08-25-2015 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 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, August 25, 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 - Father Todd Philipsen, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 518
West State Street
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item D-1
#2015-BE-4 - Consideration of Determining Benefits and Levy
Special Assessments for Westgate Drainage Improvements;
District No. 2013-D-4
Council action will take place under Ordinances item F-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:August 25, 2015
Subject:Consideration of Determining Benefits and Levy Special
Assessments for Westgate Drainage Improvements;
District No. 2013-D-4
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The Certificate of Final Completion for Westgate Drainage Improvements; District No.
2013-D-4 was approved by City Council on July 28, 2015, via Resolution No. 2015-194;
with August 25, 2015 set as the date for Council to sit as the Board of Equalization. The
Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska was hired to perform such
work in the amount of $146,349.15. Work was completed at a price of $150,052.74; with
additional costs of $30,662.58, all detailed below.
Original Bid $ 146,349.15
Underruns $ 3,703.59
Sub Total (Construction Price) = $ 150,052.74
Additional Costs:
Olsson Associates - (Engineering) $ 30,545.00
The Grand Island Independent - (advertising) $ 89.58
Hall County Register of Deeds - (filing fees) $ 28.00
Sub Total of Additional Costs = $ 30,662.58
TOTAL COST = $ 180,715.32
Total project costs equate to $180,715.32, of which all are assessable to property owners
within this district.
All work has been completed and special assessments have been calculated for the
improvements.
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Discussion
The costs for this project will be assessed to the adjacent property. The payments are
spread over ten (10) years at 7% simple interest. The first payment of principle only at
1/10th of the assessment is due 10 days after filing of the ordinance that levies the costs as
approved at the Board of Equalization. The City has had multiple correspondences with
the property owners and sent a reminder letter advising them that the BOE is scheduled
for August 25, 2015 and the first payment will be due shortly after.
The final assessment for each lot is listed in both the Resolution and Ordinance for this
item.
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 meet as the Board of Equalization to
determine benefits and pass an ordinance to levy Special Assessments to the individual
properties.
Sample Motion
(Sample Motion for the Board of Equalization)
Move to approve the resolution establishing benefits for Westgate Drainage
Improvements; District No. 2013-D-4.
(Sample Motion for the Ordinance)
Move to approve the ordinance levying the assessments for Westgate Drainage
Improvements; District No. 2013-D-4.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-BE-4
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for Westgate Drainage
Improvements; District No. 2013-D-4, after due notice having been given thereof, that we find
and adjudge:
That the benefits accruing to the real estate in such district to be the total sum of
$180,715.32; and
Such benefits are based on Westgate Drainage Improvements; District No. 2013-
D-4 at the adjacent property; and
According to the actual cost of Westgate Drainage Improvements; District No.
2013-D-4 adjacent to the respective lots, tracts, and real estate within such drainage district area,
such benefits are the sums set opposite the description as follows:
Parcel
No.Owner Legal Description
Assessmen
t
by Frontage
400367823 Samuel H & Gaila J Prill Lot 6, Westgate Fifth Subdivision $9,104.92
400367815
Bradley W Barrow Trustee
MHEC Land Trust VI Lot 1, Westgate Seventh Subdivision $21,091.14
400367807 GStar Investments, LLC Lot 4, Westgate Fifth Subdivision $9,104.92
400367793 GStar Investments, LLC Lot 3, Westgate Fifth Subdivision $9,104.92
400367785 John P & Lisa L Webb Lot 2, Westgate Fifth Subdivision $11,870.97
400375354 Harry L Lilienthal Lot 2, Westgate Sixth Subdivision $11,870.97
400367777 Quad Endeavors, LLC Lot 1, Westgate Fifth Subdivision $11,870.97
400375362
&
400375370 Husker Storage, LLC Lot 3 & 4, Westgate Sixth Subdivision $23,741.94
400166887 Highland Park Lawn Company Lot 2, Westgate Third Subdivision $11,870.97
400166852 Twin Valley Investments, LTD
Lot 26, Westgate Subdivision & Lot 1 Westgate Third
Subdivision $23,857.16
400166755 Harry L & Wanda R Lilienthal Lot 18, Westgate Subdivision $11,870.97
400166763 Husker Storage, LLC Lot 1, Westgate Tenth Subdivision $13,484.50
400166844 Robert D & Patricia J Hancock Lot 25, Westgate Subdivision $11,870.97
Assessment Total =
$180,715.32
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item E-1
Public Hearing on Request from Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc.
dba, Pump & Pantry #2, 821 South Webb Road for a 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:August 25, 2015
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from Bosselman Pump &
Pantry, Inc. dba Pump & Pantry #2, 821 South Webb
Road 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
Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc. dba Pump & Pantry #2, 821 South Webb Road 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. Currently
they hold a Class “B” Liquor License which is for beer off sale only and would like to
upgrade to a Class “D”.
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. Since it appears that all of the Pump &
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Pantry stores in Grand Island are upgrading from a Class B to a Class D license, and the
Police Department did the first upgrade investigation less than two weeks ago, they don’t
plan on doing any other reports as the new requests come in. The only thing to consider is
the fact that the liquor manager will be managing over 50 Pump & Pantry stores around
the state, but Bosselman’s is headquartered in Grand Island and the liquor manager lives
in Grand Island.
Also submitted with the application was a request from Brian Fausch, 2009 West
Highway 34 for a Liquor Manager Designation. Mr. Fausch has completed a state
approved alcohol server/seller training program and is currently the manager at this
location.
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 Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc. dba Pump & Pantry
#2, 821 South Webb Road for a Class “D” Liquor License contingent upon final
inspections and Liquor Manager Designation for Brian Fausch, 2009 West Highway 34.
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Liquor Application821 S. Webb Rd.Pump & PantryClass "B" to Class "D"
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item E-2
Public Hearing on Request from Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc.
dba, Pump & Pantry #11, 704 West 2nd Street for a Class “D”
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:August 25, 2015
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from Bosselman Pump &
Pantry, Inc. dba Pump & Pantry #11, 704 West 2nd 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
Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc. dba Pump & Pantry #11, 704 West 2nd 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. Currently
they hold a Class “B” Liquor License which is for beer off sale only and would like to
upgrade to a Class “D”.
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. Since it appears that all of the Pump &
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Pantry stores in Grand Island are upgrading from a Class B to a Class D license, and the
Police Department did the first upgrade investigation less than two weeks ago, they don’t
plan on doing any other reports as the new requests come in. The only thing to consider is
the fact that the liquor manager will be managing over 50 Pump & Pantry stores around
the state, but Bosselman’s is headquartered in Grand Island and the liquor manager lives
in Grand Island.
Also submitted with the application was a request from Brian Fausch, 2009 West
Highway 34 for a Liquor Manager Designation. Mr. Fausch has completed a state
approved alcohol server/seller training program and is currently the manager at this
location.
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 Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc. dba Pump & Pantry
#11, 704 West 2nd Street for a Class “D” Liquor License contingent upon final
inspections and Liquor Manager Designation for Brian Fausch, 2009 West Highway 34.
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Liquor Application704 W. 2nd St.Pump & PantryClass "B" to Class "D"
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item E-3
Public Hearing on Request from Grand Island Associates, LLC for
a Conditional Use Permit to Install and Operate a Remediation
System to Address Petroleum Contamination located at 1607 South
Locust Street
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 A. Lewis, Building Department Director
Meeting:August 25, 2015
Subject:Request of GSI Engineering on behalf of Grand Island
Associates LLC for Approval of a Conditional Use
Permit to Allow a Temporary Remediation Trailer
located at 1607 S. Locust
Presenter(s):Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
Background
This request is for approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the temporary
placement of a remediation system to facilitate the removal of petroleum contamination
from groundwater at the site. The site is currently zoned (B-2) General Business with an
(AC) Arterial Commercial Overlay Zone. Trailers and temporary buildings are only
allowed within this zoning classification if approved by the City Council in the form of a
conditional use permit.
The request is for approval of a five year period.
Discussion
This proposal is to allow for the use of the trailer at the site to aid in the clean up of
groundwater. The proposed length of time is for five years. City Code provides for a two
year approval with the possibility of subsequent approvals. The site location is such that
it would not appear that this request will have any negative impact on the neighboring
properties and no concerns have been presented.
The proposal includes the installation of a privacy fence for screening, it does appear
appropriate to include this as a condition to any approval as the Business Improvement
District and local property owners have a considerable investment in providing
landscaping along the South Locust street corridor.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the request for a Conditional Use Permit finding that the proposed
application is and will continue to be in conformance with the purpose of the
zoning regulations.
2.Disapprove or /Deny the request, finding that the proposed application does
not conform to the purpose of the zoning regulations.
3.Approve the request with additional or revised conditions and a finding of
fact.
4.Refer the matter to a special committee for a determination of a finding of
fact.
Recommendation
Approve the request with the condition that the proposed privacy fence be maintained at a
height of 6’ around the trailer and associated equipment during the duration of the
conditional use permit and for a two year period, 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 to allow for the use of a
temporary vapor extraction facility for a two year period, including staff
recommendations, finding that the application conforms with the purpose of the zoning
regulations.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item E-4
Public Hearing on Request to Declare Proposed Area 18 as
Blighted and Substandard 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 (Middleton Electric).
Council action will take place under Resolutions item I-3.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:August 25, 2015
Subject:Middleton Electric Blight Study (Proposed Area 18)
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Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
Background
Middleton Electric commissioned a Blight and Substandard Study for Proposed
Redevelopment Area No. 18 to be prepared by Marvin Planning Associates of David
City, Nebraska. The study area includes approximately 115 acres referred to as CRA
Area No. 18. The study focused on property located south of U.S. Highway 30 and north
of Second Street between Webb Road on the west and Blaine Street on the east in west
central Grand Island. (See the attached map) On June 23, 2015, Council referred the
attached study to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation.
The decision on whether to declare an area substandard and blighted is entirely within the
jurisdiction of the City Council.
Discussion
The Statutory authority and direction to the Planning Commission is referenced below to
explain the Planning Commission purpose in reviewing the study:
Section 18-2109
Redevelopment plan; preparation; requirements.
An authority shall not prepare a redevelopment plan for a redevelopment project
area unless the governing body of the city in which such area is located has, by
resolution adopted after a public hearing with notice provided as specified in
section 18-2115, declared such area to be a substandard and blighted area in need
of redevelopment. The governing body of the city shall submit the question of
whether an area is substandard and blighted to the planning commission or board
of the city for its review and recommendation prior to making its declaration. The
planning commission or board shall submit its written recommendations within
thirty days after receipt of the request. Upon receipt of the recommendations or
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after thirty days if no recommendation is received, the governing body may make
its declaration.
~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska
A flow chart of the blight declaration process is shown in Figure 2.
At this time, the Council is only concerned with determining if the property is blighted
and substandard. Figure 3 is an overview of the differences between the blight and
substandard declaration and the redevelopment plan. If a declaration as blighted and
substandard is made by Council then the Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA)
can consider appropriate redevelopment plans. The redevelopment plans must also be
reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by Council prior to final approval.
Grand Island has 16 areas that have been declared blighted and substandard 3,671 acres.
This represents 19.18% of the area of the City. Grand Island can declare up to 35% of its
municipal area blighted and substandard. If Council approves the declaration of this area
as blighted and substandard 116.5 acres would be added to the blighted and substandard
area in Grand Island increasing the percentage by 0.6% to 19.78% well below the 35%
limitation.
Figure 1 Redevelopment Area 18
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Study
Commissioned by
CRA
Study Commissioned
by Other Agency
Study Presented to
CRA
Study Presented to
Council
May Be Forwarded
to RPC
Study Sent to
RPC for Review
and
Recommendation
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No Declaration Made
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Make Substandard and
Blighted Declaration. No
Redevelopment Plans May
be Considered
Council Declares Area
Substandard and Blighted.
Redevelopment Plans
May be Considered by
the CRA
Process for Declaring an area of the City
Substandard and Blighted
Figure 2 Blight Declaration Process (Planning Commission Recommendation is the second purple
box).
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Substandard and
Blighted Declaration vs.
Redevelopment Plan
Substandard and
Blighted Declaration
A Study of the
Existing Conditions of
the Property in
Question
Does the property
meet one or more
Statutory Conditions
of Blight?
Does the Property
meet one or more
Statutory Conditions
of Substandard
Property?
Is the declaration in
the best interest of
the City?
Redevelopment
Plan
What kinds of
activities and
improvements are
necessary to alleviate
the conditions that
make the property
blighted and
substandard?
How should those
activities and
improvements be
paid for?
Will those activities
and improvements
further the
implementation of the
general plan for the
City?
Figure 3 Blight and Substandard Declaration compared to a Redevelopment Plan
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It is appropriate for the Council in conducting its review and considering its decision
regarding the substandard and blighted designation to:
1.review the study,
2.take testimony from interested parties,
3.review the recommendation and findings of fact identified by the Planning
Commission (Planning Commission did not identify any findings with their
motion so none are available.)
4.make findings of fact, and
5.include those findings of fact as part of its motion to approve or deny the request
to declare this area blighted and substandard. Council can make any findings they
choose regarding the study and the information presented during the public
hearing to support the decision of the Council members regarding this matter.
Blighted and Substandard Defined
The terms blighted and substandard have very specific meanings within the context of the
Community Redevelopment Statutes. Those terms as defined by Statute are included
below:
Section 18-2103
Terms, defined.
For purposes of the Community Development Law, unless the context otherwise
requires:
(10) Substandard areas shall mean an area in which there is a predominance of
buildings or improvements, whether nonresidential or residential in character, which,
by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence, inadequate provision for
ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces, high density of population and
overcrowding, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire
and other causes, or any combination of such factors, is conducive to ill health,
transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, and crime, (which
cannot be remedied through construction of prisons), and is detrimental to the public
health, safety, morals, or welfare;
(11) Blighted area shall mean an area, which (a) by reason of the presence of a
substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures, existence of defective
or inadequate street layout, faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy,
accessibility, or usefulness, insanitary or unsafe conditions, deterioration of site or
other improvements, diversity of ownership, tax or special assessment delinquency
exceeding the fair value of the land, defective or unusual conditions of title, improper
subdivision or obsolete platting, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or
property by fire and other causes, or any combination of such factors, substantially
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impairs or arrests the sound growth of the community, retards the provision of
housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability and is
detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition and
use and (b) in which there is at least one of the following conditions: (i)
Unemployment in the designated area is at least one hundred twenty percent of the
state or national average; (ii) the average age of the residential or commercial units in
the area is at least forty years; (iii) more than half of the plotted and subdivided
property in an area is unimproved land that has been within the city for forty years
and has remained unimproved during that time; (iv) the per capita income of the area
is lower than the average per capita income of the city or village in which the area is
designated; or (v) the area has had either stable or decreasing population based on the
last two decennial censuses. In no event shall a city of the metropolitan, primary, or
first class designate more than thirty-five percent of the city as blighted, a city of the
second class shall not designate an area larger than fifty percent of the city as
blighted, and a village shall not designate an area larger than one hundred percent of
the village as blighted;
~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska
ANALYSIS-Blight and Substandard Study
The following findings are copied directly from the Study. The analysis of the
substandard and blighted factors is conducted on pages 5 to 16 of the study.
FINDINGS FOR GRAND ISLAND
Study Area 18 has several items contributing to the Blight and Substandard Conditions.
These conditions include:
Blighting Summary
These conditions are contributing to the blighted conditions of the study area.
Average age of structures is over 40 years of age
o Within the Study Area 54.9% of the structures meet the criteria of 40 years of age or older.
Substantial number of deteriorating structures
o Within the study are 68.75% of the structures were deemed to be in a deteriorated state or worse.
Deterioration of site or other improvements
o There are no sidewalks located along the public streets in the area.
o The area is considerably flat and standing water is a concern.
o Within the study area, curb and gutter existing on 100% of the right-of-way and it has been
determined to be in a deteriorating state.
o In addition to a small percentage of curb and gutter, the remaining 58% has no curb and gutter to
control stormwater runoff or to define the driving surface from other portions of the right-of-way.
o Several properties within the study area have deteriorated or substandard site improvements
including parking lots, fencing, etc.
Faulty Lot Layout
o Size of certain lots is an issue
o Adequacy of some lots is a concern
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o Accessibility to some lots could be a problem since these lots could become land locked in the
future
Insanitary or Unsafe Conditions
o Lack of sidewalk in the Study Area
o Stormwater catchment west of study area is a contributing factor
o Unsecured materials storage
o Standing water
o Vacant property
Improper Subdivision or obsolete platting
o The layouts of lots in the study area are not conducive to directing quality development layouts as
can be seen throughout the study area.
Diversity of Ownership
o Within the Study Area, 44 properties lots are owned by 26 different property owners.
Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes
o The proximity of the stormwater catchment
o Unsecured materials
o Lack of sidewalk within the Study Area
o Existence of two grain facilities
Combination of factors which are impairing and/or arresting sound growth
o US Highway 30
o Old US Highway 30 and Webb Road
o Union Pacific Railroad
Stable or decreasing population based on the last two decennial censuses
o The population of the Study Area has remained stable over the past 22 years.
The other criteria for Blight were not present in the area, these included:
Defective/Inadequate street layouts,
Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding fair value of the land.
Defective or unusual condition of title,
Unemployment in the designated area is at least 120% of the state or national average.
One-half of unimproved property is over 40 years old.
The per capita income of the area is lower than the average per capita income of the city or village in
which the area is designated.
These issues were either not present or were limited enough as to have little impact on the overall condition
of the study area.
Substandard Summary
Nebraska State Statute requires that “…an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or
improvements, whether nonresidential or residential in character, which, by reason of dilapidation,
deterioration, age or obsolescence, inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open
spaces, high density of population and overcrowding, or the existence of conditions which endanger life
or property by fire and other causes, or any combination of such factors, is conducive to ill health,
transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, and crime, (which cannot be remedied
through construction of prisons), and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare;”
This Study Area in Grand Island meets the defintion of Substandard as defined in the Revised Nebraska
State Statutes.
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FINDINGS FOR GRAND ISLAND BLIGHT STUDY AREA #18
Blight Study Area #18 has several items contributing to the Blight and Substandard Conditions. These
conditions include:
Blighted Conditions
Average age of structures is over 40 years of age
Substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures
Deterioration of site or other improvements
Faulty Lot Layout
Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions
Improper Subdivision or Obsolete Platting
Diversity of Ownership
Combination of factors which are impairing and/or arresting sound growth
Stable or decreasing population based on the last two decennial censuses
Substandard Conditions
Average age of the structures in the area is at least forty years
Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes
Based on the study these areas meet the thresholds to qualify as blighted and
substandard.
Tax increment financing would potentially be available for redevelopment projects on
any of the property included in the study.
Recommendation
Staff recommends considering the following questions as a starting point in the analysis
of this Study and in making a determination. The City Council is ultimately responsible
for answering the question of whether the property included in the study is blighted and
substandard and whether making such a designation is in the best interest of the City.
Recommend Questions for City Council
Does this property meet the statutory requirements to be considered blighted and
substandard? (See the prior statutory references.)
Are the blighted and substandard factors distributed throughout the
Redevelopment Area, so basically good areas are not arbitrarily found to be
substandard and blighted simply because of proximity to areas which are
substandard and blighted? Is development of adjacent property necessary to
eliminate blighted and substandard conditions in the area?
Is public intervention appropriate and/or necessary for the redevelopment of the
area?
Will a blight declaration increase the likelihood of development/redevelopment in
the near future and is that in the best interest of the City?
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What is the policy of the City toward increasing development and redevelopment
in this area of the City?
Findings of fact must be based on the study and testimony presented including all written
material and staff reports. The recommendation must be based on the declaration, not
based on any proposed uses of the site. All of the testimony, a copy of the study and this
memo along with any other information presented at the hearing should be entered into
the record of the hearing.
Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on this proposal at their meeting on
August 12, 2015. O’Neill opened the Public Hearing.
Nabity reviewed the Blight Study.
The blighted and substandard criteria included more than half of the buildings in the area
being more than 40 years old and in deteriorating condition, a lack of sidewalks,
challenging lot sizes brought out primarily because of the Union Pacific Railroad line that
bisects the study area, a stagnant population, and lots of standing water and drainage
problems.
It was the drainage problems and shallow utilities that the commission really focused on
because they create challenges for any type of redevelopment or new development. The
land is very flat with little to no outlet for storm water.
“There are some complications here that ... if there’s any redevelopment done, it may
take some additional engineering to do, which is another potential reason why this area
could be looked at as being blighted and substandard,” said Keith Marvin of Marvin
Planning Consultants.
Depue said his client has a redevelopment intent, but it can’t be fully determined until a
blighted and substandard designation is made.
Grand Island developer Ray O’Connor, a member of the Grow Grand Island strategic
planning committee, spoke in favor of the blighted and substandard designation. “My
concern is the entrance to the community,” O’Connor told the commission. “I don’t think
we’ve given much consideration to this area.”
While the city has developed the South Locust Street entrance and made improvements
from the airport and along east Highway 30, little has been done along the west Highway
30 corridor, he said. “I want our community to look good and this would be another
avenue ... to put together a real plan to enhance the appearance of Highway 30, old
Highway 30, as we come in,” O’Connor said.
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Ruge said he believed some type of public intervention was needed to help the
beautification of the Highway 30 area. His motion to support the blighted and
substandard designation passed, but generated a bigger discussion about the impact that
improper drainage has on an area.
Commission Chairman Pat O’Neill has raised questions about a water retention cell near
Nelson Furniture that has no outlet for storm water. Planning Director Chad Nabity said
the furniture store currently owns that water retention cell, but the city will be taking it
over in attempts to resolve more drainage issues in that area.
O’Neill closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Bredthauer to approve the proposed Blight
Study Area 18. The motion carried with 7 members voting in favor (Bredthauer,
Connick, O’Neill, Ruge, Maurer, Robb and Sears) and no member abstaining.
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
Sample Motion
If Council wishes to approve the designation of this property as blighted and substandard,
an action required if Tax Increment Financing is to be used for the redevelopment of
properties in this area, a motion should be made to approve the Substandard and Blight
Designation for Redevelopment Area No. 18 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska
finding the information in the study to be factual and supporting such designation. A
resolution authorizing the approval of this study has been prepared for Council
consideration.
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Grand Island, Nebraska
Blight and Substandard Study - Area 18
Completed on behalf of: Middleton Electric
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PURPOSE OF THE BLIGHT AND SUBSTANDARD STUDY
The purpose of completing this Blight and Substandard study is to examine existing conditions
within a specific part of Grand Island. This study has been commissioned by the Middleton
Electric in order to analyze the possibility of declaring the area as blighted and substandard.
The City of Grand Island, when considering conditions of Blight and Substandard, will be looking
at those issues and definitions provided for in the Nebraska Community Redevelopment Law as
found in Chapter 18, Section 2104 of the Revised Nebraska State Statutes, as follows:
“The governing body of a city, to the greatest extent it deems to be feasible in
carrying out the provisions of Sections 18-2101 to 18-2144, shall afford maximum
opportunity, consistent with sound needs of the city as a whole, to the rehabilitation
or redevelopment of the community redevelopment area by private enterprises. The
governing body of a city shall give consideration to this objective in exercising its
powers under sections 18-2101 to 18-2144, including the formulation of a workable
program, the approval of community redevelopment plans consistent with the
general plan for the development of the city, the exercise of its zoning powers, the
enforcement of other laws, codes, and regulations relating to the use and
occupancy of buildings and improvements, the disposition of any property acquired,
and providing of necessary public improvements”.
The Nebraska Revised Statutes §18-2105 continues by granting authority to the governing body
for formulation of a workable program. The statute reads,
“The governing body of a city or an authority at its direction for the purposes of the
Community Development Law may formulate for the entire municipality a workable
program for utilizing appropriate private and public resources to eliminate or prevent
the development or spread of urban blight, to encourage needed urban
rehabilitation, to provide for the redevelopment of substandard and blighted areas,
or to undertake such of the aforesaid activities or other feasible municipal activities
as may be suitably employed to achieve the objectives of such workable program.
Such workable program may include, without limitation, provision for the prevention
of the spread of blight into areas of the municipality which are free from blight
through diligent enforcement of housing, zoning, and occupancy controls and
standards; the rehabilitation or conservation of substandard and blighted areas or
portions thereof by replanning, removing congestion, providing parks, playgrounds,
and other public improvements by encouraging voluntary rehabilitation and by
compelling the repair and rehabilitation of deteriorated or deteriorating structures;
and the clearance and redevelopment of substandard and blighted areas or
portions thereof.”
Blight and Substandard are defined as the following:
“Substandard areas means an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or
improvements, whether nonresidential or residential in character, which, by reason of
dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence, inadequate provision for
ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces, high density of population and
overcrowding, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire
and other causes, or any combination of such factors, is conducive to ill health,
transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, and crime, (which
cannot be remedied through construction of prisons), and is detrimental to the
public health, safety, morals, or welfare;”
“Blighted area means an area, which (a) by reason of the presence of a substantial
number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures, existence of defective or
inadequate street layout, faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility,
or usefulness, insanitary or unsafe conditions, deterioration of site or other
improvements, diversity of ownership, tax or special assessment delinquency
exceeding the fair value of the land, defective or unusual conditions of title,
improper subdivision or obsolete platting, or the existence of conditions which
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endanger life or property by fire and other causes, or any combination of such
factors, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the community, retards
the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social
liability and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present
condition and use and (b) in which there is at least one of the following conditions: (i)
Unemployment in the designated area is at least one hundred twenty percent of the
state or national average; (ii) the average age of the residential or commercial units
in the area is at least forty years; (iii) more than half of the plotted and subdivided
property in an area is unimproved land that has been within the city for forty years
and has remained unimproved during that time; (iv) the per capita income of the
area is lower than the average per capita income of the city or village in which the
area is designated; or (v) the area has had either stable or decreasing population
based on the last two decennial censuses. In no event shall a city of the
metropolitan, primary, or first class designate more than thirty-five percent of the city
as blighted, a city of the second class shall not designate an area larger than fifty
percent of the city as blighted, and a shall not designate an area larger than one
hundred percent of the as blighted;”
This Blight and Substandard Study is intended to give the Grand Island Community
Redevelopment Authority, Hall County Regional Planning Commission and Grand Island City
Council the basis for identifying and declaring Blighted and Substandard conditions existing
within the City’s jurisdiction. Through this process, the City and property owners will be
attempting to address economic and/or social liabilities which are harmful to the well-being of
the entire community.
The study area can be seen in Figure 1 of this report. The Redevelopment Plan portion of this
report will contain, in accordance with the law, definite local objectives regarding appropriate
land uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities and other public improvements,
and the proposed land uses and building requirements in the redevelopment area and shall
include:
The boundaries defining the blighted and substandard areas in question (including existing
uses and conditions of the property within the area), and
A list of the conditions present which qualify the area as blighted and substandard.
BLIGHT AND SUBSTANDARD ELIGIBILITY STUDY
This study targets a specific area within an established part of the community for evaluation. The
area is indicated in Figure 1 of this report. The existing uses in this area include industrial,
commercial, and public uses. The portion of the study containing the public uses contains the
Hall County Highway Department Shop. This area represents an older industrial area within
Grand Island.
Through the redevelopment process the City of Grand Island can guide future development
and redevelopment throughout the area. The use of the Community Redevelopment Act by the
City of Grand Island is intended to redevelop and improve the area. Using the Community
Redevelopment Act, the City of Grand Island can assist in the elimination of negative conditions
and implement different programs/projects identified for the City.
The following is the description of the designated area within Grand Island.
Study Area
POINT OF BEGINNING IS THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINES OF US HIGHWAY 30 AND S WEBB
ROAD; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF US HIGHWAY 30 TO THE INTERSECTION WITH
THE CENTERLINE OF N BLAINE STREET AND BEING THE COMMON POINT OF THE ELEVATED POINT ON
US HIGHWAY 30; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF BLAINE STREET TO THE
INTERESECTION WITH THE CENTERLINE OF W 2ND STREET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID
CENTERLINE OF W 2ND STREET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTERLINE OF S WEBB ROAD;
THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Figure 1
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Study Area Map
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants 2015
EEXXIISSTTIINNGG LLAANNDD UUSSEESS
The term “Land Use” refers to the developed uses in place within a building or on a specific
parcel of land. The number and type of uses are constantly changing within a community, and
produce a number of impacts either benefitting or detracting from the community. Because of
this, the short and long-term success and sustainability of the community is directly contingent
upon available resources utilized in the best manner given the constraints the City faces during
the course of the planning period. Existing patterns of land use are often fixed in older
communities and neighborhoods, while development in newer areas is often reflective of
current development practices.
Existing Land Use Analysis within Study Area
As part of the planning process, a survey was conducted through both in-field observations, as
well as data collection online using the Hall County Assessors website. This survey noted the use
of each parcel of land within the study area. These data from the survey are analyzed in the
following paragraphs.
Table 1 includes the existing land uses for the entire study area. The table contains the total
acres determined per land use from the survey; next is the percentage of those areas compared
to the total developed land; and finally, the third set of data compare the all land uses to the
total area within the Study Area.
The Study Area is predominately industrial and commercial. Industrial ground makes up 41.3% of
the developed area and 40.7% of the total study area. Commercial land made up 19.6% of the
total study area. Transportation related uses are 33.0% of the developed area and 32.5% of the
total study area; a large portion of the transportation land use is the Union Pacific Main Line.
TABLE 1: EXISTING LAND USE, GRAND ISLAND - 2015
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Type of Use Acres Percent of
Developed land
within the Study
Area
Percent of
Study Area
Residential 0 0.0%0.0%
Single-family 0 0.0%0.0%
Multi-family 0 0.0%0.0%
Manufactured Housing 0 0.0%0.0%
Commercial 22.46 19.9%19.6%
Industrial 46.64 41.3%40.7%
Quasi-Public/Public 6.69 5.9%5.8%
Parks/Recreation 0 0.0%0.0%
Transportation 37.25 33.0%32.5%
Total Developed Land 113.04 100.0%
Vacant/Agriculture 1.61 1.4%
Total Area 114.65 100.0% Source: 2015 Grand Island Blight Study Area 18, Marvin Planning Consultants
Figure 2
Existing Land Use Map
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants, 2015
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This section of the study examines the conditions found in the study area. The Findings Section
will review the conditions based upon the statutory definitions.
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
There were a number of conditions examined and evaluated in the field and online. There are a
number of conditions that will be reviewed in detail, on the following pages, while some of the
statutory conditions are not present.
Age of Structure
Age of structures can be a contributing factor to the blighted and substandard conditions in an
area. Statutes allow for a predominance of structures 40 years of age or older to be a
contributing factor regardless of their condition. The following paragraphs document the
structural age of the structures within the Study Area. Note the age of structure was determined
from the Appraisal data within the Hall County Assessor’s website data.
Within the study area there is a total of 51 primary structures. After researching the structural age
on the Hall County Assessor’s and Treasurer’s websites, the following breakdown was
determined:
28 (54.9%) units were determined to be 40 years of age or older
23 (45.1%) units were determined to be less than 40 years in age
The age of the structures would be a direct contributing factor.
Figure 3
Unit Age Map
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants, 2015
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Structural Conditions
Structural conditions were evaluated, structures were either rated as: Very Good, Good,
Average, or badly worn. The data and rating system comes from the Hall County Assessor’s
database and is the same database used to value properties in the area. The buildings located
on railroad right-of-way and the Hall County Yard were evaluated by the planning team.
Based upon the data provided to the planning team, the following is the breakdown for
structures in the study area:
5 ( 7.8% ) structures rated as very good
15 (23.4%) structures rated as good
32 (50.0%) structures rated as average
12 (18.75%) structure rated as badly worn
Based upon these data, an assumption has been made that average condition and less would
constitute less than desirable conditions due to age and conditions. It is common that the older
a structure gets the more maintenance and upkeep are required in order to maintain a good or
higher condition. Even an average structure will show some signs of deteriorating which in turn
can become a dilapidated structure in the future if it is not addressed over time.
Due to the stated conditions found in the Hall County Assessor’s data, the condition of the
structure is a contributing factor.
Figure 4
Structural Conditions
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants, 2015
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Deterioration of Site or Other Improvements
Sidewalk Conditions
Sidewalks, regardless of the area and uses within a community, should provide a safe means of
movement for pedestrians. Sidewalks become increasingly more important along transportation
routes considered to be arterials and highways. A sidewalk allows for pedestrian movement
while keeping people off of heavily traveled streets.
The sidewalk conditions were analyzed in the Study Area. The sidewalks were rated on four
categories; adequate, deteriorating, dilapidating, and missing completely.
Within the study area there is approximately 19,950 lineal feet of area where sidewalk could or
should be located. After reviewing the conditions in the field, the following is how the sidewalk
conditions breakdown within the study area:
180 (0.9%) lineal feet of adequate sidewalk
0 (0.0%) lineal feet of deteriorating sidewalk
19,750 (99.1%) lineal feet of no sidewalk.
There are almost no sidewalks present within the study area accessible to pedestrian traffic.
Considering the uses along Webb Road, Old Highway 30, Blaine Street and 2nd Street there
should be sidewalk in place. The only place sidewalk exists is in front of the car wash along the
service road along US Highway 30.
In addition to the missing sidewalk indicated in Figure 5, there are other locations where sidewalk
is missing, specifically along US Highways 30. These areas are included in the totals, but city and
state policies are not to encourage walking and biking along major highways.
Curb and Gutter
Curb and Gutters have a number of direct and indirect roles in neighborhoods. Their primary
functions is to be a barrier to collect and direct water to be drained away. On a secondary
level, they can help define where the streets start and stop, and they act as a physical barrier
between pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Curb and gutter for the Study Area were examined similarily to sidewalks. The curb and gutter
were graded as either adequate, deteriorating, dilapidated, or missing.
Within the study area there is approximately 19,950 lineal feet of curb and gutter possible. After
reviewing the conditions in the field, the following is how the curb and gutter conditions
breakdown within the corporate limits:
0 (0.0%) lineal feet of adequate curb and gutter
8,375 (42.0%) lineal feet of deteriorating curb and gutter
11,575 (58.0%) lineal feet of no curb and gutter or rural section.
There was no curb and gutter deemed to be dilapidated.
In total, 100% of the curb and gutters are in either a deteriorating state or are missing. See Figure
6 for the locations of these curb and gutter. The area is designed for surface drainage as
opposed to underground stormwater piping.
Due to the large amount of deteriorating and missing curb and gutter, the curb and gutter
conditions would be a direct contributing factor.
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Figure 5
Sidewalk Conditions
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants, 2014
Figure 6
Curb and Gutter Conditions
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Standing water within one of the primary drainage routes
Standing water at property entrance
along S. Webb Road
Drainage Conditions
Grand Island has a long history of drainage issues due to the
extreme flatness of the area, as well as the high water table.
Topography and soils can have a major impact on how a given
portion of the city drains. The area designated in this Study Area
is nearly flat or has an extremely small slope.
The field survey examined the entire area for potential drainage
problems. One field survey was completed during and a day
after a rain event. During both field visits there was standing
water throughout the entire area. Water was standing in large
potholes, in drainage ditches, along key drainage ways.
Another item of note deals with the actual number of stormwater
inlets in the study area. There are a minimal number of
stormwater inlets within the entire study area. All of the water,
south of US Highway 30 has to surface drain or be absorbed into
the soils. Within the study area there is a small stormwater
catchment. In addition, along the southern edge of the study
area there is a larger stormwater catchment. However, runoff in
the study area must find a path along very flat topography to
get to the catchments.
The primary way for stormwater runoff to reach the catchment is
through a series of ditches along S. Webb Road, US Highway 30,
2nd Street and Old US Highway 30. This type of stormwater
infrastructure typically works only when there is some
topographic drop-off and the ditches remained mowed. In case
of the ditches in the study area, the grass appeared to be longer
than it should be to allow for water movement.
Figure 7 is an existing topographic map from the City of Grand
Island’s website. The map confirms the flatness of the area
between US Highway 30 on the north and 2nd Street on the south.
The most common contour identified on the map is the 1875
contour. There are actually only two other contours in this study
area, one is 1880 along the centerline of S. Webb Road and the
1870 contour at the bottom of the small stormwater catchment.
Standing water from poor drainage can be a catalyst for health
issues like West Nile due to the potential mosquito breeding
during the summer months.
Drainage also can be tied directly to the, curb and gutter
conditions.
Figure 7
Standing water during a recent rain event
Standing water during a recent rain
event
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Topographic Map of Study Area
Source: City of Grand Island (topographic map) and Marvin Planning Consultants
Site Improvements Conditions
The different properties throughout the study area have less than average site improvements. A
large portion of the properties have gravel/dirt drives and parking lots and in some cases they
may have been concreted or asphalted in the past but it is difficult to determine due to the
level of deterioration. Some properties have paved/improved parking areas and drives were
found to be in a state of deterioration.
Figure 8 identifies the different properties in the study area that have deteriorating parking areas
and drives, as well as those properties that have been hard surfaced and are showing signs of
deteriorating and in need of repair/rehabilitation. Even though most of the land uses in this area
are heavier commercial to industrial uses, the lack of hard surfacing or the deterioration of the
existing hard surfacing has a major impact on the perception of the area as well as the value of
the area.
Based upon the field analysis, there are sufficient elements present to meet the definition of
deterioration of site and other improvements in the Study Area.
Figure 8
Denotes standing water
identified after a rain event
Contours in this
configuration indicate very
flat areas
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Figure 9: Small Lot Sizes
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants
Site Improvement Conditions
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants 2015
Faulty Lot Layout
Faulty lot layout can lead to a number of issues including size of a lot, adequacy of the lot for the
use, accessibility to the lot and/or the usefulness of the lot. There are a number of factors to
examine within this particular study area.
Size of Lot
Throughout the study area there are lots that are too
small for the use and buildings located on the site.
These sites are spread around the Union Pacific
Railroad corridor.
Figure 9 to the right identifies the lots in the study
area deemed to be either too narrow, too shallow, or
both (resulting in an overall small lot). Considering the
current land use plan and zoning for this area, these
lots have the potential to be undesirable or
overcrowded with building in the future; in some
cases these lots are already overcrowded.
Surface materials
deteriorating
Surface material is
gravel / dirt /
unimproved
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Figure 10: Accessibility
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants
Figure 11: Improper Subdivision
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants
Damaged fence at stormwater catchment
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants
Adequacy of the Lots
Based upon the discussion regarding lot size and
shape above, the lots in Figure 9 are not adequate
for the type of land use and zoning designated for
this area. Parking and deliveries opportunities are
somewhat limited on these lots.
Some of the other lots appear to have fit their
different structures onto the site with a shoe horn;
movement on these sites are very tight considering
larger pick-ups and semi-trailers are arriving and
departing from the site.
Accessibility of the Lots
Accessibility of some lots in the study area currently
does not appear to be an issue. However, there
could be two very different issues arise in the future.
Several of the lots are currently tied to a business
with direct access to major thoroughfares. However,
if these lots were ever sold off, it would create a
condition of land locked lots. Figure 10 above
indicates those landlocked lots.
Improper Subdivision or obsolete platting
Improper subdivision or obsolete platting is another
blighting condition found in the study area. Figure
11 identifies a number of irregularlly shaped lots
throughout the area. If this area were to be platted
under the current process, it is likely these lot
configurations would not occur or be approved.
In addition, Figure 11 indicates and area along the
south side of the Union Pacific Railroad corridor. This area is one large lot with multiple uses
leasing ground from the railroad. Each of these uses should be contained on their own individual
lots. Finally, this same condition occurs along the northside of the corridor where the Aurora
COOP facility is located.
Insanitary or Unsafe Conditions
There are a number of factors tending to fall under this category. The study area was found to
have several factors falling into insanitary and unsafe. The following will outline the conditions
found.
Stormwater Catchment
The topography found in Grand Island creates the need for unique
engineering solutions to catch, store, and release stormwater. Within
the center of the study there is a stormwater catchment facility. This
catchment could be considered an unsafe condition contributing to
the potential blighted and substandard conditions of the area. This
catchment is deep and is designed to handle a massive amount of
water; however, the security measures have been compromised due
to a damaged fence along Industrial Lane.
In addition, there is one additional stormwater catchment on the south side of W. 2nd Street. This
catchment area is not in the study area but is adjacent to the area and is considered a
contributing factor. The catchment along W. 2nd Street is much larger in size than the one within
the study area.
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Unsecured materials Source: Google Earth August 2013 aerial
Photograph from Old US Highway 30
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants
Second unsecured property
Source: Google Earth August 2013 aerial
Unsecured Areas
The field investigation of this study area identified two
major areas where materials are stored and are not
secure. One is the area to the west and north of Love
Signs. Love Signs has several older signs and parts stored
in an open area without any security fencing.
Considering the sheet metal and other materials used for
their product, these materials can be dangerous if
someone were to wander into this area unauthorized.
The second area is north and east of the Love Signs
location, an area according to the Hall County Assessors
site, operated as the Storage Warehouse. The facility has
a considerable amount of materials stored outside.
Portions of this area are protected by fencing materials
but the entry to the site along Industrial Lane is open to
the public through an uncontrolled access point. This
provides access to the area and could create a
dangerous condition.
Standing Water
As discussed in detail in the drainage section of this
report, standing water can be an insanitary and unsafe
condition due to the potential for this to be a breeding
ground for mosquitoes and their ability to spread the
West Nile virus.
Vacant Property
During the field analysis, an interesting observation was
made. Along S. Webb Road, there are two newer strip
style buildings, both of which appear to be
predominately vacant. In addition the property (parking)
around the facilities is in a stated of considerable
disrepair. This is an interesting situation which is having an
overall negative impact on the west edge of the study
area.
Diversity of Ownership
After reviewing the information on the Hall County Assessor’s website, the study area was found
to have 18 different property owners. In order for future redevelopment to occur it may require
some of these tracts to get into common ownership.
Based upon the fact that 26 different individuals, corporations, etc. own property in this area, it is
determined that the high diversity of property ownership could easily be a barrier to
redevelopment.
Existence of Conditions endangering life or property due to fire or other causes
Located within the study area there are factors present that are a danger to life or property due
to fire or other causes. A number of these factors have been previously discussed in this report.
These factors include:
Unsecured materials
The proximity of the unsecured stormwater catchment
The Union Pacific Railroad corridor is unsecured and enables someone to walk along the
tracks of one of busiest railroad corridors in the Unites States
Standing water
The existence of two grain facilities located in the heart of Grand Island’s industrial
corridor and in close proximity to the busiest commercial area in the community.
Unsecured entry point
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Based upon the field analysis, there are sufficient elements present to meet the definition of
dangerous conditions within the Study Area.
Combination of factors which are impairing and/or arresting sound growth
Within this small study area there are a number of factors that are impairing or arresting sound
growth. A couple of these include:
Even though the existence of US Highway 30 as well as Webb Road and Old US Highway 30
are traffic generators in what is considered a commercial and industrial corridor, these
thoroughfares have a tendency to impair and arrest sound growth practices.
The Union Pacific Railroad mainline lies directly in the middle of the study area and also
impairs sound growth practices.
Based upon the review of the area, there are sufficient elements present to meet the definition
of combination of factors which are impairing and/or arresting sound growth within the Study
Area.
Stable or decreasing population based on the last two decennial censuses
Over the past 20 years the population within the study area has been stable. The population
within the Study Area has been 0 residents for the past two decennial censuses. Therefore, it
meets the criteria for a stable or decreasing population.
Blighting Summary
These conditions are contributing to the blighted conditions of the study area.
Average age of structures is over 40 years of age
o Within the Study Area 54.9% of the structures meet the criteria of 40 years of age or older.
Substantial number of deteriorating structures
o Within the study are 68.75% of the structures were deemed to be in a deteriorated state
or worse.
Deterioration of site or other improvements
o There are no sidewalks located along the public streets in the area.
o The area is considerably flat and standing water is a concern.
o Within the study area, curb and gutter existing on 100% of the right-of-way and it has
been determined to be in a deteriorating state.
o In addition to a small percentage of curb and gutter, the remaining 58% has no curb and
gutter to control stormwater runoff or to define the driving surface from other portions of
the right-of-way.
o Several properties within the study area have deteriorated or substandard site
improvements including parking lots, fencing, etc.
Faulty Lot Layout
o Size of certain lots is an issue
o Adequacy of some lots is a concern
o Accessibility to some lots could be a problem since these lots could become land locked
in the future
Insanitary or Unsafe Conditions
o Lack of sidewalk in the Study Area
o Stormwater catchment west of study area is a contributing factor
o Unsecured materials storage
o Standing water
o Vacant property
Improper Subdivision or obsolete platting
o The layout of lots in the study area are not conducive to directing quality development
layouts as can be seen throughout the study area.
Diversity of Ownership
o Within the Study Area, 44 properties lots are owned by 26 different property owners.
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Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes
o The proximity of the stormwater catchment
o Unsecured materials
o Lack of sidewalk within the Study Area
o Existence of two grain facilities
Combination of factors which are impairing and/or arresting sound growth
o US Highway 30
o Old US Highway 30 and Webb Road
o Union Pacific Railroad
Stable or decreasing population based on the last two decennial censuses
o The population of the Study Area has remained stable over the past 22 years.
The other criteria for Blight were not present in the area, these included:
Defective/Inadequate street layouts,
Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding fair value of the land.
Defective or unusual condition of title,
Unemployment in the designated area is at least 120% of the state or national average.
One-half of unimproved property is over 40 years old.
The per capita income of the area is lower than the average per capita income of the city
or village in which the area is designated.
These issues were either not present or were limited enough as to have little impact on the
overall condition of the study area.
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Substandard Conditions
Average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at least 40
years
Age of structures can be a contributing factor to the blighted and substandard conditions in an
area. Statutes allow for a predominance of units that are 40 years of age or older to be a
contributing factor regardless of their condition. Note the age of structure was determined from
the Appraisal data within the Hall County Assessor’s website data.
Within the study area there is a total of 51 structures. After researching the structural age on the
Hall County Assessor’s and Treasurer’s websites, the following breakdown was determined:
28 (54.9%) units were determined to be more than 40 years of age
23 (45.1%) units were determined to be less than 40 years of age
There is a predominance of units 40 years of age or older.
Existence of Conditions endangering life or property due to fire or other causes
Located within the study area there are factors present that are a danger to life or property due
to fire or other causes. A number of these factors have been previously discussed in this report.
These factors include:
The proximity of the stormwater catchment
Unsecured materials
Lack of sidewalk within the Study Area
Existence of two grain facilities
Based upon the field analysis, there are sufficient elements present to meet the definition of
dangerous conditions within the Study Area.
Substandard Summary
Nebraska State Statute requires that “…an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or
improvements, whether nonresidential or residential in character, which, by reason of
dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence, inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air,
sanitation, or open spaces, high density of population and overcrowding, or the existence of
conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes, or any combination of such
factors, is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency,
and crime, (which cannot be remedied through construction of prisons), and is detrimental to
the public health, safety, morals, or welfare;”
This Study Area in Grand Island meets the defintion of Substandard as defined in the Revised
Nebraska State Statutes.
FINDINGS FOR GRAND ISLAND BLIGHT STUDY AREA #18
Blight Study Area #18 has several items contributing to the Blight and Substandard Conditions.
These conditions include:
Blighted Conditions
Average age of structures is over 40 years of age
Substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures
Deterioration of site or other improvements
Faulty Lot Layout
Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions
Improper Subdivision or Obsolete Platting
Diversity of Ownership
Combination of factors which are impairing and/or arresting sound growth
Stable or decreasing population based on the last two decennial censuses
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Substandard Conditions
Average age of the structures in the area is at least forty years
Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item F-1
# 9552 - Consideration of Assessments for Westgate Drainage
Improvements; District No. 2013-D-4
This item relates to the aforementioned Board of Equalization item D-1.
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds
ORDINANCE NO. 9552
An ordinance assessing and levying a special tax to pay the cost of Westgate
Drainage Improvements; District No. 2013-D-4 of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska; providing
for the collection of such special tax; repealing any provisions of the Grand Island City Code,
ordinances, and 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. There is hereby assessed upon the following described lots, tracts
and parcels of land specially benefited, for the purpose of paying the cost of Westgate Drainage
Improvements; District No. 2013-D-4, as adjudged by the Mayor and Council of the City, to the
extent of benefits thereto by reason of such improvement, after due notice having been given
thereof as provided by law; and a special tax for such cost of construction is hereby levied at one
time upon such lots, tracts and land as follows:
Parcel
No.Owner Legal Description
Assessmen
t
by Frontage
400367823 Samuel H & Gaila J Prill Lot 6, Westgate Fifth Subdivision $9,104.92
400367815
Bradley W Barrow Trustee
MHEC Land Trust VI Lot 1, Westgate Seventh Subdivision $21,091.14
400367807 GStar Investments, LLC Lot 4, Westgate Fifth Subdivision $9,104.92
400367793 GStar Investments, LLC Lot 3, Westgate Fifth Subdivision $9,104.92
400367785 John P & Lisa L Webb Lot 2, Westgate Fifth Subdivision $11,870.97
400375354 Harry L Lilienthal Lot 2, Westgate Sixth Subdivision $11,870.97
400367777 Quad Endeavors, LLC Lot 1, Westgate Fifth Subdivision $11,870.97
400375362
&
400375370 Husker Storage, LLC Lot 3 & 4, Westgate Sixth Subdivision $23,741.94
400166887 Highland Park Lawn Company Lot 2, Westgate Third Subdivision $11,870.97
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ORDINANCE NO. 9552 (Cont.)
- 2 -
400166852 Twin Valley Investments, LTD
Lot 26, Westgate Subdivision & Lot 1 Westgate Third
Subdivision $23,857.16
400166755 Harry L & Wanda R Lilienthal Lot 18, Westgate Subdivision $11,870.97
400166763 Husker Storage, LLC Lot 1, Westgate Tenth Subdivision $13,484.50
400166844 Robert D & Patricia J Hancock Lot 25, Westgate Subdivision $11,870.97
Assessment Total = $180,715.32
SECTION 2. The special tax shall become delinquent as follows: One-tenth of
the total amount shall become delinquent in ten days; one-tenth in one year; one-tenth in two
years; one-tenth in three years; one-tenth in four years; one-tenth in five years; one-tenth in six
years; one-tenth in seven years; one-tenth in eight years; one-tenth in nine years respectively,
after the date of such levy; provided, however, the entire amount so assessed and levied against
any lot, tract or parcel of land may be paid within ten days from the date of this levy without
interest, and the lien of special tax thereby satisfied and released. Each of said installments,
except the first, shall draw interest at the rate of not exceeding seven percent (7.0%) per annum
from the time of such levy until they shall become delinquent. After the same become
delinquent, interest at the rate of three-fourths of one percent per month shall be paid thereon as
in the case of other special taxes, until the same is collected and paid.
SECTION 3. The treasurer of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska is hereby
directed to collect the amount of said taxes herein set forth as provided by law.
SECTION 5. Any provision of the Grand Island City Code and any provision of
any ordinance, or part of ordinance, in conflict herewith is hereby repealed.
SECTION 6. 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: August 25, 2015
____________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item G-1
Approving Minutes of August 11, 2015 City Council Regular
Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 11, 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 August 11, 2015. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on August 6, 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, Jeremy Jones, Chuck Haase, Julie Hehnke,
Linna Dee Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. 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.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council member Carolyn Thayer.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Carl Eliason, Peace Lutheran Church, 1710 N. North Road
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Donaldson, second by Hehnke to adjourn to the
Board of Equalization. Motion adopted.
#2015-BE-3 - Consideration of Determining Benefits and Levy Special Assessments for
Westgate Road Paving District No. 1261; North Road to Copper Road. Public Works Director
John Collins reported that all work had been completed and special assessments had been
calculated for the improvements. The total assessable amount was $628,454.25. Staff
recommended approval.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2015-BE-3. 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 Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc. dba, Pump & Pantry #8, 2028
No. Broadwell Avenue for a Class “D” Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that
an application for a Class “D” Liquor License had been received from Bosselman Pump &
Pantry, Inc. dba Pump & Pantry #8, 2028 No. Broadwell Avenue. Ms. Edwards presented the
following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and
received by the City on July 23, 2015; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of
hearing published on August 1, 2015; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing
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mailed on July 23, 2015; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval
contingent upon final inspections. Brandi Bosselman, 963 Schimmer Drive spoke in support. No
further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2015-2016 City of Grand Island and Community
Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Budgets. City Administrator Marlan Ferguson stated it was an
honor to present the 2015-2016 Fiscal budget. Interim Finance Director William Clingman gave
an overview of the 2015-2016 Budget. This public hearing would stay open until the September
8, 2015 City Council meeting at which time the Council will take action. Rob Czaplewski, 3004
West 10th Street; Alan Lepler, 604 So. Madison; and Ed Meedel, 4258 Augusta Parkway spoke
in support of the Library FTE. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easements Located at 602 West Stolley Park Road
(Grand Island Public Schools). Public Works Director John Collins reported that acquisition of a
utility easement located at 602 West Stolley Park Road was needed in order to allow for the
construction, operation, maintenance, extension, repair, replacement, and removal of public
utilities within the easement for the addition at Barr Junior High School. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
RESOLUTION:
#2015-217 - Consideration of Approving Proposed FTEs for the 2015-2016 Budget. Interim
Finance Director William Clingman reported that on July 21, 2015 the proposed full time
equivalent (FTE) position changes for the 2015-2016 Budget were presented to Council. The
requested FTEs create a net increase of 11.8944 in allocated FTEs and an estimated total cost
increase of $650,687 for the 2015-2016 proposed budget.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Paulick to postpone Resolution #2015-217 to the August 18,
2015 Special Budget Meeting. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Donaldson moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by
title on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9548 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easements Located at 602 West Stolley
Park Road (Grand Island Public Schools)
#9549 - Consideration of Salary Ordinance
#9550 - Consideration of Assessments for Westgate Road Paving District No. 1261;
North Road to Copper Road
#9551 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easement Located at 620 West State Street
(Super Market Developers, Inc.)
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of this ordinance on second reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.”
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Councilmember Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9548 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easements Located at 602 West Stolley
Park Road (Grand Island Public Schools)
Public Works Director John Collins reported that the developer/property owner, Grand Island
Public Schools was requesting to vacate such dedicated utility easements within Grand Island
School Addition Subdivision. There were no utilities currently within these easements that would
be affected by the vacation.
Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9548.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9548 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 #9548 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 second and final
readings, Ordinance #9548 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9549 - Consideration of Salary Ordinance
Human Resources Director Aaron Schmidt reported that a Salary Ordinance was presented each
year as a part of the budget process. The following information showed the average increases for
each respective group:
AFSCME Labor Agreement will increase on average by 8.47%
FOP Labor Agreement will increase on an average by 2.5%
IAFF Labor Agreement will increase on an average by 3.4%
IBEW Finance Labor Agreement will increase on an average by 3.92%
IBEW Service/Clerical Labor Agreement will increase on an average by 3.84%
IBEW Utilities Labor Agreement will increase on an average by 3.26%
IBEW WWT Labor Agreement will increase on an average by 3.53%
Non-Union will increase on an average by 5.03%
City Attorney Robert Sivick answered questions concerning the FTE positions in the salary
ordinance that had not been approved by Council. He stated this was not a problem and would be
in place if the positions were filled.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9549.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9549 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 #9549 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 second and final
readings, Ordinance #9549 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9550 - Consideration of Assessments for Westgate Road Paving District No. 1261;
North Road to Copper Road
This item related to the aforementioned Board of Equalization.
Motion by Haase, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9550.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9550 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 #9550 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 second and final
readings, Ordinance #9550 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9551 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easement Located at 620 West State Street
(Super Market Developers, Inc.)
Public Works Director John Collins reported that the developer/property owner, Super Market
Developers, Inc., was requesting to vacate a utility easement located at 620 West State Street
within Home Subdivision. There were no utilities currently within this easement that would be
affected by the vacation.
Motion by Hehnke, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinance #9551.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9551 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 #9551 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 second and final
readings, Ordinance #9551 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Stelk, second by Paulick to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of July 28, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Appointment of Bruce Swihart to the Fonner Park Business Improvement District
2013 Board.
Approving Re-Appointment of Doug Jensen to the Animal Advisory Board.
Approving Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. (Heartland Events Center)
for Ratification of Nomination and Election of Board of Directors.
Approving Liquor Manager Designation for Samantha Minne, 109 East 9th Street for Fiesta
Latina/Klub Lavish, 2815 South Locust Street.
#2015-205 - Approving Keno Satellite Location and Agreement for Whitey’s, Inc. dba Whitey’s
Bar and Grill, 2118 North Webb Road.
#2015-206 - Approving Annual Agreement for Financial Software Licensing and Support with
Tyler Technologies, Inc. in an Amount of $152,137.65.
#2015-207 - Approving Annual Payment for Utility Billing Software Support with N. Harris
Computer Corporation dba Advanced Utility Systems in an Amount of $66,241.88.
#2015-208 - Approving Bid Award for Liquid Ortho-Polyphosphate for Corrosion Control -
Utilities Department with Carus Phosphates, Inc., of Peru, Illinois, for a not to exceed price of
$18.320 per million gallons of water treated, in an Annual Amount Estimated at $82,440.00.
#2015-209 - Approving Continuation of Water Main District 468 - Stauss Road.
#2015-210 - Approving Mutual Access (Easement) Agreement for Parkview I Well Area.
#2015-211 - Approving Declaration of Emergency Repair for Water Main at S. Eddy Street &
Fonner Park Road.
#2015-212 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 602 West Stolley Park Road
(Grand Island Public Schools).
#2015-213 - Approving Change Order No. 1 for South Blaine Street Bridge Replacements;
Project No. 2014-B-1 with The Diamond Engineering Co. of Grand Island, NE for an Increase of
$40,994.72 and a Revised Contract Amount of $425,978.67.
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#2015-214 - Approving Change Order No. 4 for North Interceptor Phase II; Project No. 2013-S-
4 with S.J. Louis Construction, Inc. of Rockville, MN for a Decrease of $40,651.39 and a
Revised Contract Amount of $21,285,423.51.
#2015-215 - Approving Bid Award for Community Development Block Grant Handicap Ramps
4th to 5th Streets; Sycamore Street to Eddy Street; Project No. 2014-2G with Prairie Land
Construction, Inc. of Loomis, NE in an Amount of $447,335.60.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2015-216 - Consideration of Request from Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc. dba, Pump &
Pantry #8, 2028 No. Broadwell Avenue for a Class “D” Liquor License and Liquor Manager
Designation for Brian Fausch, 2009 West Highway 34. This item relates to the aforementioned
Public Hearing.
Motion by Paulick, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2015-216. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2015-218 - Consideration of Approving Health and Dental Benefits. Human Resources Director
Aaron Schmid reported that the new fiscal and plan years were set to begin on October 1, 2015
and it was customary to bring the health insurance renewal forward as well as funding
requirements. The City budgeted $8.817 million for fiscal year 2015/2016 for health and dental
insurance expenses. The budgeted amount covered items such as payment of claims,
administrative fees, and HSA contributions.
The contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) specified administrative
fees of $30.00 per employee per month. Individual stop loss coverage would cost $114.98 per
employee per month and the aggregate stop loss coverage would cost $5.64 per employee per
month. The contract with Strong Financial would cost $1,654 per month. COBRA administration
would be handled by Discovery Benefits, Inc. (DBI). The cost for COBRA administration would
be $0.70 per employee per month for the term of the contract. The fees associated with the
wellness screenings would be $67.45 per participant for the duration of the contract. Staff
recommended approval.
Cal Strong representing Strong Financial Resources commented on the CHI St. Francis contract
which was a 2 year contract. Discussion was held regarding the increase of 14% in the budget.
Mr. Schmid stated it was a precaution. Explained was the high deductible benefit.
Motion by Haase, second by Jones to approve Resolution #2015-218. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve the Claims for the period of July 29, 2015
through August 11, 2015, for a total amount of $6,640,169.18. Unanimously approved.
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SPECIAL ITEMS:
Discussion Concerning the Proposed Fiscal Year 2015-2016 City of Grand Island and
Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Budgets. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity
presented the 2015-2016 CRA budget. Requested was property tax asking of $732,050 with a
proposed levy of $0.026. Reviewed were the CRA budget highlights. Carry over projects were:
Super 8 Façade; Life Safety Grant for Tower 217; and downtown residential grants for Labor
Temple building.
Discussion was held regarding the façade projects. Mr. Nabity stated there was a 70% match
from the business. Fire safety was limited to $20,000 for a 2 bedroom apartment and $15,000 for
a 1 bedroom apartment. The owners had to complete the project before the funds were released.
Discussion was held regarding the ending cash balance3. Comments were made about the good
things going on in CRA.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Donaldson, second by Nickerson to adjourn
to Executive Session at 8:12 p.m. for the purpose of a strategy session with respect to Litigation
which is Imminent as Evidenced by Communication or a Claim or Threat of Litigation to or by
the Public Body. Unanimously approved.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Paulick, second by Hehnke to return to Regular
Session at 8:30 p.m. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item G-2
Approving Minutes of August 17, 2015 City Council Budget
Session
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
August 17, 2015
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Budget 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 August 17, 2015. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
August 12, 2015.
Mayor Jeremy L. Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Councilmembers
were present: Mitch Nickerson, Mark Stelk, Jeremy Jones, Chuck Haase, Julie Hehnke, Linna
Dee Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. 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 Community Youth Council member Adan Redwine followed by
the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Jensen commented on this being his first budget for the City of Grand Island. He stated
when he ran for office he vowed transparency and what was best for the City of Grand Island. He
wanted us to look long-term towards 2020 with regards to the finances of the City. By 2018 the
expenses would exceed the revenue and by 2020 the City would have no cash.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
Discussion of 2016 CIP (400) Fund Budget and Beyond. Interim Finance Director William
Clingman reviewed the 2016 Capital Improvement (400) Fund Budget. The forecasted ending
cash balances would dwindle by 2017.
Jason Probasco, 3120 West 17th Street representing the Northwest Little League Baseball and
Softball Association thanked the City for the sidewalk/trail installed at the George Park ballfield.
The following future projects plans for George Park were mentioned: agrilime for the ball fields,
bathroom renovation, parking lot stripping, playground equipment, and splash pad.
Discussion was held regarding projects that could be moved to a later date. Public Works
Director John Collins presented several scenarios and projects that were committed. These
projects were those that had already been contracted and those with the NE Department of Roads
(NDOR) funding which were matched by the City. Level of service that was desired would
indicate what could be saved in this budget. Mentioned was setting aside money for projects in
the future. Reviewed were the projects and funding sources for those.
Comments were made regarding what the gas tax and keno funds could be used for.
Councilmember Paulick recommended Administration look into increasing the sales tax by 1/2
cent. City Administrator Marlan Ferguson stated they were looking at this and that there were
restrictions which were defined for infrastructure. Mayor Jensen commented that a property tax
increase should be the last resort.
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Discussion of General Fund 5 Year Projection, 2016-2020. Mr. Clingman gave a presentation of
what the budget would look like with and without the additional 1/2 cent sales tax, keno, and
food and beverage tax. The continuation of the food and beverage tax was critical to the City for
short term to pay the State Fair local match in the amount of $400,000. For the long term we
would need to look for new revenue or decreased spending.
Mr. Clingman stated there was money in the General Fund that didn’t get moved in 2014 to the
Capital Fund which made a difference in the cash balance. Also money budgeted from the
NDOR that was not received. It was recommended that a small group of Councilmembers meet
with Administration to look at each fund.
Councilmember Haase stated we needed to look at the revenue that was consistent (which would
go towards salaries) and then at what we could afford.
Discussion was held on the growth of the sales tax per year (at around 3%) but the expenses
increased by more than 5 1/2% due to personnel costs. Comments were made that in order to cut
expenses there would need to be a cut in services and where those cuts should be made.
2016 Budget - General Fund Department Review and Discussion. Mr. Clingman stated the
General Fund discussion tonight would cover Public Safety which included Building Inspection,
Fire, EMS, Police and Emergency Management.
Fire Chief Cory Schmidt answered questions concerning the need for a new Quint ladder truck in
the amount of $750,000. Explained was the need for new equipment due to the Yancy, three
story apartment buildings, additional nursing/skilled care homes, etc. Comments were made
regarding an equipment replacement plan.
Mr. Collins stated he would answer questions regarding a 24% increase in streets &
transportation line item at tomorrow night’s meeting.
Councilmember Haase complimented the Police Department on keeping their budget down and
their vehicle rotation plan.
Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenlund commented on personnel needs with regards to
the number of calls received. One additional employee was requested for the swing shift. Capital
request was down from last year due to the replacement of outdoor warning sirens being lower
than last year. Mr. Rosenlund stated the wireless and land line revenue was coming in flat.
Mentioned was the backup 911 location at Broadwell Avenue in case of a disaster. Discussion
was held regarding Federal Grants. He stated he was budgeting about $583,000 from the County
and the same amount from the City.
Mayor Jensen thanked Mr. Clingman for the job he has done on this budget.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item G-3
Approving Minutes of August 18, 2015 City Council Budget
Session
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
August 18, 2015
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Budget 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 August 18, 2015. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
August 12, 2015.
Mayor Jeremy L. Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Councilmembers
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 Community Youth Council member Sarah Salman followed by the
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
2016 Budget - General Fund Department Review and Discussion, continued. City Administrator
Marlan Ferguson stated we would start off with the Planning Department followed by Library,
Public Works – Engineering, Street and Transportation, and General Government:
Administration, Clerk, Public Information, HR, and Legal. That would be followed by the FTE
discussion and decision.
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity stated the Planning Department budget was similar to
last year except for the increase in personnel costs. An additional item budgeted was for a printer
plotter. Mr. Nabity answered questions regarding the large printer plotter. This had been
budgeted last year but was not needed so they did not buy it. He recommended that this be
bought by the City and not split with the County. This printer would be on the network and
would make the second printer of its size in the building. Reviewed was the Community
Development budget which was the same as last year. They would maintain two positions of
which only one was filled at this time.
Library Director Steve Fosselman commented on the Library budget. Work had been done on the
2020 plan for the Library to be opened more hours per week. Additional cost in the budget was
for staffing 9 more hours a week. Requested was to restore the position of an Assistant Director.
Discussion was held regarding the request for additional FTEs and expanded hours at the
Library. Duties of the Assistant Director were discussed. Mr. Fosselman commented on the
county funding for the Bookmobile and the loss of employees when that program was
eliminated. Explained were the Pioneer Consortium Fund, in which the Grand Island Library was
the fiscal agent of several other libraries within the state, and the Library Trust Fund.
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Interim Finance Director William Clingman explained the request of FTEs. Two current part-
time positions would be moved to full-time. A net gain of FTEs would be 2.4444. Mr. Fosselman
commented on the different programs offered at the library and compared our library to other
libraries similar in size. He explained the planned programs for the next five years. Mentioned
were the 275 volunteers which amounted to about 1.75 FTE.
Public Works Director John Collins gave highlights of the Engineering budget. Streets and
Transportation budget was reviewed with additional monies to be added for traffic signals and
personnel costs. Discussion was held regarding the two additional positions requested in the
Street Department. Public Works Street Superintendent Shannon Callahan stated the current
maintenance workers would probably be the most qualified to fill the FTE positions requested.
Capital funds were discussed regarding lease purchase agreements.
Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid answered questions concerning insurance costs and if
they could be reduced. He stated it could be trimmed a bit, but it was a guessing game not
knowing how claims would come in. Comments were made regarding consolidating funds into
the General Fund.
#2015-217 - Consideration of Approving Proposed FTEs for the 2015-2016 Budget. Comments
were made by Council in favor and in opposition of making a decision at this time in the budget
process of $650,687.00 for the requested FTEs. Mentioned was sustainability of these costs in
the future.
Motion by Paulick, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2015-217.
Discussion was held regarding postponing this item until further in the budget process.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Haase to postpone this item until August 24, 2015. Upon roll
call vote, Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Fitzke, Hahnke, Haase, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Councilmember Minton voted no. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item G-4
Approving Appointment of Tammy Slater to the Fonner Park
Business Improvement District 2013 Board
Mayor Jensen has submitted the appointment of Tammy Slater to the Fonner Park Business
Improvement District 2013 Board to replace Kris Nolan Brown. The appointment would become
effective October 3, 2015 upon approval by the City Council and would expire on September 30, 2016.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jeremy Jensen
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item G-5
#2015-219 - Approving Preliminary and Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement for Wildwood Business Park Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:August 25, 2015
Subject:Wildwood Business Park Subdivision – Preliminary Plat
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property located north of Wildwood Drive and west of Blaine Street, in the 2 mile
jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska, consisting of 276.02
acres and (39 Lots).
Discussion
The preliminary plat for Wildwood Business Park Subdivision was considered by the
Regional Planning Commission at the August 12, 2015 meeting.
A motion was made by Bredthauer and seconded by Ruge to approve the plat as
presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 7 members present and woting in
favor (O’Neill, Ruge, Robb, Sears, Maurer, Bredthauer and Connick) and no members
abstaining.
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.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation
Developers/Owners
Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation
123 N Locust St Suite 201
Grand Island NE 68801
To create 39 lots on a tract of land north of Wildwood Drive and west of Blaine Street, in
the 2 mile jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Size: 276.02 acres.
Zoning: M2 – Heavy Manufacturing Zone & AG2 – Secondary Agricultural Zone.
Road Access:
Water Public:
Sewer Public:
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:August 25, 2015
Subject:Wildwood Business Park Subdivision – Final Plat
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property located north of Wildwood Drive and west of Blaine Street, in the 2 mile
jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska, consisting of 30.796
acres and (10 Lots).
Discussion
The plat for Wildwood Business Park Subdivision was considered by the Regional
Planning Commission at the August 12, 2015 meeting.
A motion was made by Bredthauer and seconded by Ruge to approve the plat as
presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 7 members present and woting in
favor (O’Neill, Ruge, Robb, Sears, Maurer, Bredthauer and Connick) and no members
abstaining.
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.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation
Developers/Owners
Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation
123 N Locust St Suite 201
Grand Island NE 68801
To create 10 lots on a tract of land north of Wildwood Drive and west of Blaine Street, in
the 2 mile jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Size: 30.76 acres.
Zoning: M2 – Heavy Manufacturing Zone & AG2 – Secondary Agricultural Zone.
Road Access:
Water Public:
Sewer Public:
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-219
WHEREAS, Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation, being the
owners of the land described hereon, has caused same to be surveyed, subdivided, platted and
designated as “WILDWOOD BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION”, a tract of land located in part
of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4, SE1/4) of Section Five (5), Township
Ten (10) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, 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 WILDWOOD BUSINESS
PARK 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.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item G-6
#2015-220 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Bolanos Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:August 25, 2015
Subject:Bolanos Subdivision – Final Plat
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property located south of 4th Street and east of Plum Street, in the City of Grand
Island, in Hall County, Nebraska, consisting of 2.831 acres and (2 Lots).
Discussion
The plat for Bolanos Subdivision was considered by the Regional Planning Commission
at the August 12, 2015 meeting.
A motion was made by Bredthauer and seconded by Ruge to approve the plat as
presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 7 members present and voting in
favor (O’Neill, Ruge, Robb, Sears, Maurer, Bredthauer and Connick) and no members
abstaining.
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.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Edwin Bolanos
Developers/Owners
Edwin Bolanos
613 E 4th St
Grand Island NE 68801
To create 2 lots on a tract of land south of 4th Street and east of Plum Street in the City of
Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Size: 2.831.
Zoning: M2 – Heavy Manufacturing 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 ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-220
WHEREAS, Edwin D. Bolanos being the owner of the land described hereon,
has caused same to be surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated as “BOLANOS
SUBDIVISION”, to be laid out into 2 lots, on a tract of land comprising a part of Lot Twelve
(12) in the County Subdivision of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W1/2 SW1/4) of
Section Ten (10), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West; all of Block Seventeen
(17) of Evans Addition, together with the vacated alley and the westerly Sixty Four and Fifty
One Hundredths (64.51) feet of vacated Poplar Street adjacent therto; and a part of the North
Half of the Northwest Quarter (N1/2 NW1/4) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Eleven (11)
North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, 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 BOLANOS 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.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item G-7
#2015-221 - Approving Contract for Delivery of Infield Soil
Conditioner for George Park
Staff Contact: Todd McCoy
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting:August 25, 2015
Subject:Delivery of Infield Soil Conditioner for George Park
Presenter(s):Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
George Park is one of Grand Island’s largest city parks which feature four ball fields,
picnic areas, playgrounds, and more. The ball fields are highly used by recreational and
competitive teams for softball and baseball games, practices, and tournaments.
Out of all the City fields, the George Park fields have the highest rate of rain-outs
because the fields do not handle moisture well.
Discussion
The Parks and Recreation Department recommends purchasing infield conditioner for the
two small east fields at George Park. Infield conditioner will dramatically reduce the
number of rain-outs and improve safety. Adding infield conditioner will not only help the
leagues and coaches with fewer makeup games; but, it will save staff time when
preparing fields.
One bid was received to provide the infield conditioner. Staff recommends accepting the
bid from Dakota Transport of Hampton, Minnesota to deliver 500 tons of Red Ball
Diamond Aggregate to George Park in the amount of $42,000. The project will be funded
by the Parks Misc. Capital Account 40044450-90027.
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 City Council award the bid to deliver infield
soil conditioner (500 tons of Red Ball Diamond Aggregate) to George Park to Dakota
Transport of Hampton, Minnesota.
Sample Motion
Move to approve bid from Dakota Transport to deliver infield soil conditioner (500 tons
of Red Ball Diamond Aggregate) to George Park for a total of $42,000.00.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE:August 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:Delivery of Infield Soil Conditioner for George Park
DEPARTMENT:Parks & Recreation
ESTIMATE:$40,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:40044450-90027
PUBLICATION DATE:August 2, 2015
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:4
SUMMARY
Bidder:Dakota Transport, Inc.
Hampton, MN
Exceptions:None
Bid Price:$42,000.00
cc:Todd McCoy, Park & Recreation Director Patti Buettner, Parks Admin. Assist.
Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator William Clingman, Interim Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
P1830
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-221
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Infield Soil
Conditioner for the George Park ball fields, according to plans and specifications on file with
the Parks and Recreation Department; and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 2015, one (1) bid was received, opened and reviewed;
and
WHEREAS, Dakota Transport from Hampton, Minnesota submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids, plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $42,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Dakota Transport from
Hampton, Minnesota in the amount of $42,000.00 for Infield Soil Conditioner for the George
Park ball fields is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item G-8
#2015-222 - Approving Terrorism Insurance Renewal with FM
Global for 2015 - 2016 for the Utilities Department
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:August 25, 2015
Subject:Terrorism Insurance Renewal with FM Global for 2015 -
2016
Presenter(s):Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The Utilities Department Boiler and Machinery Property Peril and Fire insurance is
specifically designed for Electric Utility and is readily adaptable to the Water Utility,
which is also included in the coverage. Approval of the insurance policy by Council on
September 9, 2014 provided for a two year term, effective October 1, 2014, with a
premium adjustment for the second year based on any changes in the insured valuation at
the same rates for the first year. The standard policy excludes losses due to acts of
terrorism unless the optional Terrorism Insurance is accepted. The Utilities Department’s
insurance provider, FM Global, provided the attached proposal for renewal of the present
coverage.
The complete policy is available in the Utilities office for review, along with a Policy
Holder Disclosure form for execution by the City, either accepting or rejecting terrorism
coverage. The renewal proposal and proposed policy have been reviewed by the Legal
Department.
Discussion
Key provisions included in the proposed renewal are an increase in the insured valuation
from $586,640,412.00, to $609,200,000.00, a premium increase of $14,673.00, which
results in an annual premium change from $463,123.00 for the current year to
$477,796.00, for the 2015-2016 year, and a premium increase of $687.00 for Terrorism
Insurance, which results in an annual premium change from $25,172.00 for the current
year to $25,859.00 for the 2015-2016 year.
The increase in insured valuation of assets was reviewed by Department staff and is in
line with replacement costs seen in the utility industry, as well as the resulting policy
premium increase.
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The annual premium to add terrorism coverage is $25,859.00. The probability that a
relatively remote location in the central part of the nation would be targeted for a terrorist
attack may be very unlikely, but the determination of a terrorist attack is not clearly
defined, such as an attack similar to the Oklahoma City Federal Building. Regardless of
the cause, the loss of a high valued asset as the Platte Generating Station must be
protected from risk, and the acceptance of Terrorism Insurance is recommended.
Execution of the Notice of Terrorism Insurance Coverage form is required annually, and
is recommended by the Utilities Department for approval.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve renewal of the Utilities
Department’s Terrorism Insurance with FM Global with execution of the Notice of
Terrorism Insurance Coverage form to accept that coverage.
Sample Motion
Move to approve acceptance of the FM Global Terrorism Insurance for the Utilities
Department.
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City of Grand Island
Anniversary
October 1, 2015
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FM Global - St. Louis Operations
Overview
FM Global and the City of Grand Island have been partners for over 30 years and FM Global
wants to continue this relationship for many more years. Part of this commitment to this
partnership is to continue our strong engineering support a stable insurance program and another
membership credit for the 2015 -16 policy period.
Client Service Plan
Continue to collaborate with the client to help reduce the potential for loss. As of this date there
are no open recommendations. As you know FM Global is ready to assist with any changes in
operation or property.
Insurance
FM Global continually looks for opportunities to improve our policy form, either by enhancing
coverage or by making modifications that result in greater clarity or better continuity. We strive
to be a leader in contract certainty and are proud to offer the 2011 version of the FM Global
PowerGen Advantage form tailored to specifically address exposures and meet the unique needs
of the Power Generation industry.
Contract Certainty – FM Global strives to continue to be a leader in contract certainty.
Another new resource available is the FM Global Advantage Policy Commentary, available on
MyRisk to help you better understand the full scope of the FM Global Advantage policy. The
commentary takes language directly from the policy and offers simple explanations of the
clauses and definitions, plus realistic loss examples. It is structured to make it quick and easy to
find a specific term, clause or definition. This is unique in the marketplace, and demonstrates
our commitment to policy transparency.
Additional changes from the current Policy include:
Provide prior to binding the latest Employers Mutual Companies Policy number –
Policy for exclusion
Final year of a 2 year Multi-Year Agreement
Increasing the policy Limit to $610,000,000
Financial Strength and Business Model
Financial Strength and Stability
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FM Global - St. Louis Operations
FM Global maintains a solid balance sheet with ample liquidity to meet policyholder obligations.
As of 31 December 2014, Policyholders’ Surplus was US $10.6 billion and Gross Premium in
force was US $5.3 billion. Our financial strength and stability have been affirmed by major
industry rating agencies, principally:
A.M. Best – A+ (Superior) Rating | Stable Outlook
“Excellent risk-adjusted capitalization and historically solid operating performance”
“Innovative loss prevention process and approach to property conservation”
“Market leadership position in the commercial property market”
Fitch – AA (Very Strong) Rating | Stable Outlook
“Engineering capabilities and property loss prevention services [are] key advantages that are
difficult for competitors to replicate”
“Expertise will result in future underwriting results that are consistently better than peers”
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) – A+ Rating | Stable Outlook
“Very strong business risk profile and strong financial risk profile”
“Highly regarded reputation for using its engineering expertise to assess client risks to help
prevent and mitigate loss give it a significant competitive advantage”
“Best-in-class products and services that keep pace with policyholder/owner needs
Mutual Ownership
As a mutual company, our clients are our owners. Our difference is the ability to absorb and
tolerate volatility. The value to our clients is large, stable capacity and the ability to focus on
understanding the risk.
Our philosophy as a mutual company is that to meet our customers’ needs we must maintain
open lines of communication. Through our Board of Directors, Regional Advisory Boards and
Risk Management Executive Councils, FM Global senior management receives input from a
representation of policyholders. Many positive changes in our operations including the
development of new products have been made as a result of these interactions.
As a mutual company, FM Global is able to share our positive results with clients instead of
returning money to shareholders. Deliverable benefits for our clients include:
Membership Credits – Following our seventh membership credit in 2014/2015, we will have
applied more than US $2.5 billion in total membership credit to our mutual owners
For 2013 -2014 a Membership Credit was paid for the 2013 renewal. This amount was $58,411.
The 2014 – 2015 estimated amount was: $60,782
The 2015 – 2016 estimated amount is: $66,720
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FM Global - St. Louis Operations
Schedule of Locations and Values
100% Values
Building
Machinery & Equipment
Stock & Supplies
Total Property
91,477,531
514,539,769
3,182,700
609,200,000
Total Insurable Value:
2014 2015
USD 586,640,412 USD 609,200,000
Premium
2014 2015
USD 463,123 All Risk USD 477,796 All Risk
USD 25,172 Terrorism USD 25,859 Terrorism
USD 488,295 Total USD 503,655 Total
Actual premium paid in 2014 was only $479,240 as the $40,000,000 equipment at Platte
Generating station was added mid term and was pro-rated.
Payment is due upon receipt of invoice or on the date coverage begins, whichever is later.
Policies will be subject to cancellation for non-payment of premium bills.
Premium does not include various fees, taxes, or surcharges.
Premium does include the quote for Certified Terrorism. See the optional Terrorism quote
detailed elsewhere.
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FM Global - St. Louis Operations
United States Terrorism Quote
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 as amended and extended in 2005, 2007 and again in
2015, requires that insurers advise clients of their option to elect or reject terrorism coverage
under the act as part of their property policy. It also requires insurers to disclose the cost of such
coverage for the policy term. As a brief reminder, the act provides licensed, admitted carriers
with a substantial federal reinsurance backstop for terrorism acts that are certified by the
Secretary of the Treasury of the United States as covered events (known as certified losses).
Generally speaking, the act responds strictly to events that take place within the United States, its
protectorates, territories, and possessions. The Act has been extended to expire on 31 December
2020.
Pursuant to the act, we are offering certified terrorism cover in the United States with no specific
terrorism limit of liability meaning your certified terrorism limit would be equal to the policy
limit of liability or any location or coverage sublimits being proposed. In addition, in the United
States, we are offering no terrorism sublimit for Flood, Miscellaneous Unnamed Locations,
Miscellaneous Personal Property and Off Premise Storage For Property Under Construction, and
Temporary Removal of Property and no terrorism exclusion for Service Interruption, Contingent
Time Element Extended, Protection And Preservation of Property, Ingress/Egress, Logistics
Extra Cost, Extended Period of Liability, Crisis Management and Attraction Property coverages.
The premium for certified coverage is USD 25,859 for the term of October 1, 2015 to October 1,
2016 and does not include applicable taxes or surcharges.
The Policyholder Disclosure Notice of Terrorism Coverage document and the applicable
certified terrorism endorsement are attached for your review. Please note the Disclosure form
must be completed, signed and returned to Patrick Belding prior to October 1, 2015 indicating
your choice to accept or reject the certified terrorism coverage offered.
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FM Global - St. Louis Operations
POLICYHOLDER DISCLOSURE
NOTICE OF TERRORISM INSURANCE COVERAGE
Date: August 11, 2015
Insured Name:City of Grand Island
Account No:05249
Insurer Name:Factory Mutual Insurance Company
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended and extended in 2005, 2007 and again in
2015, gives you the right as part of your property renewal policy to elect or reject insurance
coverage for locations within the United States or any territory or possession of the United States
for losses arising out of acts of terrorism, as defined and certified in accordance with the
provisions of the act.
YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT WHERE COVERAGE IS PROVIDED FOR LOSSES
RESULTING FROM CERTIFIED ACTS OF TERRRORISM, SUCH LOSSES MAY BE
PARTIALLY REIMBURSED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT UNDER A
FORMULA ESTABLISHED BY FEDERAL LAW. UNDER THIS FORMULA, THE UNITED
STATES GOVERNMENT GENERALLY PAYS 85% (AND BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1,
2016, SHALL THEN DECREASE BY 1 PERCENTAGE POINT PER CALENDAR YEAR
UNTIL EQUAL TO 80 PERCENT) OF COVERED TERRORISM LOSSES EXCEEDING A
STATUTORILY ESTABLISHED DEDUCTIBLE PAID BY THE INSURER REFERENCED
ABOVE. ALSO, THERE IS A $100,000,000,000 CAP ON THE FEDERAL AND INSURER
SHARE OF LIABILITY STATING THAT IF THE AGGREGATE INSURED LOSSES
EXCEED $100,000,000,000 DURING ANY CALENDAR YEAR, NEITHER THE
UNITED STATED GOVERNMENT NOR ANY INUSRER THAT HAS MET ITS
INSURER DEDUCTIBLE SHALL MAKE PAYMENT OR BE LIABLE FOR ANY
PORTION OF THE AMOUNT OF SUCH LOSSES THAT EXCEED $100,000,000,000.
THE PREMIUM CHARGED FOR THIS COVERAGE IS PROVIDED BELOW AND DOES
NOT INCLUDE ANY CHARGES FOR THE PORTION OF LOSS COVERED BY THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT UNDER THE ACT.
ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF TERRORISM INSURANCE COVERAGE:
UNDER FEDERAL LAW, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THIS OFFER
OF COVERAGE FOR TERRORIST ACTS COVERED BY THE ACT AS PART OF YOUR
RENEWAL POLICY. IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE THIS SIGNED DISCLOSURE FORM
PRIOR TO THE RENEWAL POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE OF October 1, 2015, THEN YOUR
RENEWAL POLICY WILL REFLECT YOUR DECISION NOT TO PURCHASE THE
TERRORISM COVERAGE PROVIDED BY THE ACT FOR THE TERM OF October 1, 2015
TO October 1, 2016.
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FM Global - St. Louis Operations
POLICYHOLDER DISCLOSURE
NOTICE OF TERRORISM INSURANCE COVERAGE
(Page 2 of 2)
Date: August 11, 2015
Insured Name:City of Grand Island
Account No:05249
_____________ I hereby elect to purchase coverage for terrorist acts covered by the act for an
annual premium of USD 25,859. This premium does not include applicable taxes or surcharges.
_________ I hereby decline this offer of coverage for terrorist acts covered by the act.
_________________________________
Policyholder/Applicant Signature
_________________________________
Print Name
_________________________________
Date
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-222
WHEREAS, the City’s Utility Department subscribes to insurance for boiler and
machinery, property, peril and fire coverage and coverage against terrorism; and
WHEREAS, the coverage against terrorism expires October 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, a proposal to renew the terrorism insurance for the 2015 – 2016
fiscal year was received from the current provider, Factory Mutual Insurance Company of St.
Louis, Missouri, for a renewal premium of $28,859.00; and
WHEREAS, the insurance provider requires that the City either except or reject
Terrorism Insurance Coverage by executing the form provided, and the City has opted to accept
the optional Terrorism Insurance Coverage for the upcoming fiscal year, 2015 – 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of Factory Mutual
Insurance Company of St. Louis, Missouri, with premium for terrorism insurance in the amount
of $25,859.00, is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the
Acceptance of Terrorism Insurance on behalf of the City.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015.
_______________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item G-9
#2015-223 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Water
Main District 466T - Airport Road - and Setting the Board of
Equalization Hearing Date for October 13, 2015
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Meeting:August 25, 2015
Subject:Water Main District 466T – Airport Road – Certificate of
Final Completion & Setting of Board of Equalization
Hearing for October 13, 2015
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Water Main District 466T installed a 16” diameter main along Airport Road from ¼ mile
east of Highway 281 to Sky Park Road. The district was a part of the Utilities
Department’s Master Plan and completes the backbone loop in the northeast part of the
water system.
Construction has been completed and complies with all aspects of the plans and
specifications.
Discussion
The total cost of installing the water main within the boundaries of District 466T was
$1,045,868.05. When customers desire to tap into the referenced water main, they are
required to pay a connection fee. The connection (tap) fee for properties within the
district is based on a value of $59.7679869 per front foot. However, the fees are not
collected until the user connects to (taps) the main within the district’s boundary and
receives municipal service.
Attached for reference are copies of:
Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main District 466T
Tabulation of connection fees for the properties within the district
The district’s boundary plat
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
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2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Certificate of Final
Completion for Water Main District 466T and sit as a Board of Equalization on October
13, 2015, to establish the connection fees for the properties within the district.
Sample Motion
Move to accept the Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main District 466T –
Airport Road, and sit as a Board of Equalization on October 13, 2015 to establish the
connection fees for the properties within the district.
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Water Main District 466T Addresses- 8/11/2015Map IDConnection FeeFront Ft.ParcelProperty AddressDescriptionOwner NameOwner AddressOwner City StateZipA $78,828.001,318.9400187310 304 E Airport Road Part of the E1/2, SW1/4, Section 33-12-9 Bradley R. Petersen 1134 E. Capital Ave. Grand Island NE 68801B.1 $155,133.792,595.6400187388 3230 N St Paul Road Part of the S1/2, SE1/4, Section 33-12-9 Oscar Jr. & Rose Ann Bredthauer (North side of Airport Rd.) 3230 N. St. Paul Road Grand Island NE 68801B.2 $76,467.161,279.4400205394 3170 N St Paul Road Part of the N 11AC of E1/2, NE1/4, Section 4-11-9 Oscar Jr. & Rose Ann Bredthauer (South side of Airport Rd.) 3230 N. St. Paul Road Grand Island NE 68801B.3 $39,446.87660.0400356031 527 E Airport Road Part W1/2 of the NE1/4, Section 4-11-9 Oscar Jr. & Rose Ann Bredthauer (South side of Airport Rd.) 3230 N. St. Paul Road Grand Island NE 68801C $76,921.401,287.0400187450 1201 E Airport Road Part of the W1/2, SE1/4, Section 34-11-9 Arthur E. & Dixie L. Ostermeier- Trustees 3600 W. Whitecloud Road Grand Island NE 68803D $75,905.341,270.0400187442 1308 E Airport Road Part of the E1/2, SW1/4, Section 34-12-9 Alice R. Erion 1807 W. 1st Street Grand Island NE 68803E $19,490.34326.1400215810 1325 E. Airport Road Part of Lot 1, Wilson's Subdiviision Darling National, LLC, an Iowa Limited Liability Company 251 O'Connor Ridge Blvd. STE 300 Irving TX 75038 f/k/a National By-Products, Inc.F $89,143.951,491.5400475278 1203 E. Airport Road Lot 1, Garden Place Copart of Connecticut, Inc., a Connecticut corporation 14185 Dallas Parkway, STE 300 Dallas TX 75254G.1 $39,446.87660.0400205432 611 E Airport Road Part of the NW1/4, NW1/4, NE1/4, Section 4-11-9 Douglas R. & Tamara K. Petersen 1414 E. Capital Ave. Grand Island NE 68801G.2 $60,915.531,019.2400205564 379 E Airport Road Part E1/2, NW1/4 Section 4-11-9 Douglas R. & Tamara K. Petersen 1414 E. Capital Ave. Grand Island NE 68801H.1 $190,863.093,193.4400215799 1743 E Airport Road Part of Lot 1, Wilson's Sub., Petersen Farms, Inc. (South side of Airport Road- Lot 1, Wilson Sub.) 1420 E. Capital Ave. Grand Island NE 68801H.2 $9,849.76164.8400187493 1622 E Airport Road Part of W1/2,W1/2, SE1/4, Section 34-12-9 Petersen Farms, Inc. (North side of Airport Road) 1420 E. Capital Ave. Grand Island NE 68801H.3 $21,779.45364.4400187922 1648 E Airport Road Lot 2, Wichern Sub. Petersen Farms, Inc. (Lot 2 Wichern Sub.) 1420 E. Capital Ave. Grand Island NE 68801I $7,889.37132.0400187469 1510-1512 E. Airport Rd. Part of W1/2, W1/2, SE1/4, Section 34-11-9 Alice L. Bartlett, Trustee 4125 Hartford Dr. Grand Island NE 68803J $13,806.40231.0400295024 1546 E. Airport Road Lot 1, Mader Subdivision Melvin Brahatcek 4056 David Ave. Grand Island NE 68803K.1 $7,172.16120.0400187485 1640 E. Airport Road Part of E1/2, SW1/4, SE1/4 Sec. 34-12-9 Enos C. & Sandra F. Peterson 1640 E. Airport Road Grand Island NE 68803K.2 $6,694.01112.0400187477 1610 E Airport Road Lot 1, Peterson Sub. Enos C. & Sandra F. Peterson 1640 E. Airport Road Grand Island NE 68803K.3 $1,195.3620.0400475049 1610 E Airport Road Lot 2, Peterson Sub. Enos C. & Sandra F. Peterson 1640 E. Airport Road Grand Island NE 68803L $10,423.54174.4400187914 1740 E Airport Road Lot 1, Wichern Sub. Bethine Bonczynski 1740 E. Airport Road Grand Island NE 68801M $64,495.661,079.1400187523 -- Part SE1/4, Section 34-12-9 Central Nebraska Regional Airport 3743 Sky Park Road Grand Island NE 68802$1,045,868.0517,498.8Total Project Cost = $ 1,045,868.05Cost per FF = $ 59.7679869Grand IslandCouncil Session - 8/25/2015Page 114 / 253
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-223
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director and the Utilities Director
for the City of Grand Island have issued a Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main
District 466T certifying that Van Kirk Brothers Contracting of Sutton, Nebraska, under contract
has completed the water main project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for
such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director recommends the
acceptance of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendations of the City
Engineer/Public Works Director and the Utilities Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
The City Engineer/Public Works Director’s Certificate of Final
Completion for Water Main District 466T is hereby confirmed.
That the City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization on October 13,
2015, to determine benefits and set assessments for Water Main District
466T.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015.
_____________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item G-10
#2015-224 - Approving Continuation of Street Improvement
District No. 1262; Sterling Estates Fourth Subdivision – Ebony
Lane
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown, P.E. – Manager of Engineering Services
Meeting:August 25, 2015
Subject:Approving Continuation of Street Improvement District
No. 1262; Sterling Estates Fourth Subdivision – Ebony
Lane
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Street Improvement District No. 1262 was created by the City Council on July 14, 2015.
Legal notice of the creation of the District was published in the Grand Island Independent
on July 20, 2015. A notification letter of the district creation was also mailed to all
affected property owners.
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.
Discussion
The district completed the 20-day protest period at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12,
2015. No protests were filed against this district, excluding City owned property.
Types of funding/bonding options discussed by staff and administration:
1)Preliminary estimates or actual costs (bids in hand) may be used to issue Bond
Anticipation Notes (BANs), typically for a two year maturity with a call option
any time after 12 months. After construction, the assessment process and 50 day
pay-in period is complete, 10 year General Obligation Bonds will be issued to
redeem the BANs and be repaid by the assessment payments collected. The 10
year bonds would be callable after 5 years.
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2)Fund construction with 2015-2016 Capital Improvement Projects 400 Fund
budget dollars, which would cause delay of another project. After construction,
the assessment process and 50 day pay-in period is complete, 10 year General
Obligation Bonds will be issued to be repaid by the assessments collected over the
10 year period. The 10 year bonds would be callable after 5 years.
3)Fund construction costs with cash reserves from the State Gas Tax Fund or
General Fund. After construction, the assessment process and 50 day pay-in
period is complete, 10 year General Obligation Bonds will be issued to be repaid
by the assessments collected over the 10 year period. The 10 year bonds would be
callable after 5 years.
Alternatives
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 continuation of Street
Improvement District No. 1262 with the intent of bonding the total project.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the continuation of Street Improvement District No. 1262.
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Grand Island, NE 68802-1072
TEL 308.384.8750
FAX 308.384.8752
PROJECT NO. 2014-1966
ENGINEER: OLSSON ASSOCIATES
NUMBER OF LOTS: 27 NIEDFEL T SURVEY RECORDED DISTANCE DOC. NO. 0200905078
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-224
WHEREAS, Street Improvement District No. 1262; Sterling Estates 4th
Subdivision – Ebony Lane, was created by Ordinance No. 9546 on July 14, 2015; and
WHEREAS, notice of the creation of such street improvement district was
published in the Grand Island Independent, in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-
667.01, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, Section 16-667.01 R.R.S. 1943, provides that if the owners of record
title representing more than 50% of the front footage of the property abutting upon the streets,
avenues, or alleys, or parts thereof which are within such proposed district shall file with the City
Clerk within twenty days from the first publication of said notice written objections to such
district, said work shall not be done and the ordinance shall be repealed, and
WHEREAS, the protest period ended on August 12, 2015, and protests more than
50% of the total District frontage were not received.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that insufficient protests have been filed
with the City Clerk against the creation of Street Improvement District No. 1262, therefore such
district shall be continued and constructed according to law.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item G-11
#2015-225 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for the
North Interceptor Phase II, Part A; Sanitary Sewer Project No.
2013-S-4 (Ummel)
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown PE, Manager of Engineering Services
Meeting:August 25, 2015
Subject:Approving Temporary Construction Easement for the
North Interceptor Phase II, Part A; Sanitary Sewer
Project No. 2013-S-4 (Ummel)
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Public Works Staff in conjunction with the design engineer, Black & Veatch of Kansas
City, Missouri have jointly developed multi-year replacement planning stages for the City
of Grand Island’s large diameter gravity sanitary sewer interceptor network. The current
planned interceptor, entitled the “North Interceptor” will replace aged gravity sanitary
sewer, reduce or eliminate current sewer pumping station(s), and provide additional
capacity for existing and new growth areas of Grand Island.
The new North Interceptor route was developed to incorporate, and partner with other
utilities for the Capital Avenue Widening Project, and the new Headworks Pumping Station
Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
A phased approach of constructing the North Interceptor was developed as follows:
Phase I - Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to 7th Street / Skypark Road
Phase II (Part A) - 7th Street / Skypark Road to Broadwell Avenue
Phase II (Part B) - Broadwell Avenue to Webb Road
Phase II (Part C) - Webb Road to Diers Avenue (Lift Station No. 19)
A Temporary Construction easement from Gary and Estel Ummel is necessary for Phase
II, Part A of this project to be completed, which must be approved by City Council. A
sketch is attached to show the temporary construction easement area.
Discussion
A temporary construction easement is needed from one property owner for Phase II, Part
A to be constructed.
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A one-time payment of $1,500 has been negotiated with the property owner.
All documents have been signed and returned by the property owner. Authorization of the
document and payment to the property owner of $1,500.00 is contingent upon City
Council approval.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Temporary Construction
Easement Agreement between the City of Grand Island, Public Works Department and
the affected property owner for North Interceptor Phase II, Part A; Sanitary Sewer Project
No. 2013-S-4, in the amount of $1,500.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the temporary construction easement.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-225
WHEREAS, a temporary construction easement is required by the City of Grand
Island, from Hall County, in the North Interceptor Phase II, Part A; Sanitary Sewer Project No.
2013-S-4 project area:
THE SOUTH 30.00 FEET OF NORTH 40.00 FEET, EXCEPT THE WEST 195.00 FEET AND
EXCEPT THE EAST 10.00 FEET THEREOF, AND THE WEST 30.00 FEET OF THE EAST
40.00 FEET, EXCEPT THE NORTH 10.00 FEET THEREOF, OF LOT TWO (2), TLST
SPIEHS SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY,
NEBRASKA. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 28,170 SQUARE
FEET OR 0.647 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
WHEREAS, an Agreement for the Temporary Construction easement has been
reviewed and approved by the City Legal Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to enter into the Agreement for the Temporary Construction easement on
the above described tract of land, in the amount of $1,500.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreements on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item G-12
#2015-226 - Approving Authorizing Clean Water State Revolving
Fund (CWSRF) Loans
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Marvin Strong PE, Wastewater Plant Engineer
Meeting:August 25, 2015
Subject:Consideration of Authorizing Clean Water State
Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loans
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On June 10, 2014, a public hearing was held and resolution 2014-162 was approved by
Council in support of receiving up to $40,000,000 in Clean Water State Revolving Fund
(CWSRF) loans administered by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
(NDEQ) to continue Sanitary Sewer Collection System and Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvement.
As presented at the public hearing, CWSRF loan terms will provide repayment of principal
and interest beginning 3 years following the award of each loan or at initiation of each
project, whichever is sooner. The first interest payment was due June 15, 2015, with
principal payments not being required for 3 years. Interest rates will range from 2 ¼% for
green projects - 2 1/2% for non-green projects. These rates include a 1% administration
fee.
The two (2) CWSRF loans with NDEQ will be a parity obligation with the City’s
outstanding 2013 Sewer Revenue Bonds issued on September 17, 2013 with current
principal amount of $34,030,000, which is currently the only outstanding debt payable
from revenues of the City’s wastewater system.
This additional financing will be within the constraints of the rate study provided by
Black and Veatch in September of 2013 approved by Council.
On June 10, 2014 City Council approved Resolution No. 2014-162, which authorized a
maximum principal amount of debt expected to be issued for Sanitary Sewer Collection
System and Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements at $74,275,000, with debt expected
to include up to $40,000,000 in principal amount of loan funds from the Clean Water State
Revolving Loan Fund program.
Ordinance No. 9493 was approved by City Council on July 29, 2014 giving formal approval
to the NDEQ borrowing in a principal amount of up to $40,000,000. Subsequently, each
loan document with NDEQ will be presented for approval by Council resolution.
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On September 9, 2014 City Council approved Resolution No. 2014-273 which gave
approval for the City to enter into loan contracts in the total amount of $7,000,000 between
the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and the City of Grand Island, Nebraska;
designated as Project No. C317867 (non-green), in the amount of $6,000,000 and Project
No. C317981 (green), in the amount of $1,000,000.
On March 10, 2015 City Council approved Resolution No. 2015-68 which gave approval for
the City to amend the Green Contract and increase the borrowing amount from $1,000,000
to $29,000,000, thereby bringing the total amount of the loans under the contracts to a
drawable amount of $35,000,000 pursuant to Ordinance No. 9493.
Discussion
The request at this time is to amend the “Non-Green” loan contract known as Project No.
C317867 from $6,000,000 to $6,200,000 with the Nebraska Department of
Environmental Quality (NDEQ). The interest rate on such loan is 1.50%, plus a 1%
administration fee for a total of 2.5%, with a term of 20 years.
Approval is also being requested to obtain a new loan, in the amount of $4,800,000
known as Project No. C317984, which involves the construction of the sanitary sewer
collection system improvement project associated with Westwood Park Subdivision and
rehabilitation of Lift Station #20 force main. The interest rate on such loan is 1.5%, plus a
1% administration fee for a total of 2.5%, with a term of 20 years.
This will bring the total loan amount to the approved borrowing amount of $40,000,000.
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
execution of the amended “Non-Green” loan contract (Project No. C317867) for a total
amount of $6,200,000, as well as execution of the new loan (Project No. C317984) in the
amount of $4,800,000 with Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) for
Sanitary Sewer Collection System and Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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ATTACHMENT A 17-Aug-2015TO THE LOAN CONTRACT BETWEEN NDEQ AND THE COMMUNITY OF Grand Island
PROJECT NUMBER 7867
LOAN AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE (PROJECTED)
PRINCIPAL =6,200,000.00 TERM YEARS =20
INTEREST RATE =1.50 FEE RATE =1.00
DUE DATE OF PAYMENT TOTAL PAYMENT =FEE PAYMENT +LOAN PAYMENT LOAN PAYMENT =INTEREST PAYMENT +PRINCIPAL PAYMENT BEGINNING BALANCE -PRINCIPAL PAYMENT =ENDING BALANCE
15-Dec-2016 210,986.97 =31,000.00 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =46,500.00 +133,486.97 6,200,000.00 -133,486.97 =6,066,513.03
15-Jun-2017 210,319.54 =30,332.57 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =45,498.85 +134,488.12 6,066,513.03 -134,488.12 =5,932,024.9115-Dec-2017 209,647.09 =29,660.12 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =44,490.19 +135,496.78 5,932,024.91 -135,496.78 =5,796,528.1315-Jun-2018 208,969.61 =28,982.64 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =43,473.96 +136,513.01 5,796,528.13 -136,513.01 =5,660,015.12
15-Dec-2018 208,287.05 =28,300.08 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =42,450.11 +137,536.86 5,660,015.12 -137,536.86 =5,522,478.26
15-Jun-2019 207,599.36 =27,612.39 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =41,418.59 +138,568.38 5,522,478.26 -138,568.38 =5,383,909.8815-Dec-2019 206,906.52 =26,919.55 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =40,379.32 +139,607.65 5,383,909.88 -139,607.65 =5,244,302.2315-Jun-2020 206,208.48 =26,221.51 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =39,332.27 +140,654.70 5,244,302.23 -140,654.70 =5,103,647.53
15-Dec-2020 205,505.21 =25,518.24 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =38,277.36 +141,709.61 5,103,647.53 -141,709.61 =4,961,937.92
15-Jun-2021 204,796.66 =24,809.69 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =37,214.53 +142,772.44 4,961,937.92 -142,772.44 =4,819,165.4815-Dec-2021 204,082.80 =24,095.83 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =36,143.74 +143,843.23 4,819,165.48 -143,843.23 =4,675,322.2515-Jun-2022 203,363.58 =23,376.61 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =35,064.92 +144,922.05 4,675,322.25 -144,922.05 =4,530,400.20
15-Dec-2022 202,638.97 =22,652.00 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =33,978.00 +146,008.97 4,530,400.20 -146,008.97 =4,384,391.23
15-Jun-2023 201,908.93 =21,921.96 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =32,882.93 +147,104.04 4,384,391.23 -147,104.04 =4,237,287.19
15-Dec-2023 201,173.41 =21,186.44 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =31,779.65 +148,207.32 4,237,287.19 -148,207.32 =4,089,079.8715-Jun-2024 200,432.37 =20,445.40 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =30,668.10 +149,318.87 4,089,079.87 -149,318.87 =3,939,761.00
15-Dec-2024 199,685.77 =19,698.80 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =29,548.21 +150,438.76 3,939,761.00 -150,438.76 =3,789,322.24
15-Jun-2025 198,933.58 =18,946.61 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =28,419.92 +151,567.05 3,789,322.24 -151,567.05 =3,637,755.19
15-Dec-2025 198,175.75 =18,188.78 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =27,283.16 +152,703.81 3,637,755.19 -152,703.81 =3,485,051.3815-Jun-2026 197,412.23 =17,425.26 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =26,137.89 +153,849.08 3,485,051.38 -153,849.08 =3,331,202.30
15-Dec-2026 196,642.98 =16,656.01 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =24,984.02 +155,002.95 3,331,202.30 -155,002.95 =3,176,199.35
15-Jun-2027 195,867.97 =15,881.00 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =23,821.50 +156,165.47 3,176,199.35 -156,165.47 =3,020,033.88
15-Dec-2027 195,087.14 =15,100.17 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =22,650.25 +157,336.72 3,020,033.88 -157,336.72 =2,862,697.1615-Jun-2028 194,300.46 =14,313.49 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =21,470.23 +158,516.74 2,862,697.16 -158,516.74 =2,704,180.42
15-Dec-2028 193,507.87 =13,520.90 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =20,281.35 +159,705.62 2,704,180.42 -159,705.62 =2,544,474.80
15-Jun-2029 192,709.34 =12,722.37 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =19,083.56 +160,903.41 2,544,474.80 -160,903.41 =2,383,571.39
15-Dec-2029 191,904.83 =11,917.86 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =17,876.79 +162,110.18 2,383,571.39 -162,110.18 =2,221,461.2115-Jun-2030 191,094.28 =11,107.31 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =16,660.96 +163,326.01 2,221,461.21 -163,326.01 =2,058,135.2015-Dec-2030 190,277.65 =10,290.68 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =15,436.01 +164,550.96 2,058,135.20 -164,550.96 =1,893,584.24
15-Jun-2031 189,454.89 =9,467.92 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =14,201.88 +165,785.09 1,893,584.24 -165,785.09 =1,727,799.15
15-Dec-2031 188,625.97 =8,639.00 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =12,958.49 +167,028.48 1,727,799.15 -167,028.48 =1,560,770.6715-Jun-2032 187,790.82 =7,803.85 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =11,705.78 +168,281.19 1,560,770.67 -168,281.19 =1,392,489.4815-Dec-2032 186,949.42 =6,962.45 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =10,443.67 +169,543.30 1,392,489.48 -169,543.30 =1,222,946.18
15-Jun-2033 186,101.70 =6,114.73 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =9,172.10 +170,814.87 1,222,946.18 -170,814.87 =1,052,131.31
15-Dec-2033 185,247.63 =5,260.66 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =7,890.98 +172,095.99 1,052,131.31 -172,095.99 =880,035.3215-Jun-2034 184,387.15 =4,400.18 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =6,600.26 +173,386.71 880,035.32 -173,386.71 =706,648.6115-Dec-2034 183,520.21 =3,533.24 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =5,299.86 +174,687.11 706,648.61 -174,687.11 =531,961.50
15-Jun-2035 182,646.78 =2,659.81 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =3,989.71 +175,997.26 531,961.50 -175,997.26 =355,964.24
15-Dec-2035 181,766.79 =1,779.82 +179,986.97 179,986.97 =2,669.73 +177,317.24 355,964.24 -177,317.24 =178,647.0015-Jun-2036 180,880.08 =893.23 +179,986.85 179,986.85 =1,339.85 +178,647.00 178,647.00 -178,647.00 =0.00
TOTALS 7,865,797.84 666,319.16 7,199,478.68 7,199,478.68 999,478.68 6,200,000.00 6,200,000.00
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-226
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska recognizes that a properly sized and
functioning sewer system is necessary to the health and welfare of the citizens of the City of Grand
Island; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that portions of the Grand Island
sewer system are in need of significant repair and improvement, and that sewer service is needed in
areas in and around Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, funding for the cost of the repair and improvement of portions of the Grand Island
sewer system may be obtained by loans from Clean Water State Revolving Funds (“CWSRF”) from
the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (“NDEQ”), subject to certain requirements and
obligations; and
WHEREAS, City Council approved Resolution No. 2014-162 on June 10, 2014, which
authorized a maximum principal amount of debt expected to be issued for Sanitary Sewer Collection
System and Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements at $74,275,000, with debt expected to include
up to $40,000,000 in principal amount of loan funds from the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund
program; and
WHEREAS, City Council approved Ordinance No. 9493 on July 29, 2014 (the “Ordinance”)
giving formal approval to the NDEQ borrowing in a principal of not to exceed $40,000,000, which
Ordinance requires that each NDEQ Note and NDEQ Contract (as such terms are defined in the
Ordinance) entered into with respect to such amount be approved by resolution of the City Council
prior to execution and delivery thereof; and
WHEREAS, the execution of the contracts for loans, in the total amount of $7,000,000.00,
between the NDEQ and the City designated as Project No. C317867 (the “Non-Green Contract”), in
the amount of $6,000,000 and Project No. C317981 (the “Green Contract”; and together with the Non-
Green Contract, the “NDEQ Contracts”), in the amount of $1,000,000 were approved by Resolution
2014-273 adopted by the City Council on September 9, 2014, and the Contracts were executed and
delivered to NDEQ on September 12, 2014; and
WHEREAS, On March 10, 2015 City Council approved Resolution No. 2015-68 which gave
approval for the City to amend the Green Contract and increase the borrowing amount from $1,000,000 to
$29,000,000, thereby bringing the total amount of the loans under the contracts to a drawable amount of
$35,000,000 pursuant to Ordinance No. 9493; and
WHEREAS, the City and NDEQ propose to amend the “Non-Green” loan contract known as
Project No. C317867 from $6,000,000 to $6,200,000 with the Nebraska Department of Environmental
Quality (NDEQ) with an interest rate on such loan of 1.50% with a term of 20 years; and
WHEREAS, the City and NDEQ also propose a new loan, in the amount of $4,800,000 known
as Project No. C317984, which involves the construction of the sanitary sewer collection system
improvement project associated with Westwood Park Subdivision and rehabilitation of Lift Station #20
force main with an interest rate on such loan of 1.5% with a term of 20 years; and
WHEREAS, NDEQ has proposed a form of amendment to the “Non-Green” contract to
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increase the principal amount of the loan thereunder, which amendment is in the form of Amendment
No. 1 to Loan Contract between NDEQ and the City for NDEQ Project No. C317867 (the
“Amendment No. 1”), which is incorporated by reference into this Resolution as if fully set forth
herein; and
WHEREAS, NDEQ has proposed a new loan contract in the principal amount of $4,800,000
for NDEQ Project No. C317984, which is incorporated by reference into this Resolution as if fully set
forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of Amendment No. 1 between the City and NDEQ
is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the loan contract in the principal amount of $4,800,000 for
NDEQ Project No. C317984 is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer are hereby directed
to execute and deliver Amendment No. 1, the loan contract for NDEQ Project No. C317984, and all
other documents, certificates and instruments necessary to facilitate the loans evidenced by
Amendment No. 1 and the Contracts between NDEQ and the City for the purpose of repairing and
improving the City of Grand Island sewer system; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer, be
authorized and directed to sign all necessary documents, to furnish such assurances to the State of
Nebraska as may be required by law or regulations, and to receive payment on behalf of the applicant.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item G-13
#2015-227 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Webb
Road Street Improvement District No. 1260; South Webb Road
Extending North from Stolley Park Road to Union Pacific Railroad
Tracks
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:August 25, 2015
Subject:Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Webb
Road Street Improvement District No. 1260; South Webb
Road Extending North from Stolley Park Road to Union
Pacific Railroad Tracks
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Street Improvement District No. 1260 was created by the City Council on February 12,
2013. Legal notice of the creation of the District was published in the Grand Island
Independent on February 18, 2013. A notification letter of the district creation was also
mailed to all affected property owners.
The District consists of South Webb Road extending north from Stolley Park Road to the
Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The project consists of widening the roadway from 24’ to
41’ for a 3-lane section with improved drainage and elimination of the ditch section. This
project was estimated at $1.7 million total project costs (including engineering,
construction, construction testing and services, etc.) and would be assessed to adjacent
property owners.
On April 9, 2013, by Resolution No. 2013-107 City Council approved the continuation of
such street improvement district.
The City Council awarded the bid for construction of the Webb Road Street Improvement
District No. 1260; South Webb Road Extending North from Stolley Park Road to Union
Pacific Railroad Tracks to The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska on March 11, 2014, in the amount of $1,361,451.80.
On September 23, 2014, by Resolution No. 2014-301 City Council approved Change
Order No. 1, which addressed additional work days and materials in the amount of
$13,057.00 for a revised contract amount of $1,374,508.80.
Work on the project commenced May 2014, with substantial completion December 2014
and final completion July 2015.
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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
$1,326,048.24, which is an underrun of $48,460.56. Additional project costs are shown
below.
ADDITIONAL DISTRICT COSTS
Public Works Engineering Design Engineering $ 99,500.00
Olsson Associates Construction Engineering $ 123,942.03
The Grand Island Independent Advertising $ 124.34
Cornerstone Bank Project Bond Interest $ 7,146.77
Hall County Register of Deeds Filing Fees $ 56.00
City of Grand Island Water Main Lowering $ 2,922.47
Rinker Materials & Ronald J. Vlach Easements $ 11,838.00
Quality Signs Detour Signs $ 560.00
Rinker Materials Storage Slab $ 39,565.40
Total project costs equate to $1,611,703.25, of which all or a portion of will be assessed
to the affected property owners at the Board of Equalization on September 22, 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 Webb Road Street Improvement District No. 1260; South Webb Road
Extending North from Stolley Park Road to Union Pacific Railroad Tracks and set the
Board of Equalization date of September 22, 2015.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for Webb Road Street Improvement
District No. 1260; South Webb Road Extending North from Stolley Park Road to Union
Pacific Railroad Tracks and set the Board of Equalization date of September 22, 2015.
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ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
Webb Road Street Improvement District No. 1260;
South Webb Road Extending North from Stolley Park Road to Union Pacific Railroad Tracks
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
August 25, 2015
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that Webb Road Street Improvement District No. 1260; South Webb Road Extending North
from Stolley Park Road to Union Pacific Railroad Tracks 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.
Webb Road Street Improvement District No. 1260
Item No.Description
Quantities
Placed Unit Price Bid
Total Amount
Completed
BID SECTION A
1 BUILD 8” DOWLED P.C. CONCRETE 12040 S.Y.$43.20 $520,128.00
2 BUILD 8” P.C. CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS 1278 S.Y.$41.00 $52,398.00
3 BUILD 8” P.C. CONCRETE STORAGE SLAB 0 S.Y.$41.30 $0.00
4 PLACE 3” GRAVEL SURFACING 441 S.Y.$2.50 $1,102.50
5 ADJUST TELEPHONE MANHOLE TO GRADE 1 EA.$330.00 $330.00
6 ADJUST WATER VALVE TO GRADE 13 EA.$189.00 $2,457.00
7 ADJUST WATER VALVE MANHOLE TO GRADE 4 EA.$450.00 $1,800.00
8 ADJUST SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE TO GRADE 5 EA.$558.00 $2,790.00
9 REPAIR SPRINKLER SYSTEM 1 L.S.$6,560.00 $6,560.00
10 TRAFFIC CONTROL 1 L.S.$8,610.00 $8,610.00
11 TEMPORARY ACCESS TO PROPERTIES 1 L.S.$6,560.00 $6,560.00
12 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION 1 L.S.$21,925.00 $21,925.00
13 EARTHWORK 1 L.S.$61,250.00 $61,250.00
14 OVER EXCAVATION 83 C.Y.$22.70 $1,884.10
15 SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL 1 L.S.$3,400.00 $3,400.00
16 CURB INLET PROTECTOR 240 L.F.$19.90 $4,776.00
17 SILT FENCE – INLET PROTECTION 460 L.F.$8.40 $3,864.00
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18 SEEDING 6221.33 S.Y.$1.30 $8,087.73
19 INSTALL UNDERCOVER DETECTOR LOOP 3 EA.$1,605.00 $4,815.00
20 INSTALL STOP SIGN 0 EA.$185.00 $0.00
21 BUILD TYPE “D” MODIFIED CURB INLET 12 EA.$2,070.00 $24,840.00
22 BUILD STORM SEWER JUNCTION BOX 14 EA.$2,985.00 $41,790.00
23 BUILD STORM SEWER AREA INLET 8 EA.$3,080.00 $24,640.00
24 BUILD STORM SEWER FLARED END SECTION 1 EA.$1,291.53 $1,291.53
25 15” REINFORCED CONCRETE STORM SEWER PIPE 414 L.F.$41.60 $17,222.40
26 15” ROUND EQUIVALENT REINFORCED CONCRETE
STORM SEWER PIPE 82.5 L.F.$57.73 $4,762.73
27 18” REINFORCED CONCRETE STORM SEWER PIPE 774 L.F.$41.20 $31,888.80
28 24” REINFORCED CONCRETE STORM SEWER PIPE 588.5 L.F.$53.53 $31,502.41
29 36” REINFORCED CONCRETE STORM SEWER PIPE 2808.5 L.F.$85.80 $240,969.30
30 BUILD 6” P.C. CONCRETE LOW FLOW LINER 17.8 S.Y.$42.80 $761.84
31 4” YELLOW PREFORMED PLASTIC PAVEMENT
MARKING TYPE 4, GROOVED 5916 L.F.$4.96 $29,343.36
32 8” YELLOW PREFORMED PLASTIC PAVEMENT
MARKING TYPE 4, GROOVED 46 L.F.$9.15 $420.90
33 4” WHITE PREFORMED PLASTIC PAVMENT MARKING
TYPE 4, GROOVED 130 L.F.$4.60 $598.00
34 12” WHITE PREFORMED PLASTIC PAVEMENT
MARKING TYPE 4, GROOVED 80 L.F.$13.66 $1,092.80
35 ARROW, PREFORMED PLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING
TYPE 4 16 EA.$460.00 $7,360.00
36 REMOVE ASPHALT PAVING 8997 S.Y.$2.75 $24,741.75
37 REMOVE ASPHALT DRIVEWAY 1338 S.Y.$2.75 $3,679.50
38 REMOVE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY 490 S.Y.$2.75 $1,347.50
39 REMOVE GRAVEL DRIVEWAY 125 S.Y.$3.00 $375.00
40 REMOVE AREA INLET 1 EA.$200.00 $200.00
41 REMOVE 12” PLASTIC STORM SEWER PIPE 40 L.F.$7.10 $284.00
42 REMOVE 12” REINFORCED CONCRETE STORM SEWER
PIPE 274 L.F.$7.10 $1,945.40
43 REMOVE 12” CORRUGATED METAL STORM SEWER
PIPE 185 L.F.$7.10 $1,313.50
44 REMOVE 12” PVC STORM SEWER PIPE 39 L.F.$7.10 $276.90
45 REMOVE 15” REINFORCED CONCRETE STORM SEWER
PIPE 87 L.F.$7.10 $617.70
46 REMOVE 18” REINFORCED CONCRETE STORM SEWER
PIPE 320 L.F.$7.35 $2,352.00
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47 REMOVE 30” REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE 32 L.F.$11.40 $364.80
48 REMOVE AND REPLACE CHAIN LINK FENCE 168 L.F.$26.75 $4,494.00
49 REMOVE AND REPLACE CHAIN LINK FENCE GATE 1 EA.$325.00 $325.00
50 REMOVE AND REPLACE FENCE 60 L.F.$3.80 $228.00
51 REMOVE AND REPLACE FENCE GATE 1 EA.$345.00 $345.00
52 REMOVE AND SALVAGE LANDSCAPE BRICKS TO
OWNER 1 L.S.$642.00 $642.00
53 REMOVE AND SALVAGE MAILBOXES TO OWNER 1 L.S.$860.00 $860.00
54 REMOVE 8” P.C. CONCRETE STORAGE SLAB 958 S.Y.$2.90 $2,778.20
55 REMOVE TREE 2 EA.$145.00 $290.00
56 REMOVE AND REPLACE SIGN 9 EA.$77.85 $700.65
57 REMOVE DETECTOR LOOP 2 EA.$35.00 $70.00
$1,219,452.29
BID SECTION B
1 10” D.I. WATER MAIN 144 L.F.$111.30 $16,027.20
2 10” LINE STOP 4 EA.$5,047.00 $20,188.00
3 10” 45o M.J. BEND 16 EA.$1,442.00 $23,072.00
4 10” RETAINER GLAND 34 EA.$131.00 $4,454.00
5 10” GATE VALVE AND BOX 1 EA.$3,165.00 $3,165.00
6 5/8” PLUG 1 EA.$47.00 $47.00
7 ¾” PLUG 1 EA.$29.10 $29.10
8 1” CORPORATION STOP 11 EA.$567.00 $6,237.00
9 1” CURB STOP 4 EA.$389.10 $1,556.40
10 1” PLUG 7 EA.$35.80 $250.60
11 1” COPPER SERVICE 236.5 L.F.$43.10 $10,193.15
12 1 ½” CORPORATION STOP 0 EA.$821.10 $0.00
13 1 ½” CURB STOP 0 EA.$627.00 $0.00
14 1 ½” PLUG 0 EA.$89.00 $0.00
15 1 ½” COPPER SERVICE 0 L.F.$53.00 $0.00
16 1 ½” CLEARCORE P.E. PIPE (TEMP. SERVICE)0 L.F.$12.00 $0.00
17 REMOVE 1 ½” COPPER SERVICE 0 L.F.$9.00 $0.00
18 2” CORPORATION STOP 3 EA.$965.00 $2,895.00
19 2” PLUG 2 EA.123.00 $246.00
20 1” CLEARCORE P.E. PIPE (TEMP. SERVICE)70 L.F.11.00 $770.00
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21 REMOVE 5/8” COPPER SERVICE 51.5 L.F.9.00 $463.50
22 REMOVE WATER VALVE MANHOLE 2 EA.511.00 $1,022.00
23 CURB STOP BOX 4 EA.242.00 $968.00
24 REMOVE AND SALVAGE EXISTING CURB STOP BOX 0 EA.93.00 $0.00
25 REMOVE AND SALVAGE 1 ½” COPPER SERVICE 0 L.F.11.00 $0.00
26 INSTALL SALVAGED CURB STOP BOX 0 EA.95.10 $0.00
27 INSTALL SALVAGED 1 ½” COPPER SERVICE 0 L.F.42.40 $0.00
$91,583.95
CHANGE ORDERS
CO1-1 Epoxy Coat Inlets 3 EA.$1,000.00 $3,000.00
CO1-2 Build Storm Sewer Junction Box 3 EA,$2,985.00 $8,955.00
CO1-3 15" Reinforced Concrete Sorm Sewer Pipe 50 L.F.$41.60 $2,080.00
CO1-4 Remove Water Valve Manhole 2 EA.$511.00 $1,022.00
CO2-1 Dinsdale Property Drainage Structure 1 EA.$225.00 $225.00
CO2-2 Signal Detection Loop at Stolley Park Road Intersection 1 LS $980.00 $980.00
CO2-3 Ditch Grading @ 2nd Street and Webb Road 1 LS $4,000.00 $4,000.00
CO2-4 21 Days of Liquidated Damages @ $225 /Day 21 EA.($250.00)-$5,250.00
$15,012.00
THE DIAMOND ENGINEERING COMPANY = $ 1,326,048.24
Item ADDITIONAL DISTRICT COSTS
Public Works Engineering Design Engineering $ 99,500.00
Olsson Associates Construction Engineering $ 123,942.03
The Grand Island Independent Advertising $ 124.34
Cornerstone Bank Project Bond Interest $ 7,146.77
Hall County Register of Deeds Filing Fees $ 56.00
City of Grand Island Water Main Lowering $ 2,922.47
Rinker Materials & Ronald J. Vlach Easements $ 11,838.00
Quality Signs Detour Signs $ 560.00
Rinker Materials Storage Slab $ 39,565.40
Subtotal Additional District Costs = $ 285,655.01
Total Costs - $1,611,703.25
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for Webb Road Street Improvement
District No. 1260; South Webb Road Extending North from Stolley Park Road to Union Pacific Railroad Tracks
be approved.
_______________________________________________________________________________
John Collins, PE - City Engineer/Public Works Director Jeremy L. Jensen – Mayor
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-227
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director for the City Of Grand
Island has issued a Certificate of Completion for Webb Road Street Improvement District No.
1260; South Webb Road Extending North from Stolley Park Road to Union Pacific Railroad
Tracks, 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 Webb Road Street Improvement District
No. 1260; South Webb Road Extending North from Stolley Park Road to Union
Pacific Railroad Tracks, in the amount of $1,326,048.24 is hereby confirmed.
2.The City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization on September 22, 2015 to
determine benefits and set assessments for Webb Road Street Improvement
District No. 1260; South Webb Road Extending North from Stolley Park Road to
Union Pacific Railroad Tracks.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item G-14
#2015-228 - Approving Subordination Agreement for Shari
Trompke, 254 S. Vine Street
Staff Contact: Charley Falmlen
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Charley Falmlen, Community Development
Meeting:August 25, 2015
Subject:Approving Subordination Agreement for Shari Trompke,
254 S. Vine Street
Presenter(s):Charley Falmlen, Community Development
Background
The City Of Grand Island has two Deeds of Trust filed on property owned by Shari
Trompke, a single person, located at 254 S. Vine Street, in the amount of $33,152.06. In
2006 and 2008, two different sets of Community Development Block Grant funds
totaling the amount of $33,152.06 were loaned to Shari Trompke, to assist in the
rehabilitation of a home in the Owner-occupied rehabilitation program as part of the
Community Development Block Grant program. The legal description is:
Lot 6, Block 4, Koehler Place, City Of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
The owner is requesting permission from the City to subordinate to a new mortgage
amount of $58,000.00 and accept second position to the first mortgage. Shari Trompke,
currently owns the property and is seeking a new mortgage with Cornerstone Bank of
Marquette. The new lender is requesting first position on the Deed of Trust. The house
will remain occupied and property taxes will continue to be paid. The equity in the
property is in excess of the lien amounts held by both the City and the bank.
Discussion
The City’s current lien is in the amount of $33,152.06, which has a balance of $10,428.94
due to 10% being forgiven annually. A new lien in the amount of $58,000.00 with
Cornerstone Bank of Marquette would replace the City of Grand Island’s senior lien. By
law, the new lien, with Cornerstone Bank, would be junior in priority to the City’s lien;
however, the Cornerstone, has asked the City to subordinate its lien to the new lien.
The appraised value of the property is $86,000.00, as of June 22, 2015, and is sufficient
to secure the first mortgage of $58,000.00 and the City’s remaining mortgage of
$10,428.94. The City’s loan is a zero percent interest loan that is due only when the
homeowner sells the house.
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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 the Subordination Agreement
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to a later date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council approve the Subordination Agreement
with Cornerstone Bank, placing the City in the junior position to the new Deed of Trust.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Subordination Agreement with Cornerstone Bank.
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SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
COMES NOW the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, secured party/beneficiary and hereby
subordinates its trust deed/real estate lien recorded April 4, 2008 on the following described real
estate:
Lot 6, Block 4, Koehler Place, City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska
It is the intent of this Agreement that the trust deed for amounts loaned by Cornerstone
Bank to Shari Trompke (Borrowers) that has been or is about to be filed, shall be superior to the
trust deed/real estate lien of the City of Grand Island, its successors and assigns recorded April
4, 2008, up to the amount of $8152.06 plus interest and amounts advanced to protect the
collateral. Thereafter, the City of Grand Island’s lien shall have priority. It is further understood
that this subordination shall include all current obligations, extensions, renewals, advances or
modifications made by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska to Borrowers which is secured by the
trust deed/real estate lien recorded April 4, 2008 as Document Number 0200802843 in the
records of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska. Nothing in this Subordination
Agreement is intended as a promise to provide financing or make advances to Borrowers by the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska and it is not the intention of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska
to warrant or guarantee the obligations of Borrowers but merely to subordinate its lien interests
under the instrument recorded at Document Number 0200802843. It is understood that
Cornerstone Bank intends to lend funds to Borrower/s but that the amount that will be superior
to the City of Grand Island’s lien is not to exceed $58,000 plus interest and amounts advanced
to protect the collateral.
Nothing in this instrument is intended to relieve Borrowers of their obligation to make
payments to the City of Grand Island, Nebraska or to subordinate any other lien interests
including, but not limited to, real estate taxes and special assessments.
Dated: __________________City of Grand Island, Nebraska
By_____________________________________
STATE OF NEBRASKA )Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
)ss.
COUNTY OF HALL )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on ______________________,
2015, by Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
______________________________
Notary Public
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SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
COMES NOW the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, secured party/beneficiary and hereby
subordinates its trust deed/real estate lien recorded December 21, 2006 on the following
described real estate:
Lot 6, Block 4, Koehler Place, City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska
It is the intent of this Agreement that the trust deed for amounts loaned by Cornerstone
Bank to Shari Trompke (Borrower) that has been or is about to be filed, shall be superior to the
trust deed/real estate lien of the City of Grand Island, its successors and assigns recorded
December 21, 2006, up to the amount of $25,000 plus interest and amounts advanced to protect
the collateral. Thereafter, the City of Grand Island’s lien shall have priority. It is further
understood that this subordination shall include all current obligations, extensions, renewals,
advances or modifications made by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska to Borrowers which is
secured by the trust deed/real estate lien recorded December 21, 2006 as Document Number
0200611282 in the records of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska. Nothing in this
Subordination Agreement is intended as a promise to provide financing or make advances to
Borrowers by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska and it is not the intention of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska to warrant or guarantee the obligations of Borrowers but merely to subordinate
its lien interests under the instrument recorded at Document Number 0200611282. It is
understood that Cornerstone Bank intends to lend funds to Borrower/s but that the amount that
will be superior to the City of Grand Island’s lien is not to exceed $58,000 plus interest and
amounts advanced to protect the collateral.
Nothing in this instrument is intended to relieve Borrowers of their obligation to make
payments to the City of Grand Island, Nebraska or to subordinate any other lien interests
including, but not limited to, real estate taxes and special assessments.
Dated: __________________City of Grand Island, Nebraska
By_____________________________________
STATE OF NEBRASKA )Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
)ss.
COUNTY OF HALL )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on ______________________,
2015, by Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
______________________________
Notary Public
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-228
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, is the lender and secured party of two
Deeds of Trust dated August 30, 2006 and February 26, 2008 and recorded on December 21,
2006 and April 4, 2008, as Instrument No.0200611282 and No. 0200802843 respectively, in the
total amount of $33,152.06 secured by property located at 254 S. Vine Street and owned by Shari
Trompke, said property being described as follows:
Lot 6, Block 4, Koehler Place, City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska
WHEREAS Shari Trompke wishes to execute a Deed of Trust in the amount of
$58,000 with Cornerstone Bank of Maruqette, to be secured by the above-described real estate
upon the subordination of the City’s Deed of Trust to their lien priority; and
WHEREAS, the value of the above-described real estate is sufficient to
adequately secure both loans; and
WHEREAS, the requested subordination of the City's lien priority is in the best
interests of all parties; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney’s office has reviewed and approved the proposed
agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement subordinating the lien priority of the above described Deeds of
Trust Shari Trompke, to the City of Grand Island, as beneficiary to that of the new loan and Deed
of Trust of Cornerstone Bank of Marquette, Beneficiary, as more particularly set out in the
subordination agreement.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item G-15
#2015-229 - Approving the Re-establishment of Connection Fees
for Subdivided Lots in Starlite Subdivision - Water Main District
414T
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Meeting:August 25, 2015
Subject:Water Main District 414T – State Street
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Water Main District 414T was built in 1994 within State Street, between North Road and
Diers Avenue. The work was done in order to provide municipal water service to the area
as it began to be developed. The district was done as a connection fee (tap) district which
is the City’s standard method of installing mains in undeveloped areas. Customers are not
charged for the cost of the main until they “tap” the main for service.
Upon completion of the construction work, the Council sits as a Board of Equalization to
establish the fees for each property within the district’s boundary. The BOE for Water
Main District 414T was held on November 28, 1994. At that time, the majority of the
properties in the district consisted of large tracts of land that were rural in nature.
Subdivided developments were only in the planning stages.
One of those tracts of land has recently been subdivided and the individual lots need to
have the appropriate connection fees re-established.
Discussion
At the time Water Main District 414T was completed, a tract of farm land within the
district was owned by Susan D. Drummond, ETAL, being located adjacent to the south
side of State Street in part of the SE ¼, SW ¼ Section 12-11-10. Refer to the highlighted
area on the attached plat.
The original connection fee to the Drummond tract was $34,534.78. This was based on
1,243.17 feet of front footage and connection fee of $27.7796 per foot. That tract has
recently been subdivided as Starlite Subdivision consisting of two lots and a new public
street. It is recommended the connection fee be proportionally split between the current
two lots with a new connection fee of $29.29805 per front foot.
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Description Frontage Fee
Lot 1, Starlight Subdivision 588.00 ft.$17,227.25
Lot 2, Starlite Subdivision 590.74 ft.$17,307.53
TOTAL $34,534.78
Attached for reference are:
-Water Main District 414T’s boundary plat
-Resolution 94-BE-006 indicating the district original connection fees
-Starlight Subdivision plat
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 sit as a Board of Equalization on
September 22, 2015, to establish the connection fees for the properties within Starlite
Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
Sample Motion
Move to recommend that the Council sit as a Board of Equalization on September 22,
2015, to establish the connection fees for the properties within Starlite Subdivision in the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-229
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director and the Utilities Director
for the City of Grand Island issued a Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main District
414T on October 24, 1994 certifying that the Diamond Engineering Company, Inc., of Grand
Island, Nebraska, under contract had completed the water main project according to the terms,
conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director recommended the
acceptance of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurred with the recommendations of the City
Engineer/Public Works Director and the Utilities Director.
WHEREAS, at the time Water Main District 414T was completed, a tract of farm
land within the district was owned by Susan K. Drummond, ETAL, being located adjacent to the
south side of State Street in part of the SE ¼, SW ¼ Section 12-11-10; and
WHEREAS, the original connection fee to the Drummond tract was $34,534.78
based on 1,243.17’ of front footage and connection fee of $27.7796 per foot; and
WHEREAS, the tract has recently been subdivided as Starlite Subdivision
consisting of two lots and a new public street; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended the connection fee be proportionally split
between the current two lots with a new connection fee of $29.29805 per front foot:
Description Frontage Fee
Lot 1, Starlite Subdivision 588.00 ft.$17,277.25
Lot 2, Starlite Subdivision 890.74 ft.$17,307.53
TOTAL $34,534.78
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
That the City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization on September 22,
2015, to determine benefits and set assessments for the newly subdivided
lots in Starlite Subdivision in Water Main District 414T.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015.
_____________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item H-1
Consideration of Approving Request from Grand Island
Associates, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit to Install and
Operate a Remediation System to Address Petroleum
Contamination located at 1607 South Locust Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-3.
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item I-1
#2015-230 - Consideration of Request from Bosselman Pump &
Pantry, Inc. dba, Pump & Pantry #2, 821 South Webb Road for a
Class “D” Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for
Brian Fausch, 2009 West Highway 34
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-230
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc. doing
business as Pump & Pantry #2, 821 South Webb Road 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 August 15, 2015; such publication cost being $16.77;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 25, 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 Brian Fausch,
2009 West Highway 34 as liquor manager of such business.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item I-2
#2015-231 - Consideration of Request from Bosselman Pump &
Pantry, Inc. dba, Pump & Pantry #11, 704 West 2nd Street for a
Class “D” Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for
Brian Fausch, 2009 West Highway 34
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-231
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc. doing
business as Pump & Pantry #11, 704 West 2nd Street 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 August 15, 2015; such publication cost being $16.77;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 25, 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 Brian Fausch,
2009 West Highway 34 as liquor manager of such business.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item I-3
#2015-232 - Consideration of Request to Declare Proposed Area 18
as Blighted and Substandard 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 (Middleton Electric).
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-4.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-232
WHEREAS, on June 27, 1994, the City of Grand Island enacted Ordinance No.
8021 creating the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska,
to address the need for economic development opportunities through the vehicles provided in the
Nebraska Community Development law at Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2101, et seq., as amended; and
WHEREAS, Middleton Electric, has caused to be prepared a Blight and Substandard
Study for an area of referred to as Area No. 18; and
WHEREAS, Marvin Planning Associates completed such Blight and Substandard
Study and has determined that the area should be declared as substandard or blighted area in
need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, Middleton Electric presented such study to the Grand Island City
Council on June 23, 2015 and
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2015 the Grand Island City Council referred such study
to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for review and recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing and made a
recommendation regarding the study at its August 12, 2015 meeting; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing to consider approval of a Blighted and Substandard
designation was held on August 25, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Blight and Substandard Study for
Redevelopment Area No. 18 as identified above is hereby approved, and those areas identified in
said study are declared to be blighted and substandard and in need of redevelopment as
contemplated in the Community Development law.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item I-4
#2015-233 - Consideration of Approving Acceptance of United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Entitlement Community Invitation
Staff Contact: Charley Falmlen
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Charley Falmlen, Community Development
Meeting:August 25, 2015
Subject:Consideration of Approving Acceptance of United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Entitlement Community Invitation
Presenter(s):Charley Falmlen, Community Development
Background
In a letter addressed to Mayor Jensen, dated August 4, 2015, the City of Grand Island was
identified as a potential entitlement grantee for the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program. As a Metropolitan Statistical Area (metropolitan cities with populations over
50,000), Grand Island has the annual opportunity to accept status as an entitlement
grantee or defer status. The Community Development Division is proposing to accept the
Entitlement Invitation.
This decision is a result of thorough consideration and research. In December 2014
Charley Falmlen conducted an extensive Feasibility Study to gain a better understanding
of the impact that Entitlement would have on not only the Community Development’s
operations, but also the impact on various entities within the Grand Island. 100% of the
parties interviewed were in support of accepting an Entitlement invitation, noting that it
would greatly leverage the City’s capacity for identifying projects for the Community
Development Block Grant Program.
Discussion
As part of becoming an Entitlement Community, The Community Development Division
will be required to create a 3-5 Year Consolidated Plan and an Annual Action Plan. The
Consolidated Plan is to include:
A housing assessment
A homeless needs assessment
A housing market analysis
A strategic plan which addresses non-housing community development needs and
barriers to affordable housing
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An anti-poverty strategy
The City of Grand Island’s Administration and Community Development Division
suggest moving forward with sending a letter to HUD accepting the Entitlement
invitation with a start date of October 1, 2015 to allow sufficient time to create the
required 3-5 Year Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan. Staff is recommending
the creation of a 3 Year Consolidated Plan as a Plan dated 2016-2019 would coincide
with the 2014-2019 Housing Study conducted by the Grand Island Economic
Development Corporation. For the next Consolidated Plan time frame to begin in 2020, a
new Housing Study will need to take place.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve Acceptance of HUD Entitlement Community Invitation
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 grant Mayor permission to sign all
documents related to accepting HUD Entitlement Status.
Sample Motion
Move to allow Mayor Jensen to sign HUD Entitlement Acceptance Letter and all other
documents related to accepting Entitlement Status.
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ENTITLEMENT
FEASIBILITY STUDY
2015 City of Grand Island
This document seeks to make a well-researched suggestion on
whether or not the City of Grand Island should accept or reject an
Entitlement Community invitation from the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD.)
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Entitlement Feasibility Study
O B J E C T I V E
The objective of this Feasibility Study was to gain insight into how becoming an Entitlement Community would
affect the Community Development Department, City Government, and other entities in the community of
Grand Island – specifically the entities that have a relationship with the Community Development Department
and/or HUD.
BAC KG RO U N D
TIMELINE
July 2013- The City of Grand Island received a letter from the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) inviting the City to consider becoming an Entitlement Community
August 2013- Mayor Vavricek responded by letter to HUD accepting the entitlement application, with a fiscal
year start date of October 1, 2014.
December 2013 – Mayor Vavricek sent a second letter to HUD, deferring the entitlement process due to
staffing issues, as the Community Development Administrator, Marco Floreani had recently left City
employment.
July 2014 – The City of Grand Island received a second invitation letter from HUD, inviting the City to
consider becoming an Entitlement Community.
July 2014 – Mayor Vavricek sent a letter declining the Entitlement Invitation.
August 2015 – The City of Grand Island received the 2015 Entitlement Invitation.
CDBG INCOME
F I S C A L Y E A R C D B G I N C O M E S O U R C E C I T Y M A T C H
2012 $370,000 DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION
PLANNING & PHASE I
$87,650
2013 $530,000 COMPREHENSIVE
REVITALIZATION
PHASE I &
SUPPLEMENTAL
$530,000
2014 $220,000 COMPREHENSIVE
REVITALIZATION
PHASE II
$220,000
PROPOSED
ENTITLEMENT
$322,800 HUD - NATIONAL
OBJECTIVES
$0
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S U RV E Y M E T H O D S
Interview style surveys were conducted over 7 weeks with varying entities throughout the City of Grand
Island. Organizations that have a relationship with the Community Development Department and/or HUD
were selected to gain insight into how a change in funding would potentially affect others.
The interviewees were asked 12 questions regarding the Entitlement Process in hope of gaining information on
the interviewee’s conceptual understanding of what it meant to be an Entitlement Community, their insight on
the pros and cons of Entitlement, and how they thought it would affect their interaction with Community
Development.
The following interviews were conducted:
O R G A N I Z A T I O N
V I S I T E D
I N T E R V I E W E D
B Y
D A T E V I S I T E D N A M E O F
I N T E R V I E W E E
CITY OF BELLEVUE
(NOT INCLUDED IN
SURVEY RESULTS)
CHARLEY FALMLEN &
TONJA CAREY
11/17/14 ABBY HIGHLAND
GRAND ISLAND AREA
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
CHARLEY FALMLEN 11/4/14 CINDY JOHNSON
HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
CHARLEY FALMLEN &
TONJA CAREY
12/4/14 LINDA ADDISON &
MICHELLE CALLAHAN
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
CHARLEY FALMLEN 12/16/14 MARY BERLIE &
RANDY GARD
CENTRAL NEBRASKA
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
CHARLEY FALMLEN 12/17/14 CHERYL HOLCOMB
HALL COUNTY
HOUSING
AUTHORITY
CHARLEY FALMLEN 12/17/14 RICK RUZICKA
CITY COUNCIL CHARLEY FALMLEN &
TONJA CAREY
1/8/14 LINNA DEE
DONALDSON
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S U RV E Y R E S U LT S
Upon being asked about potential benefits of becoming and Entitlement Community responses included:
No matching funds required would be really helpful.
Entitlement would allow for more focused planning
Entitlement would allow the City to participate in more innovative projects
A more reliable source of funding
It would strengthen relationships with everyone outside City Hall
Less competitive
More flexible spending
It would allow us to compete with larger communities such as Lincoln and Omaha for business
and residents
The City would have greater control over their direction
Upon being asked about the potential downfalls of becoming an Entitlement Community responses included:
We currently have a great relationship with the State of Nebraska – it would take work to
build new relationships within HUD
Less money received initially
Currently, the State of Nebraska’s is directly responsible to HUD, not the City
Entitlement would be more susceptible to “Agenda Politics” within the City
The burden of learning something brand new
Loss of State of Nebraska’s CDBG Economic Development Dollars, such as those used with
Case New Holland and Standard Iron
Could create a department that becomes complacent because of a steady and predictable
income
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S U RV E Y R E S U LT S C O N T I N U T E D
84% of respondents thought becoming an Entitlement Community would improve the Community Development
Department’s granting capacity.
100% of respondents thought becoming an Entitlement Community would improve the Community
Development Department’s organizational structure.
84% of respondents thought their organization would become more involved with the Community
Development Department if the City were an Entitlement Community
100% of respondents thought becoming an Entitlement Community was a realistic goal
67% of respondents thought becoming Entitlement should be a high priority
C O N C L U S I O N
OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS – the results of the study have provided valuable insight on how Entitlement
would affect local housing organizations, economic development organizations and non-profits. Overall, the
impact of becoming Entitlement would most likely expand and cultivate relationships between the City and
various other entities in the community.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - The Community Development Department is staffed with a
state certified grant administrator. For this reason, it can be suggested that the Community Development
Department is adequately staffed for an Entitlement transition. It is suggested that the City consider replacing
a current vacancy in the Community Development Department with an additional Grant Administrator to
address other areas with potential for growth such as various State funds the City is still eligible for, Parks
and Recreation activities and Tourism activities. The Entitlement structure would potentially allow for
additional and much needed growth in how the Community Development Department serves the community as
a whole. The Entitlement Process would also streamline the Community Development Department’s
Organizational Structure greatly, which could lead to a reduction on staffing issues.
RECOMMENDATION - Based on the support of community organizations, a better understanding of the
requirements of Community Development staff, potential for departmental growth, and absence of
detrimental impact on entities that are also receiving HUD income, the Community Development Department at
the City of Grand Island recommends accepting an invitation from HUD to become an Entitlement Community.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 21, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-233
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is a designated Metropolitan Statistical
Area; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
invites qualifying Metropolitan Statistical Areas to participate in the Community
Development Block Grant Entitlement Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island wishes to accept the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Entitlement invitation; and
WHEREAS, a response is due to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development on or before September 11, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the acceptance of The United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development Entitlement Status is hereby
approved.
The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute documentation on behalf of the
City of Grand Island for such acceptance process.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2015.
______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item J-1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of August 12, 2015
through August 25, 2015
The Claims for the period of August 12, 2015 through August 25, 2015 for a total amount of
$4,581,223.49. A MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: William Clingman
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Council Session
Item S-1
Discussion Concerning the Proposed Fiscal Year 2015-2016 City of
Grand Island and Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA)
Budgets
Staff Contact: William Clingman
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