12-08-2015 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 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, December 8, 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 - Monte Galvan
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, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item C-1
Jefferson Elementary School to Sing Christmas Carols
Jefferson Elementary School students will be present to sing Christmas Carols to kick off the 2015
Christmas season.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jeremy Jensen
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item -1
Election of City Council President
The City Council is required to elect one Councilmember to the office of Council President. The term is
for a one-year period. The Council President automatically assumes the duties of the Mayor in the event
that the Mayor is absent or otherwise unable to fulfill his/her duties. Nebraska law allows the election of
the Council President to be by secret ballot. The total number of votes for each candidate; however, must
be stated and recorded in the Minutes. Past practice has included a run-off election between the top two
nominees, if necessary. The City Clerk will prepare, distribute, and count ballots. Nominations to fill the
vacancy are in order. A second is not required on nominations.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jeremy Jensen
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item F-1
#9567 - Consideration of Vacation of the Remaining Portion of
Washington Street; Between 4th Street and North Front Street
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:December 8, 2015
Subject:Consideration of Vacation of the Remaining Portion of
Washington Street; Between 4th Street and North Front
Street
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The Grand Island Utility Department acquired the property addressed as 1203 N
Washington Street, which is just west of the Line Department facility. A request was
made and granted, through City Council approval of Ordinance No. 9565, to vacate a
portion of Washington Street between 4th Street and North Front Street. A sketch is
attached to detail such vacation. The southwest end of Washington Street was not vacated
with this request so as to allow access for the property owner of 1204 & 1206 W North
Front Street.
Discussion
The property owner on the southwest corner of Washington Street at North Front Street
has requested vacation of the remainder of Washington Street, between 4th Street and 5th
Street. A sketch is attached to detail the proposed vacation.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve vacating the remainder of
Washington Street; between 4th Street and North Front Street as requested.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the ordinance.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
December 4, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9567
An ordinance to vacate a portion of an existing right of way and to provide for
filing this ordinance in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County; and to provide for
publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. That a portion of an existing right of way of Washington Street,
more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot Eight (8), Block Three (3), Arnold &
Abbott's Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, said point also
being on the northerly right-of-way line of North Front Street and the actual point of
beginning; thence northerly on the easterly line of said Lot Eight (8), Block Three (3)
of Arnold & Abbott's Addition a distance of seventy-four (74.0) feet; thence easterly
and parallel with the northerly right-of-way line of said North Front Street a distance
of forty (40.0) feet; thence southerly and parallel with the easterly line of said Lot
Eight (8), Block Three (3), Arnold & Abbott's Addition a distance of seventy-four
(74.0) feet to a point on the northerly right-of-way line of said North Front Street;
thence westerly on said northerly right-of-way line of said North Front Street a
distance of forty (40.0) feet to said point of beginning.
SECTION 2. The title to the property vacated by Section 1 of this Ordinance shall
revert to the abutting properties.
SECTION 3. This ordinance is directed to be filed in the office of the Register of
Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
• THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS •
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ORDINANCE NO. 9567 (Cont.)
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SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, without the plate, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island
Independent as provided by law.
Enacted: December 8, 2015.
____________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item F-2
#9568 - Consideration of Administrative Fees for Individual Fire
Pension Accounts
Staff Contact: Robert J. Sivick, William Clingman
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Robert J. Sivick, City Attorney
Meeting:December 8, 2015
Subject:Administrative Fees for Individual Fire Pension
Accounts
Presenter(s): William Clingman, Interim Finance Director
Background
In 1983 the Nebraska Legislature passed LB531 which included laws governing pensions
for firefighters employed by Cities of the First Class. These laws are codified in Article
10(b) of Chapter 16, §§16-1020 - 1042 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.
In 1992 and 1993 the Legislature passed LB672 and LB724 respectively which amended
Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-1034. That statute as amended and as it presently exists reads,
A retirement committee shall be established to supervise the general operation of the
retirement system. The governing body of that city shall be responsible for the
general administration of such retirement system unless specific functions or all
functions with regard to the administration of the retirement system are delegated,
by ordinance, to the retirement committee. All costs incurred with regard to the
administration of the retirement system shall be paid by the city from the
unallocated employer account as provided in section 16-1036.01.
The city and retirement committee shall have all powers which are necessary for or
appropriate to establishing, maintaining, managing, and administering the retirement
system. Whenever sections 16-1020 to 16-1042 fail to address the allocation of
duties or powers in the administration of the retirement system, such powers or
duties shall be vested in the city unless such powers or duties have been delegated by
ordinance to the retirement committee.
(Emphasis added)
Additionally, the passage of LB672 in 1992 created Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-1036.01 which
reads,
The city and the retirement committee shall develop a schedule of investment costs
relating to the investment of the funds in each of the accounts in the Firefighters
Retirement System Fund, which costs shall be paid out of the funds in such
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accounts or assessed the firefighters as provided in such schedule. The schedule of
investment costs shall provide for the allocation of the administrative or record-
keeping costs of the various investment options available to the members of the
retirement system and shall assess such costs so that each member pays a fair
proportion of the costs based upon his or her choice of options and number of
transfers among options. All other costs related to the general operation of the
retirement system established pursuant to sections 16-1020 to 16-1038 and not
allocated or assessed pursuant to the schedule of investment costs shall be
considered administrative costs and shall be paid by the city from the unallocated
employer account.
(Emphasis added)
A search of City of Grand Island (City) records indicates the Grand Island City Council
(Council) as the governing body of the City never delegated any permanent authority
pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-1034 to the Fire Pension Committee. Additionally, after
passage of LB672 in 1992, the Council did not develop a “schedule of investment costs”
or delegated authority to the Fire Pension Committee to do so pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat.
§16-1036.01.
The City Attorney serves as legal counsel for the City, all City officials, and City created
boards and committees including the Fire Pension Committee. In recent weeks Grand
Island Fire Department Shift Commander Scott Kuehl, in his capacity as Chairperson of
the Fire Pension Committee, requested a formal opinion from the City Attorney with
regard to administrative fees for individual Fire Pension accounts. That opinion (2015-
05) is included in the materials for your consideration. The City Attorney concluded the
Council must enact an Ordinance setting forth a schedule of investment costs to be
assessed to individual firefighters or those costs will have to be paid from the City’s
unallocated employer account.
Discussion
Based on Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-1036.01 and City Attorney Opinion 2015-05 if the Council
does not develop a schedule of investment costs for individual Fire Pension accounts
those costs must be paid from the City’s unallocated employer account. The approval of
Ordinance No. 9568 allows the Council to develop a schedule of investment costs.
Alternatives
It appears the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1.Move to approve.
2.Refer the issue to a Committee.
3.Postpone the issue to future date.
4.Take no action on the issue.
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Recommendation
The City Administration recommends the approval of Ordinance 9568.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Ordinance 9568.
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OPINION OF THE GRAND ISLAND CITY ATTORNEY (2015-05)
TO: Shift Commander Scott Kuehl, Grand Island Fire Department
Investigator Mike Nelson, Grand Island Police Department
Marlan V. Ferguson, Grand Island City Administrator
William Clingman, Interim Finance Director
Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
FROM: Robert J. Sivick, Grand Island City Attorney
RE: Administrative Fees for Public Safety Pension Plans
DATE: November 23, 2015
Shift Commander Scott Kuehl, in his capacity as Chairperson
of the Firefighters Pension Committee, requested my opinion as
to who is responsible for the payment of administrative fees for
the Firefighter Pension Plan. Since this issue is also
applicable to the Police Pension Plan I distributed this opinion
to Investigator Mike Nelson who is the Chairperson of the Police
Pension Committee. This document constitutes my opinion.
I. BACKGROUND
The laws governing pensions for Police Officers and
Firefighters employed by Cities of the First Class are
contained in Article 10 of Chapter 16 of the Nebraska
Revised Statutes and codified at Neb. Rev. Stat. §§16-1001
– 1019 (Police) and §§16-1020 – 1042 (Fire). Although the
laws governing police and fire pensions are similar they
differ enough making it necessary I address each
separately in this opinion.
II. POLICE PENSIONS
The City of Grand Island allows individual police officers
to control a portion of their retirement investments as
dictated by State law. The investment itself is
administered or managed by a contracted funding agent
(presently Wells Fargo) and administrative fees arising
from that management are incurred. Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-
1004(3) states in part,
The expenses incurred by the retirement system when a
police officer directs the investment of all or a portion
of his or her individual investment account shall be
charged against the police officer’s retirement account
and shall reduce the police officer’s retirement value.
(Emphasis mine)
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I believe the Legislature intended the phrase “expenses
incurred by the retirement system” to include
administrative expenses. The Legislature clearly dictates
those expenses related to individual accounts, which is
most if not all such expenses, be deducted from those
individual accounts. I note this is the generally
accepted procedure for all defined contribution retirement
plans.
III. FIRE PENSIONS
The statutes governing the administrative costs related to
fire pensions are different from those governing police
pensions. Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-1034 states,
A retirement committee shall be established to supervise
the general operation of the retirement system. The
governing body of the city shall be responsible for the
general administration of such retirement system unless
specific functions or all functions with regard to the
administration of the retirement system are delegated, by
ordinance, to the retirement committee. All costs
incurred with regard to the administration of the
retirement system shall be paid by the city from the
unallocated employer account as provided in section 16-
1036.01.
(Emphasis mine)
Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-1036.01 states,
The city and the retirement committee shall develop a
schedule of investment costs relating to the investment of
the funds in each of the accounts in the Firefighters
Retirement System Fund, which costs shall be paid out of
the funds in such accounts or assessed the firefighters as
provided in such schedule. The schedule of investment
costs shall provide for the allocation of the
administrative or record-keeping costs of the various
investment options available to the members of the
retirement system and shall assess such costs so that each
member pays a fair proportion of the costs based upon his
or her choice of options and number of transfers among
options. All other costs related to the general operation
of the retirement system established pursuant to sections
16-1020 to 16-1038 and not allocated or assessed pursuant
to the schedule of investment costs shall be considered
administrative costs and shall be paid by the city from
the unallocated employer account.
(Emphasis mine)
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The “governing body of the city” is the Grand Island City
Council (Council). The Council never delegated any
authority to the Firefighters Pension Committee which
limits the Committee to the authority delineated in Neb.
Rev. Stat. §16-1036 and 1037. I do not know of any action
by the Council enacting a schedule of investment costs and
directing those costs be assessed against individual
firefighter retirement accounts. If such a schedule is
not enacted those costs “shall be considered
administrative costs and shall be paid by the city from
the unallocated employer account” pursuant to Neb. Rev.
Stat. §16-1036.01.
IV. CONCLUSION
The statutes governing pensions for police officers and
firefighters employed by Cities of the First Class were
enacted rather hastily in 1983 in response to fiscal
concerns wrought by the farm crisis. As originally
written, administrative costs for police officer
retirement accounts were assessed against the individual
police officers holding those accounts. The law governing
administrative costs for firefighter accounts was
contained in LB 672, enacted in 1992. I do not know the
reason for this discrepancy, like a lot of legislation it
could have been an unintended consequence or simply the
result of aggressive lobbying.
The Council must enact an Ordinance setting forth a
schedule of investment costs to be assessed to individual
firefighters or those costs will have to be paid from the
City’s unallocated employer account.
If you need any additional information do not hesitate to
contact me.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
December 4, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9568
An Ordinance to develop a schedule of investment costs related to the investment of
funds in each individual account in the Firefighters Retirement System Fund.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
I. That pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-1036.01 any investment costs related to individual
accounts in the Firefighters Retirement System Fund shall be paid out of the funds in such
accounts or assessed the individual firefighters holding such accounts. That these costs shall
provide for the allocation of the administrative or record-keeping costs of the various investment
options available to members of the retirement system and shall assess such costs so each
member pays a fair proportion of the costs based upon his or her choice of options and number of
transfers among options.
II. Any Ordinances or parts of Ordinances or Resolutions in conflict are hereby repealed.
III. This Ordinance shall be in full force and will take effect from and after its passage and
publication pursuant to law.
Enacted: December 9, 2015.
____________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item G-1
Approving Minutes of November 24, 2015 City Council Regular
Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
November 24, 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 November 24, 2015. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island
Independent on November 18, 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, Linna Dee
Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. Councilmember
Julie Hehnke was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan
Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Interim Finance Director William Clingman, Assistant
City Attorney Stacy Nonhof, and Public Works Director John Collins.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council member Hunter Moural.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Nathan Frew, Abundant Life Christian Center, 3411 West
Faidley Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Grand Island Wastewater Department Awards at Fall Conference. Mayor Jensen
and the City Council recognized the Grand Island Wastewater Department for receiving the
Nebraska Water Environmental Association (NWEA) Scott Wilbur Award and the Silver Safety
Award during the 2015 APWA (American Public Works Association), NWEA (Nebraska Water
Environment Association) and AWWA (American Water Works Association) Fall Conference.
Also recognized was Dallas Powell, Laboratory Technician for receiving the Laboratory Analyst
Excellence Award. Wastewater Treatment Superintendent Marvin Strong, Dallas Powell, Dawn
Slauter, James Simonson, and Bob Bialais were present for the recognition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Grand Island Public Schools for a Conditional Use Permit for
Temporary Classrooms located at 4160 W. Old Potash Highway (Shoemaker Elementary
School). Building Department Director Craig Lewis reported that an application had been
received from the Grand Island Public Schools for a Conditional Use Permit to place three
temporary modular classroom buildings at 4160 W. Old Potash Highway (Shoemaker
Elementary School). Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
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:
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Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, November 24, 2015
#9566 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 22 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Snow Emergency Routes
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of these ordinances on second reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.”
Councilmember Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Public Works Director John Collins reported that Ordinance No. 9566 would amend Chapter 22
of the Grand Island City Code to reflect the changes in the City limit boundaries and additional
roadways. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Jones to approve Ordinance #9566.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9566 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 #9566 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 #9566 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda item G-17 (#2015-329) was pulled for further
discussion. Motion by Stelk, second by Donaldson to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of November 10, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Appointments of Dean Sears, Derek Apfel and John Hoggatt to the Interjurisdictional
Planning Commission.
Approving Appointment of Jerry Huismann to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Approving Re-Appointment of Jolene Wojcik to the Grand Island Facilities Corporation Board.
#2015-317 - Approving Buy Back for One (1) Four-Wheel Drive Skid Steer Loader for the
Street Division of the Public Works Department from Central Nebraska Bobcat of Grand Island,
NE in an Amount of $33,628.34 with a trade-in of $31,428.34 for a net purchase price of
$2,200.00.
#2015-318 - Approving Buy-Back for One (1) Compact Track Loader for the Street Division of
the Public Works Department from Central Nebraska Bobcat of Grand Island, NE for $48,188.17
with a trade-in of $41,097.17 and a net purchase price of $7,091.00.
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Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, November 24, 2015
#2015-319 - Approving 2015 Storm Water Management Plan Program Grant with the Nebraska
Department of Environmental Quality.
#2015-320 - Approving Agreements with NDOR- Rail and Public Transit for the Grand Island
Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) for the 2016 Fiscal Year TRANSIT,
Section 5305, Transportation Planning Program.
#2015-321 - Approving Change Order No. 2 for South Blaine Street Bridge Replacements;
Project No. 2014-B-1 with The Diamond Engineering Co. of Grand Island, NE for an Extension
from November 30, 2015 to April 29, 2016.
#2015-322 - Approving Maintenance Agreement No. 12 Renewal with the Nebraska Department
of Roads for Calendar Year 2016.
#2015-323 - Approving Bid Award for Water System Network Upgrade with Huffman
Engineering, Inc. of Lincoln, NE in an Amount of $82,464.90.
#2015-324 - Approving Well and Pipe Cleaning for the Grand Island Water System with Utility
Services Group of Atlanta, GA in an Amount of $72,000.00.
#2015-325 - Approving 2016 Police Fleet Purchases: Eight 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility
Vehicles at $28,205 each and One 2016 Ford Fusion at $17,821 under State Contract from
Anderson Ford Group and the Purchase of One 2016 Chevrolet Equinox at $21,162 under State
Contract from Husker Auto Group for a total cost of $264,623.
#2015-326 - Approving Purchase of a 2016 Braun Chief XL Type III Ambulance from North
Central Emergency Vehicles of Lester Prairie, MN in an Amount of $218,540.00.
#2015-327 - Approving Maintenance Contract for Physio-Control Monitor.
#2015-328 – Approving Local Emergency Operations Plan Update.
#2015-329 - Approving Agreement with NDOR for Stolley Park Road Reconfiguration. Public
Works Director John Collins reported that the reconfiguration of Stolley Park Road qualified as a
Federal-aid Transportation Safety project with federal funding available through the Nebraska
Department of Roads at 90% and the Local Public Agency responsible for 10%. The project
would consist of Stolley Park Road striping reconfiguration from Webb Road to Locust Street,
which included pavement surface treatment and maintenance for preparation of the roadway re-
striping.
Comments were made regarding the design of three lanes and funding of this project. Mr. Collins
stated there were a number of steps to this project but it should be done by this time next year.
School traffic along with traffic signals were discussed.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2015-329. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
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Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, November 24, 2015
REQUEST AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Request from Grand Island Public Schools for a Conditional Use Permit for
Temporary Classrooms located at 4160 W. Old Potash Highway (Shoemaker Elementary
School). This item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Stelk, second by Minton to approve: Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Donaldson, second by Jones to approve the Claims for the period of November 11,
2015 through November 24, 2015, for a total amount of $6,402,642.98. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item G-2
Approving Minutes of December 1, 2015 City Council Study
Session
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
December 1, 2015
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on
December 1, 2015. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
November 25, 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,
Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. Councilmembers Jeremy Jones and Michelle
Fitzke were absent: The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan
Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Interim Finance Director William Clingman, Assistant
City Attorney Stacy Nonhof, and Public Works Director John Collins.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council members Brandeis Jensen and Emily
Harders.
INVOCATION was given by Community Youth Council member Brandeis Jensen followed by
the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
SPECIAL ITEM:
Discussion - Cemetery Expansion. Mayor Jensen commented on the press conference today with
Governor Ricketts regarding the Veterans Home property. During the press conference it was
announced that the property would be given back to the City of Grand Island. Mayor Jensen gave
a background of the process. Early in the process Governor Ricketts was concerned with the
future of the Veterans Cemetery. It was negotiated that the City would maintain the Veterans
Cemetery with the option of expanding the City Cemetery to the north of the Veterans Cemetery.
Parks & Recreation Director Todd McCoy stated they had reached out to the consultants to look
at the Veterans Home site. There would be no cost in acquiring the land and there was good
access to the property along Webb Road and Capital Avenue. They stated this would be a good
site for a future cemetery.
City Administrator Marlan Ferguson stated this was one of several options and further discussion
would be held. Mayor Jensen stated this would be held in two phases. The first phase would
include all the property except for the Veterans Home site. The second phase would come after
2018 when the Veterans Home would be relocated to Kearney.
Requested was to have a comparison of all the sites and the long term cost of each to the City in
the future. Comments were made concerning the City being in the cemetery business and this
location being a positive site for the City to expand its cemetery.
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Page 2, City Council Study Session, December 1, 2015
Presentation – Food and Beverage Tax. City Administrator Marlan Ferguson stated this topic had
been presented at the Council Retreat earlier this year. Assistant to the City Administrator Nicki
Stoltenberg reported that the food & beverage tax would end in July of 2016. In order to continue
the tax for an amount over $700,000 per year, the Nebraska Legislature required a vote of the
people. The continuation of the tax would allow Grand Island to grow and prosper and that it’s a
shared tax by Grand Island residents and all who visit Grand Island from out of town.
The following timeline was presented:
2008 A 1.5% occupation tax was initiated for the construction of the Community Field
House which doubles as the 4-H, FFA Building during the Nebraska State Fair.
2009 Council added an additional $1.6 million for the Veteran’s Athletic Fields
displaced by the Nebraska State Fair moving to Grand Island.
2011 State Law mandates that, as the home of the Nebraska State Fair, the City must
contribute 10% of Nebraska lottery funds received by the State Fair. (2014 = $350,223)
2012 The Legislature passes LB745 which prohibits communities to tax above
$700,000/year without a vote of the people.
The goal for 2016 was to put before the voters at the May 10th Primary Election the continuation
of the existing 1.5% tax on all food and beverage that would begin following the sunset of the
current tax.
The new language would include taxing the sale of alcohol along with food and non-alcoholic
beverages. Mentioned was that Omaha, Lincoln, and Norfolk tax the sale of alcohol.
It was mentioned that the original tax was used to finance the Fieldhouse and the new tax would
be used to invest in projects, programs and events that were important to Grand Island as well as
visitors to Grand Island.
The following were proposals of the food & beverage tax:
Annual financial commitment to the Nebraska State Fair as required by state law
Promote entertainment, agricultural and livestock shows, trade shows, and similar events
that would attract visitors to Grand Island
Ongoing enhancement and development of recreation and athletic facilities such as hike,
bike and recreational trails, ball fields and other community activity needs
Invest in community development projects and activities that stimulate progress and
growth for Grand Island
The following ballot language was proposed:
Shall the City of Grand Island enact a tax of one and one half percent (1 ½%) on the sale of all
food and beverages presently subject to sales tax in commercial establishments such as
restaurants, bars and clubs?
Mentioned was the Grow Grand Island initiative as collaborative, cooperative and effective
partnerships. Mayor Jensen stated the food & beverage tax was a fair tax. He stated we had a
long range plan for the City for many years to come through the Grow Grand Island initiative. It
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was suggested that some of this money be designated to EDC for incentives to bring businesses
to Grand Island.
Chamber of Commerce President Cindy Johnson commented on the Grow Grand Island
initiatives and spoke in support of the food & beverage tax.
Presentation – 911 – EOC Center Report. Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenlund
reviewed the options for the EOC Center both as a full scale building and as an alternative.
The full scale building plan was for 30+ years of operation; estimated growth of population &
calls; modern functions of Operations, Planning, Logistics, Public Information; strength and
durability of construction; redundancy & options for future growth; estimated 12,300 square feet;
and was to start with the 911 Center & Radio Room.
Location preferences would be: 1 mile distance from City Hall; out of the flood plain; distance
from railroad and major highways; proximity to City/County fiber optics; proximity to electrical
substations; and buried utilities vs. overhead. The total estimated cost for a full scale operation
was $3,481,475 not including land acquisition.
The following alternate locations were presented: Fire Station #1, National Guard Armory, and
City Hall. Cost of the Armory Alternate 911 was $948,400 which did not include land
acquisition and remediation and cost of Station #1 Alternate 911 was $1,170,500.
The following land acquisition costs were presented:
West Faidley $300,000 - $450,000
13th Street $250,000
Industrial Park $ 30,000
National Guard Armory Unknown
Station #1 $0
Construction comparisons were presented for a cost per square foot. Mr. Rosenlund stated some
increased operating costs would be incurred such as utilities, sanitation, and janitorial/exterior
maintenance estimated at an increase of $84,000.00 split by the County and the City. The E911
Special Revenue Fund Year End FY 2015 balance was $717,754.00.
Mr. Rosenlund stated he needed direction from Council on which direction to take: alternate or
full scale and directions on location. He could then begin the RFP process to receive plans
necessary for construction (Winter 2016) and approve plans and proceed to land acquisition (if
necessary) and construction (FY 2016-2017).
Mr. Rosenlund stated we needed to do this once and that it would cover the next 30 years. The
basement of City Hall would be used as an alternate if a new location was decided upon.
Discussion was held regarding the fiber optics to the full scale and alternate sites. Conceptual
plans were reviewed regarding the proposed 9 dispatcher positions. Currently E911 had 5
dispatchers.
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Questions were answered regarding the use of the Burdick Station that had been discussed
several years ago. At one time that would have been workable but at this time was not an option.
Interim Finance Director William Clingman stated at this time we would either have to bond this
project or use reserve money to pay for this. Mr. Rosenlund stated there was an option for a
lease/purchase agreement.
Comments were made regarding thinking long term and the current low interest rates. Mr.
Rosenlund stated the day-to-day operations of having a building in town made the most sense.
Mayor Jensen thanked all those people he had worked with over the past year.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item G-3
Approving Liquor Manager Designation for Terry Fredrickson,
415 Eisenhower Drive for Huddle Lounge, 112 Kaufman Avenue
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:December 8, 2015
Subject:Request from Terry Fredrickson, 415 Eisenhower Drive
for Liquor Manager Designation with Huddle Lounge,
112 Kaufman Avenue
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Terry Fredrickson, 415 Eisenhower Drive has submitted an application with the City
Clerk’s Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with Huddle Lounge,
115 Kaufman Avenue.
This application has been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk’s Office.
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all liquor manager designations. All departmental reports
have been received. See attached Police Department report.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the requests.
2.Forward the requests with no recommendation.
3.Take no action on the requests.
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the request for Liquor
Manager Designation.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the request from Terry Fredrickson, 415 Eisenhower Drive for Liquor
Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class “CK-04162” Liquor License for
Huddle Lounge, 112 Kaufman Avenue with the stipulation that Mr. Fredrickson complete
a state approved alcohol server/seller training program.
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11/23/15 Grand Island Police Department 450
15:08 LAW INCIDENT TABLE Page: 1
City : Grand Island
Occurred after : **:**:** **/**/****
Occurred before : **:**:** **/**/****
When reported : 08:00:00 11/23/2015
Date disposition declared : **/**/****
Incident number : L15112171
Primary incident number :
Incident nature : Liquor Lic Inv Liquor Lic Inv
Incident address : 112 Kaufman
State abbreviation : NE
ZIP Code : 68803
Contact or caller :
Complainant name number :
Area location code : PCID Police - CID
Received by : Vitera D
How received :
Agency code : GIPD GIPD Grand Island Police Dept
Responsible officer : Vitera D
Offense as Taken :
Offense as Observed : AOFF AOFF Alcohol Offense
Disposition :
Misc. number : RaNae
Geobase address ID :
Long-term call ID :
Clearance Code : CL CL Case Closed
Judicial Status :
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
INVOLVEMENTS:
Px Record # Date Description Relationship
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NM 16257 11/23/15 Fredrickson, Terry D Manager
Applicant
NM 50399 11/23/15 Fredrickson, Teri J Terry's Spouse
NM 73289 11/23/15 Westside Lanes, Business
Location
LAW INCIDENT CIRCUMSTANCES:
Se Circu Circumstance code Miscellaneous
-- ----- ------------------------------ --------------------
1 LT03 LT03 Bar/Night Club
LAW INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
I received a copy of a liquor manager application from Terry Fredrickson
for the Huddle Lounge.
LAW INCIDENT OFFENSES DETAIL:
Se Offe Offense code Arson Dama
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-- ---- ------------------------------ ----------
1 AOFF AOFF Alcohol Offense 0.00
LAW INCIDENT RESPONDERS DETAIL:
Se Responding offi Unit n Unit number
-- --------------- ------ ------------------------------
1 Vitera D 318 Vitera D
LAW SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE:
Seq Name Date
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1 Vitera D 10:32:12 11/23/2015
318
Grand Island Police Department
Supplemental Report
Date, Time: Mon Nov 23 10:32:34 CST 2015
Reporting Officer: Vitera
Unit- CID
I received a copy of a liquor manager application from Terry Fredrickson
for the Huddle Lounge. While examining the application, I learned that
Terry is married to Teri Fredrickson. Terry has lived in Grand Island
since 1990, and Teri has lived in Grand Island since 1968. Neither one of
them disclosed any criminal convictions, and Teri signed a Spousal
Affidavit of Non-Participation. Terry has worked at Westside Lanes
(location of Huddle Lounge) since 2003.
I checked on the Fredrickson's through Spillman and NCJIS. I found a DUI
arrest for Terry in 1997. Teri didn't have any possible convictions in
Spillman. NCJIS shows that a jury found Terry not guilty of DUI in 1997.
He has no convictions listed in NCJIS, and neither does Teri.
I checked NCIC for warrants on the Fredrickson's and didn't find
anything. I did a general Internet search and couldn't pinpoint anything.
I also checked a law enforcement-only paid database and didn't find
anything out of the ordinary.
With Terry living in Grand Island for a number of years and having no
criminal record in the State of Nebraska, the Grand Island Police
Department doesn't have any objections to Terry Fredrickson becoming the
liquor manager at the Huddle Lounge.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item G-4
#2015-330 - Approving Purchase of Cooling Tower Chemicals for
Platte Generation Station
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting Date:December 8, 2015
Subject:Purchase of Cooling Tower Chemicals
Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The Platte Generating Station utilizes a cooling tower, condenser and circulating piping
as part of the plant’s cooling water system. The system cooling water impurities are
concentrated through an evaporative cooling process. The plant has routinely treated the
water to prevent scaling, corrosion, fouling, and microbiological contamination. The
annual cost of these chemicals has increased above the City Purchasing Code
requirements. The plant environmental staff developed specifications for the purchase of
the chemicals used for treatment of the water.
Discussion
The specification for the Purchase of Cooling Tower Chemicals was advertised and
issued for bid in accordance with the City Purchasing Code. The specifications require a
firm price for the product to maintain the guaranteed dose rate. Bids were publicly
opened on November 17, 2015. Specifications were sent to ten potential bidders and
responses were received as listed below. The engineer’s estimate for this project was
$120,000.00.
Bidder Unit Price Est. Annual Price
Veolia Water Technologies, Papillion, NE $ 0.90 *$ 111,016.80
Water Engineering, Mead, NE $ 0.86 *$ 107,369.28
WaterLink, Inc., Omaha, NE $ 1.47 *$ 185,125.92
Department Staff has reviewed the bids for compliance with the City’s detailed
specification. The bids were evaluated based upon the total cooling inhibitor cost per unit
price. * Estimated Annual Prices were adjusted based on equivalent treated water for the
year. Water Engineering is compliant with specifications and less than the engineer’s
estimate.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the purchase of cooling tower chemicals be
awarded to Water Engineering of Mead, Nebraska, as the low responsive bidder, for a
not-to-exceed price of $.86 per pounds of solution; an annual amount estimated at
$107,369.28. The actual annual amount will depend on City water usage.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of cooling tower chemicals in the amount of $.86 per
pounds of solution to Water Engineering from Mead, Nebraska.
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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:November 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:Cooling Tower Chemicals
DEPARTMENT:Utilities
ESTIMATE:$120,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:520
PUBLICATION DATE:October 23, 2015
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:10
SUMMARY
Bidder:Veolia Water Engineering
Papillion, NE Mead, NE
Bid Security:American Home Assurance Co.Cashier’s Check
Exceptions:None None
Unit Bid Price:$0.90 $0.86
Est. Cost:$92,143.00 $102,381.42
Bidder:WaterLink, Inc.
Omaha, NE
Bid Security:Cashier’s Check
Exceptions:None
Unit Bid Price:$1.47
Est. Cost:$93,690.32
cc:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator William Clingman, Interim Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Scott Sekutera, Platte Generating Station
Karen Nagel, Utilities Secretary
P1851
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
December 4, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-330
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Cooling Tower
Chemicals for the Platte Generating Station, according to plans and specifications on file with
the Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2015, bids were received, opened and reviewed;
and
WHEREAS, Water Engineering, of Mead, Nebraska, submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $0.86 per pound of
solution for an evaluated annual cost of $102,381.42; and
WHEREAS, the bid of is less than the estimate for Cooling Tower Chemicals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Water Engineering of Mead,
Nebraska, in the amount of $0.86 per pound of solution, for Cooling Tower Chemicals for Platte
Generating Station, is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 8, 2015.
_______________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item G-5
#2015-331 - Approving Change Order #5 with AMEC Kamtech,
Inc., for Air Quality Control System at Platte Generating Station
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting Date:December 8, 2015
Subject:Air Quality Control System at Platte Generating Station –
AMEC - Change Order #5
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
On December 21, 2011, EPA released the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS),
requiring the maximum achievable control technology for mercury and other hazardous
pollutants from electric generating units, with a compliance date of April, 2015. The
Utilities Department received an additional one-year extension for compliance to allow
for any complications starting up the Air Quality Control System.
On January 8, 2013, Council approved and the City of Grand Island entered in to an
Engineering Procurement Contract with AMEC of Tucker, Georgia, to install a scrubber,
baghouse, and mercury removal system at the Platte Generating Station for
$41,189,331.00.
Replacing the switchgear cabinets and breakers, fastening the roof panels with additional
structural steel, and the addition of a reverse osmosis system to improve the water quality
issues and system reliability increased the contract to $43,010,551.37.
Discussion
During the commissioning, startup and tuning of the AQCS system, some PGS labor and
materials were utilized to perform duties included in the contractor’s scope of services.
Plant engineering staff worked with AMEC to recover the cost associated with these
efforts.
The total for this change order is a deduction of $220,000.00 and decreases the total
contract to $42,790,551.37.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends authorizing Change Order #5 to the Air Quality Control
System at Platte Generating Station for Water Treatment System, for a deduction to the
contract price of $220,000.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Change Order #5 with AMEC for a deduction of $220,000.00 to the
contract for the Air Quality Control System at Platte Generating Station.
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TO:AMEC Kamtech, Inc.
1979 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 400
Tucker, GA 30084
770-688-2500
PROJECT:AQCS-Equipment Purchase and Construction
You are hereby directed to make the following change in your contract:
1 Additional payment/credit per the attached spreadsheet.
ADD:DELETE:
The original Contract Sum $41,189,331.00
Previous Change Order Amounts 1,821,220.37$
The Contract Sum is increased by this Change Order -$
The Contract Sum is decreased by this Change Order (220,000.00)$
The total modified Contract Sum to date 42,790,551.37$
Approval and acceptance of this Change Order acknowledges understanding and agreement that the
cost and time adjustments included represent the complete values arising out of and/or incidental to the
work described therein. Additional claims will not be considered.
APPROVED:CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
By:_________________________________Date ________________________
Attest: ___________________________________________________________
Approved as to Form, City Attorney
ACCEPTED:AMEC Kamtech, Inc.
By: _________________________________Date _________________________
-$220,000.00
Change Order #5
December 8, 2015
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City of Grand Island
Utilities Department
General Work Contract - Change Order
December 8, 2015Change Order #5
TO:AMEC Kamtech, Inc.
1979 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 400
Tucker, GA 30084
770-688-2500
PROJECT:AQCS-Equipment Purchase and Construction
Contract:$43,010,551.37
Change Description Amount
001 Plant engineering staff worked with AMEC: ($220,000.00)
Recovery costs for PGS plant labor and materials used to get
the AQCS system operating efficiently.
TOTAL CHANGE ORDER ($220,000.00)
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
December 4, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-331
WHEREAS, AMEC of Tucker, Georgia, was awarded the contract for Air Quality
Control System (AQCS) at Platte Generating Station, at the January 8, 2013 City Council
meeting; and
WHEREAS, during the commissioning, start-up and tuning of the AQCS system,
utility personnel used plant labor and materials getting the system to operate efficiently; and
WHEREAS, plant engineering staff worked with AMEC to recover the cost
associated with these efforts; and
WHEREAS, these changes resulted in a deduction to the contract of $220,000.00,
for a total contract price of $42,790,551.37.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Change Order #5 with AMEC of
Tucker, Georgia, resulting in a deduction of $220,000.00, is hereby approved.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 8, 2015.
_____________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_____________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item G-6
#2015-332 - Approving Amendment #1 to the Contract for
Architectural Services for the Electric Service Center Building at
1116 W. North Front Street
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Meeting:December 8, 2015
Subject:Contract for Architectural Services for the Electric
Service Center Building at 1116 W. North Front –
Amendment #1
Presenter(s):Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
On April 28, 2015, City Council approved a contract with JEO Architects for an initial
amount of $45,000 to evaluate space requirements and develop a conceptual design and
building estimate for the remodel of the Electric Service Center Building at 1116 W.
North Front Street and a new garage to be constructed immediately north of the existing
garage. It was determined by City staff to use a phased approach for this project.
Discussion
Phase 1 is nearing completion with a preliminary design of the new garage and remodel
layout of the Service Center. Phase 2 will be the development of the construction
drawings and specifications to be issued for bids and JEO has provided a fee of $99,000
to perform these services. This is a not to exceed amount billed on actual hours worked.
Phase 3 will include the construction management portion of the project and a future
amendment will be brought to Council for consideration when the scope of that phase has
been further defined.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council that 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 a future date
4. Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve Amendment #1 to the
Contract for Architectural Services for the Electric Service Center Building at 1116 W.
North Front Street with JEO Architects in an amount not to exceed $99,000.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Amendment #1 to the Contract for Architectural Services for the
Electric Service Center Building at 1116 W. North Front Street with JEO Architects in an
amount not to exceed $99,000.00.
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The AIA Document B104 - 2007 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect by and between the following
Owner and Architect:
OWNER: City of Grand Island Utilities Department
City of Grand Island
City Hall, P.O. Box 1968
Grand Island, NE 68802-1968
ARCHITECT: JEO Architecture, Inc.
2700 Fletcher Ave
Lincoln, NE 68504
for the following project:
PROJECT: "Architectural Services Project 2015-AS-1"
is hereby amended as follows:
Include PART 2 – Construction Documents and Bidding Phases: JEO shall be compensated for these services
in accordance with standard hourly billing rates with a not-to-exceed amount of $99,000.
ADDITION $99,000.00
The original Contract Sum $45,000.00 (PART 1)
Previous Amendment Amounts -
The Contract Sum is increased by this Amendment
$99,000.00
(p
The Contract Sum is decreased by this Amendment
$0.00
The total modified Contract Sum to date
$144,000.00
Approval and acceptance of this Amendment acknowledges understanding and agreement that the
cost and time adjustments included represent the complete values arising out of and/or incidental to the
work described therein.
APPROVED: CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
By:_ Date
Attest:
Approved as to Form, City Attorney
ACCEPTED: JEO Architecture, INC.
By: Date 11-18-15
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
December 4, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-332
WHEREAS, A contract with JEO Architects was awarded on April 28, 2015 to
evaluate space requirements and develop a conceptual design and building estimate for the
remodel of the Electric Service Center Building at 1116 W. North Front Street; and
WHEREAS, It was determined by City staff to use a phased approach for this
project, and Phase 1 is nearing completion; and
WHEREAS, Phase 2 will be the development of the construction drawings and
specifications to be issued for bid; and
WHEREAS, the contracted amount needed to perform Phase 2 will be a not to
exceed amount of $99,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Phase 2 of the Contract for
Architectural Services for the Electric Service Center Building at 1116 W. North Front Street is
hereby approved, and the Mayor is authorized to sign Amendment #1 on behalf of the City of
Grand Island.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 8, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item G-7
#2015-333 - Approving Letter of Intent with Invenergy for a Wind
Project at a Wind Energy Project Complex in Nebraska
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:December 8, 2015
Subject:Approving Letter of Intent with Invenergy for a Wind
Project at a Wind Energy Project Complex in Nebraska
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The Utilities Department has made efforts to be involved in developing technologies
regarding renewable energy. Presently, the most cost effective form of renewable energy
is wind energy. Since 1998, the City’s Utilities Department has participated in a number
of Wind Turbine projects. Currently, the Utilities Department is participating in
Ainsworth Wind Farm, Elkhorn Ridge Wind Farm, Laredo Ridge Wind Farm, Broken
Bow Wind Farm, and the Prairie Breeze 3 Wind Project. The use of fossil fuels for
electricity production is coming under increasing scrutiny at the national level and more
restrictions and regulations are likely to be placed upon fossil fuels, particularly coal.
With the City’s primary energy supply being produced from coal, the overall rate impact
from environmental regulations could be significant.
On May 8, 2012, City Council directed the Utilities Department to evaluate additional
renewable resource energy opportunities as they arise. The Utilities Department has been
approached by Invenergy regarding a possible wind farm in North Central Nebraska. In
order for Invenergy to discuss specific pricing information with the Utilities Department,
a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement was approved by Council at the March
24, 2015 meeting.
Discussion
Department staff met with Inenergy representatives regarding participation in a proposed
wind energy project complex in the Antelope and Pierce Counties of Nebraska. Should
the project plans proceed due to positive feedback in the form of non-binding letters of
intent from participants, a Purchase Power Agreement specifying the contractual terms of
the project would be executed. Due to the terms of the Non-Disclosure Agreement, a
confidential copy of the letter of intent and memo of explanation are attached in the
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Council’s packet. This letter of intent has been reviewed by Department management
staff and is recommended for approval by Council.
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 letter of intent with
Invenergy for a Wind Project at a Wind Energy Project Complex in Nebraska.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the letter of intent with Invenergy for a Wind Project at a Wind Energy
Project Complex in Nebraska.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
December 4, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-333
WHEREAS, the Utilities Department has made efforts to be involved in
developing technologies regarding renewable energy; and
WHEREAS, currently the most cost effective form of renewable energy is wind
energy; and
WHEREAS, the use of fossil fuels for electricity production is coming under
increasing scrutiny at the national level and more restrictions and regulations are likely to be
placed upon fossil fuels, particularly coal, and
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2012, per Resolution 2012-124, City Council directed the
Utilities Department to evaluate additional renewable resource energy opportunities as they arise,
and the Utilities Department has been approached by Invenergy regarding a possible wind farm
in North Central Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, in order for Invenergy to discuss specific pricing information with
the Utilities Department, a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement was approved by
Council at the March 24, 2015 meeting, per Resolution #2015-80; and
WHEREAS, the Letter of Intent has been reviewed by Department Management
Staff and is recommended for approval by Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Letter of Intent with Invenergy for
a Wind Project at a Wind Generation Project Complex in Nebraska is hereby approved, and the
Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the letter on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 8, 2015.
_________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item G-8
#2015-334 - Approving Certification of Final Completion for 3rd
Street and Wheeler Avenue Intersection Improvements; Paving
Project No. 2015-P-2 & Water Main Improvements Project No.
2015-W-3
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:December 8, 2015
Subject:Approving Certification of Final Completion for 3rd
Street and Wheeler Avenue Intersection Improvements;
Paving Project No. 2015-P-2 & Water Main
Improvements Project No. 2015-W-3
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Paving Project #2015-P-2 improved the Downtown 3rd Street and Wheeler Avenue
intersection. The project involved adding bump-outs to make for a more pedestrian
friendly feel, and installation of storm sewer for improved drainage. This project worked
in conjunction with the park improvements adjacent to the north side of the intersection.
Water Main Project 2015-W-3 involved the trenchless installation of a new 12-inch
ductile-iron water main and related appurtenances. The project is generally described as
being located in the Downtown district of the City of Grand Island along the south side of
Third Street, from Cedar Street to Pine Street. The project improved the water system
pressure profiles and provides increased fire protection to the area, and was funded by the
water utility enterprise fund as a system betterment project. The trenchless installation
utilized the closure of the 3rd and Wheeler intersection during the paving project and
minimized construction impacts to downtown traffic and businesses.
The City Council awarded the bid for construction of the both projects to The Diamond
Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska on May 12, 2015, in the amount of
$424,952.17. Work on the project commenced June 11, 2015 with final completion
September 18, 2015.
Discussion
The project was completed in accordance with the terms, conditions and stipulations of
the contract, plans and specifications. Construction work was completed at a total cost of
$425,768.00, which is an overrun of $815.83. Additional project costs are shown below.
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ADDITIONAL PROJECT COSTS
JEO Consulting Group Engineering $ 56,685.00
The Grand Island Independent Advertising $ 107.55
The Diamond Engineering Company Additional Items with Water Improvements $ 8,171.50
Subtotal Additional District Costs = $ 64,964.05
Total project costs equate to $490,732.05.
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 3rd Street and Wheeler Avenue Intersection Improvements; Paving
Project No. 2015-P-2 & Water Main Improvements Project No. 2015-W-3.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for 3rd Street and Wheeler Avenue
Intersection Improvements; Paving Project No. 2015-P-2 & Water Main Improvements
Project No. 2015-W-3.
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ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
3rd Street and Wheeler Avenue Intersection Improvements;
Paving Project No. 2015-P-2 & Water Main Improvements Project No. 2015-W-3
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
December 8, 2015
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that 3rd Street and Wheeler Avenue Intersection Improvements; Paving Project No. 2015-P-2
& Water Main Improvements Project No. 2015-W-3 have been fully completed by The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska under the contract dated May 26, 2015. 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.
Paving Project No. 2015-P-2 & Water Main Improvements Project No. 2015-W-3
Quantities Total Amount
Description Placed Unit Price Bid Completed
Bid Section A
1 Mobilization/Demobilization 1.00 LS $ 4,905.00 $ 4,905.00
2 Remove Pavement 1,061.00 SY $ 8.55 $ 9,071.55
3 Remove Walk 402.00 SY $ 3.85 $ 1,547.70
4 Remove Brick Paver 70.00 SY $ 12.50 $ 875.00
5 Remove Flagpole & Base 1.00 EA $ 450.00 $ 450.00
6 Remove Water Valve Manhole 2.00 EA $ 560.00 $ 1,120.00
7 Remove and Reset Sign Post 6.00 EA $ 115.00 $ 690.00
8 Remove Inlet 3.00 EA $ 335.00 $ 1,005.00
9 Remove Storm Sewer Pipe, 18”160.00 LF $ 17.10 $ 2,736.00
10 12” Storm Sewer Pipe, Class III 164.00 LF $ 52.55 $ 8,618.20
11 15” Storm Sewer Pipe, Class III 71.00 LF $ 50.50 $ 3,585.50
12 16” Storm Sewer Pipe, C905 PVC 40.00 LF $ 77.65 $ 3,106.00
13 Junction Box, 4’ x 4’2.00 EA $ 3,290.00 $ 6,580.00
14 Added Depth Junction Box, 4’ x 4’3.00 VF $ 213.10 $ 639.30
15 Junction Box, 4’ x 6’1.00 EA $ 3,895.00 $ 3,895.00
16 Curb Inlet 3.00 EA $ 2,860.00 $ 8,580.00
17 Combination Curb Inlet 2.00 EA $ 2,895.00 $ 5,790.00
18 2 ½” PVC Schedule 40 Pipe 0.00 LF $ 9.00 $ 0.00
19 2 ½” PVC Plug 0.00 EA $ 15.00 $ 0.00
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20 8” PVC Schedule 40 Pipe 10.00 LF $ 41.15 $ 411.50
21 8” PVC Plug 0.00 EA $ 135.00 $ 0.00
22 8” Concrete Pavement 757.00 SY $ 67.15 $ 50,832.55
23 8” Concrete Pavement (Color)114.00 SY $ 95.30 $ 10,864.20
24 5” Sidewalk 629.00 SY $ 50.00 $ 31,450.00
25 Detectable Warning Panels 64.00 SF $ 37.45 $ 2,396.80
26 Install Brick Pavers 20.00 SY $ 70.80 $ 1,416.00
27 Water Valve Box 2.00 EA $ 315.00 $ 630.00
28 Adjust to Grade, Water Valve 2.00 EA $ 320.00 $ 640.00
29 Adjust to Grade, Curb Stop 2.00 EA $ 268.00 $ 536.00
30 Adjust to Grade, Pull Box 4.00 EA $ 415.00 $ 1,660.00
31 4” White Pavement Marking 110.00 LF $ 1.90 $ 209.00
32 4” Yellow Pavement Marking 18.00 LF $ 2.50 $ 45.00
33 10” Yellow Pavement Marking 0.00 LF $ 3.50 $ 0.00
34 24” White Pavement Marking 0.00 LF $ 5.55 $ 0.00
35 Temporary Traffic Control 1.00 LS $ 5,555.00 $ 5,555.00
36 Sediment and Erosion Control 1.00 LS $ 1,710.00 $ 1,710.00
$ 171,550.30
Change Order No. 1
CO1-1 Install Drain Inside Park 1.00 LS $ 4,472.00 $ 4,472.00
CO1-2 Styrofoam & Water Stop in Inlet 1.00 LS $ 625.00 $ 625.00
CO1-3 Storm Break Fix (By City)1.00 LS $ (2,300.00)$ (2,300.00)
CO1-4 Liquidated Damages 4.00 DAY $ (1,000.00)$ (4,000.00)
$ (1,203.00)
Bid Section B
1 12” R.J. D.I. Pipe 1,368.80 LF $ 110.85 $ 151,731.48
2 10” R.J. D. I. Pipe 4.00 LF $ 106.00 $ 424.00
3 6” S.J. D.I. Pipe 75.40 LF $ 74.30 $ 5,602.22
4 4” S.J. D.I. Pipe 20.00 LF $ 81.75 $ 1,635.00
5 12” x 12” Tapping Sleeve 1.00 EA $ 4,083.00 $ 4,083.00
6 10” x 10” Tapping Sleeve 1.00 EA $ 3,767.60 $ 3,767.60
7 6” x 6” Tapping Sleeve 2.00 EA $ 2,643.00 $ 5,286.00
8 4” x 4” Tapping Sleeve 1.00 EA $ 2,303.00 $ 2,303.00
9 12” Tapping Sleeve 1.00 EA $ 4,314.60 $ 4,314.60
10 12” Gate Valve 1.00 EA $ 3,066.25 $ 3,066.25
11 10” Tapping Valve 1.00 EA $ 2,841.40 $ 2,841.40
12 6” Tapping Valve 2.00 EA $ 1,326.00 $ 2,652.00
13 4” Tapping Valve 1.00 EA $ 981.10 $ 981.10
14 12” x 6” M.J. Tee 4.00 EA $ 869.90 $ 3,479.60
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15 12” x 4” M.J. Tee 1.00 EA $ 816.30 $ 816.30
16 12” x 10” M.J. Reducer 1.00 EA $ 393.80 $ 393.80
17 12” x 45o M.J. Bend 4.00 EA $ 812.70 $ 3,250.80
18 6” x 90o M.J. Bend 4.00 EA $ 376.10 $ 1,504.40
19 6” x 45o M.J. Bend 2.00 EA $ 356.20 $ 712.40
20 4” x 90o M.J. Bend 1.00 EA $ 320.85 $ 320.85
21 4” x 45o M.J. Bend 0.00 EA $ 310.00 $ 0.00
22 12” Retainer Gland 34.00 EA $ 163.50 $ 5,559.00
23 10” Retainer Gland 2.00 EA $ 123.70 $ 247.40
24 6” Retainer Gland 36.00 EA $ 97.10 $ 3,495.60
25 4” Retainer Gland 4.00 EA $ 58.25 $ 233.00
26 Fire Hydrant 4.00 EA $ 608.55 $ 2,434.20
27 Valve Box 8.00 EA $ 249.65 $ 1,997.20
28 Thrust Block 26.00 EA $ 453.00 $ 11,778.00
29 8 MIL Polywrap 1,468.20 LF $ 2.05 $ 3,009.81
30 Saw Cut 344.00 LF $ 4.70 $ 1,616.80
31 Remove Asphalt/Concrete Roadway 195.10 SY $ 10.00 $ 1,951.00
32 Replace Asphalt/Concrete Roadway 195.10 SY $ 73.50 $ 14,339.85
33 Remove Concrete Sidewalk 235.80 SF $ 1.10 $ 259.38
34 Replace Concrete Sidewalk 235.80 SF $ 7.10 $ 1,674.18
35 Remove and Replace Curb & Gutter 90.40 LF $ 41.20 $ 3,724.48
36 Traffic Control 1.00 LS $ 3,935.00 $ 3,935.00
$ 255,420.70
THE DIAMOND ENGINEERING COMPANY =$ 425,768.00
Item ADDITIONAL PROJECT COSTS
JEO Consulting Group Engineering $ 56,685.00
The Grand Island Independent Advertising $ 107.55
The Diamond Engineering Company Additional Items with Water Improvements $ 8,171.50
Subtotal Additional District Costs = $ 64,964.05
Total Costs - $490,732.05
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for 3rd Street and Wheeler Avenue
Intersection Improvements; Paving Project No. 2015-P-2 & Water Main Improvements Project No. 2015-W-3
be approved.
_______________________________________________________________________________
John Collins, PE - City Engineer/Public Works Director Jeremy L. Jensen – Mayor
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
December 4, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-334
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director for the City Of Grand Island has
issued a Certificate of Completion for 3rd Street and Wheeler Avenue Intersection Improvements;
Paving Project No. 2015-P-2 & Water Main Improvements Project No. 2015-W-3, 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 3rd Street and Wheeler Avenue
Intersection Improvements; Paving Project No. 2015-P-2 & Water Main
Improvements Project No. 2015-W-3, in the amount of $490,732.05 is hereby
confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 8, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item G-9
#2015-335 - Approving Bid Award for One (1) Used Hydraulic
Excavator for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works
Department
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendent
Meeting:December 8, 2015
Subject:Approving Bid Award for One (1) Used Hydraulic
Excavator for the Solid Waste Division of the Public
Works Department
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On October 21, 2015 the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department
advertised for bids for one (1) Used Hydraulic Excavator, and sent the solicitation to
three (3) potential bidders. Funds were budgeted for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 and are
available in Account No. 50530043-85615.
Discussion
Four (4) bids were received and opened on November 4, 2015. The Solid Waste Division
of the Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division of the Attorney’s Office
have reviewed the bids that were received. The excavator bid by NMC of Doniphan, NE
is the lowest responsible bid submitted. A summary of the bids is shown below.
BIDDER BASE PRICE TRADE-IN
OFFER
NET BID DELIVERY DATE
NMC $156,250 $20,000 $136,250 2 weeks
Murphy Tractor &
Equipment
$157,800 $20,000 $137,800 30 days
Murphy Tractor &
Equipment
$172,400 $20,000 $152,400 30 days
RoadBuilders $189,500 $30,000 $159,500 30 days
As outlined in the bid documents, the machines were evaluated based on purchase price,
machine condition, average resale value, and average fuel consumption to determine the
best overall value to the City. Based on the calculated total cost of ownership for each
machine, the used excavator bid by NMC is the best value to the City. A picture of the
excavator that is being traded in with this purchase is pictured below.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of one (1) Used
Hydraulic Excavator from NMC of Doniphan, NE in the amount of $136,250.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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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:November 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:(1) Used Hydraulic Excavator
DEPARTMENT:Public Work
ESTIMATE:$145,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:50530043-85615
PUBLICATION DATE:October 21, 2015
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:3
SUMMARY
Bidder:NMC, Inc.Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.
Doniphan, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security:Travelers Casualty & Surety Co.Principal
Exceptions:None Noted
Model:2012 Caterpillar 316EL 2014 John Deere 160G
Bid Price:$156,250.00 $157,800.00
Trade-In:$ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00
Net Bid:$136,250.00 $137,800.00
Delivery Date 2 weeks 30 days from order
Bidder:Road Builders Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security:Fidelity & Deposit Co.Principal
Exceptions:Noted Noted
Model:2014 Komatsu PC170LC-10 2014 John Deere 160G
Bid Price:$189,500.00 $172,400.00
Trade-In:$ 30,000.00 $ 20,000.00
Net Bid:$159,500.00 $152,400.00
Delivery Date 30 days 30 days from order
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cc:John Collins, Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Assist.
Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator William Clingman, Interim Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Supt.
P1848
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
December 4, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-335
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for one (1) Used
Hydraulic Excavator for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department, according to
specifications on file with the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2015 bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, NMC of Doniphan, Nebraska submitted a bid in accordance with the
terms of the advertisement of bids and specifications and all other statutory requirements
contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $136,250.00; and
WHEREAS, the bid from NMC is considered fair and reasonable for such item.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of NMC of Doniphan,
Nebraska in the amount of $136,250.00 for one (1) Used Hydraulic Excavator is hereby
approved as the lowest responsive and responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 8, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item G-10
#2015-336 - Approving State Bid Award for One (1) 2016 Dodge
Grand Caravan for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works
Department
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Marvin Strong PE, Wastewater Plant Engineer
Meeting:December 8, 2015
Subject:Approving State Bid Award for One (1) 2016 Dodge
Grand Caravan for the Wastewater Division of the Public
Works Department
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department budgeted for a passenger
vehicle to be used for City employee travel throughout the City and as a general work
vehicle to carry groups to inspect project sites and training, conferences, etc. The
approved FY 2015/2016 budget includes $23,000.00 in funds for the purchase.
Discussion
The vehicle specifications awarded under State of Nebraska Contract #14389 OC meet all
of the requirements for the Wastewater Division vehicle. Lincoln Dodge, Inc. dba Baxter
of Lincoln, Nebraska submitted a bid with no exceptions in the amount of $22,225.00.
There are sufficient funds for this purchase in Account No. 53030054-85625.
This vehicle will allow the Wastewater Division employees to be more self-sufficient in
scheduling their training, conferences, etc. They currently have to work around
availability of the Engineering Division’s vehicles, which are often times “overbooked”
as they are shared City wide.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the State Bid Award to
Lincoln Dodge, Inc. dba Baxter of Lincoln, Nebraska in the amount of $22,225.00 for
one (1) 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works
Department.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
December 4, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-336
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department for the
City of Grand Island, budgeted for a vehicle in the 2015/2016 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, said vehicle, a 2016 Grand Dodge Caravan, can be obtained from the
State Contract holder; and
WHEREAS, purchasing the vehicle from the State Contract holder meets all
statutory bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, the funding for such vehicle is provided in the 2015/2016 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of a 2016 Dodge Grand
Caravan in the amount of $22,225.00 from the State Contract holder, Lincoln Dodge, Inc. dba
Baxter of Lincoln, Nebraska, is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 8, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item G-11
#2015-337 - Approving Change Order No. 3 for Headworks
Improvement Project No. WWTP-2013-1
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Marvin Strong PE; Wastewater Engineer
Meeting:December 8, 2015
Subject:Approving Change Order No. 3 for Headworks
Improvement Project No. WWTP-2013-1
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Public Works Staff in conjunction with the design engineer, Black & Veatch of Kansas
City, Missouri have worked on the Headworks Improvement, Project WWTP-2013-1 to
construct a new wastewater pumping station, flow measurement, and grit removal systems
at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Garney Companies, Inc. of Gardner, Kansas was awarded a $16,993,000.00 contract by
the City Council on May 14, 2013 for construction of Headworks Improvements; Project
No. WWTP-2013-1 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The City rejected a bid
alternative of $75,000.00 for Plant Interceptor Piping (Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer
Mortar), which adjusted the contract amount to $16,918,000.00.
On August 12, 2013, by Resolution No. 2014-213, City Council approved Change Order
No. 1 for a decrease in the original contract amount of $24,745.00 and addressed:
Addition of bagging attachments for the screenings washer/compactor units
Change to fiberglass reinforced plastic manholes for sanitary sewer lines
Discharge piping modifications for the former sludge injection holding tank
Engine-generator platform and stairs
Underground power for existing facilities on the west side of the site
Surge protection for adjustable frequency drives
Additional coating of the wet wells at the Raw Wastewater Pump Station
Deletion of a sanitary sewer manhole for Building #3
Unit price item adjustments for excavation work
On April 14, 2015, by Resolution No. 2015-99, City Council approved Change Order No.
2 for a decrease in the original contract amount of $42,498.00 in a revised contract
amount of $16,850,757.00 and addressed:
Deletion of protective coatings for the lower portion of the wet wells and screen
channels at the Raw Wastewater Pump Station.
Changes to the JBS Meter and Sampler Building.
Deletion of non-potable well motor protection for high temperature sensors.
Addition of a buried casing for future ferric chloride lines to the aeration basins.
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Credit for concrete aggregate savings.
Unit price item adjustments for excavation work and non-potable well
construction.
Addition of anodized aluminum copings for buildings.
Addition of on-line conductivity and total suspended solids analyzers for raw
wastewater.
Additional underground non potable water lines, drain line for existing raw
wastewater pump station.
Contract Time adjustments for weather delays.
Discussion
An additional change order is necessary to proceed with the construction and project
closure of the Headworks Improvements; Project No. WWTP-2013-1. Change Order No.
3 covers changes to pavement and sitework, addition of ferric chloride and polymer feed
lines needed to treat process upsets, addition of power and lighting panel in the former
grit building, addition of key pad for access control at the new septage area entrance,
deletion of suction piping modifications in the former raw wastewater pump station
wetwell, addition of manhole for north interceptor High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
lines, deletion of sodding and seeding, credit for sprinkler repair, addition of reinforced
steel floor covers in the former mechanical bar screen and sluice gate openings,
reimbursement for power of the City's dewatering pumps, City purchase of magnetic flow
meter pipe spool, and permitting fees for the existing generators.
The modifications to this project will result in a contract decrease of $30,583.00,
resulting in a revised contract amount of $16,820,174.00.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve Change Order No. 3 for
Headworks Improvements; Project No. WWTP-2013-1.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
HEADWORKS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
CITY PROJECT WWTP-2013-1
BLACK & VEATCH PROJECT N0.175144
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
••
Change Order No. 3 covers changes to pavement and sitework, addition of ferric chloride and
polymer feed lines if needed to treat JBS process upsets, addition of power and lighting panel in
the former grit building, addition of key pad for access control at the new septage area entrance,
deletion of suction piping modifications in the former raw wastewater pump station wetwell,
addition of manhole for north interceptor HDPE lines, deletion of sodding and seeding, credit for
sprinkler repair, addition of reinforced steel floor covers in the former mechanical bar screen and
sluice gate openings, reimbursement for power of the City's dewatering pumps, City purchase of
magnetic flow meter pipe spool, and permitting fees for the existing generators.
Item C03-1. Pavement and Sitewoik Items
Initiated by: Owner
This change covers additi~nal pavement and sitework items including concrete mow strip for
new septage receiving area fericif).g, pavement 8.J!d sidewalk changes adjacent to the former raw
wastewater pumping station, patching concrete pavement near Building No.3, installation of
joint sealant near Buildings 10, 11, and primary clarifiers, and other miscellaneous sidewalk and
pavement changes throughout t~e project area. This'change also covers a credit for the City
watering sod: Thirteen (13) days will be added to the Contract Time for Final Completion.
Item C0~:-2. Ferric Chloride and Polvmer Pipin~r for JBS Process Upsets
Initiated by: Owner
If needed to treat JBS process upsets using chemically-enhanced primary treatment, ferric
chloride feed piping at the grit basin effluent channel and polymer feed lines from the former grit
building to the flow distrib1,1tion structure were installed. Previous feed points were demolished
as part ofthis contract. Four (4) days will be added to the Contract Time for Final Completion.
Item C03-3. Power Feed in Former Grit Building
Initiated by: Owner
This item covers the addition of a 480 volt power panel, transformer, and lighting panel in the
former grit building to facilitate future installation of equipment by City. Seven (7) days will be
added to the Contract Time for Final Completion.
11/24/15 C03-1
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Item C03-4. Key Pad for Access Controls
Initiated by: Owner
This item covers the installion of a key pad at the low access controls position for the new
septage area entrance. Card readers are located at the low and high access controls position. No
change in Contract Time.
Item C03-5. Demolition of the Suction Piping in Former Raw Wastewater Pump Station
Wetwell
Initiated by: Contractor
,.,
This item covers deletion of the demolition of suction piping modifications in the former raw
wastewater pump station wetwell. City intends to fill the wetwell in the future to abandon it in-
place as well as remove suction piping in the fonner pump room. Future plans would entail
capping the suction piping in the pump room in lieu of demolition of the piping in the wetwell.
No change in Contract Time.
Item C03-6. Manhole for North Interceptor HDPE Lines
Initiated by: Engineer
Hign density polyethylene (HDPE) lines were installed adjacent to.the new north inceptor sewer
by the Contractor and by the north interceptor sewer project contractor. One HDPE line would
be used if the City has a future need to dose fetri<:: chloride upstream of the new pump station for
odor control. The other HDPE line would be used for power and communication cables for
future flow sensing at an upstream manhole. Thi~ item covers the installation of a manhole to
access and c.onnect the HDPE lines installed under different projects. No change in Contract
Time. ~ -
Item COJ.,?. Grass and Sprinkler Restoration
Initiated by: Owner
Since the City plans to install a sprinkler system in the spring 2016, it was decided to delete
seeding and sodding under this project and have the City seed and sod after the sprinkler system
is complete. This item also includes a credit for sprinklers disturbed or removed during
construction that will be repaired by City. No change in Contract Time.
Item C03-8. Dewatering Power Usage
Initiated by: Owner
This item covers reimbursement for power of the City's dewatering pumps that were utilized by
the Contractor. No change in Contract Time.
11/24/15 C03-2
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Item C03-9. Magnetic Flow Meter Pipe Spool
Initiated by: Owner
Ductile iron flanged spools were used by the Contractor prior to installation of the magnetic flow
meters. The City purchased one of the spools in the event a flow meter needs to be removed for
repairs in the future. No change in Contract Time.
Item C03-10. Floor Covers in Former Raw Wastewater Pump Station Screen Room
Initiated by: Owner
This item covers the addition of reinforced steel floor covers in the former mechanical bar screen :>. ~,
and sluice gate openings. The covers are designed to allow storage of City's vehicles and
materials. Five (5) days will be added to the Cont:ra~t Time for F~~l Completion.
Item C03-ll. NDEO Permit for Existing Generators
Initiated by: Owner /. ..
Contractor was required to acquire aiid pay for the new ebgin~ generator permit for air
emissions. City elected to have Contractor permit the two existing engine generators under the
same permit application. This change covers the fe~s _p~d by Contractor to its air quality
consultant for the exis)il1g .gen:erators. No change in Go,nftact Time._
I 1124/15 C03-3
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
December 4, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-337
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2013, by Resolution 2013-146, the City of Grand Island
awarded Garney Companies, Inc. of Gardner, Kansas the bid in the amount of $16,993,000.00
for construction of Headworks Improvements; Project No. WWTP-2013-1; and
WHEREAS, the City rejected a bid alternative of $75,000.00 for Plant Interceptor
Piping (FRPM), which adjusted the contract amount to $16,918,000.00; and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 2014, by Resolution No. 2014-213, City Council
approved Change Order No. 1 for a decrease in the original contract amount of $24,745.00, for a
revised contract amount of $16,893,255.00; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2015, by Resolution No. 2015-99, City Council
approved Change Order No. 2 for a decrease in the original contract amount of $42,498.00, for a
revised contract amount of $16,850,757.00; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that modifications are necessary to proceed
with such construction, which have been incorporated into Change Order No. 3; and
WHEREAS, the result of such modifications will decrease the contract amount by
$30,583.00 for a revised contract price of $16,820,174.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is,
authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 3 between the City of Grand Island and
Garney Companies, Inc. of Gardner, Kansas to provide the modifications.
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_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item G-12
#2015-338 - Approving Bid Award for One (1) 2017 Model 90,000
GVW Conventional Truck-Tractor for the Solid Waste Division of
the Public Works Department
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendent
Meeting:December 8, 2015
Subject:Approving Bid Award for One (1) 2017 Model 90,000
GVW Conventional Truck-Tractor for the Solid Waste
Division of the Public Works Department
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On November 10, 2015 the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department
advertised for one (1) 2017 Model 90,000 GVW conventional truck-tractor. Funds for the
truck-tractor are in the approved 2015/2016 budget. The solicitation was sent to six (6)
potential bidders.
Discussion
Seven (7) bids were received and opened on November 24, 2015. The Solid Waste
Division of the Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division reviewed the bids
received.
Bidder Bid Price Make
Hansen International Truck of Grand Island,
NE
$100,000.00 International
Prostar
Nebraska Truck Center of Grand Island, NE $102,000.00 Freightliner M2
112 Freight
Nebraska Truck Center of Grand Island, NE $104,400.00 Freightliner
Cascadia 113
Freight
Volvo Trucks of Omaha, NE $106,925.00 Volvo
VNM64T200
Nebraska Peterbilt of Grand Island, NE $111,284.00 Peterbilt
567
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NMC Truck Center of Doniphan, NE $124,482.00 Caterpillar
CT660L
RDO Truck Center of Lincoln, NE $107,901.26 Mack
CXU613
This truck-tractor will be an additional front-line piece of equipment that will be utilized
on a daily basis for hauling solid waste from the transfer station to the landfill for
disposal. There is not a piece of equipment being proposed for trade-in.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of the truck-
tractor from Hansen International Truck of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of
$100,000.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of the truck-tractor from Hansen International Truck of
Grand Island, Nebraska.
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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:November 24, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:(1) 2017 Model 90,000 GVW Conventional Truck-Tractor
DEPARTMENT:Public Works
ESTIMATE:$92,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:50530040-85625
PUBLICATION DATE:November 10, 2015
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:6
SUMMARY
Bidder:Hansen International Truck, Inc.Nebraska Truck Center, Inc.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security:Cashier’s Check Cashier’s Check
Exceptions:Noted Noted Alternate Bid
Model Prostar – International M2 112 Freight.Cascadia 113 Freight.
Base Bid Price:$100,000.00 $102,000.00 $104,400.00
Trade-In:$ 15,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00
Total Bid:$ 85,000.00 $ 82,000.00 $ 84,400.00
Delivery Date:75-90 days 90 days 90 days
Bidder:Volvo Trucks Nebraska Peterbilt
Omaha, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security:Cashier’s Check Cashier’s Check
Exceptions:None Noted
Model:VNM64T200 Volvo 567 Peterbilt
Base Bid Price:$106,925.00 $111,284.00
Trade-In:$ 11,500.00 $ 15,000.00
Total Bid:$ 95,425.00 $ 96,284.00
Delivery Date:02/15/16 90 days
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Bidder:NMC Truck Center RDO Truck Center
Doniphan, NE Lincoln, NE
Bid Security:Travelers Casualty & Surety Co.Island Insurance Co.
Exceptions:Noted Noted
Model:CT660L CAT CXU613 Mack
Base Bid Price:$124,482.00 $107,901.26
Trade-In:$ 15,000.00 None___
Total Bid:$109,482.00 $107,901.26
Delivery Date:01/25/16 Between March & April
cc:John Collins, Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Assist.
Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator William Clingman, Interim Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendent
P1853
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
December 4, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-338
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for one (1) 2017 Model
90,000 GVW Conventional Truck-Tractor for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works
Department, according to specifications on file with the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on November 24, 2015 bids were received, opened and reviewed;
and
WHEREAS, Hansen International Truck of Grand Island, Nebraska submitted a
bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $100,000.00; and
WHEREAS, Hansen International Truck’s bid is fair and reasonable for such
item.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Hansen International Truck
of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $100,000.00 for one (1) 2017 Model 90,000 GVW
Conventional Truck-Tractor is hereby approved as the lowest responsive and responsible bid.
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_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item G-13
#2015-339 - Approving Medical Supplies Contract with Saint
Francis Medical Center
Staff Contact: Russ Blackburn
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Russ Blackburn, EMS Division Chief
Meeting:December 8, 2015
Subject:Medical Supplies Contract with Saint Francis Medical
Center
Presenter(s):Russ Blackburn, EMS Division Chief
Background
The Grand Island Fire Department ambulances have always restocked supplies, in
common between the hospital and the ambulance service, from supplies provided to the
Fire Department by Saint Francis. Saint Francis then bills the Fire Department monthly
for Saint Francis’ acquisition cost. The benefit of this has been low cost supplies for the
Fire Department because Saint Francis buys in larger quantities than the Fire Department
could purchase. Saint Francis benefits because the ambulances start procedures in the
field using the same supplies that Saint Francis uses; they do not need to be changed to
hospital specific equipment upon the patients’ arrival at the Emergency Department.
Discussion
It was recently discovered by Saint Francis Medical Center that this arrangement had not
been formalized by a contractual agreement, so they created a contract to formalize this
process. Saint Francis’ contract has been reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Stacy
Nonhof and she approved of the contracts wording. The contract now needs the
Council’s approval and the Mayor signature so that ambulance resupplying can continue
as it has for the history of the ambulance service.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Ambulance Restocking
Agreement between Saint Francis Medical Center and the City of Grand Island for the
continued ability to restock ambulance with supplies provided by Saint Francis.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Ambulance Restocking Agreement between Saint Francis Medical
Center and the City of Grand Island.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
December 4, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-339
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Fire Departments ambulances have always
restocked some supplies from Saint Francis Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, Saint Francis now wants a contract to formalize the arraignment; and
WHEREAS, the arraignment is mutually beneficial.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, Move to approve the Ambulance Restocking
Agreement between Saint Francis Medical Center and the City of Grand Island for the continued
ability to restock ambulance with supplies provided by Saint Francis.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 8, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item G-14
#2015-340 - Approving Physio-Control Lucas Device Maintenance
Contract
Staff Contact: Russ Blackburn
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Russ Blackburn, EMS Division Chief
Meeting:December 8, 2015
Subject:Physio-Control Lucas Device Maintenance Contract
Presenter(s):Russ Blackburn, EMS Division Chief
Background
Earlier this year the City Council approved the Fire Department to accept a grant for two
Physio Control Lucas Devices. The Lucas Devices do chest compressions during cardiac
arrest of a patient freeing emergency responders to do other treatments during a code blue
call.
Discussion
As required by Nebraska law ambulance services have to maintain equipment used on
ambulances according to the manufactures recommendations. For Physio-Control this is
through their annual inspection and maintenance program. This maintenance contract for
the Lucas Devices is for four years at a cost of 9,696.00 per year.
This is the same type of maintenance agreement the City Council approved at the last
Council meeting for the cardiac monitors the department owns.
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 maintenance contract with
Physio Control Corporation.
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Sample Motion
Move to approve the maintenance contract with Physio Control Corporation.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
December 4, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-340
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island Fire Department has two Lucas Devices to
do compressions on our patients in cardiac arrest; and
WHEREAS, the Lucas Devices have to be inspected yearly for proper
performance as protection from liability; and
WHEREAS, the four year maintenance contract with Physio-Control specifies
yearly inspections and no additional cost maintenance for the term of the contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, to approve the four year maintenance
agreement with Physio-Control.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to sign such agreements on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item H-1
Consideration of Forwarding Blighted and Substandard Area #19
(Mark Otto – Premier Home Sales) to the Hall County Regional
Planning Commission
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chad Nabity, AICP
Meeting:December 8, 2015
Subject:Proposed Blighted and Substandard Area #19
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, Director Grand Island CRA
Background
Enclosed you will find a copy of a Substandard and Blight Study as prepared for Mark
Otto by Marvin Planning Consultants. This study is for approximately 11.94 acres of
property in southeast Grand Island located north of U.S. Highway 34 and east of Locust
Street. The study as prepared and submitted indicates that this property could be
considered substandard and blighted. The full study is attached for your review and
consideration.
Mr. Otto has submitted this study for the review and consideration of the Grand Island
City Council as permitted by Nebraska law. Mr. Otto is representing persons proposing to
purchase property in this area and would proceed with further development of the
property if the area can be declared blighted and substandard. The decision on whether to
declare an area substandard and blighted is entirely within the jurisdiction of the City
Council with a recommendation from the Planning Commission.
The question before Council will be whether to send the Study to the Planning
Commission for their review and feedback. If the item is not sent to the Planning
Commission the Council cannot declare the area substandard and blighted. Planning
Commission will meet on January 6 and would have a recommendation ready following
that meeting.
Once an area has been declared substandard and blighted the CRA can accept
redevelopment proposals for the area that might or might not include an application for
Tax Increment Financing. Should this be approved you can anticipate that Mr. Otto and
his investors will submit an application for TIF to assist with the costs associated with
fully developing this property.
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Discussion
The action item tonight relate to the Study for proposed CRA Area No. 19 in southeast
Grand Island as shown below. The study was prepared for 11.94 acres, of all of which are
in the Grand Island City Limits. This property was not included with the adjacent Area 2
in 1999-2000 because it was not in the city limits at that time.
Robert Sivick, City Attorney has reviewed the Nebraska Statutes and case law pertaining
to the declaration of property as blighted and substandard. His comments on this
application are as follows:
The statutory procedures for accomplishing blight relief include
the following steps: (1) the identification of a community
redevelopment area consisting of portions of a city declared to be
substandard or blighted in accordance with statutory definitions
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and in need of redevelopment, (2) the formulation of a
redevelopment plan for such area or a redevelopment project
within such area, and (3) the implementation of the redevelopment
plan through various means including acquisition, sale, leasing,
and contracting for redevelopment. Nebraska Revised State
Statutes (NRSS) 18-2103, 18-2107, and 18-2109.
Under this statutory scheme, the governing body shall afford
maximum opportunity consistent with the sound needs of the city
as a whole to the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the community
redevelopment area by private enterprise. A private development
project would be eligible for tax increment financing only if it is
included within an area which has previously been declared
blighted or substandard and is in furtherance of an existing
redevelopment plan for that area. The declaration of property as
blighted or substandard is not simply a formality which must be
met in order to assist a private developer with tax increment
financing; it is the recognition of a specific public purpose which
justifies the expenditure of public funds for redevelopment. See
Monarch Chemical Works, Inc. v. City of Omaha, 203 Neb. 33,
277 N.W.2d 423 (1979), Fitzke v. Hastings, 255 NEB 46 (1998)
At this point, Council is only considering point 1 of Mr. Sivick’s opinion. According to
NRSS §18-2109, it is clear that the Planning Commission must have the opportunity to
review the Blight Study prior to Council declaring the property substandard and blighted.
If Council wishes to consider a declaration of substandard and blight, State Statute
requires that the question of whether an area is substandard and blighted is submitted to
the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation.
The Planning Commission recommendation should be done at the first available
opportunity, as the Planning Commission has 30 days to respond to Council’s request for
a recommendation.
Blighted Area of the Community
The city of Grand Island, as a City of the First Class, is permitted to designate an area of
up to 35% of the municipal limits as blighted and substandard. As of December 1, 2015,
19.78% of the City has been declared blighted and substandard. Area 19 would add
another 0.06% bringing the total area declared to 19.84%. The CRA commissioned a
study of the Veteran’s Home property (Proposed Area 16) that covered 530 acres and
would if approved add 2.77% to the total declared blighted and substandard. If both areas
were to be approved and there are no changes in the city limits or areas declared blighted
and substandard 22.61% of the city would be declared blighted and substandard.
It does not appear that the declaration of Area 19 would significantly impact the City’s
ability to declare other areas substandard and blighted.
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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 forward the Study to the Planning Commission for their
recommendation.
2.Move to not forward the Study to the Planning Commission for their
recommendation
3.Refer the issue to a Committee
4.Postpone the issue to future date
5.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council Move to forward the Study to the
Planning Commission if Council wishes to consider the use of Tax Increment Financing
as a redevelopment tool for this property.
Sample Motion
Move to adopt resolution to forward the Study to the Planning Commission for their
review and recommendation.
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Grand Island, Nebraska
Blight and Substandard Study - Area 19
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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 Mark Otto 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 includes what was once a
ball field location and a farm house within the corporate limits of 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
The Study consists of Lot 3 of Vanosdall 2nd Subdivision, as proposed and an adjacent property
described as Misc. Tracts PT S1/2 SW1/4 SW1/4 27-11-9 containing 11.94 acres.
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Figure 1
Study Area Map
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants 2015
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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: EXISTING LAND USE, GRAND ISLAND - 2015
Type of Use Acres Percent of
Developed land
within the Study
Area
Percent of
Study Area
Residential 1.2 100.0%10.1%
Single-family 1.2 100.0%10.1%
Multi-family 0 0.0%0.0%
Manufactured Housing 0 0.0%0.0%
Commercial 0 0.0%0.0%
Industrial 0.00 0.0%0.0%
Quasi-Public/Public 0 0.0%0.0%
Parks/Recreation 0 0.0%0.0%
Transportation 0.00 0.0%0.0%
Total Developed Land 1.2 100.0%
Vacant/Agriculture 10.74 89.9%
Total Area 11.94 100.0% Source: 2015 Grand Island Blight Study Area 19, Marvin Planning Consultants
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 vacant but is attached to a property with an older farm house.
The vacant property at one point in the lands life was a ball field (the old concession stand and
game room still are on the property).
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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 two primary structures. After researching the structural
age on the Hall County Assessor’s and Treasurer’s websites, the following breakdown was
determined:
1 (50.0%) units were determined to be 40 years of age or older
1 (50.0%) 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 old concession
stand was 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:
0 ( 0.0% ) structures rated as very good
0 ( 0.0%) structures rated as good
1 (50.0%) structures rated as average
1 (50.0%) structure rated as badly worn
Figure 4
Structural Conditions
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants, 2015
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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.
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.
Figure 5
Sidewalk Conditions
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants, 2015
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Within the study area there is approximately 893 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:
0 (0.0%) lineal feet of adequate sidewalk
0 (0.0%) lineal feet of deteriorating sidewalk
893 (100.0%) lineal feet of no sidewalk.
There are no sidewalks present within the study area accessible to pedestrian traffic. Considering
the uses along US Highway 34 to the south there should be sidewalk in place.
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 893 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
0 (0.0%) lineal feet of deteriorating curb and gutter
893 (100.0%) lineal feet of no curb and gutter or rural section.
Figure 6
Curb and Gutter Conditions
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants, 2015
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In total, 100% of the curb and gutters 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 missing curb and gutter, the curb and gutter conditions would be a
direct contributing factor.
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.
Another item of note deals with the actual number of stormwater inlets in the study area. There
are no stormwater inlets within the entire study area. All of the water has to surface drain or be
absorbed into the soils.
Figure 7 is an existing topographic map from the City of Grand Island’s website. The map
confirms the flatness of the area along US Highway 34. The most common contours identified on
the map is the 1850 and 1855; however, they are separated by a great deal of distance.
The potential for standing water on this site is great. 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
Topographic Map of Study Area
Source: City of Grand Island (topographic map) and Marvin Planning Consultants
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.
Accessibility of the Lots
Currently the has two points of access. Both of these points are less than ideal. The first is a
shared access with the homeowner directly east of the primary property. The second is via an
easement granted by the Grand Island CRA through their adjacent property to reach this
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property. Accessibility to this area is greatly reduced due to the access management policy
along US Highway 34 by the Nebraska Department of Roads.
Figure 8
Topographic Map of Study Area
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants, 2015
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.
Deteriorated structure
The old concession stand on the largest parcel in this study is a considerable hazard. This building
is extremely bad condition and presents potential life threatening hazards if anyone were to
sneak onto the property.
CRA Easement
Shared
Access
Broken Glass –
Easy access to
dilapidated
structure
Open eave – easy access
to the roof structure
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Unsecured Areas
The primary parcel is currently unsecured and has the hazardous building as discussed in the
previous paragraph. Steps need to be taken to either secure the property or eliminate the
hazardous conditions.
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 presence of an extremely deteriorated and hazardous structure.
Proximity to a sand pit lake on the northern edge of the property.
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:
The lack of good access to the site from
US Highway 34 and South Locust Street.
Access to sanitary sewer, closest sanitary
sewer connection is north of sandpit lake
(north of site). Sanitary sewer will need to
be run around the east end of the
sandpit lake to the site.
Access to water. Nearest water line is
across US Highway 34 on the Wal-Mart
property.
Existing Blight and Substandard Area 2
which is along South Locust Street. Area
19 would likely have been included in
Area 2 if it had been in the corporate
limits at the time Area 2 was completed.
Sand pit lake to the north.
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.
Dilapidated
Concession Stand
No perimeter security
fence – easy access to
dilapidated structure
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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 had limited population 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 50.0% of the structures meet the criteria of 40 years of age or older.
Substantial number of deteriorating structures
o Within the study are 100.0% of the structures were deemed to be in a deteriorated state
or worse.
Deterioration of site or other improvements
o No sidewalk leading to, on, or adjacent to this site.
o 100% of the surrounding drainage is rural section.
o Drainage of existing site is difficult based upon the existing topography.
Faulty Lot Layout
o Accessibility to some lots is currently a problem.
Insanitary or Unsafe Conditions
o Lack of sidewalk in the Study Area.
o Deteriorated structure.
o Unsecured site which contains a dangerous and dilapidated structure.
o Vacant property.
Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes
o Dilapidated structure on site with broken glass and materials loose or missing allowing
individuals or animals excess.
o Lack of sidewalk within the Study Area
o Sand pit lake to the north of the site.
Combination of factors which are impairing and/or arresting sound growth
o Lack of good access to the site.
o Access to sanitary sewer
o Access to water
o Existing Blighted and Substandard Area 2
o Sand pit lake to the north
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:
Improper Subdivision or obsolete platting
Diversity of Ownership
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 two structures. After researching the structural age on the
Hall County Assessor’s and Treasurer’s websites, the following breakdown was determined:
1 (50.0%) units were determined to be more than 40 years of age
1 (50.0%) 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 presence of an extremely deteriorated and hazardous structure.
Proximity to a sand pit lake on the northern edge of the property.
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 #19
Blight Study Area #19 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
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
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Council Session
Item J-1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of November 25, 2015
through December 8, 2015
The Claims for the period of November 25, 2015 through December 8, 2015 for a total amount of
$7,333,953.48. A MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: William Clingman
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