in all years, was that
victim assistance services be available to all victims of crime in Hall County. In order to best achieve that
goal, we selected two objectives, both of which were nearly met or exceeded. One objective was to maintain
the number of crime victims receiving needed services within the 12-months grant period. We served: 2089
victims (2189 goal), 274 elderly (263 goal), 768 Hispanics (790 goal), and 354 children (395 goal). Another
objective was to maintain overall public awareness of victim services by distributing 715 brochures and
conducting 5 community presentations. We distributed 725 brochures and conducted 4 presentations. For the
2014-2015 grant period we added one more objective, to maintain the number of crime victims receiving
advocacy within the 12-month grant period. We provided personal advocacy to 779 victims (521 goal) and
criminal justice support/advocacy to 2136 victims (1971 goal). For the upcoming 2015-2016 grant period, to
the personal advocacy section we have added the number of victims registered for VINE/VINELINK and
receiving safety planning assistance. Also new for the upcoming 2015-16 grant year, we will distribute
surveys to victims in order to measure the effectiveness of our services. Following contact with the Victim
Assistance Program, victims will be asked to give a simple yes or no answer to 3 questions: 1) Do you know
what resources and help are available and how to access those resources, 2) Do you know more or different
strategies for safety than you did before, and 3) Do you have a better understanding of how the justice process
works?
3.Explain any problems, barriers or challenges during the previously funded grant project. Discuss how
these were addressed and the end results. The majority of our problems are typically routine in nature
and related to victims’ individual cases as is par for the course with victim advocacy. In these instances we
network very closely with our partner agencies and utilize community resources. Our ongoing struggle has
been maintaining volunteers/volunteer hours and, thus, numbers of victims served. This last grant year,
however, we retained our 3 volunteers from the previous year. Another ongoing issue for us has been our
insufficient and outdated database. We discussed various solutions and consulted several IT experts. We were
referred to a company in Hastings, Nebraska where we found help. They spent approximately 4 months
analyzing our system and our needs, and then recreating the database. We are told the problem is solved and
we expect to have the updates installed in the next quarter. During this last grant year we identified somewhat
of a special need in our community. Our CAC serves child victims and their families only if the child was
interviewed in their facility. This leaves numerous child victims of abuse, neglect, threats, theft, and
harassment who do not receive services from the CAC. Some of those cases are transferred to the Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS), but many will only receive services from the Victim Assistance
Program. For that reason, our new full-time advocate will work with adults, but will receive additional training
as a child advocate as well.
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4.Clearly state how continuation funding is vital to the ongoing success of the program. The VOCA grant
pays the salary and a majority of the benefits of the Grand Island/Hall County Victim Assistance Program’s
only paid staff member, the Coordinator, who is a full-time bilingual advocate. The City of Grand Island and
Hall County are committed partners to this project and provide the match for VOCA funding. They’ve seen
especially difficult budgets over the last few years, however, and were forced to cut positions and impose
furloughs and wage freezes. While the most recent budget includes the Victim Assistance Program and
balances current expenditures with current revenues in a manner that seems sustainable, the future remains
uncertain. It is reasonable to assume the City and County would jointly fund a victim/witness unit, but without
VOCA funding it is possible the program would experience a reduction in service hours, services provided
and, thus, in the number of victims served.
Goals, Objectives & Performance Indicators
Outcomes, Objectives & Performance Measures
Outcome: Crime Victim Safety Will Be Increased In Hall County.
Objective #1: Increase Number of Crime Victims Receiving Needed Services Within 12 Month Period.
Performance Measures: Baseline
Statistics
Projected
Results
Number of victims served within 12 months 2179 2679
Number of elderly victims served within 12 months 232 232
Number of Hispanic victims served within 12 months 786 786
Number of children served within 12 months 375 375
Objective #2: Maintain Overall Public Awareness of Program and Services by Distributing 680 Brochures and
Conducting 4 Community Presentations.
Performance Measures:Baseline
Statistics
Projected
Results
Number of brochures distributed 680 680
Number of presentations conducted 4 4
Objective #3: Increase Number of Crime Victims Receiving Advocacy Within 12 Month Period.
Performance Measures: Baseline
Statistics
Projected
Results
Number of crime victims who received personal advocacy 590 590
Number of crime victims who received criminal justice support/advocacy 2026 2526
Number of crime victims referred to or registered for VINE/VINELINK NA 500
Number of crime victims assisted with safety planning NA 500
Objective #4: Increase number of crime victims reporting improvement as a result of Victim Assistance
Program services.
Performance Measures: Baseline
Statistics
Projected
Results
Number of surveys distributed within 12 months NA 500
Number of surveys completed within 12 months NA 200
Number of crime victims who said they know more about community
resources
NA 200
Number of crime victims who said they know more ways to plan for their
safety
NA 100
Number of crime victims who said they have a better understanding of how
the justice process works
NA 100
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CERTIFIED ASSURANCES
1.The applicant assures that federal or state grant funds made available under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
and state victim assistance funds will not be used to supplant existing funds, but will be used to enhance or
expand direct services to victims of crime.
2.The applicant assures that fund accounting, auditing, monitoring, and such evaluation procedures as may be
necessary to keep such records as the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (Crime
Commission) shall prescribe will be provided to assure fiscal control, proper management, and efficient
disbursement of funds received under the victim assistance grant program.
3.The applicant assures that it shall maintain such data and information and submit such reports, in such form, at
such times, and containing such information as the Crime Commission may require.
4.The applicant certifies that the program contained in its application will meet requirements as stated in the
Victim Assistance Grant Application Kit; that all information presented is correct; that there has been and will
be throughout the life of the grant, appropriate coordination with affected agencies; and, that the applicant will
comply with all provisions of the Victims of Crime Act and all other applicable federal and state laws.
5.The applicant assures that it will comply and all of its contractors will comply, with the non-discrimination
requirements of the Victims of Crime Act; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination
Act of 1975; and the Department of Justice Non-Discrimination Regulations 28 CFR Part 42, Subparts C, D, E,
and G and, Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and their implementing regulations.
6.The applicant assures that programs will maintain information on victim services provided by race, national
origin, sex, age, and handicap.
7.The applicant assures that in the event a federal or state court, or federal or state administrative agency makes a
finding of discrimination after a due process hearing on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin or
sex against a recipient of funds, the recipient will forward a copy of the finding to the Crime Commission and
the Office of Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC) of the Office of Justice Programs.
8.The applicant assures that, if required, it will formulate an equal employment opportunity program (EEOP) in
accordance with 28 CFR 42.301 et. seq., and submit a certification to the state that it has a current EEOP on file
which meets the requirements therein.
9.The applicant assures that it will comply and contractors will comply, with the provisions of the Office of
Justice Programs "Financial and Administrative Guide for Grants," M 7100.01.
10.Pursuant to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133, non-Federal entities expending $500,000 or more a year from all federal sources shall have a single organization-wide audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133. Non-federal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal dollars from all sources are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year. However, financial records must be maintained in an acceptable accounting system and be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of Federal, state or local agencies.
11.Confidentially of Research Information. No recipient of monies under the Victims of Crime Act shall use or reveal any research or statistical information furnished under this program by any person and identifiable to any specific private person for any purpose other than the purpose for which such information was obtained in accordance with the Act.12.Confidentiality of Victim Information - At no time shall a victim’s name, address, phone number or other identifying information be divulged to another individual or agency unless they are a part of the criminal justice system or Health and Human Services system unless the victim has given prior voluntary written consent for such release of information.
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13.The applicant agrees to submit all required reports in a timely manner.
14.The applicant agrees not to utilize federal or state victim assistance funds for crime prevention, community education, services to perpetrators, conference attendance by individual crime victims, lobbying, victim re-location or services to witnesses other than the victim.
15.The applicant agrees to establish and maintain a Drug Free Workplace Policy.
16. The applicant will comply, and all its contractors will comply with the Equal Treatment for Faith Based Organizations Title 28 C.F.R. part 38.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I have read and reviewed the above assurances, that the applicant will comply with all provisions of the Victims of Crime Act and all other applicable federal and state laws, and, that the applicant will implement the project as written, if approved by the Crime Commission.
(SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL) (DATE)
P.O. Box 1968, Grand Island, NE 68802-1968
(ADDRESS)
Jeremy Jensen Mayor
(TYPED NAME)(TITLE)
(308)385-5444, Ext 140
(TELEPHONE NUMBER)
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CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTER; AND DRUG-
FREE WORPLACE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest. Applicants should also review the
instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this form. Signature of this form provides for compliance with certification
requirements under 28 CFR Part 69, “New Restrictions on Lobbying” and 28 CFR Part 67, “Government-wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonpro-
curement) and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).” The certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact
upon which reliance will be placed when the Department of Justice determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.
1. LOBBYING
As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and implemented
at 28 CFR Part 69, for persons entering into a grant or cooperative
agreement over $100,000, as defined at 28 CFR Part 69, the applicant
certifies that:
(a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or
on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting
to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant,
the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant
or cooperative agreement;
(b) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or
will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an
officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form – LLL,
“Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,” in accordance with its instructions;
(c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification
be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers
(including subgrants, contracts under grants and cooperative agreements,
and subcontracts) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
2. DEBARTMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER
RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (DIRECT RECIPIENT)
As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and
implemented at 28 CFR Part 67, for prospective participants in primary
covered transaction, as defined at 28 CFR Part 67, Section 67.510-
A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,
declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State of
Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any
Federal department of agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been
convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for
commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining,
attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local)
transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or
State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery,
bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements,
or receiving stolen property;
(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly
charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with
commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this
certification; and
(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had
one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for
cause or default; and
B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in
this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application.
3. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEES OTHER THAN
INDIVIUALS)
The applicant certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free
workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful
manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled
substance is prohibited in the grantee’s workplace and specifying the
actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such
prohibition:
B. Establishing an on-going drug-free awareness program to inform
employees about—
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(b) The grantee’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee
assistance programs; and
(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violation occurring in the workplace;
C. Notifying the employee in the statement that the employee will:
(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction of a criminal
drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days
after such convictions;
The subgrantee shall notify the Crime Commission in writing of any
conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the
workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction.
The subgrantee certifies that it will take one or more of the following
actions within 30 calendar days of receiving notice of the conviction:
A. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to
and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
B. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse
assistance of rehabilitation program approved for such purpose by a
Federal, State or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate
agency;
The subgrantee certifies that it will make a good faith effort to continue to
maintain a drug-free workplace.
City of Grand Island
Organization Name and Address: P.O. Box 1968
Grand Island, NE 68802-1968
Mayor Jeremy Jensen _______________________________
Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative
_________________________________________________
Signature Date
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Applicant Disclosure of Pending Applications:
Applicants are to disclose whether they have pending applications for federally and or state funded grants that
include requests for funding to support the same project being proposed under this solicitation and will cover the
identical cost items outlined in the budget in the application under this solicitation. Please mark none if you have
no pending applications.
Federal or State
Funding Agency
Solicitation Name /
Project Name
Name/Phone/E-mail for Point of
Contact at Funding Agency
None None None
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-172
WHEREAS, The U. S. Department of Justice has significantly increased funding
for Victims Of Crime Act, VOCA, grants and instituted a three year grant award process; and
WHEREAS, The Grand Island Police Department has a Victim/Witness Unit that
serves as a valuable resource to victims of crime in our community; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has received VOCA grant funding in past
years to support the Victim/Witness Unit; and
WHEREAS, the VOCA grant application must be submitted to the Nebraska
Crime Commission in July; and
WHEREAS, The Police Department must have Council approval to submit a
VOCA grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, to approve the Police Department 2015 –
2018, three year Victims Of Crime Act grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice to
fund the Victim/Witness Unit.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-9
#2015-173 - Approving Time Extension for South Blaine Street
Bridge Replacements; Project No. 2014-B-1
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:July 14, 2015
Subject:Approving Time Extension for South Blaine Street Bridge
Replacements; Project No. 2014-B-1
Presenter(s):John Collins, Public Works Director
Background
The City Council awarded the bid, in the amount of $384,983.95, for construction of South
Blaine Street Bridge Replacements; Project No. 2014-B-1 to The Diamond Engineering Co. of
Grand Island, Nebraska on January 13, 2015 by Resolution No. 2015-9. Any changes to the
contract require council approval.
Discussion
Several factors have delayed completion of the project; including inclement weather and
scheduling conflicts.
The Diamond Engineering Co. is requesting that the final completion date be changed from
August 1, 2015 to October 30, 2015.
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 extending the completion date to
October 30, 2015.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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CONTRACT TIME EXTENSION
PROJECT: South Blaine Street Bridge Replacements; Project No. 2014-B-1
CONTRACTOR: The Diamond Engineering Co.
AMOUNT OF ORIGINAL CONTRACT: $384,983.95
CONTRACT DATE: January 13, 2015
Notice to Proceed Date ------------------------------------------------- January 22, 2015
Original Completion Date ----------------------------------------------- August 1, 2015
Revised Completion Date ------------------------------------------- October 30, 2015
Contractor The Diamond Engineering Co.
By____________________________________ Date_______________________
Title___________________________________
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
By____________________________________ Date________________________
Mayor
Attest_________________________________
City Clerk
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-173
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2015, by Resolution 2015-9, the City Council of the
City of Grand Island approved the bid of The Diamond Engineering Co. of Grand Island,
Nebraska for construction of South Blaine Street Bridge Replacements; Project No. 2014-B-1;
and
WHEREAS, the completion of such project has been delayed due to several
factors; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company has requested an extension
from August 1, 2015 to October 30, 2015 in order to complete the project; and
WEREAS, the Public Works Department supports such contract extension.
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
The Diamond Engineering Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska to provide the modifications of South
Blaine Street Bridge Replacements; Project No. 2014-B-1.
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_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-10
#2015-174 - Approving Compensation Increase for Relocation of
Fence and Sidewalk at the Nebraska Veterans Home Anderson
Building for the North Interceptor Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project
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:July 14, 2015
Subject:Approving Compensation Increase for Relocation of
Fence and Sidewalk at the Nebraska Veterans Home
Anderson Building for the North Interceptor Phase II
Sanitary Sewer Project
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Relocation of the fence and sidewalk within the secured walking area of the Nebraska
Veterans Home Anderson Building was necessary as part of the North Interceptor Phase
II sanitary sewer project, as well as the concrete bike trail that will be constructed as part
of the Capital Avenue – Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue Widening project.
The State of Nebraska solicited bids for such fence relocation and received one bid,
which was from Lacy Construction of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of
$133,000.00.
Such bid was considered reasonable, as the work involves very specific mobilization
schedules for the involved subcontractors. Work to be coordinated with the fence
relocation was removal and reconstruction of the fence, as well as sprinkler system repair
& maintenance, security gate and camera reconnection & upgrade and sodding.
Throughout construction emergency exists were to be maintained at all times, which
added complexity to the project. There was also relocation of both aboveground and
underground power lines.
On June 24, 2014, by Resolution No. 2014-181, City Council approved compensation to
the Nebraska Veterans Home Anderson Building for relocation of fence and sidewalk in
the amount of $133,000.00.
Discussion
During relocation of such fence it was determined that five additional fence panels
needed to be replaced, which added a cost of $495 per panel for a total increase of
$2,475.00. The total compensation to the State of Nebraska for the relocation of the fence
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and sidewalk at the Nebraska Veterans Home Anderson Building is in the amount of
$135,275.00.
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 increased compensation
for relocation of fence and sidewalk at the Nebraska Veterans Home Anderson Building
in the total amount of $135,275.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the increased compensation.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-174
WHEREAS, relocation of fence and sidewalk at the Nebraska Veterans Home
Anderson Building is necessary for the North Interceptor Phase II sanitary sewer project and
Capital Avenue – Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue widening project; and
WHEREAS, bids for such work were solicited by the State of Nebraska, with one
bid being submitted; and
WHEREAS, such bid was submitted by Lacy Construction of Grand Island,
Nebraska in the amount of $133,000.00; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2014, by Resolution No. 2014-181, Grand Island City
Council approved compensation to the Nebraska Veterans Home Anderson Building in the
amount of $133,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the replacement of five (5) additional panels, at a cost of $495.00
each, was deemed necessary, for a total increase of $2,475.00.
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 compensate the Nebraska Veterans Home Anderson Building for
relocation of fence and sidewalk in the revised total amount of $135,275.00.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-11
#2015-175 - Approving Agreement with NDOR for the Grand
Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) for
the 2016 Fiscal Year Transportation Planning Program
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown PE, Assistant Public Work Director
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:Approving Agreement with NDOR for the Grand Island
Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) for
the 2016 Fiscal Year Transportation Planning Program
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 an urbanized area with a
population over 50,000 which requires the metropolitan area to establish a transportation
planning process in accordance with Title 23 CFR 450 of the current federal
transportation bill.
As a designated MPO, a multimodal Long Range Transportation Plan (LTRP) must be
developed and approved by March 27, 2016. During FY 2015 (July 1, 2014 – June 30,
2015), the following key activities will be taking place to insure that the City of Grand
Island, and the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) will
continue to receive federal transportation funding for projects:
September 2014 – June 30, 2015 – Development of the traffic model and public
outreach
November 2015 – “Draft” plan will be completed and made available for further
public review and comment
January/February 2016 – Approval from GIAMPO Policy Board with
concurrence from NDOR
Prior to March 27, 2016 – Approval of the LRTP by Federal Highway
Administration and Federal Transit Administration
Discussion
The Nebraska Department of Roads has drawn up a Program Agreement with the City of
Grand Island for the purpose of assisting the LPA in obtaining Federal approval and
financial assistance to ensure a continued, comprehensive, and cooperative transportation
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planning process between the state and local governments for the Grand Island
Metropolitan Planning Area for fiscal year 2016.
The maximum Federal participation under this agreement is not to exceed $214,305 for
Fiscal Year 2016, which begins July 1, 2015 and ends June 30, 2016. 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 $53,576 and can be part of in-
kind services (staff time & expenses). Total cost of the program is expected to be
$267,881.
The attached Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO), Unified
Planning Work Program describes the work to be carried out in accordance with 23
U.S.C Section 134 of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21),
Transportation Bill and has been reviewed and approved by the GIAMPO Policy Board,
Nebraska Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and Federal
Transit Administration.
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 ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-175
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Roads has prepared a Planning
Agreement for the City of Grand Island for the purpose of assisting the LPA 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 Grand Island
Metropolitan Planning Area for Fiscal Year 2015; and
WHEREAS, the maximum Federal participation under this agreement is not to
exceed $214,305 for Fiscal Year 2016, which begins July 1, 2015 and ends June 30, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Federal share on any portion of this project will be a maximum
of 80% of the eligible costs, and
WHEREAS, the local 20% funds would be the City’s obligation not to exceed
$53,576 and can be part of in-kind services (staff time & expenses); and
WHEREAS, the total cost is expected to be $267,881; and
WHEREAS, an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads is required to
proceed.
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 assisting the LPA in obtaining Federal approval and
financial assistance for the Grand Island Metropolitan Planning Area for Fiscal Year 2016 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, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-12
#2015-176 - Approving Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with
Hall County for Use of County Roads to Reroute Commercial
Truck Traffic to Airport Road
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:July 14, 2015
Subject:Approving Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Hall
County for Use of County Roads to Reroute Commercial
Truck Traffic to Airport Road
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Hall County has requested the City of Grand Island enter into an Interlocal agreement
with them to reroute commercial truck traffic to Airport Road.
All agreements must be approved by City Council.
Discussion
It is recommended that Airport Road between US Highway 281 and Sky Park Road be
designated as a truck route.
The City, with consent from the County, will be responsible for signing and increasing
radii to better accommodate commercial truck traffic on this section of Airport Road.
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 Interlocal Agreement with
Hall County for use of County roads to reroute commercial truck traffic to Airport Road.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF HALL AND
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND FOR REROUTING COMMERCIAL TRUCK TRAFFIC
FROM CERTAIN CITY STREETS TO CERTAIN COUNTY ROADS
Pursuant to the Nebraska Interlocal Cooperation Act
codified at Article 8, Chapter 13 of the Nebraska Revised
Statutes, the County of Hall (County) and the City of Grand
Island (City) do hereby enter into an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement (Agreement) for the City to reroute commercial truck
traffic from certain City streets to certain County roads as
follows:
I.
The duration of this Agreement shall be from the date of
execution by both Parties until such time as either Party
terminates it pursuant to the terms set forth below in the sixth
paragraph or until such time as the portion of County roads
referenced become part of the City through annexation.
II.
The Parties shall not create any separate legal entity for
the purpose of administering this Agreement. The administration
of this Agreement will be through the cooperation of the County
and City Public Works Departments.
III.
There shall be no joint method for the Parties to finance
the administration of this Agreement. The Parties shall adopt
and maintain appropriations to fund their respective financial
obligations under this Agreement.
IV.
The Parties shall not create any joint fund or acquire
joint property for the administration of this Agreement.
V.
The Parties agree to the following:
A. Commercial truck traffic may be rerouted from that portion
of the City consisting of Capital Avenue located West to
East between United States Highway 281 and Sky Park Road to
that portion of the County consisting of Airport Road
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located West to East between United States Highway
281/Broadwell Avenue to Sky Park Road;
B. Appropriately worded and located signage directing the
rerouting of commercial truck traffic will be installed and
maintained by the County Public Works Department on County
roads and the City Public Works Department on City streets;
and
C. Improvements necessary to facilitate commercial truck
traffic along the aforementioned section of Airport Road
will be constructed and maintained by the City at the City’s
expense with the consent of the County.
VI.
This Agreement may be terminated by either Party for any
reason or no reason upon the approval of such action by the
governing body of either Party with a minimum of thirty (30)
days written notice to the other Party.
VII.
If any provision of this Agreement is declared void or
illegal by a Court of law, all other unaffected provisions shall
remain in full force and effect.
VIII.
The terms of this Agreement shall not be altered or amended
unless done so in writing with the approval of both governing
bodies of the Parties.
WITNESS OUR HANDS
COUNTY OF HALL
____________________ By ________________________________
Date Scott Arnold, Chairperson
Hall County Board of Supervisors
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ATTEST:
_________________________
Marla J. Conley
Hall County Clerk
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
____________________ By ________________________________
Date Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
City of Grand Island
ATTEST:
_________________________
RaNae Edwards
Grand Island City Clerk
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-176
WHEREAS, Hall County requested the City of Grand Island enter into an
interlocal agreement with them to reroute commercial truck traffic to Airport Road; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that commercial truck traffic be rerouted from a
portion of Capital Avenue between US Highway 281 and Sky Park Road to Airport Road
between US Highway 281 and Sky Park Road; and
WHEREAS, the City will be responsible for facilitating the necessary
improvements for such commercial truck traffic on this section of Airport Road, with consent
from the County; and
WHEREAS, the Hall County Public Works Department has prepared an
Interlocal Agreement, which has been reviewed by the City’s Legal Department for such
commercial truck traffic reroute.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Interlocal Agreement by and
between the City and Hall County, Nebraska for the rerouting of commercial truck traffic to
Airport Road is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
sign the Interlocal Agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-13
#2015-177 - Approving Request from the Multicultural Coalition of
Grand Island for Permission to Use City Streets and State
Highway for the Third Annual Multicultural Day of the Dead
Festival
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:Consideration of Approving Request from the
Multicultural Coalition of Grand Island for Permission to
Use City Streets and State Highway for the Third Annual
Multicultural Day of the Dead Festival
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The City received a request dated June 25, 2015, from the Multicultural Coalition of
Grand Island Executive Director requesting to use City streets and a State highway for
the Third Annual Multicultural Day of the Dead Festival. This is a community event that
consists of a 5k race, 1-mile fun run, free entertainment, authentic food, art, games and a
dance.
Discussion
The Multicultural Coalition of Grand Island is seeking Council approval and notice to the
Nebraska Department of Roads for the Third Annual Multicultural Day of the Dead
Festival to be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015.
The race route will require the use of City streets, as well as crossing 1st Street and 2nd
Street. Please see the attached maps.
State Statute 39-1359 requires the City Council to approve the route and for the City to
then inform the Nebraska Department of Roads that the route has approval if it closes or
blocks any part of a State highway. This is a requirement for any race, parade or march
that would create some closure of the highway. This action then makes the City
responsible for the liability of using a State highway for the event.
In planning for the event and to achieve the best identified route the request has been
reviewed by public safety and public works.
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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 Third Annual
Multicultural Day of the Dead Festival and direct that the Nebraska Department of Roads
be notified of this action.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-177
WHEREAS, the Multicultural Coalition of Grand Island is seeking Council
approval and notice to the Nebraska Department of Roads for the Third Annual Multicultural
Day of the Dead Festival in Grand Island on October 24, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Multicultural Coalition of Grand Island has worked with the City
in planning & developing an acceptable race route; and
WHEREAS, specific wording is required by the Nebraska Department of Roads
(NDOR) pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat §39-1359, and
WHEREAS, the City accepts the duties set out in neb. Rev. Stat. §39-1359, and
that if a claim is made against the State, the City shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the
State from all claims, demands, actions, damages, and liability, including reasonable attorney’s
fees, that may arise as a result of the special event, more specifically defined as the Third Annual
Multicultural Day of the Dead Festival to be held on October 24, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the route for the special event necessitates the crossing of both 1st
Street and 2nd Street at Cleburn Street; and
WHEREAS, the special event will be held on October 24, 2015, with the control
of both 1st Street and 2nd Street at Cleburn Street being assumed by the City at 4:00 pm on
October 24, 2015 and ending at 8:00 pm on October 24, 2015, at which time control of both 1st
Street and 2nd Street at Cleburn Street, shall revert to the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the use of City streets and State
highway to accommodate the Third Annual Multicultural Day of the Dead Festival on October
24, 2015 is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Nebraska Department of Roads shall be
notified of the approved route.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-14
#2015-178 - Approving Award of Proposal for Asset Management
Implementation Assistance for the Grand Island Wastewater
Division
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Marvin Strong PE, Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineer
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:Approving Award of Proposal for Asset Management
Implementation Assistance for the Grand Island
Wastewater Division
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for asset management implementation assistance for
the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department was advertised in the Grand
Island Independent on February 24, 2015. The RFQ was also sent to eleven (11) potential
proposers by the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department.
The asset management implementation assistance will focus on asset identification,
database design, data collection, data development, training, and subsequent integration
of Wastewater Division assets into an enterprise geodatabase and Public Works
Cartegraph OMS enterprise asset management system. Full implementation is anticipated
to take approximately nine (9) months.
Discussion
One (1) firm responded to the RFQ, which was opened on March 24, 2015 and reviewed
and scored.
Funds for the asset management implementation assistance are in the approved
2014/2015 budget.
The proposal submitted by Black & Veatch Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri was
scored and felt to be a qualified firm. An agreement in an amount not to exceed
$367,700.00 has been reached for such work. Taking into account the assets the
Wastewater Division has (Treatment Plant, Lift Stations, etc.) and using a conservative
estimate of $100,000,000 the assistance is greatly worth it to get all pieces documented
and control all maintenance costs.
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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 award of the proposal to
Black & Veatch Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the award of the proposal.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR QUOTES
FOR
ASSET MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE AT THE
GRAND ISLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
RFP DUE DATE:March 24, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT:Public Works
PUBLICATION DATE:February 24, 2015
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:11
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
Black & Veatch
Kansas City, MO
cc:John Collins, Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Assist.
Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator William Clingman, Interim Finance Director
Marvin Strong, WWTP Engineer Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
P1802
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AGREEMENT
FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT (Agreement) is by and between The City of Grand Island, Nebraska
(Owner) and Black & Veatch Corporation (Engineer);
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, Owner intends to develop an asset management program for the City’s wastewater
treatment plant and collection system pump stations (the Project);
WHEREAS, Owner requires certain engineering services in connection with the Project (the Services);
and,
WHEREAS, Engineer is prepared to provide the Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises contained in this Agreement, Owner and
Engineer agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 - EFFECTIVE DATE
The effective date of this Agreement shall be _____________________________ , 2015.
ARTICLE 2 - GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Nebraska without giving effect to the principles thereof relating to conflicts of law.
ARTICLE 3 - SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY ENGINEER
Engineer shall perform the Services described in Attachment A, Scope of Services. Engineer shall have
no liability for defects in the Services attributable to Engineer's reliance upon or use of data, design
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criteria, drawings, specifications, or other information furnished by Owner or third parties retained by
Owner.
ARTICLE 4 – COMPENSATION
4.1 Payment shall be due and payable upon receipt by Owner to Engineer in accordance with
Attachment B, Compensation.
4.2 Method of Payment. Payments due Engineer under this Agreement shall be electronically
transferred either by ACH, specifically in CCD+ or CTX format, or wire transfer to the bank account
and in accordance with the bank instructions identified in Engineer’s most recent invoice in immediately
available funds no later than the payment due date. Invoice number and project name shall be
referenced in the bank wire reference fields or the ACH addenda information.
4.3 In the event Owner disputes any invoice item, Owner shall give Engineer written notice of such
disputed item within ten (10) days after receipt of such invoice and shall pay to Engineer the undisputed
portion of the invoice according to the provisions hereof. If Owner fails to pay any invoiced amounts
when due, interest will accrue on each unpaid amount at the rate of one and one-half percent (1 ½%) per
month, or the maximum amount allowed by law, if less, from the date due until paid according to the
provisions of this Agreement. Interest shall not be charged on any disputed invoice item finally resolved
in Owner’s favor. Payment of interest shall not excuse or cure any default or delay in payment of
amounts due.
ARTICLE 5 - OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Owner shall at such times as may be required by Engineer for the successful and expeditious completion
of the Services:
5.1 Obtain all permits and licenses required to be taken out in the name of Owner which are necessary
for the performance of the Services;
5.2 Provide Engineer with all specifications necessary for the completion of the Services;
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5.3 Advise Engineer of the existence and undertake the abatement and disposal of all hazardous
materials, including, but not limited to, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and radioactive
material and other toxic substances, encountered by Engineer in the performance of the Services; and
5.4 Appoint an individual who shall be authorized to act on behalf of Owner, with whom Engineer
may consult at all reasonable times, and whose instructions, requests, and decisions will be binding upon
Owner with concurrence of the City Council as to all matters pertaining to this Agreement and the
performance of the parties hereunder.
ARTICLE 6 - STANDARD OF CARE
Engineer shall exercise the same degree of care, skill, and diligence in the performance of the Services
as is ordinarily possessed and exercised by a professional engineer under similar circumstances. NO
OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS INCLUDED IN THIS AGREEMENT OR
IN ANY DRAWING, SPECIFICATION, REPORT, OR OPINION PRODUCED PURSUANT TO
THIS AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 7 - LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
7.1 General. Having considered the potential liabilities that may exist during the performance of the
Services, the benefits of the Project, and the Engineer's fee for the Services, and in consideration of the
promises contained in this Agreement, Owner and Engineer agree to allocate and limit such liabilities in
accordance with this Article. Indemnities against, releases from, and limitations on liability expressed in
this Agreement shall apply even in the event of the breach of contract or warranty, tort (including
negligence), strict liability or other basis of legal liability of the party indemnified or released, or of the
party whose liability is limited. Such indemnities, releases, and limitations shall extend to the partners,
licensors, subcontractors, vendors and related entities of such party, and all such parties’ directors,
officers, shareholders, employees, and agents.
7.2 Indemnification. Engineer agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Owner, from and
against legal liability for all claims, losses, damages, and expenses resulting from death or bodily injury
to any person, damage or destruction to third-party property to the extent such claims, losses, damages,
or expenses are caused by its negligent acts, errors, or omissions. In the event such claims, losses,
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damages, or expenses are caused by the joint or concurrent negligence of Engineer and Owner, they
shall be borne by each party in proportion to its own negligence.
7.3 Employee Claims. Engineer shall indemnify Owner against legal liability for damages arising out
of claims by Engineer's employees. Owner shall indemnify Engineer against legal liability for damages
arising out of claims by Owner's employees.
7.4 Consequential Damages. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, and to
the fullest extent permitted by law, Engineer (including any of its related or affiliated companies) shall
not be liable to Owner and Owner expressly waives all claims for loss of profits, revenue, use,
opportunity, and goodwill; cost of substitute facilities, goods, and services; cost of capital; increased
operating costs; and for any special, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages
resulting in any way from the performance or non-performance of the Services whether arising under
breach of contract or warranty, tort (including negligence), indemnity, strict liability or other basis of
legal liability.
7.5 Limitations of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Engineer's (including any of its
related or affiliated companies) total liability to Owner for all claims, losses, damages, and expenses,
whether arising under breach of contract or warranty, tort (including negligence), indemnity, strict
liability or any other basis of legal liability, resulting in any way from the performance or non-
performance of the Services shall not exceed the total compensation actually received by Engineer under
this agreement.
7.6 Survival. Upon completion of all Services, obligations, and duties provided for in this Agreement,
or if this Agreement is terminated for any reason whatsoever, the terms and conditions of this Article
shall survive.
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ARTICLE 8 – INSURANCE
During the performance of the Services under this Agreement, Engineer shall maintain the following
insurance:
(1)General Liability Insurance, with a limit of $1,000,000 for each occurrence and in the
aggregate.
(2)Automobile Liability Insurance, with a combined single limit of $1,000,000.
(3)Workers' Compensation Insurance in accordance with statutory requirements and
Employers' Liability Insurance, with limits of $500,000 for each occurrence and in the
aggregate.
(4)Professional Liability Insurance, with a limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the
aggregate.
Engineer shall, upon written request, furnish Owner certificates of insurance which shall include
a provision that such insurance shall not be canceled without at least thirty days' written notice to
Owner. If Owner purchases, or causes a contractor to purchase, a builders’ risk or other
property insurance policy for the Project, Owner shall require that Engineer be included as a
named insured on such policy without liability for the payment of premiums.
Owner assumes sole responsibility and waives all rights and claims against Engineer for all loss
of or damage to property owned by or in the custody of Owner and any items at the job site or in
transit thereto (including, but not limited to, construction work in progress), however such loss or
damage shall occur, except damage when is the fault or negligence of Engineer. Owner shall
require its insurers to waive all rights of subrogation against Engineer for claims covered under
any property insurance the Owner may carry.
Owner shall require all Project contractors under contract with Owner to include Owner and
Engineer as additional insureds on their general, automobile, excess, and umbrella liability
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insurance policies. Further, Owner shall obtain and maintain for the benefit of Engineer the
same indemnities, waivers of subrogation rights and insurance benefits obtained for the
protection of the Owner from any construction contractor and subcontractor working on the
Project and shall obtain from that contractor and subcontractor insurance certificates evidencing
the required coverages.
ARTICLE 9 - LIMITATIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Engineer shall not be responsible for: (1) construction means, methods, techniques, sequences,
procedures, or safety precautions and programs in connection with the Project; (2) the failure of
any contractor, subcontractor, vendor, or other Project participant, not under contract to
Engineer, to fulfill contractual responsibilities to the Owner or to comply with federal, state, or
local laws, regulations, and codes; or (3) procuring permits, certificates, and licenses required for
any construction unless such responsibilities are specifically assigned to Engineer in Attachment
A, Scope of Services.
ARTICLE 10 - OPINIONS OF COST AND SCHEDULE
Since Engineer has no control over the cost of labor, materials, or equipment furnished by others
not under contract to Engineer, or over the resources provided by others not under contract to
Engineer to meet Project schedules, Engineer's opinion of probable costs and of project
schedules for construction shall be made on the basis of experience and qualifications as a
professional engineer. Engineer does not guarantee that proposals, bids, or actual Project costs
will not vary from Engineer's opinions of probable cost or that actual schedules will not vary
from Engineer's projected schedules.
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ARTICLE 11 - REUSE OF DOCUMENTS
All documents, including, but not limited to, drawings, specifications, and computer software
prepared by Engineer pursuant to this Agreement are instruments of service in respect to the
Project. They are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by Owner or others on
extensions of the Project or on any other project. Any reuse without prior written verification or
adaptation by Engineer for the specific purpose intended will be at Owner's sole risk and without
liability or legal exposure to Engineer. Owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
Engineer against all claims, losses, damages, injuries, and expenses, including attorneys' fees,
arising out of or resulting from such reuse. Any verification or adaptation of documents will
entitle Engineer to additional compensation at rates to be agreed upon by Owner and Engineer.
Any files delivered in electronic media may not work on systems and software different than
those with which they were originally produced. Engineer makes no warranty as to the
compatibility of these files with any other system or software. Because of the potential
degradation of electronic medium over time, in the event of a conflict between the sealed original
drawings/hard copies and the electronic files, the sealed drawings/hard copies will govern.
ARTICLE 12 - OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Project specific engineering documents, drawings, and specifications prepared by Engineer as
part of the Services shall become the property of Owner when Engineer has been compensated
for all Services rendered, provided, however, that Engineer shall have the unrestricted right to
their use. Engineer shall, however, retain its rights in its standard drawing details, specifications,
data bases, computer software, and other proprietary property. Rights to intellectual property
developed, utilized, or modified in the performance of the Services shall remain the property of
Engineer.
ARTICLE 13 - TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon written notice in the event of substantial
failure by the other party to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The
nonperforming party shall have fifteen calendar days from the date of the termination notice to
cure or to submit a plan for cure acceptable to the other party.
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Owner may terminate or suspend performance of this Agreement for Owner's convenience upon
written notice to Engineer. Engineer shall terminate or suspend performance of the Services on a
schedule acceptable to Owner. If termination or suspension is for Owner's convenience, Owner
shall pay Engineer for all the Services performed and termination or suspension expenses,
including, but not limited to, demobilization, remobilization and cancellation charges approved
by the Owner. Upon restart, an equitable adjustment shall be made to Engineer's compensation.
ARTICLE 14 - DELAY IN PERFORMANCE
Except for Owner’s payment obligation, neither Owner nor Engineer shall be considered in
default of this Agreement for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the
reasonable control of the non-performing party. For purposes of this Agreement, such
circumstances include, but are not limited to: unusually severe weather conditions; floods;
earthquakes; fire; epidemics; war, riots, and other civil disturbances; strikes, lockouts, work
slowdowns, and other labor disturbances; sabotage; judicial restraint; and inability to procure
permits, licenses, or authorizations from any local, state, or federal agency for any of the
supplies, materials, accesses, or services required to be provided by either Owner or Engineer
under this Agreement.
Should such circumstances occur, the non-performing party shall, within a reasonable time of
being prevented from performing, give written notice to the other party describing the
circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume
performance of this Agreement. Engineer shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment in
schedule and compensation in the event such circumstances occur.
ARTICLE 15 - PRE-EXISTING CONTAMINATION
Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, title to, ownership of, and legal responsibility
and liability for any and all pre-existing contamination shall at all times remain with Owner.
"Pre-existing contamination" is any hazardous or toxic substance, material, or condition present
at the Project site or sites concerned which was not brought onto such site or sites by Engineer
for the exclusive benefit of Engineer. Owner shall release, defend, indemnify, and hold Engineer
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harmless from and against any and all liability which may in any manner arise from or be in any
way directly or indirectly caused by such pre-existing contamination except if, and then only to
the extent, such liability is caused by Engineer's sole negligence or willful misconduct.
ARTICLE 16 - COMMUNICATIONS
Any communication required by this Agreement shall be made in writing to the address specified
below:
Engineer:Mr. Derek Cambridge
Black & Veatch Corporation
8400 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64114
Owner:Mr. Marvin Strong, P.E.
City of Grand Island
Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineer
100 E. First St.
Grand Island, NE 68802-1968
Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed to restrict the transmission of routine
communications between representatives of Engineer and Owner.
ARTICLE 17 - WAIVER
A waiver by either Owner or Engineer of any breach of this Agreement shall be in writing. Such
a waiver shall not affect the waiving party's rights with respect to any other or further breach.
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ARTICLE 18 - SEVERABILITY
The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement or the
occurrence of any event rendering any portion or provision of this Agreement void shall in no
way affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion or provision of this Agreement.
Any void provision shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, and the balance of this
Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if this Agreement did not contain the particular
portion or provision held to be void. The parties further agree to amend this Agreement to
replace any stricken provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent
of the stricken provision. The provisions of this Article shall not prevent this entire Agreement
from being void should a provision which is of the essence of this Agreement be determined
void.
ARTICLE 19 - INTEGRATION
This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between Owner and Engineer. It
supersedes all prior and contemporaneous communications, representations, and agreements,
whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement may
only be modified by a written amendment executed by both parties.
ARTICLE 20 - SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Owner and Engineer each binds itself and its directors, officers, partners, successors, executors,
administrators, assigns, and legal representatives to the other party to this Agreement and to the
directors, officers, partners, successors, executors, administrators, assigns, and legal
representatives of such other party in respect to all provisions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 21 - ASSIGNMENT
Neither Owner nor Engineer shall assign any rights or duties under this Agreement without the
prior written consent of the other party, except that Engineer may do so to any of its related,
affiliated, or successor entities upon written notice to Owner of same. Unless otherwise stated in
the written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from
any obligation under this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Article shall prevent Engineer
from employing independent consultants, associates, and subcontractors to assist in the
performance of the Services.
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ARTICLE 22 - THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than
Owner and Engineer.
ARTICLE 23 – GRATUITIES AND KICKBACKS
City Code states that it is unethical for any person to offer, give or agree to give any city
employee or former city employee, or for any city employee or former city employee to solicit,
demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment in
connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, or preparation of any part
of a program requirement or a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or
procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory
capacity in any proceeding or application, request for ruling, determination, claim or
controversy, or other particular matter, pertaining to any program requirement or a contract or
subcontract, or to any solicitation or proposal therefore. It shall be unethical for any payment,
gratuity, or offer of employment to be made by or on behalf of a subcontractor under a contract
to the prime contractor or higher tier subcontractor or any person associated therewith, as an
inducement for the award of a subcontract or order.
ARTICLE 24 – EXHIBITS INCORPORATED
All Attachments listed below and discussed in this AGREEMENT are hereby incorporated into
the AGREEMENT by this reference.
Attachment A; Scope of Services
Attachment B; Compensation
Attachment C; Schedule of Hourly Billing Rates and Charges
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07/02/15 12 of 12
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement as of the
day and year first above written.
OWNER:ENGINEER:
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,
NEBRASKA BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION
By:By:
Title:Jeremy Jensen, Mayor Title:
Derek L. Cambridge
Associate Vice President
Date:Date:
Attest:Date:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
The Amendment is in due form according to law and is hereby approved.
Date:
Stacy R. Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-178
WHEREAS, the City Of Grand Island invited proposals for Asset Management
Implementation Assistance for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department,
according to the Request For Qualifications (RFQ) on file with the Wastewater Division of the
Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2015 one (1) proposal was received, reviewed, and
evaluated in accordance with established criteria in the RFQ; and
WHEREAS, Black & Veatch Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri submitted a
proposal in accordance with the terms of the Request for Qualifications and all statutory
requirements contained therein; and
WHEREAS, such services shall be provided at a cost not to exceed $367,700.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of Black & Veatch
Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri 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, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-15
#2015-179 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Westgate Road Paving District No. 1261; North Road to Copper
Road
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:July 14, 2015
Subject:Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Westgate
Road Paving District No. 1261; North Road to Copper
Road
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Street Improvement District No. 1261 was created by the City Council on April 23, 2013.
Legal notice of the creation of the District was published in the Grand Island Independent
on April 29, 2013. A notification letter of the district creation was also mailed to all
affected property owners.
The District consists of Westgate Road extending east from North Road to the existing
hard surface portion of Westgate Road. This area was platted in November 1987. The
project consisted of paving, as well as connecting the initial phase of the Moores Creek
Drainway to this area and eliminating the ditch section. This project shall be assessed to
adjacent property owners. All property owners in this proposed district signed the district
creation petition form.
The City Council awarded the bid for construction of the Westgate Road Paving District
No. 1261; North Road to Copper Road to The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand
Island, Nebraska on March 11, 2014, in the amount of $626,236.91. Work on the project
commenced April 2014, with substantial completion December 2014 and final
completion July 2015.
Discussion
The project was completed in accordance with the terms, conditions and stipulations of
the contract, plans and specifications. Construction work was completed at a total cost of
$605,688.30, which is an underrun of $20,548.61. Additional project costs are shown
below.
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ADDITIONAL DISTRICT COSTS
Olsson Associates Engineering $ 87,370.00
The Grand Island Independent Advertising $ 225.82
Cornerstone Bank Project Bond Interest $ 3,520.06
T & E Cattle Company Easement Acquisition $ 43,900.00
Hall County Register of Deeds Filing Fees $ 68.00
Total project costs equate to $740,772.18, of which a portion will be assessable to
property owners within this district.
Section A- $504,225.50
Item No.’s 1, 2, 3, & 5 of Change Order No.1- $8,775.00
Additional District Costs - $135,083.88
Total amount assessable is $648,084.38, which will be presented to the Board of
Equalization on August 11, 2015.
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 Certificate of Final
Completion for Westgate Road Paving District No. 1261; North Road to Copper Road
and set the Board of Equalization date of August 11, 2015.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for Westgate Road Paving District
No. 1261; North Road to Copper Road and set the Board of Equalization date of August
11, 2015.
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ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
Westgate Road Paving District No. 1261;
North Road to Copper Road
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
July 14, 2015
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that Westgate Road Paving District No. 1261; North Road to Copper Road has been fully
completed by The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska under the contract dated March
11, 2014. The work has been completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of said
contract and complies with the contract, the plans and specifications. The work is hereby accepted for the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska, by me as Public Works Director in accordance with the provisions of Section
16-650 R.R.S., 1943.
Westgate Road Paving District No. 1261; North Road to Copper Road
Quantities Total Amount
Description Placed Unit Price Bid Completed
Bid Section A
1 8" Concrete Pavement 5,750.00 SY $33.75 $ 194,062.50
2 6" Integral Curb 2,187.00 LF $1.75 $ 3,827.25
3 Crushed Rock Surface Course 40.00 TN $61.25 $ 2,450.00
4 Concrete Header 41.00 LF $17.10 $ 701.10
5 Stop Sign 1.00 EA $181.60 $ 181.60
6 15" RC Storm Sewer Pipe 179.00 LF $30.30 $ 5,423.70
7 18" RC Storm Sewer Pipe 462.00 LF $31.50 $ 14,553.00
8 24" RC Storm Sewer Pipe 876.00 LF $42.05 $ 36,835.80
9 36" RC Storm Sewer Pipe 410.00 LF $73.50 $ 30,135.00
10 Storm Sewer Manhole 3.00 EA $2,295.95 $ 6,887.85
11 Curb Inlet 6.00 EA $1,948.95 $ 11,693.70
12 Area Inlet 2.00 EA $2,855.00 $ 5,710.00
13 18" RC Flared End Section 2.00 EA $540.00 $ 1,080.00
14 36" RC Flared End Section 3.00 EA $1,207.00 $ 3,621.00
15 Outfall Structure 1.00 EA $10,365.00 $ 10,365.00
16 Type 1D Erosion Control 11,330.00 SY $1.60 $ 18,128.00
17 Broken Concrete Riprap 46.20 TN $9.10 $ 420.42
18 Water Main Wet Cut-in 2.00 EA $300.00 $ 600.00
19 8" DI Water Main 56.00 LF $47.50 $ 2,660.00
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20 8" MJ 45 Deg. Bend 8.00 EA $421.50 $ 3,372.00
21 8" MJ Sleeve 2.00 EA $262.00 $ 524.00
22 8" Gate Valve w/ Box 1.00 EA $1,502.00 $ 1,502.00
23 Tapping Fire Hydrant Assembly 1.00 EA $7,676.00 $ 7,676.00
24 1" Testing Tap 2.00 EA $339.00 $ 678.00
25 Remove Testing Tap 2.00 EA $38.00 $ 76.00
26 Concrete Blocking for Fittings 10.00 CY $310.00 $ 3,100.00
27 6" Sanitary Sewer Service Pipe 0.00 LF $26.05 $ -
28 6" Cap 0.00 EA $17.25 $ -
29 Adjust Manhole to Grade 3.00 EA $380.00 $ 1,140.00
30 Remove Asphalt Pavement 374.00 SY $5.45 $ 2,038.30
31 Remove Storm Sewer Pipe 63.00 LF $8.55 $ 538.65
32 Tree Removal 1.00 LS $14,305.00 $ 14,305.00
33 Remove Fence 1,303.00 LF $1.68 $ 2,189.04
34 Traffic Control 1.00 LS $2,515.00 $ 2,515.00
35 General Clearing & Grubbing 1.00 LS $20,990.00 $ 20,990.00
36 Subgrade Preparation 5,729.00 SY $1.75 $ 10,025.75
37 Earthwork (Roadway)1.00 LS $11,715.00 $ 11,715.00
38 Common Excavation (Ditch)15,950.00 CY $3.50 $ 55,825.00
39 Silt Fence 695.00 LF $4.15 $ 2,884.25
40 Curb Inlet Sediment Filters 6.00 EA $165.00 $ 990.00
41 Seeding 6.33 AC $2,023.00 $ 12,279.61
$504,225.50
Bid Section B
1 8" High Early Concrete Pavement 99.00 SY $51.40 $ 5,088.60
2 42" RC Storm Sewer Pipe 272.00 LF $104.25 $ 28,356.00
3 42" RC Flared End Section 2.00 EA $1,430.00 $ 2,860.00
4 Concrete Collar 2.00 EA $2,105.00 $ 4,210.00
5 Type 1D Erosion Control 1,138.00 SY $1.60 $ 1,820.80
6 Water Main Wet Cut-in 0.00 EA $416.95 $ -
7 20" DI Water Main 0.00 LF $171.80 $ -
8 20" MJ 22.5 Deg. Bend 0.00 EA $2,245.00 $ -
9 20" MJ Sleeve 0.00 EA $1,095.00 $ -
10 1" Testing Tap 0.00 EA $345.00 $ -
11 Concrete Blocking for Fittings 0.00 CY $321.45 $ -
12 Remove Pavement 99.00 SY $7.80 $ 772.20
13 Traffic Control 1.00 LS $505.00 $ 505.00
14 General Clearing & Grubbing 1.00 LS $1,305.00 $ 1,305.00
15 Common Excavation (Ditch)950.00 CY $6.80 $ 6,460.00
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16 Silt Fence 0.00 LF $4.15 $ -
17 Seeding 0.50 AC $1,915.00 $ 957.50
$52,335.10
Bid Section C
1 Concrete Flume 255.00 SY $61.30 $ 15,631.50
2 Type 1D Erosion Control 4,808.00 SY $1.60 $ 7,692.80
3 Tree Removal 1.00 LS $1,920.00 $ 1,920.00
4 General Clearing & Grubbing 1.00 LS $5,610.00 $ 5,610.00
5 Common Excavation (Ditch)1,000.00 CY $5.15 $ 5,150.00
6 Silt Fence 58.00 LF $4.15 $ 240.70
7 Seeding 1.82 AC $1,985.00 $ 3,612.70
$39,857.70
Change Order No. 1
CO1-1 Ditch Erosion Resolution 1.00 LS $6,100.00 $ 6,100.00
CO1-2 Sanitary Sewer Service Relocation 1.00 LS $1,250.00 $ 1,250.00
CO1-3 Lowering of Flat Top Sanitary Sewer
Manhole 1.00 LS $675.00 $ 675.00
CO1-4 Replacement of Deeter Ring and Cover 1.00 LS $495.00 $ 495.00
CO1-5 Ditch Grading along North Road 1.00 LS $750.00 $ 750.00
$ 9,270.00
THE DIAMOND ENGINEERING COMPANY = $ 605,688.30
Item ADDITIONAL DISTRICT COSTS
Olsson Associates Engineering $ 87,370.00
The Grand Island Independent Advertising $ 225.82
Cornerstone Bank Project Bond Interest $ 3,520.06
T & E Cattle Company Easement Acquisition $ 43,900.00
Hall County Register of Deeds Filing Fees $ 68.00
Subtotal Additional District Costs = $ 135,083.88
Total Costs - $740,772.18
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for Westgate Road Paving District No.
1261; North Road to Copper Road be approved.
_______________________________________________________________________________
John Collins, PE - City Engineer/Public Works Director Jeremy L. Jensen – Mayor
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-179
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director for the City Of Grand
Island has issued a Certificate of Completion for Westgate Road Paving District No. 1261; North
Road to Copper Road, certifying that The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska, under contract, has completed the paving project; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director recommends the
acceptance of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the City
Engineer/Public Works Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1.The Certificate of Final Completion for Westgate Road Paving District No. 1261;
North Road to Copper Road, in the amount of $605,688.30 is hereby confirmed.
2.The City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization on August 11, 2015 to
determine benefits and set assessments for Westgate Road Paving District No.
1261; North Road to Copper Road
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-16
#2015-180 - Approving Contract Amendment for Community
Development Block Grant 12-DTR-104
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-8.
Staff Contact: Charley Falmlen
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-180
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general
local government authorized to receive Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funds.
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island received a CDBG Downtown
Revitalization Grant 12-DTR-104 in the amount of $350,000 for activities that meet the CDBG
national objective of benefiting low-to-moderate income persons; and
WHEREAS, the City will apply for a contract amendment for CDBG 12-DTR-
104
in order to redirect remaining project activities into the category of Public Facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development presently
requires a public hearing to accept comments and inform the public on the status of the proposed
project and grant application; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing on July 14, 2015, offers the public opportunity to
make such comments to the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island, Nebraska is
hereby authorized to apply for a contract amendment with the Nebraska Department of
Economic Development for the project changes for the 12-DTR-104 grant and the Mayor is
hereby authorized and directed to execute such proceedings on behalf of the City of Grand Island
for such grant programs.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-17
#2015-181 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Sandy Beach Third Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning
Meeting: July 14, 2015
Subject: Sandy Beach Third Subdivision
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity , Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is located south of Stolley Park Road and west of Shady Bend Road in the
2 mile jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska consisting of (2 Lots) and 2.2773 acres. There are two existing lots in this subdivision and this plat moves the property lines between the lots. In 2004 the TA transitional agriculture zoning district
changed and the minimum lot size was increased from 20,000 square feet to 20 acres with
the exception of a 1 time split from an 80 acre tract or splitting an existing farmstead.
This subdivision does not increase number of existing lots but does allow the owner to move the property line between those two lots.
Discussion
The plat for Sandy Beach Third Subdivision was considered by the Regional Planning
Commission at the July 1, 2015 meeting
A motion was made by Haskins and seconded by Bredthauer to approve the plat as
presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present and voting in
favor (O’Neill, Ruge, Connick, Sears, Maurer, Huismann, Kjar, Robb Haskins and
Bredthauer).
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
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4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the final plat as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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John C. Hoffman
Developer/Owner
John C. Hoffman
2319 E Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island NE 68801
To create 2 lots located north of US Hwy 34 and east of Locust Street, in the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Size: 28.2659
Zoning: TA Transitional Agriculture
Road Access: Public
Water Public: Private Sewer Public: Private
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-181
WHEREAS, John C. Hoffman, a widower, being the said owner of the land
described hereon, have filed an application for approval of the final plat of Sandy Beach Third
Subdivision, a tract of land comprising all of Lot Five (5), Sandy Beach Subdivision, Hall
County, Nebraska, and all of Lot One (1), Sandy Beach Second Subdivision, Hall County West
of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it;
and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the
Boards of Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as
required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the
owner of the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement
hereinbefore described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such
agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of SANDY BEACH THIRD
SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City
Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the
approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-18
#2015-182 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Starlite Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning
Meeting: July 14, 2015
Subject: Starlite Subdivision
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity , Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is located south of State Street and west of US Hwy 281 in the City of
Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska consisting of (2 Lots) and 19.75 acres. Discussion
The plat for Starlite Subdivision was considered by the Regional Planning Commission at the July 1, 2015 meeting.
A motion was made by Haskins and seconded by Bredthauer to approve the plat as
presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present and voting in
favor (O’Neill, Ruge, Connick, Sears, Maurer, Huismann, Kjar, Robb Haskins and
Bredthauer).
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 final plat as presented.
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Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Blender, LLC
Developer/Owner
Rick Johnson
PO Box 1664
Grand Island NE 68802
To create 2 lots located south of State Street and west of US Hwy 281, in the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Size: 19.75 Acres
Zoning: R4 High Density Residential Zone.
Road Access: City roads are available.
Water Public: City water is available. Sewer Public: City sewer is available.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-182
WHEREAS, Blender, LLC, A Nebraska Corporation, being the owner of the land
described in the legal description hereon, have filed an application for approval of the final plat
of Starlite Subdivision, a tract of land located in part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter
(e1/2, SW1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the
6TH P.M., Hall County, Nebraska, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the
Boards of Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as
required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the
owner of the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement
hereinbefore described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such
agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of STARLITE SUBDIVISION,
as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the approval and
acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item G-19
#2015-183 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Vanosdall Second Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning
Meeting: July 14, 2015
Subject: Vanosdall Second Subdivision
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity , Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is located east of Locust Street and north of US Highway 34 in the City of
Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of (3 Lots) and 28.2659 acres. Discussion
The plat for Vanosdall Second Subdivision was considered by the Regional Planning Commission at the July 1, 2015 meeting
A motion was made by Haskins and seconded by Bredthauer to approve the plat as
presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present and voting in
favor (O’Neill, Ruge, Connick, Sears, Maurer, Huismann, Kjar, Robb Haskins and
Bredthauer).
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 final plat as presented.
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Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Wayne Vanosdall Sanitation Service, Inc. Developer/Owner
Wayne Vanosdall, President PO Box 1284
Grand Island NE 68802
To create 3 lots located north of US Hwy 34 and east of Locust Street, in the City of
Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska. Size: 28.2659
Zoning: LLR, B2 and TA
Road Access: Public Streets
Water Public: Partially Available
Sewer Public: Availalbe
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-183
WHEREAS, Wayne Vanosdall Sanitation Service, Inc., a Nebraska Corporation,
being the said owner of the land described hereon, has filed an application for approval of the
final plat of Vanosdall Second Subdivision, a tract of land comprising a part of the South Half of
the Southwest Quarter (S1/2 SW1/4) of Section Twenty Seven (27), Township Eleven (11)
North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, and has caused a plat
thereof to be acknowledged by it; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the
Boards of Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as
required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the
owner of the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement
hereinbefore described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such
agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of VANOSDALL SECOND
SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City
Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the
approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item H-1
Consideration of Approving Request from Blender, LLC – Rick
Johnson on behalf of Zella, LLC – Farhan Khan for a Conditional
Use Permit for a Senior Living Facility located South of the
Intersection of State Street and Ebony Lane
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-3.
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item I-1
#2015-184 - Consideration of Request from GNS Corporation dba
Git ‘N Split, 3320 Langenheder Street for Class “D” Liquor
License and Liquor Manager Designation for Jess Vetrovsky, 200
So. Lasall Street, Beatrice, NE
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
Grand Island Council Session - 7/14/2015 Page 248 / 285
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-184
WHEREAS, an application was filed by GNS Corporation doing business as Gi
‘N Split, 3320 Langenheder for a Class "D" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island
Independent as required by state law on July 4, 2015; such publication cost being $15.78; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 23, 2015 for the purpose of
discussing such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-
identified liquor license application contingent upon final inspections.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application with the following stipulations:
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-
identified liquor license application for the following reasons:_________
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of Jess Vetrovsky,
200 South Lasall Street, Beatrice, NE as liquor manager of such business.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item I-2
#2015-185 - Consideration of Request from YZ GYZ, LLC dba
The Filling Station, 217 E. Stolley Park Road, Suite N for Class
“C” Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for Shauna
Forbes, 1314 Marshall Street, Wood River, NE
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
Grand Island Council Session - 7/14/2015 Page 250 / 285
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-185
WHEREAS, an application was filed by YZ GYZ, LLC doing business as The
Filling Station, 217 East Stolley Park Road, Suite N for a Class "C" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island
Independent as required by state law on July 4, 2015; such publication cost being $16.77; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 14, 2015 for the purpose of
discussing such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-
identified liquor license application contingent upon final inspections.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application with the following stipulations:
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-
identified liquor license application for the following reasons:_________
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of Shauna Forbes,
1314 Marshall Street, Wood River, NE as liquor manager of such business
contingent upon completing a state approved alcohol server/seller
program.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item I-3
#2015-186 - Consideration of Approving the 2015-2016 Fee
Schedule
Staff Contact: William Clingman, Interim Finance Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:William Clingman, Interim Finance Director
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:Consideration of Approving 2015-2016 Fee Schedule
Presenter(s):City Department Directors
Background
The 2015-2016 Fee Schedule is submitted to Council every year at budget time for
consideration of fee changes.
Discussion
The proposed 2015-2016 Fee Schedule includes changes for the following departments:
Administration-Increase Blight Study Adoption fee
Emergency Management-Elimination of 2 fees and addition of a new fee
Parks Department- fee changes for Cemetery, Heartland Public Shoot Park and
Aquatics
Public Works – Elimination of 8 fees in the Streets Division
Wastewater Treatment Plant-increase of various fees
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 adopt the 2015-2016 Fee
Schedule.
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2014 2015 2016
Administration
Board of Adjustment Prior to Construction 200.00 200.00 200.00
Board of Adjustment After Construction/No Building Permit 350.00 350.00 350.00
Board of Adjustment After Construction/Not Conform 500.00 500.00 500.00
Conditional Use Permit 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00
Election Filing Fees - City Council 1% of salary 1% of salary 1% of salary
Election Filing Fees - Mayor 1% of salary 1% of salary 1% of salary
Haulers Permit (annual) Garbage 225.00 225.00 225.00
Haulers Permit (annual) Refuse 75.00 75.00 75.00
Pawnbroker License (annual) 100.00 100.00 100.00
Pawnbroker Occupational Tax (annual) 100.00 100.00 100.00
Blight Study Adoption 600.00 600.00 1100.00
Redevelopment Plan Adoption 600.00 600.00 1100.00
Redevelopment Plan Amendment 600.00 600.00 1100.00
Register of Deeds Filing fee
10.00 first page
6.00 each add'l
page
10.00 first page
6.00 each add'l
page
10.00 first page
6.00 each add'l
page
Liquor Licenses - Occupational Tax (annual)
Class A Retail beer, on sale 200.00 200.00 200.00
Class B Retail beer, off sale 200.00 200.00 200.00
Class C Retail liquor, on/off sale 600.00 600.00 600.00
Class D Retail liquor/beer, off sale 400.00 400.00 400.00
Class I Retail liquor, on sale 500.00 500.00 500.00
Class L Brew Pub 500.00 500.00 500.00
Class Z Micro Distiller LB-549 500.00 500.00 500.00
Liquor License - School Fees (annual)
Class A Retail beer, on sale 100.00 100.00 100.00
Class B Retail beer, off sale 100.00 100.00 100.00
Class C Retail liquor, on/off sale 300.00 300.00 300.00
Class D Retail Liquor, Off sale 200.00 200.00 200.00
Class I Retail Liquor, on sale 250.00 250.00 250.00
Advertising Fee 10.00 10.00 10.00
Special Designated Liquor License 80.00 80.00 80.00
Natural Gas Company Rate Filing Fee 500.00 500.00 500.00
Certified copy 1.50 1.50
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
Pet License Fee - Un-neutered/un-spayed 41.00 41.00 41.00
Pet License Fee - Neutered/Spayed 16.00 16.00 16.00
**$5.00 per license retained by registered veterinarian making
sale
Pet License Replacement Fee 5.00 5.00 5.00
License Fees-late fee of $10.00 after Feb 1 10.00 10.00 10.00
Impoundment Fee - 1st Offense* 25.00 25.00 25.00
Impoundment Fee - 2nd Offense* 50.00 50.00 50.00
Impoundment Fee - 3rd Offense* 75.00 75.00 75.00
Impoundment Fee - 4th Offense* 100.00 100.00 100.00
*Impoundment includes a per day boarding fee
Boarding Fee - Impoundment 15.00+tax/day 15.00+tax/day 15.00+tax/day
Boarding Fee - Rabies observation 17.00+tax/day 17.00+tax/day 17.00+tax/day
Rabies Testing - There is no charge when Animal Control is dealing with
a bite case or wildlife that is required to be tested. If the public is
requesting an animal to be tested that is on the required testing list and
AC/Cnhs is not involved with the incident there is a charge.
45.00 45.00 45.00
Rabies observation transportation fee 25.00 25.00 25.00
Legal Proceeding holding fee 20.00+tax per day 20.00+tax per day 20.00+tax per day
Deemed "Potentially Dangerous" fee 100.00 100.00 100.00
Micro chip 25.00 per animal 25.00 per animal 25.00 per animal
Fee Schedule for 2016
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Live trap rental $50.00 deposit per trap. When trap is returned in
working order, there is a refund of $40.00
50.00 deposit
40.00 refund
when returned
50.00 deposit
40.00 refund
when returned
50.00 deposit
40.00 refund
when returned
Adoptions: Neutered/spayed
Adoption fees can be lower depending on length of stay, age and color
of pet. This is for both cats and dogs. Average fee is $100.00
Dogs 100.00 + tax 100.00 + tax 100.00 + tax
Cats & Kittens 100.00 + tax 100.00 + tax 100.00 + tax
Pickup and disposal of dead animals at owner's request 25.00 25.00 25.00
Removal of wildlife from the home, garage or yard at home owner's
request
During business hours N/C N/C N/C
(No charge for removing skunks or bats)
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Building Permit Fee, Electrical Permit Fee, Gas Permit Fee, Plumbing
Permit Fee, Sign Permit Fee: Based on Valuation
Estimated Valuations:
1.00 - 1,600.00 35.00 35.00 35.00
1,601.00 - 1,700.00 37.00 37.00 37.00
1,701.00 - 1,800.00 39.00 39.00 39.00
1,801.00 - 1,900.00 41.00 41.00 41.00
1,901.00 - 2,000.00 43.00 43.00 43.00
2,001 - 25,000 For each additional 1,000 or fraction, to and including
25,000 43.00 plus 7.25 43.00 plus 7.25 43.00 plus 7.25
25,001 - 50,000 For each additional 1,000 or fraction, to and including
50,000
209.75 plus
5.00
209.75 plus
5.00
209.75 plus
5.00
50,001 - 100,000 For each additional 1,000 or fraction, to and including
100,000
334.75 plus
3.75
334.75 plus
3.75
334.75 plus
3.75
100,001 and up For each additional 1,000 or fraction
522.25 plus
3.25
522.25 plus
3.25
522.25 plus
3.25
Plan Review Fee, Commercial (percentage of building permit fee) 50% 50% 50%
Plan Review Fee, Residential (percentage of building permit fee) 10% 10% 10%
Inspections outside of normal business hours* 75.00 75.00 75.00
Reinspection Fee* 50.00 50.00 50.00
Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated* 50.00 50.00 50.00
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
approve plans (minimum charge, one hour)*100.00 100.00 100.00
*Or the hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater. The cost
shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe
benefits of all the employees involved
Contractor Registration - New and Renewal for Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, Sign, Soft Water, Mover and Wrecker 100.00 100.00 100.00
New Contractor Set up fee 100.00 100.00 100.00
Registration card - Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing: Master or
Journeyman 20.00 20.00 20.00
License: Mechanical, Plumbing, Soft Water - Master 50.00 50.00 50.00
License: Mechanical, Plumbing, Soft Water - Journeyman 25.00 25.00 25.00
License: Mechanical, Plumbing, Soft Water - Apprentice 0.00 0.00 0.00
Board of Appeals application: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing 50.00 50.00 50.00
Board of Appeals - Review of Decision/Test Fees: Building, Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing 50.00 50.00 50.00
Investigation Fee 50.00 or cost of
permit
50.00 or cost of
permit
50.00 or cost of
permit
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Mobile Home Park Registration (annual)
Park with Facilities for 2 - 3 Mobile Homes 100.00 100.00 100.00
Park with Facilities for 4 - 15 Mobile Homes 125.00 125.00 125.00
Park with Facilities for 16 - 25 Mobile Homes 150.00 150.00 150.00
Park with Facilities for 26 - 50 Mobile Homes 175.00 175.00 175.00
Park with Facilities for 51 - 100 Mobile Homes 225.00 225.00 225.00
Park with Facilities for over 100 Mobile Homes 250.00 250.00 250.00
Mobile Sign Permit Fee for Special Event N/C N/C N/C
Mobile Sign Permit Fee for 45 days N/C N/C N/C
Temporary Buildings N/C N/C N/C
Water Well Registration (Groundwater Control Area Only) N/C N/C N/C
License Agreement SEE PUBLIC SEE PUBLIC SEE PUBLIC
Denial of application for license agreement WORKS WORKS WORKS
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Alarm Registration Fee (yearly) 110.00 110.00 110.00
Digital Alarm Monitoring Fee (yearly-registration fee included) 250.00 250.00 275.00
Supervised Alarm Monitoring Fee (yearly-registration fee included)400.00 400.00 400.00
Alarm Central Service Fee (yearly)165.00 165.00 165.00
False Alarms (each) 115.00 115.00 115.00
Audio Tapes (per tape, includes search costs) 28.00 28.00 28.00
Video Alarm Monitor 1750.00 1750.00 1750.00
Emergency Medical Dispatch Protocol included in billing 36.00 36.00 36.00
Alarm Activity Report Fee 10.00
FINANCE DEPARTMENT FEES
Returned Check Charge (All City Departments) 35.00 35.00 35.00
Handicap Parking Permit 0.00 0.00 0.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES
Gas leak calls that originate from Northwestern Energy which are found
not to be an interior leak and with no threat to life or property 165.00 165.00
False Alarm fee for commercial alarm systems of more than three in 12
consecutive months 165.00 165.00
Special burn permit fee 100.00 100.00
Special display fireworks permit fee 100.00 100.00
Pyrotechnics fee 200.00 200.00
Environmental site assessment fee 25.00 25.00
Inspection callback fee for code violation requiring three or more visits 50.00 50.00
Nuisance Engine company run fee 100.00 100.00
Copy of Fire Report 10.00 10.00 10.00
Open Burning Permits 10.00 10.00 10.00
Education Fees
Fire Extinguisher Class
50.00 minimum
(up to 5
students) +
10.00 for each
additional
student
50.00 minimum
(up to 5
students) +
10.00 for each
additional
student
50.00 minimum
(up to 5
students) +
10.00 for each
additional
student
CPR BLS Health Care Provider New (per 6 people, books not included)
Books are 12.00 each 184.00 184.00 184.00
CPR Class Recertification (per 6 people, books are not included) Books
are 12.00 each 134.00 134.00 134.00
HeartSaver AED (per 6 people, books not included) Books are 12.00
each 151.00 151.00 151.00
CPR for family/friends: All ages (per 6 people, books not included)
Books are 7.50/5 books 84.00 84.00 84.00
HeartSaver CPR, AED and First Aid (per 6 people, books not included)
Books are 13.95 each 284.00 284.00 284.00
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Temporary Structures
Tents over 200 sq ft 50.00 50.00 50.00
Canopies over 400 sq ft 50.00 50.00 50.00
Child Care Inspection*
Consultation N/A N/A N/A
0-12 people 50.00 50.00 50.00
13 + people 100.00 100.00 100.00
Fire Department Patch Request Fee 5.00 5.00 5.00
Fire Safety Inspection Fees
Major Event Life Safety Inspection Fee 100.00 per event 100.00 per event 100.00 per event
State Fair Inspection Fee 1000.00/yr 1000.00/yr 1000.00/yr
Hall County Fair Inspection Fee 500.00/yr 500.00/yr 500.00/yr
Liquor Inspection (each)*
Consumption 100.00 100.00 100.00
Non-consumption 50.00 50.00 50.00
Nursing Home, Health Care (each)* 100.00 100.00 100.00
Hospital (each inspection)* 150.00 150.00 150.00
Foster Care Homes* 50.00 50.00 50.00
Building Department Fee Blue Print Review, Commercial Fire Safety
(each review) 25% 25% 25%
For duplicate building plans submitted within one (1) year of the
review of the original plans 20% 20% 20%
Alarm System Review 75.00 75.00 75.00
Sprinkler System Review
$50.000/Riser
+25.00/design
area
$50.000/Riser
+25.00/design
area
$50.000/Riser
+25.00/design
area
Hood System Review 50.00 50.00 50.00
Suppression System (other) 50.00 50.00 50.00
Fireworks Permit 550.00 550.00 550.00
*Fees regulated by State of Nebraska
Standby Fees
Fire Engine//Rescue Company (3 employees + truck)165.00 per hour
2 hour minimum
165.00 per hour
2 hour minimum
165.00 per hour
2 hour minimum
Fire Safety Standby 75.00/hr 75.00/hr 75.00/hr
Provide Emergency Services at planned event without Ambulance 75.00 per hour 2
hour minimum
75.00 per hour 2
hour minimum
75.00 per hour 2
hour minimum
Ambulance (2 employees + ambulance)110.00 per hour
2 hour minimum
110.00 per hour
2 hour minimum
110.00 per hour
2 hour minimum
AMBULANCE DIVISION
Per call BLS (Basic Life Support) for non-emergency transportation, one
way, 14.00 per mile 453.00 462.00 462.00
Per call for BLS emergency transportation, plus mileage, one way.
14.00 per mile 610.00 740.00 740.00
Per call for ALS (Advanced Life Support) Level 1 (ALS 1) non-
emergency service, plus mileage. One way, 14.00 per mile 725.00 555.00 555.00
Per call for ALS Level 1 (ALS 1) emergency service, plus mileage, one
way. 14.00 per mile 756.00 878.00 878.00
Per call for ALS Level 2 (ALS 2) Advanced care, emergency service,
plus mileage, one way. 14.00 per mile 803.00 1271.00 1271.00
Per call for ALS emergency service when patient is not transported but
some service is rendered; (plus supplies) 365.00 365.00 365.00
Additional Attendant 221.00 221.00 221.00
Specialty Care Transport 803.00 803.00 803.00
Mileage Fee, per patient mile 14.00 14.00 14.00
Lift Assist call to Care Facility 85.00 85.00 85.00
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Transportation for Flight Crew from Airport to Hospital and Back 300.00 Per
Round Trip
300.00 Per
Round Trip
300.00 Per
Round Trip
Mayor and Council have established fees for certain medical supplies
used for ambulance calls based on prices currently charged by Saint
Francis Medical Center. The Fire Chief is authorized to adjust prices
and add or delete products as necessary.
PARAMEDIC SERVICE RATES
Oxygen 53.00 53.00 53.00
O.B. Kits 17.00 17.00 17.00
Splints (air and/or hare traction) 22.00 22.00 22.00
Spinal Immobilization 86.00 86.00 86.00
Advanced Airway 131.00 131.00 131.00
IV1 (if single IV is started) 51.00 51.00 51.00
IV2 (multiple IV's started) 86.00 86.00 86.00
Bandages 12.00 12.00 12.00
Combo Pad 46.00 46.00 46.00
Resq Pod 100.00 100.00 100.00
Bone drill 110.00 110.00 110.00
Suction 12.00 12.00 12.00
LIBRARY
Overdue charge on Library Materials (per item per day).15 Juvenile .30
Adult
.15 Juvenile .30
Adult
.15 Juvenile .30
Adult
Interlibrary loan per item (plus postage) 2.00 2.00 2.00
Photocopy/Computer Print (mono, 8 1/2"x11" or 14") 0.10 0.10 0.10
Photocopy/Computer Print (mono, 11"x17") 0.25 0.25 0.25
Photocopy/Computer Print (color, 8 1/2"x11") 0.75 0.75 0.75
Photocopy/Computer Print (color, 8 1/2"x14") 1.00 1.00 1.00
Photocopy/Computer Print (color, 11"x17") 1.50 1.50 1.50
Microform Reader-printer copy 0.50 0.50 0.50
Replacement Fee for Lost ID Card 1.00/card 1.00/card 1.00/card
Processing Fee for Lost Material Replacement
Cost
Replacement
Cost
Replacement
Cost
FAX Services
Outgoing - Staff assisted - U.S. only 1st page 3.00 1st page 3.00 1st page 3.00
additional pages
1.50
additional pages
1.50
additional pages
1.50
Incoming - Staff assisted 1st page 2.00 1st page 2.00 1st page 2.00
additional pages
1.00
additional pages
1.00
additional pages
1.00
Outgoing - Self service (Credit/Debit) - U.S. 1st page 1.50 1st page 1.75 1st page 1.75
additional pages
1.00
additional pages
1.00
additional pages
1.00
Outgoing - Self service (Credit/Debit) - International 1st page 4.95 1st page 3.95 1st page 3.95
additional pages
3.45
additional pages
3.45
additional pages
3.45
Non-Resident Annual Card Fee 40.00 40.00 40.00
Non Resident 3 Month Card Fee 10.00 10.00 10.00
Purchase of computer disk 1.00/disk 1.00/disk 1.00/disk
Purchase of computer thumb drive 10.00 10.00 10.00
Purchase of computer head phones 1.00 1.00 1.00
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CEMETERY DIVISION
Open/Close Grave (per burial) **oversize vault - add $150.00**
Urn Vault over 16" x 16" - Add $50.00
Adult 550.00 600.00 600.00
Child 225.00 250.00 250.00
Ashes 200.00 200.00 200.00
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After 4:00 pm Monday - Friday (must leave gravesite by 4:30)
After 12:00 pm Saturday (must leave gravesite by 12:30)
Adult 800.00 800.00 800.00
Child 300.00 300.00 300.00
Ashes 300.00 300.00 300.00
Sunday & Holiday Open/Close (per burial)
Adult 1200.00 1200.00 1200.00
Child 500.00 500.00 500.00
Ashes 450.00 450.00 450.00
Disinterment
Adult 1100.00 1200.00 1200.00
Child 450.00 500.00 500.00
Cremation 400.00 450.00 450.00
Burial Space
One 550.00 600.00 600.00
Two 1100.00 1200.00 1200.00
One-Half Lot (4 or 5 spaces) 2200.00 2400.00 2400.00
Full Lot (8 or 10 spaces) 4400.00 4800.00 4800.00
Babyland 150.00 150.00 150.00
Cremation Space - Section J 250.00 250.00 250.00
Transfer Deed (each new deed) 40.00 40.00 40.00
Burial Space w/flat markers in Section J
One 550.00 550.00
Two 1100.00 1100.00
One-half lot (4-5 spaces) 2200.00 2200.00
Full lot (8-10 spaces)4400.00 4400.00
Cremation Space 250.00 250.00
Headstone Flagging Fee 25.00
RECREATION DIVISION
The Parks and Recreation Director shall establish fees for miscellaneous
merchandise sales, tournament and league play and special events and
promotions
Volleyball Program
League Play - Per Team***$100.00 -
250.00 per
session
$100.00 -
250.00 per
session
$100.00 -
250.00 per
session
Basketball Program
League Play - Per Team***250.00-325.00
per session
250.00-325.00
per session
250.00-325.00
per session
Flag Football Program
League Play - Per Team***200.00-550.00
per session
200.00-550.00
per session
200.00-550.00
per session
***Volleyball, Basketball and Flag Football program and tournament fees
determined by the number of teams signed up to play.
Playground & miscellaneous Programs & camps 0-100.00 0-100.00 0-100.00
Kinder camp & Playground Pals 10.00 per
participant
10.00 per
participant
10.00 per
participant
Lifeguard Training* 150.00 150.00 150.00
Lifeguard Instructor Training* 150.00 150.00 150.00
Water Safety Instructor Training* 150.00 150.00 150.00
Lifeguard Refresher Course* 50.00 50.00 50.00
Professional CPR Training* 100.00 100.00 100.00
Professional CPR Recertification* 50.00 50.00 50.00
*Plus any additional/increases assessed by the Red Cross
Stolley Park Picnic Shelter (1/2 day) 25.00 25.00 25.00
Stolley Park Picnic Shelter (all day) 50.00 50.00 50.00
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Stolley Park Kitchen (1/2 day) 25.00 25.00 25.00
Stolley Park Kitchen (all day) 50.00 50.00 50.00
Athletic Field Rental (per field) 50.00 50.00 50.00
Athletic Field Preparation (1 time) per field 50.00 50.00 50.00
Athletic Field Preparation Additional services per field 25.00-200.00 25.00-200.00 25.00-200.00
Youth league per field per day 30.00 30.00 30.00
Adult/Select team league per field per day 50.00 50.00 50.00
Online reservation practice time per field 10.00/hour 10.00/hour 10.00/hour
AQUATICS
The Parks and Recreation Director shall establish fees for miscellaneous
merchandise sales, tournament and league play and special events and
promotions
Lincoln Pool
Daily Fees - ages 4 & under w/paying adult Free Free Free
Daily Fees - ages 5 to 15 3.00 3.00 3.00
Daily Fees - ages 16 to 54 4.00 4.00 4.00
Daily Fees - ages 55 & Over 3.00 3.00 3.00
Lincoln Swimming Lessons per person/per session 25.00 25.00 25.00
Season Passes
Ages 4 and under free free free
Youth ages 5-15 40.00 40.00 40.00
Adult ages 16-54 50.00 50.00 50.00
Senior age 55+ 40.00 40.00 40.00
Single parent family 90.00 90.00 90.00
Family 115.00 115.00 115.00
Private Pool Rental 100.00 per hour 115.00 per hour 125.00 per hour
WATER PARK
Locker/Life Jacket Rental 2.00/daily 3.00
deposit or
driver's license
2.00/daily 3.00
deposit or
driver's license
2.00/daily 3.00
deposit or
driver's license
Inner Tube Rental - Single 3.00/daily 1.00
deposit
3.00/daily 1.00
deposit
3.00/daily 1.00
deposit
Inner Tube Rental - Double 4.00/daily 1.00
deposit
4.00/daily 1.00
deposit
4.00/daily 1.00
deposit
Daily Fees
Children age 4 & under w/paying adult Free Free Free
Children ages 5 to 15 7.00 7.00 7.00
Adults ages 16 to 54 8.00 8.00 8.00
Adults age 55 and over 7.00 7.00 7.00
Family One Day Pass (Family includes two adults and up to four
children) 24.00 24.00 24.00
Season Passes
Children ages 5 to 15 75.00 75.00 75.00
Adults ages 16 to 54 85.00 85.00 85.00
Adults age 55 and over 75.00 75.00 75.00
Husband or Wife and Family 160.00 160.00 160.00
Family 190.00 190.00 190.00
Replace Season Pass 5.00 5.00 5.00
Gold Season Passes
Children ages 5 - 15 95.00 95.00 95.00
Adults age 16 to 54 105.00 105.00 105.00
Adults age 55 and over 95.00 95.00 95.00
Husband or Wife and Family 200.00 200.00 200.00
Family 235.00 235.00 235.00
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Group Fees - Age Group
10-29 people 5 to 15 6.75 6.75 6.75
10-29 people 16 to 54 7.75 7.75 7.75
10-29 people 55 and over 6.75 6.75 6.75
30-59 people 5 to 15 6.50 6.50 6.50
30-59 people 16 to 54 7.50 7.50 7.50
30-59 people 55 and over 6.50 6.50 6.50
60+ people 5 to 15 6.25 6.25 6.25
60+ people 16 to 54 7.25 7.25 7.25
60+ people 55 and over 6.25 6.25 6.25
Consignment Program - Island Oasis
Age 5-15 5.50 5.50 5.50
Age 16-55 6.50 6.50 6.50
55 - Over 5.50 5.50 5.50
Family 22.00 22.00 22.00
Pool Rental 425.00/1 hr
includes use of
inner tubes
425.00/1 hr
includes use of
inner tubes
425.00/1 hr
includes use of
inner tubes
All day facility rental 12:00 - 9:00 pm 15000.00 15000.00 15000.00
Swimming Lessons 25.00 per
session
25.00 per
session
25.00 per
session
Souvenir Stand items 1.00-20.00 1.00-20.00 1.00-20.00
Concession Stand Items .50-15.00 .50-15.00 .50-15.00
GOLF COURSE
The Parks and Recreation Director shall establish fees for miscellaneous
merchandise sales, tournament and league play and special events and
promotions.
Weekday Golfing
Seniors 55 and older (weekdays & after 1:00 on weekends)
9 holes 12.00 13.00 13.00
18 holes 18.00 19.00 19.00
9 holes 14.00 15.00 15.00
Additional 9 holes weekdays 6.00 6.00 6.00
Additional 9 holes weekends 6.00 6.00 6.00
18 holes 20.00 21.00 21.00
Junior Golf-9 holes (weekdays & after 1:00 on weekends) 9.00 10.00 10.00
Junior Golf-18 holes (weekdays & after 1:00 on weekends) 15.00 16.00 16.00
Weekend/Holiday Golfing
9 holes 16.00 17.00 17.00
18 holes 22.00 23.00 23.00
Passes (annual) Purchased from December 1 through January 31
Adult Seven Day 490.00 490.00 490.00
Additional Family Member 215.00 215.00 215.00
Family Pass 705.00 705.00 705.00
Adult Five Day Pass (Mon-Fri only) 370.00 370.00 370.00
Junior/Student pass includes full time college students (weekdays and
after 1:00 on weekends) 155.00 155.00 155.00
Senior Pass (55 & older, excludes holidays and weekends before 1:00 pm)285.00 285.00 285.00
Passes (annual) Purchased from February 1 through June 30
Adult Seven Day 545.00 545.00 545.00
Additional Family Member 240.00 240.00 240.00
Family Pass 785.00 785.00 785.00
Adult Five Day Pass (Mon-Fri only) 410.00 410.00 410.00
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Junior/Student pass includes full time college students (weekdays and
after 1:00 on weekends) 170.00 170.00 170.00
Senior Pass (55 & older, excludes holidays and weekends before 1:00 pm)315.00 315.00 315.00
Passes (annual) Purchased from July 1 through November 30
Adult Seven Day 272.50 272.50 272.50
Additional Family Member 120.00 120.00 120.00
Family Pass 392.50 392.50 392.50
Adult Five Day Pass (Mon-Fri only) 205.00 205.00 205.00
Junior/Student pass includes full time college students (weekdays and
after 1:00 on weekends) 85.00 85.00 85.00
Senior Pass (55 & older, excludes holidays and weekends before 1:00 pm)157.50 157.50 157.50
Capital Maintenance Fee (included in daily green fee)(collected from
each player per round played by an individual possessing a season
pass)2.34 2.80 2.80
Cart Rental
9 holes, per rider 9.00 10.00 10.00
18 holes, per rider 14.00 15.00 15.00
Golf Cart Punch Cards - 9 holes 115.00 125.00 125.00
Golf Cart Punch Cards - 18 holes 180.00 195.00 195.00
Group Fees/Discount Booklets
25 - Rounds 400.00 425.00 425.00
50 - Rounds 750.00 800.00 800.00
Green Fee Discounts for large groups
25-49 people 5% 5% 5%
50-100 people 10% 10% 10%
Over 100 people 15% 15% 15%
HEARTLAND PUBLIC SHOOTING PARK
The Parks & Recreation Director shall establish fees for miscellaneous
merchandise sales, tournament and league play and special events and
promotions.
Archery (Adult) Practice range 5.00 5.00 5.00
Archery (Adult) 3D 15.00 15.00 15.00
Archery (Youth) Practice range 2.50 2.50 2.50
Archery (Youth) 3D 8.00 8.00 8.00
Archery Family Annual Pass 225.00
Archery Adult Annual Pass 130.00
Archery Youth Annual Pass 70.00
Adult Skeet/trap per round (25 targets/round) 6.25 6.50 6.50
Skeet/Trap - Youth Rate (age 18 & under) 4.75 5.00 5.00
Skeet/Trap Punch Card rate - 12 rounds @ 6.06/round 69.75 72.75 72.75
Adult Sporting Clays per round (50 targets/round) 18.00 18.50 18.50
Adult Sporting Clays per round (100 targets/round) 32.50 33.50 33.50
Sporting Clays - Punch Card rate - 6 rounds @ 16.67/round 97.00 100.00 100.00
Youth Sporting Clays per round (50 target/round) 13.00 13.50 13.50
Youth Sporting Clays per round (100 target/round) 26.00 27.00 27.00
Counters - Trap/Skeet (per target) 0.19 0.20 0.20
Counters - Sporting clays (per target) 0.29 0.30 0.30
Adults 5 Stand per round (25 targets/round) 7.00 7.25 7.25
Youth 5 Stand per round (25 targets/round) 5.00 5.25 5.25
Daily fee Rifle/Handgun Adult 11.00 11.00 11.00
Daily fee Rifle/Handgun Youth 6.00 6.00 6.00
Punch Cards (6 days at $8.50) 51.00 51.00 51.00
Family Pass Rifle/Handgun (12 months) 175.00 175.00 175.00
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.22 Rimfire Range Adult 11.00 11.00 11.00
.22 Rimfire Range Youth 6.00 6.00 6.00
Rifle Range Rental w/o RSO (Law Enforcement per day) 100.00 100.00 100.00
Rifle Range Rental with RSO (Law Enforcement per day) 200.00 200.00 200.00
Rifle Range Rental w/o RSO (Business Rate per day) 500.00 500.00 500.00
Rifle Range Rental with RSO (Business Rate per day) 600.00 600.00 600.00
Golf Cart Rental per round (per rider) 5.00 5.00 5.00
Golf Cart Rental per half day 25.00 25.00 25.00
Golf Cart Rental per day (4 rider limit) 50.00 50.00 50.00
Range time for Instructors with staff 5 per student minimum charge 20.00 20.00 20.00
Range time for Instructors without staff per student with no minimum 15.00 15.00 15.00
Classroom Rental (Shooting Sports Educational per day) 100.00 100.00 100.00
Classroom Rental (Business Rate per day) 200.00 200.00 200.00
Classroom Rental with associated shooting event N/C N/C N/C
Camping with electricity/water (per night) 25.00 25.00 25.00
Camping no water/electricity (per night) 5.00 5.00 5.00
Off hours Law enforcement training (annual) 1700.00 1700.00
High School team practice (per target) 0.14 0.14
**HPSP reserves the right to adjust trap, skeet and sporting clay
fee's in relation to clay target costs**
Stolley Park Train
Individual Rates
Ages 1 and under w/paying adult Free Free Free
Ages 2 & 3 w/paying adult 1.00 1.00 1.00
Single rider (4 and over) 2.00 2.00 2.00
10 Ride Punch Card (savings of 2.50) 17.50 17.50 17.50
25 Ride Punch Card (savings of 12.50) 37.50 37.50 37.50
50 Ride Punch Card (savings of 37.50) 62.50 62.50 62.50
Unlimited rides 100.00/hour 100.00/hour 100.00/hour
Group Rates
10 to 24 Riders 1.75 each 1.75 each 1.75 each
25 - 49 Riders 1.50 each 1.50 each 1.50 each
50 + Riders 1.25 each 1.25 each 1.25 each
Community Fieldhouse
Admission & Rental Prices
Drop In:
Children under 2 Free Free Free
Children (2-4) 2.00 2.00 2.00
Youth (5-15) & Seniors (55 & older) 3.00 3.00 3.00
Adults (16-54) 5.00 5.00 5.00
Student Pass Discount (Ages 16 and over w/student ID)4.00 4.00 4.00
City League Families "Game Night" Discount
Children under 2 Free Free Free
Children (2-4) 1.00 1.00 1.00
Youth (5-18) & Seniors (55 & older) 2.00 2.00 2.00
Adults 4.00 4.00 4.00
(use of entire facility as long as area not previously reserved)
Rental (Hourly)
Full Turf Field (Primary hours) 110.00 110.00 110.00
Full Turf Field (Non primary hours) M-F 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Sat 8:00 - 12:00 80.00 80.00 80.00
Full Turf Field Tournament (6 hour minimum) 70.00/hr 70.00/hr 70.00/hr
Half Turf Field (Primary hours) 60.00 60.00 60.00
Half Turf Field Tournament (6 hour minimum) 35.00/hr 35.00/hr 35.00/hr
Half Turf Field (Non primary hours) M-F 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Sat 8:00-12:00 40.00 40.00 40.00
Basketball Court (Primary hours) 30.00 30.00 30.00
Basketball Court (Non primary hours) M-F 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Sat 8:00-12:00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Basketball Court Tournament (6 hour minimum) 15.00/hr 15.00/hr 15.00/hr
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Volleyball Court (Primary hours) 20.00 20.00 20.00
Volleyball Court (Non primary hours) M-F 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Sat 8:00-12:00 15.00 15.00 15.00
Volleyball Court Tournament (6 hour minimum) 10.00/hr 10.00/hr 10.00/hr
Batting Cage Rental
15 Minutes 10.00 10.00 10.00
Hour 25.00 25.00 25.00
League Fees:
Per Individual Leagues 15.00-120.00 15.00-120.00 15.00-120.00
Per Team Leagues 190.00-600.00 190.00-600.00 190.00-600.00
Small meeting room 15.00/hr 15.00/hr 15.00/hr
Kitchen/large room 30.00/hour 30.00/hour 30.00/hour
Birthday Party pkg #1: Half field rental/room rental, up to 20 children
($3.00 per additional child) 80.00/hour 80.00/hour 80.00/hour
Birthday Party pkg #2: Whole field rental/room rental, up to 30 children
($3.00 per additional child) 150.00/hour 150.00/hour 150.00/hour
Bouncer rental 20.00/hour 20.00/hour 20.00/hour
Facility rental (before or after hours) 150.00/hour 150.00/hour 150.00/hour
Overnight Lock in Package 600.00 600.00 600.00
Clinics/camps/tournaments 10.00 - 500.00 10.00 - 500.00 10.00 - 500.00
Season Passes for Fieldhouse (October thru April)
Toddler Pass (ages 2-4) 44.00 44.00 44.00
Youth Pass (5-15) 66.00 66.00 66.00
Student Pass (Ages 16 and over w/student ID) 88.00 88.00 88.00
Adult Pass (16-54) 110.00 110.00 110.00
Senior (55+) 66.00 66.00 66.00
Season Passes for Fieldhouse (January thru April)
Toddler Pass (ages 2-4) 28.00 28.00 28.00
Youth Pass (ages 5-15) 39.00 39.00 39.00
Student Pass (ages 16 and over w/student ID) 50.00 50.00 50.00
Adult Pass (ages 16-54) 61.00 61.00 61.00
Senior (55+) 39.00 39.00 39.00
10 Visit Punch Card
Toddler (age 2-4) 15.00 15.00 15.00
Youth (age 5-15) 25.00 25.00 25.00
Student (ages 16 and over w/student ID) 35.00 35.00 35.00
Adult (ages 16-54) 45.00 45.00 45.00
Senior (age 55+) 25.00 25.00 25.00
Planning
Zoning
Zoning Map Amendment: Grand Island 800.00 800.00 800.00
Ordinance Amendment 800.00 800.00 800.00
CD, RD, TD Rezoning, Grand Island 800.00 800.00 800.00
Subdivisions
Preliminary Plat
400.00 plus
15.00/lot
400.00 plus
15.00/lot
400.00 plus
15.00/lot
Final Plat - Administrative Approval
Grand Island 50.00 50.00 50.00
Final Plat
Grand Island Jurisdiction
420.00 plus
10.00/lot
420.00 plus
10.00/lot
420.00 plus
10.00/lot
Vacation of Plat 250.00 250.00 250.00
Lots more than 10 acres
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Comprehensive Plan
Map Amendment 750.00 800.00 800.00
Text Amendment 750.00 800.00 800.00
Publications
Grand Island Street Directory 15.00 15.00 15.00
Comprehensive Plan
Grand Island 85.00 85.00 85.00
Other Municipalities 60.00 60.00 60.00
Zoning Ordinances
Grand Island 30.00 30.00 30.00
Other Municipalities 30.00 30.00 30.00
Subdivision regulations
Grand Island 20.00 20.00 20.00
Other Municipalities 20.00 20.00 20.00
Grand Island
800 Scale Zoning Map Unassembled 125.00 125.00 125.00
Generalized Zoning Map 60.00 60.00 60.00
Future Land Use Map 60.00 60.00 60.00
Grand Island Street Map 15.00 15.00 15.00
Hall County
Zoning Map Generalized 60.00 60.00 60.00
Zoning Map 2" = 1 mile 90.00 90.00 90.00
Road Map 15.00 15.00 15.00
Wood River, Cairo, Doniphan, Alda
Basemap 10.00 10.00 10.00
Zoning Map 60.00 60.00 60.00
Other Maps
School District Maps 60.00 60.00 60.00
Election District Maps 60.00 60.00 60.00
Fire District Maps 60.00 60.00 60.00
Custom Printed Maps 15.00/sq ft in 15.00/sq ft in 15.00/sq ft in
Electronic Publications
GIS Data CD 100.00 100.00 100.00
Aerial Photograph CD (MrSID Format) 100.00 100.00 100.00
Comprehensive Plans All Jurisdictions 100.00 100.00 100.00
Zoning and Subdivision Regulations All Jurisdictions 50.00 50.00 50.00
Custom PDF Map 25.00/ 1/2 hr 25.00/ 1/2 hr 25.00/ 1/2 hr
Research & Documentation Fee 150.00/hr
Minimum 2 hr
150.00/hr
Minimum 2 hr
150.00/hr
Minimum 2 hr
Flood Plain
Letter of Map Interpretation 20.00 20.00 20.00
Review and Submission of LOMR 50.00 50.00 50.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Copy of Reports/Walk in
2.00/1-5 pages,
1.00 each add'l
5 pages in 5
page increments
2.00/1-5 pages,
1.00 each add'l
5 pages in 5
page increments
2.00/1-5 pages,
1.00 each add'l
5 pages in 5
page increments
Copy of Reports/Mail or fax
4.00/1-5 pages,
1.00 for each
add'l 5 pages in
5 page
increments
4.00/1-5 pages,
1.00 for each
add'l 5 pages in
5 page
increments
4.00/1-5 pages,
1.00 for each
add'l 5 pages in
5 page
increments
Firearms Permit 5.00 5.00 5.00
Towing Fee - Day Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost
Towing Fee - Night Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost
Impoundment Fee for TOWED Vehicle 30.00 30.00 30.00
Storage Fee for Impounded Vehicle (per day) 10.00 10.00 10.00
Alcohol Test for DUI (each time) 149.15 149.15 149.15
Solicitor's Permit (30 day permit) 25.00 25.00 25.00
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Solicitor's Permit - Application Fee (Nonrefundable) 25.00 25.00 25.00
Street Vendor's Permit - Application Fee (Nonrefundable) 25.00 25.00 25.00
Street Vendor's Permit - 30 days 25.00 25.00 25.00
Street Vendor's Permit - 90 days 60.00 60.00 60.00
Street Vendor's Permit - 365 days 200.00 200.00 200.00
Parking Ramp Permit Fees:
Lower Level: "Reserved Monthly" 25.00/month 25.00/month 25.00/month
Middle & Upper levels: "Reserved Monthly" 15.00/month 15.00/month 15.00/month
Downtown Metered Parking 20.00 per 120 to
180 minutes
20.00 per 120 to
180 minutes
20.00 per 120 to
180 minutes
Additional 60 minutes or fraction thereof 20.00 20.00 20.00
Downtown Express Zone Parking 25.00 per 21 to
40 minutes
25.00 per 21 to
40 minutes
25.00 per 21 to
40 minutes
Additional 20 minutes or fraction thereof 25.00 25.00 25.00
Police Issued Parking Tickets (tickets issued away from downtown) 20.00 20.00 20.00
Chamber Lot Parking Fee 50.00/year 50.00/year 50.00/year
Vehicle Auction Bid Fee (per event) 10.00 10.00 10.00
Photographs/E-mail 10.00 10.00 10.00
Photographs/CD 15.00 15.00 15.00
PUBLIC INFORMATION
GITV DVD (per segment) 25.00 25.00 25.00
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENGINEERING
Cut and/or Opening Permit 15.00 15.00 15.00
Sidewalk and/or Driveway permit 15.00 15.00 15.00
Sewer Tap Permit (Breakdown: PW 23.80, Building 46.20) 70.00 70.00 70.00
GIS CD Aerial photos on CD or DVD 50.00 50.00 50.00
s.f. Paper Prints
s.f. Mylar Sepia 2.25 2.25 2.25
Traffic Count Map 10.00 10.00 10.00
Aerial Photos - Individuals, businesses and consultants working for prof 3.50/sq. ft. 3.50/sq. ft. 3.50/sq. ft.
Aerial Photos - City Depts, Hall County Depts, other non-profit
organizations .50/sf .50/sf .50/sf
Directory Map Planning sells Planning sells Planning sells
Quarter Section or any part thereof 5.00 5.00 5.00
Photo Mosaic (dependent upon number of sections) Minimum of two (2)15.00 15.00 15.00
License Agreement Application (Non-refundable) 100.00 100.00 100.00
License Agreement Appeal 50.00 50.00 50.00
Permit and Plan Review Fee 50.00 plus 0.07
per ft based on
project length
50.00 plus 0.07
per ft based on
project length
50.00 plus 0.07
per ft based on
project length
Large copy prints (minimum $3.00 charge) .50/sf .50/sf .50/sf
Application for vacation of Right-of-Way or Easement (Non-refundable) 100.00 100.00 100.00
Investigation Fee (per Section 30-28 of City Code) 70.00 70.00 70.00
STREETS DIVISION
Pavement cut (sawed), whether bituminous or concrete 4.50/lf + 30.00
callout
4.50/lf + 30.00
callout
4.50/lf + 30.00
callout
Curb section milling for driveways
8.50/lf + 30.00
callout and
permits
8.50/lf + 30.00
callout and
permits
8.50/lf + 30.00
callout and
permits
Remove & replace 4" Concrete Sidewalk 5.75/sf 5.75/sf 5.75/sf
Remove & replace 5" Concrete Sidewalk or Drive 6.50/sf 6.50/sf 6.50/sf
Replace 6" Concrete Paving with 7" Concrete Paving 43.50/sf 43.50/sf 43.50/sf
Add 1 inch additional thickness over 6" concrete pavement 3.75/sy 3.75/sy 3.75/sy
Replacement of bituminous surfaced pavement 2" thick with 6" concrete
base 55.00/sy 55.00/sy 55.00/sy
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Replacement of 6" bituminous surfaced pavement without a concrete
base 46.00/sy 46.00/sy 46.00/sy
Replacement of 2" asphalt surfaced pavement over existing concrete
paving 40.00/sy 40.00/sy 40.00/sy
Replacement of 2" asphalt surfaced pavement over existing concrete
paving (off season)52.00/sy 52.00/sy 52.00/sy
Block party closure (waived for "National Night Out") 50.00 50.00 50.00
WASTEWATER TREATMENT (as Approved by Ordinance)
Sewer Tap Permit (See engineering fees)
Sewer Service Charge per month 8.24 8.24 8.24
Monthly sewer bill for customers without metered water usage 19.84 19.84 19.84
Monthly sewer bill for commercial/industrial customers without metered
City water (cost per 100 cubic feet of sewage flow) 2.52 3.01 3.28
TV Inspection of Sanitary Sewer (minimum $100.00 charge) 0.68/foot 0.75/foot 0.80/foot
Sewer Cleaning 250.00/hr
SEPTIC TANK CHARGES
Charges for Septic Tank Sludge minimum fee 8.40 8.40 8.40
Charges for Septic Tank Sludge per 100 gallons 7.40 7.40 7.40
Charges for High Strength Septic Sludge per 1,000 gallons 420.00 420.00 420.00
FLOW CHARGES (Changes effective 1-1-2012) *
Cost per 100 Cubic feet of Flow (customers discharging directly into
City's Treatment Plant)1.1800 1.1800 1.1800
Cost per 100 Cubic feet of Flow (customers using City's collection
system)2.5200 3.0100 3.2800
Cost per 100 Cubic feet of Flow (low strength customers using City's
collection system)1.4700 1.9600 2.2300
Non-resident wastewater customers shall be charged 120% of the
above flow charges 120% 120%
INDUSTRIAL WASTE SURCHARGES
BOD Charge $/lb over 250 mg/l 0.3844 0.3844 0.3844
SS Charge $/lb over 250 mg/l 0.2553 0.2553 0.2533
Oil & Grease $/lb over 100 mg/l 0.0832 0.0845 0.0858
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) ($/lb over 30 mg/l) 0.5701 * 0.6314 0.6927
Ammonia (over 30 mg/l) 0.5701
Nitrates (over 25 mg/l) 1.8739 1.881 1.881
BULK INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISCHARGE (per gallon) [negotiated]0.05 0.056 0.059
SUMP PUMP WASTE DISPOSAL (per gallon)0.15 0.17 0.176
LABORATORY ANALYSIS
BOD 30.00 30.00 36.96
CBOD 30.00 30.00 36.96
Chloride 10.00 10.00 12.32
Conductivity 7.50 7.50 9.24
Nitrogen, Ammonia 9.00 9.00 11.09
Nitrogen, TKN 13.50 13.50 16.63
Oil and Grease 50.00 50.00 61.60
pH 5.00 5.00 6.16
Total Suspended Solids 20.00 20.00 24.64
Alkalinity 10.00 10.00 12.32
Chlorine, Free 10.00 10.00 12.32
COD 45.00 45.00 55.44
Nitrogen, Nitrate 20.00 20.00 24.64
Phosphorus, Total 20.00 20.00 24.64
SAMPLE COLLECTION FEE 30.00 30.00 36.96
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LOW STRENGTH INDUSTRIAL SERVICE FOUR-PART CHARGES
BOD Charge ($/lb over 0 mg/l) 0.3869 0.3844 0.3844
SS Charge ($/lb over 0 mg/l) 0.2442 0.2533 0.2533
Oil & Grease ($/lb over 0 mg/l) 0.0762 0.0845 0.0858
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) ($/lb over 30 mg/l) 0.5701 0.6314 0.6927
Nitrates (over 25 mg/l) 1.9959 1.881 1.881
EXCESSIVE POLLUTANT PENALTY
If a person discharges amounts of permissible pollutants in excess of the
amounts permitted in the discharge permit, a penalty of $1,000.00 per
day of violation shall be imposed and paid by the person discharging
wastes in violation of the permit 1,000.00 1,000.00
HYDROGEN SULFIDE CHARGES
SOLID WASTE
Minimum Charge (Landfill) (up to 300 pounds) 5.00 5.00 5.00
Minimum Charge (Transfer Station) (up to 260 pounds) 5.00 5.00 5.00
Passenger tire 3.25/tire 3.25/tire 3.25/tire
Passenger tire on rim 13.25/tire 13.25/tire 13.25/tire
Truck tire 10.00/tire 10.00/tire 10.00/tire
Truck tire on rim 25.00/tire 25.00/tire 25.00/tire
Implement tire 25.00/tire 25.00/tire 25.00/tire
Implement tire on rim 50.00/tire 50.00/tire 50.00/tire
Special Waste (as designated by Superintendent)* Fee set by
Superintendent based on product received
Double the
applicable rate
Double the
applicable rate
Double the
applicable rate
Drive Off Fees 25.00 25.00 25.00
Appliances 10.00 10.00 10.00
Special Event Actual costs Actual costs
LANDFILL SITE
Asbestos, contaminated soils and other wastes requiring special
handling may require Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
pre-approval and notification to landfill.
General Refuse, solid waste (Residential Packer Truck) 28.33/ton 28.33/ton 28.33/ton
General Refuse, solid waste-+ and demolition material
(Commercial/Rolloffs) 32.14/ton 32.14/ton 32.14/ton
Contaminated Soil 15.45/ton 15.45/ton 15.45/ton
Street Sweepings 4.12/ton 4.12/ton 4.12/ton
Liquid waste - sludge not accepted not accepted not accepted
Asbestos 87.55/ton 1 ton
minimum
87.55/ton 1 ton
minimum
87.55/ton 1 ton
minimum
Tails & by-products 35.43/ton 35.43/ton 35.43/ton
Automotive Fluff 20.60/ton 20.60/ton 20.60/ton
Late load fee 25.00/load 25.00/load 25.00/load
Set pricing for special projects with the approval of the Public Works
Director and City Administrator
Uncovered load 10.00/ton 10.00/ton
TRANSFER STATION
General Refuse, solid waste (Residential Packer Truck) 30.75/ton 30.75/ton 30.75/ton
General refuse, solid waste and demolition materials (Commercial/roll-
offs and small vehicles)38.21/ton 38.21/ton 38.21/ton
Uncovered load 10.00/load 10.00/load
COMPOST SITE
All materials received at the compost site shall be clean of trash and
debris. Plastic bags shall be removed by the hauler
Grand Island Primary Residential Dwellings - clean grass, leaves or othe
compostable yard and garden waste, tree limbs/branches No Charge No Charge No Charge
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2014 2015 2016
Fee Schedule for 2016
Commercial Hauler Yard Waste - clean grass, leaves or other
Compostable yard and garden waste 38.21/ton 38.21/ton 38.21/ton
Commercial Hauler - tree limbs/branches 38.21/ton 38.21/ton 38.21/ton
Compost 5.00/cy 5.00/cy 5.00/cy
Wood chips/mulch 1.50/cy 1.50/cy 1.50/cy
UTILITY SERVICE FEES
Late Charge (payment not received prior to next billing)
2.00/plus 1%
unpaid over
5.00
2.00/plus 1%
unpaid over
5.00
2.00/plus 1%
unpaid over
5.00
Return Check Charge 35.00 35.00 35.00
Turn on Charge (non payment) 40.00 40.00 40.00
After 4:30 pm on a business day Turn on Charge (non payment) 375.00 375.00 375.00
Trip Fee - Disconnect personnel (Applicable when payment is
made to stop disconnection when disconnect personnel are
on site
35.00 35.00 35.00
Final notice fee - applicable when a trip is required to notify of a pending
utility shut off 35.00 35.00 35.00
Backflow Processing Fee 2.00/month 2.00/month 2.00/month
Temporary Commercial Electric Service 135.00 135.00 135.00
Service Charge (new connections, transfer service) 20.00 20.00 20.00
Fire Sprinkler System Connection Fee 93.96/yr 93.96/yr 93.96/yr
Temporary Water Meter on Fire Hydrant 100.00 100.00 100.00
Locate Stop Box 40.00 40.00 40.00
Pole Attachment Fee 4.00/yr 4.00/yr 4.00/yr
Bill and collect Sewer (monthly charge) 10450.00 10450.00 10450.00
Unauthorized connections/re-connections, meter tampering 375.00 375.00 375.00
Water Main Taps - 2" or less 110.00 115.00 115.00
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FEESCHEDULECHANGESFOR2015-2016 BUDGET7-14-20152016 BudgetGrand IslandCouncil Session - 7/14/2015Page 271 / 285
AdministrationFee Description 2014 2015 2016Blight Study Adoption 600.00 600.00 1100.00Redevelopment Plan Adoption600.00 600.00 1100.00Redevelopment Plan Amendment600.00 600.00 1100.00Grand IslandCouncil Session - 7/14/2015Page 272 / 285
Emergency ManagementEliminate:• Supervised Alarm Monitoring Fee (yearly)• Alarm Central Service Fee (yearly)EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 2014 2015 2016Digital Alarm Monitoring Fee (yearly-registration fee included) 250.00 250.00 275.00Alarm Activity Report Fee 10.00Change and Addition:Grand IslandCouncil Session - 7/14/2015Page 273 / 285
Parks and Recreation FeesCemetery DivisionAdding new $25 fee for Headstone FlaggingGrand IslandCouncil Session - 7/14/2015Page 274 / 285
Parks and Recreation FeesAquaticsFee Description 2014 2015 2016Private Pool Rental100.00 per hour 115.00 per hour 125.00 per hourGrand IslandCouncil Session - 7/14/2015Page 275 / 285
Parks and Recreation FeesHeartland Public Shoot ParkAdding new Archery Fees• Family Annual Pass for $225• Adult Annual Pass for $130• Youth Annual Pass for $70Grand IslandCouncil Session - 7/14/2015Page 276 / 285
Public Works Department - StreetsFee Description 2014 2015 2016Remove & replace 4" Concrete Sidewalk5.75/sf 5.75/sf 5.75/sfRemove & replace 5" Concrete Sidewalk or Drive6.50/sf 6.50/sf 6.50/sfReplace 6" Concrete Paving with 7" Concrete Paving43.50/sf 43.50/sf 43.50/sfAdd 1 inch additional thickness over 6" concrete pavement3.75/sy 3.75/sy 3.75/syReplacement of bituminous surfaced pavement 2" thick with 6" concrete base55.00/sy 55.00/sy 55.00/syReplacement of 6" bituminous surfaced pavement without a concrete base46.00/sy 46.00/sy 46.00/syReplacement of 2" asphalt surfaced pavement over existing concrete paving40.00/sy 40.00/sy 40.00/syReplacement of 2" asphalt surfaced pavement over existing concrete paving (off season)52.00/sy 52.00/sy 52.00/syRemoval of the below feesGrand IslandCouncil Session - 7/14/2015Page 277 / 285
Public Works Department - WastewaterWASTEWATER TREATMENT 2014 2015 2016TV Inspection of Sanitary Sewer (minimum $100.00 charge) 0.68/foot 0.75/foot 0.80/footSewer Cleaning250.00/hrFLOW CHARGES (Changes effective 1-1-2012) *Cost per 100 Cubic feet of Flow (customers using City's collection system)2.5200 3.0100 3.2800Cost per 100 Cubic feet of Flow (low strength customers using City's collection system)1.4700 1.9600 2.2300Non-resident wastewater customers shall be charged 120% of the above flow charges120% 120%INDUSTRIAL WASTE SURCHARGES (Chg effective 1-1-2012) *SS Charge $/lb over 250 mg/l0.2553 0.2553 0.2533Oil & Grease $/lb over 100 mg/l 0.0832 0.0845 0.0858Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) ($/lb over 30 mg/l) 0.5701 * 0.6314 0.6927BULK INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISCHARGE (per gallon) [negotiated]0.05 0.056 0.059SUMP PUMP WASTE DISPOSAL (per gallon)0.15 0.17 0.176Grand IslandCouncil Session - 7/14/2015Page 278 / 285
Public Works Department – Wastewater2014 2015 2016LABORATORY ANALYSISBOD30.00 30.00 36.96CBOD30.00 30.00 36.96Chloride10.00 10.00 12.32Conductivity7.50 7.50 9.24Nitrogen, Ammonia9.00 9.00 11.09Nitrogen, TKN13.50 13.50 16.63Oil and Grease50.00 50.00 61.60pH5.00 5.00 6.16Total Suspended Solids20.00 20.00 24.64Alkalinity10.00 10.00 12.32Chlorine, Free10.00 10.00 12.32COD45.00 45.00 55.44Nitrogen, Nitrate20.00 20.00 24.64Phosphorus, Total20.00 20.00 24.64SAMPLE COLLECTION FEE30.00 30.00 36.96LOW STRENGTH INDUSTRIAL SERVICE FOUR-PART CHARGES SS Charge ($/lb over 0 mg/l)0.2442 0.2533 0.2533Oil & Grease ($/lb over 0 mg/l)0.0762 0.0845 0.0858Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) ($/lb over 30 mg/l)0.5701 0.6314 0.6927Grand IslandCouncil Session - 7/14/2015Page 279 / 285
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-186
WHEREAS, the 2015-2016 budget process requires an update of the Fee
Schedule for numerous services that the City provides; and
WHEREAS, the City Council will adopt the 2015-2016 Budget at the September
8, 2015 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Fee Schedule rates are incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2015-
2016 Budget revenue numbers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the 2015-2016 proposed Fee Schedule
be accepted and incorporated into the 2015-2016 budget.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item I-4
#2015-187 - Consideration of Approving External Search Firm
Services for Finance Director Position
Staff Contact: Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Meeting:July 14, 2015
Subject:Approval to Use External Search Firm for Vacant
Finance Director Position
Presenter(s):Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Background
On December 10, 2014 the Finance Director position became vacant. The position was
posted in late January of 2015. Ten candidates applied and three were interviewed.
However, no candidates progressed beyond the initial interview stage.
In May of 2015, the position was reposted and remains open. To date, nine applications
have been received. Again, no candidates have progressed in the selection process.
In both posting instances a number of recruiting methods were applied including; City
website, state job centers, newspapers, social media sites, professional associations,
neighboring municipality leagues, networking, and online recruiting sites. Despite these
efforts and associated costs, the applicant response has been low and not produced a
finalist candidate.
Discussion
The Administration is seeking approval to utilize the services of external search firms for
the Finance Director position. Search firms offer a number of benefits to the recruiting
process and would provide additional support to our search efforts. Benefits of using a
search firm include the following:
Some job seekers are not likely to respond to traditional job postings. External
recruiters with access to various networks and industry tools are more apt to find
these candidates.
Search firms present to candidates the benefits of working for our organization
and can address any initial questions such as the interview/appointment process,
residency requirements, etc.
Search firms will provide feedback to any challenges in identifying candidates
such as availability of talent, cost of talent, position requirements, etc.
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Search firms work on a contingency basis. The client does not pay a fee unless a
placement is made.
Search firms who would source candidates on our behalf must be agreeable to not exceed
a fee of 30% of the candidate's estimated first year's annual compensation. Based on the
current wage scale for the Finance Director position, a 30% fee would range from
$24,578.45 - $36, 841.74. Furthermore, should a candidate leave, through no fault of the
City within 90 calendar days of initial employment, the search firm would agree to locate
and present additional candidates of comparable qualifications at no additional charge.
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 request to utilize the
services of search firms for the Finance Director vacancy.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the request to utilize the services of search firms for the Finance
Director vacancy.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 10, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-187
WHEREAS, the Finance Director position for the City of Grand Island has been
vacant since December 10, 2014; and
WHEREAS, this position has been advertised on two separate occasions; and
WHEREAS, no candidates have progressed beyond the initial interview stage;
and
WHEREAS, the City has exhausted its recruiting methods; and
WHEREAS, the services of external search firms are better able to find
candidates for the Finance Director vacancy; and
WHEREAS, the City will issue a Request for Proposals to find suitable firms to
aid in the search for a Finance Director; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of this service is between $24,578.45 and
$36,841.74.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that City staff be directed to issue a
Request for Proposals for the services of external search firms for the Finance Director vacancy
is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Council Session
Item J-1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of June 24, 2015
through July 14, 2015
The Claims for the period of June 24, 2015 through July 14, 2015 for a total amount of $5,273,296.78 A
MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: William Clingman
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